The programme for future Learning Ambassadors is delivered in four units:
Introduction to Community Learning Ambassadors (Sep-Dec 12 weeks) covers:
- Assertiveness and confidence building
- Communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Stress management
- Research skills
Career Development (Jan-Feb 5 weeks) includes:
- Job applications
- Interviewing techniques
- Advice and guidance intervention
- NOCN
Learning in the Community Levels 1, 2, & 3 (Mar-Jun 12 weeks) consists of:
- Participation in a community research project to obtain the OCN qualification
- Preparing a personal development plan
- Preparing a portfolio of evidence
If you are unemployed and claiming benefit, these courses do not affect your availability for work as you can leave at any time.