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You will create your own terrarium to boost your health and wellbeing. Terrariums are great choice for those looking to create an indoor garden that doesn't require much maintenance or sunlight. You will also identify the health benefits of terrariums and indoor plants.

You will complete the following course outcomes:

LO 1 Define the meaning of a ‘terrarium’ and explore the health benefits of terrariums and house plants.
1.1 Use at least one full sentence to define the word ‘terrarium’.
1.2 Identify at least five health benefits of terrariums and indoor plants.
1.3 Use the internet to research at least 4 images of terrariums that appeal to you. Copy and paste your images into a Microsoft Word Document.
1.4 Share your favourite image of a terrarium with your group to develop confidence in communicating with others.

LO2 Design at least 1 terrarium and identify a range of materials needed to create a terrarium.
2.1 Complete an annotated design of your terrarium, to include at least 3 materials you could use.
2.2 Identify the purpose of using pebbles at the bottom of a terrarium.
2.3 Identify the purpose of using charcoal or dried twigs before placing soil into your terrarium.
2.4 Recognise the importance of not putting too many plants inside the container / terrarium.
2.5 Complete a nature-walk, collect at least 3 natural materials for your terrarium and showcase your materials to your group to develop confidence in communicating with others.

LO3 Create and evaluate at least 1 terrarium.
3.1 Select at least 4 different natural and man-made materials and create at least 1 terrarium.
3.2 Rate the quality of your terrarium/s on a scale of 1 to 5 and explain your rating.
3.3 Showcase your terrarium to the group to develop confidence in communicating with others.
3.4 Describe at least 2 ways this course or the task of making your own terrarium has improved your health and wellbeing.

To join the course you MUST be 19 or over with an interest and commitment to improving your overall health and wellbeing. Regular attendance and a basic level of English skills are also required of all learners.

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ recognises the achievements of its learners by presenting them with a certificate at the end of the course, rewarding their efforts and celebrating the skills that they have acquired.

• A ring binder folder to keep your work organised is essential.
• You will also need to bring a pen and a notepad to take notes.
• You can bring your own device to support learning

Brownlow Fold:
o Spacious Sports Hall
o Fully equipped Cookery Room
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Designated Craft Room

Shirley Pinches Hub Manager Anita Patel Office Manager Emma Barber Lecturer B 01204 482900 Other emma.barber@boltoncc.ac.uk brownlowfold@boltoncc.ac.uk 01204 482901

Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.

Progression onto other health and wellbeing courses within the positive steps programme is available to all learners. Specific courses include: Mindfulness, Aromatherapy, Creative Crafts, Building Resilience and Creative Writing for wellbeing.

Other courses available to support your learning:
• Free English and maths courses for those who have not yet attained a grade at C at GCSE (grade 4 equivalent)
• Free digital literacy courses for beginners in computing and tablets
• Free positive steps to wellbeing courses to support improved mental wellbeing, health and confidence
• A range of employability skills courses

Information, advice and guidance is available at all ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ centres. Our Adult Community Learning Job Coach is available to support learners who are seeking employment.

Tuition Fee: £90.00

Courses fees are subject to change.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR:
• Edexcel:
• AQA:

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ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the, academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.