/AdultLearningProspectus by Ryan Blake

theMET 2011

Easter Course Guide Birmingham Metropolitan College

COLLEGE

April 2011

shaping futures changing lives

Easter Course Guide

Main Enrolment dates

Sutton Coldfield Campus

Matthew Boulton Campus

James Watt Campus

Tuesday 26 April 4.00pm to 7.00pm

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Wednesday 27 April 4.00pm to 7.00pm Thursday 28 April 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Castle Vale Skills Centre

Erdington Skills Centre

Language* Centre 10am - 4pm

10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm

*Language Centre enrolment at Matthew Boulton Campus 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Main Enrolment Tuesday 26 April Wednesday 27 April Thursday 28 April

How much do I have to pay? This will depend on the course you choose and your personal circumstances. You may be eligible for one of our FREE courses. • FREE TUITION* for Skills for Life programmes in literacy/numeracy • FREE TUITION* for your first full Level 2 programme • FREE TUITION* for your first full Level 3 programme (under 25s) • FREE TUITION* for learners in receipt of Means Tested Benefits

For further information ring

* for adult learners aged 19+ completing their first fulltime Level 2 or their first full-time Level 3 course. (12 hrs min attendance per wk) . Please check http://www.direct. gov.uk/ for further details. You may have to pay a tuition fee if you do not belong to any of the above categories. We have to charge fees in line with the recommendations of the YPLA and the Skills Funding Agency.

Sutton Coldfield Campus

You will need to provide the following evidence at enrolment if you are eligible for fee remission

0845 155 0101 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2NW

Matthew Boulton Campus

Jennens Road, Birmingham B4 7PS

James Watt Campus

Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B44 8NE

Castle Vale Skills Centre

Spitfire House, 10 High Street, Castle Vale Birmingham B35 7PR

Erdington Skills Centre

Edwards Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9EW

The Language Centre

Conybere Street, Highgate, Birmingham B12 0YL

Our next Open Event Saturday 18th June 2011

10.00am - 2.00pm The information on this page is a brief summary only and is subject to change. Birmingham MET retain the right to alter fees without prior notice. Admission to courses is subject to applicants meeting the entry criteria and is at the College’s discretion.

Tuition Fee Remission 2010/2011 or Skills Funding Agency funded courses You may be entitled to tuition fee remission for Skills Funding Agency funded courses if you are receiving income based benefits and fall into one of the following categories: Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) Official bank statement dated within a month prior to enrolment or letter from Job Centre Plus confirming you are the named recipient of JSA Income based. Employment Support Allowance (ESA) Letter from Job Centre Plus dated within a month prior to enrolment confirming you are the named recipient of Income Related ESA. Contribution based ESA cannot be used for fee remission purposes. Income Support Official bank statement dated within a month prior to enrolment or letter dated no earlier than April 2010 from Job Centre Plus confirming you are the named recipient of Income Support. Working Tax Credit Working Tax Credit Award notice 2010/2011 (form TC602). You will be eligible for tuition fee remission if your household income stated on the award notice is less than £15,276 for the tax year 2009/10. Housing/Council Tax Benefit Letter/Award notice dated no earlier than April 2010. Or an official bank statement dated within

a month prior to enrolment confirming you are the named recipient of Housing/Council Tax benefit. Pension Credits (Guarantee Credit) Letter/Award notice dated within 3 months prior to enrolment confirming you are the named recipient of Pension Credit – Guarantee Credit. Any other forms of Pension Credit cannot be used for fee remission purposes. Unwaged dependants Unwaged dependants of the above as defined by Job Centre Plus. Evidence required as above naming the dependant being supported. Payment of fees All payable fees must be paid at enrolment. We accept payment by Credit/Debit cards, cash or cheque. Instalment arrangements are available where the fees payable are in excess of £150 and the course duration is 12 weeks or more. To pay by instalments you need to make an initial payment at enrolment and set up a direct debit for the further instalment(s). To do this you will need to bring a bank statement with you to enrolment for an account from which direct debits can be taken. We only require the statement to verify your address and account details. We do not require a copy. If you do not bring your bank statement when you come to enrol, payment by instalment will not be available. A £25 penalty fee is payable to the College where direct debit(s) are unduly cancelled.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS This programme is designed to develop a broad range of essential skills needed in today’s working environment. The content includes job search techniques, personal preparation for employment and improvement in skills required for work. Qualification Achieved: NCFE Certificate in Employability Skills Level 2 Progression Opportunities: Employment / Apprenticeship Duration: 8 weeks, part time 2 days a week (9am - 4pm) Courses starting throughout April, June and July Contact : 0121

362 1125

or training@bmetc.ac.uk

Course Title

Level

Campus

Start

End

Hrs/wk

Day

Start Time

Tuition Fee

Sage Computerised Accounts Level 1

12-May-11

7-Jul-11

Thu