Blackpool and the fylde college
January to march 2020 course guide DEGREES ON YOUR DOORSTEP
Graduate with a UK top 10 Lancaster University here in Blackpool
FAST TRACK TO degree courses “It’s definitely worth it!”
< Oliver Canham on becoming degree-ready in just 24 weeks See the full story inside
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Career-focused courses
It’s easier than ever to achieve your dream career
ESOL
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Apprenticeships Gain a FREE nationallyrecognised qualification for your job role
— HOBBY courses
Discover a new skill, hobby or even a whole new career
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Start working towards your career ambitions in 2020
A warm welcome to Blackpool and The Fylde College and our range of technical and professional courses, co-created with employers to support progression into and within your chosen career. At B&FC, our focus is on giving you the experience, knowledge and skills to prepare you for higher education and highly skilled employment. With support
from industry specialist tutors, access to industrystandard, cutting edge facilities and a full support network, you will have a valuable head start on your chosen future career. Join us at B&FC for rich and rewarding learning experiences, which will give you every opportunity to achieve your goals and progress towards a bright, rewarding future.
Contents
03 T op Reasons to choose B&FC 04 Fast Track to Degree Courses 06 Career-Focused Courses for adults 13 ESOL Courses 14 Blackpool School of Arts 16 Degree-Level Courses 18 Want a Career in Computing? 19 Hobby Courses 20 Advance your Career with a B&FC Apprenticeship 23 Your Next Step (Apply) For the most current, up-to-date course information please go to our website as some details may change blackpool.ac.uk To receive this guide in an alternative format please contact the Student and Wellbeing Team on: T 01253 504 356 E learningsupport@blackpool.ac.uk
Bev Robinson, OBE Principal and Chief Executive
*The Complete University Guide League Tables 2020
Where to find us
and campus key:
Bispham Campus (BC) Ashfield Road, Bispham FY2 0HB University Centre (UC) Park Road, Blackpool FY1 4ES Fleetwood Nautical Campus (FNC) Broadwater, Fleetwood FY7 8JZ Gateway Campus (GC) Park Road, Blackpool FY1 4JN Bickerstaffe House (BH) Talbot Road, Blackpool FY1 3AH Seasiders Learning Centre (SS) Sands Way, Blackpool FY1 6JJ Lancashire Energy HQ (LEHQ) Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool FY4 2QS DAY KEY
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Our award-winning Careers Team provides expert advice and guidance so you can decide which course is right for you.
S EEER E FRRE IC A V C AD
Need help planning your future?
Speak to an adviser for free by calling into one of our Careers Zones (Bispham Campus or University Centre) or contact the team on:
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TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE B&FC
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HIGH QUALITY
+ Ofsted Outstanding since 2013/14 + In the top 3% of English further education colleges 5 years running1 + Degrees awarded by Lancaster University – a UK top 10 university2 + TEF Gold - 'Gold Standard' (Teaching Excellence framework)
EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED
+ Industry specialist tutors who keep their expertise up-to-date + Multi-million pound industry-standard resources + Working with over 1,800 employers + Guaranteed meaningful industry placements3
SUPPORTIVE
+ Convenient timetabling to fit around your life + Small classes + High levels of one-to-one support + The best ‘matrix accredited’ impartial careers advice
AFFORDABLE
+ No upfront fees + £60 monthly bursary and help with childcare costs for adult students4 + £500 Advantage Bursary for degree-level students4 + £1,000 a year Access Scholarship for degree-level students4 + Free or discounted 24/7 Blackpool Transport travel pass4
SUCCESS + Around 16,000 students choose B&FC annually + 97% of all students progress into employment or further study6 + 9 out of 10 graduates in work or further study within six months7 National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) from the Department for Education and Education and Skills Funding Agency 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18 2The Complete University Guide League Tables 2020 3Full-time, eligible students 4Eligibility applies – go to blackpool.ac.uk/support/funding 5National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) from the Department for Education and Education and Skills Funding Agency 2017/18 6Internal destination data 7DLHE Survey 2016/17 1
Degrees awarded by
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FAST TRACK TO DEGREE COURSES:
Start your Fast Track to Degree course in January and get a guaranteed place on a degree-level course in September 20201
Got your heart set on doing a degree but need to get a level 3 qualification first? Our level 3 FAST TRACK TO DEGREE COURSES get you ready for degree2 level study in as little as 16 weeks . Successfully complete the course and we’ll guarantee you a place on one of our degree-level courses1 – awarded by Lancaster University (a UK top 10 university3) and delivered right here in Blackpool - starting September 2020.
NEXT STEPS...
Oliver is keen to do a masters eventually and work for a cruise line. In the meantime, his role as Head Hall Porter at Blackpool’s Hotel Sheraton is linking up with his degree to give him the all-round skills he needs.
APPLY NOW TO START IN January 2020 find out how on page 23
CASE STUDY
Oliver Canham “I needed to pursue something I’m passionate about…” —
Twenty-five year old Oliver Canham had a promising career in telesales but there was just one problem – he wasn’t enjoying it… “I knew it wasn’t for me and I thought I need to pursue something I’m actually passionate about, that I’m going to love doing for the next 20 years…” The ‘something’ turned out to be hospitality, which Oliver had quite a bit of experience in already. Keen to do a degree but not having the level 3 qualification he needed, he opted for B&FC’s Fast Track to Degree in Tourism – a full level 3 course condensed into just 24 weeks.
“It was tough at first, but the support from the tutors was brilliant. The workload is quite heavy but it’s definitely worth it; you just need to build a routine. And it got me ready to start my degree course, which I love.” “The fast-track course was actually developed with industry (with the people and companies I’ll be applying to work for), which is really good, because they know you’re gaining that relevant experience."
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Fast Track to Degree courses COURSE TITLE
START DATE
DURATION
DAY(S)
START/END TIMES
NO UPFRONT FEES
COST
Business and Project Management Fast Track to Degree
16-Jan-20
19 Weeks
Th&F
09:45 to 14:45
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Computing Technologies -Fast Track to Degree
14-Jan-20
20 Weeks
T&Th
09:00 to 16:00
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Engineering - Fast Track to Degree
22-Jan-20
16 Weeks
W
09:00 to 18:00
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Adult Care - Level 3
17-Jan-20
20 Weeks
F
09:45 to 14:15
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Supporting Teaching and Learning Fast Track to Degree
15-Jan-20
21 Weeks
W
09:45 to 14:15
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Supporting Teaching and Learning Fast Track to Degree
15-Jan-20
21 Weeks
W
16:30 to 21:00
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Sport (Coaching, Fitness and Development) Fast Track to Degree
20-Jan-20
20 Weeks
M-Th
09:45 to 14:45
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Tourism Management - Fast Track to Degree
15-Jan-20
24 Weeks
W
09:00 to 17:00
BC
Funding/ALL available*
*ALL - Advanced Learner Loan (see page 6 for details)
Help with fees and funding
You could get an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees with nothing to pay upfront and no repayments until you’re earning at least £25,725 a year. Speak to us to find out more or apply online at gov.uk/studentfinance We also offer the following non-repayable financial support: +£ 60 monthly bursary payment to help with course-related costs4 + Help with childcare costs4 + FREE 24/7 Blackpool Transport travel pass4 + FREE circular bus service linking our Bispham Campus with Poulton-le-Fylde + FREE healthy breakfast
Talk to The Careers and Finance Team For Level 3 student Darren Middleton, the Advanced Learner Loan meant nothing to pay upfront. Darren also received a laptop, our £60 monthly bursary and a FREE 24/7 Blackpool Transport travel pass. “My bus pass and laptop have been a great help. The bursary is good – it pays for books and other things you might need. Talk to The Careers and Finance Team – they’ll do everything they can to get you what you need.” Subject to successful completion of your course and meeting the entry criteria 2Courses last between 16 and 22 weeks 3The Complete University Guide league tables 2020 4Eligibility applies – go to blackpool.ac.uk/support/financial-support-19 1
CONTACT US
For help with any aspect of funding contact us on
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CAREER-FOCUSED COURSES FOR ADULTS
It’s never too late to achieve your dream career - especially when you study a career-focused course at B&FC. We offer help with funding, lots of ongoing support and timetabling that fits round your life. So what’s stopping you? We hear it all the time: “I’m too old”, “I can’t afford it”, “I’m not sure I’m up to it” or plain old “I haven’t got the time.” But when you look into it, you’ll realise that at B&FC none of the above apply because we’ve made it easier than ever for you to work towards the career you’re meant to have.
CASE STUDY
Carolyn Foy
“ It was just great to be doing something for me.”
Why studying at B&FC is easier than you think:
— Mum-of-four Carolyn Foy balanced family life and part-time work with studying an accounting course. She did so well that she went on to complete a degree with first class honours and is now training to be a teacher!
+ Courses to fit around your life – Most courses are just 1 or 2 days a week, with times to fit round the school run and evening options as well. + Support with study/IT skills – Don’t worry if you haven’t studied in a while. We’ll work with you to help you develop all the skills you’re going to need. + You’re not alone – Chances are you’ll find yourself in a class with people just like you, who haven’t studied in a while either.
“I loved it. I thought I’d be one of the oldest there and I wasn’t. So that was reassuring that other people were doing the same thing. I’d done something for my family for such a long time it was great just doing it for me.”
+ Help with funding your course – Don’t let finance put you off. There’s a whole range of support you could access – see the section below.
Help with fees and funding
Studying towards your dream career has never been more affordable. Most of our career-focused courses at all levels are FREE. If not, and you’re aged 19 or over studying a level 3 course, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with nothing to pay upfront and no repayments till you’re earning at least £25,725 a year. We also offer the following non-repayable financial support: +£ 60 monthly bursary payment to help with course-related costs1 + Help with childcare costs1 + FREE 24/7 Blackpool Transport travel pass1 + FREE circular bus service linking our Bispham Campus with Poulton-le-Fylde + FREE healthy breakfast Eligibility applies – go to blackpool.ac.uk/support/financial-support-19
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Courses All start 2020 Automotive and Motorsport
North West annual jobs:
For careers in motor vehicle maintenance and repair, vehicle fitting and manufacture, motorsport engineering, body repair and paint, air conditioning and brake repair, and transmission rebuilding. Course Title
Start Date 2020
Motor Vehicle Maintenance - Basic Techniques (Evening Class) Motor Vehicle Maintenance - Basic Techniques (Evening Class) Motor Vehicle Maintenance - Basic Techniques (Evening Class) Motor Vehicle Maintenance - Basic Techniques (Evening Class) Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Level 1 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Level 2 Vehicle Body Repair and Paint (Evening Class) - Level 2 IMI Accreditation Senior Paint ATA Re-Acred BSI 11025/PAS125 IMI Accreditation Senior Paint ATA Re-Acred BSI 11025/PAS125 ATA Senior MET Training Full Route BSI 11025 / Pas 125 ATA Senior MET Training Full Route BSI 11025 / Pas 125 ATA Senior MET Re-Acred BSI 11025/PAS 125 ATA Senior MET Re-Acred BSI 11025/PAS 125 IMI Accreditation Senior Paint ATA BSI 11025/PAS125 IMI Accreditation Senior Paint ATA BSI 11025/PAS125 IMI Accreditation Senior Paint ATA BSI 11025/PAS125 ATA Light Vehicle Inspection Level 3 Pre MOT Course inc Training ATA Light Vehicle Inspection Level 3 Pre MOT Course inc Training ATA Light Vehicle Inspection Level 3 Pre MOT Course inc Training ATA Senior Panel Re-Acred BSI 11025/PAS125 Electric Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement - Level 3 Electric Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement - Level 3 Electric Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement - Level 3 MOT Tester Training MOT Tester Training MOT Tester Training MOT Tester Training MOT Manager Training Course MOT Manager Training Course MOT Manager Training Course ATA Senior Panel Technician BSI11025/PAS125 Inc Training ATA Senior Panel Technician BSI11025/PAS125 Inc Training MOT CPD Training MOT CPD Training
Average Salary:
£40,200
7,861 Duration
08-Jan-20 6 Weeks 26-Feb-20 6 Weeks 08-Jan-20 6 Weeks 26-Feb-20 6 Weeks 06-Jan-20 25 Weeks 06-Jan-20 25 Weeks 08-Jan-20 1 Year 11-Feb-20 1 Day 14-Jan-20 1 Day 11-Feb-20 2 Days 21-Jan-20 2 Days 11-Feb-20 1 Day 21-Jan-20 1 Day 11-Feb-20 2 Days 14-Jan-20 2 Days 17-Mar-20 2 Days 29-Jan-20 2 Days 19-Feb-20 2 Days 08-Jan-20 2 Days 04-Feb-20 1 Day 06-Feb-20 1 Week 09-Jan-20 1 Week 12-Mar-20 1 Week 24-Feb-20 1 Week 03-Feb-20 1 Week 13-Jan-20 1 Week 23-Mar-20 1 Week 27-Jan-20 2 Days 06-Jan-20 2 Days 16-Mar-20 2 Days 04-Feb-20 3 Days 05-Feb-20 3 Days 19-Feb-20 1 Day 15-Jan-20 1 Day
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Location
Cost
W W W W M&T M&T W T T T&W T&W T T T&W T&W T&W W&Th W&Th W&Th T Th&F Th&F Th&F M-F M-F M-F M-F M&T M&T M&T T-F W-F W W
18:00 to 20:15 18:00 to 20:15 18:00 to 20:15 18:00 to 20:15 09:00 to 16:30 09:00 to 17:30 18:00 to 21:00 09:00 to 15:00 09:00 to 15:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 17:00 09:00 to 17:00 09:00 to 17:00 09:00 to 17:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 09:00 to 16:00 18:00 to 21:30 18:00 to 21:30
BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC
£120.00 £120.00 £130.00 £130.00 Funding available Funding available Funding available £390.00 £390.00 £725.00 £725.00 £350.00 £350.00 £695.00 £695.00 £695.00 £525.00 £525.00 £525.00 £375.00 £450.00 £450.00 £450.00 £595.00 £595.00 £595.00 £595.00 £370.00 £370.00 £370.00 £1,400.00 £1,130.00 £75.00 £75.00
For location and day key see page 2. Careers data courtesy of EMSI, Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub and National Careers Service.
CONTACT US
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CAREER-FOCUSED COURSES FOR ADULTS
MOT CPD Training Class 1 and 2 Motorcycles - Level 2 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Course TWI Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Appreciation of Basic Techniques
18-Mar-20 20-Jan-20 12-Feb-20 11-May-20
1 Day 4 Days 2 Days 5 Days
W M-F W-Th M-F
Business and Enterprise
For careers in management, marketing, fashion buying, retail management, project management, events, training and recruitment, and administration. Course Title
18:00 to 21:30 BC 09:00 to 16:00 BC 09:30 to 17:00 BC As required LEHQ
£75.00 £595.00 £300.00 £1,030.00
Average Salary:
North West annual jobs:
£36,400
31,100
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Location
Cost
Human Resource Management - Level 5
13-Jan-20
1 Year
M
12:00 to 20:30
UC
ALL Available*
Business and Project Management - Fast Track to Degree
16-Jan-20
19 Weeks
Th&F
09:45 to 14:45
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Catering, Hospitality and Cake Decoration
North West annual jobs:
For careers in professional cookery, bakery, restaurant service and related supervisory roles. Course Title
Cake Decoration for Beginners Cake Decoration - Stage 2 Food Safety in Catering - Level 2 Personal Licence Holders - Level 2 Professional Cookery - Level 2 Supervising Food Safety in Catering - Level 3
Average Salary:
15,413
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
08-Jan-20 26-Feb-20 03-Mar-20 17-Mar-20 06-Jan-20 03-Feb-20
6 Weeks 6 Weeks 1 Day 1 Day 24 Weeks 3 Days
W W T T M-W M-W
Childcare
For careers in education support, early years teaching, communication support, primary school teaching, teaching assistance, nursery work, and youth and community work. Course Title
Start Date 2020
Start /End Times
18:30 18:30 09:00 09:00 09:00 09:00
to to to to to to
21:00 21:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00
BC £105.00 BC £105.00 BC £55.00 BC £105.00 BC Funding available BC £310.00
Average Salary:
£18,100
3,100 Duration
Day(s)
13-Jan-20 14-Jan-20 15-Jan-20
5 Weeks M 12 Weeks T 20 Weeks W
Understanding Understanding Understanding Understanding Understanding
16-Jan-20 12 Weeks Th 15-Jan-20 12 Weeks W 15-Jan-20 12 Weeks W 03-Mar-20 3 Weeks T 29-Jan-20 3 Weeks W
Computing
Start /End Times
Location
14:15: to 17:15 09:45 to 12:45 18:00 to 21:00
BC BC BC
13:30 18:00 18:00 09:45 18:00
BC BC BC BC BC
to to to to to
16:30 21:00 21:00 12:45 21:00
North West annual jobs:
For careers in programming or software development, digital marketing, IT project management, IT security, IT support, network engineering, systems administration and web development.
Cost
Location
North West annual jobs:
Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinators in Early Years Setting - Level 3 Understanding Autism - Level 2 Understanding Autism - Level 3 Behaviour that Challenges (Children) - Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health - Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health - Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent - Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent - Level 2 (Evening)
£16,500
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
IT Users (MS Office Skills) - Level 2 Computing Technologies - Fast Track to Degree
22-Jan-20 14-Jan-20
10 Weeks 20 Weeks
W T&Th
17:00 to 20:00 09:00 to 16:00
£249.00 Funding available Funding/ALL available*
Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding
available available available available available
Average Salary:
£36,500
5,000
Course Title
Cost
Location
BC BC
Cost
Funding available Funding/ALL available*
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Construction
For careers in bricklaying or masonry, carpentry or joinery, electrical, heating and ventilation engineering, painting and decorating, plastering and plumbing. Course Title
North West annual jobs:
Average Salary:
12,700
£24,000
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Location
Cost
Plastering (Evening) Plastering - Level 1 Certificate Plastering - Level 3
15-Jan-20 06-Jan-20 06-Jan-20
10 Weeks 24 Weeks 1 Year
W M-F M-F
18:00 to 20:00 09:00 to 15:45 09:00 to 16:00
BC BC BC
£390.00 Funding available
Brickwork - Level 1 Certificate Brickwork - Level 3
06-Jan-20 09-Jan-20
24 Weeks M-F 1 Year Th&F
09:00 to 15:45 09:00 to 16:00
BC BC
Carpentry and Joinery Carpentry and Joinery - Level 1 Certificate Site Carpentry - Level 3
15-Jan-20 06-Jan-20 06-Jan-20
10 Weeks 20 Weeks 1 Year
W M-F M
18:00 to 20:00 09:00 to 15:45 09:00 to 16:00
BC BC BC
Funding/ALL available*
Painting and Decorating - Level 1 Certificate
06-Jan-20
25 Weeks
M-F
09:00 to 15:45
BC
Funding available
Creative Arts and Fashion
Funding/ALL available*
Funding available Funding/ALL available*
£390.00 Funding available
North West annual jobs:
For a range of careers in the creative arts and digital industries.
Average Salary:
£30,500
8,600
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Couture Sewing Techniques Pattern Making Tailoring Production Print Club - Screen Printing Print Club - Intaglio Printmaking
11-Mar-20 15-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 08-Jan-20 16-Jan-20
7 Weeks 7 Weeks 12 Weeks 7 Weeks 7 Weeks
W W T W Th
18:30 18:30 10:00 18:30 13:30
Print Club - Intaglio Printmaking
04-Mar-20
7 Weeks
W
Course Title
Start /End Times
Location
Cost
UC UC UC UC UC
£120.00 £120.00 £195.00 £120.00 £120.00
18:30 to 20:30 UC
£120.00
to to to to to
20:30 20:30 12:00 20:30 15:30
*ALL - Advanced Learner Loan (see page 6 for details)
TO FIND OUT MORE GO TO PAGE 14 >>> For location and day key see page 2. Careers data courtesy of EMSI, Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub and National Careers Service.
APPLY NOW TO START IN January 2020 find out how on page 23
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CAREER-FOCUSED COURSES FOR ADULTS
Engineering
For careers in electrical and electronic engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, CAD, design or development engineering, and mechanical engineering. Course Title
Start Date 2020
North West annual jobs:
Average Salary:
£34,000
4,075
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Location
Cost
Abrasive Wheels Abrasive Wheels Abrasive Wheels BS4872 Welder Accreditation and Testing BS4872 Welder Accreditation and Testing BS4872 Welder Accreditation and Testing C&G L2 Welding Certificate
10-Jan-20 07-Feb-20 06-Mar-20 10-Jan-20 07-Feb-20 06-Mar-20 04-Mar-20
1 Day 1 Day 1 Day 2 Hours 2 Hours 2 Hours 15 Weeks
F F F F F F W & Th
09:00 to 17:00 09:00 to 17:00 09:00 to 17:00 9:30 to 15:30 9:30 to 15:30 9:30 to 15:30 18:00 to 20:00
LEHQ LEHQ LEHQ LEHQ LEHQ LEHQ LEHQ
£150.00 £150.00 £150.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 Funding available
CSWIP 3.0 Visual weld inspection
24-Feb-20
2 Day
M
09:30 to 16:00
LEHQ
£950.00
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
13-Jan-20
1 Week
M-F
09:30 to 16:00
LEHQ
£1,660.00
Welding Training Course
03-Feb-20
1 Day
By arrangement
9:30 to 15:30
LEHQ
£150.00
Welding Training Course
03-Mar-20
1 Day
By arrangement
9:30 to 15:30
LEHQ
£150.00
CAD - Computer Aided Design (3D) - Level 1
22-Jan-20
12 Weeks
W
18:00 to 21:00
BC
£470.00
CAD - Computer Aided Design (3D) - Level 2
08-Jan-20
12 Weeks
W
18:00 to 21:00
BC
Funding available
CAD - Computer Aided Design (2D) - Level 2
22-Jan-20
16 Weeks
W
18:00 to 21:00
BC
Funding available
Engineering - Fast Track to Degree
08-Jan-20
16 Weeks
W
09:00 to 18:00
BC
Funding/ALL available*
Hair and Beauty
For careers in hairdressing, beauty therapy, image consultancy, nail and make-up design, and complementary therapies.
North West annual jobs:
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Art of Photographic Make-Up - Level 2 Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage Classic 1:1 EyeLashes Cosmetic Make-up - Level 2 Cutting Hair Techniques - Level 2 Ear Piercing Eyebrow and Eyelash Treatments - Level 2 Hair Colour Correction Mylash Lash Lift - Level 2 Providing Pedicure Services - Level 2 Russian Volume Lashes Russian Volume Lashes Shampoo, Condition Hair and Scalp - Level 2 Spray Tanning Techniques Style and Finish Hair - Level 2 Threading Depilation - Level 2 Timeless Cutting Techniques
13-Mar-20 17-Feb-20 11-Feb-20 10-Jan-20 24-Feb-20 25-Feb-20 14-Feb-20 16-Jan-20 07-Feb-20 10-Jan-20 14-Jan-20 17-Mar-20 06-Jan-20 03-Mar-20 20-Jan-20 13-Mar-20 29-Jan-20
3 Weeks 1 Day 1 Day 13 Weeks 6 Weeks 1 Day 3 Weeks 2 Weeks 1 Day 5 Weeks 1 Day 1 Day 2 Weeks 1 Day 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 2 Weeks
F M T F M T F Th F F T T M T M F W
HEALTH & SAFETY
A range of short courses to comply with regulations for the workplace.
Health and Safety in the Workplace - 28-Feb-20 - 1 Day - 09:00 to 16:00 (£70.00) Health and Safety in the Workplace - 31-Jan-20 - 1 Day - 09:00 to 16:00 (£70.00)
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£17,500
1,162
Course Title
TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK A PLACE, PLEASE CONTACT:
Average Salary:
Start /End Times
Location
09:00 to 15:30 BC 09:00 to 16:00 BC 09:00 to 16:00 BC TBC BC 09:00 to 15:45 BC 11:00 to 13:00 BC 09:00 to 15:45 BC 09:00 to 16:00 BC 09:00 to 15:45 BC 09:00 to 15:45 BC 09:00 to 16:00 BC 09:00 to 16:00 BC 09:00 to 15:45 BC 09:00 to 12:00 BC 09:00 to 15:45 BC 09:00 to 15:45 BC 09:00 to 16:00 BC
Cost
Funding available £130.00 £120.00 Funding available Funding available £60.00 Funding available £200.00 Funding available Funding available £300.00 £300.00 Funding available £65.00 Funding available Funding available £160.00
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Health and Medical Professions
North West annual jobs:
For careers in healthcare, social care, residential and nursing care, children and young people’s services and paramedic practice. Course Title
Average Salary:
£28,590
13,026 Start /End Times
Cost
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Location
Alcohol Awareness - Level 1 Awareness of Dementia - Level 2 Awareness of End of Life Care - Level 2 Awareness of Substance Misuse - Level 1
24-Jan-20 23-Jan-20 05-Mar-20 31-Mar-20
1 Day 4 Weeks 1 Day 1 Day
F Th Th T
09:45 09:45 09:30 09:30
to to to to
15:00 12:45 16:30 16:30
BH BH BH BH
Funding Funding Funding Funding
available available available available
Care - Level 2 Counselling Skills - Level 2 Counselling Skills - Level 2 Falls Prevention Awareness - Level 2 Helping Skills - Level 2 Helping Skills - Level 2 Mental Health Awareness - Level 1 Mental Health Awareness - Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 2 Principles of Care Planning - Level 2 Stress Awareness - Level 1 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (Adults) - Level 2 Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding - Level 2 Understanding Mental Health - Level 3
24-Feb-20 27-Feb-20 25-Feb-20 23-Jan-20 17-Jan-20 14-Jan-20 26-Mar-20 15-Jan-20 28-Feb-20 14-Jan-20 12-Mar-20 17-Jan-20 25-Feb-20 15-Jan-20
18 Weeks 20 Weeks 20 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 1 Day 12 Weeks 20 Weeks 10 Weeks 1 Day 12 Weeks 4 Weeks 20 Weeks
M Th T Th F T Th W F T Th F T W
13:30 13:30 18:00 13:30 09:45 18:00 09:30 09:45 09:45 13:30 09:30 09:45 09:45 18:00
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
17:00 16:30 21:00 16:30 12:45 21:00 16:30 12:45 12:45 16:30 16:30 12:45 12:45 21:00
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Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care - Level 3
15-Jan-20
20 Weeks
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18:00 to 21:00
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Funding/ALL available*
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication - Level 2 Adult Care - Level 3
20-Jan-20 17-Jan-20
4 Weeks 20 Weeks
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13:30 to 16:30 09:45 to 14:15
BH BC
Funding available
Learning Support
Average starting salary (learning mentor):
For careers in teaching and learning support, learning mentoring, pastoral management and education support management. Course Title
Start Date 2020
Funding/ALL available*
£14,500 to £17,000
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
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Support Work in Schools - Level 2 Support Work in Schools - Level 2 (Evening) Understanding Autism - Level 2 Understanding Autism - Level 3
14-Jan-20 15-Jan-20 14-Jan-20 15-Jan-20
12 12 12 20
Weeks Weeks Weeks Weeks
T W T W
09:45 18:00 09:45 18:00
BC BC BC BC
Funding available Funding available Funding available
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (Children) - Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning - Fast Track to Degree
16-Jan-20 15-Jan-20 15-Jan-20
12 Weeks 10 Weeks 21 Weeks
Th W W
13:30 to 16:30 BC 9:45 to 12:45 BC 09:45 to 14:15 BC
Funding/ALL available*
Supporting Teaching and Learning - Fast Track to Degree
15-Jan-20
21 Weeks
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16:30 to 21:00 BC
Funding/ALL available*
Funding/ALL available*
Funding available Funding available
For location and day key see page 2. Careers data courtesy of EMSI, Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub and National Careers Service. *ALL - Advanced Learner Loan (see page 6 for details)
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CAREER-FOCUSED COURSES FOR ADULTS
Maritime Operations
Train for a rewarding career in the Merchant Navy as either a Deck or Engineering Officer, operating and managing commercial ships. Course Title
Deck Shipping and Maritime Operations - Level 3 Engineering Shipping and Maritime Operations - Level 3
North West annual jobs:
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Location
17-Feb-20 24-Feb-20
22 Weeks 22 Weeks
M-Th M-F
08:30 to 20:00 08:30 to 20:00
FNC FNC
For careers in animal science, biological and biomedical science, food science or technology, forensic science and laboratory research. Science - Level 2
£34,000
Start Date 2020
Science
Course Title
Average Salary:
1,217
Average Salary:
North West annual jobs:
£40,200
7,861
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Location
06-Jan-20
6 months
M-W
09:00 to 15:45
BC
Sport
Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise) - Level 3 Sport (Coaching, Fitness and Development) - Fast Track to Degree
Cost
Funding available
North West annual jobs:
For careers in gym management, personal training, sports and exercise science, sport and exercise psychology, sports coaching and sports development. Course Title
Cost
Funding/ALL available* Funding/ALL available*
Average Salary:
£20,500
1,432
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Location
Cost
07-Feb-20 20-Jan-20
17 Weeks 20 Weeks
F M-Th
09:45 to 15:45 09:45 to 14:45
BC BC
ALL available* Funding/ALL available*
Teacher Training
Average starting salary (secondary school teacher)
£24,000
For careers in teaching and work-based training. Course Title
Education and Training Award (AET) - Level 3 Education and Training Certificate (CET) - Level 4 Education and Training Diploma (DET) - Level 5 English for Literacy and Language Teaching - Level 3 Teaching and Learning Support - Foundation Degree
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
14-Jan-20 07-Mar-20 08-Jan-20 09-Jan-20 14-Jan-20
12 Weeks 14 Weeks 18 Months 20 Weeks 2 Years
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Cost
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WANT TO GET ON IN TEACHING?
Do you work in a school supporting teaching and learning?
Are you a:
+ teaching assistant? + unqualified teacher? + cover supervisor? + learning mentor? + learning support assistant?
The Teaching and Learning Support Foundation Degree is for you + 1 day a week (Tuesday 9.45am to 6pm) + industry placement (6 hours a week) + recognised qualification for your role + provides opportunities for career development
APPLY ONLINE AT BLACKPOOL.AC.UK/DEGREES
“The Teaching and Learning Support Foundation Degree gave me the essential graduate skills needed to achieve full-time employment as a teaching assistant.” Jenny Sparrow
See page 16 for details
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Travel, Tourism and Taxi-hire
For travel-related careers and careers in hotel, tourism and travel agency management (as air cabin crew, airline customer service agents, holiday representatives and tour managers as well as on cruise ships). Course Title
North West annual jobs:
Average Salary:
£21,740
1,465
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Travel and Tourism - Fast Track to Degree
15-Jan-20
24 Weeks
W&F
09:00 to 17:00
BC
Funding/ALL available*
CSE / Safeguarding for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers CSE / Safeguarding for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Dementia Awareness for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Dementia Awareness for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Dementia Awareness for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hir CSE / Safeguarding for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers
28-Jan-20 25-Feb-20 07-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 25-Feb-20 07-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 25-Feb-20 07-Jan-20
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Location
Cost
Start Date 2020
*ALL - Advanced Learner Loan (see page 6 for details)
For location and day key see page 2. Careers data courtesy of EMSI, Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub and National Careers Service.
SEASIDERS LEARNING CENTRE Seasiders Learning Centre offers courses from beginners to Level 2, providing the stepping stones to further study and employment.
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We Offer Courses in:
> English and maths > ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) > Digital > Employability
Develop your skills at Seasiders Learning Centre (based at Blackpool Football Club), online, at your workplace or at one of a range of community venues throughout Blackpool and Fleetwood.
English, maths, ICT and short employability courses English, maths and ICT are the stepping stones for further study or employment. We offer courses from Entry 1 to Level 2. Our employability courses give you the skills and confidence to apply for jobs, work in teams and succeed in the workplace.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) English your second language? Improve your English language skills with our ESOL courses. > ESOL - Beginners > ESOL – Entry 1 > ESOL – Entry 2 > ESOL – Entry 3 > ESOL – Level 1
Dindar came to the UK from Syria with limited English, and no opportunity to work. Determined to improve his English, Dindar began with an ESOL course and has worked hard to do well. He passed ESOL and Functional Skills maths and is now working towards Level 2 Functional English. For more information contact
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BLACKPOOL SCHOOL OF ARTS
AT BLACKPOOL SCHOOL OF ARTS, STUDENTS DEVELOP CREATIVE THINKING, PRACTICAL SKILLS AND DIGITAL COMPETENCIES FOR THE FUTURE. A Creative Community of Practice
The school is a creative community of practice, with the emphasis on building connections that provide ongoing support and inspiration. We provide a unique creative environment, where we challenge you to find your creative niche within a commercial context to enhance your career prospects.
Why Choose Blackpool School of Arts
+ Current industry practitioners + Excellent industry placements + A working theatre and public gallery + Cutting-edge art, photography, dance and TV/recording studios + Industry-standard resources and ‘live’ commissions + National and international competition success
Choose from the following subject areas for Sept 2020 starts: + + + +
Visual Arts Media Production, Film and Television Performing Arts and Music English: Language, Literature and Writing
A growing industry
Government statistics from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) show that employment within the creative industries is growing at four times the rate of the UK workforce as a whole. As a result, exciting opportunities are becoming available for talented and ambitious graduates. Our students have gone on to work as designers, art directors, artists, actors, West End performers, teachers, costumiers, arts administrators, illustrators and much more!
+ 200,000 number of jobs in the North West + £30,500 average annual wage in this sector
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A FOCUS ON EMPLOYABILITY WITH ITS RICH ARTISTIC HERITAGE, BLACKPOOL IS A VIBRANT CREATIVE HUB THAT OFFERS COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GROW THEIR TALENT ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS AND GENRES.
Our Creative Community of Practice means that staff and students work together to experiment, take risks with our work and produce professional, industry-standard exhibitions and shows. As a budding creative you will be introduced to a range of working methods and business models for studio and freelance working, with the opportunity to work on live briefs with industry professionals.
FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY NOW AT...
CASE STUDY
Nick Steel
“The College has a fantastic reputation for the arts!” —
With a background in digital design, web development and fabrication/engineering, Nick Steel had longed to develop a fine art practice of his own. When he was made redundant, it seemed the perfect time so he enrolled on B&FC’s Fine Art and Professional Practice. "I’m leaving here with qualifications, contacts, a fully functioning website and a social media following, not to mention a substantial portfolio and industry experience, which is all thanks to the College. You definitely get out what you put in.”
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DEGREE-LEVEL COURSES
DEGREE-LEVEL COURSES
Did you know that 9 out of 10 B&FC graduates are in work within 6 months of graduating1, earning an average starting salary of £25,500 (c20% higher than the national average of £20,500)2? Sign up for a degree-level course in January 2020 and you could be one of them. There’s nothing to pay upfront3 and no repayments till you’re earning at least £25,7254 a year. Co-created with employers to give you industry-relevant skills and experience, our degrees are also awarded by Lancaster University. That means you get to graduate from a UK top 10 university.5
7 great reasons to choose a degree at B&FC: + Timetabling to fit around your life
+ no upfront fees3 and lots of financial support + a dedicated University Centre and Advanced Technology Centre + personalised support plan for every learner + small classes taught by friendly industry specialists + 1 to 2 days a week study only + relevant work/voluntary experience considered as well as formal qualifications
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Keen to improve his career prospects, Leyland Trucks employee James Smithies graduated this summer and is now taking a Masters in Business Administration. “I really enjoyed being able to adopt my learning into my work and studying one day a week was manageable. The tutors were very helpful, especially with my dissertation, and the classes were a good size to learn in. My aim is to move up to a more senior position and this has set me on the right track.”
Degree-level courses COURSE TITLE
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Computing - HNC
20-Jan-20
18 months
M-F
09:00 to 16:00
UC
Student finance available
Construction and the Built Environment - HNC
27-Jan-20
2 Years
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09:00 to 16:00
BC
Student finance available
Human Resource Management - Level 5
13-Jan-20
1 Year
M
12:00 to 20:30
UC
ALL available
Teaching and Learning Support - Foundation Degree
14-Jan-20
2 Years
T
09:45 to 18:00
UC
Student finance available
Most degree-level courses start in September. See our full course listing online at blackpool.ac.uk/degrees and keep an eye out for out September guide. *ALL - Advanced Learner Loan (see page 6 for details)
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DON’T LET FINANCE HOLD YOU BACK With no upfront fees3, a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your fees and a maintenance loan of up to £8,9446, studying for your dream career really is affordable. What’s more, you don’t need to pay anything back until you’re earning at least £25,7254 a year. Nothing to repay until you’re earning £25,7254 a year
The great thing about both tuition fee and maintenance loans is that you don’t need to pay anything back until you’re earning at least £25,7254 a year. As an example, if you’re earning £29,500 a year your monthly repayment comes to an affordable £28. Apply online at gov.uk/ studentfinance
Non-repayable government financial support
+ Parents’ Learning Allowance up to £1,716 a year6 + Childcare Grant, covering up to 85% of your childcare costs (up to £169.31 a week for 1 child and up to £290.27 a week for 2 or more children)6 + Adult Dependants’ Grant up to £3,007 a year6 + Disabled Students’ Allowance worth up to £5,684 (specialist equipment)6, up to £22,603 (non-medical helper)6 and up to £1,899 a year (general)6
Non-repayable financial support from B&FC
+ Up to £500 with B&FC’s Advantage Bursary7 + £1,000 a year with B&FC’s Access Scholarship7 + Hardship fund (extra funding if you’re facing financial hardship)
CASE STUDY
Sophie Ashton
“ It really is achievable” —
Healthcare degree student and mum-of-three Sophie Ashton received a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of her fees, the maximum maintenance loan and non-repayable financial support totalling £20,000. Sophie says: “The thought of doing a degree really put me off because I didn’t realise all of the student finance that was in place. With having three children, I was worried we wouldn’t be able to provide for them like we had been doing. But when you look into it and find out what is available it really is achievable.”
+ FREE breakfast
1 9/10 B&FC students in work or continuing education within 6 months of graduating (2016-2017 DLHE survey) 22016-17 DLHE survey and graduate-jobs.com, which estimates the average starting salary for graduates is £19,000-£22,000 3Eligibility applies – go to gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies 4Applies to English and Welsh students only - for full terms and conditions go to https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan 5The Complete University Guide League Tables 2020 6Based on studying outside London and not living with parents 6Go to gov.uk and search the relevant grant or allowance 7Eligibility applies – go to blackpool.ac.uk/support/funding/degrees Disclaimer: All government figures apply to the 2019/20 academic year and may be subject to increases in subsequent years of your course.
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WANT A CAREER IN COMPUTING? Computing is a growth sector in the North West and exciting career opportunities await those with the correct skill set, along with a high average salary and quick progression into senior roles.
Popular career routes currently in demand:
+ Software Developer + Network Manager + Data Analyst + Cyber Security Analyst + Web Developer + Game Developer
B&FC’s Computing courses are designed to help you launch or advance your career in the IT, technical and networking industries. Last year, over 80% of our graduates were offered employment before leaving College.
STARTING JANUARY 2020… Improve your career prospects with the HNC Computing – (see page 16) Co-created with employers to provide the knowledge and skills you need, this industry-recognised qualification will support your future success. The HNC allows progression to one of our honours degree courses, awarded by Lancaster University (a UK top 10 university*) and accredited by the British Computer Society.
DON’T HAVE A COMPUTING QUALIFICATION? Start our Computing - Fast Track to Degree course and in just 20 weeks you could have the level 3 qualification you need to enrol on one of our degree-level courses starting in September. See page 5 for details.
The Complete University Guide League Tables 2020
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For casino receptionist Lorna, a love of video games turned into a whole new career path… “I’ve always been interested in computing and video games but because I was older I didn’t think that you could go back and do that sort of thing…” With convienient timetables to fit around your life, B&FC’s Software Engineering and Games Development degree meant Lorna could carry on working while pursuing her passion. CASE STUDY
Lorna Parry
“Blackpool and The Fylde College is very supportive of mature students going back into study. The tutors are the best part – they’re always there for you.” Lorna graduated in July 2019 and started her dream job of Games Engine Programmer just a few weeks later! *The Complete University Guide league tables 2020
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HOBBY COURSES Starting from January 2020 Looking to learn a new skill?
Our hobby courses are a great way to develop new interests and skills. From editing in Photoshop to watercolour painting, there’s something for everyone. Who knows? These courses could even spark a new career direction or set you on a path towards further study. Course Title
Start Date 2020
Duration
Day(s)
Start /End Times
Location
Cost
COMPUTING Computers for All
14-Jan-20
10 Weeks
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15:30 to 17:30
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£110.00
CREATIVE ARTS AND FASHION Couture Sewing Techniques Creative Soft Furnishings for the Home Creative Writing Digital Photography (Beginners) Digital Photography (Beginners) Dressmaking and Fashion (Introduction plus) Dressmaking and Fashion (Introduction plus) Pattern Making Photoshop - Photo Editing Print Club - Intaglio Printmaking Print Club - Intaglio Printmaking Print Club - Screen Printing Tailoring Production Watercolours for Beginners
11-Mar-20 16-Jan-20 15-Jan-20 16-Jan-20 15-Jan-20 15-Jan-20 22-Apr-20 15-Jan-20 14-Jan-20 16-Jan-20 04-Mar-20 08-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 13-Jan-20
7 Weeks 10 Weeks 10 Weeks 10 Weeks 10 Weeks 10 Weeks 10 Weeks 7 Weeks 10 Weeks 7 Weeks 7 Weeks 7 Weeks 12 Weeks 10 Weeks
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£120.00 £110.00 £110.00 £110.00 £110.00 £110.00 £110.00 £120.00 £110.00 £120.00 £120.00 £120.00 £195.00 £110.00
FOREIGN LANGUAGES Learn to Speak Spanish Learn to Speak Spanish Spanish Conversation (Improvers) Spanish Conversation (Improvers) Sign Language (Introduction)
06-Jan-20 06-Jan-20 06-Jan-20 23-Mar-20 15-Jan-20
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Community based Community based Community based
£60.00 £60.00 £60.00
SPORTS, LEISURE AND RECREATION Exercise, Movement and Dance 14-Jan-20 Exercise, Movement and Dance 15-Jan-20 Exercise, Movement and Dance 16-Jan-20
Enrol online or come along to one of our open enrolment sessions. Keep checking our website for details blackpool.ac.uk/enrol These are popular courses so come early to secure your place. Remember to bring a method of payment, such as a debit/credit card, cheque or cash. If you have recently settled in this country, please bring your passport and/or visa evidence as well.
An exciting opportunity to learn new printing skills and techniques or
PRINT CLUB
simply work on your own projects. Led by our Professional Printmaker in residence in our dedicated print facilities at B&FC University Centre.
SCREEN PRINTING
Starts 08/01/2020, Wednesdays 18:30 to 20:30 for 7 weeks
INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING
Starts 04/03/2020, Thursdays 13:30 to 15:30 for 7 weeks Starts 16/01/2020, Thursdays 13:30 to 15:30 for 7 weeks
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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A B&FC APPRENTICESHIP
ERIENCE EXP
If you’re 16 or above, an apprenticeship provides the best of both worlds: the chance to work towards a nationally-recognised qualification and develop your career at the same time.
How do they work?
Apprenticeships suit young people wanting to get a foot on the career ladder, earning a wage for doing a real full-time job. They also suit people who have already been working for a while, since they provide formal recognition of your knowledge and skills, helping you to move up the ranks. Assessment mostly takes in the workplace. You’ll be working for 4 days a week, with 1 day a week spent doing ‘off-the-job’ training, such as shadowing a colleague or developing your skills at College. Afterwards, you could progress to an advanced apprenticeship or to a degree or higher apprenticeship – see the next page for details.
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Why choose B&FC? +M ore than 100 apprenticeships across 18 career areas + Your own personal skills coach + High levels of support
+ Strong relationships with local and national employers + Support with finding a suitable role (if needed) OVER 90% APPR ENTIC E SATIS FACT ION
A personalised programme
The great thing about a B&FC
apprenticeship is that it’s personalised to you. Your apprenticeship is made of up of several different elements and each one reflects your individual abilities and career goals.
When you start, we will allocate you a skills coach, who will visit you at least once a month to guide and support you through your programme and help you to plan for your future. We also provide specialist support for your English and maths and for any additional needs you make us aware of.
Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships Choose from a wide range of level 2 apprenticeships (equivalent to doing GCSEs) and level 3 advanced apprenticeships (equivalent to doing A Levels). Apprenticeships last at least 1 year and 1 day.
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Vacancies are available now in: + Administration + Automotive
+ Building and Construction + Business Management
+ Children, Young People and Families + Computing – Digital Media and ICT + Engineering
+ Hair, Beauty and Related Therapies
+ Health and Social Care Professions + Hospitality and Catering
See our current vacancies at...
blackpool.ac.uk/apprenticeships/vacancies Traineeships
If you’re aged 16-24, we might recommend you do a traineeship first. A traineeship helps you develop the skills and experience you need to become ‘work ready’. You’ll do a 100hour industry placement with a local employer and spend time developing
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Higher and degree apprenticeships are a high quality alternative to the traditional degree route, combining skilled on-the-job training with higher level study. They suit young people who want to start their career straight away as well as existing employees who want to progress.
Check blackpool.ac.uk/apprenticeships/higher for our full list of higher and degree apprenticeships.
your English, maths and employability skills. All trainees get a free bus pass and you could also get a £40 bursary. To find out more about traineeships, please go to: W gov.uk/government/collections/ traineeships-programme
FLYING HIGH WITH A HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP
Adam Monk recently completed the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Project Management and is now Strategic Policy, Planning and Programme Officer for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. “ I worked full-time, attending College for a full day every other month. All of the content was so relevant - l particularly enjoyed learning something new and applying that to my job role. I’m now looking forward to building my career further.”
Please note - you need to have a suitable position before you can start but we can help you with this.
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YOUR NEXT STEP
It’s easy – you just need to apply! Fast track to degree courses:
1. Apply - As soon as you’ve chosen your course you should apply online to secure your place. 2. Go to the ‘Adult Students’ section of the B&FC website blackpool.ac.uk/ adult-students, click on the course you want to apply for and click on the apply or enquire button. 3. Complete the quick and easy application form and then wait for our professional and friendly Admissions Team to get in touch. 4. You could be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the full cost of your fees. We will write to you with the information you need. See page 5 for details of financial support.
Degree-level courses:
1. Apply - As soon as you’ve chosen your course you should apply online to secure your place. 2. Go to the ‘Degrees’ section of the B&FC website blackpool.ac.uk/ highereducation, click on the degree you want to apply for and click on the apply button.
Adult career-focused courses:
1. Apply - As soon as you’ve chosen your course you should apply online to secure your place. 2. G o to the ‘Adult Students’ section of the B&FC website blackpool.ac.uk/adult-students, click on the course you want to apply for and click on the apply/enquire button. 3. Complete the quick and easy application form and then wait for our professional and friendly staff to get in touch. 4. If you are studying an eligible level 3 qualification* you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the full cost of your fees. We will write to you with the information you need. See page 6 for details of financial support.
5. If you are studying a level 2 qualification you could also access financial support – contact us to find out more.
Apprenticeships: 1. A pply - As soon as you’ve decided on your preferred career path apply online. 2. Go to the ‘Apprenticeships’ section of the B&FC website blackpool. ac.uk/apprenticeships, click on the apprenticeship you want to apply for and click on the apply button. 3. Complete your assessments - Once we’ve received your application, we’ll get in touch with you to discuss your next steps. You’ll need to complete assessments in English, maths and ICT. 4. Get matched - If you already have an employer, we will contact them to arrange to put everything in place. If you need to find a vacancy we can support you with this too.
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3. Complete the quick and easy application form and then wait for our professional and friendly Admissions Team to get in touch. See page 17 for details of financial support.
ESOL, English and maths: 1. A pply - As soon as you’ve chosen your course you should apply online to secure your place. 2. Go to the ‘Adult Students’ section of the B&FC website blackpool.ac.uk/ adult-students, click on the course you want to apply for and click on the apply button. 3. C omplete the quick and easy application form and then wait for our professional and friendly Admissions Team to get in touch. T 01253 504 343 E info@blackpool.ac.uk
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OR ENROL AT ONE OF THESE EVENTS:
MEET THE EXPERTS – Wednesday 4 December 2019, 4.30-7pm (Fast track to degree and degree-level courses only) OPEN EVENT – Saturday 11 January 2020, 10am-2pm (all courses)
Go to the Bispham Campus or University Campus – see blackpool.ac.uk/events for details. Remember to bring a method of payment, such as a debit/credit card, cheque or cash, and any relevant benefits evidence. If you aren’t the account holder, then the account holder must be present. If you have recently settled in this country, please bring your passport and/or visa evidence as well. There are various payment methods available and you might be able to pay in instalments.
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BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
Open Event
SAT 11 JAN 10-2PM
Come along and find out why we are ranked in the top 3% of FE colleges in England five years running*
(National Achievement Rate Tables (NART) from the Department for Education and Education and Skills Funding Agency 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/2017, 2017/18)
blackpool.ac.uk/events