Oldham Lifelong Learning Service Focus on Lifelong Learning. Part time courses for adults 2015/2016

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1 Oldham Lifelong Learning Service Focus on Lifelong Learning Part time courses for adults 2015/2016

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3 Welcome to Lifelong Learning You have just taken the first step on the pathway to learning by choosing to read the Lifelong Learning prospectus. This prospectus lists courses available to you and gives you information about the centres we teach in and the support services and facilities we provide. These are our pre-planned courses. In addition, throughout the year, we offer other learning opportunities in response to local need. A second edition of Focus will be available in December. We will help you gain the skills you need to get a job, move on in your career, work within your community or perhaps start your own business. Courses will also give you the opportunity to develop or learn new skills as part of our community and family learning programme. We will support you at every step of your learning journey. You can read about some of our learners experiences and achievements alongside the information about the courses and services we offer. All our learners are proud to say that they have changed their lives by joining a Lifelong Learning course. I wish you every success and enjoyment in your studies. Lynda Fairhurst Head, Oldham Lifelong Learning Service Mission Statement To deliver high quality, accessible local learning opportunities which enable adults to realise their potential and gain employment by developing their confidence, creativity, knowledge and skills. Matrix Standard of Quality The Matrix Standard is the national quality standard for any organisation that delivers information, advice and guidance on learning and work. In March 2013 the Service was successfully re-assessed to the standard, which it has held since Lifelong Learning Service working in partnership to Get Oldham Working 3

4 Contents A Adult English and Maths 16 Anger management 26 Arts and Crafts 18 Arts and Crafts 20 Award in mentoring, level 1 26 B Business administration level 1 certificate 42 C Cake decoration for beginners 20 Cake decoration for improvers 20 Cake decoration - projects 20 Care, Counselling and Education Courses 23 Caring for children, level 1 award 25 Caring for children, level 1 certificate 25 Check out health and social care 27 Check out working with individuals with learning disabilities 27 Childcare, Early Years and Teaching Assistants 25 Cognitive behavioural therapy 26 Community interpreting, level 1 award 48 Cookery and Food Hygiene 28 Cookery for beginners 29 Cookery for men 29 Cookery - mediterranean 29 Cookery - pennywise 29 Counselling and Communication 26 Courses in Adult English and Maths 17 Cover letter workshop 27 Creative art 20 Creative crafts - mixed ability 20 Creative therapies 26 Crèche and childcare provision 11 CV workshop 27 D Developing an awareness of your own and others' wellbeing 27 Developing and using counselling skills 26 Developing knowledge of phonics 25 Developing skills to work in a school, level 1 award 25 Digital photography for beginners 20 Digital photography - mixed ability 20 District and Community Delivery 14 DIY Home Improvements 22 Domestic violence - how to support victims 26 Drawing and painting 20 Drawing and painting for beginners 20 E Education and Training 30 Education and training NCFE level 3 award 30 and letter writing 42 Emergency first aid at work 39 Employability Skills 27 Employability Skills 42 English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) 31 E-safety 26 E-safety online 43 ESOL Skills for Life 32 ESOL Skills for Work 32 Exploring the early years foundation stage 25 Exploring the early years foundation stage 25 F Fabric craft and creative stitching 20 Family Learning 34 Fashion and Sewing Skills 36 Fashion design and pattern cutting for beginners 20 Fashion design and pattern cutting - moving on 21 Fashion, Dressmaking and Design 37 Felting nuno and embellishing 21 Felt making 21 First Aid 39 First award ICT 42 Fit and active - mixed ability 39 Fitness in the dark 39 Flower arranging 22 Flower design 22 Flowers - festive arrangements 22 French, introduction 49 French, middle intermediate conversation 49 French, move on 49 French, transition to conversation 49 French, year 2 49 French, year 3 49 Fused glass - festive gifts* 21 G General home maintenance and repairs 22 Gentle exercise to improve fitness 39 German, introduction 49 German, move on 49 German, year 2 49 H Health, Care and Social Studies 27 Health, Fitness, Wellbeing and First Aid 38 Healthy seasonal cookery 29 Hints and tips How to pay for your course 52 How to prevent bullying 26 How to read the course listings 15 How to use a sewing machine 37 I ICT award in job search 42 Improve ICT entry award 42 Information Communication Technology 42 Information Communication Technology (ICT) 40 Interview techniques workshop 27 Introduction to certificate in business administration 42 Introduction to computers 44 Introduction to working in an early years setting, level 1 award 25 4

5 Contents Introduction to working with children with SEN and disabilities 26 Introductory awareness of sensory loss 26 Intro to ITQ level 2 43 Intro to ITQ level 2 43 Intro to Sage and spreadsheets 43 Italian, introduction 49 Italian, move on 49 Italian, year 2 49 ITQ1 award 43 ITQ1 award in Sage and spreadsheets 43 ITQ 2 43 J Jewellery making - mixed ability 21 Job searching workshop 27 L Languages 45 Learning Support 8 Let's bake 29 Lifelong Learning Partnerships 15 Lip reading 50 M Make, bake and decorate 29 Mediation skills 26 Mental health awareness, level 1 award 27 Mental health awareness, level 2 certificate 27 O Online media 44 P Pilates for beginners 39 Plastering for beginners 22 Plumbing for beginners 22 Pottery - beginners 21 Pottery - mixed ability 21 Preparing to work in adult social care, level 1 27 Preparing to work in adult social care, level 2 27 Preparing you to work with children, entry 3 award 25 S Safeguarding the welfare of adults 26 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people 26 Sewing skills for improvers 37 Skills for Jobs 13 Solution focused therapy 26 Spanish, advanced conversation 50 Spanish, introduction 50 Spanish, move on 50 Spanish, transition to conversation 50 Spanish, year 2 50 Spanish, year 3 50 Step into community interpreting 48 Stepping into employment 27 Sugar paste modelling for beginners 21 Sugar paste modelling for improvers 21 Supporting teaching and learning in schools, level 2 certificate 25 Supporting teaching and learning in schools, level 3 certificate 25 T Tiling for beginners 22 U Use your smart phone 44 W Watercolours 15 Watercolours 21 Welcome to Lifelong Learning 3 Wood sculpture 21 Working with individuals with learning disabilities, level 2 25 Working with looked after children 26 Working with loss and bereavement 26 Y Yoga for improvers 39 If your course fee is 65 or more you can pay in three equal monthly instalments. 5

6 Welcome to our centres You will be welcomed to our centres by staff who will help you to choose your course, give information on support facilities and work with you to enable you to reach your goals. Courses are also taught in schools and community centres across the whole of Oldham. Please note that although we work to provide fully accessible learning, there may be some locations in a school or community centre where access is limited. Crèches are available at three of our main centres and many community locations to support daytime courses (subject to minimum numbers). Crèche charges are shown on page 11. Charges do not apply to Family Learning courses. Coldhurst This centre has an IT suite and a large hall in addition to light and airy classrooms. There is a small car park. Failsworth The Lifelong Learning Service is based in the renovated Failsworth Town Hall. This building has been upgraded and extended to a high standard with bright modern rooms and facilities whilst still retaining many of the original features such as stained glass windows and period ceilings. The Library is also based in this building which gives learners easy access to books and research facilities. In addition to classrooms and community space, there is also a large function room which is available for hire. Parking is available close to the centre. Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre This exciting centre has superb facilities including IT suites, wet and dry craft rooms and a well-equipped crèche. Disabled parking is available in front of the centre please telephone to arrange access. The reception desk for the Lifelong Learning Service is located at the back right hand side of the building beyond the Library and Gallery main reception. Disabled parking is available in front of the centre please telephone to arrange access. Public/pay and display parking is available: Adjacent to the Centre on the Southgate Street side Union Street parking spaces Spindles multi-storey car park Ten cycle racks are available on Greaves Street adjacent to the building, four on Southgate Street in front of Gallery Oldham Pottery Centre (Entrance Firth Street) Pottery and ceramics courses take place in the Pottery Centre at the rear of the Lyceum Building. Public/pay and display parking is available as detailed above at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre. Shaw This centre is located in the heart of Shaw. An IT suite and a large hall complement the classrooms. Parking is available behind the centre. Turf Lane, Chadderton This busy centre includes a large hall, light and modern classrooms and a teaching kitchen. There is a car park behind the centre. Werneth Park Set in Werneth Park this building contains an IT suite, a large hall and spacious classrooms. A lift gives access to the first floor. The centre is just off the main route to Manchester. There is a large car park within the park. 6

7 Information, advice, guidance and support Every year thousands of adult learners join us at Oldham Lifelong Learning to start or re-start their learning. Some want to learn new skills to get a job. Some want to gain new qualifications to help them obtain a job, progress in their work, or make a change in their career. Some want to improve their reading, writing, speaking, maths or computer skills because not having these skills is causing them problems in the job market and in their everyday life. We understand that many people joining us may not have studied for many years, and may not have had the best experience of education in school. We strive to provide the right learning experience for adults as we work together to provide a supportive learning environment to meet the needs of all our learners. We can offer as much information advice guidance and support as you need, when you need it, including support from The National Careers Service. Enrolment: How to join a course If you want to discuss course details and choices with specialist teachers and support staff then come along to one of our advice and guidance sessions. These will all be held at: Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL On the following dates: Saturday 15 August 11am-3pm Wednesday 19 August 4-7pm Saturday 5 September 11am-3pm Thursday 10 September 10am-3pm At these sessions you will be able to: Discuss course details and choices Get advice about the programme of learning that best meets your needs Check your existing skills to inform your course choice Meet a member of the Learning Support team to explore any additional support needs you may have Meet the Childcare Team who can advise on local childcare provision Meet an advisor from the National Careers Service who can give guidance on job and career options Enrol on a course which meets your needs Be signposted to other learning providers as appropriate Enrolment for courses which need a skills check or interview For some courses, mainly those with a qualification you need to meet a tutor for an informal interview or skills check before you can enrol. These courses are identified in the course lists by the letter I in the right hand column. To arrange an appointment for your interview/skills check please ring one of the numbers listed below: Care, Counselling and Education Languages Education and Training Information Communication Technology English and Maths or 8019 ESOL Telephone and online enrolment You can enrol for some courses by telephone or online. These are the courses that do not require you to have an interview or a skills check. By telephone: Ring any of our centres (see list on the back of the brochure). Online visit: For both these options have your credit or debit card ready along with the details of the course and your personal information. You must pay the full course fee when you enrol, course fees are set out in each course list. Please note we cannot accept telephone or online enrolments if you are entitled to a fee concession as we need to see proof of your concession. Further information on fees and concessions is on page Lifelong Learning Service working in partnership to Get Oldham Working 7

8 24+ Advanced Learning Loans You can apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan if: You are 24 or older Your course starts after August 2015 and is an eligible course at Level 3 or 4 These loans help learners pay the course fees charged by colleges and learning providers. Getting a loan doesn t depend on household income and there is no credit check. If you have a loan, repayments don t start until April 2016 and you won t have to pay anything back until you earn over 21,000. If you want to enrol on a Level 3 course with Lifelong Learning and are interested in applying for a Learning Loan please contact Simon Bennett on Concessionary fees Please note that you must provide proof of your entitlement to concessionary fees when you enrol. Information about concessionary fees can be found on page Advanced Loan Bursary Fund If you have an approved 24+ Advanced Learning Loan you may also apply to the associated Bursary Fund. You can apply to this fund once your loan has been approved. This fund can provide financial help to pay for things like travel, childcare, course materials, books and equipment. Please ask for an application form after you have received your loan approval letter. Discretionary Learner Support If you are experiencing financial hardship and have difficulty paying the costs of course fees, books, materials, travel or childcare you may apply for financial support from the Discretionary Learner Support Fund. Please ask for further advice and information and an application form when you enrol, or ring any of our centres and staff will be able to advise you on the process. Learning Support We are committed to inclusive learning and welcome all learners at Oldham Lifelong Learning Service. Our skilled and experienced Learning Support team work alongside tutors to enable learners with additional support needs to access our full range of provision. The Learning Support department has a wide range of adaptive technology and equipment to use in all of our Lifelong Learning centres. Learning support can include: Alternative formats for course material and information e.g. large print In-class support for learners whose first language is not English Help with study skills Individual and group support in the classroom Learning support can be provided for: Learners who are deaf or hard of hearing Blind and partially sighted learners Learners with dyslexia Learners with a mental health difficulty Learners with a physical disability Learners with a learning disability Learners with other individual support needs Please talk to us before enrolling onto your course if you feel you might need additional learning support. This will help us to make sure any equipment or staffing is in place for the beginning of your course. If you want to bring your own support worker or personal assistant you must contact the Learning Support Team before enrolling so they can check that all health and safety issues have been addressed before you start your course. Learning Support Team T: E: shaw.centre@oldham.gov.uk or call into Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre. 8

9 Your learning journey In March 2013 the Service was re-accredited to the national government Matrix Standard in information, advice and guidance. We work to this quality standard to make sure that we provide all learners with advice and guidance which meets their needs and enables them to progress and achieve their goals. Stage 7 Guidance about moving on to other learning opportunities Stage 1 Advice and guidance before the course starts Stage 6 Achieving your goals Stage 2 Induction and introduction to the course and centre Stage 5 Feedback from your tutor about your progress Stage 4 Keeping a record of your learning Stage 3 Initial assessment to find your starting point If your course fee is 65 or more you can pay in three equal monthly instalments. 9

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11 Crèche and childcare provision There is a wide variety of childcare provision in Oldham. When you enrol with us we can tell you about all the childcare options including the crèches which we run to support some of our daytime classes and our Family Learning courses. Our crèches are open to children aged from six weeks to seven years. All of our crèches have qualified staff and we follow the national standards for crèches. You will need to register your child(ren) when you enrol for your course. Please note that crèches are subject to a minimum number of children attending and places are limited. A crèche may be merged or closed if enrolments do not reach the minimum number within the first three weeks. Please check that a crèche is available before enrolling for your course. Crèche charges: 3.60 per child, per session if you are paying a full course fee. Free for all Family Learning courses. Free to learners on courses with codes beginning with V, who are in receipt of a state benefit. Free to learners where there is a course specific concession, eg English and Maths If you incur childcare costs related to your attendance on our courses you may be able to get financial support to meet these costs through Discretionary Learner Support. Please ask for details at your advice and guidance interview or call into any of our centres and ask the reception staff. Childcare Co-ordinator Stella Roberts Crèches are provided at the following centres: Oldham Centre Monday to Friday morning and afternoon and Saturday morning Werneth Park Centre Monday to Friday morning and afternoon Coldhurst Centre Monday to Friday morning and afternoon Lifelong Learning Service working in partnership to Get Oldham Working 11

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13 Skills for Jobs Are you looking for a qualification? Are you searching for a job? Do you need to improve your existing work skills? Do you need help with English and maths? Would you like to improve your skills and confidence? Oldham Lifelong Learning Service can offer you individual advice and guidance to help you with your employment related needs. Some examples of courses include: Confidence building Enterprise skills Interview skills Job Search skills Money management Skills for work CV writing Communication skills Using Universal job match Interpersonal skills Time management ICT skills for jobs Word processing Maths English English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) Citizenship Preparing to teach Business administration Supporting teaching and learning in schools Preparing to work in health and social care Childcare Volunteering Counselling skills Food Safety Computerised accounts Case study: Oldham Athletic Committed to Get Oldham Working, Oldham Athletic Community Trust teamed up with Oldham Lifelong Learning Service to provide jobseekers with a free level 2 Food Safety course. Learners completing the course were guaranteed an interview for employment within the catering facilities in the new North Stand. The ten hour course is a pre-requisite for those working in the food industry and teaches basic food safety practices. Learner Andrew Fielding said It was really well presented and a fantastic opportunity. I have met some great people on the course and it has been great to try something different. With the potential to gain employment in the new stand as a football fan I am very excited to come back for the interview. Stephen Goulden added: It was a very enjoyable course. It was well prepared, facilitated and professional. It was nice to come back to the stadium and spending two days here has made me want to follow Latics again like I did when I was a child. The course finished with an exam before the fifteen learners enjoyed a tour of the football ground with Oldham Athletic Community Trust s Education Officer, Dale Harris. It has been a great example of community partnership and I am excited to see what the future might bring working with Oldham Lifelong Learning Service. A lot of people think education ends when you leave college or University, which is not the case, the Service works to provide education opportunities to everyone in Oldham. If your course fee is 65 or more you can pay in three equal monthly instalments. 13

14 District and Community Delivery As part of Oldham Council s Co-operative ambition, we work with the Neighbourhood and District teams to provide learning opportunities for local people. We make our courses as responsive as possible to changing social and economic needs and aspirations. We offer flexible provision tailored to meet the requirements of different groups and individuals. Royton Chadderton Failsworth and Hollinwood Working with communities in partnership to: Consult and involve Meet needs Deliver learning Support parents and families Develop health and well-being Improve confidence and self-esteem Develop English and maths skills Develop employability skills Offer the chance to gain qualifications Provide progression to further learning Improve digital and financial literacy Build confident communities Build bridges to employment Oldham Crompton Shaw and Saddleworth and Lees If you are a member of a community organisation (voluntary or statutory) and would like to work with us to promote community learning, please contact Karen Royle, Senior Manager on or karen.royle@oldham.gov.uk 14

15 Lifelong Learning Partnerships We work in close collaboration with a range of partners across Oldham to identify and deliver learning which makes a difference to people s lives. Partners include: Oldham Council District Teams The Oldham College Positive Steps Oldham National Careers Service Jobcentre Plus (JCP) Work Clubs Work Solutions Schools Libraries Children s Centres Unite the Union Local Businesses Voluntary Action Oldham Remploy Acorn Health Commissioning Group Housing Associations GPs and Medical Centres Tenant Associations How to read the course listings Residents in Chadderton taking part in a free First Aid course delivered by Oldham Lifelong Learning Service at Burnley Brow Community School. Voluntary, Community and Faith sector organisations Mind Oldham Development Academy Oldham Council Enterprise and Skills Oldham Council Workforce Development Ingeus Upturn Course title Day of class Time of class Full course fee Concessionary course fee Ref. 24/09/15 Watercolours Shaw Centre Thu 10am-12pm C O Start date Where the class is held Number of sessions Class code Reference Key O Online enrolment available at I Interview required * Materials are included Lifelong Learning Service working in partnership to Get Oldham Working 15

16 Adult English and Maths Our classes offer you the chance to brush up on your English or maths skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications up to Level 2. These provide your stepping stone towards a GCSE. We offer a range of courses and qualifications to suit your needs and gain skills to improve your employment prospects at a pace and time to suit you. Before joining a class, you will need a skills check to make sure that you enter at the right level of study for you. Skills checks are held frequently throughout the year. You can request an individual meeting or join our regular skills check sessions. All maths and English courses are free. T: /8019 for information and to book your skills check. We offer a variety of ways to learn. Courses and skills checks are held at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre and other venues across the borough throughout the year. To find the nearest or most convenient course and start date for you, or to book your skills check, please ring T: /8019/8030 and ask for a member of the English and maths team. Case study: Craig and Elisabeth Runciman Learning is a family affair in the Runciman household. Craig and Elisabeth started studying with Oldham Lifelong Learning Service in September 2013 after both of them realised they wanted a change of career. Elisabeth, a former driving instructor wants to follow a career in adult social care and Craig, a security guard wants to work with children with special educational needs. To achieve this, they needed to update their skills and qualifications. Their learning journey has ranged from courses in English, Maths and IT to courses in Health and Social Care, Languages, British Sign Language and many others, all at various levels. Both intend to join the GCSE Maths course in September, as well as attending more workshops and new courses. Craig s next step is to join the Teaching Assistant course. Elisabeth was helped by the Dyslexia support class which has addressed the gaps in her learning and allowed her to move forward with her English studies and get closer to her dream job. We have been given so much support and advice on how to make our dream jobs a reality. We ve been introduced to the National Careers Service who have advised us which courses we need to study to achieve our goals. The English, maths and IT courses delivered by the Service are essential for us to go on to further study. 16

17 Courses in Adult English and Maths All courses lead to national qualifications Type of course 1 session 2 sessions per week Foundation Functional Skills (Entry 1 or Entry 2) English/maths Improve your skills and confidence in English and/or maths and gain a qualification that will prepare you for progression to the next level. Intermediate Functional Skills (Entry 3 or Level 1) English/maths These courses prepare you for an Entry 3 or Level 1 qualification and for progression on to Level 1 or 2. Intermediate English Explore different types of writing, improve and widen your reading and improve your general communication skills. Gain confidence with writing, presentation skills and skills to improve employment prospects. Learn how to write letters and s effectively and fill in forms with confidence. Intermediate maths Improve your maths skills for life and work. If you need to build your confidence and brush up on maths techniques then this course will be for you. Move On Functional Skills (Level 2) English/maths A course at this level of English and/or maths will give you the opportunity to achieve a qualification at Level 2. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English are often necessary to progress onto a range of professional training or employment. Skills Focus for English/maths These courses will help with your studies and are designed as bridging courses between levels/gaps in your learning. GCSE maths For established Maths learners that have achieved Level 2. An interview is required before starting this course. For further information contact: /8019 or lifelong.englishandmaths@oldham.gov.uk If your course fee is 65 or more you can pay in three equal monthly instalments. 17

18 Arts and Crafts Come along and enrol on one of many Arts and Crafts courses to develop or improve a unique and individual creative style. For further information on these courses: T: E: jackie.jackson@oldham.gov.uk E: joanne.rosler@oldham.gov.uk E: michelle.bentley@oldham.gov.uk 18

19 Art courses Drawing, painting and creative art courses cover art in the broader sense and use a multitude of mediums to inspire, motivate and bring out your individual and creative style. Digital photography course for beginners and improvers Learn the basic use of the digital camera and its settings and be shown how to take better photographs. Creative crafts courses Use a range of products and materials to make exciting projects. You can save money by making your own personalised gifts for family, friends, craft fairs, community fundraising etc. Choosing the correct level for you Beginners courses are aimed at the first time learner and learners who want to revisit skills. You are given support and guidance through the basic core skills set required for your chosen craft. Improvers and mixed ability courses are aimed at learners who have some skills in their chosen craft who want to explore new techniques to move onto more challenging learning. For further information on any Arts and Crafts courses: T: E: jackie.jackson@oldham.gov.uk E: joanne.rosler@oldham.gov.uk E: michelle.bentley@oldham.gov.uk. Jewellery making mixed ability Learn the skills and techniques to make beautiful customised jewellery, make a range of individual items for gifts etc. Creative craft Ideas and techniques to create a range of creative projects for home and family, making and using felt materials and accessories. Do it yourself courses Learn the tricks of the trade and some simple home improvements around the following themed courses: plumbing, plastering, tiling, general home maintenance. Why spend money on expensive tradesmen when you could learn to do your own simple repairs and refurbishments? Flower design and flower arranging Develop the necessary skills to combine colour and texture and the design aspects to create beautiful arrangements and bespoke contemporary floral displays with a wow factor. Pottery courses We offer a range of levels from beginners to improvers. All sessions take place in our own purpose built, split level Pottery Centre. Be creative making your own unique personalised items. Workshops and short courses We have a range of exciting workshops and short specialised courses you can enrol on. These courses are themed around a variety of crafts and will introduce you to new skills and techniques to complement your learning experience and develop interests in other crafts. Case study: Lynne and Kate Sibson Mother and daughter team, Lynne and Kate Sibson joined the Jewellery Making course for beginners and improvers. From day one they made great progress, bouncing ideas off each other, working very closely together, sharing ideas and prompting each other to remember techniques and methods. As a consequence of this, Kate who was unemployed at the time, gained confidence in jewellery making building up a vast knowledge of techniques and ideas. The course helped me feel confident enough to apply for a job at Manchester s biggest jewellery supplier, The Bead Shop. I was successful and now have a dream job working for the online side of the business. Lifelong Learning Service working in partnership to Get Oldham Working 19

20 Course listings - Arts and Crafts Date Course title Venue Day Times Sess. Full fee Conc. Class code Arts and Crafts Courses without a qualification 21/09/15 Cake decoration for beginners Turf Lane Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 04/01/16 Cake decoration for improvers Turf Lane Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 18/04/16 Cake decoration - projects Turf Lane Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 25/09/15 Creative art 08/01/16 Creative art 22/04/16 Creative art Saddleworth Civic Hall Saddleworth Civic Hall Saddleworth Civic Hall Fri 10am-12pm C O Fri 10am-12pm C O Fri 10am-12pm C O 22/09/15 Creative crafts - mixed ability Shaw Centre Tue am C O 05/01/16 Creative crafts - mixed ability Shaw Centre Tue am C O 19/04/16 Creative crafts - mixed ability Shaw Centre Tue am C O 23/09/15 Digital photography for beginners Oldham Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 06/01/16 Digital photography - mixed ability Oldham Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 20/04/16 Digital photography - mixed ability Oldham Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 24/09/15 Drawing and painting for beginners Oldham Centre Thu 10am-12pm C O 07/01/16 Drawing and painting for beginners Oldham Centre Thu 10am-12pm C O 21/04/16 Drawing and painting for beginners Oldham Centre Thu 10am-12pm C O 21/09/15 Drawing and painting Oldham Centre Mon 10am-12pm C O 04/01/16 Drawing and painting Oldham Centre Mon 10am-12pm C O 18/04/16 Drawing and painting Oldham Centre Mon 10am-12pm C O 21/09/15 Drawing and painting Shaw Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 04/01/16 Drawing and painting Shaw Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 18/04/16 Drawing and painting Shaw Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 21/09/15 Drawing and painting Failsworth Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 04/01/16 Drawing and painting Failsworth Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 18/04/16 Drawing and painting Failsworth Centre Mon 1-3pm C O 22/09/15 Drawing and painting Oldham Centre Tue 7-9pm C O 05/01/16 Drawing and painting Oldham Centre Tue 7-9pm C O 19/04/16 Drawing and painting Oldham Centre Tue 7-9pm C O 30/09/15 Fabric craft and creative stitching Oldham Centre Wed 1-3pm C O 21/09/15 Fashion design and pattern cutting for beginners Oldham Centre Mon 10am-12pm C O 20 Courses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that materials are included.

21 Course listings - Arts and Crafts Date Course title Venue Day Times Sess. Full fee Conc. Class code 04/01/16 Fashion design and pattern cutting - moving on Oldham Centre Mon 10am-12pm C O 06/01/16 Felt making Oldham Centre Wed 1-3pm C O 20/04/16 Felting nuno and embellishing Oldham Centre Wed 1-3pm C O 28/11/15 Fused glass - festive gifts* The Pottery Centre Sat 10am pm C O 23/09/15 Jewellery making - mixed ability Oldham Centre Wed 10am-12pm C O 06/01/16 Jewellery making - mixed ability Oldham Centre Wed 10am-12pm C O 20/04/16 Jewellery making - mixed ability Oldham Centre Wed 10am-12pm C O 22/09/15 Pottery - beginners The Pottery Centre Tue 10am-12pm C O 05/01/16 Pottery - beginners The Pottery Centre Tue 10am-12pm C O 19/04/16 Pottery - beginners The Pottery Centre Tue 10am-12pm C O 05/01/16 Pottery - improvers The Pottery Centre Tue 1-3pm C O 19/04/16 Pottery - improvers The Pottery Centre Tue 1-3pm C O 22/09/15 Pottery - mixed ability The Pottery Centre Tue 7-9pm C O 23/09/15 Pottery - mixed ability The Pottery Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 05/01/16 Pottery - mixed ability The Pottery Centre Tue 7-9pm C O 06/01/16 Pottery - mixed ability The Pottery Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 19/04/16 Pottery - mixed ability The Pottery Centre Tue 7-9pm C O 20/04/16 Pottery - mixed ability The Pottery Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 21/09/15 04/01/16 18/04/16 21/09/15 04/01/16 18/04/16 Sugar paste modelling for beginners Sugar paste modelling for beginners Sugar paste modelling for beginners Sugar paste modelling for improvers Sugar paste modelling for improvers Sugar paste modelling for improvers Turf Lane Centre Mon 7-9pm C O Turf Lane Centre Mon 7-9pm C O Turf Lane Centre Mon 7-9pm C O Turf Lane Centre Mon 7-9pm C O Turf Lane Centre Mon 7-9pm C O Turf Lane Centre Mon 7-9pm C O 24/09/15 Watercolours Shaw Centre Thu 10am-12pm C O 07/01/16 Watercolours Shaw Centre Thu 10am-12pm C O 21/04/16 Watercolours Shaw Centre Thu 10am-12pm C O 22/09/15 Wood sculpture Oldham Centre Tue 1-3pm C O 05/01/16 Wood sculpture Oldham Centre Tue 1-3pm C O 19/04/16 Wood sculpture Oldham Centre Tue 1-3pm C O If your course fee is 65 or more you can pay in three equal monthly instalments. 21

22 Course listings - Arts and Crafts Date Course title Venue Day Times Sess. Full fee Conc. Class code DIY Home Improvements Courses without a qualification 23/09/15 General home maintenance and repairs Werneth Park Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 06/01/16 Plastering for beginners Werneth Park Centre Wed pm C O 04/11/15 Plumbing for beginners Werneth Park Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 20/04/16 Plumbing for beginners Werneth Park Centre Wed 7-9pm C O 24/02/16 Tiling for beginners Werneth Park Centre Wed pm C O Flower arranging Courses without a qualification 21/09/15 Flower arranging Shaw Centre Mon 10am-12pm C O 04/01/16 Flower arranging Shaw Centre Mon 10am-12pm C O 18/04/16 Flower arranging Shaw Centre Mon 10am-12pm C O 28/09/15 Flower design Werneth Park Centre Mon 7-9pm C O 04/01/16 Flower design Werneth Park Centre Mon 7-9pm C O 18/04/16 Flower design Werneth Park Centre Mon 7-9pm C O 28/11/15 Flowers - festive arrangements Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am pm C O Case study: Karen Williams Karen Williams completed a variety of digital photography courses last year and her freelance photography business is going from strength to strength. The courses have given me the confidence to take on a variety of paid shoots. I ve done two weddings this year with another one planned at Manchester Town Hall. I ve also been commissioned for family group portraits and pet portraits, my favourite being a bulldog! I m looking to progress further and grow my freelance business. Case study: Jeny Chowdhury Jeny Chowdhury had always loved baking. After fantastic feedback from her family and friends, she joined the cake decorating skills course to see if it was something she could turn into a career. Early in the course her decorative talents came to the fore and she was inspired to take the brave step of starting up a small business selling decorated celebration cakes online. I am still learning new skills and have enrolled on the next level of course to develop them further. The support my tutor and classmates have given me has meant my new business venture is going from strength to strength. 22 Courses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that materials are included.

23 Care, Counselling and Education Courses Develop your knowledge and skills through a range of qualifications and courses that will enable you to work with children, young people or adults in a variety of health and social care or educational settings. You may need to demonstrate that you possess the appropriate English and maths skills to meet the entry requirements of the course depending on the level of programme chosen. Some courses require an informal interview prior to enrolment and you may also need to be in a placement to meet the criteria of the course. For further information: T: , or E: simon.bennett@oldham.gov.uk E: jill.mccune@oldham.gov.uk E: hilary.sweeney@oldham.gov.uk E: beverley.nickson@oldham.gov.uk Care - Children Develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of how to care for and support children s development. We offer a variety of courses which can help support your progression into the Children and Young People s Workforce. We offer qualifications starting at Entry Level 3 Awards through to Level 1 Certificates and short courses in a range of topics relevant to supporting children in a formal or informal setting. Care - Adults Develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of the adult health and social care sector. There is a range of qualifications and courses that will support your personal and career development. The new Certificate in Well Being Level 1 covers key topics such as substance misuse, sexual health, stress awareness, mental health and more to the Level 1 and Level 2 in Preparing to Work in the Adult Social Care Sector, Principles of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities Certificate Level 2 to Mental health Awareness qualifications at Level 1 and 2. Case study: Joohara Rahman Joohara wanted a career in education and to achieve her goal, completed The Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Level 2 qualification in This course made her realise that helping others with learning disabilities was the job for her but felt she was lacking the skills to enable her to achieve this. She decided to continue her learning and enrolled on The Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties course, she has now accomplished her dream and is employed within a mainstream school supporting children with learning disabilities. I now have a broad knowledge of the needs of those with learning disabilities, know how to address these needs and how to access help for them. Since working in my new role I have helped many children with learning disabilities to integrate themselves with their peers. Educational Setting We offer a variety of courses and qualifications which provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to work directly with children and young people in an educational setting. Your current qualifications, knowledge and experience will determine the appropriate starting point for you. Some of the courses require an informal interview and appropriate English and maths skills to meet the entry criteria. The certificate qualifications require you to already be in an educational setting. Counselling Learn positive skills in counselling and communication for use at work or at home. These courses are the first steps towards further training in counselling, or developing the essential skills to work effectively with people which could lead to a rewarding career. Your current qualifications, skills and experience will determine the most appropriate starting point for you. There is also a range of short courses that are relevant for people interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of counselling skills and theories. Some courses require an informal interview prior to enrolment and relevant English skills to meet the entry requirements and the demands of the programme. We offer courses at various levels in Counselling and for those working or planning to work in an educational setting. For more information, please contact Simon Bennett on T: or E: simon.bennett@oldham.gov.uk Lifelong Learning Service working in partnership to Get Oldham Working 23

24 Educational Setting Care - Adults Childcare and Early Years Counselling Workshops: Developing knowledge of phonics Exploring the Early Years Foundation Stage Check out working with individuals with learning disabilities How to prevent bullying workshop E -safety workshop Safeguarding the welfare of adults working with looked after children `Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Introduction to working with children with special educational needs and disabilities Introductory awareness of physical disability workshop Introductory awareness of sensory loss workshop Employability Skills Level 1 Award Developing Skills to Work in a School Preparing to work in adult social care level 1 award Certificate in developing awareness of your own and others well being level 1 award Preparing to work in adult social care level 2 certificate Principles of supporting individuals with learning disabilities certificate level 2 Workshops: Developing knowledge of phonics Exploring the Early Years Foundation Stage Check out working with individuals with learning disabilities How to prevent bullying workshop E -safety workshop safeguarding the welfare of adults working with looked after children safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Introduction to working with children with special educational needs and disabilities Introductory awareness of physical disability workshop Introductory awareness of sensory loss workshop Preparing you to work with children (e3 award in employability skills) Caring for children level 1 award & certificate. Introduction to working in an early years setting level 1 award Developing and using counselling skills. Workshops: Solution focused therapy Anger management Cognitive behaviour therapy Domestic violence - how to support victims Creative therapies Mediation skills Developing and using counselling skills Developing and using counselling skills Developing and using counselling skills Working with loss and bereavement Mentoring skills level 1 award Mental health awareness level 1 and 2 Principles of supporting individuals with learning disabilities certificate level 2 Supporting teaching and learning in schools level 2 and 3 award/ certificate Mental health awareness level 1 and 2 Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities Mental health awareness level 1 and 2 Principles of supporting individuals with learning disabilities certificate level 2 Mental health awareness level 1 and 2 Counselling skills level 3 diploma The following courses and qualifications support the above named programmes and further develop your skills and knowledge in relation to Care, Counselling or Education to support your personal or career development Certificate in developing awareness of your own and others well being- sexual health, mental health, substance misuse and stress awareness English and maths ICT Case study: Rachel Cowan School voluntary worker, Rachel Cowan enjoyed her learning experience so much she decided she wanted to pursue early years teaching as a career. She completed the supporting teaching in school course which confirmed this was the profession for her. In September she will begin a foundation degree in Children and Young People at University Campus Oldham, this will be followed by a teacher training degree. At first it was a bit daunting returning to learning, completing assignments and presenting in front of the class but the tutor was very supportive and helped me build my confidence. I will miss my Tuesday nights with Oldham Lifelong Learning Service but I m very excited for the future. 24

25 Care, Counselling and Education Date Course title Venue Day Times Sess. Full fee Conc. Class code Childcare, Early Years and Teaching Assistants Courses with a qualification 05/01/16 07/01/16 24/09/15 25/09/15 22/09/15 04/11/15 11/11/15 22/09/15 24/09/15 22/09/15 22/09/15 24/09/15 24/09/15 23/09/15 06/11/15 Caring for children, level 1 award Caring for children, level 1 award Caring for children, level 1 certificate Caring for children, level 1 certificate Developing skills to work in a school, level 1 award Developing skills to work in a school, level 1 award Introduction to working in an early years setting, level 1 award Preparing you to work with children, entry 3 award Preparing you to work with children entry 3 award Supporting teaching and learning in schools, level 2 certificate Supporting teaching and learning in schools, level 2 certificate Supporting teaching and learning in schools, level 2 certificate Supporting teaching and learning in schools, level 3 certificate Working with individuals with learning disabilities, level 2 Working with individuals with learning disabilities, level 2 Courses without a qualification Werneth Park Centre Tue 9.30am-12pm V I Coldhurst Centre Thu 9.30am-12pm V I Oldham Centre Thu 9.30am-12pm V I Oldham Centre Fri 9.30am-12pm V I Werneth Park Centre Tue pm V I Failsworth Centre Wed 9.30am-12pm V I Oldham Centre Wed 9.30am-12pm V I Werneth Park Centre Tue 9.30am-12pm V I Coldhurst Centre Thu 9.30am-12pm V I Turf Lane Centre Tue 9.30am-12.30pm V I Turf Lane Centre Tue 6-9pm V I Turf Lane Centre Thu 9.30am-12.30pm V I Turf Lane Centre Thu 6-9pm V I Turf Lane Centre Wed 6-9pm V I Turf Lane Centre Fri 9.30am-12.30pm V I 14/11/15 05/03/16 18/06/16 16/01/16 07/05/16 Developing knowledge of phonics Developing knowledge of phonics Developing knowledge of phonics Exploring the early years foundation stage Exploring the early years foundation stage Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O Lifelong Learning Service working in partnership to Get Oldham Working 25

26 Care, Counselling and Education Date Course title Venue Day Times Sess. Full fee Conc. Childcare, Early Years and Teaching Assistants Class code Courses without a qualification 12/12/15 Safeguarding the welfare of adults Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O 03/10/15 How to prevent bullying Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O 17/10/15 E-safety Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O 06/02/16 Working with looked after children Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O 29/02/16 14/03/16 23/04/16 Introductory awareness of physical disability Introductory awareness of sensory loss Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Turf Lane Centre Mon 9.30am-4pm C O Turf Lane Centre Mon 9.30am-4pm C O Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12.30pm C O 18/09/15 12/04/16 Introduction to working with children with SEN and disabilities Introduction to working with children with SEN and disabilities Counselling and Communication Courses without a qualification Turf Lane Centre Fri 9.30am-12.30pm C O Werneth Park Centre Tue pm C O 11/11/15 Anger management Turf Lane Centre Wed 9.30am-4pm C O 02/12/15 Cognitive behavioural therapy Turf Lane Centre Wed 9.30am-4pm C O 10/02/16 Creative therapies Turf Lane Centre Wed 9.30am-4pm C O 19/09/15 11/01/16 21/04/16 13/01/16 Developing and using counselling skills Developing and using counselling skills Developing and using counselling skills Domestic violence - how to support victims Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12pm C O Oldham Centre Mon pm C O Oldham Centre Thu 9.30am-12pm C O Turf Lane Centre Wed 9.30am-4pm C O 16/03/16 Mediation skills Turf Lane Centre Wed 9.30am-4pm C O 07/10/15 Solution focused therapy Turf Lane Centre Wed 9.30am-3.30pm C O Working with loss and 23/02/16 bereavement Courses with a qualification Oldham Centre Tue 6-9pm C O 21/09/15 Award in mentoring, level 1 Oldham Centre Mon pm V I 09/01/16 Award in mentoring, level 1 Oldham Centre Sat 9.30am-12pm V I 12/04/16 Award in mentoring, level 1 Oldham Centre Tue 9.30am-12pm V I 26