Ness Learning Centre
The Ness Learning Centre was an idea that came from Ness 2000 Consultation, due to an anticipated downturn of activity at the airport. Ness 2000 recruited volunteers to hold computer classes with equipment donated by the SIC. These classes were initially held at the airport. It was moved to the Dunrossness Central Public Hall (better known as the Boddam Hall) to give better access to members of the public, and has grown from there. We have come from these humble beginnings to a dedicated fully functional computer suite with a video conferencing unit. This is has been achieved in partnership with Shetland College and UHI. We can deliver classes in most locations and have developed good partnership working with Overtonlea Day Care Centre, Dunrossess Primary School where we deliver Family Learning and more recently Sandwick Junior High School.
Courses on Offer
Download the 2011 course list for Ness Learning Centre and Sandwick School
Aims and Objectives
- Bring learning out to remote areas and encourage life long learning in the community
- To provide education and training for those who seek and require it
- Break down barriers to learning and focus on the real needs and styles of all learners
- Create friendly surroundings for people to upgrade skills and encourage a buoyant economic environment
- To implement continuous learning programmes for all by continually developing courses that embrace new technology
Learning Resources
- 8 computers
- Video Conferencing
- Digital cameras
- Scanner
- Colour printer
- Classroom for 8 persons
- Wireless broadband internet connection
- Web Cam
- LCD Projector
- Video cameras
Progression Routes
Courses have been developed to encourage progression routes for most subjects. An example of this is to start with Basic Computing, move on to ECDL and end up doing Advanced ECDL. Open Learning courses from both Shetland College and UHI are supported in learning centres, which make them more accessible.
Courses cover a wide range of subjects, including:
- Core Skills
- Study Skills
- Computing, Internet and Office
- Digital Media
- General Interest
You can choose to learn in a range of ways:
- By attending daytime or evening classes
- By open learning with support at drop-in sessions
- Online learning
Opening Times at Ness Learning Centre
Monday: 9.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm and 6.45pm - 8.45pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Opening Times at Sandwick School
Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5.00pm and 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Location
Ness Learning Centre
Dunrossness Central Public Hall
Dunrossness
Shetland
Contact
Shirley Jones or Hazel Bairnson
Tel: 01950 460901
Mobile 07778 407701
Also provision in Sandwick (contact details as above)
