Community First Initiative – Courses

grassroots · flexibility · real skills

how we work

Course Booking Process

Community First is a grassroots, voluntary organisation that tailors courses to suit the community’s needs. When you select a course from our offerings, we’ll invite you to an induction where you can help shape the course structure, schedule, and timing to fit your availability.

Small groups
4-8 people for personalised attention.
Community projects
group sizes vary depending on activity.
High-quality training
meaningful experience & tools for success.
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Motor Mechaniacs ⚙️
AIM Level 1 qualification

Motor Mechaniacs Project 2023 (formerly Go-Kart Workshop) proved very positive – we are restarting with only 4 spaces. Supported by Wolverhampton City Council & accredited through AIM OCN.

Apply now (4 spaces)
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Photography – Level 1
4–8 weeks · lecturer (Uni of London)

AIM Level 1 qualification. Experienced Media Studies lecturer leads this comprehensive intro to photography. Small groups, flexible.

Apply now
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Video Production – L1
4–8 weeks · seasoned lecturer

AIM Level 1 Videography, foundational understanding, guided by a seasoned Media Studies lecturer from a London university.

Apply now
digital literacy

🌐 Cyber World Project

Four-pronged digital literacy approach: online financial management (NatWest partnership), safety for youth/elderly, cyber-bullying (Wolverhampton City Council), support for vulnerable individuals.

1. NatWest Bank partnership
2. safety for all ages
3. vulnerable support

Interested? Call 01902 710012 or email via website.

Cyber World – enquire
🚑 First Aid

Emergency First Aid – essential life-saving skills. Check Eventbrite or Calendar. Advance booking required.

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🧰 Health & Safety

Enhance workplace safety knowledge. Check Eventbrite/Calendar. Booking required.

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🍽️ Food Hygiene L2

Safe food handling practices. Check Eventbrite/Calendar. For questions reach out via website.

book now

📱 build & create

Basic App Building (MIT)
  • 📅 4 weeks · once a week
  • 🧩 Week1: MIT App Inventor setup
  • 🎨 Week2: UI design
  • ⚙️ Week3: blocks & logic
  • 📲 Week4: finalise & test
join app project
Website Building (HTML)
  • 📅 4 weeks · online sessions
  • 📄 Week1: HTML basics
  • 🔗 Week2: links & images
  • 📊 Week3: tables & forms
  • 🎨 Week4: intro to CSS
build your site
Young Leaders Award

Ages 14-17 · 4-week Sports Leaders programme → SLUK Young Leaders Award. Enhances self-esteem, confidence, leadership.

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💼 enterprise & creativity

📱 Social Media in Business

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🚀 Business Entrepreneurship

Transform skills into ventures. Business mentors, planning, marketing, sales & specialist equipment.

mentor support
👕 Start T-Shirt Printing Biz

Launch your apparel brand. Guidance from graffiti artist (20yrs) + mentors, retail space, online setup.

start printing
🎨 Urban Arts Project

Customise footwear/apparel. Hands-on with renowned graffiti artist/illustrator. Tools, retail space, online platform help.

get creative
🕯️ Candle Making

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💍 Jewellery Making (enamel)

Safe equipment use, build successful business, online selling support.

learn jewellery
🧵 Leather Gift Making

Bracelets, watch straps, safe craft, business skills, online selling assistance.

leather workshop
🪡 Textiles Project

Curtains, cushions, smoking technique. Home-based business & online platform support.

textiles course
🍲 Catering/Cooking

Start catering business: Caribbean, Moroccan, Indian. Large scale cooking, online selling platform help.

catering

🧱 Trades training (brick laying, plastering, plumbing, motor mechanics)

For individuals not necessarily wanting to start a business: technical training + industry-standard quals + business skills. Promote your services through our network.

bricklaying plastering plumbing motor mechanics
enquire about trades

🏅 Sports Leadership (SLUK)

Young Leaders
Level 1 Sports Leadership

Blend theory & practical, develop essential skills. For communities.

Level 1
Community
Level 2 Community Sports Leadership

Plan, develop, deliver activities that bring physical/mental health benefits.

Level 2
advanced
Level 3 Sports Leadership

Increase resilience, confidence – support learners to lead.

Level 3

Community First

We tailor courses to suit your needs – induction shapes structure, schedule & timing.
➡️ Small groups 4-8

Motor Mechanics (limited) Photography / Video or call 01902 710012