Widening Access Summer School by Cardiff Metropolitan University

LLANDAFF CAMPUS

17TH – 28TH JUNE

2019

WIDENING ACCESS

SUMMER SCHOOLË

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FCOURSES!

FOR ADULT LEARNERS

Welcome to the Cardiff Metropolitan University Summer School for Adult Learners 2019 which provides a variety of FREE courses to adult learners from 17th 28th June 2019. We are delighted that Summer School 2019 is running during The Festival of Learning (previously Adult Learners’ Week) - an annual campaign celebrating and promoting adult learning opportunities. At Cardiff Metropolitan University we aim to ensure that adults of any background or ethnic group are given a fair and equal opportunity to study in a supported manner. We are committed to ensuring that everyone with the determination, skills and desire to access Higher Education should be able to do so. We understand how important it is to work closely with local communities to help raise aspirations and encourage people who think higher education is “not for them” to start thinking about the opportunities available. For whatever reason, if in the past, you have felt that a higher education course would not be for you, we have introduced a range of measures designed to make studying here as simple and ﬂexible as possible. Living in such uncertain economic times, you may be worried about how you are going to develop your skills and reach your potential in such a difficult job market. We understand with all the commitments that come with modern life - work, family, and social-life - it’s not easy juggling all of these things and considering studying at the same time. You may feel you are not

bright enough to study at a University, perhaps you didn’t do well in school and life has taken you away from education. Often, adults who have been out of study for a long time lack the conﬁdence to return to learning or think people will judge them harshly. At Cardiff Metropolitan University, we offer a range of free and interesting learning opportunities. Our courses can help you to grow in conﬁdence and help focus your career or learning plan. The Cardiff Met Summer School is a great opportunity to try something new, for fun or to improve your career potential. Trying a Summer School course might just be the start of something exciting, which could open more doors for you through progression onto one of our accredited community courses and ultimately, provide a progression pathway to full-time or part-time study at the University. Summer School is also a great way to get a taste of university life, especially if you are thinking of studying here. Last year many of the adults who attended the Cardiff Met Summer School went on to enrol on a further course at Cardiff Met in September, many onto Foundation courses or our accredited programmes, and some straight onto degrees. This year that could be you! Whoever you are we have a course that you will enjoy and feel comfortable studying. Janet Jones Community Engagement Officer (Programmes) Cardiff Metropolitan University

WHO CAN ATTEND? Our Summer School is open to all adults over 18 years old. Places on Summer School can go quickly. Please be aware therefore that we do give priority to those Learners living in areas of multiple deprivation and those falling into one of the following categories:

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have not previously had access to Higher Education opportunities are claiming Government Beneﬁts (excluding Child Beneﬁt) are on low incomes or are facing ‘in work poverty’ are a full-time Carer* or Care Leaver have been referred by one of our partner community organisations or charities A carer is anyone who cares unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. (Carers Trust, 2017)

All courses start at 10.00am and ﬁnish at 3.00pm and are on the Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus. Cardiff Met Summer School for Adult Learners 1

A LEARNER’S JOURNEY

This story celebrates the success of a learner and will hopefully be an inspiration to others who may be considering a return to learning. The story is told in the learner’s own words and shows what a difference learning has made and how her life has improved through the process.

HELEN’S JOURNEY I’ll admit to not being the best student in my early years. My poor Mum had to face weekly visits from the truancy officer because of my poor attendance record. After intervention from social services I faced the humiliation of having to re-do my fourth and ﬁfth form years. My teachers directed me on to sixth form but after two years of being forced to take exams, which I continuously failed, I chose to opt out. I worked in fast food shops to fund my passage to work abroad for a year. I came back after travelling full of zest and enrolled at Rumney Technical College obtaining 5 ‘O’ levels and 1 ‘A’ Level. I have enjoyed a very interesting and diverse career path, which has not only taken me around the world but also provided for my family. The main feature in my life journey had been the steady stream of caring roles, which I have had to undertake from the age of 14. I cared for my Mum, helped 2 Cardiff Met Summer School for Adult Learners

re-habilitate my eldest sister after an assault and along with my husband, as a parent I have had the difficult task of caring for an autistic son. I spent twenty-six years looking after our son at home, taking all my time and effort. However, when my son left home, the opportunity to reconsider my life path occurred and I was ready to address my next challenge. Within two weeks I found myself enrolled onto a Psychology and Counselling course in Llanrumney Hub. The whole process of enrolment was easy, choice of courses excellent and availability of venues and times could be easily fitted to suit anyone. At the age of 51 it was a daunting task walking into a classroom environment especially after my past track record. However, I was welcomed as an equal, treated with respect and found the diversity of characters on the courses so refreshing compared to prior learning experiences. The adult learning team were excellent. Tutors genuinely want to help you regain those talents hidden inside every individual and with lots of guidance, support and a few laughs, I found myself eager to proceed. With much encouragement from my tutor, I took part in three Widening Access Summer School courses at Cardiff Met. By visiting the University and actually experiencing university life, I found my learning skills developing, ambition rising and with each certificate gained, my confidence grew.

Health and Social Sciences caught my interest as I had so much experience and transferable skills already acquired by being an active carer for my son. In addition the reﬂective skills course showed me how to learn, how to evaluate what was being taught, and it demonstrated that failure too was a learning element. The class structure was fun and easy to understand, leading me to submit an essay to assess my reﬂective skills and gain 10 credits at Level 3. All credits collected add to a portfolio for any prospective employer, or to gain access to University. My support has come from so many directions including encouragement from my tutors and my fellow class friends as we have all come up through the ranks together. There is an amazing sense of camaraderie amongst us all. As a mature student, tutors encourage you to recognise and value pre-existing skills from life experiences. Staff, tutors and students work together in all aspects of your learning journey and you are treated as an equal. Cardiff Met have an excellent student support service to help with anything from applications to funding and provide help for every student, collectively and individually. Lastly, my wonderful supportive and humorous husband. His promise of making dinner on my ‘school nights’ clinched the deal of joining Cardiff Met. I am now a Cardiff Met student on the 2nd year of my BSc in Health and Social Sciences. I hope to be able to take this knowledge to gain employment defending the rights of adults with learning difficulties and supporting the families who care for them, after all it is something I have been doing for the last 26 years of my life.

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FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS FAN GROUP Here at Cardiff Met we are keen to engage with our local community. If you are unable to attend our Summer School we run a number of free courses throughout the year in local communities and various venues throughout Cardiff. We also host a FAN group each week on Tuesdays at 3pm in the Students’ Union, Llandaff Campus. FAN is a local charity that brings people of all ages together in the spirit of friendship.

HOW TO APPLY TO CARDIFF MET FOR ADULT LEARNERS Are you an adult learner who would like to apply to Cardiff Met? Do you know how to apply? Do you want to know more about the costs involved and what support may be available to you, such as student loans, grants and bursaries? University is not just for young people, there are plenty of adult learners of all ages who are studying on all different courses here at Cardiff Met. Come along to the Llandaff Campus to ﬁnd out more. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions. We have an information session planned as part of the Summer School.

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OPEN DAYS Our Open Days are the perfect chance for you to ﬁnd out more about the course you’re interested in, speak to course tutors and students and tour our facilities, accommodation and campuses. We run campus based Open Days throughout the year, which are relevant to your course and your area of interest. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/opendays 029 2041 6042 opendays@cardiffmet.ac.uk

COURSE LIST 2019

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ACADEMIC SKILLS BAKING TECHNOLOGY BASIC PATTERN MAKING COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES DESIGN A LOGO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EVENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT HEALTHY EATING HOW TO CREATE YOUR ART & DESIGN PORTFOLIO HOW TO APPLY TO CARDIFF MET FOR ADULT LEARNERS INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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INTRODUCTION TO HOUSING STUDIES INTRODUCTION TO PREPARING TO TEACH INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH & COMMUNITY WORK ISLAMIC FINANCE PASSWORD KNOWLEDGE TESTING REFLECTIVE SKILLS ROBOTICS SEWING SO YOU THINK YOU CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T DRAW STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

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Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

ACADEMIC SKILLS

BAKING TECHNOLOGY

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

These sessions form an exciting opportunity for you to improve your academic skills. Focusing on four essential areas – writing, research, note-taking and time-management – these workshops will be very useful in preparing you for further study, either at college or on one of our accredited Widening Access courses. In the ‘writing’ session, we will look at how you can write clearly and effectively. We will also consider some common writing mistakes and how to avoid them.

This two day course has been designed to introduce you to the science of baked products. In this course you will learn processing of bread and cake while learning about the role of gluten in baked goods and how it can be replaced. Fibre is also an important element in our health and most of gluten free baked products don’t have enough ﬁbre, therefore in this course you will investigate the use of vegetables as a good source of ﬁbre in baked goods.

Research is about ﬁnding the right information. In this session, we will explore the resources available to do this and the types of sources you might ﬁnd.

Egg is another key ingredient in the baking industry and there has been a lot of research to replace this key component for suitable vegan products. In this course you will make the product without egg while comparing it to the conventional product. Over the two days a number of products will be produced and discussed. At the end of each production, a sensory session will be set up to assess the quality of the products and learn the role of each ingredient.

Note-making will show you how writing down information can be turned into a more important part of learning. By thinking carefully about what you’re reading or listening to, you can remember much more about the topic. Time-management will show you how to organise your commitments and easily keep on top of the demands on your time. Getting organised means you will be able to tick off each of the tasks on your 'to do' list and feel that sense of satisfaction that you are making progress! 6 Cardiff Met Summer School for Adult Learners

Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

BASIC PATTERN MAKING

COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

This three day pattern making course is aimed at beginners. You will cover quarter scale dart manipulation, basic alterations and design details. You will then trace off your own full sized sloper and design your own full sized pattern. On the ﬁnal day you will make up your design in fabric.

Community or ‘grass roots philosophy’ is an established practice where a facilitator will use a model of philosophical discussion for considering life’s big questions. Community philosophy is about the process of philosophising, its role in community and adult learning when groups come together to discuss life’s big questions, and has been successfully used as a model to help some groups to make a transition into mainstream society – this has included elite sports professionals, prisoners and people with mental health needs.

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Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Thursday 20th & Friday 21st June 10.00am to 3.00pm

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

DESIGN A LOGO

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

This introductory course will give an overview of Complementary Therapies in general as well as more specific information on some of the different therapies available and their benefits. You will learn how to carry out a simple Indian head massage routine as a group and also enjoy a basic introduction to Aromatherapy, Holistic Massage and Reflexology. The course will be a mix of basic theory and practical application and is intended to be enjoyable, fun and motivating!

This introductory course is for those interested in graphic design, and the effective communication of a brand.

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The course covers brand identity and design, from creative brief to delivery. You will work as part of a team to research successful brands, creating mind maps, mood boards and visual concepts, to create a logo for a design brief. Students will consider how each element of the identity contributes to the brand perception: name, strapline, logo, mascots, colour, typography and aesthetics.

Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th, & Wednesday 19th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

EVENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

Interested in health and wellbeing? Curious about how we can inďŹ&#x201A;uence our natural and built environment to maximise them both? This three day course will introduce you to the ďŹ ve areas of Environmental Health practice: Food Safety, Built Environment, Pollution Control, Health & Safety and Public Health.

This course has been designed to introduce students to project management and the areas that need to be covered in order to deliver a successful project, including initiating, monitoring and evaluation. It will be an ideal course for individuals that are involved or hope to be involved in setting up and running projects. The examples used will be taken from the events industry as successful events need to utilise project management tools.

This course will explore both the proactive and reactive roles of an environmental health professional and is designed to develop team working and leadership skills alongside the knowledge gained. It is interactive and participant led and provides an excellent introduction to the BSc Environmental Health course.

The emphasis of the course will be hands on and will use real life scenarios that will give you examples of the many different aspects of the industry. The types of subject area covered will be characteristics of events (size & scope), planning and coordination, risk management, time management and stakeholder engagement. Completion of the course will enable participants to identify key project management requirements and understand the internal and external factors which can impact upon a successful outcome.

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Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Thursday 20th & Friday 21st June 10.00am to 3.00pm

HEALTHY EATING

HOW TO CREATE YOUR ART & DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

This course has been designed to introduce the participants to the concept of ‘Healthy Eating’ for all of the family and how to overcome some issues that they might face. It will be predominantly a practical course involving a hands on approach in the kitchen. It is also designed to initiate group discussion and will be tailored to the needs of group.

Whether you’re looking to progress onto an Art & Design foundation course, further your studies in the creative field or create a body of work for your own professional practise, this portfolio building session will help you take your skills to the next level. You will learn a variety of techniques that include exploring news styles and methods of producing artwork, as well as page layout ideas, finishing and editing your work. Bring two or three pieces of work along with you, ideally 2D pieces but 3D pieces are most welcome. It could be an experimental or a final piece or even a sketchbook filled with drawings/paintings that you’d like to showcase in your portfolio. We will work together and get your portfolio started!

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Thursday 27th June 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

HOW TO APPLY TO CARDIFF MET FOR ADULT LEARNERS

INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

Are you an adult learner who would like to apply to Cardiff Met? Do you know how to apply? Do you want to know more about the costs involved and what support may be available to you, such as grants, loans and bursaries?

This course will provide an opportunity to work with Jin Eui Kim, an internationally renowned ceramic artist. The course includes using the potter’s wheel and will cover all the basics of handling the clay on the wheel, centring and throwing basic cylindrical form. Various wedging techniques like spiral wedging, ox head wedging and slab wedging will be demonstrated. Hand building techniques will also be shown for anyone not wanting to use the potter’s wheel. Complete beginners as well as anyone with existing throwing skills are all very welcome.

University is not just for young people. There are plenty of adult learners of all ages studying on all different courses here at Cardiff Met. So come along to the Llandaff Campus to ﬁnd out more. Book your place now, or simply turn-up on the day.

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Friday 21st, Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

This introductory course is ideal for both beginners and those wanting to hone their skills. Over the three days you’ll learn the fundamentals of short ﬁction and poetry writing.

During this session you will learn about the wide range of interesting opportunities there are for you within the ﬁeld of Health and Social Care. You will gain an insight into the laws within Health & Social Care, along with an introduction to communication skills, partnership working and professional practice.

You will analyse writing from various genres, and take part in writing exercises designed to teach you the fundamentals of form, description, characterisation, imagery and voice. By the end of the course you will be equipped with the narrative skills to generate your own poems and short stories, along with the tools to discover and develop your own writing voice.

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This course is a great introduction to the 10 Credit Communities and Health module run in the community.

Thursday 20th June & Friday 21st June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Friday 21st June 10.00am to 3.00pm

INTRODUCTION TO HOUSING STUDIES

INTRODUCTION TO PREPARING TO TEACH

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

Why can’t we build more housing? What is Welfare Reform? What do the new changes to beneﬁts mean for me?

Many adults are returning to learning and with this comes the need for really encouraging and inspirational tutors. This course looks at the skills required by those who feel they could really make a difference in helping others through teaching adults. The session is relaxed, interactive and an enjoyable way of ﬁnding out more about a potential new career for yourself. You will discuss the role of the tutor; look at the way in which personal motivation can impact upon learning; identify techniques and methods that promote successful learning; and explore potential progression routes for further study.

This course looks at current issues in housing and how people can become involved in housing in their communities and as a career. Housing is a growing sector which offers a range of rewarding careers, with many different job roles and lots of opportunities. This course is especially suitable for tenants and residents who want to develop their skills and knowledge, adults thinking about returning to education or a career change, or anyone wishing to develop new skills. Many opportunities exist within the public, private or voluntary sectors where you can work and volunteer in areas such as housing advice, housing support, homelessness prevention and tenant participation. This short course is a friendly and informal introduction to the BSc(Hons) Housing Studies degree at Cardiff Met.

So if you want to ﬁnd out more about teaching adults, this course is for you. It’s a great introduction to the PGCE or PCE PCET which will qualify you to be a teacher in the post 16 education and training sector.

Anyone with an interest in housing and getting involved in their community is welcome to join.

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Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th & Friday 28th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

Psychology is a fascinatingly diverse subject that appeals to many people. From the course you will gain an introduction into the study of psychology through consideration of some of the main subject areas such as social behaviour of people; children and their development and understanding the brain to understand behaviour. We will also introduce the types of methods that psychologists use to understand human behaviour.

More and more people are keen to make a difference in their communities but lack the knowledge about how best to get involved. This course is designed as an introduction for those who wish to undertake professional training in youth and community work and those who would like to know more about studying in this area. It is ideal for people who care about their community and want to know more, and it is also good for youth or community workers with little previous experience of studying.

Each day will involve mini-lectures as well as practical activities, to aid an understanding of the research base of psychology. If you want to go further then why not consider our accredited Level 3 Psychology Module or the Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences.

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Themes that will be developed within the course include: learning from experience; coping in new surroundings and understanding others. This course is a great introduction to the 10 credit Youth and Community Education module run in the community.

Monday 17th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Wednesday 26th June 1.00pm to 3.00pm

ISLAMIC FINANCE

PASSWORD KNOWLEDGE TESTING

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

This course will cover the basics of Islamic finance offering an insight into the principles and prohibitions used in Islamic financial contracts. It offers a beginners’ insight into some of the products and services available in the financial markets. It will develop your knowledge and skills for employment or further study.

If you are interested in studying but English is not your ﬁrst language, you may have some concerns about accessing learning. This is a great opportunity for anyone in that position. This course gives you the opportunity to assess your academic English level. You will sit the Password Knowledge test which gives an accurate level of your grammar and vocabulary levels. This will help you if you want to study on the Preparation for Academic IELTS or other similar English language course. The test takes up to two hours so please arrive ten minutes before the start of the session.

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If I had known it would feel this good, I would have tried harder in school :)

Fantasic tutor, very supportive, learning new things...

The course is really good and it gives the conďŹ dence needed to go into education again...

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Wednesday 26th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

REFLECTIVE SKILLS ACCREDITED (10 CREDITS) Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus You must have GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above or an equivalent Level 2 Basic Skills qualification to undertake this course. You must also have enrolled on at least one of the other Summer School courses. The course is taught in partnership with the University’s Centre for Work Based Learning. You will be assessed via a reflective portfolio which means that you will be expected to keep a reflective log/diary and develop a reflective account based on a learning experience that you have had, for example, reflecting on the other Summer School courses you attend.

The course enables you to develop reﬂective and academic skills from which you can achieve 10 Higher Education credits at level 3. This can be used for entry onto the Foundation Degree in Applied Professional Practice: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/FDA, or Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management.

Reflection is a technique that helps to reenforce learning that has taken place. It is a very powerful tool for self-development and to improve learning. This course helps you to understand what reflection is and how to use it to develop your personal and professional development. It supports you to be able to write reflectively and gives you techniques to be able to introduce reflective practice into your daily thought processes.

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Wednesday 19th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Friday 21st, Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

ROBOTICS

SEWING

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

The course will introduce learners to 500 years history of Humanoid Robotics from the ancient mechanical models to the latest models of humanoid robots.

This workshop will explore the different functions and settings of the sewing machine where you will have a chance to sample different seams, hems and darts. We will have a basic look at patterns and measuring for a better ďŹ t. We will then use these skills to alter and ďŹ t existing clothing or upcycle into something new. The course is aimed at beginners and improvers but all levels are welcome. Machines will be provided but you can bring your own machine if you wish.

Live demonstration of the world-leading humanoid robotics in the EUREKA Robotics Lab, Cardiff School of Technology will be part of the course. For enthusiastic students, some very basic programming to control the Humanoid Robots will be taught to make the robot talk, move and possibly dance!

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Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

Thursday 27th June & Friday 28th June 10.00am to 3.00pm

SO YOU THINK YOU CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T DRAW

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus

The course will explore a variety of methods which can be developed through drawing activity and will include a range of source material. This will open up questions about how to observe and make a range of drawings which explore structured practice exercises. This will then lead to individual personal preference within this approach. Subjects will include a variety of still life scenarios in a group environment and one to one tuition is also provided.

You want to start a business, but what do you do next? This course will give you an insight into the different areas and skills that you need to consider in order to make your idea into a reality. Topics will include: entrepreneurship, feasibility study, goal setting, start-up support, SWOT and PESTEL analysis and the areas and skills needed to create a business plan. The course will be interactive and materials will be provided which will help you to develop your ideas.

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HANDY COURSE PLANNER

To help you plan and book the best courses for you, we have included a handy planner for both weeks.  This will help you avoid booking on two courses which may have dates that clash.  All courses will be held at our Llandaff campus.  All courses start at 10.00am and ﬁnish at 3.00pm, unless stated otherwise.

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SUMMER SCHOOL 2019

Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 June June June June June June June June June June

Islamic Finance Introduction to Health & Social Care Healthy Eating Environmental Health Introduction to Ceramics So You Think You Can't Draw Basic Pattern Making Complementary Therapies Robotics Design A Logo How to Create Your Art & Design Portfolio Introduction to Housing Studies Introduction to Preparing to Teach Sewing Introduction to Creative Writing Academic Skills Baking Technology Introduction to Youth & Community Work Event Project Management Community Philosophy Password Knowledge Testing Introduction to Psychology ReďŹ&#x201A;ective Skills How to Apply to Cardiff Met for Adult Learners Starting Your Own Business

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can anyone attend a Summer School course?

What if I haven’t done any study for a long time?

All adults aged 18 and over can attend but priority on our Summer School places is given to those Learners living in areas of multiple deprivation or those Learners who fall into one of the following categories:

You are not expected to come with any prior subject knowledge. The courses are set up for people who have been out of education for a while. Experienced tutors will help you to develop your skills and expand your knowledge in a supportive, friendly and fun environment. These courses are intended to give you a taste of what it would be like to study at University.

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How much will my Widening Access Summer School course cost? All of our Widening Access Summer School courses are FREE of charge.

Do I need any qualification to attend Summer School? No qualifications are required to attend Summer School courses other than those attending our accredited Reflective Skills course. To enrol on this course you will need a minimum of GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or an equivalent Level 2 qualification.

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Where and when are the courses? All of our courses will start at 10am and ﬁnish at 3pm and will be on our Llandaff Campus. For further information and directions on our Llandaff campus please look at our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/llandaff.

Can I book on more than one course? You may attend more than one course. However, please refer to our Planner on page 21 to make sure the courses you wish to attend are not running at the same time. It will not be possible for you to attend more than one course on the same day.

I can only attend one of the days of the course. Can I still come? Unfortunately you will not be able to attend if you are unable to come on all of the days on which the course is running. Very often our courses will build on the work done the previous day and it is disruptive to both the tutor and other learners if you can only attend part of the course.

How do I enrol? You can enrol on your Summer School courses by completing the online Enrolment Form available at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/summerschool.

What if I have booked but can’t now attend? Spaces are limited on each of our Summer School courses. If you have booked a space but cannot now attend please let us know. We will often have a waiting list of people wanting to come and by informing us in advance you can no longer attend, this means we can then offer them your place.

Can I park on campus? Parking space on campus is limited and if it is possible to come via Public Transport this is our preferred option. Cardiff Met operates a pay and display parking system, costing £1 for a half day and £2 for a whole day parking. If you intend parking on campus, you will need to go through the barrier, please press the buzzer at this point and inform reception you are attending a Cardiff Met Summer School course.

Is lunch provided? Refreshments are not provided as part of our courses. However, some catering facilities are available on-campus.

Where do I come on the ﬁrst morning? Please report to the Main reception at the front of campus for the start of the course. Our student ambassadors will be there to welcome you, get you registered and take you to your class. They are also available to answer any queries you may have regarding your course or facilities on the University.

Do I need to bring anything to the course? You do not need to bring anything speciﬁc for your course. Pens and paper will be provided and your tutor will provide any resources you may need for the course.

If I enjoy attending a Summer School course what can I do next? If you have enjoyed your Summer School course and wish to continue your learning journey why not attend one of our taster or accredited courses which run out in the community. Full details of courses running can be found on our website: www.cardiff met.ac.uk/wideningaccess.

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Course was great, tutor had great knowledge and personal skills, met lovely people helped me with my choices...

Thank you for making the impossible, possible. Very much enjoyed the course, only wish we could extend it further. Would like to do this again, thanks...

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Its a good course for me to progress to Cardiff Met Uni...

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

GENERAL

Students must abide by Cardiff Metropolitan regulations, details of which are incorporated into the Cardiff Metropolitan University website. All breakages or damage to Cardiff Metropolitan property must be reported at once to a member of staff. Students may be required to make good the loss of, or damage to, any book, apparatus or equipment in their charge.

Cardiff Metropolitan does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property and in the event of any digital media being handed in as lost property, the University reserves the right to access this device in order to restore the property to its rightful owner.

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Cardiff Metropolitan reserves the right to cancel, suspend or modify any programme should circumstances so require. Any information provided by you on your enrolment form will be treated in accordance with Data Protection principles. In line with Article 6 1.(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) we are processing your information for the purposes of yours and the University’s legitimate interests. We may share your data with our partner organisations for the purposes of administering the course and conﬁrming your attendance/ attainment. For further information on how Cardiff Metropolitan University uses your personal data, please contact DataProtection@cardiff.met.ac.uk. Bicycles must be left in the special racks or stands provided and be securely locked. Cardiff Metropolitan University reserves the right to remove students from the course at any time.

CONDUCT

ENROLMENT

You are, at all times, expected to conduct yourself in a reasonable and orderly manner, having due regard to other people and to Cardiff Metropolitan property as outlined in Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Student Code of Conduct.

All students are required to enrol prior to the commencement of their programme of study. Enrolment is not complete until:

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a Cardiff Metropolitan enrolment form has been satisfactorily completed.

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any other administrative procedures have been satisﬁed.

Any students who have any outstanding ﬁnancial commitments to Cardiff Metropolitan will not be allowed to enrol.

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FURTHER STUDY AT CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY No traditional entry qualifications? Cardiff Metropolitan University run one year Foundation courses which may be suitable for adults who do not have traditional entry qualifications but who do have other skills and experiences. Studying one of these courses for a year can really help grow your confidence and your skills. On completion of this, you can progress onto one of a range of degree programmes offered at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Although a place cannot be guaranteed, it may be worth contacting our programme leaders to chat through your individual circumstances, they will be able to advise on steps to take to access the course. Please contact the programme leaders: Foundation leading to BSc (Hons) Health Sciences www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ foundation-health-sciences Dr Paul Foley pfoley@cardiffmet.ac.uk +44(0) 29 2020 5632 Foundation leading to BA/BSc (Hons) Social Sciences www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ foundation-social-science Sarah Taylor-Jones foundationsocsci@cardiffmet.ac.uk +44(0) 29 2041 7228

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Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ foundation-management Lisa Wright lwright@cardiffmet.ac.uk +44(0) 29 2041 6318 For general enquiries please contact the Cardiff Met Admissions Team on 029 2041 6010 or email askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk

STUDENT FINANCE AND WELFARE ADVICE The Student Finance and Welfare Advisory Service at Cardiff Metropolitan University offers conﬁdential, impartial advice on all aspects of student ﬁnance and it’s FREE to all prospective students. Here are some of the things that they are able to offer:

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One-to-one interviews Advice on budgeting and money management Advice on what financial support is available Information on fees and financial support Advice on benefits whilst you are a student Advice on how to apply to the Financial Contingency Fund Short term emergency support

If you would like to book to see a Student Finance and Welfare Advisor please call 029 2041 6170 or email ﬁnanceadvice@cardiffmet.ac.uk or studentservices@cardiffmet.ac.uk For more information please visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ﬁnancewelfare

DISABILITY AND OTHER SUPPORT The Disability Service coordinates support for disabled students across the university. Our aim is to ensure disabled students are able to access their programme of study and are not disadvantaged as a result of a disability or specific learning difficulty. If you have a disability please get in touch with us to discuss your needs. Sometimes some adjustments can take time to arrange so the more notice you are able to give us the better. For more information please visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/disability Students who are estranged from their parents or who have been looked after by a local authority may be able to access additional support throughout their studies. Please see the following link for further information: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/study/ studentservices/finance/Pages/ care-leavers.aspx If you care for someone and provide unpaid support to family and friends, you may be able to access additional support throughout your time at Cardiff Met. Please see the following link for further information: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ study/studentservices/finance/Pages/ Student-carers.aspx Cardiff Met have a range of Scholarships & Bursaries that students may be able to access to assist with the cost of their studies. Please see the following link for further information: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/study/ finance/bursaries/Pages/default.aspx

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ENROL NOW Widening Access Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB

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