On the course you will produce a portfolio of work towards the Level 1 Award in Life Living and Skills - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications).
You will study units in:
If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
All materials will be provided on this course.
The course is taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and no previous experience is needed. Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at enrolment to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.
After you have registered your interest, please check your emails or spam folder for an acknowledgement email from us. You will be contacted before the start of the course with further details.
At the first session, your tutor will ask you to complete an enrolment form.
Please bring a form of photo ID with you to the first session.
The course is free if you are:
You will need to provide evidence of your income if you are employed and believe you are entitled to a free course. This could be a pay slip or contract of employment.
If you are employed, the course is part funded by the government but you will be required to make a contribution of £150.
We also operate a fee remission policy, so if you earn more than £25,000 per year but still cannot afford to pay for course you can apply for support. This may mean you get the course for free. Please contact us if you would like to make an application.
If you have already achieved the Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August 2024
Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.
Bishton Court is situated in the new Station Quarter area next to The Quad building. The address is:
Bishton Court
Ironmasters Way, Telford
TF3 4JE
Bishton Court is wheelchair accessible and is situated on the ground floor, wheelchair accessible toilets are also available.
Public transport
Bishton Court is only a short walk away from Telford bus station by walking through the shopping centre towards Aldi car park. You then need to cross the road and walk through The Station Quarter and we are situated on the corner by The Quad building. We are also only a short walk from Telford Train Station over the bridge.
Various parking is available at the town centre at a charge. There is no parking onsite at Bishton Court.
AIM Qualifications
Towards the end of the course the tutor will talk to you about other learning opportunities. You can also search for more courses on Learn Telford which we regularly update with details of new courses throughout the year.
If you have enjoyed this course, you may be interested in progressing to a Level 2 Craft and Design Award (Aim Qualifications)
If you are looking for work or who want a change in career, we can offer you advice to guide you in the right direction and opportunities to gain qualifications in English and maths in Functional Skills up to Level 2.
Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Telephone: 01952 382888
Email: support@learntelford.ac.uk
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