2012/13Learning andDevelopment

Course Programme

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Hello and welcome The Nishkam Civic Association (NCA) is an organisation that is instilled with the drive to Inspire, Educate and Empower. We believe that education is vital to the health of the mind and soul and hope to make a difference to individuals, so they can go on achieving long after they leave the Nishkam Centre. Only by empowering the individual can we hope to make a difference to our communities.

We offer a range of classes with a tailored atmosphere of guidance and motivation that is perfect for your specific development goals. Take our tutors for example, each are dedicated to helping you find your specific passion, add value to it and help you commit to learning and achieving. No matter what your goal is we aim to provide an environment that will ensure you realise your potential.

Recently awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the NCA has been recognised as a centre of excellence for our continuous commitment and was successfully awarded the Investors in Volunteers (IIV) accreditation. Based within the hub of the community, the Nishkam Centre is located within easy reach of the city centre and local communities. Built in 2005, the Nishkam Centre has been designed to meet all standards and nominated for the ‘Built in Quality Awards 2006’, further testimony to our commitment as a first class provider.

Nishkam Centre itself is equipped with modern facilities with the latest in technology so you will be equipped with the toolkits you need, whatever your journey.

We invite you to join us and others to achieve beyond possibility.

Hope to see you soon…

Regards,

Nishkam Centre Personal Development Team.

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Contents Adult Education Courses ESOL ..................................................................5Adult Literacy .....................................................6Adult Numeracy ..................................................7Computer Basics ................................................9ECDL .................................................................10Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (ITQ) ....................11

Professional Courses Professional Accounting Qualification Level 2......12Professional Accounting Qualification Level 3......13Food Hygiene .....................................................14

Punjabi Language Courses for Adults Beginner’s Punjabi ..............................................16Intermediate Punjabi ...........................................17GCSE Punjabi .....................................................17

Creative Workshops Textiles Beginner Level ........................................19Textiles Intermediate Level ..................................19

Music Classes Tabla Classes .....................................................20Sitar Classes ......................................................21Thanti Saaj .........................................................21Classical Indian Vocal Coaching ..........................22

Faith and Heritage Sikh Studies .......................................................24Sikh History ........................................................24

General Important Information Enrolment and Fees ............................................25Requirements .....................................................25Course Time Table ..............................................26

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IntroductionFinding a class that is right for you.

With a new academic year approaching, the Nishkam Centre have brought together a new course prospectus, which covers a variety of new exciting learning opportunities starting from September 2012 onwards.

With many calibres of courses available, the Nishkam Centre prospectus covers a wide range of classes that will appeal to the whole community, offering levels that vary from beginners to advanced.

With options ranging from cultural, educational to musical we are hoping to Inspire, Educate and Empower you and the com-munity.

By studying at the Nishkam Centre we will enable you to achieve the best of your ability and equip you with the tools you need to continue your journey.

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Adult Education

Courses

• English

• Adult Literacy

• Adult Numeracy

• Computer

and IT Courses

ESOL

English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) is designed to help and teach those who do not speak English as their primary language.

Aiming to improve your English skills, the ESOL classes will give you the confidence that you need, to boost you into speaking English more often.

The course will cover:• Speaking and listening• Reading and writing• Vocabulary• Punctuation and grammar

All these modules cover all different levels, so the course will adapt to your needs.

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Quick Info: ESOL Price: £350Duration: 12 weeksTime: Mon, Wed, Fri 6pm - 8pm

Adult Literacy

What is Adult Literacy?Based on the National Adult Core curriculum, the certificate for Adult Literacy is classed as a national ‘skills for life’ qualification. Divided into manageable sections, Adult Literacy helps learners to engage with the material and also relate it to everyday life. Completing each module will help you get one step closer in your goal to get that Adult Literacy certificate; which is an equivalent to a GCSE.

What progression is there for me in Adult Literacy?The progression is divided into three modules: writing, vocabulary/spelling & grammar and reading.

Module: WritingYou might want to learn how to spell common English words and when to use basic grammar like capital letters and full stops. Or

maybe you’d like to learn how to check for errors in your work and use the right words and sentences for a certain audience. Either way this module is to help you become more confident in using the English language.

Writing (Level 1)• Spell basic things like the days of the week or numbers one to ten.• Recognise the sounds letters make.• Know when to use full stops and capital letters.• Plan the kind of language you want to use.• Write notes, lists, texts and e-mails.• Avoid common writing mistakes.• Organise your writing.

Module: Vocabulary, Spelling and GrammarThis module will help you successfully use the English vocabulary, spelling and grammar correctly. Aiding you to gain confidence with writing your work, this course will showcase your writing talent to your employers.

Vocabulary, Spelling & Grammar (Level 1)• Know about sentence structure and grammar strategies.• Know about vocabulary and word work.• Be familiar with how dictionaries are organised.• Know about the organisation and layout of glossaries.• Know how to make a personal dictionary.

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Quick Info: Adult Literacy Price: free (subject to eligibility and funding)Date: all year long (duration flexible)Time: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Vocabulary, Spelling & Grammar (Level 2)• Know about sentences and grammar structure.• Know about vocabulary and word work.• Be familiar with a variety of spelling strategies.• Be able to apply your skills to complete the assignments.

Module: ReadingIf you find reading difficult, this module is great for you to overcome this problem. By taking this module you’ll be able to learn the skills you need to read everyday words and pieces of writing.Whatever you’re struggling with, doing practice questions and getting plenty of feedback will help you get to grips with any problem areas.

Reading (Level 1)• Be familiar with strategies for reading everyday texts.• Know about strategies for working with instructions and explanations.• Be familiar with techniques for working with forms.• Know about different reading strategies.• Be able to apply your skills to complete the assignments.Reading (Level 2)• Know about sentences and grammar structure.• Know about vocabulary and word work.• Be familiar with a variety of spelling strategies.• Be able to apply your skills to complete the assignments.

How is Adult Literacy assessed?Like the Adult Numeracy course, Adult Literacy is tested similarly. The test will be available on or offline and is constructed as a standard national test which will consist of 40 multiple choice questions. The questions will be based on everyday scenarios, with each group of questions testing different aspects of reading writing and numeracy.

You might want to learn how to spell common English words and when to use basic grammar like capital letters and full stops. Or maybe you’d like to learn how to check for errors in your work and use the right words and sentences for a certain audience. Either way this module is to help you become more confident in using the English language.

Adult Numeracy

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Quick Info: Adult Numeracy Price: free (subject to eligibility and funding)Date: all year long (duration flexible)Time: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

What is Adult Numeracy?The Adult Numeracy Course provides you with a refresher course, which aims to help refine your key Maths skills and help boost your self-esteem. This Numeracy course covers many different areas of Maths and helps you to overcome those problems areas that you may be struggling within Numeracy. Completing each module helps you to get one step closer in your goal to get that Adult Numeracy certificate; which is an equivalent to a GCSE. We will be providing you with the help you need plus the friendly atmosphere, we promise that you will be guaranteed success and will get that one step further in your journey with us.

What progression is there for me in Adult Numeracy?OCR Level 1 and 2 in Adult Numeracy and Entry Level 3 Certificate in Adult Numeracy.

Module: Common MeasuresThis module is for those who are having trouble with measurements. Packed with many practical tips that will help you every single day, the common measures module will give you advice on how to measure accurately.• Measure length, width and height.• Measure weight.• Read the temperature.• Add, subtract, multiply and divide money.• Tell the time.• Understand a calendar and the different seasons.

• Understand the different between metric and imperial measurements.

Module: Whole NumbersThis module is designed to help you improve your skills and increase your confidence in working with numbers. Suiting all different levels of ability, whether you’d like to learn the very basics or just develop the skills you already have, the NCA Learning and Development Team will help you to work out what level you are at and point you in the right direction.• Read and write numbers.• Put numbers in order.• Add and subtract numbers.• Use a calculator.• Use positive and negative numbers.• Do long multiplication and long division.• Understand ratios, factors and prime numbers. Module: Shape and SpaceWhether you’re planning a new kitchen or want to make thebest use of space when packing awkward shapes, a good understanding of space and shape will make the task much easier.• Know the names of flat and solid shapes• Recognise different shapes• Understand ‘inside’, ‘outside’, ‘between’, ‘next to’ and ‘near to’.• Understand how a flat drawing could represent a 3D shape• Create different views of a shape.

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• Draw and understand nets.• Solve problems with 2D drawings and parallel lines.

Module: Handling DataCan you find what you’re looking for in a list or timetable? Do you find it hard to get information from a graph? Charts and diagrams can be useful tools at work, if you have the skills to understand the data they contain. This course will help you to understand complex data in charts, diagrams and line graphs.• Use a spread sheet program.• Read information from lists, charts and graphs.• Sort objects into groups.• Use data you’ve collected to create charts.• Understand how to calculate the mean, median, mode and range.• Use signs and symbols.

Module: Fractions and DecimalsSharing the bill in a restaurant, dividing the kids into teams at football practice, working out the cost of something that is half price - these are all things we have to do from time to time. If you struggle to work with parts of numbers, or fractions, this is the perfect course for you.• Divide things like money or time by half.• Find a quarter of an amount.• Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.• Be able to work out a fractions as a percentage and as a decimal.

• Compare and simplify fractions.• Divide something into different parts.

How is Adult Numeracy assessed?Each of these courses are split into manageable and achievable sections of learning, giving students an opportunity at the end of each section to take a test to assess their knowledge. The test will be available on or offline and is constructed as a standard national test which will consist of 40 multiple choice questions that must be completed within 75 minutes. Once you have completed level one, you can then proceed to level two and so forth. Gaining the Numeracy certificates can enhance employment or further learning opportunities.

Computer Basics

About Computer BasicsThe Online Basics course is a 4 day course tailored for people

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Quick Info: Computer Basics Price: free (subject to eligibility and funding)Date: 4 daysTime: every Tue – Wes, 11am - 1pm

with very little or no experience of using a computer. The course will help students to get to grips with the basics they will need to get going online.

Once completed you shall become skilled in the fundamentals of using a computer and all the most popular applications. You’ll learn the computer basics including hardware and software. You will use Microsoft Word to edit and print documents, edit data in Excel, and learn how to manage the storage of your documents in files and folders.

Finally you will cover how to use the internet including social networking and e-commerce.

The course covers the 5 following modules.• Keyboard & Mouse• Email• Online safety• Online searches

For further information please visit: www.onlinebasics.co.uk

ECDL

About European Computer Driving LicenseAn internationally recognised qualification, ECDL is a course to aid you with basic skills and knowledge on how to use computers. Not only will it enable you to become familiar with the whole IT software packages, but it also gives you confidence to use them. Having EDCL on your qualifications will show employers that you have the computer skill that they are searching for.

The Course covers the following modules:• Create content-rich word documents• Formulate spread sheets• Create powerful presentations• Databases• Security for IT users• IT user fundamentals

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Quick Info: ECDL Price: free (subject to eligibility and funding)Date: all year, flexibleTime: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

ITQ (Level 2 Certificate for IT Users)

What is ITQ?This course is provided for those students who need help and support with achieving their IT certificate level two.

The Learning and Development team will guide you on how to plan and review your use of IT systems and software and also teach you how this course will help enhance your productivity.

Awarded and managed in the UK by the British Computer society, ECDL is a widely recognised assessment for nonspecialist IT users, which has been created to validate your ability within the work place.

To gain your qualification the course will consist of:• The BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Users covers Modules 3 to 6 of the modules that make up the full ECDL.• Improving productivity using IT• Word Processing• Forumulate spread sheets• Create powerful presentations

The modules have an on-line test which must be taken at accredited ECDL test centre. Completing these modules will help you to progress to an appropriate vocationally related qualification at level three.

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Quick Info: ITQ (Level 2 Certificate for IT Users) Price: free (subject to eligibility and funding)Date: all year, flexibleTime: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

ProfessionalCourses

• Professional

Accounting

Qualification (AAT)

Level 2 & 3

• Food Hygiene

Professional Accounting Qualification Level 2 (AAT)

What is AAT?AAT stands for Association of Accounting Technicians which anyone irrespective of their age, experience or previous qualification can study.

The AAT is a highly recognised qualification which awards around 90% of all nationally accredited vocational qualifications in accounting in the UK, offering a recognized, popular and non-graduate entry route into the accountancy profession.

Quick Info: Prof. Accounting Qualification (AAT Level 2)Price: £900 course fee £116 AAT Student registration £165 AAT assessment fee £65 course text booksDate: September 2013 (30 weeks)Time: Sat 10:45am - 2:45pm

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AAT is the preferred accounting qualification of many corporate employees including the NHS, because of the hands on experience received.

About the Course:At level 2 you will get to know about finance administration, including double entry book keeping, basic costing principles and purchases, sales and general ledgers.

Why study at the the Nishkam Centre?The Nishkam Centre provides students with a great learning atmosphere that helps students grow professionally and provides them with the self-confidence and motivation that makes you want to learn.

The teachers are all highly qualified and very supportive, which helps students to progress significantly throughout the course.

Located near the centre of town, the Nishkam centre is easy to reach and located within a very strong community.Having had proper training for equipment means your operators will be able to operate more safely and efficiently than someone who hasn’t. Training also enables the operators to gain the skills needed for efficiency and productivity using the equipment to the benefit of your business - meaning less downtime, less damage and a better profit margin for your company.

Professional Accounting Qualification Level 3 (AAT)

About the Course:Level 3 –is the second level of the AAT Accounting Qualification. It introduces you to more complex accounting tasks, such as maintaining cost, accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns.This course is perfect if you’ve completed Level 2, or you’re already at a more intermediate level and looking to develop existing accounting skills.

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Quick Info: Prof. Accounting Qualification (AAT Level 3)Price: £1.200 course fee £116 AAT Student registration £252 AAT assessment fee £84 course text bookDate: September 2013 (30 weeks)Time: Sat 10:45am - 2:45pm

You will study the following modules on this course:• Accounts preparation I• Accounts preparation II• Cash management• Cost and revenues• Indirect tax• Spreadsheets software• Professional ethics in accounting and finance

This means you can focus on the areas of customer service that are most relevant to a role, industry or company.

Food Hygiene

About the Course:As a legal requirement for anyone handling food, this course is designed for those who need to handle, prepare or cook food. There are no formal entry requirements and you don’t need any

previous experience or qualifications in Food Safety to start learning.

Once the course and its modules are fully completed you will receive a qualification that will provide the assurance that your training meets environmental health expectations.

What is Food Hygiene?When handling food, it is important that you have been appropriately trained in food hygiene. This course can help you in:• Protecting your business by ensuring you comply with food hygiene standards.• Keeping your staff and customers safe and well.• Achieving a recognised food safety qualification.• Safeguarding your business’s reputation.• Avoiding the risk of costly and damaging litigation suits.

These are the Course’s Modules:• Introduction• Food hygiene• Bacteria• Food poisoning• The prevention of food poisoning Contamination hazards• Purchase to service• Food spoilage• Personal hygiene• Construction and design of premises

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Quick Info: Food HygieneThis will be taught on a monthly basis.For further information please contact the NCA reception by calling tel 0121 515 4229 or sending an email to info@ncauk.org.

• Equipment for handling food.• Pest recognition and control, cleaning and disinfection HACCP.• The law relating to food safety.

LanguageCoursesforAdults

• Beginner’s Punjabi

• Intermediate Punjabi

• GCSE Punjabi

Punjabi Language Courses for Adult Beginners, Intermediate and GCSE PunjabiAbout the Course:Punjabi is a language that is widely known and spoken by approximately 104 million people throughout the world. Spoken in India, areas of Pakistan, Kenya and other countries; Punjabi is now the 11th most spoken language in the world and 2nd most in the UK. Like many other languages Punjabi has changed as the years have gone on. Growing and developing by including many local jargons and terms from the many different regions where it is spoken.

Why study Punjabi at the Nishkam Centre?Learning Punjabi within the Nishkam Centre will give you the guidance and the cultural atmosphere that will help you improve your language, and support you on your way to understanding the background behind Punjabi. The beginner course can progress to intermediate, which then can lead to GCSE in Punjabi.We are always trying to educate and empower individuals by

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learning the skill of another language. This allows people to open themselves up to greater possibilities and increases their employability.

What we are offering:We are offering Punjabi classes for you to learn, with the options of taking beginners, intermediates or GCSE. This not only offers the chance to learn a new, exciting and upcoming language, but also the opportunity to engage with the Sikh scriptures and history.

Punjabi for Beginners• Covers the 35 letters of the alphabet (Gurmukhi Pentee).• The vowels• Basic Grammar and simple sentences• And words to help you use Punjabi within the home.

Intermediate Punjabi• Revisit the alphabet (Gurmukhi Pentee)• Exercises to practise the skills that you have already learnt• Increased reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises• Building basic grammar and sentence construction• Letter writing• Increased vocabulary with comprehension, reading and writing tasks, relevant assessments.

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Quick Info: Intermediate’s PunjabiPrice: £40Date: 25th April 2013 (12 weeks)Time: Thur 6pm - 8pm

Quick Info: GCSE PunjabiPrice: £45 + £28 Exam Fees = £73Date: January 2014 (16 weeks)Time: Fri 6pm - 8pm

Quick Info: Beginner’s PunjabiPrice: £40Date: 23rd April 2013 (12 weeks)Time: Tue 6pm - 8pm

GCSE Punjabi• To develop language skills in a variety of contexts.• A greater degree of unpredictability• Deal with a widening range of potential problems• Understand and use more accurately a widening range of vocabulary and structures, including some unfamiliar language.• Understand issues and opinions• Discuss issues and give opinions• Give full descriptions and accounts.

CreativeWorkshops

• Textiles

Beginners

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• Textiles

Intermediate

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Textile Work

Textile Work for Beginners:If you have no experience of sewing but you always wanted to learn then this beginner’s class is the right place to start. You will learn hand and machine operations in making your own patterns and designs.

You will be taught how to measure and cut material both free hand and from patterns; different stiches and there usage, neckline, sleeves, hemming, garment fitting and fashion design.

Advanced Textile Work:Moving on from the beginners the advanced Sewing and Fashion class is for those who already know how to do the basics but would like to develop their skills further.

This class would be more fast paced and test and push your abilities with your material and how you craft them. Looking at commercial patterns, sewing machine techniques & garment construction.

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Quick Info: Textile Workshop for BeginnersPrice: £35Date: 23rd April 2013 (10 weeks)Time: Tue 6pm - 8.30pm

Quick Info: Intermediate Textile WorkshopPrice: £35Date: 25th April 2013 (10 weeks)Time: Wed 6pm - 8.30pm

Music Classes

• Tabla Class

• Sitar Class

• Thanti Saaj

• Indian Classical Vocal

Training

Tabla Class

What is a Tabla?A tabla is a classical Indian instrument that is commonly played throughout Indian culture, that is used to accompany vocal and instrumental music and dance.

A tabla is a pair of drums, which consists of a small right hand drum called a dayan and a larger metal one called a bayan. The modern tabla has a highly developed technique of playing and in the hands of a master player it is capable of producing all patterns of rhythms and cross-rhythms that a musician can conceive of. The point of the instrument is to create a type of bell like sound which is one of the prominent characteristics of the instrument.

Quick Info: Tabla ClassPrice: £60Starting September 2013 (10 weeks) For further information, please phone: 0121 515 422

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Why take tabla lessons at the Nishkam Centre?We are providing male and female classes, of mixed ability, taught by renowned tabla player Surdashan Singh. He will help you not only to learn the skills of the tabla but to also improve your tabla playing. You will find that the tabla is a versatile instrument that is rewarding to play. However like all other instruments learning the tabla takes time, so please do not be discouraged if you cannot seem to grasp it straight away, there will always be a tutor at hand if you need it.

Sitar Class

What is a Sitar?Sitar is the most popular instrument in Hindustani music. The structure and tonal quality of the modern sitar is a result of several years of hard work and devotion put in by artists and craftsmen.

Sitar literally is a form of the Persian word - sitar - which means three strings, “Tar” in Punjabi means “string”. In the beginning, there were only three strings, but now seven strings are used and there are other strings for resonating. Sitar is perhaps the most well-known of the Indian instruments and has delighted audiences around the world for hundreds of years.

Why take sitar lessons at the Nishkam Centre?The sitar class is a new feature that the NCA have brought to the term class list this year. Open to beginners and advanced students alike (with the maximum of seven students per hour) sitar will help you grow in your music skills and help you have a greater feel for Indian culture. Taught by the professionally trained and renowned sitarist Rupinder Kaur Panesar, this class will help get your creativity flowing and help improve your skills with string instruments, it is a class that should not be missed.

Tanthi Saaj

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Quick Info: Sitar ClassPrice: £100Date: 2nd May 2013 (10 weeks)Time: 6.30 - 7.30 beginners or 7.30 - 8.30 intermediateTutor: Rupinder Kaur Panesar

Quick Info: Thanti SaajFor further information, please phone:0121 515 4229

What is Thanti Saaj?Thanti Saaj are the stringed instruments of the Sikhs and were played by the Guru Ji’s themselves.

These great instruments are returning to their rightful place in Guru’s court, as more people are learning Gurmat Sangeet and ‘Tanti Saaj’. These instruments include the Dilruba, Taus, Sarangi & Saranda.

At the NCA these classes will be taught through the Gurmat Sangeet Academy, which aims to promote tanti saaj based kirtan done in accordance with Gurmat.

Classical Indian Vocal Coaching

About the Course:This is the teaching of Indian classical vocal coaching and performance from renowned teacher Ustad Surinder Singh.

Surinder Singh’s passion for music drives him to achieve the highest possible standards of self-learning and teaching. Surinder started training at the age of 12 from Karam Singh (altiala gharana) and later in England with Mohn Singh Mussapuri. He returned to India in 1976 to study with Baiharilal (disciple of Bede Ghulam Ali Kahn), and Bakur Hussain of the atala gharana. These two teachers taught Surinder Singh the khayal style of sangeet including other influences from Ustad Sabri Khan Sahib (saurangi player).

His classes can range from workshops, to teaching for specific projects including performance/theatre and regular curriculum based teaching with a defined syllabus, with an age ranging from 5-50 years. If you enjoy performing and love to sing this would be an ideal class for you as it will help enhance your performing abilities.

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Quick Info: Indian Classical Vocal TrainingPrice: £120For further information, please phone: 0121 515 4229

Faith and Heritage

• Sikh Studies

• Sikh History

Sikh Studies

About the Course:The Sikh faith is the 5th largest religion in the world. This course is designed to help you understand the philosophy & teachings of the Guru’s and how this translates to our day to day live.

Aimed at those who wish to learn about the Sikh faith, Sikh studies helps to inform students regarding the faith, formation, practices and values of Sikhism.

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Quick Info: Sikh StudiesPrice: £35Date: 24th April 2013 (10 weeks)Time: Wed, 6pm - 8:30pm

Sikh History

About the Course:Founded over 500 hundred years ago by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Sikh Dharam now has over 20 million followers around the world. In Punjabi the word ‘Sikh’ means ‘to learn’, as we are God’s disciples spreading His love and message throughout the world. Through the teachings of the 10 Guru’s and the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Sikh religion preaches a message of truthful living, equality and devotion and remembrance to God at all times.

We are offering Sikh history so that everyone and anyone can find out more about Sikh history and what it means to be a Sikh.

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Quick Info: Sikh HistoryPrice: £35Note please: Starting September 2013 For further information, please enquire at the Nishkam Centre

General Important Information

• Enrollment & Fees

• Requirements

• Course Table

Enrollment & FeesTo enrol on a course with the NCA today you can book your place on your chosen course via these options. You can either:

1. Visit our homepage and fill out a form online at www.ncauk.org

2. Please complete Registration Form and return to Nishkam Centre reception desk.

3. Or please call us today on 0121-515-4229.

RequirementsWe aim to Inspire, Educate and Empower every student that studies at the Nishkam Centre. By the time you finish your course we hope to have supplied you with the tools and motivation to continue upwards and achieve your potential even when we are no longer there.

For each course the entry requirements change accordingly to what course you want to take and the details can be found on the relevant course pages. To achieve our goal we will need your patience and commitment which is essential to guide you on your learning path.

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Learning something new requires time, so before registering please be certain of your time scale so that you will be able to attend the class regularly and allow extra time for homework. Also feel free to bring your own textbook for the relevant courses if you have one, although it is not necessary for you to bring one.

Course TablesThe following pages show an overview about our prospected courses during the following months.Please be advised that some dates are subject to change. Please refer to our switchboard 0121-515-4229 or look online under www.ncauk.org if in doubt.

Course Dates & Time Period Costs

Professional Accounting Qualification (AAT)

Level 2 Sept 2013 Sat 10.45am - 2.45pm

30 wks • Training £900• AAT Student registration £116 • AAT assessment fee £165• course text books £65

Level 3 Sept 2013 Sat 10.45am - 2.45pm

30 wks • Training £1.200• AAT Student registration £116 • AAT assessment fee £252• course text books £84

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Course Dates & Time Period Costs

Punjabi Language Courses for AdultsBeginner’s Punjabi

23rd April 2013 6 – 8pm

12 wks £40

Intermediate Punjabi

25th April 2013 6 – 8pm

12 wks £40

GCSE Punjabi January 2014 – Please enquite at NCA or call 0121 515 4229

18 wks £45 plus exam fees

Creative WorkshopsTextile Workshop for Beginners

23rd April 2013 | 6 – 8.30pmPlease enquire at Nishkam Centre Reception or call 0121 515 4229 for further details

10 wks £35

Intermediate Textile Workshop

25th April 2013 | 6 – 8.30pmPlease enquire at Nishkam Centre Reception or call 0121 515 4229 for further details

10 wks £35

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Course Dates & Time Period Costs

Music ClassesTabla Starting September 2013

For further information, please en-quire at the Nishkam Centre.telephone: 0121 515 4229

10 wks £60

Sitar 2nd May 2013 10 wks £120

Tanthi Saaj For further information, please en-quire at the Nishkam Centre.telephone: 0121 515 4229

10 wks £120

Classical Indian Vocal Coaching

For further information, please en-quire at the Nishkam Centre.telephone: 0121 515 4229

12 wks £120

Faith & Heritage

Sikh Studies 24th April 2013.6 – 8pm

10 wks £35

Sikh History September 2013.For further information, please en-quire at the Nishkam Centre.telephone: 0121 515 4229

£35

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• Conferences & Events

• Wellbeing Centre

• Nishkam Welfare

Services

Conferences & EventsThe Nishkam Centre has award winning conference and events facilities. With a large conference suite, fully equipped seminar and training rooms, compact meeting rooms, open plan exhibition space and a video conferencing suite; the event team can organise and host any type of event. Catering, specialist equipment hire and other additional services are also available on request.

Wellbeing CentreThe health of body, mind and spirit lies at the very heart of the Wellbeing facilities inside the Nishkam Centre. The centre is culturally sensitive accommodating men and women on different days. It houses a fully equipped gym with sauna allowing you to relax after your workout. It also provides additional services such as a yoga course, massage and health screenings. The use of the Wellbeing Centre is strictly member-based; please ask at tReception for further information.

Nishkam Welfare Services• Weekly Debt, Housing & Welfare Benefits advice clinics• Support clinics for women suffering from domestic violence• Sikh Rogi Aasra (Chaplaincy Services)• Monthly Immigration clinics

For full information- 0121 515 4229

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For your Notes

Nishkam Civic Association

The Nishkam Centre6 Soho Road, HandsworthBirminghamWest MidlandsB21 9BH

telephone: 0121 515 4229

internet: www.ncauk.orgemail: info@ncauk.orgon Facebook: “Nishkam Centre”on Twitter: @nishkamcentre

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