Recreational and Leisure Courses
HCT offers a wide range of recreational and leisure courses in the areas of Art, Cookery, Craft, Health and Fitness and Special Interest. These courses are available each term, in the case of ten week courses, and in September if they are longer, subject to the availability of the Tutor.
There may well be new courses added during the year so look out for announcements in the local press or call us on 0800 032 1986.
| ANIMAL CARE | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Dog Grooming | TBC | TBC | Sat & Sun | 9.30 - 4.30 | Holme Lacy Campus |
| Puppy Training | TBC | TBC | Saturdays | 12.30 - 2.30 | Holme Lacy Campus |
| COMPUTERS, MEDIA & FILM | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Basic Digital Photography Course | TBC | TBC | 7 Thursday evenings + 3 Sunday field trips | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| The Complete Intermediate Digital Photography Course | TBC | TBC | 6 Tues evenings | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| First Steps on a Computer | TBC | TBC | Wednesdays | 12.30 - 3.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| First Steps on a Computer | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 9.30 - 12.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| First Steps on a Computer | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.30 - 9.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| First Steps on a Computer | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.30 - 9.00 | Hereford |
| Word Processing on your Computer - Mornings | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 9.30 - 12.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Word Processing on your Computer - Evenings | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.30 - 9.30 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Word Processing on your Computer - Evenings | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 6.30 - 9.30 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Spreadsheets on your Computer | TBC | TBC | Wednesdays | 9.30 - 12.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Databases on your Computer | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 9.30 - 12.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| PowerPoint Presentations on your Computer | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 12.30 - 3.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Introduction to Digital Imaging | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 9.30 - 12.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Introduction to Digital Imaging | TBC | TBC |
Wednesdays | 6.30 - 9.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Desktop Publishing on your Computer Part 1 and 2 | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 12.30 - 3.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Introduction to Digital Photography Workshops | TBC | TBC | Saturdays | 10.00 - 4.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Introduction to Digital Video | TBC | TBC | Saturdays | 10.00 - 4.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Creating a Digital Photography Story | TBC | TBC | Saturday | 10.00 - 4.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| Internet and Email | TBC | TBC | Wednesday | 12.30 - 3.00 | Hereford Academy Community Learning Centre |
| CONSTRUCTION | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Brickwork | TBC | TBC | Wednesdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Intro to Carpentry | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Intro to Plumbing | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 6.00 - 9.00 | Hereford |
| Introduction to Plastering | TBC | TBC | Mondays | 18.00 - 21.00 | Hereford |
| Introduction to Plastering | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 18.00 - 21.00 | Hereford |
| Intro to Slab Laying & Simple Garden Bricklaying | TBC | TBC | Saturdays | 10.00 - 3.00 | Holme Lacy |
| COUNTRYSIDE | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain & Operate your Chainsaw Safely | £99 + £50 extra for optional 3rd day | 05/12/2009 - 06/12/2009 06/03/2010 - 07/03/2010 26/06/2010 - 27/06/2010 |
Sat & Sun | 9.30 - 4.30 | Holme Lacy |
| Game Meat Preparation & Cooking | TBC | TBC | Sat & Sun | 9.30 - 4.30 | Holme Lacy |
| Shooting with Shotguns (Intro) | £99 | 15/05/10 – 16/05/10 | Sat & Sun | 9.30 - 4.30 | Holme Lacy |
| Gamekeeping | TBC | 13/02/10, 24/04/10, 19/06/10, 16/10/10 | Saturdays | 9.30 - 4.30 | Holme Lacy |
| Tractor Driving for Adults | £75 | 27/02/2010 -28/02/2010 22/05/2010 -23/05/2010 07/08/2010 -08/08/2010 |
Sat & Sun | 9.30am - 4.30pm | Holme Lacy |
| Tractor Driving 13 - 16 year olds | £75 | 10.00am - 3.30am | Holme Lacy | ||
| 15/02/2010-16/02/2010 | Mon & Tues | ||||
| 07/04/2010-08/04/2010 | Wed & Thurs | ||||
| 28/07/2010-29/07/2010 | Wed & Thurs | ||||
| 02/08/2010-03/08/2010 | Mon & Tues | ||||
| Young Persons Countryside Days | £90 | 12/04/2010 -13/04/2010 26/07/2010 -27/07/2010 04/08/2010 -05/08/2010 |
Mon to Tue Mon to Tue Wed & Thurs |
10.00am - 4.00pm | Holme Lacy |
| FLORISTRY & FLOWER ARRANGING | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas - Decorate your Home | TBC | TBC | TBC | 10.00 - 4.00 | Holme Lacy |
| Church Flowers | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 10.00 - 4.00 | Holme Lacy |
| Hand Tied Posies & Gift Wrapping | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 10.00 - 4.00 | Holme Lacy |
| Advanced Floristry | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 10.00 - 4.00 | Holme Lacy |
| Intro to Floristry | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 10.00 - 4.00 | Holme Lacy |
| Make your own Wedding Flowers | TBC | TBC | Wednesdays | 10.00 - 4.00 | Holme Lacy |
| FOOD & DRINK | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man in the Kitchen | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Wine Appreciation | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Introducing the 'Classic' Grapes | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | Hereford |
| Cake Decorating | TBC | TBC | Mondays | 6.30 - 9.00 | Hereford |
| Christmas Sugarcraft | TBC | TBC | Thursday | 6.30 - 9.00 | Hereford |
| GARDENING | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Gardening | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.00 - 8.00 | Holme Lacy |
| Garden Design, History & Construction | TBC | TBC | Saturdays | 6.00 - 9.00 | Holme Lacy |
| Garden Design | TBC | TBC | Saturdays | 10.00 - 3.00 | Holme Lacy |
| HEALTH & FITNESS | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn Salsa | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 7.00 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Belly Dancing | TBC | TBC | Wednesdays | 7.00 - 9.00 | Withington Hall |
| Belly Dancing | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 10.30 -12.00 | Withington Hall |
| Callenetics (Toning Up) | TBC | TBC | Wednesdays | 10.30 - 11.30 | Withington Hall |
| Yoga | TBC | TBC | Mondays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Keep Fit Body Conditioning | TBC | TBC | Wednesday | 6.00 - 7.00 | Hereford |
| Reflexology | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 7.00 - 9.00 | Hereford |
| Reflexology 2 | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 7.00 - 9.00 | Hereford |
| Reiki | TBC | TBC | Wednssdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| ROYAL YACHTING ASSOC | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYA Day Skipper/Watchleader | TBC | TBC | Tuesday | 1830 - 2100 | Hereford |
| RYA Yachtmaster | TBC | TBC | Monday | 1830 – 20.30 | Hereford |
| SMALLHOLDER & LIVESTOCK | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigs in Woodland | TBC | TBC | Sat & Sun | 9.30 - 4.30 | Vowchurch |
| Goat Keeping | £69 | 13/02/10 – 20/02/10 | Saturdays | 9.30 - 4.30 | Holme Lacy |
| Tractor Driving and Handling | £75 | 27/02/2010 -28/02/2010 22/05/2010 -23/05/2010 07/08/2010 -08/08/2010 |
Sat & Sun | TBC | Holme Lacy |
| SPECIAL INTEREST | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing | TBC | TBC | Wednesdays | 6.30 - 9.00 | Hereford |
| Family History | TBC | TBC | Mondays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Presentation Skills | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 6.00 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Preparation for Work | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Love To Sew | TBC | TBC | Mondays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Learn Basic Music | TBC | TBC | TBC | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Upholstery | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Thread Decoration (Embroidery) | TBC | TBC | Thursdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| Improve Your Communication Skills | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays | 6.30 - 8.30 | Hereford |
| RURAL CRAFTS | FEES | DATES | DAY | TIME | CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Welding | TBC | TBC | Mondays Thursdays |
6.30 - 8.30 | Holme lacy |
| Intro to Blacksmithing | TBC | TBC | Tuesdays Tuesdays |
7.00 - 9.00 | Holme lacy |
Applications
Students wishing to reserve a place an any of the above courses should contact the Admissions Office at the Herefordshire College of Technology main campus on 0800 032 1986. You will then be sent a pack containing an application form and details of your course. Your place on the course will only be confirmed once the fees have been paid. Enrolment for all the above courses will take place during the first class.
Course fees cover tuition and the cost of materials for the course. Some learners will incur additional costs, so please check when you make enquiries.
The College reserves the right to amend, without notice, the content of this programme and classes will be cancelled where there are not sufficient students to run the course. A refund may only be given otherwise in the case of illness or moving away from the area. Request for refunds must be in writing.

