We offer a range of personal development and accredited courses at a number of different centres across the borough. So
learn in your
Community Course Guide Spring/Summer 2017
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Would you like to improve your english or maths skills? are you preparing to return to work? do you want to gain a qualification? If you do, why not come along to our friendly Free Courses at many of our outreach centres and selected Libraries throughout the borough. For more information about the courses and to book a place, please contact Solihull College on 0121 678 7000 or email
[email protected]
learning in your Community There’s something for everyone with our extensive Community Education programme. From computing and IT, cake decorating and floristry to interior design, cookery, English and maths, the programme caters for people of all ages and from all backgrounds.
We offer a range of personal development and accredited courses at a number of different centres across the borough. So whether you need to brush up on your education, or fancy starting the new academic year with a new interest, browse our course listings and take the first step towards your goal. For details on when and where to enrol on the course of your choice, refer to the information supplied within the course listings. Community Education in Solihull is provided and managed by Solihull College through a network of local community education centres. Parts of the programme are delivered in partnership with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. A wide range of courses is offered both daytime and in the evenings.
Calling all Jaguar Land Rover employees... Have you used your els Learning Voucher? Did you know you can use your els voucher towards any of our Community Courses. Please contact the employee learning scheme hotline on 0121 347 2400 or bring along your approval form at enrolment.
employee learning lea scheme
enrol By phone today... The courses listed in this guide are for our Spring & Summer Terms only. Enrolment opportunities are available throughout the year, please keep a look out for further courses available during the spring and summer terms.
Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to enrol onto your chosen course. APPRENTICESHIPS with Solihull College & University Centre We work in partnership with industry leaders to tailor our apprenticeships specifically to what employers need.
Visit www.solihull.ac.uk or call us on 0121 678 7181
ESOL
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Develop your English speaking, reading and writing skills, and improve your confidence. Meet new people from all over the world and make new friends!
Visit www.solihull.ac.uk or call us on 0121 678 7000 02
Solihull College Community Education Course Guide 2016/17
paying For your study The College accepts most major credit / debit cards, or you may also pay by cash or cheque. Tuition and exam fees are payable at enrolment. Additional costs may be incurred for materials, books and specialist equipment and any additional exam resit/assessment charges. Where possible, College staff will tell you about all fees when you enquire about the programme. CONCESSIONS ON NON-ACCREDITED COMMUNITy EDUCATION COURSES (COMMUNITy LEARNINg fUNDINg) Concessions are also available on courses funded through Community Learning, which includes most Community Education courses not listed as ‘accredited’. If you are aged 19+ and in one of the categories listed below you may not have to pay for these courses: • in receipt of an income-based benefit or equivalent e.g. Income Support, Working Tax Credit (Household income threshold applies), Housing Benefit, Pension Credit (guarantee credit only), or Council Tax Benefit (25% single occupancy discount does not apply) • in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance • in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance in the Work Related Activity Group • anyone who is an unwaged dependent of someone who is in the categories above • in receipt of universal credit (in certain circumstances) Call us on 0121 678 7000 for more information or to check if you are entitled to receive concessions on your course.
STILL NOT SURE WHAT HELp yOU ARE ENTITLED TO? Don’t worry, we will guide you through everything you need to know. Employment conditions and fee waivers at the start of your course, prevail throughout the duration of that course. Please note that places on Community Learning courses are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis except for Family Learning programmes. For Family Learning programmes, concessions may be limited to a maximum of 4 courses per person per academic year, as priority is given to new learners. fURTHER INfORMATION ON fEES The fees published in this guide are applicable to UK/EEA students only. If you require any further help or guidance on this matter, contact us on 0121 678 7000 and we will be happy to assist you. Refunds for fees are only given in exceptional circumstances. For further details please call 0121 678 7000.
please note: Materials are not supplied for Cakes, flowers/floristry, Textiles, So furnishings, Stained glass, Homemade Cras, Calligraphy, Art, Cookery, Tiling, painting & Decorating, patchwork & Quilting, Sewing or Dressmaking.
are you interested in learning more aBout managing Family FinanCes Courses available soon, both in the North and South of the Borough. For more information please call
0121 678 7024 NEW COURSES THIS TERM...
l Jewellery & Accessories l Speciality Cookery
Courses l Vintage Cras l Floristry Designs
Disclaimer: The information in this guide was correct at the time of publication. However, it is sometimes necessary for the College to change details of courses offered, dates and times or fees at a later date. Solihull College reserves the right to close a class if student numbers fall below the minimum requirement. We will do everything reasonably possible to ensure that the services identified within this guide are maintained to our high standards.
Book Early ... All classes need an average of 10 students to commence on the published dates.
Call Solihull College Community Education on 0121 678 7000 for more information.
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South Solihull Arden School Station Road, Knowle B93 0PT.
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
OLCLH122E004W
Spanish Beginners Stage 2
HOCLT032E004W
Floral Designs All Levels
HCCLR074E004W
Top Bakes - Adult Only
OLCLB122E004S
HOCLT032E004S HCCLT074E004S
Spanish Improvers
HCCLU074E004W HCCLD074E004S HCCLS074E004S
Day(s)
Time
09/01/17-27/03/17
Mo
19:00-21:00
24/04/17-03/07/17
09/01/17-27/03/17
Floral Designs All Levels
24/04/17-03/07/17
Mo
Mo Mo
No. of Weeks
10
fee
£140.00
19:00-21:00
10
£140.00
19:00-21:00
10
£140.00
19:00-21:00
10
Mo
18:30-20:30
05/06/17-03/07/17
Mo
18:30-20:30
5
£70.00
Lets Takeaway Pizza Chinese Mexican and Indian - Adults Only 09/01/17-06/02/17
Mo
18:30-20:30
5
free
09/01/17-27/03/17
Mo
18:30-20:30
10
free
Curry Classics Jalfrezies Madras Bhunas Kormas and Massalas - Adults Only
Family Baking - Breads Biscuits and Cakes Parent and Child Aged 7-15 Years
Cookery - Family Cookery - Parent and Child Aged 7-15 Years International Cuisine - Adults Only
24/04/17-03/07/17
24/04/17-22/05/17
Mo
Mo
18:30-20:30
18:30-20:30
5
£140.00
27/02/17-27/03/17
Wider Family Learning Adult and Child Courses HCCLQ074E004W
Duration
10 5
£70.00
free
free
Blossomfield Campus Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SB.
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
Duration
Day(s)
Time
CACCS092E001W
Calligraphy
09/01/17-27/03/17
Mo
11:30-13:30
CACLF092E001W
Art Workshop
12/01/17-30/03/17
Th
PICLA094E001W
Creative Writing
09/01/17-27/03/17
Mo
CACCR092E001W
Stained Glass
10/01/17-28/03/17
Tu
CACCS092E001S CACLF092E001S PICLA094E001S
CACLQ092E001W CACCR092E001S
Calligraphy
Art Workshop
Creative Writing Stained Glass
24/04/17-03/07/17
27/04/17-06/07/17
24/04/17-03/07/17
26/04/17-05/07/17
We
Computing - Intermediates
26/04/17-05/07/17
We
French Improvers
25/04/17-04/07/17
Italian Improvers
24/04/17-03/07/17
Spanish Improvers
Interior Design Foundation Stage 2 of 3
IUCLD062E001W
Computing - Intermediates
11/01/17-29/03/17
OLALA122E001W
French Beginners/Improvers
OLAMA122E001S
OLANA122E001W OLAPA122E001S
OLCLA122E001W OLCLB122E001S
Stained Glass
Italian Beginners/Improvers Spanish Beginners/Improvers
10/01/17-28/03/17
Tu
We Tu
19:00-21:00 19:00-21:00
19:00-21:00
13:30-15:30
13:30-15:30
18:30-20:30
10
10
10 10
10
10
10
10
£140.00
£140.00
£140.00 £140.00
£140.00
£140.00
£140.00
£140.00
10
£140.00
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
09:15-11:15
10
£140.00
24/04/17-03/07/17
Mo
19:00-21:00
We
11:30-13:30
26/04/17-05/07/17
Interior Design Advanced Stage 3 of 3
25/04/17-04/07/17
All 3 Terms need to be completed to access the accreditation. Accreditation fees are additional. Introduction To Textiles and Design
19:00-21:00
18:30-20:30
Interior Design Intermediate Stage 3 of 3
Introduction To Textiles and Design
19:00-21:00
We
09/01/17-27/03/17
We
Tu
CACDD092E001S
£140.00
£140.00
26/04/17-05/07/17
11/01/17-29/03/17
10/01/17-28/03/17
CACDD092E001W
10
£140.00
We
CACDC092E001S
19:00-21:00
10
11/01/17-29/03/17
Interior Design Advanced Stage 2 of 3
£140.00
10
18:15-20:15
Mo
Interior Design Intermediate Stage 2 of 3
CACDB092E001W
10
10:30-12:30
Mo
09/01/17-27/03/17
26/04/17-05/07/17
CACCW092E001S
10:30-12:30
£140.00
£140.00
Interior Design Foundation Stage 3 of 3
CACCV092E001W
£140.00
10
10
CACCY092E001S
Interior Design Foundation Stage 3 of 3
10
11:30-13:30
18:30-20:30
Interior Design Foundation Stage 2 of 3
CACDA092E001S
fee
Tu
CACCZ092E001W
CACCX092E001W
04
Mo We
25/04/17-04/07/17
IUCLD062E001S
Th
11/01/17-29/03/17
Stained Glass
CACLQ092E001S
Mo
No. of Weeks
09/01/17-27/03/17 24/04/17-03/07/17
Mo
We
Tu Mo Mo
18:15-20:15 18:30-20:30
19:00-21:00 09:15-11:15
10 10
10
10
10
£140.00 £140.00
£140.00
£140.00
£140.00
11:30-13:30
10
£140.00
09:15-11:45
10
£175.00
09:15-11:45 19:00-21:00 19:00-21:00
10
10 10 10
£140.00
£175.00 £140.00 £140.00
Solihull College Community Education Course Guide 2016/17
Blossomfield Campus Continued... Duration
Day(s)
Time
No. of Weeks
fee
09/01/17-27/03/17
Mo
14:00-16:00
10
free
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
19:00-21:00
10
free
Courses begin week commencing 23/01/17 and run until week commencing 19/06/17
Various
Various
Various
20
free
Courses begin week commencing 23/01/17 and run until week commencing 19/06/17
Various
Various
Various
20
free
No. of Weeks
fee
Course Code
Course Title
Wider Family Learning Adult Courses IUCLE062E001W
Computing - Beginners
IUCLA062E006W
Computing - Family Beginners Computing
IUCLE062E001S IUCLA062E006S
Computing - Beginners
Computing - Family Beginners Computing
English & Mathematics Courses
English Functional Skills Workshops all Levels Maths Functional Skills Workshops all Levels
24/04/17-03/07/16 26/04/17-05/07/17
Mo
We
14:00-16:00
19:00-21:00
10
10
free
free
Lyndon School Daylesford Road, Solihull B92 8EJ.
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
OLANA122E006W
Italian Beginners/Improvers
OLAPA122E006S
HCCLU074E006S
Day(s)
Time
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
19:00-21:00
10
£70.00
Italian Improvers
26/04/17-05/07/17
We
19:00-21:00
10
£70.00
Cookery - Family Cookery - Parent & Child 7-15 Years
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
18:30-20:30
10
free
26/04/17-05/07/17
We
18:30-20:30
10
free
No. of Weeks
fee
Wider Family Learning Adult and Child Courses HCCLD074E006W
Duration
Family Baking - Breads Biscuits and Cakes Parent and Child Aged 7 - 15
Solihull Lodge Community Centre Grafton Road, Solihull Lodge, Shirley B90 1NJ. ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
Duration
Day(s)
Time
CACLF092E011W
Art Workshop
10/01/17-28/03/17
Tu
12:45-14:45
10/01/17-28/03/17
Tu
CACLF092E011S
Art Workshop
Wider Family Learning Adult Courses PICLA094E011W PICLA094E011S
Creative Writing Creative Writing
25/04/17-04/07/17
25/04/17-04/07/17
Tu
Tu
10
£70.00
10:00-12:00
10
free
No. of Weeks
fee
12:45-14:45
10:00-12:00
10
10
£70.00
free
St Mary’s Hobs Moat 30 Hobs Meadow, Solihull B92 8PN.
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
HOCLM032E012W
Floristry Beginners Wedding Flowers
HOCLN032E012S
Floristry Beginners Summer Arrangements
Duration
Day(s)
Time
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
19:00-21:00
26/04/17-05/07/17
We
19:00-21:00
10
10
£70.00
£70.00
BlossomField & Woodlands Campus
open days Keep an eye on our website for information on our forthcoming open days - www.solihull.ac.uk Call Solihull College Community Education on 0121 678 7000 for more information.
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North Solihull Chelmsley Library 10 West Mall, Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, Solihull B37 5TN.
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
Duration
English Functional Skills Workshops all Levels
16/01/17-19/06/17
Maths Functional Skills Workshops all Levels
16/01/17-19/06/17
Day(s) Mo
Mo
Time 10:00-12:00
13:00-15:00
No. of Weeks
fee
20
free
20
free
No. of Weeks
fee
Coleshill Heath Excellence in Community Centre Lime Grove, Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY. ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
CACLW092E015W
Sewing and Dress Making
CACLX092E015W
Sewing and Dress Making
CACLW092E015S CACLX092E015S
Duration
Day(s)
Time
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
12:30-14:30
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
Sewing and Dress Making
26/04/17-24/05/17
Sewing and Dress Making
26/04/17-24/05/17
We We
10
£70.00
14:30-16:30
10
£70.00
No. of Weeks
12:30-14:30 14:30-16:30
5 5
£35.00 £35.00
Elmwood place 37 Burtons Way Smith’s Wood B36 0UG.
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
Duration
Day(s)
Time
FLCLA141E017W
Mentoring for Working in Schools
05/01/17-11/05/17
Th
09:30-12:30
IUCLG062E017W
Computing
09/01/17-27/03/17
Mo
Wider Family Learning Adult and Child Courses IUCLG062E017S
Computing
24/04/17-03/07/17
Mo
fee
15
£158.00
09:30-11:30
10
free
No. of Weeks
fee
09:30-11:30
10
free
Woodlands Campus Auckland Drive, Smith’s Wood B36 0NF.
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Code
Course Title
OLAJA122E002W OLCLJ122E002W
OLAKA122E002S
Day(s)
Time
Beginners British Sign Language - Stage 1
09/01/17-27/03/17
Mo
19:00-21:00
Next Steps - British Sign Language - Stage 1
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
19:00-21:00
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
16:45-18:45
10
£70.00
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
19:00-21:00
10
£70.00
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
19:00-21:00
10
£70.00
Fr
09:30-11:30
10
£70.00
10
£70.00
Beginners British Sign Language - Stage 1
24/04/17-03/07/17
OLCLR122E002S
Advanced - British Sign Language - Stage 1
26/04/17-05/07/17
OLARA122E002S
Spanish Improvers
26/04/17-05/07/17
Spanish Improvers
26/04/17-05/07/17
Cake Decorating for Beginners
26/04/17-05/07/17
OLAQA122E002W
Spanish Beginners
Mo
We
We
19:00-21:00
19:00-21:00
16:45-18:45
10
£70.00
10
£70.00
10
10
10
£70.00
£70.00
£70.00
OLCLH122E002W
Spanish Beginners Stage 2
CACLR092E002W
Cake Decorating for Beginners
CACCF092E002W
Cake Decorating All Levels
13/01/17-31/03/17
HOCLQ032E002W
Floristry Intermediate and Advanced Wedding Designs
Floristry Intermediate and Advanced Gift Arrangements and Hand Tied
09/01/17-27/03/17
Mo
19:00-21:00
24/04/17-03/07/17
Mo
19:00-21:00
10
£70.00
Floristry Beginners - Gift Arrangements & Hand Tieds
26/04/17-05/07/17
We
19:00-21:00
10
£70.00
OLCLB122E002S
CACLR092E002S
CACCF092E002S
HOCLR032E002S
HOCLS032E002W HOCLB032E002S
06
Duration
Cake Decorating All Levels
Floristry Beginners Wedding Designs
28/04/17-07/07/17
11/01/17-29/03/17
We We Fr
We
19:00-21:00 19:00-21:00 09:30-11:30
19:00-21:00
10 10
10
10
£70.00 £70.00
£70.00
£70.00
Solihull College Community Education Course Guide 2016/17
Woodlands Campus Continued... Course Code
Course Title
CACCL092E002W
Sugarcraft Flowers - All Levels
CACCL092E002S
Sugarcraft Flowers - All Levels
Wider Family Learning Adult Courses CACCU092E002W
Jewellery and Accessories
BUCLD052E002W
Family DIY Basics - Adults Only
CACCU092E002S
Duration
Day(s)
Time
13/01/17-31/03/17
Fr
12:30-14:30
28/04/17-07/07/17 09/01/17-27/03/17
Jewellery and Accessories
24/04/17-03/07/17
Family DIY Basics - Adults Only
26/04/17-05/07/17
Fr Mo
12:30-14:30 19:00-21:00
No. of Weeks
10
£70.00
10
free
10
free
10
Mo
19:00-21:00
10
We
19:00-21:00
10
£70.00 free
11/01/17-29/03/17
We
Courses begin week commencing 23/01/17 and run until week commencing 19/06/17
Various
Various
Various
20
free
Courses begin week commencing 23/01/17 and run until week commencing 19/06/17
Various
Various
Various
20
free
BUCLD052E002S
English & Mathematics Courses
English Functional Skills Workshops all Levels Maths Functional Skills Workshops all Levels
19:00-21:00
fee
free
yorkswood Excellence in Community Centre
Kingshurst Way B37 6DF.
Course Code
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Course Title
Wider Family Learning Adult Courses CACCJ092E018W CACCT092E018S
Vintage Crafts
Vintage Crafts
Duration
Day(s)
Time
No. of Weeks
fee
13/01/17-31/03/17
Fr
09.30-11:30
10
free
28/04/17-07/07/17
Fr
09.30-11:30
10
free
Various Community Centres
ENROLMENT: Call 0121 678 7000 for more information and to complete enrolment by telephone. Duration
Day(s)
Time
No. of Weeks
fee
Courses begin week commencing 09/01/17 and run until week commencing 19/06/17
Various
Various
Various
20
free
Courses begin week commencing 09/01/17 and run until week commencing 19/06/17
Various
Various
Various
20
free
Course Code
Course Title
English & Mathematics Courses
English Functional Skills Workshops all Levels Maths Functional Skills Workshops all Levels
improve your english and maths skills our Friendly Free Courses Will:
l Help you refresh your skills l Help you with ordinary activities such as budgeting, writing
letters and helping your children with their school work
l Build your confidence l Enable progression to other courses e.g. Teaching Assistant,
Access Courses or GSCEs l Improve your CV and job opportunities
For more information about the courses and to book a place, please contact Solihull College on 0121 678 7000 or email
[email protected]
Call Solihull College Community Education on 0121 678 7000 for more information.
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loCation oF adult eduCation Centres M42
Yorkswood B37 6DF
M6
Castle Bromwich
Fordbridge B37 5AB
Lyndon School B92 8EJ
Lyndon
St Mary’s Hobs Moat B92 8PN Solihull Lodge B90 1NJ Lighthall School B90 2PZ Blossomfield Campus (Solihull College) B91 1SB
Smith’s Wood
Kingshurst & Fordbridge
Coleshill Heath School B37 7PY
Olton Shirley East
Shirley West
A45
Elmdon
Silhill
Shirley South
Blythe
Dorridge & Hockley Heath
Elmwood Place B36 0UG Chelmsley Wood
Bishop Wilson B37 7TR
NEC
BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SOLIHULL TOWN CENTRE
St Alphege
Woodlands Campus (Solihull College) B36 0NF
Bickenhill
A45
Grace Academy B37 5JS
M42
BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL Knowle
Meriden
Arden School B93 0PT
M42
Solihull College also works in partnership with Libraries across the borough. please contact on the numbers below for more information. Chelmsley Wood – 0121 788 4380 Hobs Moat – 0121 743 4592 Olton – 0121 706 3038 Shirley – 0121 704 6300 Solihull Central Library - 0121 704 6965
Community Learning in Solihull
getting to us public Transport To find out more about the buses and trains that serve these centres, telephone the Centro Traveline on 08712 00 22 33 or visit www.centro.org.uk for more information.
parking Parking is available at the two main Solihull College campus sites, Blossomfield and Woodlands, however parking at other sites may be limited or located nearby the centre.
employee learning lea scheme
T: 0121 678 7000 E:
[email protected] W: www.solihull.ac.uk