This class will focus on techniques and signing to help you gain confidence in everyday communication. SDS ITA approved.

An introduction to the fundamentals of graphic design using a range of software programmes – including logo design, posters and flyers, desktop publishing and web/application graphics. Discover the design process – understanding target audience, visual message, brand development and technical aspects of end use.

Taught by local jewellery designer and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design graduate Karen Smith. Karen has over 18 years’ experience as a jeweller and has worked for several jewellery companies in Scotland, Canada and Holland. She is passionate about teaching and during her career has delivered various jewellery making classes from beginners-intermediate.

During this 10 week course students will be guided through a series of jewellery making techniques as well as designing and creating their very own piece/pieces of jewellery.

The first 4-5 weeks of the course are technique-based and students...

This course will examine Scottish Criminal Law and how criminal liability is established. Candidates will consider types of crime such as crime against property and crimes against the person, the circumstances of crime and also possible defences.

This course introduces the basics of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), also known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Taught by highly experienced and qualified trainers, this is an enjoyable and interactive taster course focusing on language analysis, teaching methodology and lesson planning. You will acquire a toolkit of ideas and greater confidence in your ability to either start teaching or to apply for a further teaching qualification.



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Taught by local jewellery designer and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design graduate Karen Smith. Karen has over 18 years’ experience as a jeweller and has worked for several jewellery companies in Scotland, Canada and Holland. She is passionate about teaching and during her career has delivered various jewellery making classes from beginners-intermediate.

You will be guided through a series of jewellery making techniques as well as designing and creating your very own piece/pieces of jewellery.

Level 1 jewellery making will look at techniques learned in the Introductory Level and develop them...

We have so many interactions in the run of a day, it’s reasonable to expect that some of them are going to be difficult. Whether these are conversations that you have in person, or you manage a virtual team and need to speak with someone in another city, there are things that you can do to make these conversations go smoothly. This one-day workshop will give you the tools to manage difficult conversations and get the best results possible out of them.
What Will Students Learn?How to define their frame of reference
How to establish a positive intent...

Social media remains an evolving aspect of our daily lives in addition to being a part of our businesses. Participants will learn to develop a social media marketing plan as a part of their overall marketing strategy, determine who should be on their team, and choose how they will measure what is taking place. In addition, we will explore some of the major social media sites and look at how specialty sites and social media management tools can take their social media marketing to the next level.
What Will Candidates Learn?Describe the value of social media to their marketing...

The course covers the following:
Understanding how current legislation affects you as employees and how it affects your employer; Understanding the workings of the spine with relation to the ways in which you conduct manual handling tasks; How to be better able to avoid back injuries caused by poor posture and inefficient movement;
Be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of commonly known ‘controversial techniques’;
Be able to demonstrate your ability to move and handle clients using only safer handling techniques;
Practical assessment by trainer;
A short Q&A session which...

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is the most widely recognised lifeguard qualification in the UK & Ireland. On successful completion of the course you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard.
The NPLQ 8th Edition contains 3 sections and each section will contain 3 elements as follows:
Section 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law, Swimming pool and Supervision
Element 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law
Element 2 – Swimming Pool, Hazards and Control Measures
Element 3 – Swimming Pool Supervision

Section 2 – Intervention and Rescue...