Ridings Learn today Brochure 2012-13

Learntoday 2012-2013 Programme

“Achieving Success through Motivation, Knowledge and Skills”

Winterbourne & Yate International Academy Sports Halls

Available to hire for: Basketball, Netball, Cricket Nets, Football and much more Whole Hall Hire from £29.50* Half Hall Hire from £24.50*

Why not join us for Yoga, Zumba or Pilates.

Contact: Book your course by telephoning our team on Telephone 01454 252000 or Freephone 0800 9530059

www.trfa.org.uk · Full prices for each Academy on application

“Achieving Success through Motivation, Knowledge and Skills”

Contents Arts and Crafts

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Business/Computing 5 Food & Drink

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Special Interests

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Enrolment Form

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Enrolment 12 Well-being 15 Languages 18 Maritime 22 Pool/Safety 23 Bounce Parties

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The key below indicates where each course is available. Academies at both Winterbourne and Yate will be used to host different courses.

WIA Winterbourne International Academy The Ridings Federation Winterbourne International Academy High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1JL

YIA

Yate International Academy The Ridings Federation Yate International Academy Sundridge Park, Yate, South Gloucestershire BS37 4DX

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Arts and Crafts

Courses at Winterbourne and Yate International Academies

Card-Tastic! £44.50 *1

6 weeks

This new class will equip students with the confidence to make your own greetings cards. No expensive kits necessary as all designs will be made from scratch using materials we all have at home. The course will look at “pop up” 3D collage designs and even painting! A “How To” leaflet is available from the tutor at a small cost to cover it’s printing and a kit list will be sent to all students who enrol.

Tues 2 Oct

A/CT2/01

7.00-9.00 Tues 15 Jan

AY/CT2/03

7.00-9.00 Tues 9 April

A/CT2/05

7.00-9.00

Fiona Saunders

Christmas Card-Tastic! £44.50 *1

6 weeks

Each session of this new class will cover a different style of Christmas themed cards including cards with removable gifts e.g. fridge magnets or tree decorations. Students will design and produce pop up 3D cards and will look at delicate cut card, all using throw away materials. Lots of help and encouragement will be given along the way as students save money have seasonal fun and make cards that people will want to keep forever! No kit is required, but a “how to” sheet and additional materials are available direct from the tutor at a nominal cost Weds 10 Oct

A/XCT3/01

www.trfa.org.uk

7.00-9.00

Fiona Saunders

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A Christmas Cracker!

Experience the satisfaction of making your own Christmassy decorations to keep, or to give as delightfully personal gifts, made from inexpensive and easily available materials. Share the fun with your family, who will also enjoy being shown how to make their own crackers, wreaths, advent calendars and assorted decorations from the traditional “honeycomb” to the opulent “Faberge” bauble and through to zany “glow in the dark” snowflakes! All tools will be supplied. Students are encouraged to bring in their own collections of buttons, beads, decorative papers and personal materials they wish to utilise, but additional materials are available from the tutor at a modest cost.

Weds 10 Oct

Arts and Crafts

£44.50 *1

6 weeks

A/XCT3/01

7.00-9.00

Fiona Saunders

Drawing For The Terrified 8 weeks

£59.50

Drawing opens our eyes to the wonders of the world around us.

Together students will rise to the challenge of putting marks on to that scary expanse of white paper. No expensive materials required, just a longing to “have a go” and to be surprised by the progress possible. Still life, sketchbook development and historical perspectives will be examined. Students may also have an opportunity to look at some 3D clay work. A kit list will be sent to all students and is needed for the first night.

Mon 14 Jan

A/DT1/01

7.00-9.00 Mon 8 Apr

AY/DT1/05

7.00-9.00

Fiona Saunders

Re-Creativity £59.50

Lose yourself in the absorbing occupation of making your own decorative objects to keep, or to give as gifts. Don’t bother with expensive kits, students can fire up their imaginations and see discarded objects, even rubbish, with a new eye! Save £££’s reusing and recycling. “How To” sheets are available from the tutor at a nominal cost. Sort out old buttons, calendars, wallpaper even roasting tins and bring them along to this exciting class!

Wed 20 Feb

AY/RC3/04

7.00-9.00 Wed 1 May

A/RC3/05

7.00-9.00

Fiona Saunders

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www.trfa.org.uk

8 weeks

Arts and Crafts

Dressmaking & Textiles 20 weeks

£148.00

This course is designed for beginners and indeed those learners with some sewing skills. The course aims to teach a variety of sewing techniques to complete a range of garments, giving students the opportunity to learn new creative skills with textiles. Students should provide their own fabrics and patterns, but advice on these will be given during the first session. Please ask for the kit list when you enrol.

Tue 25 Sep

A/DT2/01

7.00-9.00

Lorraine Joseph

Intro To Handmade Lingerie Making £37.50 *1

1 Day Workshop

During the brand new one day workshop, students will produce an item of lingerie. Students will be learning cutting, sewing, fitting and developing decoration skills and finishes. Suitable for all levels, this course is sure to prove popular, so please book your space quickly. Please ask for a kit list when you enrol.

Sat 17 Nov

AY/HL6/11

10.00-3.00 Sat 20 Apr

A/HL6/15

10.00-3.00

Lorraine Joseph

Mosaic Art 10 weeks

£74.00

Come along and learn the art of modern mosaics using glass, mirror, china and tesserae. During this brand new 10 week course, students will have the opportunity to make a range of indoor and exterior mosaics, either following set patterns or individual designs. Judith Ryder, our tutor is a member of BAMM, the British Association of Modern Mosaic and has a wide range of experience in this field. Students will need to purchase a pair of wheeled glass nippers at an approx cost of between £12.00 and £24.00. Other materials can be purchased directly from the tutor.

Thur 10 Jan

A/MA4/03

7.00-9.00 Thur 18 Apr

AY/MA4/05

7.00-9.00

Judith Ryder

www.trfa.org.uk 4

8 weeks

£59.50

Did you like art at School but have never painted since, or do you feel you can’t paint because you can only draw stick men?

Well come along and learn how to paint a picture worthy of a frame. Learn the basics of perspective, composition and colour mixing. Master a variety of techniques to produce effective results. Our tutor Julia will be there to support and encourage throughout the classes, so be brave – anyone can learn to paint!

Tue 25 Sep

A/PA2/01

7.00-9.00 Thur 8 Jan

AY/PA4/03

7.00-9.00 Thur 16 Apr

AY/PA4/05

7.00-9.00

Julia Gurr

Book-Keeping For Beginners 10 weeks

£74.00

This brand new ten week course in book-keeping is a great opportunity for you to learn a new skill, start your own small business, or apply for that new job! During the course, students will learn about cashbooks, bank reconciliations, petty cash, VAT and much much more. This course is ideal for complete beginners, or anyone who wishes to refresh existing skills. All materials for this course are included, but students should bring a calculator, pencil rubber and ruler.

Wed 3rd Oct

C/BB3/01

C/BB3/03

Arts and Crafts / Business and Computing

Painting With Acrylics

7.00-9.00 Wed 9th Jan 7.00-9.00 Wed 10th Apr

CY/BB3/04

7.00-9.00

Juliet Baldwin

Cisco Courses - Per Section Cisco Networking Academy Programme leading to a CCNA qualification. We use LIVE KIT which complies with CISCO standards in order to mirror real world scenarios, as well as giving access to simulation software. A two-year course consisting of four sections, each one comprising approximately of 70 hours guided learning. This course is a must for anyone wishing to develop a career in networking engineering.

Mon 8 Oct

C/CIS1/01

7.00-9.00

Phil Wightman

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www.trfa.org.uk

£148.00

Computers Nervous Beginners (1) 10 weeks

£74.00

Business and Computing

A friendly and relaxed introduction to the world of ICT (Information and Communication Technology). Learn how computers work and how to use them for a range of everyday activities, such as accessing the internet, keeping in touch, managing your photos and music etc. A course suitable for the complete beginner!

Mon 1st Oct

C/CNB1/01

7.00-9.00

Christopher Orland

Computers Nervous Beginners (2) 10 weeks

£74.00

This relaxed course will give students an opportunity to build on knowledge gained from the first session listed above, or maybe for those who have some basic knowledge of computing. The course will extend students’ competence in using computers for a range of everyday activities. A notebook and pen will be required for this course.

Mon 7th Jan

C/CNB2/03

7.00-9.00

Christopher Orland

Computer Aided Design 30 weeks

£222.00

An introduction to CAD, developing skills using 3D modelling software and producing data for manufacture by CAM. The software is of industry standard and adopted by many schools and universities This course leads to the C&G 2303, or 4353 certificates and is suitable for beginners to CAD, or those wanting to extend their skills, or for parents who want to be able to assist their children with their studies.

Mon 1 Oct

C/CAD1/01

7.00-9.00

Phil Wightman

OCR National Award in ICT (Level 2) 30 weeks

£222.00

www.trfa.org.uk

This course leads to a qualification which is equivalent to two GCSE’s and is suited to anyone without an existing Level 2 ICT qualification. Assessment is 100% coursework based. The course develops the student’s ability to use different software including spreadsheets, databases, word processors and presentations. A chance to keep up with advances and key changes in ICT, whilst gaining a qualification that is relevant to today’s employment market Tue 2 Oct

C/OCR2/01

7.00-9.00

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Step Up To Photoshop There are three modules each spending equal time on digital photography and image editing using the Photoshop creative suite and other image editing programs.

Step up to Photoshop 1 10 weeks

£74.00

Introducing Photoshop CS3-4 and image management; exploring the full potential of Adobe editing; improving and enhancing images, creative techniques and image management.

Thur 27 Sep

C/SP4/01

7.00-9.00

Ewart Woolley

Step Up To Photoshop 2 10 weeks

Business and Computing

10 weeks per module

£74.00

Using the creative power of Photoshop with colour management, transformations and filters. Supported by practical photo sessions at Clevedon.

Thur 10 Jan

C/SP4/03

7.00-9.00

Ewart Woolley

Step Up To Photoshop 3 10 weeks

£74.00

Developing practical and creative skills with excursions to the Severn Bridge & Westonbirt. Using Photoshop on your own creative projects.

Thur 25 April

C/SP4/05

7.00-9.00

Ewart Woolley

Great Results From Digital Cameras 10 weeks per module All types of digital camera welcome! Taking absolute beginners from basic use of the digital camera right up to Photoshop Elements and image management: around 50:50 photography & image editing. Three individual courses.

10 weeks

£74.00

How to get the best from your digital camera. An introduction to practical digital photography of people places, friends & family.

Using the internet, Picasa and other software to store, share and modify your pictures.

Wed 26 Sep

C/DC13/01

7.00-9.00

Ewart Woolley 7

www.trfa.org.uk

Great Results 1

Great Results 2 Business and Computing/ Food and Drink

10 weeks

£74.00

Moving on from snapping to good composition, with a series of practical sessions; flowers and still life, portraits & landscapes.

More about file image storage and the use of Picasa and other easy image management software.

Wed 9 Jan

C/DC23/03

7.00-9.00

Ewart Woolley

Great Results 3 10 weeks

£74.00

Five practical photo excursions in this module; Bristol City Centre, Westonbirt & Blaise. Introduction to Photoshop, enhancing your images, image management, editing and retouching.

Wed 24 Apr

C/DC33/05

7.00-9.00

Ewart Woolley

Autumn Cookery Club 10 weeks

£74.00

Enjoy making some tasty recipes. Students will have alternate evenings of demonstrations and practical sessions. This course is suitable for both the beginner and the more “seasoned” cook!

Book your place early to avoid disappointment!

Tue 18 Sep

F/AC2/01

7.00-9.00

Linda Muller

Spring Cookery Club 10 weeks

£74.00

Interesting and tasty recipes for students to make. The course will include both practical and demonstration sessions and is suitable for all who are interested in cooking.

Tue 8 Jan

F/SC2/03

7.00-9.00

Linda Muller

Cup Cake Decorating 1 eve

£11.50

www.trfa.org.uk

Learn to decorate like a professional! Decorate your 6 cupcakes in a variety of designs and learn techniques for professional looking cup cakes in this new evening workshop.

Mon 11 Mar

FY/CC1/04

6.00-9.00 Thur 19 May

FY/CC4/05

6.00-9.00

Marian Randall

8

1 eve

£11.50

Cake Pops are the new craze! They are cute little lollypop size cakes on sticks, decorated in any way you like! They are durable, taste great and are suitable for wedding favours, party bags, or are a great alternative to a big cake. Students will learn how to cover and decorate in a variety of designs to take home and eat.

Tue 26 Feb

FY/PD2/03

Food and Drink

Cake Pop Making & Decorating

6.00-9.00 Thur 25 Apr

FY/PD4/05

6.00-9.00

Marian Randall

Cake Decorating & Flower Making 10 weeks

£74.00

An introduction to the art of cake decorating and flower making.

This course is suitable for students at all levels, from beginners to the advanced. Learn a range of techniques to enable you to make professional looking cakes for those special occasions.

Advanced students will look at flower making using gum paste.

A kit list will be sent to all students upon enrolment and items are essential for the first lesson.

Wed 19 Sep

F/CD3/01

7.00-9.00 Wed 9 Jan

F/CD3/03

7.00-9.00

Sheila Whitehead

Wine Appreciation 8 classes

£59.00

Explore the major wine producing regions of both Old and New World, by tasting and evaluating eight wines each class. We meet once a month on Wednesdays and students will contribute to the cost of wine and nibbles each class (approximately £8.00 per person). Please bring 4 wine glasses.

This popular class is now opening also at Yate International Academy; more details below F/WA3/01

Weds 3 Oct

Ian Redfearn FY/WA3/01

7.00-9.00

Ian Redfearn

Food Safety Certificate £29.50 *1

4 Weeks

Do you require the Food Safety Certificate for your job? If the answer is yes then look no further! Award winning interactive e-learning designed for the busy food operator, or even those who just need to know. Endorsed by the Society of Food 9

www.trfa.org.uk

Wed 19 Sep 7.00 - 9.00

Food and Drink/Special Interest

Hygiene and Technology (2008) this course is fully interactive e-learning with games and exercises. Clear and simple modular learning to fit easily into busy lifestyles. A brand new course for the centre! Students should bring along standard stereo headphones if possible. Please note that further dates may be possible, so please just give us a call.

Mon 12 Nov

F/FS1/02

7.00-9.00 Mon 15 Apr

F/FS1/05

7.00-9.00

Chris Orland

Singing For The Terrified 6 weeks

£44.50

Do you sing, but only in the bath? Do you feel you could sing but were once told you were “tone deaf”? Join with others in this exciting new class, singing, as a group, songs from the popular and folk traditions, along with a few from the classical repertoire. Lack of musical theory is a positive advantage, while shyness and experience are no handicap – all you need is a sense of humour! Roger is an enthusiastic and encouraging tutor who has sung in choirs since boyhood under many well-known conductors and has worked with all abilities and ages from eight to 80.

Mon 5 Nov

S/ST1/01

7.00 - 9.00 Tues 19 Feb

SY/ST2/04

7.00 - 9.00 Roger Moon One day workshops are also offered for those who want to give singing a “try” Sat 1 Dec

S/ST6/12

10.00- 2.00 Sat 20 Apr

SY/ST6/15

10.00-2.00

Roger Moon

Face Painting £22.50 *1

½ day

www.trfa.org.uk

Learn how to use face paints to create fun colourful animal designs on your children. You will follow step by step demonstrations on how to create these fun designs by working on other group members. Three differing animal faces will be covered. This is a great skill to have to entertain your children and their friends! Please ask for the kit list cost when you enrol.

Sun 2 Dec

W/RB7/12

10.00-1.00

Claire Nutt

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By telephone: 0800 953 0056 You will need to give the following information: 1. Name 2. Date of Birth 3. Address including postcode 4. Telephone number: home and work if applicable 5. Course title, code, day, time and fee 6. Credit card number, security number and card expiry date By post to Winterbourne International Academy: 1. Complete the enrolment form 2. Enclose correct fee, cheque or P.O. payable to: Ridings’ Commerce Ltd PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH

In person At Winterbourne International Academy Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm

General Information Tuition Fees The fees payable for each course are given in the course information.

They do not include examination fees, study packs or charges for consumables where required.

Reduced Fees The following concessionary rate applies to students resident in South Gloucestershire: 10% reduction on course price for Students who:Can show they are aged 65 years or over and not in employment at the time of enrolment.

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Refund of Fees Refund of fees may be made when, regrettably, courses are terminated by the organisers. Students in attendance when a class is closed may receive refunds pro rata. Individual students who withdraw from a course will not be entitled to a refund unless in exceptional circumstances.

Course Delivery Courses of two or more hours at this centre will include a break of 10 minutes. This may mean that the finish times stated in this brochure may be delayed.

Please note some courses will also attract an examination fee.

Enrolment Evening (for all classes) Monday 10th September 6.30-7.30 pm at Winterbourne International Academy Wednesday 12th September 6.30-7.30pm at Yate International Academy Prices correct at the time of printing

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10 weeks

£55.50

A deep, yet gentle way of working the body to create space in the joints, bring life to the spine and a wonderful sense of being more connected to the earth. Develop flexibility, strength and the ability to relax deeply at will. This is a course suitable for all and students should bring along a blanket and wear loose clothing. These remain popular courses and so book your place early to avoid disappointment!

Tue 25 Sep

W/YB2/01

7:30-9.00 Weds 16 Jan

WY/YB3/03

7.30-9.00

John Carter

Aroma Baby

Special Interest/Wellbeing

Yoga Beginners

£22.50 *1

½ day

We welcome Claire Nutt to the team who will guide you through the safe oils recommended to use with your baby and the benefits contained within each one. Students will look at how to create safe blends, with base oils and creams and will be shown effective massage movements to alleviate common complaints.

A small kit can be purchased on the day for approx £3.25.

Sat 20 Oct

W/AB6/11

10.00-1.00

Claire Nutt

Reflex Baby £22.50 *1

½ day

This short class will look at the location of reflexology points on your baby’s hands and feet and how to work the these points to assist with conditions such as constipation, colic and to aid relaxation. You will be shown a relaxing hand and foot massage to use with your baby which can help to create a good bedtime routine.

Sat 10 Nov

W/RB6/11

10.00-1.00

Claire Nutt

Masterful Make Up Ever wondered how to create a flawless finish with your make up? Then come along to this course and learn how to choose the correct make up for your skin type and how to apply to a professional standard. The class will also look at eye shadows, application and blending. Are you getting married, have a special occasion or event, or just want to have that perfect finish? Then join us and bring along your make up bag. A small kit list is available to purchase for £2.30 per student.

Sat 8 Dec

W/RB6/11

10.00-1.00

Claire Nutt 15

www.trfa.org.uk

£22.50 *1

½ day workshop

Holistic Facial Well-being

£15.00 *1

2 weeks

This course has been designed for anyone with a keen interest in natural skin care and relaxation. You will study how to care for your skin using a full range of aromatherapy facial products and learn the art of lymphatic drainage facial massage to help rejuvenate and relax. You can make your own natural face mask to use within the treatment. This class will provide a good basis for all to care for their skin and aid in relaxation. Please come along in comfortable clothing, with flat closed in shoes. A kit list is available for purchase at £5.99.

Wed 10 Oct

W/HF3/01

7.00-9.00

Claire Nutt

Mini Manicure £11.50 *1

1 eve

This course has been designed for anyone wanting to learn how to care for their hands and nails by performing a mini manicure.

Students will learn how to cleanse, condition and massage their hands and then how to perform a mini manicure, including cuticle care, shaping of the nails and the correct and lasting application of polish. Come and treat yourself to some “you time” and learn a new skill. Please bring along your favourite nail polish and a hand towel. Students can purchase a small kit from the tutor at a cost of approx £2.75.

Tues 16 Oct

W/MM2/01

6.00-9.00

Claire Nutt

Intro To Reflexology £29.50 *1

4 weeks

If you have a keen interest in reflexology then this is the course for you! Reflexology is a therapy based on maintaining the body’s balance and this is achieved through the stimulation of reflex points on the hands and/or feet. Students will learn how to use these points to detect imbalances within the body and a 3D model of the foot to aid practice will also be assembled.

Whilst this course will provide a good basis for self help techniques, it does not qualify you to practice as a therapist.

Students can purchase all consumables on the first night for approx £2.75.

Mon 18 Feb

W/RX1/011

www.trfa.org.uk

7.00-9.00

Claire Nutt

Indian Head Massage £15.00 *1

2 weeks

Indian head massage is a form of seated massage performed through clothing and is an excellent non evasive treatment which can help to alleviate upper back, neck and head tension.

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Tue 9 Apr

W/HM2/05

7.00-9.00

Well-being

Students will study specific techniques to use on these areas and also the face. The course will also look at the history and philosophy of this specialist massage. Please come along in comfortable clothing and bring along 2 x bath sized towels. A kit list can be purchased from the tutor at approx £2.75 per student.

Claire Nutt

Hand And Arm Massage £29.50 *1

4 weeks

Another short course which will introduce students to the world of Aromatherapy and how this can be used to provide relaxing and beneficial massage to the hands and arms. The course will look at essential oils and their properties, how to blend safely and effectively, along with massage techniques. An enjoyable short course with all welcome; however this course will not qualify you to practice as a therapist. Kit list available from the Tutor on first night, approx £6.50.

Mon 6 Nov

W/AM1/02

7.00-9.00

Claire Nutt

Fashion & Photographic Make Up 6 weeks

£67.00

This new course is offered from the exciting new salon within Yate International Academy. Students will look at all aspects of make up, as they relate to the fashion industry and indeed photography. Students should follow the salon dress code of black T shirt with cap sleeves, black trousers and flat closed toe shoes. Please note that students will need to purchase a standard kit from the tutor (cost approx £60.00). Full details on application.

Wed 27 Feb

WY/FP3/04

6.00-9.0

Beverley Maycroft

Manicure This course is ideal for those students with “natural” nails who wish to learn more about manicure. During the course, students will practice on other students and then on the last week they may bring in a “client” for a treat! A nail kit is needed and can be purchased from the tutor for approx £20.00. Salon dress code mentioned above will also apply.

Tue 26 Feb

WY/MA2/03

7.00-9.00

Emily Coogan

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www.trfa.org.uk

£29.50 *1

4 weeks

Nail Art Well-being/Languages

£29.50 *1

4 weeks

A new four week course giving students the opportunity to discover all of the delights that nail art has to offer. Impress your friends with stunning designs, which will complete any outfit for any occasion. A kit should be purchased direct from the tutor at an approx cost of £25.00 and normal salon dress will apply.

This course is sure to fill quickly, so please book your place early.

Wed 1 May

WY/NA3/05

7.00-9.00

Beverley Maycroft

Hairdressing Skills – Brush Up! 6 weeks

£67.00

For those already qualified to Level 2 standard in hairdressing who may need to reinforce their skills/ build confidence or for those who have had a career break and are aiming to return to hairdressing. Students should bring their own kit and observe our salon dress code which is black trousers, black cap sleeved t shirt and flat closed toe shoes Wed 20 Feb

WY/NA3/05

6.00-9.00

Jane Fitzgerald

Basic Intro To British Sign Language 6 weeks

£44.50 *1

An exciting course for the Learntoday programme. We welcome Jason Cooper who will guide students through this introductory course in British Sign Language. This course is suitable for those who have an interest in learning how to “sign”, but have never found the right course! Students will look at the alphabet, meeting and greeting and everyday conversations. Students will leave with a good basic knowledge and the confidence to try out their new skills! This course is sure to be popular so book your place early!! These courses will continue should there be sufficient interest.

Mon 8 Oct

L/SL1/02

7.00-9.00 Wed 23 Jan

LY/SL1/02

7.00-9.00

Jason Cooper

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6/12 weeks

£44.50/ £88.50

Would you like to improve your reading and writing skills, but are unsure where to start? Maybe you need to increase your vocabulary and learn how words are constructed. Perhaps you need to help with your child’s homework, but are unsure how to get started. If so, then this new, friendly and flexible course is for you! Students can practise different types of reading for particular tasks and improve on spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Mon 10 June

L/RW1/06

7.00-9.00 Weds 20 Feb

Languages

Improve Your Reading & Writing

Chris Orland

(12 week) LY/AL3/04

7.00-9.00

Jo Drummond

Brush Up Your German 6 weeks

£44.50

Basic conversational German for those who may have completed a beginners’ course in the past, know some basic language from visits to a German speaking country, or those whose German is rusty.

Thur 18 Apr

LY/BG4/05

7.00-9.00

Mary Littler

French Taster Day £43.50 *1

1 day

A one day course offering a brief introduction to French. Learn how to introduce yourself, order food and drink and ask for information. Students will understand how to read signs and notices which they see around when travelling. This short course provides an informal and enjoyable introduction to French.

Sat 17 Nov

L/FT6/12

9.30-3.15pm

Mary Littler

French Beginners £111.00

French for complete beginners, or those who want to start from scratch. Learn to speak and understand French used in everyday situations: order food & drink, booking rooms and ask for information. Build up basic vocabulary and develop confidence in use of the language. A ten week extension may be possible to this course should numbers allow. This course will also be offered at Yate Academy and details are shown below.

Wed 26 Sep

L/FB3/01

7.00-9.00 Tues 8th Jan

LY/FB2/03

7.00-9.00

Mary Littler 19

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15 weeks

French 2 Languages

15 weeks

£111.00

Conversational French for those who have completed a beginners course, or can cope with everyday situations on holiday and also for those whose French is rusty, or needs consolidation through practice. This course may extend slightly if numbers allow.

Mon 24 Sep

L/FR21/01

7.00-9.00

Mary Littler

German Taster Day £43.50 *1

1 day

A one day course offering a brief introduction to German. Learn how to introduce yourself, order food and drink and ask for information. Understand how to read signs and notices, which they see around when travelling. This short course provides an informal and enjoyable introduction to German.

Sat 24 Nov

L/GT6/12

9.30-3.15pm Sat 2 Mar

LY/GT6/14

10.00-3.00pm

Mary Littler

Holiday French £37.00 *1

5 weeks

A short course for those who want to brush up their French ready for the holidays! Emphasis will be on speaking and listening. Suitable for those with rusty French, or those who want to build up confidence to cope in everyday situations.

Tue 16 Apr

LY/HF2/06

7.00-9.00

Mary Littler

Italian Beginners 15 weeks

£111.00

This is a foundation course for complete beginners. Students will learn to communicate and converse in everyday situations e.g. in a restaurant, shopping and getting information (directions etc.) Sessions are informal, with the emphasis on fun learning. A further course of ten weeks at this level may be offered after the completion of the first 15 weeks.

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Tue 2 Oct

L/IB2/01

7.00-9.00

Alex Egitto

20

15 weeks

£111.00

This course is for those students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language. Emphasis will be on improving vocabulary, increasing writing and conversational skills and on developing confidence with the use of the Italian language. A further course of ten weeks at this level will be offered after the completion of the first 20 weeks.

Wed 3 Oct

Languages

Italian 2 Conversation

L/IC3/01

7.00-9.00

Alex Egitto

Spanish Beginners 15 weeks

£111.00

An introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Emphasis will be on laying a good foundation and on promoting confidence in using the language. Students will cover basic conversation for everyday situations. This course is for the absolute beginner. Text book will be Suenos 1 (BBC Book).

There will be an opportunity for a follow course of a further 15 weeks for those interested.

Wed 26 Sep

L/SB3/01

7.00-9.00

Maria Hilton

Spanish Improvers – Level 1 15 weeks

£111.00

The aim of this course is to improve and extend students basic knowledge of Spanish. The emphasis will be on conversation but the study of grammar will be included. BBC text book “Suenos 1” will be used. As with our beginners course, this course will also continue for a further 15 weeks for all those interested.

Mon 24 Sep

L/SP1/01

7.00-9.00

Maria Hilton

Spanish For Holidays 15 weeks

£111.00

Thurs 8 Nov

L/SH4/02

7.00-9.00

Maria Hilton

21

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Learn Spanish and have fun! This course will provide a basic practical knowledge of Spanish enabling the learner to cope in simple everyday situations. The BBC text book ‘Talk Spanish’ will be used during this course. Have fun and learn this exciting language!

Spanish Improvers Intermediate Languages/Maritime

15 weeks

£111.00

A course for the intermediate level student, with 2 or 3 years experience of studying the language. A further opportunity to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The text book Pasos 2 will be used. This course will continue for a further 15 weeks should numbers allow.

Tues 25 Sep

L/SA2/01

7.00-9.00

Maria Hilton

Please note that study packs for the courses below may incur a small additional charge.

RYA Day Skipper £163.00 *1

22 weeks

This shorebased course is for the enthusiastic potential sail, or power yachtsman. The course covers basic seamanship, navigation, pilotage and meteorology.

Mon 24 Sep

M/DS2/01

7.00-9.00

Nigel Owen

RYA First Aid £59.50 *1

1 day

This is a basic one day first aid course that covers the main areas of first aid, concentrating on CPR, hypothermia, the recognition of and treatment of injuries etc.

Sun 25 Nov

M/FA6/12

9.30-4.30

Bob Grant

RYA Radar £59.50 *1

1 day

A one-day weekend course for yachtsmen who wish to learn how to operate small yacht radar as an aid for collision, avoidance and navigation. A basic knowledge of navigation and seamanship is required.

www.trfa.org.uk

Sat 26 Jan

M/RA6/13

9.30-4.30

Bob Grant

22

£68.00 *1

1 day

To give an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine, so that yachtsmen can take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea and rectify defects, which do require workshop support. A weekend course which may run as required by demand.

Sun 27 Jan

M/DE7/13

9.00-5.00

Bob Grant

VHF Radio Operator – GMDSS/SRC

Maritime/Pool Safety

RYA Diesel Engine

£ 68.00 *1

1 day

A course in the use of a VHF Radio, with Digital Selective Calling (DSC replaces the VHF Radio Operators Certificate part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). All VHF Radio users need to have this certificate to operate their radios safely and legally!

Sat 24 Nov

M/VHF6/12

9.00-5.00

Bob Grant

National Pool Lifeguard £245.00 *1

1 week

Becoming a lifeguard offers a solid base from which to explore a career in the fitness and leisure industry, whilst allowing all participants to opportunity to get fit and develop their team and individual skills. The course is divided into 2 units with theory work involved. All potential candidates must meet some minimum requirements. New 8th Edition now delivered! Please telephone us for further details and to register your interest.

(Minimum age 16 years) Intensive Course

P/NPL7/01

Duncan Payne

National Rescue Award For Swimming Teachers & Coaches (NRASTC) This qualification provides the practical lifesaving skills which may be needed by anyone who teaches, or coaches swimming, or another programmed activity in any pool. This qualification is endorsed by the ASA. Minimum candidate age for this course is 16 years. Please note that this is not a Lifeguard qualification. Please call and register your interest.

Dates will then be announced.

1 Day

P/NRA7/01

9.00-5.00

Duncan Payne 23

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£75.00 *1

Emergency First Aid At Work (1 Day) Pool Safety

ÂŁ85.00 *1 This new HSE approved course gives students the opportunity to be awarded the Health and Safety Executive Award.

Students will look at legislation and responsibilities, along with resuscitation, minor burns and scalds and so much more!

At the end of this course students will have the skills and knowledge to provide their employers with first aiders that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt safe and effective manner. (Minimum age 16 years) Sat 29 Sep

P/FW6/01

9.30-5.00 Wed 13 Feb

Diane Roberts P/FW3/03

9.30-5.00 Sun 21 Apr

P/FW7/15

9.30-5.00

Appointed Person ÂŁ35.00 *1

(1/2 day)

(Please register your interest for this course as dates were unavailable at the time of going to print)

Another new course to the centre which is taught over a half day and explains to students how to contact the emergency services and prioritise actions during an incident. We will look at the roles and aims of first aid, along with accident reporting and communicating with the casualty. This course is a real must for anyone who would like to know just how to respond in such an emergency. (Minimum age 16 years) Diane Roberts

P/AP6/01

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