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THC Courses
ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
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ESOL courses are for people whose first language is not English. The courses aim to improve your speaking, reading and writing of English. We have courses for every level of ESOL from beginners to Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE or Cambridge Advanced level). If you would like to speak to someone about our ESOL Courses please contact our Advice Team for further information on 020 7510 7777 or advice@tower.ac.uk.
When and where?Most of our courses have two or three 2.5 hour sessions a week and run in the morning, afternoon or evening from Monday to Saturday. Our courses run at:
Joining a classIf you would like to join a class, please call 020 7510 7777 or drop in at our Arbour Square or Poplar sites for details of where to go and what time. We will assess your level and discuss which course would be suitable for you. ESOL courses are very popular so you may need to wait to make an appointment. If you have a high level of English already, you are more likely to find a place. EnrollingWhen you enrol on a course you need to bring with you:
Cost of CoursesWe offer many free ESOL Courses please contact our Advice Team for further information on 020 7510 7777 or email advice@tower.ac.uk. Are you an Asylum Seeker or Refugee?Free ESOL courses are available for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Are you in the UK on a Settlement, Spouse or Dependant Visa?We offer free ESOL courses for Third-Country Nationals who have been in the UK five years or less. Contact us if you would like help with:
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All of our courses include citizenship material and we also have courses which include work skills, job placements and support in finding work. ESOL Brochure
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Construction Multi-skills
Print PageSend to friendConstruction Multi-Trade aims to give an insight into the construction industry and a nationally recognised qualification in a related trade.
Are you are interested in learning all aspects of trade skills, which include carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, plumbing, brickwork, tiling and electrical? This course will enable you to work towards employment in the industry of your chosen craft. If you would like to learn practical skills that you can use at home as well, then this course will be ideal for you.
As well as developing new construction skills you will be studying English, Maths and IT as part of your course.
Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications, but you will be asked to complete a basic reading and writing assessment to ensure you are at the right level to study. You will have an interview.
Who is this course for?
People who would like to consider a future within the construction industry and are keen to develop their basic construction skills and knowledge.
If you successfully complete your course, you will be entitled to an achievement bonus of up to £100
Adult enrolment takes place 2pm – 7pm on the following days:
Tuesday 10 January
Wednesday 11 January
Tuesday 17 January
Contact us to Register for EnrolmentPersonal and Social Development
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In this course you will achieve an Award in Personal and Social Development. It is a flexible qualification that can help improve your work, studies and daily life. You'll gain important work and life skills to help you move forward and achieve your potential. You will also improve your literacy skills along side it.
Vocational Courses
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THC is a leading supplier of vocational courses in the East End of London.
Vocational courses are designed so that you can learn relevant skills and gain specialist qualifications for a variety of jobs in particular sectors.
These courses are available from several awarding bodies, such as BTEC, City and Guilds, Edexcel and OCR, and can be taken at many different levels in a wide range of subjects. |
New Practical Courses for 16-19 Year olds:
Our vocational courses are listed alphabetically below or you can search by Subject.
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- Entry Level
- Full Time
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Level 2.5 - Advanced Certificate
- AS Level
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- 16-19 Year Olds
- Daytime
- Evening
- Non-accredited
- Over 19 - Adult
- Vocational Courses
- Work Related Learning
Adult Learning at THC
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NEW! Adult Courses Guide soming soon!
- Entry Level
- Full Time
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- AS Level
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Access and Pre-Access Courses
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Daytime
- ESOL courses
- Evening
- Financial Services Courses
- GCSEs
- Introductory Courses for Adults
- Non-accredited
- Over 19 - Adult
- Professional Development Courses
- Skills for Life Courses
- Teaching and Education
- Vocational Courses
- Work Related Learning
- Short Course
Improving your Literacy and Numeracy – Starting January 2012
Print PageSend to friendDo you worry about not being able to cope with basic sums? Do you not have the confidence to apply for a job? Maybe you struggle to help the kids to do their homework?
A numeracy and literacy course at Tower Hamlets College could remove those fears quickly and effectively. Our English and Maths programmes for adult learners are available to all ages and backgrounds and have given hundreds of people the confidence to develop their skills and transform their home and work lives.
The course is part time so that you can fit your study around your life and work. It is an ideal course for people who would like to progress on to take GCSEs in English in Maths in September 2012.
Entry Requirements:
You do not need to have any qualifications to start this course. Entry is by personal interview and initial assessment of your English and Maths skills.
Who this course is for:
Anyone aged 19 or over who would like to improve their English and Maths
Where this course might take me:
Study GCSE English / GCSE Maths in September 2012
You could also progress to a full time adult course in September, such as one of our Access courses
If you successfully complete your course, you will be entitled to an achievement bonus of up to £100
Adult enrolment takes place 2pm – 7pm on the following days:
Tuesday 10 January
Wednesday 11 January
Tuesday 17 January
Art, Design, Media and Multimedia Courses at THC
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Our Courses:At THC we have an exceptionally strong Creative Arts department. We offer courses specialising in Art, Design, Media Studies, Multimedia, Film, Journalism, Photography, Creative Computing and Web Design. Courses for over 19s:
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- Entry Level
- Full Time
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Part of Full Time Programme
- AS Level
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- 16-19 Year Olds
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Daytime
- Evening
- Over 19 - Adult
- Professional Development Courses
- Vocational Courses
ESOL or Adult Literacy with Library Skills Course
Print PageSend to friendThese courses will introduce students to the essential skills for working in a library. Both courses include work experience in local libraries.
We are offering Entry Level 3, full Level 1 and Level 2 library skills courses together with Adult Literacy qualifications.
Students will be expected to attend both the Literacy and the Library Skills units to complete the course. Tutorials and visits to other libraries will form part of the programme. In addition every student will work a minimum of 15 hours in a library as part of the course.
Art and Fashion Illustration - ENGLISH PLUS
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Art & Design
Course Aims
• To offer you the opportunity to improve your speaking, reading and writing of English at E3 level
• To enable you to learn a variety of Art and Design skills and techniques
• To create a portfolio of creative work which can be used for progression to Art, Design or Computer Graphics
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Course Content
This course provides an introduction to art and design skills related to the creative and media industry. Students will be taught through a variety of creative projects. A different topic will be covered every 2 or 4 weeks. Examples of subjects covered include: drawing, printing, typography, graphic design and fashion. The programme consists of practical work in art and computer studios, writing, speaking and listening which takes place in a classroom. You will also visit exhibitions in order to expand your knowledge and gather research for your projects. The emphasis of the course is on creativity- learning to express ideas through writing, speaking and through drawing and making.
Sample Course
Course projects are updated and changed regularly but listed below is an example of what might be covered:
• Drawing: Recording objects and people from your surroundings
• Mixed Media: Experimenting with different mark-making techniques to create a variety of effects
• Fashion: Creating your own designs developing ideas by looking at current fashion and visiting shows.
• Digital Photography: Take and transform photographs through the use of digital cameras and computer graphics.
• Graphic Design: Create your own publicity materials such as invitations, posters, greetings cards etc
• Painting: Learn about mixing and using paint to create work in relation to fashion, interior design and graphic design
At the end of the course students will:
• have an insight to the creative industries through the exploration of different techniques and materials used in the workplace
• increase their understanding of how to express their ideas through drawing, making, writing and speaking
• be able to progress to a level 2 Creative Course
- Entry Level
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Art
- Art, Design, Media, Multimedia
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Design
- English Language
- ESOL and Citizenship
- ESOL courses
- Introductory Courses for Adults
- Life Skills
- Literacy
- Multimedia
- New Practical Courses
- Over 19 - Adult
- Photography
- Vocational Courses
Move On Link Course (for those leaving school)
Print PageSend to friendIf you are in your last year at secondary school and are thinking about coming to college to do a course at Tower Hamlets College or another college, we may be able to arrange a link course with your school. The link course is usually for one day a week for a year and gives you a chance to get to know what it is like being a College student. It also gives staff at the College a chance to start to get to know you and think about what kind of course might be best for you as your next step.
We usually agree with your school what the link course is going to include. This year it has included an introduction to College, ceramics and multi-skills. If you would like to come on the link course you will need to talk to your school first and they will need to contact the Foundation Learning faculty at the College on 020 7510 7614.
Youth, Community, Social and Voluntary Work Courses
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The Curriculum and Youth Work Training Forum (CYWTF) is the lead forum for co-ordinating, developing and delivering youth work training/Curriculum development and courses for people aged 16 years and above, who are working with young people aged 13 to 19 years in Tower Hamlets Youth and Connexions Service (part of the integrated youth support service). Tower Hamlets College, LBTH Youth and Connexions Service, Poplar Harca, Old Ford Housing, George Green School, Bishop Challenor School, Swanlea School Consortium and other voluntary sector organisations represent the forum in developing, planning, organising and decision-making as a management body. The role of the forum is to:
Progression Routes » (MS Word document opens in new window)
Pyramid training structure » (PDF document opens in new window) Some of the course and training programmes we are running and will be running:
If you have any youth work training ideas or suggestions or want to know more about the Youth work training and courses contact: Anam Hoque (Youth Work Training Co-ordinator) on 0207 510 7947 (Tuesday & Friday) or 0207 364 4610 (Wed & Thur) Email: ahoque@tower.ac.uk Youth work training programme in Tower Hamlets College is funded by Tower Hamlets Youth and Connexion Service as part of a mutual partnership service level agreement. |
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Aspirations Courses for People with Learning Difficulties
Print PageSend to friendThe Aspirations Programme offers courses for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. These courses help you improve your reading, writing, communication and number skills. We have courses to help you improve your independent living skills, for example shopping and cooking. We also have courses to help you develop your creative skills by designing and making things.
Subjects:
We offer classes in history, IT, cooking, art, gardening, music maths,enterprise, shopping, literacy, textiles, childcare, healthy living and sports.
Certificates:
You will decide what you want to learn. You will decide what you want to improve on. You will get certificates that show you what you have achieved on your course. There is an opportunity to gain an Award in Personal Progress.
Support:
You will be working in a small group with a teacher and an education support worker. Cooking classes have 6 students with a teacher and an education support worker. You can have support in class and during the breaks and lunch times.
Contact Anita Choudary on 020 7510 7687 or email anita.choudary@tower.ac.uk
Creative Arts - starts January 2012
Print PageSend to friendOpen the door to the diverse world of creative computing and media production and explore the exciting potential for design and creativity.
On this course you will learn and develop new skills in both traditional and digital techniques; written and oral communication skills, and professional studio practice.
You will complete a range of projects based around professional briefs.
For example:
• TV ident for the BBC
• Swatch Watch design
• Phaindon Book cover design
Art & Design: Learn about drawing, painting and 3D design, computer design, fashion and textiles. You will have the opportunity to visit galleries and museums and produce your own personal art & design project.
Multimedia: Develop computer graphics-based creative skills and work with state-of-the-art Apple Mac computers. Our professional digital software includes Photoshop and Illustrator. Explore the exciting world of digital photography and motion graphics creating your very own animation following professional studio practice.
Media: Develop your film production skills by working as part of a team to plan and produce a video to be screened at the Creative Arts End of Year show. Our media studios have cutting-edge digital software used for film editing, adding sound and special effects.
If you successfully complete this course, you will be entitled an achievement bonus of up to £100, as well as a clear progression route on to the next level course in September.
Courses for 14-16 Year Olds
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14–16 Vocational Learning ProgrammeWe offer a range of courses that are open to under 16s. If you think your son or daughter may benefit from this programme you should discuss it with an appropriate person from your child’s school. The Vocational Learning Programme includes courses held at Tower Hamlets 6th Form College for year 10 and 11 pupils, courses delivered in school supported or delivered by College staff and full-time placements for under 16s. We offer courses in a wide range of subject areas at different levels. Courses are funded by the schools or by special project funding when this is available. If you think your son or daughter may benefit from this programme you should discuss it with an appropriate person from your child’s school. 14-16 Year 10 and 11 Programme – School LinkThis programme is designed for Key Stage 4 pupils at school who would benefit from working in a college environment as part of their timetable. Many pupils enjoy working in a more adult environment and benefit from the opportunity to try vocational subjects and use college facilities. We work with local schools to offer a programme which responds to the needs of students, who may later enrol at the College. We make every effort to respond to particular course requests and revise the programme each year. Some students work in school-based groups, others in mixed groups. Many students take a two year course over years 10 and 11, (usually half a day a week in year 10 and one day a week in year 11), but one-year courses can be arranged. All new students are interviewed by our College Link Tutor. |
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Under 16 Full-Time placementsThe College can enrol a small number of Year 11 students on our existing full-time Introductory and Level 1 courses, and support them in the same way as our other full-time students. At an initial interview an agreement is reached between the student and all parties concerned as to the suitability of the course and college environment for the individual. Full-time under 16 placements are usually funded by the school attended by the student. Many students are able to make a fresh start and develop more vocational skills through these courses. |
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Childcare, Development and Education
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Childcare, Development & Education:
Our Early Years Programme offers a range of courses for those who are seeking to develop their practice and career in the care of children, or those who would like to start a career in this rewarding field.
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