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Adult Learning in PlymouthWelcome to On Course South West’s 2016/17 course guide, packed with courses in Plymouth

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As a general guide, courses marked ‘E’ are suitable for anyone, with little or no prior knowledge.Level 1 and 2 courses may require attendance on a previous course or some aptitude for the topic but are still open to new learners. Course information sheets give clear details of the skills you will need to join particular courses and Learning Advisers can also guide you.Before enrolling on specific courses (usually qualification based) an initial assessment or information, advice and guidance session with a learning adviser will be needed. Details given at initial enquiry stage.

Reduced/concessionary feesIf your course code starts with an F, a reduced fee is available for persons unemployed and receiving Job Seeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit, (both work related only)

or enrolling on a first full Level 2 aged 19-23.There are other concessions available for learners enrolling on courses where the course code starts with an F – please discuss with a Learning Adviser.

If your course starts with an A, a reduced fee is available for those receiving Job Seeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit (both with household income under £16,010), Housing Benefit, Income Support, Pension Credit or Council Tax Benefit.

To pay a reduced/concessionary course fee you will need to provide evidence that you are entitled to it. Without evidence you will need to pay the full cost.Some courses do not have reductions/concessions.Please see full terms and conditions for detailed information.

There are a number of ways that you can pay for your course:

l By cash, in person only

l Cheque or Postal Order, by post or in person.l Debit/credit card, by phone (full course fee only)

or in person.Paying by Instalments

While our courses offer excellent value for money, we are aware that for some of our learners it would be helpful to be able to spread the payments.

We offer a payment plan for a single course costing £300 or more. All you need do is pay a deposit of 30% and agree to pay the balance by standing order. Conditions apply. Please ask for further details upon enrolment enquiry.

Material costs

For some courses you will need to buy books and/or other materials. This should be shown on the

course information sheet. Please do not buy any materials before the course begins as refunds will not be given if it does not run.

Certain courses include a reasonable materials charge for convenience and cost effectiveness. Our Terms and Conditions 2016-17 apply.

Refunds

Refunds are not general given. There are specific circumstances where partial or full refunds can be made. See our Terms and Conditions 2016-17 for details. All refunds are subject to an administration charge.

Access

The company provides learning at a number of venues. We aim to provide all learners with access to their course. See venue details.

Ways to pay

Finding the right course for you

Course information sheets- tell you much more about the courses on offer. Find them at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk Email info@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or call 01752 660713

Please enrol early!If you are considering enrolling on to one of our courses, please do not leave it until the last moment to apply.Sadly, we are sometimes forced to cancel a course due to lack of numbers, only to be faced with a sudden burst of interest after the cancellation has been made. You can imagine how disappointing and frustrating this situation is for everybody concerned. Your early enrolment is therefore greatly appreciated!

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Especially for you...

Kick start 2017 with something new

Learn

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

2D whether starting out, or

an experienced designer looking to acquire specialist

2D/3D design skills, this course will provide comprehensive training on Computer Aided

Design software. See p.5

Portrait

Photography this course is for anyone,

from complete beginners to more advanced photographers.

In this short course, you will develop a personal and

practical approach to photographing people.

See p.7

Preparing for A

Levels and GCSEs these courses are designed for those learners wishing

to study for a GCSE or A Level qualification in September 2017. You will receive a combination of diagnostic assessment, to

establish your current knowledge and skills, and activities aimed at

making you aware of what is required and covered at

these levels of study. See p.5

Forensic Science

come along and learn about the processes and techniques used in forensic science by solving a

crime. Take part in practical forensic science following the processes used in evidence collection. You

will also carry out laboratory techniques to forensically test

the evidence you have found. See p.9

Staying Safe Online

when you’re online it’s important to stay

safe and make sure you don’t share things that could put you or your

details at risk! See p.6

3d Printing

is the one of the newest technologies to hit our homes and new and innovative uses are being developed. Come along and learn how to develop and make your

own 3d model. See p.6

Experience

You asked us for something new. We’ve listened, so take a look at some of what is on offer...

eBay for Small

Businesses this course is for anyone

who is running or thinking of setting up a small business buying and

selling on eBay. See p.6

Exploring the use of Energy

in Healing this course explores the fields

of energy and healing, focusing upon the learners’ inward discovery

of their own energy sources and how to control them. The content includes

meditation, reflexology, crystal healing and spiritual ecology, as well as exploring the avoidance

of negative energy created by others. See p.5

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Functional Skills...

Employee development is at the heart of driving your organisation forward!

…is the phrase used to describe everyday Maths and English skills.

There are many reasons why adults don’t hold up to date qualifications. They may have been busy with a family or other commitments. In the current job market, up to date qualifications are more important than ever.

Attending one of our courses could improve your chances of getting a job, or if you are already employed – could make day-to-day tasks easier and increase your chances of promotion improve your employment prospects, help you get on at work or prepare you for further study.

There are no tuition fees for these courses and they take place in various venues across the city. Courses start at different times, and our tutors make learning fun and interesting.

Do you...lNeed confidence helping children

with homework?lStruggle to work out the cost of

shopping?lNeed help to fill in forms?lWish to improve your confidence?

How do I start?

Improve your skills with other adults in a supportive learning environment, we offer regular taster courses where our friendly tutors will assess your level and recommend the right course for you. Advice and support is always available and courses are FREE!

Ring us on 01752 660713 and ask to speak to a Learning Adviser or email us at learnersupport@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk with your contact details and we’ll get back to you.

EmployersWe can provide courses that will develop your workforce and assist with performance levels. The delivery of these

programmes can be flexible to meet the needs of your organisation.

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Course Code Level Start date End date Time Day Weeks Venue A B CA Level/GCSE - prepare yourselfPreparing for A Level EnglishD12-43C E 08/06/2017 13/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 6 PHS £11 £11 £0Preparing for A Level MathsD02-43H E 08/06/2017 13/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 6 PHS £11 £11 £0Preparing for GCSE EnglishD12-43B E 08/06/2017 13/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 6 PHS £0 £0 £0Preparing for GCSE MathsD02-43G E 08/06/2017 13/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 6 PHS £0 £0 £0Preparing for GCSE ScienceD02-43F E 08/06/2017 13/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 6 PHS £11 £11 £0

These courses are designed for those learners wishing to study for a GCSE or A Level qualification in September 2017. You will receive a combination of diagnostic assessment, to establish your current knowledge and skills, and activities aimed at making you aware of what is required and covered at these levels of study.

Business, Administration and AccountingBusiness Administration Level 2F15-11A 2 Flexible start dates available HPH £272 £0 £0Team Leading Diploma Level 2F15-23A 2 Flexible start dates available HPH £380 £0 £0Computerised Accounts Level 1F15-33A 1 22/02/2017 24/05/2017 18:30 21:00 Wednesday 12 HPH £123 £0 £0Complementary TherapiesAdvanced MassageR01-43A 1 08/06/2017 13/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Thursday 6 HPH £108 £108 £0Body Massage Using Aromatherapy OilsR01-13D E 24/04/2017 12/06/2017 18:00 21:00 Monday 6 HPH £108 £108 £0Counselling IntroductionD01-33A E 14/06/2017 12/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Wednesday 5 PHS £14 £14 £0D01-23D E 27/06/2017 25/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Tuesday 5 HPH £14 £14 £0Emergency First Aid at WorkR01-51A E 24/03/2017 24/03/2017 09:30 16:30 Friday 1 HPH £39 £39 £0Exploring the use of Energy in HealingA01-23B E 20/04/2017 25/05/2017 18:30 21:00 Thursday 6 HPH £95 £48 £3Indian Head MassageR01-13C E 20/02/2017 27/03/2017 18:00 21:00 Monday 6 HPH £108 £108 £0Introduction to MindfulnessD01-43A E 20/04/2017 18/05/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 5 PHS £10 £10 £0Introduction to Sports MassageA01-13B E 26/06/2017 24/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Monday 5 HPH £71 £36 £10Computer Skills3D Printing ImproversD06-23F E 21/02/2017 28/03/2017 18:30 21:00 Tuesday 6 HPH £14 £14 £15Basic CodingD06-42D E 27/04/2017 25/05/2017 13:00 15:00 Thursday 5 HPH £10 £10 £0Computer Aided Design 2D (CAD) Level 2 CertificateF06-33B 2 08/03/2017 26/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Wednesday 18 TH £270 £0 £0Computing BeginnersD06-23C E 21/02/2017 21/03/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 5 TH £10 £10 £0D06-32C E 22/02/2017 22/03/2017 13:00 15:00 Wednesday 5 HPH £10 £10 £0

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Course Code Level Start date End date Time Day Weeks Venue A B CComputing Next StepsD06-32D 1 26/04/2017 05/07/2017 12:30 15:00 Wednesday 10 HPH £24 £24 £0Creative Media ContentD06-33D E 07/06/2017 05/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 5 HPH £10 £10 £0Database Introduction (Access)D06-33C E 03/05/2017 17/05/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 3 PHS £6 £6 £0eBay for Small BusinessesD06-43J E 08/06/2017 20/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Thursday 7 HPH £20 £20 £0Excel Beginners (Spreadsheet)D06-33F E 17/05/2017 17/05/2017 18:00 21:00 Wednesday 1 PHS £3 £3 £0Excel Moving On (Spreadsheet)D06-33G 1 24/05/2017 24/05/2017 18:00 21:00 Wednesday 1 PHS £3 £3 £0Mail Merge IntroductionD06-32E E 29/03/2017 29/03/2017 12:00 15:00 Wednesday 1 HPH £3 £3 £0D06-33E E 07/06/2017 07/06/2017 18:00 21:00 Wednesday 1 PHS £3 £3 £0New to 3D PrintingD06-43F E 23/02/2017 23/03/2017 18:30 21:00 Thursday 5 HPH £12 £12 £10D06-43G E 08/06/2017 06/07/2017 18:30 21:00 Thursday 5 HPH £12 £12 £10Scratch ProgrammingD06-42H E 23/02/2017 30/03/2017 12:00 14:00 Thursday 6 HPH £11 £11 £0Staying Safe OnlineD06-13B E 27/02/2017 27/02/2017 19:00 21:00 Monday 1 HPH £2 £2 £0Web Design Moving OnD06-43C 1 27/04/2017 06/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 10 TH £19 £19 £0What is a Geocache?D08-33A E 29/03/2017 29/03/2017 18:00 21:00 Wednesday 1 PHS £3 £3 £0Cookery and HospitalityCake Decorating Level 1F09-43C 1 20/04/2017 31/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Thursday 11 PHS £153 £0 £15Cooking for Specialist DietsR07-31A E 07/06/2017 05/07/2017 18:30 21:00 Wednesday 5 PHS £80 £80 £0Create your Baking ShowstopperA07-43C E 23/02/2017 30/03/2017 18:00 21:00 Thursday 6 PHS £86 £43 £15Eat Better for LessD07-33B E 19/04/2017 24/05/2017 18:30 21:00 Wednesday 6 PHS £14 £19 £5Food Hygiene Level 2R07-51A 2 24/02/2017 03/03/2017 10:15 15:15 Friday 2 HPH £90 £90 £0Creative Crafts: Drawing and PaintingAcrylics Beginners IIIA09-11C E 08/05/2017 17/07/2017 10:15 12:15 Monday 10 SW £95 £48 £8Acrylics Mixed Ability IIIA09-43C E 20/04/2017 29/06/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 10 SW £95 £48 £8Drawing Beginners IIIA09-31C E 19/04/2017 28/06/2017 10:15 12:15 Wednesday 10 SW £95 £48 £8A09-13C E 08/05/2017 17/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Monday 10 SW £95 £48 £8Drawing and Painting Mixed Ability IIIA09-12C E 08/05/2017 17/07/2017 13:00 15:00 Monday 10 SW £95 £48 £8Life Drawing WorkshopR09-61E 2 01/07/2017 01/07/2017 10:00 13:00 Saturday 1 SW £18 £18 £0Mixed Media Art and Design Level 1F09-43D 1 27/04/2017 31/07/2017 10:15 13:15 Thursday 11 SW £153 £0 £7

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Course Code Level Start date End date Time Day Weeks Venue A B CPortrait Drawing IIIA09-33I 2 19/04/2017 28/06/2017 16:00 18:00 Wednesday 10 SW £95 £48 £8Watercolours Beginners IIIA09-51C E 21/04/2017 30/06/2017 10:15 12:15 Friday 10 SW £95 £48 £8Watercolours Improvers IIIA09-52C 1 21/04/2017 30/06/2017 13:00 15:00 Friday 10 SW £95 £48 £8Watercolours Mixed Ability IIIA09-33L 2 19/04/2017 28/06/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 10 SW £95 £48 £8Creative CraftsCalligraphyR09-61D E 25/02/2017 04/03/2017 11:00 13:00 Saturday 2 HPH £24 £24 £5Embroidery BeginnersA09-42C 2 23/02/2017 23/03/2017 12:00 14:30 Thursday 5 HPH £59 £30 £10Embroidery ProjectsA09-42D 2 20/04/2017 18/05/2017 12:00 14:30 Thursday 5 HPH £59 £30 £10Upholstery Level 1F09-43B 1 20/04/2017 31/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Thursday 11 PHS £153 £0 £40Upholstery ImproversA09-33C 1 03/05/2017 12/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 10 PHS £95 £48 £40Willow Weaving ImproversA09-61F 1 25/02/2017 04/03/2017 10:15 13:15 Saturday 2 HPH £29 £15 £16Creative Skills: DanceTap Beginners R09-13C E 08/05/2017 17/07/2017 17:45 18:45 Monday 10 TH £60 £60 £0Tap Improvers Term 3R09-23E 1 18/04/2017 27/06/2017 18:30 19:30 Tuesday 10 TH £60 £60 £0Tap IntermediateTerm 3R09-23F 2 18/04/2017 27/06/2017 19:30 20:30 Tuesday 10 TH £60 £60 £0Creative Skills: Photography and Photo EditingDigital SLR Photography - BeginnersA09-23D E 25/04/2017 04/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 10 TH £95 £48 £0Digital SLR Photography - ImproversA09-43J 1 23/02/2017 11/05/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 10 HS £95 £48 £0A09-13E 1 08/05/2017 17/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Monday 10 TH £95 £48 £0Image Editing BeginnersD09-33C E 22/02/2017 22/03/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 5 PHS £10 £10 £0Image Editing BeginnersD09-43C E 23/02/2017 23/03/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 5 PHS £10 £10 £0Image Editing ImproversD09-43D 1 27/04/2017 25/05/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 5 PHS £10 £10 £0Portrait PhotographyA09-43M E 08/06/2017 06/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Thursday 5 PHS £71 £36 £0DIYPlastering BeginnersR05-61A E 25/02/2017 01/04/2017 09:00 13:00 Saturday 6 SM £144 £144 £0Carpentry Level 1F09-23A 1 18/04/2017 31/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Tuesday 11 MAP £153 £0 £15Education, Training and Early YearsInformation, Advice or Guidance Award Level 1F01-11A 1 Flexible start dates available HPH £253 £0 £0

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Course Code Level Start date End date Time Day Weeks Venue A B CIntroduction To Training SkillsA13-51B 2 17/03/2017 24/03/2017 10:15 16:15 Friday 2 HPH £108 £84 £0Playwork Diploma Level 2F01-11B 2 Flexible start dates available HPH £618 £0 £0Early Years Education and Care Level 2F01-11D 2 Flexible start dates available HPH £832 £0 £0Support for Teaching and Learning Certificate Level 2F13-11A 2 Flexible start dates available HPH £471 £0 £0Internal Quality Assurance AssessmentR13-11C 4 Flexible start dates available HPH £522 £522 £0Education and Training Award Level 3R13-43A 3 25/02/2017 06/05/2017 10:30 16:30 Saturday 5 HPH £433 £433 £0Employability SkillsApplication Forms and Covering LettersD14-13E E 20/02/2017 20/02/2017 19:00 21:00 Monday 1 HPH £2 £2 £0Body Language at InterviewsD14-23B E 21/02/2017 21/02/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 1 HPH £2 £2 £0FloristryFloristry BeginnersA03-33C E 01/03/2017 03/05/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 8 TH £76 £38 £12Floristry Level 1F09-33A 1 10/05/2017 31/07/2017 18:00 21:00 Wednesday 11 TH £153 £0 £15

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LanguagesFrench Beginners IA12-13I E 20/02/2017 10/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Monday 16 SW £152 £76 £0French Beginners IIA12-33H E 22/02/2017 26/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0French Beginners IIIA12-12C E 08/05/2017 03/07/2017 13:00 15:00 Monday 8 SW £76 £38 £0A12-33I E 10/05/2017 05/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0French Improvers IA12-32E 1 22/02/2017 28/06/2017 13:00 15:00 Wednesday 16 SW £152 £76 £0French Improvers IIA12-23B 1 21/02/2017 25/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 8 SW £76 £38 £0A12-43E 1 23/02/2017 27/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0French Improvers IIIA12-23C 1 09/05/2017 04/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 8 SW £76 £38 £0A12-43F 1 11/05/2017 06/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0French Advanced IIA12-33E 3 22/02/2017 26/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 8 SW £76 £38 £0A12-42B 3 23/02/2017 27/04/2017 13:00 15:00 Thursday 8 SW £76 £38 £0French Advanced IIIA12-33F 3 10/05/2017 05/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 8 SW £76 £38 £0A12-42C 3 11/05/2017 06/07/2017 13:00 15:00 Thursday 8 SW £76 £38 £0French Conversation and Culture Term 3R12-43C 3 27/04/2017 13/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 11 TH £132 £132 £0

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Course Code Level Start date End date Time Day Weeks Venue A B CGerman Beginners IIA12-23E E 21/02/2017 25/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 8 MAP £76 £38 £0German Beginners IIIA12-23F E 09/05/2017 04/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 8 MAP £76 £38 £0Greek Beginners IIA12-43H E 23/02/2017 27/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0Greek Beginners IIIA12-43I E 11/05/2017 06/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0Greek Intermediate IIIA12-33O 2 26/04/2017 12/07/2017 19:00 20:00 Wednesday 11 PHS £53 £27 £0Greek Conversation and Culture Term 3R12-33C 2 26/04/2017 12/07/2017 20:00 21:00 Wednesday 11 PHS £66 £66 £0Italian Beginners 1A12-23G E 21/02/2017 27/06/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 16 SW £152 £76 £0Italian Mixed Ability IIIA12-33L E 22/02/2017 28/06/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 16 PHS £152 £76 £0MakatonA12-33Q E 28/06/2017 26/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 5 HPH £48 £24 £0Polish Beginners IIA12-43K E 23/02/2017 27/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0Polish Beginners IIIA12-43L E 11/05/2017 06/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0Spanish Beginners IA12-23H E 18/04/2017 13/06/2017 19:00 21:00 Tuesday 8 TH £76 £38 £0Spanish Beginners IIA12-13L E 20/02/2017 08/05/2017 19:00 21:00 Monday 8 TH £76 £38 £0A12-33B E 22/02/2017 26/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0Spanish Beginners IIIA12-11C E 08/05/2017 03/07/2017 10:15 12:15 Monday 8 HPH £76 £38 £0A12-33C E 10/05/2017 05/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Wednesday 8 PHS £76 £38 £0A12-13M E 22/05/2017 17/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Monday 8 TH £76 £38 £0Spanish Improvers 1A12-22C 1 28/02/2017 04/07/2017 13:00 15:00 Tuesday 16 SW £152 £76 £0Spanish Improvers IIIA12-13H 1 08/05/2017 03/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Monday 8 SW £76 £38 £0Spanish Intermediate IIA12-43B 2 23/02/2017 27/04/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 8 HS £76 £38 £0Spanish Intermediate IIIA12-43C 2 11/05/2017 06/07/2017 19:00 21:00 Thursday 8 HS £76 £38 £0Spanish Advanced IIA12-32B 2 22/02/2017 26/04/2017 13:00 15:00 Wednesday 8 SW £76 £38 £0A12-52B 2 24/02/2017 28/04/2017 13:00 15:00 Friday 8 SW £76 £38 £0Spanish Advanced IIIA12-32C 2 10/05/2017 05/07/2017 13:00 15:00 Wednesday 8 SW £76 £38 £0A12-52C 2 12/05/2017 07/07/2017 13:00 15:00 Friday 8 SW £76 £38 £0Spanish Conversation and Culture Term 3R12-11C 2 08/05/2017 17/07/2017 10:00 12:00 Monday 10 TH £120 £120 £0ScienceForensic ScienceD02-43E E 23/02/2017 30/03/2017 18:30 21:00 Thursday 6 PHS £14 £14 £0

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Employers

Venue HireWalk through the doors of our marvellous Learning Hub and check out the fantastic facilities!Whether you are a business, community organisation or an individual, we may have the facilities you are looking for.

If you would like more information about rooms, discuss requirements or availability call or email to ask for an information pack.T: 01752 660713 E: info@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk

Few other investments provide the same level of business and employee benefits:l increase productivity, quality and overall profitsl improve team motivation and customer satisfactionl adapt to change and prepare for growthl gain the competitive advantageWe work with organisations to develop training programmes and individual courses linked to business goals and performance. Working with you to take your business and employees to new heights.

Deco Hair is a new type of salon offering trainees the opportunity to work and train alongside qualified professionals. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are designated training days when you can book appointments with one of our supervised trainees.If you are looking to kick start a career in Hairdressing, take a look at what courses are available to you. How do you join? Call 01752 660713 and ask to speak with a Learning Adviser.

Hairdressing and Barbering Certificate Level 1F07-21A 1 Flexible start dates 9:30 3:30 Tuesday 39 HPH £444 £0 £0Men’s Barbering Diploma Level 2F07-11C 2 Flexible start dates 9:30 3:00 Monday/Wednesday 37 HPH £1,186 £0 £405Women’s Hairdressing Diploma Level 2F07-11A (NVQ) or F07-11D (VRQ) 2 Flexible start dates 9:30 3:00 Monday/Wednesday 37 HPH £1,210 £0 £405

On Course for success

Call today on 01752 660713 to arrange an appointment with our Commercial Relationship Manager.Funding opportunities may be available. It’s always worth talking to us!

Employee development is at the heart of driving your organisation forward!

Have fun and discover new skills learning togetherFamily Learning encourages adults to become involved in their children’s learning. It gives mums, dads, carers and grandparents the chance to learn new skills and help children learn in a fun and friendly way. All courses and workshops are free and are delivered in schools, children’s centres, libraries and community settings.

What our families say:lI learnt more about multicultural cooking for my family and tried foods I wouldn’t usually eat.lI met other people and made new relationships.lI learnt some more English and tried new things.lThe course gave me masses of confidence.lThe course has been relaxed, it was easy to ask questions so I have found it easy.

What can we learn?There are a wide variety of courses from Keeping up with the Children to Fun with Numbers, Story Sacks and Family Literacy.We also offer Money Matters to help with family budgeting and many craft and cookery courses.

Next steps…Many parents move on to other adult learning programmes, such as Functional Skills English and maths, or training for employment. Some of our learners have successfully gained employment in schools and children’s centres.

If you would like to hold one of these events at your own setting, please contact us.

How do we join?To find out if there is a Family Learning event near you (or to host one within your organisation) contact:lSara on 01752 660713lYour local school or Children’s CentrelEmail familylearning@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk

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In numbers...Statistics from the last academic year

£9,552

Rewards granted for good attendance

2Rated Good

Ofsted April 2016

4,000

Enrolments handled

1,409

New learners welcomed

670Learners took a qualification

30Different vocational

and business courses delivered

93The age of our oldest learner

580Courses delivered

83New courses

brought to you

Some key points from Ofsted’s report:

l Learners are enthusiastic about their courses and take great pride in their work. They enjoy gaining knowledge, understanding theory and apply these in practice.

l Teachers, including those working for sub-contractors, are well qualified, appropriately experienced and very enthusiastic. They use their knowledge and experience well to make learning stimulating and interesting in most lessons.

l The CEO promotes an ambitious culture for high-quality teaching and learning which is shared by all staff.

l Learners’ experience of On Course programmes is frequently transformational and highly positive, especially for those who have had particular barriers to learning.

l Teachers use a good range of teaching methods and high-quality resources which help learners make good progress in their studies.

On Course South West would like to thank everyone who contributed to this achievement.

A team of Ofsted inspectors spent four days with On Course South West in April 2016, and they rigorously scrutinised many aspects of our programme.

Dates are yet to be announced for 2017 Festival of Learning campaign, but once again as part of that campaign, On Course South West will be hosting a series of workshops in the summer.Included, will be significant time spent celebrating learners’ achievements and showcasing learners’ work.Look out for further promotional leaflets and then come along and join us for a diverse and fun selection of events.

Discover something new in 2017.We look forward to seeing you.

In April we plan to celebrate our second birthday with you our valued learners. Look out for flyers inviting you to a selection of taster sessions related to future learning opportunities coming your way. There will be two days of fun, and something for everyone.

Come along and celebrate with us!

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General information

DisclaimerThere may be changes to courses offered, course content and/or prices. All information is correct at time of going to print.

9 – 1 GCSE GradingThe grading of GCSE exams is changing and will be awarded for the first time for the 2017 exam results. Initially this change will be applied to maths and English. It is the intention that by 2019, all GCSEs will use the new system.New GCSEs will be graded 9–1, rather than A*–G, with grade 5 considered a good pass and grade 9 being the highest and set above the current A*.The aim of the new grading system is to enable greater differentiation of candidates’ performance, particularly between higher achieving students. The following diagram illustrates the link between the old and new systems:

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On Course for PointsOur way of saying thank you.

Don’t forget to wait for your On Course Points before you enrol!If you studied with us last academic year 2015/16 your points are on their way. We will be sending out your statement and voucher during week beginning 25 July 2016 so that you can redeem them as part payment towards your chosen course. Your voucher will clearly indicate the amount of points you have earned whilst learning with us last year. Points are awarded for attendance and you will receive one point (equivalent value of 15p) for every hour you attended.

All unused points accumulated in the year 14/15 are now null and void.

Information, Advice and Guidance At On Course South West we know how it important it is to you to get the right information at the right time to make important decisions about your learning, accessing it and whether it’s the right choice for you.We have Learning Advisers whose role is to help you identify your goals and make informed decisions about the next steps for your learning.Learning Advisers are independent, impartial and have a wide range of information to hand about other courses, other providers and have a learner centred approach to find a solution with you.Our company works towards the quality framework set down by Matrix and seeks to improve services through a range of learner feedback.To get your learning journey started, ring 01752 660713 and ask for a Learning Adviser or email learnersupport@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk

New GCSE grading structure

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9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 U

A* A B C D E F G U

C and above

4 and above

Course Listings If you’d like further information about any of the courses featured in this guide, details of any other courses offered by On Course South West or details of how to apply please visit www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or telephone: 01752 660713

lBroadly the same proportion of students will achieve grade 4 and above as currently achieve grade C and above

lBroadly the proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as achieve an A and above

lThe bottom grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom grade G

Venues You must enrol on a course before going to class – do not just turn up on the start date as it may be full or have been changed.

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Venue Name Venue Address Accessible Entrance

Access throughout building

Accessible Toilets

Parking

HPH Hyde Park House Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LF

Yes Yes Yes Pay and Display

HS Hele’s School Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4LT

Yes Mostly Yes Yes

MAP Marine Academy Plymouth

Trevithick Road, Higher St. Budeaux, Plymouth PL5 2AF

Yes Yes Yes On site

PHS Plymouth High School for Girls

St Lawrence Road Plymouth PL4 6HT

Yes Stairs to some areas

Yes in main building only

On site or street parking

SM Shekinah Mission Workshop

24 Stonehouse Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3PE

Yes Yes Yes Street only

SW Swarthmore Centre

Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LF

Yes No Yes Street or Pay and Display

TH Tothill Community Centre

Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth PL4 9DA

Yes Yes Yes Limited on site. Street parking available.

WEA courses are a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and get involved with events happening across Plymouth. If you would like to have details as they become available or If you

know anyone who would benefit from joining one of our

Adult Education courses get in touch with us at: WEA Plymouth |01752 666265

plymouthoffice@wea.org.uk

Or check out “find a course” at www.wea.org.uk Our courses are FREE to anyone on a qualifying

means tested benefit

Adult Education Courses in Plymouth

Exciting New Courses for 16/17 Including:

Devon Folklore; Dressmaking; Jewellery; Art; Computing; Transactional Analysis; Tai Chi;

Exciting new courses for 2016/17 including: Devon Folklore; Dressmaking; Jewellery; Art; Computing; Transactional Analysis; Tai Chi.

WEA courses are a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and get involved with events happening across Plymouth. If you would like to have details as they become available or if you know anyone who would benefit from joining one of our Adult Education course get in touch with us at:WEA Plymouth 01752 666265 plymouthoffice@wea.org.uk Or check out ‘find a course’ at www.wea.org.uk

WEA courses are a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and get involved with events happening across Plymouth. If you would like to have details as they become available or If you

know anyone who would benefit from joining one of our

Adult Education courses get in touch with us at: WEA Plymouth |01752 666265

plymouthoffice@wea.org.uk

Or check out “find a course” at www.wea.org.uk Our courses are FREE to anyone on a qualifying

means tested benefit

Adult Education Courses in Plymouth

Exciting New Courses for 16/17 Including:

Devon Folklore; Dressmaking; Jewellery; Art; Computing; Transactional Analysis; Tai Chi;

Please remember to bring any required proof of concession at the time of enrolment. Evidence of benefits must confirm receipt of benefit at the time of enrolment or start of the course.Evidence must indicate the recipient’s name, the type of benefit claimed and the period the benefit claim covers.

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On Course South WestHyde Park House, Mutley Plain

Plymouth PL4 6LF

T: 01752 660713E: info@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk

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On Course South WestHyde Park House, Mutley Plain

Plymouth PL4 6LF

T: 01752 660713E: info@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk

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