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Community Learning
Available Courses 2010 - 2011
Maths GCSE
We are offering this course at both campuses, either on Tuesday evenings at Olney or Wednesday evenings at Newport Pagnell, starting week beginning 13/09/10
Time: 7-9pm Duration: 30 weeks Cost: £50.00 (plus materials and exam fees)
The aim of this course is to build up your confidence in using maths in everyday situations. Students should have some experience of maths although this course goes right back to basics. You will be able to sit the GCSE Maths examination at the end of the course.
Science GCSE
This course will run at the Newport Pagnell campus on Wednesday evenings, starting 15/09/10 Time: 6-9pm Duration: 30 weeks Cost: £60.00 (plus materials and exam fees)
The aim of this course is to give students a much clearer insight into how Science works.
Students will follow the Core Science course. This will lead to a single GCSE with the
opportunity to achieve the full range of grades. Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, applicants need to have a basic grasp of mathematics and the commitment to study at least two hours per week at home.
Gain Confidence with Computers
Course available at the Newport campus on Wednesday evenings, starting 29/09/10 Time: 7-9pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: £45.00
This course is aimed at those who wish to increase their confidence in using computers and get more out of their PC but who do not require a formal qualification.
ECDL –Essentials
Course available at both campuses, either Tuesday evenings at Olney campus or Wednesday evenings at Newport Pagnell, starting week beginning 20/09/10
Time: 7-9pm Duration: 14 weeks Cost: £70.00
This course is for the improver who wishes to raise their general level of competency. Modules covered are IT User Fundamentals, Using Email and the Internet and Security for IT Users. Candidates who complete this qualification will obtain a level 1 award.
ECDL – Extra
Course available at both campuses, either Tuesday evenings at Olney campus or
Wednesday evenings at Newport Pagnell, starting week beginning 17/01/11
Time: 7-9pm Duration: 22 weeks Cost: £110.00
This is a full level 2 qualification designed to assess the core applications that a user requires: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation software and Improving Productivity using IT.
Places still available on the following courses this summer:
Customise Your Summer Wardrobe
Have some fun with surface decoration and revamp a favourite item of clothing. Six week course starts 08/06/10. Time: 7-9pm Cost: £35.00
Al Fresco A La Carte!
Six week cookery course at the Olney campus. Starts 08/06/10 Time: 7-9pm Cost: £35.00
Computers for the Terrified
Six week computer course for the absolute beginner on Wednesday evenings at the Newport Pagnell campus. Starts: 09/06/10 Time: 7-9pm Cost: £35.00
NB: All courses run term time only
For further information or to book on a course at either campus please contact Helen Anderson on 01908 210203 ext 2207. Email: helen.anderson@ousedale.org.uk
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