Personal and Social Development
These courses are aimed at improving your self-awareness, confidence and personal well-being. They can help you to understand and improve your own life situation and your relationships with others. They can also support decisions you make in looking for work, or new training opportunities.
You can choose to take any of these courses individually, or you can take some or all of them as part of the Personal and Social Development programme. Doing several of the courses will help you get the most out of coming to Fircroft College. What you learn on one course will help you on the next.
Your tutor will get to know you better and be able to give more appropriate support and advice. If you’re not sure what level course is right for you, please visit Choosing the right course for help, or call us on 0121 472 0116.
How much does it cost?
These courses are FREE of charge if you are claiming means-tested benefits, otherwise they are just £40 per person (including all accommodation, meals, tuition and learning resources).
How can I apply?
You can apply online by following the links below, or find out how to apply for short courses.
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Making Choices in Pursuit of Personal Goals
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In this course you will look at the practical processes and implications of pursuing your personal goals. Starting from assessing your current situation, you will move to more realistic goal-setting linked to your skills and interests through understanding the blocks to progress and finally the action planning needed to make your goals a reality.
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| There are currently no forthcoming dates confirmed for this course. Many of our short courses run several times a year - you can register your interest by contacting the short course office, email shortcourses@fircroft.ac.uk or call 0121 472 0116. |
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Anger Management
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You will examine what triggers anger and how well people are conditioned to deal with it, or not. Anger is a natural emotion but can have a negative effect on ourselves and others. You will learn about self-awareness and better ways of expressing anger.
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| There are currently no forthcoming dates confirmed for this course. Many of our short courses run several times a year - you can register your interest by contacting the short course office, email shortcourses@fircroft.ac.uk or call 0121 472 0116. |
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Improving Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills
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Do you want to present yourself as confident and assertive? Do you understand the responsibility of decision making and accepting the consequences? You will explore how to improve the decisions you make, understand your rights and responsibilities and how to assert yourself more fully.
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Mon 18/06/12 to Wed 20/06/12
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Coping with Stress
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You will learn about the symptoms, causes and effects of stress, and different ways of coping with stress such as positive beliefs, time balance, and basic assertive techniques. You will also practise relaxation techniques and understand the benefits of reducing tension and negative stress.
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Wed 20/06/12 to Fri 22/06/12
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Developing Your Personal Development Skills
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You will examine strengths and weaknesses in all areas of your life and how you can use your personal skills. You will spend some time exploring your current life situation and practise some decision-making techniques, working on an action plan for you to achieve your personal goals.
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Fri 20/07/12 to Sun 22/07/12
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Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness
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Why is it that we can feel confident in some situations and not in others? This course will explore how confidence levels are influenced by experiences, thoughts and society. You will examine techniques for developing outer confidence while undertaking the longer-term job of working on your inner confidence.
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Mon 09/07/12 to Wed 11/07/12
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Understanding Human Behaviour in Relationships
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This course gives you the opportunity to examine your own behaviour and your relationships with partners, family members, friends and colleagues. You will examine how men and women behave, identify controlling and acceptable/ unacceptable behaviour and devise ways of challenging inappropriate behaviour.
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Fri 13/07/12 to Sun 15/07/12
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Interviewing with Confidence
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How do you get ready for an interview and manage any pre-interview nerves? This course will help you prepare effectively and improve your interview skills. You will build your confidence through understanding how interviews work and practising your skills. Prepare, practise and go for it!
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Health and Fitness for Life
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This course will help you look at your personal health and well-being; your diet, exercise, fitness and sexual health. By the end of the course you will be able to reflect and identify any adjustments that may need to be made in any of these areas.
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Wed 06/06/12 to Fri 08/06/12 Men Only
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Fri 29/06/12 to Sun 01/07/12 Women Only
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Developing Teamwork Skills
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Teamworking can be rewarding but also comes with stresses and challenges. This course will help you review your own strengths in teamwork and understand more about how teams work. You will take part in team activities, build your awareness of how you operate in a group and how you can develop your contribution to the team.
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Fri 08/06/12 to Sun 10/06/12
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