reading part time and apprenticeship guide
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Reading Part time and Apprenticeship GuideTRANSCRIPT
January to July 2012
Part-time Courses and Apprenticeships
Fast forward your Career
Contents
FAST FORWARD YOUR CAREER
Welcome 1
Visit us 2
Information, Advice and Guidance 4
Fees 5
How to Apply 6
Our Courses 9
Apprenticeships 10
Bridging the Gap 15
Business and IT 16
Care, Health and Childcare 17
Career Development 21
Construction and the Built Environment 22
English and Maths 25
Gas, Water and Energy 27
Hairdressing and Therapy 40
Languages 43
Media and Photography 45
Teacher Training 48
DisclaimerThe courses described in our prospectus are those expected to be on offer during the 2011–2012 academic year. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this prospectus. Reading College reserves the right, however, to introduce changes including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of courses. It is important to note that places on courses are subject to availability, and that the courses themselves may be subject to a viable number of students enrolling. The contents of this prospectus therefore do not form a contractual obligation on Reading College to provide any courses described in it.
Reading College courses give people in Reading and Berkshire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in employment. We work closely with employers so we can develop and deliver relevant training and courses for the workplace.
We have a wide range of courses for people in different situations, with different interests and at different stages in their career. Some of our students are work ready and on the point of looking for a job – or will be soon with our help. Others are in work already and looking for skills and qualifications that will lead to better jobs or new career options.
If you are a jobseeker, please see the Get that Job Course Guide for relevant courses.
Why Reading College? • ReadingCollegespecialisesinvocationaleducationandtraining
• Coursesaredesignedwithemployerinvolvementsoqualificationsarewellregardedbyindustries
• Wefocusondevelopingyouremployability,givingyoutheskillsandattitudesneededintheworkplace
• Ourdedicatedteachingstaffareexpertsintheirfieldandbringyearsofindustryexperiencetotheteachingenvironment
• Youwilldeveloprelevantworkskillsbylearninginwell-equipped,industrystandardworkshopsandteachingareas
• Thereisdedicatedsupportateverystage,tohelpyouwithyourcoursechoice,learningandprogression.
Welcome
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ViSiT uSKings Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 4HJ Tel: 0118 9554300ReadingCollegeislocatedattheedgeofReadingtowncentre.TheKingsRoadcampusiseasilyaccessiblefromsurroundingtownslikeWokingham,Bracknell,Farnborough,Basingstoke,Newbury,Thatcham,MaidenheadandSlough.
TrainThereareregulartrainservicesintoReadingStationfromnearbytownsandLondonPaddington.TheKingsRoadcampusisapproximatelya10to15minutewalkfromReadingStation.You’llfindthelatesttrainservicesandtimesatwww.trainline.comorwww.nationalrail.co.uk
BusReadingBusesandArrivaoperateregularservicesthatstopalongtheKingsRoad.
ReadingBuses Routes13,14,17.Arriva Routes800,850.FirstGroup Route190.ThamesTravel Routes126,127.
Thereisapreferentialrateforstudentsonsomeweeklytravelticketsduringterm-time(includingeveningsandweekends).Thelatesttimesandroutescanbefoundonthebuscompanywebsites:www.reading-buses.co.uk,www.arrivabus.co.ukorwww.thames-travel.co.uk
BikeTherearealargenumberofbikeracksforstudentswishingtocycletocollege.
CarCarparkingisavailabletostudentswholivemorethanfourmilesfromthecampus.Parkingpermitsareissuedonafirstcome,firstservedbasis,andspacesarenotguaranteed.Specialcarparkingspacesandaccessareprovidedforthosewithdisabilities.ThecollegeisaccessibledirectlyfromtheA4orthetowncentre.Junctions10and11oftheM4motorwayarewithineasyreach.Furtherdirectionscanbefoundonthecollegewebsite.
Visit us
3for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
information, Advice and Guidance
information and AdviceYoucansearchandbrowsecoursesonourwebsite:reading-college.ac.uk
YoucanphonefreeofchargeandspeakwithanInformationandAdmissionsAdvisor:0800 371 434
AlternativelyyoucancallintotheAdviceCentre:8.30am–4.30pmDaily(until6.30pmonTuesdaysandThursdays)
Or,visitusatoneofourOpenEvenings:Wednesday8February6pm–8.30pm
Wednesday16May6pm–8.30pm
GuidanceOurqualifiedcollegeProgressionAdvisorsareavailabletoguideyouwithyourcoursedecisions.Onceyouareonyourcourse,theycanhelpyouwithyourplanstoprogresstothenextstep,whilsttheReadingCollegeEmploymentShopadvertisesarangeofvacancies.
ConnexionsAdvisorsandTransitionWorkerscanhelpyoumakethetransitionintocollege,andthenhelpyoumoveintoajobwhenyouareready.MeanwhileNextStepAdvisorsfocusonguidingadultlearnersaboutcareerplans.
AdviceandguidanceforemployersisprovidedbyourdedicatedEmployerServicesteam.Theteamoffersbespokesupportforemployersandtraineessotheprocessoftrainingandassessmentrunsassmoothlyaspossible.
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Fees
16–18 feesMostcoursesprovidedto16–18studentsareFREE.
19+ feesIfyouareover19,coursefeesusuallyapply.Coursefeesarepayableatenrolment(bycash,chequeorcredit/debitcard)andifyourcourselastslongerthan14weeksandcostsover£150youcanpayinfourinstalments.
19+ and learning English or MathsCoursesinEnglishandMaths(literacyandnumeracy)areFREE.ThereisachargeforcoursesinEnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguages(ESOL),butyouwillnotneedtopayforthesecoursesifyouareunemployedandtakingthecoursetohelpyoufindwork.
19+ unemployedIfyouareunemployed,activelyjobseekingandattendingyourcoursetogetajob,thetuitionpartofyourcourseisusuallyFREE.Somecoursesinvolveexamandmaterialfeeswhichyoumayberequiredtopayfor.Ifyouarenotsure,pleaseaskus.
19+ Level 2 and Level 3 OffersIfyouareover19andthecourseyouarestudyingleadstoafullLevel2qualification,andyoudonotalreadyhaveaLevel2qualification(GCSEsorNVQLevel2),thetuitionpartofyourcourseisfree.
Ifyouareaged19–25andthecourseyouarestudyingleadstoafullLevel3qualification,andyoudonotalreadyhaveaLevel3qualification(twoAlevelsorNVQLevel3),thetuitionpartofyourcourseisfree.UndertheLevel2OfferandLevel3Offer,youwillstillneedtopayexamandmaterialfees.
ApprenticeshipsApprenticeshiptrainingcostsaremetbytheemployer,nottheapprentice.Apprenticeshiptrainingisfreeforyouremployerifyouareunder19.Ifyouareover19,yourtrainingispart-paidbythegovernmentandyouremployerwillalsoneedtopayacontribution.
Fees depend on your age, the course you are applying for and your situation. Fee information is correct at the time of printing, but please be advised that government funding of further education courses may change. We ask you to confirm fees when you apply.
5for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
How to Apply
Apply by phoneAdviceandAdmissions(allapplications) 0800 371 434
EnglishandMaths 0118 955 4888
GetthatJob 0800 371 434
Apprenticeships 0845 467 6068
GasandEnergyCentre,Wokingham 0118 977 1944
Apply or enrol in person CallintotheAdviceCentreatthecollegeonKingsRoad.
Open8.30am–4.30pmDaily(until6.30pmonTuesdaysandThursdays)
Apply onlineFindyourcoursethoughourwebsitecoursesearchfunction,andcompletetheonlineapplicationform.www.reading-college.ac.uk
Apply by postDownloadandcompleteaformfromthewebsite.Alternativelyyoucanpickoneupfromthecollege,orcallandwewillpostonetoyou.Whencompleted,senditbackto:Admissions Team Reading College Kings Road Reading RG1 4HJ
interviewsSomecoursesrequireaninterview.Thisisindicatedbyanbesidethecoursetitle.Ifyourcoursedoesnotrequirean
interviewyouwillbeabletoenrolstraightaway.
Proof of identityPleasenoteyouwillneedtoprovideproofofidentitywhenyouenrol.Weprefertoseeavalidpassport,butwealsoaccept:
• Photodrivinglicence
• EUIDcard
• Proveitcard.
Ifyoudon’thaveanyoftheabove,wewillalsoacceptthefollowingdocumentation:
• Examcertificate
• Utilitybill
• Birthcertificate.
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7for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
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Apprenticeships 10
Bridging the Gap 15
Business and iT 16
Care, Health and Childcare 17
Career Development 21
Construction and the Built Environment 22
English and Maths 25
Gas, Water and Energy 27
Hairdressing and Therapy 40
Languages 43
Media and Photography 45
Teacher Training 48
9for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
Our Courses
ApprenticeshipsIf you are over 16 and in employment, an Apprenticeship could be ideal. With flexible start dates, it is a great way to gain qualifications whilst you work.
What’s involved?
• Apprenticeships are well-regarded, nationally recognised learning programmes that combine workplace and college learning. Typically apprentices attend college one day a week
• You learn the skills that are needed for your job, as well as English and Maths
• Your employer and the college work in partnership to deliver the training. Assessment is in the workplace, and by examination
• Apprenticeships are funded by the government. Apprenticeships for employees aged 16–18 are free for the employer, and Apprenticeships for employees over 19 are subsidised
• Reading College offers Apprenticeships at two levels: Level 2 Apprenticeships and Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships
• Reading College Employer Services team work with your employer to take care of the administrative side of your Apprenticeship, so the process works as smoothly as possible.
To apply
Either you or your employer can contact us directly and we will arrange to visit your workplace to meet you both. Just phone 0845 467 6068 or text Apprentice to 81400.
We have a range of other Apprenticeships starting in September 2012.
These include:
• Construction and the Built Environment
• Electrical Engineering
• IT
• Motor Vehicle
• Plumbing, Gas and Heating
• Team Leading
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BuSiNESS AND FiNANCE
Customer Service ThisApprenticeshipteachesyoutheskillstoprovideexcellentcustomerservice,andcanbeappliedtoawiderangeofjobrolesacrossmanydifferentindustries.Goodcustomerserviceiskeytothesuccessofanybusinessororganisation.Asanapprentice,you’llprobablyworkatthefrontendofanemployer’sbusinessactivitiesandregularlyassistcustomers.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship Tobeconfirmed Oneyear
Retail Withayoungworkforce,theUK’sretailsectorisvibrantandoffersmanyopportunitiesforearlycareerprogression.Fromorganisingdisplaystolearningthecrucialaspectsofmanagement,theskillsgainedfromtheseApprenticeshipsaretransferabletoallretailcompanies.Youwillalsolearnhowtoimproveyourcommunicationandcustomerserviceabilities.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5FDWSFAP0R Oneyear
Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5FDWSGAP0R Oneyear
11for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
CARE, HEALTH AND CHiLDCARE
Children and Young People’s Workforce TheseApprenticeshipsareidealforthosewantingtoworkwithchildren–frombirthto16year-olds.Thiscouldbeinanumberofsettingsorservices,wherethemainpurposeischildren’scareanddevelopment.Youwillalsolearnhowtomakesurechildrenarelookedafter,happyandnourished.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5SFCCFAP0R Oneyear
Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5EDCCGAP1R Oneyear
Health and Social Care Socialcareisabouthelpingpeoplewithaparticularneed,suchasthedisabled,theelderlyorpeoplewithlearningdisabilities.Assuchyoucouldbeemployedasahealthcareworkerinanumberofsectorsincludingcarehomesorhospitals.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5CDHEFD00R 18months
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools TheseApprenticeshipsareidealforthosewantingtoworkwithinaneducationsettingsuchasprimary,secondaryorspecialschools.Youmustbeemployedandworkalongsidetheteachingteamwithinaschool.Youwillcombinepracticalhands-onexperiencewiththeknowledgerequiredinthesector.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5CDHEFF00R Oneyear
Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5CDHEGF00R Oneyear
Apprenticeships continued
Health TheseApprenticeshipsareforpeopleemployedinthehealthsectorcaringforpeoplewithhealthcareneeds.Theaimofthesequalificationsistoimproveandassessyourknowledgeandskillsrelatingtothehealthworkforce.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5CDHEFC00R Oneyear
Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5EDCCGAP1R 18months
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CATERiNG AND HOSPiTALiTY
Food and Beverage Service Thiscoursehasbeendesignedforthosewhowanttoworkinarestaurant.Youwillstudytopicssuchascustomerservice,maintainingasafe,hygienicandsecureworkingenvironment,silverserviceandpreparingandservinghotdrinks.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5CDHPFAP0R Oneyear
Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5CDHPGAP0R Oneyear
Professional Cookery Youwilllearnthetheoryofprofessionalcookeryandgainthepracticalskillsandexperiencenecessarytoprogressinthissectororrelatedareas.Yourtrainingatthecollegewillincludetheorydeliveredthroughtaughtclasses,aswellpracticalsessionsinourbrandnewkitchenfacilities.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5CDCTFA00R Oneyear
Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5CDCTGAPIR Oneyear
13for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
HAiRDRESSiNG AND THERAPiES
Barbering Youwillcoverbothpracticalandtheoryaspectsofbarbering,includinghowtogiveclientconsultations,cuthair,trimandshapefacialhairandshampooandconditionhairandscalp.Youwillalsolearnhowtoimprovebothyourcommunicationandretailskills.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5HDHAFCP0R Oneyear
Beauty Therapy TheseApprenticeshipscoverallthetreatmentsyouwouldfindavailableinasalon.Assuchyouwillstudyanumberoftechniques,includingimprovingfacialskinconditions,applyingspraytan,shapingandcolouringbrowsandperforminghandandfoottreatments.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5HDBEFAP0R Oneyear
Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5HDBEGAP0R Oneyear
Hairdressing Youwilllearnthetheoryofhairdressingandgainthepracticalskillsandexperiencenecessarytoprogressinthisindustryorrelatedareas.Dutiesarelikelytoincludebookingappointments,dealingwithcustomerenquiriesandcutting,shampooing,dryingandstylinghair.
LeveL Course Code duration
Level2Apprenticeship 5HDHAFA00R Oneyear
Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5HDHAGBP0R Oneyear
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Bridging the GapThis qualification is for people who want to work at the 2012 Olympic Games or pursue a career as a door supervisor. It provides a formal qualification leading to a guaranteed job interview with G4S who are appointing security staff for the 2012 London Games.
You will complete four mandatory units:
• Working in the private security industry
• Working as a door supervisor
• Conflict management for the private security industry
• Physical intervention skills for the private security industry.
The qualification is assessed through assignment work, a set of multiple-choice questions or by a combination of the two. To be considered for working at the Olympic Games you must be at least 18 years old on 1 July 2012.
Please note that once you have successfully completed the qualification to work in the security industry, you will need to apply to the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to obtain a licence to practise in these areas, though this has been waived for working at the Olympic Games.
Saturday Option 1Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5TSSEFB00R Saturday9am–5pm
14January,21January,28Januaryand4February
Flexible Fourweeks Free £140 Free
Saturday Option 2Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5TDSEFA00R Saturday9am–5pm
11February,25February,3Marchand11March
Flexible Fourweeks Free £140 Free
Option 3Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5TSSEFA00R MondaytoThursday9am–5pm
13Februaryto16February
Flexible Fourdays Free £140 Free
15for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434 15
Business and iTAAT Accounting Level 1 Award Thiscourseisforpeoplewhohaveaninterestinaccountingandwanttogainaninitialqualification.Itisanintroductorycourseprovidingyouwiththebasicsofbusinesscommunicationandaccountancy,anunderstandingoftheroleofaccountantsinabusiness,typesofdocumentationthataccountantsuse,ethicalbehaviourandprofessionalismwithinaccounting,accountingterminologyandskillsrequiredforworkinginaccounting.Youwillneedtopurchasetextbooks(£20).
Course Code day and time start date duration
5BEACEA01R Monday6pm–9pm 9January2012 25weeks
AAT Accounting Level 2 Apprenticeship/Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship – Fast Track TheAssociationofAccountingTechnician(AAT)AccountingApprenticeshipissuitedforthosewhodealwithbusinessaccountsonadailybasisandwantaqualificationtohelpwiththeirrole.Subjectscoveredrangefromdoubleentrybookkeepingthroughtothepreparationofdraftaccountsforsoletradersandpartnerships,interpretationofaccounts,reportingtomanagement,VATReturn,costingsanddecisionmakingandcomputerisedaccounts(SAGE).
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
5BDACGCP0R Mondays 9January2012 Oneyear Free £250
iT user Skills Level 2 Award (iTQ) Thiscourse(formallyCLAIT+)isforthosewantingtogainarecognisedqualificationininformationtechnology.Youwillachievethisbysuccessfullycompletingthefollowingthreeunits:wordprocessing(MicrosoftWord),spreadsheets(MicrosoftExcel)andpresentationsoftware(MicrosoftPowerPoint).
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
5IEITFJ01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 10January2012 25weeks Free £250
Management Level 3 Award Thiscourseisforpeopleinalinemanagementorsupervisoryrolewhowanttoimprovetheirknowledgeandskillsinmanaging.Itisafirststagemanagementqualificationthatisdesignedtoenablesupervisors,teamleadersandjuniormanagerstounderstandandperformtheirrolemoreeffectivelywhilstbeingpreparedforstudyinghigherlevelmanagementqualifications.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
5MEMGGD00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 31January2012 Eightweeks Free £295
5MEMGGF00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 17April2012 Eightweeks Free £295
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Care, Health and ChildcareCourses for professionals in the care, health and childcare sectors
These courses are for people who are working in the care, health and childcare settings who wish to gain a qualification that is recognised in the sector. The qualifications take up to 52 weeks to complete and start dates are flexible.
Reading College works closely with employers and keeps them involved at every stage. Assessment is carried out in the workplace by our qualified staff and any training needed to fill learning gaps is delivered in the workplace.
For more information or to apply, call Employer Services on 0800 467 6068.
CHiLDCARE
Children and Young People’s Workforce CACHE Level 2 Certificate Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginanearlyyearssetting.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
4EDCCFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100
Children and Young People’s Workforce CACHE Level 3 Diploma Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginanearlyyearssettinginasupervisoryrole.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
5EDCCGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,400 £100
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools CACHE Level 2 Certificate Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginaneducationalsettingsupportingateachingprofessional.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
4EDTEFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100
17for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
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CHiLDCARE
Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Diploma Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginaneducationalsettingsupportingateachingprofessional.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
4EDTEGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,400 £100
Playwork NVQ CACHE Level 2 Diploma Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginaneducationalsettingsupportingateachingprofessional.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
5EDCCFD01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100
Playwork NVQ CACHE Level 3 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkingatasupervisorylevelinbreakfast,afterschooland/orholidayclubs.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
5EDCCGD01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,400 £100
Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 2 Diploma – Adult Apprentice (QCF) Thisisacourseforpeopleemployedworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeoplethatcombineslearningatcollegewithlearningintheworkplace.Thequalificationdevelopsjobspecificandmoregeneralskillsandknowledge.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
5CDHEFIP0R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £400
Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 3 Diploma – Adult Apprentice (QCF) Thisisacourseforpeopleemployedworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeoplethatcombineslearningatcollegewithlearningintheworkplace.Thequalificationdevelopsjobspecificandmoregeneralskillsandknowledge.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
5CDHEGIP0R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £400
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HEALTH AND CARE
Health Level 2 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginthehealthsector.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
5CDHEFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100
Health Level 3 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginthehealthsectorinasupervisoryrole.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
5CDHEGB01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,700 £100
Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginhealthandsocialcare.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
5CDHEFB01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100
Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginhealthandsocialcareinasupervisoryrole.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
5CDHEGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,700 £100
19for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
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Prevention and Control of infection Level 2 Award Thisqualificationisaimedatthosewhoareworkingorwishtoworkinthehealthsector.Thecoursewillfocusontheprinciplesofinfection,preventionandcontrol,causesandspreadofinfections,cleaning,decontaminationandwastemanagement.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5CDHEFK01R Various Flexible Threeweeks Free £221 £21
Working in the Health Sector Level 2 Certificate Thisqualificationisaimedatthosewhoareworkingorwishtoworkinthehealthsector.Thecoursewillfocusoncommunicationskills,equalityanddiversity,healthandsafetyandpeopleandpersonaldevelopmentinthehealthsector.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5CDHEFL01R TuesdayandWednesday
10January2012 Threeweeks Free £275 £55
Tobeconfirmed TuesdayandWednesday
13March2012 Threeweeks Free £275 £55
introduction to Childminding Thiscourseisagoodfirststeptobecomearegisteredchild-minder.Itwillcovervariousaspectsincludingcurrentlegislation,policiesandproceduresforaccidents,behaviour,safeguarding,healthandsafetyandequalopportunities.Youwillbeintroducedtowaystomarketyourservice,planyourfinancesandidentifysourcesofsupport.ThecourseisoneunitoftheLevel3DiplomaforChildrenandYoungPeople’sWorkforceandincludesregistrationandaPaediatricFirstAidCertificate.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
5BDCCGA01R Wednesday9.30am–4pm
16May2012 Oneweek £275 £275
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Career DevelopmentCareer Development
Learn to improve your chances of a successful job application including how to access the ‘hidden’ job market in this one day workshop.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
Tobeconfirmed Variousdays,9am–5pm
Flexible(pleaseenquireforthenextstartdate)
Oneday Free £85 Free
21for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
Construction and the Built EnvironmentCourses for professionals in the construction sector
On-site Assessment and Training Qualifications (OSAT) are for people already working in the construction industry who have at least five years’ relevant experience. The qualifications take up to 52 weeks to complete and you can start at any point that is convenient. The assessment is carried out in the workplace by our qualified staff and any training needed to fill learning gaps is delivered in the workplace.
For more information or to apply, call Employer Services on 0800 467 6068.
OSATConstruction Operations NVQ Level 2 Certificate
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
6CACNFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £919 £119
Decorative Finishing and industrial NVQ Level 2 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
6CAPDFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £881 £81
Decorative Finishing and industrial NVQ Level 3 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
6CAPDGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £878 £78
Formwork Occupation NVQ Level 2 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
6CACJFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £919 £119
Plastering NVQ Level 2 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
6CAPLFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £919 £119
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OSATTrowel Occupations NVQ Level 2 Diploma
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
6CABRFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £881 £81
Trowel Occupations NVQ Level 3 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
6CABRGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £881 £81
Wood Occupations NVQ Level 2 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
6CACJFB01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £881 £81
Wood Occupations NVQ Level 3 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
6CACJGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £881 £81
Woodmachining NVQ Level 2 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 2 offer
6CACJFC01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £888 £88
Occupational Work Supervision NVQ Level 3 Diploma Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee LeveL 3 offer
6CACNGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £919 £119
23for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
GETTiNG iNTO CONSTRuCTiON
Decorating Skills for the HomeAcourseforthosewantingtoimprovetheirDIYand/orbrushuptheirpaintinganddecoratingskills.Youwillbetaughtbyindustryprofessionalandpractiseinourwell-equippedworkshops.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
6CEPDEB00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 6March2012 Fiveweeks £80 £80
6CEPDEC00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 8May2012 Fiveweeks £80 £80
introduction to Bricklaying SkillsThishands-oncourseistaughtinourworkshopsanddeliveredthroughexperttuition.Youwillconstructstretcherbond,EnglishandFlemishgardenwalls.Bytheendofthecourseyouwillhavelearnedthecorrectmethodformixingandusingmortars,andbeabletoidentifydifferenttypesofwallingbonds.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
6CEBREB00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 6March2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160
6CEBREC00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 8May2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160
introduction to Plastering SkillsThiscoursewillcoverbasicplasteringskillsfromrendertofloatingandpatching.Youwilllearnthecorrectmethodformixingplastersandrendersandbetaughthowtoapplythemandcutfixandplastertoanglebeadsandplasterboards.Thecourseisdeliveredinourfullyequippedworkshopthroughexperttuition.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
6CEPLEB00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 6March2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160
6CEPLEC00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 8May2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160
Carpentry and Joinery for Your Home (Beginners)ThiscourseiscoursedesignedtogiveyoutheDIYskillstocarryouthomerepairs.Youwillconstructdifferenttypesofwoodworkjointsandchopinhinges,locksandletterplates,aswellaslearnhowtousehandtoolscorrectly.Thecourseisdeliveredinourfullyequippedworkshops.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
6CECJEC00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 6March2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160
6CECJED00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 8May2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160
Construction and the Built Environment continued
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English and MathsThese courses are for people who would like to become more confident in English and Maths. Students on these courses include those who are seeking to get into work or further study and those who are already in employment and keen to better their career.
What’s involved?• Courses are run in a very flexible way and there is a wide choice of start dates and days and times to fit your schedule
• You will work at the level that is right for you and move on to the next level when you are ready
• Everybody has an interview and short assessment at the start of their course to help decide their right level
• We offer excellent teaching and support with very high pass rates.
For more information or to arrange an interview just call 0118 955 4888 or visit the college in person.
ESOL full-time OnthiscourseyouwillstudyEnglish(ESOLSkillsforLife)anddevelopyourspeaking,listening,readingandwriting.ThecourseisidealforanyonewhoneedstoimprovetheirEnglishforeverydayuseandtheirjob.ThequalificationisrecognisedbytheHomeOfficeforcitizenshipapplications.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
Tobeconfirmed Flexible(12hoursperweek) Flexible Flexible Free Variable Free
ESOL part-time Withthesepart-timeclassestakingplaceinthemorning,afternoonandevening,youcanstartatanytime.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
Tobeconfirmed Flexible(3–9hoursperweek) Flexible Flexible Free Variable Free
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) ThesecoursesareforoverseasstudentswithintermediatetoadvancedlevelsofEnglishandwillprepareyouforinternationallyrecognisedCambridgeexaminations(FCEandCAE).Coursescoverreading,writing,listening,speaking,grammar,pronunciationanddevelopmentofvocabulary.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
Tobeconfirmed Thursday6pm–9pm 5January2012 12weeks £225 £225
Tobeconfirmed Thursday6pm–9pm 19April2012 12weeks £225 £225
25for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
iELTS ThiscourseisforhighlymotivatedoverseasstudentswhowanttopreparefortheIELTSexamorimproveexistingIELTSscoresothattheycangotouniversity,prepareforanAccesstoHEcourseordemonstrateaspecificlevelofEnglishtoemployers.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
2LEEFFK00R Tuesday6.30pm–8.30pm 3January2012 12weeks £150 £150
2LEEFFL00R Tuesday6.30pm–8.30pm 17April2012 12weeks £150 £150
English part-time TheseareFREEcoursestoimproveyourEnglishsoyoucanworktowardsgainingaGCSEequivalentqualification.
Course Code day and time start date duration fees
Tobeconfirmed Twotosixhoursperweek Flexible Flexible Free
Maths part-time TheseareFREEcoursestoimproveyourEnglishsoyoucanworktowardsgainingaGCSEequivalentqualification.
Course Code day and time start date duration fees
Tobeconfirmed Twotosixhoursperweek Flexible Flexible Free
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Gas, Water and EnergyThe Reading College Gas and Energy Centre provides specialist gas, water and energy training and assessment for the engineering and building services sectors. The Gas and Energy Centre is a BPEC approved centre staffed by fully qualified training and assessment tutors who can offer advice and support as well as a relaxed environment in which to undertake training and assessment.
Courses are designed to update the skills of experienced plumbers, heating engineers and other building and mechanical services industry professionals to ensure that work is carried out to meet all current standards and regulations.
Many of the courses on offer are aimed at operatives who work frequently on the categories they are being trained for and only need to update their knowledge and understanding. Courses provide knowledge of the assessment process.
Location
Reading College Gas and Energy Centre 11 The Business Centre Molly Millars Lane Wokingham RG41 2QZ
The centre is about a 15 minute walk from Wokingham station. Trains run regularly from Reading and Bracknell.
How to apply
To apply for any of our courses, just call 0118 977 1944.
27for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
GAS
BPEC Gas FoundationThisisastructuredmanagedtrainingprogrammeindomesticorcommercialgasinstallationandmaintenanceforcategory2operativeswhoholdarecognisedqualificationinthemechanicalservicesengineeringsector,butlackgastrainingandexperience.Theprogrammeconsistsofon-the-jobtraining/experienceandoff-the-jobtraininginalltheskillsandknowledgerequiredbyagasengineer.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSER01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates 10days £905
Domestic Gas Cookers CKR1 – Refresher TrainingThiscoursewillallowyoutoattaintherequiredstandardstoenterforassessmentassetoutbytheBPECGasCertificationScheme.Theappliancerangecoversfreestandingandslideincookers,builtinhobs,built-inunder-ovensandgrillunits.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £50
Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances CKR1 – AssessmentThisgassafetyassessmentisdesignedtotestyourcompetenceinthefollowingareas:install,exchange,disconnect,service,repairandcommissiondomesticcookingappliances.Practicalandtheoreticalcompetenceisassessed.Theassessmentdoesnotincludeworkonkitchenfurniture,extractfans,electricalorbuildingwork.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEF01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £190
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Domestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters HTR1 – Refresher TrainingThiscourseallowsyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortherecapofventilationrequirementsandcoversappliancelocations,servicingtechniques,commissioningrequirementsandbasicfaultfinding.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £50
Domestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters HTR1 – AssessmentThisgassafetyassessmentisdesignedtotestyourcompetenceinthefollowingareas:install,exchange,disconnect,service,repairandcommissiondomesticopen,balancedandfanassistedfluedgasfiresandwallheaters.Bothpracticalandtheoreticalcompetenceareassessed.Theassessmentdoesnotincludeconstructionworkwithmasonryorbricksonchimneysorelectricalwork
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEG01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £190
Domestic Gas Meters MET2 – TrainingThesetrainingcourseshavebeendevelopedforoperativeswhoworkintheserviceindustryandhaveknowledgeandexperienceofgasinstallations.Topicscoveredincludeintroductiontogassafetyregulations,testingforsoundnessandpurging,faultfinding,pressureandflowcombustion,fluesandventilationandpipework.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEE01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £50
Domestic Gas Meters MET2 – AssessmentThisgassafetyassessmentisdesignedtotestyourcompetenceinthefollowingareas:installandreplacemeters,adjustmentofworkingpressure,purgingmetersandpipework.Bothpracticalandtheoreticalcompetenceareassessed.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEJ01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £190
29for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
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Gas Safety (ACS) CCN1 – TrainingThiscourseisdesignedforthosewhoonlyneedtoupdatetheirknowledgeandunderstanding.ItwillallowyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortheBPECTrainingBoardsGasCertificationScheme.Thecoursecoverssafety,legislationandstandards,gassafetycontrol,installationofpipeworkandfittings,combustionofnaturalgas,ventilation,tightnesstesting,unsafesituationsandgasemergencyactions.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSGA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £190
Gas Safety (ACS) CCN1 – AssessmentThecoursewillallowyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortheBPECGasCertificationScheme.Itisdesignedtotesttheyourgassafetycompetenceincoredomesticgasworkandcoverspracticalskills,knowledgeandunderstanding.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSXA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £410
Gas Safety (ACS) CCN1 – Re-Assessment Training (extra day)ThisadditionaltrainingisofferedtothosewhostrugglewithcompletingtheirACSassessmentsandwillensurethatyouareabletocompletethecourse.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSGB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Tobeconfirmed £150
Gas Safety (ACS) CCN1 Only – Re-AssessmentThoseundertakingtheACSassessmentprocessforthefirsttimemusttaketheinitialassessments.Whencandidatesrenewtheircertificates,theycantakeeithertheinitialorthereassessmentoption.Ineverycase,youmustachievecompetenceinallareasofthepracticalandtheoryassessment.Reassessmentisonlyavailableforthosewhoholdanin-dateACScertificateatthestartdate(oranexpireddateoflessthan12monthsofthereassessmentstartdate).
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSXB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fourdays £520
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Combustion Performance Analysis of Domestic Appliances CPA1 – TrainingThecoursecoversthelatestBritishStandards7967Parts1,2and3,carbonmonoxideindwellings,trainingintheuseofagasanalyserandprinterandappropriateproceduresforeachtypeofappliance.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEP01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £50
Combustion Performance Analysis of Domestic Appliances CPA1 – AssessmentWorkwillbecarriedoutonthefollowingrangeofappliances:openflued,roomsealedandflueless.YouwillbeassessedinBS7967Parts1,2and3,carbonmonoxideindwellings,CORGIGasSafetyandappliancemanufacturer’sinstructions.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEP01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £190
Domestic Gas-Central Heating Boilers <60kw CEN1 – TrainingThecourseallowsyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortheBPECGasCertificationSchemeandincludesarecapofventilationrequirements,appliancelocations,servicingtechniques,commissioningrequirementsandbasicfaultfinding.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSED01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £50
Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances CKR1 – TrainingThecourseallowsyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortheBPECGasCertificationSchemeandincludesarecapofventilationrequirements.Appliancelocations,servicingtechniques,commissioningrequirementsandbasicfaultfinding.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £50
Water RegulationsTheaimofthiscourseistoenableoperativestounderstandandinterpretwatersupply(WaterFittings)regulationsandtocomplywiththerelevantlegislationwheninstallingoralteringplumbingsystems.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDWAEA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £210
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unvented Hot WaterThecoursecoversrelevantlegislation,expansionofwater,systemconfigurationandadvantages,controlsandcomponents,designofsystemsincludingdischargepipework,commissioning,servicingandfaultfinding.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDWAEB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £225
Solar Hot WaterAcourseforoperativeswhoareinstallingorareabouttoinstallsolarsystemsanddonotholdarecognisedcompetencecertificate.Thecoursecoversthebackgroundandlegislationforsolarsystems,expansionofwater,systemconfigurationandadvantages,controlsandcomponents,commissioning,servicingandfaultfinding.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDWAED01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £395
unvented Hot Water – Re-assessmentThecoursecoversrelevantlegislation,expansionofwater,systemconfigurationandadvantages,controlsandcomponents,designofsystemsincludingdischargepipework,commissioning,servicingandfaultfinding.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDWAEC01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £95
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ENERGY
Part L Energy Efficiency (BPEC)ItisnowlawinEnglandandWalesthatallreplacementgasboilershavetobehigh-efficiencycondensingboilersexceptinafewspecialcircumstances.Heatinginstallerswithprofessionalaccreditationmayjoinaself-certificationschemeandsoavoidhavingtoinvolveLocalAuthorityBuildingControl.
Thisqualificationisrelevanttothosepeoplewhoundertakeindividualcustomer-facingrolesandwhoareresponsibleforadvice,designandinstallationofenergyefficientheatingandhotwatersystems.IssuedwiththeEnergyEfficiencytrainingpack,youwillbeexpectedtoworkyourwaythroughthequestionssuppliedpriortoattendingthecourse.
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDEEXA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £150
ADDiTiONAL COuRSES
CCN1+1 Appliance – Re-assessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSXC01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fourdays £615
CCN1+2 Appliance – Re-assessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSXD01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivedays £705
CCN1+3 Appliance – Re-assessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSXE01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivedays £795
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CCN1+4 Appliance – Re-assessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSXF01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivedays £875
Core Commercial Gas SafetyCOCN1 – Assessment
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEA02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £410
Domestic to Commercial CoreChangeover CODNCO1 – Training
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneandahalfdays £170
Changeover CODNC01 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEB02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £250
indirect Fired Commercial Appliances CIGA1 – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEC01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90
CIGA1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGED01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £210
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ADDiTiONAL COuRSES
Direct Fired Commercial Appliances CDGA1 – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGED01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90
CDGA1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGED02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £210
Overhead Plaque + Tube Heaters CORT1 – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEE01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90
CORT1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEE02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £210
Tightness Testing and Purging (Small) TPCP1A – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEF01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £160
TPCP1A – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEF02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £210
35for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
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Tightness Testing and Purging (Large) TPCP1 – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEG01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £160
TPCP1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEG02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £210
First Fix Commercial Pipework Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEH01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £90
AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEH02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £200
Commercial to Domestic Core ChangeoverCOCDN1 – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEI01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneandahalfdays £170
COCDN1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEI02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneandahalfdays £260
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ADDiTiONAL COuRSES
Core Commercial Gas Safety Catering CCCN1 – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEJ01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £220
CCCN1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEJ02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £430
Catering Appliances 1 COMCAT1 Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEK01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90
AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEK02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £140
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Commercial Gas Safety Limited Scope COCNPILS – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEM01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £220
COCNPILS – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEM02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £430
First Fix Commercial Pipework Limited Scope ICPN1LS – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEN01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90
Limited Scope ICPN1LS – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEN02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £200
Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances CKR1 – Re-Assessment
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEM01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £140
HTR1 – Re-AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEL01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £140
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ADDiTiONAL COuRSES
Catering Appliances 3 COMCAT3 Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEL01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90
AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEL02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £140
Warm Air units DAH1 Re-Assessment
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDGSEV01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates TBC TBC
First Fix Commercial Appliances ICAE1LS – Revision
Course Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEP01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90
ICAE1LS – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees
6GDCGEP02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90
39for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
Hairdressing and TherapyCourses for professionals in the hairdressing and beauty therapy sectors
HAiRDRESSiNG
Perming Hair – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3002-81 unit 308) Thisqualificationisforqualifiedstylistswhowishtoupdatetheirskillandknowledgetoincludeavarietyofwindingtechniquestocreateapersonalisedpermanentcurlservice.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HWHAGB01R Saturday9.30am–2.30pm 14January2012 Sixweeks Free £310 £310
Styling and Finishing African Type Women’s Hair – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3002-81 unit 315) ThisqualificationisforqualifiedstylistswhowishtoupdatetheirskillsandknowledgeinrelationtostylingandfinishingAfricantypewomen’shair.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HWHAGC01R Saturday9.30am–2.30pm 14January2012 Sixweeks Free £310 £310
Women’s Hair – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3002 unit 304) ThisqualificationisforanyonewhowantstoupdateandaddtotheirLevel2qualificationinwomen’shairstyling.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HEHAGA01R Tuesday6pm–8pm 10January2012 10weeks Free £290 £290
Bridal Hair – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3002 unit 311) ThisqualificationisforanyonewhowantstoupdateandaddtotheirLevel2qualificationinwomen’shairstyling.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HEHAGB01R Thursday6pm–8pm 12January2012 10weeks Free £290 £290
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BEAuTY THERAPY
Eyelash Perming City and Guilds Level 2 Award (3003-92 unit 218) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingeyelashpermingtreatmentsinasafeandeffectivewayandcoversallaspectsofcompliancerelatingtotreatments.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HEHAFC01R Thursday6pm–8pm 12January2012 10weeks Free £160 £160
Body Massage City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3003-93 unit 305) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingbodymassagetreatmentsinasafeandcompliantway.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HEMYGJ01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 10January2012 20weeks Free £690 £690
indian Head Massage – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3003-93 unit 311) ThiscourseisaboutprovidingIndianHeadmassagetreatmentsinasafeandcompliantway.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HEBEGA01R Thursday6pm–8pm 12January2012 10weeks Free £415 £415
Manicure – City and Guilds Level 2 Award (3003-92 unit 207) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingmanicuretreatmentsinasafeandeffectivewayandcoversallaspectsofcompliancerelatingtotreatments.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HEBEFB01R Tuesday6pm–8pm 10January2012 12weeks Free £407 £407
Make-up – City and Guilds Level 2 Award (3003-92 unit 209) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingmake-uptreatments,treatmentsinasafeandeffectivewayandcoversallaspectsofcompliancerelatingtotreatments.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HWBEFD01R Tuesday6pm–8.30pm 17April2012 10weeks Free £352 £352
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Self Tanning – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3003-93 unit 313) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingmake-uptreatments,treatmentsinasafeandeffectivewayandcoversallaspectsofcompliancerelatingtotreatments.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HETAGA01R Thursday6pm–8pm 19April2012 Sixweeks Free £226 £226
GETTiNG iNTO HAiRDRESSiNG
Hairdressing Level 1 Certificate ThiscourseintroducesyoutotheworldofhairdressingandenablesprogressontoaLevel2programmeorsufficienttrainingtogainanApprenticeshipwithalocalemployer.Youwillbeintroducedtotopicssuchasstylingwomen’shair,shampooandconditioningandplatinganddressinghair.Thereisastrongemphasisondevelopingtheskillsthatemployersdesire.Dresscodeisablackpoloshirtandblacktailoredtrousers.Noequipmentpurchaseisnecessary.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
5HDHAEA00R 11hoursperweekovertwodays(daystobeconfirmed)
16January2012 18weeks Free £650 £650
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LanguagesLearning a language can expand your career options and broaden your interests.
French Beginners Phase 2ThiscourserevisesandbuildsontheworkdoneinPhase1.Itcoversthemostimportantsituationsinatravellingcontextandgivesanintroductiontothegrammarofthelanguage.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LEFRBB00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £196 £16
German Beginners Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofabeginnerscourse.ItrevisesandbuildsontheworkdoneinPhase1andcoversthemostimportantsituationsinatravellingcontextwhilstgivinganintroductiontothegrammarofthelanguage.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LEGEBC00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £196 £16
German Pre-intermediate Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofoursecond-yearcourseandisdesignedforthosewhohaverecentlystudiedthelanguageforatleast18months.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LEGEED00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £198 £18
italian Beginners Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofourthird-yearcourseandisaimedatthosewhohavestudiedforaminimumoftwoandahalfyears.Thecourseconcentratesondevelopingabetterunderstandingofthegrammarandsyntaxofthelanguage.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LEILBC00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £196 £16
italian intermediate Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofourthirdyearcourseandisaimedatthosewhohavestudiedforaminimumoftwoandahalfyears.Thecourseconcentratesondevelopingabetterunderstandingofthegrammarandsyntaxofthelanguage.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LEILFE00R Thursday7pm–9pm 9February2012 15weeks Free £240 £240
43for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
Japanese Beginners Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofabeginnerscourse.ItrevisesandbuildsontheworkdoneinPhase1andcoversthemostimportantsituationsinatravellingcontextwhilstgivinganintroductiontothegrammarofthelanguage.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LEJABB00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £210 £10
Japanese Pre-intermediate Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofoursecond-yearcourseandisdesignedforthosewhohaverecentlystudiedthelanguageforatleast18months.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LEJAEB00R Thursday7pm–9pm 16February2012 15weeks Free £240 £240
Spanish Beginners Phase 1Thisisacourseforthosewhohavenoknowledgeofthelanguage.Youwilllearnthebasicstogetbyinatravellingsituation.Thereisastrongemphasisonspeakingandlisteningskills.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LESNBU00R Thursday7pm–9pm 2February2012 15weeks Free £200 £200
Spanish Beginners Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofabeginnerscourse.ItrevisesandbuildsontheworkdoneinPhase1.Itcoversthemostimportantsituationsinatravellingcontextandgivesanintroductiontothegrammarofthelanguage.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LESNBH00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £196 £16
Spanish Pre-intermediate Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofoursecond-yearcourseandisdesignedforpeoplewhohaverecentlystudiedthelanguageforatleast18months.Thecoursewilltakeyourspeaking,listening,readingandwritingskillstothenextlevel.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
2LESNEK00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £198 £18
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Media and PhotographyWeb Design for PhotographersThiscoursewillteachyouhowtodesignawebsiteusingPhotoshopandDreamweaverandwillalsolookatCSS.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3EEGRFF01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 24January2012 Sixweeks £112 £112
3EEGRFG01R Thursday6pm–9pm 26April2012 Sixweeks £112 £112
How to Present Your Own Radio ShowThiscourseisanexcitingintroductiontoradiobroadcastinginwhichyouwilllookattechnicalequipmentandpresentationtechniquesindetail.Thecoursewillculminateinaliveradiobroadcast
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3PEMDFD01R Thursday6pm–9pm 2February2012 Eightweeks £112 £112
introduction to Practical JournalismLookingatresearchskills,creativewritingandjournalisticpractice,thisexcitingcoursewillbenefitbuddingjournalists,bloggersandthoseinterestedinfactualwriting.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3PEMDFF01R Thursday6pm–9pm 2February2012 Eightweeks £112 £112
45for more information or to apply: [email protected] or 0800 371 434
Adobe illustrator CS5 Stage 1ThisintensivetwodaycoursewillintroduceanumberoffeaturesofAdobeIllustratorandshowyouhowtocreatevector-basedgraphics.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3EDGRGH01R MondayandTuesday10am–5pm 13February2012 Twodays £145 £145
Adobe illustrator CS5 Stage 2 ABCThisintensivethreedaycoursewillcoversomein-depthfeaturesoftheapplicationandwillrequireyoutocompleteanumberofassessedtasks.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3EDGRGJ01R WednesdaytoFriday9am–5pm 15February2012 Threedays £229 £229
Adobe Photoshop 2 – improve Your SkillsFollowingonfromthebasicscourse,theseclasseswillshowyouhowtouseselectiontools,layeradjustmentsandcloninglayermasks,andleadstoaqualification.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3EEGRGB01R Thursday6pm–9pm 19January2012 10weeks £195 £195
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Stage 2Thisintensivethreedaycoursewillcoversomein-depthfeaturesoftheapplicationandwillrequireyoutocompleteanumberofassessedtasks.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3EDGRGF01R WednesdaytoFriday9am–5pm 15February2012 Threedays £195 £195
Graphic Design – An introduction for New PractitionersThiscourseintroducesthefundamentalconceptsofgraphicdesignandvisualcommunication.Itisintendedtoprovideadesignbasicstoolkitforthoseworkingwithindesignorworkingcloselywithdesigners.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3EEGRFB01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 17January2012 Eightweeks £149 £149
Media and Photography continued
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inDesign – ABC QualificationThiscourseleadstoaqualificationandisafollowoncoursefromtheintroductionprogramme.Itincludesusingselectiontools,gridsystemsandtheuseoftextandimages.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3EEGRGA01R Thursday6pm–9pm 12January2012 10weeks £229 £229
introduction to Video Editing using Final Cut ProUsingourstate-of-the-artmediasuite,thiscoursewillintroduceyoutocreativevideoediting,visualeffectsandDVDauthoringusingAppleFinalCutProsoftware.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
3PEMDFB01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 31January2012 Eightweeks £129 £129
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Teacher TrainingAward in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) (QCF)ThisisaninitialteachingqualificationforthosewhowouldliketoteachintheLifelongLearningSector.Itissuitableifyouhavenoexperienceofteaching,workasanassessor,volunteertosupportteachingorteachbuthavenotreceivedaqualification.
Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee
9BETEGB00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 21February2012 Sevenweeks £352 £352
Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELTA)CELTAisaninitialteachingqualificationforthosewhowouldliketoteachEnglishasaForeignLanguage(EFL)orEnglishtoSpeakersofOtherLanguages(ESOL)eitherinthiscountryorabroad.Itissuitableifyouhavenoexperienceofteaching,teachinothersubjectareasorhaveunqualifiedEFL/ESOLteachingexperience.
LeveL Course Code day and time start date duration 16–18 fee 19+ fee 19+ unempLoyed fee
Blendedlearningwithonlinetuitioncombinedwithonsiteteachingpractice/tutorials
2LACBHB00R MondayandFriday9.30am–5.30pm
16April2012 Nine
weeks
£1467 £1200 £115
Intensivecoursethatincludesfacetofacetuition,onsiteteachingpracticeandtutorials
2LACBHA00R MondaytoFriday9.30am–5.30pm
2July2012 Four
weeks
£1467 £1200 £115
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