Reading Part time and Apprenticeship Guide

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

1

FAST FORWARD YOUR CAREER2

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.


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.


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.


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


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


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.


Level2Apprenticeship 5FDWSFAP0R Oneyear

Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5FDWSGAP0R Oneyear


CARE, HEALTH AND CHiLDCARE

Children and Young People’s Workforce TheseApprenticeshipsareidealforthosewantingtoworkwithchildren–frombirthto16year-olds.Thiscouldbeinanumberofsettingsorservices,wherethemainpurposeischildren’scareanddevelopment.Youwillalsolearnhowtomakesurechildrenarelookedafter,happyandnourished.


Level2Apprenticeship 5SFCCFAP0R Oneyear

Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5EDCCGAP1R Oneyear

Health and Social Care Socialcareisabouthelpingpeoplewithaparticularneed,suchasthedisabled,theelderlyorpeoplewithlearningdisabilities.Assuchyoucouldbeemployedasahealthcareworkerinanumberofsectorsincludingcarehomesorhospitals.


Level2Apprenticeship 5CDHEFD00R 18months

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools TheseApprenticeshipsareidealforthosewantingtoworkwithinaneducationsettingsuchasprimary,secondaryorspecialschools.Youmustbeemployedandworkalongsidetheteachingteamwithinaschool.Youwillcombinepracticalhands-onexperiencewiththeknowledgerequiredinthesector.


Level2Apprenticeship 5CDHEFF00R Oneyear

Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5CDHEGF00R Oneyear

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Health TheseApprenticeshipsareforpeopleemployedinthehealthsectorcaringforpeoplewithhealthcareneeds.Theaimofthesequalificationsistoimproveandassessyourknowledgeandskillsrelatingtothehealthworkforce.


Level2Apprenticeship 5CDHEFC00R Oneyear

Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5EDCCGAP1R 18months


CATERiNG AND HOSPiTALiTY

Food and Beverage Service Thiscoursehasbeendesignedforthosewhowanttoworkinarestaurant.Youwillstudytopicssuchascustomerservice,maintainingasafe,hygienicandsecureworkingenvironment,silverserviceandpreparingandservinghotdrinks.


Level2Apprenticeship 5CDHPFAP0R Oneyear

Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5CDHPGAP0R Oneyear

Professional Cookery Youwilllearnthetheoryofprofessionalcookeryandgainthepracticalskillsandexperiencenecessarytoprogressinthissectororrelatedareas.Yourtrainingatthecollegewillincludetheorydeliveredthroughtaughtclasses,aswellpracticalsessionsinourbrandnewkitchenfacilities.


Level2Apprenticeship 5CDCTFA00R Oneyear

Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5CDCTGAPIR Oneyear


HAiRDRESSiNG AND THERAPiES

Barbering Youwillcoverbothpracticalandtheoryaspectsofbarbering,includinghowtogiveclientconsultations,cuthair,trimandshapefacialhairandshampooandconditionhairandscalp.Youwillalsolearnhowtoimprovebothyourcommunicationandretailskills.


Level2Apprenticeship 5HDHAFCP0R Oneyear

Beauty Therapy TheseApprenticeshipscoverallthetreatmentsyouwouldfindavailableinasalon.Assuchyouwillstudyanumberoftechniques,includingimprovingfacialskinconditions,applyingspraytan,shapingandcolouringbrowsandperforminghandandfoottreatments.


Level2Apprenticeship 5HDBEFAP0R Oneyear

Level3AdvancedApprenticeship 5HDBEGAP0R Oneyear

Hairdressing Youwilllearnthetheoryofhairdressingandgainthepracticalskillsandexperiencenecessarytoprogressinthisindustryorrelatedareas.Dutiesarelikelytoincludebookingappointments,dealingwithcustomerenquiriesandcutting,shampooing,dryingandstylinghair.


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).


5IEITFJ01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 10January2012 25weeks Free £250

Management Level 3 Award Thiscourseisforpeopleinalinemanagementorsupervisoryrolewhowanttoimprovetheirknowledgeandskillsinmanaging.Itisafirststagemanagementqualificationthatisdesignedtoenablesupervisors,teamleadersandjuniormanagerstounderstandandperformtheirrolemoreeffectivelywhilstbeingpreparedforstudyinghigherlevelmanagementqualifications.


5MEMGGD00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 31January2012 Eightweeks Free £295

5MEMGGF00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 17April2012 Eightweeks Free £295


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.


5EDCCGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,400 £100

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools CACHE Level 2 Certificate Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginaneducationalsettingsupportingateachingprofessional.


4EDTEFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100


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CHiLDCARE

Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Diploma Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginaneducationalsettingsupportingateachingprofessional.


4EDTEGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,400 £100

Playwork NVQ CACHE Level 2 Diploma Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginaneducationalsettingsupportingateachingprofessional.


5EDCCFD01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100

Playwork NVQ CACHE Level 3 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkingatasupervisorylevelinbreakfast,afterschooland/orholidayclubs.


5EDCCGD01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,400 £100

Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 2 Diploma – Adult Apprentice (QCF) Thisisacourseforpeopleemployedworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeoplethatcombineslearningatcollegewithlearningintheworkplace.Thequalificationdevelopsjobspecificandmoregeneralskillsandknowledge.


5CDHEFIP0R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £400

Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 3 Diploma – Adult Apprentice (QCF) Thisisacourseforpeopleemployedworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeoplethatcombineslearningatcollegewithlearningintheworkplace.Thequalificationdevelopsjobspecificandmoregeneralskillsandknowledge.


5CDHEGIP0R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £400


HEALTH AND CARE

Health Level 2 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginthehealthsector.


5CDHEFA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100

Health Level 3 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginthehealthsectorinasupervisoryrole.


5CDHEGB01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,700 £100

Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginhealthandsocialcare.


5CDHEFB01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £740 £100

Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma (QCF) Thiscourseisforpeopleworkinginhealthandsocialcareinasupervisoryrole.


5CDHEGA01R Various Flexible 52weeks Free £1,700 £100


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GETTiNG iNTO CARE, HEALTH AND CHiLDCARE

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.


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.


5BDCCGA01R Wednesday9.30am–4pm

16May2012 Oneweek £275 £275


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.


Tobeconfirmed Variousdays,9am–5pm

Flexible(pleaseenquireforthenextstartdate)

Oneday Free £85 Free


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


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


OSATTrowel Occupations NVQ Level 2 Diploma


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


GETTiNG iNTO CONSTRuCTiON

Decorating Skills for the HomeAcourseforthosewantingtoimprovetheirDIYand/orbrushuptheirpaintinganddecoratingskills.Youwillbetaughtbyindustryprofessionalandpractiseinourwell-equippedworkshops.


6CEPDEB00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 6March2012 Fiveweeks £80 £80

6CEPDEC00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 8May2012 Fiveweeks £80 £80

introduction to Bricklaying SkillsThishands-oncourseistaughtinourworkshopsanddeliveredthroughexperttuition.Youwillconstructstretcherbond,EnglishandFlemishgardenwalls.Bytheendofthecourseyouwillhavelearnedthecorrectmethodformixingandusingmortars,andbeabletoidentifydifferenttypesofwallingbonds.


6CEBREB00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 6March2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160

6CEBREC00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 8May2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160

introduction to Plastering SkillsThiscoursewillcoverbasicplasteringskillsfromrendertofloatingandpatching.Youwilllearnthecorrectmethodformixingplastersandrendersandbetaughthowtoapplythemandcutfixandplastertoanglebeadsandplasterboards.Thecourseisdeliveredinourfullyequippedworkshopthroughexperttuition.


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.


6CECJEC00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 6March2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160

6CECJED00R Tuesday6pm–9pm 8May2012 Fiveweeks £160 £160

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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.


Tobeconfirmed Flexible(12hoursperweek) Flexible Flexible Free Variable Free

ESOL part-time Withthesepart-timeclassestakingplaceinthemorning,afternoonandevening,youcanstartatanytime.


Tobeconfirmed Flexible(3–9hoursperweek) Flexible Flexible Free Variable Free

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) ThesecoursesareforoverseasstudentswithintermediatetoadvancedlevelsofEnglishandwillprepareyouforinternationallyrecognisedCambridgeexaminations(FCEandCAE).Coursescoverreading,writing,listening,speaking,grammar,pronunciationanddevelopmentofvocabulary.


Tobeconfirmed Thursday6pm–9pm 5January2012 12weeks £225 £225

Tobeconfirmed Thursday6pm–9pm 19April2012 12weeks £225 £225


iELTS ThiscourseisforhighlymotivatedoverseasstudentswhowanttopreparefortheIELTSexamorimproveexistingIELTSscoresothattheycangotouniversity,prepareforanAccesstoHEcourseordemonstrateaspecificlevelofEnglishtoemployers.


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.


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.


6GDGSEA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £50

Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances CKR1 – AssessmentThisgassafetyassessmentisdesignedtotestyourcompetenceinthefollowingareas:install,exchange,disconnect,service,repairandcommissiondomesticcookingappliances.Practicalandtheoreticalcompetenceisassessed.Theassessmentdoesnotincludeworkonkitchenfurniture,extractfans,electricalorbuildingwork.


6GDGSEF01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £190

Gas, Water and Energy continued


GAS

Domestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters HTR1 – Refresher TrainingThiscourseallowsyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortherecapofventilationrequirementsandcoversappliancelocations,servicingtechniques,commissioningrequirementsandbasicfaultfinding.


6GDGSEB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £50

Domestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters HTR1 – AssessmentThisgassafetyassessmentisdesignedtotestyourcompetenceinthefollowingareas:install,exchange,disconnect,service,repairandcommissiondomesticopen,balancedandfanassistedfluedgasfiresandwallheaters.Bothpracticalandtheoreticalcompetenceareassessed.Theassessmentdoesnotincludeconstructionworkwithmasonryorbricksonchimneysorelectricalwork


6GDGSEG01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £190

Domestic Gas Meters MET2 – TrainingThesetrainingcourseshavebeendevelopedforoperativeswhoworkintheserviceindustryandhaveknowledgeandexperienceofgasinstallations.Topicscoveredincludeintroductiontogassafetyregulations,testingforsoundnessandpurging,faultfinding,pressureandflowcombustion,fluesandventilationandpipework.


6GDGSEE01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £50

Domestic Gas Meters MET2 – AssessmentThisgassafetyassessmentisdesignedtotestyourcompetenceinthefollowingareas:installandreplacemeters,adjustmentofworkingpressure,purgingmetersandpipework.Bothpracticalandtheoreticalcompetenceareassessed.


6GDGSEJ01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivehours £190


GAS

Gas Safety (ACS) CCN1 – TrainingThiscourseisdesignedforthosewhoonlyneedtoupdatetheirknowledgeandunderstanding.ItwillallowyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortheBPECTrainingBoardsGasCertificationScheme.Thecoursecoverssafety,legislationandstandards,gassafetycontrol,installationofpipeworkandfittings,combustionofnaturalgas,ventilation,tightnesstesting,unsafesituationsandgasemergencyactions.


6GDGSGA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £190

Gas Safety (ACS) CCN1 – AssessmentThecoursewillallowyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortheBPECGasCertificationScheme.Itisdesignedtotesttheyourgassafetycompetenceincoredomesticgasworkandcoverspracticalskills,knowledgeandunderstanding.


6GDGSXA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £410

Gas Safety (ACS) CCN1 – Re-Assessment Training (extra day)ThisadditionaltrainingisofferedtothosewhostrugglewithcompletingtheirACSassessmentsandwillensurethatyouareabletocompletethecourse.


6GDGSGB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Tobeconfirmed £150

Gas Safety (ACS) CCN1 Only – Re-AssessmentThoseundertakingtheACSassessmentprocessforthefirsttimemusttaketheinitialassessments.Whencandidatesrenewtheircertificates,theycantakeeithertheinitialorthereassessmentoption.Ineverycase,youmustachievecompetenceinallareasofthepracticalandtheoryassessment.Reassessmentisonlyavailableforthosewhoholdanin-dateACScertificateatthestartdate(oranexpireddateoflessthan12monthsofthereassessmentstartdate).


6GDGSXB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fourdays £520



GAS

Combustion Performance Analysis of Domestic Appliances CPA1 – TrainingThecoursecoversthelatestBritishStandards7967Parts1,2and3,carbonmonoxideindwellings,trainingintheuseofagasanalyserandprinterandappropriateproceduresforeachtypeofappliance.


6GDGSEP01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £50

Combustion Performance Analysis of Domestic Appliances CPA1 – AssessmentWorkwillbecarriedoutonthefollowingrangeofappliances:openflued,roomsealedandflueless.YouwillbeassessedinBS7967Parts1,2and3,carbonmonoxideindwellings,CORGIGasSafetyandappliancemanufacturer’sinstructions.


6GDGSEP01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £190

Domestic Gas-Central Heating Boilers <60kw CEN1 – TrainingThecourseallowsyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortheBPECGasCertificationSchemeandincludesarecapofventilationrequirements,appliancelocations,servicingtechniques,commissioningrequirementsandbasicfaultfinding.


6GDGSED01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £50

Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances CKR1 – TrainingThecourseallowsyoutoattaintherequiredstandardtoenterforassessmentassetoutfortheBPECGasCertificationSchemeandincludesarecapofventilationrequirements.Appliancelocations,servicingtechniques,commissioningrequirementsandbasicfaultfinding.


6GDGSEA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £50

Water RegulationsTheaimofthiscourseistoenableoperativestounderstandandinterpretwatersupply(WaterFittings)regulationsandtocomplywiththerelevantlegislationwheninstallingoralteringplumbingsystems.


6GDWAEA01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £210



WATER

unvented Hot WaterThecoursecoversrelevantlegislation,expansionofwater,systemconfigurationandadvantages,controlsandcomponents,designofsystemsincludingdischargepipework,commissioning,servicingandfaultfinding.


6GDWAEB01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £225

Solar Hot WaterAcourseforoperativeswhoareinstallingorareabouttoinstallsolarsystemsanddonotholdarecognisedcompetencecertificate.Thecoursecoversthebackgroundandlegislationforsolarsystems,expansionofwater,systemconfigurationandadvantages,controlsandcomponents,commissioning,servicingandfaultfinding.


6GDWAED01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £395

unvented Hot Water – Re-assessmentThecoursecoversrelevantlegislation,expansionofwater,systemconfigurationandadvantages,controlsandcomponents,designofsystemsincludingdischargepipework,commissioning,servicingandfaultfinding.


6GDWAEC01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £95


ENERGY

Part L Energy Efficiency (BPEC)ItisnowlawinEnglandandWalesthatallreplacementgasboilershavetobehigh-efficiencycondensingboilersexceptinafewspecialcircumstances.Heatinginstallerswithprofessionalaccreditationmayjoinaself-certificationschemeandsoavoidhavingtoinvolveLocalAuthorityBuildingControl.

Thisqualificationisrelevanttothosepeoplewhoundertakeindividualcustomer-facingrolesandwhoareresponsibleforadvice,designandinstallationofenergyefficientheatingandhotwatersystems.IssuedwiththeEnergyEfficiencytrainingpack,youwillbeexpectedtoworkyourwaythroughthequestionssuppliedpriortoattendingthecourse.


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


6GDGSXD01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivedays £705


6GDGSXE01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivedays £795



ADDiTiONAL COuRSES


6GDGSXF01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Fivedays £875

Core Commercial Gas SafetyCOCN1 – Assessment


6GDCGEA02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Twodays £410

Domestic to Commercial CoreChangeover CODNCO1 – Training


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


6GDCGEC01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90

CIGA1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees

6GDCGED01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £210


ADDiTiONAL COuRSES

Direct Fired Commercial Appliances CDGA1 – Revision



CDGA1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees


Overhead Plaque + Tube Heaters CORT1 – Revision


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


6GDCGEF01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £160

TPCP1A – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees

6GDCGEF02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneday £210



ADDiTiONAL COuRSES

Tightness Testing and Purging (Large) TPCP1 – Revision


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


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


6GDCGEI01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneandahalfdays £170

COCDN1 – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees

6GDCGEI02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Oneandahalfdays £260


ADDiTiONAL COuRSES

Core Commercial Gas Safety Catering CCCN1 – Revision


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


6GDCGEK01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90


6GDCGEK02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £140



ADDiTiONAL COuRSES

Commercial Gas Safety Limited Scope COCNPILS – Revision


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


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


6GDGSEM01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £140

HTR1 – Re-AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees

6GDGSEL01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £140


ADDiTiONAL COuRSES

Catering Appliances 3 COMCAT3 Revision


6GDCGEL01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90


6GDCGEL02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £140

Warm Air units DAH1 Re-Assessment


6GDGSEV01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates TBC TBC

First Fix Commercial Appliances ICAE1LS – Revision


6GDCGEP01R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90

ICAE1LS – AssessmentCourse Code day and time duration fees

6GDCGEP02R Pleaseenquirefordays,times,andstartdates Halfday £90


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.


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.


5HWHAGC01R Saturday9.30am–2.30pm 14January2012 Sixweeks Free £310 £310

Women’s Hair – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3002 unit 304) ThisqualificationisforanyonewhowantstoupdateandaddtotheirLevel2qualificationinwomen’shairstyling.


5HEHAGA01R Tuesday6pm–8pm 10January2012 10weeks Free £290 £290

Bridal Hair – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3002 unit 311) ThisqualificationisforanyonewhowantstoupdateandaddtotheirLevel2qualificationinwomen’shairstyling.


5HEHAGB01R Thursday6pm–8pm 12January2012 10weeks Free £290 £290


BEAuTY THERAPY

Eyelash Perming City and Guilds Level 2 Award (3003-92 unit 218) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingeyelashpermingtreatmentsinasafeandeffectivewayandcoversallaspectsofcompliancerelatingtotreatments.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.


5HEHAFC01R Thursday6pm–8pm 12January2012 10weeks Free £160 £160

Body Massage City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3003-93 unit 305) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingbodymassagetreatmentsinasafeandcompliantway.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.


5HEMYGJ01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 10January2012 20weeks Free £690 £690

indian Head Massage – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3003-93 unit 311) ThiscourseisaboutprovidingIndianHeadmassagetreatmentsinasafeandcompliantway.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.


5HEBEGA01R Thursday6pm–8pm 12January2012 10weeks Free £415 £415

Manicure – City and Guilds Level 2 Award (3003-92 unit 207) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingmanicuretreatmentsinasafeandeffectivewayandcoversallaspectsofcompliancerelatingtotreatments.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.


5HEBEFB01R Tuesday6pm–8pm 10January2012 12weeks Free £407 £407

Make-up – City and Guilds Level 2 Award (3003-92 unit 209) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingmake-uptreatments,treatmentsinasafeandeffectivewayandcoversallaspectsofcompliancerelatingtotreatments.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.


5HWBEFD01R Tuesday6pm–8.30pm 17April2012 10weeks Free £352 £352


BEAuTY THERAPY

Self Tanning – City and Guilds Level 3 Award (3003-93 unit 313) Thiscourseisaboutprovidingmake-uptreatments,treatmentsinasafeandeffectivewayandcoversallaspectsofcompliancerelatingtotreatments.AHealthandSafetyLevel2Awardmustbetakenalongsidethetechnicalaward.


5HETAGA01R Thursday6pm–8pm 19April2012 Sixweeks Free £226 £226

GETTiNG iNTO HAiRDRESSiNG

Hairdressing Level 1 Certificate ThiscourseintroducesyoutotheworldofhairdressingandenablesprogressontoaLevel2programmeorsufficienttrainingtogainanApprenticeshipwithalocalemployer.Youwillbeintroducedtotopicssuchasstylingwomen’shair,shampooandconditioningandplatinganddressinghair.Thereisastrongemphasisondevelopingtheskillsthatemployersdesire.Dresscodeisablackpoloshirtandblacktailoredtrousers.Noequipmentpurchaseisnecessary.


5HDHAEA00R 11hoursperweekovertwodays(daystobeconfirmed)

16January2012 18weeks Free £650 £650

Hairdressing and Therapy continued


LanguagesLearning a language can expand your career options and broaden your interests.

French Beginners Phase 2ThiscourserevisesandbuildsontheworkdoneinPhase1.Itcoversthemostimportantsituationsinatravellingcontextandgivesanintroductiontothegrammarofthelanguage.


2LEFRBB00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £196 £16

German Beginners Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofabeginnerscourse.ItrevisesandbuildsontheworkdoneinPhase1andcoversthemostimportantsituationsinatravellingcontextwhilstgivinganintroductiontothegrammarofthelanguage.


2LEGEBC00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £196 £16

German Pre-intermediate Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofoursecond-yearcourseandisdesignedforthosewhohaverecentlystudiedthelanguageforatleast18months.


2LEGEED00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £198 £18

italian Beginners Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofourthird-yearcourseandisaimedatthosewhohavestudiedforaminimumoftwoandahalfyears.Thecourseconcentratesondevelopingabetterunderstandingofthegrammarandsyntaxofthelanguage.


2LEILBC00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £196 £16

italian intermediate Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofourthirdyearcourseandisaimedatthosewhohavestudiedforaminimumoftwoandahalfyears.Thecourseconcentratesondevelopingabetterunderstandingofthegrammarandsyntaxofthelanguage.


2LEILFE00R Thursday7pm–9pm 9February2012 15weeks Free £240 £240


Japanese Beginners Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofabeginnerscourse.ItrevisesandbuildsontheworkdoneinPhase1andcoversthemostimportantsituationsinatravellingcontextwhilstgivinganintroductiontothegrammarofthelanguage.


2LEJABB00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £210 £10

Japanese Pre-intermediate Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofoursecond-yearcourseandisdesignedforthosewhohaverecentlystudiedthelanguageforatleast18months.


2LEJAEB00R Thursday7pm–9pm 16February2012 15weeks Free £240 £240

Spanish Beginners Phase 1Thisisacourseforthosewhohavenoknowledgeofthelanguage.Youwilllearnthebasicstogetbyinatravellingsituation.Thereisastrongemphasisonspeakingandlisteningskills.


2LESNBU00R Thursday7pm–9pm 2February2012 15weeks Free £200 £200

Spanish Beginners Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofabeginnerscourse.ItrevisesandbuildsontheworkdoneinPhase1.Itcoversthemostimportantsituationsinatravellingcontextandgivesanintroductiontothegrammarofthelanguage.


2LESNBH00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £196 £16

Spanish Pre-intermediate Phase 2Thisisthesecondpartofoursecond-yearcourseandisdesignedforpeoplewhohaverecentlystudiedthelanguageforatleast18months.Thecoursewilltakeyourspeaking,listening,readingandwritingskillstothenextlevel.


2LESNEK00R Tuesday7pm–9pm 7February2012 15weeks Free £198 £18

Languages continued


Media and PhotographyWeb Design for PhotographersThiscoursewillteachyouhowtodesignawebsiteusingPhotoshopandDreamweaverandwillalsolookatCSS.


3EEGRFF01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 24January2012 Sixweeks £112 £112

3EEGRFG01R Thursday6pm–9pm 26April2012 Sixweeks £112 £112

How to Present Your Own Radio ShowThiscourseisanexcitingintroductiontoradiobroadcastinginwhichyouwilllookattechnicalequipmentandpresentationtechniquesindetail.Thecoursewillculminateinaliveradiobroadcast


3PEMDFD01R Thursday6pm–9pm 2February2012 Eightweeks £112 £112

introduction to Practical JournalismLookingatresearchskills,creativewritingandjournalisticpractice,thisexcitingcoursewillbenefitbuddingjournalists,bloggersandthoseinterestedinfactualwriting.


3PEMDFF01R Thursday6pm–9pm 2February2012 Eightweeks £112 £112


Adobe illustrator CS5 Stage 1ThisintensivetwodaycoursewillintroduceanumberoffeaturesofAdobeIllustratorandshowyouhowtocreatevector-basedgraphics.


3EDGRGH01R MondayandTuesday10am–5pm 13February2012 Twodays £145 £145

Adobe illustrator CS5 Stage 2 ABCThisintensivethreedaycoursewillcoversomein-depthfeaturesoftheapplicationandwillrequireyoutocompleteanumberofassessedtasks.


3EDGRGJ01R WednesdaytoFriday9am–5pm 15February2012 Threedays £229 £229

Adobe Photoshop 2 – improve Your SkillsFollowingonfromthebasicscourse,theseclasseswillshowyouhowtouseselectiontools,layeradjustmentsandcloninglayermasks,andleadstoaqualification.


3EEGRGB01R Thursday6pm–9pm 19January2012 10weeks £195 £195

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Stage 2Thisintensivethreedaycoursewillcoversomein-depthfeaturesoftheapplicationandwillrequireyoutocompleteanumberofassessedtasks.


3EDGRGF01R WednesdaytoFriday9am–5pm 15February2012 Threedays £195 £195

Graphic Design – An introduction for New PractitionersThiscourseintroducesthefundamentalconceptsofgraphicdesignandvisualcommunication.Itisintendedtoprovideadesignbasicstoolkitforthoseworkingwithindesignorworkingcloselywithdesigners.


3EEGRFB01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 17January2012 Eightweeks £149 £149

Media and Photography continued


inDesign – ABC QualificationThiscourseleadstoaqualificationandisafollowoncoursefromtheintroductionprogramme.Itincludesusingselectiontools,gridsystemsandtheuseoftextandimages.


3EEGRGA01R Thursday6pm–9pm 12January2012 10weeks £229 £229

introduction to Video Editing using Final Cut ProUsingourstate-of-the-artmediasuite,thiscoursewillintroduceyoutocreativevideoediting,visualeffectsandDVDauthoringusingAppleFinalCutProsoftware.


3PEMDFB01R Tuesday6pm–9pm 31January2012 Eightweeks £129 £129


FAST FORWARD YOUR CAREER

Teacher TrainingAward in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) (QCF)ThisisaninitialteachingqualificationforthosewhowouldliketoteachintheLifelongLearningSector.Itissuitableifyouhavenoexperienceofteaching,workasanassessor,volunteertosupportteachingorteachbuthavenotreceivedaqualification.


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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