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1 Adult Education courses

2 Contents Important Information Pages 2-5 How to join a Course 2-3 Information about Fees & Financial Support I.T. and Business Pages 6-13 Computers for Beginners Computers for Improvers... 8 Computers for Leisure I.T. Qualifications Business & Enterprise Accounts & Book-keeping Learner Services Page 14 Volunteering Page 15 Improving English & Maths Skills Pages English, Maths & Science GCSE Pages Health, Social Care & Well-being Pages Working in a Care Setting or School Health and Well-being Counselling Mentoring and Life Coaching Health & Fitness Hair & Beauty Courses for Adults with Learning Disabilities Pages Languages Pages Ancient Greek to Dutch French German Greek Italian Japanese to Mandarin Norwegian to Russian Spanish Turkish to Welsh British Sign Language Art, Crafts & Digital Media Pages Arts Crafts Upholstery Sugarcraft & Cake Decorating Cookery Interior Design Floristry Jewellery Making Digital Media & Photography Clothes Making, Fashion & Textiles Performing Arts, Leisure & Culture Pages Music & Dance Creative Writing History Law Map of Centres Pages 56-57

3 Welcome to the Adult Education Course Directory for 2015/16 There are lots of exciting courses on offer to improve your skills and qualifications or to improve your well-being. Aisha who has been studying with BAES has some advice about why you should join a course... Councillor Penny Holbrook Cabinet Member: Skills, Learning and Culture Aisha s story... Hello everyone, If you ve picked up this directory you re probably toying with the idea of enrolling on a course with Birmingham Adult Education Service My advice to you would be Do it! Do it for yourself From my first ESOL course to my recent GCSEs I have been treated with nothing but respect and kindness by the staff at BAES. I ve learned more, so much more than the English language and I have re-gained my self-respect. In September 2015 I am starting a degree in Social Work at Wolverhampton University, something which would have been an impossible dream without the help of the BAES team. I have been inspired by some wonderful tutors and their belief in me has helped me smash through a number of barriers in my life. Do it for your children My children are absolutely thrilled by the changes they have seen in me since I became a learner with BAES. We now regularly settle down to our homework together and I love it when they ask for my help. When my nine year old son kissed me for luck the night before my GCSE English exam I felt I could look him in the eye, secure in the knowledge that, with the help of BAES, I ve given him back the mother he deserves. Do it for fun I ve shared my educational journey with scores of other learners whose stories echo mine. The groups are small at BAES, so no one needs to feel intimidated and a support network is quickly established. We ve confessed our feelings of inadequacy to one another, we ve helped one another when the work has proved challenging and we ve celebrated one another s successes at every step of the way. We have always found time for laughter and the joy of meeting so many fabulous people has been one of the unexpected delights of my courses. Whether you re considering one of the many leisure courses BAES offers or whether, like me, you re looking for an academic qualification you will find BAES a lively, stimulating environment. The key to your future might just lie within the pages of this brochure So what are you waiting for? Do it now!

4 How to join a course ENROLMENT 2015/16 You can enrol on many of our courses from as early as Monday 6 th July 2015 However our main enrolment week is between Monday 7 th September and Saturday 12 th September 2015 WHEN TO Enrol You can enrol on our leisure courses (marked Y in the listings) from Monday 6th July by calling our Information Line, calling into a centre or going online. If you would like to join a GCSE course (marked A in the listings) it is important that you book an assessment before the course start date. Details of how to do this are on page 20. Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: For qualification courses (marked N in the listings) it is essential that you come along during the main enrolment week on the day and time of the course. This will give you and the tutor the opportunity to discuss the requirements of the course and make sure it is right for you. HOW TO ENROL By phone: Call our Information Line on Available from Monday 6 th July to Friday 28 th August for courses (marked Y in the listings) By going online: Go to Available from Monday 6 th July to Friday 4 th September for courses (marked Y in the listings) During enrolment week: Monday 7 th to Saturday 12 th September For qualification courses (marked N in the listings) go along to the centre where the course is running on the listed day and time. For leisure courses (marked Y in the listings) you can enrol at centres where places are still available. Go along to the centre where the course is running on the listed day and time. To avoid disappointment we advise learners wishing to do a leisure course to enrol by telephone or online before the end of August. Please note: If you are over 19 on 31 st August 2015 you are able to enrol on any of our courses. If you are on 31 st August 2015 and would like to enrol on a course, please speak to a member of staff. They will discuss how this fits into your learning programme. We cannot accept under 16s. Joining after the Main Enrolment Week New learners may be able to join some courses later in the year, subject to places being available. Contact the centre where the course is based for further information. Full courses Some leisure courses and some qualification courses fill very quickly, so learners are advised to join before or during main enrolment weeks. If your chosen course is full, please leave your details at the centre so that we can contact you if a place becomes available or if a new course starts. 2

5 Information about course fees FREE courses Provided you meet residency requirements, courses are FREE for all learners on: English and Maths courses (unless you are doing a GCSE to improve a grade which is C or above). Course fees are also FREE Provided you meet residency requirements and you are enrolled on a Government Priority Course (most of the qualification courses) and are on Job Seekers Allowance (JSA). on Employment Support Allowance Work Related Activity Group (ESA WRAG). on Universal Credit. studying for English or Maths GCSE and have not previously reached Grade C or above in the subject over 19 on the 31 st August 2015 but under 24 years old at the start of the course, studying for an entry or level 1 vocational qualification which you need to progress to your first level 2 qualification. over 19 on the 31 st August 2015 but under 24 years old at the start of the course, studying for a full level 2 qualification and do not already have a full level 2 qualification. over 19 on the 31 st August 2015 but under 24 years old at the start of the course, studying for a full level 3 qualification and do not already have a full level 3 qualification unemployed, in receipt of Income Based Benefits and on a vocational course to improve your skills in order to gain employment. Other important fee information If you are aged on 31 st August 2015 the fee you pay will depend on other education you are engaged in. Please speak to a member of staff. Exam Fees There is an exam fee for all qualification courses. Unfortunately at the time of going to press 2015/16 exam fees had still to be confirmed by the exam boards. For some learners the exam entry will be free depending on the course and your personal circumstances. Please ask staff for details. For Level 3 courses the exam fee is already included in the published course fee. Discounts Provided you meet residency requirements, there are also discounts on many of our standard course fees, including: Most qualification courses (marked N in the listings) if you are on an income based benefit such as Income Support, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit (and have a household income of less than 17,560 per annum. Most leisure courses (marked Y in the listings) if you are on Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), or on Income Support, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Working Tax Credit (and have a household income of less than 17,560 per annum). If you are not on JSA or other benefits you will have to pay the full course fees and any exam and assessment fees for your course. Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages IMPORTANT: Information for Job Seekers If you are currently on Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) or Employment Support Allowance (ESA/WRAG), you may be referred to BAES for a course by your Job Centre Plus adviser. If attending a course is part of your benefit agreement, Job Centre Plus will usually pay for your travel and child care costs. We will be required to report on your attendance at classes to your Job Centre Plus adviser. If you decide to enrol on a course independently, we strongly recommend that you let your Job Centre Plus adviser know about this as soon as possible, especially if the course will help to build your skills and confidence towards finding employment. 3

6 Important Information Level 3 courses If you are over 24 and studying a level 3 course, then you must either pay the full cost of the course or take out a loan for all or part of the course fee. 24+ Advanced Learning Loans are administered by the Student Loans Company. Ask Centre staff for details or go to The Level 3 qualification will be free if you are under 24 and taking your first full level 3 qualification. European Community/EEA learners You must provide proof of your status at enrolment. Provided you meet eligibility criteria, full fees, concessions and discounts apply. International learners (non EC/EEA) The minimum course fee is per hour. For details on the residency requirements needed to qualify for Skills Funding Agency funded courses, please ask at your local centre. Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: Payment of fees Learners will only be allowed to attend the class when the agreed course fee has been paid or direct debit instalment plan arranged. Can I pay by credit/debit card? We accept payment by cash, cheque, credit and debit card at our main centres. In our smaller centres we can accept cheques and make arrangements for you to pay your fees by other methods if needed. Can I pay by instalment? If you are on a leisure course (marked Y in the listings) that runs for more than 1 term, you may pay termly. If you are enrolled on a course leading to a qualification (marked N in the listings) which is longer than 12 weeks (1 term), you can pay in 3 monthly instalments at your Centre. This means if you enrol on a long course in September you must complete your payments by 30th November We also have available a Direct Debit Scheme when paying fees for a qualification course (marked N in the listings) which are 20 weeks or longer and cost over 300. An initial first payment of 25% of the total fee is taken followed by 3 payments to cover the remaining balance. What if my employer is paying my fees? If your employer is paying your fees, you must show this on your enrolment form. You must also provide a letter from your employer confirming their willingness to pay at the time of enrolment. Once your employer has confirmed they are willing to pay your fees, we will invoice them. Refunds Course fees are only fully refundable if we have to close the course. If you change your mind within ten working days of enrolling and before the course starts, we will refund your fee minus an administration charge of 25. Please see our website for full terms and conditions or ask at your local centre. 4

7 Financial Support If you are on an eligible qualification course (marked N in the listings) and claiming JSA, ESA (Work Related Activity Group), on another Income Based Benefit, or on a low income and experiencing financial hardship, you may be eligible to apply for help with course fees, exam fees, childcare and other costs related to your study. Some of the key support funds are listed below: Support Fund This fund is mostly used to help with the costs of course fees, exam fees and childcare. To apply you must be on an eligible qualification course (marked N in the listings). You will need to provide evidence that you are on a low income and/or experiencing financial hardship. You will normally be expected to make a contribution towards your course and exam fees. Support funds are also available for learners who are over the age of 24 and are on a Level 3 course. Under normal circumstances we do not provide childcare funding for children aged 3 years and over. This is because the Government provides free childcare places for this age group. Some learners will also be entitled to free Government childcare for 2 year olds. Professional & Career Development Loans For more information go to Care to Learn This fund is for young parents under 20. For more information go to Bursary Fund This is a Government scheme to help young people facing financial hardship to stay in education. The bursary will be dependent on your circumstances. For information go to Please note that all support funds are subject to individual eligibility and the availability of funds. For more information about the support available, please speak to centre staff. You can get full details of Government financial support schemes, the eligibility criteria for these and application forms at (if you are 19+) and (if you are 16-18) or by phoning You can also get further information, application forms and help with completing these at all of our main centres. 24+ Advanced Learning Loans for Level 3 courses For information on how to apply, please go to Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages Advanced Learning Loan Want to get a level 3 or 4 qualification? Will you be over 24 when the course starts? Worried about paying the course fees? If you are aged over 24 and a UK resident an 24+ Advanced Learning Loan could provide the financial help you need! ( Talk to a Member of our Learner Services Team Call for more details Or for more information go to the Government website GET THE LOAN GET THE QUALIFICATION GET THE JOB! 5

8 I.T. and Business Let us help you on your route to success! Our aim is to make IT and business easy! Join one of our courses and you ll soon get the skills you need to succeed in the workplace. There is something suitable for everyone in our wide range of computer and business courses. We have classes for people who have never switched on a computer before. There are also computer courses to help you develop your IT knowledge and become highly skilled in Office based computer software packages. If you are looking to go back to work we have accredited courses for those who need to improve their existing skills and gain a qualification. Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: If you are thinking of starting up your own business, we have enterprise courses to help prepare you for success. Our Accounts and Book-keeping courses can help you save money or could be the starting point to a whole new career. Our professional tutors are able to offer expert advice and help you to decide on which course is right for you. Computers For Beginners Computers - First Step Computers - First Step Mon 09:30-11:30 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Hart Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 09:30-11:30 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Sparkhill Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 10:00-12:00 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Boldmere Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 10:00-12:00 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Northfield Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 12:30-14:30 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Quinborne Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 12:30-14:30 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 12:30-14:30 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Stone Hall Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 13:00-15:00 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Selly Oak Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 13:00-15:00 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Aston Learning Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 14:00-16:00 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Trittiford Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 18:30-20:30 14/09/15 19/10/ FREE Stone Hall Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 09:30-11:30 02/11/15 07/12/ FREE Hart Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 10:00-12:00 02/11/15 07/12/ FREE Boldmere Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 12:30-14:30 02/11/15 07/12/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 12:30-14:30 02/11/15 07/12/ FREE Stone Hall Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 13:00-15:00 02/11/15 07/12/ FREE Selly Oak Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 13:00-15:00 02/11/15 07/12/ FREE Aston Learning Centre Y Computers - First Step Mon 18:30-20:30 02/11/15 07/12/ FREE Stone Hall Centre Y Computers - First Step Tue 09:30-11:30 15/09/15 20/10/ FREE Selly Oak Centre Y Computers - First Step Tue 09:30-11:30 15/09/15 20/10/ FREE Sparkhill Centre Y 6

9 Computers - First Step (continued) Computers - First Step Tue 12:30-14:30 15/09/15 20/10/ FREE The Pump Y Computers - First Step Tue 13:00-15:00 15/09/15 20/10/ FREE St George s Comm. Hub Y Computers - First Step Tue 09:30-11:30 03/11/15 08/12/ FREE Sparkhill Centre Y Computers - First Step Tue 12:30-14:30 03/11/15 08/12/ FREE The Pump Y Computers - First Step Tue 13:00-15:00 03/11/15 08/12/ FREE St George s Comm. Hub Y Computers - First Step Wed 10:00-12:00 16/09/15 21/10/ FREE Boldmere Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 13:00-15:00 16/09/15 21/10/ FREE Aston Learning Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 13:00-15:00 16/09/15 21/10/ FREE Boldmere Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 13:00-15:00 16/09/15 21/10/ FREE Sparkhill Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 15:15-17:15 16/09/15 21/10/ FREE Northfield Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 18:30-20:30 16/09/15 21/10/ FREE Northfield Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 19:00-21:00 16/09/15 21/10/ FREE Trittiford Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 10:00-12:00 04/11/15 09/12/ FREE Boldmere Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 13:00-15:00 04/11/15 09/12/ FREE Boldmere Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 13:00-15:00 04/11/15 09/12/ FREE Sparkhill Centre Y Computers - First Step Wed 15:15-17:15 04/11/15 09/12/ FREE Northfield Centre Y Computers - First Step Thu 10:00-12:00 17/09/15 22/10/ FREE Kingstanding Centre Y Computers - First Step Thu 12:30-14:30 17/09/15 22/10/ FREE Northfield Centre Y Computers - First Step Thu 13:00-15:00 17/09/15 22/10/ FREE Osborne Centre Y Computers - First Step Thu 13:00-15:00 17/09/15 22/10/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre Y Computers - First Step Thu 19:00-21:00 17/09/15 22/10/ FREE Bournville College Y Computers - First Step Thu 12:00-14:00 05/11/15 10/12/ FREE Trittiford Centre Y Computers - First Step Thu 13:00-15:00 05/11/15 10/12/ FREE Osborne Centre Y Computers - First Step Thu 13:00-15:00 05/11/15 10/12/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre Y Computers - First Step Thu 15:15-17:15 05/11/15 10/12/ FREE Northfield Centre Y Computers - First Step Fri 10:00-12:00 18/09/15 23/10/ FREE Trittiford Centre Y Computers - First Step Fri 12:00-14:00 18/09/15 23/10/ FREE Selly Oak Centre Y Computers - First Step Fri 10:00-12:00 06/11/15 11/12/ FREE Trittiford Centre Y Computers - First Step Sat 09:30-11:30 19/09/15 24/10/ FREE Selly Oak Centre Y Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages Out of adversity a new career beckons Brian had an active career as an Army Reservist and HGV Driver until he had to leave his job in 2008 due to serious health problems. He was referred to the Northfield Well-being Hub and took the opportunity to start a computer course. This led him to wanting to continue learning and he came to BAES in Brian sees his learning as a step to developing his career as a Transport Manager. He is keen to add to his English and computer qualifications by starting a Business Administration course. Brian is aware of how easily he could have just stayed home, unmotivated to do anything, however attending the courses has enabled him to socialise which is something he has always enjoyed doing. Speaking with Brian his passion not only for his own learning and development but the ability to support others is very evident. He says that his give it a go approach to not taking everything too seriously helps. If he passes that is a bonus and if not he can always try again. Keeping his mind active is the most important thing to him. 7

10 Computers for Improvers Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: Computers - Second Step Computers - Second Step Mon 09:30-12:00 14/09/15 07/12/ FREE Quinborne Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 09:30-12:00 14/09/15 07/12/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 09:30-12:00 14/09/15 07/12/ FREE Stone Hall Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 13:00-15:00 14/09/15 11/01/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 09:30-12:00 02/11/15 01/02/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 10:00-12:30 02/11/15 01/02/ FREE Northfield Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 12:30-15:00 02/11/15 08/02/ FREE Quinborne Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 14:00-16:00 02/11/15 01/02/ FREE Trittiford Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 09:30-12:00 14/12/15 21/03/ FREE Hart Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 12:30-15:00 14/12/15 21/03/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 12:30-15:00 14/12/15 21/03/ FREE Stone Hall Centre N Computers - Second Step Mon 18:30-21:00 14/12/15 21/03/ FREE Stone Hall Centre N Computers - Second Step Tue 09:30-11:45 15/09/15 15/12/ FREE Northfield Centre N Computers - Second Step Tue 09:15-11:45 03/11/15 02/02/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N Computers - Second Step Tue 09:30-12:00 15/12/15 22/03/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N Computers - Second Step Tue 12:30-15:00 15/12/15 22/03/ FREE The Pump N Computers - Second Step Wed 09:30-12:00 16/09/15 09/12/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N Computers - Second Step Wed 13:00-15:00 04/11/15 09/03/ FREE Aston Learning Centre N Computers - Second Step Wed 18:30-21:00 04/11/15 03/02/ FREE Northfield Centre N Computers - Second Step Wed 18:30-21:00 04/11/15 03/02/ FREE Trittiford Centre N Computers - Second Step Wed 12:30-15:00 16/12/15 23/03/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N Computers - Second Step Thu 10:00-12:00 05/11/15 03/03/ FREE Kingstanding Centre N Computers - Second Step Thu 12:30-15:00 05/11/15 04/02/ FREE Northfield Centre N Computers - Second Step Thu 18:30-21:00 05/11/15 04/02/ FREE Bournville College N Computers - Second Step Thu 12:30-15:00 17/12/15 24/03/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre N Computers - Second Step Fri 12:00-14:30 06/11/15 05/02/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N Computers - Second Step Sat 10:00-12:00 19/09/15 12/12/ FREE Northfield Centre N Computers - Second Step Sat 09:30-11:30 07/11/15 06/02/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N Short Computers Courses Have a go at... Ebay Thu 15:15-17:15 01/10/15 22/10/ Northfield Centre Y Ebay Tue 12:30-14:30 03/11/15 24/11/ Sparkhill Centre Y Ebay Thu 18:30-20:30 05/11/15 26/11/ Boldmere Centre Y Ebay Fri 09:30-11:30 06/11/15 27/11/ Stone Hall Centre Y Programming Tue 19:00-21:00 15/09/15 20/10/ Stone Hall Centre Y Programming Tue 10:30-12:30 03/11/15 24/11/ Selly Oak Centre Y Programming Thu 18:30-20:30 05/11/15 26/11/ Boldmere Centre Y Web Page Creation Tue 10:30-12:30 15/09/15 20/10/ Selly Oak Centre Y Web Page Creation Tue 19:00-21:00 03/11/15 08/12/ Stone Hall Centre Y Make the Most of Your Tablet Tue 12:30-14:30 15/09/15 06/10/ Sparkhill Centre Y Make the Most of Your Tablet Fri 09:30-11:30 18/09/15 09/10/ Stone Hall Centre Y 8

11 IT Qualifications - ECDL ECDL - Flexible Award - Level 1 ECDL - Level 1 Mon 09:30-13:00 14/09/15 07/12/ FREE Trittiford Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Mon 18:00-20:30 14/09/15 18/01/ FREE Boldmere Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Mon 09:30-12:00 11/01/16 23/05/ FREE Quinborne Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Mon 14:00-16:30 08/02/16 27/06/ FREE Trittiford Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Mon 12:30-15:00 22/02/16 04/07/ FREE Quinborne Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Mon 18:00-20:30 22/02/16 04/07/ FREE Boldmere Centre N ECDL - Level 1 (Fast Track) Tue 09:30-15:00 15/09/15 10/11/ FREE Hart Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Tue 13:00-15:00 15/09/15 23/02/ FREE Osborne Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Wed 13:00-15:00 16/09/15 24/02/ FREE Stone Hall Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Wed 18:30-21:00 10/02/16 22/06/ FREE Northfield Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Wed 18:30-21:00 10/02/16 22/06/ FREE Trittiford Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Thu 09:30-12:30 14/04/16 21/07/ FREE Kingstanding Centre N ECDL - Level 1 (Fast Track) Sat 10:00-14:00 23/01/16 26/03/ FREE Northfield Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Sat 10:00-13:00 19/09/15 19/12/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N ECDL - Flexible Certificate - Level 1 ECDL - Level 1 Mon 19:00-21:00 14/09/15 23/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Tue 13:00-15:00 15/09/15 17/05/ FREE Quinborne Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Wed 13:00-15:00 16/09/15 18/05/ FREE Trittiford Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Thu 19:00-21:00 17/09/15 19/05/ FREE Bournville College N ECDL - Level 1 Fri 09:30-11:30 18/09/15 27/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N ECDL - Level 1 Thu 10:00-12:00 17/09/15 19/05/ FREE Northfield Centre N Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages Add another dimension to your office skills... Learn the latest SpeedWriting techniques with Pitman Training We have recently teamed up with Pitman Training to offer their new, fast-growing course in SpeedWriting. From the expert in secretarial and shorthand training, the course is a new way to learn the BakerWrite SpeedWriting system. If you need to take notes or minutes in meetings, this course will help you increase your speed and efficiency. 199 Do you want to improve your touch typing skills? Touch-Type is the fun and flexible way to learn how to type quickly and accurately, without looking at the keyboard and gain an IT qualification at Level 1. It s perfect for beginners who are new to a computer, as well as those who ve used computers for years but have never learned to type properly. The online training programme lets you learn at your own pace with no pressure. You can practise at home or work - all you need is access to a computer with internet connection. 85 for more information please sameena.asmat@birmingham.gov.uk or call

12 IT Qualifications ECDL Extra - Level 2 Certificate in IT ECDL - Level 2 Mon 09:30-12:30 14/09/15 16/05/ FREE Aston Learning Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Mon 18:00-21:00 14/09/15 23/05/ FREE Trittiford Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Mon 09:30-13:30 04/01/16 04/07/ FREE Trittiford Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Tue 09:30-12:30 15/09/15 17/05/ FREE Osborne Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Tue 09:30-12:30 15/09/15 24/05/ FREE Quinborne Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Tue 12:00-15:00 15/09/15 17/05/ FREE Northfield Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Tue 12:00-15:00 15/09/15 17/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N ECDL - Level 2 (Fast Track) Tue 09:30-15:00 17/11/15 19/04/ FREE Hart Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Wed 09:30-12:30 16/09/15 18/05/ FREE Stone Hall Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Thu 09:30-12:00 17/09/15 07/07/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre N ECDL - Level 2 Fri 09:30-12:00 18/09/15 22/07/ FREE St George s Comm. Hub N ECDL - Level 2 Sat 09:30-14:00 16/01/16 23/07/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N ECDL - Level 1 & 2 Certificate Sat 09:30-12:30 19/09/15 28/05/ FREE Aston Learning Centre N Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: Are you interested in pursuing a career in Retail? We offer a range of courses which are directly linked to seeking employment in this exciting and customer-focussed sector. Our courses will provide you with the opportunity to gain qualifications in Retail, IT and Work Skills. The programme has been designed to give YOU the skills that employers want! TO FIND OUT MORE OR SIGN UP TO ONE OF OUR PRE-EMPLOYMENT COURSES Call Jo Gayle on or projects@learnbaes.ac.uk for further information IT Qualifications - ITQ IT Skills - Level 1 ITQ Award ITQ - Level 1 Mon 09:30-12:00 04/01/16 16/05/ FREE Stone Hall Centre N ITQ - Level 1 Mon 13:00-15:00 18/01/16 04/07/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N ITQ - Level 1 Mon 09:30-12:00 22/02/16 04/07/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N ITQ - Level 1 Tue 09:30-12:00 15/09/16 20/01/ FREE The Pump N ITQ - Level 1 Tue 09:15-11:45 09/02/16 21/06/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N ITQ - Level 1 Tue 10:00-12:00 01/03/16 19/07/ FREE Aston Learning Centre N ITQ - Level 1 Thu 12:30-15:00 17/09/15 21/01/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N ITQ - Level 1 Thu 18:30-21:00 11/02/16 23/06/ FREE Bournville College N ITQ - Level 1 Fri 09:30-12:00 18/09/15 22/01/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre N ITQ - Level 1 Fri 12:00-14:30 12/02/16 01/07/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N IT Skills - Level 1 ITQ Certificate ITQ - Level 1 Mon 12:30-15:00 14/09/15 21/03/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N ITQ - Level 1 Wed 09:15-11:45 06/01/16 13/07/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N IT Skills - Level 2 ITQ Certificate ITQ - Level 2 Thu 09:30-12:00 17/09/15 07/07/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N ITQ - Level 2 Fri 09:30-15:00 29/01/16 01/07/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre N 10

13 Business & Enterprise Business Administration - Level 1 Business Admin - Level 1 Thu 09:30-12:00 17/09/15 10/12/ FREE Trittiford Centre N Business Admin - Level 1 Fri 10:00-12:30 18/09/15 13/05/ FREE Northfield Centre N Business Administration & ITQ Level 1 Business Admin - Level 1 Tue 18:00-20:30 15/09/15 03/05/ FREE Osborne Centre N Business Admin - Level 1 Wed 09:30-12:00 16/09/15 04/05/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre N Business Admin - Level 1 Wed 09:30-12:30 16/09/15 16/03/ FREE Aston Learning Centre N Business Admin - Level 1 Wed 18:30-21:00 16/09/15 04/05/ FREE Hart Centre N Business Admin - Level 1 Thu 09:30-12:00 17/09/15 05/05/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N Business Admin - Level 1 Fri 10:00-12:30 18/09/15 13/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages Places available for the mid-late September course and then again Feburary/March 2016 Would you or someone you know benefit from gaining valuable work experience within our administrative offices? Applicants need to be: Unemployed Aged between 19 and 23 in receipt of JSA/ESA Looking to get English and Maths qualifications The Business Administration Traineeship is a great chance to get started in the world of work as you will have the opportunity to gain 140 hours of work experience. On successful completion of this programmme you will also have gained Level 1 qualifications in English and Maths, an Entry 3 Award in Work Skills and units from Level 1 Business Administration. Placements will be in large administrative offices with employers where there are further opportunities for real work for the right candidates. Please get in touch with us if you are interested, or speak to your Job Centre Plus about referral to book an assessment to join this courses. Call Jo Gayle on or projects@learnbaes.ac.uk for further information. 11

14 Business & Enterprise BUSINESS START UP THE WAY FORWARD If you can answer YES to either of these questions, we have the perfect solution for you: Want to start your own business? Already in business and want to learn more? Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: Enterprise Birmingham delivers a wide range of courses focused on people who want to start up their own business or who are already in business and want support to improve its performance. We deliver one day, short and bespoke courses around business planning, marketing, using social media to market your business and much more. Please check our website for more details about courses near you. You can also us at enterprise@learnbaes.ac.uk or call James Guthrie on Business & Administration - Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate Mon 09:30-12:30 14/09/15 23/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N Level 2 Certificate Tue 09:30-14:00 15/09/15 23/02/ FREE Aston Learning Centre N Level 2 Certificate Thu 09:30-15:00 17/09/15 04/02/ FREE Stone Hall Centre N Customer Service - Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate Thu 12:30-15:00 17/09/15 24/03/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N Retail - Level 1 Award Retail - Level 1 Award Mon 12:30-15:00 28/09/15 07/03/ FREE Stone Hall Centre N Team Leading Level 2 Certificate Wed 12:30-15:00 16/09/15 23/03/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre N Marketing & Enterprise Marketing your Business - Using Social Media Using Social Media Thu 18:30-20:30 17/09/15 17/12/ Osborne Centre Y Using Social Media Wed 18:30-20:30 06/01/16 23/03/ Boldmere Centre Y Starting your Own Business Starting your Own Business Mon 10:00-12:00 14/09/15 23/11/ Stone Hall Centre Y Starting your Own Business Wed 18:30-20:30 16/09/15 25/11/ Boldmere Centre Y Starting your Own Business Thu 18:30-20:30 07/01/16 17/03/ Osborne Centre Y 12

15 Accounts & Book-keeping Book-keeping & Accounts - Level 1 Award Level 1 Award Thu 18:30-21:00 17/09/15 10/12/ FREE Boldmere Centre N Level 1 Award Thu 18:30-21:00 17/09/15 10/12/ FREE Bournville College N AAT Book-keeping - Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate Wed 09:30-12:00 16/09/15 18/05/ Selly Oak Centre N Book-keeping & Computerised Accounts - Level 1 Award Level 1 Award Mon 10:00-12:30 14/09/15 23/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre N Book-keeping & Computerised Accounts - Level 1 Certificate Level 1 Certificate Tue 09:30-12:00 15/09/15 17/05/ FREE Sparkhill Centre N Computerised Accounts - Level 1 Award Level 1 Award Thu 18:30-21:00 17/09/15 10/12/ FREE Aston Learning Centre N Professional level training for the workplace... Leadership & Management Training gain valuable skills in managing change with champs2 training With the immense scale and fast pace of change affecting many large organisations, having skills in managing change are much sought after by employers. Our CHAMPS2 training will give you a formal change management qualification and help you develop essential skills in managing change projects. Formal accredited CHAMPS2 Practitioner level training courses - held over five days - are available monthly. If you would like to find out more we have a range of online change management tools and resources at Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages Project Management Training take your project management skills to the next level and give your career prospects a boost. A PRINCE2 qualification will allow you to gain the knowledge and authority to work on and manage important projects: employers recognise PRINCE2 qualifications as proof of project management knowledge, and they are currently the most widely-demanded project management qualification. Our Skills for Growth Team is a PRINCE2 accredited training organisation, which means you can be confident that our courses conform to the highest standards of project management training. Our courses run throughout the year and are delivered over an intensive study week. 950 for an information pack and to find out course availability please sameena.asmat@birmingham.gov.uk or call Skills for >Growth< 13

16 YOUR Learner Support co-ordinators Raksha Ruth Salma Sarah Here to help you achieve your learning goals We can give you Information and Advice on: Choosing the right course LEARNER Next Steps when you have completed your course Routes into work Career choices Support for learners with a disability Financial support SERVICES To find out more: Look out for information in your centre s reception area on how to book an appointment with your Learner Support Co-ordinator. Call or visit where you can also find full details of all the information, advice and guidance services we provide. Birmingham Adult Education Service accredited to provide Information and Advice for Learning and Work

17 Volunteer with Birmingham Adult Education Service Will you help change a life today? We are looking for volunteers to support our adult learners. As a volunteer you could be asked to support an individual learner or provide general support to the whole class. You will learn new skills and gain valuable experience of working in a learning and teaching environment. This experience can be added to your CV which may help you in your career choice. If you are interested, have time to spare and would like to find out more, then please ask at your local centre or contact: BAES Volunteer Organiser Telephone: or Sona.Odogwu@birmingham.gov.uk Help change a life when you volunteer with us

18 English & Mathematics Are your English or Maths skills stopping you from getting on? We run many courses for adults who want to become more confident in reading, writing, maths and spoken English. Improving these skills can be the beginning of the road to achieving your long term goals. Whether it s getting a job, a promotion or enrolling on a further or higher education course, having the qualifications to show you have the right level of English and maths skills has never been more important. Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: If English is your second language and you need to build your confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing, then an ESOL course is right for you. Our courses will help you to: Improve your reading and writing skills. Develop good communication skills. Improve your employability skills eg. how to apply for a job, write a CV, perform well at interview. Improve your English grammar and punctuation skills. Improve your spelling. Build confidence in working with numbers and apply maths skills to real life situations. How much will a course cost? English and Maths courses are FREE to UK and EU citizens. ESOL courses are free for people on Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) or other eligible income based benefits who are doing the course to help gain employment in the future. Other learners may be eligible for significantly discounted fees. 16

19 Why I teach Enthusiastic about Maths, enthusiastic about my learners I am passionate about Mathematics and my job is to try and make understanding it fun for my learners. I really enjoy motivating my learners and helping them to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of many new and different Maths concepts. The classroom is a great place to share ideas with each other. Teaching is one of those professions that keeps your brain young, allowing you to continue your own journey as a lifelong learner. I love working with people from the many different communities that make Birmingham such an interesting place to live. With every new learner I teach, I think I learn something new too. In my job, every day is different and my learners are all unique. My goal is to create and provide a safe and exciting learning environment for any learners that join my groups. MUHAMMAD Tutor at BAES Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages How do I join an English, Maths or ESOL course? 1. Look at the table on Page 18 to find a centre that does the subject you want. 2. Phone the centre or call in and tell them which course you are interested in. 3. They will book you a time to come in for a Skills Check. Skills Checks will take place week commencing Monday 7 th September Please try to phone or book ahead. There may not be room if you just turn up on the day during enrolment week. If you miss this week, phone us anyway and we will let you know when the next Skills Checks are taking place. After your Skills Check, the centre staff will offer you a place on a course at the right level at a time that suits you. If there are no suitable courses at that centre, we will refer you to another nearby centre. Things to bring to your Skills Check Your passport Proof of any benefits you receive Certificates from any English, Maths or ESOL qualifications you already have. DON T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR Skills Check Please note: Unfortunately we do not have the facilities to look after children while you do your Skills Check. Please arrange for someone to look after them while you are being assessed. 17

20 Where to find a course... A dream worth chasing Back in 2007 Saadi s poetry was being censored in his homeland and this led to the decision to flee to the UK with his wife and children. On settling into life in England Saadi started to dream that one day he would be able to study at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and make a career from his poetry and playing the Ney, a bamboo instrument. To try and achieve this Saadi has to manage all his studies alongside working long hours as a caretaker in a care home. However his dedication and commitment towards gaining a place on his degree course means the dream is becoming more realistic each year that passes. He has so far successfully progressed from ESOL to GCSE English, Maths and Biology. Saadi is courteous and self-effacing and brings an extraordinary depth of analysis to class discussions. Our renaissance man will deserve every success that he will surely achieve. Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: CENTRE ENGLISH MATHS ESOL Aston Learning Centre 99 Whitehead Road, Aston, B6 6EJ Call: HART Centre Heathway Centre, Shard End, B34 6QU Call: Kingstanding Leisure Centre Dulwich Road, Kingstanding, B44 0EW Call: Northfield Centre 45 Church Road, Northfield, B31 2LB Call: Osborne Centre Osborne Road, Erdington, B23 6TY Call: Quinborne Community Centre Ridgacre Road, Quinton, B32 2TW Call: Saltley Learning Centre 80 Anthony Road, Saltley, B8 3AA Call: Selly Oak Centre 33b Hubert Road, Selly Oak, B29 6DX Call: Sparkhill Centre 477 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, B11 4LE Call: St George s Community Hub Great Hampton Row, Newtown, B19 3JG Call: Stone Hall Centre 1083 Warwick Rd, Acocks Green, B27 6QT Call: The Pump 286 Kitts Green Road, Kitts Green, B33 9SB Call: Trittiford Centre 109 Trittiford Road, Billesley, B13 0ET Call: YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 18

21 Courses in community venues Each year we work with other organisations, schools and community partners to run English, Maths and ESOL courses in community venues across the city. Places on these courses are limited so please call the Information Line on to find out whether we currently have courses available near you. CENTRE ENGLISH MATHS ESOL Brierley-Teviot Children s Centre Doddington Children s Centre YES YES Keystone Children s Centre YES YES St Thomas Children s Centre The Dolphin Centre The POD UK Asian Women s Centre Westminster Primary School Most of our courses run across the whole of the academic year. Most daytime courses are two sessions (5 hours) per week. If you work during the day or have other daytime commitments, we run evening courses of one session per week YES If you want to find out exact days, times and levels of our courses at different centres, contact our Information Line on or drop in to your local centre. YES YES YES YES YES DON T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR Skills Check Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages A new direction in life Paula moved back to Birmingham a few years ago with just a few qualifications and not really knowing what to next with her life. Having seen a BAES advert she decided to go along to her local adult education centre. Not one to do anything half-heartedly she enrolled on IT, Health and Social Care, Interior Design and English Functional Skills courses. She quickly achieved success in all of the subjects and was looking for her next challenge. As Paula s confidence grew she enquired about becoming a volunteer with us and, having been successfully interviewed, started her first position at The Pump Centre assisting in a Second Steps computers class. Paula says that she likes the atmosphere in adult education and learning has given her the ability to find out who she really is and what she is capable of doing. She s really enjoying the voluntary work and her aim now is to start working for a charitable organisation and help to achieve positive actions in her community. 19

22 GCSE Qualifications How do I join a GCSE course? 1. Identify the course that you are interested in joining. 2. Book an assessment. This must be carried out before the start date of the course. Booking an assessment Phone or call into the centre and tell them which course you are interested in joining or Phone the Information Line and tell them which course you are interested in joining. You will be given a time to come in for an assessment. If there are no places left for your preferred option our staff will try to find you a suitable alternative. Assessments will take place between Wednesday 2nd September and Saturday 12th September Information & Enquiries Call: Visit: Because of the demands of the course, assessments for GCSEs are in depth and as such, you should allow 2 hours to complete the process. In order to give our team sufficient time to mark your work, your results will not be available until the following day. If the marking team decide that a GCSE course is not suitable for you, alternative courses will be discussed. How much will it cost? English and Maths GCSE courses are FREE for learners 19 or over who do not already have an A*-C grade in that subject. English GCSE English GCSE Mon 09:30-12:30 14/09/15 06/06/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre A English GCSE Mon 12:00-15:00 14/09/15 06/06/ FREE Quinborne Centre A English GCSE Mon 18:00-21:00 14/09/15 06/06/ FREE Selly Oak Centre A English GCSE Mon & Thu 18:15-20:15 14/09/15 06/06/ FREE Osborne Centre A English GCSE Tue 09:00-12:00 15/09/15 24/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre A English GCSE Tue 18:00-21:00 15/09/15 30/05/ FREE Stone Hall Centre A English GCSE Wed 09:30-12:30 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Stone Hall Centre A English GCSE Wed 09:30-12:30 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE The Pump A English GCSE Wed 12:00-15:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre A English GCSE Wed 18:00-21:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Boldmere Centre A English GCSE Wed 18:00-21:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Northfield Centre A English GCSE Wed 18:00-21:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Trittiford Centre A English GCSE Thu 12:30-15:30 15/09/15 26/05/ FREE Aston Learning Centre A English GCSE Thu 10:00-13:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Boldmere Centre A English GCSE Thu 18:15-21:15 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Aston Learning Centre A English GCSE Fri 09:00-12:00 17/09/15 10/06/ FREE Northfield Centre A English GCSE Fri 09:30-12:30 17/09/15 10/06/ FREE Osborne Centre A English GCSE Fri 09:30-12:30 18/09/15 10/06/ FREE Hart Centre A English GCSE Fri 10:00-13:00 18/09/15 10/06/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A English GCSE Sat 09:15-12:15 18/09/15 11/06/ FREE Northfield Centre A English GCSE Sat 09:30-12:30 19/09/15 11/06/ FREE Aston Learning Centre A English GCSE Sat 09:30-12:30 19/09/15 11/06/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A Enrolment 20

23 Maths GCSE Maths GCSE Mon 09:30-12:30 14/09/15 23/06/ FREE Northfield Centre A Maths GCSE Mon 12:00-15:00 14/09/15 23/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre A Maths GCSE Mon 12:15-15:15 14/09/15 23/05/ FREE Northfield Centre A Maths GCSE Mon 18:00-21:00 14/09/15 23/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre A Maths GCSE Mon & Wed 09:30-11:30 14/09/15 25/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre A Maths GCSE Mon & Wed 09:30-11:30 14/09/15 06/06/ FREE Stone Hall Centre A Maths GCSE Mon & Wed 12:30-14:30 14/09/15 06/06/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre A Maths GCSE Tue 09:00-12:00 15/09/15 24/05/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre A Maths GCSE Tue 13:00-16:00 15/09/15 24/05/ FREE Aston Learning Centre A Maths GCSE Tue 18:00-21:00 15/09/15 24/05/ FREE Boldmere Centre A Maths GCSE Tue 18:00-21:00 15/09/15 24/05/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A Maths GCSE Tue 18:00-21:00 15/09/15 24/05/ FREE Stone Hall Centre A Maths GCSE Tue & Thu 09:30-11:30 15/09/15 26/05/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A Maths GCSE Tue & Thu 09:30-11:30 15/09/15 26/05/ FREE The Pump A Maths GCSE Tue & Thu 13:00-15:00 15/09/15 26/05/ FREE Trittiford Centre A Maths GCSE Wed 12:00-15:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Northfield Centre A Maths GCSE Wed 12:00-15:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Osborne Centre A Maths GCSE Wed 18:00-21:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Hart Centre A Maths GCSE Wed 18:00-21:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre A Maths GCSE Wed & Fri 12:30-14:30 16/09/15 08/06/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 09:00-12:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Hart Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 09:00-12:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 09:00-12:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Stone Hall Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 09:30-09:33 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Quinborne Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 18:00-21:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Northfield Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 18:00-21:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 18:00-21:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Stone Hall Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 18:00-21:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Trittiford Centre A Maths GCSE Thu 18:15-21:15 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Aston Learning Centre A Maths GCSE Fri 12:00-15:00 18/09/15 27/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre A Maths GCSE Sat 09:15-12:15 19/09/15 28/05/ FREE Kingstanding Centre A Maths GCSE Sat 09:30-12:30 19/09/15 28/05/ FREE Aston Learning Centre A Enrolment Find your local Adult Education Centre: Full Details on Pages NEW THIS YEAR maths A Level at stone hall centre Monday & Wednesday 18:00-21:00 starting 14/09/15 ends 18/05/16 Price on application To enrol on this course you must already have a GCSE in Maths at Grade B or above and pass a Maths assessment. These take place on Monday 7th September and Wednesday 9th September between 18:00 and 20:00. To book your assessment call Biology GCSE Biology GCSE Tue 18:00-21:00 15/09/15 24/05/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A Biology GCSE Wed 09:00-12:00 16/09/15 25/05/ FREE Saltley Learning Centre A Biology GCSE Thu 09:00-12:00 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A Biology GCSE Thu 09:15-12:15 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Selly Oak Centre A Biology GCSE Thu 12:15-15:15 17/09/15 26/05/ FREE Sparkhill Centre A 21