Adult Learning Opportunities in Renfrewshire. August December 2014

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1 Adult Learning Opportunities in Renfrewshire August December 2014

2 Welcome to Learning Opportunities in Renfrewshire This brochure contains community based learning opportunities for adults available in Renfrewshire from August 2014 to December There are a variety of courses, classes and groups available on a wide range of subjects from Core Skills Beginner courses, leisure classes, through to more advanced SCQF levels. Many of the classes offer skills for work, encouraging learners to upgrade their skills to make them more employable. For those already in employment there is help available to improve their knowledge and skills. Skills for Life classes are available for the more mature learner. As well as a free crèche service is available for some of the classes and courses. Online and distance learning opportunities are also available, contact Ferguslie elearning Centre, Adult Learning and Literacies Area Office, Renfrewshire Libraries and University of West of Scotland. A partnership between Invest in Renfrewshire and Adult Learning and Literacies provide additional learning opportunities and support for jobseekers in Renfrewshire. Provision is provided in learning centres, Youth and Adult Employability Hubs, West College Scotland and Renfrewshire Libraries. Please contact the relevant learning provider or venue to confirm details of any classes, courses, crèches or groups which may be of interest to you. Further information on these courses is available online. Visit: and 3

3 Description of Classes Adult Literacies Adult Literacy classes are for learners aged 16 and over and assist them to gain and update their skills in reading, writing, spelling and numbers. We also offer help with improving your job prospects, driving theory, NVQ care, helping your child with homework, Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) and entrance exams for Police and Armed Forces etc. This course is aimed at people with no, or very little, computing skills. Learners are introduced to skills such as the internet, , word processing and typing. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) ESOL classes help learners with speaking, listening, writing and reading English, helping them communicate effectively in their everyday lives. Essential IT for Jobseekers Essential IT skills for job seekers including support with online applications and submitting CVs, make new benefit claims; register, search and apply for jobs in Universal Job Match; and fulfil Job Seeker Commitments. IT Skills for Life This course is aimed at learners who have some computer skills and would like to learn more. The content of the course is negotiated with participants and can include internet skills, introduction to Facebook, online shopping, graphics and much more. Parenting Matters This course helps parents develop an understanding of themselves and their children, building mutual respect, self-esteem and confidence. Speakeasy Speakeasy is a fun course for parents of all ages to help them talk to their children about sex and relationships. Parents become more aware of the facts around sex and are given the support and information needed to discuss this issue with their children. Steps to Excellence (STEPS) An internationally recognised course aimed at improving and enriching peoples lives. It offers learners the opportunity to take a fresh look at their current way of life; enables them to see how much they are truly capable of achieving and offers them the tools to make positive change. Work Clubs The work club provides access to PC s and Internet for jobseekers and staff provide support with job searches, application forms, CV s and any requirements of Universal Jobmatch. IT Skills for Work This course is aimed at learners who are in work or are seeking employment. Participants will learn IT skills such as online job searching, online application forms, CV s and Microsoft Office including Powerpoint. 4 5

4 Bargarran Learning Centre, c/o Bargarran Community Centre, Bargarran Square, Erskine PA8 6BS Telephone: Mon 9.30am 11.30am Starts 8 Sept IT Skills for Life Mon 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 8 Sept Workclub Tues 9.30am 11.30am Starts 9 Sept Adult Literacies Wed 12.15pm 2.45pm Starts 10 Sept Thurs 9.30am 11.30am Starts 11 Sept Confidence Building Thurs 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 11 Sept Beechwood Learning Centre, Dunard Way, Paisley PA3 2QY Telephone: or Tues 9.30am 11.30am Starts 9 Sept IT Skills for Work Wed 9.30am 11.30am Starts 10 Sept *Computing Access 3/ Intermediate 1/2 Tues 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 26 Aug Bridge of Weir Learning Centre and Library, Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir PA11 3LJ Telephone: or , for library call Tues 9.30am 11.30am Starts 9 Sept IT Skills for Work Wed 9.30am 11.30am Starts 10 Sept *Computing Access 3/ Intermediate 1/2 **Introduction to Counselling Skills Wed 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 27 Aug Wed 6.30pm 8.30pm Starts 27 Aug *This year long course is SQA Certificated and is delivered in partnership with West College Scotland. Learners start at the level best suited to their experience and skills. A fee might apply to this course but a fee waiver will apply to recipients of certain benefits. **This course is delivered in partnership with West College Scotland. A fee might apply to this course but a fee waiver will apply to recipients of certain benefits. Foxlea Learning Centre, c/o St Pauls Primary School, Orchy Crescent, Foxbar, PA2 0NN Telephone: IT Skills for Life Mon 9.30am 11.30am Starts 8 Sept Adult Literacies Mon 12.30pm 3.00pm Starts 8 Sept Speakeasy Tues 9.45am 12.00pm Starts 23 Sept IT Skills for Work Tues 6.30pm 8.30pm Starts 9 Sept IT Skills for Work Wed 9.30am 11.30am Starts 10 Sept Culture and Conversation Group Wed 9.30am 11.30am Starts 10 Sept Wed 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 11 Sept *ESOL Beginners Wed 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 11 Sept Wed 6.30pm 8.30pm Starts 11 Sept Work Club Thurs 10.00am 12.00pm Starts 12 Sept Thurs 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 12 Sept **English for Speakers of Other Languages 6 7

5 Glenburn Learning Centre and Community Centre, c/o Glenburn Library, Fairway Avenue, Paisley PA2 8DX Telephone: or For Library call: *ESOL Beginners Mon 12.15pm 2.15pm Starts 8 Sept Steps to Excellence Mon 7.00pm 9.00pm Starts 15 Sept Adult Literacies Tues 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 9 Sept *ESOL SQA Level 3 (WCS) Tues 6.30pm 8.30pm Starts 19 Aug Family Focus Wed 9.30am 11.30am Starts 10 Sept Wed 12.45pm 2.45pm Starts 10 Sept Gaelic (Beginners) Wed 7.00pm 9.00pm Starts 10 Sept Work Club Thurs 9.30am 11.30am Starts 11 Sept Men s Group Thurs 2.00pm 4.00pm Starts 11 Sept Thurs 6.30pm 8.30pm Starts 11 Sept *English for Speakers of Other Languages Johnstone Castle Learning Centre, Pine Crescent, Johnstone PA5 0BX Telephone Camera Class Mon 7.00pm 9.00pm ongoing Youth Club Primary age 8+ Tues 5.00pm 6.45pm ongoing Youth Club Secondary age 11+ Tues 7.00pm 8.45pm ongoing Computing Wed 6.00pm 8.00pm Starts 10 Sept Focus Group Thurs 12.00pm 2.00pm ongoing Youth Club Primary age 8+ Thurs 5.00pm 6.45pm ongoing Youth Club Secondary age 11+ Thurs 7.00pm 8.45pm ongoing Fri 9.00am 11.00am Starts 12 Sept Computing Fri 11.15am 1.15pm ongoing IT Skills for Work Fri 1.30pm 3.30pm Starts 12 Sept Youth Club Primary age 8+ Fri 5.00pm 6.45pm ongoing Youth Club Secondary age 11+ Fri 7.00pm 8.45pm ongoing 8 9

6 Linwood Library/Tweedie Hall, 15 Bridge Street, Linwood PA3 3DB Telephone: or Area Office on: *ESOL for Beginners Tues 9.30am 11.30am Starts 9 Sept Work Club Tues 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 9 Sept Essential IT for Jobseekers Wed 12.30pm 3.00pm Starts 10 Sept Adult Literacies Wed 6.30pm 9.00pm Starts 10 Sept Adult Literacies Thurs 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 11 Sept Bookbug Sessions Thurs 1.30pm 2.00pm *English for Speakers of Other Languages Moorpark Community Learning Centre, St James Primary School Annexe, off Brown Street, Renfrew PA4 8ET Telephone: Culture and Conversation Group Mon 9.30am 11.30am Starts 8 Sept Work Club Mon 9.30am 11.30am Starts 8 Sept *ESOL Support Group Mon 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 8 Sept PSD Speakeasy Tues 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 9 Sept Southend Action Centre, 57 Stock Street, Paisley PA2 6NL Telephone: Mon 1.00pm 3.00pm Starts 8 Sept IT Skills for Life Mon 6.00pm 8.00pm Starts 8 Sept Essential IT for Jobseekers Tues 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 9 Sept Adult Literacies Tues 12.30pm 3.00pm Starts 9 Sept Confidence Building Wed 9.30am 11.30am Starts 10 Sept *ESOL Beginners Wed 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 10 Sept IT Skills for Work Wed 6.00pm 8.00pm Starts 10 Sept Work Club Thurs 9.30am 11.30am Starts 11 Sept IT Skills for Work Thurs 1.00pm 3.00pm Starts 11 Sept Parenting Matters Fri 9.30am 11.30am Starts 12 Sept *English for Speakers of Other Languages *ESOL for Beginners Tues 9.30am 11.30am Starts 9 Sept Essential IT for Jobseekers Tues 12.30pm 3.00pm Starts 9 Sept Adult Literacies Wed 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 10 Sept Essential IT for Jobseekers Wed 12.30pm 3.00pm Starts 10 Sept *ESOL SQA Level 3 (WCS) Thurs 9.30am 11.30am Starts 21 Aug *ESOL SQA Level 4 (WCS) Thurs 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 21 Aug Work Club Fri 9.30am 11.30am Starts 12 Sept *English for speakers of other languages 10 11

7 West Johnstone Community Learning Centre, West Johnstone Shared Campus, Beith Road, Johnstone PA5 0BB Telephone: or Youth Literacies Mon 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 8 Sept Adult Literacies Mon 12.30pm 3.00pm Starts 8 Sept *ESOL Beginners Mon 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 8 Sept Adult Literacies Mon 6.30pm 9.00pm Starts 8 Sept Essential IT for Jobseekers Tues 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 9 Sept Tues 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 9 Sept IT Skills for Work Tues 6.30pm 8.30pm Starts 9 Sept Gaelic (Intermediate) Tues 7.00pm 9.00pm Starts 9 Sept Wed 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 10 Sept Work Club Thurs 9.30am 11.30am Starts 11 Sept Parenting Thurs 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 11 Sept IT Skills for Life Thurs 12.30pm 2.30pm Starts 11 Sept Steps to Excellence Thurs 12.30pm 3.00pm Starts 11 Sept West Primary School, Newton Street, Paisley, PA1 2RL Telephone: Area Office on Adult Literacies Tues 6.30pm 9.00pm Starts 9 Sept Adult Literacies Thurs 6.30pm 9.00pm Starts 11 Sept Online Learning Courses If you are interested in accessing these online courses please contact: Adult Learning and Literacies Area Office on or Renfrewshire Libraries on Introduction to Communication Skills Introduction to Counselling Introduction to Customer Care Introduction to Learning and Development PC Successful Job Hunting Introduction to Personal Development Play Development and Learning Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children Promotion of Child Health Gaelic (Advanced) Thurs 7.00pm 9.00pm Starts 11 Sept *English for Speakers of Other Languages 12 13

8 Renfrewshire Libraries Bookbug Sessions No need to book, just drop in! Songs, rhymes, rhythm and movement! Free, friendly and fun, for babies, toddlers and their parents/ carers. Most sessions are run by specially trained Bookbug leaders. Computing and Online Learning Renfrewshire Libraries offer library members an online learning package called ECDL (European Computing Driving Licence) a British Computing Society course (BCS). We also offer the following: is available in most of our libraries. Contact your local library for details or visit our website libraries for further information. Tap a Tablet making the most of ipads and other tablet devices, find out how to download digital and audio books to your device, change settings to enlarge text and allow voice over. Contact your local library to reserve a place. GoCitizen.co.uk GoCitizen is a free online study resource for library members preparing for the Life in the UK Test or British Citizenship Test. It can be used from home or in the library. Internet drop in with beginners help available at every library You can go online at any Renfrewshire Library, no need to sign up for a class, staff will get you started and you can sign up to a course to find out more. Theory Test Pro Practice for your driving test on your own PC or tablet at home. Free to all library members. Six Book Challenge The Six Book Challenge is about encouraging less confident adult readers to get into reading. You can sign up at your local library where you will receive your very own reading diary. Library staff can recommend suitable books. Knitting Group Ripping Yarns is for anyone who wants to learn to knit or crochet. They meet once a month in Paisley Central Library on Friday mornings, 11.00am 12.30pm. For information on all library activities visit:

9 For information on all libraries classes please telephone: Bishopton Library, 11 Greenock Road, Bishopton PA7 5JW Bookbug Sessions Book group (once a month) every second Thurs Wed 10.30am 11.00am 6.30pm Bridge of Weir Library, Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent P11 3LJ Bookbug Sessions Every second Thurs 10.00am 10.30am Contact library for details Contact library for details Contact library for details Ferguslie Library, Tannahill Centre, Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NT Bookbug Sessions Mon 10.45am 11.15am Adult Literacies Tues 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 9 Sept Adult Literacies Thurs 12.30pm 3.00pm Starts 11 Sept Ferguslie Writers Group Thurs 6.30pm 8.00pm Guitar Class (organised by FAME) *ECDL Sat 10.00am 12.00pm Contact library for details *European Computer Driving Licence Erskine Library, Bridgewater Place, Erskine PA8 7AA Bookbug session (birth 15 months) Bookbug session (15 months 4 years) Bookbug session (birth 4 years) Tues 9.45am 10.15am Tues 10.45am 11.15am every second Sat 10am Contact library for details Contact library for details Contact library for details Foxbar Library, Ivanhoe Road, Paisley PA2 0JX Bookbug Sessions Wed 11.00am 11.30am Glenburn Library, Fairway Avenue, Paisley PA2 8DX *ECDL Tap a Tablet making the most of ipads and other tablet devices. Contact library to reserve a place. Bookbug Sessions Fri 10.30am 11.00am Starts 15 Aug *European Computer Driving Licence 16 17

10 Johnstone Library, 17 Collier Street, Johnstone PA5 8AR Mon 11.00am 12.00pm Bookbug Sessions (1 3 years) Wed 10.00am 10.30am Bookbug Sessions (birth 1 year) Wed Book Group (Once a month) Thurs 2.30pm 11.00am 11.30am Fri 11.00am 12.00pm Bookbug Session (birth 4 years) Sat 2.30pm 3.00pm Classes Sat 2.00pm 3.00pm Tap a Tablet making the most of ipads and other tablet devices of classes Contact the library to reserve a place Contact library for details Lochwinnoch Library, Old School, High Street, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AB Writers Group Mon 2.15pm Bookbug Sessions Tues 10.00am Starts 12 Aug Digital Drop-in Wed 6.00pm Book Group Every second Thurs Paisley Central Library, 68 High Street, Paisley PA1 2BB Telephone: Adult Literacies Mon 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 8 Sept Bookbug (birth 18 months) Mon 10.15am 10.45am Bookbug (18 months 4 years) Mon 11.15am 11.45am Writers group Mon 10.30am Contact library for Last Thurs Book Group 10.30am 11.30am details of month Adult Literacies Thurs 9.30am 12.00pm Starts 11 Sept Knitting Group (once a month) Tap a Tablet making the most of ipads and other tablet devices *ECDL Family History Surgeries Fri *European Computer Driving Licence 11.00am 12.30pm Contact library to reserve a place. Contact Library for details Contact library for details Ralston Library, Community Centre, Allanton Avenue, Paisley PA1 3BL Bookbug sessions Every 4th Wed 2.15pm 2.45pm Contact library for Digital Drop-in Wed 6.00pm details Renfrew Library, Paisley Road, Renfrew PA4 8LJ Telephone: Bookbug Sessions Tues 9.30am 10.00am Bookbug Sessions Tues 10.15am 10.45am *ECDL *European Computer Driving Licence 18 19

11 Other Partners Essential Skills Communication Thurs 9.00am 12.00pm Starts 28 Aug ENGAGE Renfrewshire, 10 Falcon Crescent, Ferguslie Park, Paisley, PA3 1NS Telephone: The Community and Voluntary Action Team (CAVA) Learning and training courses available to increase the capacity of community and voluntary group members. The training helps groups gain the skills to operate more effectively, helping to strengthen their delivery and in turn their communities. Learning programmes include Governance/Committee Skills, Board of Directors, Food and Hygiene, First Aid and Vulnerable Child/Adult Volunteering Policies. For further information please Ferguslie elearning Centre, 10 Falcon Crescent, Paisley PA3 1NS Telephone: Centre Co-ordinator: Kathleen Brown West College Scotland (WCS) Drop In Mon 9.30am 11.30am Starts 25 Aug Drop In Thurs 1.00pm 3.00pm Starts 28 Aug *ECDL Fri 9.00am 12.00pm Starts 29 Aug Computing ICT Intermediate 1 Fri 1.00pm 4.00pm Starts 29 Aug *European Computer Driving Licence Please Contact Kathleen Brown for further information on (Centre closed between 12.00pm and 1.00pm) Kilbarchan Old Library Centre, 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan PA10 2EF Telephone: Pilates Mon 10.00am 11.15am Contact Centre for Details Computing *(WCS) Tues 2.00pm 4.00pm Contact Centre for Details Yoga Wed 10.00am 11.30am Contact Centre for Details Street League Employability Project Mon 1.00pm 3.00pm Starts Sept Pilates Wed 1.45pm 3.00pm Contact Centre for Details Ferguslie Cyber Cafe P6 & P7 Mon 4.00pm 6.00pm Starts 25 Aug Beginners Computing ICT Access 2 Tues 9.00am 12.00pm Starts 26 Aug Computing ICT Access 3 Tues 1.00pm 4.00pm Starts 26 Aug Essential Skills Numeracy Tues 1.00pm 4.00pm Starts 26 Aug Computing Skills for Work Beginners Computing Skills for Work Beginners Wed 9.00am 4.00pm Starts 27 Aug Thurs 9.00am 4.00pm Starts 28 Aug Yoga Wed 7.00pm 8.30pm Contact Centre for Details Computing *(WCS) Thurs 10.00am 12.00pm Contact Centre for Details *West College Scotland For information about other groups e.g. Beginners Bridge and Guitar please contact the centre or see There will be a charge for these courses

12 Our Place, Our Families, 234 Paisley Road, Renfrew PA4 8AA Telephone: Our Place, Our Families provide advice, parental support and Job Centre guidance to residents of Renfrew and outlying communities. We provide CV support by helping people with their CV s, covering letters and job searches. Our group also organise Family Fun days throughout the year. CV and Job Search Mon 9.30am 11.30am CV and Job Search Mon 12.30pm 2.30pm Drop in Sessions Tues 9.30am 11.30am Drop in Sessions Tues 12.30pm 2.30pm UWS (University of West of Scotland), Paisley Campus, Paisley PA1 2BE Telephone: We have a wide range of part-time modules and degrees that take place across our 4 campuses commencing September, February and June. To see the range of day, evening and distance learning modules available at UWS please visit our website: or call the campus for more information on: Our open day for our Paisley Campus is Tuesday 7th October 2014 (4 7pm). This is a great opportunity to meet staff and ask questions about the courses you are interested in studying at our Paisley Campus. You ll be able to explore the University campus and find out about the wide range of student services available at UWS. CV and Job Search Wed 9.30am 11.30am CV and Job Search Wed 12.30pm 2.30pm Drop in Sessions Thurs 9.30am 11.30am Drop in Sessions Thurs 12.30pm 2.30pm 22 23

13 COURSES A Adult Literacies B Bookbug Sessions C Camera Class (Core Skills) Computing Classes (Various Levels) Confidence Building Culture and Conversation Group CV and Job Search D Digital Drop In Drop In E ECDL (European Computer driving Licence) Classes English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) VENUES Bargarran Learning Centre, Ferguslie Library, Foxlea Learning Centre, Glenburn Learning Centre, Southend Learning Centre, Paisley Library, Moorpark Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre, West Primary School, Tweedie Hall Renfrewshire Libraries Johnstone Castle Learning Centre Bargarran Learning Centre, Beechwood Learning Centre, Bridge of Weir Learning Centre, Foxlea Learning Centre, Glenburn Learning Centre, Johnstone Castle Learning Centre, Renfrewshire Libraries, Southend Learning Centre, Linwood Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre Beechwood Learning Centre, Bridge of Weir Learning Centre, Ferguslie elearning Centre, Johnstone Castle Learning Centre, Kilbarchan Old Library Centre Bargarran Learning Centre, Southend Action Centre Foxlea Learning Centre, Moorpark Learning Centre Our Place Our Families Lochwinnoch Library, Ralston Library Our Place Our Families Ferguslie elearning Centre, Renfrewshire Libraries Johnstone Library Foxlea Learning Centre, Glenburn Learning Centre, Linwood Learning Centre, Moorpark Learning Centre, Southend Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre COURSES Essential IT for Jobseekers Essential Skills Communication (English) Essential Skills Numeracy (Maths) F Family Focus Groups G Gaelic Go Citizen H I Introduction to Counselling IT Skills for Life IT Skills for Work J K Knitting Group L M Men s Group N O P Parenting Classes Pilates VENUES Linwood Learning Centre, Moorpark Learning Centre, Southend Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre Ferguslie elearning Centre Ferguslie elearning Centre Glenburn Learning Centre, Johnstone Castle Learning Centre Glenburn Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre Renfrewshire Libraries Bridge of Weir Learning Centre Bargarran Learning Centre, Foxlea Learning Centre, Southend Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre Beechwood Learning Centre, Bridge of Weir Learning Centre, Johnstone Castle Learning Centre, Southend Learning Centre, Foxlea Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre Renfrewshire Libraries Glenburn Learning Centre Moorpark Learning Centre, Southend Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre Kilbarchan Old Library Centre 24 25

14 COURSES Q R S Six Book Challenge Speak Easy Steps to Excellence Street League Employability Project T Tap a Tablet Theory Test Pro (driving test theory) U V W Work Club Writers Group X Y Yoga Youth Club Youth Literacies Z VENUES Renfrewshire Libraries Foxlea Learning Centre Glenburn Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre Ferguslie elearning Centre Renfrewshire Libraries Renfrewshire Libraries Bargarran Learning Centre, Foxlea Learning Centre, Glenburn Learning Centre, Linwood Learning Centre, Moorpark Learning Centre, Southend Learning Centre, West Johnstone Learning Centre Ferguslie elearning Centre, Lochwinnoch Library, Paisley Library Kilbarchan Old Library Centre Johnstone Castle Learning Centre West Johnstone 26 27

15 Main Contacts Adult Learning and Literacies Services Area Office West Johnstone Shared Campus Beith Road, Johnstone PA5 0BB Telephone: Renfrewshire Libraries 68 High Street, Paisley PA1 2BB Telephone: West College Scotland Renfrew Road, Paisley PA3 4DR Telephone: University of West of Scotland Paisley Campus Telephone: You can also find information on clubs, groups and organisations in your local area from the clubs and groups database visit online at At the time of going to print all information was accurate, however classes may be subject to change. 28