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Your Guide to Adult Learning in Torfaen
At Torfaen Adult Community Learning we pride ourselves on delivering high quality lessons that are fun and enjoyable for our learners.
Our dedicated tutors will share their years of expertise and experience with you and inspire you to take your skills to the next level.
We offer a variety of courses at different locations and times, meaning that you can choose a course at a time and place that is convenient for you.
Many of our learners find great fulfilment in continuing their learning. Learning can keep you focused or give you new experiences which you can share with your friends or family. It provides a gratifying sense of accomplishment too.
As a leading provider of community learning in the borough, we ensure that our courses are of the highest quality.
We follow both nationally recognised awarding bodies and recreational frameworks, which are delivered by experienced and dedicated tutors.
For more information about a course, select the course title and register your interest.
Alternatively, call 01633 647647 and a member of our team will be pleased to help.
Centre Key:
CR = Croesyceiliog CEC, The Highway, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, NP44 2HF
PS = Power Station, Blenheim Road, St Dials, Cwmbran, NP44 4SY
SE = Pontypool CEC (The Settlement), Trosnant St, Pontypool, NP4 8AT
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Qualifications and Skills for Employment
| GCSE English and Maths |
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Our highly successful GCSE Maths and English courses are the gateway to a brighter future. They could be your passport to employment, new career goals or entry into higher education. These intensive courses require regular attendance and extra work at home. They follow the WJEC set syllabus and topics. Scheduled examinations take place in May and June 2025.
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| Course Title | Code | Day | Time
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GCSE Maths Resit
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MMS001
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Tue
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18:00
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20:30
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03/09/2024
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10 weeks
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£62.50
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SE
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GCSE Maths
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MMS002
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Wed
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18:00
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20:30
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04/09/2024
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32 weeks
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£62.50
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SE
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GCSE Maths
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MMP004
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Tue
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09:30
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12:00
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03/09/2024
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32 weeks
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£62.50
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PS
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GCSE Maths
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MMP001
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Tue
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18:00
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20:30
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03/09/2024
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32 weeks
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£62.50
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PS
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GCSE Maths
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MMP003
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Wed
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09:30
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12:00
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04/09/2024
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32 weeks
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£62.50
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PS
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GCSE Maths
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MMP002
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Thu
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18:30
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21:00
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05/09/2024
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32 weeks
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£62.50
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PS
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GCSE English
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DGS002
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Thu
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09:30
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12:00
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05/09/2024
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32 weeks
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£267.00
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SE
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GCSE English
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DGS003
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Thu
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18:00
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20:30
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05/09/2024
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32 weeks
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£267.00
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SE
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GCSE English
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DGP008
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Mon
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18:00
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20:30
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02/09/2024
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32 weeks
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£267.00
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PS
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| Counselling Skills |
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Our Counselling Skills courses are for those wishing to gain the skills necessary to work as a counsellor. These intensive courses require regular attendance and extra work at home. They follow the AIM syllabus and topics and are assessed via a portfolio of assignments with examinations taking place in June 2025.
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| Course Title | Code | Day | Time | Start Date | Duration | Cost | Venue |
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Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 3
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DGP007
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Wed
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18:00
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21:00
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11/09/2024
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36 weeks
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£454.50
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PS
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Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2
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DGP006
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Mon
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18:00
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20:30
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09/09/2024
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31 weeks
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£348.25
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PS
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| Teaching Assistants |
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Our Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools courses are for those wishing to gain the skills necessary to work as a Teaching Assistant in schools. These intensive courses require regular attendance and extra work at home. They follow the City and Guilds syllabus and topics, and are assessed via a portfolio of assignments.
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| Course Title | Code | Day | Time
| Start Date | Duration | Cost | Venue |
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Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2
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DGC010
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Thu
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18:00
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21:00
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19/09/2024
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30 weeks
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£441.50
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CR
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Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2
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DGC008
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Wed
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12:30
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15:00
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18/09/2024
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30 weeks
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£359.00
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CR
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Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2
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DGC009
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Thu
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09:30
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12:00
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19/09/2024
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30 weeks
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£359.00
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CR
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| Award in First Aid Essentials Level 2 |
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This regulated and nationally recognised qualification enables learners to gain the skills and knowledge needed to administer safe, prompt, effective first aid in situations which can arise when providing care. During this one day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, external bleeding, shock and minor injuries.
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| Course Title | Code | Day | Time | Start Date | Duration | Cost | Venue |
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Award in First Aid Essentials Level 2
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FGC007
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Tue
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09:00
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16:30
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10/12/2024
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1 session
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£44.50
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CR
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Award in First Aid Essentials Level 2
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FGP005
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Tue
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09:00
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16:30
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15/10/2024
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1 session
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£44.50
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PS
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Award in First Aid Essentials Level 2
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FGP006
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Thu
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09:00
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16:30
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15/08/2024
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1 session
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£44.50
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PS
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| Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3 |
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This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency paediatric first aid situations which could arise when looking after children.
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| Course Title | Code | Day | Time | Start Date | Duration | Cost | Venue |
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Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3
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FGC005
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Thu
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09:00
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16:30
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12/09/2024
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1 session
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£54.50
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CR
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Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3
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FGC006
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Thu
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09:00
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16:30
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14/11/2024
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1 session
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£54.50
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CR
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| Level 2 Award in CitizenAID |
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This course will prepare you to react capably in the event of a shooting, stabbing, or bomb attack.
This Level 2 Award in citizenAID™ (RQF) has been specifically developed to help members of the public/organisations who have interest or requirements in gaining these skills for use in these extreme situations. |
| Course Title | Code | Day | Time | Start Date | Duration | Cost | Venue |
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| Level 2 Award in CitizenAID |
TBC |
Fri |
09:30 |
13:30 |
20/09/24 |
1 session |
£53.25 |
CR |
| Level 2 Award in CitizenAID |
TBC |
Fri |
09:30 |
13:30 |
04/10/2024 |
1 session |
£53.25 |
CR |
| Level 2 Award in CitizenAID |
TBC |
Mon |
12:30 |
16:30 |
21/10/2024 |
1 session |
£53.25 |
CR |
| Level 2 Award in CitizenAID |
TBC |
Fri |
09:30 |
13:30 |
08/11/2024 |
1 session |
£53.25 |
CR |
| Level 2 Award in CitizenAID |
TBC |
Mon |
12:30 |
16:30 |
18/11/2024 |
1 session |
£53.25 |
CR |
| Level 2 Award in CitizenAID |
TBC |
Fri |
09:30 |
13:30 |
06/12/2024 |
1 session |
£53.25 |
CR |
| Music |
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Whether you are a complete beginner or wishing to improve your existing skills, we have a guitar course for you.
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| Course Title | Code | Day | Time | Start Date | Duration | Cost | Venue |
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Guitars - Beginners
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FAC020
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Wed
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16:30
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18:30
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18/09/2024
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15 weeks
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£130.50
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CR
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Guitars - Improvers
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FAC024
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Thu
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19:00
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21:00
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19/09/2024
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15 weeks
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£130.50
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CR
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Guitars - Intermediate
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FAC019
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Wed
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19:00
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21:00
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18/09/2024
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15 weeks
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£130.50
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CR
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Guitars - Moving on Year 3
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FAC025
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Thu
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16:30
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18:30
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19/09/2024
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15 weeks
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£130.50
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CR
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Arts and Crafts
Discover your creative side by joining one of our arts and crafts courses. Come and experience the joy of designing, creating and making hand crafted objects for yourself or as a gift to give to your family and friends.
Multiply
Our free Multiply courses are for anyone living in Torfaen County Borough over the age of 19, and do not already have a GCSE at grade C, or equivalent, in Maths. If you already have your GCSE Maths, don’t worry, contact us for more information.
If you are looking to boost your confidence in numeracy in your home or work life, the Torfaen Multiply team is here to help.
This project is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
| Course Title | Code | Day | Time | Start Date | Duration | Cost | Venue |
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Lunch and Learn in the Annex
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MMA072
|
Tue |
10.30 |
12.30 |
23/07/2024 |
4 Sessions |
Free |
The Council House, Ventnor Road, Old Cwmbran, NP44 3JY |
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Lunch and Learn at Bethlehem Chapel
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MMA078
|
Thu |
11:30 |
13:30 |
25/07/2024 |
4 Sessions |
Free |
Bethlehem Chapel, Blaenavon |
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Lemmiout Rocket Racing and Pedal Car Challenge
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MMA076
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Tue |
10:00 |
15:00 |
30/07/2024 |
1 Session |
Free |
Broad Street Car Park, Blaenavon, NP4 9NH |
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Multiplay with Techniquest: Summer Fun with Numbers
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MMA077
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Wed |
13:00 |
15:00 |
31/07/2024 |
1 Session |
Free |
The Boating Lake, Cwmbran |
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Lemmiout Rocket Racing and Pedal Car Challenge
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MMA001
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Tue |
10:00 |
15:00 |
06/08/2024 |
1 Session |
Free |
Broad Street Car Park, Blaenavon, NP4 9NH |
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Multiplay with Techniquest: Summer Fun with Numbers
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MMA003
|
Wed |
13:00 |
15:00 |
07/08/2024 |
1 Session |
Free |
Pontypool Park |
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The Multiply Kitchen Academy: Calculicious Cakes
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MMC003
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Wed |
11:00 |
14:00 |
14/08/2024 |
3 Sessions |
Free |
Croesyceiliog CEC |
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Multiplay with Techniquest: Summer Fun with Numbers
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MMA002
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Wed |
13:00 |
15:00 |
14/08/2024 |
1 Session |
Free |
Blaenavon Heritage Centre |
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The Multiply Kitchen: Cooking on a Budget Family Club
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MMA004
|
Thu |
15:30 |
17:00 |
03/10/2024 |
4 Sessions |
Free |
Llantarnam Community Primary School, NP44 3XB |
Last Modified: 16/07/2024
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