Course GuIDe - Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Learning and Skills
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Course GuIDe - Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Learning and Skills
Adult learning and skills service Course GUIDE W LI N E N EO N L ENRO hfals.co.uk . www 2015/16 Your guide to hundreds of part time day and evening classes for adults in West London Enrol From July 25 term starts 14 Sept e m p a e t KeI’ll lasar ye Welcome If you are thinking about signing up for a course you are in the right place. We welcome everyone to our Adult Learning & Skills centres and our learners reflect residents from all areas of the borough. Our brochure is packed with a huge range of courses, which can help you to develop new skills, gain a qualification, find employment, further your career, and improve health and wellbeing. The choice is yours... and we are happy to help you find the right course and get the most out of it. Our wide range of courses are taught by experienced and qualified staff, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering high quality teaching and learning. This inclusive provision also offers some free accredited classes to learners on certain benefits. Our classes take place at our Macbeth Centre in Hammersmith and other venues right across the borough (see page 127). We pride ourselves on being responsive to our learners needs, through ‘learner voice’ and learner focus groups. The improvements you will see in the coming year include: on-line enrolment, a new website and even more classes in the community. We look forward to providing a welcoming and friendly service to both new and returning learners. If you are thinking about signing up for any of our courses, don’t delay, enrol now and enjoy the experience. Shor t of Enrol online at www Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Shor t of Enrol on at www.hfal Enrol early and secure your place! Enrolment star ts Saturday 25 July 2015 Call 020 8753 3600 Email alssinfo@lbhf.gov.uk 43 53 contents contents General information Courses Term and enrolment dates 7 Art, craft & design 21 Course information sheets 7 Agewell & older learners 41 Choosing a course 7 Computer & business studies 43 How to use these listings 10 Care, health & childcare 49 Help with fees 10 Food & cookery 53 Fees, concessions and financial support 11 Health & fitness 59 Learner Support Funds – Health & safety 71 Learner voice – we value your feedback 13 Humanities 73 Key policies Languages79 12 13 Safeguarding13 Learning and other disabilities Accessibility support 14 Motor vehicle & bicycle maintenance 105 Study support 14 Performing arts 109 How to enrol 15 Skills for life 113 Reception opening times 15 – Family learning 114 – Free classes for JSA claimants 118 Interview dates 16-17 99 Guide to levels and qualifications 18 – ESOL 121 Free taster sessions 19 – English 123 Libraries20 – Maths 124 Where to find us Teacher training & mentoring 125 127 Information is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Please check our website for the most up to date information and new courses. 4 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service 21 i Enrolment starts Saturday 25 July 2015 at Macbeth Centre. ay d n Ope er mb e t p e 5S Finding work and careers – centre pull-out section Work Matters i Volunteeringvii Work Zone recruitment ii-iii OnePlace Hub viii Construction skills certification iv-v Enterprise Club ix Jobs and training fairs vii Apprenticeshipsvi For information and to apply, email: clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk Apprenticeships. Earn while you learn! • Business administration • Care • Catering • Construction • Customer service • Hospitality • Retail For information and to apply, email: clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 5 ENJOY A DIVERSE RANGE OF CLASSES IN WEST LONDON Fully equipped teaching facilities in a great location Support from our team of experienced teachers Most courses take place in the Macbeth Centre, a lively and friendly hub in central Hammersmith, which houses our teaching rooms, specialist studios and workshops, all equipped with everything you will need. Some courses take place in schools and community venues throughout the borough. We foster a culture of great learning, encouraging you to explore and develop new skills and your confidence. We trust and respect our teachers to share their knowledge in their own style with you. Many are practising artists and experts in their field. Choose from a diverse mix of part time courses We offer 450 part time courses during the day, or at evenings and weekends. Whether you are looking to nurture your creative side, learn business skills or languages, we will have a course for you, at a time that suits you. More than just learning – increase your skills, improve your job prospects, make friends and have fun! We take pride in our friendly atmosphere. Our courses will help you learn something new, develop skills to help you find employment, improve health and wellbeing and have fun. Macbeth Centre is centrally located in Hammersmith 6 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service general information ALSS term dates 2015/2016 Venues Autumn term 2015 (12 weeks) Macbeth Centre is our main site; we have two satellite centres and also run courses at community centres and schools throughout the borough. See page 127 for a full list of venues. Start term Monday 14 September Half term Monday 26 - Friday 30 October End term Saturday 12 December Spring term 2016 (12 weeks) Enrolment Start term Monday 4 January Enrolment starts Saturday 25 July 2015 at Macbeth Centre. Half term Monday 15 - Friday 19 February End term Thursday 24 March Summer term 2016 (12 weeks) Start term Monday 18 April Half term Monday 30 May - Friday 3 June End term Monday 18 July We recommend enrolling as early as possible as popular classes fill up very quickly. For how to enrol, please see pages 10-15. Note: We reserve the right to amend, close or merge classes. Fees are subject to change. The ALSS term dates have been planned in conjunction with the school dates published on Hammersmith & Fulham’s website. Not all courses start on the first day or week of term – please check the listing or website for the start and end dates of your course. ent Enrolm ! star ts Course information sheets Choosing a course All courses have a course information sheet that gives much more detailed information than can be given in this prospectus and should be read carefully before starting any course. Our team of experienced staff can give you information on a wide range of courses and help you choose the right one. You can view them online by visiting www.hfals.co.uk. You can also pick them up at Macbeth Centre. Detailed course information sheets are available from www.hfals.co.uk, ask at reception or call 020 8753 3600. Enrolment starts Saturday 25 July 2015 at Macbeth Centre. Open day 5 September. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 7 Need information and advice? • Job opportunities • Apprenticeships • Volunteering • Training courses • Housing issues • Debt and money matters Do you need work experience? NEW Work Zone and One Place Hub to visit Macbeth Centre weekly Supporting over 800 local people into employment each year, Work Matters is a local recruitment and training facility based at Westfield London. Every Wednesday during term time, a member of their team will visit Macbeth Centre to provide advice and guidance on employment opportunities. They will also visit classes to tell you a little about how they can help you find employment. This friendly service will help prepare and support you through the application and interview process. To book an appointment visit: www.hfals.co.uk Call: 020 8753 3600 or for information on Work Zone Call: 020 8753 4691 visit: www.workzoneonline.co.uk Macbeth Centre Macbeth Street Hammersmith W6 9JJ 8 Volunteer work placements give real experience for those who want to take the first steps towards securing employment. Hours can be arranged to fit around residents’ availability. Call: 020 8753 6548 Apprenticeships Apprenticeships combine paid work with the opportunity to study and gain valuable qualifications. Business Administration, Retail, Care and Hospitality are currently offered. Call: Clare Edgson on 020 8753 4053 or email: clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk Please see the Work Matters pull-out supplement. Work Zone Work Zone is a recruitment service that cares. Based at Shepherds Bush Library at Westfield London, it will help you identify skills, assist with CV writing, application forms and prepare you for interviews as well as help build your confidence so that you are successful in getting a job. In the last twelve months they have helped over 800 local people into work. Recent filled vacancies include: Top Shop; Ted Baker; Mothercare; TM Lewin. For information on similar vacancies: Call: 020 8753 4693 email: recruitment@workzoneonline.co.uk or visit: www.workzoneonline.co.uk Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service RAISE Adult Learning and Skills If you are a local unemployed H&F resident RAISE will help you get and keep a job. Advisors will support you through the application and interview process. You can also get vocational qualifications like the Award in Work Skills, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Construction Cards and Security Training. The council’s adult learning and skills service offer many opportunities to train and develop your skills for job interviews and work. For information call: 020 8753 4206 or email: raise@urbanfutures.org.uk OnePlace Hub Did you know you can save time by visiting the OnePlace Hub where you can get help with debt and money advice and job search all under one roof? Ask at Hammersmith or Shepherds Bush Job Centres to speak to a member of the OnePlace Hub staff. Call: 020 8210 8200 or email: oneplace@lbhf.gov.uk Housing If you are a borough resident and live in private rented accommodation and are affected by the housing benefit caps, HB Assist can help you deal with the impact of the changes. For further information visit: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9XY Call: 020 8753 4049 (for Hamlet Gardens residents) 020 8753 1680 (for non-permanent tenants in H&F) For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk Ask about qualification courses in security, IT, Care and Childcare, Accounting, Maths, Construction, English Language, employability, job search skills and many more. See courses listed in the booklet and visit: www.hfals.co.uk Becoming Self Employed If you are thinking about becoming self employed Job Centre Plus can support you with a mentor who can advise and guide you through the process, including drawing up a business plan and obtaining funding. You may qualify for the New Enterprise Allowance to support you through the early days of self-employment. The adult learning and skills service offer a Start Your Own Business Course (www.hfals.co.uk) and the H&F Business Enterprise Club (see centre pullout – Your Guide to Skills, Jobs and Apprenticeships, page ix) meets monthly and is the ideal place to network and get useful information to help you set up or run your own business. 9 How to use these listings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. 8 9 10 11 Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code 23/09/15 BS1200 Book-keeping level 1 City & Guilds Learn manual book-keeping and gain a qualification. Course book provided. £166 £ free Wed 18:00-21:00 Course title: the title of the course. 2 Fees: full fee /concession fee. 3 Highlighted text: a qualification course. 4 Day: Wed = Wednesday. 5 : interview needed prior to enrolment. 6 : this course may be free of charge. See ‘Help with fees’ below. 7 Times: the time the class starts/finishes. 8 Length: the number of weeks the class runs. 9 Venue: where the class will take place. 10 Start date: the date the class starts. 11 Code: unique code for each course, which you will need when enrolling. 1 11 MAC Your class may be free if you are unemployed and claiming benefits Interview is needed Need some help? If you would like to talk to someone about the courses, we can help – simply call the ALSS course information line on 020 8753 3600 Help with fees If you have been a UK or EU resident for the past three years and meet any of the following criteria are free of charge. then the courses marked •Receiving Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA). •Receiving Employment and Support Allowance (ESA WRAG). FREE! or your first full level 2 (equivalent to five GCSEs A*- C) or full level 3 qualification (equivalent to A levels). Proof of entitlement •Receiving Universal Credit because you are unemployed and required to undertake skills training. •Receiving any state benefit not listed above but believe the course will help you enter employment. •Studying an English or maths course (not ESOL). •Are aged 19-23 and are studying for an entry course (not English or maths) 10 M os t quali fica tio courses aren Proof of entitlement must be current, a letter no more than three months before the date of enrolment. The JSA booklet is not acceptable proof. For Universal Credit we will accept a print-out from the website. We must have your National Insurance number at time of enrolment. Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Fees, concessions and financial support Fees The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) subsidises our courses, even when a full fee is payable. There are three fees for most courses: •Full fee for residents of the UK or other EU countries. •Concessionary fee for: – non-accredited courses The Skills Funding Agency will only fund tuition fees for those on benefits (see below for details). However, H&F adult learning and skills service will still continue to help you financially if you have been a UK or EU resident for the past three years and are claiming any of the following: - Universal Credit - JSA - ESA WRAG - Housing Benefit - Council Tax Benefit (not single occupancy) - Working Tax Credit - Income Support - Pension Guaranteed Credit - Unwaged dependant in receipt of any of the above - Asylum seeker claiming asylum support assistance. If you are unemployed and are in receipt of any other type of benefit (see ‘Help with fees’ opposite for full details) and believe the course will help you find employment then the course may also be free for you. •Non EU fee – if you have not been resident in the UK or EU for the previous three years a higher fee will be charged. Please ask as this varies depending on the course. •If only one fee is shown for the course, there are no concessions. Most fees include basic equipment but you may need to buy additional materials. Level 3 courses – we are unable to offer concessions for level 3 courses, please ask at interview about sources of funding. If you are under 19 Our courses leading to qualifications are designed for adults and we receive no funding for under 19s. If you are under 19 and interested in doing a course please contact us for further information. Exam fees and equipment For most qualification courses the exam fee and basic equipment are included in the published fee. Please ask at interview. Overseas fees For details of fees for overseas learners please ask at reception or visit: www.hfals.co.uk – some accredited/qualification courses For UK or EU residents in receipt of Active Benefits (JSA or ESA WRAG and Universal Credit mandated to work or training) there are no fees on some accredited courses. Look out for this sign – it means the course is free. NEW REQUIREMENT (from the Skills Funding Agency) We will need your National Insurance Number when enrolling for all courses. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk We have courses to suit all budgets, if you have any questions about fees simply call us on 020 8753 3600 11 Payment You can pay by cash, debit/credit card (MasterCard/Visa/Maestro/Visa Debit) or a cheque made payable to London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Please note that if you are paying with a credit card there is a handling fee of 1.25%. Instalments Students who are enrolling on a year-long course can apply to pay in instalments. Please ask when enrolling. Invoicing your employer We can invoice your employer for course fees. You must bring written proof that your employer agrees to pay and an additional fee of £25 is charged for administration. Refunds A full or partial refund of your course fee will only be made when: 1. We close, merge or reschedule your course and you cannot get to the alternative. 2. There is a medical reason supported by a certificate or doctor’s letter. An administrative charge of £10 will be made for this refund. We do not provide refunds where individual sessions have to be cancelled, but will make every effort to offer an alternative session. For refunds within the above categories: •If the admin manager approves your refund it will be processed and a cheque sent to you. Learner Support Funds The learner support funds fall into two categories which are funded by the Skills Funding Agency to assist learners who are not able to pay for essential equipment/materials, travel costs, childcare, registration fees and other necessary expenses. These categories are: •Discretionary Learner Support Fund (for courses up to and including Level 2). •The 24+ Adult Learning Loan Bursary (ALLB) (for learners who are in receipt of an Adult Learning Loan for the full fees of the course from the Student Loans Company). These funds are only available to learners studying towards an approved qualification and who are on a low household income of under £20,000. Parental income will not be taken into consideration but the income of any spouse or partner will. Proof of low income must be attached to your application. Please discuss this with your tutor at interview. •Applications are considered on a yearly basis from August to July. There is no automatic entitlement to access these schemes and it is operated on a first come, first served basis. This means that if there are a lot of applications the fund may run out during the year. •If you paid by debit /credit card, we are only able to give you a refund directly onto the card you originally used. •Students must submit a separate application for each course. •Please note where a refund is approved, we are able to do this immediately for card payments but for fees paid by cash or cheque, it will be processed within one week (at the beginning of terms this process may take longer). What costs can be claimed? Please note: Fees are correct at time of going to press. In exceptional circumstances however we may need to update the amounts to be charged. You should check that you have the correct fee before enrolling. 12 (This information is subject to change.) •Course fees (up to 20%, but only in exceptional circumstances). •Course books. •Travel costs. •Childcare. •Essential equipment or materials required for the course. •Registration fees (for professional bodies). Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service How to apply? Key policies •Before you can apply for the Learner Support Funds, you must attend an interview and enrol on your course. Some of our key policies are summarised below. Further details are included in the student handbook and copies of the full policy documents are available from reception at Macbeth Centre. Further information and application forms are available from reception. Recruitment policy Learner voice – we value your feedback Please take the time to tell us what you think. Your feedback helps us to know when we are ‘getting it right’ and also helps us to listen to our learners and make improvements to the service. Around the buildings you will find comment /compliment cards that can be completed and handed to reception, or you can email elaine.lewis@lbhf.gov.uk. ls service Adult learning and skil rtunities ssful learning oppo Providing enjoyable, succe the community for adults, employers and It is our policy to help students enrol on the course that is right for them. Any entry requirements will be clearly set out in the course information sheet. We will also make it clear where courses are designed to meet the needs of specific groups. Disability statement We produce a disability statement each year setting out how we will support disabled people across our service. Please see the student handbook for more information. Equal opportunities The adult learning and skills service will ensure that no one is discriminated against because of their ethnic or national origin, race or colour, gender, age, class, sexual orientation, or because of their religious or political beliefs, disability or income. If you feel you have been discriminated against please talk to your lecturer or ask at reception to speak to a manager. Safeguarding ck We value your feedba April 2015 www.hfals.co.uk We also capture your views in other ways: • End of course learner evaluations •Annual student satisfaction survey. •Learner focus groups. •Monitoring letters of complaints and compliments. •Celebrating learners’ success at events and exhibitions. We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults, and also to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all learners. We work with the local safeguarding boards and recruit and train staff in line with current legislation. If you have any concerns about the treatment of young people, or of vulnerable adults please contact eamon.scanlon@ lbhf.gov.uk. If you observe any health and safety issues, please contact a member of staff as soon as possible. From 1 July 2015, Parliament places a statutory requirement on the Council to “have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.” ‘Prevent’ focuses on supporting and protecting people who might be susceptible to radicalisation. Our Adult Learning & Skills Service uses established safeguarding processes to ensure awareness of ‘Prevent’ for both staff and learners and so help divert potentially vulnerable people from becoming involved in extreme or radical groups. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 13 Accessibility support Study support Contact: 020 8753 3600 Contact: 020 8753 3600 If you have a disability and feel you need support to get the best from your course, you can contact Sean Buckley to have a confidential discussion on how best we can support your learning. Anyone enrolled in a class can receive extra help with their learning through the study support service. The service provides: Support can be offered in the following ways: • Free access to computers and the internet. • Help with completing your assignments or portfolios. • Confidential discussion and advice in person, via the phone or email. • Confidential interviews about any additional support you may require help with. • Specialist software such as JAWS or Makaton. • Help with language, literacy and numeracy skills. • Study support sessions. • Aids and adaptations. • Adaptive equipment for students with a learning difficulty or disability. • Changing of classrooms to facilitate ground floor access where necessary. • One to one in-class support. • Linking you with your tutor before you start. • Information in Braille or BSL. We endeavour to follow up all the additional support requests as quickly as possible to meet your needs. To help us best support you, please inform us prior to enrolment if you will require additional support. Further details are available in your student handbook or from your lecturer. If you would like any part of this document produced in large print or Braille please telephone 020 8753 3600 Can we in ou s u p p o r t y dy ? your stu d som e If you nee ly call us: p im support s 3600 020 8753 14 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service How to enrol Reception opening times We recommend enrolling as early as possible as popular classes fill up very quickly. First week of Autumn term only For the first week of term we are open Monday to Friday, 9.00am-8.00pm (Last enrolment 7.45pm) Enrol by telephone Call 020 8753 3600 quoting the class code with your details. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9.30-4.30pm.* Enrol in person You may enrol in person during opening times, see ‘Reception opening times’ opposite. Enrolment information You can enrol at any time of the year (from 25/7/15) for many courses, even if they have already started, as long as there are places available and the level is right for you. To find out if this is possible call 020 8753 3600. Term time opening Monday – Thursday 9.00am-7.00pm (last enrolment 6.45pm) Friday 9.00-4.00pm (last enrolment 3.45pm) Outside term time Monday to Thursday, 9.00am-4.30pm (Last enrolment 4.15pm) Friday, 9.00am-4.00pm (Last enrolment 3.45pm) Opening times may change, please call for details (last enrolment time will be 15 minutes prior to closure). Please note: From 1 September to 4 September reception is only open from 10.00am to 2.00pm for personal callers, but the information and enrolment line – 020 8753 3600 – will be open as normal. You cannot enrol by telephone for courses requiring an interview, marked in the course listing. For Saturday courses you should enrol at least five days in advance. When do courses start? This prospectus lists classes starting in September, January and April but we often add additional classes throughout the year so for the most up to date information visit: www.hfals.co.uk *On Tuesday 14 July we are closed for all telephone enquiries and enrolments, except for Agewell enrolments in person. Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 15 Interview dates for 2015-2016 courses Courses marked require an interview prior to enrolment. All interviews take place at Macbeth Centre unless stated otherwise. Venue addresses can be found on page 127 Course Date British Sign Language (BSL) Interviews are by appointment only and can be booked online, by telephone or in person. If you cannot attend on these dates please contact Angela D’Agostin:angela.d’agostin@lbhf.gov.uk Cake Decoration & Sugar Craft City & Guilds level 1 Certificate To book go to our website, call our main number or ask at reception. You can contact Jane Sutton to register your interest jane.sutton@lbhf.gov.uk Cake Decoration & Sugar Craft City & Guilds level 2 Certificate To book go to our website, call our main number or ask at reception. Creative Techniques in 2D. City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate To book go to our website, call our main number or ask at reception. You can contact Jane Sutton to register your interest jane.sutton@lbhf.gov.uk Wed 09 Sept 10:00-17:00 Thur 3 Sept 10:30-16:30 (Slots available throughout the day.) Fri 4 Sept 10:30-16:30 (Slots available throughout the day.) Thur 3 Sept 10:30-16:30 (Slots available throughout the day.) Fri 4 Sept 10:30-16:30 (Slots available throughout the day.) Mon 7 Sept 10:00-16:30 (Slots available throughout the day.) Accounts and ICT Thu 3 Sept Find the right course – advice and guidance for all accounts and ICT courses. Drop-in no need to book. Mon 14 Sept Computing Find the right course – advice and guidance for all computing courses. Drop-in no need to book. Time 12:00-14:00 17:00-19:30 Fri11 Sept 14:00-16:00 Community Interpreting To book go to our website, call our main number or ask at reception. For summer intensive & Sept entry. Wed 15 July 10:00-18:00 Wed 09 Sept 10:00-17:00 DPSI (Diploma in public service interpreting) Wed 16 Sept (Spanish, Russian and Arabic) 14:00-19:00 Fri 25 Sept (Polish) 10:00-17:00 DPI (diploma in police interpreting] / Metropolitan Police Test No booking necessary, just turn up on the day. Mon 07 Sept 13:00-17:00 EFL/IELTS/English Pronunciation /English writing Wed 15 July 10:00-18:00 To book go to our website, call our main number or ask at reception. For summer intensive & Sept entry. Wed 09 Sept 10:00-17:00 Interviews will be arranged by programme manager directly upon receipt of application form. 16 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course Fashion City & Guilds level 1 Certificate To book go to our website, call our main number or ask at reception. Date Wed 2 Sept Upholstery Time 10:00-16:30 (Slots available throughout the day.) Thu 10 Sept 10:00-16:00 (Slots available throughout the day.) Wed 2 Sept 10:00-16:30 (Slots available throughout the day.) Mon 20-Fri 24 July 10:00-16:00 Mon 24- Fri 28 Aug 10:00-16:00 Mentoring Book online or drop-in. Interviews at ACLC, White City. Mon 14 September 10:00-14:00 (Interviews at ACLC) Skills for Life Mon 7 Sept 9:30-16:00 Tue 8 Sept 9:30-16:00 Wed 9 Sept 9:30-16:00 (Interviews at ACLC) Thu 10 Sept 9.30-16.00 (Interviews at Normand Croft) Thu10 Sept 9:30-16:00 (Interviews at ACLC) Fri 11 Sept 9:30-12:00 (Interviews at Normand Croft) City & Guilds level 2 Certificate in interiors upholstery units You can contact Jane Sutton to register your interest jane.sutton@lbhf.gov.uk Photography Level 1 Award (NCFE). To book go to our website, call our main number or ask at reception. LLDD (learning & other disabilities) To book an interview please call Tas on: 020 8753 6347. Or email: Taslima.Bilkis@lbhf.gov.uk English, ESOL & Maths Please bring your Passport, National Insurance Number and any benefit proof dated within the last three months. GCSE Maths Mon 7 Sept 10:00-16:00 Award in Teacher Training To arrange an interview please email angela.d’agostin@lbhf.gov.uk for an application form to begin the assessment process’ Motor Vehicle Maintenance advice and assessment Drop-in. Thu 3 Sept 10:00-15:00 Bicycle Maintenance advice and assessment Drop-in. Mon 7 Sept 10:00-15:00 Tue 4 Aug 10:00 Wed 5 Aug 10:00 Thu 6 Aug 10:00 Thu 3 Sept 10:00 Childcare Book on-line. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 17 Guide to levels and qualifications Entry level certificates What they give you: •basic knowledge and skills •ability to apply learning in everyday situations •not geared towards specific occupations English for Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL) Skills for Life Functional Skills at entry level (English, maths and ICT) Family learning Level 1 Level 2 What they give you: •basic knowledge and skills •ability to apply learning with guidance or supervision •may be linked to job competence What they give you: •a good knowledge and understanding of a subject •ability to perform a variety of tasks with some guidance or supervision •appropriate for many job roles GCSEs grades D-G 5 GCSEs grades A*-C BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates OCR Nationals OCR Nationals Key Skills level 1 Key Skills level 2 NVQs at level 1 NVQs at level 2 Skills for Life Skills for Life LLDD Level 3 Level 4 What they give you: •ability to gain or apply a range of knowledge, skills, understanding, at a detailed level •appropriate if you plan to go to university, work independently, or (in some cases) supervise and train others in their field of work What they give you: •specialist learning, involving detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study •appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and developing others A levels Advanced Extension Awards GCE in applied subjects International Baccalaureate Key Skills level 3 NVQs at level 4 NVQs at level 3 BTEC Professional Diplomas, Certificates and Awards BTEC Diplomas, Certificates and Awards BTEC Nationals OCR Nationals Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk 18 Shor t of time? Enrol online www.hfals.co.uk Course guide 2015-16at H&F adult learning and skills service taster sessions Come and do a taster session before our academic year begins! Language taster classes at Macbeth Centre Italian beginners Mon 07/09/15 19:00-20:00 Italian lower intermediate Mon 07/09/15 13:00-14:30 Portuguese beginners Mon 07/09/15 19:00-20:30 Spanish beginners Mon 07/09/15 19:00-20:30 Italian beginners Tue 08/09/1510:30-12:00 Spanish beginners Tue 08/09/1510:30-12:00 French beginners Tue 08/09/1513:00-14:30 German beginners Tue 08/09/1519:00-20:30 Chinese lower-intermediate Tue 08/09/15 19:00-20:30 French beginners Tue 08/09/1519:00-20:30 Spanish lower-intermediate Tue 08/09/15 19:00-20:30 Japanese beginners Wed 09/09/15 19:00-20:30 Chinese beginners Wed 09/09/15 19:00-20:30 French lower-intermediate Wed 09/09/15 19:00-20:30 German lower-intermediate Wed 09/09/15 19:00-20:30 Polish lower-intermediate Thu 10/09/1519:00-20:30 Arabic beginners Thu 10/09/1519:00-20:30 Family Learning taster classes Yoga for parents and children Mon 07/09/15 11.00-12.00 Messy play for parents and children 0-5 years Mon 07/09/15 13.00-15.00 Cookery for parents and children Tue 08/09/15 11.00-12.30 Clay art for parents and children 0-5 years Tue 08/09/15 13.00-15.00 Arts, crafts, performing arts and food taster sessions Always wanted to try a creative subject but were afraid to ask? Come and sample some of our subjects in our free beginners taster sessions. Find out about what you will learn and the range of classes on offer. Taster sessions are designed to correspond to fall within the class times but are shorter than our usual classes. All classes will take place at The Macbeth Centre with the exception of Pottery which is at the Hurlingham & Chelsea School. Sewing Mon 08/09/15 19:00-20:00 Ballroom Thu 10/09/15 19:00-20:00 Contemporary dance Thu 10/09/15 19:00-20:00 Cooking Thu 10/09/1511:00-12:30 Drawing – beginners Wed 09/09/15 19:00-20:30 Drawing and painting Thu 10/09/15 13:00-14:00 Furniture Restoration Fri 11/09/1510:00-11:00 Jewellery Thu 10/09/1511:00-12:30 Life drawing Wed 09/09/1511:00-12:30 Polish beginners Thu 10/09/1519:00-20:30 Mosaic Mon 07/09/15 11:00-12:30 Russian beginners Thu 10/09/1519:00-20:30 Oil painting Tue 09/09/15 19:00-20:30 French intermediate Thu 10/09/1519:00-20:30 Patisserie Thu 10/09/1518:00-19:30 Italian lower intermediate Thu 10/09/1519:00-20:30 Pottery Thu 10/09/15 11:00-12:00 Japanese lower intermediate Thu 10/09/1519:00-20:30 Portraiture Thu 10/09/15 11:00-12:00 Spanish Intermediate Thu 10/09/1519:00-20:30 Stained glass Wed 09/09/1519:00-20:00 FREE taster classes, come and try something new. Places are limited so please book your place online today at www.hfals.co.uk 19 learning at H&F libraries The adult learning and skills service is working in partnership with the borough library service so you can continue your learning out of class time using books or the internet. N E W! H&F libraries are the perfect place to contin ue your learning out of cla ss Learning Zone at Shepherds Bush We now offer ICT/computing classes and a family learning homework club at Shepherds Bush Library’s new Learning Zone, come in and find out more or enquire at Reception. The Archive and Local Studies service On the first floor of Hammersmith Library you will now find the relocated Archive and Local Studies service. It holds the borough’s archives and local history collections from 1629 to the present day, including documents, books, maps, photographs, old newspapers and other secondary sources. It’s the place to come to find out about your house, street, neighbourhood and even to research your family history. A full archives service operates on Mondays and Tuesdays (appointment necessary), and the local studies reading room is open throughout library hours. Email: archives@lbhf.gov.uk Call: 020 8753 3850 Telephone New 24-hour automated telephone service: 020 7361 3610 Internet access is available at all libraries ALSS students welcome Free for the first half hour if you are a member of the library. Wi-Fi is available at Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith, Askew Road, and Fulham Libraries. Scanning, faxing and photocopying facilities are also available. Anyone enrolled on a course is eligible to join a Hammersmith & Fulham library. Most libraries are open late evenings and Saturdays. Hammersmith, Fulham and Shepherds Bush libraries are also open on Sunday from 11.00am to 5.00pm. Membership also includes access to online resources – please refer to www.lbhf.gov.uk/libraries Fulham Library includes the main reference library which also provides quiet study spaces. For full details of opening times please see the website www.lbhf.gov.uk/libraries For full information please visit: www.lbhf.gov.uk Libraries in Hammersmith & Fulham Shepherds Bush Library Westfield Retail Centre 6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF Hammersmith Library Shepherd’s Bush Road, W6 7AT Askew Road Library 87-89 Askew Road, W12 9AS Tel: 020 8753 3863 Fulham Library 598 Fulham Road, SW6 5NX Avonmore Library and Community Centre North End Crescent, W14 8TG 20 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Art, craft & design Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents 32 FLORISTRY23 Mosaic DRAWING AND PAINTING 23 PICTURE FRAMING 32 ILLUSTRATION 26 RESTORATION 33 PHOTOGRAPHY 26 WOODWORK 33 DIY 35 UPHOLSTERY 36 SOFT FURNISHINGS 39 SEWING 39 PATTERN CUTTING 40 KNITTING 40 ART AND POTTERY AT MASBRO CENTRE 27 INTERIOR DESIGN 28 CERAMICS 28 JEWELLERY 29 STAINED GLASS 30 32 Arts and Crafts Adult learning is a great place to start or continue to enjoy developing your creativity and learn new skills. Our Arts and Crafts department offers many opportunities to study a variety of subjects taught by professional practitioners in excellent, specialist rooms. We have planned a variety of drawing and painting classes also jewellery, beading, mosaic, stained glass, clothes making, interior design, woodwork and furniture making, pottery and lots more. Most classes are 11 sessions long but we also offer shorter courses. Many of these focus on particular techniques that aim to give people an opportunity to study a specific aspect of art or a craft. Many of our learners make work or items for themselves or their homes progressing to make things for their friends. Others go on to higher level study or begin working for themselves. 22 Children’s book illustrati on by student Ruth Grearso n Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Our woodwork, upholstery, jewellery, pottery, art and sewing rooms are particularly well equipped and serviced by expert technicians. Come along and to try your hand at something you have always wanted to do and discover how much satisfaction there is to be had studying. You will meet like minded people and share the enjoyment of being creative! FLORISTRY Student sketch book, by Ottavia Sitia Floristry – Introduction to floristry and flower arranging N E W! Learn the basics of floristry with a trained teacher and florist. £82 £34 Wed10:00-12:30 5 MAC 23/09/15 GR1000 Floristry – Spring bouquets, wedding and table arrangements Make lovely floral arrangements whilst learning a variety of techniques. £82 £34 Wed10:00-12:30 5 MAC 13/01/16 N EW! GR2000 N EW! Floristry – Modern and traditional Summer arrangements Learn floristry techniques whilst making summer arrangements and displays. £82 £34 Wed10:00-12:30 5 MAC 27/04/16 GR3000 DRAWING & PAINTING Art – City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate In Creative Techniques in 2D (QCF) City & Guilds A comprehensive course in art, excellent for those wanting an opportunity take their work to another level or apply for a foundation or degree course. £609 £ free Mon 09:45-15:00 33 MAC 14/09/15 AA1015 Art – inclusive class For those with learning difficulties and disabilities or those who want to work at a slower pace. £77 £30 Mon13:00-15:0010 MAC 21/09/15 AA1010 Mon 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 04/01/16 AA2010 Mon 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 18/04/16 AA3010 Art – Drawing beginners Develop the skills of composition, draughtsmanship and modelling. £148£59 Wed 18:30-20:30 11 MAC 16/09/15 AA1020 £136£55 Wed 18:30-20:30 10 MAC 06/01/16 AA2020 £148£59 Wed 18:30-20:30 11 MAC 20/04/16 AA3020 23 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Art – Drawing and painting mixed ability Develop the skills of composition, draughtsmanship and modelling. £173£68 Thu 13:00-15:30 11 MAC 17/09/15 AA1040 £160£63 Thu 13:00-15:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 AA2040 £173£68 Thu 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 AA3040 Art – Investigating drawing and painting – mixed ability An opportunity to join a 3 hour session to develop your work. N EW! £205£79 Wed 14:00-17:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 AA1045 £187 £73 Wed 14:00-17:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 AA2045 £205 £79 Wed 14:00-17:00 11 MAC 20/04/16 AA3045 Art – Life drawing – beginners/intermediate This course covers proportion, centre of gravity, structure, mark making, styles and approaches and use of various materials. £172£83 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 AA1100 £160£79 Thu 19:00-21:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 AA2100 £172£83 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 AA3100 Art – Life drawing and painting A comprehensive course in life drawing with a focus on using line, tone and colour to describe the human figure. £197 £92 Wed 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 16/09/15 AA1240 £184 £63 Wed 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 06/01/16 AA2240 £197 Wed 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 20/04/16 AA3240 £92 Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Art – Portraiture mixed ability Make a successful likeness and select methods to bring out the personality of the sitter. £182£86 Thu 09:30-12:15 11 MAC 17/09/15 AA1200 £170£82 Thu 09:30-12:15 10 MAC 07/01/16 AA2200 £182£86 Thu 09:30-12:15 11 MAC 21/04/16 AA3200 Art – Oil painting mixed ability You will learn to handle, mix, control and apply oil paints using mixing mediums, paper and boards. 24 £171£64 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 AA1210 £156£59 Tue 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 05/01/16 AA2210 £171 £64 Tue MAC 19/04/16 AA3210 18:30-21:00 11 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Art – Watercolour mixed ability Learn about papers, pigments, colour mixing, reinforcing the techniques of watercolour. £171£64 Tue 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 15/09/15 AA1230 £156£59 Tue 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 05/01/16 AA2230 £171£64 Tue 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 19/04/16 AA3230 25/09/15 AA1250 Art – Drawing with accuracy A 5 week course to enable you to draw with accuracy. £87£34 Fri 13:45-16:155 MAC Art – Learning to use your colour sense Gain insight into how you can express yourself with colour. £87£34 Fri 13:45-16:155 MAC 06/11/15 AA1255 Art – Learn how to use and develop sketchbooks Learn why the sketchbook is such an important tool in art and design and how to use it. £155£59 Fri 13:45-16:15 10 MAC 08/01/16 AA2250 29/04/16 AA3250 Art – Abstraction Explore abstraction and create exciting work of your own. £87£34 Fri 13:45-16:155 MAC Art – Learn how to make collages We will go out into the landscape to make work that represents the urban environment. £87£34 Fri 13:45-16:155 MAC 10/06/16 AA3255 Art – Watercolour – The colours of autumn at Fulham Palace The grounds of Fulham Palace are rich in a diverse range of flora and fauna. Learn to paint in a relaxed and sociable environment using the beautiful surroundings as inspiration. £92£35 Tue13:00-16:005 FLP 22/09/15 AA1270 Art – Drawing – Interiors and landscapes in and around Fulham Palace Be inspired by the beautiful Fulham Palace Grounds to create your own drawings of the interior and exterior. Work in a variety of media and gain confidence in your observational drawing skills. £92£35 Tue13:00-16:005 FLP 03/11/15 AA1275 Art – Drawing and painting in the centre and landscape of Fulham Palace Make artwork using the beautiful surroundings of Fulham Palace as inspiration. £92£35 Tue13:00-14:005 FLP 26/04/16 AA3270 Art – Watercolour in the centre and grounds of Fulham Palace Make watercolour paintings in the beautiful surroundings of Fulham Palace. £92£35 Tue13:00-16:005 Shor t of time? FLP Enrol online For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 07/06/16 AA3275 at www.hfals.co.uk 25 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code ILLUSTRATION Illustrating children’s books This course is suitable for people who would like to learn about illustrating children’s books, or just improve their illustration skills. Beginners to advanced students are all welcome. £146£56 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 AB1240 £133 £51 Mon 19:00-21:00 10 MAC 04/01/16 AB2240 £146 £56 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 18/04/16 AB3240 PHOTOGRAPHY Photography – beginners one day course You will be introduced to using a camera and techniques to make a good composition. £39£17 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 19/09/15 AC1300 MAC 23/04/16 AC3300 Sat 10:30-15:30 1 Photography – intermediate one day course Learn further skills for using a camera and creating good compositions. £39£17Sat 10:30-15:301 MAC09/01/16 AC2301 Photography – advanced one day course Learn further skills for using a camera and creating good compositions. £39£17 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 11/06/16 AC3301 MAC 15/09/15 AC1400 Level 1 Award in Photography NCFE Gain a recognised qualification in photography. £298 £ free Tue 13:00-15:30 20 Photography – beginners You will be introduced to techniques including: exposure, depth of field, lenses and filters. £171£64 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 AC1405 Tue 13:00-15:30 11 MAC 19/04/16 AC3400 Photography – intermediate For those with some experience who want to learn more skills and techniques to take good photographs. £156£59 Tue 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 05/01/16 AC2405 Photography – advanced For learners who want to improve and develop their use of the camera, and expand their knowledge of photography. £171£64 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 AC3407 Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling 26 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code ART AND POTTERY AT MASBRO CENTRE The Masbro Centre is run by the Urban Partnership Group and works in partnership with H&F adult and learning skills service to provide courses, sports facilities, parenting projects, youth, employment and volunteer services. The courses will continue in January and April ring Masbro 020 7605 0800 for details. Sculpture – life study group – all abilities £165 per course Works with figure and portrait models in additive media; clay, wax and plaster on wire armature. Perfect in conjunction with life drawing study or just for those who want to explore sculpture. Thu 13:00-16:00 Thu 18:00-21:00 24/09/15 24/09/15 10 weeks 10 weeks Handbuilt and thrown pottery – beginners/intermediate £170 per course Covers handbuilding techniques including, coiling, moulding and slabbing, various decorating techniques and glazing. Throwing may be taught later. Those who wish to develop existing skills and work on individual projects also welcome. Mon 18:30-21:00 Wed 10:00-12:30 Wed 13:00-15:30 21/09/15 23/09/15 23/09/15 Handbuilt and Thrown Pottery – Mixed Abilities £170 per course Use basic handbuilding and decorative techniques to produce functional vessels and sculptural forms. We cover some design principles, encouraging creative expression on firm technical foundations. Thu 18:30-21:00 24/09/15 10 weeks Life drawing – all levels £165 per course Drawing from life. Explore ways of seeing, understanding and interpreting using different methods and media with Jan Buckley. Mon Mon Tues Thu 10.15-12.45 13.30-16.00 18.30-21.00 10:00-12:30 21/09/15 21/09/15 22/09/15 24/09/15 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks Pottery skills for students with learning and other disabilities £90 per course This course covers basic techniques to enable you to make a variety of objects. Mon 10:00-12:00 21/09/15 10 weeks The Masbro Centre, 87 Masbro Road, W14 0LR For more information and to enrol on courses at Masbro Centre please call 020 7605 0800 or visit www.upg.org.uk 27 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Interior design Interior design – beginners In this practical course you will be introduced to the interior design process. We will look at room surveys, plans and elevations and colour theory as a first step towards redesigning a room to a specific design brief. £180£67 Wed 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 AD1800 £164£61 Wed 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 AD2800 £180£67 Wed 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 20/04/16 AD3800 Interior design – Saturday course In this practical course you will be introduced to the interior design process. We will look at room surveys, plans and elevations and colour theory as a first step towards redesigning a room to a specific design brief. £98£36 Sat10:30-13:305 MAC 26/09/15 AD1130 MAC 18/06/16 AD3130 Sat 10:30-13:30 5 CERAMICS Pottery – beginners For those who have little or no experience of pottery. We cover various techniques including: coiling, moulding, pinching and slabbing. Throwing techniques may be taught later in the course. £191£78 Mon 13:30-16:30 11 HAC 14/09/15 AF1500 £171£71 Mon 13:30-16:30 10 HAC 04/01/16 AF2500 £191£78 Mon 13:30-16:30 11 HAC 18/04/16 AF3500 Work by Emma Pilkington 28 Work by Russell Mack and Hazel Erinson Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Pottery – evening course Suitable for those new to pottery or with experience. You will be supported to develop your skills. £175 £72 Wed 18:00-20:30 11 HAC 16/09/15 AF1513 £161 £67 Wed 18:00-20:30 10 HAC 06/01/16 AF2513 £175 £72 Wed 18:00-20:30 11 HAC 20/04/16 AF3513 Pottery – mixed ability Suitable for those new to pottery or with experience. You will be supported to develop your skills. £191£78 Tue 09:30-12:30 11 HAC 15/09/15 AF1510 Thu HAC 17/09/15 AF1511 £175£72 Tue 09:30-12:30 10 HAC 05/01/16 AF2510 Thu HAC 07/01/16 AF2511 £191£78 Tue 09:30-12:30 11 HAC 19/04/16 AF3510 Thu HAC 21/04/16 AF3511 09:30-12:30 09:30-12:30 09:30-12:30 11 10 11 Pottery – mixed ability (shorter pm class) Suitable for those new to pottery or with experience. You will be supported to develop your skills. £175£72 Thu 13:30-16:06 11 HAC 17/09/15 AF1512 £161 Thu HAC 07/01/16 AF2512 HAC 21/04/16 AF3512 £67 £175£72 13:30-16:00 10 Thu 13:30-16:00 11 JEWELLERY Jewellery – beginners jewellery day N E W! For anyone new to metalwork and jewellery making, this one day course will cover the basics, designing and making either a ring or a bangle. £37£16 Sat10:00-15:301 MAC 19/09/15 AJ1617 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 09/01/16 AJ2617 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 23/04/16 AJ3617 Jewellery – Kumihimo Braiding N E W! Learn how to use Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) to create unique textile cords. £67£28 Sat10:30-15:302 MAC 10/10/15 AJ1618 Jewellery – Wire jewellery course N E W! Learn how to use just wire, with pliers and hammers to make items of jewellery. £67£28 Sat10:00-15:302 MAC 16/01/16 AJ2618 Jewellery – Wax carving N E W! Learn how to carve wax and make castes for exciting jewellery projects. £97£39 Sat10:00-15:303 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk MAC 14/05/16 AJ3618 29 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Jewellery – Silver clay course N E W! Learn how to use this magical material to create a variety of different types of shapes and forms in the clay, then to refine and fire the clay to leave solid silver finished jewellery. £84 £34 Wed10:00-12:30 5 MAC 11/11/15 AJ1619 Jewellery – Silversmithing for jewellers N E W! Learn how to manipulate metal to create larger scale jewellery items such as chunky bangles, learning simple fold forming and forging techniques. £84 £34 Wed10:00-12:30 5 MAC 24/02/16 AJ2619 Jewellery – Chain Making Course N E W! Learn how to manipulate metal to create larger scale jewellery items such as chunky bangles, learning simple fold forming and forging techniques. £84 £34 Wed10:00-12:30 5 MAC 08/06/16 AJ3619 Jewellery – making beaded jewellery with wire and thread Learn the skills of beading to create exciting and colourful jewellery. £140£54 Thu 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 17/09/15 AJ1612 £129£50 Thu 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 AJ2612 £140 Thu MAC 21/04/16 AJ3612 £54 10:00-12:30 11 Jewellery – all levels Develop the skills to produce rings and other jewellery working with a variety of metals and gems. £180£70 Tue 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 15/09/15 AJ1610 Tue 13:00-15:30 11 MAC 15/09/15 AJ1611 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 AJ1600 £165 £65 Tue 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 05/01/16 AJ2610 Tue 13:00-15:30 10 MAC 05/01/16 AJ2611 Tue 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 05/01/16 AJ2600 £180 £70 Tue 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 19/04/16 AJ3610 Tue 13:00-15:30 11 MAC 19/04/16 AJ3611 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 AJ3600 STAINED GLASS Stained glass You will work on a stained glass panel during which time a range of skills will be taught. 30 £180£70 Wed 13:00-16:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 AS1700 £180 £70 MAC 16/09/15 AS1701 £165£65 Wed 13:00-16:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 AS2700 £165 £65 Wed 18:00-21:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 AS2701 £180 £70 Wed 13:00-15:30 11 MAC 20/04/16 AS3700 £180 £70 Wed 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 20/04/16 AS3701 Wed 18:00-21:00 11 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code First commission for stained glass student A couple of years ago I thought I would try a stained glass course. I decided to join Tim’s class at Hammersmith & Fulham because I wanted to learn how to make a leaded panel and also to try some of the advanced techniques which were offered on his course. I was in the process of thinking about what to do as a project when a friend who lives in a Norfolk village called Shouldham gave me an unexpected first commission. My friend told me that the last remaining pub in Shouldham, the Kings Arms,had closed and the village had decided to buy it and run it as a community pub (the story behind this enterprise can be found on the website of the Eastern Daily Press http://edp24.co.uk/1.3768972) Part of the new pub would have a café and my friend asked if I could make a stained glass window. After consultation with the village committee I came up with a design and spent a term making the window which is shown opposite. Another image of the window can be seen on the website for the pub http: kingsarmsshouldham.co.uk/cafe/ I really enjoyed the stained glass course at Hammersmith and Fulham and I am keen to build on my skills and I have started to incorporate some of the techniques into my work. For commissions please email: susan.e.ferguson@btinternet.com Susan Ferguson For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 31 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Mosaic Mosaic – 5 session course Come and learn the beautiful art of mosaics. You will learn all the skills needed to produce a piece of mosaic art using glass and unglazed ceramic tesserae. These skills include designing, cartooning, cutting and shaping the mosaic, grouting and polishing. All levels welcome. £85 £37 Mon10:00-13:00 5 MAC 14/09/15 AS1800 MAC 02/11/15 AS1801 Mon 10:00-13:00 5 Mosaic – all levels Come and learn the beautiful art of mosaics. You will learn all the skills needed to produce a piece of mosaic art using glass and unglazed ceramic tesserae. These skills include designing, cartooning, cutting and shaping the mosaic, grouting and polishing. All levels welcome. £165£63 Mon 10:00-13:00 10 MAC 04/01/16 AS2800 £180 £68 MAC 18/04/16 AS3800 Mon 10:00-13:00 11 PICTURE FRAMING Picture framing and mount cutting Learn the skills associated with picture framing and mount cutting. £190£74 Mon 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 CF1010 £174£68 Mon 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 04/01/16 CF2010 £190 £74 MAC 18/04/16 CF3010 Mon 18:30-21:00 11 An additional picture framing class is planned for Monday mornings 10.00-12.30. Please see our website for details. 32 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Shor t of time? Length (weeks) Venue Enrol online Start date Code at www.hfals.co.uk Furniture restoration – mixed ability Start or further develop your skills in furniture restoration. While working on your own furniture, learn how to cope with the different problems that can occur, from patching missing wood, mouldings and parts, to colouring, finishing/refinishing and final waxing. Please bring your project to the first class. £180£70 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 CF1030 Fri 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 18/09/15 CF1032 £165 £65 Tue 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 05/01/16 CF2030 Fri 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 08/01/16 CF2032 £180£70 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 CF3030 Fri MAC 22/04/16 CF3032 10:00-12:30 11 RESTORATION Woodwork and restoration Saturdays If you are a beginner you will acquire basic woodwork and/or restoration skills and techniques before embarking on your own personal project. More experienced students can extend their knowledge and skills whilst working on a project from the start. Using a variety of joints and construction methods, hand and power tools and machines, you will produce and execute your own design. Use of machines is at the discretion of the lecturer and is dependent on the students’ experience. £207£80 Sat 10:00-15:30 6 MAC 19/09/15 CH1050 Sat 10:00-15:30 6 MAC 09/01/16 CH2050 Sat 10:00-15:30 6 MAC 23/04/16 CH3050 Furniture and Restoration Two Saturday Workshop An opportunity to develop projects whether in furniture making, furniture restoration or to stabilise frames chair frames in preparation for upholstering. £70£28 Sat10:00-15:302 MAC 07/11/15 CH1060 Sat 10:00-15:30 2 MAC 27/02/16 CH2060 Sat 10:00-15:30 2 MAC 11/06/16 CH3060 WOODWORK Woodwork – beginners/intermediate Woodwork for pleasure, DIY, or to begin a career in furniture making/carpentry. £286£108 Thu 10:30-15:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 CH1225 £261 £99 Thu 10:30-15:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 CH2225 £286 £108 Thu 10:30-15:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 CH3225 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 33 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Shor t of time? Length (weeks) Venue Enrol online Start date Code at www.hfals.co.uk Woodwork – furniture craft – mixed ability This excellent course is designed to take you through the theory and practice of furniture/ cabinet making. You will produce designs and technical drawings and create finished pieces of work. Practical work includes wood machining, cutting complex joints, using veneer, shaping and basic wood finishing that you will be able to incorporate into your project. £332£123 Tue 10:00-16:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 CH1220 £303£113 Tue 10:00-16:00 10 MAC 05/01/16 CH2220 £332 £123 Tue MAC 19/04/16 CH3220 10:00-16:00 11 Woodwork – mixed ability If you are a beginner you will acquire basic woodwork skills and techniques before embarking on your own personal project. More experienced students can extend their knowledge and skills whilst working on a project from the start. £191£75 Wed 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 CH1208 £175£69 Wed 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 CH2208 £191 MAC 20/04/16 CH3208 £75 Wed 18:30-21:00 11 100s more classes available at www.hfals.co.uk 34 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Woodwork furniture – mixed ability If you are a beginner you will acquire basic woodwork skills and techniques before embarking on your own personal project. More experienced students can extend their knowledge and skills whilst working on a project from the start. £191£75 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 CH1210 £175 £69 Thu 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 CH2210 £191 £75 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 CH3210 Woodwork – Taster wood workshop Saturday On these Saturdays you can either with support and guidance from the tutor, work on your own projects or, as a beginner, learn some of the basic skills and techniques of woodwork. You can take either all 3 Saturdays or just 1 or 2. Please enrol at least a week before the Saturday start. £36£15 Sat10:00-15:301 MAC 21/11/15 CH1051 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 28/11/15 CH1052 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 05/12/15 CH1053 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 12/03/16 CH2051 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 19/03/16 CH2052 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 25/06/16 CH3052 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 02/07/16 CH3053 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 09/07/16 CH3054 Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk DIY Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Loo k ou for f ur t t D I Y cou h e r r ses Shor t of latetime? r in t he Enrol online ye a r ! at www.hfals.co.uk DIY – beginners – plumbing Empower yourself by learning the basics to look after your home. £76 £33 Mon18:30-21:00 4 MAC 21/09/15 CJ1301 DIY – beginners – tiling Empower yourself by learning the basics to look after your home. £76 £33 Mon18:30-21:00 4 MAC 02/11/15 CJ1302 DIY – beginners – decorating Empower yourself by learning the basics to look after your home. £76 £33 Mon18:30-21:00 4 MAC 11/01/16 CJ2301 DIY – beginners – electrics Empower yourself by learning the basics to look after your home. £38 £17 Mon18:30-21:00 2 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk MAC 22/02/16 CJ2302 35 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code 18/09/15 CM1456 UPHOLSTERY Upholstery – City & Guilds level 2 Certificate in interiors upholstery units N EW! City & Guilds Gain a recognised qualification in this traditional skill. £586 £ free Fri 09:45-15:00 33 MAC Upholstery – beginners You will be encouraged to start with a drop-in-seat which should be brought to the first class. £186£73 Mon 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 14/09/15 CM1400 Thu MAC 17/09/15 CM1451 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 CM1430 £171£68 Mon 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 04/01/16 CM2400 Thu MAC 07/01/16 CM2451 Thu 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 CM2430 £186£73 Mon 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 18/04/16 CM3400 Thu 13:00-15:30 11 MAC 21/04/16 CM3451 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 CM3430 13:00-15:30 13:00-15:30 11 10 Upholstery – mixed ability You will start with a simple chair, stool or drop-in-seat and progress to more complex items. 36 £191£75 Mon 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 CM1440 Tue 13:00-15:30 11 MAC 15/09/15 CM1461 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 CM1446 Wed 09:30-12:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 CM1447 Wed 12:30-15:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 CM1448 Wed 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 CM1449 Thu 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 17/09/15 CM1420 £175£69 Mon 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 04/01/16 CM2440 Tue 13:00-15:30 10 MAC 05/01/16 CM2461 Tue 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 05/01/16 CM2446 Wed 09:30-12:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 CM2447 Wed 12:30-15:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 CM2448 Wed 12:30-15:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 CM2449 Thu 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 CM2420 £191£75 Mon 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 18/04/16 CM3440 Tue 13:00-15:30 11 MAC 19/04/16 CM3461 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 CM3446 Wed 09:30-12:00 11 MAC 20/04/16 CM3447 Wed 12:30-15:00 11 MAC 20/04/16 CM3448 Wed 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 20/04/16 CM3449 Thu 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 21/04/16 CM3420 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Upholstery – mixed ability 3 hour class An opportunity for a longer upholstery session. £218£84 Fri 10:00-13:00 11 MAC 18/09/15 CM1455 £199 Fri MAC 08/01/16 CM2455 MAC 22/04/16 CM3455 £77 £218£84 10:00-13:00 10 Fri 10:00-13:00 11 Upholstery – advanced For students who have completed at least 2 years of upholstery. Bring your project to the 1st class. £191£75 Tue 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 15/09/15 CM1460 £175 £69 Tue 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 05/01/16 CM2460 £191 £75 Tue 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 19/04/16 CM3460 Upholstery – intensive This 4 day intensive course is the perfect opportunity to make good progress with your upholstery £145 £57 Mon-Thu 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 11/04/16 CM2462 Upholstery – for beginners in 3 Saturdays We employ traditional & modern techniques. Please bring a drop-in-seat or small stool to the class. £122£53 Sat 10:00-15:30 3 MAC 26/09/15 CM1470 Sat MAC 07/05/16 CM3470 10:00-15:30 3 Upholstery – Saturday access day For those who have been attending a class – an opportunity to complete work. £35£16 Sat09:30-15:001 MAC 05/12/15 CM1488 Sat 09:30-15:00 1 MAC 19/03/16 CM2488 Sat 09:30-15:00 1 MAC 09/07/16 CM3488 Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 37 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Adult learning Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code and skills service art & craft 2015 summer exhibition Open evening Thursday 23 July July 6.00-8.30 pm Prize giving at 7.00 pm, all welcome Macbeth Centre, Macbeth Street, W6 9JJ Drawing Upholstery painting Clothes making Sculpture Stained glass Ceramics ILLUSTRATION Jewellery Furniture Sugar craft Woodwork Upholstered chair by Ann Karol 10.00 am-4.30 pm (closed Sunday 26) Free entry Children’s book illustration by Ruth Grearson Detail from sketchbook by Ottavia Sitia N M AT O I R O R N IS W S O IT CI H T ET H Y E Pl u 38 c o s EN A TR C W OLL m IE ILL A Petitio S IA BO FO M R R th e Mosaic by Lidiane Caserta Exhibition continues until 30 July Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code SOFT FURNISHINGS Soft furnishings – beginners You will work on a variety of projects building on your skills to progress to more advanced work. £189£74 Tue 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 15/09/15 CP1502 Wed 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 CP1500 £173 £68 Tue 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 05/01/16 CP2502 Wed 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 CP2500 £189 £74 Tue 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 19/04/16 CP3502 Wed 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 20/04/16 CP3500 How to use a sewing machine Gain the confidence to thread and use a domestic sewing machine. Great if you are just starting a sewing class or have a sewing machine in the cupboard still waiting to be used! Now extended to 2 sessions. £59£22 Sat10:00-15:002 MAC 19/09/15 CS1680 Advanced sewing machine techniques N E W! Discover and learn some of the techniques that a simple sewing machine can do including blind hemming, gathering, decorative stitching and much more! £59£22 Sat10:00-15:002 MAC 27/02/16 CS2680 SEWING & PATTERN CUTTING Clothes making and pattern cutting – beginners Even if you have never made clothes before, you will be able to make a simple garment either using a commercial pattern or one you will learn to make yourself. £157£62 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 CS1600 £142 MAC 04/01/16 CS2600 MAC 18/04/16 CS3600 £56 Mon 19:00-21:00 10 £157£62 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 Clothes making and pattern cutting – mixed ability If you want to bring your own designs to life, create a perfectly fitted patterns and garments according to your own measurements, or work from commercial patterns then this is the course for you! £157£62 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 CS1610 £142 Tue MAC 05/01/16 CS2610 MAC 19/04/16 CS3610 £56 £157£62 19:00-21:00 10 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Enrol by telephone, call 020 8753 3600 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 39 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Clothes making – mixed ability Simple garments for beginners and more advanced projects as you progress to develop your skills. £172£68 Thu 09:30-12:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 CS1620 Thu 12:30-15:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 CS1630 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 CS1640 £158£63 Thu 09:30-12:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 CS2620 Thu 12:30-15:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 CS2630 Thu MAC 07/01/16 CS2640 £172£68 Thu 09:30-12:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 CS3620 Thu MAC 21/04/16 CS3630 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 CS3640 18:30-21:00 12:30-15:00 10 11 N EW! City & Guilds level 1 Certificate in fashion City & Guilds Gain a recognised qualification in this exciting subject. £586 £ free Fri 09:30-14:30 33 MAC 18/09/15 CS1650 Pattern cutting and sewing – simple skirt or trousers An introduction to the basics of pattern construction through making a skirt or trousers. £95£37 Sat10:00-15:004 MAC 03/10/15 CS1800 Pattern cutting and sewing – simple tops If you want to bring your own designs to life, create a perfectly fitted pair of trousers according to your own measurements, then this is the course for you! £95£37 Sat10:30-15:004 Shor t of time? MAC Enrol online 16/01/16 CS2800 at www.hfals.co.uk Knitting – beginners Learn the basics and get knitting! £54£20 Sat10:00-15:002 MAC 07/11/15 CS1900 MAC 12/03/16 CS2900 MAC 28/11/15 CS1910 Sat 10:00-15:00 2 Crochet – hats and scarves Make fashionable accessories for Christmas £54£20 Sat10:00-15:002 40 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Agewell & older learners Agewell and Older Learners The Agewell project is open to anyone over 50. Membership can be obtained through our Macbeth Centre and provides access to all courses in the Agewell programme. If you are under 50 and suffering from a chronic complaint that may be improved by physical activity you may be able to access the Agewell classes. Kee p ac tive! There are a number of courses that are pay-as-you-go and, as such, are not subject to the termly fees. Please check the Agewell leaflet for details. For further information please call the Agewell officer, Christine Blake, on 07903 048 790 or call 020 8753 3600. W ith Agew for over 5 0ell s Enrolment and fees We will be enrolling for the Autumn term on Tuesday 14 July, 9.30am to 2.00pm at Macbeth Centre. Fees are: Borough residents: £30 per course, per term. the Ke ep ac tive with me m ra og pr ell Agew s 50 for H&F’s over Out-of-borough residents: £40 per course, per term. Concessions: £15 per course, per term. Country ramble •Body conditioning Beginners: Monday Advanced: Wednesday Intermediate: Friday •Drama •General/monitored/senior circuit training Call Debbie Peters on 07949 244 253 for further information (out of borough residents may only enrol for rambles/ badminton from 15 July). Older learners •Gentle keep fit/falls prevention •Gentle exercise/osteoporosis prevention •iPads for beginners/improvers •Pilates – various levels •Slimnastics Courses are listed below, for a leaflet listing •Sequence dancing/line dancing/ceili dancing full course details please ask at reception. •Tai Chi Lam style – various levels •Aquacise and deep water aquacise •Watercolour painting •Awareness through movement •Yoga – various levels •Badminton •Zumba gold 42 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Computer & business studies Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents BUSINESS STUDIES 44 COMPUTing45 BOOK-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTS44 WEB and Graphic DESIGN 47 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP 47 BUSINESS STUDIES Starting a business: get ready! Anyone interested in starting a business should attend this course before deciding what to do next. This course will help you decide whether running a business is for you. £110£42 Wed 18:00-20:00 10 MAC 16/09/15 BS1800 Thu 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 BS2800 Tue MAC 19/04/16 BS3800 18:00-20:00 10 Award in Customer Service City & Guilds For those wishing to improve their signing skills and work towards Signature Level 2 exam. £135 £ free Fri 12:30-15:30 10 MAC 26/09/15 TD1075 BOOK-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTS Book-keeping level 1 City & Guilds Learn manual book-keeping and gain a qualification. Course book provided. £166 £91 Tue 18:00-21:00 MAC 15/09/15 BS1200 Thu 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 BS2200 Tue MAC 19/04/16 BS3200 18:00-21:00 11 11 Book-keeping Level 2 City & Guilds Gain more in-depth knowledge of manual book-keeping with a higher level qualification. £227 £100 Thu 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 BS1250 Tue 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 BS2250 Thu 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 BS3250 Computerised Accounts Sage level 1 City & Guilds Learn the industry standard software for accounting, leading to a qualification. Course book provided. £166 £91 44 Sat 10:00-13:00 11 MAC 19/09/15 BS1300 Mon 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 04/01/16 BS2300 Sat 10:00-13:00 11 MAC 23/04/16 BS3300 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Sage Computerised Accounts Level 2 City & Guilds Improve your knowledge of Sage Accounts software and gain a higher level qualification. £227 £100 Mon 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 BS1350 Thu 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 BS2350 Mon 18:00-21:00 11 MAC 18/04/16 BS3350 Project Management Help your projects succeed with this overview of effective project management principles. £126£48 Tue 18:00-20:00 10 MAC 15/09/15 BS1525 Wed 18:00-20:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 BS2525 Thu 18:00-20:00 10 MAC 21/04/16 BS3525 Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk COMPUTERS Inclusive Computers A very basic introduction to using a computer. £76 £31 Thu 15:30-17:3010 MAC 17/09/15 JS1025 Thu 15:30-17:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 JS2025 Thu MAC 21/04/16 JS3025 15:30-17:30 10 Introduction to Computers Get to grips with the basics of using a computer, word processing and internet and email. £130£52 Sat 13:30-15:30 10 MAC 19/09/15 JS1150 Thu 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 JS2150 Tue MAC 19/04/16 JS3150 10:00-12:00 10 Computing for Older Learners 1.1 Learn how to use a computer in a relaxed and friendly environment. For complete beginners. £100£39 Wed 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 16/09/15 JS1050 MAC 08/01/16 JS2050 Fri 10:00-12:00 10 Computing for Older Learners 1.2 Learn how to use a computer in a relaxed and friendly environment. Some basic knowledge required £100£39 Wed 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 06/01/16 JS2060 MAC 22/04/16 JS3060 Fri 10:00-12:00 10 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 45 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Computing for Older Learners 1.3 Learn how to use a computer in a relaxed and friendly environment. Some confidence required. £100£39 Fri 10.00-12.00 10 MAC 18/09/15 JS1070 Wed 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 20/04/16 JS3070 Computers made simple Learn how to use a computer in a relaxed and friendly environment. Some confidence required. £66£27 Tue10:00-12:005 MAC 15/09/15 JS1170 Everyday IT (Functional Skills Entry Level) City & Guilds Get a good grounding in the basic IT skills you need for everyday life. £163 £ free Mon 10:00-12:30 18 MAC 14/09/15 JS1000 Fri 12:30-15:00 18 MAC 26/02/16 JS2000 Everyday IT (Functional Skills Level 1) City & Guilds Take your everyday IT skills to the next level. £166 £ free Fri 12:30-15:00 18 MAC 18/09/15 JS1010 Mon 09:30-12:00 18 MAC 22/02/16 JS2010 £100£38 Mon 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 14/09/15 JS1250 MAC 21/04/16 JS3250 Excel made easy Learn how to use spreadsheets effectively. Thu 18:30-20:30 10 Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling 46 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Apprenticeship in Business administration Become an apprentice, earn while you learn and gain real work experience. For information and to apply, email: clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk Become an apprentice, earn while you learn! Word & Powerpoint Cover the basics of these two useful parts of Microsoft Office £100£38 Thu 18:30-20:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 JS2210 eBay – Online Marketplace Explore how to sell items on eBay, and how to prepare, list and send them. £66£27 Tue10:00-12:005 MAC 03/11/15 JS1300 MAC 23/02/16 JS2300 Tue 13:00-15:00 5 For updates on courses, news and events Text LEARN to 60777 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 47 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Photoshop: an introduction Take your digital images to the next level with Creative Suite Photoshop. Course book provided. £165£74 Mon 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 14/09/15 JS1900 Thu 10:00-12:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 JS2900 Mon 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 18/04/16 JS3900 Photoshop: next steps Learn professional digital techniques and create art using Creative Suite Photoshop. £160£60 Mon 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 04/01/16 JS2925 MAC 21/04/16 JS3925 MAC 16/09/15 JS1950 MAC 20/04/16 JS3975 Thu 10:00-12:30 10 Desktop Publishing: Illustrator £130£52 Wed 18:30-20:30 11 Desktop Publishing: InDesign £130£52 Wed 18:30-20:30 11 Quick websites with weebly Find out how to use this online resource to plan, build and grow your own website. £66 £27 Thu10:00-12:00 5 MAC 05/11/15 JS1340 Web Design 1: XHTML & CSS Create professional web pages and learn how to upload your site to the web. Course book provided. £255£106 Sat 10:00-15:00 10 MAC 19/09/15 JS1600 Sat 10:00-15:00 10 MAC 09/01/16 JS2600 Sat 10:00-15:00 10 MAC 23/04/16 JS3600 Web Design 3: JavaScript Add interactivity and involve your visitors in your website. Course book provided. £170£76 Tue 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 15/09/15 JS1700 Web Design 2: HTML5 and CSS3 Get to know the key features of HTML5 and what it can add to your web page design. £126£48 Tue 18:30-20:30 10 MAC 05/01/16 JS2675 Web Design 5: PHP & MySQL Build fast, dynamic, interactive websites, with cross browser compatibility, using PHP. Course Book Provided. £170£76 Tue 18:30-21:00 10 Shor t of time? 48 48 MAC Enrol online 19/04/16 JS3750 at www.hfals.co.uk Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Care, health & childcare Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code CARE, HEALTH & CHILDCARE Entry to a career in Care CACHE Anyone considering a career in health or social care with adults or children should start with this course. £510 £ free Tue 09:30-14:30 11 ACLC 22/09/15 CC1200 Caring for children level 1 Award CACHE Gain the knowledge required for starting a hugely rewarding career working with children. £510 £ free Fri 09:30-15:30 12 MAC 18/09/15 CC1025 Introduction to Early Years Educator level 2 Certificate CACHE This course is for those who want to work towards becoming a childcare practitioner, and gaining a CACHE Early Years Educators qualification. £1105 £ free Thu/Fri 09:30-15:30 33 MAC 17/09/15 CC1050 Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) level 3 Diploma CACHE Gain knowledge, skills and the CACHE Early Years Educators qualification required to work with children in a supervisory role. Tue session is during the day, Wed in the evening – see course information sheet for details. £2882 Tue/Wed09:30-15:30 35 MAC 15/09/15 CC1075 Children and young people’s workforce level 3 Diploma CACHE Covers skills needed to work with children between the ages of 0 – 19. Does not require GCSE to access this programme. £2882 Tue 18:00-21:0034 MAC 15/09/15 CC1078 Setting up a home based childcare service (level 3 unit) CACHE This course will prepare you to set up your own home based childcare business. £300 Sat 10:00-12:3012 MAC 19/09/15 CC1077 Working in the Health Sector level 2 Certificate CACHE This course gives learners the opportunity to investigate a work role in the health sector and provides the underpinning knowledge needed to work effectively. £440 £ free Mon 09:30-14:30 16 MAC 28/09/15 CC1028 Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness NCFE Develop your knowledge and understanding of those with mental health issues in care settings. £330 £ free 50 Fri 13:30-16:00 30 MAC 25/09/15 CC1500 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Murdell Codner Before I’d finished the course I’d found a good job I heard about the health and social care course when a prospectus dropped through my door. I read a student story and thought – I want to do that, so I rang up straight away. I was asked to come in and have a chat with someone about the course which I did. They were friendly and encouraging and I started in September. I have one daughter of 27 and have worked for many years as a carer, but I wanted to have a career, not just a job so I knew I had to study and gain a qualification. The company I was working for was planning to do an NVQ in care but as it didn’t happen and I liked the sound of Macbeth Centre I enrolled on this course. I was very nervous because I left education 20+ years ago and although I’ve done a few short courses such as IT this was more daunting as it’s a qualification course. But I didn’t need to worry as the tutor is fantastic and very supportive and many of the other students are returning adults so we’re all in the same boat. Entry to Care level 1 CACHE is widely recognized as a quality, prestigious accredited course. It also covers working with adults and children (babies to old age) which is what I wanted as it gives me plenty of opportunities. Apart from the obvious care units, we also covered a range of topics including, communication, the different types of provision, human growth and development, person centred support and equality and inclusion. All were interesting and I’m pleased they were part of the course. Before I’ve even finished the course I’ve found employment and start in a month. Whereas I was only working with adults, now I have the option to also work with children which I’m really looking forward to. I will be working for Active Assistance and after completing this course I find I am better paid and now have strong career and progression opportunities which I didn’t have before. I am happy that I have taken the opportunity to embark on this journey and because I’m now full of confidence to go forward. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 51 Najad Daauud I’m now a positive role model for my children I live in Hammersmith and Fulham and have three children aged 12, 10 and five. I was a stay at home mother but when the little one started school I decided it was time to come to college, gain some qualifications and think about the future. I have only been in this country six years and I learnt English at the Adult Learning and Skills Service here in White City. I have been helped to progress to the next level every year and then last year when I felt my English had improved enough I started to think about work and a career. I was given advice about various options and I joined the Entry 3 to child care, which I enjoyed. I delighted when I passed and this year I progressed to Level 1 in Care and Social Care. It’s been hard to juggle family, children and studying, but I really wanted to do it and my tutor has been very supportive. I am now able to show my children that I am not only a house wife but can have a career. I am their role model and want to set a positive example with studying and work. If I do this they will think like me and work hard at school. The course has been interesting and I’ve loved it. The 52 other students are wonderful and we all support each other – we have really jelled into a good group. I started a job about five months ago working as a carer for an old lady. At the moment I work sixteen hours per week but as my children grow I will work longer hours, but right now it works well with school hours. In addition to this course I also do reading and writing which I intend to continue with until I pass my GCSE. The centre here at White City is fantastic and I recommend it highly. A big thank you to all the staff and students here. Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Food & cookery Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents COOKERY54 PATISSERIE56 CAKE DECORATION AND SUGAR CRAFT BAKING57 57 All our courses offer vegetarian, gluten free and other options as requested. Food Studies Our food studies department offers the opportunity to learn the skills to be proud of your cooking and be able to present food that is delicious and exciting. Learn the fundamentals of cooking a range of great dishes by for example taking a foundation in cookery or take a short course in a specific area of study. On all courses you will learn kitchen skills and all about the ingredients that go into making dishes and items taste and look good. This year we have added more patisserie courses as this is a very popular area of study right now. We have also added courses in areas of cuisine that we have not offered before including Caribbean and Vietnamese cookery. Also on offer are the City & Guilds accredited cake decoration and sugar craft courses as well as the re-introduced specialist Saturday cake decoration courses. We now have a brand new industrial cooker so enrol and get cooking! Cooking Inclusive cookery For learners with learning difficulties and disabilities or those of you who just want to learn at a slower pace. £88 £38 Fri 13:00-15:3010 MAC 18/09/15 FC1120 Fri 13:00-15:30 10 MAC 08/01/16 FC2120 Fri 13:00-15:30 10 MAC 22/04/16 FC3120 Foundation in cooking and cookery skills This course will enable you to gain a full understanding of food preparation, health and safety and related theory, whilst gaining confidence and experience as you progress by making a variety of delicious dishes. £201£78 Thu 09:30-12:30 10 MAC 17/09/15 FC1035 Intermediate cookery Continue from the foundation course or start with this course that will enable you to gain a full understanding of food preparation, health and safety and related theory, whilst gaining confidence and experience as you progress by making a variety of dishes. £201£78 Thu 09:30-12:30 10 Shor t of time? 54 MAC Enrol online 07/01/16 FC2035 at www.hfals.co.uk Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Advanced cookery skills and dishes This course will enable you to gain a full understanding of food preparation, health and safety and related theory, whilst gaining confidence and experience as you progress by making a variety of dishes. £201£78 Thu 09:30-12:30 10 MAC 21/04/16 FC3035 Core cookery skills and methods N E W! This course will enable you to gain a full understanding of food preparation, health and safety and related theory, whilst gaining confidence and experience as you progress by making a variety of delicious dishes. £124£51 Thu 18:00-21:00 6 MAC 05/11/15 FC1071 15/09/15 FC1045 Dinner party dishes Learn a repertoire of dishes and desserts to impress. £124£51 Tue 18:00-21:00 6 MAC Moroccan cookery Explore varied spice blends and unusual ingredients to create delicious food for any occasion. £124£51 Tue 18:00-21:00 6 Sri Lankan dishes MAC 03/11/15 FC1036 N EW! Learn how to make Sri Lankan dishes that you will love – vegetarian options for all dishes. £90 £39 Wed09:45-12:30 5 MAC 17/09/15 FC1056 Vietnamese dishes N E W! Learn how to make Vietnamese dishes that you will love – vegetarian options for all dishes. £90 £39 Wed09:45-12:30 5 MAC 04/11/15 FC1057 Dishes for the perfect Indian dinner party N E W! Learn to make mouth-watering Indian dishes in 2 sessions! New recipes will be covered. £48£19 Sat10:00-15:301 MAC 03/10/15 FC1085 Mediterranean cookery Explore and discover a rich diversity of healthier and lighter Mediterranean dishes from around Europe. £124£51 Tue 18:00-21:00 6 MAC 05/01/16 FC2135 MAC 23/02/16 FC2053 Authentic Indian dishes Learn to make delicious Indian dishes at home. £105£44 Tue 18:00-21:00 5 Caribbean favourites N E W! Learn how to make authentic Caribbean dishes to impress. Vegetarian options are available. £90 £39 Wed09:45-12:30 5 MAC 13/01/16 FC2054 MAC 24/02/16 FC2055 Afghani dishes N E W! Learn how to make authentic Afghani dishes. £90 £39 Wed09:45-12:30 5 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 55 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Great ideas for mid-week meals This course delivers a range of tasty and healthy meals easily prepared with the minimum of time and equipment. £124£51 Thu 18:00-21:00 6 MAC 07/01/16 FC2056 Dishes for the perfect Thai dinner party N E W! Learn how to make delicious Thai dishes in a day – new recipes every course and vegetarian options too. £48£19 Sat10:00-15:301 MAC 23/01/16 FC2083 Cookery – Summer dinner party dishes N E W! This course delivers a range of exciting ideas for summer dishes that will teach you a range of cooking skills and methods. £124£51 Tue 18:00-21:00 6 MAC 18/04/16 FC3135 Cookery – Glorious sweets and desserts Learn to make a range of beautifully presented sweets and desserts. £105£44 Tue 18:00-21:00 5 MAC 07/06/16 FC3056 Cookery – Authentic Indian cookery Learn to make a wide variety of authentic Indian favourites. £90 £39 Wed09:45-12:30 5 MAC 20/04/16 FC3065 08/06/16 FC3060 Cookery – Thai cookery Learn to make a wide variety of tasty Thai dishes. £90 £44 Wed09:45-12:30 5 MAC Cookery – The best of regional French cooking Learn about cooking and presenting in this distinct cultural style through preparing a variety of meat, fish and vegetable dishes that are deliciously flavoursome. £124£51 Thu 18:00-21:00 6 MAC 21/04/16 FC3040 Make fresh pasta and pizza Learn how to make these Italian classics from scratch using fresh ingredients and enjoy them at their best. £105£44 Thu 18:00-21:00 5 MAC 09/06/16 FC3036 Indian street food snacks and party food Create these exciting tasty dishes for yourself – South East Asia is a culinary adventure! £41£16 Sat10:00-15:301 Shor t of time? MAC Enrol online 21/05/16 FC3081 at www.hfals.co.uk Baking and Patisserie Patisserie Learn the skills to make a variety of delicious pastries. £201£78 56 Thu 13:30-16:30 10 MAC 17/09/15 FC1052 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Patisserie – further items Learn professional baking techniques to make great breads, buns and a host of other baked items. £201£78 Thu 13:30-16:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 FC2072 Patisserie – afternoon fancies and home baking Learn the skills to make perfect home baked afternoon tea fancies and biscuits. £201£78 Thu 13:30-16:30 10 MAC 21/04/16 FC3102 Patisserie – learn the classics Develop you skills by learning to make more scrumptious pastries. £99 £38 Thu18:00-21:00 5 MAC 05/11/15 FC1054 Patisserie – more cakes and pastries Learn the skills to make a variety of delicious and professional pastries and baked items. £99 £38 Thu18:00-21:00 5 MAC 25/02/16 FC2052 Baking – Bread baking and finishing Saturday Learn how to make delicious bread in our one day course. £48£19 Sat10:00-15:301 MAC 17/10/15 FC1044 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 06/02/16 FC2045 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 14/05/16 FC3045 Cake Decoration and Sugarcraft C&G level 2 certificate in sugarcraft (QCF) City & Guilds For those who want to develop the skills to really excel in the area of sugarcraft. £517 £ free Mon 10:00-14:45 30 MAC 14/09/15 FC1000 Rana Assaf For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 57 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code C&G Level 1 certificate in sugar craft (QCF) City & Guilds Learn this integral sugarcraft skill and get a C&G certificate. This is a great place to start for any serious cake decorator. Please call to arrange an interview. £517 £ free Mon 18:00-21:00 36 Tue 10:00-14:45 30 MAC 14/09/15 FC1003 MAC 15/09/15 FC1001 Lynn Fleary af t – Sugarcr ack ys b Saturda lar by p o p u ! d e mand Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Cake decoration and sugarcraft – cupcakes Make beautifully decorated cupcakes for a celebration or to learn. £47 £18 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 10/10/15 FC1021 Cake decoration and sugarcraft – decorate a Christmas cake This course will cover decorating a cake with a Christmas theme. £47 £18 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 05/12/15 FC1028 Cake decoration and sugarcraft – novelty cake – handbag This course will introduce you to carving and covering a novelty cake. £47 £18 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 05/03/16 FC2028 Cake decoration and sugarcraft – quick and easy party cake This course will introduce you to covering and decorating cakes with flair and imagination. £47 £18 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 19/03/16 FC2024 Cake decoration and sugarcraft – shoe and shoe box This course will introduce you to carving and covering a novelty cake. £47 £18 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 30/04/16 FC3026 Cake decoration and sugarcraft – wired sugar flowers – orchid This course will cover making wired flowers from sugar – the Moth Orchid £47 £18 Sat 10:00-15:30 1 MAC 11/06/16 FC3022 Cake decoration and sugar craft – complete beginners £100£42 Wed 18:00-21:00 5 58 MAC 16/09/15 FC1016 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Health & fitness xi Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents HEalth & Fitness 60 HEalth & Safety 71 Pilates beginners course Pilates is a mat-based exercise programme that focuses on posture, body alignment and breathing. Initially the emphasis will be on correct execution of the exercises, understanding ‘core stability’ and breathing. As the course progresses, the exercises become more demanding and the tutor will advise individuals on alternative ways to perform exercises. £75 £28£137 Wed 11:00-12:00 12 FRL 16/09/15 FB1027 Thu 17:00-18:00 12 MAC 17/09/15 FB1028 Wed 11:00-12:00 11 FRL 06/01/16 FB2027 Thu 17:00-18:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 FB2028 Wed 11:00-12:00 12 FRL 20/04/16 FB3027 Thu 17:00-18:00 12 MAC 21/04/16 FB3028 Yoga beginners Improve your posture, learn to relax, develop flexibility and use your breath as a positive force. Covering basic postures; breathing techniques; discipline, patience, relaxation and concentration. £50 £19£93 Thu 18:15-19:30 6 MAC 17/09/15 FB1037 Thu 18:15-19:30 6 MAC 05/11/15 FB1038 Yoga intermediate Ideal course for those who have completed a beginners’ course. £50 £19 £93 Thu 19:30-20:45 6 Thu 19:30-20:45 6 MAC 17/09/15 FB1047 MAC 05/11/15 FB1048 Apprenticeships. Earn while you learn! • Business administration • Care • Catering • Construction • Customer service • Hospitality • Retail For information and to apply, email: clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk 60 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service - out Your pull uide g a n d ke e p g wo r k to f i n d i n e e r s and c ar Ne x t 8 p a ges Your guide to skills, jobs & apprenticeships Work Matters Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships i Work Zone supports over 800 local people into work every year RECENT JOB VACANCIES INCLUDE: Sales Advisors: House Of Fraser Receptionist/Administrator: Urban Futures Retail Team Leader/Maintenance Assistant/Entertainment Host: Kidzania Cosmetics Sales Consultant Store Manager: East India Company Sales Assistants/Supervisors/ Warehouse Supervisor: Mothercare Part Time Sales Assistant: Tinc Supervisor: Ghost Manager/Sales Assistants: Models Own Sales Associates/Brand Ambassadors: SunGlass Hut Security Officers JOBS Head Chef: Zizzi AVAILABLE Retail and NOW! Business Change your future, call Administration: 020 8753 4691 Apprenticeships GET AHEAD WITH PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT: –CV support –Application form support –Interview preparation –Mock interviews –Job search –Training advice –Voluntary work Call to arrange an appointment 020 8753 4691 or visit www.workzoneonline.co.uk Shepherd’s Bush Library, 6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF ii Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships Work Matters Work Zone Earn while you learn – it’s been brilliant Kenny Morris “I grew up in Fulham and went to Ashcroft Academy. When I left school I had a series of part time jobs working on various exhibitions, many of which were at Earls Court. Although very enjoyable I wanted something permanent, challenging and IT based. Finding myself on job seekers allowance I was told about a large jobs fair at Hammersmith Town Hall, which I went to. I met Lesley Grant who told me about the benefits of apprenticeships. I liked the idea of training in a real job and having the opportunity to attend college one day per week to gain more qualifications. I applied, was interviewed and offered a post in the main Adult Learning and Skills Centre at Macbeth Street. I’m an IT/ business administrator based on the front line dealing with queries and enrolments. This allows me to use a lot of my IT skills with the management information / database system. I’m proactive which has meant that I’m always busy and never bored. My role is varied and interesting and I’ve learnt so much. The apprenticeship lasts for one year and I’m confident that having gained more qualifications, skills and work experience I won’t have a problem finding a new job. It’s definitely helped me mature and become more of an adult. I think apprenticeships are an ideal way to earn and learn and I have recommended them to friends.” To find out about apprenticeships email: clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk “ I think apprenticeships are an ideal way to earn and learn and I have recommended them to friends.” Work Matters Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships iii This course is free to those who are unemployed and claiming a benefit. . Pre-Employability Construction Course FR E If you are 18+ with an interest in construction, but have little to no experience, or have not worked in construction for a while; why not gain the skills needed to work in the construction industry and on construction sites with the Level 1 CSCS. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) card for free* E! We work with top employers (i.e. Mace) and while on this course, we can provide you with access to: • Construction Jobs • Construction Apprenticeships • Construction Traineeships As part of this course, we also provide candidates with site visits on a regular basis. This course is free to those who are unemployed and claiming a benefit. To take your first steps into construction please call us on 020 8753 4691. iv Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships Work Matters Work Zone 4 Day Employability Course Workzone will be running a 4 day, full-time employability course with guaranteed job screening for a wide range of jobs upon successful completion. FR E E ! The course will involve: • CV workshop • Career advice • How to make your application stand out • Creating the perfect cover letter • Interview hints & tips • Mock interviews This course is for individuals 18+ claiming JSA, ESA, IS or unemployed. Pre-Employability Retail Course Established by Hammersmith & Fulham Council, Work Zone is a partnership working with Westfield London to help their retailers and contractors recruit locally, signpost residents and job seekers to available jobs and assist residents and job seekers to become job-ready by accessing the right employment and skills training. This is a two week, FULLTIME retail course with guaranteed job screening for jobs at Westfield upon successful completion. The course will involve: • Retail Qualification • Customer Service Qualification • Emergency First Aid •W ork Skills (mock interview, CV etc.) • Guaranteed Job Screening To apply If you are interested, please call Work Zone on 020 8753 4691 or email clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk or lesley.grant@lbhf.gov.uk This course is free if you are claiming benefits Work Matters Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships v Say yes to an apprenticeship Retail and Business Administration This apprenticeship allows you to earn and learn, gaining nationally recognised qualifications and valuable paid work experience, making you highly desirable to employers. The apprenticeship lasts for 12 months, giving you plenty of time to achieve your diploma in retail or business administration. You will be paid and receive the same employment rights and treatment as any other member of staff. This apprenticeship also allows you to gain essential English, Maths and ICT qualifications but also important knowledge in either Retail or Business Administration. You must have fluent spoken English skills. No formal qualifications are required; free training is available subject to conditions. apprenticeships Retail – available at Westfield London and open to everyone locally who can easily commute. Business Administration – placements within the council open to H&F residents only. Please also enquire about Catering and Hospitality, Care Sector and Construction Apprenticeships. H&F residents are actively encouraged to apply. Interested? Email: clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk vi Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships Work Matters Do you need real work experience? H&F residents can apply to do unpaid work with the council for a limited time in order to: Volunteer Build confidence Benefits of the scheme It increases your chance of finding paid work. It increases your self-confidence and self-esteem. It provides an insight to modern working, practices and ethics. It develops your work based skills to enable you to become more marketable in the workplace, meet your employment and personal goals and provides a reference to share with perspective employees. The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham volunteer work placement scheme actively seeks to open up opportunities to residents who are disabled, long term unemployed or returning to work after childcare to develop their skills and work experience. We are happy to discuss whether we can meet your particular needs. Develop your skills How to apply If you are an H&F resident, interested in the scheme and want to apply, you can obtain an application form by emailing volunteering@lbhf.gov.uk, calling 020 8753 6548 or looking on www.lbhf.gov.uk What happens next? An induction event will be held to determine your suitability and to discover the work areas you are interested in. You may need to attend an interview before starting your placement. Work Matters Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships vii A free, impartial, advice and support service DEBT/WELFARE BENEFITS JOB BROKERAGE In-Work Benefits Advice We can offer one to one sessions •information on bank accounts •advice on budgeting •ways to make your money go further •exploring various ways to maximise your income •how credit works with a specialist adviser who will: •identify strengths and weaknesses in your jobsearch skills and strategy •support your jobsearch •explain options open to you such as apprenticeships and volunteering •discuss current opportunities •agree a personalised action plan with you •refer you for specialist support to a range of experts for support with: –Kaonix database –application forms –CVs –interviews –motivation Debt advice Options to consider One to one session with a qualified adviser that looks at: •Universal Credit •better off calculations •housing allowance /benefit •tax credits •extended benefit payments Financial capability workshop One to one session with a qualified adviser that: •explains priority and non-priority debts •shows ways to help you get out of debt •finds the best option for you •explains the debt recovery process Apprenticeships Employability training Volunteer work COLLEGE COURSE ADVICE We can give you a one to one session with a qualified advisor to help you make the right choice about careers and training. OnePlace Hub Hammersmith 020 8210 8248 / 8154 / 8200 / 8156 Shepherds Bush 020 8210 8789 / 8732 / 8751 / 8745 or email oneplace@lbhf.gov.uk viii Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships Work Matters Hammersmith & Fulham Enterprise Club H&F Enterprise Club has been developed to assist people who are interested in becoming self-employed, or would like to start or have already started a Free small/micro business in the borough. e vent If you are enthusiastic and passionate about starting a small business, H&F Enterprise Club is the place to network and get some useful information to help you set up or run your own business. Monthly topics cover a variety of business planning areas from finance to product development. EACH MONTHLY SESSION INCLUDES: lA presentation from a business/ industry specialist lA seminar session facilitated by a local business sharing their experiences lThe opportunity to network and meet other entrepreneurs just like you! Email business-support@lbhf.gov.uk or call 020 8753 5585 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW: Enterprise Clubs are FREE, and usually take place on a Wednesday (monthly) at Macbeth Centre, Macbeth Street, Hammersmith, 6.00-8.00pm. To join, please contact the H&F business support desk to get on our mailing list and book your place. Email business-support@lbhf.gov.uk or call 020 8753 5585 Work Matters Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships ix Jobs and Training We hold job fairs and events regularly at venues across the borough. To register for up to date information please email lesley.grant@lbhf.gov.uk x Your guide to skills, jobs and apprenticeships Work Matters Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (days) Venue Start date Code Health & SAFETy We assist employers to comply with legal requirements and best practice while offering employees fit for purpose training. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees, customers and visitors to your premises. Our courses include Food Safety, Health & Safety and First Aid. First Aid at Work This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. £250 Mon-Wed 09:30-16:30 3 MAC 28/09/15 TD1001 Tue-Thu 09:30-16:30 3 MAC 20/10/15 TD1003 Mon-Wed 09:30-16:30 3 MAC 23/11/15 TD1012 Mon-Wed 09:30-16:30 3 MAC 25/01/16 TD2003 Mon-Wed 09:30-16:30 3 MAC 07/03/16 TD2010 Mon-Wed 09:30-16:30 3 MAC 16/05/16 TD3007 Mon-Wed 09:30-16:30 3 MAC 13/06/16 TD3013 Paediatric First Aid This qualification provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to qualify as a Paediatric first aider. This course is primarily aimed at those working in child-care settings, but it will be useful for anyone with responsibility for caring for infants and children. £150 Mon-Tue 09:30-16:30 2 MAC 05/10/15 TD1006 Mon-Tue 09:30-16:30 2 MAC 09/11/15 TD1007 Mon-Tue 09:30-16:30 2 MAC 11/01/16 TD2002 Mon-Tue 09:30-16:30 2 MAC 14/03/16 TD2006 Mon-Tue 09:30-1630 2 MAC 25/04/16 TD2009 Mon-Tue 09:30-16:30 2 MAC 23/05/16 TD3006 Mon-Tue 09:30-16:30 2 MAC 20/06/16 TD3009 Mon-Tue 09:30-16:30 2 MAC 04/07/16 TD3012 Stress Awareness This course seeks to advise and guide those interested in protecting themselves and their workforce from the damaging effects of stress. This course is ideal for people dealing with the public, working to targets, supervising or managing. £60 Wed 09:30-13:00 Shor t of time? ½ MAC Enrol online For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 11/11/15 TD1004 at www.hfals.co.uk 71 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling L2 Award in Principles of COSHH CIEH This accredited course is ideal for people responsible for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health at work, and those who use hazardous substances. The qualification introduces you to the inherent risks in substances and the controls available. £60 Wed 09:30-13:00 ½ MAC 07/10/15 TD1005 L2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace CIEH This accredited course is Ideal for anyone in a work environment. The qualification is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. £100 Mon 09:30-16:30 1 MAC 19/10/15 TD1014 Wed 09:30-16:30 1 MAC 11/05/16 TD3002 L3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace CIEH This three day accredited course is Ideal for anyone in a supervisory position in a work environment. The qualification provides a thorough understanding of Health & Safety emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls. (Please note participants must attend all three dates.) £250 at Macbeth Centre, Thursdays 9:30-16:30, 21/01/16, 11/02/16 and 17/03/16 TD2008 L2 Award in Food Safety Awareness CIEH This accredited course will help you safeguard yourself and your business against potential loss of income. This qualification is ideal for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. £100 Thu 09:30-16:30 1 MAC 26/11/15 TD1008 £100 Wed 09:30-16:30 1 MAC 10/02/16 TD2011 £100 Wed 09:30-16:30 1 MAC 08/06/16 TD3014 L2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling CIEH This accredited course is aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work. This course introduces you to the risks of manual handling and controls. £60 Wed 09:30-16:30 Wed 09:30-16:30 ½ MAC 13/01/16 TD2004 ½ MAC 25/05/16 TD3017 CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment CIEH This new qualification is designed to help improve the workplace culture for occupational health and safety by enabling learners to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. This qualification is ideal for anyone in a work environment as it raises learners’ awareness of the concept of risk assessment. £100 72 Wed 09:30-16:30 1 MAC 16/03/16 TD2016 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Humanities Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents Counselling courses 74 Creative writing 77 History courses 76 One-day Saturday courses 78 Counselling courses Choose from term-long, short and Saturday one-day courses covering a wide range of counselling topics. Term-long Counselling for beginners This course will examine a variety of counselling models and techniques used in counselling. The aim is for participants to develop skills that enhance their communication skills which can help them when counselling others, but can equally be applied to a variety of interactions and settings. £129£47 Fri 10:00-12:00 10 MAC 25/09/15 HC1025 Is counselling for me? Learn the basic skills of counselling to increase your effectiveness at work or with friends and family. We cover: active listening; providing a counselling structure to build trust; show respect; handle feelings while helping people to understand themselves better; move through difficulties; think freshly and make appropriate changes; resolve problems. Use this course to see if you want to take further counselling training. £129£47 Thu 18:45-20:45 10 MAC 28/04/16 HC3025 Short courses Five counselling approaches Learn about psychodynamic, humanistic, transactional, integrative and CBT approaches in counselling. £58£22 Fri 10:00-12:005 MAC 15/01/16 HC2050 Introduction to CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) A thorough introduction to this very effective counselling technique. Topics covered include: the history of CBT, its development, the basic techniques used in therapy. £58£22 Fri 10:00-12:005 MAC 19/02/16 HC2060 Essential Counselling Themes and Approaches The course provides a more in depth exploration of some key aspects of counselling – including attachment, loss and bereavement, relationship counselling, addictions and links these and their application to a number of counselling approaches. £58£22 Fri 10:00-12:005 MAC 29/04/16 HC3030 Enrol by telephone, call 020 8753 3600 74 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Shor t of time? Length (weeks) Venue Enrol online Start date Code at www.hfals.co.uk The Counselling Relationship in Depth The course explores the profoundness of the counselling relationship and includes the counselling process and framework, managing change, counsellor self-awareness, cross cultural aspects, supervision, managing difficulties and ethical dilemmas. £58£22 Fri 10:00-12:005 MAC 10/06/16 HC3035 One-day Saturday courses Psychodynamic Counselling in Action This course in Psychodynamic Counselling in practice provides a brief introduction to the work of Freud and to the influences of Jung, Bowlby, Ericson and others in the development of this approach. £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 26/09/15 HC1030 £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 30/04/16 HC3073 Mindfulness Mindfulness enables participants to study how to have control over their own responses to life events and to develop new perspectives. £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 24/10/15 HC1040 £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 14/05/16 HC3070 Games People Play – An Introduction to Transactional Analysis This course is an introduction to the key aspects of Transactional Analysis and is based on the work of Eric Berne. It includes a range of skills including how to understand transactions and “ games “ and how to manage difficult interactions and understand power dynamics. £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 21/11/15 HC1045 £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 11/06/16 HC3072 Understanding Emotional Intelligence The course will enable participants to understand the main aspects of emotional intelligence and how to develop emotional literacy for use in a range of settings including difficult situations and conflicts. £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 28/11/15 HC1055 £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 25/06/16 HC3071 The Chimp Paradox N E W! The Chimp Paradox is a mind management system which has been used to train footballers and in the management of people. It enables people to use this model to understand how their mind works and get a balance of thinking and emotions and be more of the person they want to be. £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk MAC 02/07/16 HC3074 75 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code History courses Choose from term-long, short and Saturday one-day courses covering a wide range of historical topics. London History Learn about London’s fascinating history with these 3 courses that cover its entire history in chronological order. Each term consist of 12 two-hour long sessions with each one focussing on a particular aspect of London’s history (from political developments to social and cultural aspects). Towards the end of each course the tutor and students will discuss the possibility of a London tour to see first – hand some of the sights covered during the sessions. London History: from Roman to Medieval times £129£47 Fri 14:00-16:00 12 MAC 18/09/15 HH1100 MAC 08/01/16 HH2100 MAC 22/04/16 HH3100 London History: from Tudor to Victorian times £129£47 Fri 14:00-16:15 11 London History: 20th Century London £129£47 Fri 14:00-16:00 12 London History: one-day Saturday courses N EW! London History: Crime and Punishment Sites An exploration of some of London’s historic sites where criminals have been tried, imprisoned and punished through the ages £20 £7 Sat 13:30-15:30 1 MAC 19/09/15 HH1160 London History: Historic Places of Worship An exploration of some of London’s historic religious sites where Londoners have congregated and worshipped through the ages £20 £7 Sat13:30-15:301 MAC 17/10/15 HH1165 London History: Housing and Architecture An exploration of some of London’s historic buildings that have been used as residential dwellings and developments in architecture. £20 £7 Sat13:30-15:301 MAC 14/11/15 HH1170 London History: Leisure and Entertainment An exploration of some of London’s historic sites that have been used for the purposes of leisure and entertainment through the ages £20 £7 Sat13:30-15:301 MAC 12/12/15 HH1175 Ancient History NEW! Ancient Civilisation: Greece – An Introduction The course consisting of six weekly lessons will serve as an introduction to the Classical Civilisation of Ancient Greece and will cover Greek religion, politics, art and literature. £63 £24 Thu14:00-16:00 6 Shor t of time? 76 MAC Enrol online 17/09/15 HH1150 at www.hfals.co.uk Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Creative writing Choose from term-long, short and Saturday one-day courses covering a wide range of writing skills. Writing a children’s book and getting it published Have you ever wanted to write or illustrate a children’s book? In this course we will look at writing for different ages from earliest concept books to teenage fiction. We will look at how to submit work to a publisher, as well as the publishing process from beginning to end, focusing on how to pace the text and how to best illustrate it, and the importance of a strong title and appealing cover image. £115£42 Thu 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 24/09/15 HW1025 Thu 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 14/01/16 HW2025 Thu 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 28/04/16 HW3025 Creative Writing: Finding A Voice In this class we will explore a range of styles and genres of creative writing across short fiction, autobiographical & life writing, creative non-fiction, screenwriting and poetry. The focus is on experimenting across different types of writing, so that students can start developing their own voices £115£42 Wed 15:15-17:15 10 MAC 23/09/15 HW1030 Wed 15:15-17:15 10 MAC 13/01/16 HW2030 Wed 15:15-17:15 10 MAC 27/04/16 HW3035 Autobiographical & Life Writing Always wanted to put down in writing your family history? Here is your chance. In structured sessions, we will look at ways of generating ideas for writing, examine published texts and writing technique, and complete short writing exercises in class and sometimes at home. There will also be feedback on and work-shopping of written pieces. Students will aim to complete one long written piece by the end of the course, guided by an individual tutorial. £115£42 Wed 13:00-15:00 10 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk MAC 23/09/15 HW1035 77 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk One-day Saturday courses N EW! Creative Writing: An introduction – Finding Ideas We will explore various ways of generating ideas for creative writing across a range of different writing forms – particularly fiction, autobiographical writing and poetry. £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 03/10/15 HW1080 Creative Writing: Writing Short Stories & Fiction We will explore various ways of generating ideas for fiction writing and short stories. We also look at writing techniques – such as characterisation – in published text models, and then use these to help develop student work. £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 07/11/15 HW1081 Creative Writing: Writing Autobiography, Life Stories and Creative Non-Fiction We will explore various ways of generating ideas for autobiographical writing, life stories and creative non-fiction. We will also look at writing techniques in published text models across different forms of writing – and use these to help develop student work. £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 MAC 28/11/15 HW1082 Creative Writing: Writing for Cinema – An Introduction We will explore the various features of a screenplay and ways that cinema tells stories through image and sound, drawing on some of these techniques to create cinematic writing of our own. We will also explore simple ways of generating ideas for screenwriting and screenplays, including adaptation £30£11 Sat10:30-15:301 78 MAC 12/12/15 HW1083 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Sh Enr Languages Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents EFL (English as a foreign language)82 MFL (Modern foreign languages) 83 Japanese90 Polish91 (Brazilian) Portuguese 92 Arabic83 Russian92 Chinese (Mandarin) Spanish92 84 French84 Interpreting courses 95 German87 SHORT COURSEs 97 Italian87 BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE 98 What level should I join? See page 80 for a quick-glance guide to the different levels we offer. To find out which course is suitable for you visit www.hfals.co.uk and complete our new online level test, or come along to Macbeth Centre during our taster and assessment week from Monday 7-Thursday 10 September. See page 19 for details. The website is updated regularly, so please check as courses are added throughout the year. Different levels explained Beginners stage 3 Choose this stage if you have studied the language for approximately six months (40 hours) or if you can: Beginners stage 1 Choose this stage if you have no knowledge of the language. Beginners stage 2 Choose this stage if you have studied the language for approximately three months (20 hours) or if you can: •understand by listening or reading a few familiar words and phrases •understand by listening or reading a range of familiar spoken phrases (greetings, personal introduction etc.) •answer simple questions and/or give basic information orally or in writing (eg, personal details, nationality, job etc.). •say and write short simple phrases such as stating your name and nationality •understand letters and symbols of the alphabet/sound system. 80 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Lower-intermediate Advanced Choose this stage if you have studied the language for approximately one year (60 hours) or if you can: Choose this stage if you have studied the language for approximately four years or can: •hold a simple conversation and ask and answer simple questions on a variety of everyday topics (eg, personal introduction, shopping, directions, time and numbers etc.) •understand authentic passages of moderate length and complexity involving one or more speakers (eg, interviews, adverts, news broadcast etc.) •read and write sentences or a short passage on a variety of everyday topics (eg, personal introduction, shopping, directions, time and numbers etc.) •use present, basic past tenses and future. Intermediate Choose this stage if you have studied the language for approximately two years or if you can: •take part in a simple conversation on a variety of everyday topics •express your likes, dislikes and simple opinions •write and/or understand a piece of formal or informal writing (eg, a short letter, note or summary) •give a presentation on a theme and argue viewpoints with some degree of confidence •understand articles from the press or other authentic sources and produce a written summary covering the majority of points •confidently use a wide range of grammar structures including conditional and subjunctive tenses, pronouns etc. Proficiency/mastery For those who wish to use their language skills to gain an insight into the culture and society where the foreign language is spoken through a variety of authentic texts (literature, cinema, newspapers etc.). •accurately use a range of present, future and past tenses. Upper intermediate Choose this stage if you have studied the language for approximately three years or if you can: •understand the gist of a range of authentic conversations and produce a detailed oral or written summary of a given text •take part in a discussion, giving and justifying opinions and ideas understand a wide range of authentic texts (eg, press articles) and produce a summary or translation of a given text •use a wide range of grammar structures including conditional and subjunctive tenses, pronouns etc. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 81 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Levels – what’s on offer at a glance Basic user Independent user Proficient user ECF levels* A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 Our levels Beginner Lower intermediate Intermediate Upper intermediate Advanced Proficiency/ mastery French ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Spanish ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Italian ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ German ✔ ✔ Polish ✔ ✔ Portuguese ✔ Japanese ✔ Arabic ✔ Chinese ✔ Russian ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ EFL /IELTS ✔ ✔ EFL (English as a foreign language) If you are interested in improving your English language skills, choose from one of the courses below. IELTS Exam preparation course For anyone wishing to prepare for the IELTS examination. This is an ideal course for those wishing to study at university in the UK or another English-speaking country. The daytime course is intended for those wishing to take the General English modules whilst the evening course is for learners wishing to take the academic route. £260 Mon18:30-21:0010 MAC 21/09/15 LE160 Mon 09:30-12:00 10 MAC 21/09/15 LE150 Mon 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 11/01/16 LE260 Mon 09:30-12:00 10 MAC 11/01/16 LE250 Mon 18:30-21:00 10 MAC 25/04/16 LE360 Mon 09:30-12:00 10 MAC 25/04/16 LE350 Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling 82 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code English Pronunciation This 20-hour course is for anyone wishing to improve their English pronunciation skills. The course is intended for those who have the time and commitment to attend all of the classes and complete homework tasks. £88 Tue 18:30-20:3010 MAC 22/09/15 LE120 Wed 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 23/09/15 LE100 Tue 18:30-20:30 10 MAC 12/01/16 LE220 Wed 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 13/01/16 LE210 Tue 18:30-20:30 10 MAC 26/04/16 LE320 Wed 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 27/04/16 LE310 English writing (for foreign students) This ten week course is for anyone wishing to improve their English language writing skills at an intermediate level and above. It is intended for those who have the time (2 hours per week) and commitment to attend all of the classes and complete homework tasks. £88 Mon13:00-15:0010 MAC 21/09/15 LE175 Mon 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 11/01/16 LE275 Mon 13:00-15:00 10 MAC 25/04/16 LE375 MFL (Modern foreign languages) From French to Mandarin Chinese we have a wide range of courses for anyone interested in learning from scratch or improving their existing language skills. Arabic Learn how to speak, read and write this wonderful language spoken by almost 250 million people in 25 countries from Morocco to Iraq. Arabic Beginners Stage 1 Practical language to enable you to communicate with Arabic speakers. £129£47 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 LA1025 MAC 07/01/16 LA2025 MAC 21/04/16 LA3025 Arabic Beginners Stage 2 Ideal course for those with a little Arabic! £129£47 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 Arabic Beginners Stage 3 Ideal course for those with a little Arabic! £129£47 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 Shor t of time? Enrol online For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk at www.hfals.co.uk 83 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Chinese (Mandarin) Learn how to speak, read and write Mandarin Chinese. The world’s most spoken language will open the doors to a better understanding of the past and provide business opportunities for the future for anyone interested in mainland China or Taiwan. Chinese (Mandarin) Beginners Stage 1 Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to China. £129£47 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 LC1025 MAC 06/01/16 LC2025 MAC 20/04/16 LC3025 Chinese (Mandarin) Beginners Stage 2 Ideal course for those with a little Chinese! £129£47 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 Chinese (Mandarin) Beginners Stage 3 Ideal course for those with a little Chinese! £129£47 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 Chinese (Mandarin) Lower Intermediate Stage 1 N E W! Want to move beyond basic Chinese? This is the course for you £134£49 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 LC2050 French Spoken in almost 40 countries around the world, French is your passport to a vibrant culture with a long, rich literary and cultural tradition that has helped shape modern day Europe and beyond. French Beginners Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to France or a Frenchspeaking country. For complete beginners and those who did a little French a while ago but need a refresher course. Stage 1 £129£47 Tue 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 LF1025 Tue MAC 15/09/15 LF1026 18:45-20:45 11 Stage 2 £129£47 Tue 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 LF2030 Tue MAC 05/01/16 LF2031 18:45-20:45 11 Stage 3 £129£47 Tue 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 LF3035 Tue MAC 19/04/16 LF3036 18:45-20:45 Shor t of time? 84 11 Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code French Beginners Fast Track & Intensive For those who wish to learn at a faster pace at the weekend, especially for those wishing to have more opportunities to practise their speaking and listening skills. Stage 1 Saturday Fast Track £132 £48 Sat 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 19/09/15 LF1040 MAC 09/01/16 LF2045 £99£37 Sat10:00-14:005 MAC 23/04/16 LF3040 MAC 11/06/16 LF3026 Stage 2 Saturday Fast Track £129£47 Sat 10:00-12:45 10 Stage 1 Saturday Intensive Sat 10:00-14:00 5 French Lower Intermediate Want to move beyond basic French? This is the course for you. For anyone who has completed one year of regular classes (around 60 hours of classroom instruction) or whose French is rusty. Stage 1 £134£49 Wed 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 16/09/15 LF1050 MAC 06/01/16 LF2050 MAC 20/04/16 LF3050 Stage 2 £134£49 Wed 18:45-20:45 11 Stage 3 £134£49 Wed 18:45-20:45 11 French Intermediate Ideal course for those wishing to communicate in a variety of situations with French speakers. You should have studied French for a couple of years before joining this class. You will reach GCSE standard by the end of the year. Stage 1 £134£49 Mon 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 LF1075 MAC 17/09/15 LF1076 £134£49 Mon 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 04/01/16 LF2075 Thu 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 07/01/16 LF2076 £134£49 Mon 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 18/04/16 LF3075 MAC 21/04/16 LF3076 Thu 18:45-20:45 11 Stage 2 Stage 3 Thu 18:45-20:45 11 For updates on courses, news and events Text LEARN to 60777 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 85 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code French Advanced Take your French to a new level with this advanced course. Ideal for those aiming to reach A-level standard by the end of the year or for someone who has spent some time in a French-speaking country. Stage 1 £134£49 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 LF1125 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 LF2125 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 LF3125 Stage 2 £134£49 Stage 3 £134£49 French Proficiency Ideal class for those wishing to improve their spoken French and keep abreast of current affairs in France or Francophone countries. You should have A-level standard French before joining this course. Stage 1 £134£49 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 LF1150 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 LF2150 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 LF3150 Stage 2 £134£49 Stage 3 £134£49 French Mastery Ideal for those who are already fluent and wish to read and discuss a variety of topics, from current affairs to literature and cinema in French. Stage 1 £134£49 Wed 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 LF1175 MAC 06/01/16 LF2175 MAC 20/04/16 LF3175 Stage 2 £134£49 Wed 10:00-12:00 11 Stage 3 £134£49 Wed 10:00-12:00 11 La France à travers ses documentaires This course, aimed at advanced/proficient learners, will be taught in French and enable students to broaden their knowledge of French culture by watching and discussing documentaries from French media. £134 £49 Wed 13:00-15:00 11 Shor t of time? MAC online 16/09/15 LF1185 Enrol at www.hfals.co.uk Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk 86 Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code German Spoken by almost 80 million people around the world, German is your passport to a vibrant society with a rich cultural tradition. Particularly useful for those wishing to do business in a German-speaking country. German Beginners Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to Germany or a Germanspeaking country. For complete beginners and those who did a little German a while ago but need a refresher course. Stage 1 £129£47 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 LG1025 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 LG2025 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 LG3025 Stage 2 £129£47 Stage 3 £129£47 German Lower Intermediate Want to move beyond basic German? This is the course for you. For anyone who has completed one year of regular classes (around 60 hours of classroom instruction) or whose German is rusty. Stage 1 £134£49 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 LG1050 MAC 06/01/16 LG2050 MAC 20/04/16 LG3050 Stage 2 £134£49 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 Stage 3 £134£49 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 Italian Spoken by over 60 million people around the world, Italian is your passport to a society with an extremely rich cultural tradition and unparalleled artistic heritage. Italian Beginners Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to Italy. For complete beginners and those who did a little Italian a while ago but need a refresher course. Stage 1 £129£47 Mon 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 14/09/15 LI1025 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 LI1030 £129 £47 Mon 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 04/01/16 LI2025 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 LI2030 £129 £47 Mon 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 18/04/16 LI3035 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 LI3040 Stage 2 Stage 3 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 87 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Italian Beginners Fast Track & Intensive For those who wish to learn at a faster pace at the weekend, especially for those wishing to have more opportunities to practise their speaking and listening skills. Stage 1 Saturday Fast Track £129£47 Sat 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 19/09/15 LI1040 Sat MAC 09/01/16 LI2023 MAC 23/04/16 LI3026 10:00-12:45 10 Stage 1 Saturday Intensive £99£37 Sat10:00-14:005 Italian Lower Intermediate Want to move beyond basic Italian? This is the course for you. For anyone who has completed one year of regular classes (around 60 hours of classroom instruction) or whose Italian is rusty. Stage 1 £134£49 Mon 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 LI1050 MAC 17/09/15 LI1051 £134£49 Mon 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 04/01/16 LI2050 MAC 07/01/16 LI2051 £134£49 Mon 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 18/04/16 LI3050 MAC 21/04/16 LI3051 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 Stage 2 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 Stage 3 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 Italian Upper Intermediate Ideal course for those wishing to communicate in a variety of situations with Italian speakers. You should have studied Italian for a couple and have GCSE standard or equivalent before joining this course. Stage 1 £134£49 Tue 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 LI1100 Tue 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 LI2100 Tue 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 LI3100 Stage 2 £134£49 Stage 3 £134£49 Italian Advanced Take your Italian to a new level with this advanced course. Ideal for those aiming to reach A-level standard by the end of the year or someone who has spent some time in Italy. Stage 1 £134£49 Wed 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 LI1125 MAC 06/01/16 LI2125 MAC 20/04/16 LI3127 Stage 2 £134£49 Wed 10:00-12:00 11 Stage 3 £134£49 Wed 10:00-12:00 11 88 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Italian Advanced Conversation Ideal course for those wishing to improve their speaking and listening skills at advanced level. Stage 1 £65 £25 Wed12:30-13:3010 MAC 23/09/15 LI1130 MAC 13/01/16 LI2130 MAC 27/04/16 LI3131 Stage 2 £65 £25 Wed12:30-13:3010 Stage 3 £65 £25 Wed12:30-13:3010 Italian Proficiency Ideal class for those wishing to improve their spoken Italian and keep abreast of current affairs in Italy. You should have A-level standard Italian or equivalent before joining this course. Stage 1 £134 £49 Mon 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 LI1151 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 LI1150 £134£49 Mon 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 04/01/16 LI2151 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 LI2150 £134£49 Mon 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 18/04/16 LI3151 MAC 21/04/16 LI3150 Stage 2 Stage 3 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 Italian Proficiency Conversation Ideal course for those wishing to maintain their speaking and listening skills at advanced level. Stage 1 £65 £25 Mon12:30-13:3010 MAC 21/09/15 LI1155 MAC 11/01/16 LI2155 MAC 25/04/16 LI3155 Stage 2 £65 £25 Mon12:30-13:3010 Stage 3 £65 £25 Mon12:30-13:3010 Italian Mastery Ideal for those who are already fluent and wish to read and discuss a variety of topics, from current affairs to literature and cinema in Italian. Stage 1 £134£49 Fri 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 18/09/15 LI1175 Fri 10:00-12:15 10 MAC 08/01/16 LI2175 Fri 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 22/04/16 LI3175 Stage 2 £134£49 Stage 3 £134£49 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 89 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Japanese Spoken by almost 130 million speakers, Japanese is a fascinating language with a long literary tradition and it is well worth studying both for cultural reasons (cinema, anime, art etc.) as well as practical ones (business opportunities). Japanese Beginners Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to Japan. For complete beginners and those who did a little Japanese a while ago but need a refresher course. Stage 1 £129£47 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 LJ1025 MAC 06/01/16 LJ2025 MAC 20/04/16 LJ3025 Stage 2 £129£47 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 Stage 3 £129£47 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 Japanese Lower Intermediate Want to move beyond basic Japanese? This is the course for you. For anyone who has completed one year of regular classes (around 60 hours of classroom instruction) or whose Japanese is rusty. Stage 1 £134£49 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 LJ1050 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 LJ2050 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 LJ3050 Stage 2 £134£49 Stage 3 £134£49 90 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Sh Enr Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Polish Learn how to speak, read and write this wonderful language spoken by over 36 million people in Poland and also by the largest (over 550,000) foreign community in the UK. Polish Beginners Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to Poland. For complete beginners and those who did a little Polish a while ago but need a refresher course. Stage 1 £99 £37 Thu 19:00-21:0011 PSK 17/09/15 LP1025 PSK 07/01/16 LP2025 PSK 21/04/16 LP3025 Stage 2 £99 £37 Thu 19:00-21:0011 Stage 3 £99 £37 Thu 19:00-21:0011 Polish Lower Intermediate Want to move beyond basic Polish? This is the course for you. For anyone who has completed one year of regular classes (around 60 hours of classroom instruction) or whose Polish is rusty. Stage 1 £110£40 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 PSK 16/09/15 LP1050 PSK 06/01/16 LP2050 PSK 20/04/16 LP3050 Stage 2 £110£40 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 Stage 3 £110£40 Wed 19:00-21:00 11 Polish Intermediate Ideal course for those wishing to communicate in a variety of situations with Polish speakers. You should have studied Polish for a couple of years before joining this class and hope to reach GCSE standard by the end of the course. Stage 1 £110£40 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 PSK 14/09/15 LP1075 PSK 04/01/16 LP2075 PSK 18/04/16 LP3075 Stage 2 £110£40 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 Stage 3 £110£40 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 91 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code (Brazilian) Portuguese Spoken by over 200 million people around the world, Portuguese is a wonderful language to learn. Learn the basics before the next Olympic Games in Rio. (Brazilian) Portuguese Beginners Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to Brazil or a Portuguesespeaking country. For complete beginners and those who did a little Portuguese a while ago but need a refresher course. Stage 1 £129£47 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 LB1025 MAC 04/01/16 LB2025 MAC 18/04/16 LB3025 Stage 2 £129£47 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 Stage 3 £129£47 Mon 19:00-21:00 11 Russian Learn how to speak, read and write this wonderful language spoken by over 160 million people in more than a dozen countries worldwide. Russian Beginners Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to Russia or a Russianspeaking country. For complete beginners and those who did a little Russian a while ago but need a refresher course. Stage 1 £129£47 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 LR1025 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 LR2025 Thu 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 LR3025 Stage 2 £129£47 Stage 3 £129£47 Spanish Spoken in almost 30 countries around the world by about 400 million people, Spanish is your passport to a vibrant culture with a long, rich literary and cultural tradition that has helped shape modern day Europe and Latin America. Spanish Beginners Practical language to enable you to communicate on a visit to Spain or a Spanishspeaking country. For complete beginners and those who did a little Spanish a while ago but need a refresher course. Stage 1 92 £129£47 Mon 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 14/09/15 LS1025 MAC 15/09/15 LS1026 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code 11 MAC 04/01/16 LS2030 Stage 2 £129 £47 Mon 18:45-20:45 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 LS2031 £129£47 Mon 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 18/04/16 LS3036 MAC 19/04/16 LS3037 Stage 3 Tue 10:00-12:00 11 Spanish Beginners Fast Track & Intensive For those who wish to learn at a faster pace at the weekend, especially for those wishing to have more opportunities to practise their speaking and listening skills. Stage 1 Saturday Fast Track £129£47 Sat 10:00-12:30 11 MAC 19/09/15 LS1040 Sat MAC 09/01/16 LS2040 £99£37 Sat10:00-14:004 MAC 23/04/16 LS3040 MAC 11/06/16 LS3026 10:00-12:45 10 Stage 1 Saturday Intensive Sat 10:00-14:00 4 Spanish Lower Intermediate Want to move beyond basic Spanish? This is the course for you. For anyone who has completed one year of regular classes (around 60 hours of classroom instruction) or whose Spanish is rusty. Stage 1 £134£49 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 LS1050 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 LS2050 Tue 19:00-21:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 LS3050 Stage 2 £134£49 Stage 3 £134£49 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 93 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Shor t of time? Length (weeks) Venue Enrol online Start date Code at www.hfals.co.uk Spanish Intermediate Ideal course for those wishing to communicate in a variety of situations with Spanish speakers. You should have studied Spanish for a couple of years before joining this class. You will reach GCSE standard by the end of the year. Stage 1 £134£49 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 LS1075 Thu MAC 17/09/15 LS1077 18:45-20:45 11 Stage 2 £134£49 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 LS2075 Thu 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 07/01/16 LS2076 £134£49 Thu 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 LS3075 Thu 18:45-20:45 11 MAC 21/04/16 LS3078 Stage 3 Spanish Upper Intermediate Ideal course for those wishing to communicate in a variety of situations with Spanish speakers. You should have studied Spanish for a couple of years and have reached GCSE standard or equivalent before joining this course. Stage 1 £134£49 Thu 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 LS1100 Thu 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 LS2100 Thu 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 LS3100 Stage 2 £134£49 Stage 3 £134£49 Spanish Proficiency Ideal class for those wishing to improve their spoken Spanish and keep abreast of current affairs in Spain and Latin America. You should have A-level standard Spanish or equivalent before joining this course. Stage 1 £134£49 Fri 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 18/09/15 LS1150 Fri 10:00-12:15 11 MAC 08/01/16 LS2150 Fri 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 22/04/16 LS3150 Stage 2 £134£49 Stage 3 £134£49 94 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling Spanish Proficiency Conversation Ideal course for those wishing to maintain their speaking and listening skills at advanced level. Stage 1 £65 £25 Fri 12:30-13:3010 MAC 25/09/15 LS1155 Fri 12:45-13:4510 MAC 08/01/16 LS2155 Fri 12:30-13:3010 MAC 29/04/16 LS3155 Stage 2 £65 £25 Stage 3 £65 £25 Spanish Mastery Ideal for those who are already fluent and wish to read and discuss a variety of topics, from current affairs to literature and cinema in Spanish. Stage 1 £134£49 Wed 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 16/09/15 LS1180 MAC 06/01/16 LS2180 MAC 20/04/16 LS3180 Stage 2 £134£49 Wed 13:00-15:00 11 Stage 3 £134£49 Wed 13:00-15:00 11 Interpreting courses Choose from year-long, short and one-day courses covering a wide range of interpreting skills. Community Interpreting This is the most practical course for anyone wishing to start a career in interpreting. The community interpreting course is over two terms (about 6 months) and all interested students must attend a pre-course interview before being allowed to join part 1. There is no final exam: learners work throughout the course on a portfolio of work (assignments, role-plays, presentations, glossaries etc.) to be submitted for external verification. Successful learners will receive a Level 3 certificate in community Interpreting accredited by OCN LR which is the standard entry requirement most interpreting / translation agencies expect nowadays. Community Interpreting (part 1) Community Int A thorough introduction to the principles of community interpreting. £115 Fri 14:00-17:00 11 MAC 18/09/15 LY1010 Fri 10:00-13:00 11 MAC 08/01/16 LY2010 Fri 14:00-17:00 11 MAC 22/04/16 LY3030 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 95 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Community Interpreting (part 2) Open College Network Only learners who have successfully passed part 1 can join these courses.(Please note: There is an additional £80 exam fee) £155 Fri 10:00-13:00 11 MAC 18/09/15 LY1015 Fri 14:00-17:00 11 MAC 08/01/16 LY2015 Fri 10:00-13:00 11 MAC 22/04/16 LY3015 DPI (Diploma in police interpreting) The ideal course for anyone wishing to start a career in interpreting for the police. This is a preparation course and the cost does not include examination fees ( visit the IoL’s website for the latest information). Interviews and assessment take place on the first day of the course and no appointment is necessary. (DPI) Diploma in police interpreting preparation course £260 Mon13:00-17:0011 MAC 07/09/15 LY1050 Mon MAC 18/01/16 LY2050 13:00-17:00 Shor t of time? 12 Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk DPSI (Diploma in public service interpreting) For anyone wishing to work as a professional interpreter. These bilingual courses will thoroughly prepare you for the demanding final exams run by the IoL(Institute of Linguists) in June 2016. Having learners who share the same language from the start is a big advantage as everyone can start practising from day one both in and out of their target language. Average class size is 7/8 with a maximum of 10 students to enable all learners to improve at their own speed. The fees below are all inclusive. There are no concessions but students can pay in 2 instalments (before the start of their course and in January 2016). Please note that all the courses below are for the DPSI English Law option. Applications form can be downloaded from our website or requested from our admin team. Interviews will take place in mid-September 2015 for courses starting in October. DPSI (Spanish) Institute of Linguists £1500 Wed 18:00-21:00 27 MAC 07/10/15 LY1025 Institute of Linguists £1500 Tue 14:00-17:00 27 MAC 06/10/15 LY1030 14:00-17:00 27 MAC 09/10/15 LY1033 18:00-21:00 27 MAC 05/10/15 LY1032 DPSI (Arabic) DPSI (Russian) Institute of Linguists £1500 Fri DPSI (Polish eve) Institute of Linguists £1500 Mon 96 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Short courses Introduction to legal interpreting For those with little or no knowledge of the English legal system who are considering a career as legal interpreters and those who are undecided whether to prepare for DPSI or DPI. During the course the following topics will be covered: synopsis of the legal system in England and Wales - criminal and civil law, interpreting for Criminal Courts, tribunals, solicitors and the police, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, basic glossary building. £80 Mon 13:00-17:00 4 MAC 23/11/15 LY1055 Introduction to translation Anyone wishing to explore the possibility of starting a career in translation. The following topics will be covered during the course: the theory and practice of translation, Punctuation, concise writing, text analysis, the basics of translation , the process of translation. £80 Mon to Thu 10:00-14:00 4 MAC 15/02/16 LY2055 Interpreting in Health For any adult currently working or wishing to work as an interpreter in medical settings. During the course the following topics will be covered: the interpreter’s role and boundaries as well as basic knowledge of 4 common health issues (diabetes, family planning, heart and circulatory system, food and diet) and an introduction to consecutive and simultaneous interpreting £90 Mon13:00-17:00 6 MAC 06/06/16 LY3055 Introduction to Public Service Interpreting Basic training for those with a little knowledge of Public Service Interpreting: the course will cover aspects of the skills needed to work successfully in this field. It will also cover the development of the language necessary for good interpreting and will provide a sound background to the Public Services. £160 Wed10:00-16:00 5 MAC 15/06/16 LY3025 One-day courses Interpreting in the Prison Service Any adult currently working or wishing to work as an interpreter in prison settings. Topics covered include: the interpreter’s role and boundaries, prison staff hierarchy and procedures, the prisoner (categories, reception, a day in the life of) and introduction to consecutive and simultaneous interpreting £25 Mon 10:00-15:00 1 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk MAC 11/04/16 LY3051 97 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Interpreting in Mental Health Any adult currently working or wishing to work as an interpreter in Mental Health. Topics covered include: the interpreter’s role and boundaries, mental illness and its categories, legislation, professionals, services and departments, and an introduction to consecutive and simultaneous interpreting £25 Thu10:00-15:00 1 MAC 14/04/16 LY3060 BSL (British Sign Language) preparation courses Everyone is welcome. Whether you wish to learn for your own development or to study for a qualification (Signature levels 1 and 2), our experienced tutors will help you achieve your learning objectives and can advise you as to the best course of action and progression routes. Interviews for new students are by appointment only. To book an interview call 020 8753 3600 or visit www.hfals.co.uk BSL Level 1 preparation course Signature Learn British Sign Language and take an exam if you wish. £300 Thu 13:00-15:00 33 MAC 17/09/15 LZ1025 BSL Level 2 preparation course Signature For those wishing to improve their signing skills and work towards Signature Level 2 exam if they wish. £410 98 Fri 13:00-16:00 33 MAC 18/09/15 LZ1050 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Learning and other disabilities 99 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents Preparation for Work courses 100 All Welcome Courses 101 Personal Development Courses101 The LLDD program consists of a wide selection of courses to cater for the diverse needs of learners with learning difficulties and disabilities in the borough. Our provision aims to support learners into work, supported employment and/or to have an active life in the community. There are four levels of courses to suit learners with different ability levels •Preparation for Work •Personal Development •All Welcome •Inclusive/Advanced Preparation for Work courses These courses consist of the Admin, Gardening and Café projects and are ideal for people who have a realistic expectation of moving into paid work and would like to gain some experience of employment. It is strongly suggested that learners have gained experience through our Personal Development or similar courses before enrolling. Learners will hopefully progress into work, further work based programmes or advanced courses. Cafe Project C&G On this course we will cover all the areas involved in running and maintaining a functioning café, including, cooking, food hygiene, healthy eating, money handling, customer service, working as part of a team, and health and safety. Mon 15:30-17:30 30 MAC 21/09/15 DE1025 Gardening Project ABC On this course we will cover a wide range of skills needed for employment related to gardening. Including Seed sowing and maintenance, taking cuttings, working as part of a team, and health and safety. Thu 10:00-15:00 30 24/09/15 DE1060 Admin Project C&G On this course we will cover a wide range of skills needed for employment related to administration. Including taking and passing on messages, filing, working as part of a team, and health and safety. Learners will also look at administrative job roles and how to apply for them. 100 Wed 10:00-15:00 30 MAC 23/09/15 DE1070 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Personal Development Courses These courses are ideal for people who are able to commit to a long term learning programme and happy to work independently. Learners will complete their own accreditation portfolios and work towards a number of personal and class goals. Pre Employment Skills The Pre Employment Skills programme allows learners to attend a range of classes to help build skills for independent living and employment. The courses run for one year starting in September and require a pre course interview where a minimum of 3 courses are selected. Personal development NCFE The Personal Development programme allows learners to select a tailor made learning package from a range of classes to help build skills for personal development and independent living. The courses run for one year starting in September and require a pre course interview where a minimum of two courses are selected. Classes include Art, IT, Drama, Crafts, Cookery and Music. All Welcome Courses The All Welcome level courses are an ideal starting point for learners who are new to college, have severe learning difficulties or disabilities, struggle with long periods of commitment or have taken a long break from education. The courses require an interview, run for 10 weeks and give learners the chance to experience and integrate themselves into adult education. All Welcome courses focus on developing personal and social skills to enhance learning and life. All Welcome Zumba This course uses movement and dancing to increase learners health, flexibility and well being. £45 Mon 13:30-14:45 10 MAC All Welcome Art Selection of 2D art projects including: Mark making, Introduction to the colour wheel, Collages, Painting, Pencil and pastel colouring. £65 Wed10:00-12:0010 MAC All Welcome Music The course will cover musical performance and all of the skills needed to successfully perform to an audience. This will mainly be through singing, learning to sing well as well as playing as part of a band to accompany each of the songs. £55 Fri 10:30-12:0010 MAC Enrol by telephone, call 020 8753 3600 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 101 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code All Welcome Yoga This Yoga course will introduce students to movement, meditation and exercise. There will be breathing and flexibility based exercises and students will build up their confidence and develop social skills. £65 Thu 13:00-15:0010 MAC All Welcome AMICI Twi This is a Pre-entry course that focuses on developing learners’ personal and social skills to enhance learning and life. Amici Dance Dynamics will introduce learners to movement and dance. £65 Tue 16:30-18:3010 MAC All Welcome AMICI PM This is a Pre-entry course that focuses on developing learners’ personal and social skills to enhance learning and life. Amici Dance Dynamics will introduce learners to movement and dance. £65 Tue 14:00-16:0010 MAC All Welcome AMICI AM This is a Pre-entry course that focuses on developing learners’ personal and social skills to enhance learning and life. Amici Dance Dynamics will introduce learners to movement and dance. £65 Tue10:00-12:00 10 MAC All Welcome Performing Arts This is a Pre-entry course that focuses on developing learners’ personal and social skills to enhance learning and life. Performing Arts will introduce learners to improvisation and performance. £65 Thu 16:30-18:3010 MAC All Welcome IT The Courses focus on basic computer skills i.e. using the keyboard, mouse, emailing, internet skills and typing. Learners will also try using various IT aids and adaptations to attempt to better support their learning. £65 Fri 13:00-15:0010 MAC Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling 102 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Nichaela Essex This year I am on the café project with Andy which is an employment skills course. This class has helped me to learn how to cook using correct health and safety rules. One day a week I work in the Adventure Café in White City to prepare meals, drinks and cakes for customers. In the Wednesday afternoon café class I work on my customer service, cooking skills and health and safety skills. I also do the All Welcome IT class on Friday taught by Chris. In this class I have learnt how to use the internet. For example, I am able to use the TFL website to find directions from my college to museums around London. This has helped me search for things on my own computer at home. I now live on my own and don’t rely on people as much as I used to. I like to make new things and be creative so I did a jewellery class too. The jewellery I made, made me very proud and I gave them as gifts to my close friends and family. When I finish my course this year, I plan to get as many qualifications as possible from the Macbeth Centre to find myself a job. I have been coming to the Macbeth Centre since 2013, doing All Welcome classes then Pre-Employment Skills courses in IT, Independent Living, Number Skills and now the Café Project. Independent Living has helped me be more independent since moving here from St Helena. I now live on my own and don’t rely on people as much as I used to. This course has helped me develop my confidence to become more independent. 103 Maxine O’Connor This is my first year at the Macbeth Centre and I have learnt so many new skills from all the different courses. I am doing an Inclusive Computers course. I really like this class because I get on well with many students in my class and have learnt how to use the computer to do research, use copy and paste, and the paint program to illustrate poems that I typed myself. All of my teachers are very helpful, nice and always there to support me with whatever I need help with. I get extra help by going to the Study Support classes run by Lee. I get extra time as well as support, this helps me be more confident. My tutor Andy has very kindly got me a big keyboard to help me see the screen and buttons better. I also do the Café Project with Andy. I really enjoy learning to cook something new every week. I am very excited when I am given the chance to choose what we will be cooking. I really enjoy going to the adventure café on Thursday’s where I meet new people I have never I am very excited when I am given the chance to choose what we will be cooking. met before and serve them food that they want. This makes me feel like I have a real job, dealing with customers and making sure they are happy with the food that I make. I have also learnt how to take their money and work out the right change to be given back to them with the help of my tutor. This really helps when I’m going shopping and cooking things at home which my dad likes. I really enjoy my courses at the Macbeth Centre and I definitely want to come back for more classes next year. Motor vehicle & bicycle maintenance Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 106 WELDING 107 MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE 106 BICYCLE MAINTENANCE 107 MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Award in vehicle maintenance ABC A great place to start your study to work in the vehicle and automotive industries. £350 £ free Thu 09:30-16:30 15 MAC 01/10/15 MV1402 Thu 09:30-16:30 15 MAC 25/02/16 MV2402 Car maintenance for beginners A comprehensive introduction to DIY car maintenance and repairs. £210 £89 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 17/09/15 MV1025 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 07/01/16 MV2025 Thu 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 21/04/16 MV3025 Practical classic car care A comprehensive introduction to DIY car maintenance and repairs. £165 £89 Sat 09:30-15:30 3 MAC 26/09/15 MV1080 Sat 09:30-15:30 3 MAC 27/02/16 MV2080 I wanted to write and tell you know about the excellent training on five top tips to keep your car in good shape was. Because of his patience and enthusiasm for the topic I thought he was great teacher. He did not rush and was happy to answer all my questions. I would recommend this course and will look forward to attending other Adult Learners’ courses. Try our classic car care class MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE Motorbike maintenance Learn how to service and repair your own machine and keep it in a safe and reliable condition. £210 £89 Mon 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 MV1125 Mon 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 04/01/16 MV2125 Mon 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 18/04/16 MV3125 106 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code WELDING Welding intensive Learn the basics of welding methods and techniques including gas and electric. £225 £128 Sat 10:00-15:00 5 MAC 14/11/15 MV1254 Sat 10:00-15:00 5 MAC 16/01/16 MV2254 Sat 10:00-15:00 5 MAC 23/04/16 MV3252 Welding and light metalwork An introduction to basic welding and metal work fabrication techniques. £315 £175 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 MV1250 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 05/01/16 MV2250 Tue 18:30-21:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 MV3250 Shor t of time? Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk BICYCLE MAINTENANCE Bicycle maintenance level 1 award City & Guilds The course introduces the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified bicycle technician. £195 £ free Wed 10:00-13:00 11 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk MAC 16/09/15 MV1500 107 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Bicycle maintenance level 2 certificate City & Guilds The course covers knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified bicycle technician. £555 £ free Mon 09:30-16:30 16 MAC 14/09/15 MV1163 MAC 22/02/16 MV2163 Mon 09:30-16:30 16 Bicycle maintenance part 1 Learn how to maintain your own bicycle in a safe and reliable condition. Bicycle ‘first aid’. These will continue in the summer term. £5 Wed 18:15-20:45 2 MAC 30/09/15 MV1150 Wed 18:15-20:45 2 MAC 04/11/15 MV1151 09:45-15:30 1 MAC 19/09/15 MV1152 Wed 18:15-20:45 2 MAC 20/01/16 MV2150 Wed 18:15-20:45 2 MAC 24/02/16 MV2151 1 MAC 09/01/16 MV2152 Sat Sat 09:45-15:30 Bicycle maintenance part 2 Follows on from part 1 and offers a more comprehensive course designed to keep your bike in tip top condition. These will continue in the summer term. £5 Wed 18:15-20:45 2 MAC 14/10/15 MV1160 Wed 18:15-20:45 2 MAC 18/11/15 MV1161 09:45-15:30 1 MAC 7/11/15 MV1162 Wed 18:15-20:45 2 MAC 03/02/16 MV2160 Wed 18:15-20:45 2 MAC 09/03/16 MV2161 1 MAC 19/03/16 MV2162 Sat Sat 09:45-15:30 For updates on courses, news and events Text LEARN to 60777 108 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Performing arts Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents PERFORMING ARTS 108 PERFORMING ARTS We have an excellent programme of performing arts courses for you to choose from. All courses aim to teach you how to enjoy and learn to perform whilst you also discover more about the subject as well. We offer one to one piano sessions, ballroom dancing, ballet and contemporary, acting, and guitar. Classes are all taught by professional practitioners who are also very experienced at teaching adults. We also support the famous Amici dance organisation, who work with a range of able and less conventionally able people that draw upon their individuality to make exciting work for the stage. Acting for beginners Learn basic acting skills and the joy of performing. £126£45 Sat 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 19/09/15 PM1800 £115 £42 Sat 10:00-12:00 10 MAC 09/01/16 PM2800 £126 £45 Sat 10:00-12:00 11 MAC 23/04/16 PM3800 Amici dance group To find out more about the Amici dance class contact Wolfgang Stange at: wolfamici@talktalk.net £150£150 Wed 18:30-21:00 30 MAC 23/09/15 PD1100 Guitar – beginners Want to learn the guitar? This is a great place to start. Learn tuning, chords, plectrum and finger style guitar. £150£56 Sat 13:00-15:00 11 MAC 19/09/15 PM1700 £136 Sat MAC 09/01/16 PM2700. MAC 23/04/16 PM3700 £50 £150£56 13:00-15:00 10 Sat 13:00-15:00 11 N EW! Learn to read music Always wanted to understand musical notation? Take this six session course and learn all about it. £76 £28 Thu19:00-21:00 6 MAC 24/09/15 PM1750 Ballet – beginners Learn classical ballet from scratch. Focus on gaining strength, control, flexibility and stability. £112£42 Mon 18:30-20:00 11 MAC 14/09/15 PD1200 £102 £39 Mon 18:30-20:00 10 MAC 04/01/16 PD2200 £112 £42 Mon 18:30-20:00 11 MAC 18/04/16 PD3200 Shor t of time? 110 Enrol online at www.hfals.co.uk Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Ballet – level 1 improvers Improve on skills learned at beginner’s level; develop to perform steps and sequences accurately. £95 £37 Tue 18:10-19:2511 MAC 15/09/15 PD1220 £87 £34 Tue 18:10-19:2510 MAC 05/01/16 PD2220 £95 £37 Tue 18:10-19:2511 MAC 19/04/16 PD3220 Ballet level 2/3 – elementary/intermediate Building on skills to improve technique, musicality and performance quality. £112£42 Tue 19:30-21:00 11 MAC 15/09/15 PD1230 £102£39 Tue 19:30-21:00 10 MAC 05/01/16 PD2230 £112£42 Tue 19:30-21:00 11 MAC 19/04/16 PD3230 Piano for Beginners and Improvers New to piano or a competent player? Build your confidence and repertoire with these 30 minute 1-2-1 lessons. There are ten slots each term, please call for availability. £186 £65 Thu 15:30-16:00 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1802 Thu 16:00-16:30 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1803 Thu 16:30-17:00 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1804 Thu 17:00-17:30 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1805 Thu 18:00-20:30 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1815 Thu 18:00-18:30 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1806 Thu 18:30-19:00 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1807 Thu 19:00-19:30 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1808 Thu 19:30-20:00 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1809 Thu 20:00-20:30 10 MAC 24/09/15 PM1810 Thu 15:30-16:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2802 Thu 16:00-16:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2803 Thu 16:30-17:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2804 Thu 17:00-17:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2805 Thu 18:00-20:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2815 Thu 18:00-18:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2806 Thu 18:30-19:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2807 Thu 19:00-19:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2808 Thu 19:30-20:00 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2809 Thu 20:00-20:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 PM2810 Thu 15:30-16:00 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3802 Thu 16:00-16:30 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3803 Thu 16:30-17:00 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3804 Thu 17:00-17:30 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3805 Thu 18:00-20:30 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3815 For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 111 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code Thu 18:00-18:30 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3806 Thu 18:30-19:00 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3807 Thu 19:00-19:30 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3808 Thu 19:30-20:00 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3809 Thu 20:00-20:30 10 MAC 21/04/16 PM3810 Ballroom dancing – mixed ability Basics in ballroom and Latin American dancing: Waltz, Foxtrot, Quick Step, Rumba and Cha Cha Cha. £112£42 Mon 19:00-20:30 11 MAC 14/09/15 PD1300 £102£39 Mon 19:00-20:30 10 MAC 04/01/16 PD2300 £112£42 Mon 19:00-20:30 11 MAC 18/04/16 PD3300 Contemporary dance Learn to dance with fluidity and freedom whilst improving fitness and health. All welcome. £112£42 Thu 19:00-20:30 11 MAC 17/09/15 PD1400 £102£39 Thu 19:00-20:30 10 MAC 07/01/16 PD2400 £112£42 Thu 19:00-20:30 11 MAC 21/04/16 PD3400 Class visits I often organise trips to London theatres to see classical and modern ballets, or contemporary dance performances. This year in the Autumn term we went to see Cats and in the Spring term we saw English National Ballet performing a triple bill entitled Modern Masters, showcasing work from Jirí Kylián, John Neumeier and William Forsythe. Each time we have gone to a show the whole group, staff and students alike, have enjoyed themselves tremendously. Seeing professional dance in this environment gives a deeper understanding of the context of the skills and techniques the learners are practising in class, and learning those skills gives an added appreciation for what they see on stage.” Debbie Shine – Tutor 112 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Skills for life 113 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents FAMILY LEARNING 114 SKILLS FOR LIFE 116 FREE FAMILY LEARNING WHILE YOUR CHILD LEARNS, SO CAN YOU! Help your child to learn and brush up your own skills in reading, writing, speaking, maths and computing. Courses include: Clothes making Learn to make alterations and simple clothes and save money. FREE crèche. Fri 10.00-12.00 FREE crèche (term time) Masbro Centre – see page 126 for address Homework Club Get support and help your children with their homework. Primary school ages only. Mon 15.45-17.45 term time Shepherds Bush Library – see page 126 for address To find out if we provide or can start a homework club in a location near you please email Ozge.altunsoy@lbhf.gov.uk Family ESOL Adults only – improve listening and speaking skills. FREE crèche. Tue 9.30-11.30 Thu 9.30-11.30 FREE crèche Flora Gardens Childrens Centre Thu 9.30-12.00 Melcombe Childrens Centre Learn to cook Prepare simple, delicious and healthy meals with your children. For parents and children (4 years+). Mon 15.45-17.45 (term time only) Phoenix High School – see page 126 for address Enrol by telephone, call 020 8753 3600 114 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service We run other family learning classes throughout the year. •Online basics – computing skills •Arts and crafts •Healthy eating for families •Budgeting for families More classes may be possible – please let us know what you would like. FREE taster sessions FR EE ta s te r sess ion s September For taster sessions taking place in September please see page 19. October Family learning classes take place at the following H&F schools and children’s centres: •Masbro Centre •Old Oak Community & Children’s Centre Black History Month Celebration Flash Mob – Lunch time Reggae Learn to dance the Reggae way Wed •Flora Gardens Children’s Centre •Melcombe Children’s Centre •Elgin Close Community Centre •Shepherds Bush Library 12.00-13.00 21/10/15 Traditional Caribbean Cookery Learn to cook traditional food – for parents and children, •Fulham Palace Wed •Job Centre Plus FREE Half term activities •Miles Coverdale •Phoenix High School •Old Oak Primary School MAC 10.00-12.00 28/10/15 MAC • Fulham Central Children’s Centre FREE Festive Season Celebrations Learn to make the art of chocolate truffles – and make a wonderful gift or a delicious treat. • Cathnor Park Children’s Centre This class is for adults. •Normand Croft Primary School •ARK Swift School – White City These FREE classes give you the chance to learn in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Some classes have free crèche access – please ask. Mon 10.00-12.00 14/12/15 MAC Fun Day at Fulham Palace For parents, carers and their children. For more information about family learning email ozge.altunsoy@lbhf.gov.uk or call 020 8753 3600. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk Wed 28/10/15 1 day Fulham Palace WL1006 115 THE LEARNING ZONE Mondays and Tuesdays 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE sessions Come in and find out more. These sessions are drop-in only. Shepherds Bush Library, 6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF ICT/Computing Homework Club Learn how to use a computer and create effective documents with word processing and spread sheets. We can also help with formatting CVs and personal statements. Mondays – after school in the children’s library. Get support and help your children with their work. Adult learning and skills service SKILLS FOR LIFE – Support classes addition to classes in the main LEARNING TAILORED Inprogramme, we also offer extra support classes in grammar, spelling and punctuation, TO YOUR NEEDS maths and ESOL conversation classes. Venues Assessment sessions Most Skills for Life courses take place in our three main centres: • Macbeth Centre Adult Community • Learning Centre (ACLC) • Normand Croft Children’s Centre. Addresses can be found on page 127. To find out which class is best for you come and have an assessment and a chat with a tutor. For assessment see page 17. You need to book an appointment, please allow plenty of time. Please bring your passport and, if you are receiving benefits, any letters confirming this that are not older than three months. Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling 116 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Adult learning and skills service Adult learning Do you want to learn more and skills service English or maths? Do you want to learn more Come Come to White City to White City English or maths? Adult Community Learning Centre (ACLC) Adult Community Learning Centre (ACLC) (Next to to Swift Ark Primary Academy -Academy (Next Swift Ark Primary formerly Canberra Primary School) School) formerly Canberra Primary Australia Road, White City Estate, W12 7PT Australia Road, White City Estate, W12 7PT 117 FREE Adult learning and skills service English Plus (basic skills) Opportunity Numbers: Assessment: SHB / 22734 Course: SHB / 22935 Do you want to improve your written and spoken English to boost your confidence and help you find work? This course is for JSA and Universal Credit Claimants If you are an English native speaker but lack confidence to prepare you for job interviews this course will help you. We offer flexible classes tailored to your needs with roll on and roll off programmes starting weekly within three of our centres. • Macbeth Centre • Normand Croft • ACLC Why choose us? Adult Learning and Skills is a good quality provider offering over 450 part-time (two to eight hours per week) classes in a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment. All staff are qualified and experienced in teaching adults. The course will help you with: • Speaking and writing with confidence • Finding out about jobs and local employers • Preparing for interviews • Presenting yourself well at interview • Finding work You may be able to claim childcare and travel costs. At the end of the course we will introduce you to Work Zone, a local recruitment agency. “Thanks to my tutor, I can use the internet now to search for a job, send/receive emails and be in touch with the modern world.” Vanessa – Macbeth Centre Speak to your JCP advisor for further details or contact: Gita Bhanderi on: 020 8753 6339 or email: gita.bhanderi@lbhf.gov.uk Assessment dates: 12.30-3.30pm Adult Community Learning Centre (ACLC) Mondays (drop-in or Term time only Australia Road W12 7PT book online) 020 8753 6252 11-2pm Tuesdays (drop-in or book online) 3.30-5pm Macbeth Centre Macbeth Street W6 9JJ 020 8753 3600 Normand Croft Community School Bramber Road, West Kensington W14 9PA 020 7386 1399 Book online at www.hfals.co.uk Coming to an English (ESOL) Family Learning class has helped me find work When I moved to London five years ago I spoke almost no English. I found a job as a care assistant in Surbiton and started to learn English. It was hard; I was working 70 hours per week but living in Hammersmith the travelling took too much time, so I found another job nearer home through Care UK. I work for a family who own a shop in Fulham called Wilko. It’s a new company selling home products. They are a lovely family and have been flexible about hours so that I can continue coming to class and I am very happy about this and because they are a growing company there are opportunities to progress. After I had my daughter, studying, working and looking after her became too hard to manage and I lost my job. Financially it was a disaster. I sold my car in Poland and my mother sent me money. Staff at Flora Gardens Children’s Centre, were incredibly supportive and helped me access food from the Food Bank. I was unable to pay my rent and I received an eviction notice. I signed up with many employment agencies and at interviews I used everything that Ozge my tutor had taught me. At the sixth interview I was offered a job. When I started the course I listened but didn’t speak. Now I use my English every day at work. I think everyone should go to school to learn English or they won’t find a job. My daughter attends the crèche here which is wonderful, without it I wouldn’t be able to continue to improve my English. I say a big thank you to my tutor Ozge and the staff at Flora Gardens – they have helped me turn my life around and the future is looking very positive. Monika Rozek ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) These courses are for people who are resident in the UK and would like to improve their English, which will help them to deal with everyday life and progress onto further education, training and employment. You will improve your speaking and understanding of English according to your level and learn how to talk about everyday topics, such as family life, jobs, health, food, education and other interests. You will learn new vocabulary and practise English grammar in interesting activities, such as games, role-plays and discussions, in pairs or small groups. Exams and certificates At the end of your course you will be able to take a Trinity College exam at your level. Guide to ESOL levels Pre-entry levels For absolute beginners You will learn how to say and spell your name, address, where you are from, what you like, complete simple forms, ask and answer simple questions. ESOL entry 1, 2 and 3 (beginners, pre-intermediate and intermediate) Depending on your level, you will learn to ask and answer questions about day-to-day life, for example, shopping, family life, work and health, ask for and give directions and take part in class discussions. You will also learn how to use grammar correctly, read and write letters, emails and complete forms. Level 1 (post-intermediate) You will learn to use and understand English with increased competence in discussions, answering and asking questions, asking for information, making requests and describing and comparing people and objects, for instance. The course will cover topics, grammar and vocabulary related to work, education and everyday life. You will be encouraged to read newspapers, books, watch TV and listen to the radio in order to improve your English. Level 2 (advanced) You will learn how to speak clearly and confidently in a way which suits a range of everyday situations. Learn to use formal language where needed, listen to, understand and follow conversations, take part in group discussions, give instructions and explanations while using a range of advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk 121 Fees for ESOL Please see page 10 to find out if you are entitled to a free course. Those learners who are entitled to concessionary fee, must bring proof of entitlement. If you or your partner are working, you will pay approximately £280 for an accredited course. If you are from overseas and have been in the UK for less than three years, you will need to pay the full overseas fee of £1380. Which level is best for you? We offer classes at a range of levels from complete beginners to advanced (level 2). You will have a learning plan tailored to your needs and level. This will be discussed when you come for your interview. These classes are accredited and you will have the opportunity to gain qualifications. See below for more details. You will get detailed information on fees for your course at the interview. ESOL CLASSES We run classes in the day and evening for absolute beginners through to advanced level. An explanation of levels are listed on page 118. We also offer ESOL Conversation and ICT/ Computing for ESOL learners. ESOL conversation Improve your fluency and grammar and increase your vocabulary on this fun course intended for post-intermediate and advanced students of ESOL (L1 and L2). My name is Aziz. I lost my job because I could not speak English well and I could not use computers. So I started taking maths and English courses at ACLC. I started at the bottom. In March 2015 I started working one day a week at a charity shop to get more experience and more confidence speaking English. I want to find a good job. I am happy because my courses helped me speak better and I am confident I can write some words. I will keep taking maths and English courses.” Aziz – ESOL student 122 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service ICT These courses are for native and second language speakers of English. ICT – computing This course covers the basic skills you need to start using a computer and to improve your skills. Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard, how to email, use a word processor and how to search for information and stay safe online, and at higher levels look at other software to help you get ahead in life and at work. Employability Courses Improve your interview skills, learn to correctly fill in job application forms and write successful CVs that gets you the interview. Gain a clearer understanding of workplace practices and procedures. English and Maths Courses There are no fees for these courses and they are offered from Entry 1 (beginner) to Level 2 (advanced). They are for adults who want to develop and improve their reading and writing and maths skills and gain a qualification which will improve their confidence for work or further studies. A recent survey undertaken by Ugov says a very high percentage of employers rate Functional Skills (English, Maths and IT) qualifications as more appropriate for the workplace. Parents who want to develop their skills in order to help their children learn are most welcome. Classes are small and friendly and offered by highly qualified and experienced tutors who will support you to achieving your learning goals. Below are examples of what we do in English and maths classes. ENGLISH English reading and writing from Entry 1(beginner) to Level 2 (advanced) At the different levels, you will work on reading and improving your understanding in a variety of contexts. You will work on grammar and punctuation, extend your language use and vocabulary, learn some spelling strategies, rules and techniques; discover how to produce good writing such as different kinds of letters, notes, messages and , emails at the lower levels, moving up T hes to reports, speech and reviews at the higher levels. cou e At all levels you will learn how to speak clearly and listen more effectively in a variety of formal and informal settings. For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk r ses a re F R EE 123 Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Venue Start date A few weeks before the end of the course I found a parttime job at a University providing administrative support to a European-funded project. In this position, the English course is very helpful, as I need to write e-mails and occasionally formal letters. I have really improved and feel much more confident. I have also learnt a lot of vocabulary and colloquial phrases, which improved my fluency. Thank you very much for your help” Claire (English course) MATHS Maths entry 1, 2 and 3 (entry levels – beginners and intermediate) T hes coursees are FR EE Maths level 1 and level 2 (post-intermediate/advanced) This class will help you to get to grips with the maths basics. The course will cover number, measure, shape, space and handling data. You will learn how to read, write and compare numbers, add, subtract, multiply and divide small numbers and use calculators with confidence. At higher levels you will learn to compare fractions, decimals and percentages and use imperial and metric measurements, for example, for weight, capacity, length, distance, area and volume. Maths GCSE Assessments will take place on 7 September 2015, 10.00am-4.00pm at Macbeth Centre. Please book on-line. Please email: gita.bhanderi@lbhf.gov.uk for more details. £ free £ free 124 Mon & Wed 18:00-20:30 MAC 14/09/15 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Teacher training & mentoring Course title Fees £ Day Times FullConc. Length (weeks) Venue Start date Code contents TEACHER TRAINING & MENTORING124 Preparing to Teach – Award in Education & Training City & Guilds The course will cover the key skills and knowledge you need to get started on a career teaching adults in Post-16 adult education. £306£150 Sat 10:00-15:00 11 MAC 19/09/15 TD1000 Fri 10:00-15:00 11 MAC 08/01/16 TD2000 Sat 10:00-15:00 11 MAC 23/04/16 TD3000 Supporting Teaching & Learning – Level 2 Certificate CACHE The course will cover the key skills and knowledge you need to get started on a career supporting learners and teachers in schools. £800 £ free Mon 09:30-15:30 34 MAC 14/09/15 TT1500 Supporting Teaching & Learning – Level 3 Specialist Diploma CACHE Train to support teaching and learning in schools as a teaching assistant and gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help to boost your career. £2225 Wed 09:30-15:30 34 MAC 16/09/15 TT1525 Mentoring NCFE Level 1 For those wishing to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills to become a Mentor. £130 £ free Mon ACLC 21/09/15 LM1100 Mon ACLC 11/01/16 LM2200 Mon ACLC 18/04/16 LM3300 Interviews take place at ACLC from 10am-2pm, drop-in or by appointment on: • Monday 14 September 2015 • Monday 11 January 2016 • Monday 25 April 2016. Award in Teacher Training To arrange an interview please email angela.d’agostin@lbhf.gov.uk for an application form to begin the assessment process. Remember that you now need your National Insurance Number when enrolling 126 Course guide 2015-16 H&F adult learning and skills service Where to find us For a full list of venues visit our website. Key: Fully accessible Partially accessible Main centre Macbeth Centre (MAC) Macbeth Street, W6 9JJ Tel: 0845 839 7912 Bus: 27, 190, 211, 266, 267, 295, 391, H91 Tube: Hammersmith Satellite centres Adult Community Learning Centre (ACLC) (Term time only) Next to ARK Swift School, Australia Road, White City, W12 7PY Masbro Centre 87 Masbro Road, W14 0LR Melcombe Primary School (Cc) Fulham Palace Road, W6 9ER Miles Coverdale School Coverdale Road, W12 8JJ New King’s Primary (PKP) New King’s Road, SW6 4LY Old Oak Children’s Centre 76 Braybrook Street, W12 0AP Normand Croft Primary School Bramber Road, Fulham, W14 9PA Phoenix High School (PHO) The Curve, W12 ORQ Outreach centres Polish Centre (PSK) 238-246 King Street, W6 0RF If you need further information about adult learning and skills courses at these centres please call the course information line on 0845 839 7912. Please note we cannot answer general queries about these centres. The Adventure Café (ADV) White City Adventure Playground Canada Way, White City Estate, W12 7PH Ravenscourt Park (RAV) The Glasshouses, Ravenscourt Park Dalling Road, W6 OTW St Augustine’s Primary School Disbrowe Road, Hammersmith, W6 8QE Sulivan Primary School Peterborough Road, SW6 3BN ARK Swift School Australia Road, White City, W12 7PT The Wharf Rooms Imperial Road, SW6 2PY Flora Gardens Children’s Centre Dalling Road, W6 0UD Tudor Rose (formally Fulham Court) Shottendane Road, SW6 5TJ Fulham Library (FRL) 598 Fulham Road, SW6 5NX Fulham Palace (FLP) Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA Hurlingham & Chelsea School (HAC) Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED Lyric Hammersmith (LYR) Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL © By:design – July 2015 By:design: 020 8753 3926. Ref: 149_4na Printed by Hammerprint: 020 8753 2235 Printed on paper from sustainable sources Photography: Graeme Harris, Brian Evans & other sources For detailed course information go to www.hfals.co.uk Amendments to printed material We do our best to ensure that information in this listing is accurate but from time to time we may need to make amendments. For the most accurate and up to date information please visit www.hfals.co.uk 127 Enrol early and avoid the queues! Call 020 8753 3600 Email alssinfo@lbhf.gov.uk If you would like any part of this document produced in large print or Braille please telephone 020 8753 3600