Hull Adult ducation Course Guide 2015-16
2 Welcome I am delighted to introduce our new range of courses. We ve got something for everybody: adults, young people, families, businesses and community organisations. We want to help you get into work, get on at work, learn new skills and gain confidence. Hull Adult ducation has courses which will help you keep your skills up to date, improve them to gain employment, support self-employment or just learn for the fun of it! Allowing you to achieve your full potential is our priority and we hope that this guide will provide you with an insight into who we are and that it will open up new opportunities to help you learn, enjoy and succeed. Gary Parkinson Assistant City Manager Young People, Skills and mployability Here to Help! If you are having trouble choosing which course to join, or which course is best for your career path, then let us help you. Our team of advisers can talk to you about our courses and the support we have available. Call us on 01482 318 280
Dates to Remember 2015-2016 Holiday Dates 3 Autumn Term 2015 26 30 October Spring Term 2016 15 19 February Summer Term 2016 30 May 3 June nrolment Dates Autumn Term 2015 Monday 29 June 2015 Friday 11 September 2015 Spring Term 2016 Monday 7 December 2015 Wednesday 6 January 2016 Summer Term 2016 Monday 21 March 2016 Friday 8 April 2016 Please check at the time of enrolment for your course start dates as these vary. Inductions for Community Learning Courses To ensure that new learners are on the most appropriate course, we ask that you book onto an induction. We will give you more details at the time of enrolment. Inductions are as follows:- Please nrol arly Sadly, we are sometimes forced to cancel a course due to lack of numbers, only to be faced with a sudden burst of interest after the cancellation has been made. To avoid this happening, please make sure you enrol as soon as possible. Courses will be closed one week before planned start date. Autumn Term 2015 w/c 14 and 21 September 2015 (courses start w/c 28 September 2015) Spring Term 2016 w/c 4 January 2016 (courses start w/c 11 January 2016) Summer Term 2016 w/c 11 April 2016 (courses start w/c 18 April 2016)
4 How can I enrol? You can enrol by person, by phone or by post. What do I need to pay? The fees are quoted beside each course. Some courses are eligible for reduced fees or may be free, depending on the course you are enrolling on. Please check Fee exemption criteria for more details. Course fees must be paid at the time of enrolment. Payment by instalment is available for courses over 100. Cancelled classes If the Service has to cancel or postpone a class for any reason outside of our control, for example if a tutor is unwell, we will try to offer an additional class at another time. If the majority of the class can make the alternative date, no refund/credit note will be offered to learners who are unable to attend. If no alternative date can be offered a time bound credit note will be given for the value of the missed session(s). Credit notes will normally last for the duration of 6 months. Fee exemption criteria Accredited Courses (up to Level 2) You may not pay fees at all if you are in receipt of: Job Seekers Allowance mployment and Support Allowance (Work-related Activity Group) You will pay a reduced fee if you are actively seeking employment and you receive: Council Tax Reduction (not single person occupancy) Housing Benefit (not single person occupancy) Income Support Or are a name dependant of someone who is in receipt of one of the above benefits Discretionary Learner Support Funding The Discretionary Learner Support Fund may be able to assist you in paying fees, childcare, resources and DBS checks if your household income is less then 25,000. Please contact one of our centres for more details.
Level 1 Progression Courses Learners aged 19-23 claiming Level 2 entitlement for Level 1 Progression Courses are entitled to the tuition fee for free and will pay the exam costs only. 5 Learners without a Level 2 Qualification If you are 19-23 at the time of enrolment, you will be entitled to your course for free (Applies only to full level 2 courses). Learners without a Level 3 Qualification If you are 19-23 at the time of enrolment, you will be entitled to your course for free (Applies only to full level 3 courses). If you are aged 24+ at the time of enrolment there are no fee remissions available. Course fees are payable in full by you or through a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. Fee Remissions for Non-Accredited Courses If you are in receipt of an Income-based Benefit, you may be eligible for a fee remission. Please contact one of our centres for more details. For full details of our Terms and Conditions, please speak to a member of our Reception Staff at any of our local centres. FR nglish and Maths Qualifications! Good nglish and maths skills are useful in every area of life. They can help you get a new or better job, give you confidence supporting your children at school, or even make sure you choose the best bargains at the shops! Our nglish and maths courses run through the year so you can join at almost any time. They take place at centres across the city, both daytime and evening, so you ll be able to find one to suit you. The classes are small and friendly and you will study at your own pace. You will talk to your tutor to decide which skills you need to work on first and then build towards taking a qualification when you are ready. Please call your nearest centre to make an appointment with a tutor and start a whole new chapter in your life!
6 Venues Hull Training & ducation Centres Code Venue Contact CP The Craven Park Training and nterprise Centre, Preston Road, Hull, HU9 5H ndeavour Learning and Skills Centre, Beverley Road, Hull, HU3 1UR 01482 379 500 cravenpark@hcctraining.ac.uk 01482 615 349 endeavour@hullcc.gov.uk TC ngineering Centre, Dane Park Road, Orchard Park, Hull, HU6 9DX 01482 615 270 P Preston Road Adult ducation Centre, 97 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 3QB 01482 616 580 prestonroad.adulted@hullcc.gov.uk Outreach Centres Code Venue Contact B BBC Learning Information Centre, Queen s Gardens, Hull, HU1 3RH Any Centre C Central Library, Albion Street, Hull, HU3 6JA Any Centre FM Fred Moore Library, Wold Road, Hull, HU5 5UN Any Centre G Gipsyville Multi-Purpose Centre, 730 Hessle Road, Hull, HU4 6JA Any Centre I Ings Adult ducation Centre, Ings Road, Hull, HU8 0SL Any Centre K Kingswood Learning Centre, Wawne Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4UR Any Centre L Lonsdale Community Centre, 8 Lonsdale Street, Anlaby Road, Hull 01482 564 691
nglish Speakers of Other Languages (SOL) 7 Fee - Full 30 Reduced 15 5 Weeks We have a wide range of SOL courses at different levels to help you develop your nglish language skills. We hold both daytime and evening classes and will suit beginners to those with more advanced skills. We can help with: improving speaking and listening improving reading and writing gaining a qualification developing employment skills helping your children with school work For more details on our other courses, please call 01482 615 349. Course Venue Day Time Code SOL Conversational nglish Monday 13:00-15:00 116 SOL Computers 10 weeks 30/ 15 Monday 16:00-18:00 132 SOL Formal Letter Writing Monday 19:00-21:00 155 SOL Grammar Tuesday 9:30-11:30 210 SOL Spelling Tuesday 13:00-15:00 215 SOL Speaking for Purpose Tuesday 19:00-21:00 249 SOL Punctuation Wednesday 13:00-15:00 330 SOL ART Drawing & Painting Wednesday 13:00-15:00 318 SOL Conversational nglish Wednesday 16:00-18:00 334 Family Learning Fee - 10 resource fee per adult (first child free) 5 weeks (One adult one child free, 5 per additional child maximum x3 children) Family Learning at Hull Adult ducation is committed to offering you and your family the opportunity to support your children on a variety of programmes, all of which are informative, practical and friendly. The courses are FR, fun and informal. Any member of the family can come along mums, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents or carers. Course Venue Day Time Code Family Pottery P Monday 16:15-18:15 WFL044 Fun with Flowers Tuesday 16:15-18:15 WFL054 Family Pottery P Wednesday 16:15-18:15 WFL045 We run hundreds of Family Learning courses each year in venues across the city. Please call us on 01482 616 580 to find a course near you.
8 Community Learning Hull Adult ducation is delighted to offer a range of courses and workshops for leisure and pleasure, delivered in the local community and in a wide range of subjects. With everything from arts and crafts to music, from languages to special interest, we are sure we have something for everyone! Level Improvers Mixed Ability Courses for people new to the subject area Courses for people who have been learning for a while and want to develop further skills and techniques Course for people wanting to learn a new skill or further develop a skill Arts - 3D Fee - Full 60 Reduced 30 Additional Cost 15 for Clay 10 Weeks Our range of 3D arts courses will enable you to explore a variety of materials, such as clay and driftwood, and will allow you to discover, experiment and express your creative side. Course Venue Day Time Code Pottery Mixed 90 Full 45 Reduced Pottery Mixed Sculpture with Clay ( 90 full/ 45 reduced) Creative Writing P Monday 12:00 15:00 P120 P Monday 18:30-20:30 P150 P Wednesday 12:00-15:00 P325 Fee - Full 60 Reduced 30 10 Weeks xplore different writing styles such as poetry, descriptive writing, storytelling and fantasy to develop your very own creative writing style! Course Venue Day Time Code Creative Writing Thursday 13:00-15:00 413
Arts - Visual 9 Fee - Full 60 Reduced 30 10 Weeks Our art classes will give you the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques in your area of interest, while pushing you to explore your creativity and develop your own individual style. Course Venue Day Time Code Drawing and Painting Drawing and Painting Improvers Drawing and Painting Improvers Watercolour Painting Mixed Watercolour Painting Improvers Acrylics Mixed Water Mixable Oils Mixed Drawing Drawing and Painting Improvers Art for nglish Speakers of Other Languages Mixed Drawing and Painting Drawing and Painting Improvers Drawing and Painting Drawing and Painting Improvers Silk Painting Mixed Watercolour Painting Abstract and Modern Art Improvers Monday 9:30-11:30 101 P Monday 9:30-11:30 P104 Monday 13:00-15:00 120 Tuesday 13:00-15:00 222 P Tuesday 13:00-15:00 P220 Tuesday 16:00-18:00 232 Tuesday 19:00-21:00 268 Wednesday 9:30-11:30 301 P Wednesday 9:30-11:30 P300 Wednesday 13:00-15:00 318 Wednesday 16:00-18:00 331 Wednesday 19:00-21:00 358 Thursday 9:30-11:30 404 Thursday 13:00-15:00 421 Thursday 16:00-18:00 423 Thursday 19:00-21:00 452 P Friday 10:00-12:00 P500
0 Languages Fee - Full 60 Reduced 30 10 Weeks We offer beginner and improvers courses in the most popular uropean languages which aim to develop your conversational ability. These courses are ideal for those who already have language skills or for the absolute beginner. Course Venue Day Time Code French Spanish Improvers Spanish Wednesday 19:00-21:00 359 Tuesday 19:00-21:00 264 Thursday 19:00-21:00 458 Now OPN - ndeavour Learning and Skills Centre ndeavour Learning and Skills Centre is situated close to Hull City Centre and it is set on a unique and compact site within a ten-minute walk of the bus and railway interchange. Our newest centre has everything you need to develop your skills, with learners benefiting from excellent facilities including: Crèche, Ample parking, WiFi, Cafe, Learner support, Work clubs and much more...
Crafts 11 Fee - Full 60 Reduced 30 10 Weeks From Cake Decorating to Flower Arranging, and Crochet to Sewing; you re sure to find a craft subject that will appeal to you. We will provide you with the tools and tuition necessary to learn a new skill or build upon your existing knowledge. Course Venue Day Time Code Wedding Flowers - Mixed I Monday 16:00-18:00 I113 Flower Arranging - Mixed I Monday 18:30-20:30 I112 Sewing Skills - Monday 19:00-21:00 160 Sewing Skills - Improvers Monday 19:00-21:00 164 Cake Decorating - Mixed Tuesday 9:30-11:30 209 Textiles and Home Interiors - Mixed Tuesday 9:30-11:30 201 Dressmaking - Mixed Tuesday 9:30-11:30 207 Dressmaking - Mixed Tuesday 13:00-15:00 223 Flower Arranging - Mixed I Tuesday 13:00-15:00 I207 Cake Decorating - Mixed Tuesday 19:00-21:00 271 Knitting Blankets and Rugs - Mixed Wednesday 9:30-11:30 305 Crochet - Mixed Wednesday 13:00-15:00 310 Flower Arranging - Mixed Wednesday 19:00-21:00 261 Sewing Skills - Improvers Wednesday 19:00-21:00 351 Sewing Skills - Wednesday 19:00-21:00 350 Knitting Funky Fairies and Characters Mixed Thursday 13:00-15:00 412 Creative Crafts - Mixed I Thursday 13:00-15:00 I415 Music Fee - Full 60 Reduced 30 10 Weeks Our music courses will give you the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques in your area of interest, whilst pushing you to explore your creativity and develop your practice. If you are a new learner for music we will require you to come along to one of our assessment sessions so that we can ensure you are on the most appropriate course. Course Venue Day Time Code lectric Guitars - Monday 13:00-15:00 122 Ukulele - Monday 19:00-21:00 154 Guitars - Tuesday 19:00-21:00 270 lectric Guitars - Mixed I Wednesday 13:00-15:00 I304 Guitars - Wednesday 16:30-18:30 323 Guitars - Improvers Wednesday 19:00-21:00 357 Ukulele - Improvers Thursday 19:00-21:00 450
12 Computer & Digital Skills Learn from scratch, brush up, develop your skills or gain a new qualification on one of our wide-ranging computer and digital courses. Discover and conquer the world of on-line communication and the internet! From getting started to using your ipad, from digital photography to those wishing to enhance their qualifications, there is a course that will be right for you no matter what your level or interest. Computer Skills - Basics Fee - Full 30 Reduced 15 10 Weeks If you haven t used a computer before or struggle with everyday computer tasks, our courses may be just what you need! Starting with the basics such as using the keyboard and mouse and managing files and folders, you will then learn how to produce and make changes to documents, send and receive emails and find information using the internet. Once you are comfortable with computer basics, our improvers courses are the essential next step. We run both of these courses at different times and in different venues and amend our programme often. If you don t see a course listed here that works for you, call us to find out what is coming! Course Venue Day Time Code or Improvers P Monday 9:30-11:30 P101 or Improvers G Monday 10:00-12:00 907 or Improvers Monday 13:00-15:00 123 or Improvers FM Monday 14:15-16:15 915 SOL Computers Monday 16:00-18:00 132 or Improvers P Monday 18:00-20:00 P149 or Improvers K Tuesday 13:00-15:00 I900 or Improvers C Tuesday 10:00-12:00 903 or Improvers Tuesday 16:00-18:00 228 or Improvers P Wednesday 9:30-11:30 P304 or Improvers P Thursday 9:30-11:30 P401 or Improvers Thursday 19:00-21:00 464
13 Computer Skills Looking for mployment 4 Weeks If you are looking for employment, this course will help you to develop skills and confidence on how to use a computer to search, apply for jobs and to access Council services. Please note that this course is only open to JSA/SA (WRAG) claimants. Course Venue Day Time Code Computer Skills for mployment Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-15:00 216 Computer Skills for mployment P Monday and Tuesday 12:30-15:30 P119 Computer Skills for mployment G Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00-12:15 913 Computer Skills with Qualifications Fee - Full 180 Reduced 15 Additional cost exams: 40 CDL 70 CLAIT 85 CLAIT Plus We offer a range of computer courses that will allow you to achieve a qualification. You will develop your knowledge and skills to use a computer independently and will give you the essential skills for life and work. Courses start from Monday 21 September 2015. All learners will need to attend an induction session first, available from Monday 7 September 2015. Please ask for more details at time of enrolment. We run these courses throughout the year. Please call us on 01482 615 349 for more information about the course and other induction dates. These courses are free to JSA/SA (WRAG)/Universal Credit Course Venue Day Time Code CDL/CLAIT Plus - workshop Monday 9:30-11:30 102 CLAIT/CDL - workshop P Monday 15:30-17:30 P121 CLAIT/CDL - workshop Monday 19:00-21:00 165 CLAIT/CDL - workshop P Tuesday 9:30-11:30 P200 CLAIT/CDL - workshop Tuesday 9:30-11:30 200 CLAIT/CDL/CLAIT Plus - workshop K Tuesday 9:30-11:30 I905 CLAIT/CDL - workshop G Tuesday 13:00-15:00 914 CLAIT/CDL - workshop P Tuesday 18:00-20:00 P241 CDL/CLAIT Plus - workshop Tuesday 19:00-21:00 291 CLAIT/CDL - workshop Wednesday 13:00-15:00 322 CLAIT Wednesday 15:30-17:30 329 CDL/CLAIT Plus - workshop Friday 13:00-15:00 513
4 Digital Skills Fee - Full 6 per week Reduced 3 per week We continually explore the latest trends and developments to be able to offer our learners the chance to learn how to get the most from their digital devices. We run these courses throughout the year, so please check with us if you can t see a course to suit you. We will be offering similar courses in Spring and Summer and you will be able to find details on our website. Course Venue Day Time No. of Weeks Cost Code Tablet Workshop (Which is best for me?) Wednesday 9:30-12:00 1 9/ 4.50 311 Using Social Media/Skype P Wednesday 13:00-15:00 4 24/ 12 P326 Digital Photography Get started Tablet Workshop (Which is best for me?) L Wednesday 18:00-20:00 10 60/ 30 0913 Wednesday 18:30-21:00 1 9/ 4.50 349 Using Social Media/Skype Thursday 9:30-11:30 4 24/ 12 402 Using Social Media/Skype Thursday 16:00-18:00 4 24/ 12 434 Tablet Workshop (Which is best for me?) L Friday 10:00-12:30 1 9/ 4.50 917 Basic Computer Programming Is your child learning how to code at school? Would you like to help them? Are you interested in learning code for your own use? If so, then we have a course to help. Please contact us to register your interest.
Apprenticeships 15 Did you know we also offer Apprenticeships and Traineeships? Hull Adult ducation has a wide range of Apprenticeships, Traineeships and courses for young people aged 16-18. We work with hundreds of local employers to offer opportunities across lots of different sectors. To apply or find out more visit our website www.hcctraining.ac.uk or call us on 01482 615 349 Course Apprenticeships Diploma SN04 Programme Levels Available 2 3 1, 2 & 3 1 1 Business & Administration Business & Information Technology Catering & Hospitality Childcare Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Customer Service lectrical ngineering ngineering Maintenance ngineering Manufacture ngineering Mechanical ngineering Multi-Skilled Fabrication & Welding Fitting Health & Social Care Heating & Ventilation Holiday Homes Manufacturing IT Applications Specialist IT & Telecoms Professionals Joinery (Site Carpentry) Maintenance Operations Marine ngineering Milling & Tuning Multi-Trade Construction Activities Painting & Decorating Pneumatics Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Renewables Retail Signmaking Teaching Assistant Travel & Tourism Trowel Occupations (Bricklaying) Traineeship
6 Workforce Development Courses Counselling You will gain an understanding and practice of basic counselling skills, such as listening and reflecting. Our courses are ideal for those who have little or no prior experience of counselling. The course offers the opportunity for personal and professional development for those who work regularly with others, particularly in a supportive or advisory capacity. Course Venue Day Time Full 24+ Code 500/6327/3 NCF Level 2 Award in Helping Skills CP Wednesday 18:00-21:00 300 No C350 arly Years For anyone who wants to work with children up to the age of 5 in an early years setting such as a crèche or nursery. Our courses are designed to provide you with an introduction to the sector and offer a platform for further career progression. Course Venue Day Time Full Reduced 24+ Code Level 1 Award in an Introduction to arly Years Settings Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to arly Years ducation and Care Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to arly Years ducation and Care / CP Various Various 121 50 No - Monday 13:00-15:00 552 50 No 124 Thursday 9:30-11:30 552 50 No 403 Level 3 Diploma for the arly Years Workforce (arly Year ducator) Monday 9:30-11:30 13:00-15:00 (2 sessions) 2,573 N/A Yes 111 ngineering Continuing your studies is a great investment for your future. The engineering industry has a diverse range of options available for adults who are looking to improve their job prospects, upgrade their skills and qualifications or are even considering a career change! Call 01482 615 270 for more details. Course Venue Day Time Full Reduced 24+ Code 17th dition TC Various Various 375 n/a No - HNC in General ngineering TC Various Various 2000 n/a Yes -
Health & Safety (Including First Aid) 17 nsure you are up-to-date with the latest qualifications, so that you are well equipped to meet safety standards that are not only good for you, but which also make good business sense too! Course Venue Day Time Full 24+ Code First Aid (Level 2) Food Allergen Awareness (Level 2) Health & Safety (Level 2) Various Various 50 No - Various Various 50 No - Various Various 50 No - Paediatric First Aid CP Various Various 85 No - IOSH Managing Safely / CP / PR Various Various TBC No - Health & Social Care If you are hoping for a career in Health and Social Care or are already working in the sector and want to develop your knowledge and skills, then our courses are ideal to help you get on. Course Venue Day Time Full Reduced 24+ Code Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (Level 1) Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (Level 1) Council for Awards in Care, Health and ducation (CACH) Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 2) Tuesday 9:30-11:30 121 50 No 205 Various Various Various 121 50 No - Information, Advice and Guidance Wednesday 9:30-11:30 543 50 No 324 You will cover the key knowledge, understanding and skills required for providing careers information, advice and guidance in a professional or voluntary role. These qualifications are suitable for those who undertake advice and guidance activities working directly with clients, disseminating information, advice and guidance. These courses are available at Level 2 and Level 4. For more details, call us on 01482 615 349
8 Institute of Leadership & Management ILM s leadership and management qualifications help you develop the skills, knowledge and personal abilities you need to succeed. If you are leading a team for the first time or preparing to step up to senior management, the innovative design of our qualifications means you can fast-track your progression and target training to your precise needs. We run these courses at various levels and deliver them across the city. For more information, please call 01482 615 349 Teaching and Learning Do you enjoy being with children and young people? Do you like to see them progress and learn new things? Would you like to work in the teaching sector? We have a number of courses that can help you get started or move on. Course Venue Day Time Full Reduced 24+ Code Teaching Assistants (Level 1) Tuesday 9:30-11:30 121 50 No 208 Teaching Assistants (Level 1) Thursday 13:00-15:00 121 50 No 414 Teaching Assistants (Level 2) Monday 9:30-11:30 442 50 No 108 Teaching Assistants (Level 2) Tuesday 13:00-15:00 442 50 No 224 Teaching Assistants (Level 2) Friday 9:30-11:30 442 50 No 503 Teaching Assistants (Level 2) PR Tuesday 13:00-15:00 442 50 No P222 Teaching Assistants (Level 2) PR Thursday 9:30-11:30 442 50 No P402 Teaching Assistants (Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship) Monday 18:30-20:30 - - - 156 Teaching Assistants (Level 3) - - 1,987 N/A Yes - Teaching Assistants (Level 3) Tuesday 13:00-15:00 1,987 N/A Yes 225 Teaching Assistants (Level 3) Tuesday 18:30-20:30 1,987 N/A Yes 253 Teaching Assistants (Level 3) Wednesday 18:30-20:30 1,987 N/A Yes 362 Teaching Assistants (Level 3) Thursday 13:00-15:00 1,987 N/A Yes 415 Teaching Assistants (Level 3) PR Tuesday 18:30-20:30 1,987 N/A Yes P242 This year we are pleased to introduce Trailblazer in ducation and Training (Apprenticeship Level 3-6) - Hull Adult ducation has been working with colleagues from the ducation and Training sector to create the new standards for apprentices wanting to work in ducation and Training. We are now in a position to offer these new and exciting apprenticeships. TAQA (Training, Assessment, Quality & Assurance) Trailblazer in ducation and Training (Level 3-6) Various Various - - No - CP Tuesday 18:00-21:00 - - Yes C250
24+ Advanced Learning Loans 19 If you are over 24, you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. These loans help you to pay the fees charged. Most learners aged 24 and over, studying at Level 3 and above, will qualify for a loan from the UK Government. It s easy to apply, your household income isn t taken into account and there s no credit check. You won t have to pay anything back until you income is over 21,000 a year. For more information visit www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advancelearningloans Could you be a volunteer? We need volunteers to support learners on Hull Training and Adult ducation courses in centres across the city. Some of our learners urgently need one-to-one support, especially with reading and writing activities in their classroom sessions, but also with maths and some vocational subjects. If you are interested in getting involved we would love to hear from you. For more information, please call Fiona Joy on 01482 615 349 or email fiona.joy@hullcc.gov.uk Alternative Formats This document can be made available in other formats (large print, audio and Braille) and in different community languages. Please telephone 01482 615 349 if you require an alternative format. Disclaimer very care has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information in this course guide, which was correct at the time of going to press. Hull Adult ducation can accept no responsibility for the consequences of any error or omission in this guide.
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