Bolton College Adult (19+) Course Guide 2022-2023 by Bolton College

Part of the University of Bolton Group

Bolton College Adult (19+) Course Guide 2022-2023

www.boltoncollege.ac.uk

Our Centres

New Bury & Farnworth Library

1. Farnworth Library Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7PG 2. New Bury Community Learning Centre Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PR 01204 482 960 newbury@boltoncc.ac.uk

For details of how to apply & enrol online please see page 66

Contents Welcome

Adult Apprenticeships

4-5

English, Maths & Digital Skills

6-11

ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages 12-13 Access to Higher Education

14-15

Higher Education

16-17

Advanced Learner Loans

Art & Design

19-21

Business & Professional Services

22-25

Catering, Hospitality & Event Management

26-30

Community Interpreting, British Culture 31-33 and Volunteering & Leadership Complementary & Beauty Therapy

34-39

Construction & Professional Building 40-41 Early Years

42-43

Employability

Family Learning

Foundation Studies

46-47

Hairdressing & Barbering

48-50

Health & Social Care

51-53

Health, Wellbeing & Confidence: Positive Steps

54-55

Sign Language & Languages

56-57

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and Engineering

58-59

We have something for everyone in our extensive guide for adults! Our courses will give you the opportunity to transform your life and career by: • Gaining recognised qualifications • Learning new skills • Making new friends • Helping you into a job • Enhancing your CV • Getting you to university • Having fun! So whether you want a change in career and to retrain; to gain qualifications that you missed out on as a young person; a short course that can lead to a job; or to gain confidence, step back into learning and meet new people – we’re here for you! All of our courses have been carefully planned and are informed by local and national priorities, meeting the needs of our learners, employers and local communities and improving your working, personal and community life.

English, Maths & Digital Skills

Part of Life’s Essentials

The rewards for studying English, maths and basic digital skills are high and are part of life’s essentials. All of our English and maths courses, and many of our digital skills courses, are FREE* so that you’re able to: • Compete in the jobs market and earn higher wages • Build personal skills and confidence to make a real difference to life at home or work. Each of our courses have exciting and ambitious progression pathways so, whatever your starting level, there are clear routes to employment, career advancement or next level learning, up to Higher Education. As part of the University of Bolton Group, we work closely with the University of Bolton, optimising our relationship to ensure that students have pathways from any point in the curriculum to reach their full potential. Thanks to this relationship, our learners benefit from masterclasses from university lecturers, experienced industry speakers and tailored employability support, all within their learning programmes at the College. AT BOLTON COLLEGE, WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!

Science, Social Sciences & Social Work

60-61

Sport, Fitness & Policing

Teaching Assistants & Education

63-65

How to Apply & Enrol

66-67

Covering the Cost of Your Course

68-69

Young People’s Walk In Event!

*Up to the attainment of a GCSE grade 4 for English and maths.

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The earning potential of the best Apprenticeships rival degrees!

Adult Apprenticeships are on the rise, with more and more people opting for this route.

In the 2021/2022 academic year adults accounted for 72.4% of all people starting an Apprenticeship* and here’s why: • Gain a promotion or pursue a new career with occupationally-specific qualifications • Learn from expert professionals • Benefit from hands-on experience • Debt free • On completion choose career progression, other vocational-related qualifications or even university! It’s a fact – apprentices in Greater Manchester are thriving! In 2021/2022, the North West had the second largest* amount of apprentices in the whole of England!

* www.explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk

Contact our Apprenticeships Team on 01204 482 036 or email apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk

Check out our latest vacancies at www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships/vacancies

Adam Shepherdson Plumbing Apprenticeship Level 3 Working at Bolton at Home ‘An Apprenticeship appealed to me because I want to achieve something in life and plumbing’s something I’m interested in. I’m 43 years old and age hasn’t been a barrier – if I can do it, so can you!’

Mavis Satande Accounting Apprenticeship Level 4 Working at the University of Bolton ‘I love numbers so an accounting qualification was just what I was looking for. My colleagues at work have been so supportive, as have my tutors in College. In class, I love learning alongside younger people; they’re very inspiring.’

Nominated for a Festival of Learning Award

Winner of an Adult Learning Award

We offer Apprenticeships in: Accounting - Barbering - Business & Professional Services Computing, Digital & IT - Construction (Variety of Sectors) Early Years, Childcare & Education - Floristry - Hairdressing Health & Social Care - Motor Vehicle - Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing Teaching Assistants

Contact our Apprenticeships Team on 01204 482 036 or email apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk Check out our latest vacancies at www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships/vacancies

English, Maths & Digital Skills

Part of Life’s Essentials Are you:

Looking for employment?

Exploring your options for further study at Bolton College or university?

Looking for a promotion at work?

Cou are rses FRE E! * *Sub ject to co urse level

Wanting to feel more confident in your daily life?

Eager to help your children with homework?

For details of how to apply & enrol online please see page 66

If the answer is yes then English, maths and digital qualifications are vital! We have a range of courses on offer so whatever your circumstances, ability or confidence level, we’ll tailor learning to help you get to where you want to be.

What do the courses cost? All English and maths courses are FREE up to the attainment of a grade 4 at GCSE, or equivalent grade C. Our digital courses are FREE up to the attainment of a Level 2 (If you do not already hold a full Level 2 qualification or higher in any subject). Further support may be available as you progress to higher levels.

Where can I study? Courses are available at a range of centres, with a selection of days and start times available, so you’ll be sure to find one that fits around your schedule. Brownlow Fold, Eskrick St, BL1 3EF Tel: 01204 482 900 Deane & Derby, Board Street, BL3 5EH Tel: 01204 482 920 Deane Road Campus, Deane Road, BL3 5BG Tel: 01204 482 000 Farnworth Library, Market Street, BL4 7PG New Bury, Buckley Lane, BL4 9PR Tel: 01204 482 960

What do I do next? You’ll need to complete an informal assessment. This is nothing to worry about – it simply ensures that we find the right course for you. There is an online booking system for assessments over the summer. You must book an assessment in advance - do this by visiting:

www.bookwhen.com/adultmathsenglish for English & maths assessments.

Matthew Lasham English GCSE

This course is improving my confidence and qualifications.

www.bit.ly/adult-digital for Digital Skills assessments. You will need to book an assessment for each subject you wish to study. If you need help booking an assessment or you want to have a chat with someone first to discuss your options, please call 01204 482 000.

Elena Fedorovich Maths Functional Skills

I want to be able to support my children with maths. www.boltoncollege.ac.uk

info@boltoncc.ac.uk

/boltoncollege

@boltoncollege

/boltoncollege

Digital Skills NEW ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE!

The modern world is all about computer technology so keeping up to date with all things digital is important. Choose a beginners course if you lack confidence and want to learn the basics, or if you already have experience, improve your existing skills with a course that will help you get ahead at work or progress to higher levels of learning, such as university.

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Digital Skills Course Key Digital Skills for Beginners: If you’re an absolute beginner struggling with the basic functions of getting on digital devices and using applications like Word, Excel, internet shopping and email, then choose a FREE course to boost your confidence. Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life: If you can confidently get on to a device but would like to explore further, choose one of these FREE courses then learn to create professional documents using Word, Excel and PowerPoint; communicate via email, chat and MS Teams; protect your devices; and stay safe whilst working online. Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQ): Equip yourself with digital skills useful in a work context, including handling information, creating and editing digital content and communicating digitally. You’ll also learn how to operate safely and responsibly online and when using digital devices, as well as developing an ability to proactively solve technical problems.

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Day(s)

Start Date

Start Time

Hrs

Weeks

Digital Skills for Beginners Digital Skills for Beginners

Free or Concession

Total Cost

Course Code

Learning Centre

Book an assessment: www.bit.ly/adult-digital Mon

11/09/2022

18:00

Free

£0

CP101-CLDL

Deane Road

Digital Skills for Beginners

Wed

14/09/2022

09:15

2.5

Free

£0

CP413-CLDL

Brownlow Fold

Digital Skills for Beginners

Mon

19/09/2022

12:45

2.5

Free

£0

CP414-CLDL

Deane & Derby

Digital Skills for Beginners

Tue

27/09/2022

09:30

2.5

Free

£0

CP415-CLDL

Farnworth Library

Digital Skills for Beginners

Tue

07/02/2023

12:45

2.5

Free

£0

CP416-CLDL

Farnworth Library

Digital Skills for Beginners

Thu

09/02/2023

09:15

2.5

Free

£0

CP412-CLDL

Brownlow Fold

Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life

Book an assessment: www.bit.ly/adult-digital

Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life

Tue

13/09/2022

12:45

2.5

Free

£0

CP406-CLPC

Farnworth Library

Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life

Tue

01/11/2022

12:45

2.5

Free

£0

CP404-CLPC

Deane & Derby

Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life

Thu

03/11/2022

12:45

Free

£0

CP402-CLPC

Brownlow Fold

Case Study Brian Taylor Digital Skills for Beginners ‘I’ve recently retired and this course has enhanced my existing knowledge about using digital devices. The course is great fun and I’d certainly recommend going ahead and enrolling.’

*Subject to terms and conditions

For details of how to apply & enrol online please see page 66

Don’t forget English, Maths & Digital pg 6

Day(s)

Start Date

Start Time

Hrs

Weeks

Free or Concession

Total Cost

Course Code

Learning Centre

Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life

Mon

23/01/2023

18:00

Free

£0

CP400-CLPC

Deane Road

Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life

Wed

01/02/2023

09:15

2.5

Free

£0

CP401-CLPC

Brownlow Fold

Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life

Mon

06/02/2023

12:45

2.5

Free

£0

CP403-CLPC

Deane & Derby

Basic Computer/Digital Skills for Work & Life

Tue

07/02/2023

09:30

2.5

Free

£0

CP405-CLPC

Farnworth Library

Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQ)

Book an assessment: www.bit.ly/adult-digital

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 Intensive (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Mon to Fri

05/09/2022

09:00

Free

£0

CP504-CLFS

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Wed

14/09/2022

18:00

Free

£0

CP501-CLFS

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Mon

19/09/2022

09:30

2.5

Free

£0

CP513-CLFS

Deane & Derby

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 Intensive (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Mon to Fri

24/10/2022

09:00

Free

£0

CP502-CLFS

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Tue

28/02/2023

12:45

2.5

Free

£0

CP515-CLFS

Deane & Derby

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Thu

16/03/2023

12:45

2.5

Free

£0

CP512-CLFS

Brownlow Fold

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 Intensive (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Tue, Wed & Thu

04/04/2023

09:00

Free

£0

CP507-CLFS

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 Intensive (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Mon & Tue

12/06/2023

09:00

Free

£0

CP508-CLFS

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Tue

13/09/2022

12:30

2.5

Free

£0

CP106-AD07

Deane & Derby

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Wed

01/02/2023

12:45

2.5

Free

£0

CP601-AD02

Brownlow Fold

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Mon

06/02/2023

09:30

2.5

Free

£0

CP106-AD09

Deane & Derby

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 Intensive (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Mon to Fri

20/02/2023

09:00

Free

£0

CP106-AD08

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Wed

08/03/2023

18:00

Free

£0

CP601-AD04

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 Intensive (EDSQ): EDEXCEL

Thu & Fri

15/06/2023

09:00

Free

£0

CP601-AD03

Deane Road

Case Study Neda Ajorlou Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ) ‘When it comes to computers I lack confidence; nowadays everyone needs IT skills for work, so this course is building my confidence. Eventually, I’d like to become a student support worker, where I’ll obviously need to use IT.’

www.boltoncollege.ac.uk

info@boltoncc.ac.uk

/boltoncollege

@boltoncollege

/boltoncollege

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Day(s)

Start Date

Start Time

Hrs

Weeks

Free or Concession

Total Cost

Course Code

Learning Centre

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 2 (EDSQ): GATEWAY

Thu

15/09/2022

09:15

Free

£0

CP200-AD13

Brownlow Fold

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 2 (EDSQ): GATEWAY

Tue

04/10/2022

18:00

Free

£0

CP200-AD18

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 2 (EDSQ): GATEWAY

Fri

07/10/2022

09:15

2.5

Free

£0

CP200-AD15

Deane & Derby

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 2 (EDSQ): GATEWAY

Tue

24/01/2023

09:30

2.5

Free

£0

CP200-AD14

Deane & Derby

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 2 (EDSQ): GATEWAY

Tue

28/02/2023

18:00

Free

£0

CP200-AD41

Deane Road

Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 2 (EDSQ): GATEWAY

Fri

03/03/2023

09:15

2.5

Free

£0

CP200-AD42

Deane & Derby

Case Study Rahma Noor IT Organisational Support Level 2 ‘I have my own YouTube channel giving IT tutorials and this course is helping me to develop my content. You cover such a wide range of topics and the tutors really push you in class whilst understanding that as an adult learner, we have commitments so they’re flexible.’

Don’t forget English, Maths & Digital pg 6

Day(s)

Digital, Computing & IT

Start Date

Start Time

Hrs

Weeks

Free or Concession

Total Cost

Course Code

Learning Centre

For further information visit: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/adult-computing/user-skills

Digital/IT Support Certificate Level 2: EDEXCEL iQ

Mon, Tue & Wed

05/09/2022

09:00

Free* or

£782

CP200-AD28

Deane Road

Digital/IT Organisational Support Foundation Diploma Level 3: EDEXCEL iQ

Tue, Thu & Fri

06/09/2022

09:00

Free* or

£3,345

CP302-AD01

Deane Road

*Could be funded by an ‘Advanced Learner Loan’

*For 19-23 year olds who do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or higher. Visit: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans Access to HE Diploma in Digital Skills & Services : OPENAWRD iQ

Mon, Wed & Fri

05/09/2022

13:00

13.5

Free* or

£3,928

Various

12/09/2022

09:00

Deane Road

*Could be funded by an ‘Advanced Learner Loan’

*For 19-23 year olds who do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or higher. Visit: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans Digital HTQ HND (Yr 1 of 2) iQ

CP153-AD16

£5,996

CP400-HE01

Deane Road

Case Study Agnes Sorokin IT Organisational Support Level 3 ‘I wanted to expand my portfolio and broaden my knowledge and experience in the fields of IT, so this course was perfect. I’m doing an Apprenticeship in a telecoms company which I found through Bolton College and eventually I’d like a career in IT maintenance and support.’

For details of how to apply & enrol online please see page 66

Part of the University of Bolton Group

e’s g e l l o C n o t l Bo

l a n o i t a N r e h g i H HTQ l a t i g i D n i a m o l p i D Don’t get left behind! Join us for a digital future!

Launch of the new Digital Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in partnership with the NHS! We’ve teamed up with the NHS in the development of our new HTQ and can offer direct routes into digital roles at Bolton NHS. Interested? There’s more… We’ve also worked with other local and larger Greater Manchester digital employers to shape our curriculum – Hewlett Packard and Modern English to name but a few - perfectly equipping you to join any digital workforce! In class you’ll resolve work-based scenarios, prompting your innovation, problem solving and creativity. Working in your very own IT Suite with others in your class, you’ll become a digital workforce, mirroring that of a digital business. Our HTQ has been aligned to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s (IfATE) occupational standards, which means employers recognise and highly value this qualification; it’s the stamp to get you where you want to be!

To enquire about this fantastic opportunity, please email

catherine.langstreth@boltoncc.ac.uk N.B. At the time of publication this course is being validated by the University of Bolton for start in September 2022. Other routes open to you on completion of the HTQ are a top-up degree or a degree Apprenticeship. 11

ESOL: ESOL: English English for for Speake Speak

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Is your first language something other than English? Do you need to improve your English for life and work? Apply for our ESOL course for residents of all ages and improve your: • Speaking • Listening

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Our highly-skilled teachers will help develop your English, maths, digital and IT skills. Learn how to: • Give and understand instructions • Talk to and understand work colleagues and neighbours • Write and type notes, descriptions, letters, emails, narrative and reports • Apply for jobs and succeed in job interviews • Read and understand posters, adverts, emails instructions, articles and books • Use English grammar accurately to progress at work. On completion, you’ll have an accredited ESOL qualification and you could progress to other courses, including GCSE English For Citizenship enquiries please contact Trinity College by calling 0333 358 3183 or visiting www.trinityselt.co.uk 12

For details of how to apply & enrol online please see page 66

ers of kers of Other Other Languages Languages

PLEASE NOTE: DEMAND FOR ESOL CLASSES IN BOLTON IS HIGH AND THERE IS A WAITING LIST FOR CLASSES. Learners who are able to study at the following times will be fast tracked for places: • Saturday mornings • Monday to Friday, 2.30pm-6pm PLEASE NOTIFY US IF YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS CHANGES.

When you enrol ESOL students must bring the following to enrolment: •

ARC Card or Local Authority confirmation (for learners aged 16-18 or 19+ if in care of local authority) • Home Office documentation or Endorsed Passport (also Marriage/Civil Certificate/Birth Certificate if a dependent) • ARC Card dated within six months and post office receipt of support, dated within the month (19+) • Evidence of benefits eg. JSA, ESA, Universal Credit. www.boltoncollege.ac.uk

info@boltoncc.ac.uk

/boltoncollege

ESOL for Integration Fund (EFIF) •

New to the UK?

•

Not looking for work?

•

Not an asylum seeker?

•

Can’t get on an ESOL course?

EFIF classes may be the best way to start your learning journey! To learn more, please email sundus.ameer@boltoncc.ac.uk

@boltoncollege

/boltoncollege

Access Access to to Higher Higher Education Education Imagine this… It’s September 2023 and you’re getting ready to start university and get your degree in a subject you’re passionate about. Just a year earlier, you lacked the necessary qualifications and had been out of education for a while - so how did you get from now to then and make this vision a reality? By choosing one of our Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas! In just 35 weeks, you’ll gain the equivalent of THREE A Levels as well as the skills and support you need to progress to university. Access to Higher Education Diplomas are designed specifically for adults who want to progress to Higher Education and a new profession. Our courses are extremely varied, allowing you to progress to a range of degrees including nursing, teaching, business, social work, computing and more. You can study Access to Higher Education qualifications in: • Business Management • Digital Skills & Services • Nursing & Health Professions • Primary Teaching & Education Professions • Science • Social Sciences • Social Work

Visit www.heaccess.co.uk to learn more and to apply.

Pay with an

Advanced Learner Loan If you progress to university and successfully complete your course, you won’t pay a penny back*

Visit www.hea 14

For details of how to apply & enrol online please see page 66

Angela Zarins Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science ‘Returning to education, I thought my age would play a factor and I’d find the course difficult but all of my fellow learners are in the same boat. I’m now getting Distinctions for my work and after this I’m studying medical biology at university, opening the door to careers in research or tissue engineering.’

Dean Ramsden Access to Higher Education Diploma in Nursing & Health Professions ‘I want to become a physiotherapist so this course will get me to university where I can study it at degree level. My hard work is paying off as I’m achieving Distinctions in all of my assignments and I can see that I’ve made so much progress since I started.’

Emily Dunn Access to Higher Education Diploma in Primary Teaching & Education Professions See page 65.

Jo Pilling Access to Higher Education Diploma in Social Work ‘It’s been demanding but the tutors are amazing and so supportive; they’ve provided me with a wealth of knowledge and prepared me for life as an undergraduate in less than a year! I’ve just received an offer to start my degree in social work at university in September.’

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* Only if you successfully complete your Access to HE course then a Higher Education course. Please note that if you decide to pay for your course using an Advanced Learner Loan, it is extremely important that you check you meet the eligibility criteria.

Winner of an Adult Learning Award! 15

Part of the University of Bolton Group

Higher Education We’re proud to deliver Higher Education (HE) provision on behalf of the University of Bolton. There are many benefits to studying HE at Bolton College: 3 Value for money: - Competitively-priced course fees - Studying locally is significantly cheaper - £500 towards the cost of your course!* 3 Intensive one-to-one academic support 3 Lots of contact time in lessons as well as tutorials 3 Smaller class sizes 3 Opportunity to progress to top-up degrees 3 Full use of the University of Bolton’s facilities including: - Access to the 24/7 Peter Marsh Library - Silent study areas - Group study rooms - Masterclasses - Careers Fairs

We offer the following HE courses: • • • • • • • •

Civil Engineering HNC Civil Engineering HND Construction HNC Computing HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering HND General Engineering HNC General Engineering HND Foundation Degree (FdSc) in International Hospitality Management

Visit www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/ higher-education to learn more and to apply.

Jake Lamont Civil Engineering HNC ‘The company I work for encourages progression and this course will help me to do this. After this I’d like to do a degree in civil engineering so that I can go even further, eventually becoming a fully-qualified engineer.’

£500 PROGRESSION AWARD!*

*If you’ve just completed a Level 3 course with us, you could benefit from £500 towards the cost of your HE course. Visit: www.bit.ly/500-HE 16

For details of how to apply & enrol online please see page 66

Apply for a Higher Education co

www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/h

ourse by visiting

higher-education

Michelle Bradshaw Construction HNC ‘I’m currently employed as an assistant surveyor and because the course is just one day per week, it fits in alongside working full time. The course has covered many relevant topics in relation to the work I do. The knowledge I’ve gained has made me a far more effective employee, confident about taking on new responsibilities and challenges.’

Usman Din Bibi Computing HND ‘I’d certainly recommend this course; the tutors are really great and I’ve even landed a job as an IT technician because of this qualification.’

Casey Breen Electrical & Electronic Engineering HND 'I'm balancing this course with working part time and although it's challenging, it's worth it. The tutors are amazing and I've managed to get Distinctions on all of my exams so far. I'm really interested in physics so in the future, I'd like to design satellites.' 17

Advanced Learner Loans

With an Advanced Learner Loan, there’s nothing to pay back until you’re earning over £27,295 a year. • If you’re 19 or over you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help fund courses from Level 3 up to Level 6 • Advanced Learner Loans can help you pay for some or all of your College tuition fees • If you take out an Advanced Learner Loan for an Access to HE course and then successfully complete a Higher Education course, you won’t have to pay anything back!* • Low monthly payments once you are earning • Our Student Services Team can help you apply online • No credit checks and a low interest rate. If you decide to pay for your course using an Advanced Learner Loan, it is important that you check you meet the eligibility criteria before you apply. Visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility to check you meet the age and nationality/residency status requirements. Staff at College can advise you on whether your chosen course and the College meet the eligibility criteria.

Advanced Learner Loans are available in the following areas:

Access to Higher Education (p14)

Business (p22-25)

Catering (p26-30)

Complementary & Beauty Therapy (p34-39)

Construction & Professional Building (p40-41)

Digital (p8-11)

Early Years (p42-43)

Engineering (p59)

Hairdressing & Barbering (p48-50)

Health & Social Care (p51-53)

Motor Vehicle (p58-59)

Science, Social Science & Social Work (p60-61)

Sport, Fitness & Policing (p62)

Teaching Assistants & Education (p63-65)

Take a look at our guide to applying for an Advanced Learner Loan click here to view. Alternatively, call our Student Services team on 01204 482 182.

*If you take out an Advanced Learner Loan to fund an Access to HE Diploma, then go on to complete a Higher Education course, you’ll be eligible to have the balance of your Advanced Learner Loan written off. However, if you don’t complete either course, you won’t be eligible and will need to repay your loan in full. 18

For details of how to apply & enrol online please see page 66

Art & Design There’s nothing more satisfying than creating your own mini masterpiece, whether it’s a show-stopping item of clothing, an eye-catching floral display or a stunning piece of stained glass. Channel your creative talent with one of these inspiring courses!

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Day(s)

Start Date

Art & Design

Start Time

Hrs

Weeks

Free or Concession

Total Cost

Course Code

Learning Centre

For further information visit: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/adult-art/art-and-design

Art & Design Beginners

Wed

28/09/2022