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Course Programme

Hello and welcome. The Nishkam Civic Association (NCA) is a widely respected organisation, which core values help to create an atmosphere of guidance and motivation that is perfect for your learning environment. One of the goals of the NCA is to Inspire, Educate and Empower you. The team have incorporated this into the courses to support you in fulfilling and even excelling your potential.

We will provide the necessary information, advice and guidance to enable you to make informed choices about your next steps.

Recently awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services 2010, the NCA shows continuous commitment and values for the wellbeing of all communities. This can be seen in the culturally sensitive environment that we offer, and the diverse communities that use our learning and development services.

Based within the hub of the community, the Nishkam Centre is located within easy reach of the city centre and local communities. Built in 2005, the Nishkam Centre has been designed to meet all standards and won the ‘Built in Quality Awards 2006’.

With its modern facilities the building provides up-to-date technology which aids you with your course and keeps you motivated throughout your journey.

We wish you all the best and we hope to see you soon.

Regards,

The Nishkam Learning and Development team.

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Contents Educational Courses ESOL ..................................................................5Adult Literacy .....................................................6Adult Numeracy ..................................................7Computer Basics (myGuide) ...............................9ECDL .................................................................10Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (ITQ) ....................11

Qualifying Courses Professional Accounting Qualification (AAT) ........12NVQ in Customer Service (Level 2) .....................14Food Hygiene .....................................................15

Punjabi Language Courses for Adults Beginner’s Punjabi ..............................................16Intermediate’s Punjabi .........................................17GCSE Punjabi .....................................................17

Creative Workshops Textile Work for Beginners ..................................19Intermediate Level Textile Work ...........................19

Music Classes Tabla Classes .....................................................20Sitar Classes ......................................................21Thanti Saaj .........................................................21Classical Indian Vocal Coaching ..........................22

Faith and Heritage Exploring Gurbani ...............................................23Sikh Studies .......................................................24Sikh History ........................................................24

General Important Information Enrolment and Fees ............................................25Requirements .....................................................25Course Table ......................................................26

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IntroductionFinding a class that is right for you.

With a new academic year approaching, the Nishkam Centre have brought together a new course prospectus, which covers a variety of new exciting learning opportunities starting from Oktober 2011 onwards.

With many calibres of courses available, the Nishkam Centre prospectus covers a wide range of classes that will appeal to the whole community, offering levels that vary from beginners to advanced.

With options ranging from cultural, to educational, to music, to even creative workshops we are hoping to Inspire, Educate and Empower you and the community.

Enabling you to achieve the best of your ability and giving you the starting tools that you need to get you successfully on your journey, we assure you that you will find a course here that is suitable for you.

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Educational

Courses

• English

• Adult Literacy

• Adult Numeracy

• Computer

and IT Courses

ESOL

English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) is designed to help and teach those who do not speak English as their primary language.

Aiming to improve your English skills, the ESOL classes will give you the confidence that you need, to boost you into speaking English more often.

The course will cover:• Speaking and listening• Reading and writing• Vocabulary• Punctuation and grammar

All these modules cover all different levels, so the course will adapt to your needs.

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Quick Info: ESOL Price: £350Duration: 12 weeksTime: Mon, Wed, Fri 6pm - 8pm

Adult Literacy

What is Adult Literacy?Based on the National Adult Core curriculum, the certificate for Adult Literacy is classed as a national ‘skills for life’ qualification. Divided into manageable sections, Adult Literacy helps learners to engage with the material and also relate it to everyday life. Completing each module will help you get one step closer in your goal to get that Adult Literacy certificate; which is an equivalent to a GCSE.

What progression is there for me in Adult Literacy?The progression is devided into three modules: writing, vocabulary/spelling & grammar and reading.

Module: WritingYou might want to learn how to spell common English words and when to use basic grammar like capital letters and full stops. Or

maybe you’d like to learn how to check for errors in your work and use the right words and sentences for a certain audience. Either way this module is to help you become more confident in using the English language.

Writing (Level 1)• Spell basic things like the days of the week or numbers one to ten.• Recognise the sounds letters make.• Know when to use full stops and capital letters.• Plan the kind of language you want to use.• Write notes, lists, texts and e-mails.• Avoid common writing mistakes.• Organise your writing.

Module: Vocabulary, Spelling and GrammarThis module will help you successfully use the English vocabulary, spelling and grammar correctly. Aiding you to gain confidence with writing your work, this course will showcase your writing talent to your employers.

Vocabulary, Spelling & Grammar (Level 1)• Know about sentence structure and grammar strategies.• Know about vocabulary and word work.• Be familiar with how dictionaries are organised.• Know about the organisation and layout of glossaries.• Know how to make a personal dictionary.

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Quick Info: Adult Literacy Price: free (subject to eligibility criteria)Date: all year long (duration flexible)Time: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Vocabulary, Spelling & Grammar (Level 2)• Know about sentences and grammar structure.• Know about vocabulary and word work.• Be familiar with a variety of spelling strategies.• Be able to apply your skills to complete the assignments.

Module: ReadingIf you find reading difficult, this module is great for you to overcome this problem. By taking this module you’ll be able to learn the skills you need to read everyday words and pieces of writing.Whatever you’re struggling with, doing practise questions and getting plenty of feedback will help you get to grips with any problem areas.

Reading (Level 1)• Be familiar with strategies for reading everyday texts.• Know about strategies for working with instructions and explanations.• Be familiar with techniques for working with forms.• Know about different reading strategies.• Be able to apply your skills to complete the assignments.Reading (Level 2)• Know about sentences and grammar structure.• Know about vocabulary and word work.• Be familiar with a variety of spelling strategies.• Be able to apply your skills to complete the assignments.

How is Adult Literacy assessed?Like the Adult Numeracy course, Adult Literacy is tested similarly. The test will be available on or offline and is constructed as a standard national test which will consist of 40 multiple choice questions. The questions will be based on everyday scenarios, with each group of questions testing different aspects of reading writing and numeracy.

You might want to learn how to spell common English words and when to use basic grammar like capital letters and full stops. Or maybe you’d like to learn how to check for errors in your work and use the right words and sentences for a certain audience. Either way this module is to help you become more confident in using the English language.

Adult Numeracy

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Quick Info: Adult Numeracy Price: free (subject to eligibility criteria)Date: all year long (duration flexible)Time: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

What is Adult Numeracy?The Adult Numeracy Course provides you with a refresher course, which aims to help refine your key Maths skills and help boost your self-esteem. This Numeracy course covers many different areas of Maths and helps you to overcome those problems areas that you may be struggling within Numeracy. Completing each module helps you to get one step closer in your goal to get that Adult Numeracy certificate; which is an equivalent to a GCSE. We will be providing you with the help you need plus the friendly atmosphere, we promise that you will be guaranteed success and will get that one step further in your journey with us.

What progression is there for me in Adult Numeracy?OCR Level 1 and 2 in Adult Numeracy and Entry Level 3 Certificate in Adult Numeracy: (EDEXCEL).

Module: Common MeasuresThis module is for those who are having trouble with measurements. Packed with many practical tips that will help you every single day, the common measures module will give you advice on how to measure accurately.• Measure length, width and height.• Measure weight.• Read the temperature.• Add, subtract, multiply and divide money.• Tell the time.• Understand a calendar and the different seasons.

• Understand the different between metric and imperial measurements.

Module: Whole NumbersThis module is designed to help you improve your skills and increase your confidence in working with numbers. Suiting all different levels of ability, whether you’d like to learn the very basics or just develop the skills you already have, the NCA Learning and Development Team will help you to work out what level you are at and point you in the right direction.• Read and write numbers.• Put numbers in order.• Add and subtract numbers.• Use a calculator.• Use positive and negative numbers.• Do long multiplication and long division.• Understand ratios, factors and prime numbers. Module: Shape and SpaceWhether you’re planning a new kitchen or want to make thebest use of space when packing awkward shapes, a good understanding of space and shape will make the task much easier.• Know the names of flat and solid shapes• Recognise different shapes• Understand ‘inside’, ‘outside’, ‘between’, ‘next to’ and ‘near to’.• Understand how a flat drawing could represent a 3D shape• Create different views of a shape.

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• Draw and understand nets.• Solve problems with 2D drawings and parallel lines.

Module: Handling DataCan you find what you’re looking for in a list or timetable? Do you find it hard to get information from a graph? Charts and diagrams can be useful tools at work, if you have the skills to understand the data they contain. This course will help you to understand complex data in charts, diagrams and line graphs.• Use a spread sheet program.• Read information from lists, charts and graphs.• Sort objects into groups.• Use data you’ve collected to create charts.• Understand how to calculate the mean, median, mode and range.• Use signs and symbols.

Module: Fractions and DecimalsSharing the bill in a restaurant, dividing the kids into teams at football practice, working out the cost of something that is half price - these are all things we have to do from time to time. If you struggle to work with parts of numbers, or fractions, this is the perfect course for you.• Divide things like money or time by half.• Find a quarter of an amount.• Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.• Be able to work out a fractions as a percentage and as a decimal.

• Compare and simplify fractions.• Divide something into different parts.

How is Adult Numeracy assessed?Each of these courses are split into manageable and achievable sections of learning, giving students an opportunity at the end of each section to take a test to assess their knowledge. The test will be available on or offline and is constructed as a standard national test which will consist of 40 multiple choice questions that must be completed within 75 minutes. Once you have completed level one, you can then proceed to level two and so forth. Gaining the Numeracy certificates can enhance employment or further learning opportunities.

Computer Basics

About Computer BasicsThe MyGuide Online Basics course is a 4 day course tailored

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Quick Info: Computer Basics Price: free (subject to eligibility criteria)Date: 4 daysTime: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 1pm - 3pm

for people with very little or no experience of using a computer. The course will help students to get to grips with the basics they will need to get going online.

Once completed you shall become skilled in the fundamentals of the computer and all the most popular applications. You’ll learn the computer basics including hardware and software. You will use Microsoft Word to edit and print documents, edit data in Excel, and learn how to manage the storage of your documents in files and folders.

Finally you will cover how to use the internet including social networking and e-commerce.

The course covers the 5 following modules.• Keyboard & Mouse• Email• Online safety• Online searches

For further information please visit: www.onlinebasics.co.uk

ECDL

About European Computer Driving LicenseAn internationally recognised qualification, ECDL is a course to aid you with basic skills and knowledge on how to use computers. Not only will it enable you to become familiar with the whole IT software packages, but it also gives you confidence to use them. Having EDCL on your qualifications will show employers that you have the computer skill that they are searching for.

The Course covers the following modules:• Create content-rich word documents• Forumulate spread sheets• Create powerful presentations• Databases• Security for IT users• IT user fundamentals

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Quick Info: ECDL Price: free (subject to eligibility criteria)Date: all year, flexibleTime: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

ITQ (Level 2 Certificate for IT Users)

What is ITQ?This course is provided for those students, who need help and support with achieving their IT certificate level two.

The Learning and Development team will guide you on how to plan and review your use of IT systems and software and also teaches you the ways of how this course will help enhance your productivity.

Awarded and managed in the UK by the British Computer society, ECDL is a widely recognised assessment for nonspecialist IT users, which has been created to validate your ability within the work place.

To gain your qualification the course will consist of:• The BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Users covers Modules 3 to 6 of the modules that make up the full ECDL.• Improving productivity using IT• Word Processing• Forumulate spread sheets• Create powerful presentations

The modules have an on-line test which must be taken at accredited ECDL test centre. Completing these modules will help you to progress to an appropriate vocationally related qualification at level three.

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Quick Info: ITQ (Level 2 Certificate for IT Users) Price: free (subject to eligibility criteria)Date: all year, flexibleTime: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

QualifyingCourses

• Professional

Accounting

Qualification

• Fork Lift Training

• NVQ in Customer

Services

• Food Hygiene

Professional Accounting Qualification (AAT)

What is AAT?AAT stands for Association of Accounting Technicians which anyone irrespective of their age, experience or previous qualification can study.

The AAT is a highly recognised qualification which awards around 90% of all nationally accredited vocational qualifications in accounting in the UK, offering a recognized, popular and non-graduate entry route into the accountancy profession.

Quick Info: Prof. Accounting Qualification (AAT)Price: £900 + AAT membership feeDate: 3rd Oct 2012 - June 2012 (30 days)Time: Mon, 6:30pm - 8:30pm and Thur, 6:30pm - 8:30pm or Sat, 10:30am - 2:30pm

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AAT is the preferred accounting qualification of many corporate employees including the NHS, because of the hands on experience received.

About the Course:At level 2 you will get to know about finance administration, including double entry book keeping, basic costing principles and purchases, sales and general ledgers.

Why taking the course at the NIshkam Centre?The Nishkam Centre provides students with a great learning atmosphere that helps students grow professionally and provides them with the self- confidence and motivation that makes you want to learn.

The teachers are all highly qualified and are very supportive, which helps students to progress significantly throughout the course.

Located near the centre of town, the Nishkam centre is easy to reach and located within a very strong community.Having had proper training for equipment means your operators will be able to operate more safely and efficiently than someone who hasn’t. Training also enables the operators to gain the skills needed for efficiency and productivity using the equipment to the benefit of your business - meaning less downtime, less damage and a better profit margin for your company.•

NVQ in Customer Service (Level 2)

About the Course:Aimed at learners who would like to develop their customer service skills, the NVQ course offers improved service to their customers and clients.

Covering topics such as:• Impression and Image• Delivery of Customer Service• Handling Problems• Developing and improving customer service

Making the right impression to customers is key and the NVQ course for customer service will help you gain a better understanding of what your customers really want and give you

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Quick Info: NVQ in Customer Service (Level 2)For further information, please enquire at MSS.telephone: 0121 554 436 3

the confidence to speak to many different types of people.

The NVQs in Customer Service is made up of two elements:Working through online courses that provide the skills and underpinning knowledge you need to gain your qualification. Demonstrating your competence in the workplace to the standard required for a Level 2 qualifications.

The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Customer Service has two mandatory units:• Communicate using customer service language.• Follow the rules to deliver customer service.• Level 2 help employees carry out their professional roles effectively.

There are also a range of optional units a learner can take to make up the rest of the credits needed to gain a qualification. This means you can focus on the areas of customer service that are most relevant to a role, industry or company.

Food Hygiene

About the Course:As a legal requirement for anyone handling food, this course is designed for those who need to handle, prepare or cook food. There are no formal entry requirements and you don’t need any previous experience or qualifications in Food Safety to start learning.

Once the course and its modules are useful completed you will receive a qualification that will provide the assurance that your training meets environmental health expectations.

What is Food Hygiene?When handling food, it is important that you have been appropriately trained in food hygiene. This course can help you in:• Protecting your business by ensuring you comply with food

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Quick Info: Food HygieneThis will be taught on a monthly basis.For further information please contact the NCA reception by calling tel 0121 5232015 or sending an email to info@ncauk.org.

hygiene standards.• Keeping your staff and customers safe and well.• Achieving a recognised food safety qualification.• Safeguarding your business’s reputation.• Avoiding the risk of costly and damaging litigation suits.

Those are the Course’s Modules:• Introduction• Food hygiene• Bacteria• Food poisoning• The prevention of food poisoning Contamination hazards• Purchase to service• Food spoilage• Personal hygiene• Construction and design of premises Equipment for handling food.• Pest recognition and control Cleaning and disinfection HACCP.• The law relating to food safety.

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PunjabiLanguageCoursesforAdults

• Beginner’s Punjabi

• Intermediate Punjabi

• GCSE Punjabi

Punjabi Language Courses for Adult Beginners, Intermediate and GCSE PunjabiAbout the Course:Punjabi is a language that is widely known and spoken by approximately 104 million people throughout the world. Spoken in India, areas of Pakistan, Kenya and other countries; Punjabi is now the 11th most spoken language in the world and 2nd most in the UK. Like many other languages Punjabi has changed as the years have gone on. Growing and developing by including many local jargons and terms from the many different regions where it is spoken.

Why take Punjabi classes at the Nishkam Centre?Learning Punjabi within the Nishkam Centre will give you the guidance and the cultural atmosphere that will help you improve your language, and support you on your way to understanding the background behind Punjabi. The beginner course can progress to intermediate, which then can lead to GCSE in Punjabi.We are always trying to educate and empower individuals by

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learning the skill of another language. This allows people to open themselves up to greater possibilities and increases their employability.

What we are offering:We are offering Punjabi classes for you to learn, with the options of taking beginners, intermediates or GCSE. This not only offers the chance to learn a new, exciting and upcoming language, but also the opportunity to engage with the Sikh scriptures and history.

Punjabi for Beginners• Covers the 35 letters of the alphabet (Gurmukhi Pentee).• The vowels• Basic Grammar and simple sentences• And words to help you use Punjabi within the home.

Intermediate Punjabi• Revisit the alphabet (Gurmukhi Pentee)• Exercises to practice the skills that you have already learnt• Increased reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises• Building basic grammar and sentence construction• Letter writing• Increased vocabulary with comprehension reading and writing tasks Speaking tests.

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Quick Info: Intermediate’s PunjabiPrice: £40Date: 5th Oct - 21th Dec (12 weeks)Time: Wed 6pm - 8pm

Quick Info: GCSE PunjabiPrice: £45 + £28 Exam Fees = £73Date: Jan -May 2012 (16 weeks)Time: Fri 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Quick Info: Beginner’s PunjabiPrice: £40Date: 27th Oct - 13th Dec (12 weeks)Time: Tue 6pm - 8pm

GCSE Punjabi• To develop language skills in a variety of contexts.• A greater degree of unpredictability• Deal with a widening range of potential problems• Understand and use more accurately a widening range of vocabulary and structures, including some unfamiliar language.• Understand issues and opinions• Discuss issues and give opinions Give full descriptions and accounts.

CreativeWorkshops

• Textile Workshop

for Beginners

• Intermediate

Textile

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Textile Work

Textile Work for Beginners:If you have no experience of sewing but you always wanted to learn then this beginner’s class is the right place to start. You will learn hand and machine operations in making your own patterns and designs.

You will be taught how to measure and cut material both free hand and from patterns; different stiches and there usage, neckline, sleeves, hemming, garment fitting and fashion design.

Advanced Textile Work:Moving on from the beginners the advanced Sewing and Fashion class is for those, who already know how to do the basics but would like to develop their skill further.

This class would be more fast paced and test and push your abilities with your material and how you craft them. Looking at commercial patterns, sewing machine techniques & garment construction.

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Quick Info: Textile Workshop for BeginnersPrice: £45Date: 27th Sept - 13th Dec (12 weeks)Time: Thur 6pm - 8pm

Quick Info: Intermediate Textile WorkshopPrice: £45Date: 5th Oct - 21th Dec (12 weeks)Time: Wed 6pm - 8pm

Music Classes

• Tabla Class

• Sitar Class

• Thanti Saaj

• Indian Classical Vocal

Training

Tabla Class

What is a Tabla?A tabla is a classical Indian instrument that is commonly played throughout Indian culture, that is used to accompany vocal and instrumental music and dance.

A tabla is a pair of drums, which consists of a small right hand drum called a dayan and a larger metal one called a bayan. The modern tabla has a highly developed technique of playing and in the hands of a master player it is capable of producing all patterns of rhythms and cross-rhythms that a musician can conceive of. The point of the instrument is to create a type of bell like sound that is one of the prominent characteristics of the instrument.

Quick Info: Tabla ClassPrice: £120Date: 3rd Oct - 19th Dec (12 weeks)Time: Mon, 6pm - 8pm (1hr session)Tutor: Sudashan Singh

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Why take tabla lessons at the Nishkam Centre?We are providing male and female classes, of mixed ability, taught by renowned tabla player Surdashan Singh. He will help you not only to learn the skills of the tabla but to also improve your tabla playing. Played at many different types of events that tabla is a fresh new and exciting instrument to play. Like all other instruments learning the tabla takes time, so please do not be discouraged if you cannot seem to grasp it straight away, there will always be a tutor at hand if you need it.

Sitar Class

What is a Sitar?Sitar is the most popular instrument in Hindustani music. The structure and tonal quality of the modern sitar is a result of several years of hard work and devotion put in by artists and craftsmen.

Sitar literally is a form of the Persian word - sitar - which means three strings, “Tar” in Punjabi means “string”. In the beginning, there were only three strings, but now seven strings are used and there are other strings for resonating. Sitar is perhaps the most well-known of the Indian instruments and has delighted audiences around the whole of over hundred years.

Why take sitar lessons at the Nishkam Centre?The sitar class is a new feature that the NCA have brought to the term class list this year. Open to beginners and advanced students alike (with the maximum of seven students per hour) sitar will help you grow in your music skills and help you have a greater feel for Indian culture. Taught by the professionally trained renowned sitarist Rupinder Kaur Panessar, this class will help get your creativity flowing and help improve your skills with string instruments, it is a class that should not be missed.

Tanthi Saaj

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Quick Info: Sitar ClassPrice: £120Date: Jan 2012 (12 weeks)Time: Thur, 6pm - 8pm (1hr session)Tutor: Rupinder Kaur Panesar

Quick Info: Thanti SaajPrice: £120Date: Jan 2012 (12 weeks)Time: Mon, 6pm - 8pm (1hr session)Tutor: Gurmat Sangeet Academy

What is Thanti Saaj?Thanti Saaj are the stringed instruments of the Sikhs and were played by the Guru Ji’s themselves.

These great instruments are returning to their rightful place in Guru’s court, as more people are learning Gurmat Sangeet and ‘Tanti Saaj’. These instruments include the Dilruba, Taus, Sarangi & Saranda.

At the NCA these classes will be taught through the Gurmat Sangeet Academy, which aims to promote tanti saaj based kirtan done in accordance with Gurmat.

Classical Indian Vocal Coaching

About the Course:This is the teaching of Indian classical vocal coaching and performance from renowned teacher Ustad Surinder Singh.

Surinder Singh’s passion for music drives him to achieve the highest possible standards of self-learning and teaching. Surinder started training at the age of 12 from Karam Singh (altiala gharana) and later in England with Mohn Singh Mussapuri. He returned to India in 1976 to study with Baiharilal (disciple of Bede Ghulam Ali Kahn), and Bakur Hussain of the atala gharana. These two teachers taught Surinder Singh the khayal style of sangeet including other influences from Ustad Sabri Khan Sahib (saurangi player).

His classes can range from workshops, to teaching for specific projects including performance/theatre and regular curriculum based teaching with a defined syllabus, with an age ranging from 5-50 years. If you enjoy performing and love to sing this would be an ideal class for you as it will help enhance your performing abilities.

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Quick Info: Indian Classical Vocal TrainingPrice: £120Date: 5th Oct -14th Dec (12 weeks)Time: Wed, 6pm - 6pm (1hr session)Tutor: Ustaad Surinder Singh

Faith and Heritage

• Exploring Gurbani

• Sikh Studies

• Sikh History

Exploring Gurbani

About the Course:A term used by Sikhs, Gurbani refers to the various writings from the Gurus and Bhagats that contributed to the Sikh holy scriptures.

The teaching of Gurbani is to enable individuals to be able to understand and appreciate daily paat of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.Aimed at those born in the UK this course provides the teaching of Gurbani to enable individuals to have a deeper knowledge of Gurbani and how to incorporate it into your daily life. We hope that students will begin to gain and build the skills to be able to make translations for themselves to help you gain the true message of the Guru’s to unravel its meaning.

The course is taught by people who are versed well in Gurbani and will help you gain knowledge and understanding of the Sikh Dharam.

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Quick Info: Exploring GurbaniPrice: £40Date: 3rd Oct -12th Dec (10 weeks)Time: Sat, 3:30pm - 5pm

Sikh Studies

About the Course:The Sikh faith is the 5th largest religion in the world. This course is designed to help you understand the philosophy & teachings of the Guru’s and how this translates to our day to day live.

Aimed at those who wish to learn about the Sikh faith, Sikh studies help’s to inform students regarding the faith, formation, practises & values.

Sikh History

About the Course:Founded over 500 hundred years ago by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Sikh Dharam now has over 20 million followers around the world. In Punjabi the word ‘Sikh’ means ‘to learn’, as in we are God’s disciples spreading His love and message throughout the world. Through teaching of the 10 Guru’s and the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Sikh religion preaches a message of truthful living, equality and devotion and remembrance to God at all times.

We are offering Sikh history so that everyone and anyone can find out more about Sikh history and what it means to be a Sikh. The course will consist of day long lectures that will take place three times a year.

This will give you a significant amount of time, so you are able to cover the period prior to Guru Nanak Dev Ji and proceed all the way through to Banda Singh Bahardur.

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Quick Info: Sikh StudiesPrice: £35Date: Jan 2012 (10 weeks)Time: Thur, 6pm - 8pm

Quick Info: Sikh HistoryPrice: £35, inclusive lunchDate: 3 lectures per year, starting Jan 2012Time: Tue, 10am - 4pm

General Important Information

• Enrollment & Fees

• Requirements

• Course Table

Enrollment & FeesTo enrol on a course with the NCA today you can book your place on your chosen course via these options. You can either:

1. Visit our homepage and fill out a form online at www.ncauk.org

2. Fill out the form that is located at the back of this prospectus and post or send it in to the NCA.

3. Or please call us today on 0121-515-4229.

RequirementsInspire, Educate and Empowering students is Nishkam’s goal to bring to you and other pupils when you study here. We hope that we are able to supply you with the tools that you need to help give you the motivation to continue on your journey even when we are not there.

For each course the entry requirements change accordingly to what course you want to take and the details can be found on the relevant course pages. To achieve our goal we will need your patience and commitment which is essential to guide you on your learning path.

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Learning something new requires time, so before registering please be certain of your time scale so that you will be able to attend the class regularly and allow extra time for homework. Also feel free to bring your own textbook for the relevant courses if you have one, although it is not necessary for you to bring one.

Course TablesThe following pages show an overview about our prospected courses during the following months.Please be advised that some dates are subject to change. Please refer to our switchboard 0121-515-4229 or look online under www.ncauk.org if in doubt.

Course Description Dates & Time Period Costs

Professional Accounting Qualification (AAT)

Level 2 The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) offer courses that provide solid pathways to promising careers within accountancy.This is a Part time course, with 5 modules: Accounting 1 & 2; Basic Costing; Working effectively in Accounting and Finance and Computerised Accounts. for further informa-tion, please refer to: www.aat.org.uk/getstarted

Monday 3rd October 2011 to 20th July 2012Monday + Thursday 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Saturday 8th October 2011 to 21st July 2012Saturday 10.30am – 2.30pm

30 wks

30 wks

Training £900 AAT registration £116 AAT assessment £33

Per assessment

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Punjabi Language Courses for AdultsBeginner’s Punjabi

This course assumes that the student have no previous knowledge of Punjabi language but may be a fluent speaker. The beginner’s course will cover the 35 letters of the alphabet (Gurmukhi Pentee), basic word formations using the sound split theory; vowel sounds, reading, writing and speaking skills.

Tuesday 27th September 2011 6.0 – 8.0pm

12 wks £40

Tuesday 10th January 2012. 12 wks £40

Tuesday 17th April 2012. 12 wks £40

Intermediate Punjabi

Expansion of the skills learnt at beginner level revisiting the vowels sounds, further word building and comprehension, vocabulary building, reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises and skills.

Wednesday 28th Septem-ber 2011 6.0 – 8.0pmber 2011 6.0 – 8.0pm

12 wks £40

Wednesday 4th January 2012.

12 wks £40

Wednesday 18th April 2012.

12 wks £40

GCSE Punjabi Expansion of the skills learnt at intermediate level to include further reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in accord-

Friday 13th January 2012 6.30pm – 8.30pm

18 wks £45 plus exam fees

Creative WorkshopsTextile Workshop for Beginners

You will learn the basics of Dress design including how to use a sewing machine and develop good skills to independently cre-ate your own style such as Salvar/Kameez, sari blouse or your own choice of garment depending on the level of expertise and skills learnt .

Thursday 29th September 2011 6.0 – 8.0pm

10 wks £45

Thursday 5th January 2012.

10 wks £45

Thursday 19th April 2012. 10 wks £45

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Intermediate Textile Workshop

For people who are already able to sew then the intermediate level is the place to start.This is a practical course which allows you to study more advanced areas of fashion including pattern cutting, design and garment manufacture.

Wednesday 28th Septem-ber 2011 6.0 –8.0pm

10 wks £45

Wednesday 4th January 2012.

10 wks £45

Wednesday 18th April 2012.

10 wks £45

Music ClassesTabla This is a female only class for all levels, ideal if you want to

learn or improve your tabla playing. Taught by the renowned Surdarshan Singh.www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGX19sFHvEw

Monday 26th September 2011. 6.0 – 7.0pm

12 wks £120

Monday 9th January 2012. 6.0 – 7.0pm

12 wks £120

Monday 16th April 2012. 6.0 – 7.0pm

12 wks £120

Sitar This is a class for all whatever your level, an ideal opportunity to learn or improve your sitar playing. Taught by professional Sitarist Rupinder (Roopa)Kaur Panesar.www.youtube.com/watch?v=uku5Dgklj6l

Wednesday 28th Septem-ber 2011 6.0 –8.0pm

10 wks £120

Wednesday 4th January 2012.

10 wks £120

Wednesday 18th April 2012.

10 wks £120

Tanthi Saaj Thanti Saaj are historically the stringed instruments of the Sikhs, played by the Gurus themselves.Taught by the well established Gurmat Sangeet Academy which aims to promote Thanti Saaj-based kirtan done in ac-cordance with Gurmat.www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCcmpf0Pny4

Monday 26th September 2011. 6.30 – 7.30pm

10 wks £120

Monday 9th January 2012. 6.30 – 7.30pm

10 wks £120

Monday 16th April 2012. 6.30 – 7.30pm

10 wks £120

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Classical Indian Vocal Coaching

This is the teaching of Indian classical vocal singing and perfor-mance from a renowned teacher Ustad Surinder Singh Saund.This is a vocal training class and requires time, practice and effort from the student. These are for those people wanting to learn to sing in a classical style.

Wednesday 28th Septem-ber 2011.Beginners 6.30 – 7.30pmAdvanced 7.30 - 8.30pm

12 wks £120

Wednesday 4th January 2012.

12 wks £120

Wednesday 18th April 2012.

12 wks £120

Faith & HeritageExploring Gurbani

This is a new and exciting course. Studying writings by the Gurus and contemporary authors, gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and teachings encapsulated in Gurbani.Understanding the complicities, how vowels are used and the meanings they have on what is being read.

Saturday 8th October 2011. 3.30 – 5.0pm

10 wks £35

Saturday 14th January 2012.

10 wks £35

Saturday 28th April 2012. 10 wks £35

Sikh Studies This course is aimed at those wishing to understand more about the Sikh faith and its philosophy by addressing key is-sues like ‘why we need to do simran and listen to Gurbani’; to understand the approach the Gurus took.

Thursday 12th January 2012. 6.0 – 8.0pm

10 wks £120

Thursday 26th April 2012. 10 wks £120

Sikh History These will be a series of periodic one day lectures.Taught by Harjinder Singh Lallie(Author of Gursikh Legacy and university lecturer).First lecture will be titled: An Introduction to Sikh History, The Gurus period.

Saturday 10am to 4.0pmStarting Spring 2012Dates to be announced

these are 1-day lectures

£35 per lecture tea, coffee andlunch included

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OtherFacilities

• Conferences & Events

• Wellbeing Centre

• Business Services

Conferences & EventsThe Nishkam Centre provides excellent services for conferences and events inside its premises. In providing training- and conference rooms of different sizes inclusive catering and technical support, the Nishkam Centre is the provider for meetings and conferences in the community.

Wellbeing CentreThe health of body, mind an spirit lies at the very heart of the Wellbeing facilities inside the Nishkam Centre. Accommodating men and women with an excellently equipped gym and sauna, arranging for various courses like yoga and work-out and providing health services like massages and health screening, the Wellbeing Centre creates the atmosphere to keep body, mind and spirit healthy. The use of the Wellbeing Centre is strictly member-based; please ask at the Welcome-Desk for further information.

Business ServicesThe Nishkam Centre houses companies which help members of the community with valuable services and support like accounting, tax- and legal advice. Please ask at our Welcome-Desk for further information.

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For your Notes

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