MAES 2023/24 Prospectus

Manchester Adult Education

Adult Course Prospectus

2023/24

Free courses

Leadership and Management

Early Years and Education

Health and Social Care

Digital Skills

English Maths

Welcome to Manchester Adult Education

Here at Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES), we know that learning new skills as an adult can be lifechanging. We also know that it can be difficult to fit study in around the demands of modern life. That’s why this year’s programme is bigger and more flexible than ever before. Whether you want to improve your skills, gain employment or change careers, with hundreds of courses to choose from, there is sure to be one for you.

We look forward to welcoming you to MAES in 2023/24.

Why choose us?

90.6% of our learners pass a nationally recognised qualification

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78% of our learners go on to study at a higher level or gain a new job

90% of our learners become more confident and improve their wellbeing through studying with us

Free childcare places and travel for many participants

Our dedicated Careers and Progression service, which supports learners to make informed choices about their future work goals.

Free laptop loans for those who need one (subject to availability).

Enrol at a MAES centre this September

For all courses except English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL):

1 Visit our website: www.manadulted.org.uk

2 Enrol for a course: follow the instructions on our website to apply and enrol for a course

3 Visit one of our centres: follow the instructions online to either wait for a call back, or be invited into one of our centres to meet a member of our team

If you need support with this process, please call the appropriate centre or attend an open enrolment session. See page 7 for contact details.

For ESOL:

1 Visit our website: www.gmesol.org

2 Click ‘Join a Class’ and select the area of Greater Manchester you live in

3 Click on ‘Apply for a Course’ and complete the short form

4 We will contact you to book your assessment session (at busy periods this could take up to two weeks).

Open enrolment information:

If you’re not sure which course you want to join, come along to our open enrolment sessions to find out more information about what we offer. The dates and times of these sessions can be found on page 5.

Just call in – no appointment needed.

To enrol please bring:

Proof of your ID

Proof of your address

Your National Insurance number

Proof of any benefits you receive

Proof of residency (if you’ve lived in the UK for less than three years).

Funding

Most of our courses are free for all Manchester residents over the age of 19, and your eligibility will be assessed at enrolment. Enquire at one of our centres for further information.

You are eligible if you are:

Employed and earning less than £20,888

— Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit

Level 2 funding is available if this is your first full Level 2 on an eligible legal entitlement course

Level 3 funding is available for adults aged 19+ on eligible GM offer/ Free courses for jobs scheme.

Details may change, so check with your nearest learning centre for up-to-date information.

There are also several ways that we can help you:

If you live more than two miles away, we can help you with transport costs

If you have children under three who are not in school, we can pay for childcare while you attend your course

If you need a Disclosure and Barring Service check for your work placement, we can help you pay for it

If there are fees for your course, we can help you pay them.

MAES Adult Learning Centres

See centre map on back cover for locations

English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL)

Course Overview Centre(s)

ESOL for Work

Four classes per week (daytime)

Everyday English

Two classes per week (daytime or evening)

This course will help you improve your English to get a job.

This course will help you settle into the UK and use English in your everyday life.

Abraham Moss, Longsight, Greenheys, Forum

Abraham Moss, Longsight, Greenheys, Withington, Forum, Ida Kinsey House, Levenshulme Inspire, Sacred Heart

We offer ESOL courses at five MAES centres plus some community venues, and you can choose from a range of days and times.

Our courses are free of charge and will help you improve your English skills for work and for everyday life.

We also lead the Manchester ESOL Advice Service, working with our partners to make finding a place on an ESOL course easy.

You only need to apply once; our team will invite you for an assessment and help you find the best course.

For more information and to apply (including in many other languages) go to www.gmesol.org

Greater Manchester

English (for fluent speakers)

Improve or refresh your everyday English skills so that you’re ready for your next steps.

Course Overview Centre(s)

Functional Skills English (Entry Level to Level 2)

One class per week

Intensive – two classes per week (daytime and evening)

Functional Skills English (with Grammar support)

Two classes per week (daytime and evening)

Practical English skills for life and work.

Gain nationally recognised qualifications.

All centres

GCSE English

One class per week (daytime and evening)

Functional English for fluent speakers who have English as a second language.

Includes two sessions a week to help master English grammar.

Abraham Moss Longsight Library Greenheys Withington Forum

Full GCSE for adults; one and two-year programmes available, depending on current level.

Progress with employment or into Higher Education.

Abraham Moss Gorton Hub Greenheys Forum

Level 3 Literacy for Teaching

One class per week

Ideal for those who are supporting the literacy development of children or adults.

Great professional development course for apprenticeship assessors.

Greenheys

For more information about our English courses visit www.manadulted.org.uk/english

Maths

Improve or refresh your everyday Maths skills so that you’re ready for your next steps.

Course Overview Centre(s)

Functional Skills Maths (entry level to Level 2)

One class per week

Intensive – two classes per week (daytime and evening)

GCSE Maths

One class per week (daytime and evening)

Practical Maths skills for life and work.

Gain nationally recognised qualifications.

Full GCSE Maths qualification in one year.

Progress with employment or into Higher Education.

All centres

Abraham Moss Greenheys Forum Longsight Withington

Level 3 Mathematics in Context

One class per week (daytime and evening)

Take your mathematics skills further. Develop your Maths skills for specific careers, eg. teaching.

Also ideal for those who are supporting others to develop their Maths skills.

For more information about our Maths courses visit www.manadulted.org.uk/maths

Abraham Moss Greenheys

Digital Marketing

Develop your knowledge and skills to progress your career in the digital and creative sector, as well as upskilling for entrepreneurial activities.

Course Overview

Digital Marketing for Business

Build an understanding of what Digital Marketing is and how it can help transform businesses. Learn how to develop and execute a Digital Marketing strategy.

Understanding SEO for Business Learn how to optimise websites for Google search using multiple techniques.

Digital Marketing Level 2 and Level 3

One class per week (daytime)

Email as a Promotional Tool for Business

Develop the digital skills needed to promote your business online, or take the first step towards a career in Digital Marketing. Create shareable content and design a social media marketing campaign.

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to plan and build successful email campaigns. Learn about the benefits of email marketing and what email content to produce to achieve your goals.

Centre(s)

Check our website for details www. manadulted.org.

uk/digital

Check our website for details www. manadulted.org.

uk/digital

Abraham Moss

Withington

Social Media for Business

Know what social media products and services are right for your brand and business. Learn about the range of social media platforms that are available and how to engage with audiences on each of them.

For more information about our Digital Marketing courses visit www.manadulted.org.uk/digital-marketing

Check our website for details www. manadulted.org.

uk/digital

Check our website for details www. manadulted.org.

uk/digital

Digital Skills

Joining one of our Digital Skills courses will ensure you gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to adopt a digital lifestyle for your everyday needs, helping you to achieve your learning goals and work ambitions.

Course Overview Centre(s)

Beginners Digital Skills

One class per week (daytime)

Essential Digital Skills

Entry 3/Level 1

One class per week (daytime and evening)

Join this course if you are starting out using different devices and want to know the basics. Learn internet and email skills, while developing your confidence in using IT more often.

Develop your digital skills for life, learning and work.

Learn how to handle information, create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations; learn how to communicate and transact while remaining safe, secure and responsible online.

Gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Abraham Moss Greenheys

Withington Longsight

Gorton Hub

The Avenue

Abraham Moss Greenheys

Withington Longsight

Gorton Hub Forum

Skill Up Workshop

Workshops are planned around your needs and interests.

Access services, learn how to use a particular device, search for information quickly, save money, or improve your employment prospects.

Attend as many sessions as you need to achieve your goals.

For more information about our Digital Skills courses visit www.manadulted.org.uk/digital

To find out timetable details for our Skill Up Workshop, please visit our website.

Course Overview

Microsoft for Work

One class per week (daytime)

Digital Office Essentials Level 2

One class per week (daytime)

Being Cyber Safe (Level 1 award in Cybersecurity)

One class per week

Become a proficient user of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 365 and Teams.

Gain the digital skills you need to progress at work. Develop practical IT skills and build your knowledge of software applications, including spreadsheets, documents and presentations.

Learn about cybercrime and protective methods to be cyber safe. Explore forms of cyber crime and motives, whilst understanding the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations.

Centre(s)

Greenheys, Tuesday evenings 5.30–7.45pm

Abraham Moss Greenheys

Longsight Forum

Greenheys Forum

Health and Wellbeing

Learn skills to help support the health and wellbeing of others.

Careers and progression

Care support worker in adult residential settings

Progress to university to become a counsellor

— Healthcare assistant in community, primary care and acute health environments

Community-based support worker

Counsellor/Pastoral mentor

— Senior care support worker

Lead personal assistant.

For more information about our Health and Wellbeing courses visit www.manadulted.org.uk/care

Health and Social Care

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in the adult/health and social care sector.

(WP) = Programme includes a work placement

For more information about our Health and Social Care courses visit www.manadulted.org.uk/care

Careers and progression

— Further learning at Level 2–3 access courses/Higher Education

— Care support worker in adult residential settings

— Community-based support worker

— Counsellor/Pastoral mentor

— Healthcare assistant in community, primary care and acute health environments

— Senior care support worker

— Lead personal assistant.

Professional Development

Complement your current career or enhance your skills with our professional development courses. (WP) = Programme includes a work placement

Early Years and Education

Studying for a qualification in Early Years and Education will help you gain knowledge and an understanding of babies and young children from birth up to 7 years of age.

(WP) = Programme includes a work placement

For more information about our Early Years and Education courses visit www.mandaulted.org.uk/education

Careers and progression

— Further learning at Level 2–3 access courses/Higher Education

— Nursery practitioner

— Classroom assistant

— Preschool practitioner

— Early Years practitioner

— Teaching assistant

— Learning support assistant

— Special educational needs assistant

— Senior teaching assistant.

Routes into teaching or training adults

Gain knowledge, skills and the experience needed for a rewarding career teaching or training adults in the education and training sector.

Careers and progression

— Higher education study of education and training

— Adult education teacher

— Further Education (FE) college teacher

— Work-based trainer.

Leadership and Management

Are you a new manager or do you aspire to be a leader one day? If so, studying for our leadership and management qualifications will help you to develop those key skills.

*Delivered in centre if there is a preference

Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management

*Delivered in centre if there is a preference

Careers and progression

— Higher Education or Level 5 study of leadership and management

— Team leadership role in any sector

— Front-line management role in any sector.

Find more information at www.manadulted.org.uk/leadership-and-management

Community Interpreting

For adults who are interested in developing the skills required to become an interpreter/translator.

Additional start dates may also be available in November, December, January, March and May. Find more information at www.manadulted.org.uk/interpreting

Short courses

Develop your skills with our non-accredited short courses. These are suitable for employers, employees or as a starting point if you are new to a sector.

Make it Happen

During your time with us you will also have the opportunity to progress with your career or learning goals. All our learners are able to access free careers education, information, advice and guidance through our award-winning Make it Happen team.

We provide:

Introductions to employers

One-to-one careers guidance

Mentoring opportunities

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Work-placement opportunities

Regular workshops and webinars

Our outstanding Career Focus Week.

Community learning

If you represent a community group or venue in Manchester, we would love to discuss how we can work together.

We can offer th following free training:

English for Health

Sustainability and You Get into Volunteering

Learning Together workshops for parents and carers with school-aged children.

We are also able to design and deliver bespoke workshops and short courses. For more information and to discuss your needs, contact maes.info@ manchester.gov.uk

To enrol on a course, visit your local Adult Learning Centre for details, or visit www.manadulted.org.uk

Key

1 The Avenue Library and Learning Centre

2 Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre

3 Newton House Adult Learning Centre

4 Gorton Hub

5 Greenheys Adult Learning Centre

6 Longsight Library and Learning Centre

7 Withington Adult Learning Centre

8 Forum