About the course | ontrack: Learner Hub

The intent of this course is to create curtains to a good standard. This course provides the practical skills and knowledge needed to make fully lined curtains. The course aims to develop basic practical skills using a range of materials, techniques and equipment in the designing, planning, preparation, construction and presentation of fully lined curtains.

Open Course Fees

£72.03 (London Resident)
£50.75 (London Concessionary)
N/A (Concessionary)
£103.65 (Out of London Resident)

Open What will I learn?

At the end of the course you should be able to:
· Work safely and effectively when using tools, equipment and materials
· Know the characteristics of materials required to design and make fully lined curtains
· Research and produce style ideas
· Plan, prepare and sample materials for making fully lined curtains
· Construct fully lined curtains

Open How will I be assessed?

Your tutor will assess your learning and progress throughout the course through ongoing observation, question and answer, tasks and exercises. Your progress will be recorded on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

No experience required, beginners welcome.

Open Important Information

This course may include some elements of blended learning, you will be given further details during your first session. You will receive an induction to online learning at the beginning of your course and your tutor will work with you to develop the skills you need to successfully learn online. Additional support will also be available to you, if required. In order to take part you will need to have access to the internet and a laptop or personal computer. You will be able to book computer access in centres if you don’t have a computer and/or internet access at home or may be able to borrow a device through our Loan and Learn Scheme (subject to availability).

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

You will need a pen and paper and to purchase sufficient material to make your curtains (price dependent on choice of material). Advice and guidance will be given during the first session, please do not purchase any material until the first session.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. If you think you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff for more information about our learning support offer.

Open After the course….

After the course you can progress onto our other 'Get Started with Sewing' short courses or our beginners sewing course.

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

This course is designed to develop your sewing skills and does not lead directly to employment. If you are gaining employment in this area you may be interested in our qualification sewing courses.

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff as soon as possible.

Open How to apply/enquire

You can apply online, over the telephone, by post or you are welcome to come into a centre to enrol and speak to one of our members of staff.

ARB1072

26/02/2022

26/03/2022

10:00 - 13:00

5 weeks

103.65

Brookfield ALC

Url

https://www.google.com/maps/search/?q=Brookfield ALC+Park Road+Uxbridge+Middlesex+UB8+1NP

Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.