Adult Learning Programme 2008-09

Day

Course

Time/Length

Cost

Monday

NVQ Business Spanish – Level 1

Competence based language skills designed for the needs of the workplace including: welcoming visitors on the phone or in person, redirecting a phone call, sending e-mail or letters to confirm a meeting.

No exam, just short and regular assessment

5.30 – 7.30

30 weeks

£10

Qualification Fee

£50.00

Tuesday

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate – all completed ‘online’

4.00-6.00

3 weeks

£30.00

Tuesday

GCSE Maths

6.00 – 9.00

30 weeks

Exam Fee

Tuesday

Computers for Absolute Beginners

Come and learn the basics including how to use the internet

3.30 – 5.00

12 weeks

Free

Wednesday

Textiles Workshop - Soft Furnishings/Fashion

Recap your knowledge and skills or try new techniques. You are welcome to start new projects or carry on with existing products. You may even want to freshen up and embellish old items to give them a new look

3pm – 5pm

6 weeks

£10.00

Supply own materials

Wednesday

Woodwork/Metalwork Workshop for beginners

Come along and learn new skills or if you have more experience come along and use our facilities

6.00 – 8.00pm

12 weeks

£10.00

Supply own materials

Thursday

ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence

Work towards various components – an excellent qualification for developing a career using IT

3.00-4.30

Exam £7.00

Log Book

£25.00

Core Modules

The Effective Learner:

To enable learners to identify and recognise their own learning strengths and needs, to reflect on these and engage in action planning to increase learning effectiveness and success; to promote learner confidence to engage actively in the learning process. Key themes include the skills of independent learning, reading and interpreting information, what issues and concerns do I have about study in Higher Education? Learning from feedback - how can I use feedback to improve my learning?

20

0

Optional Modules

Interpersonal Psychology

To introduce students to some key themes concepts and theory in Interpersonal Psychology and to develop a greater understanding of their own and other peoples behaviour. Key themes include interpersonal skills, assertion, stress management, communication and managing behaviour.

20

0

Every Parent Matters

To develop an understanding of the complexities of the English education system. Specifically, the National Curriculum, its potential for enhancing social cohesion and positive citizenship and the triangular partnership between parent/carer, child and school.

20

0

Introduction to Understanding Organisations

To introduce students to: the concept of a learning organisation, the strategies that can be deployed to help develop learning organisations, and an understanding of how to build a culture that encourages learning for the benefit of the business.

20

0

Skills for Working with Young People

Looks at work with young people in the UK through formal and non-formal education, with a particular focus on youth and community work. Themes include issues affecting young people, methods of youth work, anti-social behaviour and the impact of legislation on opportunities for young people.

20

0

Mapping Your Future

The aim is to develop the ability of students to make realistic career choices in both the short and longer terms. Themes include Perspectives on work and career development, Barriers and alternative routes, self assessment exercises, work, leisure and their relationships to life choices and life styles.

20

0

Facilitation & Mentoring

To develop a basic understanding of, and competence in, the skills required for mentoring and group facilitation. Themes include questioning techniques, active listening, motivational interviewing and the stages in the mentoring.

20

0

To enrol on the above course call Alison Cliffe Personnel Officer Benton Park School on 0113 250 2330

To enquire about funding call Yasmin Hanif Development Office Bradford University on 01274 235260