WGLC Prospectus

PROSPECTUS

WINTER TERM 2012 - 2013

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PAGE 01 ENROLMENT

PAGE 04 TERM DATES

COURSE DETAILS

PAGE 05-06 HEALTH & WELLBEING

PAGE 07-08 ARTS

PAGE 09-10 COMPUTING & MULTIMEDIA

PAGE 11-12 LANGUAGES

PAGE 13 ENROLMENT FORM

CONTENTS


Welcome to the latest issue of our Prospectus, you will find information about the many and varied courses that we currently offer at the West Green Learning Centre.

Park View is pleased to be able to offer these community focused courses. Our Programme of classes has been carefully put together to try to meet the needs of local people It includes classes in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Literacy, Numeracy, Computing for Beginners, Acoustic Guitar, Art, Spanish, French, Film making, Indian Head massage and many more.

All our courses are taught by highly qualified tutors in safe, friendly well equipped classrooms. We are certain that you will find a course to suit your needs.

Herma France

Neighbourhood Learning Manager

WELCOME


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WEEK 1

Tuesday 4th September 9am to 8.30pm

Wednesday 5th September 9am to 8.30pm

Thursday 8th September 9am to 8.30pm

WEEK 2

Monday 10th September 9am to 8.30pm

Tuesday 11th September 9am to 8.30pm

Wednesday 12th September 9am to 8.30pm

Thursday 13th September 9am to 8.30pm

Course Fees Exam Fees

Concessions Course Materials

All course fees are payable in full directly to the tutor on the first day of class.

For some courses you will have to pay an examination or registration fee, this will be in addition to course fees and is non-refundable.

If you are in receipt of certain state benefits or are a senior citizen you may be entitled to a full or partial reduction in course fees.

If you think you might be entitled to pay the concessionary fee you must bring proof of benefit entitlements, proof of address and photographic identity when you come to enrol.

Documents we will accept as proof of address are a utility bill, i.e. gas, electricity, telephone bill (not mobile phone) or bank statement.

The cost of books or course materials is in addition to course fees and students are solely responsible for paying these.

Winter Term Enrolment

ENROLMENT

Our Enrolment Sessions will take place on the following dates:



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HOW TO FIND US

TRAIN Tottenham Hale, Seven Sisters (Victoria Line). Turnpike Lane (Piccadilly Line).

TUBE Tottenham Hale, Seven Sisters (Victoria Line). Turnpike Lane (Piccadilly Line).

BUS Buses 41, 341, and 67 pass nearby the gates of West Green Learning Centre. We advise that you get off at a stop near Philip Lane near West Green Road. Entrance is next door to Downhills Park.

TEL 020 8888 1722 FAX 020 8826 8143 EMAIL [email protected]

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ART, MUSIC & DANCE

Fine Art: Painting from

Observation (WEA)

WHEN Saturdays 11:30 – 1:45pm for 20 weeks

DATES 25/09/2010 – 09/04/2011 CODE SAT001/09/10

FEE £170

We will focus on painting techniques, from those of the old masters to modern mediums. Students will develop observational skills, experiment with various mediums, prepare materials (canvas, board, varnishes, paint), and as egg tempera, oil and acrylics). The course will combine lectures and practice in painting. It is suitable for students with some experience in

drawing and beginners in painting.

FULL FEE REMISSION IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE ON MEANS–TESTED BENEFITS. BRING PROOF TO FIRST MEETING.


Observation (WEA)


DATES 25/09/2010 – 09/04/2011 CODE SAT001/09/10

FEE £170





Observation (WEA)


DATES 25/09/2010 – 09/04/2011 CODE SAT001/09/10

FEE £170




Winter Term DatesSEPTEMBER 2012 - DECEMBER 2012Starts: Monday 24th September

Ends: Saturday 27th October

HALF TERM BREAK Starts: Monday 29th October

Ends: Saturday 3rd November

WINTER TERM RESTARTS Starts Monday 5th November

Ends: Saturday 15th December

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Starts: Monday 17th December

Ends: Saturday 5th January


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Learn about safe and simple ways to soothe and treat children through common childhood illnesses. Practical and informative ways to approach caring for your child in illness from nappy rash of a new born to warning signs and comforting remedies to soothe your child.

Full fee remission is available for those on means-tested benefits. Bring proof to first meeting.

WHEN Tuesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm for 8 weeks

DATES 25/09/2012 – 20/11/2012 CODE TUE001

FEE £60

Crystal Therapy (WEA)

WHEN Thursday 6.30pm – 8.30pm for 30 weeks

DATES 27/09/2012 – 11/07/2013 CODE THU002

FEE £225

Crystals have been valued worldwide through history for their exquisite beauty, diversity and colour, but mostly highly appreciated for their healing properties. Learn how crystals can assist your healing, meditation, stress

Full fee remission is available for those on means-tested benefits. Bring proof to first meeting

Learn how to perform a full Indian Head Massage treatment on friends and family, learn about the history, techniques and safe practice during this “hands on” course and “drug-free” approach to release stress and tension naturally.

Full fee remission is available for those on means-tested benefits. Bring proof to first meeting,

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Herbal Medicine –Remedies for

children’s illnesses (WEA)

WHEN Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm for 30 weeks

DATES 24/09/2012 – 08/07/2013 CODE MON002

FEE £225

Introduction to

Indian Head Massage (WEA)


This mixed ability course is suitable for learners who have a basic knowledge of guitar including understanding a small number of chords and one or two scales. The course will develop strumming and finger-picking techniques, scales

and melodies, plus some group playing.

Full fee remission is available for those on means-tested benefits. Bring proof to first meeting,.

WHEN Wednesday 7.15pm -8.45pm for 20 weeks

DATES 26/09/2012 – 27/03/2013 CODE WED003

FEE £112.50

Intermediate GuitarGuitar – Introduction to

Basic Chords (WEA)

WHEN Wednesday 6.00pm – 7.00pm for 10 weeks

DATES 26/09/2012 – 05/12/2012 CODE WED002

FEE £37.50

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This course is designed for individuals who wish to learn basic chords on an acoustic guitar. Please ring the following number if you require

further information and advice (020 7426 1974).

Full fee remission is available for those on means-tested benefits. Bring proof to first meeting,.

ART, MUSIC & DANCE


On this course you will learn how to prepare materials (canvas, board, varnishes, paint) and practise techniques of your choice. The course combines lectures and practical skills in painting. It is suitable for students with some experience

in drawing and beginners in painting.


WHEN Saturday 11.00am – 1.30pm for 10 weeks

DATES 29/09/2012 – 08/12/2012 CODE SAT001

FEE £94

Drawing & Painting Techniques

(WEA)

ART, MUSIC & DANCE


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COMPUTING & MULTIMEDIA

Documentary Film

Production Workshop

Interested in filmmaking? Got a good story to tell? Multi award winning filmmaker Ken Fero will help to get you on your way in this unique course aimed for local people with a passion for cinema.

You will learn the process of filmmaking from initial idea through to pre-production, shooting and editing. Over the course you will make a short documentary film that will be screened in our cinema.

This is a practically grounded course where you will be introduced to digital camera, lighting, sound and editing as well as the basic practical lessons of how to get a film made. The course is hands on with personal tuition based around the production of a film.

The film can be used as part of your show-reel to progress onto media training. You will get a DVD copy of the film produced. You will also get a Certificate of Participation from Migrant Media, the internationally renowned film company that have organised this course.

Places: These are strictly limited. There will be 6 places only.

For further information and details please contact the tutor Ken Fero on Tel:07770 432 439 Email: [email protected].

WHEN Monday 6.00pm - 8.00pm for 8 weeks

DATES 01/10/2012 – 26/11/2012 CODE MON003

FEE £150 NO CONCESSIONS


This course is ideal if you are new to using computers or have not used one for a very long time. On this course you will get to find your way around a computer, create a document using Microsoft Word and have an oveview of how to use the Internet to search for information and keeping safe whilst shopping online.


WHEN Wednesday 3.30pm – 5.30pm for 10 weeks

DATES 26/09/2012 – 05/12/2012 CODE WED001

FEE £75

Introduction to Computers

(WEA)

COMPUTING & MULTIMEDIA

This course is ideal for people with some knowledge of using a computer and wish to upgrade their skills and for those who have little or no experience of using electronic spreadsheet. The course cover the skills needed to create a basic spreadsheet using Excel a Microsoft Office application. Participants will create a spreadsheet from scratch, generate a chart and work with simple data management tools. Full fee remission is available for those on means-tested benefits. Bring proof to first meeting.

WHEN Saturday 10.00am -12.00pm for 10 weeks

DATES 29/09/2012 – 08/12/2012 CODE SAT004

FEE £75

Introduction to Computers

(WEA)


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LANGUAGES

Quieres hablar mi idioma?This course will help you to face practical situations in Spain and Latin America. We’ll cover topics like asking for directions, useful words and sentences in a restaurant, buying tickets or booking a hotel room .At the end of the course you will be more familiar with how the language works and will be able to use it more confidently.


Spanish Beginners (WEA)

WHEN Saturday 10.00am – 12.00pm for 10 weeks

DATES 29/09/2012 – 08/12/2012 CODE SAT002

FEE £75

Quieres hablar mi idioma? This course will help you to face practical situations in Spain and Latin America. We’ll cover several topics to help you to develop your Spanish skills. At the end of the course you will be more familiar with how the language works and will be able to use it more confidently.


WHEN Saturday 12.15pm – 2.15 pm for 10 weeks

DATES 29/09/2012 – 08/12/2012 CODE SAT003

FEE £75

Spanish Improvers

Level 1


This course is for any adult who wishes to improve or consolidate their French. It will be taught by a qualified native experienced French teacher. The aim of this course is to help you to hold a conversation in French but you also learn about the many different and exciting aspects of French culture. This course will be based on different types of conversation, listening, pronunciation and grammar. This will allow you to feel confident and at the same you will develop a range of different skills in French. By the end of the course the confidence that you will have acquired through out the classes , will help you to face any everyday situation in different French speaking countries.


DATES 24/09/2012 – 03/12/2012 CODE MON004

FEE £70 NO CONCESSION

Conversational French

(PV)

LANGUAGES

This course provides an introduction to Latin American literature with a focus on the 20th century. Learners will examine how Latin American writers and artist have responded to military dictatorship, revolution, the marginalization of indigenous population and the proximity of the United States.



DATES 01/10/2012 – 10/12/2012 CODE MON001

FEE £75

Literature: Latin American Fiction (WEA)

This Beginners course is for any one who has never learnt French before. It will be taught by a qualified native experienced French teacher and lessons will be taught at a gentle pace to allow learners to gain confidence and will focus on your listening and speaking skills.

WHEN Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm for 10 weeks

DATES 25/09/2012 – 04/12/2012 CODE TUE002

FEE £70 NO CONCESSION

Conversational French for Beginners (PV)


Enrolled by: ..............................................................

Evidence received or seen:

Utility Bill

Driving Licence

Passport

Other

Enrolment confirmed

ID card issued

CFP

Declaration by student: For office use:

I have read and completed all parts of this form

that apply to me and confirm the information

stated above is correct

Name: .......................................................................

Date: .........................................................................

Signature: ................................................................

Tutor’s name: ...........................................................

Tutors Signature: .....................................................

How did you find out about the West Green

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Additional Information

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We make every effort to ensure that all information regarding courses and fees in our prospectus are accurate.

The West Green Learning Centre reserves the right to make changes to courses and fees due to demand and other factors.

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF OUR COURSES PLEASE CONTACT THE

Neighbourhood Learning Team

Park View

West Green Road

London N15 3QR

Tel: 020 8888 1722

Fax: 0208 881 8143

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.wglc.co.uk


West Green Learning Centre

Park View

West Green Road

London N15 3QR

Tel: 020 8888 1722

Email: [email protected]

www.wglc.co.uk

TURNPIKELANE

PARK VIEW

WEST GREENLEARNING

CENTRE

SEVENSISTERS

GREEN

LANES

WEST GREEN ROAD WEST GREEN ROAD

TURNPIKE LA LANGHAM ROADBE

LMONT R

OAD

ST ANN’S ROAD

BLAC

K BOY

LAN

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CORN

WA

LL R

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PHILIP LA

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DOWNHILLS PARK ROAD

DOWNHILLSPARK
