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A message from the Minister of Education

Hon A.V. Craine MHK

The Isle of Man College has again devised a wide-ranging programme of Part-Time courses for the year 2009/10.

This prospectus is a treasure trove of useful and inspirational opportunitiesfor all of us to participate in. Whether you are looking to improve your skills,

train towards a new career or develop a hobby or interest, the Isle of ManCollege will have something that will interest you.The majority of thepopulation of the Isle of Man will, at some point in their lives, go to theCollege to take part in one of the many courses on offer.

If you've never been before, now's your chance. It is an exciting place to

learn and the experienced and enthusiastic staff will be pleased to share their knowledge with you.

Why not have a fresh look at what's on offer and set yourself a new

challenge this year? We're never too old (or too young) to learn and thebest place to do that is at the Isle of Man College.

We are easy to find!From theTT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road, turn up

Greenfield Road (alongside the TT score-board). The

College is straight ahead at the end of Greenfield Road.

The Isle of Man College

Homefield Road,Douglas, Isle of Man IM2 6RB

Tel: 01624 648200 Fax: 01624 648201

[email protected] www.iomcollege.ac.im

Failt erriuÇhaghteraght voish y ÇhirveishaghYnsee

A.V. Craine Oltey Onnoroil y Chiare as Feed

Ta Colleish Ellan Vannin er n’aarlaghey reesht claare lhean dy choorseyn Paart-Emshyragh son y vlein 2009/10.

Ta’n prospectus shoh ny choir-hashtee dy chaaghyn ymmydoil as breeoil ayndaue oddysmayd ooilley ayrn y ghoaill. My t’ou shirrey

shareaghey ny schleiyn ayd, ny traenal son coorse-kiartey noa, ny gynsaghey tooilley mychione ceau-traa ny cooish symmoil, bee red

ennagh cooie dhyt ec Colleish Ellan Vannin. Hed yn chooid vooar dy leih ayns Mannin dys y Cholleish ec traa ennagh sy vea oc dy

ghoaill ayrn aynsnane jeh’n earroo mooar dy choorseyn ta ry gheddyn aynshen.

Mannagh vel oo rieau er ve roie, shoh dhyt nish y caa.T’eh ny voayl greesee son ynsaghey as s’taittin lesh yn skimmee oayllagh as jeean

yn tushtey oc y rheynn mayrts.

Jeeagh er y stoo noa ta goll er chebbal dhyt as cur dhyt hene doolane noa mleeaney. Cre’n fa nagh? Cha nel shin rieau ro henn (ny ro

aeg) dy ynsaghey as cha nel boayl share ayn shen y yannoo na ec Colleish Ellan Vannin.



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If you are interested in joining one of our Part-Time courses,YOU CAN ENROL NOW – in order to have the best

chance of securing the course place of your choice. Any delay (e.g. not having the correct fee payment, incomplete

information on the form, or evidence in support of a claim for fee reduction) may delay the choices available to you.

In-person payments by cheque must be supported by a current cheque guarantee card.

Your enrolment is specific to you, and you are not entitled to transfer your enrolment to anyone else.

Enrolment forms are included within this Guide.Your completed form(s) may be posted to the College or brought to the College

Reception.Our normal weekday daytime hours of operation are 8.30am to 5.00pm.

There will be the opportunity to telephone and make appointments with members of the lecturing staff during the Summer Vacationperiod, and there will ALSO be formal IN-PERSON ENROLMENT SESSIONS, with members of the lecturing staff available to

give advice & guidance on those courses with places still available (see the College Calendar on 2 for details).

Please check your course start dates carefully (in the relevant sections of the Guide) as these can vary from the

term dates stated in the College Calendar.

You can contact the College for further information as follows:

Adult Community Education, Communication & Literacy/Numeracy Skills: 648204

Art, Design & Media, Learning Support, Training & Business Development 648206

Business, Office Administration and Information Technology: 648202

Construction, Engineering, Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy, and Hospitality & Catering: 648205

GCSE, GCE AS & A Level, Health & Social Care, and EFL/ESOL: 648203

Professional and Management: 648345

COURSE FEES:- The fees will typically include the course fee together with registration and examination fees. There will be some

exceptions to this arrangement, for example:-1. in some areas where more than one examination may be taken, and where it is not clear at enrolment how many examinations will be

involved. In such cases, if there is an integrated fee, then the integrated charge might include a minimum of one examination fee. Any additional examination entries will have to be charged separately – in full, (unless a 100% fee exemption applied at the initial enrolment);

2. on Adult Community Education courses that have an examination option that can be exercised after the course has star ted, they will alsohave to be charged separately;

3. examination re-sits will attract an additional payment in full (irrespective of any previous fee discounts which may have been given);4. if a student does not take an examination for which there was provision within the initial fee at enrolment, they will not be entitled to a

refund of that element of the initial fee;5. certain institutional registration/membership fees required by professional bodies are payable directly by the student.

The fees quoted in this Guide apply for students who have resided in the Isle of Man, Channel Islands OR the EC for the three years up to

the 1st September immediately before the start of their course. In regard to part-time courses that have full-time equivalents, studentswho do not satisfy the residential qualification will be charged higher fees which are typically about four times the quoted rate. Please

refer to the relevant course text,or ask for advice, if you are uncertain.

REFUNDS

Course fee refunds are only considered if a claim is made in the 1st term of a course. Refunds may be assessed on a pro rata basis after acourse has started.N.B. fee discounts and refunds do not apply on certain courses.

[If in doubt, please check the College’s full Fees Policy & Regulations which are available on request]

The IOM College reserves the right to cancel any course if insuficient applications are received.

Dr Ian Killip (College Principal)

The IOM College actively supports its Equal Opportunities Policy.

Many of the courses in this Guide are offered at many different sites around the Island, which some people may find difficult to access. If youfeel that you may need any kind of assistance please add a note to your enrolment form.

Equal Opportunities

ACT NOW FORTHE BEST CHOICE(all forms will be dealt with in order of receipt)



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The Business, Professional and Management Programme Area offers a range of courses, many of which are open access and as such stipulate noprior entry requirements. Further details of the majority of the courses are available on the professional body web sites and the Programme

area pages on the College web site.For further details of all courses,or for an appointment to discuss your requirements, please contact:

Mrs Carole Collister, Programme Area Secretary, Business, Professional and Management StudiesIsle of Man College, Homefield Road, Douglas, IM2 6RBTelephone number: 648345 Fax number : [email protected]

An Information Evening will be held on Monday 29th June 2009 from 4pm to 7.30pm when tutors will be

available to give advice on courses and answer questions.

If you’re not sure what you would like to study,here’s a quick overview of our courses. Detailed information is included in this

and the next two pages, in alphabetic order.

If you are looking for courses in…. Have a look at……….

Accountancy and Book-keeping International Association of Book-keepers

ACCA Cer tified AccountingTechnicianAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants

Business and Management Chartered Management InstituteEdexcel Higher National Certificate

Company and Trust Administration ICSA Certificate in Offshore Financial AdministrationICSA Diploma in Offshore Financial Administration

Financial Services Cer tificate in Financial Planning (Papers 1 to 5)

Personnel Management Certificate in Personnel Practice

Unless stated, prior to joining the course, it is essential you join the appropriate professional body (in many cases this can be done online via theweb address given). For most courses you will also have to pay exam fees and purchase text books in addition to the course fees.

ACCA CERTIFIED ACCOUNTINGTECHNICIAN (CAT)

This qualification is a combination of study and practical experience designed to build your knowledge in accountancy, IT and management; and isaccessible to anyone aged 16 years or older. There are no time constraints to complete your examinations, so you can study and qualify at a pacewhich suits you. Successful completion of the CAT qualification gives exemption from papers F1, 2 and 3 of the ACCA qualification (see below).Exams for papers 1 to 4 are Computer-based; the entry fee for your first attempt is included in the course fee.

CAT1-D ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 1 MON 14-Sep-09 13:45 17:00 12 180.00CAT1-EM ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 1 MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 12 245.00CAT2-D ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 2 MON 14-Dec-09 13:45 17:00 9 130.00CAT2-EM ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 2 MON 14-Dec-09 18:00 21:15 9 190.00

CAT3-D ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 3 MON 08-Mar-10 13:45 17:00 12 190.00CAT3-EM ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 3 MON 08-Mar-10 18:00 21:15 12 260.00CAT4 ACCA Cer tified Accounting Tech Paper 4 WED 10-Mar-10 18:00 21:15 12 260.00CAT5-AU ACCA Cer tified Accounting Tech Paper 5 FRI 09-Oct-09 13:45 17:00 5 95.00CAT5-SU ACCA Cer tified Accounting Tech Paper 5 FRI 15-Mar-10 13:45 17:00 5 95.00CAT6 ACCA Cer tified Accounting Tech Paper 6 WED 09-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 12 275.00CAT7-D ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 7 MON 07-Sep-09 13:45 17:00 12 205.00CAT7-E ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 7 THU 10-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 12 275.00CAT8 ACCA Cer tified Accounting Tech Paper 8 TUE 05-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 18 275.00CAT9-E ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 9 WED 06-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 18 275.00CAT10-D ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 10 MON 04-Jan-10 15:00 17:00 18 215.00CAT10-E ACCA Cer tified AccountingTech Paper 10 THU 07-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 18 275.00

See also www.accaglobal.com

Business StudiesCode Title Day Start Date Start End Wks Fee




ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)

This course develops a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and techniques required by the modern professional accountant in

addition to providing individuals with a range of transferable skills highly sought after in many sectors of the economy. Successful completion of Level Two can lead to a BSc (Hons) Degree in Applied Accounting awarded by Oxford Brookes University. Further details on this upon request.

Students of other professional accounting bodies wishing to undertake a suitable course of study should contact the programme area secretary regarding units that may have common material with ACCA units.

* Exams for papers F1 to F3 are Computer-based; the entry fee for your first attempt is included in the course fee.

CCAF1/3 ACCA Knowledge Papers 1 to 3 TUE 08-Sep-09 16:00 20:30 34 780.00CCAF-4 ACCA Paper F4 Corporate & Business Law THU 10-Sep-09 16:00 20:15 12 320.00CCAF5 ACCA Paper F5 Performance Management TUE 08-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 12 320.00CCAF6 ACCA Paper F6 Taxation TUE 05-Jan-09 18:00 21:15 18 435.00CCAF7 ACCA Paper F7 Financial Reporting WED 09-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 12 320.00

CCAF8 ACCA Paper F8 Audit and Assurance TUE 05-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 18 435.00CCAF9 ACCA Paper F9 Financial Management THU 07-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 18 435.00CCAP6 ACCA Paper P6 AdvancedTaxation (revision) TUE 06-Oct-09 18:00 21:15 6 170.00See also www.accaglobal.com

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT (CIPD)

This course, which leads to Associate Membership of the CIPD, has been developed to meet the needs of Personnel Assistants/Officers,Personnel support staff and administrators with a personnel role. An informal interview is required prior to enrolment; please contact theProgramme Area Secretary to arrange this.

CPP Certificate in Personnel Practice THU 13-Jan-10 14:00 19:30 34 1435.00See also www.cipd.co.uk

CHARTERED INSURANCE INSTITUTE (CII)

The CII is the premier professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services industry. The Cer tificate in FinancialPlanning qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of regulatory issues, the mechanics and purpose of the main investmentproducts on offer and the process of giving advice to clients. Exams for Papers 1 to 4 are computer based multi-choice exams, which areavailable twice per month at IOM College; for entry details and fees involved see the CII website.

Certificate in Financial PlanningCFP1-AU Paper 1 - Financial Planning Cer tificate MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 10 255.00CFP2-AU Paper 2 - Financial Planning Cer tificate TUE 15-Sep-09 18.00 19.15 10 255.00CFP3-AU Paper 3 - Financial Planning Certificate TBA TBA 6 190.00CFP4-AU Paper 4 - Financial Planning Certificate TBA TBA 6 190.00CFP5-AU Paper 5 - Financial Planning Certificate TBA TBA 6 190.00

CFP1-SP Paper 1 - Financial Planning Certificate MON 11-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 10 255.00CFP2-SP Paper 2 - Financial Planning Certificate TUE 12-Jan-10 18.00 19.15 10 255.00CFP3-SP Paper 3 - Financial Planning Certificate TBA TBA 6 190.00CFP4-SP Paper 4 - Financial Planning Certificate TBA TBA 6 190.00See also www.cii.co.uk

CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

In a joint venture with the International Business School a range of programmes is on offer that have been approved byThe CharteredManagement Institute. These programmes can be viewed as specific “stand-alone” qualifications or as a progressive set of qualifications. Fulldetails are available on the College and IBS web sites. Students will be automatically registered with the Chartered Management Institute – noextra fee payable.

CMI2 Cert in Team Leading - L2 TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 32 900.00CMI3 Cert in Management - L3 THU 17-Sep-09 15:00 20:00 36 *2400.00Levels 5 & 7 Diploma in Management & Executive Diploma in Management are available at the International Business School.

*DTI funding may be available for 50% of this fee. See also www.managers.org.uk & www.ibs.ac.im



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EDEXCEL – HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC) IN BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT)

Designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment or for

progression to an undergraduate degree. These transferable skills will enable students to meet changing circumstances, whether these arise froma shift in their own sphere of employment, promotion to supervisor y or management roles or from general changes in business practices and the business environment. The qualification has been developed to meet the needs of the major functions in business. Students will beautomatically registered with Edexcel – no extra fee payable.

This is a two-year course at undergraduate level.

HCBUS1 Business HNC (Yr 1)Please contact the Programme Area Secretary for further details

See also www.edexcel.org.uk

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOOK-KEEPERS

These qualifications are designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills required in a book-keeping role.

CIBK-1 IAB Level 1 Certificate THU 17-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 16 110.00CIBK-2 IAB Level 2 Certificate THU 07-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 16 110.00DIBK Diploma in Book Keeping THU 17-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 30 265.00

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATORS (ICSA)

ICSA Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration

A foundation qualification that provides an introduction to the offshore finance sector. There are no formal entry requirements, althoughcandidates should be in a relevant occupation.

CTOFA1 ICSA Cer tificate Accounting Fundamentals WED 30-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 14 300.00CTOFA2 ICSA Cer t Introduction to Investments MON 28-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 14 300.00

CTOFA3 ICSA Cer t Intro to Offshore Business Env MON 01-Mar-10 18:00 21:15 14 300.00CTOFA4 ICSA Cer t Intr Trust & Company Principle WED 03-Mar-10 18:00 21:15 14 300.00

ICSA Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration

The Diploma is aimed at those with experience of the offshore industry who wish to further develop their knowledge. Candidates holding arelevant qualification can apply for exemption from the Certificate, in order to enter directly onto the Diploma.

DPOFA1 ICSA Dip Bus Manage Theory & Practice MON 28-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 14 360.00DPOFA2 “ICSA Dipl AdvancTrust, Company Law & Ad” WED 30-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 14 360.00DPOFA3 ICSA Diploma Governance & Reporting TUE 02-Mar-10 18:00 21:15 14 360.00DPOFA4 ICSA Diploma Portfolio Management THU 04-Mar-10 18:00 21:15 14 360.00

See also www.icsa.org.uk




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OFFICEADMINISTRATION will be holdingAdvisory Sessions onThursday 7 May andThursday 21 May 2009 between 4pm

and 7pm. Come and discuss your course before making your enrolment decision.

To help your selection decisions the IT courses have been graded as:

B – Beginner (little or no previous experience) I – Intermediate (good working knowledge ofWord is required) A – Advanced (must have

intermediate skills) Courses marked (I) and (A) – it is recommend you take advice before enrolling.

Further details of all the courses below are available from the Faculty Secretary

Mrs Gill JonesTel: 648202 or e-mail: [email protected] and/or exam fees are not included in any of the courses listed below. Please check additional costs BEFORE enrolling.

MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSESFIRST STEPS IN OFFICENever or rarely used a computer before? These courses are for you. There is an option to take an OCR CLAIT Unit 1, Level 1 exam (seebelow) or Text Production Level 1 if you are a fast learner!TTYP-AUM File Management, Keyboarding and Word (B) MON 21-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 12 65.00TTYP-SPM File Management, Keyboarding and Word (B) MON 04-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 12 65.00

MICROSOFT OFFICE EXAMINATIONS

CLAIT (Computer Literacy & Information Technology) - two levels, CLAIT (Level 1) and CLAIT Plus (Level 2) covering a range of MicrosoftOffice skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, File Management, Outlook, etc. Modules can be taken separately or combined to achieveCertificate (3 units) or Diploma (5 units).ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) - an internationally recognised Level 2 qualification comprising 7 modules:Word; Excel;Access;PowerPoint; Email & Internet; File Management & Concepts of IT. Modules are individually certified - if you do all 7 modules over 3 years yougain the full ECDL award.

ECDL ADVANCED - Level 3 exams for those requiring instruction in the advanced functions of Microsoft Office.

OCRWord/Text Processing &Audio Examinations – these exams require accurate touch typing. Available at Levels 2 (Intermediate) and 3 (Advanced).

OCR Word Processing Examinations, these exams require touch typing, speed and accuracy and use specific document layouts.

CLTBP-S1 Powerpoint for Beginners (B) TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 8 44.00Learn how to create slide shows using PowerPoint with an option to take CLAIT Level 1 exam.CLTEC CLAIT Level 1 - Electronic Communication TUE 24-Nov-09 18:00 20:00 8 44.00

Email & Internet for beginners. Learn the basics of Outlook and Internet browsing. Option to take CLAIT Level 1 examCLTCA CLAIT Level 1 - Poster/Card Design for beginner s (B) TUE 02-Feb-10 18:00 20:00 8 44.00

Using Serif PagePlus II to create simple advertising posters, business cards, invitations and greeting cards. Option to take CLAIT Level 1 exam. (B)CLWD-1 Web Design for Beginners (B) WED 23-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 16 84.00

Using ExpressionWeb this course takes you from the basics to improvers with options to take CLAIT Level 1 and CLAIT Plus examsCLTSSE-S1 Clait for IT Users Level 1 Excel Spreadsheets & Graphs TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 12 65.00

From basic skills to calculations, formatting and charting.Option to take CLAIT or CLAIT Plus exams.Requires some basicWord knowledgeOUTSEC Outlook for Secretaries (I) THU 24-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 12 65.00

Covers Calendar,Contacts,Tasks and Email setting to streamline your work!CLAIT1D CLAIT Level 1 Certificate/Diploma (B) WED 23-Sep-09 10:00 12:00 30 151.00

Beginner’s course covering Word plus 3 or 5 CLAIT modules, eg Excel, PowerPoint, etcCLAIT1E CLAIT Level 1 Certificate/Diploma (B) TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 30 151.00

Beginner’s course covering Word plus 3 or 5 CLAIT modules, eg Excel, PowerPoint, etcCLAIT2D OCR Level 2 CLAIT Plus Cer tificate/Diploma (I) THU 24-Sep-09 13:00 15:00 30 151.00

Level 2 course covering Word plus 3 or 5 CLAIT Plus modules, eg Excel, PowerPoint, etcCLAIT2E OCR Level 2 CLAIT Plus Cer tificate/Diploma (I) TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 30 151.00

Level 2 course as aboveECDLS ECDL Scenic Route (I) THU 24-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 33 166.00

Level 2 course teaching 4 of the 7 modules – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.ECDLH ECDL - Hitchhiker Route (I) 45.00

For the independent learner. You register and take tests with the College but attend no courses. You must arrange anappointment with theTest Centre Manager before enrolling on this course . Contact via Gill Jones 648202.

ECDLA-WD ECDL Advanced - Word (A) WED 23-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 12 65.00Covering advanced functions of Word, eg track changes, index & tables, macros, charts, etc.

ECDLA-EX ECDL Advanced - Excel (A) WED 06-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 12 65.00Covering advanced functions of Excel, eg pivot & data tables, scenarios, nested functions, etc.

ECDLA-AC ECDL Advanced - Access (A) TUE 05-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 12 65.00Designing,creating and querying databases

OfficeAdministrationCode Title Day Start Date Start End Wks Fee



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OCRWord Processing/Text ProcessingAudio

IS3 Intensive Secretarial TUE/THU 21-Sep-09 9.30 15.00 30 865.00IS4 Intensive Secretarial MON 21-Sep-09 9.30 15.00 30 365.00IS5 Intensive Secretarial MON 21-Sep-09 9.30 11.30 30 151.00IS6 Intensive Secretarial MON 21-Sep-09 12.00 15.00 30 222.00Improve your skills & gain up-to-date keyboarding skills on this intensive one or three day course. Includes OCRText Processing (BusinessProfessional) Levels 2 & 3; CLAIT & CLAIT Plus (Excel, PowerPoint,Access, etc)

WPYT-S1 Word Processing for Schoolchildren WED 23-Sep-09 16:00 17:30 12 47.00WPYT-S2 Word Processing for Schoolchildren WED 06-Jan-10 16:00 17:30 12 47.00TouchTyping & Word Processing for School Students – Ages 11-16

WPDP-W* Word Processing (B) WED 23-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 30 151.00WPDP-W2* Word Processing (I/A) WED 23-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 30 151.00

WPYD-M* Word Processing (I/A) MON 21-Sep-09 09:30 11:30 30 151.00Word Processing/Text Processing/ Document Presentation & Audio – Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced (NB WPDP-W2 is Intermediate &Advanced students only)

*A Distinction in Text Processing Advanced is the qualification for appointment to the Civil Service secretary grade. Holders ofText

ProcessingAdvanced and AudioAdvanced can progress within the Civil Service secretary grades.

OFFICE SKILLS COURSESWork in the modern office requires skills other than expertise with office technology. The following courses are aimed at those wishing toimprove their administrative and communicative skills.

OFFSK Basic Office Skills (B) TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 30 151.00Thinking of returning to work or changing career? This course covers the basic functions required in the modern office.

Shorthand

SSH-S1 Shorthand - Teeline (B/I) TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 12 65.00SH-S2 Shorthand - Teeline (B/I) TUE 05-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 12 65.00Learn how easy it can be to take shorthand notes – essential for minute-takers! Examinations are not compulsory.

Administration

CACOM-1 Improve your written communication Level 1 (B) TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 12 65.00Learn how to compose and layout letters, memos & emails, complete forms and take messages using appropriate “business” tone. Students may

take the OCR Certificate in Administration Level 1 exam in December. Please seek advice if English is not your first language.

CACOM-2 Improve your written communication Level 2 (1/A) TUE 05-Jan-10 18:00 20:00 20 104.00Learn how to compose and layout complex letters, memos, meeting agendas and minutes, reports, articles, etc, using appropriate “business” tone.Students may take the OCR Certificate in Administration Level 2 exam in June. Please seek advice if English is not your first language.

All Office Administration courses, except where stated, do NOT include registration or exam fees.




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NVQs

NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) provide a qualification based on your competency at work. These are not “taught” – candidates are

guided by their Assessor (appointed by the College) to produce a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates their skills and knowledge over anumber of work-related topics.Level 2 NVQs – equate to GCSE level grades A* - C. The Civil Service requires an additional GCSE in English for entry at AdministrativeOfficer level.

Level 3 NVQs – equate to A-Levels. This is acceptable entry for an Administrative Officer within the Civil Service and satisfies educationalstandards for promotion to Executive Officer without the need for additional qualifications.

Level 4 NVQs – equate to Higher Educational levels.

For NVQ course fees or to arrange an appointment for an informal discussion regarding NVQs please contact eitherMrs Gill Jones Tel: 648202, e-mail: [email protected] Mrs Carole CollisterTel: 648345, e-mail: [email protected]

Business Administration – Levels 2, 3 & 4Customer Service – Levels 2 & 3Distributive Operations – Levels 2 & 3ITQ - InformationTechnology – Levels 2 & 3Management – Levels 3, 4 & 5Retail Operations – Levels 2 & 3




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Computing & InformationTechnology Courses

Day release programmes or work based courses (These courses are intended for people working in a Computing/IT environment. For further information and to arrange an interview (essential), please contact the College on 648202 or email [email protected])

Computer Qualifications - Higher Education Courses

HCIT1 BTEC HNC in Computing Year 1 TUE 22-Sep-09 13:00 21:00 35 1620.00HCIT2 BTEC HNC in Computing Year 2 WED 23-Sep-09 13:00 21:00 35 1620.00BSITP3 BSc Computer Science Part-time MON 21-Sep-09 13:00 21:00 33 1620.00BSITP4 BSc Computer Science Part-time 21-Sep-09 33 1620.00

Networking, Hardware, & Operating systems

CSC1 Cisco Part 1 Semester 1 WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 18 130.00CSC2 Cisco Part 1 Semester 2 WED 10-Feb-10 18:00 20:30 18 130.00CSC3 Cisco Part 2 Semester 1 WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 18 130.00

CSC4 Cisco Part 2 Semester 2 WED 10-Feb-10 18:00 20:30 18 130.00CITE1 Cisco IT Essentials 1 THU 17-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 25 170.00MSIC3 Beginners Hardware , Networking & Office Applications THU 17-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 25 170.00

Web Design and Development

CIWF Cer tified Internet Webmaster Foundation TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 30 *260.00WEBPG C&G Beginners to Advanced Web Page Design WED 16-Sep-09 18:15 20:45 25 170.00

Professional Qualifications

PQCIW CIW (Foundations) WED 23-Sep-09 09:00 12:15 35 *330.00PQHOS Hardware and Operating Systems WED 23-Sep-09 13:15 16:30 35 250.00PQMSD Microsoft Cer tified Desktop Suppor tTechnician THU 24-Sep-09 13:15 16:30 35 250.00

PQNET Cisco Certified Network Associate Semester 1 & Semester 2 FRI 25-Sep-09 10:00 13:15 35 250.00

Supporting Users (Microsoft XP based)

MSDA Suppor ting Users &Troubleshooting MS applications THU 17-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 18 130.00MSXP Suppor ting Users/Troubleshooting Win XP THU 11-Feb-10 18:00 20:30 18 130.00

Programming

VISB C&G Intro & Development of VB.net TUE 15-Sep-09 18:15 20:45 25 170.00 JAVA C&G Intro and Development of JAVA WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 25 170.00MSSQL C&G Intro & Devel SQL Programming Skills TUE 15-Sep-09 18:15 20:45 25 170.00

Detailed information about each of the courses in the part-time program for Computing and I.T. are available as a Fact File. For Fact Files,

please contact Gill Jones on 648202, or email her : [email protected]

Programming andWEB courses: Previous experience in programming is not required, but experience in using wordprocessing or

spreadsheet packages, and writing formula, macros or hmtl would be helpful. Each course covers level 1 to 3.

* CIW course fee includes CIW’s recommended book.

Computer StudiesCode Title Day Start Date Start End Wks Fee



GCSE Subjects Evening (1Year)OLSCI-T Science Single Award TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 204.00

OLENE-T English TUE 15-Sep-09 19:00 21:15 33 204.00OLENE-M English MON 14-Sep-09 19:00 21:15 33 204.00OLENE-W English WED 06-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 20 204.00OLEND English FRI 18-Sep-09 11:15 13:30 33 204.00OLLIT-X English Literature THU 17-Sep-09 19:00 21:15 33 204.00OLMAE-M Mathematics - Modular MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 33 204.00OLMAE-T Mathematics - Modular TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 33 204.00OLMAE-W Mathematics - Modular WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 20:30 33 204.00OLMAD Mathematics - Modular FRI 18-Sep-09 11:15 13:30 33 204.00OLPSE-W Psychology WED 16-Sep-09 18:30 20:30 33 204.00

GCE AS EveningASBIE-M Biology MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00ASBSE-T Business Studies TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00ASELE-W English Language & Literature WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00ASEVE-X Environmental Studies THU 17-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00ASHIE-M History MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00ASLWE-M Law MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00ASMAE-W Mathematics WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00ASPSE-T Psychology TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00

GCEA2A2CCE-X Classical Civilisation THU 17-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00

A2ELE-T English Language & Literature TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00A2EVE-W Environmental Studies WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 36 245.00A2LWE-T Law TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00A2MAE-W Mathematics WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00A2PSE-M Psychology MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00A2SPE-T Spanish TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 33 245.00

General EducationCode Title Day Start Date Start End Wks Fee

One step at a timeDid you know you can take

individual modules on many of our

degree programmes? Contact the

relevant Programme Manager for

details.



English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)ECBD-A ESOL Citizenship - Autumn MON 28-Sep-09 11:00 14:00 20 175.00

ECBD-B ESOL Citizenship - Spring THU 14-Jan-10 11:00 14:00 20 175.00ECHE-A ESOL Conversation - Autumn THU 05-Nov-09 12:15 14:15 10 48.00ECHE-B ESOL Conversation - Spring THU 04-Feb-10 12:15 14:15 10 48.00ECHE-C ESOL Conversation Summer THU 13-May-10 12:15 14:15 6 29.00EFL1-A ESOL Stage 1 (Basics) 1st Term MON 21-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 11 79.00EFL1-B ESOL Stage 1 (Basics) 2nd Term MON 11-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 10 72.00EFL1-C ESOL Stage 1 (Basics) 3rd Term MON 19-Apr-10 18:00 21:15 6 43.00EFL2-A ESOL Stage 2 (Beginners) 1st Term TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 11 79.00EFL2-B ESOL Stage 2 (Beginners) 2nd Term TUE 12-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 10 72.00EFL2-C ESOL Stage 2 (Beginners) 3rd Term TUE 20-Apr-10 18:00 21:15 6 43.00EFL3-A ESOL Stage 3 (Improvers) 1st Term MON 21-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 11 79.00EFL3-B ESOL Stage 3 (Improvers) 2nd Term MON 11-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 10 72.00

EFL3-C ESOL Stage 3 (Improvers) 3rd Term MON 19-Apr-10 18:00 21:15 6 43.00EFL4-A ESOL Stage 4 (First Certificate) 1st Term TUE 22-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 11 79.00EFL4-B ESOL Stage 4 (First Certificate) 2nd Term TUE 12-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 10 72.00EFL4-C ESOL Stage 4 (First Certificate) 3rd Term TUE 20-Apr-10 18:00 21:15 6 43.00EFL5-A ESOL Stage 5 (Advanced) 1st Term MON 21-Sep-09 18:00 21:15 11 79.00EFL5-B ESOL Stage 5 (Advanced) 2nd Term MON 11-Jan-10 18:00 21:15 10 72.00EFL5-C ESOL Stage 5 (Advanced) 3rd Term MON 19-Apr-10 18:00 21:15 6 43.00EFLD3&4-A ESOL Stage 3/4 1st Term FRI 25-Sep-09 11:00 14:00 11 79.00EFLD3&4-B ESOL Stage 3/4 2nd Term FRI 15-Jan-10 11:00 14:00 10 72.00EFLD3&4-C ESOL Stage 3/4 3rd Term FRI 22-Apr-10 11:00 14:00 6 43.00

For further details of these courses please contact Mr Peter Lockett via Mrs Anne Breslin on 648203.

Please note that ESOL classes are organized into three Terms. Students may enrol for all three at once or they may enrol for just one.

Students will receive a College certificate after each completed term. Any examination fees will have to be paid for in addition to thecourse fee. Please note that there are no refunds, fee exemptions or reductions on these courses.

BA (Hons) History & Heritage Management with Manx Studies

This unique degree programme builds on the strengths of the University of Chester, the University of Liverpool’s Centre for Manx Studies andManx National Heritage to give a broad view of history, Manx history and culture and heritage management in the Isle of Man and fur ther afield.The Course is delivered in evening classes with site visits and weekend workshops. Students can either study three modules per year over six

years on a par t-time route or can take six modules per year over three years for the full-time course. Applications are particularly welcomefrom mature candidates. Please note: your individual timetable will be discussed at interview.

BAHHP1 BA History & Heritage Management (PT) Yr 1 21-Sep-09 30 1,620.00BAHHP2 BA History & Heritage Management (PT)Yr 2 21-Sep-09 30 1,620.00BAHHP3 BA History & Heritage Management (PT) Yr 3 21-Sep-09 30 1,620.00BAHHP4 BA History & Heritage Management (PT) Yr 4 21-Sep-09 30 1,620.00BAHHP5 BA History & Heritage Management (PT) Yr 5 21-Sep-09 30 1,620.00

Further details of this programme can be obtained by contacting Dr Ronald Barr on 648311 or via his email [email protected]




Communication for the Deaf

BGDF Communications for the Deaf (non accredited) MON 28-Sep-09 18.00 21.00 30 143.00

(Beginners Sign Language)

INDF Communications for the Deaf (non accredited) TUE 29-Sep-09 18.00 21.00 30 143.00(Beginners Sign Language)

Supported Learning

ICONTED Continuing Education – 2 1/4 hour modules tailored to meet the needs of individual adult students with learning difficultieswho require additional support.

Further details available from AndyWhite at the College on 648238

Literacy & Numeracy Skills

To find out where your nearest class is taking place, see pages 21, 27, 28 and 29 of this guide.


LET US HELP YOU WITH READING, WRITING,

SPELLING & WORKING WITH NUMBERS.

We run “Improve Your Basic Skills” classes giving one-to-one tuition in literacy andnumeracy in four centres on the Island.

Do you need help to...

• improve your spelling?

• write letters?

• read the newspaper or magazines?

• complete forms?

• tackle those problems with numbers?

• help your children with their homework?• build your confidence in using literacy and numeracy?

Why not join one of our classes?

They are:

• free and confidential

• informal, friendly and fun

• available in the evenings throughout term times

To find out where your nearest class is taking place, see pages 21, 27, 28 and 29 of this guide.

For more information contact the College on 648204.



Certificate (1Year) / Diploma (2Years) inTeaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

This is a new course, replacing both the City & Guilds 730/7 CITAL and the CertEd/PGCE (FAHE) and leading to the award of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status for candidates wishing to continue their studies in post-16 education. The course is designed for all those teaching in

the post-14 private, public and voluntary sectors and leads to a new, fully portable UK qualification which will be nationally recognised fromSeptember 2007. This is the qualification required by the U.K. Further Education sector under the Success for All workforce reforms and is thebenchmark by which all teachers & trainers of adults will be judged.

CITLLS1D Certificate inTeaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector TUE 21-Sep-09 13:00 16:00 34 1713.20CITLLS1E Certificate inTeaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector TUE 21-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 34 1713.20DITLLS1D Diploma inTeaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector MON 21-Sep-09 13:00 16:00 34 1745.00DITLLS1E Diploma inTeaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector MON 21-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 34 1745.00

Higher LevelTeaching Assistant (HLTA)

HLTA status is awarded to Education Support Workers who can demonstrate that they are working to the U.K. National Standards for HLTAs.The programme is assessed at level 4. HLTAs are expected to be routinely working with individuals, small groups and whole classes without the

teacher present. Further information can be obtained from www.tda.gov.uk/support

HLTA-D Higher Level Teaching Assistant THU 21-Sep-09 09:00 16:00 6 1300.00

NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants

NVQSTLS2 NVQ Lev 2 SupportingTeaching & Learning in Schools WED 21-Sep-09 09:00 16:00 6 1400.00NVQSTLS3 NVQ Lev 3 SupportingTeaching & Learning in Schools WED 21-Sep-09 09:00 16:00 7 1700.00

These programmes are designed for Education Support Officers who are currently working at level 2 or level 3 in the ‘Way Forward’framework. Assessment will take place in the workplace and candidates can register for the award at any time during the year. Candidatesshould note that places are limited due to funding constraints. Further information can be obtained from http://www.tda.gov.uk/support

Vocational Assessors/InternalVerifier Awards

A1/A2 Assessor Award 21-Sep-09 12 550.00A1/A2-C Assessor Award - Continuation 21-Sep-09 12 0.00V1 Internal Verifiers Award 21-Sep-09 12 550.00V1-C Internal Verifiers Award - Continuation 21-Sep-09 12 0.00These work-based qualifications are required for assessment and verification of NVQ programmes and are planned and assessed on an

individual basis.

For further information on these awards please contact Kevin Stoutt on 648243

Health and Social Care Courses

CPSP Certificate - Pre School Practice 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 35 627.00

NVQCFP2-UK NVQ in Care Level 2 (Underpinning Know) TBA 12 330.00NVQCFP2-WP NVQ in Care Level 2 (Work Based Assess) TBA 10 254.00

NVQCFP3-UK NVQ in Care Level 3 (Underpinning Know) TBA 18 TBC

NVQCFP3-WP NVQ in Care Level 3 (Work Based Assess) TBA 18 TBC(Assessment in Workplace approx. 10 hours)

Please contact Sue Nicol 648250 for more details.




Junior Art School (Age Group 10 - 16) JAS-A Junior Art School SAT 19-Sep-09 10:00 12:30 6 42.00 JAS-B Junior Art School Saturday SAT 07-Nov-09 10:00 12:30 6 42.00 JAS-C Junior Art School SAT 09-Jan-10 10:00 12:30 6 42.00

Tasters

ADTIDE Taster Interior Design MON 14-Sep-09 18:30 21:00 1 0.00ADTPRD Taster Printmaking FRI 11-Dec-09 09:00 12:00 1 0.00PMSL Printmaking FRI 15-Jan-10 09:00 12:00 10 82.00LDSL-T Life Drawing to Suppor t sixth form ‘A’ Level Ar t TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 10 58.00LDSL-X Life Drawing to Suppor t sixth form ‘A’ Level Ar t THU 17-Sep-09 18:00 20:00 10 58.00

City & Guilds

CGID-B C&G 7111-307 Interiors MON 21-Sep-09 18:30 21:00 12 101.00CGP C&G 7111-203 Patchwork & Quilting MON 14-Sep-09 18:30 21:00 12 101.00CGP2 C&G 7112-203 Patchwork & Quilting MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 12 101.00CGMEE C&G 7111-202 Machine Embroidery MON 04-Jan-10 18:30 21:00 12 101.00CGMEE2 C&G 7112-208 Collection of Machine Embroidery MON 04-Jan-10 18:30 21:00 12 101.00

GCSE & GCE

OLPTE-T GCSE Photography TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 33 204.00ASPTE-M AS Photography MON 14-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 33 245.00ASARE-T AS Art and Design TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 33 245.00A2ARE-T A2 Art and Design TUE 15-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 33 245.00ASGDE-W AS Graphic Design WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 33 245.00

A2GDE-W A2 Graphic Design WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 33 245.00A2PTE-X A2 Photography WED 16-Sep-09 18:00 21:00 33 245.00AS qualifications require a GCSE A-C grade pass in an art related subject. A2 qualifications require completion of the AS.

Access to Higher Education

FOADP1-AU Ar t & Design Foundation (PT)Yr 1 (AU) 14-Sep-09 Flexi 12 hours 13 204.00FOADP1-SP Ar t & Design Foundation (PT) - Yr 1 (SP) 04-Jan-10 Flexi 12 hours 12 204.00FOADP1-SU Ar t & Design Foundation (PT) - Yr 1 (SU) 19-Apr-10 Flexi 12 hours 11 204.00FOADP2-AU Ar t & Design Foundation (PT) - Yr 2 (AU) 14-Sep-09 Flexi 12 hours 13 204.00FOADP2-SP Ar t & Design Foundation (PT) - Yr 2 (SP) 04-Jan-10 Flexi 12 hours 12 204.00FOADP2-SU Ar t & Design Foundation (PT) - Yr 2 (SU) 19-Apr-10 Flexi 12 hours 11 204.00An interview with Ian Coulson is required prior to enrolment on these courses

The primary aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) is to educate students to make informed decisions, which will facilitate their progression (primarily, but not exclusively) to appropriate higher education in art and design.The Course builds on the students’ prior experience. Skills already acquired are linked with ideas and challenges, which extend students’ critical independence and enable them to demonstrate a full understanding of the applicationof art and design, relevant to progression opportunities and career choice.

Higher Education

HDFAP1 HND Fine Art Part-time Year 1 14-Sep-09 Flexi 12 hours 36 942.00HDFAP2 HND Fine Art Part-time Year 2 14-Sep-09 Flexi 12 hours 36 942.00HDGDP1 HND Graphic Design Part-time Year 1 14-Sep-09 Flexi 12 hours 36 942.00

www.edexcel.org.uk Please contact Helen Fox prior to enrolment on this course.

Post Graduate - flexible access to facilities, equipment and staff for practicing Artists and Designers.

IAGRAD1-AU Graduate Development Programme (Cer t) 14-Sep-09 Flexi 10 hours 13 309.00IAGRAD1-SP Graduate Development Programme (Cer t) 04-Jan-10 Flexi 10 hours 12 286.00IAGRAD1-SU Graduate Development Programme (Cer t) 19-Apr-10 Flexi 10 hours 11 262.00Contact Ian Coulson or Helen Fox for more information

For more details about any of the courses or to make an appointment call 648206.

General Education

Art, Design & Media related Courses

Code Title Day Start Date Start End Wks Fee



NCEL1 Engineering Electronic Nat Cert Yr 1 WED 16-Sep-09 09.00 19.30& TUE 15-Sep-09 19.00 21.00 36 611.00NCEL2 Engineering Electronic Nat Cert Yr 2 THU 17-Sep-09 09.00 19.30

EVE TBA 14-Sep-09 19.00 21.00 36 611.00HCEL1 Engineering HNC Electrical/ElectronicYr 1 TUE 15-Sep-09 09.00 21.00

& MON 14-Sep-09 19.00 21.00 36 1620.00HCEL2 Engineering HNC Electrical/ElectronicYr 2 TUE 15-Sep-09 09.00 19.00

& MON 14-Sep-09 19.00 21.00 36 1620.00HCMC1 Mechanical Production Eng HNCYr 1 WED 16-Sep-09 09.00 19.00

& MON 14-Sep-09 19.00 21.00 36 1620.00HCMC2 Mechanical Production Eng HNCYr 2 WED 16-Sep-09 09.00 19.00

& MON 14-Sep-09 19.00 21.00 36 1620.00

NCMC1 Engineering National Cer t Mechanical WED 16-Sep-09 09.00 19.30& TUE 15-Sep-09 19.00 21.00 35 611.00

NCMC2 Engineering National Cer t - Mechancial THU 17-Sep-09 09.00 19.30& evening TBA 35 611.00

MV1 Motor Vehicle Engineering NVQ Yr 1 MON 14-Sep-09 09:00 17:30 36 855.00MV2 Motor Vehicle Engineering NVQ Yr 2 TUE 15-Sep-09 09:00 17:30 36 855.00MV3 Motor Vehicle Engineering NVQ Yr 3 WED 16-Sep-09 09:00 17:30 36 718.00MV4 Motor Vehicle Engineering NVQ Yr 4 THU 17-Sep-09 09:00 17:30 36 871.00

CM2 C&G 2800 L2 Cert in Engineering WED 16-Sep-09 09.00 16.15 36 715.00

CM3 C&G 2800 L3 Yr 1 Cert in Engineering TUE 15-Sep-09 09.00 16.15 36 715.00CM4 C&G 2800 L3 Yr 2 Cert in Engineering TUE 15-Sep-09 09.00 16.15 36 715.00

EI2 Electrical InstallationYr 2 WED 16-Sep-09 09.00 19.00 36 800.00

Computer Aided Engineering

ACAD1 Autocad - Introduction TUE 15-Sep-09 18.00 21.00 36 322.00ACAD2 Autocad - Advanced THU 17-Sep-09 18.00 21.00 36 331.00

Work Based Studies in Engineering and Agriculture

Work Based NVQ's in Engineering and Business Improvement Techniques.

IEPQNEX1 NVQ Engineering Level 1 14-Sep-09 36 710.00IEPQNEX2 NVQ Engineering Level 2 14-Sep-09 36 710.00IEPQNEX3 NVQ Engineering Level 3 14-Sep-09 36 720.00

NVQ’s In Agriculture and Environmental Conservation

NVQAG Agriculture NVQ 14-Sep-09 36 710.00NVQ2AG NVQ Level 2 Agriculture 14-Sep-09 36 720.00NVQ3AG NVQ Level 3 Agriculture 14-Sep-09 36 725.00NVQ4AG Agriculture NVQ Level 4 14-Sep-09 36 750.00

Please contact the ProgrammeArea about dates and times.

Industrial StudiesCode Title Day Start Date Start End Wks Fee

Engineering Related



BKW2 Brickwork NVQ Level 2 Year 2 TUE 15-Sep-09 36 1270.00BKW3 Brickwork NVQ Level 3 Units Year 3 THU 17-Sep-09 36 1270.00

P&D2 Painting and Decorating NVQYear 2 WED 15-Sep-09 36 960.00P&D3 Painting and Decorating NVQYear 3 THU 16-Sep-09 36 960.00

NCCN1 National Certificate Construction Year 1 MON 14-Sep-09 36 611.00NCCN2 National Certificate Construction Year 2 TUE 15-Sep-09 36 611.00NCCNM National Certificate Construction Module 36 122.00

HNCBPT1 HNC Building Production Technology Year 1 THU 18-Sep-09 28 1620.00

HNCBPT2 HNC Building Production Technology Year 2 WED 17-Sep-09 28 1620.00HNCBS1 HNC Building SurveyingYear 1 THU 18-Sep-09 28 1620.00HNCBS2 HNC Building SurveyingYear 2 WED 17-Sep-09 28 1620.00

All year 2 courses have strict entry requirements.

Construction Short CoursesIndividuals wishing to enrol on the following courses must have at least five continuous years in the craft area and successfully completed

the CITB’s health and safety test.

They may attract financial assistance from the Department of Trade & Industry: Training Services (697156)

OSAT-PL2 On Site Assessment & Training: Plastering NVQ Level 2. 2615.00

OSAT-RF2 On Site Assessment & Training: Roofing NVQ Level 2. 2615.00OSAT-SC2 On Site Assessment & Training: Site Carpentry NVQ Level 2. 2615.00OSAT-TO2 On Site Assessment &Training: Trowel Occupations NVQ Level 2. 2615.00OSAT-DO2 On Site Assessment &Training: Decorative Occupations NVQ Level 2. 2615.00

The following courses are DTI:Training Services grant assisted at source so that you do not need to complete

any additional paperwork.

ICSC-WB Water Byelaw POAICSC-PT Safe Use of Electric Powered Hand Tools: City & Guilds 2342 POA

For further information on short courses please contact the Construction Programme Area’s secretary on

648205.

Industrial Studies

Construction Related Courses




NVQBC1 NVQ2 Professional Cooking - Yr 1 14-Sep-09 33 611.00NVQBC2 NVQ Professional Cooking - Level 2 14-Sep-09 33 611.00NVQBC3 NVQ Professional Cooking Level 3 14-Sep-09 33 611.00NVQFS Professional Food and Beverage Service N 14-Sep-09 33 611.00NVQBK Bakery and Patisserie 14-Sep-09 33 611.00NVQCS2 NVQ Customer Service 2 07-Sep-09 36 897.00NVQCS3 NVQ Customer Service 3 07-Sep-09 36 997.00NVQCSIH2 NVQ Customer Service (Lv 2) in Workplace 14-Sep-09 36 611.00*fees includes registration, handbook, examination & cer tificate

Short Courses for the Individual who wishes to gain qualifications or those within industry

FSCAT CIEH Lev 1 Award Food Safety Awareness in Catering 14-Sep-09 half day 30.00*fee includes registration, handbook, examination & cer tificateINFH-A CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering 14-Sep-09 6 140.00

For both the above courses please contact either Margaret Manning, Course Tutor, on 648310 or Jackie Kruup on 648205.

TBA CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace To suit cl ients 1 day inc. exam 15.09.08 60.00D321H Assessor Awards A2 To suit clients In Work Place 15.09.08 611.00*fee includes portfolio, tutor support, guidance and certificatePlease contact Kelvin McNicholl, NVQ Centre Contact on 648200 or Jackie Kruup on 648205.

VRQ NVQ1 Certificate in Customer Care - 1day course including exam 14-Sep-09 09:00 17:00 33 60.00NVQBC2 Certificate in Hospita lity Sales - 1day course including exam 14-Sep-09 09:00 17:00 33 60.00*fee includes registration, materials, examination & cer tificate

For further details please contact Margaret Manning on 648310 ([email protected]) or Jackie Kruupon 648205.

NB All short courses are flexible and offered throughout the year to meet individual/company requirements.

Please enquire regarding the following Short Courses:

CIEH Level 2 Award in NutritionCIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Retail/Manufacturing

All enquiries to Margaret Manning, Programme Manager on 648310 ([email protected]).

Industrial StudiesCode Title Day Start Date Start End Wks Fee

Hospitality & Catering Related Courses

The CollegeTraining

Restaurant isopen to the

public.

To check

availability or make

a booking

telephone 648215



Industrial Studies

Hairdressing, Beauty & Holistic Therapy Related Courses

All the following course fees are inclusive of registration, assessment documentation and exam fees. Additional costs may be required to purchase uniforms,course books etc.

HAIRP1 Hairdressing NVQ2 - Yr 1 MON 21-Sep-09 09:00 16:00 33 620.00HAIRP2 Hairdressing NVQ2 - Yr 2 TUE 22-Sep-09 09:00 16:00 35 535.00ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ABOVE COURSES IS FULL-TIME SALON EMPLOYMENT AS A TRAINEE HAIRDRESSER

ENROLEMENT FOR HAIRP1 WILL BE SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW AND SKILLS ASSESSMENT BY COLLEGE ASSESSORS.

HAIRP3 Hairdressing NVQ3 MON 21-Sep-09 13:00 20:00 33 646.00ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR HAIRDRESSING NVQ3 IS AN NVQ LEVEL 2 IN HAIRDRESSING QUALIFICATION AND FULL-TIME SALON EMPLOYMENT

MMUP Make-up, Manicure & Pedicure MON 21-Sep-09 17:30 20:30 33 340.00APMAS Anatomy, Physiology and Massage THU 24-Sep-09 17:30 20:30 34 530.00IHMASS Indian Head Massage WED 16-Sep-09 17:30 20:30 13 195.00

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSE IS AN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY & MASSAGE (or equivalent) QUALIFICATION

REFL Reflexology TUE 22-Sep-09 17.30 20.30 24 320.00If you require further details on any of the above courses contact Melanie Clague (Programme Manager) on 648208

[email protected] or the Secretary on 648205


The College

Hairdressing

and Beauty

Therapy Salons

are open to the

public.

Telephone

648208

to make an

appointment



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Welcome to the Adult Community Education Programme for the Academic Year 2009/2010. This section gives details of all the traditional AdultCommunity Education courses which ran in 2008/2009 that are scheduled to be repeated during the year 2009/2010.

It is possible to enrol on any courses listed in the Adult Community Education section, either by post using the enrolment forms in the centrepages of this course guide, or in person at the Isle of Man College dur ing normal office hours (8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday), from thepublication date of this guide. Should you require further information or course leaflets, where indicated, please contact the Adult Community Education Office on 648204.Please note that Adult Community Education courses are specifically designed and intended for students above School Leaving Age (ie 16+)Interested students below School Leaving Age must contact the Adult Secretary (648204), before submitting an enrolment form, to check

availability and procedural requirements.

Information is included elsewhere in this guide about scheduled in-person enrolment sessions at the Isle of Man College. Students are advised,however, that all enrolments will be taken on a fir st-come, first-served basis, but additional courses may be offered, where possible.

All courses start week commencing 21st September, and run for 22 weeks unless otherwise stated. Please note that Improve

Your Basic Skills courses start week commencing 14th September and run for 36 weeks. It is recommended that students make a note of the

start date(s) of their course(s), as the College will only send out reminders for courses starting after the first week of the Programme (w.c.

21/09/09). Please refer to the College Calendar at the bottom of this page to check dates specific to ACE courses, and note that the Adult

Community Education 10/22 week course start/finish dates are not always the same as the College’s general part-time course start/finish dates.

HEALTH PROBLEMSStudents are reminded that if they have any underlying health

problems, and enrol on a course involving physical activity, they do so

at their own risk.

SURCHARGES(S) indicates that the course fee includes a materials/consumables

surcharge.

REFUNDSStudents who withdraw before the end of the first term of a course

and who claim a refund in writing to the College will (except for non-subsidised Adult Community Education courses and Adult

Community courses of 1-2 days’ duration) receive a pro-rata refund of

the fees for the weeks of the course remaining after the date of the

refund claim.

(The College’s full Fees Policy and Regulations are available on request)

One-day Saturday Courses - Catering

FacilitiesStudents enrolling on Saturday 1-day courses at the Isle of Man

College are advised to take a packed lunch with them, as there are,

unfortunately, no staffed facilities available for the provision of food on

Saturdays. There are, however, vending machines with snacks and

drinks.

Enrolment for all Adult Community Education Courses in this green sectionis by post or in person at the Isle of Man College

or at one of the advertised in-person enrolment sessions.

Adult Community Education CoursesCoorseyn-ynsee Co-phobble son Sleih Aasit

Equal OpportunitiesThe Isle of Man College actively supports its “Equal Opportunities Policy”.

Many of the courses in this guide are offered at different sites around the Island, and in some areas (including at the main College site) somepeople may find that access is difficult. Our Student Services Team is anxious to help you attend the course(s) of your choice, and if you feel

that you may need any kind of assistance please identify this via the appropriate part of your enrolment form.

Adult Community Education: Key Dates

AUTUMN TERM 2009

Week beg. 21 Sept 22 wk/Autumn 10 wk courses commence

Mon 26 Oct - Sat 31 Oct Half Term - no classes

Sat 12 Dec 22 wk courses finish for Christmas

Mon 21 Dec - Sat 2 Jan Christmas/New Year Holiday - no classes

SPRING TERM 2010

Week beg. Mon 4 Jan 22 wk courses recommenceWeek beg. Mon 11 Jan Spring 10 wk courses commence

Mon 15 Feb - Sat 20 Feb Half Term - no classes

Sat 27 March 22 wk courses finish for Easter

Mon 5 April - Sat 17 Apr Easter Holidays - no classes

SUMMER TERM 2010

Mon 19 April College re-opens

Mon 3 & 31 May May Bank Holidays - no classes

Mon 31 May to Sat 12 June Practice & TT Weeks - no classes

Sat 10 July End of Term for any remaining courses



Adult Community Education

ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE MONDAY

PD211-AM FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 1 £105

10am – 12noon – Mr S ColvinConversation and some simple grammar. Course book required: ‘French for Starters’ (Cambridge).

PD331-AM POTTERY & CERAMICS - ALL ABILITIES (S) £116

1.15pm – 3.15pm – Mrs L Featherstone – 18 weeks, beginning 2nd November

ED337-AM CERAMICS FOR ALL ABILITIES (S) £139

7pm – 9pm – Mr W Kelly

ED711-AM GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS £105

7pm – 9pm – Mr J Nelson

Including folk, popular, acoustic and electric. Own guitar required.

ED430-AM WOODWORK – ALL ABILITIES (S) £122

7pm – 9pm – Mr M Roddy

Guidance given to learn or enhance skills/knowledge required to undertake an agreed project.

Does NOT include STUDENT use of 3-phase machinery (eg spindle moulder, tenon-dovetailer).

ED364-AM JEWELLERY & JEWELLERY MAKING – ALL ABILITIES (S) £130

7pm – 9pm – Mr S Haddock Learn or enhance existing skills/knowledge. Leaflet available.

ED705-AM SOCIAL DANCING FOR BEGINNERS (College Hall) (S) £89

6.30pm – 8pm – Mr & Mrs R Sibthorpe

Standard Ballroom, Latin, Sequence and similar dancing for couples.

ED706-AM SOCIAL DANCING FOR IMPROVERS (College Hall) (S) £89

8pm – 9.30pm – Mr & Mrs R Sibthorpe

Technique and extra figures for couples who can do basic Ballroom and Latin dancing.

ED597-AM THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS – MONDAY & TUESDAY £18

7pm – 9pm – Mr M Kewley – 2 meetings, 30th November & 1st December

A special two-part course to investigate the central teaching of the Buddha as the way to free ourselves from the difficulties and frustrations of

life. Course led by Michael Kewley, a former Buddhist Monk and now internationally acclaimed teacher. Resources available to purchase at the class.

ED096-AM EXPLORING THE PAST (S) £112

7pm – 9pm – Mr J Qualtrough – Initial 10 meetings, beginning 21st September

A 10 week Autumn Term consideration of sites of local historical and archaeological significance, Island-wide, followed by a series of 12 field trips,some of which may be on a Saturday. Leaflet available.

ED238-UM GERMAN FOR THE TT £29

7pm – 9pm – Mrs J Cranmer – 6 weeks, beginning 19th April, 2010

Practical phrases to help with German visitors during the TT period.

ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE TUESDAY

PD221-AT SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 1 £105

10am – 12noon – Mrs L Hawker

Learn Spanish for social, holiday or casual purposes. Course book required: ‘Talk Spanish’ (BBC).

PD222-AT SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 2 £105

1pm – 3pm – Mrs L Hawker

A continuation course for those who have completed Level 1 or wish to improve their skills. Course book required: ‘Talk Spanish 2’ (BBC).

PD055-AT BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO MOBILE PHONES FREE

1.30pm – 4.30pm – Mrs S Creighton – 1 meeting, Tuesday 6th October, 2009This free course run by Sarah Creighton, Manx Telecom’s mobile shop manager, aims to take the mystery out of using a mobile and explain its

basic functions to beginners. Students can bring their own mobile phone to the course, alternatively there will be the oppor tunity to purchase a

mobile phone on the day, at a promotional price. Course repeated 9th March, 2010 (PD055-ST).

PD551-AT PURE PILATES - ALL ABILITIES (College Hall) (S) £78

2pm – 3.30pm – Mrs M Sherring, 18 weeks, beginning 3rd November

Pure Pilates offers a pathway to awareness of your natural potential: correct posture; correct breathing and balance of body and mind. Including

the use of some Pilates Studio Equipment. Suitable for all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Leaflet available.

ED551-ST PURE PILATES - ALL ABILITIES (College Hall) (S) £557pm – 8pm – Mrs T Taggar t, 18 weeks, beginning 5th Januar y, 2010

Description as PD551-AT. Leaflet available.

ED221-AT SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 1 £1057pm – 9pm – Mrs A Fryer

Learn Spanish for social, holiday, or casual purposes. Course book required: ‘Talk Spanish’ (BBC).

ED201-AT CONVERSATIONAL MANX £1057pm – 9pm – Dr T B Stowell

A course aimed to achieve a command of basic conversational Manx. Suit complete beginners, or those with some previous knowledge .

ED212-AT FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS - LEVEL 2 £105

7 pm – 9 pm - Mrs H A Harmer

Follow-on course designed to develop conversation and consolidate basic grammar. Course book required: ‘Facon de Parler 1’ (Hodder).

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ED251-AT RUSSIAN FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 1 £105

7pm – 9pm – Mrs O Stone

Learn to speak a little Russian for holidays, work or fun. Course book required: ‘Russian in 3 Months’ (Hugo).

ED460-AT MODEL ENGINEERING AND RESTORATION (Mechanical Engineering Workshop) (S) £1726pm – 9pm – Mr J Cashin

Suit model engineers and enthusiasts in amateur workshop activities. Familiarity with the engineering environment useful, though some basic

instruction can be given.

ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE WEDNESDAY

ED900-AW IMPROVE YOUR BASIC SKILLS (ENGLISH AND MATHS) NO FEE

7.00pm – 9.15pm – 36 weeks, beginning 16th September

Free, confidential help with reading, writing, spelling and basic Maths for people for whom English is their first language. For more details please

telephone 648204. Students for whom English is not their first language please refer to the course details given on Page 11 of this guide.

PD224-AW SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 3 £10510am – 12noon – Mrs L Hawker

For students who have completed Level 2 or who wish to develop their Spanish further. Course book required: ‘Breakthrough Spanish 1’ (Palgrave).

PD332-AW POTTERY AND CERAMICS FOR ALL ABILITIES (S) £116

1.15pm - 3.15pm – Mrs L Featherstone – 18 weeks, beginning 4th November PD551-SW PURE PILATES (College Hall) (S) £78

1.45pm – 3.15pm – Mrs T Taggar t – 18 weeks, beginning 6th Januar y, 2010

Description as PD551-AT. Leaflet available.

ED221-AW SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 1 £105

7pm - 9pm – Mrs A Fryer


ED432-AW GREEN WOOD SCULPTING (S) £159

6.30pm - 9pm – Mr G Carter

Learn or develop wood carving techniques and tool care, to produce a unique piece of green wood sculpture. No previous experience required.

Wood provided.

ED058-AW UNDERSTANDING AND OBSERVING THE WEATHER £48

7pm - 9pm – Mr C Gartshore & Mr N Young - 10 weeks, beginning 23rd September

Introduction to the theory and practice of weather observation and forecasting, with particular reference to the Isle of Man. Leaflet available.

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ED340-AW LIFE DRAWING – ALL ABILITIES £105

7pm - 9pm – Miss S Wernham

This is an adult class, and school students should enrol on LDSL-T/X, alternative courses on Tuesdays, or Thursdays, specifically designed for their

needs. (See General Education section)ED584-AW KARMA AND REBIRTH IN OUR DAILY LIFE – WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY £18

7pm - 9pm – Mr M Kewley - 2 meetings, 2nd & 3rd December

The way to understand our life and to stop being the victim in that life is to be aware of the forces that direct us, here and now and beyond.

Course led by Michael Kewley, a former Buddhist Monk and now internationally acclaimed teacher. Resources available to purchase at the class.

ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE THURSDAY

PD913-AX LITERATURE FOR PLEASURE (S) £98

2.15pm – 4.15pm – Mr P Wilkinson – 18 weeks, beginning 6th November

An opportunity to discover, rediscover and discuss, informally, an agreed group pot-pourr i of literar y genres and geniuses – ancient and modern!

ED813-AX COMPUTER BASICS £48

6.30pm – 8.30pm – Mrs C Ball – 10 weeks, beginning 24th September

A practical introduction to PCs, Word Processing, the Internet and emails. Suit complete beginners or those wishing to improve their

skills/knowledge. Course repeated 14th January, 2010 (ED813-SX).

Students wishing to further improve their skills using computer software can find details of CLAIT (Computer Literacy and InformationTechnology) and ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) courses in the Office Administration section of this Guide.

ED600-AX CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY – ALL ABILITIES (S) £120

7pm – 9pm – Mr B Mitchell

Explore your camera’s creative controls, print critiques and image appreciation, image workflow and manipulat ion with Adobe Photoshop CS3. A

Digital SLR camera would be an advantage. Leaflet available.

ED306-AX DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - BEGINNER LEVEL (S) £80

6pm – 9pm – Mr J Caley – 10 weeks, beginning 24th September

Introduction to Digital Photography for beginners using Adobe Photoshop CS3 & Photoshop Elements 6. Learn to make the most of your

photographs. Leaflet available. See ED307-SX for follow-on course.

ED307-SX DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (S) £80

6pm – 9pm – Mr J Caley – 10 weeks, beginning 14th January, 2010

Intermediate course in Digital Photography using Adobe Photoshop CS3 & Photoshop Elements 6. Suit photographers with computer

competence. Ideal follow-on course to ED306-AX. See ED302-UX for follow-on course. Leaflet available.

ED302-UX DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – ADVANCED LEVEL (S) £506pm -9pm – Mr J Caley – 6 weeks, beginning 22nd April, 2010

Advanced Photoshop for Digital Photographers using Adobe Photoshop CS3 & Photoshop Elements 6. Suit experienced/proficient users. Ideal

follow-on course to ED307-SX. Leaflet available.

ED337-AX POTTERY & CERAMICS - ALL ABILITIES (S) £139

7pm - 9pm – Mr T Davies. Leaflet available .

ED920-SX WRITING FOR PLEASURE OR PROFIT (S) £72

6.30pm. - 9pm - Mr J Canavan - 12 weeks, beginning 7th January, 2010

Practical introduction to writing creatively & commercially. How to develop ideas, avoid pitfalls and be published.

ED241-AX ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 1 £105

7pm - 9pm - Mrs I Davenport

Learn to speak a little Ital ian for holiday, work or fun. Course book required: ‘Talk Italian’ (BBC).

ED222-AX SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 2 £105

7.15pm - 9.15pm - Mrs A Fr yer

A continuation course for those who have completed Level 1 or who wish to improve their skills. Course book required ‘Talk Spanish 2’ (BBC).

ED551-AX PILATES FOR BEGINNERS (College Hall) (S) £55

6pm – 7pm – Mrs M Sherring – 18 weeks, beginning 5th November

A course specifically for beginners or those with limited experience/knowledge to understand the correct perception of Pilates from the

beginning. Includes the use of some Pilates equipment. Suit all ages and fitness levels. Leaflet available.

ED554-AX PURE PILATES – INTERMEDIATE (INCORPORATING PILATES FOR SPORTS) (College Hall) (S) £78

7.00pm – 8.30pm - Mrs M Sherring – 18 weeks, beginning 5th November

Description as PD551-AT. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Leaflet available.

ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE SATURDAY

PD499-AS LEARN TO SEW (S) £38

9.30am - 1pm – Mrs H Cairns - 4 Saturday mornings, starting 26th September 2009 (26th Sep: 3rd/10th & 17th Oct)

For the raw beginner, who want to gain confidence using their sewing machine. Learn the basic seams and hems etc. Some materials provided,

other materials available to purchase at the class. Leaflet available.

PD498-AS PATCHWORK & QUILTING (S) £549.30am – 1pm - Mrs H Cairns - 6 Saturday mornings, starting 14th November (14th/28th Nov: 12th Dec: 9th/23rd Jan: 6th Feb)

For beginners and sewers who want to learn and improve their patchwork and quilting skills. Leaflet available.

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PD324-AS WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE PAINTING FOR IMPROVERS/INTERMEDIATES (S) £114

10am - 12noon – Mr P Parker

Covers basic techniques in watercolour landscape painting. Leaflet available.

PD549-SS MAKE YOUR MIND YOUR BEST FRIEND (POSITIVE THINKING) £2010am - 12noon - Dr J Kitto - 3 weeks, beginning 16th January, 2010

Learn how to understand and harness the power of the mind.

PD211-AS FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS - LEVEL 1 £105

10am – 12noon – Mrs H A Harmer

Conversation and some simple grammar. Course book required: ‘French for Star ters’ (Cambridge) .

PD221-AS SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 1 £105

10am - 12noon – Mrs L Hawker


PD231-AS GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS £105

10am – 12noon – Mrs J Cranmer

Introduction to German language and culture. Course book required: ‘Talk German’ (BBC).

PD600-AS CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY – ALL ABILITIES (S) £120

10am – 12noon – Mr B Mitchell

Explore your camera’s creative controls, print critiques and image appreciation, image workflow and manipulation with Adobe Photoshop CS3. ADigital SLR camera would be an advantage. Leaflet available.

ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE ONE/TWO-DAY WORKSHOPS SATURDAY

PD062-AS FENG SHUI (I) – HOUSE LAYOUT £15

9.30am – 12.30noon – Mrs Y Y Mar tin – 2 meetings, Saturdays 10th/17th October

Covers basic Feng Shui rules and teaches useful tips using your own house layout. House layout to be brought to the first session. Suit beginners

or those with some previous knowledge. Leaflet available. See PD064-AS for follow-on course .

PD064-AS FENG SHUI (2) – BEDROOM AND GARDEN LAYOUT £15

9.30am – 12.30pm – Mrs Y Y Martin – 2 meetings, Saturdays 14th/21st November

Discover how to enhance your Ki Energy. More in-depth study of house layout and introduction of Feng Shui Garden.

Ideal follow-on to PD062-AS. Leaflet available.

PD367-SS WILLOW BIRD SCULPTURES (S) £24

9.30am – 4.30pm - Mrs B Coatalen –1 meeting, Saturday 23rd January, 2010

Turn your hand to making an original willow sculpture bird for your garden. Course repeated 13th February, 2010 (PD367-SS2). Leaflet available.

PD436-AS INTRODUCTION TO PICTURE FRAMING & MOUNTING (S) £16

9am – 1pm – Mr W Kelly – 1 meeting, Saturday 17th October

Learn the rudiments of framing and mounting techniques to utilize ready-made frames. A variety of mounting material provided. Students

required to supply/buy frames of their choice. Leaflet available.

PD631-AS COOKING ON A BUDGET (S) £16

9.30am – 3pm – Mr A Wright – 1 meeting, Saturday 21st November

Demonstration workshop to illustrate comprehensive budget menus using inexpensive local produce. Learn about meals that provide family

nourishment without excessive cost. Leaflet available.

PD077-SS OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF FLYING (S) £22

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mr C Morgan – 1 meeting, Saturday 9th January, 2010

A one-day workshop designed to help students gain a better understanding and rationalize their anxiety concerning flying. A flight is NOT

included. Leaflet available.

PD059-AS INTRODUCTION TO BACH FLOWER REMEDIES (S) £12

10am – 12noon – Mrs F Shimmin – 1 meeting, Saturday 7th November

Discover who Dr Bach was, the basic concept of his principles and relevance of the remedies today. See PD060-AS for follow-on course. Leaflet available.

PD060-AS BACH FLOWERS WORKSHOP - PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS (S) £12

10am – 12noon – Mrs F Shimmin – 1 meeting, Saturday 21st November

Discover how to use Bach Flower Remedies to make Christmas the busy, yet enjoyable time it should be.

Ideal follow-on course to PD059-AS. Leaflet available.

PD074-AS ALL ABOUT REIKI £12

10am – 12noon - Mrs D Firth - 1 meeting , Saturday 7th November

Learn about this ancient art of healing by touch from a Reiki Master. Reiki is a powerful tool for self-healing and development.

PD550-AS EVERYTHING IS ENERGY: PILATES, REIKI – AND YOU! (S) £20

10am – 4pm – Mrs M Sherring & Mrs D Fir th – 1 meeting, Saturday 5th December

Take a new look at Pilates and Reiki. Be fitter, more relaxed and energized. Own blanket, rug and 2 cushions required.

Course repeated 7th February, 2010 (PD550-SS). Leaflet available.

PD575-AS INTRODUCTION TO AROMATHERAPY (S) £28

9.30am – 4pm – Mrs R O’Donohue – 1 meeting, Saturday 3rd October

Learn the benefits and safe use of essential oils. Ideal introduction for those considering taking a diploma course in aromatherapy (648208 for

details), or students just interested in broadening their knowledge/exper ience. Course also includes a basic massage element. Course repeated

9th January, 2010 (PD575-SS).

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PD576-AS INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE (S) £28

9.30am – 4pm – Mrs R O’Donohue – 1 meeting, Saturday 7th November

Learn to give massage and enjoy the benefits of receiving one. Ideal introduction for those considering taking a diploma course in massage

(648208 for details), or students just interested in broadening their knowledge/experience. Course repeated 30th January, 2010 (PD576-SS).PD577-SS INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY (S) £28

9.30am – 4pm – Mrs R O’Donohue – 1 meeting, Saturday 6th March, 2010

An introduction to this balancing, holistic treatment. Learn how it works and how it can help. Includes a ‘hands on’, practical element. Ideal

introduction for those considering a diploma course in reflexology (648208 for details), or students just interested in broadening their

knowledge/experience.

PD543-AS VIPASSANA: The Buddhist Meditation of Awareness and Peace £22

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mr M Kewley – 1 meeting, Saturday 28th November

Learn about the Buddhist Meditation of Awareness and Peace with Michael Kewley, former Buddhist Monk, and now International Dhamma

Master. Resources available to purchase on the day.

PD539-AS METTA BHAVANA: The Buddhist Meditation of Love and Compassion £22

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mr M Kewley – 1 meeting, Saturday 5th December

Learn about the beautiful Buddhist Meditation of Love and Compassion, the way to true peace in life with Michael Kewley, a former Buddhist

Monk and now internationally acclaimed teacher. Resources available to purchase on the day.

PD051-AS1 COLOUR PERFECT £2010am – 4pm – Mrs A Scott – 1 meeting, Saturday 3rd October

An introduction to help you choose your perfect colours every time. Leaflet available. Course repeated 7th November (PD051-AS2),

PD352-AS INTRODUCTION TO TIFFANY GLASS TECHNIQUES (S) £49

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mrs C Button – 2 meetings, Saturday 10th/17th October

Learn the Tiffany Glass copper foiling technique and complete a stained glass project. Some materials provided, others available to purchase at

class. Leaflet available. See PD356-AS and PD357-SS for follow-on courses.

PD356-AS TIFFANY GLASS WORKSHOP (S) £66

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mrs C Button – 3 meetings, Saturday 7th/14th/21st November

Advice and guidance given to complete projects in stained glass.Previous knowledge/skills essential. Ideal follow-on course to PD352-AS.

Some materials provided, others available to purchase at class. Leaflet available. See PD357-SS for follow-on course.

PD357-SS 3D TIFFANY GLASS WORKSHOP (S) £66

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mrs C Button – 3 meetings, Saturday 6th/13th/20th March, 2010

An opportunity to explore 3D objects and / or hone existing 2D Tiffany Glass skills. Previous knowledge/skills essential. Ideal follow-on course to

PD352-AS and PD356-AS. Some materials provided, others available to purchase at class. Leaflet available.PD368-AS 3D DECOUPAGE CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP – ALL ABILITIES (S) £40

9am – 5pm – Mrs B Moore - 1 meeting, Saturday 14th November

Create a beautiful and satisfying Christmas piece. All materials are provided to produce a completed piece. Leaflet available.

PD363-AS JEWELLERY MAKING FOR CHRISTMAS (S) £25

9.30am – 4.30 pm – Mr S Haddock - 1 meeting, Saturday 28th November.

Learn how to make a simple ring and a necklace just in time for Christmas. Ideal special Christmas gift, or keep it just for yourself!

See PD359-SS1 for follow-on course . Leaflet available.

PD359-SS1 JEWELLERY-MAKING WORKSHOP (S) £25

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mr S Haddock - 1 meeting, Saturday 16th January, 2010.

Produce a silver pendant in the style of Archibald Knox, using silver and copper from a pre-set design. No previous experience required, but ideal

follow-on course to PD363-AS, or ED364-AM. Course repeated 30th Januar y, 2010 (PD359-SS2). Leaflet available.

PD303-AS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - BEGINNER LEVEL (S) £22

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mr J Caley - 1 meeting, Saturday 7th November

Workshop covering basic photo correction, plus retouching and repairing images and working with selections using Adobe Photoshop CS3 andPhotoshop Elements 6. See PD304-SS for follow-on course. Leaflet available.

PD304-SS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (S) £22

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mr J Caley - 1 meeting, Saturday 6th February, 2010

Workshop covering basic layer, masks and channels and correcting and enhancing digital photographs using Adobe Photoshop CS3 and

Photoshop Elements 6. Ideal follow-on course to PD303-AS. Not suitable for beginners. See PD305-US for follow-on course. Leaflet available.

PD305-US DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - ADVANCED LEVEL (S) £22

9.30am – 4.30pm – Mr J Caley - 1 meeting, Saturday 15th May, 2010

Workshop covering advanced layers, vector drawing techniques and illustrations in Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Elements 6. Not

suitable for beginners. Ideal follow-on course to PD304-SS. Leaflet available.

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ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE THURSDAY

ED029-SX COMMUNITY FIRST AID SUITE & EMERGENCY & BASIC FIRST AID (S) £90

7pm-9pm – Miss L B Taggar t – 7 weeks, beginning 21st January, 2010

A St John Ambulance course that gives instruction in community First Aid and an introduction to basic First Aid. Ideal course for the general

public to learn how to help each other in an emergency or when general accidents happen. Includes First Aid protocols and resuscitation skills

and how to deal with minor conditions and those that become more serious and how to resuscitate a casualty. 6 weeks with option to take a

practical assessment in week 7 in order to obtain certification. Course fee includes First Aid manual, work books, registration fee and certificate fee.

NB: Full attendance is a pre-requisite for certification.

ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE TUESDAY

ED472-AT RYA DAY SKIPPER CERTIFICATE (Theory) (S) £199

7pm - 9pm - Mr A Dahn - 22 meetings, beginning 22nd September

Initial basic course in navigation, safety, seamanship, pilotage, meteorology and boat management to intermediate level. Fee includes course books

& assessment papers.

ISLE OF MAN COLLEGE SATURDAY

PD471-AS RYA VHF RADIO GMDSS SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE (S) £6410am - 12noon - Capt D Cowell - 5 weeks, beginning 7th November (Including Assessment)

Passing this course authorises the holder to use a radiotelephone on the VHF international frequencies of the maritime mobile band for voice

communication. Separate, additional RYA assessment fees payable, course leading to Home Office certificate. Course book/assessment pack provided.

Holders of Restricted (VHF) Only Radio Operators Certificate wishing to upgrade to the new qualification of the GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC) which applies to VHF

Operators on yachts and other small craft which are fitted with GMDSS equipment such as Digital Selected Callings should enrol on PD473-AS (fee £40) and attend weeks

3-5 (21st November – 5th December) . Additional RYA assessment fees payable.

PD081-AS EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT (CHILD & INFANT) (S) £35

9am-1pm – Miss L B Taggar t – 1 meeting, Saturday 7th November

For parents, grandparents, guardians, playgroup staff, child minders etc. A St John Ambulance certificated course designed for if the worst happens

and your child does have an accident! This course gives a step-by-step guide on how to give First Aid. A one session, four-hour course - fee

includes workbook and St John Ambulance registration and certification.

DOUGLAS CLASSES - OTHER SITES

GLENCRUTCHERY SCHOOL POOL THUR/FRI

PG101-AX SWIMMING FOR ADULT BEGINNERS - THURSDAY (S) £58

12.10 pm - 1.10 pm – Mrs F McDonaldEG101-AX SWIMMING FOR ADULT BEGINNERS - THURSDAY (S) £58

7 pm- 8 pm – Mrs F McDonald

PG102-AF SWIMMING FOR ADULT IMPROVERS - FRIDAY (S) £58

12.15 pm – 1.15 pm – Mrs F McDonald

Glencrutcher y School Pool is on the Glencrutchery School site, adjacent to the Isle of Man College, off Greenfield Road or Glencrutchery Road. It is a warm, shallow pool –

ideal for complete beginners – to rear of school. Separate male and female changing rooms, but no cubicles.

WILLASTON PRIMARY SCHOOL TUESDAY

EW521-AT YOGA FOR BEGINNERS (School Hall) £66

7.00pm – 8.15pm – Mrs B Thorn

A series of gentle stretching and breathing exercises combined with deep relaxation, to help promote optimum health and combat stress. Own

mat required.

MURRAY’S ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL THURSDAY

EM530-AX TAI-CHI CHUAN – YANG SHORT FORM (School Hall) £79

7.30pm - 9pm – Mr F Newton

Unique Chinese form of relaxation and movement. Loose clothing recommended and thick socks/soft-soled shoes. All ages and abilities welcome

– especially beginners.

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BALLACOTTIER PRIMARY SCHOOL MON/WED

Please note that access is via the Youth and Community entrance at the rear of the school.

ET520-AM YOGA – ALL ABILITIES (School Hall) – MONDAY £79

6.30pm – 8pm – Miss H Danaher

A series of stretching and breathing exercises, combined with deep relaxation which are physically energizing and emotionally calming. Suitable for

beginners and those with previous experience. Own mat required.

ET520-AW YOGA - ALL ABILITIES (School Hall) - WEDNESDAY £66

6.30pm - 7.45pm - Mrs B Thorn

A series of stretching and breathing exercises, combined with deep relaxation which are physically energizing and emotionally calming. Suitable for

beginners and those with previous experience. Own mat required.

BALLAKERMEEN HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY

EB103-AM SWIMMING FOR ADULT INTERMEDIATES (S) £120

7pm – 8pm – Mr R Unsworth – 22 weeks MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Emphasis on developing stroke technique. Swimmers should be able to swim at least 25 metres in 1 or 2 strokes.

EB104-AM SWIMMING – ADVANCED (S) £120Mon 8pm – 9pm & Fri 7pm – 8pm – Mr R Unsworth – 22 weeks MONDAY and FRIDAY

Course designed for competent multi-stroke swimmers who wish to be coached in improving fitness, stamina and stroke technique. Could be of

interest to master swimmers and tri-athletes.

BALLAKERMEEN HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

EB121-AT GOLF – FOR BEGINNERS (Sports Hall) (S) £44

7pm-9pm – Mr A Patterson – 5 weeks, beginning 3rd November

Soft-soled shoes necessary. See EB122-ST for follow-on course .

EB122-ST GOLF – FOR IMPROVERS (Sports Hall) (S) £44

7pm– 9pm – Mr A Patterson – 5 weeks, beginning 12th January, 2010

Ideal follow-on course to EB121-AT. Suitable for beginners or golfers who want to improve their game. Soft-soled shoes required.

See EB123-ST for follow-on course.

EB123-ST GOLF – INTERMEDIATE (Sports Hall) (S) £44

7pm– 9pm – Mr A Patterson – 5 weeks, beginning 23rd February, 2010Ideal follow-on course to EB122-ST. Suitable for improving game or for those who wish to increase/improve existing knowledge/skills. Soft-soled

shoes required.

BALLAKERMEEN HIGH SCHOOL WEDNESDAY

EB101-AW SWIMMING FOR ADULT BEGINNERS (S) £1206pm – 7pm – Mr R Unsworth – 22 weeks WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY

Course designed to transform the nervous and faint-hearted into confident and happy water users.

EB411-AW FLORAL ART - BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE (S) £1227.15 pm - 9.15 pm - Mrs M A Parr

Learn a new skill or improve an existing one.

EB324-AW INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE PAINTING (S) £1147.15 pm – 9.15 pm – Mr P Parker

Covers basic techniques in watercolour landscape painting. Leaflet available.

DOUGLAS YOUTH CLUB – KENSINGTON ROAD MON/TUE/WED/THU

PK311-AM DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS - MONDAY (S) £114

10am – 12noon – Mrs J Van Toor

Develop your skills in drawing and painting through exploring the formal elements of art, and composition in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Leaflet available.

PK323-UT BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD - TUESDAY (S) £32

10.30am – 12.30pm – Miss V Teare – 6 weeks, beginning Tuesday 20th April, 2010

Helpful tips and guidance on drawing in pencil, ink and pastel. Leaflet available.

PK375-UT PREPARING TO EXHIBIT - TUESDAY (S) £32

1.30pm – 3.30pm – Miss V Teare – 6 weeks, beginning Tuesday 20th April, 2010

Advice and guidance given to complete and prepare artwork for exhibition. Leaflet available.

PK520-AW YOGA - ALL ABILITIES (Hall) - WEDNESDAY £79

1.30pm - 3pm - Mrs L Greggor

Gentle Yoga positions, breathing and relaxation. Beginners to intermediate. Own mat and blanket required.PK312-AX DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR INTERMEDIATES - THURSDAY (S) £114

10am – 12noon – Mrs J Van Toor

Further develop your skills in drawing and painting by exploring the formal elements of art, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Leaflet available.

PK521-AX YOGA - ALL ABILITIES (Hall) - THURSDAY £66

1.45pm - 3pm - Mrs B Thorn

A series of stretching and breathing exercises combined with deep relaxation to help promote optimum health and combat stress. Own mat required.

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ST NINIAN’S HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY

EN521-AM YOGA FOR BEGINNERS (School Hall) £66

6.45pm - 8.00pm – Mrs B Thorn

A series of stretching and breathing exercises combined with deep relaxation to help promote optimum health and combat stress. Own mat required.

EN522-AM YOGA FOR IMPROVERS (School Hall) £66

8.15pm – 9.30pm - Mrs B Thorn

Suit last year’s beginners. Own mat and belt required

EN311-AM LEARN TO DRAW AND PAINT FOR PLEASURE (S) £114

7.15pm - 9.15pm – Mr D Clague.

Learn basic techniques in drawing and painting with ‘Des’ Clague. Suit beginners or near beginners. Leaflet available.

EN619-AM CAKE DECORATING FOR BEGINNERS (S) £45

7.15pm - 9.15pm - Mrs M Shimmin – 8 weeks, beginning 5th October

Basic introduction to decorating cakes, royal icing, marzipan modeling, sugar flowers and decorating your own Christmas cake.

See EN620-SM for follow-on course . Leaflet available.

EN620-SM CAKE DECORATING FOR IMPROVERS (S) £35

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mrs M Shimmin – 6 weeks, beginning 4th January, 2010

Learn more cake decorating skills in royal icing, marzipan and sugarpaste. Ideal follow-on course to EN619-AM. See EN621-SM for follow-oncourse . Leaflet available.

EN621-SM CAKE DECORATING – ADVANCED (S) £30

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mrs M Shimmin – 5 weeks, beginning 22nd February, 2010

Learn more skills/techniques in royal icing, marzipan and sugarpaste. Ideal follow-on course to EN620-SM. Leaflet available.

ST NINIAN’S HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

EN728-AT CLUB DANCES FOR BEGINNERS (Dance Studio) (S) £116

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mr & Mrs R Sibthorpe

Learn Salsa, Argentine Tango, Merengue and East Coast Swing. Essentially a beginners’ course, but also suit students with some previous

experience/knowledge. Soft-soled shoes required (no stilettos please).

EN012-AT THE MANX NIGHT SKY (Lecture Theatre) (S) £110

7.15pm - 9.15pm – Mr H Parkin

Continuing to look at the Manx Night Sky from an astronomical and astronautical perspective . Suit complete novices or previous students of

‘The Manx Sky at Night’ courses. Leaflet available.EN131-AT BADMINTON – FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS (Sports Hall) (S) £96

8pm - 9.30pm – Mr P Short

ST NINIAN’S HIGH SCHOOL WEDNESDAY

EN639-AW INTRODUCTION TO AUTUMN / CHRISTMAS SUGAR FLOWERS (S) £45

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mrs M Shimmin – 8 weeks, beginning 7th October

Learn how to make wired flowers such as blackberries, and Christmas flowers such as Christmas Rose, Poinsettia and more. Leaflet available .

EN638-SW INTRODUCTION TO SUGAR FLOWERS (S) £45

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mrs M Shimmin – 8 weeks, beginning 20th January, 2010.

Learn how to make simple wired flowers in sugar, using cutters, veiners and ‘pulled’ techniques. Leaflet available .

COURSES OUTSIDE DOUGLAS

QUEEN ELIZABETH II HIGH SCHOOL THURSDAY

EP900-AX IMPROVE YOUR BASIC SKILLS (ENGLISH AND MATHS) - THURSDAY NO FEE

7pm – 9.15pm – 36 weeks, beginning 17th September

Free, confidential help with reading, writing, spelling and basic Maths for people for whom English is their first language . For more details please

telephone 648204. Students for whom English is not their first language should refer to the course details given on Page 11 of this guide.

EP813-AX COMPUTER BASICS - THURSDAY £48

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mr B Corlett – 10 weeks, beginning 24th September

A practical introduction to PCs, word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet. Suit complete beginners or those wishing to improve their

skills/knowledge. Suit PC and Apple Mac users. Repeated 14th January, 2010 (EP813-SX).

ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL TUESDAY

EU521-AT YOGA - BEGINNERS (School Hall) £79

6.40pm – 8.10pm – Mrs L Greggor Gentle Yoga positions, breathing, and relaxation - beginners to intermediate. Own mat required.

EU522-AT YOGA – INTERMEDIATE (School Hall) £79

8.20pm – 9.50pm – Mrs L Greggor

Yoga Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation & Philosophy. Not suitable for beginners. Own mat required.

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FOXDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL MON/WED

EF509-AM KICK BOX & PRE-SKI TRAINING (Sports Hall) - MONDAY (S) £86

6.30pm – 8.00pm – Miss F Bury

Stress-busting workout using easy moves based on kick boxing and mar tial arts. Includes muscular strength and endurance exercises plus stretch

and flexibility work and pre-ski training.

EF566-AM STEP WORKOUT (Sports Hall) - MONDAY (S) £72

8pm – 9.15pm – Miss F Bury

Star ts with simple and easy routines. Builds up in intensity and complexity over the 22 weeks..

EF557-AW BASIC STEP AND TONE (Sports Hall) - WEDNESDAY (S) £40

6.30pm – 8pm – Miss F Bury - 10 weeks, beginning Wednesday 23rd September

Step class and muscle toning and strengthening. Basic step patterns building up to improvers course. See EF557-SW for follow-on course .

EF557-SW STEP AND TONE - IMPROVERS (Sports Hall) - WEDNESDAY (S) £40

6.30pm – 8pm – Miss F Bury - 10 weeks, beginning Wednesday 6th January, 2010

Step class and muscle toning and strengthening. Increased intensity and more step routines than the Basic Step and Tone. Ideal follow-on course

from EF557-AW.

EF556-AW LOW IMPACT DUMB-BELL WORKOUT & PRE-SKI TRAINING (Sports Hall) - WEDNESDAY (S) £72

8pm – 9.15pm – Miss F Bury Upper body muscle toning with dumb-bells. Lower body conditioning with exercises. Specific pre-ski exercises for strength, stamina and balance.

Also suitable for hikers, cyclists, motorcycle riders, horse riders, walkers and runners.

CASTLE RUSHEN HIGH SCHOOL MON/THURS

EC222-AM DISCOVER MEDITATION - MONDAY £227.15pm – 8.45pm – Mrs M Fowler – 6 weeks, beginning 2nd November

Learn how to explore this fascinating, beneficial area of self-development, healing and general well-being. Combination of practical meditation and

insight ‘Become who you are’ and be in harmony with your inner self through meditation and self-discovery.

EC900-AX IMPROVE YOUR BASIC SKILLS (ENGLISH AND MATHS) - THURSDAY NO FEE


Free, confidential help with reading, writing, spelling and basic Maths for people for whom English is their first language. For more details please


EC324-AX WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE PAINTING FOR IMPROVERS/INTERMEDIATES - THURSDAY (S) £114

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mr P Parker Covers techniques in watercolour landscape painting. Leaflet available.

EC095-AX INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ISLE OF MAN - THURSDAY (S) £527pm – 9pm – Mr J Qualtrough – 10 weeks, beginning 1st October

Introduction to the rich variety of Industrial Archaeology available for study on the Isle of Man. Leaflet available.

EC555-AX WINTER WORKOUT & BODY CONDITIONING (School Gym) - THURSDAY (S) £86

6.30pm – 8pm – Miss F Bury

Exercise class to suit all abilities. Includes warm-up, stretch, cardio, muscular strength and endurance exercises, cool-down and stretch. Toning and

strengthening specific muscle groups.

EC556-AX LOW IMPACT DUMB-BELL WORKOUT & PRE-SKI TRAINING (School Gym) - THURSDAY (S) £72


Upper body muscle toning with dumb-bells. Lower body conditioning with exercises. Specific pre-ski exercises for strength, stamina and balance.


RUSHEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUES/WED

EE521-AT YOGA FOR BEGINNERS (Infant Hall) - TUESDAY £60

7pm – 8.15pm – Mrs E J Gunn – 20 weeks, beginning Tuesday 6th October

A series of gentle stretching and breathing exercises combined with deep relaxation, to help promote optimum health and combat stress. Own

mat required.

EE522-AW YOGA FOR IMPROVERS (Infant Hall) - WEDNESDAY £60

7pm – 8.15pm – Mrs E J Gunn – 20 weeks, beginning Wednesday 7th October

Suit last year’s beginners or those with previous experience. Own mat required.

PORT ERIN YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE WED/THURS

PE375-UW PREPARING TO EXHIBIT - WEDNESDAY (S) £32

12.30pm – 2.30pm – Miss V Teare – 6 weeks, beginning Wednesday 21st April, 2010

Advice and guidance given to complete and prepare artwork for exhibition. Leaflet available.

PE326-AX LANDSCAPE PAINTING FOR IMPROVERS/INTERMEDIATES - THURSDAY (S) £114

2pm – 4pm – Mr P Parker Covers techniques using mixed media: acrylic, oils or pastels. Leaflet availalble.

PE404-AX CREATIVE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY - THURSDAY (S) £40

11am – 12.30pm – Mrs J Ragab – 10 weeks, beginning 1st October

A basic course in penmanship with the aim of producing an illustrated/decorated text in Manx Gaelic. Suit beginners as well as those wishing to

enhance existing skills.

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RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL (East Building) MONDAY

ER523-AM YOGA FOR HEALTH & RELAXATION - MIXED ABILITIES (School Hall) £79

7.30pm – 9pm – Mrs S Woolley

Yoga for health and relaxation. All abilities. Own mat required. Leaflet available.

ER130-AM BADMINTON - BEGINNERS/IMPROVERS (Sports Hall) (S) £52

7.30pm – 9.30pm – Mr G Harvey – 10 weeks, beginning 21st September

Course repeated 22nd February, 2010 (ER130-SM).

ER121-SM GOLF FOR BEGINNERS (Sports Hall) (S) £44

7.30pm – 9.30pm – Mr A Patterson - 5 weeks, beginning 11th January, 2010

Soft-soled shoes necessary.

ER225-AM SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS £105

7pm – 9pm – Mrs J Cranmer

Introduction to Spanish language and culture. Course book required: ‘Talk Spanish’ (BBC).

RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL (East Building) TUESDAY

ER521-AT YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION - BEGINNERS (School Hall) £79

6.30pm – 8pm - Mrs S Woolley Own mat and blanket required.

ER522-AT YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION - IMPROVERS (School Hall) £79

8pm – 9.30pm - Mrs S Woolley

Own mat and blanket required.

ER325-AT WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE PAINTING FOR IMPROVERS/INTERMEDIATES (S) £114

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mr P Parker

Covers techniques in watercolour landscape painting. Leaflet available.

ER411-AT FLORAL ART – BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE (S) £122

7.15pm – 9.15pm – Mrs M Parr

Learn a new skill or improve an existing one.

ER231-AT GERMAN – LEVEL 2 £105

7pm – 9pm – Mrs J Cranmer

A continuation course for students who have completed Level 1 or who have some knowledge of German. Course book required: ‘Deutsch

Plus’ (BBC).

RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL (East Building) WEDNESDAY

ER900-AW IMPROVE YOUR BASIC SKILLS (ENGLISH AND MATHS) NO FEE


Free, confidential help with reading, writing, spelling and basic Maths for people whom English is their first language. For more details please


RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL (East Building) FRIDAY

ER509-AF KICK BOX & PRE-SKI TRAINING (School Gym) (S) £58




ER556-AF LOW IMPACT DUMB-BELL WORKOUT & PRE-SKI TRAINING (School Gym) (S) £58

7.30pm – 8.30pm – Miss F Bury Upper body muscle toning with dumb-bells . Lower body conditioning with exercises. Specific pre-ski exercises for strength, stamina and balance.


ER557-AF STEP AND TONE (School Gym) (S) £58


Step class and muscle toning and strengthening.

RAMSEY YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE THURSDAY

PR311-AX DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR PLEASURE FOR BEGINNERS (S) £114

2pm – 4pm – Mr D Clague

Improve your drawing skills and learn painting techniques to develop your own individual style with ‘Des’ Clague. Leaflet available.

SULBY PRIMARY SCHOOL TUESDAY

ES555-AT WINTER WORKOUT & BODY CONDITIONING (Sports Hall) (S) £86

6.30pm – 8pm – Miss F Bury Exercise class to suit all abilities. Includes warm-up, stretch, cardio, muscular strength and endurance exercises, cool-down and stretch. Toning and

strengthening specific muscle groups.

ES509-AT KICK-BOX & PRE-SKI TRAINING (Sports Hall) (S) £72




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The College CultureAt the Isle of Man College our aim is to provide you with a local, exciting curriculum that will enable you to

achieve your full learning and skills potential. Whether you are studying for a vocational qualification or enjoying

new skills and friendships on one of our Adult Leisure and Recreation courses we are keen to promote a

partnership between the staff and you the student.

QualificationsWe offer a full range of educational courses from Pre-vocational and GCSE through to DEGREE, as well as specialist Professional

courses for our Industrial and Commercial clients.

Our vocational training programmes offer NVQ qualifications and are suppor ted by the Department of Trade and Industry.

University OpportunitiesIf you want to take your qualifications to a higher level, upgrade your job skills or learn something new, our Higher Education courses

will provide you with many opportunities. For further information please see our Full-time Course Guide, as many of these

programmes are available for part-time study.

Equal OpportunitiesThe Isle of Man College is committed to taking active steps to create an environment where there is fairness, mutual respect, trust,

confidence and equality of opportunity for all staff and students.

We are here to help you with all kinds of skills that you may feel you need extra support with, from percentages to paragraphs, estimation to

exclamation marks, spreadsheets to spelling, indenting to IT. (Help! How do I turn it on?)

In the past we have also helped students to:

Build portfolios, write essays, complete UCAS forms, use the Internet, put together C.V.s and pass Key Skills tests.

You will find the L.S.A. in Rooms M223 and M225 (top of the main staircase). Pop in and arrange extra suppor t or talk to your tutor and

he/she will do it for you.

Everybody needs a bit of extra support at sometime; come and talk to us, we can help.

The role of Student Services is to support you, both in your College and personal life. We can provide support for you in two areas:

Student Services CentreSupport is available for any personal or financial concerns or queries you may have. A wide range of information and leaflets are available in

the Student Services Centre and evening appointments can be made by arrangement.

Specialist par t-time staff are also available for Careers Guidance, Health Advice, Counselling, Chaplaincy, Alcohol Concerns and StoppingSmoking.

For further information or to make an appointment please contact Abbie on 648254.

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Centre for Lifelong Learningin association with the Isle of Man Department of Education

Continuing Education courses in 2009-10 for all adult learners

Spice Girls and Suffragettes with Dr Chris Cowin, Manx Witches, Fairies and charms with

Yvonne Creswell and a graveyard survey with Andrew Jamieson – these are some of the

unusual subjects that will be covered in the University of Liverpool Continuing Education

programme in 2009-2010.

These part time Continuing Education courses provide the opportunity to learn about a widerange of subjects in relaxed, informal surroundings. Many of the courses are day courses held

on a Saturday, ideal for anyone who would like to find out more about a subject that interests

them. No background knowledge or qualifications are needed. The lecturers are specialists in

their subject area, many of them travelling from the United Kingdom to lecture.

Courses cover a wide range of subjects including history, art history, music, Egyptology and

archaeology. For those interested in art history, Frank Milner will be lecturing about the period

‘From Hogarth to Turner’ and Sandra Pollard will be talking about ‘Angels and Goddesses –

signs and symbols in Renaissance painting’. For music lovers, Dr Fenella Bazin will be lecturing

about classical compositions in depth, John Petit will be talking about ‘The Troubled life of

Robert Schumann’ and Professor Roderick Swanston will be presenting a course about ‘The end

of the world: Vienna, music, art and life, 1870-1916’. Literature courses will include ‘Earliest

English literature’ with Mike Hoy and a chance to consider English novels in depth with Dr

Jennifer Kewley Draskau.

These are just some of the courses to be included on the programme starting in October 2009 –

if you would like to find out more, please contact:

Helen Kneale, Course Organiser

Telephone: Centre for Manx Studies, direct line 695154

(Thursdays, answerphone available at other times)Mobile: 07624 250901 (voicemail available)

Email: [email protected].

If you have attended a course during the last two years, you should automatically receive a

prospectus during late August or early September.

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AUTUMN TERM: (2009)Monday 14th September Most full-time and part-time Further Education vocational courses

(including the part-time GCSE & GCE programmes) start from this

week. Other part-time courses will start throughout the 2009/10

academic year. N.B. please check if you are uncertain

Wednesday 16th September 5.30pm: Induction/enrolment of new HE students

Monday 21st September Start of HE courses; induction/enrolment of continuing HE students

Monday 28th September Start of part-time Adult Community Education course programme

Monday 26th October - HALF-TERM HOLIDAYFriday 30th October inclusive (5 days)

Monday 21st December 2009 - CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

Friday 1st January 2010 inclusive (10 days)

SPRING TERM: (2010)

Monday 4th January Courses recommence

Monday 15th February - HALF-TERM HOLIDAY

Friday 19th February inclusive (5 days)

Friday 2nd April - EASTER HOLIDAYFriday 16th April inclusive (11 days)

SUMMER TERM: (2010)

Monday 19th April Courses recommence

Monday 3rd May MAY DAY HOLIDAY

Monday 31st May SPRING BANK HOLIDAY

Monday 7th June - TT RACE HOLIDAY

Friday 11th June inclusive (5 days)

Monday 5th July TYNWALD DAY

Friday 9th July End of Summer Term

GCSE November Exams Friday 25th September 2009

GCSE January Series Exams Friday 2nd October 2009

GCE January Series Friday 9th October 2009

GCSE March Series Exams Friday 8th January 2010

GCSE Summer Series Exams Friday 22nd January 2010

GCE Summer Series Exams Friday 12th February 2010

City & Guilds May/June Series Exams Friday 5th March 2010

OCR/RSA Secretarial Exams See College Notice Boards

Last Dates for Receipt of Entries for 2009/10 Examinations

Enrolment, advice and guidance sessions(For courses with places still available following the Summer enrolments.)

Wed. 9th September 2009 In-Person Enrolment: 5.00pm - 8.00pm College Main Site

Sat. 12th September 2009 In-Person Enrolment: 9.30am - 12.30pm College Main Site

College Calendar 2009/2010



General Enquiries 648200

A Level and GCSE Courses 648203

Art, Design & Media Courses 648206

Business Studies Courses 648202

Construction & Engineering Courses 648205

Education/TeacherTraining 648204

EFL / ESOL Courses 648203

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Courses 648205

Health & Social Care Courses 648203

History, Heritage Management & Manx Studies Degrees 648311

Hospitality & Catering Courses 648205

Learning Services 648206

Office Administration/Information Technology Courses 648202

Professional/Management Courses 648345

Adult Community Education 648204

Library 648207

Hairdressing/BeautyTherapy Salon (Bookings) 648208

Training Restaurant (Bookings) 648215

Contact Telephone Numbers:

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