Brief Description:

As celestial traveller’s we’ll begin with a grand tour of the Solar System, galaxy and beyond. Starting outwards from our favourite star, passing the asteroids and planets of our small corner of the Universe, and beyond into the wider stellar neighbourhood. Taking in various cosmic wonders of our Galaxy along the way, from pulsars to
black holes, we’ll enter the domain of the Local group and super-clusters beyond, formed by billions of galaxies, shaped into vast filaments around vast voids. Then over the remaining few hours, we will explore some truly amazing wonders that modern astronomy has brought us, from exoplanets, to dark matter and the ultimate fate of the universe. So if you truly wish to expand your horizons, and occasionally blow your mind in the process, then please join me for this one truly amazing journey:

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None required. Just a keen interest in learning more.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

All materials are included – no extra cost.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

A light lunch. Drinks are available.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The full course in the Summer Term.

Brief Description:

Assuming no prior knowledge, as celestial traveller’s we’ll obtain a step-by-step overview of this amazing cosmos, through the full-spectrum eyes of our present golden era of astronomy and the new age of precision cosmology, with a grand tour of the Solar System, galaxy and beyond. Starting outwards from our favourite star, passing the asteroids and planets of our small corner of the Universe, and beyond into the wider stellar neighbourhood. Taking in cosmic wonders of our Galaxy along the way, from the gentle birth of stars to their cataclysmic demise, pulsars to black holes, we’ll enter the domain of the Local group and super clusters beyond, formed by billions of galaxies, as many as stars in our galaxy, shaped into vast filaments around vast cosmic voids. This cosmic vista will take in galaxies colliding and cannablising, fantastically sized black holes feasting on stars and illuminating the cosmos over vast distances, and perhaps the most violent of all events as we witness the birth scream of black holes. Finally, taking a peak behind the curtain of the Cosmic Microwave Background to wonder at how it all began in the cosmic fireball of the Big Bang, the origin of all that we know. So if you truly wish to expand your horizons, and occasionally blow your mind in the process, then please join me for this one truly amazing journey as we explore the full ‘Big History’ of our cosmos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8zZZZzppIM

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Gain an understanding of our place, relationship to, and a sense of scale to the cosmos we inhabit.
• Understand the key components the cosmos, and the inter-relationship between them.
• A better understanding of the science of astronomy encountered on all aspects of the media, and the significance of new discoveries.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Nothing.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

• Renewed confidence to extend your knowledge by reviewing on-line teaching materials, for example via YouTube, or perhaps the ESA astronomy teaching tool ESASky.
• Gained the confidence to consider taking this topic further with other available courses, for example at ICE or IoA.

Testimonies from learners who have already completed this course at a different venue:

Quote 3 (Mar 2019): A very big thank-you from me for your enthusiasm, passion and ability to convey very complex cosmological events into layman’s terms and analogies that I could understand.  I think that everyone in the class stayed the full course should be testimony to your skills as a science communicator. I now have a very interesting playlist of videos and astronomy groups on YouTube to sustain my interest in the biggest questions we could ever ask.  The fantastic thing I have found is that every week had some incredible facts that I have been sharing with friends and family which always instigated big debates, everyone seemingly has a vested interest in the cosmos. Thank-you for increasing awareness of the IoA and will hopefully get to a lecture in the autumn as the nights draw in.

Quote 2 (Nov 2018): I wanted to thank you for making the course so interesting. It’s an amazing subject, but your enthusiasm added an extra dimension to our learning. I have done courses before where teaching appeared to be a chore for the lecturer, but you put so much of yourself into the course that it became inspiring. Thanks again, we shall find Monday evenings a lot less interesting now!

Quote 1 (Nov 2018): Thank you SO much for your amazing course. It exceeded all my wildest expectations and rarely have 2 hours gone by so quickly. Your enthusiasm is infectious, your course notes excellent and delivery first class. It has been a great pleasure. I have had an amateur interest for very many years with visits to the IoA and other places, lots of BBC Horizon programmes and some astronomical binoculars – your course has added a structure and understanding that I never had as well as a desire to carry on learning. I feel i now have a framework to do this.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce you to the concept of climate change. Throughout history, people and societies have responded to and coped with changes in climate with varying degrees of success. We will look at the causes of climate change, scenarios of reducing the causes (mitigation) and responding to the effects (adaptation).
We will analyse the human influence such as human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and look at various case studies how to manage climate change, mitigation and adaptation strategies as well as the Paris Agreement.

Previous Experience and Knowledge

No previous experience or knowledge is required

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• discuss the greenhouse effect and how humans are enhancing it
• discuss and analyse examples of climate change
• follow debates how to minimise the effect of climate change
• debate the effectiveness of the Paris Agreement

No textbooks required, power point presentations will be available.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A snack or packed lunch, writing pad and pen.

On completion of this course, what might your next step be?

You can follow a course on www.futurelearn.com on climate change
University of Reading “Our Changing Climate: Past, Present and Future” 5 weeks
University of Exeter “Climate Change: Solutions” 4 weeks
University of Exeter “Tipping points: climate change and society” 2 weeks
University of Exeter “Climate Change: The Science” 4 weeks

Brief Description

On the pasta making day you will learn the following three recipes
Which touches basic of pasta making from stuffed/ filled pasta, a different style traditional pasta and basic of various pasta sauces.
Mushroom Ravioli with root veg consommé.
Gnocchi sage & spinach – butternut squash.
Tagatelli Pancetta, basil & tomato Sauce.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Basic kitchen skills would be beneficial.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Able to cook & Serve a pasta recipe
• To learn and improve practical skills.
• Improve skills in presentation of dishes.
• To show modern day skills and the use of new ingredients.
• To help build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

You will be given the ingredients on the day. There are no extra fees

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring an apron, dish cloth and tea towel as well as leak-proof containers to take your cooked foods in.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

If you love a Chinese dumpling and want to learn how you make them then this is the course for you!

All ingredients will be supplied for the course; please bring an apron, tea towel and dish cloth and get ready to learn the art of dumpling making. The tutor will demonstrate and explain the dishes. You will then cook them from scratch and take home your delicious meals (or eat them if you can’t wait!)

You will make chinese pork and prawn dumplings, seaweed (fried and water based type) chives, prawn and tofu dumplings. Make sauce to go with the dumplings..

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Make the dumpling stuffings using a variety of ingredients
• Crimp the edges of the dumplings
• Methods of cooking the dumplings

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None, but please see the list of what to bring below.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Tea towel, apron and dish cloth, sharp knife, containers with secured lids (further information on amount and sizes will be given at a later date)

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you. Book onto another cookery course with Adult Learn and Train.

Brief Description:

If you love a Chinese dumplings and want to learn how you make them then this is the course for you!

All ingredients will be supplied for the course; please bring an apron, tea towel and dish cloth and get ready to learn the art of dumpling making. The tutor will demonstrate and explain the dishes. You will then cook them from scratch and take home your delicious meals (or eat them if you can’t wait!)

You will make chinese pork and prawn dumplings, seaweed (fried and water based type) chives, prawn and tofu dumplings. Make sauce to go with the dumplings.

I will also demonstrate how to make dumpling wrappers from scratch and Chinese egg noodles. Time permitting you might be able to make some noodles to go with your dumplings.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Make the dumpling stuffings using a variety of ingredients
• Crimp the edges of the dumplings
• Methods of cooking the dumplings
• Make dumpling skins and Chinese egg noodle from scratch.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None, but please see the list of what to bring below.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Tea towel, apron and dish cloth, sharp knife, containers with secured lids (further information on amount and sizes will be given at a later date)

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you. Book onto another cookery course with Adult Learn and Train.

Brief Description:

This bread making course is run on an informal basis to help you feel at ease. Each week you will be provided with a recipe for which you will need to obtain the ingredients. You will learn to make your own bread including sour dough along with techniques such as kneading, proving and shaping. Expect to see some of the following recipes covered in the course: scones, pizza, easy bread bloomer, baked doughnuts, baguette, ciabatta.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 5 week course you will have the opportunity to:
• Explore and make a range of breads
• Gain confidence to experiment further on your own using skills learnt in the lesson
• Improve your basic methods of preparation of food and cooking
• Develop a better understanding of food hygiene in the kitchen.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

You will be given an ingredients list weekly and will be asked to bring the ingredients for the following week’s recipe at a cost of between £5 to £10 (max) weekly.

For the first session you will need to bring:

£3.00 for ingredients. Apron, Tea Towel, Dish Cloth.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The college offers lots of exciting cookery classes throughout the year.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

On the big day of peace, goodwill and monster-sized turkeys, getting the Christmas lunch right is the one task all cooks dread today. In fact, it is all down to timing.
It’s Christmas Day, enjoy a glass of wine or catching up with family, because it’s all prepped like a boss – peeling carrots, boiling Brussels sprouts, gravy, etc.
Dinner will, of course, taste delicious – by the time you sit down for it!
With a little preparation (like a boss), such chaos can be a ghost of Christmas past.
On the day the tutor will demonstrate his practical guide for the preparation and timing for Christmas morning, followed by recipes for sauces, veg, stuffing, gravy – and, of course, the turkey itself.
Discuss ways to use up left-overs too.
The aim is to enjoy the day and prep for Christmas lunch/dinner

Pot-roast tarragon carrots/ braised spiced Red cabbage /fluffy & crispy Roast Potatoes (demo) / Brussels sprouts/ stuffing/ pigs in blanket / gravy (demo) / Yorkshire puddings / demonstration for Roast turkey
All ingredients and recipe is for 2.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Cook and serve restaurant style meal at family dinner time
• To learn and improve practical skills
• Improve skills in presentation of dishes
• To show modern day skills and the use of new ingredients.
• To help build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.
• Learn how to use leftover

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

You will be given the ingredients on the day. There are no extra fees

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring an apron, dish cloth and tea towel as well as leak-proof containers to take your cooked foods in.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

In this course you will learn how to cook a typical curry house style meal with starter, main courses and all the accompaniments. A light interactive day where we aim to produce good food and be able to replicate the same in the future.
The day will begins with a quick talk about the lesson plan you will also be introduced to Indian spices, followed by demonstrations, and a few handy tips added in.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Be able to cook & serve curry house Take-away meal for family/ friends.
• To learn and improve practical skills.
• Improve skills in presentation of dishes.
• To help build confidence and enjoyment in cooking

For the session you will need to bring:

Ingredients fee is already included in the price of the course. Please bring with you an apron, tea towel, dishcloth along with some containers to take your cooked foods home in.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The college offers lots of exciting cookery classes throughout the year.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Our aim is to create favourite flavours from the Indian sub-continent to our dining table. Be it favourite take-away or any dish you liked and would like to re-create. Family friendly dishes which can be enjoyed by all. We aim to use recipes with easily available ingredients locally or from supermarkets. You will be given guidance and pointers to get the right ingredients. You will be shown a great collection of recipes which are well used and rehearsed. Each lesson begins with interactive demonstration and sampling of the dish. During the demonstration you will be given pointers such as knife skills and kitchen safety. Then you will have the chance to cook at your own pace with hands on support and guidance. Once you have finished cooking and cleaned and washed down, the following week’s recipe will be handed out so you can obtain the ingredients in plenty of time for the next lesson. The lessons are run on an informal basis, which is fun to do, whilst learning some new recipes and techniques.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

The following mentioned dishes are just ideas that can be swapped, changed and adapted towards the need of the group.
The dishes to be made over the 5 weeks are:Tikka and various variations, Madras curry, Bhuna curry, Jalfrezi etc, Biryani /Pilau rices and breads.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 5 week course learners will have the opportunity to:

• Make a range of dishes and variations discussed with confidence.
• To show modern day skills and the use of new ingredients.
• Gain confidence to experiment further on your own.
• Build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.
• Improve your basic methods of preparation of food and cooking
• Develop a better understanding of food hygiene in the kitchen.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

You will be given an ingredients list weekly and will be asked to bring the ingredients for the following week’s recipe at a cost of between £8 to £15 (max) weekly.

For the first session you will need to bring:

£5 for basic start up ingredients and general herb and spices.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

How about cooking some Malaysian street food? You will be using various herbs and different techniques to create some wonderful dishes.
All ingredients will be supplied for the course; please bring an apron, tea towel and dish cloth and get ready to learn some new recipes. The tutor will demonstrate and explain the dishes. You will then cook them from scratch and take home your delicious meals (or eat them if you can’t wait!)

You will cook Roti Canai, Dhalca, Savoury glutinious rice with mushroom, chicken, bacon, peanuts and black eye beans, Black sesame seeds pudding.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Make and cook roti canai
• Cook Dhalca
• Use and cook glutinious rice
• Cook black sesame seed pudding

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None, but please see the list of what to bring below.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Tea towel, apron and dish cloth, sharp knife,4 x containers with secured lids of 1.5 litre capacity or larger and 5 jam jars or equivalent.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you. Book onto another cookery course with Adult Learn and Train.

Brief Description:

Making your own pizza is one of the ultimate cooking experiences. No matter how mis-shapen, over-sauced or charred it comes out, it will always be in a different league to what you can pick up from a takeout pizza chain.
Even more fun to do as a family! (maximum 2 children per adult – price is for one adult and one free child)
There are, however, a few simple secrets that will help you turn your humble homemade pizza into something special.
The tutor will give simple guidance and you will be able to make your own pizza. You will decide which ingredients you want to put on your pizza and you can prepare your favourite Topping.
We will provide the basic ingredients and some common toppings – but please feel free to bring along your own favourite topping.

Learning Outcomes:

Make your own pizza
Learn and improve practical skills
Build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.

About Your Tutor:

Vineet Mohan: has been a chef for many years, at present he is group executive chef in Cucina.
He also teaches cookery courses through Adult Learn and Train.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

No extra costs unless you would like to bring your own.

Priced for ONE adult and ONE child.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A container to take any uneaten pizza slices home in! – there’s normally quite a lot!
A dish cloth, Tea towel and apron.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

For adults: try one of our other cookery courses.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Corned Beef & Cabbage maybe most popular dishes to eat on St. Patrick’s Day. However, it’s not an authentic Irish recipe—it’s Irish-American. Irish immigrants invented the dish when they first settled in New York City and started eating the corned beef sold at kosher butchers.

From delicious lamb to roasted potatoes, there are many truly Irish dishes to make to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
On the day we will make
Irish Brown Bread & carrot Soup
Stout-braised steak with crushed potato colcannon

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the day learners will have the opportunity to:

• Make a range of dishes and variations discussed with confidence.
• Be introduced To modern day skills and the use of new ingredients.
• Gain confidence to experiment further on your own.
• Build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.
• Have an introduction to basic methods of preparation of food and cooking
• Develop a better understanding of food hygiene & cooking in the kitchen.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

You will be given the ingredients on the day. There are no extra fees

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring an apron, dish cloth and tea towel as well as leak-proof containers to take your cooked foods in.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Prepare and cook a meal for your loved one this Valentine’s day. Learners will be given all the ingredients and know-how to prepare a wonderful meal ready for the following day!

This menu allows you prepare everything in advance. Leaving just the fish to be cooked at last minute and reheating the risotto. Ideally 5- 8 mins (full instructions given!).

Make the following: Seared Sea Bass/Salmon with Squash & Seafood Risotto
Baked Valentine Cookies with Chocolate & avocado mousse

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the day learners will have the opportunity to:
1. Learn to cook the fish expertly
2. Cook risotto successfully
3. Make the sauce for the risotto
4. Make the dessert biscuits
5. Prepare and make the Cold pudding /mousse
6. Learn ideas for presenting the food.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

You will be given the ingredients on the day. There are no extra fees

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring an apron, dishcloth and tea towel as well as leak-proof containers to take your cooked foods in.
Learners will need to bring a dish where they would like to serve mousse. Ideally a martini glass or similar.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

On this hands-on course, you will learn to master basic traditional Indian cooking techniques and you will discover a different experience while learning and understanding the use of different spices at different levels.
A typical cookery evening will commence with the tutor providing a demonstration of the recipe that you will be cooking, this usually takes about 20-30 minutes. During the demonstration, you will be provided with pointers such as knife skills and kitchen safety.
Once the demonstration is complete, you will have the chance to sample the dish.
Then it is your time to cook at your own pace, your tutor is very much hands on and will guide you from start to finish.
Once you have finished cooking and cleaned and washed down, the following weeks recipe is handed out so as you can obtain the ingredients in plenty of time for the following weeks lesson. Each lesson is a total of 2.5 hours long.
You will need to also bring a dishcloth, tea towel and containers to take your food home in.
The lessons are run on an informal basis, which is fun to do whilst learning some new recipes and techniques.
If you have, a dietary concern/query do contact the office in advance.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand benefits of different Indian spices
• Learn about different food tastes of Indian cuisine
• Gain confidence in cooking Indian dishes
• Learn traditional serving techniques

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

You will be given an ingredients list weekly and will be asked to bring the ingredients for the following week’s recipe at a cost of between £8 to £15 (max) weekly.

For the first session you will need to bring:

£3 to cover cost of the ingredients. You will be given a list of dishes names and ingredients for each lesson on your first day.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You may wish to go for a specialist cookery course in Indian cuisine to gain further qualifications in cookery.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

On this hands-on vegetarian Indian cookery taster the tutor will give guidance to be taught one simple and basic yet very healthy brunch recipe as well as a sweet dish.

Detailed knowledge of ingredients used will be provided.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

By the end of the session:

Learners will be confident enough to carry out the practice at home.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

No extra costs

For the first session you will need to bring:

A couple of containers to take any uneaten food home!
A dish cloth, Tea towel and apron.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

For adults: try one of our other cookery courses, including a 4 week (2.5 hours per week) Vegetarian Indian Cuisine course on a Thursday evening from 26th September.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

A comprehensive introduction in the world of Criminology for beginners. Discover what criminology is and what it means in 2018, study criminals and their behaviour, victims of crime, the penal system and agencies who work with offenders.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous knowledge is required just an interest in social sciences and the study of crime.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
Have a deeper understanding of crime and the main actors in crime (victims, offenders, the courts, police, and prisons)
Contribute in a meaningful and informed way to the criminological debate.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pen, pad and a willingness to contribute to the conversation.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Whilst there are no formal certification for your course participation, you will be more informed and engaged in criminological discussion. You may find yourself with a passion for the subject to take on the next level of education.
The Learn & Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

A course centered around working with timber. You will be learning and practicing the following joints: Half Lap, Mortice and Tenon, Dove Tail, T Halving, Bridal and Dowel Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can extend your learning by producing a five joint frame using all the skills learned constructing the individual joints. These joints are used in every day joinery projects. Once you have mastered these you can go on to make individual projects.
You will be shown how to use the tools correctly and how to sharpen/maintain carpentry hand tools.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a course for beginners. No previous experience necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Identify and name common carpentry tools
• Know how to maintain carpentry tools
• Learn how to use them safely
• Produce woodwork joints

About Your Tutor:

Domenico Petrelli

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

If you choose to wear Steel Toe Capped Boots (which we recommend), these will cost approx. £20 from hardware stores.
The wood for the joint practice and 6 joint frame will be provided.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil and notepad. No sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed in a workshop setting. You are advised to wear steel toe cap boots in the workshop. Wood for the joints and frame project will be provided.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise.
The Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

No Plastics! Help save our Planet!
Come join us, make reusable beeswax food wrappers. Make them for yourselves or as presents for friends.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Make beeswax food wrappers

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

100 percent cotton fabric, bee wax, jojoba oil, pine resin, parchment paper, paint brush, stirrer

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Please bring crimping scissors if you have them

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

The course will cover the following topics:
• Why do people get married and the significance and practicality of various wedding locations
• Where to start? – managing and organising yourself
• When to start? – time differences in production and delivery of various wedding     suppliers such as florists, cake makers, etc.
• Attention to detail – what to look for if you want things to be perfect
• Risk management and assessment
• What can go wrong and how to avoid it

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Effectively plan and organise a wedding
• Source external suppliers and negotiate rates
• Multitask and manage your time effectively
• Co-ordinate with involved third parties and communicate in efficient and clear manner
• Identify possible risks and apply techniques to prevent and minimise them

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Professional or personal interest in event management or specifically wedding planning

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen and paper

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

On completion of this course, you will feel confident in designing and managing a variety of events for friends and family The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

To describe and explain the principal features of forensic science as it is applied at all stages of the process, from eyewitness accounts, collection of physical evidence to the presentation of findings.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course:

you will have a more in-depth knowledge of Forensic Science and how this contributes to the resolution of legal disputes.

Extra costs on the course/ for the 1st session you will need:

Pen, pencil, notepad and a willingness to take part in discussions and activities.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

In this course we will analyse, debate and calculate how we can reduce our carbon and ecological footprint. Furthermore, we will look at alternatives to plastic, how to save water and the potential of renewable energy.
In addition, we will explore sustainable transport as well as organizations and NGOs that are involved in providing sustainability. We will also debate the impact of the Climate change protests inspired by the Swedish schoolgirl Greta.

previous experience or knowledge is required

None

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• calculate your carbon and ecological footprint
• discuss and analyse ways how to reduce the carbon and ecological footprint
• understand the concept of sustainability and fair trade
• analyse the damage of plastic to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
• debate the impact of the Climate change protests

Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment:

No textbooks required, power point presentations will be available

For the first session you will need to bring:
Yourself, writing pad and pen

On completion of this course, what might your next step be?

You can follow a course on www.futurelearn.com on sustainability
University of Leicester: “Concepts in sustainable development” 6 weeks
University of Bath: “Make an Impact: Sustainability for Professionals” 6 weeks
University of Bristol: “Unleash your potential: sustainable futures” 4 weeks

Brief Description:

This course is suitable for you if you are a complete beginner with little or no musical knowledge or experience. Techniques and skills will be aimed at preparing you to play any style of guitar music. The course will introduce reading music and tablature, successful tuning and replacing strings, playing/performance techniques and building a repertoire of songs and exercises. You will need to bring your own guitar to classes.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, the participants will be able to:
• Read written music and tablature.
• Play chords and well-known songs.
• Perform strumming, finger picking and plectrum techniques.
• Play scales with a mind to improvise.
• Replace strings and tune the guitar.
• Recognise chord symbols and music terms.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

Cost of a method book available from the tutor at the first session. Approximate cost £6.00

For the first session, you will need to bring:

One working guitar; acoustic, classical or steel string.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You could move onto the Beginners 2 course in the spring term
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Brief Description:

Gain the ability to make confident presentations is a skill that can be essential in personal, academic and work life: from job interviews to best man speeches and from college talks to networking speeches. In this interactive workshop you will discover tips and techniques to overcome nerves and create effective presentations

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Set appropriate aims and objectives for presentations
• Structure a presentation
• Present more confidently and effectively
• Use techniques for managing emotional state
• Answer questions following presentations
• Practice speaking in front of a small group

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A means of taking notes

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Additional reading around the subject

Brief Description:

Politics can often be a confusing subject but few would deny that what politicians decide has a huge impact on our daily lives. This course aims to give you a better understanding of politics in the UK so that you can make sense of what’s happening in the news. Although politics is a serious subject, the course will be taught in a lively and entertaining way with an emphasis on giving you clear explanations about how the political system works. The course also offers some insight into the people who decide to become politicians. Who are they and why do they do it?
Please note the course does not seek to push any particular political viewpoint but aims to be as objective as possible.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

The course is most suitable for people of any age or background who don’t know much about politics (or are interested but find it confusing) and would like to learn more about the subject so they can make sense of what’s happening in the news.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn basic facts and figures about the UK political system
• Understand how the UK political system is different from the systems in some other countries
• Learn about the political parties in the UK
• Find out how we elect MPs (Members of Parliament)
• Discover who our MPs are and why they decided to go into politics
• Find out what happens in parliament and what MPs actually do
• Learn about how the media covers politics and how politicians use the media
• Discover what the job of Prime Minister involves and why it is such a tough job!
• Find out why politicians in general are so unpopular these days

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

You won’t need to bring anything to the first session except any questions you might have about politics in the UK!

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

1. Reading newspapers or watching news programmes with a greater understanding of what’s going on than before!
2. Dipping into something from the reading list your teacher will provide you with at the end of the course.
3. You might even consider joining a political party yourself and getting involved in some way.

Brief Description:

Learn the art of song writing in a supportive and nurturing environment. This course offers an overview of the activity as well as addressing the individual elements of a song such as lyrics, melody and harmony. Through a series of creative assignments, and strategies, participants will learn skills that are then applied to create their own compositions. There will be opportunities to give and receive feedback on work created and shared in the class and learning through a process of creation and reflection. Songs may be created purely for personal expression or for commercial intent.

Method of Payment:

Fees are to be paid on enrolment. Places cannot be reserved without receipt of payment.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Basic guitar, piano or accompanying instrument skills and a willingness to sing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Write a song
• Understand compositional techniques
• Identify your strengths and areas for improvement in writing skills
• Learn strategies to edit existing songs.
• Practice the different aspects of song writing taught in the course
• Receive feedback on your work

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None. Musical instruments will be provided but you may want to bring your own favourite guitar if you have one.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notebook and pen.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
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Brief Description:

With the explosion in self-publishing and the growth of websites devoted to the form, short stories have come back into fashion. If you’d like to join in and write one – for your own pleasure, to read to your children or perhaps with the aim of publication – this course will take you through the process from beginning to end. You don’t need to come with an idea, just the willingness to explore and learn the skills required.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

An interest in creative writing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Identify writing goals and ways of working to achieve them
• Give and receive feedback
• Differentiate the elements required in storytelling
• Identify the skills of creative writing
• Write a short story

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/pencil and paper.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Writing Short Stories: The Sequel.
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Brief Description:

Flash fiction is a short, short story. Can you learn to write fiction in a flash? This workshop will get you started. Once you have an appreciation of the skills and craft that go into storytelling, you can begin to write coffee-time tales that take little time to read but are perfectly formed – short, but not necessarily sweet!

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Identify the requirements of storytelling
• Explore the freedoms and limitations of flash fiction
• Identify sources of inspiration and ideas
• Produce flash fiction outlines

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/pencil and paper.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Writing Short Stories
Writing Short Stories: The Sequel
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Flash fiction is a short, short story. Can you learn to write fiction in a flash? This workshop will get you started. Once you have an appreciation of the skills and craft that go into storytelling, you can begin to write coffee-time tales that take little time to read but are perfectly formed – short, but not necessarily sweet!

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Identify the requirements of storytelling
• Explore the freedoms and limitations of flash fiction
• Identify sources of inspiration and ideas
• Produce flash fiction outlines

About Your Tutor:

Ruth Wade has been a full-time writer for 20 years. For 10 of those she has been teaching the skills and craft of creative writing. She is also an accredited creativity coach. As a novelist she specialises in historical fiction and writes both under her own name and that of BK Duncan. She was a finalist in The People’s Book Prize 2016 and shortlisted for the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/pencil and paper.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Writing Short Stories
Writing Short Stories: The Sequel
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.