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Free courses for Council Tenants and Volunteers

Digital skills learning courses

We run FREE training courses for our residents and community volunteers. Most of the courses are accredited so help provide the necessary qualifications to gain employment or volunteering opportunities and to build confidence.

Upcoming Courses

Please contact the Tenant Engagement Team on 0161 686 8000 or email tenantengagement@bury.gov.uk to book your place!

Course

Date, time and location

What you will learn 
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (level 3)

Topping Fold Community Centre, Bury, BL9 7NG

Tuesday 23 September 2025 

9.30am - 4.30pm

 This course will provide the basic first aid skills specifically aimed at children and young people.
Food Safety (level 2)

Topping Fold Community Centre, Bury, BL9 7NG

Tuesday 14 October 2025

9.30am - 4.30pm

 This course is ideal for anyone who prepares, cooks or comes into contact with food within the workplace or community setting. 
Emergency First Aid (level 3)

Top o’th’ Fields Independent Living Scheme, Whitefield, M45 7HE 

Thursday 6 November 2025

9.30am - 4.30pm

 This course will cover all the basic requirements to be a first aider in the workplace or community setting 
Health and Safety (level 2)

Growing Together Radcliffe Centre, Westminster Ave, Radcliffe, M26 3WD

Thursday 22 January 2026

9.30am - 4.30pm

 This course will cover the basic health and safety responsibilities of both employer and employees in the workplace.
Inclusivity & Team Work (Community Groups)

The Boardroom, 6 Knowsley Place, Bury, BL9 0EL

Wednesday 11 February 2026

9.30am - 4.30pm

 This course will provide an understanding of equality and diversity in communities, by treating everyone fairly and gain valuable skills and insight to help resolve any conflicts with a community group.
Food Safety (level 2)

Clarks Hill Independent Living Scheme (Communal Lounge), Prestwich, M25 1BE

Thursday 12 March 2026

9.30am - 4.30pm

 This course is ideal for anyone who prepares, cooks or comes into contact with food within the workplace or community setting. 

 Here is some positive feedback from attendees at previous courses:

The course was very useful for my volunteer role at a Playgroup at a local drop-in. It was very hands-on and the tutor made the session fun and interesting. Thanks so much.
The tutor was relaxed and professional. Used humour to lighten the subject appropriately. I enjoyed the course.
The tutor was absolutely fabulous in his delivery of the course. He was very approachable, kept me very interested and attentive, and ensured we had all taken in and understood the topic.
Paediatric First Aid Course
Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid

Bury Adult Learning

Bury Adult Leaning Centre run FREE courses to those who are either unemployed, on low income or in receipt of state benefit. These courses are all delivered in a supportive and friendly environment and cater for all levels.

Bury Voluntary Community and Faith Alliance (VCFA) Courses 

Bury VCFA run free training and learning events for community groups and other voluntary organisations. Click here to view their upcoming courses.