September 2015/2016. Adult Education Courses

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1 Adult Education Courses September 2015/2016 In the Caerphilly County Borough Community Education Tel:

2 2 How do I enrol? Community Education Courses Classes commence at various dates throughout September Contact your Centre for details. All learners must provide proof of ID and National Insurance Number. If claiming a concession proof of benefit must be provided. No early enrolments will be permitted. All enrolments are on a first come first served basis. Enrolments cannot be made for learners who are unable to attend the enrolment session. Enrolment times are listed at the back of this brochure by Centre details. If you miss enrolment times, don t worry. It will be possible to enrol at the first session of the class of your choice, unless the class is full. Some classes will not be able to run unless there are 10 learners enrolled by week 3 of the course. If you are unsure if a class is for you, then a tutor will be available to offer advice and guidance at enrolment sessions or on the first session of the class.

3 3 Welsh Non-accredited Classes (30 week courses) Class Title Day Time Centre Fee Mynediad 1 Thurs 10 noon Oxford House, Risca Mynediad 1 Wed 7-9 pm Blackwood CC Mynediad 1 Thurs pm Oxford House Mynediad 1 Fri 10 noon TBC Mynediad 2 Tues 7-9 pm Oxford House Sylfaen 1 Tues 7-9 pm Blackwood CC Sylfaen 1 Thurs 7-9 pm Oxford House, Risca Sylfaen 2 Wed 7-9 pm Blackwood CC Canolradd 1 Wed 10 noon Oxford House Canolradd 1 Thurs pm Oxford House Canolradd 2 Tues am Blackwood CC Canolradd 2 Tues 7-9 pm Blackwood CC Uwch Tues pm Blackwood CC Pontio 3 Thurs 7-9 pm Oxford House Uwch 3 Mon pm Hangar, Aberbargoed Uwch 3 Mon pm Hangar, Aberbargoed All Welsh classes start week commencing 21st September 2015 Call the centre for details of concessionary rates

4 4 Risca Basic Skills Unit Improve your English and Maths Gain confidence and improve your skills in a small, friendly group, whatever your ability: Help your children with their school work Increase your confidence in everyday English and Maths Get help with form filling, CV writing and budgeting Improve your job prospects and gain a qualification Progress onto further training or education Morning, afternoon or evening classes available all year in centres throughout Caerphilly County Borough: Crumlin, Bargoed, Risca, Blackwood and more. All classes are FREE! Family Learning Family Learning allows parents to improve their own literacy and/or numeracy skills alongside their child/ children in their home, local school or community venue. Experience a fun learning activity as a family Find out more about what your child is learning in school Have the opportunity to improve your own skills and widen your own learning Parents/carers can take part in a 6 week programme in the home or 12 week school or community group. Sessions are held during the day and after school Talk to a member of the team to find out which would be the best option. All classes are FREE! For further details on any of the courses, please call the Basic Skills Unit on

5 5 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) If English is not your main language, you can do a 15 week course to help improve your English. What does an ESOL course cover? Speaking and listening Reading and writing Vocabulary Punctuation and grammar Classes are held in Risca and Caerphilly. There is an accreditation fee and you may have to pay for these classes. Essential Skills classes in the Workplace FREE Literacy and Numeracy courses can be held in local companies for employees to improve their skills and gain a qualification. Language and Play Fun, interactive sessions for parents and children (0-4 years) in the home, nurseries, libraries, community centres and schools. LAP aims to promote children s language development through play LAP helps to develop good speaking and listening skills which prepare children for school Playing and learning together helps to increase confidence and social skills Sessions are free, run for 6 weeks and last for an hour For further details on any of the courses, please call the Basic Skills Unit on

6 6 Employability Courses Book Keeping Level 1 City & Guilds City & Guilds qualification. The aim of the qualification is to provide candidates with an introduction to book-keeping practices and to process source documents that underpin accurate record keeping. Day: Thursday pm Venue: Oxford House Cost: 78** Progression: Level 2 Book Keeping will start after half-term February 2016 Food Safety HABC Level 2 The qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers working in catering. Day: TBC Venue: Blackwood Cost: TBC Uhovi Oxford House Starts: 30/9/2015 European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Extra ECDL Extra promotes the efficient use of popular office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Day: 6-9 pm Venue: Oxford House Cost: 237** Digital Literacy Get Online! These courses will help you learn the essential skills to begin computing with confidence, be more productive at home and at work, stay safe online, use technology to complement your lifestyle, and consider careers where you can put your skills to work. Day: 10-noon Venue: Blackwood for 10 weeks Cost: FREE Day: Monday starts 12/10/2015 Venue: Newbridge pm Dementia Studies Day: Forensic Studies Day: Intro to Youth work taster Wednesday 25 November@10-noon and 4-6pm Contact: UHOVI

7 7 Classroom Assistant Agored Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3 This qualification is aimed at people who would like an introduction into becoming a teaching assistant in a school and could lead onto the Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Information on date and time to be confirmed. Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2 This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people s development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships. You will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. Day: 6-9 pm Venue: Blackwood Cost: 373** These qualifications will provide an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children or young people in primary, secondary or special schools. They include learning about children and young people s development, safeguarding their welfare and communication. You will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. Day: 6-9 pm Venue: Blackwood Cost: 373** Uhovi Blackwood Community College Starts: 30/9/2015 Preparing to Teach Level 4 Day: Workplace Organisational Behaviour Level 4 Day: Contact: UHOVI **FEES - Concessions are available please contact Centre for details.

8 8 Learn for Life Oxford House We now have an exciting opportunity for you to take part in a number of courses through the Learn for Life group. This group has been formed by tutors who are working independently of Oxford House. Pottery Jo on for 5 weeks Wed 10-noon Tues 7-9 pm Tues pm ILS Dressmaking Jan on / for 10 weeks Thursday 10-noon Thursday 1-3 pm Pilates Svetla on Wed pm 20 a month or 6 pay as u go Sugarcraft Jenny on for 10 weeks Mon 10-noon Mon 4-6 pm Wed 10-noon ILS Animal Care Stacey on Tues 33 for 5 weeks Tues Wed pm pm 10-noon Beading 28 for 5 weeks Kate on Tuesday 1-3 pm Languages 10 week courses French Advanced Mon 10-noon Muriel Brown justin.brown@ntlworld.com French Advanced Tues 7-9 pm Muriel Brown justin.brown@ntlworld.com Beginners French Thurs 7-9 pm Jane Morgan Beginners Spanish Tues 7-9 pm Jane Morgan Beginners Spanish Tues 11-1pm John Davies Inter Spanish Tues 7-9pm John Davies

9 9 Learn for Life Oxford House Art School Shirley Griffiths Blackwood : for more information Dressmaking Course 10 weeks 80 Tues Wed Wed 7-9 pm pm 7-9 pm Sugarcraft Course 5 weeks 40 Wed 55 for 10 weeks Art Mixed Media Mon 10-noon Oil Painting Mon 1 3pm Art Mixed Media Wed 10 noon Art Mixed Media Thurs 10 noon Oil Painting Thurs 1-3pm Art Mixed Media Thurs 7-9pm Hipsynch Belly Dance Tuesday 7-8pm 7-9 pm 5 per class justpooka@yahoo.co.uk or Blackwood Family History 2nd Tues of the month Creative Writing Tues 10-noon Crochet Tues 7-9 pm Both parents matter Every 3rd Wed Iswlyn Art Project 55 for 10 weeks Elizabeth on Oxford House ILS Art & Tues 10-noon Craft Tues pm Papercraft Thurs 4-6 pm Blackwood Papercraft Wed 10-noon Oxford House Western Valley Quilters Mon 1 pm Crochet Mon 1.30 pm Patchwork Thurs 6.30 pm (Rhiannon ) Woodcarving Mon 10 am Woodcarving Wed 10 am Woodcarving Tues 7-9 pm Woodcarving Thurs 7-9 pm Yoga Mon 1 pm Ladies Discussion Thurs 10 am (Every 2 weeks) Crumlin AEC Tea Dance-Mon-2-4 pm Bravehearts-Tues-2-4 pm Craft Club-Tues pm Art Club-Wed-10-noon Welsh Club-Thur-10-noon

10 10 Independent Living Skills We have a wide range of classes available in our Independent Living Skills (ILS) programme for adults with learning disabilities/difficulties. The courses are carefully structured to build confidence and encourage personal and social development. Qualified staff provide a high level of support. Most classes are for 2 hours. Enrol for a 36 weeks in total. Gain a nationally recognised qualification. Meet new people and friends. ILS Classes start week commencing 7 September 2015 Class subjects, times, fees and locations are correct at time of going to print. They may vary during the year and are subject to alteration without prior notice. Places are limited in ILS classes. Contact Oxford House with any queries on or lcoxford@caerphilly.gov.uk

11 11 Centre Contact Details and Opening Times: Blackwood Community College, Blackwood Comprehensive School, Cefn Road, Blackwood NP12 1ZR Blackwood Community Opening times: Tuesday and Wednesday 9-3pm and 7-9pm Enrolment Times: 8 & 9th September pm and 15 & 16th September pm and pm Crumlin Institute, Institute Building, Crumlin Square, Crumlin NP11 4QD Contact: Blackwood on Crumlin Adult Education Centre Risca Basic Skills Unit Old Housing Building, Brookland Road, Risca NP11 6BH Caerphilly Family Oxford House Grove Road, Risca, NP11 6GN oxfordhouse@caerphilly.gov.uk Closed: Friday all day and Wednesday evening Enrolment Times: Mon Thurs, 10-3pm from 17th August onwards. The Hangar 81 Centre Bedwellty Road, Aberbargoed, CF81 9DN Room Hire at Oxford House: Variety of rooms available, prices start from 8 an hour i.e. classrooms, hall, cookery room, IT suite.