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Course Venue Key Courses by venue Royston, Baldock, Hitchin Letchworth, Stevenage Tips to take stunning photos Photography classes Art, craft & design Andrea case study Scent with love Floristry course Recipes for success Cooking courses Health, beauty & wellbeing courses General interest courses Music, dance & fitness courses Languages courses Spanish conversation IT & social media Master classes Family learning classes Adult specialist learning Doing it for the girls Community centre Tutor focus College wins awards How to enrol on a course Fee remission Training for employment Step up Are you a graduate? Leadership iniative
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Course Venue Key CODE
VENUE ADDRESS
BED
Bedwell Community Centre
Bedwell Crescent, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1NA
BCC
Baldock Community Centre
Simpson Drive Baldock Herts. SG7 6DH
FEA
Fearnhill School
Fearnhill School, Icknield Way West, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 4BA
HIGH
Highfield School
The Highfield School, Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3QA
HLIB
Hitchin Library
Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1EW
HRCC
Hertford Road Community Centre
Kenilworth Close, Stevenage SG2 8TB
HYDE
The Hyde Community Centre
2 The Hyde Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 9SE
KTS
Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Herts SG7 6DZ
ITT
InTown Training
InTown Training, Forum Court, 28 The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1EH
LAC
Letchworth Arts Centre
Letchworth Arts Centre, 18-20 Leys Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3EW
MER
Meridian School
Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 7JH
MHH
Mrs Howard Hall
Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1NX
NHC CFA
NHC Centre for the Arts
NHC, Centre for the Arts, Willian Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0LS
NHC HIT
NHC Hitchin
NHC, Hitchin Centre, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0JD
NHC GC4B
NHC Goldsmith Business Centre
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3GB
NHC STEV
NHC Stevenage
NHC, Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1LA
NHMEF
North Herts Minority Ethnic Forum Unity House Whinbush Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1PH
NOBEL
Nobel School
Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 0HT
OVA
Oval Community Centre
The Oval Community Centre, Vardon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 5RD
PGCC
Pin Green Community Centre
Pin Green Community Centre, Fairlands Hall, 291 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 5NF
PRI
The Priory School
The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2UR
PUR
Purwell Primary School
Fairfield Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PU
RAD
Radburn Primary School
Radburn Primary School, Radburn Way, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2JZ
RLIB
Royston Library
Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 9JN
SLIB
Stevenage Library
Stevenage Library, Southgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1HD
SLL
Stevenage Leisure Ltd
Stevenage Leisure Limited, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG11LZ
SNCC
St. Nicholas Community Centre
St. Nicholas Community Centre, 59 Canterbury, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 4LJ
SSCC
St John’s Community Centre
Bishops Rise Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9BZ
SMCC
St Michael’s Mount Community Centre St Michaels Road Coleridge Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QY
WAL
Walsworth Community Centre
88 Woolgrove Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AU
WCC
Westmill Community Centre
John Barker Place Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2PG
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Courses by Venue ROYSTON COURSE TITLE
Meridian school
START DATE
DAY
TIME
DURATION
VENUE CODE
REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
Cooking from Around the World
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
MER
£35.00
£65.00
Autumn Flowers
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
MER
£35.00
£65.00
ROYSTON LIBRARY
Get Started with Computers
04/09/2012
TUE
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
RLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Internet & Email
04/09/2012
TUE
12:30-14:30
6 weeks
RLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
04/09/2012
TUE
14:30-16:30
6 weeks
RLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
30/10/2012
TUE
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
RLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Get Started with Computers
30/10/2012
TUE
12:30-14:30
6 weeks
RLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Internet & Email
30/10/2012
TUE
14:30-16:30
6 weeks
RLIB
£25.00
£40.00
BALDOCK COURSE TITLE
START DATE
DAY
TIME
DURATION
VENUE CODE
REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
Computing for the Beginner
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
6 weeks
KTS
£25.00
£40.00
Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners
28/09/2012
FRI
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
BCC
£35.00
£65.00
HITCHIN COURSE TITLE
START DATE
DAY
TIME
DURATION
VENUE CODE
REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
NHC HITCHIN Relaxation and Meditation
26/09/2012
WED
18:00-20:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
British Sign Language Level 1 qualifcation
27/09/2012
THU
19:00-21:00
30 weeks
NHC HIT
£120
£200.00
Research Your Family Tree
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Introduction to Criminology
27/09/2012
THU
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Dressmaking for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Conga Drumming
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Introduction to Psychology
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Hair Care
27/09/2012
THUR 19:30-20:30
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£20.00
£35.00
NHC
HITCHIN CFA
Basic Silver Jewellery Making
27/09/2012
THU
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Working with Clay
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Watercolour Painting for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Drawing and Painting for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Flower Arranging for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Indian Cookery
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
HITCHIN OUGHTON/WESTMILL Ballroom Dancing for Beginners and Improvers
17/09/2012
MON
11:00-12:30
10 weeks
WCC
£35.00
£65.00
NORTH HERTS MINORITY ETHNIC FORUM
Flower Arranging for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
MON
13:30-15:30
5 weeks
NHMEF
£20.00
£35.00
Skincare and Makeup
26/09/2012
WED
18:00-20:00
5 weeks
NHMEF
£20.00
£35.00
WALSWORTH COMMUNITY CENTRE Cross Stitch for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012
MON
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
WAL
£35.00
£65.00
ST JOHNS COMMUNITY CENTRE Healing with Crystals
25/09/2012
TUE
13:00-15:00
5 weeks
SJCC
£20.00
£35.00
Relaxation and Meditation
24/09/2012
MON
10:00-12:00
5 weeks
SJCC
£20.00
£35.00
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Courses by Venue COURSE TITLE
START DATE
DAY
TIME
DURATION
VENUE CODE
REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
ST MICHAELS MOUNT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners
26/03/2012
13:30-15:30
10 Weeks
PURWELL SCHOOL
WED
SMCC
£35.00
£65.00
Samba Drumming
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
PUR
£35.00
£65.00
Spanish for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
PUR
£35.00
£65.00
PRIORY SCHOOL Social Media Introduction
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
6 weeks
PRI
£25.00
£40.00
LETCHWORTH COURSE TITLE
START DATE
DAY
TIME
DURATION
VENUE CODE
REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
LETCHWORTH GC4B PowerPoint for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC GC4B
£35.00
£65.00
Presentation Skills for Absolute Beginners
27/09/2012
THU
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC GC4B
£35.00
£65.00
Microsoft Access for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC GC4B
£35.00
£65.00
Selling Skills for Absolute Beginners
27/09/2012
THU
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC GC4B
£35.00
£65.00
Social Media Introduction
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC GC4B
£35.00
£65.00
Exploring Aptitudes and Ambitions
24/09/2012
MON
13:00-15:00
6 weeks
NHC GC4B
£25.00
£40.00
LETCHWORTH WILBURY
Spanish for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
LAC
£35.00
£65.00
Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
LAC
£35.00
£65.00
Autumn Flowers
27/09/2012
THU
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
LAC
£35.00
£65.00
LETCHWORTH JACKMANS
Future Dreams
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
5 weeks
RAD
£20.00
£35.00
Aromatherapy Oil Blending
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
5 weeks
RAD
£20.00
£35.00
FEARNHILL SCHOOL Web Design Dreamweaver for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
FEA
£35.00
£65.00
Flavours of the Orient
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
FEA
£35.00
£65.00
LETCHWORTH GRANGE Modern Line Dancing for Beginners
28/09/2012
FRI
10:00-11:30
10 weeks
MHH
£35.00
£65.00
Modern Line Dancing for Improvers
28/09/2012
FRI
12:00-13:30
10 weeks
MHH
£35.00
£65.00
Floral Table Decorations
26/09/2012
WED
13:15-15:15
5 weeks
MHH
£20.00
£35.00
Christmas Flowers
07/11/2012
WED
13:15-15:15
5 weeks
MHH
£20.00
£35.00
HIGHFIELD SCHOOL Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012
WED
18:45-20:45
10 weeks
HIGH
£35.00
£65.00
Card Making for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012
MON
18:45-20:45
10 weeks
HIGH
£35.00
£65.00
STEVENAGE COURSE TITLE
START DATE
DAY
TIME
DURATION
Venue Code
Reduced Fee FULL FEE
NHC STEVENAGE British Sign Language Level 2 qualifcation
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
30 weeks
NHC STE
£120
£200.00
Greek for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
British Sign Language for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
Mandarin for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
French for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
Italian for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
German for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
A Taste of Italian Cooking
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
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Courses by Venue BEDWELL Get Started with Computers
07/09/2012
FRI
09:30-11:30
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
07/09/2012
FRI
12:00-14:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Internet and Email for Beginners
07/09/2012
FRI
14:15-16:15
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
02/11/2012
FRI
09:30-11:30
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Get Started with Computers
02/11/2012
FRI
12:00-14:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Internet and Email for Beginners
02/11/2012
FRI
14:15-16:15
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Photoshop for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
BED
£35.00
£65.00
Ebay for Beginners
27/09/2012
THU
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Ebay Next Steps
15/11/2012
THU
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Excel Spreadsheets for Beginners
27/09/2012
THU
13:00-15:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Creative Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012
WED
13:00-15:00
10 weeks
BED
£35.00
£65.00
Woodturning for Beginners
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
SLL
£35.00
£65.00
24/09/2012
Drawing & Painting for All
27/09/2012
THUR 10:00-12:00
10 weeks
SLL
£35.00
£65.00
Spanish for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
SLL
£35.00
£65.00
Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
SLL
£35.00
£65.00
Ideas and Techniques for Floral Designs (Quals)
27/09/2012
THUR 18.30-21.30
15 weeks
SLL
£60.00
£100.00
ST NICHOLAS Watercolour Painting for All
26/09/2012
WED
09:45-11:45
10 weeks
SNCC
£35.00
£65.00
Thai Traditional Massage Introduction
26/09/2012
WED
13:30-15:30
10 weeks
SNCC
£35.00
£65.00
THE OVAL Nail Art
24/09/2012
MON
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
OVA
£35.00
£65.00
Card Making for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012
TUE
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
OVA
£35.00
£65.00
PIN GREEN Skincare & Makeup
25/09/2012
TUE
09:30-11:30
5 weeks
PGCC
£20.00
£35.00
Hand Massage
28/09/2012
FRI
09:30-11:30
5 weeks
PGCC
£20.00
£35.00
Face Painting
24/10/2012
WED
12:30-14:30
5 weeks
PGCC
£20.00
£35.00
SHEPHALL Computing for the Beginner
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
6 weeks
HYDE
£25.00
£40.00
French for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012
WED
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
HYDE
£35.00
£65.00
Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners
28/09/2012
FRI
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
HYDE
£35.00
£65.00
CHELLS
Dressmaking Skills
26/09/2012
WED
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NOBEL
£35.00
£65.00
Dressmaking Skills Next Steps
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NOBEL
£35.00
£65.00
Family History on the Internet
25/09/2012
TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NOBEL
£35.00
£65.00
Body Art
28/09/2012
FRI
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
HRCC
£35.00
£65.00
Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012
WED
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
BED
£35.00
£65.00
HERTFORD ROAD
ITT STEVENAGE LIBRARY
Get Started with Computers
05/09/2012
WED
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
SLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Internet & Email
05/09/2012
WED
12:30-14:30
6 weeks
SLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
05/09/2012
WED
14:30-16:30
6 weeks
SLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
31/10/2012
WED
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
SLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Get Started with Computers
31/10/2012
WED
12:30-14:30
6 weeks
SLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Internet & Email
31/10/2012
WED
14:30-16:30
6 weeks
SLIB
£25.00
£40.00
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Photography COURSE TITLE
START DATE
DAY
TIME
Creative Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012
WED
13:00-15:00
10 weeks
BED
£35.00
£65.00
Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners
29/09/2012
SAT
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
ITT
£35.00
£65.00
DURATION
VENUE CODE
REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners
28/09/2012
FRI
14:00-16:00
10 weeks
HYDE
£35.00
£65.00
Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012
MON
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Alter Your Perspective Most portraits are taken with the camera at (or around) the eye level of the subject. While this is good common sense – completely changing the angle that you shoot from can give your portrait a real WOW factor. Get up high and shoot down on your subject or get as close to the ground as you can and shoot up. Either way you’ll be seeing your subject from an angle that is bound to create interest.
intrigue and interest as the viewer of the shot wonders what they are looking at. This intrigue is particularly drawn about when the subject is showing some kind of emotion (ie ‘what’s making them laugh?’ or ‘what is making them look surprised?’). Just be aware that when you have a subject looking out of frame that you can also draw the eye of the viewer of the shot to the edge of the image also – taking them away from the point of interest in your shot – the subject.
Play with Eye Contact It is amazing how much the direction of your subject’s eyes can impact an image. Most portraits have the subject looking down the lens – something that can create a real sense of connection between a subject and those viewing the image. But there are a couple of other things to try: Looking off camera – have your subject focus their attention on something unseen and outside the field of view of your camera. This can create a feeling of candidness and also create a little
Looking within the frame – alternatively you could have your subject looking at something (or someone) within the frame. A child looking at a ball, a woman looking at her new baby, a man looking hungrily at a big plate of pasta…. When you give your subject something to look at that is inside the frame you create a second point of interest and a relationship between it and your primary subject. It also helps create ‘story’ within the image.
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Experiment with Lighting Another element of randomness that you can introduce to your portraits is the way that you light them. There are almost unlimited possibilities when it comes to using light in portraits. Side-lighting can create mood, backlighting and silhouetting your subject to hide their features can be powerful.
Shoot Truthfully Sometimes posed shots can look somewhat‌. posed. Some people don’t look good in a posed environment and so switching to a candid type approach can work. Photograph your subject at work, with family or doing something that they love. This will put them more at ease and you can end up getting some special shots with them reacting naturally to the situation that they are in. You might even want to grab a longer zoom lens to take you out of their immediate zone and get really paparazzi with them. I find that this can particularly work when photographing children. Want to learn more photography tips Why not enrol on a digital photography course page 8.
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Art, Craft & Design COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
TIME
DURATION
VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
Basic Silver Jewellery Making
27/09/2012 THUR 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Card Making for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012 MON 18:45-20:45
10 weeks
HIGH
£35.00
£65.00
Card Making for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
OVA
£35.00
£65.00
Cross Stitch for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00
10 weeks
WAL
£35.00
£65.00
Drawing and Painting for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Drawing and Painting for All
27/09/2012 THUR 10:00-12:00
10 weeks
SLL
£35.00
£65.00
Dressmaking for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Dressmaking Skills
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NOBEL
£35.00
£65.00
Dressmaking Skills Next Steps
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NOBEL
£35.00
£65.00
Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012 WED 18:45-20:45
10 weeks
HIGH
£35.00
£65.00
Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
SLL
£35.00
£65.00
Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Watercolour Painting for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Watercolour Painting for All
26/09/2012 WED 09:45-11:45
10 weeks
SNCC
£35.00
£65.00
Woodturning for Beginners
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
SLL
£35.00
£65.00
Working with Clay
25/09/2012 TUE
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Andrea
- student on a flower arranging course
I started out by signing up for a 10 week leisure course as I had always been frustrated about my poor efforts to place flowers in a vase. At first I was a little nervous as everyone seemed to be more experienced. However the group was incredibly friendly and tutor so supportive that I quickly settled in. The first ten week course quickly passed and I signed up for the next one and then the next one .... until flower arranging had become very much part of my life. My confidence and knowledge had really grown over this year of leisure courses. The leisure classes are great to be able to try a range of different styles and techniques. How far you want to push a design is up to you, and you always know that you will go home with a new design to show off to family and friends.
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The leisure courses had also really inspired me to take floristry further so when I learned of a C&G course that would lead to a qualification I was really interested and signed up. Looking back after a year, I can’t believe how much the City and Guilds course has developed my skills. I am now far more creative in my arrangements and have a much great understanding of how the process of actually making an arrangement works. So far I have taken Contemporary Floral Design and am just completing Traditional Floral Design. These courses are different from the leisure class and do require an increased commitment as there is homework to do. The paperwork can sometimes feel too much but I know ultimately that the end result of the qualification is worth it. My fellow classmates are all friendly so it has become the highlight of my week to go along for class - just can’t wait to sign up for next year!
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The meaning of flowers is as old as civilisation itself, and has been used as an expression of emotion for centuries. The language of flowers started in the harems of the Middle East, where secrecy between lovers was essential. Each flower had a meaning and secret messages could be exchanged. The Victorians took this language to their hearts and produced several dictionaries of the language of flowers. The Romans honoured their heroes with laurel wreaths and the Ancient Greeks adorned their palaces with flowers. Bouquets of flowers were carried during ancient feasts and festivals. Flower Name Flower Meaning Ivy Friendship / affection Jasmine Grace/ Elegance Jonquil Love me / Desire Lavender Devotion Lilac First love Lily (Calla) Beauty Lily (White) Purity Lily of the Valley Sweetness / Humility Mimosa Sensitivity Narcissus Stay as sweet as you are Orchid Love / Beauty Peony Bashfulness Phlox Sweet Dreams Poinsettia Good cheer Rose Red I love you / Passion Rose White Eternal love / Heavenly Rose Yellow Joy / Friendship Rose Pink Perfect happiness Stephanotis Desire / Happiness in marriage Sunflower Loyalty Sweet Pea Goodbye / Blissful pleasure Tulip General Declaration of love Tulip Red Believe me Tulip Yellow Hopeless love Violet Modesty
Flower Name Flower Meaning Alstromeria Devotion / Friendship Amaryllis Pride / Beauty Anemone Unfading love / Sincerity Babys Breath Everlasting love / Happiness Bells of Ireland Good luck Birds of Paridise Magnificence Carnation Pink I’ll never forget you Carnation Red Admiration Carnation White Innocence / Pure love Carnation Yellow You have disappointed me Chrysanthemum Cheerfulness / You’re a wonderful friend Cornflower Delicacy / refinement Daffodil Respect / Unrequieted Love Dahlia Good taste Delphinium Airy Eucalyptus Protection Forsythia Anticipation Gardenia You’re lovely / Secret love Gerbera Regard Gladiolus Generosity / Strength of character Heather white/pink Good luck Holly Good will Hyacinth Blue Consistancy Iris Wisdom / Eloquence
Floristry COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
TIME
DURATION
VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
Autumn Flowers
27/09/2012 THU
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
LAC
£35.00
£65.00
Autumn Flowers
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
MER
£35.00
£65.00
Christmas Flowers
07/11/2012 WED 13:15-15:15
5 weeks
MHH
£20.00
£35.00
Floral Table Decorations
27/09/2012 WED 13:15-15:15
5 weeks
MHH
£20.00
£35.00
Flower Arranging for Absolute Beginners
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
Flower Arranging for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 MON 13:30-15:30
5 weeks
NHMEF
£20.00
£35.00
Ideas and Techniques for Floral Designs (Quals)
27/09/2012 THUR 18:30-21:30
15 weeks
SLL
£60.00
£100.00
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Recipe for Success
How to make Garlic Foccacia Bread
Ingredients • • • • • •
250g strong plain white flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp salt 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast Olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tsp Maldon sea salt
Method 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan200°C/gas 7. Put the flour into a bowl with the salt, yeast and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 150ml warm water, stir with a wooden spoon and mix into a ball using your hands. 2. Sprinkle flour over a clean work surface and tip out the dough. Work the dough for 10 minutes to stretch and make smooth. 3. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil onto the work surface. Sit the dough on top and roll out to a round appropriately 30cm across using a rolling pin. 4. Grease a pizza tray or large baking tray and line with baking paper and put the dough on it. 5. Scatter the garlic over the dough, then sprinkle with the salt. Cover it with greased cling film and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes to 1 hour. 6. Remove the cling film and press your finger into the dough about 16 times and pour over a little more olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before serving
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Cooking COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
TIME
DURATION
Venue Code
Reduced Fee
FULL FEE
A Taste of Italian Cooking
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
Cooking from Around the World
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
MER
£35.00
£65.00
Flavours of the Orient
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
FEA
£35.00
£65.00
Indian Cookery
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
£65.00
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Health, Beauty and Wellbeing COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
DURATION
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Aromatherapy Oil Blending
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
5 weeks
RAD
£20.00
£35.00
Body Art
28/09/2012 FRI
10:00-12:00
5 weeks
HRCC
£20.00
£35.00
Hand Massage
28/09/2012 FRI
09:30-11:30
Hair Care
27/09/2012 THUR 19:30-20:30
TIME
5 weeks
PGCC
£20.00
£35.00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£20.00
£35.00
Healing with Crystals
25/09/2012 TUE
13:00-15:00
5 weeks
SJCC
£20.00
£35.00
Nail Art
24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00
5 weeks
OVA
£20.00
£35.00
Relaxation and Meditation
24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00
5 weeks
SJCC
£20.00
£35.00
Relaxation and Meditation
26/09/2012 WED 18:00-20:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Skincare and Makeup
25/09/2012 TUE
09:30-11:30
5 weeks
PGCC
£20.00
£35.00
Skincare and Makeup
26/09/2012 WED 18:00-20:00
5 weeks
NHMEF
£20.00
£35.00
Thai Traditional Massage Introduction
26/09/2012 WED 13:30-15:30
10 weeks
SNCC
£35.00
£65.00
General Interest COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners
26/03/2012 WED 13:30-15:30
TIME
DURATION
Venue Code
Reduced Fee
FULL FEE
10 weeks
SMCC
£35.00
£65.00
Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
LAC
£35.00
£65.00
Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners
28/09/2012 FRI
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
BCC
£35.00
£65.00
Exploring Aptitudes and Ambitions
24/09/2012 MON 13:00-15:00
6 weeks
NHC GC4B £25.00
£40.00
Face Painting
26/09/2012 WED 12:30-14:30
5 weeks
PGCC
£35.00
Future Dreams
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
5 weeks
Introduction to Criminology
27/09/2012 THU
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
£20.00
RAD
£20.00
£35.00
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Introduction to Psychology
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Presentation Skills for Absolute Beginners
27/09/2012 THU
10 weeks
NHC GC4B £35.00
£65.00
19:00-21:00
Research Your Family Tree
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
Selling Skills for Absolute Beginners
27/09/2012 THU
10 weeks
NHC GC4B £35.00
£65.00
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Music, Dance and Fitness COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
DURATION
VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
Ballroom Dancing for Beginners and Improvers
17/09/2012 MON 11:00-12:30
10 weeks
WCC
£35.00
£65.00
Conga Drumming
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
£65.00
TIME
Modern Line Dancing for Beginners
28/09/2012 FRI
10:00-11:30
10 weeks
MHH
£35.00
£65.00
Modern Line Dancing for Improvers
28/09/2012 FRI
12:00-13:30
10 weeks
MHH
£35.00
£65.00
Samba Drumming
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
PUR
£35.00
£65.00
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Languages COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
TIME
DURATION
VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE
British Sign Language for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
British Sign Language Level 1 qualifcation
27/09/2012 THU
19:00-21:00
30 weeks
NHC HIT
£120
£200.00
British Sign Language Level 2 qualifcation
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
30 weeks
NHC STE
£120
£200.00
French for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012 WED 10:00-12:00
10 weeks
HYDE
£35.00
£65.00
French for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
German for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
Greek for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
Italian for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
19:00-21:00
Mandarin for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 Weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
£65.00
Spanish for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
PUR
£35.00
£65.00
Spanish for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
LAC
£35.00
£65.00
Spanish conversation My name is...
Me llamo... Thank you...
Gracias Hello...
Hola Nice to meet you... Encantado, -a Good bye... Adiós
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IT and Social Media COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
Computing for the Beginner
24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00
TIME
DURATION
Venue Code
Reduced Fee
FULL FEE
6 weeks
KTS
£25.00
£40.00
Computing for the Beginner
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
6 weeks
HYDE
£25.00
£40.00
Ebay for Beginners
27/09/2012 THU
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Ebay Next Steps
15/11/2012 THU
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Excel Spreadsheets for Beginners
27/09/2012 THU
13:00-15:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Explore Graphic Design
18/02/13
FRI
09:30-16:00
2 days
NHC CFA
TBC
TBC
Explore Interactive Media
08/04/13
MON 09:30-16:00
2 days
NHC CFA
TBC
TBC
Family History on the Internet
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NOBEL
£35.00
£65.00
Get Started with Computers
07/09/2012 FRI
09:30-11:30
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Get Started with Computers
02/11/2012 FRI
12:00-14:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Internet and Email for Beginners
07/09/2012 FRI
14:15-16:15
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Internet and Email for Beginners
02/11/2012 FRI
14:15-16:15
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Intro to Interactive Media
02/04/13
09:30-16:00
2 days
NHC CFA
TBC
TBC
TUE
Intro to Podcast
23/10/12
THU
09:30-11:30
3 days
NHC CFA
TBC
TBC
Intro to Podcast
23/10/12
THU
18:00-22:00
3 days
NHC CFA
TBC
TBC
Intro to Graphic Design
11/02/13
MON 09:30-16:00
2 days
NHC CFA
TBC
Microsoft Access for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC GC4B £35.00
TBC £65.00
Next Steps with Computers
07/09/2012 FRI
12:00-14:00
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
02/11/2012 FRI
09:30-11:30
6 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
Photoshop for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
PowerPoint for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC GC4B £35.00
£65.00
Social Media Introduction
25/09/2012 TUE
Social Media Introduction
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC GC4B £35.00
£65.00
6 weeks
PRI
£40.00
£25.00
Web Design Dreamweaver for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
FEA
£35.00
£65.00
Next Steps with Computers
31/10/2012 WED 10:00-12:00
6 weeks
SLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
06/09/2012 THU
14:30-16:30
6 weeks
HLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Next Steps with Computers
01/11/2012 THU
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
HLIB
£25.00
£40.00
Photoshop for Absolute Beginners
25/09/2012 TUE
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
BED
£25.00
£40.00
PowerPoint for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC GC4B £35.00
£65.00
Social Media Introduction
25/09/2012 TUE
Social Media Introduction
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
19:00-21:00
10 weeks
NHC GC4B £35.00
£65.00
6 weeks
PRI
£40.00
£25.00
Web Design Dreamweaver for Absolute Beginners
26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00
10 weeks
FEA
£35.00
£65.00
Plan & Produce Podcasts
24/10/12
3 days
NHCC FA
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Masterclasses
WED 10:00-15:30
COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
TIME
DURATION
Venue Code
Christmas Flowers
10/11/2012 SAT
10:00-14:00
1 day
NHC CFA
£40.00
Create a Christmas Cake
17/11/2012 SAT
10:00-14:00
1 day
NHC STE
£40.00
FULL FEE
Create an Indian Banquet
22/09/2012 SAT
10:00-14:00
1 day
NHC STE
£40.00
Create Edible Christmas Decorations
24/11/2012 SAT
10:00-14:00
1 day
NHC STE
£40.00
Get Started with Facebook and Twitter
29/10/2012 SAT
10:00-14:00
1 day
ITT
£40.00
Improve Your Photographic Skills
03/11/2012 SAT
10:00-14:00
1 day
ITT
£40.00
Indian Henna Hand Painting
27/10/2012 SAT
10:00-14:00
1 day
NHC HIT
£40.00
FULL FEE
Family Learning COURSE TITLE
START DATE DAY
TIME
DURATION
Venue Code
Christmas Treats
01/12/2012 SAT
10:00-12:00
3 weeks
NHC STE
£0.00
Create Cupcakes Together
29/09/2012 SAT
10:00-12:00
3 weeks
NHC STE
£0.00
Discover and Explore Art
10/10/2012 WED 16:30-18:30
5 weeks
NHC CFA
£0.00
Face Painting Together
08/11/2012 THUR 16:00-18:00
3 weeks
NHC HIT
£0.00
Indian Cookery
03/11/2012 SAT
3 weeks
NHC STE
£0.00
10:00-12:00
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Art for All
24/09/2012
MON
9:30-11:30
10 weeks
LAC
£35.00
Braille
26/09/2012
WED
9:30-11:30
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
Cakes and Bakes
27/09/2012
THUR
16:30-18:30
10 weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
Cookery for All
26/09/2012
WED
16:30-18:30
10 weeks
NHC STE
£35.00
Create a Story
24/09/2012
MON
13:00-15:00
10 weeks
BED
£35.00
Digital Photography
25/09/2012
TUE
9:30-11:30
10 weeks
BED
£35.00
Fashion Creations
26/09/2012
WED
16:00-18:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
Get Creative with IT
25/09/2012
TUE
12:00-14:00
10 weeks
BED
£35.00
Jewellery Making
27/09/2012
THUR
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
NHC CFA
£35.00
Sportability
29/09/2012
SAT
10:00-12:00
10 weeks
NHC HIT
£35.00
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From as little as £20 per head! (£200 per evening – max number 10)
A range of skill workshops to develop your knowledge and skills from home decorating to activities to impress your friends. Instead of worrying about baby sitters and transport, we come to you! In the comfort of your own home and surrounded by your friends, relax and indulge yourself in a skill lesson in your home. A range of subjects to choose from include:
Sewing for Beginners From clothes alterations, to creating your own bespoke designs, spend the evening with friends and learn top tips to upgrade your wardrobe at a fraction of the cost.
An introduction to Reflexology Relax and unwind with an introduction to reflexology teaching you the basics of the art form to share with your friends, invite your friends along to try out techniques and help each other to relax!
Painting and decorating in the home Pre-application tips and how to apply your paint, cutting in techniques and the right paint to use for those ‘touch up’ jobs at home
Wallpapering magic How to hang wallpaper correctly, the right paper for your walls. Creating wallpaper paste and top techniques for creating a room with style
Car mechanics for ladies Need to know how to change a tyre? Or how to check your oil? Working on your own (or a friends) car, learn the essentials of car maintenance to give you the basic knowledge you need. www.nhc.ac.uk
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Smart Nail Art Got a wedding, party or special event coming up? Or just fancy giving you and your friends a treat. Why not host a nail art party and have your nails designed by our professionals in the comfort of your own home.
Cake Decorating & Cup Cakes Looking to brighten up your children’s party, or having an event with your friends, hold a cup cake decorating course and learn the tricks of the trade to create some masterpieces in your own kitchen.
Essential Electrical Need to change a plug? Wondering how to cope with a blown fuse? Concealing hanging wires? This workshop will provide you with basic knowledge to look after yourself in your home.
Protect Yourself: Self defence This workshop is essential for any women who travel on their own throughout the week. Giving you an overview of how best to defend yourself should the worst happen, there will be a range of tips from our experts to make you feel safer on your travels.
Make up and Beauty Tips Get together with your friends and have a professional make-up artist show you what make up best suits your colourings, and take away some essential tips on how to perfect the perfect look
Shake It Up: Basic Cocktail making Want to impress at your next party? Looking for something different to try? Get together with your friends and learn how to Create an exciting Cocktail evening for your friends.
Feeding the Family: Food and meal planning on a Budget Working with a budget? Or planning your weekly shop for the family. This session will provide you with some great ideas for feeding the family and planning your meals throughout the week. Waste less, and save money – and a chance to try some delicious recipes too.
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How Clean is Your House? Natural cleaning products Using tried and tested techniques, this session will give you top tips on how to keep your home clean and sparkly at a fraction of the cost of every day cleaners.
Arts and crafts From gifts and cards to items to brighten up the home, this class will show you techniques for creating something special for those you love.
Jewellery making Learn to create some bespoke jewellery for yourself or for loved ones, using techniques to create impressive designs that will wow your friends.
Flower Power: Flower arranging Save money on expensive florist costs, and learn how to present your flowers at home in attractive styles. This workshop will show you how to make the most of fresh and faux flowers to brighten up any home.
Tantastic: At Home Spray Tans In the comfort of your own home, revitalise and rejuvenate yourself with a spray tan. Bring the girls together for a girlie night in and leave feeling refreshed and looking fab.
Designer Hair Want to recreate styles you have seen in magazines? Want the catwalk look but without the cost of the salon? This workshop will show you some easy ways to create up dos, and styles to suit you and your friends to get you ready for that big night out!
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Community Centre Focus Bedwell Community Centre Based in the heart of Stevenage, Bedwell Community Centre has provided a community hub for residents since 1959. The centre is open 7 days a week from the morning until late evening and provides a variety of activities ranging from over 50s exercise classes to dance classes for children. There is also a cafĂŠ at the centre open for the public to enjoy. North Hertfordshire College provide a range of courses at their community room in the centre including Get Started with Computers, Digital Photography and IT for adults with learning disabilities. The room boasts a computer suite, a working area and full interactive whiteboard facilities. Our full list of courses are outlined in the brochure on pages 7. Bedwell Community Hall Stevenage Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NA Tel: 01438 314839 http://www.bedwellcommunitycentre.co.uk Email: bedwellct@yahoo.co.uk
InTown Training Based in Stevenage town centre, InTown Training provides a community venue with a difference. Our services include CV writing, job searching and Information, Advice and Guidance sessions with our Careers Guidance Officer. With a fully IT equipped classroom we also run a range of courses from the centre including digital photography and employability skills. Whether you are a resident looking to learn a new skill in your spare time or are out of work and looking for support to get back into employment our advisors can help so visit us today.
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Tutor Focus Jeff Ludbrook I have been in people development for 25 years and still enjoy the response from students when they improve their knowledge and develop new skills. Very broadly my courses cover: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Selling skills Presentation skills The psychology of influence Positive thinking Assertiveness Train the Trainer Microsoft Office Laptop and Laptop presentation skills Field Sales Management Sales Management Techniques Market awareness Rental and financing Leadership and Management
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I have worked for North Hertfordshire College now for 4 years and very much enjoy the Get Started with Computers, Next Steps with Computers and Internet and Email for beginners that I run on Friday’s. The thing I enjoy most about doing these courses is seeing the change in students, from never using computers to being able to communicate through email and create meaningful documents, also having students of various ages overcome slow learning issues and some physical disabilities and inspiring me to help them develop. I enjoy learning from them all.
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Regional Individual Learner Award
College wins double in adult learner’s week awards Training for Employment student Keith Knight and Supported Studies student Lindon Powell both from North Hertfordshire College, have been recognised with a Regional Individual Learner Award, as part of Adult Learners’ Week 2012. The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) awards adult learners each year to highlight the importance of continued learning. Following a period of long term unemployment, Keith Knight, 47 from Stevenage joined Training for Employment at NHC. Keith explained: “The course was over a period of four weeks with other people in a similar situation to mine, after a couple of weeks at college you can feel your confidence coming back.
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I had two great teachers who acted as mentors to help me update my CV and gain confidence because when you’re unemployed for a long time your confidence ebbs away. I finished the course and managed to start work a week later as a parking control office at Lister Hospital. I’m now working on the front desk in more of a customer service role, I’m so pleased to get back into work and I really do enjoy my job.” Supported Studies student Lindon Powell, currently studies on the NHC Pathways Course for young adults with learning difficulties. Lindon made fantastic progress on his course and secured part-time employment at Shine, the college’s student run car wash and
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valeting centre. Supported Studies Lecturer Wendy Berezowy commented: “During Lindon’s time at college he has made great progress, he always works hard to achieve everything to the best of his ability. He takes pride in his work and has demonstrated real dedication and commitment working at Shine.” David Hughes, NIACE Chief Executive, said: “Every one of our award winners, for this year’s Adult Learners’ Week, illustrates how learning can help people to change their lives, make them feel part of their community and help support them in their future.”
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How to enrol on leisure courses
If you are paying by cash, you will need to enrol in person. Otherwise you can use any of the following methods to book your course:
Online
Visit www.nhc.ac.uk, find the course that interests you, read the course profile, and reserve your place on the course.
By phone
Call 01462 650271 where a member of the Adult Community Learning team will take your details. Our phone enrolment hours are: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm
By post
Send your completed enrolment form together with your cheque (made payable to North Hertfordshire College) to: Adult Community Learning, North Hertfordshire College, InTown Training, 28 The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1EH.
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InTown Training Forum Court 28 The Forum, Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 1EH
ACL Course Paperwork In order to fulfil funding requirements, all courses offered within the ACFL brochure involve RARPA paperwork, to be completed by students at varying stages throughout the course. This ensures a high standard, quality provision and allows an opportunity for feedback to be given following the course to assist us to improve in the future.
Stevenage Centre Monkswood Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 1LA Stevenage Skills Centre Fulton Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 2AF
Student Portfolio In your first class, you will be given a Student Portfolio, which outlines further services available to ACFL students. The portfolio acts as a means of note pad for the course, where you can write and store information. It also provides an important Health Form for the duration of the course.
Hitchin Centre Cambridge Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0JD Centre for the Arts Willian Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0LS Goldsmith Centre for Business Broadway Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3GB
Please note that the deadline for enrolment is one week prior to the start of the course. Enrolments taken after this date will be added to a waiting list.
Fee Remission To be eligible for a reduced fee on a course you must be in receipt of one of the following: • Jobseekers Allowance • Employment Support Allowance
Refunds Refunds of fees may only be granted in the following circumstances; 1) A full refund of tuition fees and college charges will be made when: a) A course or class fails to start. b) Enrolment took place through a misunderstanding for which the college could be held responsible, provided that no more than three attendances have been made. c) If you enrol online or by phone and cancel your enrolment within seven days. 2) A pro-rata refund of tuition fees will be made: a) To those learners who wish to continue their course but are prevented from doing so by the closure of the class. b) In the unlikely event that NHC has overcharged.
Evidence for the above will need to be letter from the jobcentre confirming the entitlement dated no more than 2 weeks prior to enrolment or a copy of a bank statement in the learner’s name dated no more than one month prior to enrolment. • Child tax credit • Working tax credit • Carers Allowance, • Disability Living Allowance • Attendance Allowance Evidence for the above will need to be a copy of a bank statement in the learner’s name dated no more than one month prior to enrolment. Evidence will need to be provided when enrolling for a course and must be returned with your enrolment form and payment. www.nhc.ac.uk
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Introduction This section is designed to give you an overview of the training available to you if you have been affected by unemployment or redundancy. If you are currently unemployed or at risk of redundancy and are looking for work, then you may be eligible to receive free training to support your job search and applications, refresh your employability skills or receive initial training for sectors where job opportunities exist. (Some eligibility rules apply)
Working with our partners we are able to deliver training across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. For more information contact
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We have a wide range of training designed specifically to help you back to work. We may also be able to support you with funding for some of our regular courses. You may be eligible to access these courses at a concessionary rate. Please call us to talk through the options available. You could soon be on a course to a new career.
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Information, Advice and Guidance Sessions (IAG) One to one or small group sessions will help you to determine which training is relevant to your needs and help you get back into the job market. IAG sessions are available at InTown Training in Stevenage, The Goldsmith Centre for Business in Letchworth and the main North Hertfordshire College, Hitchin Centre. Call 01462 443072 to make an appointment
Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) This course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to market yourself effectively to employers and will provide you with the foundations for returning to work. During the course you will get tips and advice on: l l l l l l l
Local employment opportunities Creating or updating your CV Make successfull applications Understanding the recruitment process Interview techniques Online applications Personal branding and use of social media
Employment Advisors Whilst you are on programme with us you will be allocated a personal Job Coach who can help you with: l l l l l
1 to 1 support with applications. Information on training courses Preparation and support for interviews Information on the local labour market How and where to find vacancies
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Vocational Training We offer a range of short vocational courses that you can also access. They are designed to meet current labour market requirements and will provide you with skills and qualifications that will help you back into employment. Most courses are delivered within a six week period and are part time. As part of the course you also have the opportunity to talk to employers to find out what their recruitment proccesses are and take the first step to a successful interview and employment. See over for a list of current courses.
Business Administration Level 2 EDI qualification in Business and Administration. This course is designed for people wanting work in a Business Administration occupation such as: Administrative Assistant/ Administrator, Legal Secretary, Personal Assistant, or Secretary. It includes: l An understanding of the personal and interpersonal skills required. l Using information technology to develop professional business documents. l Ensuring health and safety within the workplace. l The importance of effective customer relations
Car Valeting This level 1 course will enable you to carry out car valeting to industry standards. It will include: l Customer Service l Exterior Valeting l Internal Valeting l Health & Safety l Use of industry tools and equipment
Commercial and Domestic Maintenance A course designed to prepare you for working in the cleaning and maintenance environment. Elements covered within the course include: l l l l
Teamwork Health and Safety First aid Employability skills
A general course giving you all the qualifications required by employers for this industry.
Computerised accounts - SAGE Level 1 Whether you are new to this popular programme or want to expand your existing skills this course will help you, you will learn how to use Sage to make and record financial transactions including introduction to data processing, payments to suppliers, receipts from customers, supplier invoices, credit notes and customer invoices. A knowledge of bookkeeping practices is essential although there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. You will need to have basic IT skills.
Customer Service for Retail & Hospitality City and Guilds qualifications - Units in customer service for the retail and hospitality Industries. This short course covers: l Developing methods of engaging customers. l Meeting customer needs through knowledge of products and services. l Resolving customer queries and complaints. l Exceeding customer expectations.
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Entrepreneurship & Self Employment A workshop for all levels of people looking to explore self employment as an option for the future. Delivered in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere by highly trained advisors we will help you develop your ideas into business plans, look at finance options and help you with marketing ideas.
This is a level 1 course in welding, the programme involves health and safety plus practical exercises on TIG, MIG and Arc welding. The qualification is designed for trainees and skilled workers in order to obtain the basic skills and knowledge. Successful candidates will be able to progress to the level 2 welding qualification.
Health & Safety in the work place and first aid These courses are available as an addition to our vocational courses. Other courses will be offered as they become available.
Health & Social Care This is the Level 1 qualification in Understanding the Principles of Care, Organisation Policies and the Role of the Care Worker. The students will create a portfolio to show their knowledge in seven key areas: l The values that underpin the role of the care worker. l The responsibilities and boundaries of the care worker. l Effective communication l Confidentiality l Basic organisational policies and procedures l The role of the care worker, support and supervisory process. l Applying policies and procedures. This course is mapped to the Health and Social Care Common Induction Standards and is a good introduction for anyone wishing to work in this sector.
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Step up
A suite of programmes for anyone currently out of work to help and develop your work skills and improve your health and wellbeing. Free for unemployed adults. Programmes include: Basic IT for Employment Gain a basic understanding of using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook for use at work. Wednesdays 7-9pm at Hitchin College for 5 weeks
Get involved/get volunteering Discover the benefits of volunteering and where to find local volunteering opportunities in your area. Take part in community / team activities that will enhance your skills, increase your confidence and prove you are job ready Monday 7-9pm at Stevenage College for 5 weeks
Basic IT Gain a basic understanding of using different applications in the Microsoft Office suite Mondays 3-5pm at Hitchin College 5 weeks Using the Internet for Employment Learn how to use the internet for job searching, how to complete online applications and using social media sites such as Facebook to help you market yourself to potential employers. Thursdays 7-9pm at Hitchin College for 5 weeks
Money wise/ Financial Capability Learn how to budget and make the most of your finances with details on how to create a budget sheet in order to record your spending. Tuesdays 7-9pm at Stevenage College for 5 weeks Confidence in the Workplace Identify your skills and how to make the most of them in a team as well as communicating and interacting effectively with clients and colleagues. • Presentation skills • Effective team skills Wednesdays 7-9pm at Stevenage College for 5 weeks
Working for Yourself (3 hrs - 3 weeks ) Discover the benefits of selfemployment plus practical advice on taking the first steps to working for yourself. Fridays at Letchworth Goldsmith Centre for Business for 3 weeks Business Information and Advice Sessions Sessions to assist anyone running or looking to run their own business. First Monday of each month at Letchworth Goldsmith Centre for Business
Generating a Business (3 hrs - 3 weeks) Learn how to develop and build business ideas to make the most of your skills and experience. Mondays at Letchworth Goldsmith Centre for Business for 3 weeks
Get fit and active Develop and learn exercises to do at home and get fit without having to go to the gym. Have fun, meet like minded people, take part in practical activities to try yourself. Thursdays 7-9pm at Hitchin College for 5 weeks
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Are you a graduate? Get one step ahead in gaining professional qualifications Do you want: To improve your chance of gaining employment? To enhance your career opportunities? To add value to your CV? We are offering a free, new, innovative professional skills programme for graduates. Our graduate programme will offer you the following units in the subjects below: • Personnel • Management • Accountancy • Legal For more information please call 01462 650250 GOLDSMITH CENTRE Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3GB www.gc4b.com * Subject to eligibility
Leadership Initiative This course is designed to support team leaders, managers and those aspiring to these roles. It consists of a networking forum which meets regularly at the Goldsmith Centre for Business in Letchworth and includes the ILM award in Team Leading plus access to other qualifications to support your job search.
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Would you like to run a course for your local community group?
Over the years we have successfully worked with a number of local community organisations within North Hertfordshire, developing courses specifically tailored to meet their needs and interests. These are run at a local venue convenient for the organisations or group. If you can’t find the right course, but you have enough enquiries or learners with a specific interest, we may be able to organise a course for you. To find out more, contact: The Adult, Community Learning Team Call us on: 01462 443072 or email us at: community@nhc.ac.uk
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INDULGE RESTAURANT
To book a table please go to:
www.indulge.nhc.ac.uk T: 01462 471000
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ART GALLERY | THEATRE To buy tickets to a performance please go to:
facebook/Fit4LessStevenage
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ENHANCE HAIR SALONS
To book an appointment please go to:
www.enhance.nhc.ac.uk T: 01462 471061
For details about the range of car washes and valeting services go to:
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BEAUTY SALONS To book an appointment please go to:
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