HMP Dartmoor, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6RR

tel: 01822 322241

Centre Manager: Andy Harding

Admin/Learner Support: Kate Glancy

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Opening times: 08:00 -17:00 Mon - Friday

Internet Cafe open lunchtimes Mon, Tues & Wednesday.

In the middle of Dartmoor National Park the POA Union Learning Centre situated outside of the walls of HMP Dartmoor offer all prison staff, their families and the wider community the opportunity to upskill, train and personally develop in a wide range of training opportunities as follows:

Online language courses - ( French, German & Spanish)

Basic IT up skilling to a nationally recognised qualification.

The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) - This is an internationally recognised qualification for computer users everywhere. Through it you will gain confidence, basic skills and knowledge to use computers and a wide range of common IT software packages.  You don't even need any prior IT knowledge or experience to do it.

Computer Literacy & Information Technology (CLAIT) - suitable for beginners, leading to a nationally recognised qualification. To include, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, and desktop publishing.

Skills for Life Training - qualifications designed to assist you develop the skills you use in every day life, such as reading, writing or maths. They can also assist you in boosting your CV or move onto further study.

Health & Safety packages to include: Work Place Safety (IOSH), Work Station Safety (DSE) and Food Hygiene.

General Management training - Self Development, Time Management, Advertising and Promotion.

Ultimately POA Learning offers a blended approach to learning using a variety of styles: formal, one - to- one and e-learning to meet individual needs.

Please feel free to contact Andy Harding the Centre Manager on 01822322241 or use the above e-mail addresses, for more information.