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Providing certificated<br />
learning opportunities at<br />
beginner’s levels within<br />
a friendly, community<br />
environment.
The <strong>Ferguslie</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> provides certificated<br />
learning opportunities at beginner’s levels within a friendly,<br />
community environment.<br />
This <strong>Ferguslie</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> programme is designed to assist adult learners building upon their<br />
Employability and Life skills using a blended learning approach. The <strong>Centre</strong> is based in the heart<br />
of <strong>Ferguslie</strong> and provides a warm welcoming environment for adults returning to learning.<br />
<strong>Centre</strong> Timetable<br />
Monday<br />
Cyber Security -<br />
Fundamentals<br />
SCQF Level 4<br />
23 <strong>August</strong> – 13 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
1pm – 3.30pm<br />
Method of delivery: Online<br />
Learners will be Introduced to<br />
how cyber security works, how to<br />
keep themselves safe online. Also<br />
learning about common threats<br />
and exploring how cyber-attacks<br />
happen and what we can do to<br />
prevent them.<br />
Getting Started in IT<br />
SCQF Level 3<br />
23 <strong>August</strong> – 13 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
9.30am – 12 noon<br />
Method of delivery: Online<br />
Learners will gain an understanding<br />
of basic computing including word<br />
processing, saving, retrieving and<br />
editing files along with Internet<br />
searching.<br />
Developing Further in IT<br />
SCQF Level 5<br />
23 <strong>August</strong> – 13 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
1pm – 3.30pm<br />
Method of delivery: Online<br />
This course is for learners who have<br />
completed the Getting Started in IT<br />
course and progressing. Other learners<br />
may join the class if they already have<br />
good IT skills and knowledge and have<br />
recently successfully completed a<br />
qualification at SCQF Level 4. If you are<br />
unsure if you can join this class, please<br />
speak to a member of our Communities<br />
Team who will assist.<br />
Tuesday<br />
Exploring Wellbeing<br />
SCQF Level 4<br />
24 <strong>August</strong> – 14 Dec <strong>2021</strong><br />
9.30am – 12 noon<br />
Method of delivery: Online<br />
Learners will develop an<br />
understanding of personal wellbeing<br />
as a holistic concept. This course will<br />
cover some ideas to stay mentally<br />
well and develop your ability to cope<br />
with the up and downs of life.<br />
Blended <strong>Learning</strong>:<br />
this course will be delivered in the classroom<br />
and online<br />
Online:<br />
the full course will be delivered online.<br />
Classroom/workshop/garden space:<br />
course will be delivered in classroom, college<br />
campus workshop or garden space (mainly<br />
practical subjects)<br />
For online classes:<br />
support may be available to help you get<br />
online, please contact the Communities Team<br />
for further information.<br />
Horticulture – Plant Propagation<br />
SCQF Level 4<br />
24 <strong>August</strong> – 14 Dec <strong>2021</strong><br />
1pm – 3.30pm<br />
Method of delivery: Classroom/Garden areas<br />
This course will introduce learners to methods commonly used to propagate plants.<br />
Learners will develop knowledge of the advantages and limitations of a range of<br />
propagation methods, along with the most appropriate propagation method to use<br />
for a selected plant to produce a crop of plants. This course is aimed at learners<br />
with little or no experience and will be a new group or learners.
Wednesday<br />
Working in Early Education and Childcare<br />
SCQF Level 4<br />
25 <strong>August</strong> – 15th December <strong>2021</strong><br />
9.30am – 12 noon<br />
Method of delivery: Online<br />
Learner will develop a basic understanding<br />
of different types of provision in the Early<br />
<strong>Learning</strong> and Childcare sector, and how the<br />
sector supports children and families. They<br />
will also be exploring the skills and qualities<br />
required to work with children aged 0–12<br />
years.<br />
Criminology: Crime Scenes<br />
SCQF Level 5<br />
25 <strong>August</strong> – 15 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
1.00pm – 3.30pm<br />
Method of delivery: Online<br />
Learners will be introduced to physical and psychological<br />
evidence at a crime scene and develop an understanding<br />
of the different types of evidence and the importance of<br />
preserving it.<br />
Thursday<br />
Practical Abilities<br />
through Sewing<br />
SCQF Level 4<br />
26 <strong>August</strong> – 16 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
9.30am – 12 noon<br />
Delivery: Blended <strong>Learning</strong><br />
This course will assist<br />
learners to improve their<br />
self-reliance and confidence<br />
by developing their practical<br />
abilities through sewing,<br />
while participating in one or<br />
more projects,<br />
with support.<br />
Mindfulness<br />
College certification<br />
26 <strong>August</strong> – 7 October <strong>2021</strong><br />
21 October – 9 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
1pm – 3.30pm<br />
Delivery: Blended <strong>Learning</strong><br />
This course is an introduction to<br />
nutrition, wellbeing and mindfulness,<br />
incorporating how to deal with the<br />
stress of everyday life with the help<br />
of nutritional advice and meditation.<br />
Friday<br />
Brickwork, Concrete &<br />
Paving Skills<br />
SCQF Level 4 & College Certificate<br />
27 <strong>August</strong> – 17 Dec <strong>2021</strong><br />
9.30am – 12 noon<br />
Classroom/workshop<br />
(Paisley Campus)<br />
Learners will measure and set out<br />
simple brickwork and carry out basic<br />
concreting and paving work. By the<br />
end of the course learner will be<br />
able to build a short length of half<br />
brick wall and have the knowledge<br />
to carry out basic concreting and<br />
paving.<br />
Influences on Mental<br />
Health & Wellbeing<br />
SCQF Level 4<br />
27 <strong>August</strong> – 17 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
9.30am – 12 noon<br />
Delivery: Blended <strong>Learning</strong><br />
Learners will be introduced to the<br />
factors which cause mental health<br />
and wellbeing issues and will explore<br />
the effect of technology and social<br />
media and the influence this can<br />
have on our mental health and<br />
wellbeing.<br />
<br />
COURSES<br />
MAY BE SUBJECT<br />
TO CHANGE<br />
COURSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE<br />
TO THOSE IN RECEIPT OF BENEFITS OR ON A LOW INCOME<br />
If you are not in receipt of benefit, please contact Kathleen for more information.<br />
Understanding Mental<br />
Health Issues<br />
SCQF Level 4<br />
27 <strong>August</strong> – 17 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
1pm – 3.30pm<br />
Delivery: Blended <strong>Learning</strong><br />
This course will help learners to<br />
Identify a range of mental health<br />
issues and behavior’s and discuss<br />
how it is portrayed in the world<br />
today. Learners will also be<br />
expanding their knowledge on the<br />
role of the brain in relation to mental<br />
health.<br />
PLEASE NOTE<br />
ALL PROGRAMMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGES DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC
Our Communities Team are available<br />
to support you with booking one of<br />
these courses, and with any issues or<br />
concerns that you may have leading up<br />
to the start of your course.<br />
Please contact the Communities Team on<br />
Kathleen Brown<br />
e kathleen.brown@wcs.ac.uk<br />
t 07980 696139<br />
Zanya McCartney<br />
e zvetlana.mccartney@wcs.ac.uk<br />
t 07872 837245<br />
Marina McCracken<br />
e marina.mccracken@wcs.ac.uk<br />
t 07590 443847<br />
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