Classes, Courses & Activities
NEW GROUPS, CLASSES AND COURSES FOR 2011......
The Black Mountain Centre works in partnership with Swansea University to provide Diploma and Degree Courses in I.T and also the part-time BA Humanities Degree Programme. Other classes, activities and services available include I.T for beginners, Digital Photography, Walking Club, Allotment Society, First Aid Courses, Food Hygiene Courses, Line Dancing for beginners, Confidence Building Workshops, Citizens Advice Bureau, Credit Union, Friends Of The Black Mountain Centre (Volunteer Group)..and many more!!!!
The Black Mountain Centre is working toward becoming a Centre of Excellence for Education. We are proud to be working with partners such as the University of Swansea and the Get it On project in order to provide our community with excellent opportunities in adult education and are delighted that the new Degree Course in I.T will be available at the Centre from September 2011.
We tailor courses to the needs of individuals and ensure that there is something for everyone.
Our training guide for 2011 is available at the Centre.
The Get it On Project
The I.T suite has recently been refurbished with 8 new p.c's, 2 Apple Mac's, 2 lap tops, webcam and head sets. The new equipment has been funded by the Western Valleys Strategic Regeneration Area and Communities First. The project is called 'Get it On', a Welsh Government initiative that aims to develop Centres of Excellence across the South Wales region in ord
er for entrepreneurship, social enterprise and local businesses to up-skill and embed technology into their businesses.
Learning and skills development for employment will be a key factor in the project as will the development of a social enterprise/small business to support not just the centres but local business and the community in which they operate.
This will be achieved through creating, updating and re-inventing existing centres along with new centres in the WVSR
A region in line with community ICT Strategies. This project is aimed at helping you, young or old, to learn through the media of ICT.
Follow the link to the website www.learningpool.org to find out more about Get it On.
Using Your Computer and Managing Files
Come and join us to learn how to use your computer efficiently:
How to keep your computer in good running order
All about viruses
How to copy and download
Using the programmes that are on your computer
Using the internet
Start Date: Friday 4th November
Time: 10 - 12:30pm
Duration: 8 week course
Tel: 01269 823400 (Pauline)
Tel: 01792 295691 (Sue Pearce)
Diploma in Further Technology, DACE, Swansea University
LIFT and DIFT courses run at the Centre every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
For further information link to the website below;
Welsh for Adults
The following courses are due to run in September:
Foundation Course: Expand your speaking skills. Family, work and hobbies are among the topics covered.
This course will be held every Monday and Wednesday, 1pm -3pm from 26/09/11.
Duration: 30 weeks
Intermediate Course: The emphasis is still on speaking, but a little more writing, reading and listening is introduced. You should feel comfortable holding a conversation on everyday topics by the end of this level.
This course will be held every Wednesday, 9:30am - 11:30am from 28/09/11.
Duration: 30 weeks
Introduction to Astronomy
This informal Introcution to Astronomy will begin on Monday 12th September, 6pm - 8pm.
Sign up today. Call the Black Mountain Centre on 01269 823400.
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What would you like to see happening at the Centre? Have your say! Please contact us with your ideas.
For further information; please contact the Centre on 01269 823400, or email us on admin@black-mountain.org.uk