Learning Programmes


Accredited Courses

CS Plus will improve social and economic mobility through:
  • The delivery of high quality accredited literacy, numeracy and language (ESOL) programmes from pre-entry to level 2. This will provide a pathway back into learning and then progression, into further and higher education.
  • Employability programmes accredited at entry 3 to level 2 and Matrix accredited information, advice and guidance (IAG) to support adults into sustained employment.
Courses are classroom based as well via e-learning through our UK Online centres. Delivery is set in a culturally appropriate environment including gender specific classes where required with crèche facilities. **

We also deliver informal learning in a range of areas such as sewing and design, parenting classes, dress making. We actively involve learners to develop our informal learning curriculum so we are always open to your suggestions.

** Crèche facilities are annually reviewed subject to funding


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ESOL/Citizenship

Home Office research suggests that English language skills are associated with a 20% increase in the likelihood of employment and also a greater potential for earning. English language itself is probably the single most important element in enabling diverse communities to participate.

Community Support Plus in partnership with Manchester First has designed a range of new services to enable new migrants to speak English, participate in everyday life, obtain citizenship and enter employment, achieved through:
  • An accredited ESOL/Citizenship programme contextualised to improve community cohesion and social integration, speaking and listening, reading and writing.
  • Social and cultural community engagement events and volunteering opportunities supporting migrants to become more involved in their local and wider communities. Events will include St Patricks Day, St Georges Day, Dawali, Vaisakhi, (Baisakhi), Chand Raat, et al. **
  • Supporting individuals to achieve employment goals and supporting their families with information advice and guidance, improving jobsearch ability and providing work placements.
In addition we have a number of ESOL and Citizenship programmes at no cost to eligible learners. Not sure if you are eligible? Contact 0161 795 4121 and speak to the centre administrator.

**We don’t have a definitive list. If you want to celebrate a cultural event that will invite and engage other communities and faiths then we would be delighted to hear from you and host your event free at the Waterloo Centre (subject to availability). Call Gurnam Singh to discuss.


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E-Learning

Community Support Plus is a UK Online Centre Partner. Resister at one of our centres and use Online basics is a package of courses that will help you get started with computer basics and using the internet. Five courses will help you:
  • Start with the keyboard, practise typing and learning the functions of the different keys
  • Use a mouse, simple step-by-step instructions.
  • Use email: how to send and receive emails, how to use an address book and how to store email in folders
  • Use the internet safely: practical tips to help you stay safe online
  • Use online searches: learn to search the internet, find websites and bookmark them.
Courses on myguide cover a range of subjects, from the basics of using a mouse and keyboard through to email, understanding shopping online and much more.
The starting courses are great for learners to begin at:
  • Online basics will give you all the skills and confidence you need.
The Using and Understanding courses include many more courses, including subjects such as dealing with digital cameras, finding your family history and using eBay.

You can take as many courses as you like; the courses allow you to build a learning journey to suit you. But myguide isn’t just about courses – there’s lot’s more for you. It includes a free email account for everyone who registers and an easy-to-use search facility.


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Employment Training

To help you find the right job, we have a course which will prepare you for employment. It is for people with no previous work experience or those returning to work after a break.

The course is eight weeks long and structured into Five Units
  • Learning about the range of opportunities in work
  • Learning about workplace values and practices
  • Assessing Myself for Work
  • Preparing for and learning from interviews
  • Presenting personal information effectively
Each Unit has an on-line evidence booklet kept up to date by you on the computer. There is no written examination at the end of the course but you will receive an OCR Certificate in Employability Skills (Level 1) qualification. All you need is full attendance and commitment as you need to pass all five units to get the qualification.

Once you have achieved your qualification, Community Support Plus will continue to support you through:
  • careers information advice and guidance
  • providing job search facilities
  • work placement experience
  • interview support
In fact everything you need to get into a job that suits you.


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Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card is the industry's largest scheme. CSCS cards list the holder’s qualifications and are valid for either three or five years. It also shows they have health and safety awareness as all cardholders have to pass the appropriate CITB-Construction Skills Health and Safety Test.

Most contractors now demand proof of competence, before allowing workers onto their sites, which is provided by a CSCS card. Not having a CSCS card may affect your ability to work on certain sites. For more information visit the CSCS website.

At Community Support Plus is a registered centre so you can take the CITB-Construction Skills Health and Safety Test. We also have additional study material (paper based and online) which contains all of the multiple-choice questions and answers for the Construction Skills Health & Safety Tests. Prepare for any of the 13 tests including the Operatives and Supervisors as well as the Specialist and HVACR tests.