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Issue 7 January 2014

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Contents

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Great reasons to study at AccRoss Course info and Career Guidance Service

Course guide 05 06 07 08 09

Adventure Sports, Public Services & Sport Business, Finance & Digital Technologies Construction Trades & Technical Services Motor Engineering Catering & Hospitality Hair & Beauty English & Maths for Adults & Community courses Business Solutions Higher Education

General Info 10 11

24+ Learning Loans & Apprenticeships How to enrol & general information

Our success rates put us in the top 10% of FE and tertiary colleges in the country and make us number one in Pennine Lancashire.

Information Guidance Team: T: 01254 354354 E: info@accross.ac.uk W: www.accross.ac.uk Student Finance Team: T:

01254 354032 / 354197

Main College Reception: T:

01254 389933

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 collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main reception with any enquiries you may have on 01254 389933. Accrington & Rossendale College (AccRoss) exists to provide high quality education and training to the widest range of local people.

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Web: www.accross.ac.uk

GREAT

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REASONS TO

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Our student success rate - Our success rates put us in the top 10% of FE and tertiary colleges in the country and make us number one in Pennine Lancashire. We are officially outstanding - In our latest Ofsted inspection (May 2009) we were awarded grade ones (outstanding) in all areas! We have a Student Council which has a high profile within College and is key to decisions that affect you at the College. Many student representatives have additional roles such as events, communications or health officers. Great for your CV!

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All full-time 16-19 students will have access to a Learning and Development Mentor to support and develop their learning and employability skills to ensure all learners reach their full potential, achieve their goals and progress into further study or employment.

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The Campus - We have a state of the art, multi-million pound campus which has been designed to help students achieve their potential and maximise their college experience.

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Rubbing shoulders with the greats - We regularly invite top professionals into the College to give lectures, master classes or just work alongside our students. Our learners have met and worked alongside Michelin starred chefs, award winning movie directors, multi-millionaire businessmen, top class professional footballers and TV personalities. We are a Healthy College and provide a wide range of health information, support and access to NHS and other health organisations. We have strong links with Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust and have a College Nurse on site. College Alumni - Our graduates read like a who’s who of sporting, business and artistic achievement. If you saw Gary Neville lift the European Cup, read Jeanette Winterson’s Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit, enjoyed Lee Ingleby in the Harry Potter movies or were thrilled when Ilyas Khan took over Accrington Stanley then you’re familiar with our alumni and their outstanding achievements. We offer outstanding enrichment activities - These include monthly leisure and cultural trips, plus events each day at the College for learners to enjoy and complement their studies. You can join in one of the many sporting activities held throughout the year (badminton, netball, trampolining, mountain biking) or join our gym.

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Which course is right for

you?

Found a course of interest but not sure what level is right for you? Use our simple jargon buster to help you decide which path is best for you to take.

The General Certificate of Secondary Education is a Level 2 qualification which is traditionally studied in high school, but which can be taken at any time. These can lead on to advanced level routes of study (e.g. A-Level courses).

Advanced Level

Advanced level courses are Level 3 qualifications and encompass the new style A-Levels, which can be taken in two halves. Other examples of advanced level courses are BTEC National Diplomas and Advanced Apprenticeships. Advanced level qualifications are traditionally required as entry requirements to university.

Apprenticeships

As an alternative to full-time study, an apprenticeship will give you structured training and skills development with scope to go on to further study or career progression in the future. You will need at least two GCSEs at Grade D or above in English and Maths for most courses. You must have the potential to achieve NVQ Level 2 and/or Level 3 and to develop associated functional skills. You will be fully employed within a relevant organisation, earning a wage and depending on your chosen career area, you will study at College on a block or day release basis.

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Careers guidance & advice on progression to all our courses Job search Careers library & computer software (Career Coach) Internet access for job & course searches Help with job applications, interviews, CVs, etc

A drop-in service is offered, although for complex enquiries you may be asked to make an appointment by telephoning:

T: 01254 354354 E: guidance@accross.ac.uk Career Coach is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training. It can also help you write your CV!

Access to Higher Education

‘Access to Higher Education’ courses were specifically designed to enable non-traditional HE students (e.g. people who have been out of education for a number of years) the ability and option to re-enter education and study to degree level and in many cases beyond.

Foundation degree

Foundation degrees are vocational, higher education qualifications, designed in consultation with employers and universities. Foundation degrees will qualify people to act as “Advanced Practitioners” in their chosen profession and can be updated to full degrees with additional study.

Honours degree

A BA (Hons) is an undergraduate bachelor’s degree awarded for either a course or a program in either the liberal arts, the sciences or both. A bachelor of arts degree programme generally lasts three years.

HND

The Higher National Diplomas are higher education qualifications awarded in vocational subjects. These qualifications can prepare you for employment, or can be used to gain entry to a university course.

HNC

Higher National Certificates are higher education certificates, usually studied on a part-time basis. They are given for vocational training that supplements the learner within a particular area.

NVQ

National Vocational Qualifications are work-based qualifications which are competence based and reflect the skills and knowledge you need to do your job at an appropriate level. 4

The Career Guidance Service can offer assistance with:

Levels Explained

Types of Progammes

GCSE

Entry level

Entry level courses are aimed at learners who have few or no formal academic qualifications or wish to improve their qualifications. Students are provided with the opportunity to improve their literacy, numeracy, personal and social skills while developing a range of vocational experiences.

Level 1

These first level further education courses give the learner a basic knowledge, skills and the ability to apply learning with guidance or supervision.

Level 2

These intermediate level further education courses offer learners a good knowledge and understanding of a subject and the ability to perform a variety of tasks with some guidance or supervision. Level 2 qualifications are also relevant for many job roles.

Level 3

These advanced level further education courses prepare learners to enter the workplace or university, offering them the ability to gain or apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding at a detailed level.

Levels 4/5

These higher education level courses are at a professional level and give learners specialised, high-level knowledge in their chosen area. These are appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs who are managing and developing others.

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Adventure Sports, Public Services & Sport Please note, fees listed are as a guide only and depending on your personal circumstances you may be eligible for fee remission. Meaning the course could be FREE! Please contact the Student Finance Team on 01254 354042.

Military Academy Public Service Level 2

Kettlebells Certificate - Level 2

Studio Cycling Instructing Award Level 2

• Full-time course • Starting 13/01/14 and 14/04/14 • Course fee is £495

• Part-time course • Starting 08/03/14 • 10am - 4pm • Course fee is £100

Venue: Bowley Scout Camp, Great Harwood

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Fitness Instruction Certificate (Exercise to Music) - Level 2

Fitness Instruction Certificate (Personal Training) - Level 3

Applying Hot and Cold Techniques Level 3

• Part-time course • Starting 23/01/14 and 01/05/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £100

• Part-time course • Starting 05/02/14 and 07/04/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £200 • 24+ study fee available, please contact us.

• Part-time course • Starting 06/03/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £100

• Part-time course • Starting 15/02/14 • 9am - 4pm • Course fee is £100 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Taping and Strapping for Sport and Active Leisure - Level 3

Sports Massage Therapy Certificate - Level 3

• Part-time course • Starting 20/02/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £100

• Part-time course • Starting 05/02/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £150 • 24+ study fee available, please contact us.

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington We now have a fully furbished gym and 3G football pitch (with changing and physio rooms) situated on campus for students and the public to use. Please contact us for Gym membership prices, 3G Pitch price schemes and availability. The gym is open at various times throughout the week. Please contact Rob on the number below for details. Rob Harris 01254 354073 / gym@accross.ac.uk

Business, Finance & Digital Technologies Please note, fees listed are as a guide only and depending on your personal circumstances you may be eligible for fee remission. Meaning the course could be FREE! Please contact the Student Finance Team on 01254 354042.

Book Keeping Certificate - Level 2 • Part-time course • Starting 23/01/14 and 22/04/14 • Course fee is £199 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Accounting Technicians Certificate AAT Level 2

Accounting Technicians Diploma AAT Level 3

• Part-time course • Starting 06/01/14 and 21/04/14 • Course fee is £699

• Part-time course • Starting 13/01/14 and 05/05/14 • Course fee is £1,099 • 24+ study fee available, please contact us.

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Accounting Technicians Diploma AAT Level 4

Business Enterprise Certificate Level 2

• Part-time course • Starting 06/01/14 and 23/04/14 • Course fee is £1,499 • 24+ study fee available, please contact us.

• Full-time course • Starting 05/02/14 and 30/04/14 • Course fee is £499

• Part-time course • Starting 13/01/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £300

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Moving Image Production Certificate - Level 2

Graphic Design Award - Level 1

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Creative Media Certificate - Level 2 (Including Games Design pathway) • Full-time course • Starting 15/01/14 • Course fee is £495 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

• Part-time course • Starting 28/01/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £149

Database Software - Level 3

• Part-time course • Starting 15/01/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £99 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Photography Certificate • Part-time courses • Level 1 starts 21/01/14, 6pm - 8pm - £129 • Level 2 starts 15/01/14, 6pm - 9pm - £219 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Did you know 9 out of 10 jobs require IT Skills? Feel that yours aren’t quite up to scratch? AccRoss can help you! We offer a range of IT courses for all levels of experience that take place at the College or in community venues. Our courses can be tailored to fit your needs and incorporate recognised IT qualifications such as New CLAiT, Computer Basics and ECDL Essentials & Extra. For more information, please contact Info+ 01254 354354 / info@accross.

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Construction Trades & Technical Services Please note, fees listed are as a guide only and depending on your personal circumstances you may be eligible for fee remission. Meaning the course could be FREE! Please contact the Student Finance Team on 01254 354042.

Introduction to Construction Courses

Evening Construction Courses

These introductory courses will give you the basic knowledge and skills required to move on to a higher level course. They are available in the following trade areas:

These part-time courses are validated by Ascentis and will give you the basic knowledge you’ll need for doing home DIY projects. They are available in the following trade areas and run from 5:30pm - 9pm:

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Brickwork (courses start 6th January and 24th March)

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Carpentry and Joinery (courses start 16th January and 17th April)

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Brickwork (course starts 30th January)

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Floor Covering (course starts 16th January)

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Carpentry and Joinery (course starts 5th February)

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Painting and Decorating (course starts 7th March)

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Floor Covering (course starts 4th February)

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Plastering (course starts 4th February)

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Painting and Decorating (courses start 13th January and 17th March)

Plumbing (courses start 15th January and 24th April)

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Plastering (course starts 3rd February)

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Course fees are £185. All courses are held at our Accrington campus. Please contact us for more details on 01254 354354.

Joinery Skills (Home Maintenance) Entry Level • Part-time course • Starting 13/02/14 and 01/05/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £205 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Course fees are £205. All courses are held at our Accrington campus. Please contact us for more details on 01254 354354.

Preparation for a Career in General Construction Operations (GCO) Entry Level • Part-time course • Starting 13/01/14 and 31/01/14 • 9am - 4pm • Course fee is £698 Venue: Stubby Lee Park, Bacup

CSCS Training - Level 1

Landscaping Diploma - Level 1

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The Fold, Burnley, Monday 15th January

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The Switch, Burnley, Monday 29th January

• Part-time course • Various days available • Starting 06/01/14 • Course fee is £495

All courses run 9am - 4pm. Course fee is £698. Please contact us for more details.

Hand Painted Finishes - Entry Level • Part-time course • Starting 20/01/14 and 21/04/14 • 5:30pm - 9pm • Course fee is £90 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

The College has a philosophy of continuous investment which has seen us build the stateof-the-art motor engineering workshops and, more recently, we purchased a Toyota Prius to allow our students to learn about the latest in hybrid technology.

Venue: Stubby Lee Park, Bacup

Available at various community venues throughout the year, contact 01254 354423 for dates.

SMART Metering - Level 2 • Full-time course • Starting 06/01/14 and 08/01/14 • Various days available • 9am - 5pm • Course fee is £495 Venue Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Motor Engineering

Please note, fees listed are as a guide only and depending on your personal circumstances you may be eligible for fee remission. Meaning the course could be FREE! Please contact the Student Finance Team on 01254 354042.

Kits and Classic Car Restoration (Light Vehicle) - College Award

Auto-electrical and Diagnostics (Light Vehicle)

Motor Cycle Maintenance and Repair - College Award

• Part-time course • Starting 08/01/14 and 16/04/14 • 7pm - 9pm • Course fee is £110

• Part-time course • Starting 05/02/14 • 7pm - 9pm • Course fee is £110

• Part-time course • Starting 15/01/14 and 16/04/14 • 7pm - 9pm • Course fee is £110

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Venue: Stubby Lee Park, Bacup

Motor Cycle Engineering - IMI Award Level 1

Motor Cycle Maintenance - IMI Award

• Part-time course • Starting 09/01/14 • 9am - 4pm • Course fee is £495

• Part-time course • Starting 09/01/14 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm • Course fee is £100

Venue: Stubby Lee Park, Bacup

Tel: 01254 354354

Web: www.accross.ac.uk

Catering & Hospitality

Short Catering Courses for Beginners

Chefs Academy

Short courses that will help you with your culinary skills for the whole family to enjoy. The following courses are available:

These introductory courses will give you the basic knowledge and skills required to move on to a higher level course.

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Bread Making for Beginners, course starts 20th January, 6pm - 9pm

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Gourmet Meals Made Easy, course starts 3rd March, 6pm - 9pm

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Italian Cooking Made Easy, course starts 2nd June, 6pm - 9pm

• Part-time courses • Junior Chefs Academy starts 31/01/14, 4pm -7:30pm - Course fee £80 • Senior Chefs Academy starts 18/04/14, 4pm - 7pm - Course fee £96

Course fees are £95. All courses are held at Eatery 1853, The Globe Centre, Accrington. Please contact us for more details on 01254 354354.

Venue: Eatery 1853, The Globe Centre, Accrington

Barista Skills Award - Level 2

Essentials in Catering (BIIAB) - Level 1

• Part-time course • Starting 17/02/14 • Course fee is £150

• Part-time course • Starting 18/02/14 and 08/04/14 • Course fee is £129

Venue: Eatery 1853, The Globe Centre, Accrington

Venue: Eatery 1853, The Globe Centre, Accrington Available at various community venues throughout the year, contact 01254 354423 for dates.

Best of Lancashire The Eatery is a contemporary establishment and is managed by the Hospitality and Catering department of AccRoss College. The students prepare, cook and serve a tempting selection of dishes using local produce, complemented by a carefully selected wine list. Throughout the year we offer fine dining and special event menus that change on a regular basis so you will never get bored of returning to Eatery 1853 time and time again. For more details or to book please contact us on 01254 354211 or visit our website

www.eatery1853 .co.uk

Hair & Beauty Please note, fees listed are as a guide only and depending on your personal circumstances you may be eligible for fee remission. Meaning the course could be FREE! Please contact the Student Finance Team on 01254 354042.

Barbering Certificate - Level 2

Manicure Certificate - Level 2

Manicure Technologies - Level 2

• Part-time course • Starting 07/01/14 • 6pm - 9pm • Course fee is £370

• Part-time course • Starting 10/02/14 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm • Course fee is £305

• Part-time courses • Certificate starts 13/01/14 - Course fee £492.50 • Award starts 10/02/14 - Course fee £310 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Body Massage Technologies - Level 3 • Part-time course • Starting 04/02/14 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm • Course fee £300 • 24+ study fee available, please contact us. Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Go on... Treat yourself! Seasons Salon is at the heart of our campus, offering a wide range of treatments in one of the friendliest and relaxed atmospheres in Lancashire. Below is just a small selection of the treatments that we offer: • Facial • Artificial Nails

• Waxing • Pamper Days

• Electrolysis • Shampoo & Cut

For more details or to book an appointment please contact us on 01254

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• Colouring • Barbering

354211 / www.seasonssalon.co.uk

English & Maths for Adults People who want to improve their English and maths skills can take advantage of free courses at AccRoss College. We have qualifications from basic level, all the way up to GCSEs and all at no charge to you. Classes take place on most days of the week, including in the evenings, at our Broad Oak Centre in Accrington. The courses are aimed at people who would like to improve their English and maths for any reason. You may want to:

Strengthen your CV to help you get a job or promotion Get the qualification you need for a higher level course Help your child with homework Improve your skills for everyday life

We also have ES O (English for Spea L kers of Other Languag es) classes . These run through out the differen year at t times and ven Please c ues. ontact u so number below fo n the r more details

Please contact Info+ on 01254 354354 or info@accross.ac.uk to find out more. Entry Level Maths

Level 1/2 Maths

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Part-time course Starting 13/01/14 1pm - 4pm

Part-time course Starting 13/01/14 9:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Entry Level Maths for ESOL Learners

English

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Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

As well as English and maths, we have a wide range of Level 1 and 2 courses running in a variety of local community venues across East Lancashire. These courses are FREE of charge to 16 - 18 year olds and adults on qualifying benefits. If you are interested in more information about the range of courses in your local area, please contact Richard Dwyer:

01254 354423 / rdwyer@accross.ac.uk

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Part-time course Starting 14/01/14 9:30am - 12:30pm

Community based courses

Any organisations wanting to host a course at their venue, please contact Joanne Calvert:

01254 354191 / jcalvert@accross.ac.uk

Part-time course Starting 16/01/14 1pm - 4pm

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Business Solutions Business Solutions specialise in finding answers to your business issues and provide bespoke, tailored training and development solutions which are designed to improve your business and allow you to compete more effectively.

We offer a range of services including: •

Solving your business issues through bespoke staff training packages

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Sourcing and placing apprentices of all ages

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Providing free business start-up and development

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Delivering training at times and locations to suit you

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Helping you find funding to train and develop your staff

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Helping you through staff redundancy by offering packages designed to help your employees gain their next employment

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Giving you access to new customers and like-minded organisations through our business networking clubs

“Our highly trained staff are specialists in building bespoke training packages for employers of all sizes and industries which exactly meet their business needs and more importantly, solve their business issues.” We have courses available in the following areas: • • • • • • • •

Cleaning Science, Supervision and Services (Levels 1 - 3) Customer Service, Advice and Guidance (Levels 1 - 3) Estates and Facilities Services (Levels 1 and 2) Health and Safety (Levels 1 - 3) Land Transport (Levels 1 - 3) Including Driving Academy, MIDAS, CPC, Passenger and Goods Vehicles Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Level 3) Management and Team Leading Principles (Level 3) Sustainable Resource, Recycling and Environmental Services (Levels 1 - 3)

This list is by no means exhaustive.

Our strength is not in selling a prescribed list of courses to employers everywhere, but in solving business issues for each individual employer by recommending a package of training which will help you to overcome existing obstacles. 8

For more information please contact on…

01254 354400 businesssolutions@accross.ac.uk

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Higher Education at AccRoss College UNIVERSITY EDUCATION ON YOUR DOORSTEP AccRoss offers higher education courses, validated by some of the North’s most prestigious universities. These qualifications are ideal for people who want to improve their job prospects or professionals who would like to develop their existing skills. Our courses range from Access to HE, through to foundation and honours degrees. The College’s programmes are strongly vocationally-orientated and are designed to help our students make the best progression into their working lives.

Whatever your age, background or qualifications, we can help you to realise your potential and will support you in achieving your aspirations. Please note, fees listed are as a guide only.

Education and Training Award Level 3

Preparing for the Coaching Role College Certificate

• Part-time course • Starting 06/01/14 and running to 31/03/14 • Monday 1pm - 4pm • Course fee is £325

• Part-time course • Starting 09/05/14 • One day course, 9:30am - 4:30pm • Course fee is £150

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate - Level 2

Support Work in Schools Award Level 2

• Part-time course • Starting 14/01/14 and running to 18/11/14 • Tuesday mornings • Course fee is £600

• Part-time course • Starting 14/01/14 and running to 25/03/14 • Various days and times available • Course fee is £450

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington Available at various community venues throughout the year

Venue: Citizens Advice, Bacup Available at various community venues throughout the year

Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2

Accounting Technicians Diploma AAT Level 4

• Part-time course • Starting January 2014 • Please contact for course costs

• Part-time course • Starting 06/01/14 and 23/04/14 • Course fee is £1,499 • 24+ study fee available, please contact us.

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Preparing for the Mentoring Role College Certificate • Part-time course • Starting 13/03/14 • One day course, 9:30am - 4:30pm • Course fee is £150 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Safeguarding Children • Part-time course - CPD module (continuous professional development) • Starting 22/01/14 • Course fee is £400 Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

Care Assessment and Planning (Substance Misuse)

CMI Award in Management & Leadership - Level 5

• Part-time course - CPD module (continuous professional development) • Starting 21/01/14 • Course fee is £400

• Part-time course - CPD module (continuous professional development) • Starting January 2014 • 5pm - 9pm • Course fee is £250

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

19+ and interested in an Access to Higher Education course? We have interviews taking place NOW for courses starting in September 2014. Courses can lead onto careers in Media, IT, Computing, Engineering, Social Care, Social Sciences and Science.

We also offer Foundation Degrees, Honours Degrees, Higher National Qualifications, Level 4 & 5 qualifications, Teaching & Education qualifications and Access to Higher Education courses. We offer courses in areas such as: Alcohol & Substance Misuse Work, Early Years, Construction, Software Engineering, Accounting, Education & Training, Film & Digital Media and much more. To find out more about our courses and others that we can offer or how to apply and secure your place, please contact the Higher Education office on: T_01254 354047 / 354117 E_HE@accross.ac.uk W_www.accrosshighereducation.co.uk

Venue: Broad Oak Campus, Accrington

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24+ LOANS Aged 24 or over Key facts about and thinking 24+ loan about further repayments education? All students aged 24+ and studying on a Level 3 qualification or above are now required to pay course fees, but a loan is available. To qualify for a loan you need to be: •

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Repayment will only start when you have finished your qualification and you are earning more than £21,000 per year

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Repayment of loans is through the tax system; first repayments will commence in April 2016 in line with changes to HE repayments

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Repayments are at 9% of income above £21,000 - irrespective of the amount of the loan you have taken out

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Interest rates are variable based on income up to a maximum of RPI+3% for incomes above £41,000

Aged 24 or over on the first day of your course

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A resident in the UK for three years prior to the start of your course

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Enrolling on a course at Level 3 or above, such as Access to Higher Education, Diplomas, Certificates, Advanced Apprenticeships or Higher Apprenticeships

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Outstanding loan balances will be written off after 30 years

Example monthly repayment amounts, income each year before tax: • • • • • •

Up to £21,000 - Repay £0 £22,000 - Repay £7 £25,000 - Repay £30 £30,000 - Repay £67 £35,000 - Repay £105 £40,000 - Repay £142

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These repayments will be linked to your earnings rather than the loan amount, so regardless of how much you owe, the payments will be the same.

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If your annual earnings fall below £21,000 repayments will stop, and only re-start when earnings increase to more than £21,000 a year.

AccRoss College

Apprenticeships Earning money as an apprentice could be closer than you think! Did you know that we have current vacancies for apprenticeships with local businesses available now! You could be earning in excess of £100 per week within two weeks. 5 Minutes… Give us a call to find out more about apprenticeships and register your interest. 24 Hours… We’ll contact you to arrange a friendly interview. 72 Hours… You could have attended an interview and if an Apprenticeship is right for you apply immediately. 14 Days… You could be earning money while training as an apprentice in just 14 days, subject to vacancies being available with an employer in the area you’re interested in.

We have vacancies available in the following areas: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Accountancy Administration Beauty Therapies Brickwork Carpentry & Joinery Child Care & Education Computing General Construction Operations Floor Covering Hairdressing Hospitality & Catering Information Technology Maintenance Operations Media Motor Engineering Nail Services Painting & Decorating Performing Arts Plastering Plumbing Retail Salon Services Sport Travel & Tourism Uniformed Public Services

Plus many more...

Are you an Employer?

Grants

available for apprentices aged 16-24! Call the number below for more details.

Please contact us on the number below for any more details or queries you have.

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Contact the Apprenticeship Team or e-mail us anytime Monday-Friday…

For further enquiries and support please contact our Student Services Team.

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01254 354409 e_kelly.m@accross.ac.uk

Tel: 01254 354354

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How to enrol and general information... In Person

Payment of Fees

Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm at the Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire. BB5 2AW

After completing your enrolment form you will need to pay any outstanding fees. Accrington and Rossendale College are happy to accept cash, credit cards or cheques. If your fees are to be paid by your employer via an invoice, you will need to provide the College with written evidence of this on your employer’s letter headed notepaper.

By Post or Online If you know the details of the course you require, email info+ to request a postal enrolment form or complete the online form.

Discretionary Learner Support Fund If you’re a learner in financial need and want help with the costs of your studies, you can apply for Discretionary Learner Support. You have to apply directly to your college or learning provider. Each college or learning provider has its own application process. Priority will be given to students who are most in need.

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Help for People on Benefits

By Telephone

You may qualify for free tuition if you receive any of the following benefits:

Free Learning

If you wish to pay your fees by credit or debit card, enrolments can be processed over the phone. Please ring (01254) 354039 during normal office hours.

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Learner is in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) (including those receiving National Insurance Credits only).

14-16 year old learners are entitled to have their fees remitted.

Please note all credit/debit card enrolments must be confirmed by signing and returning the learner agreement form within two weeks of the telephone enrolment. Any enrolments that are not confirmed will be withdrawn from the course.

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Learner is in receipt of Employment Support Allowance - Work Related Activity Group (ESA WRAG).

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Learner is in receipt of Universal Credit and is mandated (required) to undertake training.

We regret that instalments cannot be arranged through the postal enrolment service.

Courses If you are aged 19 or over, full time courses advertised on the website may be available to you part time. For further details please contact AccRoss Career Guidance Service on (01254) 354354 or email info@ accross.ac.uk.

To qualify for free tuition you must provide evidence that you receive one of the listed benefits.

Instalments If your course fees are greater than £75 there is an option to pay in instalments or by standing order.

Financial Help If you do not qualify for fee remission, but will still struggle to pay for your course, or you need help with child care expenses or purchasing equipment, it is possible you will receive financial help through the Discretionary Learner Support Fund.

For more information call the Student Finance Team on (01254) 354032 or 354197.

Any learner aged 19-23 studying their first full level 2/3/4 or above qualification is entitled to have their fees remitted. Any learner aged 19-23 who enrols on an entry or level 1 vocational programme in order to step up to a full level 2 is entitled to have their fees remitted. This does NOT include English, Maths or ESOL.

Refund Policy Learners will not be eligible for refunds if they decide to stop attending their course. Learners can receive a full refund if their course is cancelled by the College, they suffer a long term illness and provide a doctor/ hospital letter, or a formal complaint is made and upheld. Learners may withdraw from a course before it commences, but there will be a £15 administration fee. You may appeal against any refund decisions in writing to the MI Manager, who will review the case.

We recommend Learners apply to the Learner Support Fund as early as possible as funds are limited and demand is always extremely high. Please contact our Student Finance Team on (01254) 354032 or 354197 for an application form.

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 needs and rights 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.

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Greening the College Accrington and Rossendale College (AccRoss) prides itself on being a 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.

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. Accrington & Rossendale College (AccRoss) exists to provide high quality education and training to the widest range of local people.

For more information on any of our courses, please contact:

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01254 389933 01254 354001

Information Guidance T_ 01254 354354 E_ info@accross.ac.uk

Address Broad Oak Campus, Broak Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2AW

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Accrington and Rossendale College (AccRoss) exists to provide high quality education and training to the widest range of local people.