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accrossApprenticeships Prospectus

Principal: Stephen CarlisleDeputy Principal: Lynda Mason

Main ReceptionT_01254 389933F_01254 354001 Information+ CentreT_01254 [email protected] ApprenticeshipsProgramme Leader - Ian EmmottT_01254 [email protected]

Administrator - Martin KellyT_01254 [email protected] Training Support Officer - Jan BowmanT_01254 [email protected]

Training Support Officer - Dan PinderT_01254 [email protected]

Training Support Officer - Janet StrahanT_01254 [email protected]

Training Support Officer - Rachel TinklerT_01254 [email protected]

Training Support Officer - Jill HowlettT_01254 [email protected]

Training Support Officer - Julie WrigleyT_01254 [email protected]

Training Support Officer - Denise EastonT_01254 [email protected]

Higher Education OfficeT_01254 354047 Pre-apprenticeshipsPlease contact Ian Emmott for further detailsT_01254 [email protected]

Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) exists to provide high quality education and training to the widest range of local people. The details in this course guide were correct at the time of print. The College however, reserves the right to alter the information contained in this publication at any time. Classes will run subject to sufficient student numbers, please check with our staff if you want to be sure that a programme is running or a specific facility is in operation. This prospectus is available in a range of formats eg;

large format or braille. For more details please call 01254354354 or e-mail [email protected] Please call the College’s main reception with any enquiries you may have on 01254 389933.

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Contents

4 Welcome 4 What qualifications will you gain? 5 Your questions answered

6 Construction, Building Services, Motor Engineering and Technology 7 Brickwork (Levels 2 and 3) 7 Carpentry and Joinery (Levels 2 and 3) 8 Cleaning and Support Services (Level 2) New! 8 Floor Covering (Level 2) 9 Maintenance Operations (Level 2) 9 General Construction Operations (GCO) (Level 2) 10 Motor Vehicle (Levels 2 and 3) 10 Painting and Decorating (Levels 2 and 3) 11 Plastering (Levels 2 and 3) 11 Plumbing (Levels 2 and 3) 14 Creative Industries 13 Hairdressing (Levels 2 and 3) 14 Beauty Therapy (Levels 2 and 3) 14 Nail Services (Level 3) 15 Floristry (Level 2) New! 15 Horticulture (Level 2) 16 Hospitality (Level 2) 16 Food Preparation and Cooking (Level 2) 17 Professional Cookery (Levels 2 and 3) 20 Professional Studies 19 Accounting (Levels 2, 3 and 4) 19 Business and Administration (Level 2) 20 Business and Administration (Level 3) 20 Children & Young Persons Workforce (Levels 2 and 3) 21 IT Users - iTQ (Levels 2 and 3) New! 22 Customer Service (Level 2) 22 Retail (Level 2) 23 Travel and Tourism (Levels 2 and 3) 24 Sustainable Resource Management (Level 2) New! 25 Sustainable Resourse Recycling (Level 2) New! 26 Building Cleaning Industry (Level 2) New! 27 Local Environmental Services (Level 2) New! 28 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2) New! 29 Healthcare Support Services (Level 2) New! 30 Health & Social Care (Level 2) New! 31 Who could you be? 32 Support for you & Extra support 32 Health and safety & Equality and Diversity 33 Safeguarding children 34 Where we are

If you are looking to kick start your career by gaining a nationally recognised qualification, yet learn better on the job than in a classroom, then an apprenticeship pathway may be the route for you.

Apprenticeships teach you a trade through learning in the workplace, backed up with theoretical knowledge that may be delivered at College. Not only will you get on the job training, you will also earn money from day one.

Plus, did you know that over the course of your career you can earn on average £100,000 more than those who don’t do an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships are nationally recognised as a fantastic pathway into the career of your choice and accross now offers apprenticeships in almost all industries.

What qualifications will you gain?Apart from the chance to learn a trade, gain real-life work experience and earn money, through an apprenticeship you will gain a range of qualifications. These are:

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) To gain your NVQ, an assessor will regularly visit your workplace and you will be assessed on work-based tasks.

Technical CertificateA technical qualification such as a BTEC or City & Guilds (relevant to the specific apprenticeship).

Functional Skills/Key SkillsYour apprenticeship will also help to develop your functional skills (maths and english and in some cases IT). You will be taught functional skills at College and you will be encouraged to develop these further in the workplace. Your functional skills monitoring will be through a combination of observations, portfolio based evidence and assessment.

‘Not only will you get on the job training, you will also earn money from day one.’

Welcome to the accross apprenticeships guide.

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I’m not sure which apprenticeship I should do. How can I decide?By asking us…we have trained advisors who can help you find the perfect match for your skills, experience and lifestyle.

Will this cost me anything?No. You will not have to pay any money towards the cost of your apprenticeship.

Depending on your age and the scheme you choose, your employer may have to make a financial contribution. The Skills Funding Agency pay the full cost of your training if you are aged 16 - 18. Your employer may be expected to contribute to your training cost if you are older.

How much money will I earn?You will be paid the National Minimum wage rates for an Apprentice.

How long will it take?This will be discussed at the beginning of your programme with your Training Support Officer (TSO) who will build you an individual learning plan. Apprenticeships generally take between 12 - 23 months.

What hours will I work?Most apprenticeships are based on full-time, working hours, and may be a mixture of time in the workplace and time at College. More time is spent in the workplace than at College (for example four days a week at work and one day at College).

How will I be monitored as an apprentice?We will allocate you your own Training Support Officer (TSO) who will come out to your place of work to offer you support, monitor your progress and ensure that you are in a safe and secure environment. They will also meet with you when you are in College and will feedback progress reports

to your employer.

Where can an apprenticeship lead?There are a number of routes that you can take after an apprenticeship. You can use the skills that you have developed to carry on in employment.

You can also use the apprenticeship scheme to go on to an Advanced Apprenticeship. This is your Level 3 qualification and can take you into higher education. Apprenticeships are constantly evolving and as such many now count towards your university application.

What is involved in an apprenticeship? Practical: You will be assessed on your practical ability to do your job. These will take place in the College and in your place of work.

Theory: Depending on your course you will complete assignments and tests, based on the modules you take. You will receive regular updates on your progress.

Functional skills: You will complete functional skills evidence and where possible this will be related to your course of study.

Evidence: During your course you will compile a file of evidence which chronicles your experiences and proves you have completed various activities.

Dress codes: Each apprenticeship area has its own dress code. You will be given details of the clothes that you will be expected to wear.

You want to know…


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Course informationConstruction, Building Services, Motor Engineering and Technology

Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Hameldon Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: One year

Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week and block release to study towards:

• Level 2 diploma in brickwork• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in brickwork the learner must complete six units in total.

These units include:• Conform to efficient working practices• Set out masonry structures• Erect masonry structures • Move and handle resources • Place and finish specialist concrete

Progression would be on to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

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• Level 2 diploma in site carpentry or bench joinery• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in carpentry and joinery the learner must complete five units in total.

These units include:• Conform to efficient working practices• Conform to general workplace safety• Move and handle resources • Set up and use circular saw

Progression would be on to an Advanced Apprenticeship.


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BrickworkLevel 2

Carpentry and JoineryLevel 2

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Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Hameldon Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: Two years


• Level 2 diploma in floor covering• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in floor covering the learner must complete eight units in total.

These units include:• Conform to efficient work practices• Conform to general workplace safety• Move and handle resources• Install impervious floor coverings• Install textile floor coverings • Set out for using floor coverings

Attendance: Work-basedVenue: Employer PremisesDuration: 12 - 18 months

Details:As an apprentice you will take the following qualifications:

• Level 2 certificate in cleaning principles (technical certificate)• Level 2 certificate in cleaning and support services skills (QCF)• Functional skills in maths and english• Employee rights and responsibilities

Mandatory units include:• Dealing with routine and non-routine waste• Health and safety for the cleaning and support services industry• Working with customers and others in the cleaning and support services industry• Communicating effectively within the workplace• Developing yourself within your job role

Floor CoveringLevel 2

Cleaning and Support ServicesLevel 2




• Level 2 diploma in general construction operations (GCO)• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in general construction operations the learner must complete seven units in total.

These units include:• Conform to efficient work practices• Conform to general workplace safety• Move and handle resources• Place and finish non-specialist concrete• Lay domestic drainage• Operate specialist power tools and equipment

Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Hameldon Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 18 months

Details:The learner will be in employment as premises staff or a caretaker four days per week and will combine both block and day release throughout the course. They will work towards their NVQ level 2 and attend college one day a week to study towards:

• Level 2 diploma • Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve a full level 2 diploma the learners must complete eight units.

Mandatory units include:• Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction• Carry out safe working practices in construction• Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others • Knowledge of building methods and construction technology• Carry out small-scale masonry trade repairs• Carry out small-scale painting, decorating and associated trade repairs

General Construction Operations (GCO)Level 2

Maintenance OperationsLevel 2

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Details:The learner will be in employment four days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week and block release to study towards:

• Level 2 diploma in painting and decorating• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in painting and decorating the learner must complete seven units in total.

These units include:• Conform to efficient work practices• Conform to general workplace safety• Move and handle resources• Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating• Hang wall coverings (standard papers)

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Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Hameldon Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: Two years

Details:The learner will be in employment four days per week building a portfolio for the NVQ and will attend college one day a week. Learners can work towards motorcycle, light motor vehicle, auto electrical or fast fit and will study towards:

• Level 2 technical certificate in motor engineering• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths, english and IT

The modules will include:• Safe working practices• Routine vehicle maintenance• Remove and replace light vehicle auxiliary electrical units and components• Remove and replace light vehicle chassis units and components• Remove and replace light vehicle engine units and components


Motor VehicleLevels 2 and 3

Painting and DecoratingLevel 2


PlumbingLevel 2

PlasteringLevel 2



• Level 2 diploma in plastering• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in plastering the learner must complete nine units in total.

These units include:• Conform to efficient work practices• Conform to general workplace safety• Install direct bond dry linings• Prepare background surfaces for plaster work• Produce external solid render finishes• Install mechanically fixed plasterboard



Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week with one block week and study towards:

• Level 2 technical certificate in plumbing• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in plumbing the learner must complete six units in total.

These units include:• Contribute to the improvement of the plumbing environment• De-commission non-complex plumbing systems• Maintain effective plumbing relationships• Install non-complex plumbing systems and components• Maintain a safe working environment when undertaking plumbing



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Course informationCreative Industries


Attendance: One day per week in CollegeVenue: Seasons Salon, Coppice Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 18 - 24 months

Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards:

• NVQ Level 2 hairdressing• Employment rights and responsibilities• Keyskills in maths and english

Mandatory units include:• Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety• Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation• Advise and consult clients• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp• Change hair colour• Style and finish hair• Set and dress hair• Cut hair into a basic style• Style dress and finish hair

Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role.

HairdressingLevel 2

HairdressingLevel 3

Attendance: One day per week in CollegeVenue: Seasons Salon, Coppice Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 18 - 24 months

Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ level 3 and will attend college one day a week to study:

• NVQ level 3 hairdressing• Employment rights and responsibilities• Keyskills in maths and english

Mandatory units include:• Monitor procedures to safely control work operations• Promote additional services and products to clients• Provide hairdressing consultation services• Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques• Colour hair using a variety of techniques• Provide colour correction services• Creatively style and dress long hair• Develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills


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Nail ServicesLevel 3

Attendance: Part-time (day)Venue: Seasons Salon, Coppice Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 18 - 24 months


• NVQ level 3 nail services • Employment rights and responsibilities• Keyskills in maths and english

Mandatory units include:• Extend and maintain nails including sculptured gel and acrylic• Electric filing techniques• Fashion and photographic make-up• Anatomy and physiology• Advanced nail art and national competition entry• Health and safety• Promotion of products and services• Effectiveness at work• Workshops covering communication, practical calculations and IT


Beauty TherapyLevel 2 & 3

Attendance: One day per weekVenue: Seasons Salon, Coppice Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 18 - 24 months

Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 & 3 and will attend college one day a week to study towards:

• NVQ level 2 & 3 beauty therapy• Employment rights and responsibilities• Keyskills in maths and english

Mandatory units include:• Manicure• Pedicure• Temporary hair removal• Anatomy and physiology• Facial techniques• Make-up• Eye treatments• Health and safety• Customer service



FloristryLevel 2

Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Employer PremisesDuration: One year

Details:The learner will be in employment working towards a NVQ level 2 and delivered in the workplace:

• Level 2 diploma in work-based floristry• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in floristry, the learner must complete 43 credits in total.

Mandatory units include:• Identify, check and monitor the quality of incoming cut materials• Plan, prepare and construct floral arrangements, tied floristry and funeral designs.• Monitor and maintain health and safety

Optional units would be negotiated to match the workplace and job role.

Attendance: Part-time day / Work basedVenue: Broad Oak CampusDuration: One year

Details:The learner will be in employment four days per week working towards NVQ level 2 in horticulture and will be assessed in the workplace. Learners will attend college one day a week, alternatively assessment in the workplace can be organised to study:

• NVQ level 2 horticulture: theory• Technical certificate • Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve level 2 in horticulture the learner must complete 37 credits in total of which 15 are mandatory.

Mandatory units are:• Monitor and maintain health and safety• Develop personal performance and maintain working relationships• Effective working relationships

And a further 18 credits from the optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role:

• Seeding and planting• Establishing plants and/or seeds in soil

HorticultureLevel 2

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Attendance: Part-time (day)Venue: The Globe Centre EateryDuration: One year

Details:This one year course will develop your practical skills whilst allowing you to work one day a week in our well equipped hospitality and catering section. In addition to your practical work you will study the theoretical aspects of the course, undertaking practical assessments and end of unit examinations.

Mandatory units include:• Maintain Food Safety• Prepare, cook and finish dishes• Prepare, cook and finish sauces

Optional units in this qualification would include the following:

• Customer Service• Kitchen Documentation• Cook and finish basic pastry dishes• Cook and finish basic sponges and cakes

Gaining this Level 2 qualification will provide an opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification.

Food Preparation and CookingLevel 2

HospitalityLevel 2

Attendance: Part-time (day)Venue: 1853 EateryDuration: One year

Details:You will need to have a full-time job in a restaurant to enrol on this course and will complete your practical assessments there, whilst studying the theoretical aspects when in college, one day a week. You will need good communication skills and a pleasant outgoing personality. You must have a professional appearance, be dedicated and committed to your chosen career.

Gaining this level 2 qualification will give you the best possible start in a career in the catering industry and allow you to progress to a level 3 qualification in Hospitality supervision and leadership.

Mandatory units include:• Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment• Prepare and clear areas for table service• Serve food at the table• Serve alcoholic and soft drinks



Attendance: Part-time (day)Venue: The Globe Centre EateryDuration: 12 - 18 months

Details:This one year course will develop your practical skills whilst allowing you to work one day a week in our well equipped, hospitality and catering section. In addition to your practical work you will study the theoretical aspects of the course, undertaking practical assessments and end of unit examinations.

Gaining this level 2 qualification will give you the best possible start to a professional career in the catering industry and allow you to progress to the level 3 professional cookery programme.

Mandatory units include:• Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment• Prepare and cook meat and poultry• Cook and finish basic vegetable dishes


Attendance: Part-time (day)Venue: The Globe Centre EateryDuration: One year

Details:This one year course will develop your practical skills whilst allowing you to work one day a week in our well equipped, hospitality and catering section. In addition to your practical work you will study the theoretical aspects of the course, undertaking practical assessments and end of unit examinations.

Gaining this level 3 qualification will give you the best possible start to a professional career in the catering industry.

Mandatory units include:• Maintain food safety• Prepare, cook and finish dishes• Prepare, cook and finish sauces

Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role.This professional programme offers progression opportunities to HNC/HND in Hospitality Management.

Professional CookeryLevel 3

Professional CookeryLevel 2

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Course informationProfessional Studies

Attendance: See belowVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: One year

Details:Learners on this course can attend either part time day/evening or for two evenings per week.

The course consists of six units in total. Five of these units will be assessed through computer based exams. The unit entitled ‘working effectively in accounting and finance’ will be assessed internally.

The units assessed by computer are:

• Basic accounting 1• Basic accounting 2• Basic costing• Professional ethics• Computerised accounting

The unit which will be internally assessed is:

• Working effectively in accounting and finance

Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: One year


• Technical certificate (theory of administration)• Employment rights and responsibilities • Functional skills in maths and english• Portfolio building

To achieve the OCR NVQ level 2 in business and administration, the learner must complete a minimum of 21 credits. These include mandatory units which provide nine of these credits. The remaining units would be negotiated to match the workplace and job role.

Mandatory units include:• Manage own performance in a business environment• Improve own performance in a business environment• Work in a business environment• Communicate in a business environment

Additional units could include:• Produce documents in a business environment• Support the organisation of meetings• Handle mail• Make and receive telephone calls

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Business and AdministrationLevel 2

AccountingLevel 2

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Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 18 months


• NVQ level 2 children & young persons workforce• Technical certificate (theory of working with children 0 - 16yrs)• Employment rights and responsibilities• Paediatric first aid• Keyskills in maths, english and IT• Portfolio building

To achieve level 2 NVQ in children & young persons workforce the learner must complete seven units made up of six mandatory units and one optional unit. Optional units would be negotiated to match specific work place job roles.

Mandatory units include:• Contribute to a positive environment• Help to keep children safe• Support children’s development

Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 15 months


• Technical certificate (theory of administration)• Employment rights and responsibilities • Functional skills in maths and english• Portfolio building

To achieve the OCR NVQ level 3 in business and administration, the learner must complete a minimum of 30 credits. These include mandatory units which provide 13 of these credits. The remaining units would be negotiated to match the workplace and job role.

Mandatory units include:• Manage own performance in a business environment• Evaluate and improve own performance in a business environment• Work in a business environment• Communicate in a business environment

Additional units could include:• Solve business problems• Supervise an office facility• Design and produce documents


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Business and AdministrationLevel 3

Children & YoungPersons WorkforceLevel 2


IT Users (iTQ)Level 2


Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week, studying towards the diploma for IT users (iTQ) at level 2, and will attend college one day a week to study towards:

• iTQ Level 2 • Functional skills in maths, english and IT• Employment rights and responsibilities

With over 20 optional units to choose from an apprentice can select from the familiar MS Office based units such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software to using IT to find and exchange information with the unit using mobile IT devices, to using IT systems such as the unit optimise IT system performance. The college working with the employer, will help the apprentice choose the optional units to gain a total of 38 credits.

The mandatory unit is:• Improving productivity using IT

IT Users (iTQ)Level 3


Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week, studying towards the diploma for IT users (iTQ) at level 3, and will attend college one day a week to study towards:

• iTQ level 3• Functional skills in maths, english and IT• Employment rights and responsibilities

With over 20 optional units to choose from an apprentice can select from the familiar MS Office based units such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software to using IT to find and exchange information with the unit using mobile IT devices, to using IT systems such as the unit optimise IT system performance. The college working with the employer will help the apprentice choose the optional units to gain a total of 39 credits.

The mandatory unit is:• Improving productivity using IT

Children & YoungPersons WorkforceLevel 2



• Diploma in retail skills • Diploma in retail knowledge• Employment rights and responsibilities• Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve the diploma in retail the learner must complete four units. Diploma in retail knowledge is made up of one mandatory unit and three optional units. Optional units would be negotiated to match specific work place job roles.

Learners will gain a wide range of skills and have continual assessment both in the workplace and in college. Successful completion of this course could lead on to a level 3 within the industry.

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Attendance: One day per weekVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: One year


• Technical certificate (BTEC award in customer service - online test)• Employment rights and responsibilities • Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve the Edexcel level 2 in customer service, the learner must complete seven units in total; five mandatory units, and two optional units.

Mandatory units include:• Prepare yourself to deliver good customer service• Deal with customers in writing or using ICT• Recognise and deal with customer queries, requests and problems• Develop customer relationships


Customer ServiceLevel 2

RetailLevel 2

Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 16 Months

Details:The learner will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ level 3 and will attend college one day a week to study towards:

• Technical certificate (worldwide travel and tourism destinations, travel insurance, UK travel and tourism destinations)• Employment rights and responsibilities • Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve the City and Guilds level 3 in travel and tourism services, the learner must complete six units in total; three mandatory units, and three optional units.

Mandatory units include:• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety• Organise your work and personal development and improve the customer relationship.



Details:The learner will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards:

• Technical certificate (worldwide travel and tourism destinations, additional travel and tourism services, UK travel and tourism destinations)• Employment rights and responsibilities • Functional skills in maths and english

To achieve the City and Guilds level 2 in travel and tourism services, the learner must complete six units in total; three mandatory units, and three optional units.

Mandatory units include:• Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety and develop and maintain your effectiveness at work.



Travel and Tourism ServicesLevel 2

Travel and Tourism ServicesLevel 3

Level 2 Certificate for Sustainable Waste Management (0746) QCFFinal piece of evidence for the Apprenticeship Framework. The Certificate is a 33 credit qualification made up of 7 mandatory units (27 credits) and 3 optional units (3 units with a minimum of 6 credits). Mandatory units cover topics such as waste collection, working as part of a team, complying with procedures and working practices, health and safety customer service. Optional units cover both the role of both a driver and a collection operative, and are to be chosen to reflect their job role and make up the required number of credits. Underpinning knowledge to demonstrate the learners’ knowledge, and evidence from their work to demonstrate skills, ability and technique. Evidence gathered through the framework will also provide support for this qualification.

Venue: Work based Duration: 12 months

Qualifications included in the framework:• Employee Rights and responsibilities• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)• Level 1 Key Skills in Application of number• Level 1 Key Skills in Communication

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management (7571) QCF (Technical Certificate)A knowledge based qualification covering the principles of waste management. Minimum of 19 credits over both mandatory and optional units. 15 credits are gained from the 7 mandatory units and a minimum of 4 credits from an optional list.

Learner will provide a portfolio of evidence including assignment(s) showing knowledge of the industry followed by a multiple choice exam externally set by the awarding body to demonstrate knowledge.

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Sustainable Resource Management: Residual WastePathway - Level 2

Level 2 Diploma in Sustainable Recycling Activities (0748) QCFFinal piece of evidence for the Apprenticeship Framework. The Certificate is a 37 credit qualification made up of 5 mandatory units (22 credits) and a minimum of 15 credits from the optional units available. Mandatory units cover topics such as developing relationships with colleagues and others, the promotion of recycling services, health and safety, environmentally good practice and developing personal performance.Optional units cover both the role of both a driver and a collection operative, and are to be chosen to reflect their job role and make up the required number of credits. Underpinning knowledge to demonstrate the learners’ knowledge, and evidence from their work to demonstrate skills, ability and technique. Evidence gathered through the framework will also provide support for this qualification.


Qualifications included in the framework:• Employee Rights and responsibilities• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)• Level 1 Key Skills in Application of number• Level 1 Key Skills in Communication

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management (7571) QCF (Technical Certificate)A knowledge based qualification covering the principles of waste management. Minimum of 19 credits over both mandatory and optional units. 15 credits are gained from the 7 mandatory units and a minimum of 4 credits from an optional list.

Learner will provide a portfolio of evidence including assignment(s) showing knowledge of the industry followed by a multiple choice exam externally set by the awarding body to demonstrate knowledge.


Sustainable Resource Management: Recycling Pathway - Level 2

also be assessed to confirm their skills and technique on the chosen optional unit.

Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning and Support Service Skills (QCF)Final piece of evidence for the Apprenticeship Framework. The Certificate is a 7 unit qualification made up of 4 mandatory and 3 optional units. Mandatory units cover Health and Safety, communication effectively in the workplace, developing yourself in the job role and either working alone or within a team. Optional units cover both external and internal cleaning processes. Underpinning knowledge to demonstrate the learners’ knowledge, and evidence from their work to demonstrate skills, ability and technique. Evidence gathered through the framework will also provide support for this qualification.


Qualifications included in the framework:• Employment Responsibilities and Rights within the Property Industry• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)• Level 1 Key Skills in Application of number• Level 1 Key Skills in Communication

BICSc Cleaning Operative Proficiency Certificate (Optional)10 tasks covered with practical observations to demonstrate competence. Tasks include: Machine safe use and care, chemical competence, storage of equipment, mop sweeping, damp mopping, buffing, spray cleaning, suction cleaning (vacuuming), damp wiping, washing and polish application and cleaning washroom areas.

Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles (Technical Certificate)A four-unit qualification for learners already working or wanting to work within the cleaning industry. Three mandatory units (Dealing with routine and non-routine waste, Health and Safety for the Cleaning Support Services Industry, working with customers and others) with one optional unit from a range of internal and external cleaning processes. Learner will provide set coursework showing knowledge of the industry followed by a multiple choice exam externally set by the awarding body demonstrate knowledge. Practical skills will

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Building Cleaning IndustryPathway - Level 2

Level 2 Certificate in Local Environmental Services Skills (QCF)Final piece of evidence for the Apprenticeship Framework. The Certificate is a 20 credit qualification made up of 4 mandatory units (9 credits) and optional units from 2 suites. Mandatory units cover Health and Safety, communicating effectively in the workplace, developing yourself in the job role and either working alone or within a team. Optional units cover both cleansing and horticulture; units are to be chosen from both suites to make up the required number of credits. Underpinning knowledge to demonstrate the learners’ knowledge, and evidence from their work to demonstrate skills, ability and technique. Evidence gathered through the framework will also provide support for this qualification.


Qualifications included in the framework:• Employee Rights and responsibilities within the Industry• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)• Level 1 Key Skills in Application of number• Level 1 Key Skills in Communication

Level 2 Award in Cleaning Principles (Technical Certificate)A three - unit qualification for learners already working or wanting to work within the cleansing/horticulture industry. These units are:• Dealing with routine and non-routine waste• Health and Safety for the horticulture/ cleansing Industry• Working with customers and others

Learner will provide set coursework showing knowledge of the industry followed by a multiple choice exam externally set by the awarding body to demonstrate knowledge.


Local Environmental ServicesPathway - Level 2

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Attendance: Part-time day / Block releaseVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: Two years


• NVQ level 2 supporting teaching and learning• Technical certificate (theory of teaching and learning in schools) • Employment rights and responsibilities• Keyskills in maths, english and IT

To achieve NVQ level 2 in supporting teaching and learning in schools the learner must complete seven units made up of five mandatory units and two optional units. Optional units would be negotiated to match specific work place job roles.

Mandatory units include:• Provide support for learning activities• Support children’s development• Help to keep children safe• Contribute to positive relationships• Provide effective support for your colleagues

Supporting Teaching and Learning in SchoolsLevel 2

Attendance: Part-Time/Block ReleaseVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 12 months

Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ Level 2 Certificate and will attend college one day a week to study towards:

• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services• Employment Rights & Responsibilities• Key/Functional Skills at Level 1• Portfolio Building

Mandatory units to be achieved:• Introduction to personal development• Introduction to communication • Contribute to health & safety• Introduction to equality and inclusion• The role of the health & social care worker• Contribute to the effectiveness of teams• Moving and transporting individuals within healthcare• Give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation • The principles of infection prevention and control• Emergency first aid• Minimise the risk of infection when transporting


Healthcare Support ServicesLevel 2


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Attendance: Part-Time/Block ReleaseVenue: Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak CampusDuration: 18 months

Details:The learners will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ Level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care • Techincal Certificate• Employment Rights & Responsibilities• Key/Functional Skills at Level 1• Portfolio Building

Mandatory units to be achieved:• Introduction to communication • Introduction to personal development • Introduction to equality and inclusion• Introduction to duty of care• Principles of safeguarding & protection• The role of the health & social care worker• Implement person-centred approaches• Contribute to health & safety • Handle information in the health & social care setting


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Health & Social CareLevel 2


Who could you be?Here are just a few of the professions you can go intowith an apprenticeship at accross…

Construction, Building Services,Motor Engineering and Technology • Builder • Foreman • Master Joiner • Plasterer • Plumber • Race Mechanic/Engineer • Surveyor • Site Planner • Structural Engineer • Town Planner

Creative Industries • Barber • Beauty Therapist • Chef • Concierge • Creative Director • Hairdresser • Hotelier • Make-up Artist • Restaurateur • Salon Manager

Professional Studies • Accountant • Administrator • Business Manager • Cabin Crew • Care Worker • Fire Service • Holiday Representative • Physiotherapist • Police Officer

Support for you

Support is a key priority at accross and we will work with you and your employer to support all aspects of your apprenticeship, including giving you:

• A Training Support Officer (TSO) who will liaise with you on a regular basis to check on your progress.• A job with an employer so that you can earn while you learn.• Qualified tutors and assessors who will deliver your training.• Regular progress reviews to help and support you.• Help with writing your CV. • All the help you will need to gain your apprenticeship qualifications.

Extra support

We realise that everyone learns at a different pace and in different ways. Sometimes a little bit of extra support is needed to help you do the best you can on your apprenticeship programme.

For this reason we have a dedicated learning support team that arranges individually negotiated packages of support. This service is in addition to the support that your Training Support Officer (TSO) gives you. As standard you can access:

• A personal initial assessment • 1:1 specialist teaching (eg. dyslexia and sign language)• Support in class (eg. note taking, signing etc)• Assistive equipment and software• Access to the College counselling service

• Access to every College facility - the library, IT equipment, resources etc

Health and Safety

You will undergo an induction at your place of work and at College. During the induction you will have all of the relevant health and safety and personal hygiene information explained to you.

You will be expected to adhere to all health and safety and personal hygiene legislation and guidance. If you do not receive an induction at your place of work please tell your Training Support Officer (TSO) immediately.

Equality and Diversity

accross College is committed to ensuring that all students are treated the same and given the same opportunities.

While at College and while working with your employer you should be treated with fairness at all times. If you feel this is not the case or you need advice, please contact your Training Support Officer (TSO) immediately.

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Safeguarding Children

accross College recognises that its staff and students have an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of children and preventing their abuse.

The College has written a comprehensive protection policy to ensure that the welfare of the child is always placed at the centre of its activities.

Anyone who would like to see a copy of this policy should contact the Information+ Centre on 01254 354354.


Accrington and Rossendale College Centres Broad Oak Campus, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2AWThe College Shop, 54 Broadway, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 1ENaccross at the Waterside, St James Court West, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 1NAEatery 1853, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RE T_01254 389933 F_01254 354001 [email protected] W_www.accross.ac.uk

Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) exists to provide high quality education and training to the widest range of local people. The details in this course guide were correct at the time of print. The college however, reserves the right to alter the information contained in this publication at any time. Classes will run subject to sufficient student numbers, please check with our staff if you want to be sure that a programme is running or a specific facility is in operation. Please call the college’s main reception with any enquiries you may have on 01254 389933.

Greening the College

Accrington and Rossendale College (accross) prides itself on being green organisation, which has undertaken a series of initiatives designed to reduce the size of our carbon footprint. We promote the use of sustainable resources and discourage wasteful or damaging environmental practices and continue to raise awareness and understanding of environmental issues among all staff and students.

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Safeguarding & Protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy

Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) recognises that its staff and students have an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and preventing abuse. The College has a comprehensive protection policy to ensure that the welfare of our students is always placed at the centre of all activities. If you would like to see a copy of this policy please contact the Information+ Centre on 01254 354354. Alternatively the policy can also be viewed on our web site at http://www.accross.ac.uk/thecollege/Learner_Support

Equal Opportunities & Cultural Diversity

Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) is committed to the active pursuit of an equality and diversity policy which addresses the need and right of everyone in College to be treated with respect and dignity, in an environment in which a diversity of backgrounds experience is valued. It aims to ensure that all staff and students whether existing or potential receive fair and equal treatment when applying to, or working as, members of the College, and to counter any attitudes and behaviour which deny opportunities to people simply or primarily because of their:- • Gender • Age • Marital Status or Domestic Responsibilities• Sexuality • Religion • Race, Colour, Ethnic or National Origin• Disability / Learning Difficulties


Broad Oak Campus, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2AWaccross at the Waterside, St James Court West, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 1NAEatery 1853, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RE

The College Shop, 54 Broadway, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 1EN

T_01254 389933 F_01254 [email protected] W_www.accross.ac.uk

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