Makaton Communication Workshops - Foundation (12 hours)

This course teaches you to use the signs and symbols of the first half of the Makaton Core Vocabulary with people who have communication difficulties.

The course is for professionals who need to use Makaton in their work, or anyone else who would like to have an in-depth training. It is also an essential part of the entry criteria for Makaton Regional Tutor training.

The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some signage knowledge.

The Foundation Workshop provides a detailed introduction to the Makaton Vocabulary. Signs and Symbols from stages 1-4 of the Core Vocabulary plus the Additional Vocabulary are taught during practical sessions. The sessions also cover current research into sign use, symbol design themes, the use and purpose of Makaton and an overview of alternative systems of communication.

At the end of the Foundation Workshop you should be able to use the early stages of the Makaton Vocabulary with children, students and service users.

There will be whole group teaching of theory, and practical signing groups of no more than 10 people per teacher. All Makaton courses are delivered by Makaton regional trainers who are current practitioners in the field of learning disability.

The tutor will record your progress and provide informal, regular feedback throughout the course. At the end of your study programme you will be asked to self assess your own progress and achievement against the expected achievements as outlined above.

You will receive a certificate of participation from the MVDP.

You will have constant contact with your tutor throughout the length of the course and there will be an opportunity to evaluate your course at the end.

This course will enable you to communicate effectively with a range of Makaton users. Participants who are confident in their use of signs and symbols to stage 4 are eligible to apply for the Makaton Enhancement Workshop.

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Course fee: £125

Non EU course fee: £155

Telephone Helen Hayhoe for more information on 020 8607 8330. You can enrol in any of the following ways:

Post – anytime before the start of the course
Please send in your completed application form and cheque or credit card details for the full tuition to Courses In formation Unit, Richmond upon Thames College, Egerton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW2 7SJ. We will confirm that you have a place on the course.
Telephone – anytime before the start of the course
Please telephone 020 8607 8305/8314 with your credit card details and we will confirm the availability of places and enrol you on the course.
In person
You can come into the college anytime during the working day to enrol. Please ask for Courses Information Unit.
Employer paying
If you employer is paying your fees you should complete the appropriate section on the enrolment form and we will invoice them direct.

Advice and Enrolment evenings – 5.30pm-7.30pm
Wednesday 13 January 2010 for all courses

If you have not already spoken to one of the teaching staff and you would like to speak to the course coordinator before enrolling, please visit the college during one of the enrolment evenings. You will need to pay your tuition fees during the evening. You will need to have your photograph taken for your ID card either during enrolment or before the first class. All students must complete full enrolment before attending any classes.