Community Learning Services Course Brochure

Living,

Learning

and Earning

Course Brochure

2012/2013

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Contents Learn, Live and Earn with Community Learning Services- Choosing the right course- Payment of fees- Crèches- Enrolment- Support for learners

Courses- FreeEnglishandmathsqualifications- Childcare courses- Direct learning support- Health and social care- English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)- Coursesforadultswithlearningdifficulties/disabilities- Community volunteering- Family learning programme- Computing- Photo editing- Teacher training and learning support- Creative Arts

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Learn, Live and Earn with Community Learning ServicesHave you tried a lifelong learning course recently? Think about learning and earning and make this the year you do it. Community Learning Services (CLS) offers a very welcoming and safe environment - come in and see us.

CLSiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironmentthatreflectsandrespectsthediversity of individuals and ensures equality and opportunity for all.

Choosing the right courseWhether you need advice about your choice of course, or need information andguidancetofindacourse,wecanhelpyou.Wehavethreelearningcentres in North East Lincolnshire and a team of specialist staff to support you in making the right choices.

Free information, advice and guidance is also available, for adults aged 19 and over, from the National Careers Service, which provides independent and impartial careers information, up-to-date details on courses, funding and practicalhelptofindyouemployment.

Contact the team below for an appointment or a friendly chat or for further information visit our website www.nelcls.ac.uk or e-mail [email protected]

Wendy Trask (01472) 325442Katie Quinn (01472) 326231

The information in this publication is accurate at the time of going to print. However, CLS will not accept responsibility for errors or omissions. CLS reserves the right to withdraw any course or make alterations to any course as appropriate.

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Payment of feesAll course fees must be paid at time of enrolment and must be paid in full by the end of January. We accept the following methods of payment:•Cash•Debit/creditcardCourses costing more than £200 can be paid in two instalments. You will be liable for the full course fee irrespective of whether you complete the course or not.

Fee remission: The following groups may be eligible for free tuition or a reduced fee:•Unemployedpeopleinreceiptof

Job Seeker’s Allowance•Unemployedpeopleinreceiptof

Employment Support Allowance (Work Related Activity)

•Theunwageddependants(asdefinedbytheBenefitsAgency)ofthose listed above

•AllEnglish/mathsprogrammes•Thoseaged16-18(noteligiblefornon-certificatedcourses)

Level 2/3 entitlementIf you are over 19 years and have never gained a full Level 2/3qualificationthenyoumaybeeligible for free tuition fees.

CrèchesCrèche facilities are available at some of our learning centres•Subsidisedrateof£7persession;•Freechildcareforlearnersoncertificatedcoursesandinreceiptoffeeremission;

•FreechildcareforlearnersonEnglish/mathscourses.

Please book childcare at enrolment to ensure a place is available.

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EnrolmentTo enrol call or visit one of our learning centres listed below during our enrolment open days. Alternatively, e-mail [email protected] for further information.

Enrolment open days:Tuesday, September 4, 2012 10am to 7pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012 10am to 7pmThursday, September 6, 2012 10am to 7pmFriday, September 7, 2012 10am to 3pm

Thrunscoe Community Learning Centre Highgate, Cleethorpes, DN35 8NX (01472) 323540

Scartho Community Learning Centre Pinfold Lane, Scartho, Grimby, DN33 2EW (01472) 324625

Freeman Street Resource and Community Centre 41 - 43 Kent Street, Grimsby, DN32 7DH (01472) 326263 To enrol for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and English/mathscourses,contactFreeman Street Resource Centre on (01472) 326261.What to bring when you come to enrol:•YourNationalInsurancenumber;

•Proofofyouridentity(passport,driving licence, bus pass,

benefitsletter,NationalInsurancecardorbankcard);

•Proofofyourbenefit(ifyouareclaimingfeeremission);

•Moneytopayyourcoursefee.Free English and maths course enrolmentTofindoutifyouareeligibleforfreeEnglish and maths courses talk to our Skills for Life team at one of our drop-in sessions. These are taking place on:Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 10am to 12 noon or 3pm to 6pm at Freeman Street Resource and Community Centre.Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 11am to 4pm at Thrunscoe Community Learning Centre.Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 10am to 12 noon or 3pm to 6pm at Freeman Street Resource and Community Centre. Support for learnersWehavequalifiedandtrainedstaffwho can advise you on support available to help you succeed. This may include:•Practicalhelpandsupportfor

learners with a disability•Financialsupportwithcourse

and exam costs – these funds are available for those on low incomes and eligible for fee reductions to help with course materials, books etc.

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Not sure what to do next?Want a job but need to train?Need to train, but want to earn?Apprenticeships are for everyone – young people and adults alike. To find out more contact the team:

Website: www.nelcls.ac.ukTelephone: (01472) 324591

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

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CoursesFree English and maths qualifications An easy way to improve your skills and learn while you earn. Attend a course with others who want to learn too.With busy lives, work and families to consider, CLS wants to make it easy for you to improve your skills.

There are courses from the basics up to Level 2 in both English and maths. These courses will help you if you are considering returning to work, changing your career or supporting children with school and homework.

There are various times, dates and locationstofitinwithyourlifestyle.We offer class-based learning to suit your level and subject. You can learn at your own pace and work in small classes with experienced teachers and volunteers.

You can use our computers and crèche facilities are available depending on the location of the course.

Assessment workshopYou will need to attend an assessment workshop, these take place on:

GCSE EnglishMondaysandWednesdays

Thrunscoe Community Learning Centre

StartingweekcommencingMonday,September 10, 2012

12.30pm to 2pm

GCSE Maths Wednesdays and Fridays

Second Avenue Resource Centre

Starting week commencing Wednesday, September 12, 2012

9am to 12 noon

Please e-mail [email protected] or tel: (01472) 326261 for more information or to book a place.

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Employers: Your staff can learn whilst they earnCLS offers the opportunity to support your staff who may not have an English ormathsqualificationthrough“on-the-job”training.

Benefitstoyou:•Nocost;•Betterqualifiedstaff;•Deliveredonsite-withlittledisruption,noneedtoreleasestaffforany greatlengthoftime;

•Supportgiventhroughfunctionallearningrelevanttotheemployee’srole;•Contributestotheemployee’sdevelopmentplaninlinewith supervisions and appraisals.

There is no cost for this service, all we ask for is a commitment from both you and your employee and a strong working partnership with the same aim.

This service is all work based and relevant to the role they undertake within their work place. It is structured to allow your employee to work towards theachievementofFunctionalSkillsQualificationsatLevel1andLevel2depending on their starting point.

Dependingontheemployee’sroletheycanworktowardseitherEnglishand/ormathsandatapacetosuitthem.Theteacher/assessorwillworkalongsideyour employee at set times and will identify work to do either during work time or in their own time depending on their workload. This will be assessed and developed through regular visits until they are ready to sit the exam.

Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformationonthesequalificationsandwhatyouremployees can achieve, please contact:

Skills for Life Coordinator - Janice Woods (01472) 324590 atFreeman Street Resource Centre or e-mail [email protected]

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Childcare coursesMaking Choices - 12 hour orientation courseThe aim of the programme is to help you make an informed choice about choosing a career in working with children, young people and families. It covers diverse services available, roles and responsibilities and training and careers opportunities involved in working with children, young people and families.

CACHE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to an Early Years SettingYou will gain a basic knowledge of childcare including the value of play, roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers and the importance of developing links in the local community. It covers working with childrenuptotheageoffiveyears.

CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

Thisqualificationisdesignedtohelpyou build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people birth to 19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas. You are required to be in a work placement for a minimum of a day a week in ordertocompletethisqualificationifyou are not already employed. You canusuallycompletetheCertificatein a year or less.

CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s WorkforceIf you want to work at supervisory levelthenthisqualificationisaimed at 0 -19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas and is spilt into three pathways: Early Learning and Childcare, Social Care or Learning and Development Support Services.

Itisalsoanessentialqualificationforall practitioners delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Course Venue Course Code: Day Start

Time Duration Start Date

End Date

No Weeks

CACHE Level 2 Children and Young People’s Workforce Certificate

Thrunscoe Centre

2SEYC-002 Tues 09h30 3 hours 11.9.12 9.7.13 36

CACHE Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce Certificate

Thrunscoe Centre

2SEYC-001 Mon 10h00 4 hours 10.9.12 16.12.13 49

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Direct Learning SupportAn Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning in Schools – an Introduction (formerly Teaching Assistants)ThisisathreeweekintroductiontotheLevel2CertificateinSupportingTeachingandLearninginSchoolsqualification(formerlytheNVQ).

Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Schools Level 2This is for those who work with teachers in classrooms supporting the learning process in primary, secondary and special schools. It is suitable forvolunteerhelpersinschools.Youwillnormallyattendatwo/threehourweekly session and additionally, it is expected that you work as a minimum of seven hours a week in a school – either employed or as a volunteer. The qualificationisachievedbytheproductionofaportfolioofevidence.Thereare also opportunities to access this programme as a work based learning qualification-pleaseaskforfurtherdetailsifyouareinterested.

City and Guilds Working with Parents Level 3Practitionerswillbedeliveringfrontlineservicestoparents/carersinChildren’sCentresand/orextendedservicesinschools.Thisisthemostrelevantqualificationforparentingpractitionerswhoareworkingatapreventative or universal level with parents. It is designed to:

•Equip you to deliver frontline parenting services with essential knowledge and skills to enable you to work with parents effectively.

•Support those individuals new to their work role as well as provide continuous professional development.

City and Guilds Working with Parents Level 4This is aimed at managers or potential managers delivering parenting services. It is suitable for anyone who wants to develop the skills you need to work effectively with parents, helping them to understand their role and meet their children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs in family life.

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Time Duration Start Date End Date No

WeeksCertificate in Working With Parents Level 4

Thrunscoe Centre

2TTAC-00 Mon 18h00 2 10.9.12 10.12.12 12

Introduction to Supporting Teaching/Learning in Schools

Thrunscoe Centre

2TTAF-003 Tue 09h30 2 11.09.12 25.09.12 3

Certificate in Supporting Teaching/Learning in Schools Level 2

Thrunscoe Centre

2TTAC-001 Tue 09h30 2.5 2.10.12 25.6.13 31

Introduction to Supporting Teaching/Learning in Schools

Thrunscoe Centre

2TTAF-004 Wed 18h30 2 12.9.12 26.9.12 3

Certificate in Supporting Teaching/Learning in Schools Level 2

Thrunscoe Centre

21TTAC-002 Wed 18h30 2.5 03.10.12 26.6.13 31

Health and Social CareHealth and Social Care qualifications - NEW for SeptemberAre you considering a career in health and social care? Do you want to gain anationallyrecognisedqualification?Ifsowemaybeabletohelpyou.Thereare opportunities to train whilst you are working or volunteering in the health and social care environment. If that’s not for you then we also offer courses which are delivered in the classroom.

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2Thisqualificationdevelopstheknowledgeandskillsneededwhenworkingwith adults in health and social care environments. It is suitable for those who wish to work or are working in a supervised role with adults in health and social care.

It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.

There are three pathways:

• GenericHealthandSocialCare • Dementia • LearningDisability

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Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2Thisqualificationdevelopstheknowledgeandskillsneededwhenworkingin a senior role with adults in health and social care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.

Award in Dementia Care Level 2Thisqualificationdevelopstheknowledgeandskillsrequiredwhenprovidingpositive care for people with dementia and their families. The Level 2 Award provides an awareness of the causes and symptoms of dementia. The Award is suitable for anyone who wants to work in social care in either local authority orprivatecareenvironments.Itisalsosuitableforqualifiedpractitionerswhohavenotcovereddementiacareinpreviousqualifications.



End Date

No Weeks

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2

Scartho Mon 10h00 6 17.9.12 29.7.13 40

Award in Dementia Care Level 2 Thrunscoe Wed 18h00 2 19.9.12 18.7.13 36

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Are you learning English as a second language? Do you need help in speaking, reading and writing English?

IfEnglishisnotyourfirstlanguage,thentheseclassesareforyou.

•Classesforalllevels-frombeginnerstoadvanced;•Cambridge ESOL Skills for Life Exams in Reading, Writing andSpeakingfromEntry1toLevel2;•Citizenshiproute(HomeOfficeApproved);•Non-examclassesifyouarenotquitereadyforanexam;•Small,friendlygroupsandexperienced,fullyqualifiedteachers;•Volunteersupportinmostclasses.

All welcome. There will be fees for some learners. Enrolment depends upon eligibility (immigration status). Please bring your passport, National Insurance numberandanybenefitinformationtoenrolment.

We look forward to meeting you.

Please ring (01472) 326261 or email [email protected] for all enquiries andtofindouthowtobookaplace.

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Courses for adults with learning difficulties/disabilitiesDo you have a learning difficulty or disability? Are you the parent/carer of someone with a learning difficulty?At CLS we offer a wide range of courses, which will help to develop independent living skills.

We offer a number of subjects including:

Home management - choose from:

•Cleaning,washing,drying and storing laundry

•Planningandpreparing a simple meal

•Foodstorageandsafety

World of work - choose from:

•Developingskillsfortheworkplace

•Developingjobsearchskills

•Healthandsafetyatwork

Personal skills - choose from:

•Healthyliving

•Emotionalwellbeing

•Personalsafetyinthehomeandcommunity

English & maths - choose from:

•Developreadingandwritingskills

•Earlymaths–developnumberskills

•Workingwithtimeandmoney

Computer skills - choose from:

•Knowhowtouseacomputersafely

•Useacomputertofindinformation

•Usecreativesoftware/makingcardsand calendars

Horticulture - choose from:

•Preparingandplantingasite

•Caringforplantmaterial

•Workingsafely

In addition to this we offer:

Functional Skills in English and mathsThese courses are available at Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3. These are nationallyrecognisedqualificationswith progression (where possible) onto Levels 2 and 3.

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Course Centre Day Start time Duration Start Date End date No of

weeks

OCR Home Management

Freeman Street Resource Centre

Mon 10:15 2 hours 10/09/12 01/07/13 36

English Functional Skills

Thrunscoe Centre Mon 10:15 2 hours 10/09/12 01/07/13 36

English Functional Skills


Mon 10:15 2 hours 10/09/12 01/07/13 36

English/Maths Beginners Course


Mon 13:00 2 hours 10/09/12 19/11/12 10

OCR World of Work


Mon 13:00 2 hours 10/09/12 01/07/13 36

OCR Computing


Tue 10:00 2 hours 11/09/12 01/07/13 36

Introduction to OCR Independent Living Skills

Freeman Street Resouce Centre

Tue 10:00 2 hours 11/09/12 13/11/12 10

OCR Horticulture/Environment & Community


Tue 13:00 2 hours 11/09/12 01/07/13 36

Courses are delivered by fully qualified teachers who specialise in working with learners with additional needs. Come and learn with us in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. Classes available day and evening to suit all needs.

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Thevolunteeringqualificationsareunitbasedwithawidechoiceofunitsavailable at each level. Candidates produce a portfolio of evidence which is internally assessed and externally moderated.

CVQcandidatesachievequalificationsbygainingtherequirednumberof credits. Candidates need to achieve 8 credits for a full level 1 Award. Furtherqualificationsareavailableatlevel2and3forthemoreexperiencedvolunteers.

For more information, please telephone (01472) 324625 or e-mail [email protected]

City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate for Health TrainersYou will gain the knowledge and skills you need to work as a Health Trainer, i.e. you will work in a community to support people’s health and wellbeing with sensible and practical advice. You can play a role in reducing health inequalities in the community - and you’ll be able to apply your skills across a range of different workplaces.

Who are they for?ACertificateforHealthTrainersisagoodoptionifyouliketheideaofworkingclosely with people in your community to promote better health and well-being.Youdon’tneedanypreviousqualificationssoit’sagoodstartingpoint.

Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start

DateEnd Date

No Weeks

Asdan Certificate in Community Volunteering Level 2 (CVQ)

Grimsby Town Hall Wed 18h00 3 hours 19.9.12 5.6.13 30

Asdan Certificate in Community Volunteering Level 2 (CVQ)

Scartho Centre Mon 10h00 3 hours 17.9.12 3.6.13 30

Community VolunteeringAre you currently volunteering and would like to get a qualification? Our volunteer qualifications are suitable for all volunteers whatever point they are at in their volunteering journey.

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Family Learning ProgrammeWhat better way to return to learning than by supporting your child’s learning?

Family Cooking course with parents at East Marsh Children’s Centre

Enjoying Family Science with parents and children at Bursar Primary School

With Family Learning programmes you learn about the school curriculum and howyourchildistaughtandthisgivesyoutheknowledgeandconfidencetofurther help your child develop and progress at school.

Family Learning programmes are free, friendly and learning with your child is fun. Courses include discussions, activity ideas and making resources to use at home. On most courses you will work with your child for part of each session. Some courses aim to support the whole family with literacy, numeracy and reading skills and others cover other aspects of the school curriculum such as history, science, computers, art and health issues.

Each course includes written work for the Family Learning Challenge.

•Learning together is a great opportunity to show your child that you value learning.

•Learning with your child has a huge positive impact on their development.

•Learningasanadultcanleadtoincreasedconfidence,skillsandevenqualifications.

For more information on Family Learning contact the team: Tel: (01472) 326266 or e-mail [email protected]

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Ready to Work Programme•Unemployed and claiming benefits?•Aged 19+ and want to work?•In need of support and guidance?

Come in and talk to us about what you need. We can design a programme with you which will be:• About your interests• About your future• Realistic• Successful• Achievable

We can assist with:• Accredited qualifications including,

English, maths, employability and ICT• Creating a CV, interview techniques and jobsearch• Confidence building

Whilst on programme you will be supported by qualified staff. Contact us on (01472) 326230 or e-mail [email protected]

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ComputingCLS offers you a range of opportunities to develop your skills with computers.

You can be a complete novice, never having touched a computer or laptop before and wanting to know just how to get started, or someone already using computers but wantingtoachievequalificationsinthetypicalworkplace.

We can offer you courses at a range of levels and with the option of progression from novice to aFullLevel3Certificate.

You will develop your skills under the guidance of our experienced teachers, well skilled in supporting you as you learn the effective use of computers in a wide rangeofsituations.Enjoytheexperienceandbenefitsoflearning alongside a new group of friends. Learning in this way not only develops your computer skills but builds yourownself-confidence.Inafriendlyenvironment,learning becomes an enjoyable activity and you will progress so much more quickly.

Coursestypicallylastfromaboutfiveweeksto48weeksdepending on course content and level.

All our main courses are now supported with online resources that assist you to extend your learning beyond the classroom sessions by giving you 24/7accesstocoursematerialsanddiscussionforumswhereyoucanposequestions and share the learning experience with your class peers. This also gives you a link to the course teacher so you don’t have to wait a week to get an answer to problems you hit between classes.

Level 3ITQ3

Level 2ECDL Extra

Level 1ECDL Essentials

Entry Level Digital Skills

Entry LevelFunctional Skills

Entry LevelLife & Living Skills

Beginners

“This course is excellent”

“Cannot think of anything needed to improve the

experience.”

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Time Duration Start Date No Weeks

Beginners Introduction to Computers

Scartho Centre

2SITL-001 Mon 13:00 2.50 10/09/12 5

Preparing for Digital Skills

Scartho Centre

2SITL-003 Mon 18:30 2.50 10/09/12 5


Thrunscoe Centre

2SITL-017 Tue 09:30 2.50 11/09/12 5


Thrunscoe Centre

2SITL-019 Tue 13:00 2.50 11/09/12 5

Preparing for Digital Skills

Scartho Centre

2SITL-026 Wed 09:30 2.50 12/09/12 5



2SITL-028 Wed 13:00 3.00 12/09/12 5


Scartho Centre

2SITL-048 Wed 13:00 2.50 12/09/12 5


Second Ave Resource Centre

2SITL-036 Mon 13:00 2.50 13/09/12 5



2SITL-042 Thu 13:30 3.00 13/09/12 5

Beginners’ Courses The courses in the table below are £10.*

Entry Level CoursesForthosewhohavesuccessfullycompletedtheBeginners’Computingcourses,theprogressionisnormallytoanEntryLevelqualification.Thesearegraded from Entry Level 1 up to Entry Level 3. We will be offering a number of choices dependent on your interests.

Functional SkillsThese courses cover the basics of using the Internet and e-mail and you will have an assessment session towards the end where you will be given a task toproduceasimpleleafletorposterwhichwillneedyoutofindinformationfrom the Internet and also include details that will be provided through an e-mail. The course may take up to 45 hours.

Brilliant tutor - wish I had 1% of his knowledge

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The courses in the table below are £10.*


Time Duration Start Date No Weeks

Functional Skills ICT Entry 3

Thrunscoe Centre

2SITC-016 Tue 09:30 2.50 11/09/12 Upto18


Thrunscoe Centre

2SITC-018 Tue 13:00 2.50 11/09/12 Upto18



2SITC-029 Wed 13:00 3.00 12/09/12 Upto15



2SITC-037 Thu 12:30 2.50 13/09/12 Upto18



2SITC-043 Thu 13:30 3.00 13/09/12 Upto15

Entry Level 3 Life and Living Skills (L&LS) course New for 2012/13Thisqualificationhasfiveelementseachofwhichisassessedbybuildingaportfolioofmaterialwhichisthensubmittedforyourfinalcertificate.Itincludes understanding the basic elements of computer systems, using the Internet and e-mail plus some text editing work and simple use of media programmes (photo editing). The course may take up to 125 hours. It is longer than the Functional Skills course because of the wider range of material.


Course Venue Course Code: Day Start Time Duration Start

DateNo

WeeksEntry Level Certificate 3 (L&LS)

Scartho Centre

2SITC-002 Mon 13:00 2.50 10/09/12 Upto50

Entry Level Certificate 3 (L&LS)

Scartho Centre

2SITC-049 Wed 13:00 2.50 12/09/12 Upto50

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BCS Digital Skills This course has seven elements which cover a wide range of typical day-to-day uses of computers. Computer basics, online basic skills, audio and video software, digital photography, digital music and digital media plus social networkingareallcoveredinthisnewqualification.Wehavejustfinishedourfirstyearofrunningthiscourseandlearnershavebeenveryenthusiasticabout the course and the content. All the resources are available online which enables you to progress at your own pace and you are able to work outside the class times when and where it suits you. All assessment is done online and you get the results immediately. The course may take up to 100 hours. Details are on our website www.nelcls.ac.uk


Course Venue Course Code: Day Start Time Duration Start Date No

Weeks

BCS Digital Skills

Scartho Centre

2SITC-004 Mon 18:30 2.50 10/09/12 Upto40

BCS Digital Skills

Scartho Centre

2SITC-027 Wed 09:30 2.50 12/09/12 Upto40

Progression to Level 1 and aboveHavingachievedanEntryLevelqualification,youroptionistoadvancetotheLevel 1 course for which we offer ECDL Essentials. For Level 1 and above testing is a bit more formal and generally requires you to work without notes or handouts. Your teacher will discuss with you when you are ready to sit the tests so you can progress at your own pace within the hours available.

ECDL Essentials Level 1To help with the move into the more formal testing in ECDL, you will start with asixweek“PreparingforECDL”whichareheldatthesametimesasthefullECDL courses so there is no problem in switching days or times. Subject to agreement between you and your teacher you will then move into the formal coursewhichlastsupto65hours.The“Preparingfor…”coursegivesyouaflyingstarttotheformalcourse.Yourprogresscanalsobemuchfasterifyouchoose to work using the online resources between class sessions. There are no set dates for testing as it is down to when you are ready. There are three unitstobecompletedtogainthequalification.Detailsareonourwebsitewww.nelcls.ac.uk

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Time Duration Start Date Fee No Weeks

ECDL Essentials Level 1

Scartho Centre

2SITC-009 Tue 18:30 2.50 11/09/12 £70 up to 26



2SITC-010 Tue 12:30 2.50 11/09/12 £70 up to 26



2SITC-040 Thu 09:30 3.00 13/09/12 £70 up to 22


Scartho Centre

2SITC-052 Fri 09:30 3.00 14/09/12 £70 up to 22


Scartho Centre

2SITC-056 Fri 13:30 3.00 14/09/12 £70 up to 22

Reduced fees are available based on individual circumstancesITQ3 Certificate New for 2012/13CLSisaccreditedtoofferLevel3qualifications(ECDLAdvanced)andthisyear we are introducing an ITQ3 Certificate based on the internationally renownedECDLqualifications.IfyouhavealreadycompletedtheECDLLevels1and2youcan“top-up”withtwofurtherunitsatLevel3plusamandatory unit. Two top-up units will be selected from Word, Spreadsheets or Presentation Graphics.

Course Venue Course Code: Day Start Time Duration Start Date No Weeks

BCSITQ3 Thrunscoe Centre

2SITC-014 Mon 18:30 2.50 11/09/12 up to 46

Admission to the ITQ3 course will require you to provide evidence of the relevant Level 1 and 2 achievements. If you have not previously completed ECDL Levels 1 and 2 we can discuss options for fast tracking the required elements before entering the ITQ3 units. Details are on our website www.nelcls.ac.uk

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Photo Editing

Photo Editing

Beginner

Photo Editing

Improver

Photo Editing

Intro Award

These 10 week courses using Photoshop Elements were very popular last seasonandclassesfilledVERYquickly-sodon’tdelayoryoumaymissout!

Courses are run at three levels, beginner, improver and introductory award. All the courses are based on Photoshop Elements software. In beginners you will become familiar with the basic tools of photo editing, applying them to a set of images which we provide. You will also have the opportunity to practice on some of your own images. The improvers’ course develops those skills further and offers the chance to be more creative in using multiple images and text. The introductory award extends that and works to an Entry Level 3 qualification.Detailsareonourwebsitewww.nelcls.ac.uk




No Weeks

Picture Editing - Introductory Award

Thrunscoe Centre

2SITC-021 Wed 18:30 2.50 12/09/12 8

Picture Editing - Improvers

Thrunscoe Centre

2SITF-023 Wed 13:00 2.50 12/09/12 10

Picture Editing - Beginners Scartho Centre 2SITL-

030 Thu 09:30 2.50 13/09/12 10

Picture Editing - Beginners Scartho Centre 2SITL-

034 Thu 13:00 2.50 13/09/12 10

From time to time throughout the year we include some short course tasters on popular subjects. These are typically four sessions totalling ten hours.

Check out our website www.nelcls.ac.uk or keep an eye on the What’s-On column in the local press or contact our Community Learning Centres to see what is available or e-mail [email protected].

* There is no charge for any courses if you are on Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - Work Related Activity.

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Teacher Training and Learning SupportLevel 2/3 Award in Preparing to Support Learning (30 hours learning)Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (150 hours learning including a placement)•Would you like a career change?

•Are your children growing up and you’re thinking of getting back to work?

•Do you want to learn new skills?

•Would you like to work in ‘Supporting Teaching and Learning in Post 16 education?’

What are the qualifications about?BoththeAwardinPreparingtoSupportLearningandtheCertificate

in Learning Support can help you build a career in the learning support sector.

You’ll gain the communication and teaching skills you need to encouragelearnerstofeelconfidentabout their abilities and perform at their best.

Who are they for?TheseAwardsandCertificatesarefor anyone who works, or wants to work as a learning support practitioner. You don’t need any previous experience in the learning support sectortotakethisqualification.However you will need a good level ofMathematicsandEnglish.

Teacher Training & Learning SupportCourse Venue Day Time Duration Weeks Fee Start dateC&G 6303 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 4

This is suitable for you if you require an entry qualification to teaching and learning

Thrunscoe Centre Wed 18:00 3.00 12 £240 12.09.12

C&G Award in Preparing to Support Learning Level 3

Thrunscoe Centre Wed 18:00 2.00* 10 £190 12.09.12

C&G Certificate in Learning Support Level 3

ThrunscoeCentre Wed 18:00 4.00* 38 12.09.12

*C&GCertificate-Twoofthefourhoursisforyourplacement.* C& G Award – There is also 10 additional hours as placement.

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Creative ArtsMixed Media Art & Design C&G Level 2You will explore a range of mixed media and techniques to include: drawing and painting, collage, printing, create surfaces and develop work from a design brief. This is a really exciting course, perfect to develop your creativity and have fun.

Flower ArrangingYouwilllearntoarrangeflowerssuitableforawiderangeofoccasions,develop an understanding of colour, shape and form and build knowledge of suitableplantmaterial,flowersandmaterials.

Around the World in Flower ArrangingThisisanopportunitytoexploreflowerarrangementsfromaroundtheworld.Youwilllearntechniquesfrom:Japanese,ItalianandDutchinfluences.

Across Cultures Drawing and PaintingYou will develop skills in a range of drawing and painting techniques using world culture as the inspirational theme.

Art Into EmploymentCreateyourartisticidentity,logoandbusinesscards.Understandbusinessplans, exhibiting art work and gallery knowledge and applying for funding. All you need to know about being a self employed artist.

Bead MakingYou will learn how to make beautiful beads using polymer clay. Polymer is aplasticbasedclaythatisveryversatileandgivesfantasticresults.Useyour handcrafted beads and turn them into pieces of jewellery using basic jewellery techniques.

Bead Making with Influences of South AmericaDuring this course you will explore the wonderful colour, patterns and shapes of beads from South American countries.

Creative EmbroideryThis is an opportunity to learn creative textiles techniques. You will be able to choose an area of textiles to study selecting from: embroidery hand or machine, patchwork and quilting and felt making.

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Traditional Hand EmbroideryYou will develop embroidery skills working from a range of traditional techniquesselectedfromStumpwork,Goldwork,Blackwork,CanvasWork,Hardhanger,PulledThread,CountedThreadandCrossStitch,BeadingandAppliqué. You will work at your own pace and individual supervision will be given as well as group demonstrations and activities.

Introduction to Embroidery from Around the WorldYou will learn traditional techniques from a range of European and other world cultures. You have the chance to work with an experienced teacher and will worktowardsdevelopingsamplesormaybeafinishedpiece.

Drawing and Painting TechniquesThis is an opportunity to develop skills in a range of drawing and painting techniques.

Face Forward – Portfolio building/portraitureYou will learn how to use the drawing book as a journal or resource through which to develop an interest in portraiture. This will involve recording creative techniques and imagery developed through regular practice and observation of contemporary and historical portraiture, along with some theory about the subject and identity.

Embellished Bag - Indian Influences/Felt and Stitch Level 1This will include construction, embroidery and embellishment techniques with world cultures as the inspirational theme to produce a beautiful, decorative bag.

Decorative GlassBeginnerswillmakeasimplesuncatcherusingcopperfoil(Tiffany)method.Youwilllearnhowtocutandgrindglass,anduseasolderingiron.Moreexperienced learners can further explore this method or learn new skills to produce 3D items, leaded glass panels and fused glass samples.

Cultural Self ExpressionDrawing inspiration from historical and contemporary artists such as Frida Kahlo and Paula Rego, you will make work that explores other cultures and our own through art.

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Stitch Into PrintYou will learn printing techniques, surface textile decoration and embroidery techniques using both hand and machine embroidery, stitching into printed fabrics. World cultures will be the inspirational theme.

Positive Steps – Poor Mental Health – Drop In SessionsThis course is designed to support learners who want to build up skills in painting and drawing but are not yet ready to commit to a full course due to poor mental health. Research shows that creating art can improve mental health and well being.

Mosaic GlassThis is an opportunity for beginners and experienced glass workers to create a glass mosaic panel, using the work of Spanish architect, Antoni Gaudi, as an inspirational starting point. You will learn a wide range of mosaic techniques.

Garden Mosaics/Spruce up the BBQ/Patio AreaThis is an opportunity to learn mosaic techniques. You will produce a garden plaque to hang on the wall, cover plant pots or table tops. This is a really creative and absorbing craft.

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Course Title Weeks Start Date Fee Time Day Venue DurationCreative Use of Traditional Embroidery Techniques 16 01.10.12 £95 10:00 Mon Thrunscoe

Centre 2 hrs

Creative Use of Traditional Embroidery Techniques 8 29.04.13 £50 10:00 Mon Thrunscoe

Centre 2 hrs

Mixed Media Art and Design 38 10.09.12 £480 17:30 Mon Thrunscoe Centre 3 hrs

Mixed Media Art & Design 38 10.09.12 £480 17:30 Mon Thrunscoe Centre 3 hrs

Creative Embroidery - develop stitches, dye fabric and have fun with colour, pattern and texture

16 01.10.12 £95 17:30 Mon Thrunscoe Centre

3 hrs


8 29.04.13 £50 17:30 Mon Thrunscoe Centre 3 hrs

Mixed Media Art and Design 38 10.09.12 £480 17:30 Mon Thrunscoe Centre 3 hrs

Mixed Media Art & Design 38 10.09.12 £480 17:30 Mon Thrunscoe Centre 3 hrs

Flower Arranging 16 02.10.12 £95 09:30 Tue Scartho Centre 2 hrs

Flower Arranging 8 30.04.13 £50 09:30 Tue Scartho Centre 2 hrs

Creative Use of Traditional Embroidery Techniques 16 02.10.12 £95 13:15 Tue Scartho

Centre 2 hrs

Creative Use of Traditional Embroidery Techniques 8 30.04.13 13:15 Tue Scartho

Centre 2 hrs

Drawing and Painting - Developing a Sketchbook 10 23.04.13 £145 13:30 Tue Scartho

Centre 3 hrs

Drawing and Painting - Explore a range of techniques and processes.

16 02.10.12 £95 13:30 Tue Scartho Centre 2 hrs

Drawing and Painting - Explore a range of techniques and processes.

8 30.04.13 £50 13:30 Tue Scartho Centre 2 hrs

Felt Making - 'Beads, Bangles and Bags 8 02.10.12 £50 13:30 Tue Thrunscoe

Centre 2 hrs

Felt Making - 'Vessels or Sculptural Felt 8 22.01.13 £50 13:30 Tue Thrunscoe

Centre 2 hrs

Felt Making - Make a decorative wall hanging 8 03.06.13 £50 13:30 Tue Thrunscoe

Centre 2 hrs

Stride into art and employment, build your confidence

6 23.01.13 Free 13:30 Wed Thrunscoe Centre 2 hrs

Fun with flowers for absolute beginners 16 03.10.12 £95 13:30 Wed Thrunscoe

Centre 2 hrs

Fun with flowers for absolute beginners 8 01.05.13 £50 13:30 Wed Thrunscoe

Centre 2 hrs

Art Dolls - Creative Stitching and Textile Decoration 10 13.09.12 £145 09:00 Thu Thrunscoe

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Course Title Weeks Start Date Fee Time Day Venue DurationCreative Embroidery - using sewing machine and embellisher

10 10.01.13 £145 09:00 Thu Thrunscoe Centre 3 hrs

Creative hand embroidery - Pattern and Stitch 10 25.04.13 £145 09:00 Thu Thrunscoe

Centre 3 hrs

CreativeHandORMachineEmbroidery 38 13.09.12 £480 13:00 Thu Thrunscoe

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Glasswork - includes Tiffany,LeadedandMosaicwork


Glasswork - includes Tiffany, Leaded and |Mosaicwork


DigitalPhotography-UrbanSpace 6 14.09.12 Free 09:30 Fri Roundabout 2 hrs

Positive Steps' Drop-in Drawing and Painting 30 15.09.12 Free 12:00 Fri Freeman

Street 2 hrs

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For enquiries, please contact: [email protected] or Freeman Street Resource and Community Centre41-43 Kent StreetGrimsbyDN32 7DHTelephone: (01472) 326261 or (01472) 326263

Scartho Community Learning CentrePinfold LaneScarthoGrimsbyDN33 2EWTelephone: (01472) 324625

Thrunscoe Community Learning CentreHighgateCleethorpesDN35 8NXTelephone: (01472) 323540

NELC: 2666

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