rewise trac framework booklet

7/25/2019 Rewise TRAC Framework Booklet

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REWISE LEARNINGLEARNTHRUMUSIC COURSES

WWW.LEARNTHRUMUSICCOURSES.CO.UKWWW.REWISE.CO.UK

TRAC FRAMEWORK


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"The course has made me believe in myself more than I havedone in the past. I've also had a lot of help with my readingand writing. It's probably one of the best things I have ever

done."


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REWISELEARNING

Rewise Learning, through our brand of LearnThruMusic Courses, has been selected todeliver a number of our innovative, unique and above all, fun courses & workshops for theTRAC 11-24 framework throughout the North Wales county regions.

Rewise Learning is an e-learning, training and alternative education provider deliveringeducational services for a wide variety of schools, organisations and service users

throughout Wales and the UK since 2008. We have been involved with some of the mostwell-known organisations throughout the country, including The Princes Trust, NHS Wales,Virgin Media Business, WCVA, Swansea University, Communities First, Swansea City FC, aswell as various local authorities such as Gwynedd (as part of the Potential Project)Nottinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Ealing, Newcastle and others.

If you are interested in booking Rewise Learning for a course in your school, please contactus direct for more information or contact your TRAC manager.

WE BELIEVE EDUCATION SHOULD BEFUN, INNOVATIVE AND ENGAGING

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION .......................................... 2

CONTENTS PAGE ....................................... 2

COURSES & WORKSHOPSMUSIC AND LITERACY ......................... 3

MUSIC TASTER COURSE ........................... 5

STEM: CODING AND CONFIDENCE .................... 7

MODERN MUSIC AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY ...... 9

CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT .................... 11

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS ................. 13

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION ............... 15

CONTACT US .......................................... 18WORK RELATED EDUCATION ............... 17


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MUSIC ANDLITERACY

An innovative programme designed to enhance literacy skills and increase competence increative writing. Our unique approach uses song-writing, music performance & production todevelop literacy skills in an indirect way. Learners will get to analyse song lyrics from currentartists to explore literary techniques such as themes, symbolism, metaphor, simile and manyothers. They will then begin to write their own lyrics, which will later be performed andrecorded with the help of our tutors.

CREATEYOUROWN

SONG ANDCD!

You will be set the challenge ofcreating your own song,

working alongsideprofessional musicians,

producers and tutors. You willalso design your own CD

artwork!

IMPROVEYOUR

CONFIDENCE

We have a big focus onimproving confidence throughrecording vocals, trying new

things and developing new skills!

Get hands on and play withstate of the art instruments

including guitars, keyboards,iPads, computer software and

more

USE INDUSTRYSTANDARD

MUSICTECHNOLOGY

ANDINSTRUMENTS

As part of this music and literacy course you will also receive a level one /entry level three qualification through working on activities such as

analysing and comparing song lyrics, writing song lyrics, exploring creativewriting techniques and designing CD artwork.

GAIN A QUALIFICATION!

Through the use of music and a range of activities we ensure that eachlearner is engaged through interactive activities We always strive to makeeach participant feel as comfortable as they can when learning new skills.

IMPROVE YOUR LITERACY SKILLS

We pride ourselves on our 100% participant pass rate and 100% of allpupils state that they find this method of learning a lot much engaging thana standard school lesson.

A NEW AND EXCITING WAY OF LEARNING!100%

GROUPSIZES

Our maximum group size is 15. We like tosplit groups into 3 teams to work on threeworkstations: music production, lyric writing &

artwork and accreditation.

COURSEDURATION

Aimed at key stage 3, key stage 4 and sixthform, the music and literacy course typicallyruns between 2 and 5 days (depending on the

level of accreditation), 5 hours a day.3


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"MUSIC DEVELOPSANALYTICALTHNKING..."

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"I never thoughtlearning could be this

fun!"

"I've never believed inmyself more than I have

done on this course.Life changing."

"Really helped me with

my reading andwriting! Thank you!"

"It's helped me learn inlots of different ways."

"Great to play lots ofinstruments and write

lyrics to help withconfidence and

literacy."

"I would recommendthis to anyone. Really

really fun!"


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MUSIC TASTERCOURSE

A fun, engaging introduction to song-writing, music performance and technical production.This course offers learners the chance to use a variety of modern music equipment, such asDJ and production software, write and record their own song as well as receive a CD copyto take home.

USE STATE OFTHE ARTMUSIC

TECHNOLOGY

Get hands on with industrystandard technology, including

state of the art laptops,software, iPad applications,

synthesisers, keyboards guitarsDJ equipment and more...

CREATEYOUR

OWN CD

You will be set the challenge ofcreating your own song and

producing your own CD. You willbe given the task of writing lyrics,

making the beats and backingtrack and designing your own

artwork.

Get creative and solveproblems, work as a team andwork in a very different way.

The skills taught can be appliedto a host of other real life

situations.

GET THINKINGIN DIFFERENT

AND CREATIVEWAYS

EXPLORE THE SONG WRITING PROCESS

A GREAT INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC MAKING

GAIN A QUALIFICATION

Whether you're an absolute beginner or have some musical experience this

course is for you. This workshop offers new ways of thinking when gettingcreative and can start at a very basic, beginner level to an intermediatelevel.

A fantastic introduction into how to write lyrics, how to produce your ownsong and a great way of developing your creative writing skills. Workalongside your peers to create and record a song in just 1-2 days!

Create a portfolio of work and undertake fun activities that contributetowards an entry level three qualification. Participate in engaging groupactivities and work towards gaining a unique qualification.

GROUPSIZES

Our maximum group size is 15. We like tosplit groups into teams (depending onnumbers) to work through different

workstations including a musicproduction/studio station, accreditation and

lyric writing station.

COURSEDURATION

Aimed at key stage 3, key stage 4 and sixthform, the music taster course course typicallyruns for two days, working for 5 hours a day.

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"MUSIC IS A WORLDWITHIN ITSELF, WITHA LANGUAGE WE ALL

UNDERSTAND"

"Probably the best thingI've done at school - I

would reallyrecommend to anyone!"

STEVIE WONDER

"The course was reallyinteresting and fun!"

"Scary at first talkingand singing in front of

everyone, but it mademe feel great!"

"Definitelyaonceinalifetimeopportunity!"

"A great experience tocreate my own music!Really helped with my

confidence"

"I have really enjoyed

myself and havedeveloped new skills!"

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STEM: CONFIDENCEAND CODING

An intermediate, level-1course to introduce learners in a fun and engaging way tocomputer coding and its real-world applications. Participants will learn about codinglanguages and copy strips of code to perform basic tasks. They will also get to buildcontrollable devices such as blue tooth controlled robots, boats and cars and use code toprogramme them to carry out a number of different actions.

UNDERSTANDWHAT

CODING IS

Understand the uses andexamples of code and what it

is used for through ourinteractive workshop!

STARTTHINKING INALTERNATIVE

WAYS

Start learning in new waysutilising new skills and developyour analytical thinking throughcoding. Learn how to transfer

these new skills across a variety ofscenarios.

Participants will be set thechallenge writing code tocontrol a device they have

made.

EXPERIENCE ATOTALLY NEWCHALLENGE

IMPROVE YOUR CONFIDENCE

USE STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY


Get introduced to the basics of coding and use state of the art technology.

Get your hands on laptops, tablets, smart phones, Raspberry PI, innovativemusical instruments and professional coding software. Learn how to code athome!

Understand and develop your own self-identity through our uniqueconfidence building activities. Develop new skills to enhanceconfidence and self esteem.

Create a portfolio of work and undertake fun activities that contributetowards a level one qualification. Take part in engaging group activitiesand work towards gaining a unique qualification.

GROUPSIZES

Our maximum group size is 15. We like tosplit groups into teams (depending on

numbers) to work through differentworkstations including a coding station,

accreditation station and music making &confidence station.

COURSEDURATION

Aimed at key stage 3, key stage 4 and sixthform, the confidence and coding course

typically runs for two days, working for 5hours a day.

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"EVERYONE SHOULDKNOW HOW TO

PROGRAM A COMPUTER,BECAUSE IT TEACHES

YOU HOW TO THINK"

"A challenging but creativelyrewarding experience. It wasamazing to build a boat thatworks and could be remotelycontrolled by a smart phone.The staff were very friendly,

showing empathy to those who

didn't understand the wiringprocess and really took thetime to teach people on a one

to one level."

STEVE JOBS

"I really enjoyed thiscourse, made me feel like

I can achieve anything if Ibelieve in myself andincrease my knowledge. I

learnt new skills,increased my confidence

& motivation. It was agreat experience."

"Really enjoyable. You geta great sense of

achievement when yousee your boat actuallyworking in the water. Iwish the course was

longer!"

"Fun, educational andgreat for confidence

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MODERN MUSIC ANDSOUND TECHNOLOGY

This intermediate programme provides learners with technical experience of music production &performance using modern music equipment & production software. Learners will get to use ourmobile production studio and DJ equipment to create their own professional-sounding musictracks and gain experience of production software such as Logic.

DEVELOPYOUR MUSICTECHNOLOGYKNOWLEDGE

Get hands on with industrystandard technology, including

state of the art laptops,software, iPad applications,

synthesisers, keyboards guitarsand more...

GETHANDS

ON!This course is designed for

those looking to furthertheir knowledge on music

technology or beginlooking at the importance

of music technology inmusic making at level 2.

Look closely at the differentways you can share and

promote your music online,looking at various marketing

strategies that learners can takeforward.

GET YOURMUSIC OUT

THERE!

TAKE YOUR SKILLS FORWARD

MUSIC MAKING IN ANY GENRE


Work in groups to create your own song and understand the various stagesin music making, from the use of technology, lyric writing, music production

and more. Work with your friends to create a track in any genre you like,including pop, hip hop, metal, RnB, rock, indie and more...

Not only will you develop skills in music production, creative writing andmusic technology, you will improve your confidence, team work skills,problem solving and more. These extra skills developed can be transferredacross a range of subjects and situations.

Create a portfolio of work and undertake fun activities that contributetowards a level 2 qualification. Take part in engaging activities in groups towork towards gaining a unique qualification that looks great on your CV.

GROUPSIZES


workstations including a musicproduction/studio station, accreditation and

lyric writing station.

COURSEDURATION

Aimed at key stage 4 and sixth form, themodern music course typically runs for five

days, working for 5 hours a day.9


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"MUSIC IS PARTOF BEINGHUMAN"

"It was great to trythings that I haven't hadthe chance to try in the

past."

OLIVERSACKS

"It was a chance toreach our full

potential."

"The course has reallyhelped with my

confidence and hasbeen a greatopportunity."

"Very enjoyable -would recommend to

others."

"Enjoyable, helpful, funand very inspirational. Iwould love to do it

again!"

"A great atmosphereand a great way of

learning. Really thoughprovoking."10


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CONFIDENCEDEVELOPMENT ANDCOMMUNICATION SKILLS

The course was designed for young people who are at risk of becoming NEET and focusses onnurturing confidence and self-belief, whilst enhancing communication skills to help learnersexpress themselves clearly and appropriately in a variety of settings. This course uses music,song-writing and performance to engage learners and build self-confidence in an indirect andhighly effective way.

IMPROVEYOUR SKILLS

Work in teams in funengaging activities to buildconfidence through musicmaking and recording.

WORK ASA TEAM

This course looks closelyat being able to speakconfidently, expressingopinions, listening skills

using and applyinginformation.

Learn how to express yourideas and opinions in a

group setting.

GET YOURIDEASHEARD

TAKE YOUR SKILLS FORWARD

INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE


Look closely at your own confidence and how you can developyour self awareness, identity and more. Work closely on your

listening skills and your ability to make and express your opinionsand ideas positively.

We look at how you can not only develop these skills, but how youcan take these newly acquired skills forward and apply them to arange of situations.

Participate in fun activities and create a portfolio of work tocontribute towards a level 2 qualification. Our innovative teachingapproach means that everyone can work in the best way that suitsthem.

GROUPSIZES


workstations.

COURSEDURATION

Aimed at key stage 3, key stage 4 andsixth form, this course typically runs for five

days, working for 5 hours a day.11


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"CONFIDENCE IS LIKEA MUSCLE: THE MORE

YOU USE IT, THESTRONGER IT GETS"

"Thecoursewasbrilliantandimprovedmyconfidenceandteamworkskills"

"Greattousemusicinateamandtryoutnewthings-it'sdefinitely

helpedmyconfidence!"

"The confidence and

self-esteem the learnersgained wasimmeasurable. I haventseen a course yet that

has had this much of animpact"

We dont usually getthe opportunity to do

something like thishere. Its been really

good fun and has

helped me a lot withconfidence."12


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ENTREPRENEURSHIPSKILLS

The course focuses on providing participants with a unique and enjoyable learning session givingthem an insight into setting up and running their own businesses and developing the skills requiredto become an entrepreneur. At all times we aim to foster an entrepreneurial spirit and encourageleaners to identify and make the most of enterprise opportunities. Created as The Apprenticemeets Dragons Den participants will be given a motivational talk by a Wales-based entrepreneurand will work in teams to complete a business plan and challenges, such as, designing andmarketing a new product.

MOTIVATIONALTALKS

Work in teams in funengaging activities that look

at planning your ownenterprise!

GET YOURIDEAS OUT

THERE!

Participants will begiven a motivationaltalk by a local awardwinning Entrepreneurfrom within the music

industry.

Get your entrepreneurialmind thinking and haveyour ideas and opinionsheard and used within

group activities.

TEAMBUILDING

SKILLS

PREPARE APPROPRIATE PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES

DESIGN AND MARKET YOUR OWN PRODUCT


Work in teams and complete the challenge of creating a business-plan that details how they would set up, design and market your

own product from scratch.

Look closely at branding, market research, marketing, cost analysisand the delivery, logistics and implementation of your plan. Learnthe fundamentals of writing an effective business plan.

Participate in fun activities and create a portfolio of work tocontribute towards a level 2 qualification. Our innovative teachingapproach means everyone can work in the best way to suit them.

GROUPSIZES


workstations.

COURSEDURATION

Aimed at key stage 4 and sixth form, thiscourse typically runs for five days, workingfor 5 hours a day.

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"A BUSINESS HAS TO BEINVOLVING, IT HAS TO BE

FUN, AND IT HAS TOEXERCISE YOUR CREATIVE

INSTINCTS."

"Fun and motivating -I'd really recommend!"

"Interesting, fun andreally got me and mygroup thinking in new

ways!"

"I've really enjoyed the

course - I'm so happy Icame along and gave ita go!"

"The course was funand really helpful - Ithas inspired me to tryhard in life to succeed

and it has reallyimproved myconfidence!"

SIR RICHARD BRANSON

"I never thoughlearning could be fun -now I know it can be!"

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PERSONAL ANDSOCIAL EDUCATIONQUALIFICATIONS

From entry 3 to level 1, our PHSE courses offer learners the chance to experience a variety of different units

designed to ensure they gain the skills and knowledge required to help them make informed choices and lifedecisions; communicate effectively in different scenarios; make healthy life choices and live productive andfulfilling lives. Units include alcohol awareness, developing personal confidence and self-awareness, angermanagement, understanding prejudice and discrimination, equality and diversity, bullying awareness,understanding the effects of substance misuse as well as a number of other interesting and relevant units.

Combinations of the below units make up different levels of qualifications. Prior to the running of one of ourQCF award courses in personal and social education, we discuss which units would be most relevant to theschool/young people prior to planning a bespoke timetable in order to meet learning abilities and any desiredoutcomes.

WORKING AS A TEAM

UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT THROUGHPHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

This course is designed to give an understanding about alcohol, its effects and thehelp and support available for those who misuse alcohol. The course combinesinformal learning and interactive learning sessions with music related activities toengage participants.

With a key emphasis on working as a team, this course acts as a great introduction togroup music making through a variety of activities. Experiment with different sounds(using technology and live instruments) and experience song writing activities andvocal recording sessions. At entry level three this unit can be completed by a range ofparticipants.

You will get to choose a physical recreational activity to take part in, learn about thepreparation required to perform the activity and understand the impact of taking part

in the activity.

UNDERSTANDING HEALTHY LIVING

This course focuses on acquiring the knowledge to be able to live a healthy lifestyle.We also teach how self confidence, self awareness and a positive attitude contributestowards a happy healthy life.

Understand the terminology used when talking about health, gain a knowledge of thecomponents of a healthy lifestyle and get guidance and support on how to makepositive lifestyle changes.

SUBSTANCE MISUSE AWARENESS

This course is designed to give an understanding on substance misuse, the effects ofcontrolled substances and the help, guidance and support available for those who useor who are at risk of using harmful substances. The course combines informal learningand interactive, fun and informative learning sessions to engage participants.

(ENTRY LEVEL 3)

(ENTRY LEVEL 3)

(ENTRY LEVEL 3)

(ENTRY LEVEL 3)

(ENTRY LEVEL 3)

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ALCOHOL AWARENESSThis course is designed for participants of all ages and gives an understanding of theeffects of alcohol and the help available for alcohol misuse. Participants will get towear actual "beer goggles" to experience the effects of alcohol and coordination.

(LEVEL ONE)

DEVELOPING PERSONAL CONFIDENCE ANDSELF AWARENESSThis course has been specially created to build participants confidence, self esteemand self awareness. Learn techniques to help you feel more confident; learn to identifythe times in life where you lack confidence and how you can combat this; understandthe effects of different behaviours and how they effect you and those around you.

(LEVEL ONE)

DECISION MAKING

This course will help you to better understand the decision making process through funand engaging group activities. Identify the different stages in decision making, learn arange of decision making techniques and implement these techniques through role-playactivities.

(LEVEL ONE)

BULLYING AWARENESSThis course is designed for participants of all ages and teaches about the effects ofbullying, the various types of bullying and provides guidance on the help availablefor people who are bullied. Understand what bullying means and how it effectsothers, explore the effects of bullying and learn what to do if you or someone youknow is being bullied.

(LEVEL ONE)

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITYThis unit will explore the various themes surrounding equality and diversity and itsrelevance in todays diverse social, cultural and religious world. Explore whatdiscrimination means and the various types of discrimination that takes place.Understand how to challenge negative stereotypes and the various ways we canmake society more equal.

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ANGER MANAGEMENT (LEVEL ONE)Understand how emotions can effect behaviour; know how anger can effect society;

understand biological changes in relation to anger and understand where to get helpand support. The unit focuses on anger management techniques and increasesparticipants self-awareness.

UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS (LEVEL ONE)This course is designed for participants of all ages who want to understand howrelationships work. Learn about maintaining healthy relationships, the attributesrequired for positive relationships and how power and control can influencerelationships.


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WORK RELATEDEDUCATION

At either entry 3 or level 1, this vocational-based QCF is suitable for both beginner andintermediate levels. The workshops focus on developing knowledge & aspirations forwork, understanding career options, maximising workplace potential & exploringenterprise and entrepreneurship. (Entry 3 & level 1, KS 3 + 4).

For more information on the units available under this QCF please contact us on thedetails within this brochure.


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CONTACT US

05603 684 297

[email protected]

www.rewise.co.uk

@learnthrumusic

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