Goodlives is a local charity based in Cleator Moor that provides practical support for anyone living in Copeland (aged 16+) who is unemployed. We are here to help you with your next step towards employment, volunteering or further training. We offer a range of FREE courses to boost your CV and help you grow in confidence; so that you can achieve your goals. Our remarkable 1.6-acre site has been carefully transformed from idle wasteland into a thriving educational centre. After extensive groundwork and installation of essential infrastructure such as water, electricity, and drainage, the Goodlives site now hosts impressive facilities designed for growth, learning, and community engagement. Work outdoors, grow produce from scratch, use nurturing techniques until they are ready to harvest. Suitable for both experienced gardeners and beginners, promoting growth in various ways. The course is rolling and will teach skills as well as build upon existing knowledge. Supplementary online courses and CV support also available.
The site is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The course runs 10-2 each day. Help with transport is also available.
7th July 2026 other dates may become available
Ghyll Head is a provider for Mountain Training and have huge amounts of experience working with groups in the hills. We are very supportive, fun and love working with aspiring leaders through the schemes. We will run this course over 3 days. The pre requisites are to be registered with…
Courses are run on demand and usually last for 3 days (including assessment) Get in touch on 07855571312 or ctlogue@aol.com
Courses include the following: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Boom Mounted Sprayers (PA2) Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (PA3) Slug Pellets and Granular Applications (PA4) Hand Held Applicators (PA6) including Application in or near Water (PA6AW), Stem Injection, Stump Treatment, Invasive Weeds…
12-month apprenticeship. Tutor available in Cumbria to visit you in your place of work.
This 12-month apprenticeship is for those in a farm stockperson, hatchery assistant, farm owner (with manager), or relief stockperson role. You will gain the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to comply with poultry industry training requirements. You will gain a Level 2 Diploma…
Multiple dates available May to July 2026
This is a TWO-DAY, BEGINNER Machine Shearing course, it is suitable for Beginners, Blue & Bronze Seals. Course times are 9:00-17:00 each day. 16 years and over. Course cost is £230 plus VAT = £276. This course will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in setting…
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