Healthy Living

Have you always wondered what it means to be healthy? Does good health just mean having a balanced diet? There is so much more to discover in healthy living than nutrition.

Dates	8th February 2021 - 10th February 2021 (3 Days - 2 Nights) Apply Online FREE 4th May 2021 - 6th May 2021 (3 Days - 2 Nights) Apply Residential
Level	Level 1
Learning Outcomes	This course will introduce you to a range of key areas that will support you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and habits which can improve your overall physical, mental and emotional health.
Entry Requirements	You will need your own computer with a camera and microphone installed so that you can fully engage with online learning when enrolling onto the online version of this course.
Progression	You may be interested in some of our other courses such as, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Crafts for Wellbeing, Understanding Your Mental Health and Wellbeing Therapies for Everyday Use.

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HR Manager

We are now looking to appoint an HR Manager to oversee and manage all employee related activity within the college! 30 hours per week (potential for full time) £36,181 to £39,531 per annum, pro rata.
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Skills for Further Study

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Introduction to Science in Everyday Life

This course is designed for people who are complete beginners, we are going to take a hands-on approach to the science of everyday life and try to answer some questions you may have wondered about!
Improving Health and Wellbeing (Psychological & Physical)

This course aims to introduce an awareness of maintaining a healthy mind as well as a healthy body and ways in which we can promote our personal wellbeing. Starting March 2021.
Understanding Your Mental Health

This course will explore what mental health is and why good mental health is important. We will identify the factors which affect us and the common reasons why people experience poor mental health.
Level 2 Award in the Principles of Nutrition

Anyone with an interest in food or health would benefit from this course and it would be of particular interest and benefit to anyone with aspirations of a career in health or social care.
Entry Level Award in Science

The Entry Level Award in Science course is for anyone who wants to understand more about science.
Exploration of Science and Religion

We will discover if it is possible to believe in both science and religion and how these two views can both oppose and complement each other.

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) October 2021

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) is highly credited by universities in the UK and is perfect for adults who wish to go on to further study of counselling, youth work and psychology as well as other subjects. This is a nine-month programme that can help you to get into University. This course is planning to start on 19th October 2020
Fees

Many of our courses are free, find out more about our fees.
Who we are

Fircroft is an adult education college in Selly Oak, Birmingham, offering mostly residential courses but also online and one day courses.
Free Thinking

Our Free Thinking programme helps people get into mainstream education and employment after suffering from modern slavery, trauma and torture. Starting 19th April - 23rd June 2021.
Open Days

Interested in enhancing or changing your career? Register for our IT User-ITQ in Social Media Course Online Open Day session at 11.00am Tuesday 26th January 2021
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