bita pathways training brochure 2012
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BITA Pathways is a mental health charity which specialises in rehabilitation services for adults experiencing mental ill health by offering training and work opportunities. It is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee governed by a small non-executive Board of Directors. This is our Training Brochure for 2012.TRANSCRIPT
Training Directory2012 / 2013Digbeth & Aston Centres
Preparation for Adult Learning
Preparation for Adult Learning
2web: www.bitapathways.co.uk email: [email protected]
What can we offer students at our Digbeth and Aston Centres?
Our spacious training rooms and learning suites are all well-equipped and laid out. Most have natural light and all are well ventilated and comfortable places to learn. Specialist training areas at both sites are dedicated to enabling students to gain skills and include a purpose-built Training Kitchen at the Digbeth Centre. Our IT suites offer Internet access and the facility to study for a wide range of qualifications. They are equipped to stringent health & safety standards including footrests, ergonomic chairs and anti-glarescreens.
Self service restaurant areas at both sites are comfortable and welcoming with ample seating. Hot drinks are served twice a day and at lunchtimes. A selection of hot and cold food is available. The menu is changed every day and includes healthy eating, vegetarian and Halal options.
Digbeth site has a small retail facility selling soft drinks, confectionery and other personal items. The shop also sells craft and household items such as soft furnishings, and gift items.
Healthy bodies are as important as well trained minds and we offer a choice of outdoor activities including our Green Gym programme and horticultural training based at Park Lane Garden Centre and our allotment areas where we grow fresh produce from which we make preserves and chutneys.
There is a wide range of work experience opportunities on offer within BITA Pathways from manufacturing and packing operations at the Digbeth site to quality textiles production in Saltley.
At BITA Pathways we believe we have something unique to offer adults* experiencing mental ill health in Birmingham and Solihull. Service users are at the core of everything we do and our mission is to provide high quality services in a supportive and friendly environment.
Call us for a discussion of your specific interests and needs.
* We deliver services to people aged between 18 and 65 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who are we?BITA Pathways Training is a division of BITA Pathways, a mental health charity established almost 50 years ago. We are an independent training provider specialising in delivering adult learning programmes for people experiencing mental ill health.
Who are we for, and how much does it cost?Exclusively for adults aged 18 and over living in the Birmingham and Solihull area.All BITA Pathways Training programmes are free to those in receipt of means tested state benefits.
What qualifications will I obtain?Many of our programmes are accredited by the National Open College Network. This flexible system allows students to move along a pathway of levels from pre-entry to level two and allows you to achieve either an Award or a Certificate depending on your choice of course.
We also offer nationally recognised qualifications accredited by City & Guilds. In additionwe are newly recognized to deliver National Certificates in Further Education programmes.
Why should I choose BITA Pathways?We offer training to suit any level of student in a friendly and supportive environment. All our courses are delivered in small groups, typically 6-8 students, and much of our training is delivered on a one-to-one basis. All our tutors have a professional qualification and are experienced within their chosen subject areas, and we work in partnership with South Birmingham College, so you can be assured of a high quality standard.
And then...?At the end of all training programmes you will be offered an information, advice & guidance interview with one of our Learning & Work Advisers. You might decide to progress to the next level of any particular course, or that you want to study in mainstream education...Or you might feel ready to move on to employment. If this is the case you could see one of our employment support workers.
Whatever you decide to do, our trained advisers will be there to help you.
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Award in Practical Horticulture Skills City and Guilds Certificate Level One
Choice of optional units, including:
• Seeding sowing• Pricking out• Care for planted area
The course is 1 day per week for 10 weeks - Park Lane Garden Centre
Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills City and Guilds Certificate Level One
Mandatory units and a wide range of optional units to choose from, including:
• Ground preparation• Planting containerised plants• Mulching• Watering• Potting
The course is 1 day per week for 30 weeks - Park Lane Garden Centre
Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills City and Guilds Certificate Level One
Mandatory units and a wide range of optional units to choose from, including:
• Rotary Mower • Identify trees and shrubs• Strimmer • Identify weeds• Single digging • Ph testing• Cuttings • Plant a container• Apply Fertiliser • Hanging baskets
The course is 2 days per week for 20 weeks - Park Lane Garden Centre
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Certificate in Gardening City and Guilds Certificate Level Two
Functional Skills English NOCN Certificate Levels E1, E2, E3
This course covers:
• Reading• Writing• Speaking & Listening
The course is 1 day per week for 9 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
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Mandatory units and a wide range of optional units to choose from, including:
• Understand the basic principles of plant science • Introduction to plant selection• Understand the basic principles of soils science • Understand the principles of garden history• Establish and maintain plants outdoors • Understand the principles of organic horticulture• Introduction to plant nomenclature • Understand the principles of sustainability in horticulture• Terminology and identification • Participate in propagation techniques• Undertake surveying and site appraisal
The course is 1 day per week for 36 weeks - Park Lane Garden Centre
Functional Skills Maths NOCN Certificate Levels E1, E2, E3
This course covers:
• Numbers/Money • Fractions/Decimals • Addition, division, subtraction & multiplication• Measure, shape & time• Data handling
The course is 1 day per week for 9 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
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Life Skills NOCN Certificate Entry Level
This course covers:
• Introduction to General Skills for Independent Living • Introduction to Personal Budgeting and Money Management• Developing Domestic Skills • Developing Skills for Shopping for your Home
The course is 1 day per week for 30 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
Functional Skills ICT NOCN Certificate Levels E1, E2, E3
This course covers:
• Using ICT Systems• Find and select information• Develop, present and communicate information
The course is 1 day per week for 9 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
Life Skills NOCN Certificate Level One
This course covers:
• Develop Independent Skills for Living in the Community • Healthy Living• Developing Skills for Independent Life • Developing Household Skills• Health & Hygiene in the Home• Independent Shopping for Household Items
The course is 1 day per week for 38 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
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Self Development NOCN Certificate Level One
This course covers:
• Demonstrating Speaking & Listening Skills • Understanding Stress and Stress Management Techniques • Making Choices in Pursuit of Personal Goals • Improving Assesrtiveness and Decision Making • Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness• Developing own Interpersonal SkillsThe course is 2 days per week for 19 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
Soft Furnishings NOCN Certificate Level One
The course covers:
• Explore Available Resources to Develop Soft furnishings skills • Explore and Develop Soft Furnishing Ideas Creatively• Create, Present and Review Soft Furnishing Items • Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness
The course is 1 day per week for 12 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
Self Development NOCN Certificate Entry Level
The course covers:
• Introduction to Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills• Introduction to Making Choices in pursuit of Personal Goals• Recognising Own Skills for Personal Development • Understanding Self & Others• Introduction to Understanding Diversity in Society
The course is 2 days per week for 15 weeks at WTC Digbeth & 1 day per week for 30 weeks at Park Lane Centre
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Preparation for Adult Learning
Preparation for Adult Learning
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Job Preparation NOCN Certificate Level Two
The course covers:
• Communication in the workshop • Personal Money Management• Personal Presentation in the workplace • Interview Skills• Teamwork Skills• Oral Presentation skills • Building & Managing Workplace Relationships
The course is 2 days per week for 11 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
Job Preparation NOCN Certificate Level One
The course covers:
• Preparing for a Recruitment Interview • Communication in the Workplace• Developing Presentation Skills • Developing Customer Service Skills• Building a Personal Career Portfolio • Developing Group and Teamwork • Personal Career Planning Communication Skills• H&S Awareness in a working Environment
The course is 2 days per week for 19 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
Home Cooking NOCN Award Level One
This course covers:
• Understanding Nutrition, Performance and Healthy Eating• Using cooking in a Domestic Kitchen
The course is 1 day per week for 11 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
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Preparing For College NOCN Award Level One
This course covers:
• Induction to Study• Developing Personal Learning Programme
The course is 1 day per week for 11 weeks - Warwick Training Centre, Digbeth
Introduction to College NOCN Certificate Level E3
The course covers:
• Induction to College • Introduction to a Training Course• Introduction to Developing Personal Study Skills• Introduction to Developing Personal Learning Programme• Introduction to Understanding and Achieving Personal Learning Goals
The course is 2 days per week for 15 weeks at WTC Digbeth 1 day per week for 30 weeks at Park Lane Centre
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201 - 206 Alcester StreetDigbethBirminghamB12 0NQContact:
Lynn Adcock or Sharon Kirby
t: 0121 753 0113f: 0121 766 5439
How to find us
Warwick Training CentreDigbeth
Park LaneAstonBirminghamB6 5DLContact:
Lynn Adcock or Sharon Kirby
t: 0121 753 0113f: 0121 766 5439
Park Lane Garden CentreAston
web: www.bitapathways.co.uk email: [email protected]
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BITA Pathways gratefully acknowledges financial support from the NHS Primary Care Trusts in Birmingham, Birmingham City Council Adults & Communities and our off-site collaborative partner
South Birmingham College together with the Skills Funding Agency.
We work with a range of partners to deliver a quality training and development service.
Registered Charity No: 244866 1207/3M
E&OE Courses may be subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the most up to date position.BITA Pathways is the operating name of Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Ltd
Registered in the UK No:748773 at 201-206 Alcester Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 0NQ
We engage with adults experiencing mental ill health on a pathway towards employment through
training, personal development and support.