Adult Community Learning in Blaenau Gwent provides a wide range of courses for adults aged 16+ that can be used to develop hobbies and interests as well as professional development to improve your skills for future employment opportunities.
We have a wide range of new and exciting courses now on offer for 2019-20!
Click on one of the following icons to view and download our new Courses for Adults 2019-20 brochure in English or Welsh:
Computer Courses
Essential Skills for ITThere are no charges for these courses, apart from a £5 annual membership fee.The Essential Skills for Work and Life qualification allows learners to develop communication, numeracy and ICT skills in a combination, and at a level, that most accurately suits their needs. The qualifications are designed to encourage problem solving and application of communicaion, number and ICT so that all learners are able to use these skills with confidence vocationally, educationally, as well as at home.
ECDL - British Computer Society
ECDL BCS Levels 1, 2 & 3 are designed specicifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing, to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their their career prospects. The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) will be achieved on completion of the BCS Level 1 and Level 2 Flexiquals.
English and Maths Courses
Improve your English and Maths - 36 week courseWhether you would like to engance your job prospects, or just improve and update your skills, these courses are for you - suitable for all levels and abilities. There are no course fees, learners just need to pay a £5 annual membership fee.
Improve your English and Maths, GCSE Option - 32 week course
These courses are designed to prepare you for WJEC GCSE exams in English and Maths for the Summer 2020 exam series. Learners will also be required to gain an Agored Cymru qualification at Level 1 or 2.
Contact Us
For more information on any of our courses please contact your local Learning Action Centre:
Abertillery: 01495 355895
Brynmawr: 01495 355595
Ebbw Vale: 01495 355300
Tredegar (Based at Tredegar Library): 01495 357834
Essential Skills for Life – English, Maths and Computer Courses
Our English, Maths and Basic Computer Courses are designed for anyone who would like to improve their skills and confidence with words, numbers or computers, covering all levels from beginner to GCSE.
English and Maths classes are free and you will learn at your own pace, in a friendly adult group with experienced, professional tutors.
For more information on English and maths classes contact: Nicola Smith on 01495 356019 email nicola.smith@aneurinleisure.org.uk
For more information on our Computer Classes, please contact your nearest Learning Action Centre.
Would you like to refresh your skills in a friendly, relaxed class with qualified tutors?
Essential skills for work and life