Soham Village College
Foundation Technology & Languages College

Courses for 2008

Courses at a Glance

Click on any of the links below to see details of courses being run by Community Education from 7th January 2008.


Course Title
     Day

Active Keep Fit
Active Keep Fit (ALDD)
Administration NVQ Levels 2 & 3
Aromatherapy
Ballet – Grade 1
Ballet – Pre Primary
Ballet – Primary Exam
Ballet for Beginners
Customer Service NVQ Levels 2 & 3
Drop-in for Adults with Learning Difficulties & Disabilities
English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)
Interior Design Level 1
Interior Design Level 2
IT Workshop (ITQ NVQ L2&3)
Judo Club
Learning & Development NVQ Level 3
Pilates Beginners
Tap Class
Watercolour Expressions
Painting in Watercolours & Oils
Yoga

Monday Afternoon
Monday Afternoon
Monday Evening
Monday Evening
Monday Evening
Monday Afternoon
Monday Afternoon
Monday Afternoon
Monday Evening
Wednesday Afternoon
Thursday Evening
Monday Afternoon (Starts 25/02/2008)
Monday Morning   (Starts 25/02/2008)
Monday Morning, Monday Evening or Tuesday Evening
Thursday Evening
Monday Evening
Monday Evening or Thursday Evening
Monday Evening
Monday Evening or Thursday Morning
Tuesday Morning
Friday Morning

If your area of interest is not covered, please contact us as we may be able to refer you on to other local provision or alternatively visit:-

CamLearn - Cambridgeshire Community Grid for Learning


Course Details

Computing

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Course Title Day Time Start Date Tutor Weeks Location Course Fee
ITQ NVQ Levels 2 & 3 Monday 19.00 – 21.00 07.01.2008 K Quinsee 30 Soham Price on Application

ITQ is the new qualification for IT Users and was developed by employers to provide you with an up-to-date IT user qualification tailored to the needs of business and the individual. It is aimed at individuals who use IT skills in their day-to-day work. This is a work-oriented qualification with a variety of units to choose from. Further information is available from the college. FREE places are available to L2 candidates who do not currently have a full Level 2 qualification (i.e. a Level 2 NVQ or 5 GCSE's at A-C) and to L3 candidates who do not currently have a full Level 3 qualification (i.e. a Level 3 NVQ or A Levels )please contact the college for details.)

 
IT Workshop* Monday 09.30 – 11.30 07.01.2008 K Quinsee 9 Soham £72 (£54) Per Term
IT Workshop* Monday 19.00 – 21.00 07.01.2008 K Quinsee 9 Soham £72 (£54) Per Term
IT Workshop* Tuesday 09.30 – 11.30 08.01.2008 K Quinsee 10 Soham £80 (£60) Per Term

*With Optional CLAIT 2006 & CLAIT Plus Qualifications
Computer Literacy and Information Technology (CLAIT) is a Level 1 course for those who already have basic computing skills but wish to learn more. There is a choice of 11 different modules, including Spreadsheets, Databases, E-Mail, Desktop Publishing, Presentations, Internet, Web page creation and Computing Fundamentals.
A core module covering File Management and Wordprocessing must be completed together with two other modules to gain a certificate and four other modules to gain a diploma. CLAIT exam fees are an additional £11 per unit. You can progress to CLAIT Plus (Level 2), exam fees £17 per unit.

 
Learning & Development
NVQ Level 3
Monday 19.00 – 21.00 07.01.2008 G Trotman 30 Soham L3 £550

The Learning &Development NVQ is intended for individuals who deliver learning and development programmes and those who support learners. This is a work-oriented qualification and is suitable for those currently in work either paid or voluntary. There area variety of units to choose from. Further information is available from the college. Candidates who do not currently have a Level 2 qualification (i.e. a level 2 NVQ or 5 GCSE's at A-C may enrol for FREE, please contact the college for details.)

 
Administration NVQ
Levels 2 & 3
Monday 19.00 – 21.00 07.01.2008 G Trotman 30 Soham L2 £550 L3 £600

The Administration NVQ is aimed at those already in work undertaking a range of administrative tasks which demand a degree of personal responsibility but which are generally supervised by others. There are 5 mandatory and 3 optional units. Further information is available from the Community offices. Candidates who do not currently have a Level 2 qualification (i.e. a level 2 NVQ or 5 GCSE's at A-C may enrol for FREE, please contact the college for details.)

 
Customer Service NVQ
Levels 2 & 3
Monday 19.00 – 21.00 07.01.2008 G Trotman 30 Soham L2 £550 L3 £600

The Customer Service NVQ is aimed at those already in work in a customer service role who wish to gain a formal qualification. Further information is available from the Community offices. Candidates who do not currently have a Level 2 qualification (i.e. a level 2 NVQ or 5 GCSE's at A-C may enrol for FREE, please contact the college for details.)

The following courses may be available subject to demand. Please contact the Soham Village College Community Education Office on Tel: 01353 722297 for further information of course times and fees.

Professional IT Courses
• Networking (CompTIA certified network engineer) • PC Engineer (CompTIA certified PC engineer) • Windows Vista • Microsoft Virtualisation • VMware Workstation/Server • Windows XP/Pro • SQL Server 2005 • Citrix

Microsoft Server 2003 Courses
• DHCP Essentials • IIS Web Servers • File Server; Networking Security • Routing & Remote Access • ISA 2004 Firewall • Wins Essentials • DNS Server Essentials • Active Directory Fundamentals • Group Policy • Sites & Services • Client Deployment & AD Management Utilities

Small Business Server 2003 R2
Install, configure & maintain Microsoft's all in one small business server.


Creative & Visual Arts

Course Title Day Time Start Date Tutor Weeks Location Course Fee
Interior Design Level 1 Monday 12.30 – 14.30 25.02.2008 J Termote 15 Soham £113 (£30)
Interior Design Level 2 Monday 09.30 – 12.00 25.02.2008 J Termote 30 Soham £226 (£60)

Looking at space, balance and contrast, you will learn about the theory and psychology of colour and study styles and layouts. The Level 1 Course will lead towards a City & Guilds Certificate in Design and Craft. This is an introductory course and is suitable for those with little or no experience in Interior Design. The Level 2 course is for those who have already completed a Level 1 qualification and wish to progress their skills further.

 
Watercolour Expressions Monday 19.30 – 21.30 07.01.2008 D Martin 9 Soham £73 (£55) Per Term
Watercolour Expressions Thursday 10.00 – 12.00 10.01.2008 D Martin 10 Soham £73 (£55) Per Term
Learn to paint in watercolours in a friendly and productive environment.
 
Painting in Watercolours & Oils Tuesday 10.00 – 12.00 10.01.2008 P Welch 10 Soham £73 (£55) Per Term

Whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced artist this class represents an excellent opportunity to paint in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a well-known local wildlife and landscape artist.


Skills For Life

Course Title Day Time Start Date Tutor Weeks Location Course Fee
Drop-in for Adults with Learning Difficulties & Disabilities Wednesday 14.00 – 16.00 07.01.2008 G Jones 10 Soham £2 Voluntary Fee Per Session
 
English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) Beginners Thursday 19.00 – 20.00 07.01.2008 J Coleman Rolling Programme Soham £37 (£27) Per Term
 
English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) Beginners Plus Thursday 20.00 – 21.00 10.01.2008 J Coleman Rolling Programme Soham £55 (£37) Per Term

Sport / Fitness / Health

Course Title Day Time Start Date Tutor Weeks Location Course Fee
Active Keep Fit Monday 14.15 – 15.15 07.01.2008 G Jones 10 Soham £36.50 (£27.50) Per Term

Gentle exercise to improve your circulation, co-ordination and mobility using a full range of joint movements in a safe, fun way, working to your own level of fitness.

 
Active Keep Fit for Adults with Leaning Difficulties Monday 15.30 – 16.30 07.01.2008 G Jones 10 Soham £36.50 (£28.00) Per Term

Gentle exercise to improve your circulation, co-ordination and mobility using a full range of joint movements in a safe, fun way, working to your own level of fitness.

 
Aromatherapy Monday 19.00 – 21.30 07.01.2008 J Hancock 5 Soham £47 (£35) Per Term

This introductory course combines ancient healing systems with massage techniques to promote health and wellbeing. There will be demonstrations as well as paired practical work and the courses are for general home use only.

 
Pilates Beginners Monday 19.15 – 20.15 07.01.2008 J Jorden 9 Soham £33 (£25) Per Term
Pilates Beginners Thursday 20.00 – 21.00 10.01.2008 J Jorden 10 Soham £36.50 (£28) Per Term

Pilates represents a unique approach to exercise that develops body awareness, improving and changing the body's postural and alignment habits and increasing flexibility and ease of movement. This class is for learners with some Pilates experience. Students must bring their own exercise ball

 
Judo Club (Juniors) Thursday 18.30 – 19.30 10.01.2008 R Taylor 10 Soham £36 Per Term
Juniors (Aged 8-13). Seniors (Aged 14+). This is a guidance as ability will be considered
 
Yoga Friday 10.00 – 11.30 11.01.2008 V Baker 9 Soham £50 (£37) Per Term

Classes are tailored towards the individual group's goals and needs and include relaxation, meditation and full body workouts.


Ballet

Course Title Day Time Start Date Tutor Weeks Location Course Fee
Ballet for Beginners Monday 15.45 – 16.15 07.01.2008 J Mitton 30 Soham £22 Per Term
For boys and girls between 3 & 4 years. An introduction to ballet following the Royal Academy of Dance pre-primary syllabus.
Ballet - Pre-Primary Monday 16.15 – 17.00 07.01.2008 J Mitton 30 Soham £27 Per Term
For beginners aged 5 to 6 working towards pre-primary exam.
Ballet - Primary Exam Monday 17.00 – 17.45 07.01.2008 J Mitton 30 Soham £27 Per Term
For pupils with knowledge of the syllabus working towards Primary exam. Ballet shoes, a blue RAD leotard and matching blue skirt required.
Tap Class Monday 17.45 – 18.30 07.01.2008 J Mitton 30 Soham £27 Per Term
An open class for boys and girls over the age of 5. Beginners welcome.
Ballet - Grade 1 Monday 18.30 – 19.15 07.01.2008 J Mitton 30 Soham £27 Per Term

Pupils are prepared for RAD Grade 1 examination. Syllabus consists of classical ballet, free movement and Hungarian character steps. Beginners aged 7 and over are welcome. Ballet shoes, blue leotards, character skirt and shoes required.


We try to meet the needs of the community and, if we are not presently offering a class you would like to see at Soham Village College, please contact us and we will try to help.


For further details of the courses on offer, please contact:-

Community Education
Soham Village College, Sand Street, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AA
Tel: 01353 724119 or 01353 722297
Fax: 01353 722297
E-Mail:

Community Education visitors should use the Lodeside entrance.