Adult Learning Brochure

Adult and Community Learning
Develop
your skills
Full and part time

courses 2015/2016
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning
Contents
Title
Welcome
Contents.........................................................................................................2
Welcome.........................................................................................................3
Facilities, centres and locations..................................................................4
Information, advice and guidance................................................................6
About this brochure..........................................................................................6
Our Information, Advice and Guidance Service...............................................6
Finding the course that suits you ....................................................................6
Enrolment..........................................................................................................7
Understanding the level of your course ..........................................................8
Route Maps........................................................................................................9
Initial assessment for qualification courses...................................................9
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Open Days .....................................10
Term dates for year 2015-2016......................................................................11
Fees.................................................................................................................12
Learning Support............................................................................................13
Develop your skills for employment.........................................................14

with a traineeship or apprenticeship.........................................................18
...by improving your English and maths........................................................20
...in Horticulture..............................................................................................26
...in Floristry....................................................................................................30
...in Health and Social Care............................................................................34
...in Childcare..................................................................................................38
...in Information and communication technology..........................................43
Develop your skills for Independent Living..............................................46

Developing your skills in the community..................................................50
Developing your skills for the over 60s ....................................................54
Develop your skills for a better work/life balance...............................57
...in Art, Media and Leisure............................................................................58
...in Modern Foreign Languages....................................................................64
Develop your skills with your family.........................................................70

Enrolling on a course..................................................................................74
Finding the course that suits you ..................................................................74
How to enrol....................................................................................................74
Who can help?.................................................................................................75
The cost of your course...............................................................................76

HACL funding of courses................................................................................76
To help you pay for your learning...................................................................76
Refunds policy.................................................................................................76
Payment details..............................................................................................77
Thank you for joining us in what promises to be yet

another series of exciting events at reasonable
prices for Hillingdon residents wanting to learn a
new skill.
We are pleased to offer another brochure packed
with adult and community learning courses and
activities, providing a wide range of choice
throughout the borough.
The council takes pride in supporting residents and is
committed to maintaining low fees on courses and
supporting learning opportunities that are valued by
our residents.
Whether you are interested in developing your skills for work by taking
a vocational course like childcare or floristry, improving your English
and maths, or learning about computing, languages or the arts there
are plenty of free taster sessions to unearth your hidden talents.
This year, we have introduced apprenticeships for those who those of
you who want to earn while you learn. We also have courses in
independent living for adults with learning disabilities and difficulties
and courses specifically for the over 60s.
Within this brochure, you will see inspirational case studies from
adults who have taken courses with us, which demonstrate the
benefits that learning can bring.
Our aim, in partnership with the Skills Funding Agency and Education
Funding Agency, is to give you an opportunity to undertake a high quality
course of study, whether for your own personal pleasure, to gain a
vocational qualification, or to enhance your employment opportunities
I wish everyone well with their chosen course of study.
Cllr David Simmonds
Cabinet Member for Education and Childrens Services
Regulations..................................................................................................78
Contacting us...............................................................................................79
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Adult and Community Learning Courses 2015/16
Please contact the relevant centre for your chosen course or enrol online at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning
Facilities,
Title centres and locations
Brookfield Adult Learning Centre
Park Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1NP
01895 254766
brookfield@
hgfl.org.uk
Uxbridge
Common
Harlington Adult Learning Centre
A40
Hillingdon
Sports &
Leisure
Complex
Park Road
Ponds
Harlington
Community School
Pinkwell Lane
Hayes, UB3 1PB
020 8569 1613
harlington@
hgfl.org.uk
To enrol on courses taking place in

locations other than our main Adult
Learning Centres please see below.
Code beginning Enrolment centre
Northwood
Harlington
Harlington
Community Young Peoples
School
Centre
Northwood
Hills
Sam Philp
Recreation Ground
Hayes and
Harlington
Station
Rosedale Adult Learning Centre
Eastcote
Ruislip
Manor
Linden Avenue
Ruislip Manor
HA4 8TW
01895 671975
ruislipmanor@
hgfl.org.uk
Ruislip
West
Ruislip
Hillingdon
South
Ruislip
Uxbridge
South Ruislip Adult Learning Centre
(Enrol at Harlington ALC)

West Drayton Road
Hillingdon
UB8 3JZ
020 8569 1613
Victoria Road
Ruislip
HA4 0JE
020 8384 4170
southruislip@
hgfl.org.uk
M4
Fairways
Reacreation
Ground
All our centres are accessible to

people in wheelchairs.
South Ruislip
Young Peoples
Centre
Centre opening times
Queensmead
Sporte Centre
West
Drayton
Hayes &
Harlington
Stockley
Golf Course
M4
Join us on
M4
Hillingdon Adult & Community Learning
Heathrow
Terminal 5
Heathrow
Terminals 1, 2, 3
Stockley
Country Park
Centres are open from 9am to

5pm daily and during the
evenings in line with courses
running. Outside of these
hours, answer machines will
take messages and we will
return your call.
Heathrow
Express
Terminals
1, 2, 3
Heathrow Express
Heathrow
Terminal 4
Terminal 4
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Hillingdon Adult and Community

Learning has limited or no
parking at most sites. Learners
are therefore responsible for
their own travel or parking
arrangements.
Wheelchair access
Stockley Adult Learning Centre

Park View Road
Yiewsley
West Drayton
UB8 3GA
020 8569 1613
harlington@
hgfl.org.uk
Car parks
Ruislip
Gardens
A40
Rural Activities Garden Centre
RY Contact
South Ruislip ALC
HX/HG Contact
Harlington ALC
Ruislip Manor Library and Community

Resource Centre

Rosedale College
Wood End Green Road
Hayes
UB3 2SE
020 8569 1613
harlington@
hgfl.org.uk
RX Contact
Ruislip Manor Library
Hatton
Cross
All information correct at time of print.

Any additional changes including exam
fees informed by Awarding Bodies will
be advised at time of enrolment.
Information,
advice and guidance
Title
About this brochure
The brochure is divided into sections. If you
are looking for work or would like to
improve your job or promotion prospects,
have a look at our Employment section for
courses that can help you to build your CV
or develop your career. Many have
qualifications attached that can give you an
advantage when applying for that job.
If you would like to learn a new skill or take
up a hobby, have a browse through our Work/
Life Balance section which includes a wide
range of arts, crafts and language courses.
If youre an adult with learning difficulties

and disabilities who needs to develop skills
for work or to live independently, have a
look at our wide range of Independent
Living courses on pages 46 to 49.
Whether youre a carer whod like to learn
while you relax or an older person hoping to
take up a new interest and meet like-minded
people, we have something for you. Or
perhaps you would like to learn with your
family? Our brochure has sections designed to
guide you to learning opportunities that might
be just what youre looking for.
Our Information, Advice and Guidance Service

At Hillingdon Adult and Community Learning
(HACL), we aim to provide impartial,
practical and meaningful Information, Advice
and Guidance (IAG) to all learners and the
two questions we will ask from the moment
we meet you and throughout the course will
remain the same:
Answers to the second question may vary

from, to be working as a nurse, to to be
able to communicate in Spanish on
holiday. Progress will be tracked
throughout the time you are learning with
us (and beyond) and well help you to
identify your next steps.
1. Where are you now?

2. What are your goals and how can we
help to achieve them?
Finding the course that suits you

Its very important that you find the course
as best we can, our information advice and
that suits you best. We know that adults who guidance is available in the following ways:
decide to take part in learning have busy
Course details are colour-coded in line
schedules outside of class and that many
with their level, to help you identify the
join us with employment in mind: some to
course you want at the level you need.
take their minds off their work, some to
Each section includes a Route Map to
develop their skills to find work and others to
help you narrow down your selection.
develop their careers through vocational
IAG Open Days will run in July,
qualifications and short, top-up courses.
September and January where you can
Enrolling on the right course is essential for
meet with staff to get information about
you to make the most of your time with us and
the courses that is tailored to your
to achieve your aims. In order to support you
individual needs.
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For courses with qualifications

attached, where choosing the right
level of class is essential to your
success, we use initial assessment to
identify your start point and inform
those individual interviews.
Finally, you will find clear information

about each course on our Course
Information Sheets. These are
available from our centres on request
or from our website.
Enrolment
You will find an enrolment form in the middle
pages. Dont forget to take a look at our
enrolment guidance, fees, terms and
conditions on pages 74 to 79 so that you feel
fully informed when you make your decisions.
You will also find lots of information on
our website and can enrol for most of the
non-qualification courses through our

on-line enrolment processes. If you feel
in any doubt or youd prefer to speak to
someone, please dont hesitate to
contact one of our centres and if we cant
answer your question on the spot well
call you back.
Case study: Ghazala

Ghazala is a mum of
two with her own
successful online
business. When I
meet people at the
school gates theyre
surprised I have my own business. she
says. It all started 8 years ago when she
enrolled on a sewing course at HACL: I
was always interested in sewing. My mum
was a tailor and I grew up watching her, but
I couldnt do it myself.
Recalling what she learnt, Ghazala says,
The course was a real eye-opener. What
was great about the teacher was she was a
perfectionist and so we learnt to sew to a
really professional standard. I learnt a lot
about fabric, discovered a wealth of places
I could buy materials locally and saw a
project through from the beginning to the
end. I had fun too its nice to learn with
other people and not just sit at home trying
to do things by yourself.
After doing the course, Ghazala started

her business making Wheat Warmers
bags which can be heated in the
microwave and used to ease aches and
pains. Before starting the business she
contacted her previous teacher for advice.
Wheat Warmers became so successful,
she only makes bespoke bags herself
now, while most production is outsourced
to a factory. The thing that surprised me
most is the lovely feedback I get. I receive
lovely emails from people about how their
wheat bag has helped with injuries or
pain. Its a nice thing to do. She continues
to do courses with HACL and last year she
took Photoshop for Beginners to use on
pictures for her website.
My advice to other people would be if you
have an idea or you want to do something,
go for it! Courses are affordable and
knowledge is everything; you can only gain
from doing a course.
Title
Understanding the level of your course
Route Maps
All of our courses are mapped against

national standards. This means that you
can be confident that the level of the course
that you join with HACL will be the same as
one you join anywhere else. So, whether its
a GCSE maths class or a Diploma in
Floristry, it will have the same value to you
(and to your employers) as it does to other

learners all over the country.
The route maps are designed to guide you

through your course choices. There is a
route map for each section in the brochure
and you should read down the first column
to find the closest description to your own
circumstances, and then along the row to
give you an indication of your course
options. The information beside it provides
National Qualifications General

Framework
Qualifications
Levels in brochure
Pre-Entry, Entry level
Entry level
Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3

Breakthrough
ALDD Foundation Learning
Level 1
GCSE D-G
Level 1 Preliminary
Level 2
GCSE A-C
Level 2 Intermediate
Level 3
AS/A Level
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Degree and above
Advanced
The levels of courses we run range from

Pre-Entry level to Levels 1,2,3 and 4. The table
below explains how these levels compare to
the National Qualifications Framework.
Please note: these levels only apply to courses with qualifications. These levels will be
notionally applied to non-qualification courses in order to indicate the level of proficiency
needed to complete them.
In order to clarify which courses run at which level, we have colour-coded them to the colours
above throughout the brochure to assist you. So, if you are looking for a course at Level 1, you
will find it in purple; a course at Level 3 or above will be in red. An example is below:
Code
Level Location
Day
Start date
Weeks Time
D +24
RS419D L1
RS416D L1
RS405DQ L3
South Ruislip Thu

South Ruislip Thu
South Ruislip Thu
14 Jan 16
24 Sep 15
21 Apr 16
11
11
13
10am to 1pm
10am to 1pm
10am to 3pm
106 81 n/a
106 81 n/a
303 255 25
174
174
437 724
RS115E
RS116E
South Ruislip Mon

South Ruislip Mon
28 Sep 15
11 Jan 16
10
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
57
n/a
n/a
113
113
Brookfield
Thu
Ruislip Manor Mon
Brookfield
Tue
21 Apr 16
21 Sep 15
22 Sep 15
10
10
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
57
57
n/a
n/a
n/a
113
113
113
24 Sep 15
23 Sep 15
13 Jan 16
10
10
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
57
57
n/a
n/a
n/a
113
113
113
English
Introduction To Community Interpreting
Certificate in Community Interpreting L3
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese Mandarin Breakthrough - Module A
Chinese Mandarin Breakthrough - Module B
Entry
Entry
French - evening
French Intermediate - Module C
French Preliminary - Module A
French Culture & Conversation - Module A
BB427EC Int
RM107EA L1
BB220EA L3
Follow the steps below to see how it works.

Weve used an example from our range of
courses offered in the Early Years, Children
and Young People section of the brochure.
Colour
in brochure
Mixed level courses open to all
Course title
some course options that are most likely to

suit you. It is for guidance only and acts as
a signpost to help you find your best fit.
I want to work
I have
or volunteer to
The courses I can

apply for are
The minimum
spoken and written
English and/or
maths skills I
need are
begin to work
with children
...no formal experience
Certificate in Caring
for Children (Entry
level) and an English
course
Entry level 1
Entry level 2
English/ maths
...help children
aged 0-5 in preschool settings
...some formal
experience and a
voluntary placement
Award in Early Years

Settings (Level 1)
Entry level 1
Entry level 2
English/ maths
work with and

support children
in Early Years
Setting
...a voluntary placement

9 hours per week and a
relevant Level 1
qualification
Certificate for the

Children and Young
Peoples Workforce
(Level 2)
Level 1 English/
maths
...substantial formal
experience, a work
placement and a relevant
Level 2 qualification
Diploma for the Early

Years Workforce
(Level 3)
GCSE English and

maths Grade A-C
Initial assessment for qualification courses

When you come to enrol on a course with a
qualification attached, you can expect to:
have an informal interview with a tutor
to find the best course for you
take a short English and maths
assessment to find your start point
have support to enrol, should you need it
take those next important steps to
building the skills to have the career
you want.
We often find that people need to improve

their English and/or maths skills in order
to succeed in their vocational course. If
this is the case, we will help you find the
class that will best suit you and support
you to do so.
German
German Breakthrough - Module A
German Mixed Level - Module A
German Mixed Level - Module B
BB428EGA Brk
Brookfield
BB327E Mixed Brookfield
BB328E Mixed Brookfield
Thu
Wed
Wed
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Open Days

For more information about courses, come
to one of our Information, Advice and
Guidance (IAG) Open Days at our Adult
Learning Centres. If you are unable to attend
please telephone the relevant centre where
one of our staff will be happy to help you.
What can I expect at an

IAG Open Day?
You can expect a warm welcome. Our open
days are designed to support you in finding
the course thats right for you. Teaching
staff will be available to talk you through a
range of options, answer any questions you
have and guide you all the way.
The open days are arranged on a firstcome first-served basis. We work as
quickly and efficiently as possible but it is
important that every learner feels fully
informed about their options so please be

prepared for delays.
If you choose a course with a qualification
attached, you will be asked to take a simple
assessment. This helps us to identify the
correct starting point for you. The
assessment takes about an hour or so but if
you dont have time to stay you can make
another appointment to complete this
before enrolling.
Once weve agreed the best course with
you, well help you to enrol and youll be on
your way to getting that qualification or
gaining a new skill. Should you need to
complete a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan
application and require assistance, well be
there to help.
We look forward to meeting you there.
Drop-in Information, Advice and Guidance Open Days schedule

Open Days July and September 2015 and January 2016
Day
When
Provisional date
Times
Where
Adult Learning Centre
Saturday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
04 July 2015
07 July 2015
09 July 2015
11 July 2015
10am to 2pm
2pm to 6pm
3pm to 7pm
10am to 2pm
Brookfield
Harlington
South Ruislip
Brookfield
Saturday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
05 September 2015
09 September 2015
09 September 2015
10 September 2015
12 September 2015
10am to 2pm
10am to 2pm
5pm to 9pm
7pm to 9pm
10am to 2pm
Brookfield
Harlington
South Ruislip
Brookfield
Brookfield
Saturday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
02 January 2016
06 January 2016
06 January 2016
07 January 2016
09 January 2016
10am to 2pm
10am to 2pm
5pm to 9 pm
7pm to 9pm
10am to 2pm
Brookfield
Harlington
South Ruislip
Brookfield
Brookfield
IAG throughout your course working towards your goals

We also run progression evenings
throughout the year where existing learners
can receive guidance about next steps. All
of our centres are equipped with
information about where to go for careers
advice and further learning opportunities,
both within our service and outside of it.
As part of your course, your tutor will help you

to track your progress and offer advice about
next steps and you may have the opportunity
to meet learners who have already completed
the programme that you are studying, who
can give you the inside scoop on passing the
course and flourishing beyond it.
Term dates for year 2015-2016

Bank and public holidays
Spring term 2016
Christmas
25 December 2015
(4 January to half term 5 weeks,

half term to 24 March 5 weeks)
Boxing Day
26 December 2015
Classes start
11 January 2015
New Year
1 January 2016
Half-term
15 20 February 2016
Good Friday
25 March 2016
Term ends
Thursday 24 March 2016
Easter Monday
28 March 2016
May Day
2 May 2016
Spring Bank Holiday 30 May 2016

Summer Bank Holiday 29 August 2016
Autumn term 2015
(14 Septemer to half term 6 weeks,

half term to 12 December 6 weeks)
Classes start
14 September 2015
Half-term
26 October
30 October 2015
Term ends
Saturday 12
December 2015
Summer term 2016
(11 April to half term 7 weeks,

half term to 15 July 6 weeks)
Classes start
11 April 2016
May day
2 May 2016
Half-term
30 May 4 June 2016
Term ends
Saturday 16 July 2016
Please confirm the start and end date of your

course on enrolment or with your tutor as
these may vary on occasion.
Adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
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Wednesday
Thursday
08 July 2015
09 July 2015
10am to 3pm
10am to 3pm
Brookfield
Harlington
Friday
08 January 2016
10am to 3pm
Brookfield
Friday
15 January 2016
10am to 3pm
Brookfield
Friday
04 March 2016
10am to 3pm
Brookfield
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Fees
HACL is a service of the London Borough of
Hillingdon that attracts public funding from
national government through the Skills
Funding Agency. This means that our fees are
influenced and subsidised by local and national
government, which in turn allows us to keep
costs as low as possible for our learners.
Two years ago, national government
introduced a fee structure for learners aged 24
or over who wish to study a course at level 3 or
above. The funding for these learners has
been redirected away from colleges and into
24+ Advanced Learning Loans, which operate
through Student Finance England. For more
information, please see the next section.
For all our other courses, the government
subsidises the fees for everyone who is
entitled to public funding. We ask each
learner for eligibility evidence at enrolment
to ensure that fees can stay as low as
possible, which allows us to provide a wide
range of courses to residents of Hillingdon.
The fees published in the brochure take
account of this subsidy. However, reducing
government subsidies may mean we will be
unable to provide some courses, such as
those with very few learners enrolled, and
where this is the case we will provide as
much notice as possible to learners.
Hillingdon residents benefit from an
additional subsidy from the council, and again
this has been taken into account prior to
publishing the fees. This is shown as the A
rate. The council subsidy does not apply for
learners who live outside the London Borough
of Hillingdon, where the D rate applies. For
this reason, we request that learners bring
proof of identification/address at enrolment.
The B rate is for Hillingdon residents with
benefits listed on the enrolment form or
aged 60+
The C rate is for Hillingdon residents and
out-of-borough residents who are unemployed
and in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance,
Employment Support Allowance Work
Related Activity Group (ESA-WRAG) or any
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Learning Support
state benefit and are looking for work. Fees
may vary based on individual circumstances.
The 24+ loan rate is for learners over the age
of 24 wishing to study on certain level 3
programmes (for these courses, the other
prices are for learners aged 19 to 23 only).
These fees are listed below against each
course under the headings A, B, C or D. If you
are unsure which rate applies to you, please
do not hesitate to ask at one of our centres
where staff will be delighted to help you.
Advanced Learning Loans

Are you aged 24 or over and thinking about
joining a long qualification course at Level 3
or above? The government has introduced
Advanced Learning Loans to help learners aged
24 and over in Further Education pay the course
fees for eligible courses. The 24+ Loans
operate through Student Finance England.
You can choose to pay all or part of the fee
yourself. You can pay this in full before you
start your course, or you can ask about our
instalment plan to spread the cost over the
first few months.
Alternatively you can apply for an Advanced
Learning Loan. Should you choose to do so
its easy to apply, your household income
isnt taken into account and there is no credit
check. You wont have to pay anything back
until your income is over 21,000 a year.
For more information on 24+ Advanced
Learning Loans go to:
nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
advancedlearningloans
These fees are listed against each eligible
course at level 3 or above in the relevant
section of the brochure but please note, not all
level 3 courses are eligible for student loans.
It is important that you consider your own
circumstances and look into all options.
You can access free impartial money
advice from The Money Advice Service at:
m
oneyadviceservice.org.uk
There are a variety of ways that HACL may

be able to assist you with your learning
goals. This could be help with:
costs
a helper to support you in class
learning materials that suit your needs,
for example handouts on tape
someone to interpret, read or sign for you
adaptive equipment
help with developing your English and
maths skills
information and advice about current
and future learning with us
study support and help with your English
or maths at our Open Learning Centre
When you complete your enrolment form you
will be asked if you have any disability or are
aware of any additional learning needs you may
have. You may then receive a letter from us,
offering the opportunity to discuss any
additional help we may be able to give you. Also,
if at any time in the course you or your tutor
identify other ways in which we can support you
with your learning, your tutor can refer you for
an additional learning support assessment.
Who can help?

If you require financial support and already
receive an income-based benefit, you
should ask at any of our centres about the
Learner Support Fund. You will be given an
application form and support staff will help
you to complete this.
For learners with 24+ Loans, please contact
your centre and ask about support from the
Bursary Fund.
Safeguarding children
and vulnerable adults
We are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of our learners and
complying with best practice in the
application of safeguarding. We expect all
staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. HACL tutors are required to
undergo safeguarding training.
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We run a wide range of courses that can

help you develop your skills for
employment or get that promotion,
including:
Childcare
Floristry
Horticulture
Health & Social Care
English & maths
Job shop
Employability
ICT
These are just some of the opportunities
available. Read on for more information.
Employability programmes
We will be running short courses to help
people improve their chances of finding a
job. They include:
Interview Skills
Confidence Building
Business English
Formal Letter Writing
Negotiating Skills
Dont miss out: Job Shop

Do you need help moving from benefits to work?
Come along to Job Shop for support with:
registering with Universal Job Match
using Universal Job Match
searching for jobs online
applying for jobs
writing or updating your CV
identifying work experience and
volunteering schemes
Additional support can also be gained
through our new Open Learning Centre.
Call
020 8569 1613/4 to speak to one of
our Open Learning Team.
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Need Employment skills?

To find out more about our Employability
courses call
020 8569 1613/4.
Need to brush up your

English or maths?
Contact us and ask about our new Open
Learning Centre, where you can find free
support to improve your English, maths or
ICT skills. Alternatively, take a look at the
English and maths section of this brochure
for the courses available (page 22) or call
020 8569 1613/4 (Harlington) or
01895 254766 (Brookfield)
to book an appointment.
If you are a JCP claimant and you would
like help to improve your English skills,
come and join our free classes or ask at
your JCP office. Were here to help you
get that job!
Community Interpreting
qualification
Considered using your language skills to
offer interpretation for others in your
community? This could be the start of a new
career. This course is ideal for those who
speak a foreign language and have English
as their second language. Become a
qualified community interpreter to help
provide equality of opportunity in your
community and help ethnic minority people
get access to public services.
For more information email:
hacl-info@hacl.org.uk
Case study:
Marta
Marta is a qualified
primary teacher
who came to the UK
five years ago. She
found a job in a
supermarket but wanted to return to work
in early years education. A careers adviser
suggested she attend an English course
and she joined a level one class at HACL
in 2013.
Marta has now passed levels one and two
in English Functional Skills and says the
course has helped her immensely: Now I
am much more confident when I have to
talk with people. I used to feel stressed
about speaking out loud in a group in case
I made mistakes. Now there is no longer
that barrier. She attributes this to the
people on the course: Our group was
pretty close and the teacher made a nice
atmosphere for us all. We did a group
project and raised money for a local
charity. It brought us together and made us
into a team.
Develop your skills for employment...
Develop
Title your skills for employment...
Even better, Marta has secured a job in a

nursery: I love working with children
again and I think its thanks to the course
that I found the job. My writing has
improved so my CV was better. I could also
understand the questions in the interview,
which was my biggest problem before.
Marta wants to do her GCSE English next
year and find work in a primary school.
If I had to give some advice to future
learners, I would tell them to take the
course seriously, attend all classes and do
the homework. Anybody can do it.
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City & Guilds Qualifications in

Fashion, Art and Sugar Craft
Level 2 Certificate in
Information, Advice or Guidance
This brand new course is for anybody
working with clients in organisations that
provide advice and guidance services, on a
professional or voluntary basis. The course
is suitable for people working with a range
of employers such as:
local authorities
careers advice services
voluntary sector organisations
student services
citizen advice services
housing associations
Originally from Belgium, Marc was a stay

at home dad. He decided to enrol on a
course to support his children with their
schoolwork so he went to his local
childrens centre and did a five week
English course.
understanding of grammar so it really

improved my written English. It was a good
confidence building exercise and working
in a group, you can learn from each other.
The teacher was very approachable,
encouraging and supportive.
The classes were very good; it was a small

group and that five week course was all
about how to support your children with
their English. It was interesting to find out
how they were being taught.
Now Marc works in a University as a

technical services manager and says the
course helped him to write the application
letter. I would say to other people its
good to do the course and if youre looking
for work it brings your English up to a good
level. If you have doubts during the course,
ask your teacher; theyre happy to explain
things again. Even if youre not confident
just go for it.
Marc then enrolled on a five week course

on supporting children with numeracy and
a longer course to do level 2 English. It
gave me spelling strategies and a good
Get a level 1 or 2 certificate to help you get

on the career ladder. Please see the Art,
Media and Leisure section in this brochure
for dates and venue. For a course
information sheet please visit our website,
hacl-info@hacl.org.uk or call one
email
of our centres.
Case study: Marc
This qualification provides knowledge of the

boundaries and responsibilities in offering
information, advice and guidance and will
support learners to develop their
communication and interaction skills.
Learners will also gain knowledge of good
practice when signposting and referring,
including recording, monitoring and
evaluating signposting and referrals. The
course enables learners study in the
context of their own practice and their
particular client group
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Earn while you learn

through apprenticeships
Volunteer work placement

through traineeships
Do you want to earn while you learn? We

offer a range of apprenticeships that enable
you to combine working with studying for a
nationally recognised qualification.
A traineeship is a voluntary work placement

activity that is designed to help you prepare
for an apprenticeship or sustainable job.
They run for a minimum of period of 6 weeks
to 5 months. They are free to young people
aged between 16 24 (25 for young adults
with learning difficulties or disabilities)
Apprenticeships are designed to provide

relevant, targeted skills and training for
individuals and combine work with study.
Apprentices can be aged 16 and over and are
directly employed by an organisation, for at
least 30 paid hours per week. Your weekly
contracted hours will include attendance at
college for one day per week or equivalent,
where you will study for a nationally
recognised vocational qualification. In
addition you will study towards a maths,
English/ICT qualification if you currently do
not have a L2 in those subjects.
A traineeship involves three key elements:

a voluntary work experience placement
for the agreed period of time with an
employer, followed by an exit interview
and a reference
English and maths courses to build up
your skills and qualifications
a further course that develops your
employment skills to enhance your CV
and your work skills.
Apprenticeships can last between 12 and 24

months, depending on the job role and the
qualification attached to it.
If you are committed and hard-working a

traineeship may be perfect for you, so
please contact our Employer Engagement
Officer on
pjoshi@hillingdon.gov.uk or
01895 676690 for an appointment to
call
discuss the possibilities.
At HACL we are offering the following

apprenticeships:
Horticulture
Childcare
Health and Social Care
Floristry
Customer Care
Business Administration
All of our apprenticeships provide
learners with skills in specialist areas of
expertise while gaining knowledge of their
chosen industry. Apprentices are
employed on a full time basis, learning at
work and in the classroom.
Call us on
01895 676690 and speak to
our Employer Engagement Officer or email
pjoshi@hillingdon.gov.uk about the
opportunities that may be available to you.
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Employers
We want to work in partnership with you to
improve the skills of your workforce so you
can develop your business. Are you an
employer with vacancies that could be filled
with trainees or apprentices? If so, wed
love to hear from you. Contact our Employer
Engagement Officer on
pjoshi@hillingdon.gov.uk or call
01895 676690 to find out how we can help.
They will be able to discuss your needs and
take you through the available options.
We also offer a range of bespoke provision
for employers to up-skill their staff. Email
pjoshi@hillingdon.gov.uk or phone
01895 676690 to arrange an appointment
to discuss how we can support your business.
Could you use volunteers

in your organisation?
...with a traneeship or apprenticship
with a traineeship or apprenticeship
Volunteers are vital in a huge variety of roles

and it is widely accepted that volunteering
brings benefits to those who participate, from
community groups to society more widely.
Volunteering must be managed effectively in
order for those benefits to be realised.
HACL can create bespoke programmes on
volunteering to support your needs, that
include topics such as:
Understanding the Role of the Volunteer
Opportunities to Volunteer
Promoting Safeguarding, Equality and
Diversity
Planning Events
Coordinating projects
Customer Service
Competency skills, organisation and
teamwork.
Call
01895 676690 and speak to
someone today to put together a package
for your volunteers.
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Do you want to get ahead? Improving your

English, maths or employability skills
could unlock the door to a better life or
more career prospects! So why not come
along to one of our regular advice and
guidance sessions, to see how we can
support you to get where you want to be?
First glance level finder

for English and maths
You may want to progress onto a vocational

course, to improve career prospects, to build
confidence or just brush up your skills.
Level
I can...
Will work towards...
Pre-entry
...use gestures
...learning to write my name and address

and letters of the alphabet
The majority of the courses will lead towards

a nationally recognised qualification.
E1/E2
...use and understand simple

English
...writing short texts using correct

sentence, grammar and punctuation
We are here to help you find the right

course for you!
E3
...manage everyday spoken and ...learning to write and speak more

written communication skills formally
L1
...communicate in a wide range

of situations
L2
...communicate fluently in most ...developing confidence to accurately use

situations
language in formal and informal situations
Case study:
Iqbal
Iqbal came to the UK
in 2010, having lived
in Belgium for
several years: At
first the language
barrier was very challenging for me, but
then someone recommended I join a class
at HACL.
Since enrolling on his first course, Iqbal has
completed level 1 English, level 2 maths,
qualified as a childminder and taken levels 1,
2 and 3 in working in a school based setting.
In 2012, he found a job as a teaching assistant
at a local primary school. I love working with
children. Since starting my first course in 2010
more and more doors have opened for me. I
got more than just a course; I got a career.
Iqbal continues to learn at HACL. He is now
doing level 2 English and hopes to take
GCSEs next year and go to university to
qualify as a teacher. Iqbal says, At HACL
they dont just teach you, they give you so
much support that they make anything
possible for everyone.
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What to expect on English/ESOL courses

Example
...producing writing that is appropriately

structured and presented
What to expect on maths courses

Example
Level
I can...
Will work towards...
Pre-entry
...identify numbers 1 to 10
...recognising and selecting coins e.g.

working out change from shopping
E1/E2
...add and subtract whole

numbers
...using simple scales to measure e.g.

weighing food items
E3
...divide and multiply numbers
...using metric units in everyday situations

e.g. calculating a gas bill
L1
...read a tally chart
...interpreting data in charts, tables and

graphs e.g. reading an electricity bill
L2
...work out percentages
...using and understanding the equivalents

of fractions, decimal & percentage
Monday Night Film Club!
Summer School
Starting November 2015
Intensive 1-2 week courses.
Come along improve your listening skills,

then discuss the film!
Intensive English and maths.
...by improving your English and maths
Starts July 2016

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All courses are subject to a pre-course assessment

Eligibility criteria apply.
The courses I can apply

for are:
...English
First Steps English

Reading
Writing
Speaking &Listening
English Full qualification or
Units of credit
Distance Learning
English level 1/level 2
...already have an adult literacy

qualification between E1- L1
...work shifts and cannot
attend regular classes
...cannot write well
...want very short courses
...have L2 Functional Skills
...English as a ...do not know the alphabet
Second
...can speak, write and
Language
know the alphabet
(ESOL)
...can talk about
unfamiliar topics
...maths
...job
prospects
...work in the day

...have poor vocabulary
...cant speak clearly
...need to improve my spelling
...improve listening and
discussion skills
...build confidence with maths
...already have an adult

Numeracy between E1- L1
...work shifts and cannot
attend regular classes
...hold a L2 Functional
maths qualification
...want very short
intensive courses
...have a GCSE grade C
...need to present at work
...need written English for my job
...need to write reports
...need to get my point across
...need a new CV
...want to meet others in
similar situation
...vocational
course
support
Grammar and Writing classes

Intensive 1 2 weeks
(summer school)
Pre GCSE
Leading to GCSE English
Pre-entry ESOL
ESOL
Entry levels 1,2,3
ESOL embedded Employment Skills
Level 1/Level 2
Evening/weekend ESOL classes
Vocabulary workshop
Pronunciation class
Writing and grammar class
Conversation class
Entry level 3 Level 2
First Steps maths
Numbers
Shapes and Measure
Data Handling
maths
Full Qualification or Units of credit
Distance Learning
maths Level2
Pre GCSE maths
leading to GCSE maths
Intensive 1 2 week
L1/L2 (summer school)
AS or A Level maths
Presentation Skills, Level 1/ Level 2
Business Writing, Level 1/ Level 2
Formal Writing level 1/ level 2
Persuading and Negotiating Skills
Job Shop
Work Club
...dont interview well

Interview skills
...have difficulty writing
English and maths
or using maths
...need help with academic writing Study Skills
Attend one of our drop-in sessions at

Harlington Library, Ruislip Manor Library,
Dot Com Caf in West Drayton or our Open
Learning Centre to get support with
building CVs, job searches and much more
(term time only.)
Call
020 8569 1614 for more information
or to speak to a member of our Open
Learning Team .
We have courses at all levels! Pre Entry - GCSE
...have no confidence in the

English I currently use
Assessment
required
Call 020 8569 1614/3 (Harlington or 01895 254766 (Brookfield)

to book a place on one of our regular advice and guidance sessions
I want to
But I...
improve my...
...career
prospects
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Job Shop
Want to study English or maths

but have young children?
We run classes at many childrens centres
and primary schools across the borough, so
you can learn while your children are being
looked after. As well as helping you improve
your maths and English, the courses are
designed to help you support your children
as they learn English and maths at school.
Ask at your local childrens centre or your
childs primary school to find out if we run
any English or maths classes for parents
there. See page 72 for more details.
New for 2015/2016

Combined ESOL & ICT (E3)
For ESOL learners who want to study
ESOL and ICT together
AS or A level maths
We now offer maths up to A Level for those
who want or need to push themselves that
bit further.
Distance Learning
Work Shifts? Enquire about L2 maths and
English courses by distance learning using
the virtual learning environment through
our new Open Learning Centre.
Case study:
Anca
Anca began her
journey with
Hillingdon Adult and
Community
Learning at her local
childrens centre, where she enrolled on a
beginners English course. She then
progressed to a functional skills class and
completed her English GCSE last year,
attaining a grade B, and is doing her maths
GCSE this year.
Anca says, I loved the GCSE; I enjoy
reading and it gave me an opportunity to
analyse texts and write creatively, which is
something I had never done before.
She has also completed childcare level 1,
which helped her to find work in a primary
school: The course was really useful, I
learnt a lot and the teacher was nice. Thanks
to the English I am much more confident
supporting children in the classroom with
their literacy. I enjoy working with older
children who are starting to read different
texts and understand their meanings.
Developing your skills for employment...
Route map for English, maths and ESOL
Anca is starting a university degree in

September and hopes to become a teacher
or translator.
Partner Comment
Our priority is to help job seekers get into
employment, regardless of their
circumstances and our partnership with
Adult Learning plays a big part in helping
us achieve this.
The Job Match programme we run with
Adult Learning is another example of us
successfully working in partnership to
secure work placements for our clients
through universal job match sessions and
foundation programmes.
Mudhar Inderpal
Account Manager, Job Centre Plus
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Open Learning Centre free

support to help you succeed!
Situated in various centre around the borough

and at various times we can now provide:
drop in support for maths, English,
ESOL & ICT
study skills for vocational learners
Employment skills through our Job Club
tailored individual support (planned in
advance)
exam preparation, including
techniques, language of exams etc...
time management to balance study
and home/work life
distance Learning programme (English
& maths L2)
homework support
Call
020 8569 1613/4 and speak to a
member of the Open Learning Team, to see
how we can help you.
Enrichment programmes
A trip to the German Christmas markets
on the South Bank in Central London
Visit to the West End to see a theatre
production
A trip to the British Museum to express
language through art
New courses to develop

employment skills
Presentation Skills
Business English
Persuading and Negotiating Skills
Interview Skills
Confidence Building
Formal letter writing
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Many of our courses are subsidised by the

Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and local
authority (LA) you may have to pay some
fees or the course may be free. There is
information in our brochure about which
courses are free. There is an expectation that
you will work towards a national qualification
in ESOL and take the exams at an appropriate
time. Please note that there is a registration
fee for the examinations that must be paid
before the beginning of the course.
Please contact Harlington Adult

Learning Centre for more details about
costs and eligibility.
See table showing the main groups of
people who may be eligible for SFA and LA
funded courses. There are other groups not
listed so if you are not sure, check with the
Adult Learning Centre.
Eligibility for SFA funded courses

British Citizens
Examples of evidence
UK or Northern Ireland Passports
Certification of Naturalisation Registration
as a British Citizen.
Settled in the UK for 3 years (or their spouse Passports stamped to show they have Right
or civil partner who has been resident in the of Abode in the UK or Indefinite Leave to
UK for a minimum period of time)
enter or remain Home Office letter.
Have refugee or certain immigration status Home Office Document
from UK government (or their spouse or
civil partner or child)
See Note 1
EU Nationals (or their spouse or civil
EU Passport
partner or child) or EEA migrant workers
See Note 2
Our new open learning programme will

provide you with that extra support that you
may need to develop in your chosen subject.
Important Information about

Eligibility for ESOL courses
Notes
1. T
his includes anyone refused refugee status but who has been granted leave to stay by
the Secretary of State, granted Humanitarian Protection or Discretionary Leave, or was
granted exceptional leave to enter or remain by the UK Government, and who has
remained ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands since so recognised, (or the spouse
or civil partner or child of such a person). Asylum Seekers who are still waiting for their
application to be processed after 6 months, will be eligible for public funded courses
provided the required criteria is met.
2. E
EA here, covers the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Norway. The Skills
Funding Agency subsidise this course and ask you to meet eligibility criteria before
enrolling. You will need to bring proof of identity (for example your passport, Home
Office documents, and/or your ARC or IND card) and documents to prove residency in an
EU country for the past three years, for example a utility bill or bank statement) when
you book your initial assessment appointment.
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Did you know the horticultural industry is

one of the largest employers in the UK and
is worth an estimated 3 billion? In 2014,
this consisted of 7,700 businesses
employing around 95,000 people. We offer
a range of courses that can accommodate
the keen gardener, passionate about
growing and planting or the horticultural
employee looking to upskill or gain a new
qualification. All our tutors are active
within the industry, so this ensures a high
level of knowledge and expertise.
Our Horticultural Apprenticeships provide
expertise while gaining knowledge of the
industry. Our apprentices will be employed
on a full time basis, spending four days
within a suitable work placement and one
day at one of our centres. Please contact
Nicky for more information
ngrieve@hillingdon.gov.uk
Our one-day workshops offer expert tuition
on a number of topics from Lawn Care to
Propagation. For the most up to date and
timely information on our courses, join our
department mailing list by contacting Nicky
on the above email address.
The Level 1 Developing Skills in Garden
Horticulture is a great first step into the
exciting world of Gardening. Perfect if you
are new to the industry or have not been in
the classroom for a while!
The RHS Certificate in the Principles of
Horticulture is an internationally recognized
qualification providing a broad-based
understanding of horticultural techniques
and plant biology. Throughout the year, we
offer learners the opportunity of joining this
theory-based class by enrolling onto a single
session. This offers learners a fantastic
insight into the qualification and a chance to
try before you buy.
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New for September

Level 1 - Developing Skills in
Garden Horticulture
Horticulture apprenticeships
Introduction to Gardening
Employment possibilities
Commercial Horticulturist Garden Centre
worker Nursery Stock Production Plant
Propagator Landscape Gardener Green
Keeper Horticulture Tutor
English and maths courses to

support your development
We run English and maths courses, with
embedded employability, to support you to
develop the skills you need to gain your
qualification and to equip you for your
future career. Or you can drop into our
Open Learning Centre for that extra bit of
help in writing your essay or putting your
portfolio together.
These are run at different times and on
different days of the week throughout the
borough. We will discuss the best option for
you when we meet you at enrolment.
For more information on these options,
please turn to pages 20 to 25.
Case Study:
Owen
Looking for a career
change, Owen
enrolled on a
Horticulture course
in September 2014:
I was a complete novice when I had my
initial interview for enrolling on the RHS
level two award.
...in Horticulture
...in Horticulture
He was offered a place on the course, but

lacked confidence: I decided to wait until I
was more experienced in gardening before
taking it on, but then I spoke to someone
who had done the course and highly
recommended it and she boosted my
confidence. I changed my mind and enrolled
and I am so glad I did.
Owen says the classes have a personal,
open atmosphere: Theyre relaxed but we
fit a lot in! I am comfortable with the pace of
the course and its really useful to have such
a knowledgeable tutor.
Now he can name and recognise 100
different plants and, with the support of his
tutor, he has found work both as a selfemployed gardener and as a horticultural
therapist. I felt extremely pleased when I
received the news that I had got the job and
felt like all my hard work on the Level 2
course was starting to pay off.
I am really proud of what I have achieved
in the last six months. The course has
helped me advance very rapidly in my
career and I am looking forward to the next
stages of my journey.
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I want to work or I have

volunteer to
...develop my own ...no/some experience
skills and interests (these courses are open to
adults with a range of
horticulture skills and
experience)
...learn a creative
...no/some experience but
skill with my child/ want us to enjoy learning
grandchild
something new together
...enhance/extend ...no/some formal
portfolio and
experience
develop my own
skills and interests
...gain employment ...no/some formal

in the industry and/ experience
or update my skills
The courses I can

apply for are:
Autumn Jobs
Lawn Care in the
Autumn
Make Your Own
Autumn Pots
Make Your Own
Plants
Create Your Own
Herb Pot
Summer Baskets
and Pots
Family Learning
Adult Learners
Week
Growing Under
Glass/Cover
Correct Use and
Application of
Fertilisers
Correct Use and
Application of
Garden Chemicals
English/maths
course
RHS Principles of
Plant Growth
Maths and English
course
RHS Principles of
Garden Planning
Horticulture courses
The minimum
spoken and written
English and/or maths
skills I need are:
Gardening
Entry Level 3/
L1 English/ maths
Ability to read and

follow instructions
E2/E3 English/ maths
L1 English/ maths
Produce work at
saleable standard.
Course title
Code
Level Location
Day
Start date
Weeks Time
Level 1 Developing Skills in Garden Horticulture
HG503DQ L1
Rural Activity GC Fri
15 Apr 16
10
9.30am to 1pm
104 78
176
HG501DQ L1
18 Sep 15
10
9.30am to 1pm
104 78
176
HG502DQ L1
15 Jan 16
9.30am to 1pm
95
160
Rhs L2 Principles Of Garden Planning,

Establishment and Maintenance
Rhs L2 Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation
and Development
Rhs L2 Principles Of Garden Planning,
Establishment and Maintenance
Rhs L2 Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation
and Development
Advanced Botany For The Florist Practical
BB444EQ L2
Brookfield
Thu
17 Sep 15
31
6.30pm to 9.30pm 322 253 25
514
BB113EQ L2
Brookfield
Wed
16 Sep 15
31
6.30pm to 9.30pm 322 253 25
514
HG403DQ L2
Rural Activity GC Thu
17 Sep 15
31
1pm to 4pm
322 253 25
514
HG418DQ L2
17 Sep 15
31
9.30am to 12.30pm 322 253 25
514
HG401D
L3
13 Aug 15
9.30am to 2.30pm 47
44
n/a
57
Advanced Botany For The Florist Theory
HG402D
L3
06 Aug 15
9.30am to 2.30pm 47
44
n/a
57
Workshop Autumn Lawn Care
HG404D
Mixed Rural Activity GC Thu
08 Oct 15
1pm to 4pm
25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Autumn Lawn Care
BB419E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
08 Oct 15
6.30pm to 9.30pm 25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Getting Your Compost Right
BB420E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
25 Feb 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm 25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Getting Your Compost Right
HG405D
25 Feb 16
1pm to 4pm
25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Grow What You Eat
HG406D
28 Apr 16
1pm to 4pm
25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Grow What You Eat
BB431E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
28 Apr 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm 25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Make Your Own Plants Part 1
BB421E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
22 Oct 15
6.30pm to 9.30pm 25
23
n/a
30
HG407D
22 Oct 15
1pm to 4pm
25
23
n/a
30
BB422E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
19 May 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm 25
23
n/a
30
HG408D
19 May 16
1pm to 4pm
25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Spring Lawn Care
HG409D
17 Mar 16
1pm to 4pm
25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Spring Lawn Care
BB423E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
17 Mar 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm 25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Summer Baskets and Pots
HG410D
05 May 16
1pm to 4pm
25
23
n/a
30
Workshop Summer Baskets and Pots
BB443E
Mixed Brookfield
05 May 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm 25
23
n/a
30
Thu
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...in Horticulture
Route map for Horticulture
Case study: Nadia

Since moving to the
UK six years ago,
Nadia has had a
strong interest in
gardening. I come
from Russia, where
its so cold things die in the winter, but
England stays beautiful all year. My
husband and I have two allotments and
we have always done our best with them,
but it was my mother in law who
suggested I do a horticulture course. She
brought me a brochure and I came to one
of your open days.
Since joining the course, Nadia has learnt
lots of practical skills she can use while
gardening. I know how to take cuttings,
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collect and store seeds and take care of

the soil. Spring is my favourite time of year
and now I can plan my gardening properly
its exciting because I know what plants
need to thrive. My teacher is really great.
She makes it interesting. Even though its a
theory course, she brings things in and we
do a lot of practical work. She gave us a list
of things which we could do at the end of
the course.
Nadia now has a job in a garden nursery
and its her dream to become a
horticulturalist. Her advice to prospective
learners would be: Stop thinking about
doing it and come and enquire. Its a lot
harder than I expected but if you revise
and prepare nothing is impossible.
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Do you think you have what it takes to be a

florist? In 2014, there were approximately
8,500 floristry businesses in the UK,
employing around 17,000 people. We offer
a wide range of courses that can
accommodate the learner just starting out
on this journey or those that have worked
in the industry for some time and wish to
upskill or gain a recognized qualification.
All our tutors are active within the
industry, which ensures all or our classes
are fresh and current.
Our Floristry Apprenticeships provide
expertise while gaining knowledge of the
floristry profession. Our apprentices will be
employed on a full time basis, spending
four days within a suitable work placement
and one day at one of our centers. Please
contact Nicky for more information
Our Level 1 Modern Commercial Floristry
is a great first step into the world of
floristry. A practical, ten week course
introducing you to the basics of design and
colour. Perfect if you have not been in the
classroom for a while.
Our Level 2 Certificate or Diploma will
give you a much more comprehensive look
into the floristry world. These courses
cover a diverse selection of commercially
popular floral designs as well as contract
work and event decoration. We will help
you to secure a work placement while you
are with us, to enhance your learning and
give you some hands on experience.
Our Level 3 Diploma Package is suitable
for learners with extensive experience within
the industry or those who hold a level 2
qualification in floristry. This is an exciting
package of a Level 3 Diploma and a series of
one-day workshops to enrich your learning.
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Florist Senior Florist Manager
Business Owner Freelance Florist Floral
Demonstrator Floristry Tutor
Floral Demonstration Evenings

A chance to sit back, relax and get some
inspiration from our team of florists and
flower arrangers.
Thursday 26 November 2015
Thursday 28 April 2016
Thursday 7 July 2016
For more information on these or any other
upcoming events or to join our department
mailing list please contact Nicky on
English and maths courses to

support your development
qualification and to equip you for your
future career. Or you can drop into our
Open Learning Centre for that extra bit of
help in writing your essay or putting your
portfolio together.
Case Study:
Kaytie
Having worked as a
nanny and as a
personal trainer,
Kaytie wanted to do
something different:
I knew that I wanted to be my own boss
and Ive always been creative, but it was my
mum who suggested floristry. I did a 10
week course called Flowers For Fun and
really enjoyed it.
Four and half years later, Kaytie has now
completed her Level 3 Diploma in
Floristry, has her own successful florist
shop and is a qualified floristry teacher.
She says of the course, I really enjoyed it.
It had a lot more theory than I imagined
but the teacher was the biggest
inspiration a learner could ask for. I learnt
so many skills and it was very industry
based. We were encouraged to have our
own distinctive flair.
In particular, Kaytie remembers entering
into the Covent Garden floristry
competition as part of the course: It was
an amazing experience for us all and a lot
of fun.

When asked about the workload, she says,

Oh gosh, its huge! I was warned and I
still underestimated it, but it was worth it
in the end.

Her advice to other people would be Get

as much experience as you can and go to
events and demonstrations. It can only
serve to help and inspire you. Doing this
course is so important if you do want a
career in the floristry industry.
New for September
Level 3 Certificate in Floristry will

now be running in the evenings
Floristry apprenticeships
Festive Floral Creations
...in Floristry
...in Floristry
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volunteer to
The courses I can

apply for are:
...develop my own ...no/some experience

skills and interests (these courses are open to
adults with a range of
floristry skills and
experience)
Flowers for Fun

Christmas Wreaths
Flowers for fun - Asian
wedding flowers
Flowers for fun Church Flowers
Autumn flower arranging
Spring flower arranging
Summer flower
arranging
...learn a creative
...no/some experience but Family Fun Halloween
skill with my child/ want us to enjoy learning Hocus Pocus,
grandchild
something new together
Family Fun
Easter Trees
Family Fun - Vintage
Tea Party.
...create displays
...no/some formal
Level 1 Modern Retail
for friends and
experience
Floristry
family
...gain employment
in the industry and/
or update my skills
...manage and/or
own my own
business
...some formal experience

and a relevant Level 1
qualification
experience, a work
Level 2 Diploma in
Modern Commercial
Floristry
Level 3 Diploma in
Modern Commercial
Floristry
Floristry and Flower Arranging courses

The minimum
spoken and written
skills I need are:
Ability to read and
follow instructions
Ability to read and
follow instructions
Ability to read and
follow instructions
Ability to read and
follow instructions
Ability to read and
follow instructions
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English/ maths
Entry Level 3
Level 1 English/ maths
Course title
Code
Level Location
Day
Start date Weeks Time
A B C D +24
Floristry
Level 1 Modern Retail Floristry
BB311EQ L1
Brookfield
Wed
09 Mar 16 15
6.30pm to 9.30pm 195 161 20
288
BB507DQ L1
Brookfield
Fri
18 Sep 15 15
9.30am to 12.30pm 195 161 20
288
RS418EQ L1
South Ruislip
Fri
15 Jan 16
1pm to 4pm
195 161 20
288
BB309EQ L1
Brookfield
Wed
16 Sep 15 15
6.30pm to 9.30pm 195 161 20
288
BB508DQ L1
Brookfield
Fri
11 Mar 16 15
9.30am to 12.30pm 195 161 20
288
Level 2 Certificate in Modern Retail Floristry
BB415DQ L2
Brookfield
Thu
17 Sep 15 20
9.30am to 2.30pm 365 291 40
572
Level 2 Diploma in Modern Commercial Floristry
RS801EQ L2
South Ruislip
Wed/Thu 16 Sep 15 33
6.30pm to 9.30pm 720 574 73
1129
RS802DQ L2
South Ruislip
Mon/Tue 11 Jan 16
33
9.30am to 3pm
1102 847 73
1830
BB807EQ L2
Brookfield
Mon/Tue 11 Jan 16
33
6.30pm to 9.30pm 720 574 73
1129
BB806DQ L2
Brookfield
Mon/Wed 14 Sep 15 33
9.30am to 3pm
1830
Advanced Wedding Floristry Church Designs
BB604D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
11 Jun 16 1
9.30am to 2.30pm 29
26
n/a 39
Advanced Wedding Floristry Floral Gifts
BB605D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
30 Jan 16
9.30am to 2.30pm 29
26
n/a 39
Advanced Wedding Floristry Form Linear
BB606D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
26 Sep 15 1
9.30am to 2.30pm 29
26
n/a 39
Advanced Wedding Floristry Funky Guest Tables
BB699D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
19 Mar 16 1
9.30am to 2.30pm 29
26
n/a 39
Advanced Wedding Floristry Garlands and Swags
BB607D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
02 Jul 16
9.30am to 2.30pm 29
26
n/a 39
Advanced Wedding Floristry Shower Bouquets
BB608D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
03 Oct 15
9.30am to 2.30pm 29
26
n/a 39
Advanced Wedding Floristry Waterfall Designs
BB609D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
23 Apr 16
9.30am to 2.30pm 29
26
n/a 39
Level 3 Certificate in Modern Commercial Floristry
RS803EQ L3
South Ruislip
Mon/Tue 14 Sep 15 20
6.30pm to 9.30pm 520 431 66
768 TBC
Level 3 Diploma and Advanced Workshop Package
RS804DQ L3
South Ruislip
Wed/Thu 13 Jan 16
9.30am to 3pm
795 624 66
1273 5540
Festive Floral Creations
RS503D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
06 Nov 15 5
1pm to 3pm
43
35
n/a 63
Floral Workshop Autumn Inspired
BB610D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
10 Oct 15
10am to 1pm
30
28
n/a 35
Floral Workshop Christmas Wreaths
BB611D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
05 Dec 15 1
10am to 1pm
30
28
n/a 35
Floral Workshop Church Flowers
BB612D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
18 Jun 16 1
10am to 1pm
30
28
n/a 35
Floral Workshop Spring Inspired
BB613D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
19 Mar 16 1
10am to 1pm
30
28
n/a 35
Floral Workshop Summer Inspired
BB614D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
16 Jul 16
10am to 1pm
30
28
n/a 35
Over 60s Fun With Flowers
RM403D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Thu
14 Jan 16
1pm to 3pm
n/a 39
n/a 67
BB208D
Mixed Brookfield
Tue
19 Apr 16
1pm to 3pm
n/a 39
n/a 67
Workshop Asian Wedding Flowers
BB615D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
30 Apr 16
9.30am to 2.30pm 35
Contemporary Autumn Floral Designs For Fun
RS504D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
18 Sep 15 10
9.30am to 12.30pm 101 79
n/a 162
Contemporary Spring Floral Designs For Fun
RS505D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
15 Jan 16
9.30am to 12.30pm 94
74
n/a 149
Contemporary Summer Floral Design For Fun
RS506D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
22 Apr 16
10
9.30am to 12.30pm 101 79
n/a 162
Autumn Flower Arranging For Fun
RM301D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
16 Sep 15 10
10am to 1pm
101 79
n/a 162
Christmas Floral Design
BB509D
Mixed Brookfield
Fri
06 Nov 15 5
1pm to 3pm
49
41
n/a 69
Christmas Floral Design
BB449D
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
05 Nov 15 5
12.30pm to 2.30pm 49
41
n/a 69
Family Fun Butterfly Baskets
BB616D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
25 Jun 16 1
10am to 1pm
20
20
20
20
Family Fun Easter Wreaths
HH601D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
19 Mar 16 1
10am to 1pm
20
20
20
20
Family Fun Halloween Hocus Pocus
BB622D
Mixed Brookfield
Sat
24 Oct 15
10am to 1pm
20
20
20
20
RS507D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
11 Dec 15 1
1pm to 4pm
30
28
n/a 35
BB510D
Mixed Brookfield
Fri
11 Dec 15 1
1pm to 4pm
30
28
n/a 35
Spring Flower Arranging For Fun
RM303D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
10am to 1pm
101 79
n/a 162
Summer Flower Arranging For Fun
RM306D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
10am to 1pm
101 79
n/a 162
15
33
1102 841 73
32
...in Floristry
Route map for Floristry
n/a 45
Flower Arranging
32
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A career in health and social care

requires commitment, compassion and
professionalism. If your vocation in life is
to care for others, there are rewarding
roles in a variety of professions in the
Health and Social Care sector that may
interest you. We offer a range of courses
to provide you with the knowledge and
skills to progress towards careers in a
range of professions.
Whether you are completely new to the field
or have some experience, we have the right
course to start you off, from introductory
courses to our Access to Higher Education
course. Our courses blend classroom-based
learning with practical, hands-on work
experience together with additional support
with English, maths and IT to give you a high
quality learning experience that will prepare
you for a professional role in the health and
social care sector. Contact us today to
explore the options available to you.
Counselling
Are you interested in learning more about
counselling? Our suite of counselling courses
are designed for those who want to develop
counselling skills to progress in their current
job or want to take the firsts steps towards
becoming a professional counsellor.
Counselling is often a second or third career
choice for many people; our part-time evening
courses allow you to study whilst you continue
in your current job and decide whether you
wish to pursue a new career. The courses will
provide you with an insight into the nature of
counselling work and support you to become
more proficient in using counseling skills
such as self-awareness, listening and
responding to help other people.
We are extending our course offer this year
to include the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic
Counselling. This course offers coherent
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vocational and professional counselling

training for learners who want to become a
counsellor working within an agency. The
course also offers a pathway into university
to study for a Foundation Degree.
Come along and meet us at one of our open
days to find out more about how to apply.
Nurse Social Worker Community Mental
Health Worker Home-based Carer
Residential Carer
English and maths to support

your development
qualification and to equip you for your future
career. Or you can drop into our Open Learning
Centre for that extra bit of help in writing your
essay or putting your portfolio together.
Case Study: Fozia

Fozia moved to the UK in 1997 and,
alongside being a mother, worked as a
bookkeeper. After caring for her father,
she realised she wanted to be a nurse and
with this is mind, she joined HACL last
year and enrolled on a level 2 Health and
Social Care course. She is now studying
Access to Higher Education, GCSE maths
and level 2 English.
Fozia says, I love the courses. Theyve given
me an insight into topics I didnt know about.
I was able to study maths and ICT alongside
my level 2, which improved my skills and
gave me much more confidence to support
my children with their school work. My
writing skills are much better now too.
...in Health and Social Care
She admits that balancing study with her work

placements and a home life is challenging,
and she typically studies for two hours every
evening but says, These courses are great
and theyre for everyone. Her advice to future
students would be, It doesnt matter who you
are or what youve done before; its about
determination. I wouldnt be here now and
know what I know if it wasnt for the teachers.
Fozia is applying to university to study adult
nursing next year.
New for September

Level 2 Award in Food Safety
Food safety and hygiene procedures are
extremely important in health and social care
settings as older people and those with
complex health needs tend to have weaker
immune systems and are vulnerable to food
related infections. The Care Quality
Commission requires that care services
ensure that the food and drink they provide is
handled, stored, prepared and delivered in a
way that meets the requirements of the Act.
Our brand new e-learning course will cover:

legal responsibilities
food safety procedures and risk
assessment
safe food handling
the importance of personal hygiene in
food safety
Contact us for more details about training
for your own personal development, or for
further details of group discount for your
staff team.
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volunteer to
...get a clear idea of
the career
opportunities in
Health and Social
Care and whether
its for me
...build a career in
the Health and
Social Care sector
...progress to
university to study
for a career in
health professions
(e.g. nursing)
...find out more
about counselling to
decide whether its
the career for me
...learn more about
Counselling with a
view to gaining
employment or
volunteering in the
sector
...prepare to
become a
counsellor working
as part of an
agency
...to provide a
therapeutic
counselling service
within an agency
...some experience, a
voluntary placement and a
relevant qualification
...formal experience, a
voluntary placement and a
relevant qualification
Level 1 Award in an
Introduction to Health
and Social Care
The minimum
spoken and written
skills I need are:
Entry Level 3
Level 2 Diploma in
Health and Social Care
Access to Higher
Education: Health
and Social Care
Level 2 English /
mvaths
Level 2 Award and

Introduction to
Counselling
Entry Level 3
...some formal experience Level 2 Certificate in

and a voluntary placement Counselling Skills
Course title
Code
Level Location
Day
A B C D
+24
Access to Higher Education

Access To HE: Health and Social Care
BB805DQ L3
Brookfield
Mon/Fri 14 Sep 15 34
9.15am to 2.15pm 985 734 20 1688 3384
Certificate in Counselling Skills
BB205EQ L2
Brookfield
Tue
12 Apr 16
30
6.30pm to 9.30pm 514 448 115 700
BB110EQ L2
Brookfield
Mon
14 Sep 15 30
6.30pm to 9.30pm 514 448 115 700
BB308EQ L2
Brookfield
Wed
13 Jan 16
30
6.30pm to 9.30pm 514 448 115 700
Introduction to Counselling
BB412E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
6.15pm to 9.30pm 187 163 n/a 254
BB413E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
14 Apr 16
10
6.15pm to 9.30pm 187 163 n/a 254
BB411E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
17 Sep 15 10
6.15pm to 9.30pm 187 163 n/a 254
Level 3 Counselling Studies
BB414EQ L3
Brookfield
Thu
17 Sep 15 30
6.30pm to 9.30pm 514 448 115 700 811
Level 3 Counselling Studies
BB206EQ L3
Brookfield
Tue
22 Sep 15 30
6.30pm to 9.30pm 514 448 115 700 811
Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
BB207EQ L4
Brookfield
Tue
15 Sep 15 72
6.15pm to 9.30pm 1212 1040 60 1696 3000
BB506DQ L2
Brookfield
Fri/Wed 18 Sep 15 30
Counselling
Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult
Social Care
9.15am to 2.15pm 517 406 20 827
L1 English/ maths
Case study: Nikki

experience, a work
Information, Advice or Guidance
This brand new course is for anybody working
with clients in organisations that provide
advice and guidance services, on a
professional or voluntary basis. The course is
suitable for people working with a range of
employers such as:
local authorities
careers advice services
voluntary sector organisations
student services
citizen advice services
housing associations
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The courses I can

apply for are:
Health and Social Care courses

Route map for Health and Social Care
Counselling Studies
L2 English/ maths
Level 4 Diploma in
Therapeutic
Counselling
This qualification provides knowledge of the

boundaries and responsibilities in offering
information, advice and guidance and will
support learners to develop their
communication and interaction skills.
Learners will also gain knowledge of good
practice when signposting and referring,
including recording, monitoring and
evaluating signposting and referrals. The
course enables learners study in the context
of their own practice and their particular
client group.
Nikki is a busy
mum of three who
works as an
occupational
therapist at a local
school, volunteers
with Help the Aged and is studying for a
post graduate qualification in sensory
integration. Her journey began in 2010
when she joined HACLs Access to Higher
Education course.
When we got that first assignment and
had to write 1000 words I thought what
have I let myself in for? says Nikki, But
we had good support which prepared us
for what lay ahead.
Whilst studying on Access, Nikki applied
to university and at the end of the course
she and another learner embarked on a
degree in occupational therapy at Brunel.

As part of Access, she undertook
voluntary work with Help the Aged, which
she continues to this day.
Her advice to future students is, Access
is a stepping stone so use it because
theres so much out there you can do.
Doing a degree is life changing, so be
prepared to change. When youre finding it
tough just remember the days that youve
got through already and keep your focus
on the end goal.
Nikki never thought that she would go to
university but says, The Access course
empowers you, it gives you confidence and
I amazed myself. The degree was one of
the hardest things I have ever done, but
also the most rewarding.
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Every child deserves the best possible start

in life and needs the support of well trained
and dedicated professionals to fulfil their
potential. Working with children and young
people can be exciting, challenging and
very rewarding. A career in this field can
offer flexibility around family life with
plenty of progression opportunities,
perhaps to full-time work, higher education
or even setting up your own business!
Once you have decided that you want to care
for children professionally, you need to
consider the various types of childcare
before choosing the career best suited to you
and the qualifications required for this role.
At Hillingdon Adult and Community
Learning, we can support you towards a
career as an Early Years practitioner in
nurseries or pre-schools, or a support role
in primary and secondary schools, including
learning support assistants, teaching
assistants or learning mentors. These are
some of the most common roles in
childcare settings, but have you thought
about more unique roles? After studying
with us, you could consider a career as an
au pair or outreach worker.
Whatever your choice, role or route you
might choose, you can be certain that no two
days will be the same. Each of our courses
are designed to provide you with the
knowledge, skills and competencies needed
to support children to explore, experience
and develop an understanding of the world
around them as they grow.
Learning Support Assistant Teaching
Assistant Learning Mentor Registered
Childminder Hospital Playworker
Community Nursery Nurse Nanny/Au Pair
Family Support Worker Outreach Worker
Residential Care Worker
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Childcare apprenticeships
Do you want to earn while you learn? We
offer a range of childcare apprenticeships
that enable you to combine working with
studying for a nationally recognised
qualification. Please contact one of our
centres for further details.
If you are a setting manager and would be
interested in offering Traineeships or
Apprenticeships please contact us for
more information.
New for September

Level 2 Award in Food Safety
Food safety is essential in early years and
school settings because children are a
particularly vulnerable group who can be
seriously affected by food poisoning and
food allergies. It is an Ofsted requirement
that all staff involved in preparing and
handling food must receive training in
food hygiene.
Our brand new e-learning course will cover:
legal responsibilities
food safety procedures and risk
assessment
safe food handling
the importance of personal hygiene in
food safety
Case Study:
Sarah
Sarah joined HACL
in 2014, looking for
a new career. I
used be a sales
manager but left to
look after my children. I wanted a job
where I could put the skills Id gained as a
parent and carer into practice.
...in Childcare
...in Childcare
She enrolled on Level 1 Award in an

Introduction to Early Years Settings, which
she passed, and she is now studying for
Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young
Peoples Workforce.
Its a really enjoyable way of learning and
the courses have helped me to gain an
understanding of all aspects of working
with children.
As part of the course, Sarah has a
voluntary placement in a school: It helps
me to see all aspects of the job and I really
like it, especially working with children with
additional needs.
Sarah is also doing GCSE maths and
English. Doing the maths and the English
has given me so much confidence and its
important for a role in a school, its about
so much more than just getting the
qualifications.
If you prepare or handle small snacks, hot

or cold meals in your setting, this is the
course for you. The online teaching means
you can learn flexibly at your own pace and
at a time that suits you.
Sarah plans to look for employment in a

school next year and would like to qualify
as a primary school teacher eventually. I
would recommend HACL and these
courses to anyone.
Contact us for more details about training

for your own personal development, or for
further details of group discount for your
staff team.
The times are convenient and its a great

way for parents to gain qualifications,
retrain and get into work. You are given
great support to ensure you pick the course
thats right for you.
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volunteer to
The courses I can

apply for are:
Childcare courses
The minimum
spoken and written
skills I need are:
Early Years, Children & Young People
begin to work
with children
...some formal experience Introduction to

and a voluntary placement Childcare
Entry level 3
English/ maths
work with and

support children
and young people in
professional
settings (Breakfast
/After School Clubs
/ Youth Clubs)
...a voluntary placement 9

hours per week and a
relevant Level 1
qualification
Certificate for the

Children and Young
Peoples Workforce
(level 2)
experience, a work
Early Years Educator

(level 3)
GCSE English and

maths grade A-C
support children
by working in
schools
...some formal experience Award in Caring for

and a voluntary placement School Aged Children
(level 1)
Entry level 1
Entry level 2
English/ maths
...a voluntary placement 9 Certificate in Specialist Level 1 English/maths

hours per week and a
Support in Teaching
relevant Level 1
and Learning lLevel 2)
qualification
become a
Childminder and
start my own
business
experience, a work
level 2 qualification
Diploma in Specialist
Support for Teaching
(level 3)
attended briefing
session and registered
with local authority
Setting up Home-based Level 1 English/maths

Childcare (level 3)
achieve a national ...a recognised

Award in Paediatric
qualification for
qualification; must attend First Aid (level 3)
work or my own
all sessions
purposes
Award in Food Safety
(level 2)
Level 2 English/maths
Level 1 English/maths
Level Location
Day
A B C D
+24
Introduction To Childcare
HX505D
Entry Harlington CC
Fri
22 Apr 16
9.30am to 12.30pm 42
33
n/a 67
HX506D
Entry Harlington CC
Fri
17 Jun 16 4
9.30am to 12.30pm 42
33
n/a 67
HX502D
Entry Harlington CC
Fri
06 Nov 15 4
9.30am to 12.30pm 42
33
n/a 67
HX501D
Entry Harlington CC
Fri
02 Oct 15
9.30am to 12.30pm 42
33
n/a 67
HX503D
Entry Harlington CC
Fri
22 Jan 16
9.30am to 12.30pm 42
33
n/a 67
HX504D
Entry Harlington CC
Fri
26 Feb 16 4
9.30am to 12.30pm 42
33
n/a 67
Cert. For Children & Young Peoples Workforce
HH303EQ L2
Harlington
Wed
13 Apr 16
34
6.30pm to 9.30pm 501 425 30
712
HH406DQ L2
Harlington
Thu
17 Sep 15 34
9.30am to 12.30pm 501 425 30
712
BB101DQ L2
Brookfield
Mon
11 Jan 16
34
9.30am to 12.30pm 501 425 30
712
RS101DQ L2
South Ruislip
Mon
11 Apr 16
34
9.30am to 12.30pm 501 425 30
712
RS205EQ L2
South Ruislip
Tue
15 Sep 15 34
6.30pm to 9.30pm 411 335 30
622
RS206EQ L2
South Ruislip
Tue
12 Jan 16
34
6.30pm to 9.30pm 411 335 30
622
Paediatric First Aid
BB409E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
14 Apr 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm 63
54
n/a 88
BB408E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
25 Feb 16 4
6.30pm to 9.30pm 63
54
n/a 88
RS402E
L2
South Ruislip
Thu
14 Jan 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm 63
54
n/a 88
RS401E
L2
South Ruislip
Thu
05 Nov 15 4
6.30pm to 9.30pm 63
54
n/a 88
BB407E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15 4
6.30pm to 9.30pm 63
54
n/a 88
BB410E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
09 Jun 16 4
6.30pm to 9.30pm 63
54
n/a 88
Level 3 Early Years Educator
BB302DQ L3
Brookfield
Wed
16 Sep 15 72
9.30am to 12.30pm 548 388 n/a 995 2882
Preparing To Work in Homebased Childcare

(Childminding)
(Childminding)
(Childminding)
(Childminding)
(Childminding)
(Childminding)
BB602D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
16 Jan 16
12
9.30am to 12.30pm 152 126 n/a 226
BB603D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
16 Apr 16
12
9.30am to 12.30pm 152 126 n/a 226
BB303E
L3
Brookfield
Wed
16 Sep 15 12
6.30pm to 9.30pm 152 126 n/a 226
RS304E
L3
South Ruislip
Wed
13 Jan 16
12
6.30pm to 9.30pm 152 126 n/a 226
BB304E
L3
Brookfield
Wed
13 Apr 16
12
6.30pm to 9.30pm 152 126 n/a 226
BB601D
L3
Brookfield
Sat
19 Sep 15 12
9.30am to 12.30pm 152 126 n/a 226
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

RS305DQ L1
South Ruislip
Wed
16 Sep 15 10
9.30am to 12.30pm 158 136 15
219
Award in An Introduction To Childcare
RS306EQ L1
South Ruislip
Wed
16 Sep 15 10
6.30pm to 9.30pm 158 136 15
219
BB306EQ L1
Brookfield
Wed
13 Apr 16
10
6.30pm to 9.30pm 158 136 15
219
HH305EQ L1
Harlington
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
6.30pm to 9.30pm 158 136 15
219
BB305DQ L1
Brookfield
Wed
13 Apr 16
10
9.30am to 12.30pm 158 136 15
219
HH304DQ L1
Harlington
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
9.30am to 12.30pm 158 136 15
219

Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning
HH103DQ L2
Harlington
Mon
11 Apr 16
32
9.30am to 12.30pm 480 409 30
678
RS207DQ L2
South Ruislip
Tue
12 Jan 16
32
9.30am to 12.30pm 480 409 30
678
BB105DQ L2
Brookfield
Mon
14 Sep 15 32
9.30am to 12.30pm 480 409 30
678
Level 3 Diploma Specialist Support For Teaching
BB107EQ L3
Brookfield
Mon
14 Sep 15 36
6.15pm to 9.30pm 544 458 30
786 2235
BB307DQ L3
Brookfield
Wed
13 Apr 16
36
9.30am to 12.45pm 544 458 30
786 2235

BB106DQ L3
Brookfield
Wed
16 Sep 15 36
9.30am to 12.45pm 544 458 30
786 2235
BB108DQ L3
Brookfield
Mon
11 Jan 16
36
9.30am to 12.45pm 544 458 30
786 2235
BB204EQ L3
Brookfield
Tue
12 Jan 16
36
6.15pm to 9.30pm 544 458 30
786 2235
BB109EQ L3
Brookfield
Mon
11 Apr 16
36
6.15pm to 9.30pm 544 458 30
786 2235
English and maths to support your development
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Please note: all our childcare courses meet national vocational standards and for many you will be
expected to be undertaking a paid or voluntary work placement alongside the course

Course title
...in Childcare
Route map for Childcare
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We offer a comprehensive selection of

computer courses for learners of all level,
for both the absolute beginner and the
confident user. These are designed for
professional development, personal
achievement or just fun.
Are you an employer?
Some of our courses have qualifications

attached, giving you the opportunity to work
towards ECDL (European Computer Driving
Licence) certificates at levels 1, 2 and 3.
These are not only recognised by employers
but can improve your job prospects and
enhance your CV.
Others support you to develop your IT skills

in a friendly environment to enable you to
confidently retouch that photograph or send
that e-mail.
We are sure that there will be a suitable
course for you at Hillingdon Adult and
Community Learning.
For further information and advice
regarding the level of ICT you need, come
along to our Initial Assessment sessions
(see Information, Advice and Guidance Days
in this brochure), call 0208 348 4170 or
email hacl-info@hgfl.org.uk .
Improve your CV
and/or job prospects?
We can deliver bespoke IT training for the

employers specific needs. For more
information please email:
hacl-info@hgfl.org.uk
Office Adminstrator - Personal Assistant Secretary - Run your own business Marketing - HR - Payroll - Data Analyst Customer Service Administrator.
Upload your photos and develop

your Photoshop techniques!
We offer different levels of courses suitable
for beginners to those wishing to develop
and expand their skills.
Over 60?
We have a number of courses for over 60s
in the borough, including IT for Beginners,
Using Facebook and Using Skype to connect
with friends and family. See page 55 for
more information.
Case Study:
Joanne
Joanne is currently
enrolled on an ECDL
level 2 course at
Brookfield, having
passed level 1 last
year. Im doing the course to better myself
as eventually Id like to find a job in the NHS.
She says, The course is interesting and I have
learnt a lot. and she is grateful for the support
she has received. My teacher really got me
through level 1 and I have a learning support
assistant in class because I am dyslexic. I get
extra time in exams, which is handy.
Joanne has already recommended the
course to other people and says, I never
used to say it but my advice to others would
be to give it a good go and keep at it. The
teachers are there to help you.
Never used a computer?

Dont worry we have basic courses for
absolute beginners, followed by Beginners
Plus IT and our teachers are here to help
and support you.
...in Information and communication technology
Enquire about our ECDL qualification

courses at Levels 1, 2 and 3 at our open
days and initial assessments, or for more
information contact:
020 8384 4170
Upload your photos and develop

your Photoshop techniques!
We offer different levels of courses suitable
for beginners to those wishing to develop
and expand their skills.
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ICT and Business courses

volunteer to
The courses I can

apply for are:
The minimum
spoken and written
skills I need are:
begin to learn
about using
computers
Basic IT
Entry level skills
no/very limited
experience or knowledge
...improve my skills some experience

to work more
confidently using
ICT/ develop my
keyboard skills
learn about
book-keeping
...learn about
Photoshop
learn how to social
network
develop my skills to completed a Foundation
expand my use of ICT course
to further my abilities
and prospects
...develop my
Photoshop skills
Pre-Foundation courses
Using Internet and Emails
Foundation
Entry level 3
Level 1 skills
ECDL L1 Foundation
courses
Using Excel for
Computerised Bookkeeping
Photoshop Foundation
Using Facebook or
using Skype
Work-based IT Skills
Level 2
Level 1 skills
ECDL Work-based IT
Skills L2
Photoshop Intermediate
English and maths courses to support your development

We run English and Maths courses, with

Course title
Code
Level Location
Day
A B C D
HH408D
BB210D
RM404E
BB218D
HH407D
RS102D
RS508D
HH105D
BB211D
RS103D
RS104D
BB212D
BB213D
RS105D
RS106D
RM101D
BB214D
RS107D
RM102D
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Harlington
Brookfield
Ruislip Manor
Brookfield
Harlington
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
Harlington
Brookfield
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
Brookfield
Brookfield
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
Brookfield
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Mon
Thu
Mon
Tue
Mon
Mon
Tue
Tue
Mon
Mon
Mon
Tue
Mon
Mon
14 Apr 16
07 Jun 16
24 Sep 15
15 Sep 15
24 Sep 15
22 Feb 16
14 Jan 16
11 Jan 16
12 Jan 16
21 Sep 15
02 Nov 15
23 Feb 16
03 Nov 15
18 Apr 16
06 Jun 16
18 Jan 16
12 Apr 16
20 Jun 16
01 Feb 16
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
47
47
32
32
49
32
32
+24
Basic IT Skills
Basic Skills in IT
Basic Skills in IT
Basic Skills in IT
Basic Skills in IT
Basic Skills in IT
Basic Skills in IT
Basic Skills in IT
Over 60s - Beginners IT
Over 60s - Beginners Plus IT
Over 60s - Beginners Plus IT
Pre-Foundation Skills in IT
Pre-Foundation Skills in IT
Using Facebook
Using Facebook
Using Internet and Emails
Using Skype
Using Skype
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
2
5
2
2
10am to 12pm
10am to 12pm
7pm to 9pm
9.30am to 11.30am
10am to 12pm
1pm to 3pm
9.30am to 11.30am
10am to 12pm
10am to 12pm
1pm to 3pm
1pm to 3pm
10am to 12pm
10am to 12pm
1pm to 3pm
1pm to 3pm
1pm to 3pm
10am to 12pm
1pm to 3pm
1pm to 3pm
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
39
39
39
39
39
38
39
29
29
41
29
29
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
67
67
67
67
67
67
67
40
40
69
40
40
Foundation IT Skills
ECDL Foundation Skills in IT
HH409DQ L1
BB313EQ L1
BB314DQ L1
Harlington
Brookfield
Brookfield
Thu
Wed
Wed
05 Nov 15 14
16 Sep 15 14
16 Mar 16 14
9.30am to 12.30pm 168 137 20

6.30pm to 9.30pm 168 137 20
9.30am to 12.30pm 168 137 20
254
254
254

Excel
Excel
Foundation Skills in IT
Using Excel For Computerised Bookkeeping
Using Excel For Computerised Bookkeeping
RS403EQ
RS108DQ
RS109EQ
RS509D
BB426E
BB316D
RS112E
RS110D
BB315E
RS404E
HH410D
BB617D
BB618D
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
Brookfield
Brookfield
South Ruislip
South Ruislip
Brookfield
South Ruislip
Harlington
Brookfield
Brookfield
Thu
Mon
Mon
Fri
Thu
Wed
Mon
Mon
Wed
Thu
Thu
Sat
Sat
17 Sep 15
14 Sep 15
21 Sep 15
06 Nov 15
17 Sep 15
16 Mar 16
21 Sep 15
14 Sep 15
16 Sep 15
17 Sep 15
05 Nov 15
26 Sep 15
16 Jan 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm
9.30am to 12.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
9.30am to 12pm
6.30pm to 9pm
9.30am to 12.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
9.30am to 12.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
9.30am to 12.30pm
10am to 12pm
10am to 12pm
168
168
168
64
64
109
109
109
109
109
109
77
77
137
137
137
53
53
84
84
84
84
84
84
62
62
20
20
20
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
254
254
254
94
94
177
177
177
177
177
177
118
118
BB215E
BB216E
BB217E
Entry Brookfield
Entry Brookfield
L1
Brookfield
Tue
Tue
Tue
29 Sep 15 10
12 Jan 16 10
19 Apr 16 10
7pm to 9pm
7pm to 9pm
7pm to 9pm
77
77
77
62
62
62
n/a 118
n/a 118
n/a 118
BB219EQ
BB318EQ
BB317DQ
RS113DQ
BB427EQ
BB320E
BB319D
BB220E
RS114D
BB428E
L2
L2
L2
L2
L2
L2
L2
L2
L2
L2
Tue
Wed
Wed
Mon
Thu
Wed
Wed
Tue
Mon
Thu
15 Sep 15
27 Jan 16
16 Sep 15
01 Feb 16
28 Jan 16
27 Jan 16
16 Sep 15
15 Sep 15
01 Feb 16
28 Jan 16
6.30pm to 9.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
9.30am to 12.30pm
9.30am to 12.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
9.30am to 12.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
9.30am to 12.30pm
6.30pm to 9.30pm
232
232
232
232
232
163
163
163
163
163
187
187
187
187
187
126
126
126
126
126
25
25
25
25
25
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
14
14
14
6
6
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
10
Route map for ICT
Graphics & Design

Digital Manipulation - Photoshop Beginners
Digital Manipulation - Photoshop Beginners
Digital Manipulation - Photoshop Intermediate
Intermediate IT Skills
ECDL Workbased IT Skills
ECDL Workbased Skills
Workbased IT Skills
Workbased IT Skills
Workbased IT Skills
Workbased IT Skills
Workbased IT Skills
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Brookfield
Brookfield
Brookfield
South Ruislip
Brookfield
Brookfield
Brookfield
Brookfield
South Ruislip
Brookfield
20
20
20
20
20
17
17
17
17
17
356
356
356
356
356
268
268
268
268
268
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Would you like to learn new skills, maintain

your existing skills and meet new people in a
friendly environment? We have courses to
suit adults with a wide range of learning
difficulties and disabilities, with
personalised learning at its heart, and we
work at venues across the borough. Whether
you have profound or mild learning
difficulties, we have a course for you.
Route map for Independent Living

I am...
I want to learn about...
The courses I can

apply for are:
I need to be able to...
...a person with a

learning difficulty
...what I can do for

personal development, to
learn a new life skill or
skills maintenance?
Skills for Independent

Living
...attend regularly and

have a keen interest in
my chosen subject
Creative Skills
Cookery Club
Our Provision
Photography Club
...what I can do to improve Everyday English
my maths and English?
Everyday maths
The curriculum we offer focuses on:

learning skills that support
independent living
developing skills for work
Our independent living skills courses
enable learners to manage independently at
home and within the community, building
their confidence along with skills. Creative
courses maintain concentration and fine
motor skills.
If youd like to gain skills for work we have a
wide range of courses including English,
maths and ICT. Our Vocational Foundation
Learning Programme (FLC) is a demanding
course that develops specific vocational skills.
We also offer a pathway in independent
living for those wishing to move into
supported accommodation and this year we
are extending this course to Year 2.
Work in Supported Employment (WISE) is a
community-based project that is run as part
of our FLC Programme. It enables adults
with learning difficulties/ disabilities to
access voluntary work-based learning and
work placements. Working in the
community is a vital part of social inclusion
and this programme aims to support
residents with LDD to do just that.
For information about all of your course choices
come and talk to us at our ALDD Open Day.
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Personal and Social

Development
Reading for pleasure

...what I can do to improve Develop your ICT skills
my computer skills?
beginners
Develop your ICT skills
improvers

my chosen subject
my chosen subject
...a person with a

learning difficulty
who has a keen
interest in creative
skills
Learn to shop online

...what I can do to improve Level 1 Creative
my creative skills?
techniques with Textiles have completed an
entry level creative
Level 1 Digital
skills course
Photography
...a person with

profound and
multiple learning
difficulties
Photography Club
...what I can do to improve Creative
my communication and
Communication
independence skills?
Being Independent
...a person with a

mild/moderate
learning difficulty
and hope to find a
job
Sensory gardening
...what I can do to help me Foundation Learning
gain employment?
Vocational pathway
First Aid at Work
Awareness
Develop your skills for Independent Living
...show a willingness to
participate
...commit to attend and

meet the initial
assessment
requirements
Food Hygiene in Catering

...a young person at ...what I can do once I
school with a mild/ leave school/college?
moderate learning
difficulty and hope
to find a job
...a young person
with a moderate/
severe learning
difficulty and hope
to enter supported
living
Skills for Work

Transition courses
WISE Programme:
Foundation Learning
Vocational pathway
Skills for work
WISE Programme:
Foundation Learning
Independent Living
pathway

meet the initial
assessment
requirements

meet the initial
assessment
requirements
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New for September
Annie and Susie are both learners on

HACLs Foundation Learning Curriculum
Independent Living Pathway for adults with
learning difficulties. Between them, they
have also studied catering, ICT, art and
cooking at HACL.
We will be running a drama course, ideally

suited for those learners who have attended
a dance or singing course but would like to
continue practicing performing arts whilst
building their confidence.
Annie says she likes the teachers because

they are nice and friendly, whereas Susies
favourite thing is working outside at the
Rural Activities Garden Centre because she
likes digging and the flowers.
Partner Comment
As a result of the courses, Annie says, I

have more focus skills and cook at home
now. Susie on the other hand has learnt to
type, wash clothes and look after the home.
Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support

(HACS) have been working in partnership
with HACL to deliver our Stepping Stones
to Employment project since 2014. The
project aims to break down the barriers
toward employment for adults with autism
and learning disabilities. The support
from HACL to develop this project has
been invaluable. Our partnership ensures
that we reach as many residents with
autism and learning disabilities as
possible and help them to prepare for
employment, so they may lead socially
inclusive, independent and fulfilling lives.
Toni Mullally
CEO, HACS
Independent Living courses

Course title
Code
Level
Location
Day
Start date
Weeks Time
Everyday English
HH301DQ Entry
Harlington
Wed
16 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
Free Free Free Free
Everyday English
HH401DQ Entry
Harlington
Thu
17 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
Free Free Free Free
Everyday Maths
HH402DQ Entry
Harlington
Thu
17 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
Free Free Free Free
Everyday Maths
HH302DQ Entry
Harlington
Wed
16 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
Free Free Free Free
Flc - Vocational Pathway Year 1
BB801DQ Entry
Brookfield
TBC
14 Sep 15
30
9.30am to 3.30pm 1287 954 60
2218
Flc Independent Living Pathway Year 1
BB803DQ Entry
Brookfield
TBC
14 Sep 15
30
9.30am to 3.30pm 1287 954 60
2218
Flc Independent Living Year 2
BB802DQ Entry
Brookfield
TBC
14 Sep 15
30
9.30am to 3.30pm 1287 954 60
2218
Personal and Social Development
BB104DQ Entry
Brookfield
Mon
14 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
235 183 15
379
HH503DQ Entry
Harlington
Fri
11 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
235 183 15
379
BB236DQ Entry
Brookfield
Tue
15 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
235 183 15
379
Personal Health and Hygiene
RS301DQ
South Ruislip
Wed
16 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
101 86
142
Entry
15
RS302DQ
Entry
South Ruislip
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
101 86
15
142
RS303DQ
Entry
South Ruislip
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
101 86
15
142
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties

Being Independent For PMLD
RS203DQ
Entry
South Ruislip
Tue
19 Apr 16
10.30am to 12pm
44
38
10
62
RS202DQ
Entry
South Ruislip
Tue
12 Jan 16
10.30am to 12pm
44
38
10
62
RS201DQ
Entry
Creative Communication For PMLD
HH403DQ Entry
South Ruislip
Tue
15 Sep 15
10.30am to 12pm
44
38
10
62
Harlington
Thu
17 Sep 15
10.30am to 12pm
44
38
10
62
Creative Communication For PMLD
HH404DQ Entry
Harlington
Thu
14 Jan 16
10.30am to 12pm
44
38
10
62
Creative Communication For Pmld
HH405DQ Entry
Harlington
Thu
21 Apr 16
10.30am to 12pm
44
38
10
62
Sensory Gardening For PMLD
HG201DQ Entry
Rural Activity GC Tue
15 Sep 15
15
10am to 12pm
126 104 40
187
Sensory Gardening For PMLD
HG202DQ Entry
Rural Activity GC Tue
23 Feb 16
15
10am to 12pm
126 104 40
187
Rosedale
16 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
92
133
Skills for Independent Living

Cookery Club
RD306DQ Entry
Wed
77
30
Cookery Club
RD302DQ Entry
Rosedale
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
92
77
30
133
Cookery Club
RD303DQ Entry
Rosedale
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
92
77
30
133
Cookery Club
RD304DQ Entry
Rosedale
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
92
77
30
133
Cookery Club
RD305DQ Entry
Rosedale
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
92
77
30
133
Cookery Club
RD301DQ Entry
Rosedale
Wed
16 Sep 15
10
1pm to 3pm
92
77
30
133
Develop Your Ict Skills - Beginners
RS502DQ
South Ruislip
Fri
18 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
HH101DQ Entry
Harlington
Mon
14 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
393
RS501DQ
South Ruislip
Fri
18 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
393
HH102DQ Entry
Harlington
Mon
14 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
Develop Your Ict Skills - Improvers
BB505DQ Entry
Brookfield
Fri
18 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
393
Creative Skills
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Preparation for Independence and Work
Creative Techniques With Textiles
BB301DQ Entry
Brookfield
Wed
16 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
235 183 50
379
Exploring and Enjoying Art and Craft
BB103DQ Entry
Brookfield
Mon
14 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
BB202DQ Entry
Brookfield
Tue
15 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
393
BB203DQ Entry
Brookfield
Tue
15 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
BB102DQ Entry
Brookfield
Mon
14 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
393
Exploring and Enjoying Music
HH502DQ Entry
Harlington
Fri
18 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
Exploring and Enjoying Music
HH501DQ Entry
Harlington
Fri
18 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
393
Photography Club
BB406DQ Entry
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
20
123
Photography Club
BB405DQ Entry
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
20
123
Photography Club
BB404DQ Entry
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
20
123
Photography Club
BB403DQ Entry
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
20
123
Photography Club
BB402DQ Entry
Brookfield
Thu
17 Sep 15
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
20
123
Entry
Entry
Develop Your Ict Skills - Improvers
BB504DQ Entry
Brookfield
Fri
18 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
Drama - Confidence Through Acting
RM302DQ Entry
Ruislip Manor
Wed
16 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
200 148 15
344
Drama - Confidence Through Acting
RM301DQ Entry
Ruislip Manor
Tue
15 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
200 148 15
344
Exploring and Enjoying Dance and Fitness
RM401DQ Entry
Ruislip Manor
Thu
17 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
393
Exploring and Enjoying Dance and Fitness
RM402DQ Entry
Ruislip Manor
Thu
17 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
Lets Get Baking
RD103DQ Entry
Rosedale
Mon
11 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
77
62
15
118
Lets Get Baking
RD101DQ Entry
Rosedale
Mon
14 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
77
62
15
118
Lets Get Baking
RD102DQ Entry
Rosedale
Mon
14 Sep 15
10
1pm to 3pm
77
62
15
118
Lets Get Baking
RD106DQ Entry
Rosedale
Mon
18 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
77
62
15
118
Lets Get Baking
RD105DQ Entry
Rosedale
Mon
18 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
77
62
15
118
62
Lets Get Baking
RD104DQ Entry
Rosedale
Mon
11 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
77
15
118
Lets Get Cooking
RD502DQ Entry
Rosedale
Fri
18 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
Lets Get Cooking
RD501DQ Entry
Rosedale
Fri
18 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
393
Photography Club
BB401DQ Entry
Brookfield
Thu
17 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
20
123
Sewing Club
BB501DQ Entry
Brookfield
Fri
18 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
20
123
Skills For Independent Living
RS308DQ
Entry
South Ruislip
Wed
16 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
225 173 40
369
Sewing Club
BB502DQ Entry
Brookfield
Fri
15 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
20
123
Skills For Independent Living
RS204DQ
Entry
South Ruislip
Tue
15 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
225 173 40
369
Sewing Club
BB503DQ Entry
Brookfield
Fri
22 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
20
123
Sow and Grow - Improve Your Gardening Skills
HG302DQ Entry
Rural Activity GC Wed
16 Sep 15
31
1pm to 3.15pm
249 197 40
393
Digital Photography
BB201DQ L1
Brookfield
Tue
15 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
225 173 40
369
Sow and Grow - Improve Your Gardening Skills
HG301DQ Entry
Rural Activity GC Wed
16 Sep 15
31
9.45am to 12pm
249 197 40
393
Case study: Annie and Susie
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Volunteers we need you!

Do you have an interest in your community
and a few hours a week to spare? Or perhaps
you speak a second language and would like
to put your skills to good use? Volunteering
could be good for you and good for us!
We have a number or roles that may
interest you, from reading with families as a
Literacy Ambassador to supporting adults
and young people with their learning. We
also need volunteers on a range of our
programmes in Family Learning. If you are
considering volunteering as a pastime and
giving something back to your local
community, please email
to register your interest.
Learner volunteers
This year we will be piloting a learner
volunteer scheme. So, if you are a learner on
one of our courses, you have the opportunity
to contribute actively to the life of the service
by joining our volunteer network. This could
help you to gain confidence, improve your
communication skills and boost your CV
whilst you help someone else. Please email
ewingerath@hillingdon.gov.uk or contact
one of our centres for more information.
Alumni
If you have already completed your learning
with us, or are still with us but have
progressed to a higher programme of study,
you could help out by supporting new
learners. This might involve visiting classes
and speaking to students in order to inspire
and encourage them, or helping out at an
open day or a progression evening.
ewingerath@hillingdon.gov.
Please email
uk or contact one of our centres to find out
how you can start making a difference!
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New for 2015/16

Learn to be Well
Ensuring a healthy state of wellbeing
should be at the top of everyones to-do
list. One in every four people will
experience a mental health problem at
some point in their lives and money
worries, work and relationship problems,
unemployment, illness and loneliness can
increase the risk of developing depression
and anxiety.
Hillingdon Adult and Community Learning is
working with partners to provide a wide
range of new courses that focus on selfhelp, confidence building, lifestyle and
enterprise or employability. In addition, they
offer an opportunity to meet new people,
learn new skills and develop new interests.
So if you are suffering from sleeplessness,
anxiety and/or depression we might be
able to support you; ask us about our
courses in relaxation, yoga, art therapy,
flower arranging, gardening and more.
For more information, contact:
01895 473 176
learntobewell@hgfl.org.uk
The support we provide is based on an
individuals needs, so all learners will be
expected to complete a short questionnaire
both before and after the course.
Art Projects
Our Centre Arts Project is a fantastic way to
meet new people, develop your skills and
contribute to the service. You could
contribute to the production of a large scale
piece of artwork, which will be displayed in
one of our centres for everyone to see.
Case study:
David
David has been
studying art with
HACL for five years
and has become
more and more
involved in community art.
Last year he held his first exhibition
where he sold seven paintings and he
won three awards in Stoke Poges
Horticultural Societys art competition.
He speaks highly of all the courses and
his classmates. We all have completely
different strengths.
When David was approached by
Hillingdon Hospital and asked if he
would do a mural for it, he agreed but
enlisted the whole class to contribute.
Its a 9ft x 6ft space and were doing it
in the style of Matisse.
Developing your skills in the community
Community Interpreting
qualification
Considered using your language skills to
offer interpretation for others in your
community? This could be the start of a
new career. This course is ideal for those
who speak a foreign language and have
English as their second language.
Become a qualified community
interpreter to help provide equality of
opportunity in your community and help
ethnic minority people get access to
public services.
For more information email
Please see the page 57 for dates and venue.

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Are you a carer in Hillingdon?
For more information please contact one of

our centres.
What the learners have to say:

The sessions were totally absorbing and
overall I found the course to be inspiring and
imaginative. It was beneficial to me because I
could forget about day to day chores and
stresses and do something creative.
It was lovely to get out for a couple of hours in
the evening. I never thought I would get to see
a ballet and was pleasantly surprised, as I
enjoyed it very much; I also got to see another
carer that I knew and have a chat. Enjoyed the
evening very much. Thank you.
Partner Comment
Hillingdon Carers is the lead provider of
support to unpaid carers in Hillingdon and
has been working in partnership with
Hillingdon Adult Learning Service for many
years to provide breaks for carers. Courses
give carers the opportunity to try
something different or to rediscover old
hobbies and skills that have been lost due
to the time restraints of providing
significant levels of care for their loved
ones. They can often start a new hobby or
simply display their art piece on the
mantelpiece with pride. This enables them
to gain confidence in themselves and what
they can achieve.
Elizabeth Harris
Hillingdon Carers
Good to have some me time, learning a new

creative skill, making some jewellery. Lovely
to focus on something away from the home,
bringing back something new to share and
talk about. Most enjoyable!
It gave me some time to myself and a much
needed break. The course was very therapeutic.
Develop your
Developing
your
skills
skills
for in
Independent
the community
Living
We offer a range of creative courses in

partnership with Hillingdon Carers, in
Textiles, Digital Photography, Art, Jewellery,
Calligraphy and Ceramic.
This course was a wonderful escape from the

stress and pressures of caring. It took me to
another place and it was wonderful! It has
also given me another skill that I can practice
in the few hours I get free!
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Are you over 60?

Are you over 60 and looking to learn
something new, embrace your creative side
or improve your fitness? At HACL we have a
range of courses in computer skills, health
and leisure specifically for residents over
the age of 60.
Whether youd like to learn basic floristry or
use Skype to connect with your friends and
family, we have the course for you. We offer
classes in art, ICT, floristry and keeping
active for the over 60s. All courses are
tailored to the needs and abilities of
learners in the class and you will have the
chance to meet people of a similar age
whilst learning a new skill.
New for September
Case study:
Ajit
Chair Yoga and Using Facebook.
Retired with an interest in your

community and a few hours a
week to spare?
Volunteering could be good for you and
good for us!
We have a number of roles that may interest
you, from reading with families as a Literacy
Ambassador to asking our learners for
feedback to improve our service.
Call one of our centres now and start
making a difference.
Calling all Grandparents

Would you like to get involved with your
grandchildrens learning?
A childs relationship with his or her
grandparents can be one of the most
important of their lives. Grandparents
provide stability and support as their
grandchildren battle with growing up in a
very different community than they did.
Grandparents pass on the knowledge of
older traditions to a new generation and
help play a part in a childs understanding
of who they are and where they come from.
The role that grandparents play in family
life is set to grow as our population ages
and they are around for longer.
Opportunities for learning together and
supporting your grandchildren are offered
to residents within schools and some of our
centres. Contact us for more information
about intergenerational learning and how to
get involved.
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Ajit is studying
Over 60s Beginners
Plus IT. I needed
to learn more
about computers;
its the way of the world now. She says,
The course is amazing and my teacher is
brilliant. Its given me confidence to sit
down and do things without needing my
children or grandchildren to help.
As a Reiki teacher, Ajit hopes to progress
and build a webpage to reach more
people. Her advice to others is, Go for it
dont hold yourself back. You dont know
what youre missing.
Over 60s courses

Course title
Code
Level Location
Day
Start date
Weeks Time
Over 60s Beginners IT
HH105D
Entry
Harlington
Mon
11 Jan 16
10am to 12pm
n/a
39
n/a
67
BB211D
Entry
Brookfield
Tue
12 Jan 16
10am to 12pm
n/a
39
n/a
67
RS103D
Entry
South Ruislip
Mon
21 Sep 15
1pm to 3pm
n/a
39
n/a
67
Over 60s Beginners Plus IT
RS104D
Entry
South Ruislip
Mon
02 Nov 15
1pm to 3pm
n/a
39
n/a
67
Over 60s Beginners Plus IT
BB212D
Entry
Brookfield
Tue
23 Feb 16
10am to 12pm
n/a
39
n/a
67
Over 60s Chair Yoga
RM317D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Apr 16
10
10am to 11.30am
n/a
45
n/a
86
Over 60s Chair Yoga
RM316D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
10am to 11.30am
n/a
45
n/a
86
Over 60s Chair Yoga
RM315D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
23 Sep 15
10
10am to 11.30am
n/a
45
n/a
86
RM403D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Thu
14 Jan 16
1pm to 3pm
n/a
39
n/a
67
BB208D
Mixed Brookfield
Tue
19 Apr 16
1pm to 3pm
n/a
39
n/a
67
Over 60s Painting and Drawing
BB525D
Entry
Brookfield
Fri
15 Jan 16
1pm to 3pm
n/a
39
n/a
67
RM409D
Entry
Ruislip Manor
Thu
21 Apr 16
10am to 12pm
n/a
55
n/a
100
Over 60s Singing For Fun
RM224D
Entry
Ruislip Manor
Tue
26 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
n/a
52
n/a
108
RM223D
Entry
Ruislip Manor
Tue
12 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
n/a
52
n/a
108
RM222D
Entry
Ruislip Manor
Tue
22 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
n/a
52
n/a
108
Developing your skills for the over 60s
Developing your skills for the over 60s
Computing
Leisure
Floristry
Art
Performing Arts
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Whether you want to discover your hidden

artist, improve your language skills for the
summer holidays, make your own clothes or
have a go at singing, we have the course for you.
Case study: Kirsty

Kirsty started sewing about three years
ago. I was inspired by The Great British
Sewing Bee. I wanted to buy my own
sewing machine but didnt have the
funds. Then I accidentally put a small
bet on an outsider at the Grand
National. It won and I was able to buy
my first sewing machine!
After doing some beginners classes,
Kirsty decided she wanted to do an
accredited course, so in September 2014
she enrolled on City and Guilds Level 2 in
Fashion and Sewing. HACL offers evening
classes, which means I can come to class
while my husband is home with the
children and the price of the course is
very good.
If youve been inspired by the Great British

Sewing Bee, want to try your hand at
making your own curtains or would like to
learn how to knit for new arrivals, we have
a range of sewing and fashion classes at
different levels throughout the year. City
and Guilds courses in this area provide
opportunities to develop your skills,
advance your career or set up a business.
Language barrier?
Equipping yourself with a second language
could make summer holidays even better,
business trips run more smoothly and look
impressive on a CV. We have classes in
French, Spanish, British Sign Language,
Mandarin and more so join a class now.
Centre Arts
We offer free short courses which give you
the opportunity to discover and/or develop
your creative potential. Our experienced
tutors/artists will inspire you to create
artworks for display across the borough.
Art material will be provided free of charge.
Please note: one course per learner subject
to enrolments. Email hacl-info@hgfl.org.uk
to register your interest.
Are you over 60?

We have a programme of art, ICT, health
and leisure classes especially designed
for you. Please see our over 60s section of
this brochure.
Kirsty has enjoyed learning to make

clothes to a professional, saleable
standard and has also learnt a number of
things which she didnt expect. We were
taught how to dye fabric and made 3D
models of our own bodies using duct tape
and cling film! She has also benefited
from the teachers knowledge and
experience. She is very helpful and its
nice to learn about how she progressed
from the same course onto university and
working in the industry. Kirsty admits the
course is a lot of hard work. The class
has a relaxed atmosphere, but we get a lot
done and you have to do a lot of work
outside the class.
Develop your skills for a better work/life balance
In the future, Kirsty would like to start her

own business in making and selling
clothes, possibly evening or bridal wear.
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Have you ever looked at a painting in a

gallery and thought, I wonder if I could do
that? Or perhaps youd like to make
handmade gifts for people or add a personal
touch to your home? We have a wide variety
of creative skills courses at a range of levels.
Have a look at our course lists and get in
touch with your creative side.
Case study:
Chico
After a career in
graphic design,
Chico came to HACL
ten years ago to
enroll on an art
class. Id been involved in arts and the
creative industry my whole life but Id never
done any drawing and painting.
She started with a life drawing class, then did
a series of watercolour classes. I learnt so
much technique that I didnt know before. I
could always draw but I didnt have the
confidence to put watercolour down because I
didnt know what it would do! However,
thanks to her teacher, Chicos confidence
grew. She is a lovely person and a brilliant
teacher. Whats more, now she is getting
commissions for her work, has been displayed
in the local library and sold some paintings.
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Ever considered making your

own musical instrument?
City & Guilds qualifications in

Fashion, Art and Sugar Craft
Our Violin Making course offers a unique

opportunity for anyone interested in
woodwork for making a violin, viola or cello.
For a course information sheet please visit
our website.
Get a level 1 or 2 certificate to help you get

on the career ladder. Please see pages 61
to 63 in this brochure for dates and venue.
For a course information sheet please visit
our website.
Pottery / ceramic courses
Jewellery courses
We have a very well equipped ceramic

studio at our Harlington ALC, with two
kilns large enough to create big garden
sculptures. We offer short workshop
courses and evening 8 week courses each
term. For a course information sheet
please visit our website.
Have the opportunity to design and make

your own jewellery by enrolling onto one of
our Creative Jewellery courses or short
Saturday workshops.
Up-cycle your old furniture!

Dont throw away that old chair rejuvenate
it by joining our French Polishing and
Upholstery courses.
Route map for Art, Media and Leisure

Most of our courses do not require an interview. We offer a range of courses at all levels
and our tutors make every effort to accommodate your individual needs. Before choosing
your course please read the full course information sheet carefully and bear in mind the
following to help you decide which is the most appropriate level of course for you.
Beginners
If the subject is new to you, or you have limited experience of the subject.
Intermediate
Chico no longer worries about

experimenting on the canvas. A lot of my
work is play now. My teacher is in favour of
happy accidents and its tremendous fun
and even better when I sell something!
If you have some prior experience of the subject, but do not yet consider
yourself to be at an advanced level. At this level you will be building on your
existing skills and increase your confidence.
Advanced
If you have completed a significant amount of learning in this subject already

and wish to further your skills. You are able to work with some
independence and confidence within the subject.
If I had to give advice to someone

considering a course at HACL, I would say,
absolutely do it, dont think about it! We are
so lucky in Hillingdon to have such a wide
adult education provision, so if youve ever
fancied trying something, just go for it its
first rate.
Mixed levels
For people at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels with appropriate

support given to your level. Please be aware that the class will be made up
of learners with different levels of experience.
Qualification
Courses
If you wish to study a creative art subject, develop your career, develop
studio-based activities or set-up your own small business. You will complete
a portfolio of work which demonstrates your creative abilities.
You will need to have an interview and a pre-course assessment before
joining the course.
...in Art, Media and Leisure
...in Art, Media and Leisure
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Course title
Code
Level Location
Day
A B C D
Bobbin Lace Club
Art day
We meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons.
Chinese Brush Introduction To Landscape
BB339D
Entry Brookfield
Wed
23 Sep 15 10
10am to 12pm
82
Ruislip Manor Library and Community Resource Centre.
BB525D
Entry Brookfield
Fri
15 Jan 16
1pm to 3pm
n/a 39
n/a 67
RM409D
Entry Ruislip Manor
Thu
21 Apr 16
10am to 12pm
n/a 55
n/a 100
Watercolour The Basics
BB445D
Entry Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15 10
10am to 12pm
82
n/a 123
Ceritifcate in Fine Arts City & Guilds
RS119DQ L2
South Ruislip
Mon
21 Sep 15 30
10am to 1pm
337 271 30
Chinese Brush Advanced Landscape
BB337D
L2
Brookfield
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
n/a 123
Watercolour Details & Realism
BB439D
L2
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
n/a 123
Watercolour Mixing Medium
BB440D
L3
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
n/a 123
Chinese Brush Flowers and Spring
BB338D
Mixed Brookfield
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
82
67
n/a 123
The Camera Club meets monthly.
Exhibition Inspired Artwork 1
BB340D
Mixed Brookfield
Wed
23 Sep 15 10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
For further details please contact Steve Penny:
BB341D
Mixed Brookfield
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
BB342D
Mixed Brookfield
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
Presentation Skills For Exhibiting Artworks 1
RS511D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
25 Sep 15 4
10am to 12.30pm
52
44
n/a 72
Presentation Techniques For Exhibiting Artworks
RS513D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
22 Apr 16
10am to 12.30pm
52
44
n/a 72
Ceramic Fusion Club
Presentation Techniques For Exhibiting Artworks
RS512D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
15 Jan 16
10am to 12.30pm
52
44
n/a 72
Taking Risks With Watercolour 1
BB436D
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15 10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
The club is open to anyone who has experience in Ceramics.
BB437D
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
BB438D
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
Experimenting With Mixed Media Art 1
BB222E
Mixed Brookfield
Tue
22 Sep 15 10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
Monday evenings, 7pm to 9pm
BB223E
Mixed Brookfield
Tue
12 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
For more information please contact:

joanne@mackin.co.uk
BB224E
Mixed Brookfield
Tue
19 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
Drawing & Painting day

RM409D
Entry Ruislip Manor
Thu
21 Apr 16
10am to 12pm
n/a 55
n/a 100
Drawing & Painting Landscape L3
RS210D
L3
South Ruislip
Tue
22 Sep 15 10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
Drawing & Painting Natural Forms L3
RS211D
L3
South Ruislip
Tue
12 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
Creative Embroidery Club
Drawing & Painting 1
RS514D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
25 Sep 15 10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
Our club meets on Fridays, 2pm to 4pm.

Come and join us youll be assured of a warm welcome.
RS515D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
15 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
RS516D
Mixed South Ruislip
Fri
22 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
For further details please contact:

01895 638966
clarem.phelan@yahoo.co.uk
Camera Club
020 8841 5325 or 07915 043267
Harlington ALC, Hayes,

Fridays, 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm
01895 905527
Ruislip Manor Library.

For further information call:
07960 996976 or 020 8429 3907
Vision On Ceramic Club

The Club, for visually impaired and sighted people, meets on Wednesdays, 11am to 2pm.
Harlington ALC.
For more information please contact
bluejazzh@live.co.uk
01895 466741
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Art, Media and Leisure courses
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67
+24
n/a 123
523
Art evening
Develop
...in
Art, Media
your skills
and Leisure
for Independent Living
Creative Clubs
Drawing & Painting evening

BB112E
Mixed Brookfield
Mon
21 Sep 15 10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
RM307E
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
23 Sep 15 10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
RM308E
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
BB114E
Mixed Brookfield
Mon
11 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
BB115E
Mixed Brookfield
Mon
18 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
RM310E
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
RS212D
Mixed South Ruislip
Tue
19 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
82
67
n/a 123
Life Drawing
Life Drawing L3
Oils, Watercolours & Pastels evening

Watercolour The Basics
RS413E
Entry South Ruislip
Thu
24 Sep 15 10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
Watercolour Details & Realism
RS410E
L2
South Ruislip
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
Watercolour Mixing Medium
RS412E
L3
South Ruislip
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 82
67
n/a 123
Calligraphy 1
RM106D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
21 Sep 15 10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a 113
Calligraphy 1
RM107D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
21 Sep 15 10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a 113
Calligraphy 2
RM108D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
11 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a 113
Calligraphy 2
JMT013
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
11 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a 113
Craft
61
RM109D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
18 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a 113
Acoustic Guitar Intermediate 3
Calligraphy 3
RM110D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
18 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a 113
French Polishing
RM111E
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
11 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 73
58
n/a 114
Photography
French Polishing
RM112E
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
18 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 73
58
n/a 114
French Polishing
RM110E
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Mon
21 Sep 15 10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 73
58
n/a 114
Jewellery
HH415E
L1
Harlington
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7pm to 9pm
67
52
n/a 108
Digital Photography Beginners
BB332E
Entry Brookfield
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
7pm to 9pm
82
67
n/a 123
Digital Photography Beginners
BB125E
Entry Brookfield
Mon
21 Sep 15 10
7pm to 9pm
82
67
n/a 123
Digital Photography Intermediate
BB333E
L1
Brookfield
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
7pm to 9pm
82
67
n/a 123
Digital Photography Intermediate
BB126E
L1
Brookfield
Mon
11 Jan 16
10
7pm to 9pm
82
67
n/a 123
Creative Jewellery 1
BB446E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15 8
7pm to 9.30pm
77
62
n/a 118
L2 Certificate Photography
BB448EQ L2
Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15 28
6pm to 9pm
302 240 25
BB447E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
7pm to 9.30pm
77
62
n/a 118
Digital Photography Advanced
BB124E
L3
Brookfield
Mon
18 Apr 16
7pm to 9pm
82
67
n/a 123
BB439E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
7pm to 9.30pm
77
62
n/a 118
Knitting
Knitting For Beginners 1
RM113E
Entry South Ruislip
Mon
28 Sep 15 8
7pm to 9pm
60
48
n/a 93
A Taste in Ceramics 1
HH202E
Entry Harlington
Tue
22 Sep 15 8
7pm to 9.30pm
77
62
n/a 118
Knitting For Beginners 2
RM114E
Entry South Ruislip
Mon
18 Jan 16
7pm to 9pm
60
48
n/a 93
HH206E
Entry Harlington
Tue
12 Jan 16
7pm to 9.30pm
77
62
n/a 118
Knitting Intermediate
RM115E
Mixed South Ruislip
Mon
11 Apr 16
7pm to 9pm
60
48
n/a 93
HH204E
Entry Harlington
Tue
19 Apr 16
7pm to 9.30pm
77
62
n/a 118
Further Taste in Ceramics Sculpture
HH603D
L1
Harlington
Sat
07 May 16 5
10am to 1pm
59
48
n/a 89
Millinery
Fascinators and Hats For Ascot/Weddings
BB808D
Entry Brookfield
77
62
n/a 118
Further Taste in Ceramics Sculpture
HH416E
L1
Harlington
Thu
19 Nov 15 5
6.30pm to 9.30pm 59
48
n/a 89
Ceramics and Glass Fusion
HH205E
Mixed Harlington
Tue
14 Jun 16 4
7pm to 9.30pm
52
44
n/a 72
Millinery 1 Day Workshop
BB642D
Entry Brookfield
Thur/Fri 29 Mar 16 4 days 10am to 3pm

Mon/Tue
Sat
12 Mar 16 1
10am to 3pm
29
26
n/a 39
Ceramics and Glass Fusion
HH602D
Mixed Harlington
Sat
23 Jan 16
10am to 12.30pm
52
44
n/a 72
Sewing/Dressmaking For Beginners 1
BB128E
Entry Brookfield
Mon
21 Sep 15 10
7pm to 9.30pm
89
71
n/a 140
BB129E
Entry Brookfield
Mon
11 Jan 16
10
7pm to 9.30pm
89
71
n/a 140
BB130E
Entry Brookfield
Mon
18 Apr 16
10
7pm to 9.30pm
89
71
n/a 140
Using A Sewing Machine 1 Day Workshop
BB644D
Entry Brookfield
Sat
19 Mar 16 1
10am to 4.30pm
33
28
n/a 46
Using A Sewing Machine 1 Day Workshop
BB643D
Entry Brookfield
Sat
14 Nov 15 1
10am to 4.30pm
33
28
n/a 46
City&Guilds Fashion/Sewing L1 Certificate
BB221DQ L1
Brookfield
Tue
29 Sep 15 30
9.30am to 12.30pm 332 266 25
Sewing/Dressmaking Intermediate
BB336E
L1
Brookfield
Wed
13 Apr 16
10
6.30pm to 9pm
89
71
n/a 140
Sewing/Dressmaking Intermediate
BB335E
L1
Brookfield
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
6.30pm to 9pm
89
71
n/a 140
City&Guilds Fashion/Sewing L2 Certificate
BB235EQ L2
Brookfield
Tue
29 Sep 15 30
6.30pm to 9.30pm 332 266 25
Create Your Own Little Black Dress!
BB334E
Mixed Brookfield
Wed
23 Sep 15 10
6.30pm to 9pm
89
71
n/a 140
Create Fully Lined Curtains
BB441E
L1
Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15 8
6.30pm to 9pm
77
62
n/a 118
Create Fully Lined Curtains
BB442E
L1
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
6.30pm to 9pm
77
62
n/a 118
Create Cushions
BB430E
Mixed Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
6.30pm to 9pm
42
34
n/a 62
Upholstery For Beginners
RM413E
Entry Harlington
Thu
24 Sep 15 10
7pm to 9.30pm
89
71
n/a 140
Improve Your Upholstery Techniques
RM412E
Mixed Harlington
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7pm to 9.30pm
89
71
n/a 140
Upholstery Techniques
RM414E
Mixed Harlington
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
7pm to 9.30pm
89
71
n/a 140
RX201E
Mixed Bishop Ramsey Tue
22 Sep 15 30
7pm to 9.30pm
248 193 n/a 403
Pottery and Ceramics
Yoga
Hatha Yoga For Beginners 1
RM213D
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
29 Sep 15 10
10am to 11.30am
59
48
n/a 89
RM214D
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
12 Jan 16
10
10am to 11.30am
59
48
n/a 89
RM215D
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
19 Apr 16
10
10am to 11.30am
59
48
n/a 89
Hatha Yoga Intermediate 1
RM312D
L1/L2 Ruislip Manor
Wed
23 Sep 15 10
5.30pm to 7pm
59
48
n/a 89
RM313D
L1/L2 Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
5.30pm to 7pm
59
48
n/a 89
RM314D
L1/L2 Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Apr 16
10
5.30pm to 7pm
59
48
n/a 89
Over 60s Chair Yoga
RM317D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Apr 16
10
10am to 11.30am
n/a 45
n/a 86
Over 60s Chair Yoga
RM316D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
10am to 11.30am
n/a 45
n/a 86
Over 60s Chair Yoga
RM315D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Wed
23 Sep 15 10
10am to 11.30am
n/a 45
n/a 86
Cake Decorating 1
RM202E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
22 Sep 15 8
6.30pm to 9pm
77
62
n/a 118
Cake Decorating 2
RM203E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
12 Jan 16
6.30pm to 9pm
77
62
n/a 118
Cake Decorating 3
RM204E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
19 Apr 16
6.30pm to 9pm
77
62
n/a 118
City & Guilds Sugarcraft L1 Certificate
RM206EQ L1
Ruislip Manor
Tue
22 Sep 15 30
6pm to 9pm
324 258 30
510
City & Guilds Sugarcraft L2 Certificate
RM411EQ L2
Ruislip Manor
Thu
24 Sep 15 30
6pm to 9pm
330 264 30
516
Cake Decorating
Dance
Dance For The Over 50s
RM508D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Fri
22 Apr 16
10
10am to 11.30am
56
45
n/a 86
RM506D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Fri
25 Sep 15 10
10am to 11.30am
56
45
n/a 86
RM507D
Mixed Ruislip Manor
Fri
08 Jan 16
10am to 11.30am
56
45
n/a 86
Acting For Absolute Beginners
RM318E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Wed
23 Sep 15 10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a 113
Acting Improvers 1
RM207E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
22 Sep 15 10
7pm to 9pm
72
57
n/a 113
Acting Improvers 2
RM208E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
12 Jan 16
10
7pm to 9pm
72
57
n/a 113
Acting Improvers 3
RM209E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
19 Apr 16
10
7pm to 9pm
72
57
n/a 113
Develop Acting Techniques
RM319E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a 113
Improve Your Acting Techniques
RM320E
Entry Ruislip Manor
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a 113
RM224D
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
26 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
n/a 52
n/a 108
RM223D
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
12 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
n/a 52
n/a 108
RM222D
Entry Ruislip Manor
Tue
22 Sep 15 10
10am to 12pm
n/a 52
n/a 108
HH413E
L1
Harlington
Thu
24 Sep 15 10
7pm to 9pm
67
52
n/a 108
HH414E
L1
Harlington
Thu
14 Jan 16
7pm to 9pm
67
52
n/a 108
10
10
475
Sewing
518
518
Soft Furnishings
Upholstery
Develop
...in
Art, Media
your skills
and Leisure
for Independent Living
Calligraphy 3
Violin Making
Violin Making
Drama
Music
62
10
63
The year 2001 was declared the European

Year of Languages by the Council of Europe,
the European Union, and UNESCO. In
announcing the initiative, the three bodies
argued for the importance of language
learning for personal development and
suggested that lingual competencies are
needed to respond to economic, social, and
cultural changes in society (en.wikipedia.org).
Its never too late to learn a new
language, so why not start now?
There are all sorts of reasons to study
another language. Perhaps you would like to:
learn about new cultures
learn songs, read books, watch movies
in other languages
communicate better when you travel abroad
keep a healthy mind
challenge yourself
get a promotion at work
do it because it is fun
Modern foreign languages

In keeping with the aims of the National
Languages Strategy, our Modern Foreign
Language provision is mapped to The Language
Ladder. The Language Ladder has been
designed to endorse achievement in language
skills at all levels of competence, for all ages
in a wide range of languages. The Ladder
assesses competence and maps progress in the
skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
We have given some initial information
about levels overleaf but to ensure that you
are working at the appropriate level to
develop your language skills, come along to
one of our open days.
If you miss the September start and you
are a complete beginner, we have intensive
courses starting in January 2016 in
Spanish and French only. See module A
plus in this brochure.
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Distance learning programme for

Spanish, French, German or Italian
You can now learn a new foreign language
at your own pace and in the comfort of
your own home, with online tutor support.
An exciting new programme of short Skype
Improvers courses will run in July 2016, for
4 weeks in Spanish and French only at
different levels (not beginners). This
programme is designed for those wishing
to keep-up their language skills in the
summer break and have a dynamic start
the following September.
For more information email
Special interest courses

Chinese Mandarin for Beginners.
GCSE in Spanish.
BSL Improvers
Skype Improvers
British Sign Language

Our popular British Sign Language (BSL)
level 1 qualification course will start from
September 2015. If you miss the
September start you can join our BSL level
1 intensive course, which starts in January
2016. We are also offering a new BSL
Improvers course for those who already
can use BSL and wish to keep-up with
their language skills.
Case study:
Jonathan
Jonathan has been
studying Spanish
with Hillingdon
Adult Education for
a number of years.
I always studied as part of a group of
learners at the adult education centres. In
that time I achieved a GCSE in Spanish.
He works full time as a nurse and after a
promotion last year it became increasingly
difficult to attend classes. I enrolled in
the VLE programme to learn online and I
am now able to continue my learning and
schedule my Skype classes around my
working week.
...in Modern Foreign Languages
...in Modern Foreign Languages
For Jonathan, courses have been hugely

beneficial. I feel that the one to one nature
of the VLE course has had a really positive
impact on my ability to communicate in
Spanish. In the last year I have reached a
good level of fluency and confidence when
talking and listening in Spanish.
In the future, Jonathan plans to relocate to
Spain. He says, The VLE course is a
fantastic way for me to prepare myself for
life on the Costa Blanca!
Are you an employer?

Equipping your staff with foreign language
skills could increase your sales abroad and
help your company grow. We can deliver
bespoke Language training for your
specific needs.
For more information:
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You can now learn a new foreign language

at your own pace and in the comfort of your
own home. The flexibility of this self-study
programme is specifically designed to suit
your needs and busy lifestyle. You will have
a dedicated tutor to fully support you in your
studies and communicate with you using
Skype technology.
NEW Chinese Mandarin

Chinese Mandarin is the most spoken
language in the world with over 1.2 billion
people. You may want to learn because of
the culture, for business or for holiday in
China. Our Chinese Mandarin for beginners
course starts from September 2015.
Community Interpreting courses

Ever thought of using your language skills
and offer interpreting for other people in
your community? This course could be the
start of a new career. It is for people who
already speak a foreign language and have
English as their second language. As a
qualified community interpreter you may
provide equality of opportunity in your
community and help ethnic minority people
get access to public services. Courses will
start from September 2015.
hacl-info@hgfl.org.uk or visit our
Email
website for more information on the above.
Foreign Language
Clubs
Language Clubs enable residents to extend
and practice their language skills in a
friendly and supportive environment. The
Clubs cater for all levels and draw from
their language, literature and culture.
French (monthly)
01895 253472
hillingdonfrenchclub@gmail.com
German (monthly)
020 8429 1921
hillingdongermanclub@gmail.com
Italian (monthly)
020 8863 3468
hillingdonitalianclub@gmail.com
Spanish (monthly)
01895 253472
hillingdonspanishclub@gmail.com
Tout en Franais
learning club (weekly)
Kathleen
jtnodes@tiscali.co.uk
Sempreitalia Italian Club (weekly)

Denise
sempreitalia99@gmail.com
Amici dItalia (weekly)

Marian
eramsayh@waitrose.com
French Culture Club (weekly)

Angus
66
020 8868 7093
Route map for Modern Foreign Languages

I want to...
I have...
The courses I can By the end of this course I will be

apply for are:
able to:
...begin to learn a
language
...no/a little
experience or
knowledge
Breakthrough
course
Ask and answer simple questions

and talk about my interests
Understand the main points from a
short spoken passage
Understand the main points from a
short written text
Write one or two short sentences
and complete a simple form
...improve my skills ...completed the Preliminary course Give a short prepared talk on a topic
to allow me to
Breakthrough
of your choice and answer simple
speak and
course
questions about it
understand more
Understand the main points and some
easily
detail from a short spoken passage
Understand the main points and
some detail from a short written text
Write short texts on a range of
familiar topics
...develop my
...completed the Intermediate
Tell a story or relate the plot of a
language skills to Preliminary
course
book or film and give your opinions
improve my fluency course
about it
in unfamiliar
Understand spoken language that
settings
contains some unfamiliar words or
phrases
Understand texts that contain some
unfamiliar words and phrases
Write texts eg. letters, conveying
simple opinions and points of views
...get a qualification ...completed the GCSE (in some
Course outcome
Intermediate
languages)
course
...develop my
...completed the Advanced course
Argue a point of view
fluency and
Intermediate
Understand the main points of
accuracy in any
course
authentic conversations/spoken
topic or setting
passages in a range of different
contexts
Understand authentic written texts
of moderate length and complexity
in a range of different contexts
Write coherent texts in an
appropriate register eg. a formal
letter/an account of a visit
...use my fluency
...completed the Conversation and
Refine my higher level speaking and
and accuracy to
Advanced
Culture informal
listening skills and improve my
practise and
course
course
understanding about the culture
maintain my
language learning
...improve my
...some
Improve your
accuracy in my
knowledge and Grammar
chosen language
skills in my
Language
chosen
Language for
language
Holidays
Develop
...in
Modern
yourForeign
skills for
Languages
Independent Living
Virtual Learning programme for

Spanish, French and Italian
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Course title
Code
Level Location
Day
Start date
Weeks Time
D +24
English
RM405DA
RM405DB
RM405DC
RM406DA
RM406DB
RM406DC
BB904VA
BB904VB
BB904VC
L1
L1
L1
L2
L2
L2
Mixed
Mixed
Mixed
Ruislip Manor
Ruislip Manor
Ruislip Manor
Ruislip Manor
Ruislip Manor
Ruislip Manor
Brookfield
Brookfield
Brookfield
Thu
Thu
Thu
Thu
Thu
Thu
Fri
Fri
Fri
24 Sep 15
14 Jan 16
21 Apr 16
24 Sep 15
14 Jan 16
21 Apr 16
25 Sep 15
15 Jan 16
22 Apr 16
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
1pm to 3pm
1pm to 3pm
1pm to 3pm
10am to 12pm
10am to 12pm
10am to 12pm
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
72
72
72
72
72
72
112
112
112
57
57
57
57
57
57
97
97
97
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
113
113
113
113
113
113
153
153
153
RS419D
L1
South Ruislip Thu
14 Jan 16
11
10am to 1pm
106 81
n/a
174
RS416D
L1
South Ruislip Thu
24 Sep 15
11
10am to 1pm
106 81
n/a
174
Certificate in Community Interpreting L3
RS405DQ L3
South Ruislip Thu
21 Apr 16
13
10am to 3pm
303 255 25
Chinese Mandarin Breakthrough - Module A
RS115E
Entry
South Ruislip Mon
28 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Chinese Mandarin Breakthrough - Module B
RS116E
Entry
South Ruislip Mon
11 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Italian Breakthrough - Module A
RS406EA Entry
South Ruislip Thu
24 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
113
Italian Breakthrough - Module B
RS406EB Entry
South Ruislip Thu
14 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Italian Breakthrough - Module C
RS406EC Entry
South Ruislip Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Italian Film Screening
RM407E
Mixed Ruislip Manor Thu
04 Feb 16
6pm to 10pm
Free Free n/a
Free
Wed
23 Sep 15
25
7pm to 9.30pm
296 250 30
425
437 724
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese Mandarin Breakthrough - Module C
RS117E
Entry
South Ruislip Mon
18 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
French - day
Italian - evening
French Breakthrough - Module A
RM305DA Entry
Ruislip Manor Wed
23 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
French Breakthrough - Module B
RM305DB Entry
Ruislip Manor Wed
13 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
Sign Language
French Breakthrough - Module C
RM305DC Entry
Ruislip Manor Wed
20 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
British Sign Language
BB330EQ L1
RS208DA L1
South Ruislip Tue
22 Sep 15
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
British Sign Language - Fast-Track
BB111EQ L1
Brookfield
Mon
11 Jan 16
20
7pm to 9.30pm
265 228 30
368
British Sign Language - Improvers 1
BB433E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15
7pm to 9pm
62
50
n/a
95
Brookfield
French Preliminary - Module B
RS208DB L1
South Ruislip Tue
12 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
French Preliminary - Module C
RS209DC L1
South Ruislip Tue
19 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
BB434E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
7pm to 9pm
62
50
n/a
95
BB450E
L2
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
7pm to 9pm
62
50
n/a
95
South Ruislip Wed
23 Sep 15
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
Virtual Learning French A
BB902VA Mixed Brookfield
Fri
25 Sep 15
10
Flexible
112 97
n/a
153
Virtual Learning French B
BB902VB Mixed Brookfield
Fri
15 Jan 16
10
Flexible
112 97
n/a
153
Spanish - day
Virtual Learning French C
BB902VC Mixed Brookfield
Fri
22 Apr 16
10
Flexible
112 97
n/a
153
Spanish Breakthrough - Module A
RS309DA Entry
Spanish Breakthrough - Module B
RS309DB Entry
South Ruislip Wed
13 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Breakthrough - Module C
RS309DC Entry
South Ruislip Wed
20 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
French - evening
French Breakthrough - Module A
BB416EA Brk
Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
French Breakthrough - Module B
BB416EB Brk
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Intermediate - Module A
BB319DA L1
Brookfield
Wed
23 Sep 15
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Intermediate - Module B
BB319DB L1
Brookfield
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
French Breakthrough - Module C
BB416EC Brk
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
French Breakthrough - Module A Fast-Track
BB225EGA Entry
Brookfield
Tue
12 Jan 16
10
7pm to 9.30pm
66
n/a
135
Spanish Intermediate - Module C
BB319DC L1
Brookfield
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
1pm to 3pm
72
57
n/a
113
RS212DA L3
South Ruislip Tue
22 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
84
French Breakthrough - Module B Fast-Track
BB225EGB Entry
Brookfield
Tue
19 Apr 16
10
7pm to 9.30pm
84
66
n/a
135
Spanish Advanced - Module A
French Intermediate - Module A
BB427EA Int
Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Advanced - Module B
RS212DB L3
South Ruislip Tue
12 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
RS212DC L3
South Ruislip Tue
19 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
RM308DA L3
Ruislip Manor Wed
23 Sep 15
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
French Intermediate - Module B
BB427EB Int
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Advanced - Module C
French Intermediate - Module C
BB427EC Int
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Culture & Converstation - Module A
RM107EA L1
Ruislip Manor Mon
21 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Culture & Converstation - Module B
RM308DB L3
Ruislip Manor Wed
13 Jan 16
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Culture & Converstation - Module C
RM308DC L3
Ruislip Manor Wed
20 Apr 16
10
10am to 12pm
72
57
n/a
113
French Preliminary - Module B
RM107EB L1
Ruislip Manor Mon
11 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
French Preliminary - Module C
RM107EC L1
Ruislip Manor Mon
18 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Virtual Learning Spanish A
Fri
25 Sep 15
10
Flexible
112 97
n/a
153
Fri
15 Jan 16
10
Flexible
112 97
n/a
153
Fri
22 Apr 16
10
Flexible
112 97
n/a
153
French Culture & Conversation - Module A
BB220EA L3
Brookfield
Tue
22 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Virtual Learning Spanish B
French Culture & Conversation - Module B
BB220EB L3
Brookfield
Tue
12 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Virtual Learning Spanish C
French Culture & Conversation - Module C
BB220EC L3
Brookfield
Tue
19 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish - evening
French Film Screening
RM405E
17 Mar 16
6pm to 10pm
Free Free n/a
Free
German
German Breakthrough - Module A
BB428EGA Brk
Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
Spanish Breakthrough - Module A
BB435EA Brk
Brookfield
Thu
24 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Breakthrough - Module A Fast-Track
BB427EGA Brk
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
7pm to 9.30pm
66
n/a
135
84
113
Spanish Breakthrough - Module B
BB430EB Brk
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Breakthrough - Module B Fast-Track
BB427EGB Brk
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7pm to 9.30pm
84
66
n/a
135
German Breakthrough - Module B
BB428EGB Brk
Brookfield
Thu
14 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
German Breakthrough - Module C
BB428EGC Brk
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Breakthrough - Module C
BB430EC Brk
Brookfield
Thu
21 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Preliminary - Module A
RM205EA Entry
South Ruislip Tue
22 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
German Mixed Level - Module A
BB327E
Mixed Brookfield
Wed
23 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
German Mixed Level - Module B
BB328E
Mixed Brookfield
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Preliminary - Module A
BB320EA Entry
Brookfield
Wed
23 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
113
Spanish Preliminary - Module B
RM205EB Entry
South Ruislip Tue
12 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
German Mixed Level - Module C
BB329E
Mixed Brookfield
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
German day
Virtual Learning German A
Virtual Learning German B
Virtual Learning German C

Fri
Fri
Fri
25 Sep 15
15 Jan 16
22 Apr 16
10
10
10
4pm to 6pm
4pm to 6pm
4pm to 6pm
112 97
112 97
112 97
n/a
n/a
n/a
153
153
153
Italian - day
Italian Breakthrough - Module A
Italian Breakthrough - Module B
Italian Breakthrough - Module C
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Italian Preliminary - Module A

Italian Preliminary - Module B
Italian Preliminary - Module C
Italian Intermediate - Module A
Italian Intermediate - Module B
Italian Intermediate - Module C
Virtual Learning Italian A
Virtual Learning Italian B
Virtual Learning Italian C
RS210DA Entry
RS210DB Entry
RS210DC Entry
South Ruislip Tue

South Ruislip Tue
South Ruislip Tue
22 Sep 15
12 Jan 16
19 Apr 16
10
10
10
1pm to 3pm
1pm to 3pm
1pm to 3pm
72
72
72
57
57
57
n/a
n/a
n/a
113
113
113
Spanish Preliminary - Module B
BB320EB Entry
Brookfield
Wed
13 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Preliminary - Module C
BB320EC Entry
Brookfield
Wed
20 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Preliminary - Module C
RM205EC Entry
South Ruislip Tue
19 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish GCSE
RS213EQ L2
South Ruislip Tue
22 Sep 15
24
7pm to 9.30pm
230 185 30
354
Spanish Intermediate - Module A
RM309EA L2
Ruislip Manor Wed
23 Sep 15
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Intermediate - Module B
RM309EB L2
Ruislip Manor Wed
13 Jan 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Intermediate - Module C
RM309EC L2
Ruislip Manor Wed
20 Apr 16
10
7.30pm to 9.30pm 72
57
n/a
113
Spanish Film Screenings
RM408E
03 Dec 15
6pm to 10pm
Free Free n/a
Free
Develop
...in
Modern
yourForeign
skills for
Languages
Independent Living
Modern Foreign Languages courses
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Come along to learn, discover, explore,

enjoy and progress in a family-based
learning experience. Hillingdon Adult and
Community Learning recognises the
importance of children and their parents/
carers learning together. We offer a Family
Learning provision to support the needs of
your familys learning.
All our courses are designed and delivered
to encourage children, parents, carers,
grandparents and extended family
members to learn new skills together and
to show all generations how learning
together can be fun and beneficial. Our
courses offer a range, from
intergenerational (with the children) to
adult only sessions. You can develop your
own skills, as well as support your
childrens learning, in a fun and relaxed
environment. All the courses are free and
run by qualified tutors within local schools,
childrens centres and community settings
across the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Experience the positive impact

our Family Learning provision
can have on your familys life.
We provide two types of Family Learning
Courses:
Family English, Maths and Language
courses aimed at equipping you with the
skills to support your children through
their early years and onto the schools
literacy and numeracy curriculums, as
well as developing your own skills. Our
current courses cover English, maths,
ESOL, Early Years Foundation Stage, ICT
and employability. You can progress onto
a course to achieve a qualification in
English, ESOL or numeracy. These
courses are all free and the eligibility
criteria are overleaf. All the courses are
run by qualified tutors within local
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schools, childrens centres and

community settings across the London
Borough of Hillingdon. Please speak to
your community setting, school or
childrens centre team if you are
interested in any of these courses.
Wider Family Learning workshops,
events and courses are run in
partnership with local organisations,
community settings, schools and
children centres; they are designed for
dads, mums, grandparents, carers and
children and they are aimed at:
developing the skills and knowledge of
both adults and children participating;
encourage parents/carers to be more
active in supporting their childs learning
and development; for parents/carers to
understand the impact of their support,
thereby enhancing their childs
opportunities to enjoy and be successful
in their future learning. We offer a variety
of activities across many areas; here is
just a sample of our courses:
Arts and culture
Design & Make a Cushion, Potty About
Pottery, Spanish Por Favor
Health and wellbeing
Grow in a Bag, Just Jhoom
Topical and seasonal activities
Seasonal arts and crafts, Halloween
Hocus Pocus, Diwali Divas, Festival of
Colour and many more.
Case study:
Lucy
After leaving school
at a young age, Lucy
enrolled on Keeping
Up With the Children
courses in literacy
and numeracy at Harefield Childrens Centre.
She then did a Level 1 Supporting Teaching
and Learning Qualification, which enabled
her to find a job in a school last December.
She is now studying for her Level 2, alongside
GCSE English.
Lucy is really enjoying her courses: I like
writing and through all the feedback that I
get, I know Im improving. Now I want to read
more books and I think more deeply about
things. Not only that, it has also helped Lucy
to help her friends and family: Doing these
courses has enabled me to support my kids
and sisters with their schoolwork and now
Im pushing my friends to do courses.
Develop your skills with your family
The courses I have done at Hillingdon have

made me into the person I am today and
given me a career, says Lucy. They have
made me into a more positive person
because now there is something to look
forward to. Ive met and embraced so many
people along the way. Its broadened my
horizons and Im more than just a mum.
Lucy wants to continue studying and go to
university in the future to become a teacher.
All the courses are run by qualified tutors

within local schools, childrens centres
and community settings across the
London Borough of Hillingdon. These
courses are free and the term family
includes all members of the extended
family including parents, carers,
grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles.
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I want to...
I would like to... The courses you can

apply for are:
By the end of the course

you will:
...support my
childs and
my own
English
development
...attend a short
English course
...develop your skills in supporting

your children as well as your own
English skills.
...develop your skills in supporting your
children as well as your own English
skills, progressing to a nationally
recognised qualification in English
your childs early development as
well as improving your own skills and
progressing to a nationally
recognised qualification in English.
...learn everyday skills and
strategies to accelerate achievement
in communicating in English with
adults and children.
...engage in a variety of learning
opportunities to develop your
English language skills.
5 Week introduction to
Literacy Keeping up
with the Children
...achieve a
10 week Keeping up
qualification in
with the Children with a
English
nationally recognised
qualification in English.
...support my ...understand the 5 week Lets start
0-5 year olds Early Years
Learning together
development Foundation Stage
10 week Early Start
...improve my
English as it
is my Second
Language
(ESOL)
...discuss my
childs
development with
the teacher, book
a doctors
appointment, write
a letter to the
school ; support my
everyday English to
help my family.
...support my ...attend a short
childs and
maths course
my own
maths
...achieve a
development qualification in
maths
5 week Speaking &

listening course
10 week Writing course
15 week Talking
Families Reading
...improve my
employment
prospects.
A programme
with two levels
designed to
ease you in at
a level where
you are
comfortable
...develop IT
skills to
support my
family
...create a CV,
develop interview
techniques ,
develop self
-esteem and
familiarise myself
with the
opportunities
available to me
6 week Removing
Barriers
6 week Preparing for
work
...ensure my child
is safe online and
understand how
IT is used in my
childs learning
...use Microsoft
Office, the
worldwide web
and email to
support my daily
IT use.
...explore
exercise, diet and
nutrition for the
family
10 week First Steps in IT ...be more confident in using ICT for

communication, information and
learning
...learn how
to get fit and
healthy with
the family
5 Week introduction to
numeracy Keeping up
with the Children
10 week Keeping up
with the Children with a
nationally recognised
qualification in maths.
10 weeks Next steps

in IT
Wider and Family

Learning: Different
workshops and activities
to engage you and your
children.
...learn a
...Learn a modern Wider Family Learning:
language
foreign language Spanish por favor
with my child with my child.
Chinese Mandarin
French sil vous plat
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...your children as well as your own
maths skills.
your children as well as your own
maths skills, progressing to a
nationally recognised qualification in
maths.
...develop an understanding of some
of the complexity surrounding
employability.
...improve your communication
skills, self-confidence and produce a
CV.
...use a computer for communication

and obtaining information; engage
more with their childs learning, and
develop skills required to produce
professional documents for use in
school, the office and at home.
...find out how small changes can
make a big difference.
...explore healthier options for your
familys lifestyle.
...learn some basic Spanish, Chinese
Mandarin or French together.
Attending a free course is an excellent way for your family to experience the benefits of life
long learning and to encourage a positive attitude towards education in your child. Family
learning can also be the first step towards developing your skills and reaching your
personal goals
Eligibility Family Learning Course
British Citizens
Examples of evidence
UK or Northern Ireland Passports
Certification of Naturalisation/ Registration
as a British Citizen.
Settled in the UK for 3 years (or their spouse Passports stamped to show you have Right
or civil partner who has been resident in the of Abode in the UK or Indefinite Leave to
UK for a minimum period of time)
enter or remain Home Office letter.
Have refugee or certain immigration status Home Office Document
from UK government (or their spouse or
civil partner or child) See Note 1
EU Nationals (or their spouse or civil partner EU Passport
or child) or EEA migrant workers See Note 2
Heres what some of our partners Heres what some of our

have to say about our courses
learners have to say about our
The pottery session on Saturday was excellent courses
10 parents and 17 children. The Ceramics tutor
Mell Van de Velde was very professional and
the families produced some really good pieces
of work. I do appreciate the events you have
organised at Charville; these sessions are an
excellent outreach to our local community.
Thank you so much for your help and support.
Jean Anstiss, Manager, Charville Library
Fantastic. All the staff have been extremely
helpful. The courses have had an impact on
our parents learning.
Kay Avery, Parent & Family Support Advisor,
Ryefield Primary School
First I was a bit nervous and scared. This

course helped me to learn about the schools
curriculum.
This course really helped me support my
children using the same methods used in school
A very enjoyable family event. Definitely
recommend it to family and friends
Develop your skills with

for Independent
your family Living
Route map for Family Learning
We have progressed well, together
Healthy Lifestyles
HACL have provided many varied courses

that have given the confidence to our families
to move forward in their lives, either through
further training or gaining employment. We
have found the staff to be friendly and working
alongside our services we are able to offer a
holistic approach to our clients.
Paul Mathers, Centre Manager, Yiewsley
Cornerstone Centre
Want something fun and inspiring to help you

towards a healthier lifestyle involving exercise
and nutrition? Then one of our Healthy
Lifestyle courses may be for you. Our courses
are bespoke and we work closely with our
community partners to create programmes of
learning that demonstrate how important
health and fitness is to our well-being and our
ability to deal with the strains and stresses of
everyday life.
Whether you want to improve your

qualifications, add to your skills, or enjoy
learning for pleasure, we hope that you will
find something within our Family Learning
programmes for you and your family.
For information advice and guidance about

Family Learning please contact The
Programme Area Leader on
020 8569 1672 or
020 8569 1613/14
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Enrolling
Title on a course
Enrol now! You do not need to wait to enrol,
enrolment starts as soon as the brochure is
published. If you delay, you may find the
course you want is full.
You can enrol online, by post, telephone, or
in person. You can pay by cheque, cash or
credit/debit card. Post-dated cheques
cannot be accepted.
Search for courses online at:
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning.
All courses with an * require an interview
before enrolment. Please contact any of the
centres to arrange a time. You will able to
enrol at the interview.
How to enrol
To enrol in person
You can enrol by visiting one of our main
centres or attending one of our open days.
To enrol in person you will need to:
complete all sections of the enrolment
form (with help if required)
provide evidence of your identity/
eligibility as shown on page 75
bring evidence as explained on page 75,
if you want to claim a fee reduction
We will need to see the evidence again at
the start of the course if you are claiming
benefits. If you are no longer in receipt of
benefits on the first day of the course you
will need to pay the higher fee.
You can check centre opening times on the
website and/or by phone.
Postal, online and

telephone enrolments
To enrol by post:
complete the enrolment form and post it
to the appropriate centre, making sure you
fill in all sections of your enrolment form
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enclose a signed cheque made payable to the

London Borough of Hillingdon and write your
name and course code number on the back
bring in your evidence, eg: photographic
ID, address, benefits and residency as
detailed in the table on page 75
To enrol by telephone you will:

have all your details ready including your
credit/debit card information before
telephoning. The centre will complete the
enrolment for you over the telephone.
bring evidence of ID, address, benefits
and residency as detailed in the table
on page 75 with you by/on the first day
of your course
To enrol online* you will:

select the course on which you wish to
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/
enrol
adultlearning
pay by credit/debit card
bring evidence of ID, address, benefits
and residency as detailed in the table
on page 75 with you by/on the first day
of your course
* Available for full fee payers only
On the first day of your course YOU MUST:

sign your enrolment form
have provided evidence, as shown on
page 75 in the form of:
-- your photographic ID
-- address and residency
-- your benefits (if appropriate)
Note:
If you do not bring evidence to support
reduced fees by your first day you will
not be able to continue learning unless
you pay full fees.
If you are claiming benefits we will need
to see the evidence again at the start of
the course. If you are no longer in receipt
of benefits on the first day of the course
you will need to pay the higher fee.
Who can help?

Financial support may be available if you are
studying for a qualification and you already
receive an income based (means-tested)
benefit. Please ask at any of our centres
about the Learner Support Fund. You will be
given an application form and support staff
will be happy to help you complete this.
and Employability team on

020 8569 1613/4.
If you require any other information and
advice about Hillingdon Adult and
Community Learning courses or services,
please enquire at any of our Centres.
Details are correct at time of printing but may
be subject to change. Courses are subject to a
minimum number of enrolments.
If you require help with language, literacy or

numeracy, please contact the English, Maths
Courses are heavily subsidied by the

Government funding agency who require
us to collect the evidence as follows:
Documentary evidence
EEA Citizens
Courses with an *
beside course title
(To be bought interviews/
open days/enrolment)
ID
Photo ID including:
passport, driving licence,
EU ID card
Proof of address eg utility bill,
Proof of
current
driving licence, tenancy
address
agreement, bank statement
less than 3 months old
Proof of 3 year eg utility bill, passport,
residency in
driving licence dating back
EEA
3 years
If you are receiving means
Proof of
benefits listed tested benefit we require
on enrolment evidence on enrolments and
form
when you start the course
Courses without an *
ESOL/Maths
beside a course title
and English
(To be shown at enrolment
or at the start of the course)
passport, driving licence, EU ID Contact for
card , residency card, bus pass assessment and
evidence
Proof of address eg utility bill, requirements will
be discussed at
driving licence, tenancy
point of contact
agreement, bank statement,
residency card
n/a
If you are receiving means

tested benefit we require
evidence on enrolments and
when you start the course
Please note: this evidence must be provided

by the start of the course otherwise you will
be unable to attend the 1st session.
EEA countries include: Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,

Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
If you are a non EEA citizen, a refugee or
an asylum seeker please contact centre for
further advice.
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The cost of your course

Hillingdon Adult and
Community Learning
funding of courses
Hillingdon Adult and Community Learning

(through contract by the local authority) is
funded by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA)
and the local authority (LA) to deliver learning
opportunities. In accordance with funding
regulations, learners are expected to pay
tuition fees in line with SFA and LA assumed
fee income, which is calculated as an hourly
rate. Hillingdon Adult and Community
Learning also gives a range of concessions.
In order for learners to benefit from SFA and LA
funding (i.e. pay the course costs set out in this
brochure) they must comply with all SFA and LA
documentary evidence requirements (such as
date of birth, qualifications). Furthermore,
during their chosen course of study, learners
are expected to complete necessary
paperwork (such as individual learning plans
and evaluations). Any learner refusing to
comply with these requirements will be charged
at the full cost recovery rate for their course.
Learners on accredited courses will be allocated
a Unique Learner Number (ULN) which needs
to be kept in safe keeping as this is a lifelong
reference for recording all qualifications.
To help you pay for

your learning
Paying in instalments
Where a course is of at least 4 months
duration, fees are higher than 100, and are
not sponsored by a third party; these can be
paid for by instalments, through
arrangement at the time of enrolment.
The learner will need to pay 50% of the course
fee at enrolment, the remaining 50% will be
collected through a direct debit mandate which
will be actioned at the point of enrolment. The
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first instalment will be due on the 24th day of

the month following the start of the course.
The full procedure is available on request.
Refunds Policy
Learners should bear in mind before they
pay (or authorise credit/debit card payment)
that fee payments are non-returnable
except in the following circumstances:
1. The course is cancelled by Hillingdon Adult
and Community Learning before start date
at the first session, in which case paid
course fee will be refunded in full.
2. The course commences but closes
within 5 weeks of the start date, due to
unforeseen circumstances:
a. Full refund of fees for courses
leading to a qualification.
b. Pro-rata (partial) refund for courses
not leading to a qualification depending
on the number of weeks attended.
Please note: refunds will only be payable to
learners still attending the class when the
decision to close is made.
3. Learners requesting a refund due to health
reasons must apply in writing, attaching a
medical certificate, to the centre where the
course is held. This needs to be within
30 days from the last session attended.
Please note:
Only the tuition fee element of the course
will be refunded.
Exam costs are non-refundable.
Refunds are calculated on a pro-rata basis
from the date of the refund application.
An administrative fee of 10 will be
charged for processing the refund.
Refunds are not given for courses
lasting less than 5 weeks.
If a learner is not entitled to a refund under the
Policy, a credit note may be issued which can
be used as payment towards any other HACL
course starting within a 12 month period.
Payment details
Course fees vary depending on the length and type of course. Please note that exam fees
and registration fees are included in the course fees, unless otherwise stated in the
Course Information Sheet.
For non-qualification courses

fees are listed with the course
details under:
A
Hillingdon resident
with no benefit
Hillingdon resident with

benefit listed on enrolment
form, or aged 60+
C rate does not apply
Out-of-borough resident
Full level 2 or
3 remission
Not applicable
The fees for qualification

courses are listed with the
course details under:
A
Hillingdon resident
with no benefit
Hillingdon resident with

benefit listed on enrolment
form, or aged 60+.
Hillingdon resident and

out-of-borough resident who
are unemployed and in
receipt of Job Seekers
Allowance, Employment and
Support Allowance Work
Related Activity Group (ESAWRAG) or any state benefit
and are looking for work.
Out-of-borough resident
Full level
2 or 3
remission
Hillingdon resident and

out-of-borough resident
Please note:
For learners who are unemployed and in
receipt of benefits and are looking for
work, tuition and exam costs are free at
the time of writing.
Learners who are 18 and under will
require written approval from parent and
Head Teacher (where applicable) will be
advised of fees at the time of enrolment.
English and Maths courses are free if you
dont hold a GCSE grade C or above
19-23 year olds enrolling on Entry level
or level 1 who do not hold first full level 2
tuition and exam costs are free.
19-23 enrolling on first full level 2 who do
not hold 5 A-C GCSEs or equivalent
19-23 enrolling on first full level 3
tuition and exams costs are free.
For learners enrolling on first full level 3
qualification that have left the British
Armed Forces (personnel only not civilian
and up to 10 years after leaving) and
must have completed four or more years
of service or have been medically
discharged, due to an injury in active
service, after completing basic training
It will not be possible to run courses that
do not reach a minimum number of
enrolments. In that event, learners who
have enrolled will be contacted before the
start date and offered an alternative
course or given a refund.
If your qualification course has no charge
there is an additional optional cost (C
rate) if you would like to keep the
materials used on your courses.
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Title
Regulations
Regulations applicable to all
learners enrolling and attending
Hillingdon Adult and Community
Learning provision.
1. Admission
Application for admission to classes must be
made on the official enrolment form.
Learners must ensure that, before enrolling
on a course, they have any necessary prior
examination qualification or experience
required for the course and that they have the
necessary skill, ability and knowledge
appropriate for the particular level of the
chosen courses. Any learner who is in doubt
as to their eligibility should speak to a
member of the curriculum staff.
2. Changes in class arrangements
HACL reserves the right to change the location,
the tutor, the syllabus, the day and time of any
meeting of any class, and may cancel classes
where the enrolment or attendance is
considered to be inadequate. Refunds are
payable in accordance with the refund policy.
3. Concessionary fees
Relevant documentary proof of entitlement, in
line with funding policy, must be available for
inspection at enrolment. Where prior
qualification certification cannot be evidenced, a
qualification declaration will need to be signed
in order for fee remission to be activated.
4. Damage to equipment and premises
The cost of the repair or the replacement of
Centre property damaged by learners shall, on
demand, be paid to the Local Authority by the
learner(s) responsible for such damage.
5. Examination, accreditation and registration fees
These are now included in the course fee unless
advised otherwise. Some courses require
additional materials. Details are on the Course
Information Sheets.
6. Exclusion
Learners will be expected to behave in a
responsible manner and these expectations will
be made clear at induction and are stated in the
Learner Handbook.
Any inappropriate behaviour either towards
members of staff or which is detrimental to
your own or fellow learners learning will not be
tolerated and will be addressed immediately. If
this behaviour continues and in the opinion of
the Services Senior Leadership Team it is
deemed to be at a sufficient level to warrant
exclusion, this route will be followed with no
refund of fees.
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7. Payment of fees
All fees are payable in advance.
8. Refunds policy
Please see page 76 for information on refunds.
9. Loss of or damage to personal property
All property (which includes clothing) brought to
or left by learners on Centre premises or within
Centre grounds shall remain throughout at the
sole risk of the learner or other owner of the
said property and the Local Authority accepts
no responsibility whatsoever for the safe
keeping of such property or for the loss of or
damage to such property. Bicycles, motor cycles
and other vehicles brought onto Centre
premises by learners are to be subject to the
regulations relating to property and shall only
be parked in the designated spaces where these
are provided.
10. Purchase of stationery and other materials
Learners must provide the necessary materials
required for the course. They should not,
however, purchase materials or books, until the
class is certain to run, they have completed
their enrolment and have discussed their
proposed purchase(s) with the class tutor at the
first class meeting.
Please contact the relevant centre for your

chosen course or, to search for courses,
get more information and enrol, visit:
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning
Details are correct at time of

printing but may be subject to
change. Courses are subject to a
minimum number of enrolments.
11. Extra curriculum activities

Where activities are run in addition to the main
programme relevant charges to cover costs may
be made.
12. Transfers
If a learner cannot continue with their course
due to a change in circumstances and would
like to transfer the remainder of their fee to
another course within the same academic year,
they may do so. This is subject to places being
available and agreement from the Programme
Area Leader. If a learner should later leave the
course, then the Refund Policy will apply. HACL
reserves the right to refuse a transfer request.
13. Young people
Adult and Community Learning courses are not
available to young people under 16, except for
Family Learning courses. Those over the age of
16 still attending school must obtain the written
approval of the Head Teacher and parent before
they enrol.
14. Free courses
Where courses are offered free (such as Wider
Family Learning classes), you may be asked to
pay a 10 administration fee to secure your
place, which is non-refundable.
15. Car parking
HACL has limited or no parking at most sites.
Learners are therefore responsible for their
own travel or parking arrangements.
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