Training Available
All training courses on offer from AshtonTraining & Employment Courses
Belfast Works Training Courses
Childcare
Take your first steps into an exciting Childcare. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/

Health & Social Care with Belfast Works
Health & Social Care Level 1
Take your first steps into Health & Social Care. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Personal Development
Take your first steps into an exciting career. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Skills for Employment
Take your first steps into an exciting career. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Hospitality Training
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the using Microsoft Excel. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Business Administration
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the Business Administration. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Employability Skills
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the Business Administration. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Travel & Tourism Course
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the Travel & Tourism. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Retail Training
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the Retail. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Basic Computers
Take your first steps into an exciting career learning the basics of computers. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Microsoft Excel Basics
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the using Microsoft Excel. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/

Basic Computers with Belfast Works
ECDL Essentials
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the using the Europen Computer Driving License Excel. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Word Processing Course
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the Microsoft Word. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: Belfast Works https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
CORE Project Training Courses
Beauty Course
Take your first steps into an exciting career in the Beauty Industry. Gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away.
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07752190297 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Warehousing & Logistics And Manual Handling
An ever expanding industry with excellent employment opportunities. Learn the basics of Manual Handling and Logistics with JMD Training and further your career prospects.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Beginner Fitness Instructor Course
Learn the basics of personal training, how to start your career in the fitness industry and how to improve physical fitness in others.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
CSR Card
Essential health and safety training for working in the building/trade industry. Card provided on completion of course.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Driving Lessons
Practical driving lessons with a qualified instructor. Everything you need to help you get ready for your driving test.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Leadership Programme
Leadership Training for business that helps you achieve your potential in the workplace.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
SIA Door Supervisor Training
SIA training and registration for your SIA license. Everything you need to start working in the security industry.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Counterbalance Forklift
ITSSAR Counterbalance Forklift License. Full training provided.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
World Host – Principles of Customer Service
The “industry standard certificate” for Customer Service. Show employers you have what it takes to deliver excellent Customer Service.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Food Hygiene
Level One Certificate for Food Hygiene- required by most employers in the food service industry.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
First Aid At Work Certificate
An excellent addition to your CV and employment prospects.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Workplace Motivation & Behaviour/Creating a Positive Impression in the Workplace
A level one certificate focusing on creating the right first impression for the workplace and an opportunity to improve your own motivation.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Fablab
A three day interactive learning experience. Clients learn to use 3D printers, laser cutters and various computer programs. Create your own designs and have them made in the FabLab.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
SWEET Programme
A three week personal development course. Enjoy day trips, fun and interactive training as well as an opportunity to help others in the community.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Driving Theory
Everything you need to help pass your driver theory test.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
CV Workshop
Create or improve your CV. Bring out the best in your qualities that gets you noticed by an employer first time.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Budgeting Workshop
Learn money management skills and improve your financial health.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Job Club
For anyone wanting to brush up their CV (or create a new one), get advice on how to apply for jobs and enhance your interview skills.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Mental Health & Wellness Workshop
Help foster your positive mind set and learn coping skills for everyday life.
Contact Person: Sean Maguire Tel: 07801208217 Email: core@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: CORE Project https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Essential Skills Courses
Essential Skills Numeracy + Application of Number
Mathematics skills in working with numbers, shape + measure and handling data from Entry Level 1 (beginners) to Level 2 (higher).
Contact Person: Hilary Adair Email: hilary.adair@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: Ashton CALL/ICT Project https://www.facebook.com/ashtonessentialskills/
Essential Skills Literacy + Communication
English reading, writing and speaking and listening skills from Entry Level 1 (beginners) to Level 2 (higher).
Contact Person: Hilary Adair Email: hilary.adair@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: Ashton CALL/ICT Project https://www.facebook.com/ashtonessentialskills/
Using ICT for Literacy
Short Entry Level 3 course to accompany full Literacy and Numeracy courses.
Contact Person: Hilary Adair Email: hilary.adair@ashtoncentre.com
Contact: Ashton CALL/ICT Project https://www.facebook.com/ashtonessentialskills/
Community Family Support
Community Family Support Courses
Award in Managing Personal Finance
Help learners to understand differences between income and expenditure,
Contact Person: Kris Morrison Tel: (028) 90742 255 Email: kris.morrison@ashtoncentre.com
Award in Social Media
Support learners understand the opportunities and threats associated with using social media.
Contact Person: Kris Morrison Tel: (028) 90742 255 Email: kris.morrison@ashtoncentre.com
Award in Personal Success and Well-Being
This course will aim to develop learner’s employability skills and prepare them to get in to the world of work.
Contact Person: Kris Morrison Tel: (028) 90742 255 Email: kris.morrison@ashtoncentre.com
Introduction to Vinyl Cutting @ FabLab Belfast - Cost £20
DATE AND TIME Tue, September 12, 2017 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM BST
FABlab Belfast, 5 Churchill Street, Belfast, BT15 2BP
DESCRIPTION
Vinyl wall art is a very modern technology used in the home, commercial and automotive decoration, using the vinyl cutter you have the ability to design and make everything from inspirational wall quotes to decorate your child’s bedroom with their favourite cartoon and television characters.
In this workshop, you will learn how this is done and get to make your very own piece of vinyl wall art.
Why pay for someone to do this when you can do it yourself for a fraction of the price?
All materials are supplied and we guarantee that you will leave with a unique piece of wall art that will add the finishing touch to your favourite room in the house
Place are limited for this very popular workshop so book early to avoid disappointment.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-vinyl-cutting-fablab-belfast-tickets-36921830188
Introduction to Solid Modelling & 3D printing @ FabLab Belfast - Cost £20
DATE AND TIME Tue, October 10, 2017 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM BST
LOCATION FABlab Belfast, 5 Churchill Street, Belfast, BT15 2BP
DESCRIPTION
Wellbeing Training Courses
Description: Identifying Strengths, Weakness’s Ambitions and Needs
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
Non Accredited One Day Workshop
Confidence & Communication Workshop
Description: Provides tools and techniques to help improve confidence and communication skills.
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
Non Accredited One Day Workshop
Meditation
Description: Meditation is a state of deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent.
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
Non Accredited overnight residential workshop
Resilience Training
Description:Develop personal resilience, learn about bouncing back and turning adversities into opportunities
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
Non Accredited One Day Workshop
Empower Me
Description:Create Positive, Proactive and lasting Changes
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
Non Accredited One Day Workshop
Understanding Stress for Personal Growth
Description: Understanding stress and how it affects people and effective tools to deal with it
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
Non Accredited Two Day Workshop
Love Yourself Heal Your Life
Description: Two day workshop based on Louise L. Hay’s best-selling book “You Can Heal Your Life”
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
Non Accredited Three Day Residential Workshop
Take 5 Resilience Training
Description: Take notice – Connect – Keep Learning- Give – Be active
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
Non Accredited One Day Workshop
Swedish Body Massage
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
VTCT Level 3 Accredited 1 evening per week for 32 weeks (includes weekends)
Reflexology
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
VTCT Level 3 Diploma 1 evening per week for 35 weeks (includes weekends)
Thermal Auricular Therapy
Eligibility Criteria: Any one affected by the conflict
Contact Person: Mary Stanton Tel: (028) 90 322289 Email: mary@ashtoncentre.com
VTCT level 2 Accredited 4 Full days
Training & Development Courses
Mondays, Macrory Church Hall, Duncairn Gardens
Class 1 – 4.30pm-5.30pm Nursery-P1
Class 2 – 5.30pm-6.30pm Nursery-P1
Class 3 – 630pm-7.30pm P2-P4
Fancy Feet is a Hip Hop class for younger children. It is a great starting off point for beginners in who want to dance.
Contact: Anne Delaney (028) 90742255 anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com
Non-Accredited
Pop Video Dance Class
Mondays Macrory Church Hall, Duncairn Gardens
Eligibility Criteria: None
7.30pm-8.30pm P5-P7’s
Pop video style dance is class for young people from P5-P7 who love to dance! The participants will create their own routines and learn new styles. n. It is a great starting off point for beginners in who want to dance.
Contact: Anne Delaney (028) 90742255 anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com
Non-Accredited
Hip Hop Dance Classes
Mondays @ Girdwood Community Hub
7pm-8pm – 10-13yrs
8pm-9pm 14-18yrs
This Hip Hop class is a very active and productive way to develop your skills as a dancer. The class is led by Rochelle McParland, Kollizion Crew who has extensive experience in choreographing routines for major competitions across the UK.
Contact: Anne Delaney (028) 90742255 anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com
Non-Accredited
Drama Classes
Monday’s @ New Lodge Youth Centre
Tiny’s Drama (P1-P3) 3pm-4pm
Junior Drama (P4-P7) 4pm-5.30pm
Tuesdays @ Duncairn Art Centre
Youth Drama (1st—3rd Year) 6pm-7.30pm
Senior Drama (4th-6thyrs) 7.30pm-9pm
Wednesday’s @ Girdwood Community Hub
Youth Theatre Class (13-18yrs) (audition only) 7pm-9pm
Thursday’s @ Girdwood Community Hub
Tiny’s Drama (P1-P4) 6pm-7pm
Junior Drama (P5-2ndyr) 7pm-8.30pm
All our drama classes are aimed at developing confidence and self-esteem of young people whilst giving building their performance skills. Throughout the year, there are a range of performance opportunities including an end of year showcase.
Contact: Anne Delaney (028) 90742255 anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com
Non-Accredited
Art Classes
Tuesday’s
Tiny’s Art Class (P1-P3) 3.30pm – 4.30pm New Lodge Youth Centre
Junior Art Class (P4-P7) 4.30pm-5.30pm New Lodge Youth Centre
Junior Visual Arts (5-10yrs) 3pm-4.30pm The North Queen Street Community Centre
These classes for children provide a chance to try lots of creative crafts opportunities to get messy!
Contact: Anne Delaney (028) 90742255 anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com
Non-Accredited
Art Studio for Teenagers
Tuesday’s @ The Culture Shop, Ashton Centre
Age 15-18yrs
7pm-9pm
A drop in Art session for budding young artist. The session is led by a professional artist who will give support to young people with a passion for art.
Contact: Anne Delaney (028) 90742255 anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com
Non-Accredited
Tuesday Drawing Studio
Tuesdays and Fridays 11am-2pm
Culture Shop, Ashton Centre
This drop in group is for an adult interested in developing their skills. Come along with your own projects and get some support from a professional artist.
Contact: Anne Delaney (028) 90742255 anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com
Non-Accredited
Ballet Classes
Thursday’s @ North Queen Street Community Centre
Ballet (Nursery-P1) 3pm-3.50pm
Ballet (P2-P5) 3.50pm-4.50pm
Our ballet classes are very popular with the kids of North Belfast. It’s a great way to teach discipline and respect threw the art of ballet whilst doing something that they enjoy.
Contact: Anne Delaney (028) 90742255 anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com
Non-Accredited
Event Management – OCN Level 2
Tuesday’s @ Culture Shop, Ashton Centre
5pm-7pm
Our Event Management Team is a group of young people that enjoy and learn how to plan and deliver their own events. The group meet on a weekly basis to brainstorm and plan for events they would like to do in the future. When the group have decided what event they would like to do, they develop a plan and make it happen. The group also assist in New Lodge Art’s events; this can be anything from basic stewarding roles to helping out with the production of the event. They are a friendly team that have proved easy to work with and have a good track record in successful events, by young people for young people. The young people have learned a lot from being members of the Event Management team and have gained various skills. One of our members has described his experience being a member of the team;
Contact: Orla Hawkins (028) 90742255 orla.hawkins@ashtoncentre.com
OCN Level 2
Leadership in Youth Work – OCN Level 2
Wednesdays @ Culture Shop, Ashton Centre
5pm-7pm
This accredited programme is provided for young people aged 14-17 years old that are interested in learning about and training in youth work, as well as getting some valuable voluntary experience. This programme teaches the young people about the different aspects of youth work, leadership, child protection, group work, communication and much more. The programme consists of 3 units which focus on:
- An Introduction to Youth Leadership (definitions, theory, purpose).
- Communication (different types, methods, decision making, team work).
- Planning and Delivering a Youth Work session.
Contact: Orla Hawkins (028) 90742255 orla.hawkins@ashtoncentre.com
OCN Level 2
Personal and Social Development Programmes
Young people must be registered members of the youth centre. The youth centre is open to new members’ registrations.
Contact: Mary Madine (028) 028 9075 1358 Email: mary.madine@ashtoncentre.com
Accredited and Non Accredited Training