Adult Courses Mid Cheshire College April 2017
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May Day Bank Holiday 01.05.2017 Accredited Courses No day time classes on Tuesday 02.05.2017 If you are aged 19 – 23 without GCSE grade C or above Half term holiday 29.05.2017 – 02.06.2017 you may be eligible for funding to cover the FULL cost of your course.
Adult Leisure Course Learning Disabilities or information Difficulties Please arrive 10 minutes before your course start time. For courses held at Hartford and Winsford you will be Please advise us if you have a learning disability or required to have your photograph taken to enable us to difficulty to help us ensure correct resources are made provide you with an ID Badge, which must be worn at available to you. If you do not declare your learning all times whilst on site. Your individual learning plan will disability or difficulty we may be unable to provide be agreed and up-dated throughout the course duration. resources at a later stage. Please note some course content can change due to operational reasons How to Apply Course Fee information Leisure Courses: Enrol now for Adult Leisure courses, call us on 01606 74444. Payment is required at the time There may be fee remission on certain courses if you of enrolment to secure your place. are in receipt of income based benefits, please contact the College for further details. For courses that incur a Accredited Courses: Visit our website midchesh.ac.uk to apply online for all the accredited courses or to find materials charge, this fee is still applicable. out more details contact Student Services [email protected] European Union (EU) countries Course Locations Students from EU countries are regarded as home students and will be subject to the same criteria listed Hartford Campus, Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1LJ above. Winsford Campus, Weaver Street, Winsford, CW7 4AA
Kingsley Village Institute, Top Road, Kingsley, WA6 8DA
Fee Remission Lach Dennis Village Hall, Holmes Chapel Road, CW9 7SZ
Please provide supporting evidence when claiming Lostock Green Methodist Church, Village Rooms, fee remission. You will need to sign a self-declaration. Birches Lane, Lostock Green, CW9 7SN
Please be aware that fee remission is not available to Oulton Park Cricket Club, Pinfold Lane, Little Budworth, CW6 9BS individuals under the age of 18. For clarification please contact us on 01606 74444. For information on disabled access and support at the community Leisure Courses venues, please call For the majority of Adult Leisure Courses you are required to be aged 19+. Please call if you are under 01606 74444. 19 and you wish to find out if you can enrol on your preferred course. All information correct at the time of going to print - March 2017
2 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Construction, Engineering & Automotive Contents DIY Welding...... 15 Basic Car Maintenance...... 15 Art, Design & Crafts Basic DIY Skills: Painting & Decorating...... 15 Access to HE: Art & Design...... 4 Art All Day...... 4 Cookery Ceramics: Beginners and Improvers...... 4 Create your own Mosaic Photo Frame...... 5 Cake Decorating: Improve your skills...... 16 Creative Crafts: Create your own Stationery...... 5 Level 1 Award Understanding Health & Nutrition...... 16 Creative Glass Work: Advanced...... 5 Drawing and Painting for Relaxation...... 5 Drawing for Improvers...... 6 Drama & Singing Home Textiles: Scatter Cushions and Table Linen...... 6 Illustration: Cartoon Drawing for Beginners...... 6 Audition Techniques Workshops...... 17 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS6...... 6 Mid Cheshire Choir / Rock Choir...... 17 Introduction to Felt Making and Felting Techniques...... 7 Introduction to Floristry...... 7 Jewellery Making: Beginners...... 7 ESOL & Employability Level 1 Award in Creative Craft: Art & Design...... 7 Level 1 Award in Exploring Digital Photography...... 7 Award in Skills for Independence and Work...... 18 Level 1 Award in Sound & Audio Production Skills...... 8 ESOL Beginners...... 18 Level 2 Award in Interior Design Skills...... 8 ESOL Pre-Intermediate...... 18 Life Drawing ...... 8 Basic Lighting Techniques...... 8 Texturing for Watercolours...... 8 Foreign Languages & The Garden in Watercolours...... 9 Watercolours...... 9 Creative Writing Creative Writing for Beginners...... 19 Business, Professional Studies Spanish Conversation...... 19 and Travel & Tourism Hair & Beauty Level 1 Award in Occupational Studies for the Workplace Hairdressing Refresher...... 20 - Caring for Babies and Young Children...... 10 How to Create an Up Do...... 20 - Employability...... 10 Introduction to Beauty...... 20 - Introduction to Health & Social Care...... 11 Introduction to Nail Art...... 20 - Office & Business...... 11 - Travel & Tourism...... 11 Setting up a Small Business...... 11 Leisure, Sport & Fitness Bootcamp: Circuit Training...... 21 Bridge: Beginners...... 21 Computing & IT Bridge: Improvers...... 21 IT Skills for Employment: Beginners...... 14 Keep Fit for the Over 60’s...... 22 IT Skills for Employment: Improvers...... 14 Pilates: Mixed Ability...... 22 Website Design: Beginners...... 14 Salsa Workout for Summer...... 22 Walking Football...... 22
Student Services – [email protected] 3 Art, Design & Crafts Access to HE: Art & Design NEW Designed for adults 19+ wishing to return to education who want to develop the skills needed to progress onto a Higher Education Art & Design course.
To gain entry, students must have a grade C in GCSE Maths and English and a suitable art based portfolio. Students will study 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at either Level 2 or Level 3 across a wide range of art & design disciplines. Students will be required to provide some of their own basic arts materials and equipment such as sketchbooks, paintbrushes, and watercolour paints. Materials and equipment are available for purchase in the College art shop. Students can progress onto the Mid Cheshire College HND in Fine Art, Foundation Degree in Photography or Graphic Design or apply to many UK universities to study at degree level.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location 19 Apr 2017 to 25 Monday & £3022* 9.30am to 2.30pm 44 £30 TBC May 2018 Wednesday * Loans available, please contact the college to find out if you are eligible Art All Day A chance for learners who have already gained experience but are keen to improve their skills and explore a range of techniques to help them produce a diverse and unique portfolio. Particularly helpful for those not able to commit to a full time course.
You will need to bring: equipment and paper. Your tutor will advise of any additional requirements as appropriate to your artwork. For your convenience, all materials can be obtained from our realistically priced College Art Shop at the Hartford Campus and your tutor will be on hand to give you all the advice and guidance needed.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £120 24 Apr to 12 Jun Monday 9.30am to 3.30pm 6 N/A Hartford £140 28 Apr to 16 Jun Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm 7 N/A Hartford £160 24 Apr to 26 Jun Monday 9.30am to 3.30pm 8 N/A Winsford
Ceramics: Beginners and Improvers With these mixed ability classes beginners will be taught techniques with clay and glazing to produce their own small ceramics, such as pinch pots. No previous experience is required.
Improvers can continue to develop their own projects in ceramics within this class. There is an opportunity for both abilities to use the potter’s wheel during the course.
NB: only items produced at the College will be fired in the kilns. * Please note there is no class on 2 May 2017.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £70 25 Apr to 20 Jun* Tuesday 10.00am to 12.30pm 7 £21 Hartford £80 26 Apr to 21 Jun Wednesday 4.30pm to 7.00pm 8 £24 Hartford £80 27 Apr to 22 Jun Thursday 6.30pm to 9.00pm 8 £24 Hartford
4 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Create your own Mosaics Photo Frame NEW This course is aimed at beginners or those who have some previous skills. You will go through the planning and techniques required to produce a mosaic picture frame. You will be guided on how to make circles using straight lines and how to create simple patterns when the colour palette is limited. Once you have created a template you will then work on the actual simple mosaic. Along the way you will be guided on the skill and patience required to cut the glass tesserae, finding out why adaptability and openness to swift change is key!
You will need to bring: plastic apron, hand towel and if needed, thin plastic gloves. Please wear closed toe shoes.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 19 Apr to 10 May Friday 1.00pm to 3.00pm 4 £10 Hartford
Creative Crafts: Create your own Stationery NEW If you would like to create your own stationery for a special event such as a wedding, this course will give you the techniques to personalise your own cards. Each week you will learn cut out paper techniques and hints and tips. Cards include birthdays, christenings, weddings and seasonal.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 3rd May to 24 May Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm 4 £20 Hartford
Creative Glass Work: Advanced A combination of stained glass and kiln glass fusion. Learners will be able to learn the skills, techniques and use of tools to continue with their own panel or glass fusion.
Two methods will be demonstrated: ‘cold’ working which involves making leaded panels, foil work and sandblasting, and ‘hot’ working involving the use of the glass kiln for making textured panels and fusing.
Learners who have attended previously or who are advanced in either stained glass or glass fusion are welcome to join this course and continue work on their specialist area or take part in learning one of the new skills on offer.
NB: Learners will only be able to use the kiln for work produced at the College.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £64 27 Apr to 22 Jun Thursday 3.15pm to 5.45pm 8 £26 Hartford £64 27 Apr to 22 Jun Thursday 6.15pm to 8.45pm 8 £26 Hartford
Drawing and Painting for relaxation Open to any level, tutors will provide guidance both in group and in one to one sessions. There will be an opportunity to experiment with a range of media including: watercolour; pencil, and charcoal, as you produce paintings in a variety of both subject matter and style.
Please note there is no class on 2 May 2017
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location Lostock Green £80 25 Apr to 27 Jun Tuesday 1.00pm to 3.00pm 8 N/A Methodist Church
Student Services – [email protected] 5 Drawing for Improvers This course is a follow on from the beginners class, however if you have the basic skills you are welcome to join us.
During the course you will continue to learn drawing techniques to enhance your skills to correct proportions, understand perspective and contrast, and work from reference materials.
Each week the tutor will focus on a different techniques and subject.
You will need to bring: A3 140/160 gsm sketchbook, pencils ranging from 5H to 6B, and a putty rubber. The tutor will advise you of other materials required at the first session. Please note there will be no class on 2 May 2017.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £64 25 Apr to 27 Jun Tuesday 10.00am to 12noon 8 N/A Winsford
Home Textiles: Scatter Cushions and Table Linen NEW Here is your chance to gain the skills required to make your own scatter cushions and table linen, including runners, placemats and napkins so that you can match colours and textures.
Techniques for cushions include piping, zips, and fold over.
You will be required to bring your own materials, pins, scissors, tape measure and threads.
Please bring your own sewing machine. Spares are available if you do not own your own sewing machine.
The tutor will advise you on what materials to purchase at the first session.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £64 27 Apr to 22 Jun Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 8 N/A Hartford
Illustration: Cartoon Drawing for Beginners NEW A beginners guide to the art of cartoon drawing. Covering a wide range of techniques; from the basics of body and head construction, through to the drawing of action and motion of lines to bring your cartoon to life. Finally, you will be shown how to capture movement and pausing actions that lead to the comic climax of the joke!
Materials are provided. Please note there will be no class on 2nd May 2017.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 25 Apr to 23 May Tuesday 1.00pm to 3.00pm 4 £5 Hartford
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS6 NEW This course is aimed at beginners to give an overview of how to manipulate digital photos and maps.
Experience using Apple Macs is beneficial to this course. Learners will be shown the basic tools in photoshop and some techniques used to process images.
Please bring a USB stick with you. You will be expected to purchase a printing allowance.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 3 May to 24 May Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 4 N/A Hartford
6 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Introduction to Felt Making and Felting Techniques NEW A beginners guide to felt making and felting techniques. Students will learn various techniques in felt making such as flat felting, nuno felting and making felt jewellery. Students will create experimental samples before completing a final piece of their choosing.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £120 20 Apr to 29 Jun Thursday 6.00pm to 8.00pm 10 £20 Hartford
Introduction to Floristry NEW Suitable for anyone with an interest in flower arranging who wishes to acquire the skills and techniques to produce imaginative arrangements.
The course covers the principles of design and theory of colour which are used when putting an arrangement together. Contemporary arrangements as well as more traditional styles will be covered. Learners will also learn about keeping/storing flowers.
Materials: Please note the initial material fee when enrolling covers the tutor demonstrations only. Learners will have to purchase fresh flowers and accessories each week, which the tutor can provide.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 7 Jun to 28 Jun Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 4 £20 Hartford
Jewellery Making: Beginners NEW A beginners guide to jewellery making. Students will learn various techniques in jewellery making such as felt jewellery, metal etching, enamelling, paper jewellery, metal embossing and glass bead making.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £120 20 Apr to 29 Jun Thursday 6.00pm to 8.00pm 10 £20 Hartford
Level 1 Award in Creative Craft: Art & Design NEW The course will deliver workshops in a number of art & design disciplines including printmaking, painting and drawing. Students will study 3 mandatory units: Explore Craft Resources, Explore Craft Ideas and Create, Present and Review Final Art & Design Item. Assessment will be through sketchbook work, design sheets, workshop samples and final outcomes.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £225 18 Apr to 11 Jul Tuesday 9.30am to 4.30pm 12 £20 Hartford
Level 1 Award in Exploring Digital Photography NEW A beginners course to introduce students to the basics of digital photography. Students may wish to bring their own digital camera. Students will learn the basics about composing photographs, using a digital camera and camera settings, lighting and different types of photography, such as location and portraiture. They will also learn about basic photo manipulation techniques.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 19 Apr to 28 Jun Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm 10 N/A Hartford
Student Services – [email protected] 7 Level 1 Award in Sound & Audio Production Skills NEW A beginners guide to introduce students to the basics of music production and performance. Students may wish to bring their own instruments. Students will learn the basics of studio music production and live performance. They will also learn about basic audio sequencing.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 19 Apr to 28 Jun Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm 10 N/A Hartford
Level 2 Award in Interior Design Skills NEW Students will learn the basics of interior design using design boards, scaled drawings and colour charts. Classes will combine taught sessions as well as practical workshops.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £225 21 Apr to 14 July Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm 12 £15 Hartford
Life Drawing In a relaxed and informal atmosphere, all abilities are welcome to join in the workshop drawing a life model in various timed poses using a range of media. Hands and feet drawing techniques will also be covered.
Paper and charcoal will be provided at a nominal price, your tutor will advise on any further equipment.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £80 27 Apr to 22 Jun Thursday 4.45pm to 6.45pm 8 N/A Hartford
Basic Lighting Techniques NEW This beginners course offers you the opportunity to explore both still life and portrait, making use of a variety of lighting techniques. You will gain an understanding of lighting and develop technical skills. You will require your own DSLR camera and flash cards. Memory stick / portable hard drive 16GB.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £80 27 Apr to 22 Jun Thursday 6.00pm to 8.00pm 9 N/A Hartford
Texturing your Watercolours NEW This course is for anyone who would like to learn how to recapture that excitement of when you were a child and applied water to the “magic page” to see images appear before you.
With this short course you can create water colours that require thought, planning and let the watercolour do its magic. Learners will texture the paper through various pastes and techniques to develop powerful and imaginative pieces of work.
Materials: Learners will need to bring their own materials, basic requirements for the first class includes watercolour paper, paints, brushes, masking tape, board, water pot, and kitchen towel. Further materials will be advised by the tutor at the first class.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 28 Apr to 19 May Friday 1.00pm to 3.00pm 4 N/A Hartford
8 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk The Garden in Watercolours For anyone who enjoys painting from nature. Beginners are welcome. You will be shown how to draw and paint plants and gardens from still life and given hints and tips for drawing nature, whilst learning how to capture the character and individual qualities of a variety of natural subjects using watercolour paints. You are required to bring your own artwork materials and equipment.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location Oulton Park £95 27 Apr to 29 Jun Thursday 10.00am to 12noon 9 £5 Cricket Club
Watercolours This established class welcomes new learners who have some knowledge of watercolour painting. Learners will be taught to understand and apply the basics of working with watercolours and use a range of materials and techniques to achieve the desired creative outcome for various topic. Learners paint from pictures.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location Oulton Park £90 26 Apr to 28 Jun Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am 9 N/A Cricket Club
Materials required for watercolour courses: You will need to bring your own equipment:
Watercolour paper 90gms – 140gms – 300gms, masking tape, watercolour paints, water jar, a wooden board (big enough to fit an A4 or A3 size paper), and kitchen roll. Watercolour brushes – a selection of brushes, the tutor uses the following – No 12 round brush, ½ inch flat brush, and rigger brush.
Tutor will advise on first session on any further equipment/materials necessary.
Student Services – [email protected] 9 Business, Professional Studies and Travel & Tourism Occupational Studies for the Workplace
These courses are aimed at those who would like an introduction to the areas of Health and Social Care, Business, Childcare and Travel & Tourism. The skills, knowledge and understanding gained on Occupational Studies courses may help learners prepare for work through real or simulated work situations and contribute to preparing them for working life. Following the successful completion learners could progress to work based learning or to further learning at a higher level. The NCFE Level 1 Exploring Occupational Studies in the Workplace qualifications are internally assessed. Level 1 Award in Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace – Caring for Babies & Young Children NEW A ‘hands on’ approach to learning and gaining practical skills, knowledge and understanding in caring for babies and young children.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 21 Apr to 12 May Friday 9.30am to 3.00pm 4 N/A Hartford
10 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Level 1 Award in Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace – Introduction to Health & Social Care NEW A ‘hands on’ approach to learning and gaining practical skills, knowledge and understanding in health and social care.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 24 Apr to 11 May Thursday 9.30am to 3.00pm 4 N/A Hartford
Level 1 Award in ExploringOccupational Studies for the Workplace – Office & Business NEW A ‘hands on’ approach to learning and gaining practical skills, knowledge and understanding in Office & Business.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 20 Apr to 11 May Thursday 9.30am to 3.00pm 4 N/A Hartford
Level 1 Award in Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace – Travel & Tourism NEW A ‘hands on’ approach to learning and gaining practical skills, knowledge and understanding in Travel & Tourism.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 21 Apr to 12 May Friday 9.30am to 3.00pm 4 N/A Hartford
Setting up a Small Business NEW This short course is to help anyone who is interested or has a desire to set up their own small business. You will gain knowledge and an understanding of the stages involved in setting up a business and gather an understanding of the financial needs and legal requirements.
You will also plan to construct and prepare a business plan and the nature of requirements of the market and marketing. Learners need to be prepared to undertake research and planning away from the classroom,
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £60 3rd May to 14 June Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 6 N/A Hartford
Student Services – [email protected] 11 12 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Apprenticeship Job Shop Visit our dedicated Apprenticeship Job Shop to find out about our latest apprenticeship vacancies, get help completing applications and receive advice on your CV. Open every Thursday, 9.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.30pm Hartford Campus
Ideal for those without Level 4 qualifications or above, gain a qualification while getting ‘on the job’ experience. With an apprenticeship you could work in one of the following sectors:
• Accounting • Engineering Manufacture • IT User Management • Brickwork • Food & Drink • Joinery • Business Administration • Hairdressing • Leadership and Management • Catering and Professional Chefs • Health and Social Care • Motor Vehicle • Childcare • Hospitality • Painting and Decorating • Cleaning • Improving Operational • Plumbing • Construction Performance • Retail • Customer Service • IT Software, Web and • Team Leading • Electrical Installation Telecoms Professionals • Warehousing
Book an appointment, email [email protected] orStudent call 01606 Services 720694 – [email protected]. Walk ins welcome. 13 Computing & IT IT Skills for Employment: Beginners NEW This course is suitable for anyone looking for work or recently started work and wants to learn or update their computer skills and confidence.
Topics included: Introduction to browsing the internet including job searches, creating and sending emails, basic MS Word and Excel (spreadsheets and functions)
Previous experience of using a keyboard and mouse is essential.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 26 Apr to 24 May Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 5 N/A Hartford
IT Skills for Employment: Improvers NEW This course is designed as a follow on from the beginners course or for those who already have basic skills and wish to improve their skills further.
Topics include: More advanced skills for MS word to produce letters and documents and MS excel using formulas.
Previous experience of using a keyboard and mouse, and basic knowledge of MS software is essential.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £30 7 Jun to 28 Jun Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.00pm 4 N/A Hartford
Website Design: Beginners NEW A beginners course to introduce students to the basics of website design. The course is aimed at beginners and potentially students who own or are looking to develop small businesses.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £120 20 Apr to 29 Jun Thursday 6.00pm to 8.00pm 10 N/A Hartford
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14 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Construction, Engineering & Automotive DIY Welding From garden gates to repairing a vintage motor cycle, this course provides guidance for complete beginners or those wishing to improve their skills. Participants will also be guided on how to sculpt in metal or learn how to weld.
N.B. Attendance at the first session for Health & Safety briefing is essential. Please wear suitable clothing i.e. overalls and closed toe shoes.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £56 24 Apr to 26 Jun Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 8 £20 Hartford
Basic Car Maintenance NEW If you would like to know the basics of maintaining your car, this course is for you! This course will cover the basic skills required to do simple car maintenance jobs yourself.
Demonstrations of how to undertake each topic will be given and then you will have the chance to practice on your own car within the College workshops. Places are limited to due space available.
Requirements: you will need a strong pair of shoes / boots for health and safety reasons.
Topics include: Changing a wheel and tyre, tread depths and pressures. Change levels such as oil and anti-freeze. Changing air filter, oil filter, wiper blades and battery.
Material: The tutor will advise on what parts you need to purchase to carry out your maintenance. The material fee covers demonstration costs.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £60 8 May to 19 Jun Monday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 6 £10 Hartford
Basic DIY Skills: Painting & Decorating NEW This course will give you the skills to enable you to paint and decorate your home.
Topics include: Advice on the right tools required. Preparation of woodwork for painting and walls for hanging wallpaper. Room size calculation to purchase the correct amount of wallpaper and paint. Advice on how to hang repeat patterns.
Material: Basic materials such as sample wallpaper, paint and brushes will be provided.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 6 Jun to 27 Jun Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 4 £10 Hartford
Student Services – [email protected] 15 Cookery Cake Decorating: Improve your skills A chance to learn the basic skills required to produce decorations for celebration cakes, including birthdays and weddings.
Using your own home baked or shop bought fruit or sponge cake you will be shown how to cover the cake with sugar paste and how to construct your own 3D marzipan and sugar paste figures. Included in the sessions will be the opportunity to learn how to do lettering and painting on icing, piping, including lace piping and the basic techniques to produce sugar flowers.
This is the ideal course for those new to cake decorating or for those who are keen to build or refresh their skills.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £36 9 May to 20 Jun Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 7 £6 Winsford
Level 1 Award Understanding Health & Nutrition NEW This course is the ideal introduction for anyone interested in nutrition and health. It will give you an understanding of food choices to aid planning a healthy diet, the importance of eating healthily and maintaining hydration. Completion of this course allows learners to move further study at Level 2.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 20 April to 29 Jun Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm 10 N/A Hartford
16 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Drama & Singing Audition Techniques Workshops NEW This is a course designed for anyone considering entering full-time courses at drama school, college or university, or those interested in improving their audition technique. You will concentrate on the exploration of selected texts, both classical and contemporary, and examining the clues for performance that these texts offer you. Textual exploration is supported by voice and movement work, helping you to sharpen and refine your acting skills.
You are expected to have prepared two pieces (one contemporary, one classical) before joining the course. You will need to have experience of drama and be highly motivated.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £40 3 May to 24 May Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.00pm 4 N/A Hartford
Mid Cheshire Choir / Rock Choir NEW This new course has been designed and aimed at learners who wish to sing for pleasure.
You can be a complete beginner or have or are a member of a choir. Don’t worry if you feel you can’t sing or read music you will taught by ear and learn some simple harmonies. You will enjoy learning popular songs for both young and old.
The course is held in a music studio/theatre environment at the College.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £60 4 May to 30 Jun Thursday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 8 N/A Hartford
Student Services – [email protected] 17 ESOL & Employability
Award in Skills for Independence and Work NEW This Entry Level 2 qualification is offered to adults aged 19+ with learning difficulties or disabilities looking to gain skills required to become more independent or to become ready for supported employment. This qualification will help learners develop skills in home cooking, independent living and interpersonal skills.
You may be eligible for full fee remission depending on your circumstances, for example if you are on a low wage, unemployed or you wish to upskill to move into employment. Please enquire with the college for a full discussion of your eligibility.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £150 20 Apr to 29 Jun Thursday 9.30am to 1.00pm 10 N/A Winsford
ESOL (English Language for Speakers of Other Languages) These courses are non-accredited and do not provide a qualification. Learners must be aged 19+ and must comply with SfA and EfA funding criteria.
All learners will need to attend an advice and guidance interview before being enrolled onto any of the ESOL courses to check suitability. Book your appointment at Hartford reception by calling 01606 74444.
ESOL Beginners If you are a complete beginner and want to learn the basic structures of the English Language, this course is for you.
You will need to bring: a bilingual dictionary for use in class.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £132 11 May to 6 Jul Thursday 1.20pm to 3.20pm 8 N/A Hartford
ESOL Pre-Intermediate For those with basic English language skills. The ESOL Pre-Intermediate course will improve your speaking, listening, reading, writing and relevant grammatical structures.
This course will help prepare learners for external exams such as ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 3 or Level 1) or the Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET). These examinations are not available at Mid Cheshire College and will incur an additional cost at an external centre.
You will need to bring: a bilingual dictionary for use in class.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £132 10 May to 5 Jul Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.00pm 8 N/A Hartford
18 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Foreign Languages & Creative Writing
Creative Writing for Beginners NEW The course is designed for those with no previous writing experience but who have an interest in writing fiction, fact or poetry. No experience required.
Learners will investigate bringing their thoughts to the page in order to create short written pieces. Learners will undertake class tasks studying different types of writing such as fictional short stories, non-fiction articles and poetry. You will also be asked to write at home and bring written work back to class for both peer and tutor feedback. Learners will work with given themes as well as more independent thought and personal experiences to explore the written word.
You will be required to bring your own note book and pens/pencils.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £60 3 May to 28 Jun Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 8 N/A Hartford
Spanish Conversation If you are confident in using the Spanish language at intermediate level or above, this is the course for you! A chance to join in discussions using the Spanish language on current affairs and matters of general interest. There is no formal assessment.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location Kingsley Village £70 9 May to 27 Jun Tuesday 9.45am to 11.45am 7 N/A Institute
Student Services – [email protected] 19 Hair & Beauty
Hairdressing Refresher NEW Been out of the industry a while? Want to get back into hairdressing? Refresh your skills and regain your confidence in hairdressing on this 8 week course.
You will need to have your own hairdressing equipment and training head, stock will be provided.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 24 Apr to 12 Jun Monday 9.30am to 12.30pm 8 N/A Winsford
How to create an Up do NEW Fancy looking different for a night out? Want to be able to style your friends hair? Learn how to create elegant and interesting up dos on this 3 week course.
No equipment needed.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £25 27 Apr to 11 May Thursday 1.00pm to 3.00pm 3 N/A Winsford Introduction to Beauty NEW Learn the skills of the trade without committing to a full time course. You will be able to try your hand at a range of beauty treatments including, facials, nails and eye treatments.
No equipment is needed, stock will be provided.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £75 20 Apr to 29 Jun Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm 10 N/A Winsford
Introduction to Nail Art NEW This course is for anyone who would like to know how to produce creative art designs on nails. No prior experience is necessary
We will cover basic manicure techniques and look at personalising your own nails.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £50 9 May to 19 Jun Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 6 £15 Winsford
20 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Leisure, Sport & Fitness
Bootcamp: Circuit Training NEW This intense circuit training course is an excellent way to improve mobility, strength and stamina. Comprising of 6 to 10 strength exercises that are completed one exercise after another, each exercise is performed for a specified number of repetitions or for a set time before moving on to the next exercise.
The course is held in the fitness suite and limited to 8 learners.
Completion of a physical fitness questionnaire is required at the start of the course.
Not suitable for those who are pregnant.
You will need to bring a bottle of water, and wear suitable clothing and footwear, please do not wear black soled trainers.
The activity is one hour long.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £45 27 April to 29 May Thursday 6.30pm to 8.00pm 9 N/A Hartford
Bridge: Beginners Take the fear out of this competitive and challenging game and join other beginners as we guide you through the concepts and rules of Bridge and the ACOL system of bidding. In groups of four, partnerships will formed as two competing partners sit opposite each other to enjoy a game.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location Lach Dennis £56 10 May to 28 Jun Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm 7 N/A Village Hall
Bridge: Improvers The next stage from the Beginners course or for those who have played Bridge for at least a year. You will need an understanding of a bidding system, ideally ACOL.
The course will include a refresher on basic bidding i.e. bidding strong hands, bidding to slams and the pre-emptive bid. Signalling and duplicate bridge tactics and more on bridge rules and etiquette is also included.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location Lach Dennis £56 8 May to 26 Jun Monday 10am to 12noon 7 N/A Village Hall Lach Dennis £56 10 May to 28 Jun Wednesday 10am to 12noon 7 N/A Village Hall
Student Services – [email protected] 21 Keep fit for the over 60s NEW Using college’s own specialised sports facilities, you will try a range of different activities to keep you fit and healthy. A personalised fitness programme will be developed as part of the course to keep you motivated and help you to continue with your fitness regime at home.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £30 19 Apr to 24 May Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm 6 N/A Hartford
Pilates: Mixed Ability NEW Learn the principles of Pilates including breathing, activating core muscles, flowing movement, concentration and balance. Pilates is great for improving core strength, flexibility, posture and relaxation and can help relieve anxiety and stress.
Completion of a physical fitness questionnaire is required at the start of the course.
You will need to bring: a bottle of water and an exercise matt.
Please wear suitable clothing. Not suitable if you are pregnant.
Actual time of exercise is 1 hour.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £45 24 Apr to 26 Jun Monday 6.30pm to 8.00pm 9 N/A Hartford
Salsa Workout for Summer NEW Come and join us in a Salsa work out and get fit for summer. Salsa involves a lot of spontaneous movements that can work a variety of muscles in your body, including the muscles in your legs, hips and even your arms. Unlike running, salsa does not negatively impact your legs, but it can help you to burn up to ten calories per minute. Though it does take some getting used to, salsa can be used to improve your fitness level. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Completion of a physical fitness questionnaire is required at the start of the course.
Not suitable for those who are pregnant.
You will need to bring a bottle of water, and wear suitable clothing and footwear, please do not wear black soled trainers.
The activity is one hour long.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location
£45 26 Apr to 28 Jun Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.00pm 9 N/A Hartfordl
Walking Football NEW A specialised college run course offered to those who love football but just don’t have the legs for it! Come along and enjoy the team spirit and joys of participating in a regular football match but never break into a run.
Fee Date Day Time Weeks Material Cost Location £36 3 May to 24 May Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.00pm 4 N/A Hartford
22 Enrol now – 01606 74444 Apply online – midchesh.ac.uk Frequently Asked Questions for Leisure Courses
Q Can I cancel my place once I have booked it? A You may cancel and will receive a full refund if you advise us BEFORE the course start. Course fees are non-refundable once a course has started. Q Do I have to pay the full course fee upfront? A Yes, full payment is required, part payment is not possible. Q What happens to my fee if the College cancels the course? A The College reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient numbers or for operational reasons, if this happens you will be offered an alternative suitable course, if one is available or a full refund. Q Why do I have to enrol prior to the start date, rather than enrol on arrival at the first class? A Each course has a maximum number of learners, whether that is because of classroom size or health & safety restrictions. Enrolment secures your place and enables the tutor to plan effectively. We work hard to ensure that, should it be necessary to cancel a course, a minimum of 48 hours notice is given. Course registers are prepared in advance and are controlled documents, governed by a clear set of rules.
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