Course

Possible progression routes

Introduction to Card Making

• Westleigh Card Making Group (Tues – 6:30pm – 8:30pm)
• Design and Craft - Interiors Level 2 Certificate (Wigan and Leigh College)

Computers for Complete Beginners and Improvers

• Computers for Improvers, New Clait, ECDL (At Westleigh High, Wigan and Leigh College, WAVE centre Leigh, Lowton High School, Tyldesley College, Alliance Learning Leigh, Hindley High School, Westhoughton High School)

Digital Photography for Beginners

• http://www.leighanddistrictcameraclub.co.uk/ (Local photography club)
• Photography - BTEC National Diploma  Level 3 @Wigan and Leigh college

Introduction to Book Keeping or Sage Accountancy

• AAT Foundation Stage - NVQ Level 2 (00613W0)  - Level 2 Wigan and Leigh College

Introduction to Garden Design

• Local Gardening clubs/allotments – Atherton and Westleigh (Westwell street)
• Potentially new Bickershaw volunteer scheme starting soon
• St Helens College Amenity Horticulture NVQ Level 1 or Garden Design Level 3 Advanced National Certificate (CG)

Introduction to Sign Language

• Signature Level 1 in British Sign Language here at Westleigh High
• Signature Level 2 in British Sign Language at Lowton High School

Introduction to Wine Tasting

• Catering and Hospitality Level 1 Foundation BTEC Introductory Certificate or Food Preparation and Cooking Foundation NVQ Level 1 (Wigan and Leigh College)
• Food Hygiene Course (Westleigh High School or Wigan and Leigh College)

Spanish for Beginners and Improvers

• Spanish for Improvers, Spanish OCR level one @ Westleigh high school
• Spanish Conversational Level 2 Intermediate Advanced or Spanish Language Entry Level 3 Certificate (ABC) or Spanish Level 2 Intermediate GCSE (AQA) (At Wigan and Leigh college)

Introduction to Make Up

• Beauty Consultancy Level 2 Intermediate Certificate or Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 1/2/3 or Specialist Make-Up NVQ Level 2/3  (At Wigan and Leigh College)

Introduction to Painting & Sketching

• Fine Art Pathway to Study BTEC National Diploma (Salford College)
• Art and Design Level 2 Intermediate BTEC First Diploma or Art, Design and Media Level 1 Foundation BTEC Introductory Certificate  or Creative Crafts - Life Drawing Level 3 Intermediate Certificate (Wigan and Leigh College)

Introduction to Counselling

• NCFE level 2 Introduction To Counselling course (Here at Westleigh High School)
• Counselling Skills Level 1 Foundation Advanced Certificate or Counselling Skills Level 2 Intermediate Introductory Certificate (Wigan and Leigh College)

All cookery courses

• Food Preparation and Cooking Foundation NVQ Level 1/2 or Food Safety in Catering Level 2 Intermediate Award (CIEH) or Serving Food and Drink Foundation NVQ Level 1/2 or Catering and Hospitality Entry Level BTEC Introductory Certificate or Craft Advanced NVQ Level 3 (Wigan and Leigh College)

Introduction to Gardening and Hanging Baskets

• Local Gardening clubs/allotments – Atherton and Westleigh (Westwell street)
• Potentially new Bickershaw volunteer scheme starting soon
• St Helens College Amenity Horticulture NVQ Level 1 or Garden Design Level 3 Advanced National Certificate (CG)

Salsasize for Beginners

• Phil on 07872 146896 or see hurstdance.co.uk : - Numerous dance classes throughout the borough
• Monaco Ballroom Hindley various dance sessions: - 01942 255138
• Formby Hall Atherton various dance sessions: - 01942 876496
  
  

Introduction to Jive

• www.jivenorth.co.uk and 07873257016 (Julia Meekin). Various classes locally.

Intro to Floristry

• Floristry Entry Level or Floristry Level 2 Intermediate BTEC First Diploma or Floristry Level 3 Advanced BTEC National Certificate (Wigan and Leigh College)

Holistic Therapies

• Holistic Therapies Certificate - Level 2 or Diploma in Aromatherapy (Level 3 Advanced) (Wigan and Leigh College)

French for Beginners or Improvers

• French For Improvers or Self financing @ Westleigh High School
• French Conversational for Beginners Entry Level l (Wigan and Leigh College)

Basic German

• Self financing @ Westleigh High School
• German Conversation Part 1/part 2 or part 3 (Bolton College, Horwich)

Child Protection Awareness

• Safeguarding Children Advanced Diploma of CPD (Credit Bearing) (Bolton university)

Internet & Email, Using Word at Work, Using Excel at Work, Using Powerpoint at Work

• Computers for Improvers, New Clait, ECDL (At Westleigh High, Wigan and Leigh College, WAVE centre Leigh, Lowton High School, Tyldesley College, Alliance Learning Leigh, Hindley High School, Westhoughton High School)

Improve your Interview Techniques, CV Writing Skills, Presenting with Impact

• Job skills lessons aimed at helping learners to gain entry to employment

First Aid Awareness

• First aid at work/Paediatric First Aid (Wigan and leigh college or Alliance Learning)

Health & Safety Awareness

• Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2 Intermediate Award (CIEH) or Supervising Health and Safety Level 3 Advanced Certificate (CIEH) (Wigan and Leigh College)

Hygiene in the Kitchen

• Basic Food Hygiene Entry Level Certificate or HACCP (Wigan and Leigh College)

Introduction to Touch Typing

• www.keynet-training.co.uk (Distance learning touch typing courses) e.g. Executive Secretary and PA Diploma (Level 3)

Introduction to Manicure, Pedicure and Nail art.

• Hand and Nail Presentation Entry Level or Nail Services Intermediate NVQ Level 2 or Beauty Therapy Foundation NVQ Level 1 or Beauty Consultancy Level 2 Intermediate Certificate (Wigan and Leigh College)

Indian Head Massage

• Indian Head Massage Level 3 Advanced Diploma (Wigan and Leigh College)