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Essential Skills

FREE Courses in ICT, English and Maths

Have you struggled with Maths or English or do you want to improve your computer skills? If this sounds like you, Belfast Met's Essential Skills courses are for you and best of all, they are FREE!

Essential Skills are the most important and useful skills we all need to succeed in education, work and everyday life. At Belfast Met, you can get qualifications in English, Maths and ICT while you are completing your course.

For more information on Part-Time Courses, Fast-track courses, Blended Fast-track courses, to register for a webinar or learn more about Assessment & Enrolment Sessions please scroll further down this page.

 

Advice & Guidance Sessions

August/September 2024

 

Dates of drop in Advice & Guidance Sessions below

 

Castlereagh

 Time

 Subject

Tuesday 20th August 2024
10am - 1pm
Literacy
Numeracy
ICT
Tuesday 27th August 2024
10am - 1pm
Literacy
Numeracy
ICT
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
10am - 1pm
Literacy
Numeracy
ICT
Tuesday 10th September 2024
10am - 1pm
Literacy
Numeracy
ICT

 

Millfield

Time

Subject

Wednesday 21th August 2024
10am - 1pm
Literacy
 
ICT
Wednesday 28th August 2024
10am - 1pm
Literacy
 
ICT
Wednesday 4th September 2024
10am - 1pm
Literacy
 
ICT
Wednesday 11th September 2024
6pm - 8pm
Literacy
 
ICT
Thursday 22nd August 2024
10am - 1pm
 
Numeracy
 
Thursday 29th August 2024
10am - 1pm
 
Numeracy
 
Thursday 5th September 2024
10am - 1pm
 
Numeracy
 
Thursday 12th September 2024
6pm - 8pm
 
Numeracy
 

Applicants will be required to complete an initial assessment to indicate their target course level - please allow 90 minutes at these sessions for completion of initial assessment and documentation.

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Essential Skills Information

We offer Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2, and ICT at Levels 1 and 2.

Get the basics or take the next step. At Belfast Met it is free.

  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • Improve your job prospects
  • Meet new people
  • Work with friendly, helpful and approachable tutors
  • Learn how to use a computer
  • Improve your confidence
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Have you struggled with Maths or English or do you want to improve your computer skills? If this sounds like you, Belfast Met's Essential Skills courses in English, Maths or ICT are for you and best of all, they are FREE!

Part-Time Courses
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Gain a Level 2 qualification in English, Maths or ICT in just 1 week!

Our blend of face to face and online fast track delivery will allow you to achieve your goals in English, Maths and ICT.

1 Week Fast-Track Courses
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Gain a Level 2 qualification in English, Maths or ICT! Attend class one day a week for six weeks!

Our blend of face to face and online fast track delivery will allow you to achieve your goals in English, Maths and ICT.

Blended Fast-Track Courses