Level 3 'DEVELOPING CREATIVE SKILLS' Within this programme, learners can work towards individual units. For those learners who would like to gain the full award, a tailored programme will be created. DEVELOPING PRESENTATION SKILLS ,DEVELOPING OWN INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, USING TEAMWORK SKILLS Understanding Sports coaching skills Developing creative writing skills Developing DJing skills Developing multi track recording techniques Developing sound and audio production techniques Developing studio mixing techniques Understanding CD production, promotion and distribution in the music business Understanding copyrighting of intellectual property in the music business Understanding and using the internet for music promotion Understanding the use of technology within the music studio Developing Film and Video production skills Understanding how to make a radio documentary Understanding how to make a radio magazine Understanding how to publish a pamphlet

Level 2 'PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT' award In this programme there are four routes to qualification. Each learner will work towards the DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS and DEMONSTRATING SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS units, then, depending on your personal interests and/or skills take either the SPORT, BUSINESS, CREATIVE or CARE option. DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATING SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS Taking part in Sport for personal improvement - OR Understanding the marketing environment - OR Using desktop publishing applications - AND Using Graphics software - OR Developing skills to provide personal care in care settings   Level 1 'ACTIVE' award DEVELOPING PERSONAL CONFIDENCE AND SELF AWARENESS, USING TEAMWORK SKILLS Taking part in Sport 'CARE' award DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS Understanding the principles of care, organisational policies and the role of the care worker 'CREATE' award DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS Using Desktop Publishing applications Using Graphics Software 'GROWTH' certificate DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS, USING TEAMWORK SKILLS, DEMONSTRATING SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness   Entry Level 'RECOGNISE' award INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL LEARNING GOALS - AND Introduction to using Graphics Software - OR Introduction to Personal Digital Photograph processing - OR Introduction to using Desk-Top Publishing Applications - OR Developing skills for a Healthy Lifestyle - OR 'CREATE' certificate INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL LEARNING GOALS Introduction to using Graphics Software Introduction to Teamwork Skills Introduction to Personal Digital Photograph processing Introduction to using Desk-Top Publishing Applications 'CARE' certificate INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL LEARNING GOALS Developing Skills for a Healthy Lifestyle Understanding Human Growth and Development   ‘CREATIVE 09’ Courses for the Creative & Cultural Industries Within its training provision, One Spare Chair also offers a programme of OCN accredited courses for the creative and cultural industries. The qualifications are aimed at a range of learners including: Adult returners 16-19 year olds who would benefit from an alternative curriculum Learners who have been failed by their formal educational experience The interest and participation in the ‘creative underground’ within the NEET group (those who are Neither in Employment, Education or Training) is well documented. One Spare Chair uses these courses to target the NEET group and provide flexible, learner centred opportunities to reengage with learning and employment. Our courses are offered on a standalone unit basis or alternatively, learners can pursue a programme of learning leading to an Award or Certificate. All qualifications are accredited and certificated by OCN Learners can choose to undertake any unit which is on offer throughout the programme. In addition, learners can also choose to undertake the following programmes which lead to progression qualifications (Award or Certificate) at entry level 3, level 1 or level 2. Level 3 is offered as standalone units. Skills for Life (Basic Skills/Key Skills) are an integral part of each unit. Units, Awards and Certificates are accredited by Open College Network (OCN) Learners are allocated a personal tutor to help them to identify the most appropriate route to qualification. In addition, learners benefit from careers guidance and mentoring from current creative practitioners.