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EAST
SOUTH
SKILLS&LEARNING
. . 2017
Bournemouth Dorset Poole
2018
for you, your community, your businessSKILLS&LEARNING
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TOP CENTRE
Bournemouth Dorset Poole Skills & Learning have been given Gold Centre status
by The International Association of Book-keepers and
named as a ‘Top Centre’ in the UK for Computerised
Bookkeeping courses.
Sign up for a course and learn from The Best – see pages 7 & 16 for details.
Welcome to Skills & Learning Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole opportunity to access Level 3 or higher qualifications. It is a great time to get in the driving seat and
To help you get the most out of your chosen study sign up to learn new skills, meet new people and
All our staff aim to give you the very best possible learning experience when you take up ask us about the range of learner and financial continue on your learning journey.
a course with Skills & Learning. We are supporting thousands of learners each year to support systems that may be available to you. I look forward to welcoming you to Skills & Learning
improve their skills, employment prospects and well-being. and wish you every success
We have reorganised our information, advice and
in learning with us.
We are a customer-focused organisation and We have a daytime, evening and weekend enrolment processes to ensure more learners
are working with local communities, partner programme and our course offer is continually are made aware of the individual opportunities If you are unsure about
organisations and employers to provide updated to meet requests from individuals, available to them. These include signposting to our the course you would like
opportunities to change people’s lives for the better communities and employers. Job Clubs or work experience activities, wellbeing to join, you can make an
through learning. workshops, adult apprenticeships or distance appointment to talk to our
So... whether you want to change career, improve Learning Adviser by ringing
We have a fantastic new programme in this your work skills, learn a language, or maybe have learning courses. All of our staff want to help you
01202 262300.
brochure and online, including courses starting a go at Family History – you will find lots of great achieve your full potential while studying with us
throughout the year. We have published two courses in here. and enable you to progress into further learning, Enjoy your learning journey.
brochures – one for the North and West areas of employment or community work. Lesley Spain
Employment Pathways
Dorset and one for the South and East. Principal Learning Manager
‘Learning and working’ are top priorities and we As Dorset’s largest community based learning
This year our courses have been developed provider, I am sure you will find a course of
are working together with other partner
to meet your needs and are advertised in the interest as you plan your personal or professional
organisations and employers to co-ordinate and
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learning, volunteering, work experience or into jobs. With a large number of courses to choose from, the full range
• English and maths
Our co-funding body, the Education & Skills picking the right one for you can be a challenging of courses
• Learning for pleasure, task. So take your time or the opportunity to speak on offer
Funding Agency, is prioritising investment in
health and wellbeing with one of our friendly Customer Service Advisers.
Apprenticeships, Traineeships, maths, English
• Opportunities for employers and skills for work. Eligible learners can now apply We are happy to guide you through each stage of
and businesses for Advanced Learner Loans providing even more the process.
CONTENTS
Course Level Guide 4
Advanced Learner Loan 5
Skills for Employment and Development 6-15
Opportunities for Employers and Businesses 16-19
English and Maths 20-21
Learning for Leisure, Health & Wellbeing 22-26
Skills & Learning Venues 27
Career Focus 28-31
Information, Advice and Guidance 33
How Can We Help You? 35
How to Enrol 36
Index39
2 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 3COURSE LEVEL GUIDE Advanced Learner Loan
Use our ‘Course Level Guide’ to help you choose the course that suits your skills.
Would you like to study for a course at Level 3 or above?
QUALIFICATION LEVELS
Are you over 19 years of age?
ENTRY
• I have little or no experience in the subject. If so, then you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan
1 AND 2
What is an Advanced Learner Loan?
• I have some knowledge of the subject but have a keen interest in it and would like to
The loan is a way of borrowing money to pay for
ENTRY 3 gain a qualification.
your course.
• I haven’t studied for some time.
Are loans available for all courses?
• I have completed an Entry 3 qualification or non-accredited course in this subject and Loans are available for most courses at Level 3
LEVEL 1 would now like to progress my learning and gain a qualification. and above to cover some or all of the course tuition
• I have a sound basic knowledge. fees, regardless of your income. The minimum loan
you can get is £300.
• I am gaining confidence in this subject and wish to develop greater skills
and apply my learning to new situations and work. When will I have to repay the loan?
LEVEL 2 • I would like to gain a qualification at GCSE level. You only have to start repaying your loan (plus
• I am committed to home study. interest) when you are earning over £21,000 a year. Level 3 courses include
You pay interest from the time your first payment is • Business Administration
• I have developed good skills in this subject and would now like to extend my
made until you pay your loan back in full. • Counselling Studies
application of those skills to more challenging situations. I can use what I know to
• Health & Social Care
LEVEL 3 confidently analyse new information and apply to work activity.
Bursary Fund
• I would like to gain a qualification at the level of an A Level. I am an independent • Management
learner and committed to significant home study. You may also be eligible for help with travel • Massage and Sports Massage
or childcare costs from the Advanced Learner • Nail Treatments
• I have progressed through other levels of learning in this subject/vocation and am Loan Bursary Fund.
now competent and proficient. I would like to gain professional recognition in this • Supporting Teaching and
LEVEL 4 subject with a formal qualification and am able to research independently and critically Learning in Schools
evaluate new learning. Please note that terms and conditions apply. Level 4 courses include
Visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan • Education and Training
• I have already gained qualifications at level 3 or 4 or have substantial experience in
or phone our Customer Services Team • Sports Massage
the subject area. I am able to research independently and critically evaluate learning.
LEVEL 5 on 01202 262300 and ask for an • Therapeutic Counselling
Level 5 qualifications are at a level equivalent to intermediate Higher Education
qualifications such as Diplomas of Higher Education and Foundation degrees. information leaflet
SELF DEVELOPMENT How Skills & Learning is funded
Starter Courses Many courses we offer are supported by funds from the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)
and from other sources, such as the European Social Fund. We must make responsible use of this
• I am interested in this subject and need a starting point as I may
INTRODUCTION TO... want to progress to a qualification and/or work in this area.
funding and have a duty to ensure it is used to support learners who are committed to achieving.
If you are on one of these courses we will direct you to an online satisfaction survey between
November 2017 and April 2018, where you can give your feedback.
BEGINNERS STEP 1 • I have no experience in the subject.
We also offer courses that do not receive any external funding and these are supported by the
• I have very basic knowledge of the subject fees we charge to learners. Please ensure that you review our terms and conditions, fee policy and
BEGINNERS STEP 2 e.g. I have some memory of a language from school. course entry policy for more information about the fees we charge and enrolment requirements.
• I have completed a Step 2 course (or equivalent) and I
BEGINNERS STEP 3 have basic knowledge. SKILLS&LEARNING
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Bournemouth Dorset Poole
Continuation Courses
INTERMEDIATE STEP 1 • I wish to develop a greater knowledge of the subject. New courses added
Visit our website for news,
throughout the year.
updates and full course details
INTERMEDIATE STEP 2 Visit our website or scan to
• I want to continue improving my skills in this subject. www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk
find out what’s new.
INTERMEDIATE STEP 3
4 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 5Time to
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
rethink,
refresh,
BEAUTY AND
COMPLEMENTARY reinvent BOOKKEEPING AND
ACCOUNTING
COMPUTING
AND CREATIVE
THERAPIES Nail Treatments £1,887 Bookkeeping Skills £180 TECHNOLOGY
ITEC level 3 Diploma i L 34 weeks Introduction Pathway 16 weeks
Are you interested in a career in Beauty We offer a wide range of computing courses
or Complementary Therapy? AN1519T Tue 09:30-12:30 12/09/17 Ferndown ALC from Computer Basics to qualification
AH1505T Fri 09:30-15:00 15/09/17 Oakdale
Our programme includes courses leading to AN1520T Wed 09:30-12:30 13/09/17 BIBC courses such as Functional Skills (E2-E3),
professional qualifications in Beauty Therapy,
Massage £1,420 AN1521T Wed 18:00-21:00 13/09/17 BIBC ECDL Extra (Level 2) and IT Essentials
ITEC Level 3 Diploma i L 30 weeks (Level 1-2).
Complementary Therapy, and workshops for AN1522T Fri 09:30-12:30 15/09/17 Oakdale
everyone to enjoy. AH1508T Thu 09:30-15:00 28/09/17 Oakdale
AN1523T Fri 13:00-16:00 15/09/17 Oakdale Computer Beginners £59
We also offer a range of professional development 3 weeks
courses for those already qualified as therapists. Sports Massage £816
Brush up Your Bookkeeping Skills £98
ITEC Level 3 Diploma i L 18 weeks PT1421T Tue 09:30-12:30 12/09/17 Oakdale
Here is a selection of our courses within this 10 weeks
curriculum area – please see our website for a AH1509T Mon 09:30-15:00 18/09/17 Oakdale AN1524T Tue 18:00-20:30 03/10/17 Oakdale PT1422T Wed 09:30-12:30 13/09/17 BIBC
full list. PT1423T Wed 13:00-16:00 13/09/17 Ferndown ALC
Sports Massage £811 AN1525T Tue 13:30-16:00 09/01/18 Ferndown ALC
Beauty Therapy Introduction £409 ITEC Level 4 Certificate i L 16 weeks PT1425T Thu 18:00-21:00 14/09/17 BIBC
Bookkeeping Skills £506
ITEC Level 1 Award i 17 weeks Level 2 Pathway A 27 weeks PT1426T Mon 13:00-16:00 19/02/18 BIBC
AH1510T Mon 09:30-15:00 26/02/18 Oakdale
AA1496T Mon/ 09:30-15:00 26/02/18 BIBC AA1527T Wed 13:30-16:30 13/09/17 BIBC PT1428T Wed 09:30-12:30 21/02/18 Ferndown ALC
Tue Eastern Cupping Therapy £90
AA1497T Tue/ 09:30-15:00 27/02/18 Oakdale S 1 day Bookkeeping Skills £506 Functional Skills ICT £156
Wed Level 2 Pathway A 24 weeks E2-E3 i 14 weeks
TG1511T Tue 09:30-15:00 30/01/18 BIBC
AA1528T Wed 09:30-13:00 24/01/18 BIBC QT1431T Tue 9:30-12:30 10/10/17 Oakdale
Beauty Specialist £1,618 Hot Stone/Bamboo Massage £90 AA1526T Wed 18:00-21:00 24/01/18 BIBC QT1432T Wed 9:30-12:30 11/10/17 BIBC
ITEC Level 2 Diploma i 36 weeks S 1 day
AA1498T Mon/ 09:30-15:00 11/09/17 Oakdale QT1434T Thu 18:00-21:00 12/10/17 BIBC
TG1513T Tue 09:30-15:00 05/12/17 BIBC
Tue QT1435T Mon 13:00-16:00 26/02/18 Oakdale
AA1499T Tue/ 09:30-15:00 12/09/17 Oakdale Reiki 1 £90 QT1436T Mon 13:00-16:00 19/03/18 BIBC
Wed S 1 day
QT1438T Wed 9:30-12:30 21/03/18 Ferndown ALC
AA1500T Wed/ 09:30-15:00 13/09/17 Oakdale TG1514T Tue 09:30-16:30 10/10/17 BIBC
Fri
Reiki 2 £90 Course Symbols
AA1501T Thu/ 09:30-15:00 14/09/17 BIBC
S 1 day CF A S i L V E
Fri
See page 36 for more information
TG1515T Tue 09:30-15:00 20/02/18 BIBC
Nail Technology £888
ITEC Level 2 Certificate i 36 weeks Thai Foot Massage £90
BUSINESS TRAINING t 0120 le a
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AA1504T Thu 09:30-15:00 14/09/17 Oakdale TG1572T Tue 09:30-15:00 28/11/17 BIBC or call in,
workshops providing short, intensive and website for
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practical sessions, for individuals and
for venue the full range
Follow @SkillS_Learning organisations. of courses
opening
@Skillsandlearningbdp. @Skillsandlearningbdp. For full details of all our Business training courses times on offer
business peopleandcommunity please see page 17.
6 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 7COMPUTING AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Job Club Fully Funded
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
King’s Park Weekly Drop-in
CONTINUED
NE1176T Thu 13:00-16:00 03/08/17 BIBC
IT Essentials £296 Excel – Pivot Tables £45
Ascentis AptEd Level 1-2 Certificate 19 weeks Intermediate 1 day Job Club Fully Funded
i
TG1599T Mon 09:30-12:30 29/01/18 Ferndown ALC Oakdale Weekly Drop-in
AA1440T Mon 13:00-16:00 04/09/17 Oakdale
AA1441T Mon 18:00-21:00 04/09/17 Oakdale Outlook – Make the most of Outlook £45 EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT NE1178T Tue 12:30-15:30 01/08/17 Oakdale
Beginners/Intermediate 1 day Alongside our many free job clubs we offer Job Club Fully Funded
AA1443T Tue 09:30-12:30 12/09/17 BIBC
AA1444T Wed 09:30-12:30 13/09/17 Ferndown ALC TG1613T Mon 09:30-12:30 13/11/17 Oakdale a range of welcoming sessions so you can Springbourne Library Weekly Drop-in
pick and mix the right package of learning NE1180T Mon 13:30-16:30 07/08/17 Springbourne
AA1446T Mon 12:00-15:00 19/02/18 BIBC Powerpoint£45 that will support you to move closer to the Library
AA1448T Tue 09:30-12:30 20/02/18 BIBC Intermediate Skills 1 day job you want.
AA1449T Tue 09:30-12:30 20/02/18 Oakdale TG1617T Mon 09:30-12:30 20/11/17 Oakdale Our Employability Support Programme (ESP) has Job Club Fully Funded
new courses added regularly including accredited Swanage Weekly Drop-in
ECDL Extra £349 Prezi – presenting your ideas on the go! £45 Level 2 Awards such as First Aid at Work, COSHH,
BCS Level 2 Certificate i 19 weeks 1 day NE1181T Tue 13:00-15:00 01/08/17 Swanage CC
Food Safety and Manual Handling so please check
AA1453T Tue 13:00-16:00 12/09/17 BIBC our website to find out which courses are on offer
TG1618T Fri 09:30-16:00 05/01/18 BIBC Job Club Fully Funded
AA1454T Wed 18:00-21:00 17/01/18 Ferndown ALC near you! Wareham Weekly Drop-in
AA1455T Mon 18:00-21:00 19/02/18 Oakdale Publisher £45 The opportunities we provide include:
Beginners 1 day NE1182T Tue 08:50-11:20 01/08/17 Wareham CC
• Confidence & self-esteem
Excel – Managing Data £45
TG1621T Thu 13:30-16:30 07/12/17 Ferndown ALC • CV writing & development Job Club Fully Funded
Intermediate 1 day
• ICT & computer skills West Howe Weekly Drop-in
TG1591T Tue 09:30-12:30 28/11/17 Ferndown ALC Word £45 • Job search techniques
Introduction for Beginners 1 day NE1183T Thu 12:30-15:00 03/08/17 West Howe
Excel – Managing Text £45 • Language & social skills
Library
Intermediate 1 day TG1622T Mon 09:30-12:30 16/10/17 Oakdale • Letter writing
TG1594T Mon 13:30-16:30 25/09/17 Oakdale TG1623T Thu 09:30-12:30 11/01/18 Ferndown ALC • Successful interview techniques Job Club Fully Funded
• Support with Universal Credit Wimborne Weekly Drop-in
• Universal Job Match support
NE1187T Wed 10:00-12:00 02/08/17 Leigh Park CC
For more information, please contact Customer
COMPUTER COURSE LEVEL GUIDE
Services on 01202 262300 Job Club Fully Funded
Non Qualification Courses
Computer Course Winton Library Weekly Drop-in
Qualification Courses Job Club Fully Funded
Level Guide
Boscombe Weekly Drop-in NE1188T Wed 10:00-13:00 02/08/17 Winton Library
One day workshops New to using NE1170T Tue 12:00-15:00 01/08/17 Boscombe
a computer: Functional Skills Entry Level 2 ESP – Boost Your Confidence Fully Funded
Library
unfamiliar with 3 weeks
Courses At the end of this course you
using the mouse will take an assessment.
e.g. Computer Beginners Job Club Fully Funded NE1121T Tue 10:00-13:00 08/08/17 CLLC
or keyboard
Bournemouth Weekly Drop-in
NE1122T Wed 13:00-16:00 01/11/17 BIBC
NE1171T Thu 13:30-16:30 03/08/17 BCL
More experienced
Functional Skills Entry Level 3
Courses e.g. computer user Course Symbols
Excel Beginners At the end of this course you Job Club Fully Funded
but with some
will take an assessment. Christchurch Weekly Drop-in CF A S i L V E
‘gaps’ in knowledge
See page 36 for more information
NE1173T Tue 13:30-15:30 01/08/17 Somerford ARC
IT Essentials Level 1 – Level 2
Portfolio based New courses added
One day workshops: e.g. Advanced Visit our website for news,
Word – Complex Documents computer user throughout the year.
updates and full course details
ECDL Extra (Level 2)
Visit our website or scan to
Exam based www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk
find out what’s new.
8 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 9EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Talk to us about our Ready for Work
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
programme in Hair & Beauty.
CONTINUED
ESP – Communication Skills Fully Funded Hairdressing and Barbering Introduction £452
for Success 3 weeks VTCT Level 1 Certificate i 17 weeks
NE1130T Tue 10:00-13:00 26/09/17 CLLC AA1637T Thu/ 09:30-15:00 28/09/17 Oakdale
NE1131T Tue 13:00-16:00 03/10/17 Oakdale Fri
NE1132T Wed 13:00-16:00 28/02/18 BIBC GCSE HAIRDRESSING AA1639T Thu/ 09:30-15:00 01/03/18 Oakdale
Interested in learning more about Fri
ESP – Interview Skills Fully Funded We currently offer GCSE courses in
3 weeks English, maths and science at various hairdressing or looking to develop your Barbering£662
venues across the county. existing skills? VTCT Level 2 Certificate i 35 weeks
NE1140T Tue 10:00-13:00 29/08/17 CLLC
NE1141T Thu 13:00-16:00 14/09/17 Oakdale A GCSE is an intense academic course, For those wishing to train as hairdressers or AA1640T Tue 10:00-14:00 12/09/17 Oakdale
NE1142T Wed 13:00-16:00 27/09/17 BIBC completed within 9 months. It requires your full barbers our Introduction to Hairdressing Skills
NE1143T Thu 10:00-13:00 15/03/18 CLLC course provides an insight into the requirements Hairdressing£1,629
commitment to achieve success and you will need
VTCT Level 2 Diploma i 2 years
to allocate a significant amount of time to studying of the Level 2 Qualifications. The Level 2 Diploma
ESP – Make ICT Work for You Fully Funded AA1641T Mon 09:30-15:00 11/09/17 Oakdale
independently. offers the necessary skills and knowledge to work
5 weeks
as a stylist in a salon, or as a mobile hairdresser. AA1642T Thu 09:30-15:00 14/09/17 Oakdale
NE1147T Tue 10:00-13:00 08/08/17 Oakdale For further information and details of how to enrol
NE1152T Tue 10:00-13:00 17/10/17 CLLC please see page 36.
NE1151T Wed 13:00-16:00 24/01/18 BIBC Please see page 21 for English and Maths GCSEs. We require clients for our hair and beauty trainees
ESP – Managing Everyday Fully Funded GCSE Science £337 BEAUTY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Stress and Anxiety 3 weeks 30 weeks
A FACIALS • WAXING • MAKE-UP • MANICURE AND
NE1156T Tue 10:00-13:00 30/01/18 CLLC PEDICURE • MASSAGE • SPORTS MASSAGE
AA1636T Tue 18:30-21:00 12/09/17 St Aldhelm's
NE1157T Wed 13:00-16:00 21/03/18 BIBC
BEAUTY FACIALS from £4.00
Call 01202 262300 to find out more about the MANICURE/PEDICURE from £3.00
ESP – You and Your Applications Fully Funded
courses we offer and to book yourself onto one of NAIL ENHANCEMENTS from £10.00
3 weeks
our enrolment sessions which are held across the GEL POLISH from £8.00
NE1163T Wed 13:00-16:00 06/09/17 BIBC county. Alternatively visit our website at MASSAGE from £10.00
NE1165T Wed 13:00-16:00 22/11/17 BIBC www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk SPORTS MASSAGE from £15.00
NE1166T Thu 10:00-13:00 25/01/18 Oakdale
HAIRDRESSING & BARBERING
Creative Crafts Fully Funded Course Symbols COLOURING • CUTTING • PERMING • WASH AND SET
Ready for Work i 5 weeks CF A S i L V E HAIR SHAMPOO AND SET from £4.00
RW1495T Tue/ 10:00-15:15 27/02/18 Oakdale See page 36 for more information CUTS £3.00 MEN / £5.00 LADIES
Thu COLOURS from £10.00
PERMS from £15.00
BEARD TRIM £2.00
Do you have time to make a difference? The hairdressing salon is at our Oakdale Centre, Wimborne Road, Poole BH15 3DL
Could you be a mentor?
Please phone 01202 262300 for a beauty or complementary therapy appointment
or 01202 262314 for a hair appointment.
Mentors offer – one-to-one support to
Skills & Learning learners who need help to reach Time to rethink,
their potential and are not currently being supported
by other services. refresh, reinvent
For more information contact 01202 262300 Course Symbols
CF A S i L V E
or infopal@poole.gov.uk
See page 36 for more information
10 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 11Equality and Diversity (e-learning) £220 Principles of Dementia Care (e-learning) £220
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Understanding the Principles and £270
Practices of Assessment (distance learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate A NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
(TAQA) City & Guilds Level 3 Award A AA1645T Distance / e-learning AA1650T Distance / e-learning
ZA1659TWorkplace
Information, Advice and Guidance £220 Understanding Nutrition and Health £220
Assessing Vocational Achievement (TAQA) £811 (e-learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate A (e-learning)
AA1646T Distance / e-learning NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate A L
PERSONAL AND AH1657T Distance / e-learning Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care £220
AA1654T Distance / e-learning
PROFESSIONAL Awareness of Mental Health Problems £220
(e-learning)
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
Understanding the Care and Management £220
of Diabetes (e-learning)
DEVELOPMENT (e-learning)
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
AA1647T Distance / e-learning NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
Our programme aims to support you in AA1655T Distance / e-learning
AA1643T Distance / e-learning Principles of Business Administration £220
your career: teaching skills, counselling (e-learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate A Understanding the Safe Handling £220
skills, basic employability skills and other Caring for Children and Young People £220 of Medication in Health & Social Care
AA1648T Distance / e-learning
professional development opportunities. (e-learning) (e-learning)
Here is a selection of our courses – please see our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A Principles of Customer Service £220 NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
website for a full list. (e-learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate A AA1656T Distance / e-learning
AA1644T Distance / e-learning
AA1649T Distance / e-learning
Supporting Teaching and £180 Awareness of Mental Health Problems £498
Learning in Schools Introduction 16 weeks Principles of End of Life Care (e-learning) £220 NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate 34 weeks
DISTANCE / E-LEARNING NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A A
AN1678T Tue 09:30-12:30 03/10/17 Oakdale QUALIFICATIONS AA1651T Distance / e-learning AA1681T Thu 13:00-16:00 14/09/17 Oakdale
Supporting Teaching and £597 We have a range of qualifications available
Principles of Team Leading (e-learning) £220 Business Administration Fully Funded
Learning in Schools that give you flexibility to study at a place,
NCFE Level 2 Certificate A Ready for Work i 5 weeks
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate A 34 weeks pace and time that suits you. You can study at
home or in the workplace using our interesting AA1652T Distance / e-learning RW1662T Tue/ 10:00-15:15 09/01/18 Ferndown ALC
AA1693T Tue 18:00-21:00 26/09/17 Oakdale Thu
and interactive learning materials and you will
Principles of Working with Individuals £220
AA1694T Wed 09:30-12:30 27/09/17 Oakdale have support from an e-tutor. Early Years Education and Care Fully Funded
with Learning Difficulties (e-learning)
AA1696T Fri 09:30-13:30 29/09/17 BIBC NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A Introduction 12 weeks
AA1697T Mon 09:30-12:30 26/02/18 Oakdale AA1653T Distance / e-learning RW1669T Tue 09:15-13:30 12/09/17 Ferndown ALC
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course Symbols
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate A L £1417 CF A S i L V E
AH1660TWorkplace See page 36 for more information
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & Skills & Learning can offer
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma A L £2225 qualifications in Business
CUSTOMER SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS
Administration and Customer
AH1661TWorkplace
Are you hoping to get into work or looking for a Service including knowledge
career change and need to develop your Business based Certificates at Level 2
Administration or Customer Service skills? and competence based
SUPPORTING TEACHING Certificates, Diplomas and
Are you in this line of work and looking for a
& LEARNING IN SCHOOLS (STLS) nationally recognised work-based qualification?
Apprenticeships (assessed in
the workplace) at Levels 2 and 3.
The professionally recognised Supporting Teaching
Are you an employer looking to invest There are different ways
and Learning in Schools qualifications provide the in your workforce’s training to improve these qualifications can
knowledge and skills required to support learning in productivity and service? be delivered including a
the classroom. The Level 2 qualification is suitable for flexible e-learning option.
learners who would like to work as Teaching Assistants Please see our website for
or who are new to the role, while the Level 3 is aimed full details of how you can
at learners who already work as TAs or who have gain valuable qualifications
considerable experience in this area. in a way that suits you.
12 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 13PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNSELLING FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUED We offer a range of counselling skills courses Skills & Learning in partnership with Fleet
to suit your starting point. Our qualifications are Services are pleased to provide employers
Children and Young Peoples Workforce £557 designed to give you the underpinning knowledge, and individuals with cost effective and
CACHE Level 2 Certificate A 34 weeks skills and competencies to ethically and safely use accredited first aid training delivered by
AA1688T Wed 09:30-12:30 13/09/17 Oakdale counselling skills in a variety of contexts and roles. Fleet’s own team of AoFAQ qualified trainers.
Counselling £170 Courses are delivered throughout Dorset at a Skills
Education and Training £370
City & Guilds Level 3 Award i 10 weeks Introduction 15 weeks & Learning Centre or, depending on numbers, in
the workplace.
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Please visit our website for all information on our
ZA1702T Mon 18:00-21:00 15/01/18 BIBC AN1664T Mon 18:00-21:00 18/09/17 BIBC First Aid training.
AN1667T Mon 13:30-16:30 19/02/18 BIBC For more information and to book a place please
Education and Training £1,099 call 01202 262300 or book online.
City & Guilds level 4 Certificate i L 22 weeks AN1668T Tue 18:00-21:00 20/02/18 Oakdale
AH1705T Wed 14:00-17:30 17/01/18 Oakdale Counselling Skills £552 Defibrillation and CPR £95
FOCUS ON HEALTH & CPCAB Level 2 Certificate A 34 weeks 1 day
QUALIFICATION COURSES SOCIAL CARE AA1684T Tue 13:30-16:30 12/09/17 Oakdale TG1631T Fri 09:00-17:00 20/10/17 Oakdale
FOR STAFF TRAINERS Work Skills for the Health and Social Care Sector. AA1686T Wed 13:30-16:30 13/09/17 BIBC Emergency First Aid at Work £95
We can offer a bespoke course delivered in your Do you want to gain skills to help you into a AA1687T Wed 18:00-21:00 13/09/17 Oakdale V 1 day
workplace in either a Level 3 Award in Education volunteer or paid work role in the Health and
and Training or an Introduction to Trainer Skills. Counselling Studies £811 PA1632T Mon 09:00-17:00 04/09/17 Oakdale
Social Care Sector?
We also run these courses and the Level 4 CPCAB Level 3 Certificate i L 34 weeks PA1634T Fri 09:00-17:00 19/01/18 Oakdale
Certificate in Education and Training at our We can offer a range of courses to help you develop
centres. These courses develop the knowledge knowledge and skills with the aim of preparing you AH1699T Thu 13:00-16:00 14/09/17 BIBC
for work or a volunteer role in the sector. These Health & Safety Awareness Training – £90
and practical skills to deliver effective training in a AH1700T Thu 18:00-21:00 14/09/17 Oakdale
include Substance Misuse Awareness, Mental for New Managers 1 day
variety of contexts.
Please contact infopal@poole.gov.uk Health Awareness, Safeguarding, Coaching and Therapeutic Counselling £4,670 TG1635T Thu 09:30-16:00 07/09/17 Oakdale
or call 01202 262300 for further information. Mentoring in the Workplace. CPCAB Level 4 Diploma i L 2 years
Talk to us about our Ready for Work programme, AH1706T Fri 10:00-17:00 08/09/17 Oakdale Course Symbols
Support Work Fully Funded Traineeships and Apprenticeships in Health & CF A S i L V E
Introduction 15 weeks Social Care, see page 31.
See page 36 for more information
RW1673T Mon 13:30-16:30 18/09/17 BIBC If you know that gaining a qualification will help you
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secure employment or enable you to progress A way of funding most courses at
en online 2 le a
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within this sector, we offer a range of sector specific
Level 3 or above.
RW1675T Mon 18:00-21:00 19/02/18 BIBC Level 2 Certificates and Level 2 & 3 Diplomas visit our
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RW1677T Fri 13:30-16:30 23/02/18 Ferndown ALC which are recognised by employers. Our full listing For full details of the loan scheme visit: or call in, website for
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is in the Personal & Professional Development www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan see page 36
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section, under ‘Course Search’ on our website. for venue the full range
Health & Social Care £373
English and maths qualifications at Level 2 will also See page 5 for details or phone opening of courses
Level 2 Pathway i 15 weeks
help you to work in this sector, see pages 20-21. 01202 262300 for further information. times on offer
AA1690T Fri 09:30-15:00 15/09/17 Ferndown ALC
If you are receiving JSA, ESA (WRAG), Lone
Parent Income Support (WRA) or Universal Credit
Leadership & Management
ILM Level 3 Award i
£725
12 weeks (Mandated Skills Training only), you will be eligible LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP
ZA1704T Mon 14:00-17:00 18/09/17 Oakdale
for a funded course. If you are unemployed, either
looking for work or will be looking for work in the AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS?
future, and are in receipt of any other state benefit, How good a manager are you?
Substance Misuse Awareness £78 CF £39
you may be eligible for a funded course.
V 2 weeks In business, managers are responsible for motivating others and
For further information or to apply, please contact making sure things happen when they need to happen!
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the Customer Service Team on 01202 262300.
For business owners, looking to drive company growth at a time of economic uncertainty, one of the
Follow @SkillS_Learning most important skills to develop – both in yourself and your employees – is the ability to lead and
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14 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 15Essential Coaching and Mentoring Skills £45
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESSES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESSES
1 day
TG1545T Mon 13:30-16:30 26/02/18 Oakdale
Facebook for Business £45
1 day
TG1546T Sat 10:00-13:00 07/10/17 CLLC
BEAUTY AND BOOKKEEPING AND BUSINESS TRAINING Instagram for Business
£45
1 day
COMPLEMENTARY ACCOUNTING Train-&-Grow: bite-size training workshops
providing short, intensive and practical
TG1549T Sat 10:00-13:00 02/12/17 CLLC
Introduction to Marketing £45
THERAPIES Bookkeeping Skills £180 sessions, for individuals and organisations 1 day
Introduction Pathway 16 weeks
CPD workshops for qualified therapists. Assertiveness Skills £45
TG1550T Sat 10:00-13:00 03/02/18 CLLC
Here is a selection of our courses, please AN1519T Tue 09:30-12:30 12/09/17 Ferndown ALC How to say No 1 day LinkedIn for Business £45
see our website for a full list. TG1529T Mon 13:30-16:30 19/02/18 Ferndown ALC 1 day
AN1520T Wed 09:30-12:30 13/09/17 BIBC
TG1553T Sat 10:00-13:00 06/01/18 CLLC
Eastern Cupping Therapy £90 Blogging for Business £45
AN1521T Wed 18:00-21:00 13/09/17 BIBC 1 day Managing Organisational Change £90
S 1 day
1 day
AN1522T Fri 09:30-12:30 15/09/17 Oakdale TG1530T Sat 10:00-13:00 12/08/17 CLLC
TG1511T Tue 09:30-15:00 30/01/18 BIBC TG1555T Mon 09:30-16:30 13/11/17 Ferndown ALC
Building a Productive Team £90
AN1523T Fri 13:00-16:00 15/09/17 Oakdale Negotiation Skills for Business £45
Hot Stone/Bamboo Massage £90 1 day
S 1 day 1 day
TG1533T Thu 09:30-16:00 23/11/17 Oakdale
Brush up Your Bookkeeping Skills £98 TG1561T Fri 09:30-12:30 03/11/17 BIBC
TG1513T Tue 09:30-15:00 05/12/17 BIBC 10 weeks Business English £45
Fundamentals 1 day Note Taking and Listening Skills £45
Reiki 1 £90 AN1524T Tue 18:00-20:30 03/10/17 Oakdale 1 day
TG1534T Fri 10:00-13:00 03/11/17 Ferndown ALC
S 1 day TG1562T Thu 09:30-12:30 07/09/17 BIBC
AN1525T Tue 13:30-16:00 09/01/18 Ferndown ALC Business Letter Writing Skills £45
TG1514T Tue 09:30-16:30 10/10/17 BIBC Presenting with Impact – £90
Beginners 1 day
Personal Presentation Skills 1 day
Bookkeeping Skills £506 TG1535T Fri 09:30-12:30 22/09/17 BIBC
Reiki 2 £90 TG1564T Thu 09:30-16:00 21/09/17 BIBC
Level 2 Pathway A 27 weeks
S 1 day Business Report Writing Skills £45 Self-confidence for Business £45
TG1515T Tue 09:30-15:00 20/02/18 BIBC AA1527T Wed 13:30-16:30 13/09/17 BIBC Intermediate 1 day 1 day
TG1537T Fri 13:30-16:30 22/09/17 BIBC TG1566T Mon 09:30-12:30 19/02/18 Ferndown ALC
Thai Foot Massage £90 Course Symbols Deaf Awareness and £90 Skills to Chair Effective Meetings £45
S 1 day
CF A S i L V E
Communication Tactics 1 day 1 day
TG1572T Tue 09:30-15:00 28/11/17 BIBC TG1539T Mon 09:30-16:00 30/10/17 Ferndown ALC TG1570T Thu 09:30-12:30 01/03/18 Ferndown ALC
See page 36 for more information
Dealing with Challenging People £45 Social Media – What, Why and How? £90
1 day 1 day
Would you like a work TG1540T Mon 09:30-12:30 02/10/17 Ferndown ALC TG1571T Sat 10:00-15:00 02/09/17 CLLC
experience placement?
Time to
Delivering First Class Customer Service £90 The Effective Manager – for New Managers £90
1 day 1 day
Are you an employer who
TG1542T Thu 09:30-16:00 04/01/18 Oakdale
retain,
TG1573T Mon 09:30-16:00 06/11/17 Oakdale
could offer a job seeker a
Driving Growth and Innovation for Business £90 Twitter for Business £45
work experience placement? 1 day 1 day
retrain,
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We would love to
hear from you!
recruit
HOW TRAIN-&-GROW CAN SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS
Talk to your Job Club Tutor,
call 01202 262300 or email the Whatever your business, a well trained and motivated workforce bring numerous benefits
including improved productivity and increased sales and profit. We offer flexible training to suit
Work Experience Co-ordinator
your business needs: Train in One Day, Training in a Box and Bespoke options.
infopal@poole.gov.uk
Call 01202 262300 for more information.
16 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 17Principles of Dementia Care (e-learning) – POA Education and Training £1,099
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESSES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESSES
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A City & Guilds Level 4 Certificate i L 22 weeks
AA1650T Distance / e-learning AH1705T Wed 14:00-17:30 17/01/18 Oakdale
Understanding Nutrition and Health POA Health & Social Care £373
(e-learning) Level 2 Pathway i 15 weeks
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A AA1690T Fri 09:30-15:00 15/09/17 Ferndown ALC
COMPUTING PERSONAL AND AA1654T Distance / e-learning
Leadership & Management £725
AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL Understanding the Care and
Management of Diabetes (e-learning)
POA ILM Level 3 Award i
ZA1704T Mon 14:00-17:00 18/09/17 Oakdale
12 weeks
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
Substance Misuse Awareness £78 CF £39
AA1655T Distance / e-learning
We offer a wide range of computing courses Here is a selection of our courses – V 2 weeks
from Computer Basics to qualification please see our website for a full list. Understanding the Safe Handling of POA PN1280T Mon 10:00-16:00 02/10/17 BIBC
courses such as Functional Skills (E2-E3), Medication in Health & Social Care (e-learning)
ECDL Extra (Level 2) and IT Essentials Awareness of Mental Health Problems POA NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
(e-learning) COUNSELLING
(Level 1-2). AA1656T Distance / e-learning
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
Also see pages 7-8 and visit our website. Counselling £170
AA1643T Distance / e-learning Awareness of Mental Health Problems £498 Introduction 15 weeks
Excel – Managing Data £45 Caring for Children and Young People POA NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A 34 weeks AN1663T Mon 13:30-16:30 18/09/17 Ferndown ALC
Intermediate 1 day (e-learning) AA1681T Thu 13:00-16:00 14/09/17 Oakdale AN1664T Mon 18:00-21:00 18/09/17 BIBC
TG1591T Tue 09:30-12:30 28/11/17 Ferndown ALC NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
Children and Young Peoples Workforce £557 AN1667T Mon 13:30-16:30 19/02/18 BIBC
AA1644T Distance / e-learning
Excel – Managing Text £45 CACHE Level 2 Certificate A 34 weeks AN1668T Tue 18:00-21:00 20/02/18 Oakdale
Intermediate 1 day Equality and Diversity (e-learning) POA AA1688T Wed 09:30-12:30 13/09/17 Oakdale
NCFE Level 2 Certificate A Counselling Skills £552
TG1594T Mon 13:30-16:30 25/09/17 Oakdale
Supporting Teaching and £180 CPCAB Level 2 Certificate A 34 weeks
AA1645T Distance / e-learning
Excel – Pivot Tables £45 Learning in Schools Introduction 16 weeks AA1684T Tue 13:30-16:30 12/09/17 Oakdale
Intermediate 1 day Information, Advice and Guidance POA
(e-learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate A AN1678T Tue 09:30-12:30 03/10/17 Oakdale AA1686T Wed 13:30-16:30 13/09/17 BIBC
TG1599T Mon 09:30-12:30 29/01/18 Ferndown ALC
AA1646T Distance / e-learning AA1687T Wed 18:00-21:00 13/09/17 Oakdale
Supporting Teaching and £597
Outlook – Make the most of Outlook £45 Learning in Schools 34 weeks
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care POA Counselling Studies £811
Beginners/Intermediate 1 day City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate A
(e-learning) CPCAB Level 3 Certificate i L 34 weeks
TG1613T Mon 09:30-12:30 13/11/17 Oakdale NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A AA1693T Tue 18:00-21:00 26/09/17 Oakdale AH1699T Thu 13:00-16:00 14/09/17 BIBC
Powerpoint £45 AA1647T Distance / e-learning AA1694T Wed 09:30-12:30 27/09/17 Oakdale AH1700T Thu 18:00-21:00 14/09/17 Oakdale
Intermediate Skills 1 day Principles of Business Administration POA AA1696T Fri 09:30-13:30 29/09/17 BIBC
TG1617T Mon 09:30-12:30 20/11/17 Oakdale (e-learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate A Therapeutic Counselling £4,670
AA1697T Mon 09:30-12:30 26/02/18 Oakdale CPCAB Level 4 Diploma i L 2 years
Prezi – presenting your ideas on the go! £45 AA1648T Distance / e-learning
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools AH1706T Fri 10:00-17:00 08/09/17 Oakdale
1 day Principles of Customer Service POA City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate A L £1417
TG1618T Fri 09:30-16:00 05/01/18 BIBC (e-learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate A
AH1660TWorkplace FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE
AA1649T Distance / e-learning
Publisher£45 Defribrillation and CPR £95
Beginners 1 day Principles of End of Life Care (e-learning) POA Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma A L £2225 1 day
TG1621T Thu 13:30-16:30 07/12/17 Ferndown ALC NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A
AH1661TWorkplace TG1631T Fri 09:00-17:00 20/10/17 Oakdale
AA1651T Distance / e-learning
Word £45
Principles of Team Leading (e-learning) POA Education and Training £370 Emergency First Aid at Work £95 CF £48
Introduction for Beginners 1 day
NCFE Level 2 Certificate A City & Guilds Level 3 Award i 10 weeks V 1 day
TG1622T Mon 09:30-12:30 16/10/17 Oakdale
AA1652T Distance / e-learning ZA1701T Mon 18:00-21:00 25/09/17 Oakdale PA1632T Mon 09:00-17:00 04/09/17 Oakdale
TG1623T Thu 09:30-12:30 11/01/18 Ferndown ALC
PA1634T Fri 09:00-17:00 19/01/18 Oakdale
Principles of Working with Individuals POA
Course Symbols with Learning Difficulties (e-learning) Course Symbols Health & Safety Awareness Training – £90
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate A for new managers 1 day
CF A S i L V E CF A S i L V E
AA1653T Distance / e-learning TG1635T Thu 09:30-16:00 07/09/17 Oakdale
See page 36 for more information See page 36 for more information
18 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 19Functional Skills GCSE GCSE English Fully Funded
ENGLISH AND MATHS
ENGLISH AND MATHS
i 30 weeks
Functional Skills are qualifications in English A GCSE is a more intense academic course,
and maths that equip learners with practical completed within 9 months. It requires your full AA1374T Tue 09:30-12:30 12/09/17 Oakdale
skills required in everyday life. It is not just commitment to achieve success and you will AA1375T Tue 18:00-21:00 12/09/17 CLLC
about developing knowledge; it is also about need to allocate a significant amount of time to
studying independently. AA1376T Wed 18:00-21:00 13/09/17 Oakdale
knowing when and how to use the knowledge
AA1377T Thu 09:30-12:30 14/09/17 BIBC
in real life situations. You can get ahead in You need to be working to at least Level 1 to join
a GCSE course. Dependent on the results of AA1378T Thu 18:00-21:00 14/09/17 BIBC
work, education and daily life by gaining a
your assessment, you may be enrolled first on
Functional Skills qualification.
a Functional Skills qualification course to help GCSE Maths Fully Funded
ENGLISH AND MATHS Our courses are held at venues in Bournemouth,
Poole and Dorset, at different times of the day and
you develop the foundation skills required before
progressing to a GCSE. Similarly, if English is your
i 30 weeks
We offer a range of qualifications in English AA1487T Mon 18:00-21:00 11/09/17 Oakdale
evening. Learners who enrol on our English and second language, you may be advised to join one
or maths that will help you enhance career AA1488T Tue 18:00-21:00 12/09/17 BIBC
maths Functional Skills classes are funded by the of our English for Speakers of Other Languages
prospects or access further studies. You may
Government. courses first. AA1491T Thu 09:15-12:15 14/09/17 Oakdale
also want to study for personal reasons or to
support children. The courses suit learners of all abilities and you English and maths GCSE may be fully funded (you AA1492T Thu 18:00-21:00 14/09/17 CLLC
pay no fee) if you do not already have a Grade C
Before joining a course you will need to sign up will negotiate a programme of learning with your AA1493T Thu 18:00-21:00 14/09/17 St Aldhelm’s
or above in the subject (or grade 4/5). If this has
for one of our enrolment sessions. These sessions tutor. We offer qualifications from Entry Level right AA1494T Fri 09:30-12:30 08/09/17 BIBC
already been achieved, you will be required to
will assess what level you are working at and what up to more advanced qualifications at Level 2. pay the full cost (£811).
key areas you might need to work on. There are a Our courses lead to a recognised City & Guilds For GCSE Science see page 10.
number of options available and you will be advised Functional Skills qualification or a unit of study,
which course is most suitable for you, depending on Call 01202 262300 to find out more about the courses we offer and to book yourself onto one of our
which can sometimes help develop confidence
your level and personal circumstances. enrolment sessions which are held across the county. Alternatively check out our website at
before taking a full exam.
www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk
We offer a range of intensive, long and fast track
Private Candidates for
Maths Examinations
courses to suit different lifestyles. Fast track
courses are available if you are ready to work
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
We have limited opportunities for private towards Level 2, have access to a computer Improving your English will help you get more out of for 17 weeks (6 hours per week).
candidates to take exams for AQA GCSE and can commit to studying in your own time to everyday life in the UK. It will also help if you want to All of our courses lead to City & Guilds qualifications
Maths 8300 and C & G Functional Skills maths, prepare to take an exam. study and improve your job prospects. at the right level for you; in reading, writing and
without accessing a course. Please ring The courses start in September but there are We offer courses in Blandford, Bournemouth, speaking & listening.
01202 262300 for costs and availability. more opportunities to enrol later in the year. Christchurch, Dorchester, Poole and Weymouth
If you are just starting to learn English you may
at different times of the day and evening. These
decide that one of our Speaking with Confidence
courses are not fully funded by the Government and
ENGLISH AND MATHS COURSES AVAILABLE: ESOL courses is more appropriate. We will discuss
some learners will need to pay a fee to attend these
the options with you.
Improve your Entry 1 to Morning classes 3 hours x 35 weeks a year courses.
English/Maths Level 2 Afternoon classes Courses run for 35 weeks (3 hours per week) and We will help you choose the right course when you
(a range of courses at Evening classes will cost £432 (eligibility criteria will apply for non-EU attend one of our enrolment sessions.
different levels) Various venues across Dorset residence, please see terms and conditions page Call 01202 262300 to book onto one of our
38). We are also offering some courses that will run enrolment sessions.
Fast track Maths Level 2 Evening courses in Oakdale 3 hours x 17 weeks
(for advanced learners and BIBC starting September 2017
needing a more intensive and February 2018 ESOL COURSES AVAILABLE:
course) Improve Your English (ESOL Entry 1) For complete beginners with no or very little English.
Intensive courses – Level 1, 2 Evenings per week 3 hours x 16 sessions Improve Your English For those who need to build on their basic language skills.
Get your Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 Oakdale and BIBC only (over 8 weeks) starting (Entry 1 – Entry 2) You will learn to read and write simple statements and be asked
English/Maths in 8 weeks January 2018 to respond to simple questions.
Improve Your English For those wishing to move on, and extend their language skills
(Entry 2 – Low Entry 3) and knowledge.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS FOR GCSES Improve Your English For those working at a higher level. You will refine your reading,
(High Entry 3 – Level 1) writing and communication using a variety of methods.
You will be required to attend an enrolment session to apply for a place on GCSE English or
maths. Your current level of ability will be assessed and you may be enrolled on a Functional Skills Improve Your English For those working at Advanced level. You will refine your
qualification course to help you develop the foundation skills required before you can be considered (Level 1 and Level 2) reading, writing and communication using a variety of methods.
for a GCSE qualification. ESOL – speaking with confidence A variety of courses for low level learners who wish to learn
and ESOL Everyday Skills how to speak and respond to others around them.
20 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 21Drawing and Painting Beginners £130 CF £65 Summer Watercolours £78 CF £39
LEARNING FOR LEISURE, HEALTH & WELLBEING
LEARNING FOR LEISURE, HEALTH & WELLBEING
Step 2 8 weeks 4 weeks
PL1031T Fri 09:30-12:00 26/01/18 Oakdale PL1053T Wed 10:00-13:00 02/08/17 BIBC
Drawing and Painting for Pleasure £130 CF £65 Summer Watercolours £117 CF £59
8 weeks 4 weeks
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A fantastic range of courses where you
can take up a new hobby, learn new skills PL1015T Wed 12:30-15:00 24/01/18 BIBC
PL1054T Tue 10:00-14:30 01/08/17 Oakdale
COMMUNICATION FOR
and meet new people. Be inspired and try
Life Drawing Beginners £130 CF £65 TEXTILES HEARING AND VISUAL
something new today! Step 1 10 weeks
Sewing Machine Skills Beginners £130 CF £65
IMPAIRMENT
PL1025T Thu 19:00-21:00 28/09/17 Oakdale
ARTS AND CRAFT Step 1 8 weeks A range of courses to increase awareness
of and develop skills in lip-reading and
Life Drawing Beginners £130 CF £65 PL1067T Mon 18:30-21:00 25/09/17 Oakdale
CRAFT AND DESIGN Step 2 8 weeks British Sign Language.
Handmade Festive Cards £20 CF £10 PL1026T Thu 18:30-21:00 25/01/18 Oakdale Sewing Machine Skills Beginners £130 CF £65
Lip-reading Beginners £23
1 day Step 1 10 weeks
Step 1 10 weeks
Life Drawing Group £130 CF £65
PL1061T Sat 10:00-13:00 11/11/17 Oakdale PL1086T Mon 10:00-12:00 25/09/17 Oakdale
8 weeks PS1097T Mon 10:00-11:30 25/09/17 BIBC
Introduction to Interior Design £52 CF £26 PL1027T Wed 18:30-21:00 27/09/17 Oakdale PL1090T Thu 19:00-21:00 28/09/17 Bourne Academy
PS1099T Fri 13:00-14:30 29/09/17 Oakdale
4 weeks
PL1028T Wed 18:30-21:00 24/01/18 Oakdale Sewing Machine Skills Beginners £130 CF £65
PL1064T Thu 10:00-12:00 28/09/17 Oakdale Lip-reading Beginners £18
Step 2 8 weeks Step 2 8 weeks
Painting for Pleasure £130 CF £65
8 weeks PL1091T Mon 10:00-12:30 22/01/18 Oakdale
DRAWING AND PAINTING PS1100T Mon 10:00-11:30 22/01/18 BIBC
PL1037T Mon 14:00-16:30 22/01/18 BIBC PL1068T Mon 18:30-21:00 22/01/18 Oakdale
Acrylic Painting Beginners £130 CF £65 Sign Language Beginners £130 CF £65
Step 1 10 weeks PL1038T Mon 18:30-21:00 22/01/18 BIBC Step 1 10 weeks
Explore Japanese and £36 CF £18
PL1000T Thu 14:00-16:00 28/09/17 BIBC Painting Portraits Beginners £130 CF £65 Indian Stitchwork 1 day PL1115T Thu 13:00-15:00 28/09/17 Oakdale
Step 1 10 weeks PL1073T Sat 10:00-16:00 17/03/18 Oakdale
Acrylic Painting Beginners £130 CF £65
Sign Language Beginners £130 CF £65
Step 2 8 weeks PL1045T Fri 19:00-21:00 29/09/17 BIBC
Fashion Design and £130 CF £65 Step 2 8 weeks
PL1001T Thu 13:30-16:00 25/01/18 BIBC
Painting Portraits Beginners £130 CF £65 Pattern Cutting Beginners Step 1 10 weeks PL1116T Thu 13:00-15:30 25/01/18 Oakdale
Botanical Painting Beginners £130 CF £65 Step 2 8 weeks
PL1074T Tue 19:00-21:00 26/09/17 St Aldhelm's
Step 1 10 weeks PL1046T Fri 18:30-21:00 26/01/18 BIBC Lip-reading Conversation £24
PL1002T Mon 10:00-12:00 25/09/17 BIBC Fashion Design and £130 CF £65 8 weeks
Creative Watercolours £130 CF £65 Pattern Cutting Beginners Step 1 8 weeks PS1104T Tue 10:00-12:00 26/09/17 Wimborne AC
Botanical Painting Beginners £130 CF £65 8 weeks
Step 2 8 weeks PL1077T Thu 09:30-12:00 25/01/18 Oakdale PS1106T Wed 13:00-15:00 27/09/17 Oakdale
PL1006T Tue 14:00-16:30 26/09/17 Oakdale
PL1004T Mon 10:00-12:30 22/01/18 BIBC PS1108T Tue 10:00-12:00 23/01/18 Wimborne AC
PL1008T Tue 14:00-16:30 23/01/18 Oakdale Handmade Festive Gifts £39 CF £20
Drawing and Painting Beginners £130 CF £65 Puppets 2 weeks PS1110T Wed 13:00-15:00 24/01/18 Oakdale
Step 1 10 weeks Creative Watercolours Beginners £130 CF £65
PL1062T Sat 10:00-13:00 25/11/17 Oakdale
Step 1 10 weeks Sign Language Conversation £130 CF £65
PL1017T Wed 10:00-12:00 27/09/17 CLLC
PL1012T Wed 10:00-12:00 27/09/17 BIBC 8 weeks
PL1030T Fri 10:00-12:00 29/09/17 Oakdale Handmade Festive Gifts £36 CF £18
Stockings 1 day PL1117T Tue 18:30-21:00 26/09/17 Oakdale
Drawing and Painting Beginners £130 CF £65 Creative Watercolours Beginners £130 CF £65
Step 2 8 weeks PL1063T Sat 10:00-16:00 11/11/17 Oakdale PL1118T Tue 18:30-21:00 23/01/18 Oakdale
Step 2 10 weeks
PL1019T Wed 10:00-12:00 17/01/18 CLLC PL1013T Wed 09:30-12:00 24/01/18 BIBC
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22 For Skills & Learning venue abbreviations please see page 27 For all our courses, with additional information, visit www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk 23Italian Beginners £130 CF £65
LEARNING FOR LEISURE, HEALTH & WELLBEING
LEARNING FOR LEISURE, HEALTH & WELLBEING
Step 2 8 weeks
PL1237T Tue 18:30-21:00 23/01/18 Oakdale
PL1238T Wed 10:00-12:30 24/01/18 BIBC
PL1239T Thu 18:30-21:00 25/01/18 BIBC
FOOD LANGUAGES Japanese Beginners £130 CF £65 PHOTOGRAPHY
Do you love food and want to learn how to We have a range of courses at different Step 1 10 weeks Learn to get the most from your camera.
make authentic dishes from scratch? Whether levels in a variety of languages. If you wish PL1241T Tue 18:30-20:30 26/09/17 CLLC
you’re a complete beginner or cook regularly, to gain confidence in speaking a language, Digital Photography Beginners £130 CF £65
Step 1 10 weeks
our classes are suitable for all levels. we have the course for you. Japanese Beginners £104 CF £52
Step 2 8 weeks PL1282T Fri 10:00-12:00 22/09/17 BIBC
Cook Indian £163 CF £81 French Beginners £130 CF £65 PL1281T Wed 10:00-12:00 27/09/17 Oakdale
10 weeks Step 1 10 weeks PL1242T Tue 18:30-20:30 23/01/18 CLLC
PL1198T Tue 18:30-21:00 26/09/17 St Aldhelm's Digital Photography Beginners £130 CF £65
PL1215T Thu 19:00-21:00 28/09/17 Ferndown ALC Spanish Beginners £130 CF £65 Step 2 8 weeks
Cook Middle Eastern £130 CF £65 Step 1 10 weeks PL1286T Wed 10:00-12:30 24/01/18 Oakdale
8 weeks French Beginners £104 CF £52
Step 2 8 weeks PL1243T Tue 10:00-12:00 26/09/17 Oakdale PL1288T Fri 10:00-12:30 26/01/18 BIBC
PL1200T Tue 18:30-21:00 23/01/18 St Aldhelm's
PL1729T Thu 19:00-21:00 25/01/18 Ferndown ALC PL1245T Tue 18:30-20:30 26/09/17 BIBC Photoshop Intensive £36 CF £18
Cooking Festive Delights £52 CF £26
Step 1 1 day
4 weeks PL1248T Wed 18:30-20:30 27/09/17 Ferndown ALC
Le Club Français £130 CF £65 PL1295T Sat 10:00-16:00 11/11/17 Oakdale
PL1201T Tue 19:00-21:00 14/11/17 Corfe Hills 8 weeks PL1251T Thu 18:30-20:30 28/09/17 CLLC
PL1202T Wed 19:00-21:00 15/11/17 St Aldhelm's Photoshop Intensive £36 CF £18
PL1223T Tue 18:30-21:00 26/09/17 Ferndown ALC
Spanish Beginners £130 CF £65 Step 2 1 day
Everyday Cooking £163 CF £81 PL1224T Tue 18:30-21:00 23/01/18 Ferndown ALC
10 weeks Step 2 8 weeks PL1296T Sat 10:00-16:00 17/03/18 Oakdale
PL1203T Tue 18:30-21:00 26/09/17 Corfe Hills German Beginners £130 CF £65 PL1255T Tue 10:00-12:30 23/01/18 Oakdale
PL1204T Thu 18:30-21:00 28/09/17 Bourne Academy Step 1 10 weeks PL1257T Tue 18:30-21:00 23/01/18 BIBC
French Country Cooking £130 CF £65 PL1226T Wed 19:00-21:00 27/09/17 St Aldhelm's
PL1260T Wed 18:30-21:00 24/01/18 Ferndown ALC
8 weeks
German Beginners £104 CF £52 PL1263T Thu 18:30-21:00 25/01/18 CLLC
PL1205T Thu 18:30-21:00 25/01/18 Bourne Academy
Step 2 8 weeks
Viva España £130 CF £65
PL1227T Wed 19:00-21:00 24/01/18 St Aldhelm's
8 weeks
German Conversation £130 CF £65 PL1267T Mon 18:30-21:00 25/09/17 Ferndown ALC SUPPORTED LEARNING
8 weeks
PL1269T Wed 18:30-21:00 27/09/17 BIBC AGEWELL
PL1228T Tue 18:30-21:00 26/09/17 St Aldhelm's
Courses for the over 60s who are living alone.
PL1229T Tue 18:30-21:00 23/01/18 St Aldhelm's
AgeWell £24
Time to
GENERAL INTEREST Italian Beginners £130 CF £65 Exploring Drawing 8 weeks
Ever thought of writing a short story? Step 1 10 weeks PS1300T Thu 10:00-12:00 28/09/17 Ferndown ALC
rethink,
Learn new techniques and styles.
PL1232T Tue 19:00-21:00 26/09/17 Oakdale PS1301T Thu 13:00-15:00 28/09/17 CLLC
Creative Writers Club £130 CF £65
refresh,
PL1233T Wed 10:00-12:00 27/09/17 BIBC AgeWell £5
8 weeks
PL1234T Thu 19:00-21:00 28/09/17 BIBC Facebook for Family and Friends 2 weeks
PL1210T Tue 18:30-21:00 23/01/18 CLLC
reinvent
PS1302T Mon 14:30-16:00 25/09/17 CLLC
Creative Writing Beginners £130 CF £65
Step 1 10 weeks
Course Symbols AgeWell £24
CF A S i L V E Family History 8 weeks
PL1211T Tue 18:30-20:30 26/09/17 CLLC
See page 36 for more information PS1304T Tue 10:00-12:00 26/09/17 Ferndown ALC
PL1212T Tue 18:30-20:30 26/09/17 Corfe Hills
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