UNEMPLOYED young people who want to gain some qualifications and take part in different challenges are invited to enrol on a course which begins in January.

The course will start on Friday January 26 and runs for 12 weeks at Bolton Central Fire Station in Moor Lane.

It is open to people aged between 16 and 25 and is being delivered by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as part of The Prince’s Trust Team programme.

Participants will have the chance to obtain such qualifications as a Manual Handling/Health and Safety Certificate, Level 1 Food Hygiene, First Aid at Work and a Prince’s Trust certificate.

To enrol on the course or find out more, call Ann Morris on 07764 156725 or email morrisc@manchesterfire.gov.uk.