Who is the course aimed at:
This course is for Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to support their wellbeing and learn new vocational skills. It is suitable for people who are experiencing or recovering from mental ill health, or people who have a learning difficulty or are unemployed.
Entry requirements
You do not need any previous experience to take part. An interest in gardening, wood working, and conservation is useful.
Course content
Help to design and build a garden woodwork project using recycled or upcycled materials. You will:
- develop wood working skills;
- Use appropriate tools;
- Develop planting and propagation skills;
- Learn eco-friendly gardening practices to encourage wildlife;
- Protect the environment and heritage at Izaak Walton's Cottage.
Learning methods
You will complete 4.5 hours of face-to-face learning at CARE or Izaak Walton's Cottage and complete 30 minutes home-learning per week. The course will also help you to develop your digital and personal skills further. Learning is also supported with an on-line Padlet learning blog.
Learning materials
We provide all course resources and equipment. You will have an opportunity to forage for natural resources and use upcycled materials too.
Learner support
Your Tutor will support your learning, including help with IT skills to photograph and record your work. Transport is available from Cannock Leisure Centre, Penkridge Village, Stafford Sainsbury's, The Royal Oak car park at Rising Brook.
Course assessments
At the start of your course the tutor will find out a little more about:
- you, and 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 reflect on your learning at regular points, and your tutor will give you feedback 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 give you information and advice on
- other learning opportunities
- local activities
- volunteering or
- jobs available on-line and in your community.
This could include further vocational courses in Horticulture, Environmental studies, Green Crafts; Skills Bootcamps; essential skills courses 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
