Courses

Professional Development

ALDEC is dedicated to offering a relevant and effectively organized education service for adults and out-of-school youths that complements formal schooling, meets personal, professional and national needs.

Module Course

ALDEC offers locally developed modular courses which is an ‘open’ and ‘flexible’ mode.

Who can apply?
The modular courses are offered to any interested individual and there are no entry requirements. However, candidates must either have followed Module 1, the core module in the particular area or have basic knowledge in the area, before enrolling on modules at a more advanced level.

Subject Offer
The following courses are offers by ALDEC under this programme
Sewing
Computing
Typewriting
Languages

Duration
The duration of each module is approximately three months and candidates can choose the modules of a course that meet specific requirements. However, it is always advisable that candidates who are new to the area initially follow Module 1 of the course before proceeding to modules at more advanced level.

Course details

Sewing
The Sewing Modules are:

• Module 1: Introduction to Sewing
• Module 2: Collar, sleeves and blouse
• Module 3: Dresses
• Module 4: Shirts
• Module 5. Shorts, trousers
• Module 6. Household decorations
• Module 7: Garment making

Computing 
The Computing modules are:

• Module 1: Word Processing
• Module 2: Spreadsheet
• Module 3: File Management
• Module 4: Database 

Typewriting 
The typewriting programme comprises the following:

• Elementary Level
• Intermediate Level
• Advanced Level

Each course is of a years’ duration. Candidates sit the Pitman Examination. 
Languages 
The Language courses are offered at three different levels - Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. They are:-

• As a second Language - Creole, English and French
• Foreign Languages - Spanish, German and Italian