THE LEARNING CENTRE
Have you been down to the Learning Centre at Assynt Leisure yet?
We are very busy getting things up and running again and do hope that you will find something to suit your needs.
We can point you to courses and agencies that support your lifelong learning or training for work needs and also offer very basic computing courses to get you on that first rung of the digital ladder.
Contact Jane at 01571 844123.
ECDL via North West Training Centre
It is hoped that we will have all the applications in for this in during January and February. If you have previously asked Jane about this please do apply for your ILA as soon as possible (phone 0808 100 1090) so that we can set up a weekly support group, hopefully starting after the Easter break.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
If you have trouble with figures or words contact Jane at the centre or Barbara at Lairg Learning Centre –phone 01549 402050
UHI ACCESS
How would you like to study for a degree in Lochinver? The University of the Highlands and Islands are offering distance degrees relevant to our own local needs, through local learning centres. Don’t worry if you think you are lacking qualifications to start a degree. UHI offer several access courses to help you get a start. Please pop down to browse the leaflets or phone to make an appointment with Jane, who can tell you what degrees or other courses are on offer. Funding is also available, especially if you have not already used up your SAAS allocation. Come down and have a look at the red (students with dependant children), green and blue “Helping you meet the costs of learning” booklets.
In 2006 Assynt Leisure Centre was officially granted status as a branded LEARNDIRECT SCOTLAND learning centre and has now appointed a full-time Learning Centre Coordinator to help meet local educational needs. Partnerships have been forged with Careers Scotland, The University of the Highlands and Islands, North Highland College and Inverness College.
Information is also available about the The Open College and The Open University.
Learndirect branding affords free access to on-line courses, which may be accessed via the computer room upstairs in the centre.
Where is it?
The main base of Assynt Learning Centre is within the Leisure Centre but it also uses other venues for courses within Lochinver and other locations in Assynt.What is it for?
The purpose of the Learning Centre is to improve the education and training opportunities for the adults of Assynt, although access is also provided for young people of secondary school age to support homework and other out-of-school educational activities.What facilities are there?
- a computer room with 8 computers linked to the internet
- a multi-purpose room suitable for a range of classes from art to languages
- a small reference library
What can you do?
- get advice on careers or training opportunities take part in life-long learning activities organised by Assynt Community Education
- learn how to use a computer and study for the European Computer Driving Licence.
- do a ‘return to study’ course do a college or university course get help with reading, writing or maths
How can I get further information?
- email here
- Contact the manager on 01571 844123
- Click on the links at the top of this page
REFERENCE LIBRARY
Apart from an extensive range of learning leaflets, this also has useful texts for popular subjects, Adult Basic Education and examples of school text-books to assist with homework exercises.MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
Equipped with projection screen, flipchart, overhead projection, tables, coffee-making facilities, hot water etc., this room is available for training and teaching/learning purposes. It has been used for tutelage in languages, geology, local wildlife workshops, First Aid Courses, Business Courses and Child Protection courses among others.Find out more about HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
