Who is the course aimed at:
This is an introductory course for Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to support their wellbeing, including those who are experiencing or recovering from mental ill health or people who have a learning difficulty or unemployed.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements or prior experience is needed, just an interest in supporting your wellbeing, traditional arts and crafts and nature.
Course Content
You will complete countryside craft projects, building confidence to improve your wellbeing. You will be introduced to skills and techniques needed to complete your projects, including foraging for organic resources, experimenting with sensory lavender, and cooking with fruits in season.
Learning Methods
This is a face-to-face learning course with a 'learning at home' element - you will complete 4.5 hours face to face at CARE plus 30 mins independent activities at home including reflecting on your progress and how you might develop this further next time.
Learning Materials
Most course resources will be provided by CARE. You may like to provide some foraged or upcycled resources of your own.
Learner Support
Your tutor will support you throughout the course, including help with IT skills to photograph and record your work. Transport is available from Cannock Leisure Centre; Hednesford Tesco's; Penkridge Village; Stafford Sainsbury's; The Royal Oak car park at Rising Brook. Please ask for details and times when you enrol.
Course Assessments
At the start of your course the tutor will find out a little more about you, your previous learning, the support you may need, what you would like to achieve on the course and guide you to set some personal goals. During the course you will be asked to reflect on your learning at regular points and will receive feedback from your tutor on your progress and achievement. You will receive a personal certificate of achievement at the end of the course.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
At the end of the course we will provide information/advice on other learning opportunities/local activities/volunteering available on-line and in your community. This could include vocational skills courses in Floristry, Horticulture, Art, Green Crafts and Rural Crafting; Skills Bootcamps; or essential skills development in English, numeracy and digital skills.
Are there any course fees?
The course is fully funded so there are no course fees..
How to enrol and find out more.
Contact: Carol Parkes
Telephone:07772273033
Email: info@chaseaquaruralenterprise.com
