This accredited course is intended for learners who have completed the Level 1 in Craft & Enterprise course and want to continue their learning by progressing to a Level 2 Award in Craft & Enterprise.
On this course, you will explore how to develop your skills further in drawing and painting and experiment using a variety of art and paint materials, and gain confidence to create some beautiful pieces of artwork, to give as gifts for special occasions or use for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce artwork and complete a written portfolio of work towards the Level 2 Award in Craft and Design. If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands or AIM Level 2 Award in Craft Design or Level 2 in Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
This accredited course is intended for learners who have some experience in Decoupage crafts and completed the Level 1 in Craft & Enterprise course and want to continue their learning by progressing to a Level 2 Award in Craft & Enterprise.
On this course, you will explore how to develop skills further, in a variety of decoupage techniques and create beautifully decorated artwork, to give as gifts for special occasions or use for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of art pieces, a sketchbook of design ideas and complete a written portfolio of work towards the Level 2 Award in Craft and Design. If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands or AIM Level 2 Award in Craft Design or Level 2 in Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
The course is intended as a first step for people who are preparing to work with children, or towards a career in child development. The course is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.
By successfully completing this course you will achieve a Level 1 Award in Child Development (AIM Qualification)
This is a beginner level course to explore different artistic crafts using paper, for example various printing techniques and creating simple 3D objects in papier maché. You will develop your skills and create a variety of printed art pieces, textured and patterned paper to use with papier maché pieces and also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of art and written work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to work with children. It is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.
By successfully completing this course you will gain a Level 1 Award in Employability and Development Skills (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification Supporting Children's Learning (Level 1 Award), you will not be eligible to join this course.
This is a beginner level course in basic drawing skills and painting techniques, where you will learn to explore and experiment using a variety of art materials. During the course, you will develop your drawing and painting skills and gain confidence to create some beautiful pieces of artwork, to give as gifts for special occasions or use for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of art and written work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
Join this exciting new accredited course and explore the different stitching patterns and styles used in traditional Japanese Art of Sashiko embroidery - understand the origins and techniques to embellish and strengthen fabrics, and create beautifully decorated fabric craft items to give as gifts for special occasions or for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to a project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
This is a new short course is intended for anyone who looks after or work with children, to understand and encourage simple wellbeing habits for children and also nurture positive behaviours and lifestyles for the whole family. The course will explore simple tips and ideas you can try at home or when out and about with children.
The course is taught in an informal and friendly environment with an experienced tutor.
Whether you are a jobseeker looking for work, thinking about returning to work after a break, or considering a career change, this course will help you develop the essential digital skills you need. This accredited course will help you gain confidence in using basic computing skills, writing or improving your CV, searching and applying for jobs online and work towards a City & Guilds qualification.
This course is suitable for learners who are already familiar with using some basic features of a pc or laptop.
Places on this popular course are limited so that during sessions you will have plenty of opportunity to practice and develop your new skills with your tutor’s support – so don’t delay, register today!
This is a FREE computer course suitable for anyone with some basic skills in using a computer or tablet.
This introduction to Microsoft Word course is 5 weeks long, and will offer you an introduction to layout and basic functions of Word.
Places on this course are limited to the number of computers available at the venue.
This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to work with children. It is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.
By successfully completing this course you will gain a Level 1 Award in Employability and Development Skills (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification Supporting Children's Learning (Level 1 Award), you will not be eligible to join this course.
This accredited course is intended for learners who have completed the Supporting Children’s Learning Level 1 course and want to continue their learning by progressing to a Level 2 Award. The course is a next step for people who are preparing to work with children but is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.
By successfully completing this course you will have the opportunity to achieve a Level 2 Award in Employability and Development Skills (Childcare Pathway).
You will need to have completed the Level 1 Supporting Children’s Learning to be able to enrol on this course or have relevant previous experience working with children.
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