2012/2013 Welcome to our 2012/13 Prospectus Whether you are looking to learn new skills, Contents Course Information: improve your job prospects, take up a new interest 01. Term dates, How 10/11. Art, Craft & Design or return to learning, we have over 200 classes on to enrol 12. Bristish Sign offer in more than 20 locations across Neath Port Important Language Talbot. 01. Information 13. Childcare What’s new this year? 01. Working in 14/15. Computers/IT New classes e.g. Criminal Psychology, Hygiene Partnership 16/17. Cooking Essentials for Salons, Cloud Computing and Baking is a piece 02. Course Fees 18. Construction of Cake etc. and Financial 19. Essential Skills Our new website: Assistance 20/21. Digital Imaging/ Find us online at www.nptacl.org or follow us on 03. Learner Support Photography facebook at www.facebook.com/nptacl. Service 22. Floristry/ Enrol and pay for your course online! 04. Enterprise in the Horticulture Thank you for taking the time out to read about our Valleys project 23. Health & Wellbeing courses. I would like to extend a warm welcome 05. Regional 24/25. Languages & ESOL to those of you choosing to study with us and hope Essential Skills 26/27. Music you enjoy your time with us. Project 28. Life Skills Community 29. GCSE/A level The ACL team are here to offer you assistance with 06. anything related to your learning, so please get in Development 30. Psychology/ touch. 07. Learner Voice Counselling 08. Family Learning 31/32. Refurbished PC We look forward to seeing you. order form The ACL team 33. Centre Locations/ Contact
“Going to class has given me a new lease of life. I’ve made friends and have started volunteering at my local school’ ACL learner” General Information
Term Dates Enrolment is easy • Choose a course. Autumn - 17/09/12-14/12/12 • Select a centre where the course is being Half Term - 29/10/12-02/11/12 held. Spring - 07/01/13-28/03/13 • Fill in an enrolment form (available online or from your local centre) Half Term - 11/02/13-15/02/13 • Drop it in to the centre or to our main Summer - 15/04/13-23/07/13 office at Theodore Road, Port Talbot Half Term - 27/05/13-31/05/13 NEW FOR THIS YEAR - Enrol and Pay for your course Term dates may vary in some centres, online! Visit www.nptacl.org/enrol for more details please contact your local centre for Please enrol early to avoid disappointment.Your place on a course cannot be guaranteed until you have paid Important Information and we have confirmed. All classes are correct at the time of print. We may change or add to the courses advertised, for instance Working in Partnership where a course is under or over-subscribed. New Adult Community Learning is partly funded through a courses may be introduced throughout the year. franchise agreement with Neath Port Talbot College. Learners’ interests are taken into consideration where In order to ensure the best for all of our learners a change is made. we also work in partnership with a number of other A class needs a minimum of 8 learners enrolled to run, organisations to provide a high quality learning so if you are interested in attending a course, why not experience throughout all of our courses. These bring a friend? include the Learner Support Service (see page 3), Enterprise in the Valleys (see pg 4), Community If you see a course that you like but it’s not being run Development and Projects (see page 6), and many in your area, please let us know as we may be able to more. arrange a class if there is enough interest. Adult Community Learning are members of the Adult Learning Network and sit on the Learning Promotion Group in conjunction with many other learning
Flowers provided providers in the Neath Port Talbot area. This group is for the Learner of supported by NIACE Dysgu Cymru(National Institute the Year Awards ceremony by for Adult Continuing Education) to promote adult floristry learners learning through different events throughout the year. For example the group have recently hosted the Adult Learner of the Year Awards (see pictures) www.nptacl.org [ 01 ] Course Fees
Course Fees and Financial Assistance All courses: Free 4Gb USB Memory Sticks £120 per 30 weeks paid in two instalments or one In order to become more sustainable, last year instalment of £100 paid at time of enrolment. learners were given the option of keeping their files electronically on a USB memory stick as opposed to For short courses please contact us or visit our website keeping a traditional file. www.nptacl.org We have decided to offer the same for learners this All fees are fully refundable if any course is year provided they did not take up the offer last year. cancelled or moved to an unacceptable location. Additional or replacement USB sticks can be Additional Costs: purchased for £6 Accreditation costs for the following courses: ABRSM Piano The Adult Learner Fund British Sign Language Do you need help paying for your learning? Children’s Care - Learning and Development It is the aim of Neath Port Talbot Adult Community (funding may be available for this award) Learning that no learner is turned away through Floristry City and Guilds inability to pay! GCSEs and A levels We could help with course fees, resources, transport Please enquire for actual costs. etc. Concessions
You may be eligible for a reduction in course costs Interested? Contact us on if you are a low income household or in receipt of a 01639 898581 Applications can be downloaded from www.nptacl.org means tested benefit. These include: Jobseekers Allowance Income support Only available for learners on a Neath Port Talbot ACL Housing Benefit Pension Credit course and subject to application approval. Employment Support Allowance If you are eligible, the course fee will be just £5 for courses up to 10 weeks and £15 for a 30 week course. For more information on concessions please contact us on 01639 898581.
[ 02 ] Adult Community Learning Support Service
Lifelong Learning Learner Support Service Impartial Free Confidential Friendly
We have an excellent team of friendly learner support staff who are able to provide you with information and advice on: Courses and Training Career Options Financial Support Self Employment CV’s and Interview Skills Signposting to Childcare Career Matching Programme Volunteering Opportunities
This service is available in your local area, at a time that suits. To chat with one of our friendly staff and discuss your needs, contact either:
Alison Richards at Taibach CEC: Tel: 01639 882104 E-mail: [email protected] or Alison Vaughan at Theodore Road: Tel: 01639 898581/07837 194235 E-mail: [email protected]
www.nptacl.org [ 03 ] Enterprise Valleys In The Enterprise in the Valleys Menter Yn Y Cymoedd
NEW THIS YEAR
Turn your new skills into a business venture
If you have ever considered being your own boss and would like to turn the skills you have learnt with Adult Community Learning into a business venture...... then look no further!
Neath Port Talbot Adult Community Learning and Enterprise in the Valleys are joining forces to help adult Enterprise in the Valleys learners explore self-employment opportunities. is a unique innovative regeneration project which focuses on increasing the entrepreneurial skills of Enterprise in the Valleys can help you take those first people who live in Western Valleys Communities in few steps towards running your own business, helping South Wales. you with: • Exploring ideas for self employment For further information about course dates and • What you will need to consider for self-employment locations please contact Enterprise in the Valleys by: • Access to sources of information Email - [email protected] or • Workshops on self-employment and business skills Phone - 01639 898581 • Courses on running a business • Sharing your ideas with like minded people You can also visit us on our website at: • Access to our free monthly Enterprise Club for www.enterpriseinthevalleys.co.uk ongoing support or find us on Facebook. • Sign posting on to specialised business services and other organisations for further support Enterprise in the Valleys is funded by the Welsh Government and is managed by the Lifelong Learning Service of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
[ 04] Adult Community Learning Free Essential Skills Training for the Workforce
Grow the Essential Skills that you need to make Work and Life bloom!
What we can offer:
Accredited courses in: • Communications & Literacy • Application of Number & Numeracy • ESOL (English for Speakers for Other Languages) *The use of ICT in the sessions (optional) • Flexible provision to fit with your work day • All course resources are provided free
Interested?
Contact the Regional Essential Skills Co-ordinator Bethan Blackmore on (01639) 898581 or email [email protected] for more information Community Development and Projects
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Find out what’s on in your local Community Centre Gwybodaeth am ddigwyddiadau yn eich Canolfan Gymunedol leol Tel / Ffôn: 01639 898581 or Web / We: www.npt.gov.uk/communitycentres
Learner Voice We care about what you think! At Adult Community Learning we really value your opinion. We want to hear if we are doing a great job and if not, we need to know what we’re doing wrong so we can put it right.
There are lots of ways you can let us know:
UU Come in and see us - our door is always open! UU Email us at [email protected] UU Find us on facebook www.facebook.com/nptacl UU Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/nptacl UU Phone us on 01639 898581 UU Join our team of learner representatives. For more information on this call us on 01639 898581.
We look forward to hearing from you! Family learning encourages families to become involved in their children’s learning. It gives families the opportunity to learn new skills while at the same time helping their children in a fun way. The courses are free and are delivered across Neath Port Talbot in various schools. Not only parents but carers and grandparents can take part too. Winners: Jemma Clement who originally started with Family Learning has won Learner of the Year 2012 and has started her own child minding business - Little Jem’s Daycare. Croeserw won the Family Learning Award 2011.
*NEW THIS YEAR* Some activities from last year include: Family Learning have piloted a project introducing iPads to the Family Learning Christmas Fun - A range of activities including programme to support Communication a visit from Henson the Hedgehog, a chance to using Mobile Technology. make a Christmas Floral arrangement and of course a visit from Santa!
Family Fun Day - All schools involved in the Family Programmes were invited to a fun day in Margam park.
School Courses - Classes have included topics such as phonics, early reading, writing and maths. All activities are designed to complement the Foundation Phase.
How to join - Look out for a letter from your school, For more information, please contact or ask your class teacher if your school is taking Karen Workman (01639) 648051 or part. e-mail [email protected] ...just a little of what we have to offer...
www.nptacl.org [ 09 ] Art, Craft & Design
Art, Craft & Design
Art Drawing Make do and Mend Courses are suitable for beginners or more Save Money - STOP throwing things away! advanced learners. All techniques will be Turn Junk into Jewellery, curtains into clothes covered and various media will be used - soft and rags into rugs. Projects will include: winter pencils, charcoal, oil, pastels, watercolour, pen & necklaces, hand painted tealight holders, ink etc. Portrait or figure studies - ask at enquiry. Christmas decorations and many, many more! Art / Darlun Card Making Developing art reflecting learning, understanding Learn how to make gift cards, invitations and gift & nationality. These art classes can be taught boxes for all occasions, for your friends, family, and/or assessed through the medium of Welsh. work colleagues, with the opportunity to run your Painting own profit making cottage industry. For all budding artists or those seeking to Sugar craft improve their skills using pastels and water- Starting at level 1, learn the basics of sugar colour techniques or oils—ask at enquiry. paste work, marzipan models and sugar flowers. Art Mixed Content Improve skills at levels 2 & 3. The opportunity Also available: courses using mixed content. to progress to City & Guilds qualifications is available. Amaze yourself, family and friends by Fabric Crafts what you can do! Ever wanted to learn a new craft or develop an existing one - how to make your own curtains, Stained Glass or how to embroider, crochet and patchwork? A craft course for beginners and improvers to If so this is the course for you. The classes learn the basics of designing and making stained are workshop based and consist of practical glass windows, light catchers, vases, mirrors etc. demonstrations and exercises, with professional Plus - the opportunity to try selling your work. tips and advice. Recycled materials used Mosaics wherever possible. Learn how to use a variety of materials: mosaic Jewellery Making tiles; pebbles; slate; marble; glass; china etc Learn how to make your own unique items for making wall hangings, trivet stands, mirror of jewellery using beads and crystal, with the frames, splash backs, paving slabs and more. opportunity to learn how to run your own small Woodcarving business. Learn all the main bead weaving Learn the art of wood carving. Projects include techniques and start to design your own pieces lovespoons, model cars, walking sticks and to your requirements. much more!
[ 10 ] Adult Community Learning Art, Craft & Design
Start Brynglas Canolfan Neath Resolven Taibach The Course Level Weeks Croeserw Date Farm Maerdy YMCA ICC CC Cross
Sept Tue Art 2,3 24 2012 10.00am Sept Thurs Art 2,3 24 2012 1.00pm Sept Mon / Fri Art - DARLUN 2,3 24 2012 1.00pm / 10.00am Sept Thurs Wed Thurs Art 1,2 30 2012 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am Sept Wed Art 3 30 2012 2.00pm Jewellery Sept Thurs Wed 1,2,3 30 Making 2012 5.30pm 6.00pm Make Do Sept Tue 1 30 and Mend 2012 1.00pm
Stained Glass/ Sept Thurs Wed E,1,2 30 Mosaics 2012 10.00am 12.30pm Sept Thurs Wood Carving E,1 30 2012 am + pm
Rose Start Glynneath Neath Pontardawe Queen The Course Level Weeks DOVE and Taibach Date TC YMCA College Street Cross Crown Gift Card Sept Tue Tue Thurs Thurs Making and 1,2,3 30 TBC 2012 1.00pm 10.00am 3.30pm 10.00am Selling Sept Tue Fabric Crafts E,1,2 30 2012 7.00pm Sept Wed Fabric Crafts E,1,2 30 2012 1.30pm
Make Do Sept Thurs Mon Wed TBC 1 30 and Mend 2012 1.00pm 6.00pm 10.00am 6 weeks
Sept Thurs Tue Fri Mon Mon Sugar craft 1,2,3 24 2012 1.00pm 1.00pm 9.30am 9.30am 6.00pm Sept Thurs Fri Wed Mon Sugar craft 1,2,3 30 2012 6.00pm 1.00pm 9.30am 3.45pm www.nptacl.org [ 11] British Sign Language
British Sign Language
These courses are suitable for people who wish to communicate effectively with the Deaf. In particular, to those with family and friends or working in the care profession. Also ideal for those whose work involves front-line contact with the public. Accreditation available: OCN units
Afan Glynneath Milland Sandfields Course Level Weeks Start Date College TC Road CEC Mon BSL 1 30 Sept 2012 TBC 5.00pm Mon BSL 1 30 Sep 2012 7.00pm Thurs Tue Mon Tue BSL 2 30 Sept 2012 7.00pm 10.00am 6.00pm 4.30pm Thurs BSL 2 30 Sept 2012 5.00pm
[ 12 ] Adult Community Learning Childcare
Childcare Children’s Care Learning and Development Child Psychology QCF Diploma Level 2 and Level 3 A practical course that uses experiments and An opportunity to gain a recognised qualification case studies to understand the relationship for those caring for children up to sixteen between parent and child. years of age. Group sessions provide the Topics include: underpinning knowledge to complement practice Language development to understand how and assist the development of your personal children develop language from birth. evidence portfolio for assessment. Students Gender: What makes us masculine or feminine? must attend a work placement (also assessed) Does the media play a part? for this programme of study and have a current Course can lead to level 2 and level 3 CRB disclosure. (Up to 2 intakes per year qualifications depending on numbers.) Phonics Introduction to Childcare A short OCN accredited course to introduce A practical course preparing students for the phonics. An opportunity to find out how phonics level 2 Diploma looking at children’s social, are used in schools and at home. This course emotional, physical and creative development. is available on demand - please contact us on Child’s Play 01639 898581 for more information. Would you like to help your child learn through Play? Topics including identifying the benefits of play, creating a puppet show and many more.
Bevin Course Level Weeks Start Date Cyberzone DOVE Glynneath TC Neath YMCA Taibach Avenue
Introduction to Mon Wed 2 8 Sept 2012 TBA Childcare 1.00pm 12.45pm
CCLD NVQ 2 36 Sept 2012 Tue 9.30am Thur 12.45pm
CCLD NVQ 3 52 Sept 2012 Wed 9.30am
Child Psychology 2 8 TBC Mon 1.00pm
Child’s Play 1 30 Sept 2012 TBC TBC
www.nptacl.org [ 13 ] Computers and IT
Computers Rescuing, Maintaining and Upgrading NEW - Get your head in the Cloud your Computer A practical accredited course looking at what is The course deals with protecting your computer, meant by the term ‘Cloud Computing’. using free antivirus and firewall. It also informs The course will include: How to protect you and you what to do if things have already gone your family online; How to store documents and wrong! photos in the cloud; Online banking; Shopping You will find out what goes on inside the box. online; Social Media and Networking etc You will learn about how to do simple upgrades You will learn about downloading software, and replace malfunctioning hardware, how to establishing email accounts and good file install software and set up peripherals such as management practice. printers. You will learn about downloading software, establishing email accounts and good file NEW - Introduction to iPads management practice. iPads have revolutionised the way we learn and work. IT Learn the basics of using an iPad: connect to Our IT courses cover a range of topics at iTunes; download apps; get your emails and varying levels including: calendar set up on the iPad and much, much Word Processing Desktop Publishing more! Spreadsheets Databases Presentations Internet and Email
If you are a beginner, want to brush up your skills for work or want to learn more about the internet, try one of our classes! ITQ ITQ is a nationally recognised course. If you pass an ITQ course it shows employers you can use the main applications on a computer.
[ 14 ] Adult Community Learning Computers and IT
Computers If you are an absolute beginner with using a You will be introduced gently to the computer or want to brush up on your skills fascinating world of the computer. You will this is the class for you. From switching the gain confidence in both using the computer computer ‘on’ to taming the mouse – it’s all and making the most of its many useful covered. If you are looking for employment features. This will include word processing, this course can help you gain necessary skills desktop publishing, web browsing and E on using the computer. mail. You may even like to give free online video link a try out! Start Cwmafan Glynneath Neath Taibach Course Level Weeks Cyberzone DOVE Date Library TC YMCA CEC Sept Wed Tue Fri Thurs Thur Computers 1,2 30 2012 1.30pm 12.30pm 9.15am 9.15am 10.00am Sept Thur Friday Fri Thur Mon Computers 1,2 30 2012 5.00pm 9.15am 12.00pm 11.30am 6.00pm Sept Thurs ITQ 2 36 2012 9.30am Rescuing, Maintaining Sept Mon Tue Mon and Upgrading your E,1,2 2012 30 11.00am 2.15pm 5.00pm Computer Sept Mon Mon IT 1,2 30 2012 6.30pm 10.00am Sept Mon Cloud Computing 1 30 TBC 2012 4.00pm Sept Intro to iPads 1 6 TBC TBC 2012
Start Canolfan Resolven Sandfields Course Weeks Rhiwfawr Date Maerdy ICC CEC Sept Thurs Tue IT 1,2 30 2012 10.00am 6.00pm Sept Mon Mon Tue Computers 1,2 30 2012 10.00am 1.00pm 10.00am
Sept Wed Fri Computers 1,2 30 2012 6.00pm 11.30am
Computers for Sept Tue 1,2 30 the Deaf 2012 1.30pm
www.nptacl.org [ 15 ] Cooking
Cooking Essentials
Jamie Oliver’s Home Cooking Skills Baking is a piece of Cake! The course consists of over 80 recipes, all Learn how to bake home made breads, pastries, divided into manageable sections and covering cakes and biscuits. key topics from eggs and baking to vegetables and quick-cook meats. This is all supported by a range of fact sheets dealing with other basics and essentials such as: Kitchen basics: what equipment you need and the best way to stock your store cupboard, fridge and freezer; Food safety and hygiene: knife safety, fridge management and rotation. How to shop cleverly: shopping lists, seasonal food, planning ahead. Ingredients: preparation, how to understand confusing food labels.
Glynneath NSA Llangatwg Neath Taibach Neath Course Level Weeks Start Date Cyberzone DOVE Training Bevin CS College CEC YMCA Centre Ave Jamie Oliver's Home Tue / Thur 1,2 10,15 Sept 2012 TBC TBC TBC Cooking Skills 4.00pm / 1.00pm Baking is a piece Fri 1 30 Sept 2012 of Cake 1.00pm Mon / Wed Cooking for Health 1,2 30 Sept 2012 6.00pm
Cooking for the hard Wed 1,2 30 Sept 2012 of Hearing 3.45pm Tue Healthy Eating 1,2 30 Sept 2012 5.00pm Sept, Jan, Tue Confidence to Cook E,1 10 March 9.30am Rolling Mon Food Safety Award 2 2 TBC programme 9.30am Food Safety Award Wed 3 20 Sept 2012 TBC for Supervisors 5.45pm [ 16 ] Adult Community Learning Cooking Confidence to Cook Food Safety Award Learn the basics of cookery in a fun, friendly The EDI Food Safety Award is an environment. industry recognised qualification and Skills and topics include: has been developed with the Sector Basic Health and Safety, Basic Food Hygiene, Skills Councils. Basic Food preparation, Use of kitchen equipment Under UK legislation, anyone who etc handles food as part of their job role There will be a range of recipes made over this 10 must be supervised and instructed week course. and/or trained in food hygiene relevant to their job role. Healthy Eating This award is available at level 1, 2 Would you like to learn more about healthy eating. and 3 for both the Catering Industry This course incorporates information on nutrition and the Retail Industry. whilst allowing you to make a healthy recipe every Available throughout the year in week. various locations, please call 01639 There will also be the opportunity to go swimming 898581 to find out when and where. after the class. Cooking for Health This course is designed to improve cooking techniques and skills using a wide variety of Glynneath NSA ingredients and increase health and safety Llangatwg Neath Taibach Neath Course Level Weeks Start Date Cyberzone DOVE Training Bevin awareness in food preparation and cooking. No CS College CEC YMCA Centre Ave prior knowledge is required. Jamie Oliver's Home Tue / Thur 1,2 10,15 Sept 2012 TBC TBC TBC Cooking Skills 4.00pm / 1.00pm Baking is a piece Fri 1 30 Sept 2012 of Cake 1.00pm Mon / Wed Cooking for Health 1,2 30 Sept 2012 6.00pm
Cooking for the hard Wed 1,2 30 Sept 2012 of Hearing 3.45pm Tue Healthy Eating 1,2 30 Sept 2012 5.00pm Sept, Jan, Tue Confidence to Cook E,1 10 March 9.30am Rolling Mon Food Safety Award 2 2 TBC programme 9.30am Food Safety Award Wed 3 20 Sept 2012 TBC for Supervisors 5.45pm www.nptacl.org [ 17 ] Construction
Construction Plumbing Would you like to learn the basics of plumbing maintenance? Well this is the course for you! In 20 weeks you will gain sufficient knowledge to understand how to fault find and repair various taps and valves within your own home!’
Plastering Would you like to develop skills and knowledge about plastering? Topics include fixing of plaster sheet materials, internal solid work, preparing a safe working area and a surface for plastering. Prepare, fix and skim plasterboard, fix coving and dado to an Course Level Weeks Start Milland Llangatwg acceptable standard, efficient working practices Sept 2012 Mon and health and safety. Plastering E,1 20 May 2013 5.00pm Sept 2012 Tue Brickwork Plastering E,1 20 May 2013 5.00pm Learners will develop skills in building half brick Mon Plumbing E,1 20 Sept 2012 and one brick walls, corners and stopped ends. 5.00pm Essential knowledge for the craft of bricklaying. Sept 2012 Mon Brickwork E,1 20 Topics include brick and block walling, materials May 2013 5.00pm handling, wall details, groundwork, preparing a Sept 2012 Tue Brickwork E,1 20 safe working area, efficient working practices May 2013 5.00pm and Health and Safety. Suitable for learners at all levels.
[ 18 ] Adult Community Learning
Essential Skills
Personal Development Return to Learn Help a Child with Reading OCN Level 2 An informal class for adults who would like help Learn how to make reading an enjoyable to improve their essential skills. experience for your own children and other children within the school environment. Literacy The Level 2 learning programme will teach you The course helps learners to read and the necessary skills to help children’s reading, as understand. It covers writing skills including well as giving you practical experience of using grammar and spelling. Times may vary these skills according to needs of learners. Evening classes The main topics you will cover are; Jolly Phonics available on demand. (sounds letters make), Book Levelling (choosing Follows City & Guilds and OCN criteria. appropriate books at the correct level) and Also available: Numeracy & IT Reading Strategies (the skills children need to work words out for themselves). Skills for Life and Work Please call us on to find out which Suitable for learners of all ages and at all stages 01639 898581 school in your area is running this programme. of their working lives. We teach the skills needed to gain and retain a job in challenging times. Better Reading OCN Level 3 Topics include Confidence Building, Money On the level 3 learning programme you will learn Management, Job Applications, Interview Skills how to use the Better Reading scheme and you and loads more! will set up a reading partnership with children in school. This scheme has helped improve Planning ahead for Christmas children’s reading ages by 8 months after Topics include: Budgeting, Tips for saving, they have been involved in a 10 week reading Making your own decorations, cards, gifts etc. partnership. Making the most of yourself, Buying and Selling Please contact us on for more on eBay etc 01639 898581 information. Cymmer Glynneath Neath NSA Pontardawe Resolven Taibach Course Level Weeks Start Date Cyberzone CS TC YMCA Bevin College ICC CEC Planning ahead for Nov 2012 Wed 1 5 TBC TBC Christmas 1.00pm Thurs Return To Learn E 36 Sept 2012 10.00am Return To Learn Mon E 30 Sept 2012 Reading and Writing 9.30am
Skills for Life and Sept, Jan, Wed Fri Mon Mon Tue Fri 1 8 Work April 9.30am 12.30pm 12.30pm 10.00am 12.30pm 9.30am
www.nptacl.org [ 19 ] Photography
Digital Photography and Imaging
Digital Imaging for Photographers Digital Photography for Beginners (Beginners) This course is for absolute beginners. If you This course is for absolute beginners. Digital have recently bought or been given a digital Imaging is all about what to do with the captured camera this is the course you. You will learn image. You will be introduced to Photoshop. all about your camera and its capabilities. Topics include: importing of images, basic image You will also learn how to compose and take adjustment, digital enhancement of images, photographs in a variety of settings. and preparing images for print and email. It is You will learn how to get the best from the highly recommended that those attending this camera, how to get you photographs into course should be familiar with using the windows a computer, or to carry out basic editing of interface, mouse and keyboard. photographs and how to save original images Digital Imaging for Photographers and archive images. (Improvers) Digital Photography for Improvers This course is a progression from the Digital This course is for those who have either already Imaging for beginner’s course or for those have completed the digital photography for beginners sufficient experience to join this course. course or already have some experience of Digital Image Editing/Photoshop using cameras. This course is for those that really want to take Digital Photography Advanced their digital imaging to a higher level. Whilst this This course is aimed at the serious course is still aimed at digital photographers and photographer. It is ideally suited to those that not graphic artists it will prove popular with those know and use SLR cameras, advanced bridge that wish to take their imaging beyond the norm. cameras and advanced compact cameras. Digital Photography & Imaging for Beginners This combined course is ideal for those that wish to combine learning about both aspects of capture and imaging. It is a combination of both Digital Photography for Beginners and Digital Imaging for Photographers (beginners).
[ 20 ] Adult Community Learning Digital Photography and Imaging
Start Neath Sandfields Taibach Course Level Weeks Cyberzone DOVE Date YMCA CEC CEC
Digital Image Editing/ Sept 1,2 30 TBC TBC Photoshop 2012 Sept Digital Photography 1,2 30 TBC TBC 2012
Digital Photography Sept 3 30 TBC TBC (Advanced) 2012
Digital Photography and Sept 1 30 TBC Imaging (Beginners) 2012
Digital Photography and Spring 1 15 Imaging (Beginners) 2013 Digital Imaging for Sept Photographers 1,2 30 TBC TBC 2012 (Beginners) Digital Imaging for Sept 1,2 30 TBC TBC Photographers 2012
www.nptacl.org [ 21] Floristry and Horticulture
Floristry and Horticulture Horticulture C&G Creative Skills in Floristry Would you like to learn basic gardening skills Become a qualified Florist, with the business and how to grow your own food with organic skills needed to run your own floristry shop or principles in mind. learn how to put together professional displays In the last few weeks of the autumn term we join for weddings, funerals and other events. the woodwork group and make something for This course gives you the skills you need for Christmas. employment and equips you with the skills to produce professional designs from hand-ties and OCN Floristry Techniques bouquets to weddings and floral tributes. The Gain an Open College Network (OCN) courses also include the basic skills required qualification in flower arranging. This course when running a floristry business. provides an insight into flower arranging for Gardening pleasure. This course is more physically demanding and includes a wide range of practical skills such as strimming, pond clearance, brick laying, gardening and woodwork.
Course Level Weeks Start Date Brynglas Farm Neath Bevin Ave Taibach CEC The Cross Floristry Wed 1,2 30 Sept 2012 Wed 6.30pm Thurs 6.30pm Tue 6.30pm Techniques 10.00am C&G’s Creative in 2 24 Sept 2012 Tue 9.30am Floristry Horticulture E,1 30 Sept 2012 Thurs am & pm Gardening E,1 30 Sept 2012 Fri am & pm
[ 22 ] Adult Community Learning Health and Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing Tai Chi Hygiene for Salons An ancient Chinese martial art form, Tai Chi is The aim of the qualification is to equip salon staff also used for its health promoting properties. with the knowledge and understanding required This ancient art teaches precision and distinctive to help ensure the safety of their clients, and movement to improve posture, inner calm and of themselves and their colleagues, through stimulates the mind to improve performance at the use of safe and hygienic practices and work or study. procedures within the salon. These courses are mixed ability, and suitable for all ages and levels of experience.
Health and Safety The Health and Safety Award Level 2 is an industry recognised qualification. If you’re looking for work this is an excellent course to do.
Start Glynneath Neath The Course Level Weeks Bevin Ave DOVE Date TC YMCA Cross Sept Mon/Tue Wed Tai Chi 1/2/3 30 TBC 2012 6.30pm 6.30pm Health and Sept Mon 2 2 TBC Safety 2012 9.30am Hygiene for Mon 2 3 Oct 2012 Salons 9.30am
www.nptacl.org [ 23 ] Languages
Languages and ESOL ESOL: French Portuguese Italian English for Speakers of Other Languages. Spanish Improve your English skills on a course which Guidelines for levels (French, Italian, teaches the language as used in everyday Portuguese and Spanish): work, study and leisure situations, in a relaxed atmosphere. Level 1 - Aimed to prepare beginners with the basics required to communicate effectively ESOL courses cover: No previous knowledge needed. • speaking and listening • reading and writing Level 2 - For those who have achieved level 1 • vocabulary or have spoken or studied the language in • punctuation and grammar the past.
Improving your English will make it easier Level 3 - Learners at this level should be able to to: understand and communicate effectively but still • talk to doctors and teachers have a limited range. • help your child with homework
There are courses at different levels so you will be able to start at the right level for you.
Note: These courses do not satisfy the requirements for the Application of Citizenship as specified by the Home Office.
For more information please see: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/ applying/applicationtypes/naturalisation/kol/esol- with-citizenship/
[ 24 ] Adult Community Learning Languages
Start Afan Central Llangatwg Milland Neath Pontardawe Queen Taibach The Course Level Weeks Date College Infants CS Rd Library College Street CEC Cross CC Sept Wed Wed ESOL E 24 2012 1.00pm 10.00am Sept Mon Fri Fri French 1,2 30 2012 5.30pm 2.00pm 1.30pm Sept Sat/ French 1,2 30 2012 Thurs Sept Wed Italian 2,3 30 2012 6.00pm Spanish Sept Fri Mon 1 30 Tue Beginners 2012 9.00am 2.00pm 10.00am Sept Thurs Mon Fri Spanish 2/3 30 Tue 2012 7.00pm 9.15am 5.00pm 11.15am Sept Tue Tue Spanish 3 30 2012 11.30am 1.30pm Sept Tue Portuguese 1 30 2012 6.30pm
www.nptacl.org [ 25 ]
Music
Electronic Keyboards Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the keyboard? Classes are fun and friendly, with mixed levels in every class. You will learn the basics of how to operate a keyboard, chords and voicing options as well as basic music theory. For the more advanced players there are opportunities to learn about composition, harmony and simple improvisation techniques.
Learn to play the guitar This course offers the theory and practical aspects of playing the guitar together with maintenance of the instrument for best results. Learn how to read guitar tablature (TAB), play basic chords for basic melodies from TAB set against classic and popular songs.
Music Theory Grade 1 - 6 Music Theory, accredited Associated Board & OCN qualifications offered. A challenging course, learn basic harmony, figured bass, composition & and increase your general musical knowledge. UCAS points awarded with the AB course.
ABRSM Piano The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music is an internationally recognised system of exams and assessments to encourage and motivate players at all levels. We offer learners the chance to prepare for their exams in a relaxed group setting. All courses are theory based with the opportunity of practical tuition included. [ 26 ] Adult Community Learning
Music
Pontardawe Sandfields Neath Canolfan Bevin Course Level Weeks Start Date College CEC YMCA Maerdy Avenue Electronic Wed Fri 1,2,3 30 Sept 2012 Keyboards 10.00 10.00 Tue Wed Mon Guitar 1,2,3 30 Sept 2012 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm Piano - Grade 1 Thurs 1 30 Sept 2012 Theory 9.30am Piano - Grade 2 Tue 1 36 Sept 2012 Theory 1.00pm Piano - Grade 3 Mon 1 36 Sept 2012 Theory 1.00pm Piano - Grade 5 Mon 2 36 Sept 2012 Theory 9.30am Piano - Grade 6 Tue 2 36 Sept 2012 Theory 9.30am Piano - Mixed Wed 2 36 Sept 2012 Practical 9.30am Piano - Mixed Wed 3 36 Sept 2012 Practical 1.00pm Piano - Mixed Thurs 1 36 Sept 2012 Practical 9.30am Piano - Mixed Thurs 2 36 Sept 2012 Practical 1.00pm Aurals & Music Fri Appreciation 3 36 Sept 2012 12.30pm Workshop
www.nptacl.org [ 27 ] Life Skills
Life Skills Life skills 1 Suitable for learners with learning difficulties or recovering from mental illness or head injuries/ stroke. The classes follow basic courses in woodwork and horticulture and emphasis is placed on social interaction with other people. Life skills 2 Suitable for learners with learning difficulties or recovering from mental illness or head injuries/ stroke. The classes follow basic courses in crafts, culture, gardening and cookery. Emphasis is placed on social interaction with other people.
Start Brynglas Neath Taibach Course Level Weeks Date Farm YMCA CEC Sept Thurs Lifeskills 1 E 30 2012 am + pm Sept Fri Lifeskills 1 E 30 2012 am + pm Sept Mon Thurs Lifeskills 2 E 30 2012 9.30am 9.30am Sept Mon Thurs Lifeskills 2 E 30 2012 12.30pm 12.30pm
[ 28 ] Adult Community Learning Qualifications
AS Levels and GCSEs Subjects available: AS Level A one year course to gain a AS level following the AQA syllabus. Some follow up work at home will be required in order to complete the course in one year.
GCSE (WJEC) A one year course to gain a GCSE following the WJEC syllabus. This class is suitable for all abilities. Some follow up work at home will be required in order to complete the course in one year.
GCSE (AQA) Psychology A one year course to gain a GCSE following the AQA syllabus. This class is suitable for all abilities. Some follow up work at home will be required in order to complete the course in one year.
HWB Neath Resolven Taibach Course Level Weeks Start Date Croeserw Glynneath Ystalyfera YMCA ICC CEC Wed AS Level English 3 30 5.00pm Tue AS Level Psychology 3 30 Sept 2012 9.30am Tue Thurs Wed GCSE English Language 2 30 Sept 2012 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.15pm Tue GCSE English Literature 2 30 Sept 2012 7.00pm
Mon Thurs Thurs Wed GCSE Maths 2 30 Sept 2012 5.00pm 5.00pm 9.15am 9.30am Wed GCSE Psychology 2 30 Sept 2012 10.00am www.nptacl.org [ 29 ] Psychology and Counselling
Counselling Psychology
Counselling Skills Criminal Psychology Would you like to learn more about the skills This course introduces the learner to the required to be a good listener? concept of applying psycholgy to crime. The relationship between mental disorder and Topics include: crime will be explored. Active Listening Reflecting Psychology of Selling Paraphrasing This course covers Sales techniques, tips and This course is an excellent introduction to the tricks on the psychology of effective sales. role of a counsellor, if you are thinking about working in an advice/guidance role or even if GCSE Psychology you work closely with the public. See pg 29
Child Psychology See pg 13
Start NSA Coleg Neath Taibach Course Level Weeks Date Bevin Pontardawe YMCA CEC Counselling Sept Mon 1 8 TBC Skills 2012 5.00pm Criminal Sept 2 8 TBA TBC TBC Psychology 2012 Criminal Sept Thur 3 30 Psychology 2012 6.30pm Psychology Sept Wed 1 8 of Selling 2012 6.00pm
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