25% early bird booking discount for accredited courses (See inside for details) Adult Learning Course Guide

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1 25% early bird booking discount for accredited courses (See inside for details) Adult Learning Course Guide NEW YEAR 2016

2 How to enrol British Sign Language (BSL) introduction Counselling an introduction If you like the look of a course in this brochure simply book your place either online, in person or by (see page 14 for full details). For some courses you may be invited in to an induction session at your nearest centre before your course starts. *25% January early bird booking discount for accredited courses This year we are introducing a 25% discount for all accredited courses, booked with an introduction course (where relevant) during January. You must book your course before 31 January Look out for courses marked with meaning eligible for a 25% discount. Services to learners Who are our courses for The majority of our courses are designed for people who are aged 19 years or over at 31 August 2015 and some of our courses are designed for families. See specific course details for information. Choosing the right course If you are not sure what course is right for you, especially in relation to accredited courses, you can request to speak with one of our qualified information advice and guidance specialists. Please speak to your centre in the first instance to arrange this. Learning support If you require any assistance to access our courses we can provide a range of services to help you learn: In class mentor support; assessment for learning difficulties; note takers, readers and signers and assistive equipment and technologies. Paying for your course The government s eligibility criteria for fee waivers and reductions are complex and are presented in a simplified form in this course guide. If you receive certain benefits or are eligible for fee discounts we can discuss these with you at time of booking. Look out for C, next to courses where concessions may apply. For courses that lead to a qualification, additional exam fees may apply. Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Tuesday 26 January (for 2 weeks), pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Thursday 28 January (for 2 weeks), pm This course offers an introduction to BSL. You will learn some basic signs and begin to learn more about the scope of the full level 1 qualification. Learners can progress to the accredited course which is delivered in accordance with the National Language Standards (NLS). British Sign Language (BSL) level 1 Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Tuesday 9 February (for 22 weeks), pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Thursday 11 February (for 22 weeks), pm exam fee C This qualification enables learners to develop suitable and sufficient skills to communicate with deaf people in BSL on everyday topics in accordance with the National Language Standards (NLS). Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 25 January (for 7 weeks), pm Beverley Adult Education Centre, starts Friday 29 January (for 7 weeks), 9.30am pm An introduction to the counselling skills certificate level 2 course. It is essential to complete this introductory course prior to enrolling on the main level 2 course. Counselling level 2 Adult Learning Goole, starts Thursday 28 January (for 30 weeks), 9.30am pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 11 April (for 30 weeks), pm Beverley Adult Education Centre, starts Friday 15 April (for 30 weeks), 9.30am pm exam fee C This qualification is aimed at learners who would like to develop the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately. It will be a useful progression route for those interested in furthering their study, widening their work role or learners who wish to study this to complement other programmes (e.g. health and social care, children s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work). This qualification does not qualify learners to practice as a counsellor Student loans If you are wanting to study for a level 3 or level 4 course, you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. Applying is easy, your household income isn t taken into account, there s no credit check and no repayments until you earn over 21,000 per year. Courses which are eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan will be marked like this: 24+ Student Loans courses and concessions Some learners may be entitled to concessions or free courses. This may apply to learners who are: in receipt of Jobseeker s Allowance (including those receiving national insurance credits only) in receipt of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - Work Related Activity Group (WRAG) unemployed and claiming any state benefit and are needing specific skills offered by the course to enter employment aged and studying for first full level 2 or 3 qualifications. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information in this course guide, which was correct at time of going to press. East Riding of Yorkshire Council can accept no responsibility for the consequences of any error or omission in this course guide. Courses are subject to successful customer recruitment, tutor recruitment and the availability of external funding. East Riding of Yorkshire Council reserves the right to close a course where there is insufficient interest for it to be viable. Certificate in education and training level 4 Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 25 January (for 40 weeks), 6-9pm Price on application C 24+ Student Loans Learners will gain knowledge on the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, inclusive teaching and learning approaches, facilitating learning and development with individuals or groups and the role of assessment in the teaching and learning process. Learners will have the opportunity to choose to study from a wide range of optional units to support specialist knowledge. You must attend an interview for this course. Creative writing and ebooks Beverley Adult Education Centre, starts Wednesday 20 and Friday 22 January Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 26 January 70 This course will introduce you to creative writing and guide you through the application of critical thinking and creativity to help you write your own work. The course will encourage you to discuss and feedback on the work created by the group and will offer you an insight into the fascinating trend that is growing in popularity in the publishing world e-books. We will explore how to ensure your topic is good, your cover is captivating and your price is right if you are to join the ever increasing number of self-published authors who are enjoying success in this market. Find out more details and book your place on a course at the website above simply insert the course title in the search field. 3

3 Getting started with advertising level 1 South Holderness Adult Education Centre, starts Tuesday 1 March (for 15 weeks), 6-9pm 135 C Are you interested in working in the advertising industry or would you like to find out more about how advertising works? Do you volunteer for a local community group and need some help with ideas to promote your events and good causes? This course will give you a basic understanding of creative media (including an introduction to digital photography). You will look at the different techniques used by advertisers to appeal to their audiences and you will have a go at developing your own ideas for selling a product. 4 New courses in art and photography at Sewerby Hall and Gardens for 2016 NEW: Celtic calligraphy starts Friday 29 January (for one day) 10am pm Enjoy the creative pleasure of this native script and delight in the mastering of these complex borders and art forms. NEW: Drawing and painting: colour theory starts Thursday 28 January (for one day) 10am pm This course will introduce the colour wheel, colour harmony and the context of how colour is used to gain a sense of order and balance in a painting. You will also have the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice, taking inspiration from the beautiful hall and gardens at Sewerby. NEW: Drawing and painting: park animals starts Thursday 10 - Friday 11 March (for two days) 10am pm 55 This course offers you a chance to study movement and pattern focusing on the resident domestic and wild animals and birds available in Sewerby s collection from around the world. Getting started with art/craft courses Various centres, dates and times, 3 hours a week (for 15 weeks). Call (01482) for further details. (if you are unemployed) Are you a professional or volunteer working with a local community group? Do you think that a getting started with craft and/or art course would be of value for your customers, clients or learners? If so we d love to hear from you. This course is modular and can be set up with your customer in mind. It s designed to develop personal skills and employability skills as much as it is designed to develop a new skill or hobby. For some groups and organisations we will receive funding to deliver this training free of charge to you and your customers. Please speak to us for more details. Getting started with advertising introduction South Holderness Adult Education Centre, starts Tuesday 9 February (for 2 weeks), 6-9pm An introduction to the getting started with advertising level 1 course. It is essential to complete this introductory course prior to enrolling on the main course. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Goole, Cottingham, Bridlington and Pocklington. Various times and days. See website, or call your nearest centre, for more details. Assessment: Speaking and listening: exam fee C Reading: exam fee C Writing: 90 + exam fee C Our ESOL courses include speaking and listening (entry level 1 to level 2) and reading (entry level 1 to level 2). We can also offer a writing course (with no qualification) that will help you with daily writing tasks such as filling in forms, making a CV and writing s. Please contact your nearest centre to book an assessment. We have assessments available throughout the year, where our tutors will assess your levels of English and tell you which courses will be best to start learning. Family learning Fun with IT - computer animation Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 26 January (for 4 weeks), 4-6pm 24 per adult, max 2 children per adult Family learning course providing interesting and fun opportunities for you and your family to work together. Create your own mini games using Scratch, a freely available piece of coding software that helps you create animation. Family learning Fun with IT - Minecraft for all Adult Learning Goole, starts Monday 18 January (for 4 weeks), pm 24 per adult, max 2 children per adult Is your child mad on gaming? Would you like to understand and monitor what they are doing but it s all a bit of a minefield? This course is for parents and children to attend together. Using the popular Minecraft game, you will work on a project with your child. At the same time as having fun, parents will learn how this game can improve your child s educational skills. Suggested age range Family learning Fun with IT - Minecraft creative Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 23 January (for 4 weeks), 10am - 12 noon 24 per adult, max 2 children per adult Is your child mad on gaming? Would you like to understand and monitor what they are doing but it s all a bit of a minefield? This course is for parents and children to attend together. Using the popular Minecraft game, in creative mode, you will work on a building project with your child. At the same time as having fun, parents will learn how this game can improve your child s educational skills. Suggested age range is 5-9 years. Family learning Fun with IT - Minecraft survival Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 23 January (for 4 weeks), 1-3pm 24 per adult, max 2 children per adult Like minecraft creative this course is for parents and children to attend together. Using the popular Minecraft game, in survival mode, you will work on an environmental/ sustainability project with your child. At the same time as having fun, parents will learn how this game can improve your child s educational skills. Suggested age range is 7-11 years. Find out more details and book your place. 5

4 6 Flower arranging Adult Learning Goole, starts Tuesday 26 January (for 7 weeks), 10am - 12 noon and 6-8pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Thursday 28 January (for 7 weeks), 6-8pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 30 January (for 7 weeks), 10am - 12 noon 70 + material cost This course will teach you a variety of techniques using flowers and foliage in the classroom, honing your skills and experimenting with ideas and designs. You will look at modern designs and how these have changed with time. These courses are available for beginners and improvers. Forensic anthropology Treasure House, Beverley, starts Saturday 12 March (for one day) 10am pm starts Saturday 6 February (for one day) 10am pm 75 Are you interested in forensic anthropology? Discover the inner workings of the human skeleton and how forensic scientists read the bones to identify who they once belonged to. This one day course, using real bones, covers building the human skeleton, identification of age at death, identification of sex and identification of diseases. Not to be missed! Forensic facial reconstruction Treasure House, Beverley starts Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 January (for two days) 10am - 3pm 150 Put your artistic skills to use by creating a 3D clay model to identify an unknown person using only their skull! This course offers activities in identification of the human skull, facial reconstruction case studies, 2D facial reconstruction and 3D facial reconstruction. History: one day s fighting on the western front Treasure House, Beverley, starts Saturday 30 January (for one day) 10am pm This course will focus on the Battle of Polygon Wood, fought near Ypres in Belgium, looking at the context, details of engagement, battlefield layout, troop movements, casualties and tactics through the eyes of a soldier s service until he was killed in action in Computer and digital skills for you Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Monday 18 January (for 7 weeks), 1-3pm Ace Centre Driffield, starts Tuesday 19 January (for 7 weeks), am Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 21 January (for 7 weeks), 12 noon - 2pm Beverley Adult Education Centre, starts Thursday 21 January (for 7 weeks), pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Monday 25 January Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Wednesday 27 January (for 7 weeks), 6-8pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Thursday 28 January (for 7 weeks), 1-3pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Thursday 28 January (for 7 weeks), 6-8pm South Holderness, starts Monday 7 March East Riding Leisure Withernsea, starts Monday 7 March Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Monday 7 March (for 7 weeks), 1-3pm Ace Centre Driffield, starts Tuesday 1 March (for 7 weeks), am 42 C Our computer and digital skills for you courses are designed with you in mind. Book on one of our sessions and learn the skills you require at a level that is right for you. It doesn t matter if you already know a little bit, or have never touched a computer before, our tutor will get you working on a project that will match what you want to learn. So whether you want to get a job, get healthy, get connected or learn a new skill, getting online and improving computer and digital skills could help you do it. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) level 1/2 Courses run throughout the year. These courses are flexible and you can come along to a number of classes to fast track your learning. Level 1-180, Level exam fees C ECDL develops computer skills at levels 1 and 2. Level 1 includes IT user fundamentals, using and the internet and security for IT users. Level 2 includes word processing, spreadsheet software, presentation software, database software and improving productivity using IT. Learners must attend a free assessment. Beginners computer skills for employment Adult Learning Goole, starts Tuesday 26 January (for 20 weeks), pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Friday 29 January (for 20 weeks), 9.30am pm exam fee C This course offers the key competences learners need to build their confidence as well as digital ability when seeking employment. The teaching of each new skill is repeated in a variety of different contexts to ensure learners are entirely confident before moving on to further qualifications. Beginners digital skills for work or study award Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Wednesday 20 January (for 18 weeks), 9.30am pm exam fee C The award for IT users will build your skills and confidence, enabling you to use computers effectively. This level will suit you if you have little or no IT experience. This course would provide you with the background knowledge around digital skills that you need to progress onto a level 1 qualification. Awareness of mental health and other conditions Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Wednesday 20 January Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 19 April (for 7 weeks,) 1-3pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Thursday 21 April (for 7 weeks), 1-3pm 42 C This is the third in a series of three short psychology courses, addressing issues that affect the community. Understanding mental health and other issues looks at some of the most common mental health and medical conditions that are misunderstood. It also explores ways of supporting those affected. Mentoring level 1 Beverley Adult Education Centre starts Tuesday 26 January (for 15 weeks), 6-9pm 135 C This qualification allows you to understand the role of a mentor and be aware of the skills needed to become an effective mentor. The aims of the qualification are to help you to gain an insight into the role and practice of mentorship, be clear about mentor/ mentee relationships, ensure good practice and be aware of the specific skills and understanding required in order to mentor. Find out more details and book your place on a course at the website above. 7

5 Photography introduction Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 21 January (for 4 weeks), pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 30 January (for 4 weeks), 10am - 12 noon An introduction to the level 1 award in photography. It is essential to complete this introductory course prior to enrolling on the main level 1 course. Photography - non accredited Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 25 January (for 7 weeks), pm 70 This course is ideal if you are interested in learning basic photography skills and knowledge, but don t require a qualification at the end. During this course, you will cover using a camera to capture creative images and digital image manipulation. Photography level 1 award Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 25 February (for 20 weeks), pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 27 February (for 20 weeks), 9.30am pm exam fee C This course is ideal if you are interested in learning basic photography skills and knowledge, perhaps in order to progress on to higher level qualifications, to advance your skill as a hobbyist or to prepare for employment in the sector. During this course, you will cover using a camera to capture creative images and digital image manipulation. Pottery and ceramics - beginners Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 11 January (for 8 weeks), pm 104 An introduction to ceramics for people who want to learn the basics of ceramic craft for the first time. Work with a qualified tutor and learn the processes and techniques of clay preparation and hand building. Discover coils, slabs and the pinching method and learn about centering and pulling a wall to make a vessel using a pottery wheel. Mindfulness - reduce stress Beverley Arms Hotel, starts Thursday 28 January (for 7 weeks), 6-8pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 6 February (for 7 weeks), 10am - 12 noon 70 Mindfulness is an up-and-coming method, growing in popularity, to reduce stress. The course will help you to explore what mindfulness is and what it can offer you both personally and professionally. On the course you will find out what mindfulness meditation is (and what it is not!), the benefits of mindfulness in terms of general wellbeing and as an effective response to a wide variety of health concerns, some practical mindfulness exercises and meditations, and why taking an active approach to looking after your mind is as essential to your health and wellbeing as exercise and diet. NEW: Photography/camera craft: understanding exposure, subject and composition starts Thursday 21 January (for one day) 10am pm Taking advantage of the architecture, gardens and wildlife available at Sewerby Hall and Gardens for your inspiration and focus, this course is designed to help you get the most out of your camera. It will cover some of the basic principles of photography and how these relate to the functions of your camera. (This course is designed for users of DSLR, bridge and manual compact cameras.) 8 Patchwork and quilting Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Wednesday 20 January (for 7 weeks), 1-3pm and 7-9pm 42 C Learn everything you need to know to make your own beautiful patchwork quilt. We will cover cutting fabric, piecing, pressing, quilting and binding. NEW: Photography/camera craft: understanding light, colour and composition starts Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 February (for two days) 10am pm 55 This course introduces you to aesthetics for those of you who want to develop your own unique style. The architecture, gardens and wildlife at Sewerby Hall and Gardens will be used to help with your understanding of exposure, subject and composition. (This course is designed for users of DSLR, bridge and manual compact cameras.) Find out more details and book your place. 9

6 Find out more details and book your place on a course at the website above simply insert the course title in the search field. Psychology GCSE introduction Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Wednesday 10 February (for 2 weeks), pm It is essential to complete this introductory course prior to enrolling on the main GCSE course. This introduction will give you the opportunity to find out more about the full course and, if appropriate, progress to the GCSE. Pottery and ceramics - advanced Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 12 January (for 8 weeks), pm 104 Develop and fine tune your hand building and throwing processes and techniques. Work with a qualified tutor and discover details of design, construction, methods and science involved in ceramics. Delve into the exciting world of contemporary glaze chemistry, looking at the numerous ingredients of glaze recipes available, raw materials and minerals to colour a glaze. Pottery and ceramics - mixed ability workshop Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 9 January (for 8 weeks), 10am - 12 noon 104 A mixed beginners and advanced class where you can work with a qualified tutor to learn the basics, or fine tune your existing skills. Psychology GCSE headstart Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Wednesday 2 March (for 49 weeks), pm exam fee C Start studying for your GCSE in January and get a headstart with extra tuition for the main exam in May The qualification aims to provide a sound understanding of methods and approaches in psychology at an introductory level. Scratch to support early learning Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 26 January (for 4 weeks), pm 40 This course if for anybody caring for, or working with, primary school children (parents, teachers, teaching assistants and volunteer helpers). Learn how to use the free Scratch software that is used in any primary schools in order to further develop the ICT and logic skills of children. This is an introduction to basic computer coding skills. Self esteem and confidence building Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Tuesday 19 January (for 7 weeks), 10am - 12 noon 42 C The course involves a range of learning activities that promote confidence and develop interpersonal skills while focusing on change through awareness and action. Learners will explore motivational factors and identify further opportunities for personal and professional development. 10 Find out more details and book your place on a course at the website above simply insert the course title in the search field. 11

7 English and maths functional skills support and initial assessment Beverley Adult Education Centre, Tuesday (up to 4 weeks), 12 noon - 2pm Beverley Adult Education Centre, Thursday (up to 4 weeks), 12 noon - 2pm Adult Learning Bridlington, Wednesday (up to 4 weeks), am Adult Learning Bridlington, Friday (up to 4 weeks), 1-3pm Adult Learning Cottingham, Monday (up to 4 weeks), 1-3pm Adult Learning Goole, Thursday (up to 4 weeks), am Adult Learning Goole, Friday (up to 4 weeks), 10am - 12noon Market Hill Adult Education Centre, Hedon Friday (up to 4 weeks), am East Riding Leisure Withernsea, Monday (up to 4 weeks), pm East Riding Leisure Withernsea, Thursday (up to 4 weeks), 1-3pm This course gives learners practical skills for the modern world and helps you get the most from life, learning and work. We will work to develop and improve communication, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. To make sure you will be working at the right level you will complete an initial assessment of your skills and we will consider any barriers or challenges to your future learning. We will look at what you want to learn and why and what your preferred learning style is. This will help us to identify a programme of learning that will support you to achieve your goals. Learners will normally spend up to four weeks on this course before deciding on their next steps. You may then go on to take a range of qualifications in maths and English. English GCSE headstart Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 1 March (for 49 weeks), pm This course is free and available to anyone who does not already hold a GCSE English at grade A* - C. Start studying for your GCSE in January and get a headstart with extra tuition for the main exam in May Offering a skills based approach, this GCSE is ideal for those who want to explore a range of literary and language topics but don t want to take separate GCSEs in language and literature. Maths GCSE introduction Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 8 February (for 2 weeks), pm This course is free and available to anyone who does not already hold a GCSE Maths at grade A* - C. It is essential to complete this introductory course prior to enrolling on the main GCSE course. This introduction will give you the opportunity to find out more about the full course and, if appropriate, progress to the GCSE. Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS) introduction Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS) level 2 English GCSE introduction Maths GCSE headstart Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 29 February (for 49 weeks), pm This course is free and available to anyone who does not already hold a GCSE Maths at grade A* - C. Start studying for your GCSE in January and get a headstart with extra tuition for the main exam in May GCSE maths helps students develop a knowledge and understanding of problem solving, reasoning, applying maths in context and the functional elements of maths. This course is suitable for students who wish to progress to college, university, teacher training or employment and progress to A-level maths. 12 Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Monday 18 January (for 6 weeks), 9.30am pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Monday 22 February (for 6 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 1 March (for 6 weeks), 6-9pm An introduction to the STLS level 2 course. It is essential to complete this free introductory course prior to enrolling on the main level 2 course. Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Monday 29 February (for 30 weeks), 9.30am pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Monday 11 April (for 30 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 26 April (for 30 weeks), 6-9pm 410 C This course is for volunteers and newly appointed teaching assistants. Learners need to spend at least ten hours per week working in the classroom. Learners must have previously attended the six week introduction course. If this has not been attended, please contact the centre to discuss when and where the next introductory course will take place. Learners need ICT skills and a good level of written English skills. Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 9 February (for 2 weeks), pm This course is free and available to anyone who does not already hold a GCSE English at grade A* - C. It is essential to complete this introductory course prior to enrolling on the main GCSE course. This introduction will give you the opportunity to find out more about the full course and, if appropriate, progress to the GCSE. Find out more details and book your place on a course at the website above. 13

8 Where to find us You can contact us for advice and guidance, or to register on a course, at any of the centres shown below. Beverley Adult Education Centre Burden Road, Beverley HU17 9LW (01482) learn.beverley@eastriding.gov.uk Wednesday 9am pm Adult Learning Bridlington King Street, Bridlington YO15 2DF (01262) learn.bridlington@eastriding.gov.uk Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm Tuesday and Wednesday evening pm Friday 9am - 4pm Adult Learning Cottingham Hallgate, Cottingham HU16 4DD (01482) learn.cottingham@eastriding.gov.uk Monday to Thursday 9am pm Friday 9am - 4pm Adult Learning Goole Adult Learning Centre, Pasture Road, Goole DN14 6DP (01482) learn.goole@eastriding.gov.uk Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm Wednesday evening pm Friday 9am - 4pm South Holderness Adult Education Centre South Holderness Technology College, Station Road, Preston HU12 8UZ (01482) learn.south.holderness@eastriding.gov.uk Monday to Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm; pm Friday 9am - 4pm Courses are also available at locations not shown above. For further information call the employment education and skills team on (01482) or learn@eastriding.gov.uk Picture shows Emily Rymchuck who has completed her level 3 business administration advanced apprenticeship at Redfish Group. Earn while you learn Looking for an apprenticeship or further training? We offer apprenticeships in business administration, customer service, IT and Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS). Did you know* since 2010, there have been over two million apprenticeship starts in England 90 per cent of apprentices stay in employment after finishing their apprenticeship 71 per cent of apprentices stay with the same employer the minimum wage for an apprenticeship is 3.30 per hour (at October 2015), with some employers paying more. *Taken from Get in touch (01262) Coming Spring Horticulture courses, including: Growing vegetables in containers Grow plants for free Grow your own organic fruit and veg The kitchen garden Call us on (01482) or visit 14 These courses are brought to you by East Riding of Yorkshire Council s Employment Education and Skills team. 15

9 Course Index A B C D E F Awareness of mental health and other conditions 7 British Sign Language (BSL) introduction 3 British Sign Language (BSL) level 1 3 NEW: Celtic calligraphy 4 Certificate in education and training level 4 3 Counselling an introduction 3 Counselling level 2 3 Creative writing and ebooks 3 NEW: Drawing and painting: colour theory 4 NEW: Drawing and painting: park animals 4 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 5 English and maths functional skills support and initial assessment G English GCSE introduction 13 English GCSE headstart 13 Family Learning - Fun with IT - computer animation 5 Family Learning - Fun with IT - Minecraft for all 5 Family Learning - Fun with IT - Minecraft creative 5 Family Learning - Fun with IT - Minecraft survival 5 Flower arranging 6 Forensic anthropology 6 Forensic facial reconstruction 6 Getting started with art/craft courses 4 Getting started with advertising introduction 4 Getting started with advertising level H I History: one day s fighting on the western front 6 Computer and digital skills for you European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) level 1/2 Beginners computer skills for employment Beginners digital skills for work or study award M P S Maths GCSE introduction 13 Maths GCSE headstart 13 Mentoring level 1 7 Mindfulness - reduce stress 8 Patchwork and quilting 8 NEW: Photography/camera craft: understanding exposure, subject and composition NEW: Photography/camera craft: understanding light, colour and composition Photography introduction 9 Photography level 1 award 9 Photography - non accredited 9 Pottery and ceramics - beginners 9 Pottery and ceramics - advanced 10 Pottery and ceramics - mixed ability workshop 10 Psychology GCSE introduction 10 Psychology GCSE headstart 10 Scratch to support early learning 11 Self esteem and confidence building 11 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS) introduction Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS) level East Riding of Yorkshire Council will, on request, provide this document in Braille, audio or large print format. If English is not your first language and you would like a translation of this document into any other language, please telephone (01482)