ADULT COURSE GUIDE 2018-19 400+ courses for adults and families Delivering high-quality learning in the heart of the community Welcome We take great pride in the quality of our programmes Bine aţi venit and the success of our learners. Redbridge Institute is one of the top performing adult education providers خوش �آمديد with some of the highest achievement and learner satisfaction rates in London. Whatever your starting points you will be supported by a very committed, well qualified teaching and support team. �াগতম Bem-vindo You will find us a welcoming, respectful and friendly place to be. Learners have great opportunities Bienvenue to develop their confidence and their skills. We encourage all our learners to be ambitious and ਸਵਾਗਤ believe they can succeed. Our learning advisers and 98% of our subject tutors help new learners choose the right Soo Dhawoow learners learning pathway and our employability team provide أ� ًهﻻ وس ًهﻻ .would dedicated support to help you gain employment recommend Whether you want to progress with your learning Sveiki atvykę or find employment we want to ensure that your us to a learning is enjoyable, successful and helps to friend. transform your life. We look forward to working with مرحبا you to help you achieve your goals. Witamy Ofsted Learner View Survey நல்வர� March 2018 Benvenuti Joni Cunningham ආයුෙඛා්වන් Principal Early bird discount 10% off the course fee for a second non-qualification course booked at the same time. Offer ends 31st August 2018*. * Terms and conditions apply, see page 4 for details. General information 1 Contents 2 Information and advice 51 The Learning Hub – support for learners Courses 67 Informal learning – clubs and societies 6 Arts, crafts, music and photography 14 Business, finance and computing 68 Index 24 Childcare and teaching assistants 29 Teaching adults 69 Where to find us 30 Community interpreting 31 Counselling, mentoring and coaching 36 Cycle mechanics 37 Employability 40 English, ESOL and maths 50 Flexible learning 52 Family learning 56 Health and wellbeing 59 Languages 63 SkILL (for people with learning difficulties and disabilities) 66 Safeguarding - in partnership with RCVS Term dates Autumn Spring Summer The term and holiday dates Tuesday 28 August Wednesday 2 January Monday 23 April 2019 are given as a guide only. 2018 - Thursday 20 2019 - Saturday 6 - Monday 8 July 2019 Course dates for your December 2018 April 2019 particular course are given on the course fact sheet. Half-term break Half-term break Half-term break Learners are asked to book Monday 22 October Monday 18 February Monday 27 May 2019 - any holiday outside their 2018 - Saturday 27 2019 - Saturday 23 Saturday 1 June 2019 course dates. October 2018 February 2019 The course listings Days & Start Symbols – see the foot of explained times date Weeks every page for an explanation Bookkeeping - Level 1 FU8685 Saturday 29.09.18 10 £198/Free Gearies Award 09:30-12:00 Course title and level Course Full fee & concessionary Venue code rate if any 2 General information Information and advice Our Learning Advisers can: ` offer impartial course advice to help you Information and advice events choose the right course If you’re not sure what course is right for you, ` provide information on next step progression come along to one of our regular information routes including career development and advice events. opportunities ` give you up-to-date information on course You’ll get an opportunity to talk to our tutors fees and any additional costs or requirements and Learner Advisers and find out more associated with a course about the help and support available to you. Information and advice events include: ` provide information about financial assistance and loans you may be entitled to ` arrange for you to meet our Learning Hub Welcome fair 11 October 2018 team if you need help with your learning Mental Health Festival 15 November 2018 ` organise interviews and one-to-one advice sessions with specialist tutors and staff Health and Wellbeing 31 January 2019 Fair ` refer you to other learning providers and advisers if they better meet your needs Opportunities Fair 20 June 2019 ` refer you to our Employability Hub for help with searching for jobs and finding work. Our Learning Advisers can be contacted in Our information and Reception during opening hours (details on advice services are back cover). matrix accredited. The matrix standard is a national quality framework for information, advice and guidance services and is independently assessed. www.matrixstandard.com Free, confidential and impartial one to one information, advice and guidance sessions on Monday afternoon are available from professionally qualified career advisers. You can book an appointment with one of our learning advisers to help you manage your career and progress into learning, training and employment. General information 3 Levels and qualifications We offer a range of courses and qualifications from entry level to level 4, including vocational subjects such as Childcare, Teaching Assistant, Counselling, IT, Business & Accounting. This guide gives a brief explanation of the levels we offer, speak to our Learning Advisers to help you find the level that’s right for you. Pre-entry and entry level What you will gain: ` basic knowledge and skills ` ability to apply learning in everyday situations. Entry level awards in vocational subjects Functional skills, ESOL, maths and IT Level 1 What you will gain: ` basic knowledge and skills ` ability to apply learning with guidance or supervision Level 2 ` may be linked to job competence. What you will gain: Level 1 awards in vocational subjects ` a good knowledge and understanding of a Functional Skills, ESOL, maths and IT subject ` ability to perform a variety of tasks with some guidance or supervision ` appropriate for many job roles ` opportunity for work placement. Level 3 Level 2 certificates in vocational subjects What you will gain: GCSE maths and English ` ability to apply a range of Functional skills, maths knowledge,skills and understanding at a detailed level ` appropriate if you plan to go to university, work independently, or (in some cases) supervise and train others Level 4 in their field of work ` opportunity for work placement. What you will gain: Level 3 diploma in vocational subjects ` 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 ` opportunity for work placement. Level 4 diploma in Counselling 4 General information Joining a course How to enrol 2018/2019 As popular classes fill up very quickly, we recommend enrolling as early as possible. You can enrol in the following ways... Enrol by Call us on 020 8550 2398 quoting the course code or course name phone* with your details. It takes just a few minutes to complete our enrolment form – a Enrol by copy can be downloaded from our website or you can phone or post* email us to ask for a copy. Enrol in You can enrol in person when reception is open (see person times on the back cover). * If you need to attend an interview or you are paying a reduced or concessionary fee, you can only enrol in person (look for the symbol to see if your course needs an interview). When can I enrol? Speak to our Learning Advisers You can enrol at any time of the year for many If you need more information about a course or courses, even if they have already started, as want to check some details, please contact our long as there are places available and the level Learning Adviser team. Our Learning Advisers is right for you. To find out if this is possible can provide information about: call 020 8550 2398. ` Interviews We often add additional classes throughout the Interviews are required for courses with year so for the most up to date information visit the symbol. An interview gives you the www.redbridge-iae.ac.uk. Look out for our opportunity to meet our staff and discuss Spring prospectus available in January 2019. whether a course and is right for you and find out if its relevant to your career and personal Please read the course factsheet for the course development. you are joining. Course factsheets summarise the most important information about our ` Prior knowledge or experience courses. You can phone or email us for copies To join some courses you need to have or download them from the course finder tab certain qualifications for experience, or on our website. example be working or volunteering in a role or job related to your course. Check course factsheets for specific details. Early bird discount terms and conditions 1. 10% applies to the cheapest course. 2. Course must be booked at the same time and before 31st Aug. 3. Applies only for non-qualification community funded courses. General information 5 Course fees and financial help You may be entitled to a concessionary or reduced fee, be eligible for financial support or to pay by instalments. Entitlement to concessionary or reduced fees depends on personal circumstances. Speak to our Learning Advisers if you need more information about course fees or need help assessing your eligibility for funding. Can I Can Can I get a reduction? We pay by I get need to check what course you financial are enrolling on and what your instalments? You help? age and income status is first. can spread the cost Help with fees and of your course if childcare is available You may be entitled to a free or reduced it is more than 12 for eligible learners. place if you are in receipt of: weeks long.