A new beginning...
Welcome to our 2012/13 Prospectus 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.
Contents
What’s new this year?
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New classes e.g. Criminal Psychology, Hygiene for Salons, Cloud Computing and Baking is a piece of Cake etc.
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Our new website:
Find us online at www.nptacl.org or follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/nptacl.
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Enrol and pay for your course online!
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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
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Term dates, How to enrol Important Information Working in Partnership Course Fees and Financial Assistance Learner Support Service Enterprise in the Valleys project Regional Essential Skills Project Community Development Learner Voice Family Learning
Course Information: 10/11. Art, Craft & Design 12. Bristish Sign Language 13. Childcare 14/15. Computers/IT 16/17. Cooking Essentials 18. Construction 19. Essential Skills 20/21. Digital Imaging/ Photography 22. Floristry/ Horticulture 23. Health & Wellbeing 24/25. Languages & ESOL 26/27. Music 28. Life Skills 29. GCSE/A level 30. Psychology/ Counselling 31/32. Refurbished PC order form 33. Centre Locations/ Contact
“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”
General Information Term Dates Autumn - 17/09/12-14/12/12 Half Term - 29/10/12-02/11/12 Spring - 07/01/13-28/03/13 Half Term - 11/02/13-15/02/13 Summer - 15/04/13-23/07/13 Half Term - 27/05/13-31/05/13 Term dates may vary in some centres, please contact your local centre for 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 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), Enterprise in the Valleys (see pg 4), Community Development and Projects (see page 6), and many more. Adult Community Learning are members of the Adult Learning Network and sit on the Learning Promotion 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:
£120 per 30 weeks paid in two instalments or one instalment of £100 paid at time of enrolment. For short courses please contact us or visit our website www.nptacl.org All fees are fully refundable if any course is cancelled or moved to an unacceptable location.
Additional Costs:
Accreditation costs for the following courses: ABRSM Piano British Sign Language Children’s Care - Learning and Development (funding may be available for this award) Floristry City and Guilds GCSEs and A levels Please enquire for actual costs.
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.
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Free 4Gb USB Memory Sticks
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. We have decided to offer the same for learners this year provided they did not take up the offer last year. Additional or replacement USB sticks can be purchased for £6
The Adult Learner Fund
Do you need help paying for your learning? 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 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 Career Matching Programme 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 either: Alison Richards at Taibach CEC:
Tel: 01639 882104
E-mail: a.richards1@npt.gov.uk or Alison Vaughan at Theodore Road:
Tel: 01639 898581/07837 194235
E-mail: a.vaughan@npt.gov.uk
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Enterprise in the Valleys
NEW THIS YEAR Turn your new skills into a business venture If you have ever considered being your own boss and would like to turn the skills you have learnt with Adult Community Learning into a business venture.... .....then look no further! Neath Port Talbot Adult Community Learning and Enterprise in the Valleys are joining forces to help adult learners explore self-employment opportunities. Enterprise in the Valleys can help you take those first few steps towards running your own business, helping you with: • Exploring ideas for self employment • What you will need to consider for self-employment • Access to sources of information • Workshops on self-employment and business skills • Courses on running a business • Sharing your ideas with like minded people • Access to our free monthly Enterprise Club for ongoing support • Sign posting on to specialised business services and other organisations for further support
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Enterprise in the Valleys
is a unique innovative regeneration project which focuses on increasing the entrepreneurial skills of people who live in Western Valleys Communities in South Wales. For further information about course dates and locations please contact Enterprise in the Valleys by: Email - eitv@npt.gov.uk or Phone - 01639 898581 You can also visit us on our website at:
www.enterpriseinthevalleys.co.uk or find us on Facebook.
Enterprise in the Valleys is funded by the Welsh Government and is managed by the Lifelong Learning Service of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
Free Essential Skills Training for the Workforce Grow the Essential Skills that you need to make Work and Life bloom! What we can offer: Accredited courses in: • Communications & Literacy • Application of Number & Numeracy • ESOL (English for Speakers for Other Languages) • •
*The use of ICT in the sessions (optional)
Flexible provision to fit with your work day All course resources are provided free
Interested? Contact the Regional Essential Skills Co-ordinator Bethan Blackmore on (01639) 898581 or email b.blackmore@npt.gov.uk for more information
Community Development and Projects
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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
Learner Voice
We care about what you think! At Adult Community Learning we really value your opinion. We want to hear if we are doing a great job and if not, we need to know what we’re doing wrong so we can put it right. There are lots of ways you can let us know: UU UU UU UU UU UU
Come in and see us - our door is always open! Email us at nptacl@npt.gov.uk Find us on facebook www.facebook.com/nptacl Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/nptacl Phone us on 01639 898581 Join our team of learner representatives. For more information on this call us on 01639 898581.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Family learning encourages families to become involved in their children’s learning. It gives families the opportunity to learn new skills while at the same time helping their children in a fun way. The courses are free and are delivered across Neath Port Talbot in various schools. Not only parents but carers and grandparents can take part too. Winners: Jemma Clement who originally started with Family Learning has won Learner of the Year 2012 and has started her own child minding business - Little Jem’s Daycare. Croeserw won the Family Learning Award 2011. Some activities from last year include: Christmas Fun - A range of activities including a visit from Henson the Hedgehog, a chance to make a Christmas Floral arrangement and of course a visit from Santa!
*NEW THIS YEAR* Family Learning have piloted a project introducing iPads to the Family Learning programme to support Communication using Mobile Technology.
Family Fun Day - All schools involved in the Family Programmes were invited to a fun day in Margam park. School Courses - Classes have included topics such as phonics, early reading, writing and maths. All activities are designed to complement the Foundation Phase. How to join - Look out for a letter from your school, or ask your class teacher if your school is taking part.
For more information, please contact Karen Workman (01639) 648051 or e-mail karen.workman@nptc.ac.uk
...just a little of what we have to offer...
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Art, Craft & Design
Art, Craft & Design Art Drawing
Make do and Mend
Art / Darlun
Card Making
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 & ink etc. Portrait or figure studies - ask at enquiry. Developing art reflecting learning, understanding & nationality. These art classes can be taught and/or assessed through the medium of Welsh.
Painting
For all budding artists or those seeking to improve their skills using pastels and watercolour techniques or oils—ask at enquiry.
Also available: courses using mixed content.
Fabric Crafts
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.
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Starting at level 1, learn the basics of sugar paste work, marzipan models and sugar flowers. Improve skills at levels 2 & 3. The opportunity to progress to City & Guilds qualifications is available. Amaze yourself, family and friends by what you can do!
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 try 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
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; china etc for making wall hangings, trivet stands, mirror frames, splash backs, paving slabs and more.
Woodcarving
Learn the art of wood carving. Projects include lovespoons, model cars, walking sticks and much more!
Art, Craft & Design
Course
Level Weeks
Start Brynglas Canolfan Llangatwg Croeserw Date Farm Maerdy School
Neath YMCA
Resolven ICC
Taibach CC
Art
2,3
24
Sept 2012
Tue 10.00am
Art
2,3
24
Sept 2012
Thurs 1.00pm
Art - DARLUN
2,3
24
Sept 2012
Mon / Fri 1.00pm / 10.00am
Art
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Art
3
30
Sept 2012
Jewellery Making
1,2,3
30
Sept 2012
Make Do and Mend
1
30
Sept 2012
Stained Glass/ Mosaics
E,1,2
30
Sept 2012
Wood Carving
E,1
30
Sept 2012
Thurs 10.00am
Thurs 10.00am
Wed 2.00pm Thurs 5.30pm
Wed 6.00pm Tue 1.00pm Thurs 10.00am
Wed 12.30pm
Thurs am + pm
Level Weeks
Start Date
DOVE
Gift Card Making and Selling
1,2,3
30
Sept 2012
Tue 1.00pm
Fabric Crafts
E,1,2
30
Sept 2012
Tue 7.00pm
Fabric Crafts
E,1,2
30
Sept 2012
Wed 1.30pm
Make Do and Mend
1
30
Sept 2012
Sugar craft
1,2,3
24
Sept 2012
Sugar craft
1,2,3
30
Sept 2012
Course
Wed 10.00am
The Cross
Glynneath Neath Pontardawe Queen TC YMCA College Street Tue 10.00am
Thurs 1.00pm
Mon 6.00pm
Thurs 1.00pm
Tue 1.00pm
Fri 9.30am
Thurs 6.00pm
Fri 1.00pm
Wed 9.30am
Wed 10.00am
Rose and Crown
Taibach
The Cross
Tue Thurs Thurs 1.00pm 3.30pm 10.00am (6 weeks
TBC 6 weeks Mon 9.30am
Mon 6.00pm Mon 3.45pm
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British Sign Language
British Sign Language ď‚ž 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: ď‚ž OCN units
Weeks Start Date
Afan College
Course
Level
BSL
1
30
Sept 2012
BSL
1
30
Sep 2012
BSL
2
30
Sept 2012
Thurs 7.00pm
BSL
2
30
Sept 2012
Thurs 5.00pm
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Glynneath TC
Milland Road
Tue 10.00am
Mon 5.00pm
Sandfields CEC
Mon 7.00pm Mon 6.00pm
Tue 4.30pm
Childcare
Childcare Children’s Care Learning and Development QCF Diploma 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 must attend a work placement (also 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 course preparing students for the
Child Psychology A practical course that uses experiments and case studies to understand the relationship between parent and child.
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.
level 2 Diploma looking at children’s social, emotional, physical and creative development.
Child’s Play Would you like to help your child learn through Play? Topics including identifying the benefits of play, creating a puppet show and many more. Course
Level Weeks
Start Date
Bevin Avenue
Introduction to Childcare
2
8
Sept 2012
TBA
CCLD NVQ
2
36
Sept 2012
TBA
CCLD NVQ
3
52
Sept 2012
Wed 9.30am
Child Psychology
2
8
Child’s Play
1
30
Cyberzone
Glynneath TC
Neath YMCA
Wed 12.45pm Thur 12.45pm Tue 12.45pm TBC
Sept 2012
Taibach
Mon 1.00pm 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!
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.
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NEW - Get your head in the Cloud A practical accredited course looking at what is meant by the term ‘Cloud Computing’.
The course will include: How to protect you and your family online; How to store documents and photos in the cloud; Online banking; Shopping online; Social Media and Networking etc
You will learn about downloading software, establishing email accounts and good file management practice.
NEW - Introduction to iPads iPads have revolutionised the way we learn and work.
Learn the basics of using an iPad: connect to iTunes; download apps; get your emails and calendar set up on the iPad and much, much more!
Computers and IT Computers If you are an absolute beginner with using a
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!
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. Course
Level
Computer basics
1,2
Computer basics
1,2
ITQ
2
Rescuing, Maintaining and Upgrading your Computer
E,1,2
IT
1,2
Cloud Computing
1
Intro to iPads
1 Start Date
Course
Sept 2012 Sept 2012
Start Cwmafan Weeks Cyberzone Date Library Sept 2012 Sept 2012 Sept 2012 Sept 2012 Sept 2012 Sept 2012 Sept 2012 Weeks
IT
1,2
Computers
1,2
Computers
1,2
Sept 2012
30
1,2
Sept 2012
30
Computers for
the Deaf
30 30
30 30
Wed 1.30pm Thur 5.00pm
Tue 12.30pm Friday 9.15am
DOVE
Glynneath TC
Neath YMCA
Fri 9.15am Fri 12.00pm
Thurs 9.15am Thur 11.30am
Thur 10.00am Mon 6.00pm
Taibach CEC
Thurs 9.30am
36 Mon 11.00am
30
Tue 2.15pm Mon 6.30pm
30
Mon 5.00pm Mon 10.00am Mon 4.00pm
30 6
TBC
Canolfan Maerdy Thurs 10.00am Mon 10.00am Wed 6.00pm
Resolven ICC
Rhiwfawr
TBC
TBC
Sandfields CEC
Tue 6.00pm Mon 1.00pm
Tue 10.00am Fri 11.30am Tue 1.30pm
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Cooking
Cooking Essentials Jamie Oliver’s Home Cooking Skills The course consists of over 80 recipes, all
divided into 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.
Course Jamie Oliver's Home Cooking Skills Baking is a piece of Cake Cooking for Health
Level Weeks Start Date Cyberzone 1,2
10,15 Sept 2012
1
30
Sept 2012
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Cooking for the hard of Hearing
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Healthy Eating
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Confidence to Cook
E,1
10
Sept, Jan, March
Food Safety Award
2
2
Rolling programme
Food Safety Award for Supervisors
3
20
Sept 2012
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DOVE
Baking is a piece of Cake! Learn how to bake home made breads, pastries, cakes and biscuits.
Glynneath Training Centre
Llangatwg CS
Neath College
Taibach CEC Tue / Thur 4.00pm / 1.00pm Fri 1.00pm
TBC
NSA Bevin Ave
Neath YMCA
TBC
Mon / Wed Wed 3.45pm Tue 5.00pm
TBC Wed 5.45pm
Tue 9.30am Mon 9.30am TBC
Cooking 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.
Food Safety Award The EDI Food Safety Award is an
industry recognised 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.
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.
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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.
Course
Level Weeks
Start
Milland
Plastering
E,1
20
Sept 2012 May 2013
Mon 5.00pm
Brickwork Learners will develop skills in building half brick
Plastering
E,1
20
Sept 2012 May 2013
Tue 5.00pm
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, preparing a safe working area, efficient working practices and Health and Safety. Suitable for learners at all levels.
Plumbing
E,1
20
Sept 2012
Brickwork
E,1
20
Sept 2012 May 2013
Mon 5.00pm
Brickwork
E,1
20
Sept 2012 May 2013
Tue 5.00pm
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Mon 5.00pm
Essential Skills
Personal Development Return to Learn An informal class for adults who would like help to improve their essential skills.
Literacy The course helps learners to read and
understand. It covers writing skills including grammar and spelling. Times may vary according to needs of learners. Evening classes available on demand. Follows City & Guilds and OCN criteria.
Also available: Numeracy & IT
Skills for Life and Work 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. Topics include Confidence Building, Money Management, Job Applications, Interview Skills and loads more!
Planning ahead for 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
Course
Level Weeks Start Date Cyberzone
Planning ahead for Christmas
1
5
Return To Learn
E
36
Sept 2012
Return To Learn Reading and Writing
E
30
Sept 2012
Skills for Life and Work
1
8
Sept, Jan, April
Cymmer CS
Nov 2012
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; Jolly 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 8 months after they have been involved in a 10 week reading partnership. Please contact us on 01639 898581 for more information. Glynneath TC
Neath YMCA
TBC
TBC
NSA Bevin
Pontardawe Resolven Taibach College ICC CEC Wed 1.00pm
Thurs 10.00am Mon 9.30am Wed 9.30am
Fri 12.30pm
Mon 12.30pm
Mon 10.00am
Tue 12.30pm
Fri 9.30am
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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. Topics include: importing of images, basic image adjustment, digital enhancement of images, and preparing images for print and email. It is highly recommended that those attending this course should be familiar with using the windows interface, mouse and keyboard.
Digital Imaging for Photographers (Improvers)
This course is a progression from the Digital Imaging for beginner’s course or for those have sufficient experience to join this course.
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 & 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 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 Photography for Improvers
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 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
Cyberzone Wed 3.00pm
DOVE
Digital Image Editing/ Photoshop
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Digital Photography
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Digital Photography (Advanced)
3
30
Sept 2012
Tue 5.00pm
Digital Photography and Imaging (Beginners)
1
30
Sept 2012
Tues 2.15pm
Digital Photography and Imaging (Beginners)
1
15
Spring 2013
Digital Imaging for Photographers (Beginners/Improvers)
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Digital Imaging for Photographers
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Neath YMCA
Sandfields CEC
Taibach CEC Thurs 5.00pm
Wed 5.00pm
Wed 12.30pm Wed 10.00am
Fri 12.30pm Thurs 2.15pm
Mon 5.30pm
Mon 3.00pm
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Floristry and Horticulture
Floristry and Horticulture Horticulture Would you like to learn basic gardening skills
C&G Creative Skills in Floristry Become a qualified Florist, with the business
and how 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.
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.
OCN Floristry Techniques Gain an Open College Network (OCN) qualification in flower arranging. This course provides an insight into flower arranging for pleasure.
Gardening This course is more physically demanding and includes a wide range of practical skills such as strimming, pond clearance, brick laying, gardening and woodwork.
Course
Level
Weeks
Start Date
1,2
30
Sept 2012
2
24
Sept 2012
Horticulture
E,1
30
Sept 2012
Thurs am & pm
Gardening
E,1
30
Sept 2012
Fri am & pm
Floristry Techniques C&G’s Creative in Floristry
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Brynglas Farm
Neath
Bevin Ave
Wed 6.30pm Thurs 6.30pm
Taibach CEC
The Cross
Wed 10.00am
Tue 6.30pm Tue 9.30am
Health and Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing Tai Chi An ancient Chinese martial art form, Tai Chi is
Health and Safety The Health and Safety Award Level 2 is an
also 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.
industry recognised qualification. If you’re looking for work this is an excellent course to do.
Course
Level
Weeks
Start Date
Tai Chi
1/2/3
30
Sept 2012
Health and Safety
2
2
Sept 2012
Mon 9.30am
Hygiene for Salons
2
3
Oct 2012
Mon 9.30am
Bevin Ave
Hygiene for Salons The aim of the qualification is to equip salon staff with the knowledge and understanding required to help ensure the safety of their clients, and of themselves and their colleagues, through the use of safe and hygienic practices and procedures within the salon.
DOVE
Glynneath TC
Mon/Tue 6.30pm
Neath YMCA
The Cross
TBC
Wed 6.30pm
TBC
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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 will 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/esolwith-citizenship/
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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.
Level 3 - Learners at this level should be able to
understand and communicate effectively but still have a limited range.
Languages
Course
Level Weeks
Start Date
ESOL
E
24
Sept 2012
French
1,2
30
Sept 2012
French
1,2
30
Sept 2012
Italian
2,3
30
Sept 2012
Spanish Beginners
1
30
Sept 2012
Spanish
2/3
30
Sept 2012
Spanish
3
30
Portuguese
1
30
Sept 2012 Sept 2012
Afan College
Central Infants
DOVE
Llangatwg Milland CS Rd
Neath Library
Pontardawe Queen College Street
Taibach CEC
Tue 10.00am
The Cross Wed 1.00pm
Mon 5.30pm
Fri 2.00pm
Fri 1.30pm
Sat/ Thurs Wed 6.00pm
Thurs 7.00pm
Tue 9.15am
Tue 9.00am
Fri 2.00pm
Mon 5.00pm
Fri 11.15am Tue 11.30am Tue 6.30pm
Mon 10.00am
Tue 1.30pm
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Music 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
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Music
Course
Level
Weeks
Start Date
Pontardawe College
Sandfields CEC
Neath YMCA
Canolfan Maerdy
Bevin Avenue
Electronic Keyboards
1,2,3
30
Sept 2012
Wed 10.00
Fri 10.00
Guitar
1,2,3
30
Sept 2012
Tue 6.00pm
Wed 6.00pm
Mon 6.00pm
Piano - Grade 1 Theory
1
30
Sept 2012
Thurs 9.30am
Piano - Grade 2 Theory
1
36
Sept 2012
Tue 1.00pm
Piano - Grade 3 Theory
1
36
Sept 2012
Mon 1.00pm
Piano - Grade 5 Theory
2
36
Sept 2012
Mon 9.30am
Piano - Grade 6 Theory
2
36
Sept 2012
Tue 9.30am
Piano - Mixed Practical
2
36
Sept 2012
Wed 9.30am
Piano - Mixed Practical
3
36
Sept 2012
Wed 1.00pm
Piano - Mixed Practical
1
36
Sept 2012
Thurs 9.30am
Piano - Mixed Practical
2
36
Sept 2012
Thurs 1.00pm
Aurals & Music Appreciation Workshop
3
36
Sept 2012
Fri 12.30pm
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Life Skills
Life Skills Life skills 1 ď‚ž 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 ď‚ž 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
Start Date
Brynglas Caewern Farm CC
Lifeskills 1
E
30
Sept 2012
Thurs am + pm
Lifeskills 1
E
30
Sept 2012
Fri am + pm
Lifeskills 2
E
30
Sept 2012
Lifeskills 2
E
30
Sept 2012
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Wed 7.00pm
Neath YMCA
Taibach CEC
Mon 9.30am
Thurs 9.30am
Mon 12.30pm
Thurs 12.30pm
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
3
30
Sept 2012
GCSE English Language
2
30
Sept 2012
Tue 5.00pm
GCSE English Literature
2
30
Sept 2012
Tue 7.00pm
GCSE Maths
2
30
Sept 2012
Mon 5.00pm
GCSE Psychology
2
30
Sept 2012
HWB Ystalyfera
Resolven ICC
Taibach CEC Tue 9.30am
Thurs 5.00pm
Thurs 12.00pm
Wed 12.15pm
Thurs 9.15am
Wed 9.30am
Wed 10.00am
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Psychology and Counselling
Counselling
Psychology
Counselling Skills Would you like to learn more about the skills
Criminal Psychology
required to be a good listener?
This course introduces the learner to the concept of applying psycholgy to crime. The relationship between mental disorder and crime will be explored.
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.
Psychology of Selling This course covers Sales techniques, tips and tricks on the psychology of effective sales. GCSE Psychology See pg 29 Child Psychology See pg 13
Course
Level Weeks
Start Date
Counselling Skills
1
8
Sept 2012
Criminal Psychology
2
8
Sept 2012
Psychology of Selling
1
8
Sept 2012
NSA Bevin
Coleg Pontardawe
Thur 6.30pm
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Mon 5.00pm
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Centre Locations
Centre Locations Pontardawe, Amman and Upper Swansea 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 Positive Directions, Milland Road, Neath SA11 1NJ (01639) 633167 8 Caewern CC, Caewern, SA10 7TR (01639) 898581 9 Rose and Crown, SA11 2HQ (01639) 898581 10 Cyberzone, Briton Ferry, (Ty Llansawell) SA11 2UW (01639) 796035 11 Dove Workshop, Banwen, SA10 9LW (01639) 700024 12 Glynneath TC, Glynneath, SA11 5DB (01639) 721772 13 Llangatwg Comprehensive, Llangatwg, SA10 8DB (01639) 898581 14 Melin Technology Centre, SA11 1AP (01639) 683259 15 Neath PT College, Neath Campus, SA10 7RF (01639) 898581 16 Neath PT College, Queen St Centre, SA11 1DL (01639) 648110
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Neath YMCA, Neath, SA11 3HG (01639) 769315 Resolven ICC, Resolven, SA11 4AB (01639) 721772 Seven Sisters CC, Seven Sisters, SA10 9BA (01639) 898581 Shaw Trust, Llandarcy, SA10 6EJ (01792) 325311 Skills & Training Unit, Milland Rd, Neath, SA11 1NJ (01639) 898581 Croeserw CC, Croeserw, SA13 3PG (01639) 851144 Cwmavon Library, Cwmavon, SA12 9DF (01639) 898581 Cymer Afan Comp, Cymmer, SA13 3EL (01639) 898581 Glyncorrwg C C, Glyncorrwg, SA13 3BN (01639) 850247 Neath PT College, Afan Campus, SA13 2AL (01639) 898581 NSA, Bevin Avenue, Sandfields, SA12 9JW (01639) 870068 Sandfields CEC, Sandfields, SA12 7BL (01639) 883713 Taibach CEC, Taibach, SA13 2BN (01639) 882104 Taibach CC, SA13 1NA (01639) 886804 Central School, Theodore Rd, PT, SA13 1SP (01639) 898581 Aberavan CC, (Michna St) SA12 6UH (01639) 890541
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Neath Port Talbot County Borough
Community Learning Centres
Adult Community Learning, The Lifelong Learning Service, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Theodore Road, Port Talbot SA13 1SP Tel: 01639 898581 Fax: 01639 899914 Email: nptacl@npt.gov.uk Web: www.nptacl.org Welsh Language version available upon request. Printed on Recycled Paper. Please recycle me!