Adult Education Service Course Guide for the East Riding of Yorkshire 2012 / 2013 Adult Learning @ Beverley Bridlington Bridlington Driffield Cottingham Pocklington Driffield Hornsea Beverley Goole Cottingham South Holderness (Preston) Hornsea Withernsea Goole Pocklington South Holderness Let us guide you on the path to success Withernsea Adult Education Highlights for 2012/13 Welcome to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Adult Education service and our course guide for 2012/13. We are proud to offer a wide range of learning opportunities across our great and diverse county and look forward to seeing you in our classes over the coming academic year. We are pleased for this year to be introducing Our aim: to be a responsive service, able to work closely Apprenticeship training programmes for young people with partners to offer what is needed in our communities and adults. with high quality and great value for money. These frameworks will provide off the job training, on the job assessment and a range of accredited Did you know? qualifications for those looking to work in a particular sector or for those adults looking to progress within Across the East Riding we have continued to introduce their chosen careers. and develop Work Skills Clubs in partnership with Jobcentre Plus to provide skills improvement and We are looking to develop them in several areas, employability support to the unemployed. In fact many including: of our courses provide learners with the vital skills and • child care sector self-confidence needed to be work ready or to make that • teaching assistants career change they may be thinking about. • customer service We continue to be a leading provider in the delivery Contact us for more information on Apprenticeships and of courses aimed at improving English and Maths and read on to see the wide range of services and courses in response to recent Government legislation we have on offer for learners across the county. introduced a range of English and Maths Functional Skills courses to replace our highly successful Adult Literacy and Success for our learners: information, Numeracy Certificates for the next academic year. advice and guidance We also deliver a range of Awards and Certificates We will: in Business and Administration, Team Leading and Management to support people to develop who work or • offer free, impartial and confidential advice about volunteer in these areas. education, employment and training to help you make the right choice of career, course or training There are a wide range of creative and language courses opportunities for you to choose from at venues across the county. • support you to develop skills and qualifications We are offering a range of new courses this year, including • build your confidence, motivation and self-esteem Equality and Diversity Certificate Level 2 in Hornsea • quickly and effectively identify your learning support and South Holderness; Advice and Guidance Certificate needs Level 3 in Cottingham, Goole, Pocklington and South • support you throughout your learning with us, such Holderness; and Youth Work Practice Certificate at Level as assisting you to set and monitor personal and 2 in Cottingham, Driffield and South Holderness. individualised goals We continue to successfully deliver a broad offer • refer you to one of our specialist IAG staff of GCSEs including Maths, English, Biology, Physics, • or signpost you to a suitable alternative provider. Psychology & Human Health and Physiology. Where appropriate, we will provide: If you enjoy learning as a family, then we have many • in class Learning Mentor support courses across the East Riding where you and your child • assessment by specialists for specific learning difficulties can learn together, as well as a host of special holiday such as dyslexia courses to keep your children happy over the Summer • note takers, readers and signers break. • assistive equipment and technologies • a plan of action to help you achieve your aims, such as, Our new purpose built centres in Bridlington and writing your CV, improving your interview skills and Cottingham can also provide an excellent venue for your understand the job market. conference as well as being great places to learn. We constantly aim to improve our service. Please let us know if there are any changes you feel we should make to our information or provision. (01482) 392818 [email protected] Adult Education Service, County Hall, Beverley HU17 9BA 1 Learner Information Contents Adult Education Highlights 1 Costing the Course 2 Learner Support 2 Term Dates 2 How to Enrol 3 Centre Details 3 List of Courses by Subject Areas 6 Using the Course Guide Choosing the Course Courses are in subject areas, such as Computer Skills or Science and Maths, and listed in the index. Find the area you are interested in and then the course, for example, Computer Workshop or Maths GCSE. Alternatively visit: www.eastriding.gov.uk/findacourse to use our online course finder and booking system. Finding the Venue For each course there is a venue code and the centre contact details in a coloured box. In the centre details on pages 3-5 there is a key to the venue codes. Costing the Course The cost of the course appears in the left hand column. For both accredited and non-accredited courses there are two possible fees; full or free, depending on fee waivers. The cost of accreditation appears at the end. Please note, due to funding regulations all non-accredited courses are for 19+ only, unless those aged 16-18 are willing to pay a full-cost fee. For further information regarding course fees and waivers visit: www.eastriding.gov.uk/adultedcosts For example, if you want to enrol on the Photography and Photo Imaging C&G Certificate Level 1 course below: Photography and Photo Imaging C&G Certifi cate Level 1 £163/FREE + £52 09B0607AU 22 wks TBA 6:30 - 9:30pm TBA DMS Bridlington and Driffi eld You will either pay £163 for a course and £52 for the exam, or the course will be free. Learner Support If you are concerned about affording your adult education course, please note you can pay in instalments if your course fee is in excess of £50 (excluding exam fee). You may also qualify for a fee reduction or waiver if you meet the criteria listed on our website at: www.eastriding.gov.uk/adultedcosts. Alternatively, you may wish to apply to our Learner Support Fund to help with such things as travel, equipment or exam fees. This fund is limited however and there are restrictions on how it may be used. For details on learner support and the financial help that may be available to you, please visit: www.eastriding.gov.uk/adultedsupport, or alternatively call your nearest adult education centre, where a member of our team will be happy to help you with any course or cost related query you may have. Term Dates Summer Term: Monday 8 April – Autumn Term: Monday 10 September Spring Term: Monday 7 January Friday 19 July 2013 (Half term Monday – Friday 14 December 2012 (Half term – Friday 22 March 2013 (Half term 27 May – Friday 3 June 2013) Monday 29 October – Friday 2 November Monday 11 February – Friday 18 February 2012) 2013) 2 Centre Details General Beverley Bridlington and Driffield Information The times at which the Where Beverley Adult Education Centre, Library and Adult Learning @ Bridlington, adult education centre we are Burden Road Centre, Burden Road, King Street, is open and staffed is Beverley Bridlington indicated in their centre HU17 9LW YO15 2DF details. We are unable to Telephone/Fax: (01482) 869794 Telephone: (01262) 677500 staff all centres to open Email: Email: every day, so please check [email protected] [email protected] these details carefully. In addition, we recommend you telephone the centre Parking On-street parking around centre (free) Please note that unless indicated Summer and Winter season charges apply to the car parks to check they are open Info at variable rates. The car parks shown are before attending. those considered most central to the location Answerphones are in of the library and learning centre. operation when the office Short Stay is closed. Beck Hill (2 hrs max) Palace (4 hrs max - daytime) How to Enrol Unlimited Enrolment is available Leisure World, Beaconsfield, Nelson Street, North Street, Stepney Grove (Free) for the autumn term Moorfield Road, Flamborough Road from Monday 2 July Hilderthorpe Road, Langdale Wharf 2012. Sea Front You can enrol: North Marine Drive South Marine Drive, Spa Slipway online at www.eastriding.gov.uk/ When we Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday findacourse are open 9am - 1.30pm 9am - 4.30pm & 6pm – 7.30pm Friday by post 9am – 4pm by phone ☺ in person at the centre addresses during Holiday Office Hours: Holiday Office Hours: office hours As above Monday - Thursday Please note: 9am - 4.30pm No enrolments can be Friday processed before this 9am – 4pm date to ensure equality of opportunity for all learners. When we 27 August 2012 27 August 2012 Further information: are closed 21 December 2012 – 2 January 2013 24 December 2012 – 2 January 2013 Enrolments must be Venue BAH Beverley Arms Hotel BAE Bridlington Adult Education Centre completed before the course codes BR Burden Road Centre DAC Driffield Access Centre commences. Enrolment (Beverley Youth Centre) DMS Driffield Middle School is not available in the LS Longcroft Sixth Form first session. Courses with GC Grove Centre, Bessingby Road LSA Longcroft School of Performing Arts low numbers prior to the start HOG Hogwood Computer Suite date may be withdrawn, and all M Millers OPO Old Parcels Office, Bridlington those who have enrolled will TBA To be arranged be informed of this and offered WGC Westgarth Community Centre advice on where to look for an alternative course.