ACE Brochure Autumn 2015
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ACE Brochure Autumn 2015
Community Learning MK Community Learning MK Programme Autumn/Spring 2015/2016 www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk About us Community Learning MK is a unique new venture that draws together Milton Keynes Council’s well respected, high quality Adult Learning, Music and Youth Services into one organisation that enables children, young people and adults of all ages to realise their ambitions and reach their full potential. Whether you want to get creative and learn a new skill, gain qualifications for employment, or improve your skills to meet demands in work, Community Learning MK can help you. A great range of courses and learning opportunities • A structured curriculum encouraging progression from beginners to advanced level • Highly qualified course leaders and trainers • Recognised qualifications such as GCSEs, diplomas, music instrumental grades and apprenticeships • A music programme for all ages and abilities • Family learning such as Fun with Phonics and Cooking on a Budget for children, their parents and grandparents • Bespoke learning courses to support communities, for example Money Management • Working in partnership with schools, children’s centres, voluntary organisations and businesses • Support for young people and particularly those who are NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training). Welcome to the new Community Learning MK programme Every year over 5000 adults and 7,000 children study with us. Whether you enrol on a year long course which will lead you to a qualification or join a one-day workshop which will introduce you to an exciting new skill, you are important to us. We aim to provide an excellent learning environment where we can support you to succeed and progress. An especially warm welcome if you are new to adult learning. There has been a significant amount of research into the benefits of adult learning and these are some of the findings: Adult Learning • Helps people to reach their potential • Maximises employment prospects and promotion • Encourages intellectual, creative and artistic growth • Helps older people to stay active and independent • Helps young people to develop the confidence and skills to progress • Supports parents to develop their basic skills alongside their young children • Raises the aspirations of individuals, families and communities • Shares and maintains traditional skills • Breaks down the barriers that divide communities • Works in partnership with specialist organisations • Helps people to use and benefit from digital technology • Engages with disadvantaged and excluded people • Improves people’s health and well-being Contents News and views 2 Apprenticeships and Traineeships 4 24+ Advanced Learning Loans 4 Arts • Art, Craft and Design • Creative Writing • Dance and Music • Fashion and Textiles • Media • Flowers and Gardens 5 7 8 9 10 11 Business Skills 12 Computer skills • Flexible learning 13 14 Cookery 15 Cycle Maintenance 16 Education and Training 16 Call in or contact us Community Learning MK Rivers Centre Trent Road Bletchley MK3 7BB Car park entrance Humber Way MK3 7PH We are open: Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm throughout the year During term time we are also open most Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm Monday – Thursday evenings 5 – 9 pm You can also make enquiries on 01908 556700 during these hours Email us at any time at: [email protected] Or visit our website: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk Find us on Facebook at: Community Learning MK • • • • Essential enrolment information Terms and conditions of booking Enrolment form Data protection, confidentiality and fair processing 17 17 18 20 English, Maths & Science 21 English for Speakers of Other Languages 22 Family Learning 23 Health and Beauty 24 Languages 25 Weekend Workshops • Fee policy • Additional support • Venues: addresses and access 28 31 32 34 Music Faculty 35 Adult Music Groups 36 Youth Faculty 39 Term dates 2015-16 Autumn term Monday 7 September – Saturday 19 December Half term is the week beginning 26 October Spring term Monday 4 January – Thursday 24 March Half term is the week beginning 15 February Summer term Monday 11 April – Saturday 16 July Half term is the week beginning 30 May Please note that some long courses including GCSEs may schedule classes outside these dates. Please check exact course dates with your tutor. Detailed course information is linked to each course title online www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk 1 News and views Learner successes Congratulations to this year’s Adult Learner Award winners! We will be celebrating their achievements at a fun family event at the Rivers Centre in July. Tutors and staff look forward to sharing stories like Carmen’s. Carmen Mercas completed ESOL and Business Administration courses with us and is now a student on a Health and Social Care degree programme. Carmen says: “After 7 years as a full-time mother I started an ESOL course at CLMK. At the beginning of my education journey I told myself I was too old for studying but this great experience as a CLMK learner made me more aware of my own value and encouraged my ambition.” Responding to feedback We value your feedback and use it to make improvements where we can. Thanks to your comments over the past year, we have: • Fully enclosed rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 at Rivers to lessen noise • Improved the student lounge area at Rivers to include an independent study area 2 • • • • • • Programmed summer courses to provide continuity Redesigned this brochure so that Saturday courses are grouped together Added extra courses to meet demand Introduced some higher level courses to enable learners to progress Scheduled intensive summer schools for language learners Introduced a special offer for learners who enrol on more than four personal development courses over the year Exhibitions Are you signing up for a creative course? Would you like to display your work? In addition to our annual July exhibition, we are planning further opportunities for learners to show their work at Rivers and other venues. For details of all exhibition opportunities and accompanying demonstrations and mini-workshops, please contact [email protected] Big Art Project Work created by CLMK learners, tutors and friends in workshops with partner MacIntyre Lifelong Learning was displayed at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone in June 2015. Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Can you spare some time to help us improve? Neighbourhood Employment Programme Milton Keynes Council and Milton Keynes College are working together with Job Centre Plus and a range of voluntary and community organisations to provide locally based job clubs to help unemployed young people and adults into work. The job clubs are based in community centres, libraries and Parish offices in the heart of priority estates so that as many people as possible can get help. We really value opportunities to talk to you directly about your experience as one of our learners. As well as visiting classes, we hold learner forums and focus groups so that we can hear what you have to say. Would you be able to take part in one of our Adult Learner Forum meetings? Informal meetings are held once or twice a year and refreshments are provided. email: [email protected] Job clubs offer help with careers advice, job search, CV writing, completing applications and basic computer training. Advisors can help you find other training as well, whether you are actively seeking work or considering your options for the future. An up-to-date list of job clubs, opening times and contact details is on the Council website at: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk Interviews and skills checks We want all learners to get the best from their course and if you are applying for a qualification course we will arrange a telephone or face-to-face interview to make sure you understand what previous experience and commitment the course requires. English, ESOL and Maths learners will also have a skills check to make sure that you start your course at the right level. Interviews and skills checks will take place at the Rivers Centre during August and the first week of September. To book an English, ESOL or Maths Skills Check, call 01908 556703. O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 2015 Art & Design Exhibition July 6 - 24 Rivers Centre Trent Road Bletchley MK3 7BB Visitor Car Park off Humber Way MK3 7PH 3 Apprenticeships Traineeships Adult Learning is a training provider for Apprenticeships in: Are you 16-18, interested in Apprenticeships but not sure you have the confidence, skills or qualifications to apply? • Business and Administration We can help you build your confidence and skills through our Traineeship programme. • Customer Service We will support you to develop your CV through a free 12 – 24 week Work Experience and Employability Skills programme. • Early Years Educators • Learning and Development For more information email [email protected] or look us up on Facebook at Community Learning MK. • Support Work in Schools Apprenticeship programmes are free to 16-18 year-olds and may also be free to 19 – 23 year-olds. If you are 24 or older and do not have qualifications at Degree level you can still apply for an Apprenticeship and have your fee subsidised. If you are looking for work as an Apprentice we can help you register your interest and apply online at www.apprenticeships.org.uk If you are an employer looking to recruit why not consider an Apprentice? We would be happy to talk to you about what’s involved and whether you would be eligible for a grant to support on-the-job mentoring costs. For more information please email [email protected] 24+ Advanced Learning Loans If you are 24 or older and wish to gain A Levels or a Level 3 or 4 Certificate or Diploma you may apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. Loans are not means-tested and have no upper age limit. You will only need to start repaying your loan when you start to earn £22,000 or more. You will need a letter from us confirming acceptance onto a Level 3 or 4 course before you submit a loan application. The course below is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. If you would like to apply for a place, please contact us on 01908 556700 or [email protected] We will give you personal advice and explain how you can apply for your loan. COURSE CODE TITLE N5D103XH VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE LENGTH FEE/LOAN Supporting Teaching and Rivers Centre 1/10/2015 Th 12:30 15:00 30 wks £1,900 Learning Level 3 Diploma You will need an appropriate work placement in a school to complete this Level 3 qualification; Advanced Learning Loans are available to meet the cost The above course attract no discounts for learners aged 24+ unless they are ex-military service personnel who have completed their service within the last ten years and have served at least four years (less if injured in the course of duty). 4 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Arts £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer We have divided our extensive arts programme into several sections to make it easier for you to find related courses in Art, Crafts and Design, Creative Writing, Dance and Music, Fashion and Textiles and Media. Art, Craft and Design COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE J5F316XA Anatomy for Portraits Rivers Centre 27/02/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £52 Împrove your portrait drawing through observation of the skeletal and muscular structure of the human skull; fee includes model costs £44 J5D145ZA Art and Design - Portfolio Building Westbury Arts Centre 01/10/2015 Develop your skills while exploring personal themes and current trends Th 19:00 21:00 8 wks £90 £72 J5D338ZA Art and Design - Portfolio Building Westbury Arts Centre 21/01/2016 Develop your skills while exploring personal themes and current trends Th 19:00 21:00 8 wks £90 £72 J5B136XA Art Skills - Drawing Rivers Centre Structured introduction to drawing for absolute beginners 22/09/2015 Tu 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5D127XA Art Skills - Drawing Rivers Centre A structured introduction to drawing for absolute beginners 24/09/2015 Th 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5B331XA Art Skills - Drawing & Painting Rivers Centre 12/01/2016 New media and confidence building for learners with a little experience Tu 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5D325XA Art Skills - Drawing and Painting Rivers Centre 14/01/2016 New media and confidence building for learners with a little experience Th 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5F116XA Drawing and Monoprint Rivers Centre 14/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 Focusing on space and form you will produce large-scale monoprints of still lives using mark making and texture 1 day £42 £34 J5F343XA Drawing with Pen & Ink Rivers Centre 13/02/2015 an Introduction Experience the delights of working creatively with this expressive medium 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5E317XA How artists use sketchbooks Rivers Centre 22/01/2015 Fr 10:00 12:00 Free workshop for CLMK arts students; explore ways in which artists use sketchbooks to record and develop ideas 1 day £0 £0 J5E117XA How artists use sketchbooks Rivers Centre 18/09/2015 Fr 10:00 12:00 Free workshop for CLMK arts students; explore ways in which artists use sketchbooks to record and develop ideas 1 day £0 £0 J5B145XQ Interior Design Rivers Centre 22/09/2015 City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate Create designs and plans for a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room J5D151GQ J5B142GQ Sat 10:00 Tu 19:00 21:30 24 wks £360 £0 Jewellery & Silversmithing Milton Keynes City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate Arts Centre 24/09/2015 An introduction to working to commission: design and make unique pieces Th 19:00 21:30 24 wks £360 £0 Jewellery & Silversmithing Milton Keynes City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Arts Centre 22/09/2015 An introduction to working to commission: design and make unique pieces Tu 10:00 12:30 24 wks £360 £0 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F134XA Kiln Glass - an Introduction Rivers Centre 17/10/2015 First steps in fusing clear and coloured glass to make small decorative items J5F330XA Kiln Glass - an Introduction Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 Sat For learners with some experience who want to refine their skills and develop their creativity 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5C150XP Landscape Techniques in Rivers Centre 23/09/2015 Watercolour for All A flexible mixed ability approach with structured support for new learners We 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £113 J5C342XP Landscape Techniques in Rivers Centre 13/01/2016 Watercolour for All A flexible mixed ability approach with structured support for new learners We 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £113 J5C112CA Painting - Acrylics for All Stantonbury Campus 23/09/2015 We This is the ideal medium for novice painters or those who find watercolours too tricky 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 5 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE J5E143XA Painting - Acrylics for All Rivers Centre 25/09/2015 Fr This is the ideal medium for novice painters or those who find watercolours too tricky 10:30 12:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5E336XA Painting - Acrylics for All Rivers Centre 08/01/2016 Fr This is the ideal medium for novice painters or those who find watercolours too tricky 10:30 12:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5C312CA Painting - Acrylics for All Stantonbury Campus 13/01/2016 We This is the ideal medium for novice painters or those who find watercolours too tricky 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5A126XA Painting in Oils Rivers Centre A flexible mixed-level approach to using this medium 28/09/2015 Mo 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5A326XA Painting in Oils Rivers Centre A flexible mixed-level approach to using this medium 11/01/2016 Mo 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5F128XA Portrait Drawing - an Introduction Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat 10:00 How to capture likeness through understanding anatomy, shape and form; fee includes model costs 16:00 1 day £52 £44 J5F129XA Portrait Painting - An Introduction Rivers Centre 17/10/2015 Sat 10:00 How to capture likeness through understanding anatomy, shape and form; fee includes model costs 16:00 1 day £52 £44 J5A334XA Portrait Drawing and Painting Rivers Centre 11/01/2016 Mo 12:30 Work from direct observation to improve your technique and personal style; fee includes model costs 14:30 10 wks £143 £120 J5C145ZA Pottery - an Introduction Westbury Arts Centre 04/11/2015 We 19:30 21:30 5 wks £57 Design and create your own hand built pottery in this short introductory course; further courses may be available subject to demand £46 J5F133XA Stained Glass - an Introduction Rivers Centre Leaded Panels Cut and join glass safely to create a small traditional panel 05/12/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F329XA Stained Glass - an Introduction Rivers Centre Leaded Panels Cut and join glass safely to create a small traditional panel 05/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5D131XQ Stained Glass Rivers Centre 24/09/2015 Th City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate Gain a beginners qualification in design and crafting with lead came and copper foil 19:00 21:00 30 wks £360 £0 J5D132XA Stained Glass Rivers Centre 24/09/2015 Th Intermediate/Advanced For learners with some experience who want to refine their skills and develop their creativity 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5D328XA Stained Glass Rivers Centre 14/01/2016 Th Intermediate/Advanced For learners with some experience who want to refine their skills and develop their creativity 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5M135XA Stained Glass Techniques Rivers Centre Summer School Learn the basics of cool and warm glass techniques Tu, We, Th 10:00 16:00 3 days £102 £82 J5C118XA Upholstery - Beginners & Improvers Rivers Centre 23/09/2015 Professional techniques to recover a small antique or modern piece We 19:00 21:30 8 wks £113 £90 J5C318XA Upholstery - Beginners & Improvers Rivers Centre 20/01/2016 Professional techniques to recover a small antique or modern piece We 19:00 21:30 8 wks £113 £90 J5C147XA Watercolour - Beginners Rivers Centre 23/09/2015 We For learners with some drawing experience: develop basic skills in this delightful medium 12:30 14:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5C339XA Watercolour - Beginners Rivers Centre 23/09/2015 We For learners with some drawing experience: develop basic skills in this delightful medium 12:30 14:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5C137XA Watercolour Painting - Improvers Rivers Centre 23/09/2015 New themes and approaches for learners moving on from Beginners We 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5C332XA Watercolour Painting - Improvers Rivers Centre 13/01/2016 New themes and approaches for learners moving on from Beginners We 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5D117LA Watercolour Painting For All Stony Stratford Library 24/09/2015 A flexible mixed ability approach with structured support for new learners Th 19:30 21:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5D317LA Watercolour Painting For All Stony Stratford Library 14/01/2016 A flexible mixed ability approach with structured support for new learners Th 19:30 21:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5D138ZA Watercolours & Other Media Intermediate The Buszy 24/09/2015 New themes and approaches for learners moving on from Improvers Th 10:15 12:15 10 wks £113 £90 Th 10:15 12:15 10 wks £113 £90 J5D333ZA 6 18/08/2015 Watercolours & Other Media The Buszy 14/01/2016 Intermediate New themes and approaches for learners moving on from Improvers Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Creative Writing COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE J5B313WA Creative Writing - Novel Writing MK Academy 19/01/2016 Improvers How to structure, plan and write for a range of genres and audiences Tu 19:00 21:30 6 wks £85 £68 J5B113WA Creative Writing - Novel Writing MK Academy 06/10/2015 for Beginners How to structure, plan and write for a range of genres and audiences Tu 19:00 21:30 8 wks £113 £90 J5F314XA Creative Writing - Screen Writing Rivers Centre an Introduction Insights into plot construction and characterisation 12/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F114XA Creative Writing - Short Stories Rivers Centre an Introduction Insights into plot construction and characterisation 28/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Need advice on venue location or accessibility? Check online or phone: 01908 556700 Connexions has changed! The Connexions Service is now being delivered directly by Milton Keynes Council and is part of Community Learning MK. We have a new name: Information, Advice and Guidance Service (or IAG for short), but apart from this the services that Connexions used to provide are continuing as normal. Our ‘Progression Advisers’ are located all around Milton Keynes and provide support and advice to young people aged 16-19, (24 if they have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities). They can help young people in choosing their next steps or support them in overcoming barriers they may have to getting into Education, Employment or Training. Our telephone number is now 01908 254410 Details of our access points as well as up to date vacancies for young people can be found at https://mysaymk.wordpress.com You can also follow us on Twitter @ConnexionsMKJob or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/connexionsMK O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 7 Dance and Music COURSE CODE TITLE START DATE VENUE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE Tu 19:00 J5B139XA Acoustic Guitar - Beginners Rivers Centre 22/09/2015 Learn some basic chords and strum patterns on this introductory course 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5B335XA Acoustic Guitar - Improvers Rivers Centre 12/01/2016 Tu 19:00 21:00 Develop and consolidate your skills and learn some more complex tunes; for learners with a little experience 10 wks £113 £90 J5D123XA Dance - Ballet - Beginners Rivers Centre 10/09/2015 Basic barre work for beginners or those who haven't practised since childhood Th 18:15 19:15 14 wks £79 £63 J5D322XA Dance - Ballet - Beginners Rivers Centre 07/01/2016 Basic barre work for beginners or those who haven't practised since childhood Th 18:15 19:15 11 wks £62 £50 J5C120XA Dance - Ballet - Improvers Rivers Centre For learners moving on from Ballet - Beginners 09/09/2015 We 20:45 21:45 14 wks £79 £63 J5C319XA Dance - Ballet - Improvers Rivers Centre For learners moving on from Ballet - Beginners 06/01/2016 We 20:45 21:45 11 wks £62 £50 J5A148CA Dance - Ballroom & Latin American - Stantonbury Campus Absolute Beginners Tango, waltz or cha-cha-cha - the choice is yours 21/09/2015 Mo 19:00 20:00 10 wks £57 £46 J5A340CA Dance - Ballroom & Latin American - Stantonbury Campus Absolute Beginners Tango, waltz or cha-cha-cha - the choice is yours 11/01/2016 Mo 19:00 20:00 10 wks £57 £46 J5A149CA Dance - Ballroom & Latin American - Stantonbury Campus 21/09/2015 Improvers Move on from beginners to learn new dances and improve your technique Mo 20:15 21:15 10 wks £57 £46 J5A341CA Dance - Ballroom & Latin American - Stantonbury Campus 11/01/2016 Improvers Move on from beginners to learn new dances and improve your technique Mo 20:15 21:15 10 wks £113 £90 J5C121XA Dance - Tap - Beginners Plus Rivers Centre 09/09/2015 We 18:15 For learners who have a little tap knowledge and those moving on from Tap - Absolute Beginners 19:15 14 wks £79 £63 J5C320XA Dance - Tap - Beginners Plus Rivers Centre 06/01/2016 We 18:15 For learners who have a little tap knowledge and those moving on from Tap - Absolute beginners 19:15 11 wks £62 £50 J5D125XA Dance - Tap - Improvers Rivers Centre For learners moving on from Tap Beginners 10/09/2015 Th 19:30 20:30 14 wks £79 £63 J5D324XA Dance - Tap - Improvers Rivers Centre For learners moving on from Tap Beginners 07/01/2016 Th 19:30 20:30 11 wks £62 £50 J5C122XA Dance - Tap - Intermediate Rivers Centre For learners moving on from Tap Improvers 09/09/2015 We 19:30 20:30 14 wks £79 £63 J5C321XA Dance - Tap - Intermediate Rivers Centre For learners moving on from Tap Improvers 06/01/2016 We 19:30 20:30 11 wks £62 £50 J5D124XA Dance - Tap - Advanced Rivers Centre For learners moving on from Tap Intermediate 10/09/2015 Th 20:45 21:45 14 wks £79 £63 J5D323XA Dance - Tap - Advanced Rivers Centre For learners moving on from Tap Intermediate 07/01/2016 Th 20:45 21:45 11 wks £62 £50 J5F309XA Singing - Use Your Voice Rivers Centre Come and sing some show tunes in a relaxed and friendly group 14/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F140XA Ukulele - Beginners Rivers Centre 26/09/2015 Learn some basic chords and strum patterns on this introductory course Sat 10:00 12:00 5 wks £57 £46 Learner quote: “I liked learning new skills and gaining ideas from others with the same interests” See page 36 for other Adult Music Group details 8 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Fashion and Textiles COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE J5A106XQ Creative Textiles Rivers Centre 14/09/2015 Mo 19:00 21:00 30 wks £360 City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate Design and create painted, printed and hand dyed fabrics; combine your fabrics with appliqué and quilting for fashion and fundraising £0 J5D119XA Creative Textiles Advanced Rivers Centre 24/09/2015 Th 19:00 For learners who have attended previous courses and want to develop their ideas and skills further 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5F152XA Creative Textiles Rivers Centre 07/11/2015 Sat An Introduction to Batik Design and create beautiful fabric samples using this traditional wax resist technique 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F307XA Creative Textiles - Indigo Dyeing & Rivers Centre 19/03/2016 Shibori Workshop Knot, tie and dye to create unique fabric lengths for fashion or furnishing 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5A111CA Dressmaking Beginners Stantonbury Campus 21/09/2015 Mo 19:00 Learn how to sew a simple garment using a commercial pattern. You will need your own machine 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5C311CA Dressmaking Beginners Stantonbury Campus 13/01/2016 We 19:00 Learn how to sew a simple garment using a commercial pattern. You will need your own machine 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5A310CA Dressmaking Improvers Stantonbury Campus 11/01/2016 Mo For confident sewers - adapt patterns for improved fit. You will need your own machine 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5B110XQ Fashion - City & Guilds Rivers Centre 22/09/2015 Tu 19:00 Level 1 Certificate Garment design and construction skills for learners with varying experience who want a qualification 21:00 30 wks £360 £0 J5C109XA Machine Embroidery - Beginners Rivers Centre An imaginative approach to beginners’ machine embroidery 16/09/2015 We 10:00 12:30 5 wks £57 £46 J5C308XA Machine Embroidery - Improvers Rivers Centre Develop your skills in free motion machine stitchery 13/01/2016 We 10:00 12:30 5 wks £57 £46 J5D103XA Machine Sewing - Absolute Beginners Rivers Centre 24/09/2015 Simple practical or seasonal projects for those new to using a machine Th 10:00 12:00 5 wks £57 £46 J5D104XA Machine Sewing - Absolute Beginners Rivers Centre 05/11/2015 Simple practical or seasonal projects for those new to using a machine Th 10:00 12:00 5 wks £57 £46 J5D304XA Machine Sewing - Absolute Beginners Rivers Centre 14/01/2016 Simple practical or seasonal projects for those new to using a machine Th 10:00 12:00 5 wks £57 £46 J5D305XA Machine Sewing - Absolute Beginners Rivers Centre 25/02/2016 Simple practical or seasonal projects for those new to using a machine Th 10:00 12:00 5 wks £57 £46 J5A100XA Machine Sewing Rivers Centre 21/09/2015 Mo 12:30 Beginners and Improvers Choose to make clothes from commercial patterns or small made-to-measure home furnishings 14:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5B101XA Machine Sewing Rivers Centre 22/09/2015 Tu 12:30 Beginners and Improvers Choose to make clothes from commercial patterns or small made-to-measure home furnishings 14:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5C102XA Machine Sewing Beginners and Improvers Rivers Centre 23/09/2015 We 19:00 Choose to make clothes from commercial patterns or small made-to-measure home furnishings 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 Sat J5M105XA Machine Sewing - Christmas Workshop Rivers Centre 08/12/2015 Tu/We Make a simple small soft furnishing/container or decoration for Christmas or for a present 09:30 14:30 2 days £57 £46 J5A300XA Machine Sewing Rivers Centre 11/01/2016 Mo 12:30 Beginners and Improvers Choose to make clothes from commercial patterns or small made-to-measure home furnishings 14:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5B302XA Machine Sewing Rivers Centre 12/01/2016 Tu 12:30 Beginners & Improvers Choose to make clothes from commercial patterns or small made-to-measure home furnishings 14:30 10 wks £113 £90 J5C303XA Machine Sewing Beginners & Improvers Rivers Centre 13/01/2016 We 19:00 Choose to make clothes from commercial patterns or small made-to-measure home furnishings 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 9 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE Sat 10:00 J5F306XA Silk Painting for Beginners Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 New techniques and media for both fine and textile artists. Fee includes materials. 16:00 1 day £48 £40 J5F107XA Textile Screen Printing an Introduction Rivers Centre 03/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 Suitable for beginners; learn how to transfer pattern to fabric using simple screen printing techniques 1 day £42 £34 £45 £36 J5F141XA Textile Printing Techniques Rivers Centre Gelli, lino, collagraphy and mono printing on fabric 05/12/2015 Sat 10:00 14:30 2 days START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE Media COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE J5F130XA Creative Computing Rivers Centre 07/11/2015 Photoshop Elements Adding Photoshop techniques to existing artwork and photographs Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F327XA Creative Computing Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 Photoshop Elements Adding Photoshop techniques to existing artwork and photographs Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5D144XA Creative Digital Photography Rivers Centre 24/09/2015 Th Beginners How to get the most out of your digital camera and photograph places, faces and things 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5D337XA Creative Digital Photography Rivers Centre 24/09/2015 Th Beginners How to get the most out of your digital camera and photograph places, faces and things 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 J5F146XA Creative Digital Photography Rivers Centre 18/10/2014 Getting to grips with your digital camera All day cameras - no computers! Gain confidence using your camera's functions Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F338XA Creative Digital Photography Rivers Centre 12/03/2016 Getting to grips with your digital camera All day cameras - no computers! Gain confidence using your camera's functions Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Work by learners on a Media Course 10 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Flowers and Gardens COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE C5F100XA Floral Design - Wreaths for Christmas Rivers Centre Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in Christmas greenery 21/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 C5F101XA Floral Design Rivers Centre Christmas Table Arrangements Create stunning festive displays as gifts or for your home 12/12/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 C5F301XA Floral Design - Bridal Flowers Rivers Centre 05/03/2016 Create floral arrangements, bouquets and buttonholes for that special day Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 C5F300XA Floral Design - Spring/Easter Rivers Centre Celebrate the arrival of Spring with inspiring ideas for floral display 19/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 C5F500XA Floral Design - Bridal Flowers Rivers Centre 14/05/2016 Create floral arrangements, bouquets and buttonholes for that special day Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Job Clubs Are you currently unemployed? Do you want access to a wide range of workshops which include: • • • • • Confidence building Interview techniques English and Maths Computer skills Possible work experience, further education or training Then why not drop in at one of our Neighbourhood Employment Programme Job Clubs? Visit our website to find a Job Club at a time and place to suit you. T: 01908 556700 E: community [email protected] W: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/neighbourhood-employment-programme Interviews and skills checks We want all learners to get the best from their course and if you are applying for a qualification course we will arrange a telephone or face-to-face interview to make sure you understand what previous experience and commitment the course requires. English, ESOL and Maths learners will have a skills check to make sure that you start your course at the right level. Interviews and skills checks will take place at the Rivers Centre during August and the first week of September. To book an English, ESOL or Maths Skills Check, call 01908 556703. O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 11 Business Skills £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer Our Business Skills programme has grown to reflect current interest in starting out on your own as well as improving your skills and qualifications for the workplace. COURSE CODE TITLE START DATE VENUE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE Q5D110XA Bookkeeping Skills Level 1 Rivers Centre 10/09/2015 Extended Award Enrolment session Includes practical skills check to make sure the course is right for you Th 19:00 21:00 1 day £0 £0 Q5D100XQ Bookkeeping Skills Level 1 Rivers Centre 24/09/2015 Extended Award Learn both manual and computerised bookkeeping and accounting in one course Th 19:00 21:00 30 wks £360 £0 Q5E111XA Business Administration - Level 2 Rivers Centre 11/09/2015 Certificate Enrolment session Includes practical skills check to make sure the course is right for you Fr 09:30 12:30 1 day £0 £0 Q5E101XQ Business Administration - Level 2 Rivers Centre 25/09/2015 Certificate Key skills and knowledge for working efficiently in an office or small business Fr 09:30 12:00 20 wks £360 £0 Q5F106XA Confidence and assertiveness building Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat Improve your interactions and how you deal with challenges in work and social situations 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F303XA Confidence and assertiveness building Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 Sat Improve your interactions and how you deal with challenges in work and social situations 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F302XA Effective Presentations Rivers Centre including PowerPoint Create a presentation and practice skills for effective presenting 23/01/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F103XA Leadership - Managing a Team Rivers Centre 26/09/2015 Ideal for those who are new to leading, supervising or managing others Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F308XA Leadership - Managing a Team Rivers Centre 05/03/2016 Ideal for those who are new to leading, supervising or managing others Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5A107XA Manual Bookkeeping Rivers Centre OCR Level 1 Award Learn the basic principles of the double entry bookkeeping system 14/09/2015 Mo 09:30 12:00 12 wks £206 £171 Q5F104XA Mindfulness for Clear Thinking Rivers Centre Techniques to promote the ability to think clearly under pressure 26/09/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F304XA Mindfulness for Clear Thinking Rivers Centre Techniques to promote the ability to think clearly under pressure 06/02/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F105XA Minute Taking Skills Rivers Centre Learn how to take and present minutes effectively 19/09/2015 Sat 09:30 15:30 1 day £42 £34 Q5E307XA Minute Taking Skills Rivers Centre Learn how to take and present minutes effectively 11/03/2016 Fr 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F102XA Project Management - an Introduction Rivers Centre 12/09/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day Including topics such as setting project goals, scheduling, budgeting, managing project risks, and executing a project £42 £34 Q5F310XA Project Management - an Introduction Rivers Centre 19/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day Including topics such as setting project goals, scheduling, budgeting, managing project risks, and executing a project £42 £34 Q5C309XA Sage Computerised Accounts Rivers Centre Level 1 - Fast Track Learn how to use Sage Line 50 software effectively We 09:30 12:30 8 wks £160 £134 Q5C108XA Sage Computerised Accounts Rivers Centre 23/09/2015 We Level 2 - Fast Track Build on Level 1 and process more complex transactions using Sage Line 50 software 09:30 12:30 10 wks £195 £161 Q5F306XA Social Media Marketing Rivers Centre 27/02/2016 How to use online social networks to develop contacts and promote your events Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F301XA Speak with Confidence Rivers Centre 23/01/2016 Learn to speak with confidence at presentations, public events and meetings Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F109WA Starting up a Small Business MK Academy What you need to know to start your own viable business Tu 19:00 21:00 8 wks £90 £72 12 13/01/2016 15/09/2015 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE Q5F300XA Starting up a Small Business Rivers Centre 09/01/2016 what you need to know Consider the viability of your new business idea and find out what help is available Sat 19:00 21:00 6 wks £68 £54 Q5F305XA Starting up a Small Business Rivers Centre tax and financial affairs Business plans, financials, HMRC requirements Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Computer Skills 13/02/2016 £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer Our Computer Skills programme offers you a choice of location, time, level and software application. We even offer ‘pay-as-you-go’ courses at our Rivers and CMK Centres. COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE F5F101XA eBay - all you need to know about selling How to set up an account and sell safely Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F304XA eBay - all you need to know about selling How to set up an account and sell safely Rivers Centre 12/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F104XA Excel Level 1 - an Introduction Rivers Centre Learn to use spreadsheets and simple formulae 19/09/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5E302XA Excel Level 1 - an Introduction Rivers Centre Learn to use spreadsheets and simple formulae 15/01/2016 Fr 09:30 15:30 1 day £42 £34 F5F102XA Excel Level 2 - Improvers Rivers Centre 03/10/2015 Sat More features of Excel - including database functions and customising charts and graphs 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5E300XA Excel Level 2 - Improvers Rivers Centre 05/02/2016 Fr More features of Excel - including database functions and customising charts and graphs 09:30 15:30 1 day £42 £34 F5F108XA Excel Level 3 - Advanced Rivers Centre 07/11/2015 Sat 10:00 Advanced features including scenarios, templates and problem solving (goal seek, data validation) 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F307XA Excel Level 3 - Advanced Rivers Centre 12/03/2016 Sat 10:00 Advanced features including scenarios, templates and problem solving (goal seek, data validation) 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F107XA Excel Level 3 - Formulae and Functions Rivers Centre Functions such as logical and lookup, statistical 31/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F308XA Excel Level 3 - Formulae and Functions Rivers Centre Functions such as logical and lookup, statistical 27/02/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F109XA Excel Level 3 - Macros Rivers Centre Automate your tasks by recording and running macros 05/12/2015 Sat 13:15 16:15 1 day £21 £17 F5F306XA Excel Level 3 - Macros Rivers Centre Automate your tasks by recording and running macros 19/03/2016 Sat 13:00 16:00 1 day £21 £17 F5F103XA Excel Level 3 - Pivot Tables and charts Rivers Centre Summarise and analyse large amounts of data 05/12/2015 Sat 09:45 12:45 1 day £21 £17 F5F301XA Excel Level 3 - Pivot Tables and charts Rivers Centre Summarise and analyse large amounts of data 19/03/2016 Sat 09:30 12:30 1 day £21 £17 F5F113XA How to do absolutely everything on Rivers Centre 24/10/2015 Sat your Smartphone Learn to use Apps, diary, take and share photos, make notes, edit documents and back up 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F110XA HTML Web Page Creation Rivers Centre 14/11/2015 an Introduction Learn what HTML is and decide if you want to use it to create your own web page Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F309XA HTML Web Page Creation Rivers Centre 16/01/2016 an Introduction Learn what HTML is and decide if you want to use it to create your own web page Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 13 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE F5F106XA iCloud & iCloud Drive Rivers Centre 17/10/2015 Learn how to use these Apple apps to maximise use of your iPad or iPhone Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F305XA iCloud & iCloud Drive Rivers Centre 05/03/2016 Learn how to use these Apple apps to maximise use of your iPad or iPhone Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5C112XQ ICT Level 1 Functional Skills Rivers Centre 16/09/2015 Develop skills and competency in ICT and achieve a nationally recognised award We 09:30 12:30 12 wks £183 £0 F5C311XQ ICT Level 1 Functional Skills Rivers Centre 06/01/2016 Develop skills and competency in ICT and achieve a nationally recognised award We 09:30 12:30 12 wks £183 £0 F5B112XA Introduction to Computers - Over 65s Rivers Centre Simple, easy and at your own pace 15/09/2015 Tu 13:00 15:00 5 wks £0 £0 F5B310XA Introduction to Computers - Over 65s Rivers Centre Simple, easy and at your own pace 12/01/2016 Tu 13:00 15:00 5 wks £0 £0 F5E100XA Word Improvers Rivers Centre 09/10/2015 Fr 09:30 Increase speed and efficiency in document production by learning Word's shortcuts and special features 15:30 1 day £42 £34 F5B114XA Wordpress - an Introduction Rivers Centre Create a Family History blog using the free software WordPress 22/09/2015 Tu 13:00 15:00 5 wks £57 £46 F5B312XA Wordpress - build your own website Rivers Centre Design and build your own website using free software 12/01/2016 Tu 13:00 15:00 5 wks £57 £46 Flexible Learning Our Flexible Learning sessions are: Tuesday and Thursday 9.30 – 12.00 noon at Rivers Centre, MK3 7PH Thursday 1.00 – 3.30 pm at CMK Centre, MK9 3HL See p33 for venue details Need to use a computer at home for your own projects? Absolute beginners and learners with some experience are welcome to sign up for bitesize courses tailored to their needs. Work through modules at your own pace with the support of a friendly tutor. • Computers for the terrified • Send emails and attachments • Learn to touch type • Write letters using Word • Powerpoint for presentations • Work with tables in Word • Upload and edit photos • Spreadsheets to track your spending • Set up an email account • Produce charts and graphs in Excel Pay-as-you-go - £42 per 4 week module/£34 concessions Need to develop your skills and gain a certificate to help with employment? We offer ITQ units, Awards and Certificates at all levels from Beginners (Entry 3) to Intermediate (Level 2). These courses may be free if you are not employed/in receipt of income-based benefit and believe the qualifications will help improve your employment prospects. Units include: • Word • Powerpoint • Excel • Publisher • Access - database • Internet • Spreadsheets • Email Learner quote: “It stretched me from the beginning and I wanted to continue” 14 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Cookery £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer Sign up quickly to secure your place on these extremely popular practical courses. COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE G5A104CA Artisan Bread Making Stantonbury Campus Learn how to make your own homemade bread 02/11/2015 Mo 18:30 21:00 6 wks £68 £54 G5C300CA Baking - French Patisserie Stantonbury Campus 18/01/2016 Make traditional French pastries such as macaroons, mille feuille and croissants Mo 18:30 21:00 8 wks £113 £90 G5F107XA Cake Decorating - Cup Cakes Rivers Centre 15/11/2014 Impress with your hand decorated cup cakes; fee includes icing and decorations Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £48 £40 G5F304XA Cake Decorating - Sugar Flowers Rivers Centre Roses and carnations to embellish your special occasion cakes 05/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 G5A304CA Cake Decorating - Sugar Paste For learners moving on from Royal Icing Stantonbury Campus 11/01/2016 Mo 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 G5A102CA Cake Decorating Beginners Royal Icing Stantonbury Campus How to make professional-looking celebration cakes 21/09/2015 Mo 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 G5A103CA Cookery - Baking for Beginners Stantonbury Campus Enjoy making delicious cakes and biscuits 21/09/2015 Mo 18:30 21:00 5 wks £71 £57 G5F308XA Cookery - Chocolate Easter Gifts Rivers Centre Make an attractive Easter gift; fee includes basic materials 19/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £48 £40 G5C105CA Cookery - Christmas Gifts Stantonbury Campus Bake, decorate and package edible gifts for friends and family 09/12/2015 We 18:30 21:00 2 wks £29 £23 G5C303CA Cookery - Global Vegetarian Stantonbury Campus Enjoy cooking vegetarian dishes from around the world 24/02/2016 We 19:00 21:00 5 wks £57 £46 G5C302CA Cookery - How to Cook the Basics Stantonbury Campus 13/01/2016 Soups, sauces, roasts, stews and pies; vary the basics to create everyday dishes We 19:00 21:00 5 wks £57 £46 G5C100CA Cookery - Indian Beginners Stantonbury Campus How to cook delicious meals and really understand those spices 23/09/2015 We 19:00 21:00 5 wks £57 £46 G5C102CA Cookery - Indian Improvers Stantonbury Campus 04/11/2015 Create tasty meat and vegetarian dishes, from samosas to Mumbai potatoes We 19:00 21:00 5 wks £57 £46 G5E101XA Food Safety - Level 2 - CIEH Rivers Centre 02/10/2015 Standard for anyone handling higher risk foodstuffs on stalls, or in cafés Fr 09:30 17:00 1 day £68 £54 G5F300XA Food Safety - Level 2 - CIEH Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 Standard for anyone handling higher risk foodstuffs on stalls, or in cafés Sat 09:30 17:00 1 day £68 £54 Need advice on venue location or accessibility? Check online or phone: 01908 556700 O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 Maths and English GCSE These courses are free to those who do not have a Grade C or above. Bookings for GCSE skills checks will start from July 2015. 15 Cycle Maintenance £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer Sign up quickly to secure your place on these extremely popular practical courses. COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE D5F100XA Cycle Maintenance Cycle Saviours Learn how to carry out the practical basics of cycle maintenance 03/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 D5F101XA Cycle Maintenance Cycle Saviours Learn how to carry out the practical basics of cycle maintenance 21/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 D5F300XA Cycle Maintenance Cycle Saviours Learn how to carry out the practical basics of cycle maintenance 30/01/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 D5F301XA Cycle Maintenance Cycle Saviours Learn how to carry out the practical basics of cycle maintenance 19/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Education and Training and Support Work in Schools £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer We offer would-be classroom assistants, tutors and early years educators in-depth advice on getting started and qualifications at the right level for their work role and experience. COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE N5B100XQ Award in Education and Training Rivers Centre 29/09/2015 Tu Essential knowledge and skills for preparing, planning and delivering courses to adults 09:30 12:00 15 wks £275 £0 N5D300XQ Award in Education and Training Rivers Centre 25/02/2016 Th Essential knowledge and skills for preparing, planning and delivering courses to adults 18:30 21:00 15 wks £275 £0 N5A101XA Support Work in Schools Induction Day Rivers Centre 07/09/2015 Find out about support work roles and what's involved in getting qualified Mo 10:00 12:00 1 day £0 £0 Support Work in Schools Induction Day Rivers Centre 08/09/2015 Find out about support work roles and what's involved in getting qualified Tu 18:30 20:30 1 day £0 £0 N5B102XA N5C105XQ Support Work in Schools Rivers Centre 30/09/2015 Level 2 Certificate For learners who want to work as classroom assistants or midday supervisors We 12:30 15:00 30 wks £400 £0 N5D104XQ Support Work in Schools Rivers Centre 01/10/2015 Level 2 Certificate For learners who want to work as classroom assistants or midday supervisors Th 09:30 12:00 30 wks £400 £0 N5D103XQ Supporting Teaching & Learning Rivers Centre 01/10/2015 Th 12:30 15:00 30 wks £1,900 £1,900 Level 3 Diploma* You will need an appropriate work placement in a school to complete this Level 3 qualification; Advanced Learning Loans are available to cover fees * 24+ Advanced Learning Loans available – see p4 We also offer the Early Years Education Level 3 Diploma. The full fee/loan available for this qualification is £2,000, but if you have Maths and English GCSEs Grade A* - C already, you may be eligible for a subsidy. The qualification is also available through apprenticeships which are free to most 16-23 year olds. Learner quote: “I had a real sense of achievement, with clear progress from week to week” 16 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Essential enrolment information Please read before completing your enrolment Have you: • spoken to an advisor about your choice of course? • read the detailed course description online by clicking on the course title? • checked where the course is and how you will get there? • noted whether there are any additional costs e.g. for materials? • read our terms and conditions of booking and our current fee policy? If your course leads to a qualification, have you: • completed a skills check or interview? If you are applying for a concessionary fee, have you: • checked how you evidence your eligibility? • checked whether we can help you pay for materials, transport or child care? If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health problem, have you: • checked what extra help we can give you? If you can answer yes to all the relevant questions above, you are now ready to complete your enrolment. How to enrol Complete and sign the form overleaf and: • post it with cheque payable to Milton Keynes Council to: Rivers Centre, Trent Road, Bletchley MK3 7BB • or bring it to us at Rivers Centre. • Please see p1 for details of our opening hours or • complete our online enrolment application at • www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk • phone us on 01908 556760 Please note that phone lines can be busy at peak times. Why not book early and claim your early bird booking discount? If you apply for a reduced fee or free place you will need to tell us the reason and sign a declaration to confirm your eligibility. Terms and conditions of booking • The minimum age to join a course is 16. 16-18 year-olds in full time education may need signed authorisation from their school or college if they join a qualification course. • Payment is needed at enrolment to secure your place. Cancellation and Refund Policy We may, regretfully, have to cancel courses if we do not receive enough enrolments, or close them if there is a high level of non-attendance or withdrawal. In these circumstances you will be informed as soon as possible by text where possible through PageOne and a refund will be made by crediting your credit/debit card or by cheque. It is not possible for us to make refunds in cash. Note: Fees paid by chip and pin can only be refunded if you present the original payment card at the Rivers reception. However, to avoid disappointing learners who enrol on courses which do not attract quite enough learners to be fully viable, CLMK reserves the right to adjust the course length. For example a course may be delivered more intensively and end a week early. Under these circumstances no refunds or partial refunds will be possible. • Payment in instalments can be arranged where course fees are £200 or more. You may pay 50% on enrolment and the remainder in two equal instalments by an agreed date. • 24+ Advanced Learning Loans and Bursary funds may be available to support the cost of studying Level 3 and 4 Certificate and Diploma courses. • Learners who do not meet the residency requirements for Skills Funding Agency subsidy may enrol on courses at full cost. The charge will be double the standard fee plus any awarding body registration and certification fees. • To comply with statutory requirements Community Learning MK may need to collect additional information from you during and after your course. • Please inform Community Learning MK of any change to your contact details or benefit status. • Fees for certain courses are based on an average enrolment of 4 8 learners. • Examination fees are included in the course fee except where otherwise stated in the course description. • Course fees do not include materials, equipment, book or crèche costs, except where otherwise stated. • It is inadvisable to buy materials for your course until you are certain it is running. • It may occasionally be necessary for reasons beyond the control of Community Learning MK to change the content, timing, venue or tutor of a programme. • A place on a course may not be transferred to another person without informing Community Learning MK and ensuring that eligibility to join has been checked and all enrolment details amended. • We are unable to accept responsibility for any damage to or loss of student property. Any valuable items should be covered by your own insurance policy. • Cars and cycles are parked at the owner’s risk. • If your course involves physical activity you should be medically fit or have your doctor’s approval. • Smoking is not permitted at any of our venues. • Community Learning MK expects all learners and staff to play an active part in promoting mutual respect and challenging any form of discrimination or abuse. Community Learning MK reserves the right to exclude any learner who does not uphold this policy. • Community Learning MK strongly recommends that learners only undertake one GCSE per academic year due to the amount of work required. Session cancellation due to extreme weather Wherever possible we will offer replacement or extended sessions to make up for sessions cancelled due to extreme weather, tutor illness or other unforeseen reason. In the unusual event that this is not possible, we will recompense learners by issuing a pro-rata credit or learning voucher against a future course. Cancellation or transfer by the learner If you need to withdraw from a course and inform us in writing at least 10 working days before the course is due to start, you will be eligible for a refund of all fees minus a £30 administration charge. If you withdraw from a course at any other time, you will not be eligible for a refund. However, in exceptional circumstances and at our discretion, we may be able to offer some credit against a future course. Requests to transfer courses may also incur a £30 administration charge unless recommended by your tutor or a member of CLMK staff because a course at a different level will better meet your learning needs. INTERNAL USE ONLY Adult Learning Enrolment Form and Learning Agreement 2014/15 Learner No: Completed by: Please write your name clearly as it should appear on any certificate Title: First name: Surname: Address: Postcode: Tel: (day) Tel: (evening) Mobile: Email: Gender: Male Female Trans Gender Emergency contact name: Date of birth DD / MM / YY Emergency contact number (under 19 – must give next of kin): Please tick your preferred way of contact: Email Phone Are you a UK/EU national? Yes No Have you lived in the UK more than three years? Yes No If no, has your spouse lived in the UK for more than 3 years? Yes No Yes No Letter Text Message If no, where did you live? Are you an asylum seeker? If yes, you will need to show us your ARC (Application Registration Card) or your Home Office Section 4 letter Equality monitoring (please tick) White – English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British Asian/Asian British – Pakistani White – Irish Asian/Asian British – Bangladeshi White – Gypsy or Irish Traveller Asian/Asian British – Chinese White – any other White background Asian/Asian British – any other Asian background Mixed/multiple ethnic group – White and Black Caribbean Black/Black British – African Mixed/multiple ethnic group – White and Black African Black /Black British – Caribbean Mixed/multiple ethnic group – White and Asian Black/Black British – any other Black background Mixed/multiple ethnic group – any other mixed/multiple ethnic background Other ethnic group – Arab Asian/Asian British – Indian Any other ethnic group Additional support for people with disabilities/and/or learning difficulties (please tick) We want you to get the best from your course, so please let us know if you have any disability or learning difficulty that may affect your learning experience and/or access to our venues Disability Learning Disability Visual impairment Moderate learning difficulty Hearing impairment Severe learning difficulty Disability affecting mobility Dyslexia Other physical disability Dyscalculia Other medical condition (e.g. epilepsy, asthma, diabetes) Other specific learning difficulty Emotional/behavioural difficulties Autistic spectrum disorder Mental health difficulty Multiple learning difficulties Temporary disability after illness or accident Other Profound complex disabilities None Aspergers syndrome Multiple disabilities Other None Would you like our Student Support Facilitator to contact you to discuss your needs? Yes No May we tell your tutor so you can get the best from your course? Yes No How did you hear about us? Exhibition/taster session Already learning with CLMK Internet search Tutor National Careers Service Job Centre Plus Other learning provider Job Club Children’s Centre Community Mobiliser Local newspaper Library Friend Other Application for reduced fees on course codes ending in Q or E (Qualification Courses) I wish to apply for a concession because I am unemployed and in receipt of / and am seeking work: Job Seeker’s Allowance* Income Support Employment & Support Allowance (Work Related Group) Offenders released on temporary licence Council Tax Benefit Universal Credit Housing Benefit Household income less than £20,000 a year * Including National Insurance contribution only You will be required to sign and date this form where a concession is being claimed. Over 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2015 Complete this section only if enrolling on a qualification course. The Skills Funding Agency use this information to show how learning with us helps develop employability skills. National insurance number Employment status Please complete all relevant boxes: Employed more than 20 hours a week Employed 16 - 19 hours a week Employed less than 16 hours a week Self employed Unemployed and in full time education Unemployed looking for work Unemployed not looking for work Unemployed from (mm/yy) Do you live with adults who are also unemployed Do you live alone? Do you have one or more dependants aged 0 - 24 (in full time education) MM / YY Yes Yes Yes No No No Learner Support Funds If you are eligible for a concessionary fee on a qualification course you may also be able to claim back transport, childcare, materials and exams costs. Please tick if you would like us to send you an application form Application for reduced fees on personal development course codes ending in A I wish to apply for a 20% fee reduction because I am/receive: Aged 65 or over Carer’s Allowance Council Tax Benefit Disability Allowance/Personal Independence Payment Housing Benefit Incapacity Benefit / ESA Income Support Pension guarantee credit Jobseeker’s allowance Offender released on temporary licence Household income under £20,000 a year Universal Credit Unwaged dependant of someone claiming one of the above All Concessionary learners may be subject to eligibility checks. You will be required to sign and date this form where a concession is being claimed. Please state your highest level of qualification No qualifications Entry Level Level 1 (GCSE grades D-G) Full Level 2 (5 GCSES grades A-C or 5 O Levels/NVQ 2) Full Level 3 (A Levels/NVQ3) Level 4 and above (undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate) I have Maths GCSE grade A* - C I have English GCSE grade A* - C Other (level not known) Other learning Are you enrolled on any other qualification course with another organisation? If yes, please give details of your other course and the provider: Course: Yes No Provider Please enter course code, title and payment details overleaf. £5 discount is offered on all courses 6 hours or longer if booked by 28 August 2015. Please enrol me on the following courses (please see the course list for fees or check with staff) Code: Title: Start date: Fee: Code: Title: Start date: Fee: Code: Title: Start date: Fee: Code: Title: Start date: Fee: Student declaration I certify that all the information I have given is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of booking. I have received, where requested, information and advice on my choice of course(s) and am satisfied with my course choice. The information included an outline of the course, the entry requirements, the work needed and the requirements of any formal assessment or examination. I understand that my personal details will be kept secure and I have read the data protection and fair processing statements below. Signed: Date Signed on behalf of Community Learning MK: Date Data protection, confidentiality and fair processing The personal information you provide is passed to the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and, where appropriate, the Education Funding Agency to meet legal duties under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009. The Skills Funding Agency’s Learning Record Service (LRS) will create and maintain your unique learning number (ULN) to track progressions and destinations. The information you provide may be shared with other partner organisations for purposes relating to education or training. Further information about the use of and access to your personal data and details of partner organisations are available at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/skills-funding-agency The SFA requires that we collect information on learners Job Outcomes following completion of an accredited course. Please tick the box below if you do not wish to be contacted about Job Outcomes 6 Please tick if you do not wish to be contacted: 6 About courses or learning opportunities 6 For surveys or research Your personal information will be secure and will not be shared other than as stated above This section will be destroyed as soon as your payment has been processed I Method of payment Payment by (please tick) Cash Cheque (payable to Milton Keynes Council) Payment by (please tick) Mastercard Visa Maestro Reference No: Valid from: Valid to: Signed: Cardholder’s address if different from above Security code: Card no. Name as on card Chip & Pin English, Maths and Science English, Maths and Science Community Learning MK offers adults and young people opportunities to gain Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths and GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. These courses are popular because they offer you: • A second chance to learn • Success at work – employers recognise their value • Opportunity in education – qualifications will open doors to further and higher education • Fulfilment in life – practical skills which equip you to deal with everyday tasks Functional Skills in English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications are important because they offer practical problem solving skills alongside subject knowledge. They can help you to succeed at work, in your community and as a parent. They can also help prepare you for a GCSE. GCSEs in English, Maths and Science GCSEs are sometimes needed to gain entry to higher education or for a specific work role, for example teaching. Please note that GCSEs carry a heavy work load and you will be advised to enrol on only one course each year. If you are interested in joining any of our English, Maths or Science courses, please contact us on 01908 556703 to book a skills check. We will talk to you about your options and advise you which course best meets your needs. English COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE P5B101ML English Entry 3/Level 1 CMK Centre 15/09/2015 Tu 18:30 21:00 12 wks £0 £0 P5D102XL English Entry 3/Level 1 Rivers Centre 17/09/2015 Th 09:30 12:00 12 wks £0 £0 P5B301ML English Entry 3/Level 1 Rivers Centre 12/01/2016 Tu 09:30 12:00 24 wks £0 £0 P5B302XL English Entry 3/Level 1 CMK Centre 12/01/2016 Tu 18:30 21:00 24 wks £0 £0 P5A103XL English Level 1/Level 2 Rivers Centre 14/09/2015 Mo 18:30 21:00 12 wks £0 £0 P5B104ML English Level 1/Level 2 CMK Centre 15/09/2015 Tu 18:30 21:00 12 wks £0 £0 P5C105ML English Level 1/Level 2 CMK Centre 16/09/2015 We 09:30 12:00 12 wks £0 £0 P5A303XL English Level 1/Level 2 CMK Centre 12/01/2016 Tu 18:30 21:00 24 wks £0 £0 P5C305ML English Level 1/Level 2 CMK Centre 13/01/2016 We 09:30 12:00 24 wks £0 £0 P5B106WQ English Language GCSE MK Academy 15/09/2015 Tu 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5C107XQ English Language GCSE Rivers Centre 16/09/2015 We 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5C108XQ English Language GCSE Rivers Centre 16/09/2015 We 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE P5A180MN Maths Entry Level 1/ Entry Level 2 CMK Centre 14/09/2015 Mo 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5C179KN Kingston Library 09/09/2015 We 18:30 21:00 36 wks £0 £0 P5D173MN Maths Entry Level 2/Entry Level 3 CMK Centre 10/09/2015 Th 18:30 21:00 36 wks £0 £0 P5B167MN Maths Level 1/Level 2 CMK Centre 08/09/2015 Tu 09:15 11:15 36 wks £0 £0 P5B168XN Maths Level 1/Level 2 Rivers Centre 08/09/2015 Tu 18:30 21:00 36 wks £0 £0 P5E175MN Maths Level 1/Level 2 CMK Centre 11/09/2015 Fr 09:30 12:30 36 wks £0 £0 P5B165WQ Maths GCSE MK Academy 08/09/2015 Tu 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5B166WQ Maths GCSE MK Academy 08/09/2015 Tu 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5C171CQ Maths GCSE Stantonbury Campus 09/09/2015 We 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5C172KQ Maths GCSE Kingston Library 09/09/2015 We 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5D174MN Maths GCSE CMK Centre 10/09/2015 Th 18:30 21:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5F176XQ Maths GCSE Rivers Centre 12/09/2015 Sat 13:00 16:00 30 wks £0 £0 P5F177XQ Maths GCSE Rivers Centre 12/09/2015 Sat 09:30 12:30 30 wks £0 £0 P5F178XQ Maths GCSE Rivers Centre 12/09/2015 Sat 09:30 12:00 30 wks £0 £0 Maths O Maths Entry Level 2/Entry Level 3 Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 21 Science START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE B5B100WQ Science GCSE MK Academy Learn about the impact of science and technology on everyday life 08/09/2015 Tu 18:30 21:00 30 wks £450 £0 B5C101CQ 09/09/2015 We 18:30 21:00 30 wks £450 £0 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE Science GCSE Stantonbury Campus Learn about the impact of science and technology on everyday life English for Speakers of Other Languages Do you want to learn English to gain confidence, to get a job, to get on at work, or to study at college or university? Our ESOL students have gone on to: • • • • • Talk to the doctor on their own Help their children with their homework Study other courses e.g. nursing, accounts, Access to Higher Education Become support workers or teaching assistants in schools Get promotion at work Courses are free if you are on JSA or ESA (WRAG) or an income-based benefit including Universal Credit and are actively looking for work. We will ask you to attend a Skills Check session before you join a course, so that we can help you find the right course. Please call MK 556703 to make an appointment. COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE P5A131XE ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2 Rivers Centre 14/09/2015 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 1 (A1) or Entry 2 (A2) Mo 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5A331XE ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2 Rivers Centre 04/01/2015 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 1 (A1) or Entry 2 (A2) Mo 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5C134ME ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2 CMK Centre 16/09/2015 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 1 (A1) or Entry 2 (A2) We 18:30 21:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5C334ME ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2 CMK Centre 06/01/2016 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 1 (A1) or Entry 2 (A2) We 18:30 21:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5F137ME ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2 CMK Centre 19/09/2015 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 1 (A1) or Entry 2 (A2) Sat 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5F337ME ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2 CMK Centre 09/01/2016 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 1 (A1) or Entry 2 (A2) Sat 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5B132XE ESOL Entry 3 Rivers Centre This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 3 (B1) 15/09/2015 Tu 18:30 21:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5B332XE ESOL Entry 3 Rivers Centre This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 3 (B1) 05/01/2016 Tu 18:30 21:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5C133ME ESOL Entry 3 CMK Centre This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 3 (B1) 16/09/2015 We 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5C333ME ESOL Entry 3 CMK Centre This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 3 (B1) 06/01/2016 We 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5D135ME ESOL Level 1, Level 2 CMK Centre 17/09/2015 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Level 1 (B2) or Level 2 (C1) Th 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5D335ME ESOL Level 1, Level 2 CMK Centre 07/01/2016 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Level 1 (B2) or Level 2 (C1) Th 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5D136XE ESOL Level 1, Level 2 Rivers Centre 17/09/2015 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Level 1 (B2) or Level 2 (C1) Th 18:30 21:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5D336XE ESOL Level 1, Level 2 Rivers Centre 07/01/2016 This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Level 1 (B2) or Level 2 (C1) Th 18:30 21:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5F138ME ESOL Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2 CMK Centre 19/09/2015 Sat This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 3 (B1), Level 1 (B2) or Level 2 (C1) 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 P5F338ME ESOL Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2 CMK Centre 09/01/2016 Sat This course prepares learners for an ESOL exam at Entry 3 (B1), Level 1 (B2) or Level 2 (C1) 09:30 12:30 12 wks £155 £0 22 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Family Learning Community Learning MK www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk Tel: 01908 556700 We deliver many courses which are not advertised in this programme but are developed to meet the needs of Children’s Centres and Schools. Schools know that your interest in your child’s education is the most positive factor in their success. • Language and play • Making and using story sacks or story boxes • Cooking on a budget • Healthy eating/healthy lunchboxes • Managing your money We offer courses in Family English, Maths and Language including: For more information on Family English, Maths and Language please phone 01908 556758 or email [email protected] • Keeping up with the children • Reading with your child O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 23 Health and Beauty £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer Develop your practical skills to save money and enjoy the health benefits of relaxing with like-minded people. COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE G5D301XA Basic Barbering Techniques Rivers Centre 14/01/2016 Clip and trim new styles for men. Includes the cost of training head Th 10:00 12:00 6 wks £68 £54 A5F102XA Emergency First Aid At Work Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 You will receive a certificate and manual upon successful completion Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £48 £38 A5E301XA Emergency First Aid at Work Rivers Centre 04/03/2016 You will receive a certificate and manual upon successful completion Fr 10:00 16:00 1 day £48 £38 G5A305XA Hairdressing - an Introduction Rivers Centre 12/01/2015 Mo 19:00 Learn how to cut and style and get advice on colouring techniques. Includes cost of training head 21:00 10 wks £128 £105 G5D106XA Hairdressing - an Introduction Rivers Centre 24/09/2015 Th 10:00 Learn how to cut and style and get advice on colouring techniques. Includes cost of training head 12:00 10 wks £128 £105 A5F101XA Indian Head Massage Rivers Centre 17/10/2015 Massage techniques for face, head, neck, shoulders and upper arms Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5F300XA Indian Head Massage Rivers Centre 27/02/2016 Massage techniques for face, head, neck, shoulders and upper arms Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5F108XA Indian Head Massage - Next Steps Rivers Centre 21/11/2015 Massage techniques for face, head, neck, shoulders and upper arms Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5F303XA Indian Head Massage - Next Steps Rivers Centre 12/03/2016 Massage techniques for face, head, neck, shoulders and upper arms Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 H5D102ZP Introduction to Croquet Stony Stratford Croquet Club Learn how to play the strategic game of golf croquet 24/09/2015 Th 11:00 12:30 5 wks £42 £42 A5B104XA Massage - Beginners Learn the basic principles and techniques Rivers Centre 13/10/2015 Tu 19:00 21:00 8 wks £90 £71 A5B100WA Meditation & Visualisation Techniques MK Academy For relaxation, renewed energy and self knowledge 29/09/2015 Tu 19:00 21:00 8 wks £90 £71 H5D101XP Pilates - Beginners Explore flexibility, strength and balance Rivers Centre 01/10/2015 Th 10:00 11:00 8 wks £45 £45 H5D301XP Pilates - Beginners Explore flexibility, strength and balance Rivers Centre 21/01/2016 Th 10:00 11:00 8 wks £45 £45 A5B303XA Reflexology Rivers Centre A safe natural therapy which can revitalise you 19/01/2016 Tu 19:00 21:00 5 wks £57 £46 A5F107XA Reflexology - an Introduction Rivers Centre A safe natural therapy which can revitalise you 07/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5C105XA Reiki Practitioners - Level 1 Learn how to channel the Reiki energy Rivers Centre 16/09/2015 We 12:30 15:00 5 wks £71 £57 A5C106XA Reiki Practitioners - Level 2 Rivers Centre Move on from Level 1 to qualify as a Reiki practitioner 04/11/2015 We 12:30 15:00 5 wks £71 £57 H5B100XP Yoga - Beginners Rivers Centre Explore the physical, mental and spiritual benefits 29/09/2015 Tu 19:00 20:00 8 wks £45 £45 H5B300XP Yoga - Beginners Rivers Centre Explore the physical, mental and spiritual benefits 12/01/2016 Tu 19:00 20:00 10 wks £57 £57 Learner quote: “This was a motivating and joyful course” 24 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Languages £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer Join the adventurous people who are changing their lives by learning to speak a new language. Enjoy a new cultural experience or improve your job prospects by signing up to the language and level that suit you. Coming back to language learning after a break and not sure of your level? We recommend you: • Read the language level guide below • Visit www.linguanet-worldwide.org – a multi-lingual online resource which will help you check your level • Talk to our languages advisor on 01908 556705 Continuing your language learning? Do you know your place on the Languages Ladder? If you already hold any Languages Ladder certificates, make sure your new tutor knows which skills you have passed at which levels. Which level is best for me? First Steps/Absolute Beginners/All Day: For learners who have not learned any of the language before Next Steps For learners who have completed a First Steps/one day Absolute Beginners course or equivalent in the recent past Improvers For learners who have completed 40-60 hours in the recent past Intermediate For learners who have completed 120 hours in the recent past Advanced For learners who have reached A Level standard and want to improve their listening and speaking skills GCSE For learners who have completed 120 hours in the recent past and want an externally assessed qualification Measure your progress on the Languages Ladder How do you climb the Languages Ladder? 1 What is the Languages Ladder? The Languages Ladder is a scheme which rewards your language learning achievements and helps you chart your progress. 2 How does it work? The Languages Ladder gives you the opportunity to focus on the language skills you need - - listening, speaking, reading and writing – and helps you to identify more easily which class you should join. You can start at Grade 1 in any skill and work your way up! 3 Do I have to do the assessment? No, it is entirely optional, although most learners decide they would like to have their progress recognised. Feedback from learners indicates that the step-by-step approach helps them build confidence and makes learning easier. 4 When and where do these assessments take place? Most assessments take place in the classroom and are very informal. This kind of assessment is part of the course and it is unlikely that you will notice it happening! You might, for example, be asked to do an exercise as a group or with a partner and the teacher will take the opportunity to listen in to what is going on. 5 How do I find out more about the Languages Ladder? Your tutor should be able to give you more information or you can talk to our languages advisor on 01908 556705 O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 25 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE M5F135XA All Day French Absolute Beginners Survival language for busy people Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 M5F100XA All Day Italian Absolute Beginners Rivers Centre For learners who have no knowledge of this language 17/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 M5F312XA All Day Spanish - Absolute Beginners Survival language for busy people Rivers Centre 30/01/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 M5F136XA All Day Spanish Absolute Beginners Survival language for busy people Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 M5D130XA Arabic - First Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have no knowledge of this language 17/09/2015 Th 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5D131XA Arabic - Next Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 05/11/2015 Th 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5B111WA Chinese (Mandarin) - First Steps MK Academy For learners who have no knowledge of this language 15/09/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5B112WA Chinese (Mandarin) - Next Steps MK Academy For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 10/11/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5B114WA French - First Steps MK Academy For learners who have no knowledge of this language 15/09/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5C123XA French - First Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have no knowledge of this language 16/09/2015 We 13:30 15:00 5 wks £42 £34 M5B309XA French - First Steps Brush up your French for work or holiday Rivers Centre 12/01/2016 Tu 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5B115WA French - Next Steps MK Academy For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 03/11/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5C125XA French - Next Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 04/11/2015 We 13:30 15:00 15 wks £127 £102 M5B308XA French - Next Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 23/02/2016 Tu 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5C311XA French Improvers Rivers Centre For learners who have completed 40-60 hours in the recent past 13/01/2016 We 13:30 15:00 10 wks £85 £68 M5C130XA French Improvers Rivers Centre For learners who have completed 40-60 hours in the recent past 30/09/2015 We 13:30 15:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5C126XA French - Intermediate Rivers Centre For learners who have completed 120 hours in the recent past 30/09/2015 We 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5C305XA French - Intermediate Rivers Centre For learners who have completed 120 hours in the recent past 13/01/2016 We 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5B113XA French - Advanced Rivers Centre 15/09/2015 Tu A chance to develop reading, writing and grammar as well as speaking and listening skills 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5B301XA French - Advanced Rivers Centre 12/01/2016 Tu A chance to develop reading, writing and grammar as well as speaking and listening skills 10:00 12:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5B116WA German - First Steps MK Academy For learners who have no knowledge of this language 15/09/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5B117WA German - Next Steps MK Academy For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 03/11/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5D133XA German - Intermediate Rivers Centre For learners who have complete 40-60 hours in the recent past 17/09/2015 Th 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5C142XA German - Advanced Rivers Centre 23/09/2015 We For learners who have completed a Moving on to Advanced course in the recent past 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5C306XA German - Advanced Rivers Centre 13/01/2016 We 19:00 21:00 A continuation course for those who have completed the first term of Improvers but newcomers are very welcome 10 wks £113 £90 M5A109XA Greek - First Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have no knowledge of this language 14/09/2015 Mo 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5A110XA Greek - Next Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 02/11/2015 Mo 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5C101XA 04/11/2015 We 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 26 Italian - Next Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have completed First Steps or All day Italian Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE M5A132XA Italian - Intermediate Rivers Centre For learners who have completed 120 hours in the recent past 05/10/2015 Mo 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5A307XA Italian - Intermediate Rivers Centre For learners who have completed 120 hours in the recent past 14/01/2016 Mo 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5B118WA Italian - Moving on to Advanced MK Academy 06/10/2015 For learners who have completed an Intermediate or GCSE in the recent past Tu 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5B303WA Italian - Moving on to Advanced MK Academy 12/01/2016 For learners who have completed an Intermediate or GCSE in the recent past Tu 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5C128XA Japanese - First Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have no knowledge of this language 16/09/2015 We 18:45 20:15 5 wks £42 £34 M5C129XA Japanese - Next Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 04/11/2015 We 18:45 20:15 15 wks £127 £102 M5B119XA Japanese - Advanced Rivers Centre 15/09/2015 Tu For learners who have completed a Moving on to Advanced course in the recent past 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5B304XA Japanese - Advanced Rivers Centre 12/01/2016 For learners who have completed an Intermediate course in the recent past 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5E134XA Lip-reading (Mixed Level) Rivers Centre 18/09/2015 Fr 10:00 12:00 For beginners and those who have some knowledge. Further concessions available if referred by GP or Audiology 10 wks £113 £90 M5E313XA Lip-reading (Mixed Level) Rivers Centre 15/01/2016 Fr 10:00 12:00 For beginners and those who have some knowledge. Further concessions available if referred by GP or Audiology 10 wks £113 £90 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE Tu M5B137WA Polish - First Steps MK Academy For learners who have no knowledge of this language 15/09/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5B138WA Polish - Next Steps MK Academy For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 03/11/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5A103CA Russian - First Steps Stantonbury Campus For learners who have no knowledge of this language 14/09/2015 Mo 19:15 20:45 5 wks £42 £34 M5A104CA Russian - Next Steps Stantonbury Campus For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 02/11/2015 Mo 19:15 20:45 15 wks £127 £102 M5B120WA Russian - Advanced MK Academy 15/09/2015 Tu 19:15 For learners who have reached A-Level standard and want to improve their listening and speaking skills 21:15 10 wks £113 £90 M5B302WA Russian - Advanced MK Academy 19/01/2016 Tu 19:00 21:00 10 wks A continuation course for those who have reached A-Level standard and wish to improve their speaking and listening skills £113 £90 M5A105XA Sign Language Level 1 Rivers Centre 14/09/2015 Mo 18:45 20:45 For beginners with option to take Level 1 qualification. Discount available for those who care for the deaf 30 wks £360 £288 M5A106XA Spanish - First Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have no knowledge of this language 14/09/2015 Mo 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5B121WA Spanish - First Steps MK Academy For learners who have no knowledge of this language 15/09/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5B140XA Spanish - First Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have no knowledge of this language 15/09/2015 Tu 13:00 14:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5C307CA Spanish - First Steps Stantonbury Campus For learners who have no knowledge of this language 13/01/2016 We 19:00 20:30 5 wks £42 £34 M5A107XA Spanish - Next Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 02/11/2015 Mo 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5B122WA Spanish - Next Steps MK Academy For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 03/11/2015 Tu 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5B141XA Spanish - Next Steps Rivers Centre For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 03/11/2015 Tu 13:00 14:30 15 wks £127 £102 M5C310CA Spanish - Next Steps Stantonbury Campus For learners who have completed First Steps or equivalent 24/02/2016 We 19:00 20:30 15 wks £127 £102 15/09/2015 Tu 19:00 21:00 10 wks £113 £90 M5B300WA Spanish - Intermediate MK Academy 12/01/2016 Tu 19:00 21:00 A continuation course for those who have completed the first term of Improvers but newcomers are very welcome 10 wks £113 £90 M5A108XQ Spanish GCSE Rivers Centre For learners who have completed 120 hours in the recent past 30 wks £360 £0 M5B124WA Spanish - Intermediate MK Academy For learners who have completed 40-60 hours in the recent past O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 14/09/2015 Mo 19:00 21:00 27 Weekend Workshops £5 off Book by August 28 and get £5 off any course 6 hours or longer A quick guide to our short course offer for learners who can’t attend mid-week or want to supplement their studies COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE M5F135XA All Day French Absolute Beginners Survival language for busy people Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 M5F100XA All Day Italian Absolute Beginners Rivers Centre For learners who have no knowledge of this language 17/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 M5F312XA All Day Spanish - Absolute Beginners Survival language for busy people Rivers Centre 30/01/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 M5F136XA All Day Spanish Absolute Beginners Survival language for busy people Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F316XA Anatomy for Portraits Rivers Centre 27/02/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £52 Improve your portrait drawing through observation of the skeletal and muscular structure of the human skull; fee includes model costs £44 G5E107XA Cake Decorating - Cup Cakes Rivers Centre 15/11/2014 Impress with your hand decorated cup cakes; fee includes icing and decorations Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £48 £40 G5E304XA Cake Decorating - Sugar Flowers Rivers Centre Roses and carnations to embellish your special occasion cakes Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F106XA Confidence and assertiveness building Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat Improve your interactions and how you deal with challenges in work and social situations 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F303XA Confidence and assertiveness building Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 Sat Improve your interactions and how you deal with challenges in work and social situations 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 G5F308XA Cookery - Chocolate Easter Gifts Rivers Centre Make an attractive Easter gift; fee includes basic materials 19/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £48 £40 J5F130XA Creative Computing Rivers Centre 07/11/2015 Photoshop Elements Adding Photoshop techniques to existing artwork and photographs Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F327XA Creative Computing Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 Photoshop Elements Adding Photoshop techniques to existing artwork and photographs Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F146XA Creative Digital Photography Rivers Centre 18/10/2014 Getting to grips with your digital camera All day cameras - no computers! Gain confidence using your camera's functions Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F338XA Creative Digital Photography Rivers Centre 12/03/2016 Getting to grips with your digital camera All day cameras - no computers! Gain confidence using your camera's functions Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F108XA Creative Enterprise Rivers Centre 28/11/2015 Setting up an Etsy Shop How to present and sell your work on Etsy, Folksy and other online craft outlets Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F152XA Creative Textiles Rivers Centre 07/11/2015 Sat An Introduction to Batik Design and create beautiful fabric samples using this traditional wax resist technique 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F307XA Creative Textiles - Indigo Dyeing Rivers Centre 19/03/2016 & Shibori Workshop Knot, tie and dye to create unique fabric lengths for fashion or furnishing Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F314XA Creative Writing - Screen Writing Rivers Centre an Introduction Insights into plot construction and characterisation 12/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F114XA Creative Writing - Short Stories an Introduction Rivers Centre Insights into plot construction and characterisation 28/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 05/03/2016 D5F100XA Cycle Maintenance Cycle Saviours Learn how to carry out the practical basics of cycle maintenance 03/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 D5F101XA Cycle Maintenance Cycle Saviours Learn how to carry out the practical basics of cycle maintenance 21/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 28 Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 COURSE CODE TITLE VENUE START DATE DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE D5F300XA Cycle Maintenance Cycle Saviours Learn how to carry out the practical basics of cycle maintenance 30/01/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 D5F301XA Cycle Maintenance Cycle Saviours Learn how to carry out the practical basics of cycle maintenance 19/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F116XA Drawing and Monoprint Rivers Centre 14/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 Focusing on space and form you will produce large-scale monoprints of still lives using mark making and texture 1 day £42 £34 J5F343XA Drawing with Pen & Ink an Introduction Rivers Centre 13/02/2015 Experience the delights of working creatively with this expressive medium Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F101XA eBay - all you need to know about selling How to set up an account and sell safely Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F304XA eBay - all you need to know about selling How to set up an account and sell safely Rivers Centre 12/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F302XA Effective Presentations Rivers Centre including PowerPoint Create a presentation and practice skills for effective presenting 23/01/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5E102XA Emergency First Aid At Work Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 You will receive a certificate and manual upon successful completion Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £48 £38 F5F104XA Excel Level 1 - an Introduction Rivers Centre Learn to use spreadsheets and simple formulae Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F102XA Excel Level 2 - Improvers Rivers Centre 03/10/2015 Sat More features of Excel - including database functions and customising charts and graphs 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F108XA Excel Level 3 - Advanced Rivers Centre 07/11/2015 Sat 10:00 Advanced features including scenarios, templates and problem solving (goal seek, data validation 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F307XA Excel Level 3 - Advanced Rivers Centre 12/03/2016 Sat 10:00 Advanced features including scenarios, templates and problem solving (goal seek, data validation) 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F107XA Excel Level 3 - Formulae and Functions Rivers Centre Functions such as logical and lookup, statistical 31/10/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F308XA Excel Level 3 - Formulae and Functions Rivers Centre Functions such as logical and lookup, statistical 27/02/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F109XA Excel Level 3 - Macros Rivers Centre Automate your tasks by recording and running macros 05/12/2015 Sat 13:15 16:15 1 day £21 £17 F5F306XA Excel Level 3 - Macros Rivers Centre Automate your tasks by recording and running macros 19/03/2016 Sat 13:00 16:00 1 day £21 £17 F5F103XA Excel Level 3 - Pivot Tables and charts Rivers Centre Summarise and analyse large amounts of data 05/12/2015 Sat 09:45 12:45 1 day £21 £17 F5F301XA Excel Level 3 - Pivot Tables and charts Rivers Centre Summarise and analyse large amounts of data 19/03/2016 Sat 09:30 12:30 1 day £21 £17 C5F301XA Floral Design - Bridal Flowers Rivers Centre 05/03/2016 Create floral arrangements, bouquets and buttonholes for that special day Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 C5F500XA Floral Design - Bridal Flowers Rivers Centre 14/05/2016 Create floral arrangements, bouquets and buttonholes for that special day Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 C5F101XA Floral Design Rivers Centre Christmas Table Arrangements Create stunning festive displays as gifts or for your home 12/12/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 C5F300XA Floral Design - Spring/Easter Rivers Centre Celebrate the arrival of Spring with inspiring ideas for floral display 19/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 C5F100XA Floral Design - Wreaths for Christmas Rivers Centre Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in Christmas greenery 21/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 G5F300XA Food Safety - Level 2 - CIEH Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 Standard for anyone handling higher risk foodstuffs on stalls, or in cafés Sat 09:30 17:00 1 day £68 £54 F5F113XA How to do absolutely everything Rivers Centre 24/10/2015 Sat on your Smartphone Learn to use Apps, diary, take and share photos, make notes, edit documents and back up 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F110XA HTML Web Page Creation Rivers Centre 14/11/2015 an Introduction Learn what HTML is and decide if you want to use it to create your own web page 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 19/09/2015 Sat 29 COURSE CODE TITLE F5F309XA VENUE START DATE HTML Web Page Creation an Introduction Rivers Centre 16/01/2016 Learn what HTML is and decide if you want to use it to create your own web page DAY/S START TIME END TIME COURSE FULL LENGTH FEE CONC FEE Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F106XA iCloud & iCloud Drive Rivers Centre 17/10/2015 Learn how to use these Apple apps to maximise use of your iPad or iPhone Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 F5F305XA iCloud & iCloud Drive Rivers Centre 05/03/2016 Learn how to use these Apple apps to maximise use of your iPad or iPhone Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5F101XA Indian Head Massage Rivers Centre 17/10/2015 Massage techniques for face, head, neck, shoulders and upper arms Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5F300XA Indian Head Massage Rivers Centre 27/02/2016 Massage techniques for face, head, neck, shoulders and upper arms Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5F108XA Indian Head Massage - Next Steps Rivers Centre 21/11/2015 Massage techniques for face, head, neck, shoulders and upper arms Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 A5F303XA Indian Head Massage - Next Steps Rivers Centre 12/03/2016 Massage techniques for face, head, neck, shoulders and upper arms Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F134XA Kiln Glass - an Introduction Rivers Centre 17/10/2015 First steps in fusing clear and coloured glass to make small decorative items Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F330XA Kiln Glass - an Introduction Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 Sat For learners with some experience who want to refine their skills and develop their creativity 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F103XA Leadership - Managing a Team Rivers Centre 26/09/2015 Ideal for those who are new to leading, supervising or managing others Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F308XA Leadership - Managing a Team Rivers Centre 05/03/2016 Ideal for those who are new to leading, supervising or managing others Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F104XA Mindfulness for Clear Thinking Rivers Centre Techniques to promote the ability to think clearly under pressure 26/09/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F304XA Mindfulness for Clear Thinking Rivers Centre Techniques to promote the ability to think clearly under pressure 06/02/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F105XA Minute Taking Skills Rivers Centre Learn how to take and present minutes effectively 19/09/2015 Sat 09:30 15:30 1 day £42 £34 J5F128XA Portrait Drawing - an Introduction Rivers Centre 10/10/2015 Sat 10:00 How to capture likeness through understanding anatomy, shape and form; fee includes model costs 16:00 1 day £52 £44 J5F129XA Portrait Painting - an Introduction Rivers Centre 17/10/2015 Sat 10:00 How to capture likeness through understanding anatomy, shape and form; fee includes model costs 16:00 1 day £52 £44 Q5F102XA Project Management - an Introduction Rivers Centre 12/09/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day Including topics such as setting project goals, scheduling, budgeting, managing project risks, and executing a project £42 £34 Q5F310XA Project Management - an Introduction Rivers Centre 19/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day Including topics such as setting project goals, scheduling, budgeting ,managing project risks, and executing a project £42 £34 A5F107XA Reflexology - an Introduction Rivers Centre A safe natural therapy which can revitalise you 07/11/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F306XA Silk Painting for Beginners Rivers Centre 06/02/2016 New techniques and media for both fine and textile artists. Fee includes materials Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £48 £40 J5F309XA Singing - Use Your Voice Rivers Centre Come and sing some show tunes in a relaxed and friendly group 14/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F306XA Social Media Marketing Rivers Centre 27/02/2016 How to use online social networks to develop contacts and promote your events Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F301XA Speak with Confidence Rivers Centre 23/01/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F133XA Stained Glass - an Introduction Leaded Panels Rivers Centre Cut and join glass safely to create a small traditional panel 05/12/2015 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F329XA Stained Glass - an Introduction Rivers Centre Leaded Panels Cut and join glass safely to create a small traditional panel 05/03/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 Q5F305XA Starting up a Small Business Rivers Centre tax and financial affairs Business plans, financials, HMRC requirements 13/02/2016 Sat 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 J5F141XA Textile Printing Techniques Rivers Centre Gelli, lino, collagraphy and mono printing on fabric 05/12/2015 Sat 10:00 14:30 2 days £45 £36 J5F107XA Textile Screen Printing an Introduction Rivers Centre 03/10/2015 Sat Suitable for beginners; add pattern to fabric using simple screen printing techniques 10:00 16:00 1 day £42 £34 15:30 1 day £42 £34 F5E100XA 30 Word Improvers Rivers Centre 09/10/2015 Fr 09:30 Increase speed and efficiency in document production by learning Word's shortcuts and special features Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Fee Policy 2015-16 Reduced fees on course codes ending in Q and E The Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency fully fund Entry, Level 1 and Level 2 courses leading to a full qualification for learners who are: • Over 16 and under 19 on 31/8/15 • Unemployed, in receipt of active benefits i.e. - Job Seeker’s Allowance (including National Insurance contributions only) - Employment and Support Allowance (Work Related Group) - Universal Credit • Offenders released on temporary license • Unemployed, in receipt of other income-based benefit including Universal Credit and enrolling on the course to improve employment prospects. • We may also be able to fully fund your course if you are unemployed and household income is less than £20,000 *You will be asked to sign a declaration to confirm this Are you 19 – 23? 19-23 year olds who do not have a full level 2 qualification (i.e. 5 GCSEs or more at grades A-C, a Level 2 Diploma or an NVQ Level 2) are eligible for free places on Intermediate Apprenticeships or Level 2 Diploma courses. All 19-23 year-olds are eligible for free places on their first full Level 3 qualification and also Level 3 Awards and Certificates if they are unemployed and the qualification will help them into work. Reduced fees on Level 3 or 4 course codes ending in H These courses attract no discounts for learners aged 24+ unless they are ex-military service personnel who have completed their service within the last ten years and have served at least four years (less if injured in the course of duty). Reduced fees on course codes ending with A We offer a 20% discount on personal development courses to learners who are/receive: • Aged 65 or over • Carer’s Allowance • Council Tax Benefit • Disability Allowance/Personal Independence Payment • Employment & Support Allowance • Housing Benefit • Incapacity Benefit • Income Support • Jobseeker’s Allowance • Offender released on temporary license O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 • • • • Pension Guarantee Credit Universal Credit Household income under £20,000 Unwaged dependant of someone claiming one of these A 50% discount may be available through a voucher scheme for learners who are: • Moving on from free community-based learning offered by our voluntary sector partners • Referred to us by their GP or are • Learning Sign Language or Lip Reading because they are deaf, or caring for someone who is deaf • Enrolling on their fifth personal development course within the same academic year Learners who receive pension guarantee credit may apply for free places on course codes ending in A, but these places can only be allocated once a minimum number of full fee paying learners has been reached. All new applications for reduced fees must be accompanied by a signed and witnessed confirmation of eligibility. Additional evidence of eligibility may be requested where fees are subsidised from support funds. Terms and conditions of booking • The minimum age to join a course is 16. 16-18 year-olds in full time education may need signed authorisation from their school or college if they join a qualification course. • Payment is needed at enrolment to secure your place. • Payment in instalments can be arranged where course fees are £200 or more. You may pay 50% on enrolment and the remainder in two equal instalments by an agreed date. • 24+ Advanced Learning Loans and Bursary funds may be available to support the cost of studying Level 3 and 4 Certificate and Diploma courses. • Learners who do not meet the residency requirements for Skills Funding Agency subsidy may enrol on courses at full cost. The charge will be double the standard hourly fee plus any awarding body registration and certification fees. • To comply with statutory requirements we may need to collect additional information from you during and after your course. • Please inform us of any change to your contact details or benefit status. • Fees for certain courses are based on an average enrolment of 8 learners. 31 • Examination fees are included in the course fee except where otherwise stated in the course description. Course fees do not include materials, equipment, book or crèche costs, except where otherwise stated. It is inadvisable to buy materials for your course until you are certain it is running. It may occasionally be necessary for reasons beyond our control to change the content, timing, venue or tutor of a programme. A place on a course may not be transferred to another person without informing us and ensuring that eligibility to join has been checked and all enrolment details amended. We are unable to accept responsibility for any damage to or loss of student property. Any valuable items should be covered by your own insurance policy. Cars and cycles are parked at the owner’s risk. If your course involves physical activity you should be medically fit or have your doctor’s approval. Smoking is not permitted at any of our venues. We expect all learners and staff to play an active part in promoting mutual respect and challenging any form of discrimination or abuse. We reserve the right to exclude any learner who does not uphold this policy. Due to the volume of work required CLMK strongly recommends that learners only enrol on one GCSE course per academic year. • • • • • • • • • • Cancellation and Refund Policy We may, regretfully, have to cancel courses if we do not receive enough enrolments, or close them if there is a high level of non-attendance or withdrawal. In these circumstances you will be informed as soon as possible and a refund will be made by crediting your credit/debit card or by cheques. It is not possible for us to make refunds in cash. Payments made by chip and pin can only be refunded in person and with the card used. However, to avoid disappointing learners who enrol on courses which do not attract quite enough learners to be fully viable, we reserve the right to adjust the course length. For example a course may be delivered more intensively and end a week early. Under these circumstances no refunds or partial refunds will be possible. 32 Session cancellation due to extreme weather Wherever possible we will offer replacement or extended sessions to make up for sessions cancelled due to extreme weather, tutor illness or other unforeseen reason. In the unusual event that this is not possible, we will recompense learners by issuing a pro-rata credit or learning voucher against a future course. Cancellation or transfer by the learner If you need to withdraw from a course and inform us in writing at least 10 working days before the course is due to start, you will be eligible for a refund of all fees minus a £30 administration charge. If you withdraw from a course at any other time, you will not be eligible for a refund. However, in exceptional circumstances and at our discretion, we may be able to offer some credit against a future course. Requests to transfer courses may also incur a £30 administration charge unless recommended by your tutor or a member of staff because a course at a different level will better meet your learning needs. Additional support Childcare costs If you are claiming a free place on a qualification course you are also entitled to apply for help with childcare costs for the time you are at your course. Please phone Student Support on 01908 556700 for more information and to receive a list of registered nurseries and childminders. Travel and equipment costs If you are claiming a free place on a qualification course you may also be able to claim back the cost of getting to your course by public transport and up to £30 for the cost of books and course materials and equipment. Please keep tickets and receipts and ask us for a learning support form, which your tutor will sign. 24+ and on a Level 3 or 4 Certificate or Diploma course? If you have a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan and need support with childcare, or other costs associated with learning you may apply for a bursary. Please contact Student Support on 01908 556700. Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Help for learners with disabilities Help for learners with disabilities and/or learning difficulties We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities and/or learning difficulties are not disadvantaged for reasons related to their disability. We will make reasonable changes to meet your specific needs. Frequently asked questions Q Can I get help with enrolment? A Yes. A member of staff can assist you with the enrolment process. Q I have problems with my eyes, particularly when the writing is so small. Will you be able to help me? A We can produce handouts and examination papers in bigger print, on coloured paper, on a memory stick or as email attachments. If you are using a PC on your course we can adapt it for you. Q I wear a hearing aid and sometimes it is very hard to hear things in noisy places. Do you have any facilities to help with this problem? A We can provide a portable hearing loop. Q I can’t sit for two hours because I have a bad back. Do you provide any firm chairs for your classes? A If sitting for a long time is uncomfortable due to a back condition or arthritis for example, it is possible for us to provide a special adjustable chair. Q My sister has learning difficulties and would need someone to assist her in class because of her ability to understand information and instructions. Do you have any staff to help with this? A If you have a learning difficulty and/or a physical disability we can arrange a 1:1 in class and/or out of class support assistant. Q I may require extra time to take the examination. Is this possible? A We can make special arrangements in examinations and assessments for you (please note that evidence of your disability will be required by the awarding bodies; please provide this as soon as possible). For more information on how we can help please see our leaflet Accessible ACE or call us for a copy. You may also arrange an informal, confidential meeting on T: 01908 556751 E: [email protected] Or use Text Relay O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 33 Community Learning MK venues and parking Adult Learning family and neighbourhood learning courses take place in Children’s Centre, schools and community centres throughout Milton Keynes. The venue information below relates only to ACE main centres where open access courses take place. Venues are fully accessible to wheelchair users unless otherwise indicated. 1 2 3 4 5 34 CMK Centre Central Milton Keynes Library 555 Silbury Boulevard Central Milton Keynes MK9 3HL The ACE learning suite has its own entrance to the left of the main library doors. There is no free parking in the immediate vicinity of this venue, but access by public transport is very good. Kingston Library Winchester Circle Kingston MK10 0BA Milton Keynes Arts Centre Parklands Great Linford Milton Keynes MK14 5DZ There is free parking at the venue. The art room and jewellery workshop are on the first floor with no access by lift. Please contact us for further advice. MK Academy Fulwoods Drive Leadenhall Milton Keynes MK6 5LA Access is from Saxon Street (V7). There is free parking at the venue. New learners are advised to wait in reception until a member of staff can accompany them to their classroom. If the entrance gates are closed upon arrival, please press the buzzer for security to let you in. Simpson Centre Simpson Road Simpson MK6 3AF There is free parking at the venue. 6 Rivers Centre Trent Road Bletchley MK3 7BB The main free car park is accessed from Humber Way, MK3 7PH. Smaller car park off Trent Road has spaces marked for learners and visitors with disabilities. Please do not park on the road as this causes difficulties for residents. The number 7 Bus stops on Shenley Road very close by, and number 4 stops on Whaddon Way, a five-minute walk. 7 Stantonbury Campus Stantonbury Milton Keynes MK14 6BN Access is from Saxon Street (V7). There is free parking at the venue. Most courses take place in the Upper Level building, but new learners are advised to wait in the Leisure Centre Reception until a member of staff can accompany them to their classroom. 8 Stony Stratford Library Church Street Stony Stratford Milton Keynes MK11 1BD There is free 2-hour parking on Market Square and in Cofferidge Close. Long stay free parking is available at other locations and at weekends. Please contact us for information on accessibility. 9 The Buszy 401 Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes MK9 1LR 10 Westbury Arts Centre Foxcovert Road Shenley Wood Milton Keynes MK5 6AA Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Music Faculty Community Learning MK www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk Tel: 01908 252523 Milton Keynes Music Centre – ‘Inspiring Music in MK’! Community Learning MK Music Faculty’s Music Centre offers ensembles and music groups for children and adults from the age of 2. With bases at Simpson and Shenley there is something for everyone. For further details and information please contact the Music Faculty at [email protected] or look us up on our website www.miltonkeynes.gov.uk/musicmk O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 35 Midsummer Players Adult Music Groups Escape the pressure and responsibility of your day-to-day life by joining one of our music groups. Rejuvenate your music-making abilities We run adult music groups at the Music Centre: Adult Wind Band and Midsummer Players. Join one of our groups and put to rest any past regrets you may have felt about not keeping up with your musical studies. You will also make new friends and enjoy mastering your instrument again. Many studies have shown that singing, or making music together, not only makes you feel good but also offers a range of measurable health benefits. So come along to one of our friendly sessions and experience for yourself how uplifting practising and performing together can be. ADULT MUSIC GROUPS COST £56.50 EACH PER TERM Adult Wind Band Midsummer Players Age 18+ Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm Simpson + Mondays 8.00pm - 9.30pm Simpson Age 18 Suitable for those with some experience Mondays at Simpson, 8.00pm - 9.30pm Do you play or have you once played an orchestral instrument? Reinvigorate your playing by joining our friendly group, and discover how much more enjoyable it is to make music with other musicians. For people who have left school recently, or a very long while ago! Everyone is welcome. Adult Wind Band Suitable for those with some experience Wednesdays at Simpson, 7.30pm - 9.00pm Do you regret not carrying on with your music studies? Now is the time to do something about that feeling. Dust off your old brass or woodwind instrument, remember how good it feels to make music and join our welcoming wind band. 36 We are a friendly group of adults of all ages. Anybody with some wind or brass playing experience is welcome to join us. ! Need more info? www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk or call 01908 556700 Youth Faculty Community Learning MK www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk The council’s popular Youth Service is now part of Community Learning MK. We hope that this will help to highlight the links between youth work and the delivery of information, advice and guidance and the learning opportunities which can enhance young people’s life chances. Youth workers will continue to develop projects and programmes in partnership with voluntary organisations in those areas of Milton Keynes where particular needs arise, e.g. through population growth or lack of access to other facilities and support. We will actively encourage young people who need additional support to get involved in bespoke O Want to enrol? Call 01908 556760 Tel: 01908 556700 programmes and we will focus on keeping young people engaged in education, employment or training to help them have full and active adult lives. An important part of our work is to ensure that young people are involved in the design, delivery and governance of youth programmes. We support the Youth Cabinet, a group of young people elected by their peers to identify and speak up about issues which are important to young people, such as transport, bullying and young people’s mental health. For more information on the Youth Faculty Call 01908 253210 or visit www.mysaymk.com 37 Rivers Centre Trent Road Bletchley MK3 7BB Simpson Centre (Music enquiries only) Simpson Road Simpson MK6 3AF Student car park is on Humber Way, MK3 7PH Enquiries: 01908 556700 Enrolments: 01908 556760 Skills for Life: 01908 556703 Email: [email protected] Community Learning MK Enquiries: 01908 252523 www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk Available in audio, large print, braille and other languages 01908 556700 M15100