Community Course Guide January 2019

co m m u n it y ed u c a t io n c en t r e co ur seg uide Ja n u a r y 2 0 19 The Community Education Centre Lincoln College, Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HQ Telephone: 01522 876258 Email: [email protected] us on Facebook: Lincoln College Community Education Centre

co m m u n it y ed u c a t io n c en t r eABOUT US........Our community education courses have been created to make learning accessible andflexible. We offer a range of courses, both daytime and evening, available across ourcollege 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 enhanceemployment prospects.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US........A relaxed, friendly environment with support and guidance from a customer focused team.With flexible attendance as our college sites and community venues are available bothdaytime and evening.We provide a wide variety of training and learning opportunities tohelp you develop skills for both your personal and professional growth.COURSE COSTS AND CONCESSIONSPlease see individual courses forprices.Fee remission may also beavailable to those in receipt ofcertain benefits. Please contactthe centre for further informationor to find out if you are eligible.Evidence of your entitlement willbe required at enrolment.Please note that courses in thecommunity are for adults aged19 or over.

LA NGUAGES Each course is 8 weeks long and is taught for 2 hours each week. The courses start at abeginners level progressing onto an improvers and then an intermediate course, with the exception of Polish which has two levels. All language courses are priced at £40 which includes a college certificate of attendance. COURSE DAY START DATE TIM E VEN UE FEEImprovers German £40Improvers Spanish Monday 07/01/2019 6pm-8pm Lincoln College £40Improvers French £40Improvers French Tuesday 15/01/2019 3.30pm-5.30pm Newark College £40Further Words in Polish £40Improvers Spanish Wednesday 16/01/2019 6.30pm-8.30pm Lincoln College £40Beginners Spanish £40Beginners French Wednesday 16/01/2019 6.30pm-8.30pm Newark College £40Improvers Italian £40Improvers Italian Wednesday 16/01/2019 7.15pm-9.15pm Lincoln College £40 Thursday 17/01/2019 6pm-8pm Lincoln College Monday 21/01/2019 6pm-8pm Lincoln College Tuesday 22/01/2019 6.30pm-8.30pm Lincoln College Wednesday 23/01/2019 6pm-8pm Lincoln College Thursday 24/01/2019 6pm-8pm 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 Tu esday 9am ? 1pm Wedn esday 9am - 3pm 4pm ? 7pm Th u r sday CLOSED Fr iday 9am ? 1pm We offer a range of IT qualifications from beginner to advanced levels. We also offer theopportunity 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 orat 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: - Wor d pr ocessin g - 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 m er ge. - Spr eadsh eet 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. - Pr esen t at ion s - Produce high-quality presentations using a variety of tools including animation, charts, tables, drawn objects and images. - Im pr ovin g pr odu ct ivit y u sin g 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 qualifiedand experienced tutors. We also offer distance learning to allow you to fit study in around busy lifestyles. V isit w w w .lin c oln c ollege.ac .u k an d ap p ly on lin e For m or e in f or m at ion c all 0 15 2 2 8 76 2 5 8

OCR En t r y Level Aw ar d in Usin g IT This course is designed for beginners and is the perfect introduction to using acomputer. 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 In t r odu ct ion t o Spr eadsh eet 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 chartsCOURSE DAY START DATE TIM E DURATION VEN UE FEEIntroduction to Thursday 07/02/2019 9.30am-3.30pm 1 day Lincoln College FreeSp r ead sh eet s Thursday 28/02/2019 9.30am-3.30pm 1 day Lincoln College FreeIntroduction toPow er p o in t Flexible September-May Flexible 81 GLH Lincoln College £275ECDLOCR Entry Level 3 Flexible September-May Flexible 24 GLH Lincoln College £262Award in Using ITFee remission is available in some circumstances, pleasee call 01522 876258 for more information

HEA LTH & BEAUTY In t r odu ct ion t o Pr act ical M assage 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. Youwill be able to develop a base skill level that will enable you to practise and improve in your own time. In t r odu ct ion t o In dian Head M assage 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 effectivetherapy that has evolved from traditional techniques practised in India as part of familyrituals 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.

Int roduct ion t o 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 TIM E DURATION VEN UE FEE £20Introduction to Indian Wednesday 09/01/2019 6pm-8pm 4 weeks Lincoln CollegeHead Massage £40 £20Introduction to Manicure Wednesday 30/ 01/ 2019 6pm-8pm 6 weeks Lincoln College 27/ 02/ 2019 6pm-8pm 4 weeks Lincoln CollegeIntroduction to Practical WednesdayMassage

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 ourbehaviour 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 communicationCOURSE DAY START DATE TIM E DURATION VEN UE FEEIntroduction to Psychology Monday 28/01/2019 6.30pm-8.30pm 6 weeks Lincoln College £30

mak at on Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to com m u n icat e.It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order. With Makaton, children and adults can communicate straight away using signs and symbols.M ak at on Begin n er s Wor k sh op - Aimed at parents and family of people who use Makaton to com m u n icat eM ak at on Fou n dat ion Wor k sh op - Aimed at people/professionals who use Makaton in their work e.g. in education, nurseries or residential care.M ak at on En h an cem en t Wor k sh op - This course follows on from the Foundation Workshop and is aimed at people/professionals who use Makaton in their work.COURSE DAY START TIM E DURATION VEN UE FEE DATEMakaton Enhancement Wednesday 27/02/2019 6pm-9pm 6 weeks Lincoln College £70

f o o d s a f et y in c a t er in g This level 2 food safety course is ideal for anyone working in the catering andhospitality industry or anyone who is working in a food environment. During thetraining 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.COURSE DAY START TIM E DURATION VEN UE FEE DATEFood Safety in Catering Tuesday 05/02/2019 9am-5pm 1 day Lincoln College £30

E-LEA RNINGENGAGING, EFFECTIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE ONLINE TRAINING COURSES: Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Aw ar en ess of M en t al Healt h Pr oblem s Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Car e Plan n in g Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Car in g f or Ch ildr en an d You n g People Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Com m on Healt h Con dit ion s Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Dign it y an d Saf egu ar din g Level 2 Cer t if icat e in En d of Lif e Car e Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Saf e Han dlin g of Medicines Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Dem en t ia Car e Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Lear n in g Disabilit ies Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Un der st an din g Beh aviou r t h at Ch allen ges Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Un der st an din g Au t ism Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Lean Or gan isat ion al M an agem en t Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Equ alit y an d Diver sit y Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Cu st om er Ser vice Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Cu st om er Ser vice f or Healt h an d Social Car e Set t in gs Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Nu t r it ion an d Healt h Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Ret ail Oper at ion s Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Team Leadin g Level 2 Cer t if icat e in In f or m at ion , Advice or Gu idan ce Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Bu sin ess Adm in ist r at ion Level 2 Cer t if icat e in War eh ou sin g an d St or age Level 2 Ext en ded Cer t if icat e in Healt h an d Social Car e Pr of ession s Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Pr epar in g t o Wor k in Adu lt Social Car e Level 2 Cer t if icat e in Un der st an din g Specif ic Lear n in g Dif f icu lt ies Fu lly f u n ded t r ain in g su bject t o eligibilit y. To f in d ou t m or e abou t t h ese qu alif icat ion s, please con t act : 0845 270 7227 | en qu ir ies@lin coln college.ac.u k | w w w.lin coln college.ac.u k / cou r ses/ e-lear n in g

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