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COURSE DIRECTORYJANUARY 2018

ADULT EDUCATIONWOLVERHAMPTON


JANUARY 2018

COURSE DIRECTORY

2 ADULT EDUCATION WOLVERHAMPTON

Welcome to the January edition of Adult Education Wolverhampton’s Course Directory A new year always brings great opportunities as we reflect and think about what we’d like to achieve in the year ahead. Inside this directory we hope you will discover the right course for you in 2018.

We can support you to improve your English or Maths or gain the qualifications and skills needed for employment, career progression, self - employment or higher level learning. You may want to improve your health and wellbeing through learning; we have many courses that would support you to feel more confident, keep fit and active and perhaps start a lifelong learning habit.

Not sure about your future direction? Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can guide you onto a programme of study at the right level, to suit your needs, interests and ambitions.

Thank you for choosing Adult Education Wolverhampton. We wish you every success and enjoyment in your chosen course of study.

Meet the new Head of Adult Education Wolverhampton I joined Adult Education Wolverhampton as Head of Service on 13th November 2017. I am passionate about adult learning and the power of education to change lives. I am thrilled to be joining Wolverhampton to play my part. I have worked in adult learning for 20 years, previously working in Birmingham, Walsall and Stourbridge. I have had a very warm welcome from everyone here and I am really enjoying getting to know the service and the city. I intend to be out and about in the coming months and look forward to personally meeting as many of you as possible. Best regards Joanne KeatleyHead of Service

IMPORTANT The information published in this directory was correct at the time of publication. However Adult Education Wolverhampton reserves the right to revise times, dates, fees, locations and qualifications of courses for business reasons. Because courses may be subject to unforeseen change, alteration or cancellation, the information in this directory cannot be considered as binding or final.

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2 ADULT EDUCATION WOLVERHAMPTON COURSE DIRECTORY: JANUARY 2018 1

02 Student Services - Here to help you

02 How to enrol

COURSE LISTINGS05 Access to Higher Education & Pre - Access

05 Arts, Crafts & Creative Media

06 British Sign Language (BSL)

06 Business & Administration

06 Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELTA)

07 Childcare

07 Cookery & Sugar Craft

07 Customer Services

07 English

08 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

09 Exercise

09 First Aid & Food Safety

09 Flower Craft & Floristry

09 Foreign Languages

10 Health & Social Care

10 Like Minds (activities for mental health)

10 Life Skills (learning disabilities)

11 Maths

11 Mentoring

11 SKills for Work

11 Teaching Assistants

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION13 Fees & financial support

16 How to find us

Contents

Student Services Here to help you

Call us: 01902 5516582 ADULT EDUCATION WOLVERHAMPTON

Every year we welcome thousands of students who join us to develop their skills. Whatever your reason for studying with us, the Student Services team is here to help. We are available every week day and can offer support and guidance for you whether you are new to us or a returning student. We will listen, guide and help you make the most of your time with us.

Call into Student Services in the Foyer Building, St George’s Parade, WV2 1AZ to talk discreetly about any requirements you may have, email [email protected] or call 01902 551658.

OPEN DAYS & ENROLMENTA warm welcome awaits you during our Open Days and Enrolment events held throughout the year.

Come along to Adult Education Wolverhampton, Old Hall Street, WV1 3AU to get more information about our courses and what we can offer you.

Remember to bring the documents listed below with you, so we can sort everything out for you in one visit:

• National Insurance number

• proof of identity (with current address)

• proof of benefit (if applicable)

• up to date proof of residency status (if applicable)

For up to date details of our events please check out our website.

We don’t currently offer online enrolment on our courses. Enrolment in person ensures that our experienced staff can make joining a course as easy and smooth as possible. They will work with you to ensure you get on the right course at the right level and one that helps you achieve your goals. You can help us get to know your background more quickly and speed up enrolment by completing, printing off and bringing with you the “Learning Agreement” form, which is available on our website.

OPEN DAYS & ENROLMENT CAN I ENROL ONLINE?



Wolves WorkBox Wolves WorkBox is a website that will provide you with everything you need to know if you’re looking for work, a student (young or old) looking to learn, already in work, a trainer or a business owner.

To find out more visit the website:

www.wolvesworkbox.com

“I am so grateful to everyone for all their help and support so far. I cannot recommend Adult Education enough, thanks to them, my life has changed so much in the last 12 months and I am excited to see what else is to come.”

Rebecca HickieTeaching Assistants - Level 2

STUDENTSERVICES

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DISCLAIMERIf we don’t get sufficient numbers for a viable group, we may merge or close a class. In this event, we will do our best to offer you an alternative course.

COURSE LISTINGS

COURSE DIRECTORY: JANUARY 2018 5

Enquire for details Standard course fee Concessionary course fee

Title Day/s Time Start Weeks VenueFee

Access to Higher Education & Pre-Access

Access to HE Diploma (Health)

MonTueWed

12:45 - 15:1512:45 - 15:1509:30 - 15:15

January 2018 35 Old Hall Street

Access to HE Diploma (Social Science/ Social Work)

TueWedThu

12:45 - 15:1512:45 - 15:1509:30 - 15:15


Access to HE Diploma (Art & Design)

WedThuFri

09:30 - 12:0009:30 - 15:3009:30 - 15:30


Access to HE Diploma (Business & Management)


Access to HE Diploma (Music Technology)

Tues Wed Thu

09:30 - 15:1513:00 - 15:3009:30 - 15:15


Pre-Access (Health & Social Work)

WedThuFri

12:45 - 15:1512:45 - 15:1509:30 - 15:15

February 2018

18 Old Hall Street £0 £615

Pre-Access (Art & Design)

February 2018


Arts, Crafts & Creative Media

Sewing & Garment Making Beginners

Mon 10:00 - 12:00 04/06/2018 5 Old Hall Street £40 £10

Painting & Drawing Beginners Tue 13:00 - 15:00 05/06/2018 5 The Maltings £40 £10

Jewellery Making Beginners Tue 18:30 - 20:30 05/06/2018 5 The Maltings £40 £10

Fascinators & Hair Decorations for Weddings and Special Occasions

Thu 18:30 - 20:30 26/04/2018 5 Old Hall Street £40 £10

Pottery Beginners Thu 18:30 - 20:30 07/06/2018 5 Old Hall Street £40 £10

Sewing & Textiles Entry Level Mon 10:00 - 12:00 29/01/2018 12 The Maltings £110 £0

Fashion & Garment Making Entry Level

Tue 18:30 - 20:30 30/01/2018 12 The Maltings £110 £0

Jewellery Making Entry Level Tue 18:30 - 20:30 30/01/2018 12 The Maltings £110 £0

Painting & Drawing Entry Level Thu 18:30 - 20:30 01/02/2018 12 Old Hall Street £110 £0

Pre Access Art & Design February 2018

The Maltings

Access to HE Art & Design Wed Thu Fri

09:30 - 12:0009:30 - 15:3009:30 - 15:30


Visit our website for more information www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk


British Sign Language (BSL)

Introduction to BSL (101) Thu 13:00 - 15:00 11/01/2018 11 Old Hall Street £115 £0

BSL Level 1 Thu 13:00 - 15:00 04/01/2018 22 Old Hall Street £235 £0

BSL Level 1 Tue or Thu

18:30 - 20:30 04/01/2018 22 Old Hall Street £235 £0

BSL Level 2 Tue & Thu

10:00 - 12:00 04/01/2018 22 Old Hall Street £450 £0

BSL Level 2 Tue & Thu

18:30 - 20:30 04/01/2018 22 Old Hall Street £450 £0

Preparation for BSL Level 3 Thu 18:00 - 21:00 11/01/2018 10 Old Hall Street £105 £0

BSL Level 3 Thu 18:00 - 21:00 19/04/2018 45 Old Hall Street £1265 £0

BSL Family Signing £0 £0

Business & Administration

Office Administration Skills Level 1


Office Administration Skills Level 2

Fri 09:30 - 15:15 09/03/2018 19 Old Hall Street £480 £0

Bookkeeping Skills Using SAGE Level 1


Computerised Bookkeeping Using SAGE Level 2

Tue 09:30 - 15:45 09/01/2018 20 Old Hall Street £595 £0

Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA)

CELTA Tue, Thu & Fri

09:00 - 17:00 08/05/2018 7 Old Hall Street £1450 N/A

This Level 5 qualification is one of the most popular and desirable English language teaching qualifications worldwide. You do not need to have previous teaching experience but you must have a very good standard of written and spoken English.

To request an application form please email [email protected] by 20th April 2018



LEARNING CLUBSLearning Clubs are perfect if you want to learn in an informal class.

We arrange access to facilities, equipment and support from a self - employed tutor - facilitator. Subjects include Hat Making, Pottery, Picture Framing & Upholstery, Woodwork, Upholstery & Soft Furnishings, Hand Knit & Crochet and Jewellery Making.

You can join a class throughout the year if there is space.

Call 01902 551658 or email [email protected] for more information.


Childcare

Caring for a Child Entry 3 Mon 09:30 - 15:00 26/02/2018 15 Old Hall Street £325 £0

Childcare Level 1 Thu 09:30 - 15:00 01/03/2018 15 Beckminster House

£330 £0

Get Ready to Work with Children

Mon & Tue

09:30 - 15:0013:00 - 15:00

13/02/2018 15 Beckminster House

£0

Cookery & Sugarcraft

Baking & Cake Decorating Beginners

Tue 18:30 - 20:30 27/02/2018 5 The Maltings £40 £10

Cake Decorating Beginners Tue 18:30 - 20:30 05/06/2018 5 The Maltings £40 £10

Customer Service

Introduction to Customer Service Level 1

Thu 09:30 - 15:15 18/01/2018 12 Old Hall Street £275 £0

English

Improving your English skills will help you in everyday life and in work situations.

English courses are FREE if you do not already have a GCSE grade C or above (9 - 4) in this subject. You won’t have to pay exam and assessment fees either.

If your goal is to get a job, get a promotion or progress to higher level study, then improving your English skills is a great start.

Before joining a course all students have a skills check. This helps us place you on a course at the right level. We offer courses at all levels from Pre - Entry to Level 2. We have both daytime and evening English courses available on different days and times in the week.





English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL Skills for Life Entry Levels and Level 1Courses from Pre-Entry to Level 1 are fifteen weeks long. Daytime classes meet three times per week and evening classes meet twice a week. You will develop your communication skills in reading, writing and English grammar. Daytime courses will prepare you for work and all courses will help you to learn more about life and work in the UK. Exams take place at the end of each course if appropriate.

Before you join a course, you will have a skills check. This is to make sure you are are placed on a course at the right level. We will book your skills check when you come to enrol. You must bring with you:

• proof of identity that contains your photograph and your address• National Insurance Number• evidence of benefits• qualification certificates• up-to-date proof of residency

ESOL Enrolment Day Date Time VenueMonday 12/02/2018 09:30 - 12:00

13:00 - 15:30 18:00 - 20:30

Old Hall Street

Tuesday 13/02/2018 09:30 - 12:00 13:00 - 15:30

Old Hall Street

Wednesday 14/02/2018 09:30 - 12:00 13:00 - 15:30 18:00 - 20:30

Old Hall Street

The standard fee for daytime classes is £455 and £320 for the evening course. However, many of the courses are FREE if you are eligible for a concession.



“Adult Education has helped me a lot. It has sharpened my floristry skills and has given me the confidence to believe in myself and my abilities.”

Sarah Lovatt | Floristry - Level 2


Exercise

Our exercise learning clubs cater for all levels of fitness, ideal if you’d like to improve or maintain your physical fitness. Learning takes place in a relaxed and informal environment so you will have fun and improve your health at the same time.

Subjects include Keep Fit, Keep Fit after 50 and Yoga

You can join a class throughout the year if there is space.

Call 01902 551658 or email: [email protected] for more information.

First Aid at Work and Food Safety

Emergency First Aid at Work Award Level 3

1 day 09:30 - 16:00 BeckminsterHouse

£36 £10

Paediatric First Aid Level 3 2 days 09:30 - 16:00 BeckminsterHouse

£60 £10

Food Safety Award Level 2 1 day 09:30 - 16:00 BeckminsterHouse

£36 £10

Flower Crafts & Floristry

Wedding and Summer Flowers for Beginners

Tue 13:00 - 15:00 05/06/2018 5 The Maltings £40 £10

Floristry Entry Level Thu 18:30 - 20:30 01/02/2018 12 The Maltings £110 £0

Foreign Languages

Our qualified teachers offer independent language classes from absolute beginners to advanced levels in French and Italian. For more information about these classes please contact the teachers directly.

• French - [email protected]

• Italian - [email protected]

We also have opportunities for those studying on programmes with us to learn a foreign language. Students joining our Erasmus+ Italy Work Placement project learn Italian with us as part of the programme.

Call 01902 551658 or email one of the above for more information.



“The staff at Adult Education are great, they have helped me to learn and to believe that I am capable of achieving whatever I set myself to do. There is no more sitting at the back of the class for me.” Graham Perks | English - Entry Level 2


Health & Social Care

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 1

Fri 09:30 - 15:30 19/01/2018 11 Beckminster House

£235 £0

An Introduction to Practical Care Skills

6 days 09:30 - 15:30

2 Beckminster House

£140 £0

Understanding Health Improvement Level 2

1 day 09:30 - 17:00

Beckminster House

£65 £0

Like Minds (activities for mental health)

Art, crafts, yoga Various 10:00 - 12:00 or 13:00 - 15:00

Week beginning 08/01/2018

20 The Maltings & Old Hall Street

£0 £0

Taking part in group creative activities can help improve your health, wellbeing and enjoyment of life, whilst you learn and develop new skills.

“Like Minds” classes are FREE and ideal if you are recovering from stress, anxiety or mild depression. They can help with issues of confidence and provide respite for carers. You will need a referral from your GP, Nurse or Healthcare Professional. You can enrol on a course throughout the year if there is space. Many students have returned to employment or progressed to further learning. Call into Student Services in the Foyer Building, St George’s Parade, WV2 1AZ for a referral form, call 01902 551658 or email [email protected] for more information.

Life Skills (learning disabilities)

Life Skills for Progression 1 and 2 days

10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 15:30


20 The Maltings £0 £0

Life Skills for Independent Living 1 and 2 days

10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 15:30


20 The Maltings £0 £0

Get Learning Various Various Week beginning 08/01/2018

20 The Maltings £20 per term towards

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Our life skills provision will give you the opportunity to develop your communication and practical skills whilst you learn to work in a team, find out how to make choices, improve your levels of concentration and how to problem solve. There may be an opportunity to work towards pre-employability type activities including volunteering, work experience and setting up a mini enterprise. For others a Get Learning course may be for you.

Using English and Maths well is an important part of independent living and these subjects will be embedded into your learning.

Classes take place throughout the week and you will need to meet with a member of the team who will be able to place you on the right course. You can join a course throughout the year if there is space.





Maths

Improving your Maths skills will help you in everyday life and in the workplace. The good news is that our Maths courses are FREE if you do not already have a GCSE grade C (9-4) or above in this subject. You won’t have to pay exam and assessment fees either. We deliver programmes from Entry Level up to Level 2.

If your goal is to get a job, get a promotion or to progress to higher level study, then improving your Maths skills is a great start.

Please bring with you proof of your ID that contains your photograph, current address and your national insurance number and any previous qualification certificates.

Call 01902 551658 or email [email protected] for further information or to book a skills check.

Mentoring

Mentoring Level 1 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 14/02/2018 17 Old Hall Street £260 N/A

Mentoring Level 2 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 14/02/2018 17 Old Hall Street £260 N/A

Skills for Work

Get Ready for Work Mon 09:30 - 15:15 15/01/2018 10 Old Hall Street £225 £0

Get Ready for Care Work Entry Level 3

Tue 09:30 - 15:15 16/01/2018 10 Beckminster House

£225 £0

ICT for Work and Home Level 1 Tue 09:30 - 15:30 16/01/2018 10 Old Hall Street £210 £0

Beginners ICT Thu 09:30 - 15:30 18/01/2018 10 Old Hall Street £210 £0

ICT for Work and Home level 1 Fri 09:30 - 15:30 19/01/2018 10 Old Hall Street £210 £0

Get Ready for Universal Credit - Internet and email skills

2 half day sessions plus an optional application session


Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Wed 09:30 - 12:30 28/02/2018 34 Beckminster House

£2225 N/A

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Thu 09:30 - 12:30 11/01/2018 34 Beckminster House

£680 £0

PREPARING YOU FOR WORK Begin your journey and progress to a career in office work, care work, childcare, customer services, floristry, teaching assistants and the creative industries. We offer a number of courses at Entry Level and Level 1.




Erasmus Plus ProjectEuropean Steps to Employment with work placements in Italy


We offer the opportunity for students to carry out a work placement in Italy through our ERASMUS+ project which is funded by the European Union. Many students have already taken up this opportunity with us and found that it enhances their skills, job opportunities and confidence. As part of the programme you will learn basic Italian here in Wolverhampton to give you a head start before going out to Italy.

Areas of work experience include: Food & Hospitality Child Care Supporting Teaching & Learning Creative Industries and others

For more information and eligibility criteria, contact Judith Heywood on [email protected]


“Studying is empowering me. My confidence and my self-esteem has grown. I now believe in myself and have expectations for a much brighter future.” Washington Shearer | English - Entry Level 1/2

If one of your concerns about starting a course is about the cost of learning then read on, there could be help at hand.

FeesThe good news is that many of our students are eligible for FREE or DISCOUNTED courses. If you don’t qualify for a free or discounted course, you will find our course fees are very competitively priced and offer excellent value for money.

Provided you meet residency requirements many of our courses may be FREE or DISCOUNTED:

• English and Maths courses are FREE if you haven’t already got GCSE grade A*-C (9-4) in these subjects

• Full Level 2 and 3 courses may be FREE if you are 19 - 23 years and don’t already have a full Level 2 or 3 qualification

• Some courses are FREE or DISCOUNTED if you are unemployed and in receipt of JSA, ESA (WRAG), Universal Credit or other income based benefits

• Life Skills courses are FREE if you have a learning disability

• Like Minds courses are FREE if you have a referral from your GP or Healthcare Professional

• Family Learning courses are FREE

If you have already achieved a qualification at Level 3 or above contact Student Services about Advanced Learning Loans and other options.

Fees & Financial SupportOther financial helpThe Student Services team will be able to advise you on whether you are eligible for other financial help (eg. travel costs or your childcare costs).

Call into Student Services in the Foyer Building, St George’s Parade, WV2 1AZ to talk discreetly about any requirements you may have, call 01902 551658 or email [email protected] for more information.

Our goal is to support all our students by creating a positive place to learn where everyone has a chance of success. If you have a learning difficulty, a disability, a health or mental health issue, please let us know so that we can work with you to make any reasonable adjustments or provide the learning support you need.

Call into Student Services in the Foyer Building, St George’s Parade, WV2 1AZ to talk discreetly about your needs, call 01902 551658 or email [email protected] for further information.

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“Class is great. I am studying alongside others from similar backgrounds and learning is actually fun. I have a dream and I’m on the right track to make it a reality. Anyone thinking about starting afresh should definitely go for it, we all have a chance to change and I’m taking my chance now!” Michael Ray Wilson Steps to Employment

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“I am so grateful to everyone for all their help and support so far. I cannot recommend Adult Education enough, thanks to them, my life has changed so much in the last 12 months and I am excited to see what else is to come.” Seong Ngoh Chua ESOL Level 1

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“Adult Education has helped me to have a better perspective for a happier and healthier life. Learning really is the key.” Bernadette Francis Bookkeeping Level 1

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“Adult Education is the place to go whatever level of education you are at. This place has turned my life around. My health, wellbeing and job prospects are back on track.” Steven Spencer Steps to an Office Career


How to find us

AddressOld Hall StreetWolverhampton WV1 3AU

Public TransportWolverhampton City Centre Bus Station - then 5 minutes walkCity Centre Metro Stop (St George’s terminus) - then 1 minutes’ walkWolverhampton Railway Station - then 8 minutes walk

Car ParkingNo on-site parkingPublic car parks nearby

Main Site: Old Hall Street

Venue Address Public Transport Information

Beckminster HouseBirches Barn Road Pennfields Wolverhampton WV3 7BT

Bus Number 4 from Wolverhampton Art Gallery to Bradmore, then 6 minutes walk

The MaltingsHerbert StreetWolverhamptonWV1 1NQ

Take any bus to Wolverhampton City Centre Bus Station, then 5 minutes walkCity Centre Metro Stop (St George’s (terminus) - then 1 minutes’ walk Wolverhampton Railway Station - then 8 minutes’ walk

Aldersley Leisure Village

Aldersley StadiumAldersley RoadWolverhampton WV6 9NW

Bus Number 6 from Wolverhampton City Centre Bus Station to Aldersley Stadium

Church of the Good Shepherd

Windmill LaneWolverhampton WV3 8HJ

Bus Number 3 from Wolverhampton Art Gallery to Castlecroft, then 5 minutes’ walk

Smestow SchoolWindmill CrescentWolverhampton WV3 8HU

Bus Number 3 from Wolverhampton Art Gallery to Castlecroft, then 8 minutes’ walk

St. Alban’s ChurchGriffiths Drive Wolverhampton WV11 2LJ

Bus Number 59 from Wolverhampton City Centre Bus Station to Ashmore Park, then 1 minute’s walk


Other venues

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