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Whatever your goals, you’ll discover a great range of accredited courses at ACL Essex.
Guide to Level Progression
From turning a passion into a career or business, to gaining a qualification to land that dream job or enter higher education, we can help! Please ensure that you contact us as soon as possible as you will be required to complete an assessment before you can enrol.
Level 1 These courses help you
• Access to Higher Education • Accounting & Finance • Beauty & Complementary therapies • Business & Management • Career & Employability Skills • Counselling • Creative Craft • Digital Qualifications • Early Years & Education • English, Maths, Science & Digital (incl. GCSEs) • Hairdressing & Barbering
Level 3 Advanced level which
• Health, Medical & Care
gain the skills to move onto an intermediate qualification.
Level 2 Intermediate level for
new entrants or those moving on from a Level 1 course. assumes prior achievement at level 2 or previous study/work in relevant subject area.
Levels 4&5 Higher level
programmes are designed for those already working in the sector and looking to develop their skills up to degree level. Entry requirements for each course may differ. Please visit our website or contact us for individual course information.
About us ACL Essex is the largest provider of adult education in the county. We’re at the heart of our communities across Essex making a difference to residents and businesses, so everyone has the chance to make a difference for themselves, those around them, and the places that they live in. Sign up to our newsletter www.aclessex.com/newsletter 2
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Paying for your course There are several options available to help reduce financial barriers to learning. Our teams are always on hand to answer any questions you may have. ACL receives funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver courses to Essex residents. This funding could cover some or all the costs of your course depending on your circumstances or prior achievements. A few examples are below but please come and talk to us so we can see what you may be entitled to. • Maths and English courses including GCSEs could be free if you don’t already have a C/4 grade or equivalent • Essential Digital Skills programmes could be free for those with basic I.T. skills assessed below level 1 • If you are unemployed or earning a gross annual income of £17, 374.50 or less you could be eligible to complete a level 2 accredited course without charge • The new level 3 entitlement means that adults without a full level 3 qualification like a Diploma or A-Levels could undertake an accredited course that’s fully funded from the National Skills Fund • Advanced Learner Loans are available for courses at levels 3 to 6 and are only paid back once you
start earning £27,295 a year (before tax and other deductions) • Support with travel costs, childcare and course materials including books, laptop loan and WiFi could be available whilst you study if you have either a gross household income of less than £30,000k per annum (not including house shares, or where rent is paid separately) or a personal gross income of less than £17,374.50 per annum. • If you are in receipt of certain benefits or earning a personal gross income of less than £17,374.50 you could receive a 50% discount on non-accredited courses • In addition to the above we have a dedicated team that provide financial advice and guidance to learners during their course should they need it.
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s y a w h t a P r e e Ca r Essential Skills & Qualifications
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Essential Digital Skills I.T. Microsoft Office Skills Creative Video Editing Photography and Photo Editing Art Blogging Principles of Cyber Security Digital Marketer (Apprenticeship) Junior Content Producer (Apprenticeship) I.T. Solutions Technician (Apprenticeship)
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POSSIBLE CareerS • I.T. Technician • Digital Marketing Specialist • Video Editing Specialist • Administration Assistant • I.T Manager • Security Systems Administrator 4
Beauty, Complementary Therapies & Hairdressing
Business, Management & Finance
Technology, Digital & Media
Finance AAT Accounting Project Management Bookkeeping Lean Organisation Management Customer Service Team Leading Business Administration Starting, Marketing and Running your own business And many more opportunities…
• Barbering • Beauty Introductory Courses • Beauty Therapy • Hairdressing • Reflexology
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Project Management Accountant Business Administrator Business Owner Customer Service Specialist • Finance Officer
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Hairdresser/Barber Hair Salon Manager Beauty Therapist Image consultant Reflexologist Holistic Massage Therapist
Our courses and apprenticeships are designed to give you the best possible chance to achieve your learning and career goals. Discover where our courses could take you… • Functional skills English • Functional skills Maths • English, Maths & Science GCSEs • I.T./Digital • Employability
Early Years & Education
• Early Years Practitioner • Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools • Support Young People • Support Work in Schools • Support Pupils with SEND • Working in Preschool • Teaching Assistant • Learning Mentor • Assessor/Coach • Leadership for Children & Young People Workforce • Specialist Support • And many more opportunities…
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
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Teaching Assistant Early years teacher Education consultant Family support worker Learning mentor Primary school teacher
• Family Learning • English for Speakers of Other Languages • Mental wellbeing • Supported Learning
Art & Design Award Comic Art Floristry Silversmithing Art & Design Fashion/Textiles Photography
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Graphic Designer Freelance Photographer Florist Art Teacher Fashion designer Technical Illustrator
Science, Health, Medical & Care
• Access to Higher Education Science & Social Science • Adult Care • Healthcare Science • Counselling • Cleaning • Customer Service in Health & Social Care • Housekeeping • Kitchen Services • Senior Health Care Support • Leader in Adult Care • And many more opportunities...
POSSIBLE CareerS • Healthcare Support Worker • Adult Care Management • Biomedical Scientist • Ambulance care assistant • Care Assistant • Counsellor 5
Access to n Higher Educatio An Access to Higher Education course is a different way of getting to university.
A LEVELS (2 YRS)
Access to HE
(33 weeks)
We all take different paths in life and it is never too late to make a change, achieve your goals and reach your potential. • Access to HE Social Science • Access to HE Science
Accounting & Finance Our accounting and finance courses will help you master more complex financial processes, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, costs and revenues and professional ethics, making it perfect for anyone interested in a career in bookkeeping, or who wants to go on to become a fullyqualified accountant. • • • • • 6
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AAT Level 2 AAT Level 3 AAT Level 4 Bookkeeping Level 2 Bookkeeping Level 3
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lementa Beauty & Comp Therapies Our professional Beauty & Complementary Therapy courses take place in working salons within our centres. Whilst learning new skills, you will be introduced to the importance of customer service, client interaction and how to run a successful professional salon.
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Beauty Introduction Beauty Therapy NVQ level 2 Beauty Therapy NVQ level 3 Bouncy Blowdry Indian Head Massage Introduction Natural Face Lift Facial Party Makeup Reflexology Introduction Reflexology Diploma Level 3 Reiki
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Business & Management If you’re looking to start your own business, develop your current business or improve your own personal business skills, these courses will support you. • Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques Level 2 • Certificate in Principles of Customer Service Level 2 • Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring Level 3 • Certificate in Principles of Team Leading Level 2 • Diploma in Business Administration Level 2 • Diploma in Business Administration Level 3 • Diploma in Leadership and Management Level 3 • Diploma in Business Administration Level 4 • Diploma in Customer Service Level 2 • Diploma in Customer Service Level 3 • Marketing your own Business • Running your own Business • Starting your own Business
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Career & Employability Skills Are you looking to improve your employment prospects to get back into work or move into a new job opportunity? We are here to give you the tools you need to help you succeed. • Self-Acceptance and SelfValidation • Simplify Your Life • Stepping Up Your Motivation • Upgrade Yourself! • What Other Job Can I Do? • Working with Your Intuition • Your New Vision of Life or Career
Counselling These courses will develop your understanding of person-centred counselling concepts and theories. Studying these courses can support you in both your personal and professional life and enable progression towards a career in this sector. • Counselling Skills Introduction • CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Creative Craft We offer accredited creative courses for people looking to turn their passion into a career. From floristry to woodworking, you will learn a range of skills and gain a recognised qualification to progress in your career or to set up your own business. • Art and Design Award Level 1 • Creative Craft Entry Award Using Comic Art • Creative Craft Level 1 Using Floristry
• Creative Craft Level 1 Using Silversmithing • Creative Craft Level 2 Using Art & Design • Creative Craft Level 2 Using Floristry Online • Creative Craft Using Fashion/ Textiles Level 1 • Creative Craft Using Fashion/ Textiles Level 2 • Photography Award Level 1 • Photography Certificate Level 2 9
on Early Years & Educati Are you looking to work with children, or already in the sector and wanting to progress? We offer an exciting range of courses that will enable you to gain that first rung on the career ladder or move up to the next level. • Advanced Practice in Schools & Colleges CACHE Level 4 • Certificate In Supporting Teaching & Learning In Schools Level 2 • Certificate In Supporting Teaching & Learning In Schools Level 3 • Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Level 2 • Common Childhood Illnesses Level 2 • Diploma For Residential Childcare (England) C&G Level 3 • Diploma For The Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) NCFE CACHE Level 3 10
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• Diploma In Leadership & Management For Residential Childcare (England) C&G Level 5 • Diploma In Leadership For The Children & Young People’s Workforce - Early Years (Advanced Practice) C&G Level 5 • Diploma In Leadership For The Children & Young People’s Workforce - Early Years (Management) C&G Level 5 • Diploma In Specialist Support For Teaching & Learning In Schools Level 3 • Support Children & Young People with Mental Health • Support Pupils To Develop Maths Skills • Support Work in Schools • Supporting Pupils With Autism Introduction • Supporting Pupils With SEND Introduction • What’s it like to work in a preschool?
e & Digital c n ie Sc s, th a M , sh li g En We offer English and maths courses at various locations across Essex. English Entry Level and Levels 1 & 2 This course is for anyone who needs to improve their English skills in their everyday lives and work. You will improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and work towards a qualification. Maths Entry Level and Levels 1 & 2 This course is for anyone who needs to improve their Maths skills in their everyday lives and work. You will improve your calculation, fraction, decimal, percentage and graph skills and work towards a qualification. Introduction to Science Find out about scientific methods, and how theories and laws are discovered. Get to know the people who made discoveries and how they changed our world. You will also have the chance to participate in experiments to see these topics in action.
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Digital Skills Qualification European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) We offer the following digital skills courses at various locations across Essex: ECDL (Level 1) You will follow three units from the following: Word processing, Excel (spreadsheets), Powerpoint (presentations), internet and e-mail or Access (databases). ECDL (Level 2) This course covers Word processing, Excel (spreadsheets), Powerpoint (presentations) in addition to a unit on improving productivity in IT. It offers good progression from Level 1 skills and is a recognised bench mark qualification requested by employers. ECDL (Level 3) This course offers good progression from Level 2 skills. Let’s Get Digital In this course you will learn: to handle information & content, communicate online, buy goods and service online, solve problems using digital tools, be safe, legal & confident online.
COMPUTER SCIENCE • GCSE Computer Science
MATHS • GCSE Maths Foundation • GCSE Maths Online Self Study Foundation • GCSE Maths Higher
ENGLISH • GCSE English • GCSE English Online
SCIENCE • GCSE Biology • GCSE Chemistry
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arbering B & g in s s e r d ir Ha Our professional hairdressing and barbering courses take place in working salons within our centres. Whilst learning new skills, you will be introduced to the importance of customer service, client interaction and how to run a successful professional salon.
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Barbering VTCT NVQ Level 2 Barbering VTCT NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing VTCT NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing VTCT NVQ Level 3 iTEC Barbering Level 3 Wet Shave Award
& Care l a ic d e M , h t l a e H Over the past year there has been an increased demand for health and medical professionals and so more opportunities in health and care sector. Our courses will enable you to take that first step into an exciting career or could support you to develop transferable and existing skills. If you are currently working in the health sector or considering a new career, we have something for you. We also offer a wide range of apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities, visit aclessex.com for more information. • Certificate in Cleaning Principles Level 2 • Certificate in Common Health Conditions Level 2 • Certificate in Customer Service for Health & Social Care Settings Level 2 • Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 • Certificate in Infection Control Level 2 • Certificate in Preparing to Work In Adult Care Level 2 • Certificate in Principles of Care Planning Level 2 • Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care Level 2 • Certificate in The Principles of End Of Life Care Level 2
• Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 2 • Certificate in Understanding Care & Management of Diabetes Level 2 • Certificate in Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care Level 2 • Certificate in Understanding How Technology Supports Person Centred Care Level 2 • Certificate in Understanding Safe Handling of Medication in Adult Care Level 2 • Diploma in Housekeeping Level 2 • Diploma in Kitchen Services Level 2 • Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Level 5 13
How we support you during your studies We’re committed to supporting our learners during and after their studies. With ACL, you don’t just enrol on a course, you also gain access to a wide range of opportunities that could be free.
Employability & careers Improve your employment prospects to get back into work or move into a new job opportunity. Whatever your previous experience, we can support you to achieve your career goals. Our courses and apprenticeships will help you develop lifelong skills that will boost your prospects and take you in the previously unexplored directions that could result in exciting new career pathways and opportunities. aclessex.com/get-back-into-work
Mental health & wellbeing We offer the space to explore ways to improve your wellbeing and provide tools to help you navigate everyday life. Our wellbeing courses are there to improve your self-care techniques, boost confidence, and improve your goal setting strategies. aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing
I.T./Digital skills Are you, or do you know someone who struggles to use digital technology and would like to be more confident? We offer Essential Digital Skills courses that will help you complete tasks on a daily basis, saving you time, energy and reducing potentially stressful situations. Gain knowledge and skills whilst using your computer and devices in a home or work environment. We also offer Microsoft Office and Cyber Security courses to help you improve your career prospects and feel more confident. aclessex.com/digital-skills
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Maths & English English and maths play a vital part in our daily lives. Whether applying for a job, helping children with their homework or just reading a newspaper or online article. Our free* English and maths courses will help to blow away the cobwebs, improve your confidence and gain a qualification. Whatever your reason to improve your English or maths, we can help! Our courses could be free* and start from beginners to GCSEs. You can learn in the classroom or online. aclessex.com/english aclessex.com/maths *FREE to those who do not currently hold a grade C or 4 (or above) in this subject.
Support for all the family If you’re a parent, grandparent or caring for a child or young person in Essex, we have support for you. We offer guided workshops focused on keeping children emotionally well, improving carers’ or parents’ ability to support children’s learning and development, and strengthening family relationships.
Online support Help Hub Full of useful guidance and resources, our online home for support will ensure you have all the necessary tools whilst learning with us.
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We continuously update topics to best meet our learner’s needs. Please don’t forget to send us your feedback (aclessex.com/ feedback) to let us know about any additional support you require. aclessex.com/help-hub
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How to enrol Once you have chosen your course/s, you can either enrol on our website or by phone.
1. Online Visit www.aclessex.com and create an account. You can then either search for the course title using the search box or browse our website. Once the course has been selected, you will be asked to fill out an enrolment form (non-qualification) or asked to enrol onto an assessment session (qualification).
2. PHONE Call 0345 603 7635 and you will be put through to a member of our customer service team. Before calling, please make a note of the course title or course code. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm, unless otherwise stated. aclessex.com/contact-us lifelong.learning@essex.gov.uk ACLEssex
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Equality and Diversity ACL is committed to fairness and equality of access, opportunity and outcome for all learners and potential learners. We oppose discrimination in any form and have a commitment to making our courses inclusive and available for all. We positively welcome enrolments from everyone, regardless of age, culture, race, religion/belief and sexual orientation, and actively promote Equality and Diversity across all areas of the service.
Safeguarding We are committed to the safeguarding of all our learners, staff, volunteers and visitors. We are particularly mindful of specific vulnerable groups although we promote the safety and wellbeing of all members of the ACL community. We want you to feel safe and not threatened by the environment or other people and we have policies and procedures in place to deal effectively with any safeguarding concerns raised. We ensure all staff are trained and our learners are advised on reporting concerns.
PLEASE NOTE It is always our intention to run our courses as advertised, however if demand is low, they may be postponed or cancelled. Alternative options will be offered in these circumstances. Prices are in line with our fees and charges policy. For full information, please visit www.aclessex.com/fees-policy