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Community Learning Services course brochureTRANSCRIPT
NELC: P252 Jan13
For enquiries, please contact:[email protected]
or
Freeman Street Resource and Community Centre41-43 Kent StreetGrimsbyDN32 7DHTelephone: (01472) 326261or (01472) 326263
Scartho CommunityLearning CentrePinfold LaneScarthoGrimsbyDN33 2EWTelephone: (01472) 324625
Thrunscoe CommunityLearning CentreHighgateCleethorpesDN35 8NXTelephone: (01472) 323540
NORTHE A S TLINCOLNSHIREC O U N C I Lwww.nelincs.gov.uk
www.nelcls.ac.uk
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email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
ContentsLearn, Live and Earn with Community Learning Services· choosing the right course· payment of fees· crèches· enrolment· support for learners
Courses· Free English and Maths qualifications· Childcare/Health and Social Care· Teaching and Supporting Teaching and Learning· English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)· Courses for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities· Community volunteering· Family learning· Computing/ICT· Creative arts
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email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
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Course title Venue Day Time Start date Weeks Fee
Creative hand embroidery 'pattern &stitch'. A great opportunity to exploreprinted surfaces using found objects,lino, and string prints, and thenusing a range of hand embroiderystitches to enhance your printedfabrics. Great for cushions, fashiondetail, bags and much more…
ThrunscoeCentre
Thur9.00am -
12.00noon25/04/13 10 £50
Image Capture - use your camera todevelop basic skills in capturingimages using digital cameras andprocessing software.
ThrunscoeCentre
Thur6.00pm -9.00pm
25/04/13 10 £50
Embroider a picture in a day - Fullday workshop, the opportunity tobuild a texture background for aflower embroidery. Please bringlunch. Suitable for beginners and themore experienced learner.
ThrunscoeCentre
Fri9.00am -4.00pm
22/03/131 day -6 hrs
£16
Creative Positive Steps: Drop-in ArtSessions - these sessions are foradults who have poor mental healthissues. Learn to express yourselfthrough painting and drawing withina friendly and supportiveenvironment.
ThrunscoeCentre
Ongoingsessions
Every Fri
12.00noon -2.00pm
Until 4 JulyEveryweek
Free
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk3
Learn, Live and Earnwith Community Learning ServicesNew Year, new you, new start? Think about learning and earning andmake this your year to do it! CLS offers a very welcoming and safeenvironment - come in and see us.
Choosing the right courseWhether you need advice about your choice of course, or need information andguidance to find a course, we can help you. Contact the Centre of your choice -specialist staff will help support you to make the right choices and provide theinformation and additional support you might need.
Visit our website www.nelcls.ac.uk or e-mail [email protected] more information.
Free information, advice and guidance is also available, for adults aged 19 andover, from the National Careers Service, which provides independent andimpartial careers information, up to date details on courses, funding and practicalhelp to find you employment.
Our expert advisors are on hand to support you when making your decisionsabout improving your skills and knowledge at a location close to you.
Contact the team below for an appointment or a friendly chat:
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
The information in this publication is accurate at the time of goingto print. However, CLS will not accept responsibility for errors oromissions. CLS reserves the right to withdraw any course or makealterations to any course as appropriate.
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email: [email protected]
Payment of feesAll course fees must be paid at time ofenrolment. We accept the followingmethods of payment:· Cash· Debit/credit card (not available at
Freeman Street Resource Centre)
Fee remission:The following groups may be eligiblefor free tuition or a reduced fee:· Unemployed people in receipt of
Job Seeker’s Allowance· Unemployed people in receipt of
Employment Support Allowance(Work Related Activity)
· The unwaged dependants (asdefined by the Benefits Agency) ofthose listed above
· All English/maths programmes· Those aged 16-18 (not eligible for
non-certificated courses)
Level 2/3 entitlementIf you are over 19 years and do nothold a full Level 2/3 qualification thenyou may be eligible for free tuitionfees.
CrèchesCrèche facilities are available at someof our learning centres· Subsidised rate of £7 per
session;· Free childcare for learners on
certificated courses and inreceipt of fee remission;
· Free childcare for learners onEnglish/maths courses.
Please book childcare at enrolment toensure a place is available.
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Course title Venue Day Time Start date Weeks Fee
Felt Making - ‘make a decorativewall hanging’ Explore a range of feltmaking processes that will besuitable for a contemporary hangingfor an interior space. Suitable forbeginners and the more experiencedfelt maker.
ThrunscoeCentre
Tue1.00pm -4.00pm
04/06/13 8 £50
Creative Use of TraditionalEmbroidery Techniques
Scartho Centre Tue1.15pm -3.15pm
30/04/13 8 £50
Stride into Art & Employment. Thiscourse is for unemployed adults whowould like to build their confidenceby learning simple drawing &painting techniques.
ThrunscoeCentre
Wed1.30pm -3.30pm
23/01/13 6 Free
Creative Collage - Vintage Style.The vintage theme will enable you tocreate personalised collages byusing old photographs, and vintageephemera such as old buttons andlace etc., Suitable for beginners andthe more experienced.
ThrunscoeCentre
Wed6.00pm -9.00pm
01/05/13 10 £50
Fun with flowers for absolutebeginners. This is a greatopportunity to learn a new skill,maybe you would like a careerchange working in a florist shop?This course could progress to a L1Floristry course.
ThrunscoeCentre
Wed1.30pm -3.30pm
01/05/13 8 £50
Creative Embroidery - exploretechniques using the sewingmachine and embellisher.
ThrunscoeCentre
Thur9.00am -
12.00noon10/01/13 10 £50
Handmade Memory Box - during thecourse you will be able to make afabulous box, perfect for keepingprecious items and mementos.
ThrunscoeCentre
Thur6.30pm -8.30pm
24/01/13 8 £50
email: [email protected]
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email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
Course title Venue Day Time Start date Weeks Fee
‘Figure Drawing’ develop drawingand painting techniques to build asketchbook and portfolio on thehuman form.
ThrunscoeCentre
Mon6.00pm -9.00pm
22/04/13 10 £50
Beading for beginners - explore arange of beading techniques inorder to make small items.
ThrunscoeCentre
Mon1.15pm -3.15pm
29/04/13 8 £50
Creative Use of TraditionalEmbroidery Techniques.
ThrunscoeCentre
Mon10.00am -12.00noon
29/04/13 8 £50
Hand Embroidery ‘Pattern & Stitch’A great opportunity to exploreprinted surfaces using foundobjects, lino and string prints, thenusing a range of hand embroiderystitches to enhance your printedfabrics. Great for cushions, fashiondetail, bags and much more…
ThrunscoeCentre
Mon5.30pm -8.30pm
29/04/13 10 £50
Art for wellbeing at Open Door - thiscourse is for any unemployed adultwith an interest in developingpainting, drawing and photographyskills in a small and friendlyenvironment.
ThrunscoeCentre
Mon10.00am -12.00noon
22/01/13 8 Free
Felt Making - ‘vessels or sculpturalfelt’ a great opportunity to make a3D piece of felt for the home or as agift! Suitable for beginners and themore experienced felt maker.
ThrunscoeCentre
Mon5.30pm -8.30pm
29/04/13 10 £50
Floristry - looking for a new careerin flower arranging? This is theperfect course to learn new skillsneeded to work in a florists shop.
Scartho Centre Tue9.00am -
12.00noon23/04/13 10 £50
Portfolio Drawing - develop drawingand painting techniques to build asketchbook and portfolio of yourwork.
Scartho Centre Tue1.00pm -4.00pm
23/04/13 10 £50
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EnrolmentTo enrol call or visit one of our learningcentres listed below. Alternatively,e-mail [email protected] further information.
Thrunscoe CommunityLearning CentreHighgate, Cleethorpes,DN35 8NX(01472) 323540
Scartho CommunityLearning CentrePinfold Lane, Scartho, Grimsby,DN33 2EW(01472) 324625
Freeman Street Resourceand Community Centre41 - 43 Kent Street, Grimsby,DN32 7DH(01472) 326263
To enrol for the English for Speakersof Other Languages (ESOL) andEnglish/Maths courses, contactFreeman Street Resource Centre on(01472) 326261 or drop in on anyMonday afternoon to Freeman StreetResource Centre between 2pm and4pm.
What to bring when you come toenrol:
Your National Insurance number;Proof of your identity (passport,driving licence, bus pass, benefitsletter, National Insurance card orbank card);
· Proof of your benefit (if you areclaiming fee remission);
· Money to pay your course fee.
Free English and Mathscourse enrolmentTo find out if you are eligible for freeEnglish and Maths courses talk to ourSkills for Life team on 01472 326261or email us on [email protected]
Support for learnersWe have qualified and trained staffwho can advise you on supportavailable to help you succeed. Thismay include:· Practical help and support for
learners with a disability· Financial support with course and
exam costs - these funds areavailable for those on lowincomes and eligible for feereductions to help with coursematerials, books etc.
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
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Are you an employer?Do you want to grow your business for the future?Do you need to improve productivity?Do you want to gain from the benefits an apprenticecan bring?
To find out more:Contact the Business Team:Website: www.nelcls.ac.ukTelephone: (01472) 324591E-mail: [email protected]
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Tasters and Short Courses
From time to time throughout the year we include someshort course tasters on popular subjects. These aretypically four sessions totalling ten hours.
Check out our website www.nelcls.ac.uk or keep an eyeon the What’s-On column in the local press or contact ourCommunity Learning Centres to see what is available ore-mail [email protected]
Creative Arts
Come along and enrol while there are still places available.Work in a friendly and creative environment, with lots ofguidance and support from the teacher. All courses aresuitable for beginners and the more experienced learner.
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
Course title Venue Day Time Start date Weeks Fee
Basic Digital Photography - useyour own camera to practicephotography techniques that willhelp you to capture good qualityimages.
ThrunscoeCentre
Mon6.30pm -8.00pm
04/03/13 4 £23
Hand Embroidery - ‘Creative ideaswith Metal Threads’ Suitable forbeginners and the moreexperienced learner. (Smallamounts of metallic thread will beavailable to purchase from theteacher if necessary).
ThrunscoeCentre
Mon5.30pm -8.3-pm
22/04/13 10 £50
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email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
Family History
The course is aimed at people new to the world of genealogy and in collaborationwith the local Library Service you will have the opportunity to seek out yourancestors.
The course will explain the types of starting information that you will need andthen take you through the process of using the Internet to access online ancestryservices. We will look at the range of resources available to you including Censusinformation and Births, Marriages and Deaths records that may help your questlooking into who your ancestors were and something about where they lived andwhat their occupations were.
The course documentation contains hundreds of links to useful websites andcontacts to organisations that may be able to assist you in your studies.
It will help your searches if you can collect some key information prior to startingthe course. Details are on our website www.nelcls.ac.uk
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date No. Weeks
Family History Thrunscoe Centre Mon 1.00pm 2.5 hours 14/01/13 4
Ready to Work
� Unemployed and claiming benefits� Aged 19 + and want to work?� In need of support and guidance?
Programme
Contact us on or e-mail
Come in and talk to us about what you need.We can design a programme with you which will be:� About your interests� About your future� Realistic� Successful� Achievable
We can assist with:� Accredited qualifications including L2 Plant operations
(includes Forklift), Warehousing & Storage, NVQs,literacy, numeracy, and ICT
� Employability, creating a CV, interview techniquesand job search
� Work Experience� Confidence building
Whilst on programme you will be supported by qualified staff.
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Courses
Free English and MathsqualificationsIf you are reading this you areprobably interested in improving yourskills in English and/or Maths but arenot sure how to go about it.
With busy lives, work and families toconsider, CLS has looked at how wecan support you and we believe wecan find the right route to learning foryou.
Firstly, you will need to attend anassessment workshop (held onTuesdays and Thursdays) where wewill help identify the level that is bestfor you. You will then be registeredfor the class that suits you for timeand location.
Contact either on or on
to book a time for an assessment.
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
There are courses from the basics(Entry Level) up to Level 2 in bothEnglish and Maths Functional Skills.This will help if you are consideringreturning to work, a career change orsupporting your children with schooland homework.
There are various times, dates andlocations to fit in with busy life styles,Class based learning is structured toyour level and subject. Learn at yourown pace and work in small classesand with experienced teachers andsupport.
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Admission to the ITQ3 course will require you to provide evidence of the relevantLevel 1 and 2 achievements. If you have not previously completed ECDL Levels 1and 2 we can discuss options for fast tracking the required elements beforeentering the ITQ3 units. Details are on our website www.nelcls.ac.uk
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date Fee No. Weeks
BCS ITQ3 Thrunscoe Centre Mon 6.30pm 2.5 hours 07/01/13 £195 Up to 46
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
ITQ3 Certificate
CLS is accredited to offer Level 3 qualifications (ECDL Advanced) and this yearwe are introducing an based on the internationally renownedECDL qualifications. If you have already completed the ECDL Levels 1 and 2 youcan “top-up” with two further units at Level 3 plus a mandatory unit. Two top-upunits will be selected from Word, Spreadsheets or Presentation Graphics.
Photo Editing
These 10 week courses using Photoshop Elements are very popular and classesfill VERY quickly - so don’t delay or you may miss out!
Courses are run at three levels, beginner, improver and introductory award. Allthe courses are based on Photoshop Elements software. In beginners you willbecome familiar with the basic tools of photo editing, applying them to a set ofimages which we provide. You will also have the opportunity to practice on someof your own images. The improvers’ course develops those skills further andoffers the chance to be more creative in using multiple images and text. TheIntroductory Award extends that and works to an Entry Level 3 qualification.Details are on our website www.nelcls.ac.uk
Photo EditingBeginner
Photo EditingImprover
Photo EditingIntro Award
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date No. Weeks
Picture Editing -Beginners
Thrunscoe Centre Wed 6.30pm 2.5 hours 09/01/13 10
Picture Editing -Introductory Award
Thrunscoe Centre Wed 1.00pm 2.5 hours 09/01/13 10
Picture Editing -Improvers
Scartho Centre Thu 9.30am 2.5 hours 10/01/13 10
Picture Editing -Improvers
Scartho Centre Thu 1.00pm 2.5 hours 10/01/13 10
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Progression to Level 1 and above
Having achieved an Entry Level qualification, your option is to advance to theLevel 1 course for which we offer ECDL Essentials. For Level 1 and above testingis a bit more formal and generally requires you to work without notes or handouts.Your teacher will discuss with you when you are ready to sit the tests so you canprogress at your own pace within the hours available.
ECDL Essentials Level 1To help with the move into the more formal testing in ECDL, you will start with asix week “ ” which are held at the same times as the full ECDLcourses so there is no problem in switching days or times. Subject to agreementbetween you and your teacher you will then move into the formal course whichlasts up to 65 hours. The “Preparing for…” course gives you a flying start to theformal course. Your progress can also be much faster if you choose to workusing the online resources between class sessions. There are no set dates fortesting as it is down to when you are ready. There are three units to becompleted to gain the qualification. Details are on our website www.nelcls.ac.uk
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date Fee No. Weeks
ECDL Essentials Level 1 Scartho Centre Tue 6.30pm 2.5 hours 08/01/13 £70 Up to 26
ECDL Essentials Level 1Second AvenueResource Centre
Tue 12.30pm 2.5 hours 08/01/13 £70 Up to 26
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
ECDL ExtraProgression from ECDL Essentials is to the Level 2 course, ECDL Extra. ECDLExtra is the most popular workplace ICT qualification and you will cover the keysoftware programmes used in business. It is structured in the same way as theLevel 1 course but there are four units to be completed to gain the qualification.The formal course which lasts up to 120 hours is supported with onlineresources. Details are on our website www.nelcls.ac.uk
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date Fee No. Weeks
ECDL Essentials Level 2 Scartho Centre Tue 6.30pm 2.5 hours 08/01/13 £70 Up to 26
ECDL Essentials Level 2Second AvenueResourceCentre
Tue 12.30pm 2.5 hours 08/01/13 £70 Up to 26
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Childcare and Healthand Social Care
If you are interested in a career inchildcare then we may have thecourse for you. We are running twonew childcare programmes fromJanuary 2013:
CACHE Level 2 Certificatefor the Children and YoungPeople’s WorkforceThis qualification is designed to helpyou build the knowledge and skillsneeded when working with childrenand young people, birth to 19 years. Itcovers a diverse range of job rolesand occupational areas. You arerequired to be in a work placement fora minimum of a day a week in order tocomplete this qualification if you arenot already employed. You canusually complete the Certificate in ayear or less.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma forthe Children and YoungPeople’s WorkforceIf you want to work at supervisorylevel then this qualification is aimed at0 -19 years. It covers a diverse rangeof job roles and occupational areasand is split into three pathways: EarlyLearning and Childcare, Social Careor Learning and Development SupportServices.
It is also an essential qualification forall practitioners delivering the EarlyYears Foundation Stage.
We also offer adult apprenticeshipsand work place qualifications so if youdon’t find what you are looking forgive us a call and we may be able tohelp.
Health and Social Carequalifications - NEWAre you considering a career in healthand social care? Do you want to gaina nationally recognised qualification? Ifso we may be able to help you. Thereare opportunities to train whilst youare working or volunteering in thehealth and social care environment. Ifthat’s not for you then we also offercourses which are delivered in theclassroom.
For further details pleasecontacton
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
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Teaching andSupporting Teaching
We have the course to support youand help you develop with arecognised qualification. All start w/c9th January 2013.
· Would you like a career change?
· Are your children growing up andyou’re thinking of getting back towork?
· Are you looking for volunteeropportunities that will help youdevelop?
· Do you want to learn new skills?
· Are you already training,mentoring or teaching?
Telephone us on oremail us on formore information and to reserve yourplace.
email: [email protected]
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email: [email protected]
Entry Level 3 Life and Living Skills(L&LS) courseThis qualification has five elements each of which is assessed by building aportfolio of material which is then submitted for your final certificate. It includesunderstanding the basic elements of computer systems, using the Internet ande-mail plus some text editing work and simple use of media programmes (photoediting). The course may take up to 125 hours. It is longer than the FunctionalSkills course because of the wider range of material.
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date No. Weeks
Entry Level Certificate 3(L&LS)(Follows Beginner class)
Scartho Centre Mon 1.00pm 2.5 hours 07/01/13 Up to 50
BCS Digital Skills (current)This course has seven elements which cover a wide range of typical day-to-dayuses of computers. Learners do the first two units (Computer basics, online basicskills) and if successfully completed they have the option to continue with theremaining units. The five units are audio and video software, digital photography,digital music and digital media plus social networking are all covered in this newqualification. We have just finished our first year of running this course andlearners have been very enthusiastic about the course and the content. All theresources are available online which enables you to progress at your own paceand you are able to work outside the class times when and where it suits you. Allassessment is done online and you get the results immediately. The course maytake up to 100 hours. Details are on our website www.nelcls.ac.uk
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date No. Weeks
BCS Digital Skills Scartho Centre Mon 6.30pm 2.5 hours TBA Up to 40
BCS Digital Skills Scartho Centre Wed 9.30am 2.5 hours TBA Up to 40
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Beginners’ CoursesThe courses in the table below are £10.*
"Brilliant tutor - wish I had 1% of his knowledge"
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date No. Weeks
Beginners Introductionto Computers
Scartho Centre Mon 1.00pm 2.5 hours 07/01/13 5
Beginners Introductionto Computers
Thrunscoe Centre Tue 9.30am 2.5 hours 08/01/13 5
Preparing for DigitalSkills
Scartho Centre TBA TBA 2.5 hours TBA 5
Beginners Introductionto Computers
Freeman StreetResource Centre
TBA TBA 2.5 hours TBA 5
Details of the last two courses will be announced later.
Entry Level CoursesFor those who have successfully completed the Beginners’Computing course, the progression is normally to an Entry Levelqualification. There are three possible routes, Functional Skills, Lifeand Living Skills or Digital Skills. Depending on your personal needsyou can choose the route to suit you. Note that each choice has itsown session time.
Functional SkillsThese courses cover the basics of using the Internet and e-mail and you willhave an assessment session toward the end where you will be given a task toproduce a simple leaflet or poster which will need you to find information fromthe Internet and also include details that will be provided through an e-mail.The course may take up to 45 hours.
Course Venue Day Start Time Duration Start Date No. Weeks
Functional Skills ICT Entry 3(Follows Beginner class)
Thrunscoe Centre Tue 9.30am 2.5 hours 08/01/13 Up to 18
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
Want to learnWant to learna new languagea new languageor brush up onor brush up on
your language skills?your language skills?
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FRENCH LANGUAGECLUBSOr if French is the languageyou’d like to explore orimprove - come along to oneof our French Language clubs(run by a native Frenchspeaker) at our ThrunscoeLearning Centre, Highgate,Cleethorpes DN35 8NX.
Call 01472 825890 for moreinformation.
Conversation French - 10week classes (£69.50), run bya native French speaker
SPANISH LANGUAGE CLUBSCome along to one of our SpanishLanguage clubs (run by a native Spanishspeaker) at our Scartho Learning Centre,Pinfold Lane, Scartho, Grimsby DN33 2EW.
Call 07981440166 for more information.
Beginners SpanishStarting Monday 7th January 201310:00am - 12:00pm (ten weeks £70)
Intermediate level SpanishStarting Wednesday 9th January 20139:30am - 11:30am (ten weeks £70)(Students who have at least two years ofSpanish language study)
Improvers SpanishStarting Wednesday 9th January 20131:00pm - 3:00pm (ten weeks £70)(Students who have at least one year ofSpanish language study)
Advanced SpanishThursday 9:30am -11:30am (ten weeks £70)Start date to be confirmed.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
If English is not your first language, then these classes are for you.
email: [email protected]
· Classes for all levels - frombeginners to advanced;
· Cambridge ESOL Skills for LifeExams in Reading, Writing
· and Speaking from Entry 1 toLevel 2;
· Citizenship route (Home OfficeApproved);
· Non-exam classes if you are notquite ready for an exam;
· Small, friendly groups andexperienced, fully qualifiedteachers;
· Volunteer support in mostclasses.
There will be fees for some learners.Enrolment depends upon eligibility(immigration status). Please bringyour passport, National Insurancenumber and any benefit informationto enrolment.
We look forward to meeting you.
Please ringor emailfor all enquiries and to find out howto book a place.
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email: [email protected]
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CLS offers you a range of opportunities to develop your skills withcomputers.
You can be a complete novice, never havingtouched a computer or laptop before andwanting to know just how to get started, orsomeone already using computers but wantingto achieve qualifications in thetypical workplace computingskills. We can offer you coursesat a range of levels and withthe option of progression fromnovice to a Full Level 3Certificate.
You will develop your skills under the guidanceof our experienced teachers, well skilled insupporting you as you learn the effective use ofcomputers in a wide range of situations. Enjoythe experience and benefits of learningalongside a new group of friends. Learning inthis way not only develops your computer skillsbut builds your own self-confidence. In afriendly environment, learning becomes anenjoyable activity and you will progress somuch more quickly.
Courses typically last from about five weeks to 48 weeks dependingon course content and level.
All our main courses are now supported with online resources thatassist you to extend your learning beyond the classroom sessions bygiving you 24/7 access to course materials and discussion forumswhere you can pose questions and share thelearning experience with your class peers. Thisalso gives you a link to the course teacher soyou don’t have to wait a week to get ananswer to problems you hit betweenclasses.
Computing
Level 3ITQ3
Level 2ECDL Extra
Level 1ECDL Essentials
Entry LevelDigital Skills
Entry LevelFunctional Skills
Entry LevelLife & Living
Beginners
“I cannot think of
anything needed to
improve the experience.”
“This course isexcellent.”
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email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
Family LearningProgramme
What better way to return tolearning than by supportingyour child’s learning?
With Family Learning programmes,you learn about the schoolcurriculum for a wide range ofsubjects and look at the ways inwhich your child is taught at school.This gives you the knowledge andconfidence to further help your childdevelop and progress at school, aswell as a variety of fun and freeactivities that you can do with yourchild at home.
Family Learning programmes arefriendly and practical and will involveworking with other parents for thefirst part of the session and with yourchild for the second part of thesession. Some courses aim tosupport the whole family with literacyand numeracy and others coverspecific aspects of the schoolcurriculum. You may have thechance to complete Scienceexperiments with your child, designand build for Technology or create aStory sack with puppets to use athome.
Learning together is a greatopportunity to show your child thatyou value their learning and has beenshown to have a positive impact ontheir development. Learning as anadult can lead to increasedconfidence, skills and furtherqualifications.
For more information on FamilyLearning contact the team -
Tel 01472 326263 orEmail [email protected]
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Venue DayStart date
2013 End date
Numberof
weeksStarttime
End time Fee
Fee if onJobseeker's
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work and onbenefits
Fee if onmeans tested
benefits,unemployed
but notseeking work* Type
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Mon January 14 08/07/13 21 10.00am 12.00noon£160
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Tue January 8 02/07/13 21 9.30am 11.30am£160
plus examfee
None _ _
Tue January 8 02/07/13 21 12.30pm 2.30pm£160
plus examfee
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Tue January 8 02/07/13 21 6.30pm 8.30pm£160
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Tue January 8 02/07/13 21 6.30pm 8.30pm£160
plus examfee
None _ _
Wed January 9 03/07/13 21 10.00am 12.00noon£160
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Thu January 10 04/07/13 21 10.00am 12.00noon£160
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Fri January 11 05/07/13 21 10.00am 12.00noon£160
plus examfee
None _ _
Fri January 11 05/07/13 21 12.30pm 2.30pm£160
plus examfee
None _ _
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
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Courses for adults withlearning difficulties/disabilities
These offer you a widerange of courses, rangingfrom taster sessions toqualifications.
The range of programmes include:-
Personal Skills· Healthy living· Managing own money· Personal safety in the home and
community
· Develop reading and writing skills· Early maths - develop number skills· Working with time and money
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk
� Know how to use a computer safely� Use a computer to find information� Use creative software/making
cards & calendars
In addition to this we are offering
These coursesare available at Entry Levels 1, 2 & 3and can result in a nationallyrecognised qualification withprogression onto Level 1 & 2.
Courses are delivered by fullyqualified teachers who specialise inworking with learners with additionalneeds. Come and learn with us in awarm, friendly and supportiveenvironment.
For more information please contact us:NELC Community Learning ServicesTelEmail
Subject Venue Course Title Day Time
Functional Skills English Thrunscoe English Mon 10.15am - 12.15pm
Functional Skills MathsFreeman StreetResource Centre
Maths Mon 10.15am - 12.15pm
English & MathsImprovers
Freeman StreetResource Centre
English & Maths forEveryday
Mon 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Computer SkillsFreeman StreetResource Centre
Beginners ICT Tue 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Functional Skills English Thrunscoe English Wed 10.00am - 12.00noon
English & MathsImprovers
ThrunscoeEnglish & MathsConfidence Building
Wed 1.00pm - 3.00pm
OCR Life & Living SkillsFreeman StreetResource Centre
Personal Skills Award Thu 10.00am - 12.00noon
OCR Life & Living SkillsAward
Thrunscoe English Thu 7.00pm - 9.00pm
OCR Life & Living SkillsAward
Thrunscoe Maths Thu 7.00pm - 9.00pm
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CommunityVolunteering
Are you currentlyvolunteering and would liketo get a qualification?
Our volunteer qualifications aresuitable for all volunteers whateverpoint they are at in their volunteeringjourney.
The volunteering qualifications areunit based with wide choice of unitsavailable at each level. Candidatesproduce a portfolio of evidence whichis internally assessed and externallymoderated.
CVQ candidates achievequalifications by gaining the requirednumber of credits. Candidates needto achieve
. Further qualifications areavailable at level 2 and 3 for the moreexperienced volunteers.
For more information, pleasetelephone 01472 323568 or [email protected]
Volunteering ForCommunity LearningServices
If you are looking for an opportunityto volunteer then CommunityLearning Services might have theopportunity for you. There are manyroles to be filled from supportingteachers in the classroom toadministration in our offices.A CRB will be necessary.
For more information, pleasetelephone 01472 323568 or [email protected]
email: [email protected]
website: www.nelcls.ac.uk