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Adult Learning and Skills Service
From January - April 2015
Adult Learning Courses in
Harrogate
Includes Boroughbridge,
Knaresborough, Nidderdale and Ripon
FAMILY
LEARNING
ENGLISH &
MATHS
COMPUTING
SKILLS FOR
EMPLOYMENT
FREE COURSES
FOR ELIGIBLE
LEARNERS
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Let us support your learning, every step of the way
Introducing adult learning courses in the Harrogate area
Choose the course that’s right for you
Welcome to North Yorkshire County Council’s adult learning prospectus
for the Harrogate area. We provide a wide range of quality workshops
and part time courses for adults across North Yorkshire.
The following pages contain details of the part time courses on offer
between January and April 2015 in the Harrogate area.
Thinking of a change in career?
• For a full list of all our courses, information about FREE taster classes, course
information sheets, eligibility criteria and to enrol and pay online visit:
www.northyorks.gov.uk/adultlearning
Looking to upskill in your current role?
• Alternatively, call the Harrogate area office on 01609 533936 for more information.
Need support in developing your skills for employment?
• To access our online course finder visit: www.northyorks.gov.uk/coursefinder
Want to gain an interest and learn for leisure?
• If you would like to talk through your learning, specialist support, funding
and child care options, book a FREE appointment with a Learning
and Skills Adviser. Contact the adult learning office in your area (see
back cover for details) to arrange a confidential appointment.
Interested in developing your functional skills?
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The Adult Learning and Skills Service has a course to suit your needs.
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To help make learning affordable for everyone,
concessionary fees are available and some of our
courses which support employment skills are
FREE if you are unemployed, receiving state
benefits and actively seeking work. We offer a
wide selection of courses supporting our ‘learn
for a tenner’ programme, offering learning for
£10 depending on your current circumstances.
Excellent and knowledgeable tutors who care for the needs of individuals
FAMILY
LEARNING
FREE COURSES
FOR ELIGIBLE
LEARNERS
SKILLS FOR
EMPLOYMENT
COMPUTING
ENGLISH &
MATHS
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HARROGATE
AREA COURSES
Course Title
Venue
Day
Start
Date
Weeks
Time
Time
(From) (To)
Course
Fee
Over
65's
Materials
Fee
Exam
Fee
ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Accounting, AAT level 2 certificate
Community House, Ripon
Tues
^
44
18:00
21:00 £635.50 £635.50
£260
£178
Accounting, AAT level 3 diploma
Community House, Ripon
Mon
^
82
18:00
21:00 £1,987
£1,987
£469
N/A
Bookkeeping and accounting,
AAT level 1 award
Community House, Ripon
Fri
^
20
12:30
15:30 £228
£228
£55
£56
Digital skills - getting started,
BCS entry level award
Old Library, Bilton Lane, Harrogate
Tues
^
10
09:30
12:00 £93
£93
0
£15
Digital skills - getting started,
BCS entry level award
Community House, Ripon
Fri
^
10
09:30
12:00 £93
£93
0
£15
Improve your functional ICT
(morning or afternoon session)
Old Library, Bilton Lane, Harrogate
Tues
^
18
09:30
15:00 £171
£171
0
£15
Improve your functional ICT
Community House, Ripon
Thurs
^
15
18:00
21:00 £171
£171
0
£15
Improve your functional ICT
Old Library, Bilton Lane, Harrogate
Fri
^
15
09:15
12:15 £171
£171
0
£15
Improve your functional ICT
Community House, Ripon
Fri
^
18
09:30
12:00 £171
£171
0
£15
COMPUTING
Don’t just take our
word for it...
92% of our learner respondents
increased their employability
skills in 2014
^ Individual start dates
**Material fees are itemised on course sheets, please confirm with area
office to ensure the course is running before purchasing materials.
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Listen to our
biggest critics...
I now have the confidence to
attend interviews
Free* Unemployed learners on benefits, who are actively seeking work, may be able
to attend for free or at a reduced rate. * A £10 concessionary fee for leisure courses is
applicable to eligible learners who are unemployed, on benefits and actively seeking work, or are aged 65 and older and receiving pension tax credits.
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Course Title
Find, book and pay online
Venue
Day
Start
Date
Weeks Time
Time
(From) (To)
Fairfax Community Centre, Harrogate
Tues
^
30
10:00
Improve your functional English
Ripon Fire Station
Tues
^
23
Improve your functional English
St Robert’s Centre, Harrogate
Wed
^
Improve your functional English
St Robert’s Centre, Harrogate
Wed
Improve your functional English
Community House, Ripon
Improve your functional maths
Course
Fee
Over
65's
Materials
Fee
Exam
Fee
12:00 Free
Free
0
0
10:00
12:00 Free
Free
0
0
23
12:30
14:30 Free
Free
0
0
^
23
18:00
20:00 Free
Free
0
0
Thurs
^
23
18:00
20:00 Free
Free
0
0
Community House, Ripon
Tue
^
23
15:00
17:00 Free
Free
0
0
Improve your functional maths
St Peter’s Church, Harrogate
Wed
^
23
18:00
20:00 Free
Free
0
0
Improve your functional maths
Community House, Ripon
Fri
^
23
09:30
11:30 Free
Free
0
0
Improve your functional maths
Wesley Chapel, Harrogate
Fri
^
23
13:00
15:00 Free
Free
0
0
Diploma in health and social
care (adults), NCFE level 2
Work based learning - assessment sessions are
agreed between assessor and learner. Assessor also
agrees timescale for completion of qualification
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
£1,116
TBC
£81
Preparing to work in adult social
care, NCFE level 1 award
A mix of classroom and work based learning. Times stated
refer to classroom learning; work based learning will be
agreed with learner and assessor depending on voluntary
work pattern. Length of course will vary depending
on agreement between learner and assessor.
Tues
TBC
5
10:00
13:00 TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
Preparing to work in adult social
care, NCFE level 1 award
A mix of classroom and work based learning. Times
stated refer to classroom learning; work based learning
will be agreed with learner and assessor depending
on voluntary work pattern. Length of course will vary
depending on agreement between learner and assessor.
Tues
03/03/15
3
09:30
14:30 TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
Supporting teaching and
learning in schools, CACHE
level 2 certificate
Work based learning - assessment sessions are
agreed between assessor and learner. Assessor also
agrees timescale for completion of qualification
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
Preparing to work in schools
St Robert’s Centre, Harrogate
Wed
25/02/15
15
09:30
14:00 TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
Preparing to work in schools
Ripon Fire Station, Ripon
Tues
10/03/15
15
09:30
14:30 TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
EMPLOYABILITY
Skills for employment
ENGLISH AND MATHS
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
£1,116
TEACHING AND LEARNING
^ Individual start dates
**Material fees are itemised on course sheets, please confirm with area
office to ensure the course is running before purchasing materials.
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£711.50 £711.50
0
Free* Unemployed learners on benefits, who are actively seeking work, may be able
to attend for free or at a reduced rate. * A £10 concessionary fee for leisure courses is
applicable to eligible learners who are unemployed, on benefits and actively seeking work, or are aged 65 and older and receiving pension tax credits.
£90
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Course Title
Book a FREE appointment with a Learning and Skills Adviser
Venue
Day
Start Date
Weeks Time
Time
(From) (To)
Botanical drawing
(alternate Saturdays)
Number 6 Studio Gallery, Pateley Bridge
Sat
07/02/15
8
10:00
Drawing from nature
(alternate Saturdays)
Number 6 Studio Gallery, Pateley Bridge
Sat
07/02/15
8
Improve your painting and drawing
Styan Centre, Harrogate
Fri
27/02/15
Improve your painting and drawing
Styan Centre, Harrogate
Fri
Improve your painting and drawing
using a variety of media
St John’s Hall, Ripon
Stories are waiting (alternate Fridays)
Course
Fee
Over
65's
Materials
Fee
12:30 £80
£65
**
13:00
15:30 £80
£65
**
5
10:00
14:30 £80
£65
**
16/01/15
5
10:00
14:30 £80
£65
**
Mon
12/01/15
10
10:00
12:30 £100
£82
**
Number 6 Studio Gallery, Pateley Bridge
Fri
06/02/15
8
13:30
16:00 £80
£65
**
Computer workshops
Community House, Ripon
Wed
14/01/15
5
13:00
15:00 £40
£33
0
Computer workshops
Bilton Youth and Community Centre, Harrogate
Thurs
15/01/15
5
10:00
12:00 £40
£33
0
Computer workshops
Community House, Ripon
Wed
25/02/15
5
13:00
15:00 £40
£33
0
Computer workshops
Harrogate Library
Thurs
26/02/15
5
13:30
15:30 £40
£33
0
ART
COMPUTING
Don’t just take
our word for it...
Love adult learning- great
asset to the community
^ Individual start dates
**Material fees are itemised on course sheets, please confirm with area
office to ensure the course is running before purchasing materials.
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Listen to our
biggest critics...
Exceptional teaching
methods and inspiring
learning environments
”
Free* Unemployed learners on benefits, who are actively seeking work, may be able
to attend for free or at a reduced rate. * A £10 concessionary fee for leisure courses is
applicable to eligible learners who are unemployed, on benefits and actively seeking work, or are aged 65 and older and receiving pension tax credits.
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Course Title
Many courses available on our learn for £10 programme
Venue
Day
Start Date
Weeks Time
Time
(From) (To)
Ripon Grammar School
Tues
13/01/15
10
16:15
Improve your needle crafts, soft
furnishing and upholstery
Kirkby Malzeard Mechanics Institute, Ripon
Thurs
15/01/15
10
Improve your soft furnishing,
upholstery and caning
Pannal Memorial Hall, Harrogate
Wed
14/01/15
Improve your soft furnishing,
upholstery and caning
Rossett School, Harrogate
Wed
Improve your soft furnishings
Harrogate High School
Improve your traditional crafts
Lofthouse Memorial Hall, Pateley Bridge
Course
Fee
Over
65's
Materials
Fee
18:15 £80
£65
**
13:30
15:30 £80
£65
**
10
13:30
15:30 £80
£65
**
14/01/15
10
19:00
21:00 £80
£65
**
Fri
16/01/15
10
13:30
15:30 £80
£65
**
Tues
13/01/15
10
13:30
15:30 £80
£65
**
COOKERY
Improve your cooking for men
CRAFT AND DESIGN
Don’t just take
our word for it...
I learnt so much in a very
pleasant and stimulating
environment
^ Individual start dates
**Material fees are itemised on course sheets, please confirm with area
office to ensure the course is running before purchasing materials.
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Listen to our
biggest critics...
I have improved my
skills base and want
to learn more
Free* Unemployed learners on benefits, who are actively seeking work, may be able
to attend for free or at a reduced rate. * A £10 concessionary fee for leisure courses is
applicable to eligible learners who are unemployed, on benefits and actively seeking work, or are aged 65 and older and receiving pension tax credits.
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Many courses available on our learn for £10 programme
Step into community learning
Course Title
Venue
Day
Start Date
Weeks Time
(From)
Time
(To)
Course
Fee
Over
65's
Materials
Fee
Chain Lane Community Centre, Knaresborough
Wed
14/01/2015
10
12:30
14:30
£80
£65
TBC
Markington Village Hall, Harrogate
Mon
12/01/2015
10
19:30
21:00
£60
£49
TBC
Improve your French
King James's School, Knaresborough
Tues
13/01/2015
10
19:00
21:00
£80
£65
TBC
Improve your French
St Robert’s Centre, Harrogate
Tues
13/01/2015
10
12:00
14:00
£80
£65
TBC
Improve your French
St Robert’s Centre, Harrogate
Thurs
15/01/2015
10
13:00
15:00
£80
£65
TBC
Improve your Spanish
Ripon Leisure Centre
Mon
12/01/2015
10
18:00
20:00
£80
£65
TBC
Improve your Spanish
St Robert’s Centre, Harrogate
Wed
14/01/2015
10
13:00
15:00
£80
£65
TBC
CREATIVE WRITING
Writing for pleasure
FITNESS AND WELLBEING
Improve your yoga
LANGUAGES
Don’t just take
our word for it...
I prefer this to my maths
classes in school, as it is
more personal and I can
take it at my own pace
^ Individual start dates
**Material fees are itemised on course sheets, please confirm with area
office to ensure the course is running before purchasing materials.
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Listen to our
biggest critics...
I would recommend the
ALSS to anyone. A good
learning experience
learning new skills
and techniques
Free* Unemployed learners on benefits, who are actively seeking work, may be able
to attend for free or at a reduced rate. * A £10 concessionary fee for leisure courses is
applicable to eligible learners who are unemployed, on benefits and actively seeking work, or are aged 65 and older and receiving pension tax credits.
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Fast track yourself to the career you’ve always wanted
English and maths courses available all year
Apprenticeships
If you feel like you are ready for a change in career or starting to
think about improving your work prospects, what better place
to start than developing your English and maths skills?
As an apprentice you can earn as you learn and gain practical
skills and qualifications from your workplace.
We offer a range of courses for all different levels of learning and our Functional
English and maths courses are FREE for eligible learners. Our new flexible
rolling start dates enable you to join a class at any time throughout
the year, so if you are thinking about starting a college course or want to
improve your employability skills, courses are tailored to meet your needs.
The Adult Learning and Skills Service can help you find a job by providing FREE
training and work experience with local employers in the following sectors:
• Accounts and finance
• Business and administration
For more information about FREE English and maths courses contact
your local area office. If you know someone who would benefit
from an English or maths course, please contact us to discuss how
we might be able to help them (see back cover for details).
• Early years and child care
Employability courses
• Working in schools
Do you want to get back into work? Are you looking to improve your work
skills or change your career? Enrol on one of our employability courses to help
improve and learn new work skills to get back into work. Our courses can
provide support with CVs, applying for jobs and interview techniques. It is never
too late to make the change. Contact your local area now for more details.
“
14
99% of our learner respondents
enjoyed their course in 2014
”
• Health and social care
• Retail and customer service
WHAT TO DO
NOW?
With so many courses on offer, you may need help in
making your choice. Whether you are considering a
complete change of career, want to learn new skills or
build on existing qualifications, the Adult Learning and
Skills Service can help.
You can find out more about courses on offer across
the county using our online course finder at
www.northyorks.gov.uk/coursefinder or by contacting
your local area office (see back cover for details).
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FAMILY
LEARNING
ADULT LEARNING
AREA OFFICES
Craven
Skipton Youth and Community Centre, Otley
Street, Skipton BD23 1ET
Tel: 01609 533945
[email protected]
Hambleton
White Rose House, Thurston Road,
Northallerton DL6 2NA
Tel: 01609 533900
[email protected]
Harrogate
1st Floor, Bilton Library, Bilton Lane,
Harrogate HG1 3DT
Tel: 01609 533936
[email protected]
Richmondshire
Swaledale House, Unit 4
Bailey Court, Colburn Business Park, Colburn,
Catterick Garrison DL9 4QL
Tel: 01609 535834
[email protected]
FREE COURSES
FOR ELIGIBLE
LEARNERS
ENGLISH &
MATHS
Ryedale
Lady Lumley’s School Campus
Swainsea Lane, Pickering Y018 8NG
Tel: 01609 533918
[email protected]
Scarborough
Talbot House, 11 to 13 Queen Street,
Scarborough YO11 1HA
Tel: 01609 535845
[email protected]
Selby
The Cabin, Selby Community Primary School,
Flaxley Road, Selby YO8 4DL
Tel: 01609 533974
[email protected]
Whitby
Caedmon College, Whitby, Normanby Site,
Prospect Hill, Whitby, YO21 1LA
Tel: 01947 601901
[email protected]
Contact us
Harrogate area office, 1st Floor, Bilton Library, Bilton Lane,
Harrogate HG1 3DT Tel: 01609 533936
email: [email protected]
If you would like this information in another language or format
such as B
raille, large print or audio, please ask us.
Tel: 01609 780780 Email: [email protected]
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Please visit our website to view a selection of other courses available.
You can now book your place online at www.northyorks.gov.uk/adultlearning