PART-TIME COURSES
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Whether you are looking to pick up a new hobby, you’re considering a change in career, or you are looking to brush up on existing skills, Redcar and Cleveland College can help you!
Designed specifically to work around your busy schedule, we aim to give you the real skills that employers are looking for. No matter which route into education you’d like to take – it all starts here! So choose your course and apply today…
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Expert Advice
Admissions Team
When it comes to choosing the right course, our experts are here to help you. Speak to a member of our Admissions Team for course details, advice about progression routes, fees, repayment and student loan opportunities.
Careers Support
Whether you have chosen your future career or not, our highly qualified and experienced careers coordinator can help you plan the route to your success. We will support you to make informed
decisions about your future, help raise your aspirations and reach your full potential. The college has the Matrix Standard accreditation which confirms the outstanding, comprehensive advice and guidance delivered by our team.
We are here for you, all year round. We offer impartial information, advice and guidance on:
• Education
• Training
• Careers
• Job search
• Higher education
• Technical qualifications
• Apprenticeships
• Current labour market information
Our careers advice is based on an embedded programme of careers, education and guidance which meets the Gatsby Good Career Guidance Benchmarks. These benchmarks ensure you have access to quality careers guidance, together with experience of the workplace, encounters with employers and current labour market information. This in turn ensures you can make informed decisions about your future career plans.
English & Maths
These are skills that we take for granted, but we all use English and maths every day, often without thinking about it. That is why we believe it is important all of our students have a good grasp of the basics. We offer a range of part-time GCSE English, maths and functional skills courses to help you build these essential skills that all employers are looking for. We can help you make the grade!
Fees & Finance
You will find all of our course fees listed beside the relevant programme. Depending on your circumstances we may be able to offer your course at a discounted fee or in some cases for free, or you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Our Admissions Team can offer all the advice and guidance you need.
Advanced Learner Loans
If you are aged 19 or over and are planning to study a level 3-6 further education course or Access to Higher Education programme you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. If eligible, you can apply for a loan to meet the upfront costs of your qualification, which will be paid directly to the college on your behalf. This is a great way to access courses, which previously may have been out of reach for financial reasons. You won’t need to pay anything up front and you will only start to pay back the loan when you earn over £27,295 a year.
Things you need to know:
• You need to be a UK resident and aged over 19
• Advanced Learner Loans are not means tested or credit checked
• Funds are paid directly to the learning provider
• Minimum amount of £300 (maximum depends upon the course chosen)
• You must enrol on an eligible course
• Bursaries may be available for extra support for childcare, learning support and course related costs
• Applications for courses starting in September can be made online with the Student Loans Company once you receive your Learning and Funding Information letter from the college
• This loan application is a credit agreement between you and the Student Loans Company
If the loan is for an Access to Higher Education course and you subsequently go on to successfully complete a higher education course, you won’t have to pay back your Advanced Learner Loan.
If you would like further information or require support when applying for your Advanced Learner Loan, please visit the Student Services Hub at your college site or email studentfinance@the-etc.ac.uk.
More information is also available online at www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Study for Free
If your annual salary is less than £20,319, you could be eligible for free course fees (level 1 or level 2).
Free Distance Learning
Not only are all our distance learning courses a convenient way to study, most courses are also free!
Lifetime Skills Guarantee
If you’re aged 19 plus and interested in returning to college to achieve a level 3 qualification, you could be eligible to study a level 3 course for free as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee.
Free Level 2 & 3
If you are aged between 19 and 23 and do not already have a full level 2 or level 3 qualification you could study one for free. Alternatively, if you need to study an entry/ level 1 course as an essential progression step to your first full level 2 course, this may also be free.
GCSE English and Maths
All GCSE and Functional Skills maths and English courses are free to adults aged 19 plus who do not already hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths.
Registration fees may apply to some of the courses in this brochure. Please ask for details when applying.
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Maths and English
* Advanced Learner Loan - See p8 for more details. ^ Free if you don’t already hold a GCSE Grade C/4 or above
Future Graduate Access to Higher Education
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P8 for more details.
THINKING OF GOING TO UNIVERSITY?
You don’t have to move away from home to study a university level course. Redcar and Cleveland College offers higher education courses on your doorstep, in partnership with Teesside University!
Choose from a wide range of full and part-time courses in:
• Early Years
• Education and Training
• Engineering
• Health and Social Care
If you need to gain entry requirements for university study or enhance your knowledge, our Access to Higher Education courses prepare you for higher education and help you to build your skillset and confidence.
Choose from:
• Access to HE Health
• Access to HE Humanities and Social Sciences
• Access to HE Policing
• Access to HE Counselling
Delivered at:
In partnership with:
Learn from Home
Here at Redcar and Cleveland College we offer a variety of FREE level 2 courses, that you can study from the comfort of your own home! So whether you are looking to learn something new, boost your CV or upskill in your current role, we have the course for you.
Distance learning is a great way to develop new skills! With flexible courses in a range of subjects, you can study at a time that suits you, and work around your other commitments. Studying a distance learning course can enhance your CV and demonstrate to employers that you are proactive about your personal development.
General Courses
• Allergy Awareness
• Common Health Conditions
• Equality & Diversity
• Information, Advice & Guidance
• Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
• Self-Harm, Suicide Awareness & Prevention
• Understanding Autism
• Understanding Nutrition & Health
• Understanding Safeguarding & Prevent
• Understanding the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection
Health & Social Care Courses
• Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Awareness of Mental Health Problems
• Caring for the Elderly
• Counselling Skills
• Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care
• End of Life Care
• Oral Care
• Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Principles of Dementia Care
• Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker
• Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
• Understanding Safe Handling of Medicines
• Understanding Care & Management of Diabetes
Education & Early Years Courses
• Bullying in Children & Young People
• Caring for Children & Young People
• Special Education Needs & Disability
• Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Business Courses
• Principles of Business Administration
• Principles of Customer Service
• Principles of Team Leading
Level 3 courses
• Principles of End of Life Care
• Understanding Autism
• Understanding Mental Health
All of our level 3 courses above are £811; however, you can study for free if any of the following applies:
• You are 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification
• You already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the National Living Wage annually (£20,319 from April 2023)
• You already have a level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed
You must currently live in the Tees Valley area to qualify for any of the above funding. If none of the above applies to you, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company.
*Level 2 qualifications - £120 withdrawal or non-completion fee applies if you do not complete your course.
Career Change or Promotion
Advanced Learner Loan - See P8 for more details.
Built Environment
Computing & IT
Advanced Learner Loan - See P8 for more details.
Counselling
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P8 for more details.
Hair, Beauty and Holistics
in Beauty Therapy Studies Level 2
Therapy Treatments
3
C&G Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing Level 2
Lamination
Lifting & Tint
Tips with Acrylic Overlay
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P8 for more details.
^ This is a 1 day course, however there are theory modules, which the student must complete online before the course commences.
Health and Social Care
Award in Paediatric First Aid Level 3
Supporting Teaching and Learning
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P8 for more details.
Commercial Training
With over 45 years of experience in training for the engineering sector, NETA Training has an enviable reputation for quality courses. NETA offers a wide range of commercial courses including, Gas Safety, CompEx, Scaffolding and many more, delivered by industry-experienced professionals.
NETA has expanded its Tees Valley coverage and also operates from Redcar and Cleveland College as well as from its existing sites in Portrack, Stockton-on-Tees and South Bank. Same NETA quality, greater flexibility in delivery location.
COURSES INCLUDE:
ELECTRICAL |
WELDING
AND FABRICATION | RIGGING GAS | HEALTH AND SAFETY | SCAFFOLDING GENERAL ENGINEERING | CUSTOMISED TRAINING
For further information on availability and pricing, please contact the team at NETA Training Group on 01642 616 936 or email info@neta.co.uk .
BESPOKE
We offer a wide range of bespoke employer led programmes which include qualifications, work experience/guest speaker and a guaranteed interview at the end of the programme.
Courses include:
• Redcar Care Academy
• Industrial Jet Washing Academy
• NDT Academy
• Rope Access with Rigging and Lifting START DATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
For more information contact the Academy Team on 01642 865568 or email employability@stockton.ac.uk.
SKILLS BOOTCAMPS
Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life.
You will receive industry insight and foundational skill training for FREE plus, all courses include a guaranteed job interview with a local employer!
Bootcamps include:
• Installation, Service and Maintenance of Environmental Solar PV for Roofers (Green Skills)
• Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (Green Skills)
• Domestic Retrofit Advisor (Green Skills), level 3 and 4
• Introduction to Hydrogen Technologies (Green Skills)
• Introduction to Retrofit - Cladding
• Introduction to Carbon Capture Storage (Green Skills) Looking for a
Adult Education Open Event
Tuesday 12th December 2023
5:00pm-7:00pm
Are you looking for a change in career?
Maybe you want to upskill in your current role?
Why not join us at our upcoming open event? Chat with our industry experienced tutors, tour our college facilities and explore our wide range of courses, which include:
• Adult part-time courses • Higher Education courses
Distance Learning
Access to Higher Education
Maths and English
How We’ll Support You
We want all of our students to enjoy their time at Redcar and Cleveland College, so we offer a range of services to make sure you’ll always feel comfortable and supported. If you need help in or out of the classroom, just ask.
Safeguarding & Welfare
We prioritise your safety at all times. We have a Safeguarding and Welfare Team with dedicated safeguarding roles at all of our college sites. We can offer advice and support to ensure that help can be sought from external agencies to enable the best outcomes for our students’ safety and overall wellbeing. If you should feel unsafe or feel you would benefit from support, we are here to make sure you are heard and safe at all times. Please speak to your tutor about any worries in the first instance. Alternatively, you can email: safe@the-etc.ac.uk.
Equality & Diversity
We value the diversity of our college community and promote inclusion for all. We take steps to ensure that all of our students have equal access to our services. We encourage a culture of respect and commit to tackling prejudice at all levels. By encouraging students and staff to share their own experiences, we aim to promote mutual understanding.
SEND/EHCP
At Redcar and Cleveland College we are committed to supporting you to meet your individual goals and aspirations. We welcome applications from students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). We will work with you to provide you with the right resources, support and services to meet your needs and help you to prepare for adulthood. To ensure we can provide the appropriate support, we will ask to see a copy of your Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or SEN Support Plan. This allows us to understand and determine how best to meet your support needs. We work closely with the local authorities and ensure we adhere to the special education needs code of practice.
Learning Support
Our Learning Support Team is dedicated to making sure our learners receive a support interview and make sure the appropriate support is put in place. Our aim is to make sure our learners are respected and cared for as individuals and are encouraged and supported to reach their potential at all times. Learning support services include support for students that are visually impaired, have a hearing impairment, those with mobility issues, dyslexia or any learning or physical difficulty and/or disability.
Etc. Prince’s Trust
PRINCE’S TRUST TEAM PROGRAMME
12 WEEKS
What will I do?
The Prince’s Trust TEAM programme is a 12-week personal development course aimed at young people aged 16-25 who are currently unemployed. The fast paced, dynamic course focuses on progression and employability with the view to moving young people on to positive outcomes. The course involves young people from all areas of the local community and engages the young people in projects and challenges within their community. The Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills is available at Levels E3, L1 and L2.
Team offers work experience, qualifications, practical skills, community projects and a residential week. Team is offered at a variety of centres throughout the North East including Stockton, Middlesbrough/Redcar, Bishop Auckland, Catterick and Darlington. Courses start September, January and May each year.
PRINCE’S TRUST ACHIEVE PROGRAMME
1 YEAR
What will I do?
This year-long course is for young people aged 16-18 who are unsure of what vocational area to progress on to or may need to develop their confidence to enable them to progress. Units of study include enterprise, digital skills, money management and customer service. It is delivered from the main college site with a focus on personal progress and enabling all young people to achieve their potential.
The course includes a Prince’s Trust Certificate in Personal Development and Employability at E3, L1 or L2, two days per week on work placement from January, and maths and English functional skills or GCSE.
Achieve is offered at Redcar and Cleveland College and Stockton Riverside College.
ADULT COURSES AT BEDE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Which courses do we offer?
• CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage
• CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Advanced Stage
• CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Professional Stage*
• CMI Diploma in Principles of Management & LeadershipLevel 3
• CMI Diploma in Principles of Management & LeadershipLevel 5
• ActiveIQ Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
Redcar & Cleveland College are proud to be a Redcar | Cleveland Ambassador
The Redcar | Cleveland Ambassadors are a group of people who are passionate about Redcar and Cleveland; who want to play their part in telling the positive story about how it is a great place to live, enjoy and do business.
For more information about the programme or to sign up, for free, as an Ambassador please visit www.RedcarCleveland.co.uk
HNC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
STUDENT RYAN IS OFFERED HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP WITH GE RENEWABLES
“I previously attended Redcar and Cleveland College to study the Level 3 in Electrical Installations. I was shown the engineering facilities in the HE centre and from there knew I wanted to study a HNC.
I enjoyed each module of the course as they were all new to me so I found them very interesting. The staff are very friendly and helpful and always make you feel welcome.”
Next Steps:
Since studying on the HNC Electrical Engineering course, Ryan has successfully secured an apprenticeship with GE Renewables as an apprentice wind turbine technician.
BEING NAMED REDCAR AND CLEVELAND COLLEGE’S STUDENT OF THE YEAR CAME AS A SURPRISE FOR BEAUTY STUDENT EMILY
“It has been challenging, particularly as I haven’t been in education since I left university, but I have had such an amazing year. This time last year I felt stuck and unsure what I wanted to do, but now I have a job that I am passionate about.”
Next Steps:
Emily has picked up what feels like her dream job as a trainee therapist at Rockliffe Hall, a five-star hotel, golf and spa resort.
Tel: 01642 473 132
Email: info@cleveland.ac.uk www.cleveland.ac.uk
Redcar & Cleveland College Corporation Road Redcar TS10 1EZ
Open Events
Tuesday 5th
September 2023
5:00-7:00pm
Tuesday 12th December 2023 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday 16th May 2024 5:00-7:00pm
