Neath Port Talbot Adult Community Learning Prospectus 2011-2012 by Louise Mathias

Adult Community Learning Part Time Prospectus 2011/2012

A new beginning...

Whether you are looking to learn new skills, improve your job prospects, take up a new interest or return to learning, we have over 200 classes on offer in more than 20 locations across Neath Port Talbot.

What’s new this year? New classes e.g. Health and Safety, Food Safety level 3, Work Skills etc. All of these will be marked with the following icon: 

Our new website: Find us online at www.nptacl.org or follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/nptacl.

Enrol and pay for your course online! Thank you for taking the time out to read about our courses. I would like to extend a warm welcome to those of you choosing to study with us and hope you enjoy your time with us. The ACL team are here to offer you assistance with anything related to your learning, so please get in touch. We look forward to seeing you. The ACL team Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Contents

Course Information:

01. 01.

15. Childcare 16/17. Computers/IT 18/19. Cooking Essentials 20. Construction 21. Basic/Essential Skills 22/23. Digital Imaging/ Photography 24. Floristry/Horticulture 25. Health & Wellbeing 26/27. Languages & ESOL 28/29. Music 30. Life Skills/Personal Development 23. Centre Locations/ Contact Numbers

Term dates, How to enrol Important Information 01. Working in Partnership 02. Course Fees and Financial Assistance 03. Learner Support Service 04/5. Get IT on project 06/7. Enterprise in the Valleys project 08. Community Development 9 Communities First 11. GCSE’s 12/13. Art, Craft & Design 14. Bristish Sign Language

“Going to class has given me a new lease of life. I’ve made friends and have started volunteering at my local school’ ACL learner”

Welcome to our 2011/12 Prospectus

General Information

Term Dates Autumn - 19/09/11-16/12/11 Half Term - 24/10/11-28/10/11 Spring - 09/01/12-30/03/12 Half Term - 13/02/12-17/02/12 Summer - 16/04/11-20/07/12 Half Term - 04/06/11-08/06/12 Term dates may vary in some centres, please contact your local centre for details. Important Information All classes are correct at the time of print. We may change or add to the courses advertised, for instance where a course is under or over-subscribed. New courses may be introduced throughout the year. Learners’ interests are taken into consideration where a change is made. A class needs a minimum of 8 learners enrolled to run, so if you are interested in attending a course, why not bring a friend? If you see a course that you like but it’s not being run in your area, please let us know as we may be able to arrange a class if there is enough interest. Flowers provided for the Learner of the Year Awards ceremony by floristry learners

Enrolment is easy • Choose a course. • Select a centre where the course is being held. • Fill in the enrolment form included in this brochure. • Drop it in to the centre or to our main office at Theodore Road, Port Talbot or New for this year - Enrol and Pay for your course online! Visit www.nptacl.org/enrol for more details Please enrol early to avoid disappointment.Your place on a course cannot be guaranteed until you have paid and we have confirmed.

Working in Partnership Adult Community Learning is partly funded through a franchise agreement with Neath Port Talbot College. In order to ensure the best for all of our learners we also work in partnership with a number of other organisations to provide a high quality learning experience throughout all of our courses. These include the Learner Support Service (see page 3), Community Development and Projects (see page 4), Enterprise in the Valleys (see pg 5), Get IT on (see pg 6) and many more. Adult Community Learning sit on the Neath Port Talbot Learning Festival Group in conjunction with many other learning providers in the Neath Port Talbot area. This group is supported by NIACE Dysgu Cymru(National Institute for Adult Continuing Education) to promote adult learning through different events throughout the year. For example the group have recently hosted the Adult Learner of the Year Awards (see pictures) www.nptacl.org [ 01 ]

Course Fees

Course Fees and Financial Assistance ALL courses:

FREE 4Gb USB Memory Sticks

£100 per 30 weeks For short courses please contact us or visit our website www.nptacl.org

In order to become more sustainable, last year learners were given the option of keeping their files electronically on a USB memory stick as opposed to keeping a traditional file.

This can be paid in two instalments of £60.

We have decided to offer the same for learners this year provided they did not take up the offer last year.

All fees are fully refundable if any course is cancelled or moved to an unacceptable location.

Additional or replacement USB sticks can be purchased for £6

Additional Costs:

The Adult Learner Fund

Accreditation costs for the following courses:  ABRSM Piano  British Sign Language  Children’s Care - Learning and Development (funding may be available for this award)  CLAiT  Floristry City and Guilds  GCSEs

Do you need help paying for your learning?

Concessions You may be eligible for a reduction in course costs if you are a low income household or in receipt of a means tested benefit. These include:  Jobseekers Allowance  Income support  Housing Benefit  Pension Credit  Employment Support Allowance If you are eligible, the course fee will be just £5 for courses up to 10 weeks and £15 for a 30 week course. For more information on concessions please contact us on 01639 898581.

[ 02 ] Lifelong Learning Service

It is the aim of Neath Port Talbot Adult Community Learning that no learner is turned away through inability to pay! We could help with course fees, resources, transport etc. Interested? Contact us on 01639 898581 Or applications can be downloaded from www.nptacl.org Only available for learners on a Neath Port Talbot ACL course and subject to application approval.

Support Service

Lifelong Learning Learner Support Service  Impartial

 Free

 Confidential

 Friendly

We have an excellent team of friendly learner support staff who are able to provide you with information and advice on:

 Courses and Training  Career Options  Financial Support  Self Employment  CV’s and Interview Skills  Signposting to Childcare  Volunteering Opportunities This service is available in your local area, at a time that suits. To chat with one of our friendly staff and discuss your needs, contact Alison Richards or Alison Vaughan on:

Tel: 01639 898581 E-mail: lls@npt.gov.uk www.nptacl.org [ 03 ]

Learning Today for Tomorrow

Get IT On Project The goal of this project is to develop ICT centres of excellence in the South Wales Valleys area in order for entrepreneurship, social enterprise and local businesses to up-skill and embed technology into their businesses. Learning and skills development for employment will be a key factor in the project as will the development of a social enterprise/small business to support not just the centres but local business and the community in which they operate. This will be achieved through creating, updating and re-inventing existing centres along with new centres in the WVSRA region in line with community ICT Strategies.

This project is aimed at helping you, young or old, to learn through the media of ICT. Learning can be fun, satisfying and challenging and will help you: • To meet new people • To make new friends • To learn new skills There are I.T. courses on how to use a computer, photography, family history, on-line shopping, how to protect your children using the net and much, much more. For More information please visit www.learningpool.org

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www.nptacl.org

Western Valleys Regeneration Area 0

A4 Get It On Project

A4069

Llandeilo A40

Carmarthen

A4067

Carmarthenshire

Powys

A483

A48

A476

Brynaman

C o u n t Cross y Hands

A484

A483

Ammanford

Abercraf

A4221

YstradgynlaisA4068

Banwen

Ystalyfera A474

A476

Neath

CPontarddulais ounty

Llanelli

47 A4240

A484

A4217

Resolven Treherbert

A483

Treorchy

Cimla

T a l7 Tonmawr bot

12 A474 11 42

A4216

Swansea

A4230

Swansea A483

A48

A4241

Port Talbot

6 Croeserw 17

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Ystalyfera Development Trust Antur Enterprises Pantyffynnon Centre Canolfan Maerdy Black Mountain Centre Upper Afan Forum / Croeserw Tonmawr/Pelenna Learning Centre Glynneath Training Centre Resolven Building Blocks Neath YMCA Briton Ferry Cyber Zone

The Old Railway Inn, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, Swansea SA9 2HS The Remploy Building, Wind Road, Glanrhyd, Ystradgynlais SA9 1AF Unit 5 Llys Glas, Parc Amanwy, New Road, Ammanford SA18 3EZ Tairgwaith, Ammanford SA18 1UD Cwmgarw Road, Brynaman, Ammanford SA18 1BU Afan Riverside Centre, 1&2 Corner House, Avondale terrace, Cymmer SA13 3LU Dan Y Coed, Tonmawr SA12 9U Oddfellows Street, Glynneath, Neath SA11 5DB Neath Road, Resolven, Neath SA11 4AA Pen Y Dre, Neath SA11 3HG The Community House, 89-95 Llansawel Crescent, Briton Ferry SA11 2UW

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Melin Technology Centre DOVE Workshop Evanstown Community Centre BAVO Hub Every Link Counts Noddfa Centre Bettws Life Centre Richard Price Centre Creation Development Trust Berwyn Centre

A4093

A4061

Aberkenfig

Pyle

Borough A4106

CBettws o u n Llangeinor ty A48

A473 A48

Bridgend

Payne Street, Melincryddan, Neath SA11 1SU Roman Road, Banwen, Neath SA10 9LW Evanstown, Bridgend CF39 8R 112-113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, Bridgend CF34 9DL Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Heol Ty Gwyn industrial Estate, Maesteg CF34 0BQ Caerau Road, Caerau CF34 0SG Bettws Road, Bettws, Bridgend CF32 8TB Llangeinor, Bridgend, CF32 8PF Blaengarw Workmens Hall, Blaengarw, Bridgend CF32 8AW Ogwy Street, Nantymoel, Bridgend CF32 7SD

A4119

Gilfach Goch

A4064 A4063

A4229

01639 843965 01639 845475 01269 596821 01269 826893 01269 823400 01639 852690(1) 01639 888850 01639 721772 01639 710076 01639769315 01639 796009

A4061

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Tonypandy

Nant-y-moel

Maesteg 20

B r i d g Pontycymmer end

16 15

Cwmafan

Swansea Bay

A4058

A4107

Briton Ferry 41

A4067

A465

Neath 44

A4118

Port

A4067 A474

Glynneath

Pontardawe

Clydach

A4138

A4109

01639 683259 01639 700024 01443 674396 01656 810400 01656 812796 01656 738866 01656 725913 01656 815130 01656 871911 01656 840439

Enterprise in the Valleys

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Enterprise in the Valleys ‘The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow’

Enterprise in the Valleys is a unique innovative regeneration project which focuses on increasing the entrepreneurial skills of young people who live in Western Valleys communities in South Wales. The project is funded by Western Valleys Strategic Regeneration Area and Communities First Outcomes Fund and managed by the Lifelong Learning Service. Programmes & Accreditation Our vision is to help create dynamic, vibrant communities by motivating, encouraging and supporting young people to uncover and maximise their entrepreneurial potential. Through Enterprise in the Valleys, young people aged 11-25 are able to access locally-based informal /non-formal learning programmes to develop their enterprise skills for future employment. If you are aged 11-25 and live in one of the Enterprise in the Valleys areas, you may be interested in participating in this ground-breaking initiative. The programme is FREE and will give you the opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills to help you find employment, and to gain accreditation. No qualifications or experience necessary. Our range of programmes from one day workshops to those lasting a number of weeks help young people discover their entrepreneurial air.

[ 06 ] Lifelong Learning Service

Enterprise Clubs - Open to 16+ Enterprise Clubs will be running in Western Valley locations across the region. The aim of the Enterprise Clubs is to help people discover enterprise opportunities available to them in an informal relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff will be on hand to talk to people about their ideas. The Clubs are open to those who would like to know more about enterprise and self employment, membership is free and is open to those aged 16+. You don’t need any qualifications, previous experience or even a set business idea in mind. Just come along - no appointment necessary. To find out where your nearest Enterprise Club is or to find out more about the project please visit our website:

www.enterpriseinthevalleys.co.uk

Western Valleys Regeneration Area

A484

4 Enterprise Ain the Valleys A4069

Llandeilo A40

Carmarthen

A4067

Carmarthenshire

Powys

A483

A48

A476

Brynaman

C o u n t Cross y Hands

A484

Abercraf

Ammanford 16

Ystalyfera

47 A4240

A474

Resolven Treherbert

Neath A4230

Swansea

T a l Tonmawr bot

A4216

A483

A48

Ferry

A4241

Port Talbot

Croeserw A4058

A4107

5 Briton

Tonypandy

Nant-y-moel

Maesteg

B r i d g Pontycymmer end

Cwmafan

A4067

Treorchy

6 Cimla A474 2 7

A4217

Swansea A4118

Port

A4067

44 A483

A465

Pontardawe

Clydach

Llanelli

Glynneath

Neath

CPontarddulais ounty

A4138

A484

Banwen 15

A4109

A474

A476

A4221

YstradgynlaisA4068 17

A483

Gilfach 10 Goch

A4064

A4063

A4093

CBettws o u12 n11 Llangeinor ty

Swansea Bay

A4061

A48

Aberkenfig

Pyle

Borough

A4229

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A4119

A4061

A4106

A473 A48

Bridgend

Upper Afan

Neath Port Talbot

Upper Afan Communities First

01639 852690

Evanstown

Bridgend

Evanstown Communities First

01443 674396

Neath East

Neath Port Talbot

Neath East Communities First

01639 683259

Llangeinor

Bridgend

Llangeinor Communities First

01656 815130

Caerau

Bridgend

Caerau Communities First

01656 815156

Bettws

Bridgend

Bettws Communities First

01656 754895

Blackmill

Bridgend

Blackmill Communities First

01656 841785

Ystalyfera

Neath Port Talbot

Ystalyfera Communities First

01639 844405 01269 596821

Briton Ferry West

Neath Port Talbot

Briton Ferry West Communities First

01639 796009

Pantyffynnon

Carmarthenshire

Pantyffynnon Communities First

Neath Town Centre

Neath Port Talbot

Neath Town Centre Communities First

01639 640672

Dulais Valley

Neath Port Talbot

Dulais Valley Communities First

01639 898581

Cimla, Neath South and Fairyland

Neath Port Talbot

Communities First (Cwmavon/Fairyland and Neath South)

01639 894606

Upper Amman

Neath Port Talbot

Enterprise in the Valleys

01639 898581

Graigfelen

Swansea

Graigfelen Communities First

01792 845566

Ystradgynlais

Powys

Ystradgynlais Communities First

01639 845051

Pelenna

Neath Port Talbot

Pelenna Communities First

01639 888850

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Find out what’s on in your local Community Centre Gwybodaeth am ddigwyddiadau yn eich Canolfan Gymunedol leol Tel / Ffôn: 01639 898581 or Web / We: www.npt.gov.uk/communitycentres

Communities First.

DO YOU LIVE IN ONE OF THESE AREAS?

Are you interested in getting back into learning? Have a chat with your local team to find out what’s happening near you!

Briton Ferry West Community House, 89-95 Llansawel Crescent : 01639 796009

Neath Town Centre 73 Windsor Road, Neath : 01639 640670

Cimla, Cwmafan & Fairyland Cwmafan Community Centre : 01639 894606

Neath East (Melin) Melin Advice Centre, 84 Briton Ferry Road : 01639 683259

Pelenna (Pontrhydyfen & Tonmawr), Pontrhydfen Community Centre : 01639 888850

Sandfields & Aberavon

Upper Afan Valley

Ty Arian, Silver Avenue, Sandfields : 01639 870067

1 & 2 Corner House, Avondale Terrace, Cymmer : 01639 852690

Upper Dulais Valley

Ystalyfera/Godre’r Graig

Banwen, Community Centre, Roman Road : 01639 701169

78-80 Commercial Street, Ystalyfera : 01639 844405

...just a little of what we have to offer...

Qualifications

AS Levels and GCSEs Subjects available: AS Level  A one year course to gain a AS level following the

AQA syllabus.

 Some follow up work at home will be required in order

to complete the course in one year.

GCSE (WJEC)  A one year course to gain a GCSE following

the WJEC syllabus. This class is suitable for all abilities.

 Some follow up work at home will be required in order

to complete the course in one year.

GCSE (AQA) Psychology  A one year course to gain a GCSE following

the AQA syllabus. This class is suitable for all abilities.  Some follow up work at home will be required in order to complete the course in one year.

Course

Level

Weeks

Start Date

Croeserw

Glynneath

AS Level Psychology

Sep 2011

GCSE English Language

Sep 2011

Tue 5.00pm

GCSE English Literature

Sep 2011

Tue 7.00pm

GCSE Maths

Sep 2011

Mon 5.00pm

GCSE Psychology

Sep 2011

Resolven ICC

Taibach CEC Tue 9.30am

Thurs 12.00pm

Wed 12.15pm

Thurs 9.30am

Wed 9.30am

Wed 10.00am

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Art, Craft & Design

Art, Craft & Design  Art Drawing Courses are suitable for beginners or more advanced learners. All techniques will be covered and various media will be used - soft pencils, charcoal, oil, pastels, watercolour, pen and ink etc. Portrait or figure studies - ask at enquiry.

 Art / Darlun Developing art reflecting learning, understanding & nationality. These art classes can be taught and/or assessed through the medium of Welsh.

 Make do and Mend 

 Card Making

 Painting For all budding artists or those seeking to improve their skills using pastels and water-colour techniques or oils—ask at enquiry.

Also available: courses using mixed content for those not sure where they would like to specialise.

Ever wanted to learn a new craft or develop an existing one - how to make your own curtains, or how to embroider, crochet and patchwork? If so this is the course for you. The classes are workshop based and consist of practical demonstrations and exercises, with professional tips and advice. Recycled materials used wherever possible. Learn how to make your own unique items of jewellery using beads and crystal, with the opportunity to learn how to run your own small business. Learn all the main bead weaving techniques and start to design your own pieces to your requirements.

[ 12 ] Lifelong Learning Service

Starting at level 1, learn the basics of sugar paste work, marzipan models and sugar flowers. Improve skills at levels 2 & 3 and the opportunity to progress to City and Guilds qualifications is available. Amaze yourself, family and friends by what you can do with professional instruction and help.

 Stained Glass

A craft course for beginners and improvers to learn the basics of designing and making stained glass windows, light catchers, vases, mirrors etc. Plus - the opportunity to have a go at selling your work.

 Mosaics

 Jewellery Making

Learn how to make gift cards, invitations and gift boxes for all occasions, for your friends, family, work colleagues, with the opportunity to run your own profit making cottage industry.

 Sugar craft

 Art Mixed Content

 Fabric Crafts

Save Money - STOP throwing things away! Turn Junk into Jewellery, curtains into clothes and rags into rugs. Projects will include: winter necklaces, hand painted tealight holders, Christmas decorations and many, many more!

Learn how to use a variety of materials: mosaic tiles; pebbles; slate; marble; glass; broken china etc for making wall hangings, trivet stands, mirror frames, splash backs, paving slabs, coasters and table.

 Woodcarving

Learn the art of wood carving. Projects include lovespoons, model cars, walking sticks and much more!

Art, Craft & Design

Course

Level Weeks

Start Date

Briton Ferry CC Fri 9.45am

Brynglas Croeserw

Llangatwg School

Neath YMCA

Taibach CC

The Cross

Tue 10.00am

Art

2,3

Sep 2011

Art

2,3

Sep 2011

Art - DARLUN

2,3

Sep 2011

Art

1,2

Sep 2011

Art

Sep 2011

Wed 10.00am

Art

Sep 2011

Wed 2.00pm

Stained Glass/ Mosaics (Upcycling)

E,1,2

Sep 2011

Wood Carving

E,1

Sep 2011

Thurs 1.00pm Fri 1.00pm

Mon 1.00pm Thurs 10.00am

Tue 1.00pm

Fri 10.00am

Tue 7.00pm

Thurs 10.00am

Wed 12.30pm

Wed am+ pm

Level Weeks

Start Canolfan DOVE Glynneath Date Maerdy Workshop TC

Gift Card Making and Selling

1,2,3

Sep 2011

Jewellery Making

1,2,3

Sep Thurs 2011 5.30pm

Fabric Crafts

E,1,2

Sep 2011

Tue 7.00pm

Fabric Crafts

E,1,2

Sep 2011

Wed 1.30pm

Make Do and Mend

Sep 2011

Sugar craft

1,2,3

Sep 2011

Thurs 1.00pm

Sugar craft

1,2,3

Sep 2011

Thurs 6.00pm

Course

Pontardawe College

Neath YMCA

Wed 9.30am

Pontardawe College

Queen Street

Resolven Taibach ICC

Tue 10.00am

Thurs 3.30pm

Thurs 10.00am

The Cross

Wed 6.00pm

Thurs 1.00pm

TBA

Fri 13.00pm

Fri 9.30am

Mon 9.30am

Mon 6.00pm

Wed 9.30am

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British Sign Language

British Sign Language  These courses are suitable for people who wish to communicate effectively with the Deaf. In particular, to those with family and friends or working in the care profession. Also ideal for those whose work involves front-line contact with the public.

Accreditation available:  OCN units  Signature Level 1 + 2 Certificates

Course

Level

Weeks

Start Date

Afan College

Glynneath TC

Milland Road

NSA Development Centre

BSL

Sep 2011

Mon 6.00pm

Tue 10.00am

Mon 5.00pm

Thurs 4.30pm

BSL

Sep 2011

BSL

Sep 2011

Thurs 7.00pm

BSL

Sep 2011

Thurs 5.00pm

[ 14 ] Lifelong Learning Service

Resolven Building Blocks

TBA

Mon 7.00pm Tue 6.00pm Mon 6.00pm

Sandfields CEC

Childcare

Childcare Children’s Care Learning and Development NVQ Level 2 and Level 3  An opportunity to gain a recognised qualification for

those caring for children up to sixteen years of age. Group sessions provide the underpinning knowledge to complement practice and assist the development of your personal evidence portfolio for assessment. Students will need to attend a work placement, which will also be assessed, for this programme of study and have a current CRB disclosure. (Up to 2 intakes per year depending on numbers.)

Introduction to Childcare  A practical accredited course preparing students for the level 2 NVQ looking at children’s social, emotional, physical and creative development.

No placement required.

Child Psychology  A practical course that uses experiments and case

Topics include:  Language development to understand how children develop language from birth.  Gender: What makes us masculine or feminine? Does the media play a part?  Course can lead to level 2 and level 3 qualifications

Phonics  A short OCN accredited course to introduce phonics. An opportunity to find out how phonics are used in schools and at home. This course is available on demand - please contact us on 01639 898581 for more information.

Child’s Play  Would you like to help your child learn through Play?

Topics including identifying the benefits of play, creating a puppet show, choosing toys appropriate for a child and many more.

studies to understand the relationship between parent and child. Course

Level

Weeks

Start Date

Bevin Avenue

Glynneath TC

Introduction to Childcare

Sept ‘11

TBA

Tue 9.30am

Introduction to Childcare

May ‘12

CCLD NVQ

May ‘12

Child Psychology

Apr ‘12

Child’s Play

Sept ‘11

Neath YMCA

Taibach

Tue 9.30am TBA

TBA Mon 5.00pm Thurs 12.45pm

Mon 12.45pm

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Computers and IT

Computers Rescuing, Maintaining and Upgrading your Computer  The course deals with protecting your computer, using free antivirus and firewall. It also informs you what to do if things have already gone wrong!

 You will find out what goes on inside the box. You will learn about how to do simple upgrades and replace malfunctioning hardware, how to install software and set up peripherals such as printers.

 You will learn about downloading software, establishing email accounts and good file management practice.

IT, Our IT courses cover a range of topics at varying levels including:  Word Processing  Desktop Publishing  Spreadsheets  Databases  Presentations  Internet and Email  If you are a beginner, want to brush up your skills for work or want to learn more about the internet, try one of our classes!

Computers  If you are an absolute beginner with using a computer or want to brush up on your skills this is the class for you. From switching the computer ‘on’ to taming the mouse – it’s all covered. If you are looking for employment this course can help you gain necessary skills on using the computer.

[ 16 ] Lifelong Learning Service

 You will be introduced gently to the fascinating world of the computer. You will gain confidence in both using the computer and making the most of its many useful features. This will include word processing, desktop publishing, web browsing and E mail. You may even like to give free online video link a try out!

ITQ  ITQ is a nationally recognised course. If you pass an ITQ course it shows employers you can use the main applications on a computer.

Computers and IT Course

Level

Computer basics

1,2

Computer basics

1,2

Computer basics

1,2

Computer basics

1,2

ITQ

Computer Maintenance

E,1,2

1,2

Rescuing, Maintaining and Upgrading your Computer

1,2

Safe Surfing & Shopping

Course

Level

Basic IT

1,2

Computers

1,2

Computers

1,2

Start Date Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011

Start Date

Weeks

Cwmafan Library

Fri 12.30pm

Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011

Cyberzone

DOVE

Glynneath TC

Neath YMCA

Taibach CEC

Mon 6.00pm

Sat 11.00am Thurs 12.30pm

Thurs 9.15 Thur 1.00pm

30 30 Fri 9.15am

30 36 30 30 30

Mon 11.45am Mon 9.30am Friday 9.00am

15 30

Weeks 30 30

Thur 11.30am Mon 10.00am

Mon 6.30pm Tue 2.15pm

Thurs 9.30am

Thur 12.30pm Mon 5.00pm

TBA

Glyncorrwg Resolven ICC CC Wed 10.00am Tue Mon 9.30am 12.30am

Rhiwfawr

Sandfields CEC

Tue 6.00pm

Tue 10.am

Fri 11.30am

Fri 9.30am

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Cooking

Cooking Essentials Confidence to Cook  Learn the basics of cookery in a fun, friendly

environment.

 Skills and topics include:  Basic Health and Safety, Basic Food Hygiene, Basic

Food preparation, Use of kitchen equipment etc  There will be a range of recipes made over this 10 week course.

Healthy Eating  Would you like to learn more about healthy eating.

This course incorporates information on nutrition whilst allowing you to make a healthy recipe every week.  There will also be the opportunity to go swimming after the class.

Cooking for Health  This course is designed to improve cooking techniques

and skills using a wide variety of ingredients, and increase health and safety awareness in food preparation and cooking. No prior knowledge is required.

Course

Level

Weeks

Start Date

1,2

Sep 2011

1,2

Jan 2012

Cooking for health

1,2

Sep 2011

Healthy Eating

1,2

Sep 2011

Confidence to Cook

E,1

Sep, Jan, March

Food Safety Award

Food Safety Award for Supervisors

Rolling programme

Sep 2011

Jamie Oliver's Home Cooking Skills Jamie Oliver’s Home Cooking Skills

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Cymmer CS

DOVE

Glynneath Llangatwg Neath Training Centre CS College

Thurs 9.30am

Tue 4.30pm Wed 1.00pm Thurs 6.00pm Tue 5.00pm

TBA

Taibach NSA CEC Bevin Ave

TBA

Neath YMCA

TBA

Wed 6.00pm

Tue 9.00am TBA

Tue 9.30am

Cooking Jamie Oliver’s Home Cooking Skills  The course consists of over 80 recipes, all divided into

Food Safety Award  The EDI Food Safety Award is an industry recognised

manageable sections and covering key topics from eggs and baking to vegetables and quick-cook meats. This is all supported by a range of fact sheets dealing with other basics and essentials such as:  Kitchen basics: what equipment you need and the best way to stock your store cupboard, fridge and freezer Food safety and hygiene: knife safety, fridge management and rotation.  How to shop cleverly: shopping lists, seasonal food, planning ahead.  Ingredients: preparation, how to understand confusing food labels.

qualification and has been developed with the Sector Skills Councils.  Under UK legislation, anyone who handles food as part of their job role must be supervised and instructed and/or trained in food hygiene relevant to their job role.  This award is available at level 1, 2 and 3 for both the Catering Industry and the Retail Industry.  Available throughout the year in various locations, please call 01639 898581 to find out when and where.

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Construction

Construction Plumbing  Would you like to learn the basics of plumbing maintenance? Well this is the course for you! In 20 weeks you will gain sufficient knowledge to understand how to fault find and repair various taps and valves within your own home!’

Plastering  Would you like to develop skills and knowledge About plastering?

 Topics include fixing of plaster sheet materials, internal solid work, preparing a safe working area and a surface for plastering. Prepare, fix and skim plasterboard, fix coving and dado to an acceptable standard, efficient working practices and health and safety.

Brickwork  Learners will develop skills in building half brick and one brick walls, corners and stopped ends. Essential knowledge for the craft of bricklaying.  Topics include brick and block walling, materials handling, wall details, groundwork, prepare a safe working area, efficient working practices and Health and Safety.  Suitable for learners at all levels.

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Course

Level Weeks Start Date Milland Rd Llangatwg CS

Plastering

E,1

Sep 2011 Apr 2012

Mon 5.00pm

Plastering

E,1

Sep 2011 Apr 2012

Tue 5.00pm

Plumbing

E,1

Sep 2011

Brickwork

E,1

Sep 2011 Apr 2012

Mon 5.00pm

Brickwork

E,1

Sep 2011 Apr 2012

Tue 5.00pm

TBA

Essential Skills

Skills for Life and Work Return to Learn

Help a Child with Reading OCN Level 2  Learn how to make reading an enjoyable experience

for your own children and other children within the school environment.  The Level 2 learning programme will teach you the necessary skills to help children’s reading, as well as giving you practical experience of using these skills  The main topics you will cover are; Phonics (sounds letters make), Book levelling (choosing appropriate books at the correct level) and reading strategies (the skills children need to work words out for themselves).  Please call us on 01639 898581 to find out which school in your area is running this programme.

Better Reading OCN Level 3  On the level 3 learning programme you will learn how

to use the Better Reading scheme and you will set up a reading partnership with children in school. This scheme has helped improve children’s reading ages by 18 months after they have been involved in a ten week reading partnership.  Please contact us on 01639 898581 to find out which school in your area is running this programme. Course

Level Weeks

Start Date

Croeserw

 An informal class for adults who would like help to improve their essential skills.

Literacy  The course helps learners to read and understand and covers writing skills including grammar and spelling. Times may vary according to needs of learners. Evening classes available on demand.  Follows City and Guilds and OCN criteria.

Also available: Numeracy & IT Work Skills  WorkSkills is a flexible suite of BTEC qualifications

suitable for learners of all ages and at all stages of their working lives. We teach the skills needed to gain and retain a job in challenging times.

Planning ahead for Christmas  Would you like some tips on making the most of your finances this Christmas.

 Topics include: Budgeting, Tips for saving, Making your own decorations, cards, gifts etc. Making the most of yourself, Buying and Selling on eBay etc

Cymmer CS

Neath YMCA

NSA Bevin TaibachCEC Ave

Sandfields CEC

TBA

Planning ahead for Christmas

Nov 2011

Return To Learn

Sept 2011

Return To Learn – Reading and Writing

Sept 2011

Work Skills/IT

Sept, Jan, April

Mon 12.30pm

Work Skills

Sept, Jan, April

Wed 6.30pm

Workskills

Jan 2012

Thurs 10am Mon 9.30am

Tue 11.45am

TBA Wed 10.00am

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Photography

Digital Photography and Imaging  Digital Imaging for Photographers (Beginners)

This course is for absolute beginners. Digital imaging is all about what to do with the captured image. You will be introduced to Photoshop. Included in this course will be the importing of images, the basic adjustment of images, the digital enhancement of images, as well as preparing images for printing and email. It is highly recommended that those attending this course should be familiar with using the windows interface, mouse and keyboard.

 Digital Photography for Beginners

This course is for absolute beginners. If you have recently bought or been given a digital camera this is the course you. You will learn all about your camera and its capabilities. You will also learn how to compose and take photographs in a variety of settings. You will learn how to get the best from the camera, how to get you photographs into a computer, or to carry out basic editing of photographs and how to save original images and archive images.

 Digital Imaging for Photographers (Improvers)

 Digital Photography for Improvers

This course is a progression from the Digital imaging for beginner’s course or for those have sufficient experience to join this course.

This course is for those who have either already completed the digital photography for beginners course or already have some experience of using cameras.

 Digital Image Editing/Photoshop

This course is for those that really want to take their digital imaging to a higher level. Whilst this course is still aimed at digital photographers and not graphic artists it will prove popular with those that wish to take their imaging beyond the norm.

 Digital Photography and Imaging for Beginners

This combined course is ideal for those that wish to combine learning about both aspects of capture and imaging. It is a combination of both Digital Photography for Beginners and Digital Imaging for Photographers (beginners).

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 Digital Photography Advanced

This course is aimed at the serious photographer. It is ideally suited to those that know and use SLR cameras, advanced bridge cameras and advanced compact cameras.

Digital Photography and Imaging

Course

Level

Weeks

Start Date

Digital Image Editing/ Photoshop

1,2

Sept 2011

Digital Photography

1,2

Sept 2011

Digital Photography (Advanced)

Sept 2011

Digital Photography and Imaging (Beginners)

Sept 2011

Digital Photography and Imaging (Beginners)

Spring 2012

Digital Imaging for Photographers (Beginners/Improvers)

1,2

Sept 2011

Digital Imaging for Photographers

1,2

Sept 2011

Cwmafan Library

Cyberzone

DOVE

Neath YMCA

Wed 3.45pm

Taibach CEC

Glyncorrwg CC

Thurs 5.00pm

Wed 6.15pm

Wed 12.30pm Wed 10.00am Tues 5.00pm Tue 2.15pm Fri 12.30pm Thurs 2.15pm

Mon 4.00pm

Mon 3.00pm

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Floristry and Horticulture

Floristry and Horticulture Horticulture  Would you like to learn basic gardening skills and how

Gardening  This class is for more able bodied learners and the

to grow your own food with organic principles in mind.  In the last few weeks of the autumn term we join the woodwork group and make something for Christmas.

course includes a wide range of practical skills such as strimming, pond clearance, brick laying, gardening and woodwork.

OCN Floristry Techniques  Gain an Open College Network (OCN) qualification in flower arranging. This course provides an insight into flower arranging for pleasure.

C+G Creative Skills in Floristry  Become a qualified Florist, with the business skills needed to run your own floristry shop or learn how to put together professional displays for weddings, funerals and other events.  This course gives you the skills you need for employment and equips you with the skills to produce professional designs from hand-ties and bouquets to weddings and floral tributes. The courses also include the basic skills required when running a floristry business. Course

Level

Weeks

Start Date

Floristry Techniques

1,2

Sept 2011

C&G’s Creative in Floristry

Sept 2011

Horticulture

E,1

Sept 2011

Wed, am & pm

Gardening

E,1

Sept 2011

Fri, am & pm

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Brynglas Farm

Neath YMCA

Bevin Ave

Taibach CEC

The Cross

Wed 6.30pm

Thurs 6.30pm

Wed 10.00am

Tue 6.30pm Tue 9.30am

Health and Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing Complementary Therapies  This course will enable people interested in holistic approaches to health to learn about ways in which they may achieve a healthier lifestyle.  The course will look at the more widely accepted complementary therapies available today, the theories behind them and techniques involved. These include aspects of Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage and Reflexology.

Tai Chi  An ancient Chinese martial art form, Tai Chi is also

Counselling Skills  Would you like to learn more about the skills required to be a good listener?

Topics include:  Active Listening  Reflecting  Paraphrasing This course is an excellent introduction to the role of a counsellor, if you are thinking about working in an advice/guidance role or even if you work closely with the public.

used for its health promoting properties.  This ancient art teaches precision and distinctive movement to improve posture, inner calm and stimulates the mind to improve performance at work or study.  These courses are mixed ability, and suitable for all ages and levels of experience.

Course

Level

Weeks

Start Date Glynneath TC

Complementary Therapies

1/2/3

Sept 2011

Tai Chi

1/2/3

Sept 2011

Counselling Skills

Sept 2011

Seven Sisters CC

Taibach CEC

Wed 10.00am Mon 6.00pm Mon 6.00pm

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Languages

Languages and ESOL ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages.  Improve your English skills on a course which teaches the language as used in everyday work, study and leisure situations, in a relaxed atmosphere.

ESOL courses cover: • • • •

speaking and listening reading and writing vocabulary punctuation and grammar

Improving your English will make it easier to: • talk to doctors and teachers • help your child with homework There are courses at different levels so you’ll be able to start at the right level for you. Note: These courses do not satisfy the requirements for the Application of Citizenship as specified by the Home Office.

For more information please see: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/ applying/applicationtypes/naturalisation/kol/esol-withcitizenship/

French Portuguese Italian Spanish Guidelines for levels (French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish): Level 1 - Aimed to prepare beginners with the basics

required to communicate effectively No previous knowledge needed.

Level 2 - For those who have achieved level 1 or have

spoken or studied the language in the past.

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understand and communicate effectively but still have a limited range.

Languages

Course

Level Weeks

Start Afan Central Date College Infants

ESOL

Sep 11

French

1,2

Sep 11

Italian

2,3

Spanish Level 2 Year 1

Sep 11

Spanish

2/3

Sep 11

Spanish

Portuguese

Conversational Spanish Spanish Beginners Spanish Level 1 Year 2

Llangatwg Milland Neath Neath Pontardawe Queen Taibach The CS Rd Library YMCA College Street CEC Cross CC

Tue 1.00pm

Tue 6.30pm Mon 5.30pm

Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 11

Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 11

DOVE

Fri Fri 2.00pm 1.30pm

Wed 6.00pm Thurs 10.00am Mon 5.00pm Mon 7.00pm

Fri 2.00pm

Tue 6.30pm

Fri 11.15am

Fri 9.00am Thurs 7.00pm

Tue 9.00am

Tue Tue 11.15am 1.30pm Tue 6.30pm Thurs 6.30pm

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Music

Music Tuition Electronic Keyboards  Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the keyboard? Classes are fun and friendly, with mixed levels in every class. You will learn the basics of how to operate a keyboard, chords and voicing options as well as basic music theory.  For the more advanced players there are opportunities to learn about composition, harmony and simple improvisation techniques.

Learn to play the guitar  This course offers the theory and practical aspects of playing the guitar together with maintenance of the instrument for best results.  Learn how to read guitar tablature (TAB), play basic chords for basic melodies from TAB set against classic and popular songs.

Music Theory  Grade 1 - 6 Music Theory, accredited Associated Board & OCN qualifications offered. A challenging course, learn basic harmony, figured bass, composition & and increase your general musical knowledge. UCAS points awarded with the AB course.

ABRSM Piano  The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music is an internationally recognised system of exams and assessments to encourage and motivate players at all levels.  We offer learners the chance to prepare for their exams in a relaxed group setting. [ 28 ] Lifelong Learning Service

 All courses are theory based with the opportunity of practical tuition included.

Music

Course

Level

Weeks

Start Date

Glynneath TC

Pontardawe College

Sandfields CEC

Neath YMCA

Canolfan Maerdy

Bevin Avenue

Electronic Keyboards

1,2,3

Sept 2011

Mon 9.30

Wed 10.00

Fri 10.00

Guitar

1,2,3

Sept 2011

Tue 6.00pm

Wed 6.00pm

Mon 6.00pm

Piano - Grade3 Theory

Sept 2011

Mon 9.00am

Piano - Grade 2 Theory

Sept 2011

Mon 1.30pm

Piano - Grade 5 Theory

Sept 2011

Tue 9.00am

Piano - Grade 6 Theory

Sept 2011

Tue 12.30pm

Piano - Mixed Practical

Sept 2011

Wed 9.00am

Piano - Mixed Practical

Sept 2011

Wed 1.30pm

Piano - Mixed Practical

Sept 2011

Thurs 9.00am

Piano - Mixed Practical

Sept 2011

Thurs 1.30pm

Piano - Mixed Practical

Sept 2011

Wed 9.30am

Piano - Mixed Practical

Sept 2011

Wed 1.00pm

Piano - Grade7 Theory

Sept 2011

Wed 9.30am

Piano - Grade 7 Theory

Sept 2011

Thurs 9.30am

Aurals & Music Appreciation Workshop

Sept 2011

Fri 12.30pm

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Life Skills

Life Skills/Personal Development Assertiveness  Learn how to be assertive in your everyday life!. Do

Life skills 1  Suitable for learners with learning difficulties or recovering from mental illness or head injuries/ stroke. The classes follow basic courses in woodwork and horticulture and emphasis is placed on social interaction with other people.

Life skills 2  Suitable for learners with learning difficulties or recovering from mental illness or head injuries/stroke. The classes follow basic courses in crafts, culture, gardening and cookery. Emphasis is placed on social interaction with other people.

Course

Level

Weeks

Confidence Building

Assertiveness

Lifeskills 1

Lifeskills 2

Start Date Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011 Sept 2011

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Brynglas Farm

Caewern CC

you find it hard to say ‘no’ to others? Do you feel that you need to stand up for yourself more? This course will improve your communications skills and help you make decisions. Level 2 available on demand

Confidence Building  Do you want to gain confidence to help you get a job

Croeserw

or improve your skills? If so this is the course for you. Level 2 available on demand

Neath YMCA

Tue 11.45am

NSA Dev Centre

Taibach CEC

TBA TBA

TBA

Wed am + pm Fri am + pm Wed 7.00pm

Mon 9.30am Mon 12.30pm

Sandfields CEC Wed 10.00am

Wed 9.30am Thurs 12.30pm

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Centre Locations

Centre Locations Pontardawe, Amman and Upper Swansea Valley. Neath Central, Neath and Dulais Valley. Port Talbot and Afan Valley. 1 - Brynglas Farm, Ynysmeudwy, SA8 4TR (01639) 898581 2 - Canolfan Maerdy, Tairgwaith, SA18 1UD (01269) 826893 3 - Coleg Pontardawe, Pontardawe, SA8 4EZ (01639) 648100 4 - The Cross CC, Pontardawe, SA8 4HU (01792) 863955 5 - Rhiwfawr Community Hall, Rhiwfawr, SA9 2RQ (01639) 898581 6 - Ystalyfera Development Trust, Ystalyfera, SA9 2AT (01639) 843965 7 - Briton Ferry CC, Briton Ferry, SA11 2NS (01639) 898581 8 - Caewern CC, Caewern, SA10 7TR (01639) 898581 9 - Crynant CC, Crynant, SA10 8NR (01639) 898581 0 - Cyberzone, Briton Ferry, (Ty Llansawell) SA11 2UW (01639) 796035 - - Dove Workshop, Banwen, SA10 9LW (01639) 700024 = - Glynneath TC, Glynneath, SA11 5DB (01639) 721772 q - Llangatwg Comprehensive, Llangatwg, SA10 8DB (01639) 898581 w - Melin Technology Centre, SA11 1AP (01639) 683259 e - Neath PT College, Neath Campus, SA10 7RF (01639) 898581

r - Neath PT College, Queen St Centre, SA11 1DL (01639) 648110 t - Neath YMCA, Neath, SA11 3HG (01639) 769315 y - Resolven ICC, Resolven, SA11 4AB (01639) 721772 u - Seven Sisters CC, Seven Sisters, SA10 9BA (01639) 898581 Âś - Shaw Trust, Llandarcy, SA10 6EJ (01792) 325311 o - Skills + Training Unit, Milland Rd, Neath, SA11 1NJ (01639) 898581 p - Croeserw CC, Croeserw, SA13 3PG (01639) 851144 [ - Cwmavon Library, Cwmavon, SA12 9DF (01639) 898581 ] - Cymer Afan Comprehensive, Cymmer, SA13 3EL (01639) 898581 \ - Glyncorrwg Community Centre, Glyncorrwg, SA13 3BN (01639) 850247 a - Neath PT College, Afan Campus, SA13 2AL (01639) 898581 s - NSA, Bevin Avenue, Sandfields, SA12 9JW (01639) 870068 d - Sandfields CEC, Sandfields, SA12 7BL (01639) 883713 f - Taibach CEC, Taibach, SA13 2BN (01639) 882104 h - Taibach CC, SA13 1NA (01639) 886804 j - Central School, Theodore Rd, PT, SA13 1SP (01639) 898581 k - Aberavan CC, (Michna St) SA12 6UH (01639) 890541

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Community Learning Centres (For centre contact details please see page 25)

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