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Adult Learning Course Guide 2019-2020 Battle Crowborough Hailsham Heathfield Uckfield Wadhurst and around… Creative Arts Courses Welcome to the Adult College for Rural East Sussex (ACRES) Looking to learn something new, develop your skills or meet new friends, there are lots of reasons to choose Enrolling is easy an ACRES adult learning course or Phone our professional, friendly workshop. team on 01825 761820 Ofsted found our teaching, learning Email us at and assessment provides learners with [email protected] a good overall experience with aspects that are outstanding. It is this that Come and see us at ACRES house. makes ACRES stand out as consistently We are opposite Freedom Leisure in the grounds of Uckfield College providing good quality courses and we at the address below: are extremely proud of this. ACRES’ House We invite you to browse our 2019-20 Uckfield College brochure to see which courses inspire Downsview Crescent you and we look forward to welcoming Uckfield you on the next step of your learning TN22 3DJ journey. Further information on all the courses we have on offer is available on our website These courses FREE These courses www.acreslearning.org.uk have reduced fee are free for any eligible available learner who has not You can also follow our Facebook These courses have previously achieved a page @ACRESAdultLearning for been made available Grade C (Grade 4) at for current learners GCSE or equivalent. college news and course updates. to enrol prior to new Contact us for more Our opening hours are: learners. details. 09:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday 2 ACRES 2019-2020 | Tel: 01825 761820 | www.acreslearning.org.uk Contents Accredited Health and Saturday Courses 4 Fitness 16 Workshops 29 Maths and English 4 Dance 16 General ESOL 6 Yoga 21 Information 32 AET 7 First Aid 7 New Skills and Enrolment Knowledge 24 Form 17 Art & Art Archery 24 Appreciation 8 Beekeeping 24 Computer Skills 25 Look for courses near you Creative Family History 25 Skills 10 Gardening 25 Battle History - Local 26 Ceramics 10 Crowborough Languages 26 Craft workshops 10 Hailsham Talks for All 27 Creative Writing 11 Heathfield Digital Photography 14 Uckfield Glass 11 Jewellery 12 Wadhurst Music 12 Textiles 12 Wood and Willow work 15 ACRES Summer 2019-2020 | Tel: 01825 761820 | www.acreslearning.org.uk 3 Accredited courses Maths and English FREE All English and Maths courses are FREE for anyone who does not hold a GCSE of grade 4/C or above. There are many reasons to choose to study Maths and English. Maybe you are looking for a new job or wanting to improve your work prospects, perhaps you are thinking of taking a further education course, want to help your children with their homework or maybe you just want to prove that you can. ACRES have a range of courses to suit every need and level of learning. GCSE This is a one year intensive course leading to a full GCSE from AQA. To gain a GCSE regular attendance, a high level of commitment and at least two hours of home study a week are required. Functional Skills Brush up your Maths and Get on in English courses develop the skills needed for everyday life. Gain an NCFE qualification at Entry 3, Level 1 or 2. Successful completion of a L2 course is the equivalent of a GCSE and accepted by many employers and colleges. English Workshop A gentle, fun, relaxed course for those who want to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at Entry Levels 1, 2, 3. All courses are FREE for anyone who does not hold a GCSE of grade 4/C or above. Contact the ACRES office who will arrange a ‘meet and greet’ with a tutor and help you decide which course is right for you. 4 ACRES 2019-2020 | Tel: 01825 761820 | www.acreslearning.org.uk CreativeAccredited Arts Courses courses Maths GCSE English GCSE Battle Battle Heathfield Community College Claverham Community College Claverham Community College Thursday • 31 wks • 18:30 - 21:00 Wednesday • 31 wks • 18:30 - 21:00 Wednesday • 31 wks • 18:30 - 21:00 Starts: 12 Sep 2019 Starts: 11 Sep 2019 Starts: 11 Sep 2019 Course code: HE12E87A Course code: CL02E52A Course code: CL12E53A Uckfield Civic Centre Hailsham Community College Hailsham James West Community Wednesday • 31 wks • 09:30 - Centre Tuesday • 31 wks • 18:30 - 21:00 12:00 Starts: 10 Sep 2019 Tuesday • 31 wks • 09:30 - 12:00 Starts: 11 Sep 2019 Course code: HA02E71A Starts: 10 Sep 2019 Course code: UC12E47A Course code: HA12E21A Heathfield Heathfield & Waldron Uckfield College Parish Council Heathfield Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council Tuesday • 31 wks • 18:30 - 21:00 Thursday • 31 wks • 09:30 - 12:00 Starts: 10 Sep 2019 Wednesday • 31 wks • 9:30 - 12:00 Starts: 12 Sep 2019 Course code: UC12E94A Course code: HE02E41A Starts: 11 Sep 2019 Course code: HE12E42A Uckfield Civic Centre Tuesday • 31 wks • 10:00 - 12:30 Starts: 10 Sep 2019 Course code: UC02E46A Uckfield College Tuesday • 31 wks • 18:30 - 21:00 Starts: 10 Sep 2019 Course code: UC02E91A Wednesday • 31 wks • 18:30 - 21:00 Starts: 11 Sep 2019 Course code: UC02E92A Functional Skills Brush up your Maths Get on in English Uckfield College Crowborough Community Centre Crowborough Community Centre Wednesday • 32 wks • 18:45 - 21:00 Starts: 2 Oct 2019 Thursday • 32 wks • 13:00 - 15:15 Wednesday • 32 wks • 12:30 - 14:45 Course code: UC14E97A Starts: 3 Oct 2019 Starts: 2 Oct 2019 Course code: BE14E10A Course code: BE14E16A English Workshop Uckfield Civic Centre Heathfield Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council Uckfield College Wednesday • 32 wks • 12:30 - 14:45 Tuesday • 32 wks • 18:45 - 21:00 Starts: 2 Oct 2019 Tuesday • 32 wks • 09:45 - 12:00 Course code: UC14E44A Starts: 1 Oct 2019 Starts: 1 Oct 2019 Course code: HE14E44A Course code: UC14E99A Uckfield College Uckfield Civic Centre Monday • 32 wks • 18:45 - 21:00 Starts: 30 Sep 2019 Thursday • 32 wks • 09:45 - 12:00 Course code: UC14E95A Starts: 3 Oct 2019 Course code: UC14E45A ACRES 2019-2020 | Tel: 01825 761820 | www.acreslearning.org.uk 5 Accredited courses ESOL If English is your second language and you live in the UK these ESOL Speaking and Listening courses are for you. - Entry Levels 1, 2 & 3 The aim of these courses is to help people develop their Uckfield Library English skills for use in everyday life and/or employment. We Tues and Thurs • 24 wks offer courses for Entry 1 (beginners) to Level 2. You can learn 09:30 - 12:00 • Fee: £763 reading, writing, speaking and listening. Starts: 8 Oct 2019 Course code: UC12E28A To enrol please contact the ACRES office or come to the ESOL Enrolment Day (details below) ESOL Speaking and Listening - Levels 1 & 2 Uckfield Civic Centre ESOL Enrolment Day Tues and Thurs • 24 wks 09:30 - 12:00 • Fee: £763 Starts: 8 Oct 2019 Tuesday 24th September Course code: UC12E27A The office will be open 9.00 am – 7.30pm ESOL Reading and Writing ACRES’ House, Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent - Entry Level 1, 2, & 3 Uckfield TN22 3DJ Uckfield Library You will meet the ESOL tutors. You will do an assessment Tues and Thurs • 32 wks so that you can be put on the right course. You will then 12:30 - 14:30 • Fee: £815 be enrolled on to your courses by a member of the ACRES Starts: 8 Oct 2019 administration staff. Course code: UC12E30A To allow us to enrol you on your course(s) and arrange ESOL Reading and Writing reductions to the fee if you are eligible please bring with you - Level 1 & 2 on the day Uckfield Civic Centre • A photo ID, for example your passport or driving licence Tues and Thurs • 32 wks • Up-to-date benefit letters 12:30 - 14:30 • Fee: £822 • If you are working, recent payslips Starts: 8 Oct 2019 Students will be seen in the order that they arrive and at Course code: UC12E29A busy times, although we will do our best to ensure there are no long delays, you may have to wait for a time before ESOL Speaking, Listening, being seen. Reading and Writing - Level 1 & 2 Uckfield College FREE Please note these courses are FREE to Mon and Weds • 32 wks students on a low income or receiving some 18:30 - 21:00 • Fee: £1072 Starts: 7 Oct 2019 kinds of benefits. Students who do not qualify Course code: UC12E69A for free courses can apply for a reduced fee. 6 ACRES 2019-2020 | Tel: 01825 761820 | www.acreslearning.org.uk Accredited courses AET First Aid AET - Level 3 Award in Education and QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Training First Aid at Work The Level 3 Award in Education and Training This is a QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid via Gateway is an introduction to teaching that at Work taught over one day will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities Battle Claverham Community College and relationships in education and training in a Saturday • 1 day • 09:30 - 17:30 wide range of contexts, how to plan and deliver Tutor: Mark de Pina Perou • Fee: £99 inclusive teaching sessions and how to assess and Starts: 19 Oct 2019 give constructive feedback. Course code: CL01G11A Course content Uckfield Civic Centre There will be a minimum of 80 guided learning hours - Friday • 1 day • 09:30 - 17:30 40 classroom-based, 40 hours self-study. Tutor: Mark de Pina Perou • Fee: £99 Assessments Starts: 22 Nov 2019 Three written assessments and one micro-teach. Course code: UC01G25B Please note the micro-teaching assessments will take Starts: 6 Mar 2020 place on Saturday 29th February 2020, Course code: UC01G26D 9.00 - 17.00.