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15/01/2026

Ready to learn something new, change careers, or try a different path this new year? We’ve got you covered.

Our Employment and Training hub, The Hive, has a range of free courses for young people aged 18-24 in Tower Hamlets. Each one gives you practical skills, recognised qualifications, and the support you need to boost your job chances and move into work.

Free courses starting soon!


🎥 CCTV Operator course

Great for anyone who wants to work in security, especially jobs that use CCTV and surveillance.

Course details

📅 23–25 January

⏱️ 3-day weekend course

💷 Free

📍 The Hive, East India Dock Road, E14 0EA

What you’ll learn

  • How the security industry works
  • How to use CCTV systems
  • Surveillance techniques
  • How to produce evidence safely

What you’ll gain

  • Highfield Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators
  • We’ll pay for your CCTV licence once you pass
Apply to this course

🦺 CSCS Construction course

Perfect if you want to work in construction.

Course details

📅 22 January

⏱️ 1-day course

💷 Free

📍 Location to be confirmed

What you’ll learn

  • Health and safety in construction
  • How to work safely on site
  • Understanding construction risks

What you’ll gain

  • Level 1 Health and Safety qualification
  • CITB test
  • CSCS card application
Apply to this course

🛍️ Customer Service course

Great for roles in retail, hospitality and customer-facing jobs.

Course details

📅 2 February

⏱️ 1-day course

💷 Free

📍 The Hive, East India Dock Road, E14 0EA

What you’ll learn

  • How to work in a customer service role
  • Communication skills
  • Working well with others in a business

What you’ll gain

  • Highfield Level 2 Award in Customer Service
Apply to this course

🎟️Spectator Safety course

Thinking about stewarding or event security? This course can help you get started.

Course details

📅 18, 19 and 20 February

⏱️ 3 day course

💷 Free

📍 Spotlight, 30 Hay Currie Street, E14 6GN

What you’ll learn

  • Preparing for spectator events
  • Managing crowds and incidents
  • Resolving conflict
  • Working as part of a team

What you’ll gain

  • First Aid at Work
  • Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety

This qualification is now required for many event roles.

Apply to this course

✅ Who can apply?

You can join any of these courses if you:

  • are 18–24 years old
  • live in Tower Hamlets
  • are unemployed and not in education or training
  • aren’t claiming any benefits, including Universal Credit
  • have the right to live and work in the UK

Some courses may also need ID checks, an English assessment, or a criminal record check – but don’t worry, we’ll support you through this.

If you’ve got questions about any of our courses, just email us at thehivetraining@poplarharca.co.uk or call us on 020 7510 9770.

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