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Award in Education and Training Level 3
Kickstart your education career with this introductory teaching qualification. Experience the buzz of learning environments and get a view into the profession. Learn essential teaching skills and open doors to further education jobs in this Education and Training course.
This course prepares you for teaching jobs working with adults. These can include roles as a tutor, learning assistant, teaching assistant, or trainer in universities, Sixth Form colleges, or other adult learning settings.
This Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education is the first step towards a fulfilling career in teaching. If you want to get a teaching qualification, this foundational course can give you a taste of the industry before you move onto higher level qualifications.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 04/11/2024Times:9:30am - 4:30pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gillian HuntCourse code:Q00016040How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00
Literature: British Colonial & Post Colonial Literature 10
This course will explore the following texts: Heart of Darkness -
Joseph Conrad; Short Stories by Kipling; The Siege of Krishnapur -
JG Farrell; The Jewel in the Crown - Paul Scott, and The English
Patient - Michael Ondaatje.
The course will track the decline of Empire and the concomitant
social and political uncertainty, the relationship between the colonial
and the colonised Other, and develop themes relating to identity and
the subjective nature of historical revision.
There will be ample scope for discussion of at times difficult and
controversial debates, and we will focus on the continuing
relationship that exists between contemporary writers and later
writers vis-a-vis issues of guilt and responsibility.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 18/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017456How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: Renaissance Beauty in the work of Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer
This course in art appreciation provides close attentions to particular works of art from two important artists, Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer, working in Europe in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. The focus will be upon specific paintings, drawings and prints in relation to their concept of beauty. The course will present a range of work by both artists and each week will select one work for a Close View and detailed attention. Particular attentions will be given to Dürer’s painting in Venice and to his woodcuts and engravings; to Leonardo’s drawings and to his work in Milan.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 30/09/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:The Kindle Centre (Hereford)
ASDA
Belmont Road
Hereford
HR2 7JETutor:Allen FisherCourse code:Q00016513How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Beginners Digital Skills (Pre Entry)
This course is designed for pre-entry ESOL learners to introduce basic digital skills. During the course, students will learn fundamental computer skills such as using a keyboard, mouse, and navigating the internet. The course covers basic software applications like word processing and email. Practical exercises and interactive tutorials will help students gain confidence in using digital tools effectively. By the end of the course, students will have developed essential skills for using computers and the internet, empowering them to navigate the digital world with confidence.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Mount Pleasant School (Southampton)
Mount Pleasant Road
Newtown
Southampton
SO14 0WZTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017308How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Hand Clay Pottery
This course is designed for you to develop your creative side and use your previous clay hand-building techniques to progress to an intermediate level, plus a chance explore the different decorative styles working with Clay. By the end of the course you should have lots of different pottery pieces and different pottery skills. You will be in a group with others and led by a talented Arts and Crafts tutor. Your work will be taken away and fired in a kiln by the tutor and it will be yours to keep!
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 14/10/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Walter Preston Court
Cashes Green
Stroud
GL5 4LJTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016897How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Craft: Hand Clay Pottery
This course is designed for you to develop your creative side and use your previous clay hand-building techniques to progress to an intermediate level, plus a chance explore the different decorative styles working with Clay. By the end of the course you should have lots of different pottery pieces and different pottery skills. You will be in a group with others and led by a talented Arts and Crafts tutor. Your work will be taken away and fired in a kiln by the tutor and it will be yours to keep!
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 14/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Oakley Resource Centre Hub
Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham
GL52 5QLTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016898How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Digital Art
Would you like to explore new art forms? Digital art offers a range of exciting possibilities for modern artists. Whether you prefer to appreciate or make art, this digital art course has something to offer you.
This short course lets you dip your toe into digital art exploration. Discover basic techniques and develop essential digital skills to start creating your own digital creations. This course can help you decide if you want to delve deeper into the world of digital art.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 30/09/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Bensham Grove (Gateshead)
Sidney Grove
Gateshead
NE8 2XDTutor:Damien WoottenCourse code:Q00018635How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Music Making: African Drumming for All
Whether you are a seasoned drummer or just wanting to get started, this practical class in African drumming will inspire you with music and culture. We will be using the Djembe Drums which are a percussion instrument originating from West Africa. Drums will be provided for your use during the class. Our experienced tutor will guide you to play the Djembe drum as part of a group of friendly, like-minded people. You will learn to use the primary notes, referred to as ‘bass,’ ‘tone’ and ‘slap’ to create different sounds. No experience needed, just the willingness to have a go and enjoy the music.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 21/10/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:The Eagle Building (Sunderland)
201 High Street East, Sunderla
Sunderland
SR1 2AXTutor:Mark BarfootCourse code:Q00018656How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Sewing into Business - Bury
Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SBTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016055How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Multiply-Measure Up Sewing
Welcome to our 6-hour Measure Up- Introduction to Sewing Course! This short course is designed for sewing enthusiasts of all levels who want to improve their numerical skills specifically for the art of sewing. Over the course, students will dive in-to fundamental numerical concepts essential for accurate and efficient sewing projects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced at sewing, this introduction to sewing Course promises to empower you with all the knowledge to raise your sewing projects to new levels, join us and unravel the world of numbers in sewing like never before! This course is only for those living in Southampton.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Thu 12/09/2024Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017107How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free