Flexible Learning Opportunities
JWC Flexible Learning Units
John Wheatley College has two main flexible learning units in which you can enrol for a flexible learning course, and we also offer flexible learning opportunities in the community through our Widening Access programme.
Skills development
In the flexible learning units you can develop your skills in using computers with a range of informal and certificated opportunities for you, depending on your interest and previous experience.
Flexible learning means you can pick your times to attend and get tutor support, and can choose other times for practice as suits.
Individual learning at different levels - getting you qualifications
We have courses suiting beginners and more experienced computer users and we can offer an individual learning programme for you supporting business, leisure and creative uses of computers. Our support for qualifications includes two British Computer Society awards:
- The European Computer Driving Licence which provides a certificate for Business application use (word processing, spreadsheets, databases etc) recognised widely by employers
- The new Digital Cre8or award which supports creative use of image, audio, video and animation software for publication to a wider audience.
Our starting point is a conversation between the course tutor and you, working out your starting point and your interests so that we can agree your course.
In the flexible learning units in our main campuses, your course options include:
- Having fun with computers
- Using a Keyboard
- Using the Web and Email
- Information Technology Applications software 1 and 2
- European Computer Driving Licence
- Digital Cre8or
… but please feel free to discuss your particular interests and we’ll try to help.
Can I study in MY Community?
The College as a community planning partner supports local people who wish to study in local learning centres in the east of Glasgow. These centres are based throughout the communities we serve and can be contacted on phone numbers below.
| Training Centre | Phone number |
|---|---|
| Bishoploch Hall | 0141 773 0705 |
| Calvay Centre | 0141 771 1864 |
| Carmyle Community Centre | 0141 641 9845 |
| Cranhill Community Project | 0141 774 3344 |
| The Connie, Provanhall | 0141 774 3344 |
| FARE (Family Action in Rodgerfield) | 0141 771 9151 |
| Fuse (Shettleston) | 0141 564 1515 |
| Garthamlock Community Enterprise Centre | 0141 774 6884 |
| Glenburn Centre | 0141 781 2277 |
| Hub (Wellhouse) | 0141 781 1884 |
| InnerZone | 0141 781 9918 |
| New Horizon | 0141 771 5238 |
| Pavillion | 0141 781 4525 |
| Quarriers Family Resource Centre | 0141 774 8202 |
| Ruchazie Community Centre | 0141 774 0670 |
| Sandyhills Learning Centre | 0141 778 7638 |
| Lighthouse Family Centre (to be confirmed) | 0141 774 2093 |
| Training Centre | Phone number |
|---|---|
| East End Training & Resource Centre | 0141 556 0336 |
| Dalmarnock Enterprise Centre | 0141 550 4922 |
| The Bambury Centre | 0141 550 3954 |
| Helenslea Hall | 0141 556 1195 |
| Lodging House Mission | 0141 552 0285 |
| Bridgeton Community Learning Campus | 0141 556 4275 |
Each of the Learning Centres also provides a wide range of learning and leisure opportunities in their local community – for more information, contact your local centre.
Students are also welcomed at the learning centres; if it’s easier for you to work on projects or access the Internet to help your studies nearer home, you can also do this in your local community.
More Information
Updated 4/2/09
The Pathfinder is part of Glasgow East Learning Network supported by:
Glasgow Community Planning Partnership East Area and John Wheatley College.
Scottish Charity No. SCO21200
Two new learning centres in Glasgow East have opened their doors
Cranhill IT Learning Centre
Based in the Cranhill Community Project, 109 Bellrock St, Cranhill. 
Sandyhills IT Learning Centre
Do you have some time on your hands and want to find out a bit more about computers why not come and talk to us over a tea or coffee and discuss what your needs are in the NEW centre ??
We are in the Community Hall at 20 Balbeggie St, Sandyhills, in Shettleston where there will be an IT Tutor from John Wheatley College or a local volunteer.
Call Charlie on 778 7638 for more information.
