Adult Community Learning Summer Prospectus 2012
A new beginning... Free sunflower seeds inside
Welcome To Our Summer Prospectus!
Spring into Summer - with us at Adult Community Learning you can learn new skills, improve your job prospects, take up a new interest or return to learning. We have lots of new classes starting in January in more than 20 locations across Neath Port Talbot.
What’s new this year? New classes e.g. Summer Food and BBQ’s, iPadsHealth and Safety, Food Safety level 3, Just the Job etc. See page 4 for more information.
Our new website: Find us online at www.nptacl.org, follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/nptacl or add 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 on 01639 898581. We look forward to seeing you. The ACL team Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
General Information
Contents
Term Dates
01. Contents Summer - 16/04/12-20/07/12 General Information 02. Course Fees and Half Term - 04/06/12-08/06/12 Financial Assistance Term dates may vary in some 03. Learner Support centres, please contact your 04. What’s new local centre for details. 05. British Sign Language Childcare Enrolment is easy 06. Health and Wellbeing 1) Choose a course. Construction 2) Select a centre where the course 07. Cooking is being held. Skills for life and Work 3) Fill in an enrolment form (on 08. IT/Photography our website or available at some 09. Floristry centres) Languages 4) Drop it to the centre or to our 10. September Prospectus main office at Theodore Road 11. Computer order form or 13. Centre contact details New for this year - Enrol & Pay for your course online! Visit www.nptacl.org
Please enrol early to avoid disappointment. Your place on a course cannot be guaranteed until payment is received.
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.
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Course Fees
Course Fees, Financial Assistance & Support ALL courses:
£40 per 10 weeks £32 per 8 weeks For shorter 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:
A few of our courses may carry accreditation costs e.g. British Sign Language. If applicable you will be informed of this at enrolment.
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 please contact us on 01639 898581.
FREE 4Gb USB Memory Sticks
For some classes, learners are given the option of keeping their files electronically on a USB memory stick as opposed to keeping a traditional file. Alternatively, 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 can 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 approval.
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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
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What’s new this summer? Get your head in the cloud! A practical accredited course looking at what is meant by the term ‘Cloud Computing’. For more information see pg 8.
Introduction to iPads - See pg 8 for more information. Introduction to Criminal Psychology This course introduces the learner to the concept of applying psychology to crime. The relationship between mental disorder and crime will be explored
Summer Food and BBQ’s A practical course that covers marinades, salads, dressings and everything else that you need for the successful summer party!
Get Fit/Get Healthy A practical course incoporating a healthy cooking session followed by a free session in the gym where you will be guided through a variety of exercises and techniques by a qualified instructor.
Photos in the Park Learn how to get the most out of your camera in the perfect location. Learn how to compose and take photographs in a variety of settings
Photography for Special Occasions
Would you like to learn how to perfectly capture those special moments - weddings, birthdays, holiday snaps - it’s all covered! Course
Level
Weeks
Criminal Psychology
2
Summer Food and BBQ’s Get Fit/Get Healthy Photos in the Park
Start Margam Date Discovery Centre
Neath YMCA
8
May
Mon 6.00pm
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8
May
Tue 9.30am
Fri 10.00am
1
8
May
Fri 10.00
Wed 10.00am
1 day
16/5
Wed 10.00
2 days
TBC
TBC
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Childcare Summer Crafts with your children Organise your own fun-filled summer holiday ! Learn how to create new activities and games for you and your children.
Child Psychology A practical course that uses experiments and case studies to understand the relationship between parent and child.
Course
Level Weeks
Start Date
NSA, Bevin Ave
Neath YMCA Thurs 10.00am
Summer Crafts
2
10
Jun
Wed 4.00pm
Child Psychology
2
8
May
Fri 10.00am
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
Course BSL taster
Level Weeks 1
8
Start Date
Taibach CEC
June
Tue 10.00am
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Health and Wellbeing
Counselling Skills 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. Topics include: Active Listening, Reflecting, Paraphrasing Health and Safety The Health and Safety Award Level 2 is an industry recognised qualification. If you’re looking for work this is an excellent course to do.
Course
Level Weeks
Start Date
Counselling Skills
1
8
May
Health and Safety
2
2
14 May
Sandfields NSA, CEC Bevin Ave Mon 1.00pm Mon 9.30am
Construction
Introduction to Plumbing Would you like to learn the basics of plumbing maintenance? Introduction to Plastering Would you like to learn the basics of plastering? Topics include how to prepare, fix and skim plasterboard.
Introduction to Brickwork Would you like to learn the basics of brick and block walling. 20 week courses starting September
Course
Level Weeks
Start Date
Llangatwg CS
Positive Directions
Intro to Brickwork
E,1
3
Jul
Mon 5.00pm
Intro to Plastering
E,1
3
Jul
Mon 5.00pm
Intro to Plumbing
E,1
7
Jun
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Mon 5.00pm
Cooking
Summer Food and BBQ’s A practical course that covers marinades, salads, dressings etc. Everything you need for a safe and successful summer party!
Food Safety Award The EDI Food Safety Award is an industry recognised qualification. This award is available at level 1, 2
and 3 for both Catering and Retail .
Baking is a piece of Cake Learn how to bake home made bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits.
Course
Level Weeks
Summer Food and BBQ’s
1,2
15
Food Safety
2
Various
Baking
1
10
Start Date
GTC
NSA, Neath Taibach Bevin Ave YMCA CEC
May
Tue 9.30am
Fri 10.00am
Various Mon eve Mon 9.30am June
Fri 1.00pm
Skills for Life and Work Just the Job Are you looking for work? Just the Job is suitable for all ages
and at all stages of their working lives. Learn the skills needed to gain and keep a job in challenging times.
The course covers: Interview Skills, CV prep, Application forms, how to ace psychometic tests and much more! Money Matters The course helps learners to deal with money in everyday life,
manage budgets and debt issues, avoid financial scams and look after money securely including saving and investing.
Course Level Weeks Start Date
Resolven ICC
Neath YMCA
Taibach CEC
Just the Job
1
10
Jan
TBC
Mon 2.00pm
Money Matters
E
10
May 22
TBC
Mon 10.00am
Tuesday 1.00pm
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IT 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, photos etc in the cloud; Online banking; Shopping online; Social Media and networking etc. A basic knowledge of computers is required for this course.
Digital Photography Made Easy Get the most out of your digital camera. Also - Learn how to transfer photos from your camera or iPad to your computer, save, send by email or set as a desktop background.
PC Care and Repair Learn how to protect your computer with anti virus and firewall. Also - learn how to carry out basic upgrades and installations. Touch up your photos Learn how to generally improve your photos e.g. reducing redeye, cropping, brightening etc. Introduction to iPads iPads have revolutionised the way we learn and work. Course covers connecting to iTunes, downloading apps and more! Please also see page 3 - what’s new this year! Course
Level Weeks Start Date
DOVE
Get your head in the cloud!
1
10
May/ June
Digital Photography
1
1 day
July
Wed 9.30am
PC Care and Repair
1
10
July
Wed 9.30am
Touch up your photos
1
1 day
July
Wed 9.30am
Intro to iPads
1
5
May
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GTC
PT Neath Taibach Library YMCA CEC
Wed 1.00pm
Fri 1.30pm
TBC
Fri 10.00am
Thurs 10.00am
Floristry/Horticulture
Floristry 1 day taster Learn the basic techniques of floristry. Create a floral arrangement. Places limited - book early to avoid disappointment. Wedding Floristry A beginners guide to wedding floristry. Create button holes, corsages, bouquets, table centres and more..
Get your garden ready for summer! Get planting ready for the summer. You will learn how to create the perfect hanging basket, window box and much more!
Course
Level Weeks
Start Date
The Cross Tue 10.00am
Floristry 1 day taster
1
1 day
July 3rd
Wedding Floristry
1
10
June 13
Gardening
1
5
May
Neath YMCA
Taibach CEC
Wed 6.00pm TBC
Languages
French and Spanish for your holidays! Aimed to provide beginners with
the basics required to communicate effectively on your holidays.
Learn how to order food and drinks, ask for directions, make basic purchases, express difficulty in understanding and more!
Course
Level Weeks
Start Date
French
1
10
May 9
Spanish
1
10
May
Sandfields CEC
The Cross CC
Queen Street
Wed 5.30pm TBC
Thurs 1.00pm
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Look out for our September prospectus
COMING SOON!
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Centre Locations Pontardawe, Amman and Upper Swansea Neath Central, Neath and Dulais Valley. Port Talbot and Afan Valley. 1 2 3 4 5
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Brynglas Farm, Ynysmeudwy, 17 SA8 4TR (01639) 898581 Canolfan Maerdy, Tairgwaith, 18 SA18 1UD (01269) 826893 Coleg Pontardawe, Pontardawe, 19 SA8 4EZ (01639) 648100 The Cross CC, Pontardawe, 20 SA8 4HU (01792) 863955 Rhiwfawr Community Hall, Rhiwfawr, 21 SA9 2RQ (01639) 898581 Ystalyfera Development Trust, Ystaly- 22 fera, SA9 2AT (01639) 843965 Briton Ferry CC, Briton Ferry, 23 SA11 2NS (01639) 898581 Caewern CC, Caewern, 24 SA10 7TR (01639) 898581 Crynant CC, Crynant, 25 SA10 8NR (01639) 898581 Cyberzone, Briton Ferry, (Ty Llan26 sawell) SA11 2UW (01639) 796035 Dove Workshop, Banwen, 27 SA10 9LW (01639) 700024 Glynneath TC, Glynneath, 28 SA11 5DB (01639) 721772 Llangatwg Comprehensive, Llangat- 29 wg, SA10 8DB (01639) 898581 Melin Technology Centre, 30 SA11 1AP (01639) 683259 Neath PT College, Neath Campus, 31 SA10 7RF (01639) 898581 Neath PT College, Queen St Centre, 32 SA11 1DL (01639) 648110
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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