Exciting new twelve week full time course for 16-18 year olds at Carlett Park after Easter! Learn to solve problems using analytical and forensic skills – a different approach to learning practical laboratory techniques! This course is an ideal preparation for the BTEC National Award in Forensic Science and BTEC First Diploma in Applied Science which are now recruiting the 2009 intake. The course will give you confidence in planning and carrying out the analysis of forensic, environmental, pharmaceutical and industrial samples using a range of techniques, including instrumental analysis. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a team and to develop literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

The course will run 9.30-4.00pm Mondays and Tuesdays in the laboratories at Carlett Park with a four hour library study period, negotiated with the course tutor at either Carlett Park or Twelve Quays on Wednesdays.

Successful participants will achieve a level 2 key skill in problem-solving. Those subsequently enrolling on an appropriate BTEC National Applied Science course may also be credited with the BTEC National Unit, Practical Chemical Analysis.

Since this course is full time, 16-18 year old students who are eligible, may receive EMA and a subsidised bus pass.

Application forms are available from Learner Services on any of the College’s Main Campuses – Carlett Park, Conway Park, Twelve Quays and from the Wirral Met College website.  Alternatively, phone us on 0151 551 7777.

CPCAB Level 2 Award inEffective Listening Skills

A five week course starting at Conway Park Campus

Tuesday 21st April – 6-9pm

This qualification is intended for candidates who wish to develop their listening skills in order to improve
communication in existing work roles. It will help you to enhance personal relationships, helping
relationships and promote better community relations.

CPCAB Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills

Conway Park Campus starting Wednesday 1st April – 6-9pm, Thursday 2nd April – 6-9pm and Tuesday 21st April – 10am-1pm

CPCAB Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills (Grief & Loss)

Carlett Park starting Friday 24th April – 10am-1pm

You are introduced to the procedures involved in Introductory Counselling Practice Skills and Introductory Personal Development Skills.

Over a period of 11 weeks you will concentrate on developing your own skills of listening, responding and clarifying, and are given opportunities to understand and practice these basic skills through discussion and exercises.

For further information contact Learner Services – 0151 551 7777

Would you like to visit Englands capital city?

The WMC Student union has organised a day trip to London on Friday 27th March 2009.

When there you will have a quick tour of London, after which you will be dropped off at the London Eye which will give you central access to the city.

The trip is open to students and staff studying at Wirral Met.

The cost of the trip is £22 which includes a trip on the London Eye.

Seats are booked on a first come first served basis, if you want to know more contact the Students Union on 551 7197.

Book early to avoid disapointment.

It’s time to unite.

Long ago, an ancient Viking artefact was buried in the ground to banish an evil curse. When Johnny Glover accidently uncovers it, an Unholy Trinity of Kirkby’s urban myths seize their chance to return to the town and wreak havoc on its inhabitants. Can the people of Kirkby unite to banish these dark spirits of destruction or will they see all that they love descend into chaos?

Follow three generations of the Glover family on a rollercoaster adventure that whirls us from the Liverpool blitz into the modern days of a strong community who stand tall and proud and ready for anything.

But those who come must beware, for the Grey Lady of St Chads, Fishcake Harry and the Man with the Square Head, are looking for a new apprentice. Let’s hope it’s not you!

Through the work of the Everyman and Playhouse Theatre and Community department together with Knowsley Arts and Museums Service, Liverpool playwright Laurence Wilson and director Gav Cross spent time with people in Kirkby last Autumn to research stories for the play. They even planted themselves on a sofa chair in the town centre to collect Kirkby tales from passers by!

Laurence Wilson has created a fast-paced story you can now see on the Everyman stage performed by a cast of 25 Kirkby residents aged from 14 to 83.

By Laurence Wilson
Directed by Gav Cross

Friday 17 April & Saturday 18 April
LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN
Hope Street, across the road from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

All Tickets: £3
Box Office: 0151 709 4776

Tickets available online from 30 March 2009: www.everymanplayhouse.com/booking