PART-TIME COURSES
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Whether you’re looking to explore a new career, upskill in a current role or even just learn a new skill – Stockton Riverside College has the course for you!
Designed to work around your busy schedule, many of our courses are built to give you the real skills that employers are looking for.
Why not take a moment to browse through the many part-time opportunities we have on offer?
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College Life
Our facilities at Stockton Riverside College have been designed with our students in mind. So, whatever you choose to study, you will be learning in an environment that’s built for your success.
A Great Place to Learn
Exciting news! We’ve recently completed a £2.5 million refurbishment to make our facilities better than ever before! Over the summer of 2023, we’ve upgraded multiple areas of the college including health and social care, early years, motor vehicle, and our hair and beauty salons. Our new state-of-the-art facilities offer a modern and comfortable environment for students to learn in. Not only has the refurbishment improved the physical infrastructure of the college, but it has also enhanced the quality of teaching and learning. Students can now enjoy a more engaging and immersive learning experience that is tailored to their individual needs.
Health and Social Care
The heath and social care wing has been expanded and equipped with updated medical equipment and our very own ambulance bay, hospital ward and elderly care zones!
Early Years
The early years and education department now has a dedicated practice suite with facilities to support your development in a real-life work environment! This exciting new area will have specialised early years resources and equipment to support your progress in practice. It also includes an assisting teaching area which mirrors a real-life classroom.
Motor Vehicle
Relocating to our second building, our fully operational motor vehicle workshop has also been upgraded with the latest tools and machinery. Our students get to learn their trade working on cars with some of the latest kit in vehicle technology. The workshop will have not one but two car lifts, dedicated bays, electric car rig and so much more!
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Our hair and beauty salons have undergone a complete transformation to provide an exclusive commercial environment with a relaxing atmosphere for clients. Relocating to our main building along with their personal reception area, the salons are at the forefront of current trends in the industry and equipped with the latest equipment and technologies!
As one of our students, you’ll get the chance to work in these incredible commercial-grade salons on real clients! Providing everything from creative colouring and cutting, electrical body and facial massage, laser hair removal and various nail treatments including nail extensions. The public can book treatments at discounted rates, call 01642 865 559 for more information.
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 co-ordinator 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 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.
Choose Your Course
Return to Work
English and Maths
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P10 for more details.
^ Free if you don’t already hold a GCSE Grade C/4 or above.
Future Graduate
Access to Higher Education
Pre Access to
Education English Level 2
Level
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P10 for more details.
† May include an element of hybrid learning
THINKING OF GOING TO UNIVERSITY?
You don’t have to move away from home to study a university level course. Stockton Riverside 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:
• Aviation and Tourism
• Counselling
• Early Years
• Health and Social Care
• Performing Arts
• Education and Training
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 Science
• Access to HE Social Care Studies
Learn from Home
Here at Stockton Riverside 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
• Improving Personal Exercise, Health & Nutrition
• Information, Advice & Guidance
• Living in a Fair & Diverse Society
• Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
• Self-Harm, Suicide Awareness & Prevention
• Understanding Autism
• Understanding Data Protection & Data Security
• Understanding Nutrition & Health
• Understanding Safeguarding & Prevent
• Understanding the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection
Health & Social Care Courses
• Awareness of Mental Health Problems
• Care Planning
• Caring for the Elderly
• Customer Service in Health & Social Care Settings
• Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care
• End of Life Care
• Fall Prevention Awareness
• Personal Care Needs
• Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Principles of Dementia Care
• Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker
• Understanding Cancer Support
• Understanding Domestic Abuse
• Understanding Technology Enabled Care
• Understanding Safe Handling of Medicines
• Understanding Care & Management of Diabetes
Education & Early Years Courses
• Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children (RQF)
• Bullying in Children & Young People
• Caring for Children & Young People
• Special Education Needs & Disability
• Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
• Understanding Children & Young People’s Mental Health
• Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
• Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
• Working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties
• Understanding Mental Health in Early Years
• Understanding Neuroscience in the Early Years
Business Courses
• Creating a Business Start-Up
• Lean Organisation Management Techniques
• Principles of Business Administration
• Principles of Customer Service
• Understanding Business Improvement Techniques
• Understanding Workplace Violence & Harassment
• Principles of Team Leading
• Principles of Cyber Security
• Understanding Coding
Level 3 courses
• Understanding Mental Health
• Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
• Understanding Autism
• Leadership & Management (This course will be full cost and exempt from any of the below funding criteria)
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
Childcare
Advanced Learner Loan - See P10 for more details.
Computing & IT
Counselling
^ Dependent on postcode and earnings - see P10 for more details.
Education and Training
Cert/Award in Assessing Vocational Related Achievements Level 3
Cert/Award in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4
Electrical
C&G 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations Level 2
2391-52 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations Level 3
Edition IET wiring regulations Level 3
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P10 for more details.
◊ Subject to residency.
Hairdressing
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P10 for more details.
Health & Social Care
in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 1
Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 2
Level 3
in Care Level 2
in Adult Care Level 3
Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support Level 3
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P10 for more details.
Management (Delivered at Bede Sixth Form College)
Motor Vehicle
Supporting Teaching and Learning
* Advanced Learner Loan - See P10 for more details. ^May be free depending on personal circumstances.
BESPOKE EMPLOYER LED PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMMES
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:
• Rail Academy
• Foundation Diploma in Shipping
• Routeway to Shipping (Part 1) Shipping World Explained
• Routeway to Shipping (Part 2) Understanding Shipping
• Health and Safety with CSCS
• Business Administration Academy
• Hospitality and Catering Academy
• Residential Childcare
• Routeway to Steel Erecting
• NIFCO Academy (Warehousing)
• Stockton Care Academy
• IOSH Safety (Health & Enviromental) (Delivered at NETA)
• Access to Scaffolding (Delivered at NETA)
For more information contact the Academy Team on 01642 865568 or email employability@stockton.ac.uk.
SKILLS BOOTCAMPS
Looking for a new challenge or a career change?
Would you like to build skills in a growing industry?
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:
• Engineering Support Operative
• Offshore Wind Industry
• Talk Shipping
For further information, please email
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. 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 .
COURSES INCLUDE:
ELECTRICAL | WELDING AND FABRICATION | RIGGING GAS | HEALTH AND SAFETY | SCAFFOLDING GENERAL ENGINEERING | CUSTOMISED TRAINING
How We’ll Support You
We want all of our students to enjoy their time at Stockton Riverside 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 are committed to tackling prejudice at all levels. By encouraging students and staff to share their own experiences, we aim to promote mutual understanding.
SEN
At Stockton Riverside College we are committed to supporting you to meet your individual goals and aspirations. We welcome applications from students with special educational needs (SEN), learning disabilities and/or other support needs. We will work with you to provide you with the right resources, support and services to meet your needs.
Learning Support
Our Learning Support Team is dedicated to ensuring our students receive a support interview and the appropriate support is put in place. Our aim is to make sure our students are respected and cared for as individuals and are encouraged and supported to reach their potential. 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.
SHULAMMITE IMPROVED HER ENGLISH AND MATHS WITH STOCKTON RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
“The support you receive here is 110%, as long as you are willing to put the work in the tutors will be there every step of the way. The college had such a nice vibe to it and I really enjoy being here, I’m really looking forward to starting my Access to Science course now!”
Next Steps:
Shulammite is going on to study Access to Higher Education Science here at Stockton Riverside College.
DARCY PROGRESSES HER CAREER AS A TEACHING ASSISTANT
“I was working in a school just plodding along and I didn’t really know what I wanted to do next. When somebody told me about the Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning I thought let’s go for it and I’m so glad I did! I’ve really enjoyed the course and I’m looking forward to starting my level 4 qualification.”
Next Steps:
Darcy is currently working in a school alongside preparing to start a level 4 qualification in early years.
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
To apply visit www.bede.ac.uk
SCHOOL LEAVERS OF TEESSIDE
Are you eager to find your passion and take the first steps towards your career goals? Look no further than Stockton Riverside College!
We offer a wide range of vocational courses, T Levels, and apprenticeships, all designed to give you the skills and experience you need to succeed. Plus, with our recent refurbishment, our facilities are better than ever before!
So why wait?
Contact us today for further support and guidance or to book a 1-1 tour of campus. Call us on 01642 865 566 or email: info@stockton.ac.uk.
Adult Provision Open Event
Thursday 14th 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
SUSIE ACHIEVED A NEW QUALIFICATION FROM THE COMFORT OF HER OWN HOME
“As a teaching assistant, I have been looking for ways to improve my personal development but it needed to fit around my work and family life. The distance learning course was perfect because I could study from home at a time that suited me.”
Next Steps:
Susie is intending to use the course to aid her personal development and her career as a teaching assistant.
CAROLYN PURSUES HER PASSION FOR TEACHING
“During Covid, I really enjoyed homeschooling my two young children and it was this that really made me start thinking more seriously about becoming a teaching assistant. The Supporting Teaching and Learning course has been amazing and the support I have received along the way has been a real confidence boost. I would recommend it to anyone!”
Next Steps:
Carolyn is currently working as a teaching assistant and is also looking forward to starting her foundation degree here at Stockton Riverside College.
Tel: 01642 865 566
Email: info@stockton.ac.uk www.stockton.ac.uk
Stockton Riverside College
Harvard Avenue
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6FB
Thursday 7th September 2023 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday 14th December 2023 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday 9th May 2024 5:00-7:00pm
