Adult Training Courses

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1 Adult Training Courses Autumn 2018 Develop your skills! FREE Courses in your area Workshops for learning and fun

2 About Us: We offer a range of accredited courses and fun workshops to enable people to move forwards in their lives - this could be by gaining skills you need to enter employment, to progress in your current career or to feel happier and more confident in your day-to-day life. Costs: ALL of our courses are fully funded (FREE) to anyone claiming benefits. If you are NOT in receipt of benefits, you can still take advantage of the reduced (Co-Funded) price, as long as you are a UK resident or have been resident in an EU member state for at least 3 years. If you are NOT in receipt of benefits and NOT from the UK or EU, you must pay the full course cost. What makes Eat That Frog different? Our small group sizes in relaxed friendly settings will enable you to learn at your own pace. We ll help you gain new skills, and show you how to access new opportunities! Advice & Guidance: We have free support available to help you find your best options. Our friendly advisers are available for advice & guidance by appointment (certain eligibility criteria apply - for info call ). How do I book a place? Please call ahead on to book your place on each course or info@eatthatfrog.ac.uk for more details. Spaces are limited, and are subject to availability on a first come, first served basis! Looking for a course that s not here? marketing@eatthatfrog.ac.uk and tell us about courses you d find useful for your business, career or recreational needs!

3 The route to success - which path will you take? There are lots of reasons to join a workshop or course at Eat That Frog; you could be looking to make new friends, to gain more confidence, or acquire more skills for work and life. Whatever your motivation, our welcoming centres, small group sizes and friendly, professional tutors will help you get where you want to go - and have fun along the way! Career & Computers We offer a range of accredited courses to enable you to move forwards - this could be by gaining the IT skills you need to enter employment, using one of our Academies to progress in your chosen career or getting tips to feel more confident when applying for jobs. Health & Wellbeing Feeling good about yourself is a key factor to living your best life - our new workshops can help you achieve a better balance of mind and body, while improving your confidence and motivation to succeed. Fun & Family Whether you re looking for ideas for feeding or playing with your little ones, or need a break from the responsibilities of caring for others, our craft workshops could help you take some me time, while discovering something new. Home & Garden Project-based workshops to help you brighten up your living space with simple gardening or craft-based skills. Have fun meeting new people while learning fresh skills. Course details in this booklet are correct at time of going to print, but we reserve the right to make changes at short notice, for example due to customer demand and tutor / centre availability.

4 Career & Computers 1: Intro to Computer Skills This 2-day course is suitable for the absolute beginner, introducing you to computer equipment and teaching you some computer terms and actions. Thu 27th & Fri 28th September Torquay Wed 17th & Thu 18th October Newton Abbot Thu 1st & Fri 2nd November Torquay Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 2: Basic Computer Skills Get started on the basics! This 2 day course helps you set up an account and send an attachment, find useful information on the internet, solve the mystery of copy and paste and learn how to use Word. Wed 5th & Thu 6th September Newton Abbot Thu 4th & Fri 5th October Torquay Thu 8th & Fri 9th November Torquay Wed 14th & Thu 15th November Newton Abbot Full Fee: 250 Co-Funded Fee: 125 Fee for those on benefits: 0 3: Applying for Jobs Online Recruiters expect you to apply electronically, and this can be daunting if you ve not done it before! Gain skills for on-line job sites, use and application forms - a great way to build on your Basic Computer Skills! Wed 3rd & Thu 4th October Newton Abbot Thu 11th & Fri 12th October Torquay Wed 21st & Thu 22nd November Newton Abbot Thu 15th & Fri 16th November Torquay Full Fee: 150 Co-Funded Fee: 75 Fee for those on benefits: 0

5 4: Next Steps in IT These 3 workshops are ideal for anyone who is ready to progress and wants to learn more. You will find out how to create documents (WORD), spreadsheets (EXCEL) or presentations (POWERPOINT) and gain a recognised Level 1 qualification. Level 2 qualifications may be available following completion of Level 1 - ask your tutor for details. Word Thu 20th & Fri 21st September Torquay Thu 6th & Fri 7th December Torquay Wed 12th & Thu 13th December Newton Abbot Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Excel Thu 18th & Fri 19th October Torquay Wed 28th & Thu 29th November Newton Abbot Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Powerpoint Wed 10th & Thu 11th October Newton Abbot Thu 22nd & Fri 23rd November Torquay Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Universal Credit Workshop Gain an understanding of the new Universal Credit system, how it might affect you, and ways you can manage the changeover. Wed 12th September or Tue 18th September or Tue 25th September or Paignton Torquay Newton Abbot Full Fee: 35 Co-Funded Fee: 35 Fee for those on benefits: 0

6 Compass - Begin Your Journey to Employment Explore your skills and find the right career path, produce a personal action plan and identify support / further training to help you achieve your goals! Wed 5th & Thu 6th September Torquay Wed 12th & Thu 13th September Newton Abbot Wed 19th & Thu 20th September Paignton Tue 23rd & Wed 24th October Newton Abbot Wed 31st October (1 day) Paignton Mon 19th & Tue 20th November Torquay Full Fee: 300 Co-Funded Fee: 150 Fee for those on benefits: 0 CV & Cover Letter Workshop We ll help you create CVs to apply for your chosen career path(s) and give ideas for tailoring your cover letters to impress potential employers. Mon 10th & Tue 11th September Torquay Tue 18th & Wed 19th September Newton Abbot Wed 17th & Thu 18th October Torquay Tue 6th & Wed 7th November Newton Abbot Wed 21st & Thu 22nd November Torquay Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Interview Confidence Fine-tune your interview skills in this 2-day workshop covering telephone, group and panel interviews. We ll also discuss presenting yourself in a professional manner and tips for overcoming nerves! Mon 1st & Tue 2nd October Torquay Tue 30th & Wed 31st October Newton Abbot Thu 1st & Fri 2nd November Torquay Thu 8th & Fri 9th November Newton Abbot Full Fee: 150 Co-Funded Fee: 75 Fee for those on benefits: 0

7 Self Employment 6 week programme with 5 workshops to help you plan for self employment and launching your own business. Ideal for anyone who is looking to access the New Enterprise Allowance, our workshops include: Understand the Challenges of Working from Home Importance of Business Planning (create your business plan - 2 days) Marketing your Business Social Media for Business Basic Book-keeping & HMRC Self-Assessment You may attend individual workshops, but completion of the full programme will give you a Level 1 qualification from SFEDI, the awarding body for enterprise. Mondays - starts 10th September for 6 weeks Newton Abbot Mondays - starts 29th October for 6 weeks Newton Abbot Full Fee: 585 Co-Funded Fee: 295 Fee for those on benefits: 0 ipad for beginners Get the low-down on using your tablet device to access the internet, take and store photos and much more! Thu 25th October The Pad, Paignton Wed 24th October Torquay Wed 19th December Newton Abbot Full Fee: 35 Co-Funded Fee: 35 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Build a Simple Website Discover some of the free or low-cost platforms to help you build a simple website to showcase a business, community group or hobby. Mon 15th October Torquay Tue 20th November Newton Abbot Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0

8 Career Academies 1 week programme (5 days) which aims to get you up-to-speed for your chosen career path, potentially including an interview with a local employer on completion of the course! All Academies run pm in our Torquay centre. Care: a great preparation for looking for work in the Care industry. Discover the Principles of Care and basic hygiene regulations. Hospitality & Customer Service: every employer wants good customer service skills, and this course will help you prepare for interviews with employers in this thriving, fast-paced industry. Retail: the customer is king - and this course will help you polish and demonstrate your customer service skills, giving you a head-start for a career in a shop environment. Construction: gain a grounding in L1 Health & Safety plus that all important CSCS Labourer s card, to get you ready to work in a construction setting. Type Care Hospitality & Customer Service Retail Construction Date Mon 26th - Fri 30th November Mon 24th - Fri 28th September Mon 12th - Fri 16th November Mon 8th - Fri 12th October Full Fee: 750 Co-Funded Fee: 375 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Working Together, Building Confidence Employers are always looking for people who are confident working in teams, and have the people skills to get along with others. This 2 day workshop will help you explore and develop your own skills in this area. Mon 6th & Tue 7th December Newton Abbot Thu 13th & Fri 14th December Torquay Full Fee: 300 Co-Funded Fee: 150 Fee for those on benefits: 0

9 Health & Wellbeing It s My Life This supportive group workshop will help you understand your barriers and move towards managing your physical and emotional health. You ll get tips to build your confidence and communication skills and learn how to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. 4 Mondays over 4 weeks: 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov 4 Fridays over 4 weeks: 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec Paignton Newton Abbot Full Fee: 485 Co-Funded Fee: 245 Fee for those on benefits: 0 First Aid Awareness Gain an understanding of basic first aid around the home to help keep you and your family safe! Wed 17th October Paignton Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Managing Money Make the most of what you ve got with this two day course. We ll help you with ways to live on a limited budget; you ll also learn how to produce a simple budget plan and understand key financial information on everyday documents. Tue 2nd & Tue 9th October Newton Abbot Tue 30th & Wed 31st October Torquay Tue 6th & Wed 7th November Torquay Full Fee: 150 Co-Funded Fee: 75 Fee for those on benefits: 0

10 Autism Awareness This one day workshop helps to dispel some of the myths around autism and could be a good starting-off point for anyone thinking about working in Care or Education settings with people on the autistic spectrum. Tue 13th November Newton Abbot Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Looking Good This fun and friendly session (women only) gives you a little pamper time in a relaxed and friendly setting, to boost your confidence. Includes advice about hair styling, make-up tips, posture, personal grooming and dressing on a budget. Fri 26th October Newton Abbot (External Venue TBC) Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Hear My Voice This 1 day workshop uses drama techniques to help you speak up with confidence - this could be for job interviews, giving a presentation or even for a wedding speech! Tue 16th October External Venue TBC Full Fee: 100 Co-Funded Fee: 50 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Volunteering Awareness Volunteering is a great way to build up your skills and confidence while giving back to your local community. Volunteering can be of real value when seeking work, and this course helps research suitable placements for you as well as giving you an idea of what to expect! Thursdays: 27th September, 4th October, 11th October and 18th October The Pad, Paignton Full Fee: 150 Co-Funded Fee: 75 Fee for those on benefits: 0

11 Fun & Family Frogs & Tadpoles Give your baby a great start in life by learning about cooking and nutrition to keep you and your baby healthy in this friendly group! Empowering you to be the parent you want to be, you ll get a chance to explore your personal goals, while preparing tasty meals and snacks, learning how to feed your family on a budget, and get support with the things that make a real difference to your life. One day a week for 5 weeks. Tue 11th September - 16th October Paignton Tue 30th October - 4th December Paignton Full Fee: 350 Co-Funded Fee: 175 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Award in Caring for Children This course is for anyone who is currently caring for young children and wants to upskill, as well as anyone who is thinking about working with children. It gives the Level 1 award to childminders, carers, parents and grandparents who would like to gain a qualification for the hard work and energy they re already putting in! It is also a great starting place if you re looking to work as a childminder, Teaching Assistant in a primary school or at a nursery. There is also the option to progress to the L1 Certificate in Caring for Children. This course will be running at external venues in Totnes, Newton Abbot & Torbay. Please call for more details. Full Fee: 300 Co-Funded Fee: 150 Fee for those on benefits: 0

12 Autumn Craft Workshops This series of fun workshops give you the opportunity to try out new crafting skills and take some me time, while meeting new people in a friendly setting. Stone painting - the latest trend! Mindful and relaxing painting onto natural stones for indoor or outdoor decoration. Thu 1st November Paignton Fri 2nd November Newton Abbot Jewellery from Junk - use household items like buttons, felt and safety pins to make statement pieces you ll be proud to wear or give as gifts. Thu 8th November Paignton Fri 27th November Newton Abbot Decorative Book Folding - it takes just one old book, a pattern and a little bit of patience to create a unique decor item for your home. Thu 15th November Paignton Fri 16th November Newton Abbot Per workshop: Full Fee: 35 Co-Funded Fee: 35 Fee for those on benefits: 0

13 Christmas Craft Workshops Get ready for Christmas with a series of seasonal workshops that give you the opportunity to be festive and take some me time, while meeting new people in a friendly setting. Festive Foliage - make a beautiful table decoration or wreath using fresh leaves, twigs and natural resources. Mon 3rd December Torquay Tue 4th December Newton Abbot Thu 6th December Paignton Beautiful Baubles - make unique, personalised decorations to give as gifts or hang on your tree and treasure year after year. Mon 10th December Torquay Tue 11th December Newton Abbot Thu 13th December Paignton Sparkly Nails - you ll feel Christmassy right to your fingertips with our fun nail art workshop. Mon 17th December Torquay Tue 18th December Newton Abbot Thu 20th December Paignton Per workshop: Full Fee: 35 Co-Funded Fee: 35 Fee for those on benefits: 0

14 Home & Garden Plant a Planter A friendly weekly group, giving you time to create a beautiful planter to take home, while learning some basic garden terms and meeting like-minded local people in a small group setting. Herb Planter - grow delicious herbs to keep on your windowsill or patio and add flavour to your food! 5 sessions over 5 weeks. Wednesdays: 26th September, 3rd October, 10th October, 17th October, 24th October Wednesdays: 7th November 14th November, 21st November, 28th November, 5th December Parkfield, Colin Road, Paignton Full Fee: 500 Co-Funded Fee: 250 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Festive Planter - bring a little colour into your life during the colder months by creating a pretty planter. 5 sessions over 5 weeks Parkfield, Colin Road, Paignton Full Fee: 500 Co-Funded Fee: 250 Fee for those on benefits: 0 Sew Easy Learn some basic sewing skills and take home a personalised bag or bunting made to your design with this 2 day course over 2 weeks. All materials provided. Thu 22nd November and Thu 29th November The Pad, Paignton Full Fee: 200 Co-Funded Fee: 100 Fee for those on benefits: 0

15 What our learners say about us! The small course size helped me feel like I could speak up, ask and answer questions without fear of being talked over as I usually do. The Tutor was down to earth, helpful, understanding and friendly. The course helped me to look at what else I can do to find employment and also be more positive. I ve also gained more confidence in setting goals and ways of achieving them. Overall the course has helped me take action. Excellent tuition in a very relaxed environment, with one-toone help when needed. The location was good too, in the centre of town which made it easy to access. I would definitely recommend this to anyone! Very helpful course, thank you. Enjoyable and excellent delivery. Helps me with confidence going forward with my business. I was very nervous when I first arrived, but my tutor was very welcoming and made me feel at ease very quickly. If I didn t understand anything she explained it at a level that made it easier to understand. I enjoyed this course and will be registering for some more! Front cover picture by Beth Varndell-Dawe

16 How to find us: All of our centres are accessible by public transport (bus or train links) and are ground-floor accessible. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Please visit our website - for more infomation. Eat That Frog Professional Training 17 Union Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2JX Eat That Frog Professional Training 91 Union Street, Torquay TQ1 3DG Plymouth Education & Training Centre Units 11, 19 & 20 Scott Business Park, Beacon Road, Plymouth PL2 2P The Pad Training & Community Centre 89 Torquay Road, Paignton TQ3 2SE Parkfield (for Horticulture Courses) Colin Road, Paignton, TQ3 2NR Contact us: / info@eatthatfrog.ac.uk Facebook / LinkedIn / Instagram