www.eastriding.gov.uk Adult Learning Qualifications Course Guide AUTUMN 2016
www.eastriding.gov.uk W RKS4 Wheels to Work Are you struggling to get to work, training or college? Wheels to Work can help. To find out more visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/wheelstowork or call (01262) 671429 Aged 16-19? What will you do in September? Study programmes for 16-19 year olds. Get qualified. Get work experience. Get a job or apprenticeship. To find out more please call (01482) 887670 FOREWORD Welcome to our Adult Learning Qualifications course guide for Autumn 2016. Take your next step with us and earn a qualification... Courses featured in this guide include a range of our most popular courses that lead to a qualification at our main adult learning centres. More courses will be on offer with local community partners and Jobcentre Plus at venues throughout the East Riding during the remainder of 2016. Keep an eye on www.eastriding.gov.uk/learn for a full range of courses. Look out for our Autumn community learning course guide too out July 2016. Packed full of some of your favourite courses such as photography, pottery, textiles and creative writing there s something for everyone. Want to get an email reminder about courses? Simply sign up to our email bulletin at www.eastriding.gov.uk/learn, or call your nearest centre to register (see back cover). Rated good by Ofsted recently, inspectors praised the quality of our teaching and the high proportion of learners who achieve their intended qualification. Join us, you ll be in good hands. Sara Arnold Employment education and skills group manager
INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS How to enrol If you like the look of a course in this brochure simply book your place either online, in person or by email (see back cover for full details). For some courses you may be invited in to an induction session at your nearest centre before your course starts. Flexible start dates on courses Some courses have flexible start dates, this means that you can join at any point and work towards a learning plan that is right for you. Look out for courses marked flex Fast track courses Some courses are delivered over a shorter period to allow you to finish your qualification earlier. Look out for Fast Track to find our fast track courses. On these courses your time with a tutor will be reduced and there will be a requirement for some independent study between sessions. Services to learners Who are our courses for The majority of our courses are designed for people who are aged 19 years or over at 31 August 2016. See specific course details for information. Choosing the right course If you are not sure what course is right for you please speak to the centre delivering the course in the first instance for some further information, advice and guidance. Centre details can be found on the reverse of this booklet. Learning support If you require any assistance to access our courses we can provide a range of services to help you learn: In class mentor support; assessment for learning difficulties; note takers, readers and signers and assistive equipment and technologies. Paying for your course The government s eligibility criteria for fee waivers and reductions are complex and are presented in a simplified form in this course guide. If you receive certain benefits or are eligible for fee discounts we can discuss these with you at time of booking. Look out for C next to courses where concessions may apply. Advanced learner loans If you are wanting to study for a level 3 or level 4 course, you may qualify for an advanced learner loan. Applying is easy, your household income isn t taken into account, there s no credit check and no repayments until you earn over 21,000 per year. Courses which are eligible for an advanced learner loan will be marked Advanced learner loans courses and concessions Some learners may be entitled to concessions or free courses. This may apply to learners who, on their first day of learning, are: in receipt of Jobseeker s Allowance (including those receiving national insurance credits only) in receipt of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - Work Related Activity Group (WRAG) unemployed and claiming any state benefit and are needing specific skills offered by the course to enter employment aged 19-23 and studying for first full level 2 or 3 qualifications. You may also be entitled to financial help to pay for costs associated with your course such as travel, childcare or resources. Ask about our Discretionary Learner Support (DLS) at time of booking. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information in this course guide, which was correct at time of going to press. East Riding of Yorkshire Council can accept no responsibility for the consequences of any error or omission in this course guide. Courses are subject to successful customer recruitment, tutor recruitment and the availability of external funding. East Riding of Yorkshire Council reserves the right to close a course where there is insufficient interest for it to be viable. 1
COMPUTER SKILLS 2 Living in a digital age Adult Learning Beverley, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 16 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Wednesday 21 September (for 16 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Friday 23 September (for 16 weeks), 1-4pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 16 weeks), 1-4pm 144 + exam fee ( 30) C This course will give you the skills you need to be an active part of the digital world in which we now live and work. Whether you want to know more about digital skills to help you find work or you are looking to make more of digital and online technology to help you live independently this course is for you. You will also learn to use email and social media to keep in touch with family and friends as well as how to use the internet effectively including how to stay safe online. On completion you will receive a digital skills award. Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours. Getting started with computer and digital skills flex Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Monday 19 September Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Wednesday 21 September Adult Learning Beverley, starts Tuesday 20 September Adult Learning Beverley, starts Tuesday 20 September Adult Learning Beverley, starts Wednesday 21 September (for 40 weeks), 9.15am - 12.15pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Wednesday 21 September Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Thursday 22 September Adult Learning Goole, starts Thursday 22 September Price on application This course is designed to support you to develop your everyday computer skills. These skills will help you to use computers independently, effectively and confidently in both your personal and working lives. Qualifications in ICT are suitable for learners of all ages who wish to be recognised for their achievement of a wide range of practical ICT skills for use in everyday life. Please note this course is not available for online enrolment. Please contact the centre (see back cover) to arrange to attend one of our learner support sessions for an initial assessment to help us to help you plan your learning. ECDL flex Adult Learning Beverley, starts Wednesday 21 September Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 40 weeks), 12.15-3.15pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Tuesday 20 September Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 19 September Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Friday 23 September (for 40 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Monday 19 September (for 40 weeks), 12.30-3.30pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 40 weeks), 5.30-8.30pm 108 - Level 1 award + exam fee ( 61.25) C 180 - Level 2 certificate + exam fee ( 83.75) C ECDL offers you the opportunity to improve your IT skills at either level 1 or level 2. You will learn email and internet, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, as well as file management and improving your productivity by understanding which software to use and when. At the end of this course you will receive either a level 1 award or a level 2 certificate. Please note this course is not available for online enrolment. Please contact the centre (see back cover) to arrange to attend one of our learner support sessions for an initial assessment to help us to help you plan your learning. ECDL level 2 certificate Fast Track Adult Learning Beverley, starts Wednesday 21 September (for 10 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Saturday 24 September (for 10 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Saturday 24 September (for 6 weeks), 9.30am - 3pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 5 November (for 6 weeks), 9.30-3pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Wednesday 30 November (for 10 weeks), 6-9pm 90 + exam fee ( 83.75) C This course offers you the opportunity to improve your skills around word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, as well as learning more about file management and improving your productivity by understanding which software to use and when. Before joining this course you will need to take an intital assessment so that we can ensure that you are able to study on a fast track basis and to ensure that we know which areas you require further teaching and support in. Please note this course is not available for online enrolment. Please contact the centre (see back cover) to arrange to attend one of our learner support sessions for an initial assessment to help us to help you plan your learning.
Karen from Cottingham - ECDL level 2 certificate PC maintenance and ICT system support level 1 award Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 1 October (for 18 weeks), 10am - 3.30pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Wednesday 21 September (for 18 weeks), 10am - 3.30pm 240 + exam fee ( 68) C This qualification offers an introduction to a career in the ICT sector, working with clients in the office or home. It provides a general knowledge of basic hardware maintenance and software installation. You will also develop invaluable troubleshooting knowledge and skills. This is an ideal qualification if you are a school leaver (19+) looking for your first role in the ICT industry or adult learners looking for a change in career, or a boost to your skills for carrying out home PC maintenance. www.eastriding.gov.uk/ findacourse Find out more details and save your place on a course at the website above simply insert the course title in the search field. Telephone, email or call in to your nearest centre (see back cover for centre details). 3
COUNSELLING Interpersonal and counselling skills level 1 award Adult Learning Beverley, starts Wednesday 21 September (for 16 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Friday 23 September (for 16 weeks), 1-4pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 16 weeks), 9.15am - 12.15pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 22 September (for 16 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 19 September (for 16 weeks), 10.30am - 1.30pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Thursday 22 September (for 16 weeks), 1-4pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Thursday 17 November (for 16 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Thursday 22 September (for 8 weeks), 9.30am - 4pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Thursday 10 November (for 8 weeks), 9.30am - 3pm 135 + exam fee ( 23) C This qualification introduces counselling and interpersonal skills for use in work, learning or personal situations. It will give you an understanding of a range of interpersonal skills, how they are used and how they can help you to work effectively with others. This course aims to increase your self-awareness and aid your personal development. Successful study will result in the achievement of a level 1 award in interpersonal skills. Counselling skills level 2 certificate Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 30 weeks), 12.45-3.45pm 270 + exam fee ( 53) C This course is for those who would like to develop the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills in either a work or a personal capacity. It will be particularly useful if you are interested in furthering your study, widening your work role or wanting to complement other areas of study (e.g. health and social care, children s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work). This qualification does not qualify learners to practice as a counsellor and you should have a level 1 counselling qualification before embarking on this course. Counselling skills level 3 certificate Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Monday 19 September (for 30 weeks), 6-9pm 2,225 Advanced learner loans This qualification aims to provide you with a more in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work. You will develop your counselling skills and your understanding of the different approaches involved; helping you to appreciate the importance of self-development. This qualification does not qualify you to practice as a counsellor but, if you are thinking of a career change, it will give you the opportunity to learn more about the theory and ethics and help you to make choices about further employment and training options. Learners must hold a counselling skills level 2 certificate and attend an interview prior to enrolment. 4 Learners on our introduction to counselling course
Lynette from Nafferton - introduction to counselling EMPLOYABILITY COURSES Customer service level 1 award Adult Learning Goole, starts Monday and Tuesday w/c 19 September (for 4 weeks), 9.30am - 3pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 24 September (for 7 weeks), 10am - 3.30pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Saturday 14 January 2017 (for 7 weeks), 9.30am - 3pm 90 + exam fee ( 24.70) C You will work with others and take part in a range of activities designed to increase your confidence and help you to think about the type of jobs that need customer service skills. You will learn more about the skills needed on a day to day basis to deliver good customer service and understand what is meant by customer satisfaction and how to manage the needs and expectations of different customers. Developing skills for work Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Wednesday and Friday w/c 19 September (for 10 weeks), 12.30-3pm (Wednesday), 12.30-3pm (Friday) Adult Learning Goole, starts Monday and Friday w/c 19 September (for 10 weeks), 9.30am - 12noon (Monday), 12.30-3pm (Friday) If you are currently looking for work then this is the ideal short course for you. You will take part in a range of activities with others, working towards a qualification, designed to increase your confidence to get a job. We will also help you to make informed choices about the sort of work you want to do and look at other options available to you to continue developing your skills. This course is most suitable if you have struggled to succeed in finding work due to a lack of motivation, not knowing what you want to do or lack of confidence to find the right option for you and sell yourself to a potential employer. www.eastriding.gov.uk/findacourse Find out more details and book your place on a course at the website above simply insert the course title in the search field. 5
Firdous from Goole with learning mentor Jackie - improve your maths skills course 6 Food safety level 2 award Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 3 weeks), 6-8.30pm Adult Learning Goole, Friday 14 October (for 1 week), 9am - 5pm 45 + exam fee ( 10) C This course is ideal for anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. The training is important to everyone who works with food, has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. Getting started with business and administration Adult Learning Beverley, starts Wednesday 21 September (for 16 weeks), 1-4pm 135.00 + exam fee ( 23) C This course will provide you with a broad introduction to working in business and administration. On this course you will learn some of the key knowledge and skills specific to working in this area and you will also develop a range of other skills that will help you progress into work or further study. Getting started with media Adult Learning Beverley, starts Friday 23 September (for 16 weeks), 1-4pm 135.00 + exam fee ( 23) C Are you interested in working in the advertising industry or do you have a general interest in advertising? This might be advertising for a small business, or a voluntary group or working on a promotional activity. On this course you will gain practical skills, knowledge and understanding of advertising and media and on successful completion will be awarded a level 1 award in occupational studies for the workplace. www.eastriding.gov.uk/ findacourse Find out more details and book your place on a course at the website above simply insert the course title in the search field.
Work Choice Jo s story Jo has a physical disability called hemiplegia which results in muscle weakness. Lack of understanding in the workplace made her resign from previous jobs and doubt whether she d ever work again. Through the Work Choice programme, she has not just found a job she loves; she is planning a family and her first overseas holiday. I really enjoy work now and my employers are very supportive. I ve moved into a house with my partner and we re thinking about having a family. We wouldn t be able to do any of this if I wasn t working. Jo. For more information call East Riding of Yorkshire Council s Work Choice team on (01482) 887670, or email employmentandskills@eastriding.gov.uk Earn while you learn Looking for an apprenticeship or further training? We offer apprenticeships in business administration, customer service, IT and Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS). Did you know* since 2010, there have been over two million apprenticeship starts in England 90 per cent of apprentices stay in employment after finishing their apprenticeship 71 per cent of apprentices stay with the same employer the minimum wage for an apprenticeship is 3.30 per hour (at October 2015), with some employers paying more. *Taken from www.apprenticeships.org.uk Get in touch (01262) 674968 www.eastriding.gov.uk/apprenticeships 7
ENGLISH AND MATHS Our maths and English courses are designed to give you practical skills for the modern world and help you to get the most from life, learning and work. Please note that these courses are not available for online enrolment. Please contact the centre (see back cover) to arrange to attend one of our learner support sessions for an initial assessment to help us to help you plan your learning. 8 Improve your maths skills flex Adult Learning Beverley, from Monday 19 September (for 40 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Beverley, from Wednesday 21 September Adult Learning Bridlington, from Monday 19 September Adult Learning Bridlington, from Thursday 22 September Adult Learning Cottingham, from Tuesday 20 September Adult Learning Cottingham, from Wednesday 21 September Adult Learning Goole, from Wednesday 21 September (for 40 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm This course develops good number skills and provides study at an entry level to level 1. You may take a functional skills qualification or a shorter award to help with specific areas of maths. Following this you could progress to a maths for life and work course to study at level 2. Improve your English skills flex Adult Learning Beverley, from Monday 19 September Adult Learning Beverley, from Thursday 22 September Adult Learning Bridlington, from Monday 19 September (for 40 weeks), 9.15am - 12.15pm Adult Learning Bridlington, from Thursday 22 September Adult Learning Cottingham, from Wednesday 21 September (for 40 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Goole, from Tuesday 20 September (for 40 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm This course develops good communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening and provides study at an entry level to level 1. You may take a functional skills qualification or a shorter award to help with specific areas of English. Following this you could progress to an English for life and work course to study at level 2. www.eastriding.gov.uk/ findacourse Find out more details and book your place on a course at the website above simply insert the course title in the search field. English for life and work flex Adult Learning Beverley, from Monday 19 September Adult Learning Beverley, from Thursday 22 September (for 40 weeks), 1-3pm Adult Learning Bridlington, from Tuesday 20 September (for 40 weeks), 2-4pm Adult Learning Bridlington, from Thursday 22 September Adult Learning Cottingham, from Friday 23 September (for 40 weeks), 9-11am Adult Learning Goole, from Thursday 22 September (for 40 weeks), 9-11am This course develops good communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will study for a functional skills qualification at level 1 or 2. Maths for life and work flex Adult Learning Beverley, from Wednesday 21 September (for 40 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Bridlington, from Tuesday 20 September (for 40 weeks), 11.30am - 1.30pm Adult Learning Bridlington, from Wednesday 21 September Adult Learning Cottingham, from Thursday 22 September Adult Learning Cottingham, from Friday 23 September (for 40 weeks), 11.30am - 1.30pm Adult Learning Goole, from Wednesday 21 September Adult Learning Goole, from Thursday 22 September (for 40 weeks), 11.30am - 1.30pm This course develops good number skills. You will study for a functional skills qualification at level 1 or 2. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) initial assessment Adult Learning Goole, starts Monday 12 September (for 1 week), 1-4pm Our ESOL courses include speaking and listening (entry level 1 to level 2) and reading (entry level 1 to level 2). We can also offer a writing course (with no qualification) that will help you with daily writing tasks such as filling in forms, making a CV and writing emails. Please contact the centre (see back cover) to book an assessment. We have assessments available throughout the year, where our tutors will assess your levels of English and tell you which courses will be best to start learning.
WORKLINK supports adults with a learning disability who want to experience the world of work and hope to get into paid employment. Regardless of skills and ability, WORKLINK offers a varied range of opportunities in catering, horticulture and woodwork. From September we will offer a one year course to gain the City & Guilds qualification in skills for working life. As part of the course there will be support in: looking for a job completing a job application job interviews. Ongoing support and work coaching is provided. Interested? Call (01482) 887670 for further details. Work in horticulture Work in catering Learner support drop-in Adult Learning Beverley, from Tuesday 20 September (for 40 weeks), 3.30-5.30pm Adult Learning Beverley, from Thursday 22 September (for 40 weeks), 4-6pm Adult Learning Bridlington, from Tuesday 20 September (for 40 weeks), 3.30-5.30pm Adult Learning Bridlington, from Wednesday 21 September (for 40 weeks), 12 noon - 2pm Adult Learning Bridlington, from Thursday 22 September (for 40 weeks), 10am - 12 noon Adult Learning Cottingham, from Monday 19 September (for 40 weeks), 1-3pm Adult Learning Cottingham, from Wednesday 21 September (for 40 weeks), 6.30-8.30pm Adult Learning Goole, from Monday 19 September (for 40 weeks), 6.30-8.30pm Adult Learning Goole, from Friday 23 September (for 40 weeks), 10am - 12 noon Joining this course gives you the opportunity to take part in an initial discussion with a qualified tutor to establish what you want to learn to help improve your English, maths and/or ICT skills. Whether you want to get a job, gain confidence or get online, improving your skills could help you do it. The course will last up to four weeks and each session will run for two hours. MENTORING Mentoring level 1 award Adult Learning Beverley, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 16 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Monday 19 September (for 16 weeks), 1-3pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Thursday 22 September (for 3 weeks), 9.30am - 4pm Fast Track 135 + exam fee ( 23) C This qualification allows you to understand the role of a mentor and be aware of the skills needed to become an effective mentor. The aims of the qualification are to help you to gain an insight into the role and practice of mentorship, be clear about mentor/ mentee relationships, ensure good practice and be aware of the specific skills and understanding required in order to mentor. 9
PHOTOGRAPHY Photography introduction Adult Learning Beverley, starts Monday 19 September (for 2 weeks), 12noon - 3pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Monday 19 September (for 2 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Monday 5 September (for 2 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 15 September (for 2 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 24 September (for 2 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 2 weeks), 6-9pm Come along and find out more about our photography courses. On this introductory course you will start to explore some basic photography skills and also take part in an initial assessment of your existing skills. This will allow us to give you advice and guidance on your next steps and to ensure that you are able to get the most from your learning. Photography level 1 award Adult Learning Beverley, starts Monday 3 October (for 20 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 29 September (for 20 weeks), 1-4pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Saturday 8 October (for 20 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Tuesday 4 October (for 20 weeks), 6-9pm 180 + exam fee ( 23) C This course offers the first and most important step into the magic world of photography. The main focus of the course is the camera and you will learn all about its most important functions including how to use it in fully advanced exposure mode, learning about F/stops, shutter speeds and ISO. www.eastriding.gov.uk/ findacourse Find out more details and book your place. 10 Photography level 1 award - learners in the studio
Call us on (01482) 887670 to find out more, or email springboard@eastriding.gov.uk 11
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS (STLS) STLS introduction Adult Learning Beverley, starts Thursday 22 September (for 4 weeks), 9. 30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Tuesday 20 September (for 4 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 22 September (for 4 weeks), 1-4pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 22 September (for 4 weeks), 6-9pm Driffield Ace Centre, starts Wednesday 21 September (for 4 weeks), 1-4pm Driffield Ace Centre, starts Wednesday 2 November (for 4 weeks), 1-4pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Thursday 22 September (for 4 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Thursday 22 September (for 4 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Goole, starts Wednesday 21 September (for 4 weeks), 6-9pm Are you wanting to work in schools supporting children and young people to learn? Maybe you are a volunteer in school at the moment and want to know how to gain a qualification to enable you to apply for paid work in schools? This introductory course will inform you about taking the STLS level 2 certificate and how to collect evidence to build your portfolio. You will also take part in some initial assessment tasks to find out what you already know; this helps us to ensure that you are able to make the most of your learning with us. Whilst you do not need to have a placement in school to attend this course you will find out the requirements for placement work and DBS checks should you decide to progress. We will explain to you how to find placement work. STLS level 2 certificate Adult Learning Beverley, starts Thursday 20 October (for 30 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Beverley, starts Tuesday 18 October (for 30 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 20 October (for 30 weeks), 1-4pm Adult Learning Bridlington, starts Thursday 20 October (for 30 weeks), 6-9pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Thursday 20 October (for 30 weeks), 9.30am - 12.30pm Adult Learning Cottingham, starts Thursday 20 October (for 30 weeks), 6-9pm Driffield Ace Centre, starts Wednesday 11 January (for 30 weeks), 1-4pm Adult Learning Goole, Monday 17 October (for 30 weeks), 6-9pm 410 + exam fee ( 102) C This course is for newly appointed, as well as experienced, teaching assistants who would like to gain a recognised qualification. Achieving this qualification will demonstrate your ability to relate to pupil welfare, care, behaviour and learning. Some of the learning you will undertake will be around topics like: Child and young person development, safeguarding, communication, equality and diversity, supporting learning activities. You must be spending a minimum of ten hours per week in school either in a paid or volunteer capacity. Please note this course is not available for online enrolment. You must enrol to one of the introduction to STLS courses prior to progressing onto this course. 12 Tan, Deborah and Alex - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS)
Chris Ray, managing director at Grays & Co, and apprentice Sammy Stephenson GOOD MOVE FOR APPRENTICE SAMMY! More and more businesses across the East Riding are taking on apprentices. Pocklington based estate agents Grays & Co are working with the council to highlight the benefits of taking on an apprentice. The business has been steadily growing for the past four and a half years but had struggled in the past to hire the right people. Grays & Co has been working with the council over a number of years and has recruited five apprentices at its two sites. Market Weighton School pupil Sammy Stephenson, 17, from Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, has just completed her level 2 business administration apprenticeship and has enjoyed the opportunity. She said: I left school with good exam grades but didn t really know what I wanted to do. I saw this local vacancy advertised on the National Apprenticeship Service website and applied. The whole process has been straightforward and I ve never looked back. I ve had really good support from my employer, which has meant that my first experience of work has been a good one. I m now employed full-time with the company as a negotiator. For further information about the council s apprenticeship training programmes, visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/apprenticeships or call (01482) 887670. 13
www.eastriding.gov.uk COURSE INDEX C D E F Counselling skills level 2 certificate 4 Counselling skills level 3 certificate 4 Customer service level 1 award 5 Developing skills for work 5 ECDL 2 ECDL level 2 certificate 2 English for life and work 8 English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) initial assessment G Food safety level 2 award 6 Getting started with business and administration 6 Getting started with computer and digital skills 2 Getting started with media 6 8 I L Improve your English skills 8 Improve your maths skills 8 Interpersonal and counselling skills level 1 award 4 Learner support drop-in 9 Living in a digital age 2 M P S Maths for life and work 8 Mentoring level 1 award 9 PC maintenance and ICT system support level 1 award 3 Photography introduction 10 Photography level 1 award 10 STLS introduction 12 STLS level 2 certificate 12 WHERE TO FIND US You can contact us for advice and guidance, or to register on a course, at any of the centres shown below. Adult Learning Beverley Adult Learning Centre, Burden Road, Beverley HU17 9LW (01482) 887670 learn.beverley@eastriding.gov.uk Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4pm Adult Learning Cottingham Adult Learning Centre, Hallgate, Cottingham HU16 4DD (01482) 842329 learn.cottingham@eastriding.gov.uk Monday to Thursday 9am - 7.30pm and Friday 9am - 4pm Adult Learning Bridlington Adult Learning Centre, King Street, Bridlington YO15 2DF (01262) 677500 learn.bridlington@eastriding.gov.uk Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm Tuesday and Wednesday evening 6-7.30pm Friday 9am - 4pm Adult Learning Goole Adult Learning Centre, Pasture Road, Goole DN14 6DP (01482) 392844 learn.goole@eastriding.gov.uk Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm Wednesday evening 6-7.30pm Friday 9am - 4pm East Riding of Yorkshire Council will, on request, provide this document in Braille, audio or large print format. If English is not your first language and you would like a translation of this document into any other language, please telephone (01482) 393939.