Community course brochure Jan 20 (2)

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE ABOUT US........ Our community education courses have been created to make learning accessible and flexible. We offer a range of courses, both daytime and evening, available across our college sites. In this rapidly changing world it is important to keep updating your skills and knowledge. We can help you improve your existing skills and learn new ones, which can enhance employment prospects. W HAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US........ A relaxed, friendly environment with support and guidance from a customer focused team. W ith flexible attendance as our college sites and community venues are available both daytime and evening.We provide a wide variety of training and learning opportunities to help you develop skills for both your personal and professional growth. COURSE COSTS AND CONCESSIONS Please see individual courses for prices. Fee remission may also be available to those in receipt of certain benefits. Please contact the centre for further information or to find out if you are eligible. Evidence of your entitlement will be required at enrolment. Please note that courses in the community are for adults aged 19 or over.

LANGUAGES Each course is 8 weeks long and is taught for 2 hours each week. The courses start at a beginners level progressing onto an improvers and then an advanced course. All language courses are priced at £40 which includes a college certificate of attendance. COURSE DAY START DATE TIME VENUE FEE Beginners French £40 Conversational Spanish Thursday 09/ 01/ 2020 6.30-8.30pm Lincoln College £40 Improvers Spanish £40 Improvers French Thursday 09/ 01/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm Lincoln College £40 Improvers Italian £40 Beginners Italian Monday 13/ 01/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm Lincoln College £40 Beginners Polish £40 Beginners German Tuesday 21/ 01/ 2020 6.30-8.30pm Newark College £40 Improvers Spanish £40 Tuesday 21/ 01/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm Lincoln College Wednesday 22/ 01/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm Newark College Thursday 30/ 01/ 2020 7.00-9.00pm Newark College Tuesday 25/ 02/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm Lincoln College Thursday 27/ 02/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm Newark College

IT COURSES The Community Education Centre offers flexible, self-directed study in our computer suite situated on the Lincoln College campus. You will be required to study for a minimum of 4 hours per week within our opening times which are: Monday 9am ? 1pm Tuesday 9am ? 1pm Wednesday 9am - 3pm & 4pm ? 7pm Thursday CLOSED Friday 9am ? 1pm We offer a range of IT qualifications from beginner to advanced levels. We also offer the opportunity to enrol on a free taster course which enables you to try out the materials, gain knowledge and confidence before enrolling on to a qualification.

ECDL Using a computer effectively is now an essential skill ? at home, at college, at university or at work. It can help you communicate more effectively and access information more easily, and a certified computer qualification makes you more attractive to employers. ECDL is recognised and valued in workplaces all over the world making it a valuable credential on your CV. Employers regard it as the international benchmark in IT user competence as it meets the growing requirements for evidence of digital literacy from employers. The qualification consists of 4 units and covers the most commonly used Microsoft Office applications: - Word processing - Create word-processed documents; enter, edit and format text, use graphs, tables and pictures for a professional finish and effectively use tools such as mail merge. - Spreadsheet s - Develop a working knowledge of spreadsheets; enter and format data, manipulate and format worksheets, perform calculations and create charts to produce high-quality documents. - Present at ions - Produce high-quality presentations using a variety of tools including animation, charts, tables, drawn objects and images. - Improving product ivit y using IT - Work more effectively with IT. This unit looks at using tools to save time and effort when producing word processed documents, presentations and spreadsheets. Please note: These ECDL Extra units can also be studied as single unit qualifications. We offer a flexible learning style to fit around other commitments. Learn at your own pace, at times to suit you, in a relaxed and friendly environment with support from our qualified and experienced tutors. We also offer distance learning to allow you to fit study in around busy lifestyles. Visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk and apply online For more information call 01522 876258

OCR Ent ry Level Aw ard in Using IT This course is designed for beginners and is the perfect introduction to using a computer. The course consists of three units. You will learn the basic skills required to: - Navigate around the computer and use a mouse and keyboard confidently - Create charts - Create an email account and send, receive and reply to emails - Create and edit documents with text and images in Microsoft Word Int roduct ion to Spreadsheet s This short course is designed for people who are looking to gain a basic understanding and practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel. It provides the skills and knowledge needed to be able to: - Create and format a spreadsheet - Perform calculations - Insert charts COURSE DAY START DATE TIME DURATION VENUE FEE Introduction to Thursday 30/ 01/ 2020 9.30-3.30 1 day Lincoln College Free Spreadsheets Thursday 13/ 02/ 2020 9.30-3.30 1 day Lincoln College Free Int erm ed iat e Spreadsheets Thursday 27/ 02/ 2020 9.30-3.30 1 day Lincoln College Free Advanced Flexible September-May Flexible 81 hours Lincoln College £275 Spreadsheets ECDL OCR Entry Level 3 Flexible September-May Flexible 24 hours Lincoln College £262 Award in Using IT Fee remission is available in some circumstances, please call 01522 876258 for more information

HEALTH & BEAUTY Int roduct ion to Pract ical Massage At the end of this course you will be able to perform an effective massage, using various massage techniques such as Thai and Swedish back massage. This is a hands-on course with demonstrations and supervised practical sessions. You will be able to develop a base skill level that will enable you to practice and improve in your own time. Int roduct ion to Indian Head Massage Discover the art of providing a soothing Indian head massage to calm and revitalise. This course will teach you how to safely and effectively give a stress-busting massage to the neck, shoulders, scalp and face. Indian head massage is an extremely effective therapy that has evolved from traditional techniques practised in India as part of family rituals for over a thousand years. Our experienced and friendly tutor will help you every step of the way with practical demonstrations followed by supervised practical work. You will be able to develop a base skill level that will enable you to practise and improve in your own time.

Bat hroom Bliss Make & create your own beauty products This is a fun, cost effective and creative approach to beauty and the students can see exactly what goes in their products. This course will teach students how to make their own natural skin care at home to suit each individual?s skin type. The making of natural beauty products is the focus of this popular course. Students will be given expert guidance and all ingredients needed as they embark upon making various beauty products such as Bath Bombs, Hand and Body Scrubs, W hipped Body Cream and Soothing Oatmeal Bath Sachets which can all be taken home afterwards. It will also cover a general introduction to aromatherapy and some of the most popular oils. Introduction to Manicure This course will introduce you to the techniques required to produce a beautiful manicure. During this 6 week course you will learn how to file nails and shape them, as well as massage and exfoliating techniques. The course covers sanitisation, factors affecting nail growth, recognising nail disorders, cuticle work and aftercare advice. On completion of the course you will have learnt how to provide a full manicure treatment. Please note ? this is not an accredited course however a College Certificate is received on completion of the course. COURSE DAY START DATE TIME DURATION VENUE FEE £20 Introduction to Practical Thursday 27/ 02/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm 4 weeks Lincoln College Massage £20 Introduction to Indian Thursday 16/ 01/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm 4 weeks Lincoln College Head Massage

PSYCHOLOGY In t r odu ct ion t o Psych ology This course is a practical introduction to human psychology. What is the meaning of psychology? This 6 week course will look at cognition and behaviour, social influence on our behaviour and mindfulness. Does our behaviour affect our thoughts or do we think and then act on our thoughts? Learn about: - stress origins and management - motivation and changing behaviour - self-reflective awareness - Verbal and non-verbal communication

MINDFULNESS & MENTAL HEALTH An In t r odu ct ion t o M en t al Healt h Aw ar en ess A 4 week course that aims to raise awareness of mental health. Look at mental health conditions and their symptoms. Learn to understand the possible causes and look at self-help strategies, resources and services to support individuals and their families. An In t r odu ct ion t o M in df u ln ess an d M edit at ion This is a course for beginners with a focus on using mindfulness and meditation to improve your mental wellbeing. The course will look at exercises that will help build mindfulness in different ways and teach you relaxation techniques. Learn about various methods of meditation and different breathing techniques. COURSE DAY START DATE TIME DURATION VENUE FEE £20 Mindfulness and Monday 20/ 01/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm 4 weeks Lincoln College £20 m ed it at ion £20 Mental Health Awareness Monday 24/ 02/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm 4 weeks Lincoln College Mental Health Awareness Thursday 27/ 02/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm 4 weeks Newark College

MAKATON AND BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE Makaton Level 2 Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order. W ith Makaton, children and adults can communicate straight away using signs and symbols. Brit ish Sign Language Sign language is a visual means of communicating using gestures, facial expression and body language. Sign language is used mainly by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. This course will look at BSL structure, the alphabet, hand shapes and facial expressions. Learn the use of signs in sentences and stories and also ages, family, colours etc. COURSE DAY START DATE TIME DURATION VENUE FEE Monday £40 Introduction to British Monday 03/ 02/ 2020 10.00-12.00 8 weeks Newark College Sign Language Monday 13/ 01/ 2020 6.00-8.00pm 8 weeks Lincoln College £40 Improvers Sign Language 13/ 01/ 2020 6.00-9.00pm 4 weeks Lincoln College £60 Foundation to Makaton

FIRST AID FOR PARENTS This course will teach you how to recognise symptoms and provide treatments for various illnesses or injuries that can arise with children. Learn about first aid treatment for babies and children including: · CPR for a baby or a child · Treatment for a child who is choking · Treatment for seizures, head injuries, wounds, shock and broken bones · Recognising types of burn and the appropriate treatment · Recognising the signs and symptoms of meningitis · Recognising and treating anaphylaxis This is a 6 hour course running over two sessions . COURSE DAY START DATE TIME DURATION VENUE FEE First Aid For Parents Tuesday £30 04/ 02/ 2020 9.30-12.30 2 weeks Newark College First Aid For Parents Tuesday 04/ 02/ 2020 6.00-9.00pm 2 weeks Lincoln College £30

FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING This level 2 food safety course is ideal for anyone working in the catering and hospitality industry or anyone who is working in a food environment. During the training the learner will gain knowledge on the storage, preparation, cooking and handling of food. Subjects covered include: Hazards and controls Food safety Management and temperature controls Food poisoning control Personal hygiene Cleaning and disinfecting The role of the food handler in keeping food safe.

W RITING & LITERATURE Creat ive Writ ing Have you ever wanted to write? This fun and interactive course will introduce various kinds of creative writing strategies to develop your passion for writing. We will explore techniques for sparking the imagination and tapping into your inner creativity, as well as developing skills and improving style. Suitable for complete beginners and those who have already begun writing for fun, fame or fortune. Creat ing Modern Literat ure This course will give you the opportunity to develop creative practices and discover and learn about modern literature and how to apply your skills to create some modern literature of your own. This course looks at TV script writing, poetry techniques, modern genres and short fiction. Individuals hoping to write for all age groups and target audiences can benefit from these lessons.

ONLINE LEARNING ENGAGING, EFFECTIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE ONLINE TRAINING COURSES: Level 2 Cert ificate in Aw areness of Ment al Healt h Problems Level 2 Cert ificate in Care Planning Level 2 Cert ificate in Caring for Children and Young People Level 2 Cert ificate in Common Healt h Condit ions Level 2 Cert ificate in Dignit y and Safeguarding Level 2 Cert ificate in End of Life Care Level 2 Cert ificate in Safe Handling of Medicines Level 2 Cert ificate in Dement ia Care Level 2 Cert ificate in Learning Disabilit ies Level 2 Cert ificate in Underst anding Behaviour t hat Challenges Level 2 Cert ificate in Underst anding Aut ism Level 2 Cert ificate in Lean Organisat ional Management Level 2 Cert ificate in Equalit y and Diversit y Level 2 Cert ificate in Customer Service Level 2 Cert ificate in Customer Service for Healt h and Social Care Set t ings Level 2 Cert ificate in Nut rit ion and Healt h Level 2 Cert ificate in Ret ail Operat ions Level 2 Cert ificate in Team Leading Level 2 Cert ificate in Informat ion, Advice or Guidance Level 2 Cert ificate in Business Administ rat ion Level 2 Cert ificate in Warehousing and Storage Level 2 Extended Cert ificate in Healt h and Social Care Professions Level 2 Cert ificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2 Cert ificate in Underst anding Specific Learning Difficult ies Fully funded t raining subject to eligibilit y. To find out more about t hese qualificat ions, please cont act : 030 030 32435 | [email protected] | w w w.lincolncollege.ac.uk/ courses/ online learning