Free courses and workshops for Dorset and BCP residents

Skills and Learning in Dorset have launched new free face to face and online courses for local people with a Dorset or BCP postcode – and at least 19 when the course starts.

Food Safety Certificate
1 day course on 9th February, 10.00am-4.00pm at The Whitehead Ross Office, 52 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8BJ
Designed for adults who are looking to improve their numeracy skills and kitchen skills simultaneously! Learn about how number is a key component in the kitchen as well as how to be safe when preparing food.
Delivered by Whithead Ross Education and Consulting. For more information and to book email or call the team on 01305 261626.

Supporting Your Child with Maths Through Craft
2 day course 22nd and 29th February, 10.00am- 2.00pm at The Whitehead Ross Office, 52 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8BJ
Designed for adults who are looking to boost their ability to engage in fun maths activities with children. The session covers various crafts and fun activities to stimulate positive and effective learning sessions on numeracy for children.
Delivered by Whithead Ross Education and Consulting. For more information and to book email or call the team on 01305 261626.

Easter Baking Workshop
1 day course on 20th March or 27th March, 10.00am- 2.00pm at The Whitehead Ross Office, 52 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8BJ
Just in time for Easter, a fun baking session for adults where you will also learn about the importance of numbers for the perfect bake!
Delivered by Whithead Ross Education and Consulting. For more information and to book email or call the team on 01305 261626.

Get Number Confident – Online Class
Weekly online classes with our Multiply tutor on Thursdays, 9.15-10.45am
If you are looking to improve your confidence with numbers, this is the course for you. A friendly and welcoming class for all abilities where you can go at your own pace and don’t have to worry about exams.
Delivered by Skills & Learning. For more information and to book visit the website or call the Customer Service Team on 01202 123444.

Get Number Confident – Distance Learning
Online learning modules to access at any time on your computer or smartphone.
Improve your number confidence and brush up your skills with our online modules that you can take at a time, place and pace that suits you. Topics include numbers in daily life, numbers at home, time skills, multiplying and dividing.
Delivered by Skills & Learning. For more information and to book visit the website or call the Customer Service Team on 01202 123444.

Get Money Confident – Distance Learning
Online learning modules to access at any time on your computer or smartphone
Improve your money management confidence and brush up your skills with our online modules that you can take at a time, place and pace that suits you. Topics include budgeting, payslips, bills and everyday money handling.
Delivered by Skills & Learning. For more information and to book visit the website or call the Customer Service Team on 01202 123444.

Bespoke Courses Available!
As well as these bookable courses, Multiply can work with you to put on bespoke maths and numeracy activities to meet the specific needs of individuals and groups. We are very flexible!

We work with all adults including ex-offenders, care leavers, parents/carers, people who have experienced domestic abuse or people struggling with their mental health.

Multiply numeracy courses are government-funded so completely free. Please contact the Multiply team on: | Phone: 01202 918040.

With over 100 members you can join Dorchester Chamber for business from £60p/a (no VAT).
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