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Torfaen Adult Community Learning | Summer 2023

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, inspiring 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 learning.  Learning can keep you focused or give you new experiences to share with your friends and family, as well as providing a gratifying sense of accomplishment too.

To find out more information about a course, select the course title below where you can register your interest.

Alternatively, contact our helpline on 01633 647647, where a member of our team will be pleased to help.

Centre Key: CR = Croesyceiliog CEC, PS = Power Station, PP = Pontypool CEC (The Settlement)

 Essential Skills

Essential Skills are needed for success in work, learning and life. They are the stepping stones that make it easier to learn other things. 

Whatever your starting point, we can help.

 Qualifications

Qualifications
CodeTitleVenueDayStart DateStart TimeEnd TimeDuration Fee
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and Paediatric First Aid Awareness
DGC033 Paediatric First Aid Awareness CR W 07/06/2023 13:30 15:30 1 Day Free
DGC028 Level 3 Paediatric First Aid CR Tu 20/06/2023 09:00 16:30 1 Day Free
Level 2 First Aid Essentials
DGC034 Level 2 First Aid Essentials CR M 26/06/2023 09:00 16:30 1 Day Free
DGC038 Level 2 First Aid Essentials CR Tu 26/07/2023 09:00 16:30 1 Day  Free
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Coming Soon

Lifestyle and Leisure

Arts and Crafts

Do you want to learn a new skill, fine tune your talents or be inspired to take up a new hobby?

Our Lifestyle and Leisure curriculum will offer you the opportunity to discover a range of interesting and intriguing courses and day schools that will allow you to get creative and meet like minded people who share your passions and interests.

Lifestyle and leisure courses
CodeTitleVenueDayStart DateStart TimeEnd TimeDuration Fee
Ceramics and Pottery  
FAC088 Ceramics and Pottery Workshop CR Sat 17/06/2023 10:00 15:00 1 Day £27.25
FAC090 Ceramics and Pottery Workshop CR Sat 15/07/2023 10:00 15:00 1 Day £27.25
Machine Sewing for Beginners
FAC087 Machine Sewing for Beginners CR Th 15/06/2023 18:30

20:30

6 Weeks £62.50
The Sewing Hub
FAS018 The Sewing Hub PP Thu 29/06/2023 13:00 17:00 1 Day £17.00
FAS027 The Sewing Hub PP Thu 27/07/2023 13:00 17:00 1 Day £17.00
Upcycling Furniture
FAS019 Redesign and Reimagine - Upcycling Furniture SE Sat 01/07/2023 10:00 14:00 1 Day £27.00
Basic Sewing Machine Skills
FAC135 Basic Sewing Machine Skills CR W 12/07/2023 10:00 15:00 2 Sessions £49.00
Wire and Copper Jewellery
FAC129 Wire and Copper Jewellery CR F 09/06/2023 10:00 12:30 6 Weeks £75.25
Woodturning
FAC089 Woodturning Day School CR Sa 17/06/2023 10:00 15:00 1 Day £40.35
FAC091 Woodturning Day School CR Sa 15/07/2023 10:00 15:00 1 Day £40.35

Cookery Courses

Explore different cultures and their traditional cuisine through our world of cookery courses.  Learn about good food choices, healthy foods, balancing your diet and cost effective cooking.  Have a go at baking your own bread and cakes and decorating them to impress your family and friends.

Lifestyle and leisure courses
CodeTitleVenueDayStart DateStart TimeEnd TimeDuration Fee
Spicy Summer Nights
FAC104 Spicy Summer Nights CR Th 22/06/2023 18:30 20:30 4 Weeks £40.50
Thai Cookery Day
FAC109 Thai Cookery Day CR Sat 17/06/2023 10:30 14:30 1 Day £25.00
Vegetarian and Vegan Cookery
FAC107 Vegetarian and Vegan Cookery CR W 21/06/2023 18:30 20:30 4 Weeks £40.50
FAC110 Vegetarian and Vegan Cookery Day CR Sa 15/07/2023 10:30 14:30 1 Day £25.00
Woks Cooking - Chinese Cookery
FAC102 Woks Cooking - Chinese Cookery CR Tu 20/06/2023 10:30 12:30 4 Weeks £40.50
FAC124 Woks Cooking - Chinese Cookery CR Tu 20/06/2023 18:30 20:30 4 Weeks £40.50

General Education

Take a look at some of the interesting general education courses on offer, learn something new that you have never studied before

General Education courses
CodeTitleVenueDayStart DateStart TimeEnd TimeDuration Fee
Restart a Heart - Learn How to Save a Life
DGC029 Restart a Heart CR Th 06/07/2023 14:30 16:30 1 Day Free

Become a tutor with Torfaen Adult Community Learning

Torfaen Adult Community Learning offer courses in a variety of different curriculum areas to adult learners aged 16 and over.

Do you, or someone you know, have an adult teaching qualification or are you a qualified teacher?

Do you, or someone you know, have a skill that you think others might like to learn, but have no formal teaching skills or experience?

We can support you to gain an introductory teaching qualification and teaching experience through our mentoring and support scheme.

Courses are held in community venues and adult learning centres throughout Torfaen and are usually 2-3 hours per week.

Courses can range from one day to 38 weeks. Some courses are term time and some continue throughout the year. Courses are delivered during the day and in the evenings and sometimes on weekends.

If you would like to know more or would like to have an informal chat about joining our ‘pool’ of sessional, part time tutors, please get in touch.

Essential Skills Enquiries: Carole.Murcutt@torfaen.gov.uk

Lifestyle and Leisure Enquiries: Julie.bendon-jones@torfaen.gov.uk

Last Modified: 02/06/2023
For more information contact:

Torfaen Adult Community Learning

Tel: 01633 647647

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