On the course you will produce a portfolio of art and written work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - 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.
This course is for 11 weeks, please check you can attend every session for the whole course.
If these dates or times are not suitable, we will be offering more courses later in the year.
Once you've registered your interest, you will receive emails from us to keep you updated and to provide you with more information.
At the first session, your tutor will offer you details about the course, and a chance to ask any questions.
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 £180.
We also operate a fee remission policy, so if you earn more than £25,750 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 2025
Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.
Donnington Community Hub
The venue has some limited parking with nearby off road parking available.
The building is wheelchair accessible. A café is available with refreshments on site.
Donnington Hub, St Matthews Road, Donnington TF2 7RB
Richard.Overton@telford.gov.uk
01952 382202
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 Award in Craft and Enterprise (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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