Ferguslie Learning Center Booklet August 2018 - web

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The Ferguslie Learning Centre provides certificated learning opportunities at beginner’s levels within a friendly, community environment. This Ferguslie Learning programme is designed to assist adult learners building upon their Employability and Life skills. The Centre is based in the heart of Ferguslie and provides a warm welcoming environment for adults returning to learning. If you’ve never had a job or are returning to work after a break then this is the perfect introduction for you. Centre Timetable Monday Furniture Upholstery Application SQA certificated 27/08/18 to 17/12/18 9.30 am to 12.00 noon This is a progression class for learners who have already completed the Introduction to Sewing. This course is ideal if you would like to try out upholstery and learn some basic skills within a friendly group. You will learn traditional and modern upholstery techniques, such as webbing and stuffing. This could we be best suited to learners who already have basic sewing skills. Sewing with confidence Non-certificated 27/08/18 to 17/12/18 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm This class will be a relaxed sewing experience exploring the absolute basics of hand sewing and simple stitches, this course would assist learners at home with recycling existing items within the home, if this sound like skills you would like to expand on then this is the class for you. Tuesday Building Learning Opportunities in our Communities (BLOC) Non-certificated BLOC 1 - 28/08/18 to 25/09/18 BLOC 2 - 13/11/18 to 18/12/18 9.30 am to 12.00 noon This fun, motivational workshops will help you identify your skills and qualities, learn about stress, find the kinds of learning or employment that suit you and inspire you to take positive steps towards your future. COURSES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Preparing for Employment: First Steps SQA certificated 02/10/18 to 06/11/18 9.30 am to 12.00 noon This course will prepare you for entering the world of work in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. On the course you will review; Past experience and update/produce your CV Match your existing skills with the work you want to do Gain Job hunting skills Complete an SQA qualification, which will assist you with positive steps in your future. The course is ideal for learners who are thinking about starting work or returning to work after a long break. GARDENING SQA certificated 28/08/18 to 18/12/18 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm This course will include a Community Activity in Gardening in partnership with a local School. Learners will prepare for the activity, participate in the activity and reflect upon the outcome.
Wednesday Working in Early Education and Childcare SQA certificated 29/08/18 to 19/12/18 9.30 am to 12.00 noon In this course you will take part in a group investigation into provision in the early education and childcare sector for children 0-12 years and how it supports children and families. You will also gain insight and understanding of the skills, and qualities required to work in this field. This module is suitable for people wising to progress onto higher education in childcare or gain employment in the childcare sector in future. Thursday IT Office Skills: Communication in Administration SQA certificated 30/08/18 to 20/12/18 9.30 am to 12.00 noon Learners will use laptops to locate and gather information from e-mail and internet, use Power-point to create a presentation and Publisher to produce a document (like a newsletter). This course is suitable for those with basic computing skills. Developing Further in IT SQA certificated 30/08/18 to 20/12/18 1.00pm to 3.30 pm Learners will also gain skills in Word by editing documents Expand their knowledge of Power-point. Setting up folders and files Using internet and e-mail Safety and security online risks. This course is suitable for learners who already have basic computing skills. Friday Care: Values and Principles SQA certificated 31/08/18 to 21/12/18 9.30 am to 12.00 noon If you are interested in working in the care sector then this course is ideal for you. You will identify and report on features of positive care practice, skills and qualities of a care worker and how they meet the needs of users of care services. Getting Started in IT SQA certificated 31/08/18 to 21/12/18 1.00pm to 3.30 pm You will gain an understanding of basic computing including using Microsoft Word for word processing, saving files and editing and printing documents , learners will also be using the Internet. INFORMATION AND ENROLMENT DAY WEDNESDAY 22 - FRIDAY 24 AUGUST 2018 10AM - 2PM West College Scotland Ferguslie Learning Centre Opening Times Monday – Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm Ferguslie Learning Centre 10 Falcon Crescent, Paisley, PA3 1NS To book a place on any of these courses or for information our contact details are. t 0141 842 1015 e kathleen.brown@wcs.ac.uk COURSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE IN RECEIPT OF BENEFITS OR ON A LOW INCOME If you are not in receipt of benefit, please contact Kathleen for more information.
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