Ferguslie Learning Centre - January Starts 2016 web

Ferguslie
Learning Centre
Start your New Year
at Ferguslie!
Providing certificated
learning opportunities
at beginner’s levels
within a friendly,
community environment.

The Ferguslie Learning Centre provides certificated
learning opportunities at beginner’s levels within a friendly,
community environment.
The programme has been designed to assist adult learners who have little or no formal
qualifications, which will help them increase their confidence and personal wellbeing,
employability skills and career opportunities.
Centre Timetable
Monday
BLOC
(Building Learning Opportunities In our Communities)
13/2/17 to 20/3/17
8/5/17 to 19/6/17
9.30 am to 12 noon
This 6 week course will help you to identify your personal skills
and qualities, explore learning options, create a personal profile
to apply for jobs, learn more about stress and coping strategies.
Introduction to Sewing (non-certificated)
13/2/17 to 20/3/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
This 6 week programme will give Learners increased
confidence with hand sewing skills.If you would like to expand
on the absolute basics of hand sewing or you are looking to
learn some simple stitches to make do and mend eg. (sew up a
hem or sew on a button) this is the class for you. (Certificated
courses will be offered as a progression in our future
programmes)
COMMUNICATION AND
NUMERACY SUPPORT
Will be available for all learners
enrolled within the Centre
(contact Kathleen for more information if required)
Introduction to Horticulture (non-certificated)
24/4/17 to 19/6/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
This 7 week programme will be the beginning of the planning
and preparation for our Learning Centre, Community Garden.
This programme will be an excellent starting point for any
learners who would like to increase their knowledge and
understanding of gardening, providing an introduction to the
key principles of Horticulture. Learners will gain confidence
and increase practical knowledge which will enable them to
use in their own gardens.
INFORMATION SESSION FOR ALL CLASSES
MONDAY AFTERNOONS 1-3PM IN JANUARY 9, 16, 23 AND 30
Tuesday
Improving Wellbeing
SCQF Level 4
17/1/17 to 23/5/17
9.30 am to 12.00 noon
Learners will undertake an activity aimed at improving the
wellbeing of themselves or others, setting out targets, carrying
out a plan for improving wellbeing. They will also evaluate and
review the planned activity. This will include a review of how the
activity has impacted on their personal wellbeing.
Basic Customer Service
SCQF Level 4
17/1/17 to 14/3/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
This course will help you understand the personal factors
and skills required in making a positive first impression with
customers and dealing with customers’ needs. In particular,
you will develop good communication and effective listening
skills.
Customer Service Principles & Practices
SCQF Level 5
21/3/17 to 23/5/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
This course covers the principles of customer’s service; how to
present yourself to a customer in person or on the phone and
how to deal with difficult situations.

Wednesday
Travel and Tourism :
Local Tourism Product Knowledge
SCQF Level 4
8/2/17 to 14/6/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Learners will also develop knowledge of the location of a
selection of local tourist destinations, attractions and physical
features and will develop an awareness of their appeal to
tourists.
Pop in to
the Centre
for a cuppa
and a chat
Thursday
PC Passport – Spreadsheets
SCQF Level 4
19/1/17 to 1/6/17
9.30 am to 12.00 noon
Learners will gain knowledge and skills in creating simple
spreadsheets and implementing practical solutions using a range
of basic features.
Moving on in IT
SCQF Level 4
19/1/17 to 1/6/17
1.00pm to 3.30 pm
This course is suitable for learners who have basic IT knowledge
or have completed the Getting Started in IT course and would
like to progress and improve their computing Skills.
This Unit is suitable for learners who have no previous
experience of using spreadsheet applications and wish to gain
basic competency in their use.
Friday
Personal Development - Practical Abilities
SCQF Level 4
20/1/17 to 26/5/17
9.30 am to 12.00 noon
This course will enable learners to improve their self-reliance
and confidence by developing their practical abilities while
participating in one or more projects, with support.
Online Learning Support
SCQF Level 4
IT skills
essential
prior to
enrolling
20/1/17 to 26/5/17
1.00pm to 3.00 pm
On-line Learning Support will be provided for learners who may
be New to Online courses and require a little assistance to get
them started, learners who enrol for online provision can use the
Centre IT equipment at this drop in.
(see overleaf for course information)
The Ferguslie Learning Centre Opening Times
Monday - Friday
9.00 am - 4.30 pm.
To book a place on any of these courses or for further
information please contact:
Kathleen Brown, Centre Administrator
Ferguslie Learning Centre
10 Falcon Crescent, Paisley, PA3 1NS
Tel: 0141 842 1015
Email: kathleen.brown@wcs.ac.uk
COURSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE
TO THOSE IN RECEIPT OF BENEFIT.
If you are not in receipt of benefit, please contact Kathleen for more information.
If
you are
interested in
ESOL support,
please contact the
Learning Centre
for further
information.

The Ferguslie Learning Centre provides certificated
learning opportunities at beginner’s levels within a friendly,
community environment.
The programme has been designed to assist adult learners who have little or no formal
qualifications, which will help them increase their confidence and personal wellbeing,
employability skills and career opportunities.
Centre Timetable
Monday
BLOC
(Building Learning Opportunities In our Communities)
13/2/17 to 20/3/17
8/5/17 to 19/6/17
9.30 am to 12 noon
This 6 week course will help you to identify your personal skills
and qualities, explore learning options, create a personal profile
to apply for jobs, learn more about stress and coping strategies.
Introduction to Sewing (non-certificated)
13/2/17 to 20/3/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
This 6 week programme will give Learners increased
confidence with hand sewing skills.If you would like to expand
on the absolute basics of hand sewing or you are looking to
learn some simple stitches to make do and mend eg. (sew up a
hem or sew on a button) this is the class for you. (Certificated
courses will be offered as a progression in our future
programmes)
COMMUNICATION AND
NUMERACY SUPPORT
Will be available for all learners
enrolled within the Centre
(contact Kathleen for more information if required)
Introduction to Horticulture (non-certificated)
24/4/17 to 19/6/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
This 7 week programme will be the beginning of the planning
and preparation for our Learning Centre, Community Garden.
This programme will be an excellent starting point for any
learners who would like to increase their knowledge and
understanding of gardening, providing an introduction to the
key principles of Horticulture. Learners will gain confidence
and increase practical knowledge which will enable them to
use in their own gardens.
INFORMATION SESSION FOR ALL CLASSES
MONDAY AFTERNOONS 1-3PM IN JANUARY 9, 16, 23 AND 30
Tuesday
Improving Wellbeing
SCQF Level 4
17/1/17 to 23/5/17
9.30 am to 12.00 noon
Learners will undertake an activity aimed at improving the
wellbeing of themselves or others, setting out targets, carrying
out a plan for improving wellbeing. They will also evaluate and
review the planned activity. This will include a review of how the
activity has impacted on their personal wellbeing.
Basic Customer Service
SCQF Level 4
17/1/17 to 14/3/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
This course will help you understand the personal factors
and skills required in making a positive first impression with
customers and dealing with customers’ needs. In particular,
you will develop good communication and effective listening
skills.
Customer Service Principles & Practices
SCQF Level 5
21/3/17 to 23/5/17
1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
This course covers the principles of customer’s service; how to
present yourself to a customer in person or on the phone and
how to deal with difficult situations.