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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Get your certified level 1 First Aid certificate. Topics include: Principles of First Aid; Action in an emergency; Multiple Casualties and Injuries; Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Bleeding; Asphyxia and Choking; Wounds; Bites and Stings; Poison; Shock; Unconsciousness; Heart Disease and Strokes; Burns; Environmental Emergencies; Dressings and Bandages; Fractures, Sprains and Strains; Moving a casualty; Spinal injuries. The course includes the required 18 hours of training which includes 2 hours of assessment. The certificate is valid for 3 years. The course fee includes tea, and a light lunch on Saturdays. Manuals will be supplied. Please note: there is a special rate for students – see details in the Learner Enrichment section.

We all hear the buzz about Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load – which are tools to use within a calorie-controlled diet. But what are these tools, how are they used and what are their shortcomings?

This may be the age of technology, but for the average person that just means more paper and parts to drown in. At this session you will given some ideas of how to conquer paper monsters, deal with homeless bits & bobs, tackle the clean out you’ve been avoiding, and prevent clutter from messing up your life again.

A beautiful kitchen is a good investment and a very exciting project, but you don’t want to wish that you had done it differently a year down the line! In this session David will look at the ergonomic layout of the kitchen; the various ‘style’ options; types of finishes; worktop materials; accessories; and choosing a contractor. A must for anyone planning to redo their kitchen!

Learn how to Design and Build your own built-in kitchen cupboards in this course which is aimed at home DIY enthusiasts with minimal woodworking skills and some basic hand tools. Topics will include: planning the project; explanation of the material options; compiling a component list; sourcing materials; construction techniques; assembly and finishing touches. Attendance at the ”Designing your Dream Kitchen” course is the only course requirement for attending this course.

Learn how to conserve energy, food and other consumer items used at home and how to make better use of gardens. Minimising waste and adopting more natural ways to sustain living will benefit both you and the environment.

Learn all about vegetative propagation and how to grow your own plants from seeds; cuttings; grafting and layering etc. It could save you a fortune!

LANGUAGES, STUDYING & WRITING

Do you feel at a loss when it comes to helping your child with his/her Afrikaans homework? Do you need to be able to speak/understand Afrikaans in the workplace? Do you have a smattering of Afrikaans, but would like to improve your vocabulary and develop confidence in speaking the language? Previous course participants have loved the fun, relaxed ethos in this class.

Want to get the most out of your overseas trip, or just wanting to try a new language? Learn how to speak this beautiful language with Gail, an experienced French teacher who uses skits and dialogue to equip you to converse on an everyday basis with French speakers, or cope with travelling in France. You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn in 6 weeks and how much fun you have at the same time! Numbers are limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

This practical course will equip you to travel confidently overseas by teaching you the vocabulary that you will need to shop, travel, order in a restaurant, cope at the airport, make friends and much more. This course is also suitable for those operating B & B establishments who frequently need to deal with German tourists.

This dynamic course will equip you to engage with Xhosa speakers on an everyday basis. You will have fun learning this beautiful language in a non-threatening, relaxed environment where the emphasis is on learning how to speak the language with less emphasis on formal grammar, although the basics will be covered. This course is also ideal for parents who have to help their children with Xhosa homework.

Are you a born storyteller? Do you love embellishing the facts? This introductory workshop aims to help you put your gift to use by crafting written short stories. You will learn how to set the scene, introduce character, develop and resolve a story – whether this be anecdotal or invented. The course facilitator, Silke, is a prize-winning author who has published short stories with Oshun and New Africa Books. Her most recent publication is a verse novel serialised by New Contrast Literary Journal. She works privately as a Creative Writing mentor, editor and overwriter, and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience.

Find out how to go about writing your life story by recording a family tree using the genogram method and visual stimulus. Bring an interesting family photo along and come and enjoy the experience.

MISCELLANEOUS INTEREST COURSES

This relaxed, fun-filled course is aimed at absolute beginners as well as those who have taught themselves the basics and would like to learn more. You will be shown how to tune your guitar and the finger positions for basic chords, as well as simple folk guitar picking & strumming techniques. You’ll be a hit around the braai this festive season! Since the course is in the form of a practical workshop, you will need to bring your guitar along to every session.

Mxit, My Space, Facebook, MMS, Bluetooth, SKYPE, and Blogging: Losing touch with where your child is at? In this informative session, Catherine will help you to understand the world in which your teenager is living today and provide skills and tools to deal with the challenges that they encounter. You will address the following topics:
What it means to be a teenager today – Brain development of a teenager – What is normal teenage behaviour - Technology - Mxit: advantages and disadvantages – Understanding their new world – Cell phones - Facebook – My Space and the impact on their lives - Alcohol & Drug Abuse: binge drinking and the effects on the teenager’s brain and development – Addictions – Sexuality: what is normal today? - STDs, contraception and the “morning after” pill - The role of the media - New Curriculum and pressures - Self-esteem issues – How we can meet their needs - Areas of conflict: driving, money, body piercing, tattoos etc – Boundaries & Discipline – Life skills teenagers should know.
 

By means of a simple test you can find out your strengths and weaknesses – which side of your brain is dominant, whether you are a visual, auditory or kinetic learner and what implications that has for learning. You can apply what you learn to your children or work colleagues too and the information you glean will enable you to support them more constructively so that they are able to reach their full potential. Knowing how someone learns makes it easier to manage them, to guide them with regard to studying methods and career choice, and how to motivate them, which will build self-esteem. Mid-afternoon tea is included in the price of the course.

Need a few more hours in the day! Tired of being everywhere and going nowhere? Take back control of your life by implementing some basic time management strategies. This course provides practical solutions to deal with everyday problems. Course notes and planning templates provided.

Which generation were you born into: The GI’s. Silents, Baby Boomers, Xers, Millennials or the Y’s? Understanding where you and those you live and work with “fit in” will enable you to understand them better. You’ll have great fun finding out information about each generation, and as you study each group, including your own, you will be empowered to be a better parent.

Life happens and when you face change/pressure/crises, you have the choice……to crumble or to cope. But how does one cope? How do we help our children to cope? How can resiliency be our bridge to being better, not bitter?
“Resilience is the ability to adapt to difficult or challenging life experiences. It allows us to overcome adversity, bounce back from setbacks and thrive under ongoing pressure without acting in dysfunctional ways”. The most resilient among us recover from traumatic experiences stronger, better and wiser. What do you need to develop your own resiliency? This workshop gives you keys.