EASTER COURSE GUIDE 2013
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WELCOME We are delighted to welcome you to the Academy at Kidderminster. The skills and entrepreneurial Academy specialises in a range of creative, digital, gaming, 3D animation, apps design and programming, interactive design and live production fashion and retail, entrepreneurship, professional studies, marketing, legal studies and hospitality and culinary arts courses. Following a £10million stunning makeover our new Academy opened in September 2012 in a state of the art building in Weavers Wharf, Kidderminster DY10 1AA. (next to Debenhams), The facilities are truly outstanding and provide a huge creative and cultural boost to the region and include: • • • • • •
Fashion studios Online TV and radio broadcast studios Motion capture studios 3D scanning and printing facilities Gaming suites State of the art work spaces for food preparation and cooking, food and beverage service and food technologies • World-class restaurants • Samsung Experience Academy We work in partnership with global businesses (Samsung, Caterpillar BCP, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover), and our programmes support local businesses to meet skills
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shortages in high growth sectors regionally and nationally. Working with our local and regional employers to build effective partnerships and provide opportunities for learners to gain the appropriate skills which employers are looking for when recruiting new staff is offering outstanding opportunities for our learners. This is an exciting time for everyone involved with the Academy and Birmingham Metropolitan College is proud to be investing in this innovative new development which is offering new courses to enhance employment opportunities for learners. We hope that you will become one of our many successful learners and join us at the Piano Building to embark on the next stage of your studies. Jane Smith Director – The Academy at Kidderminster
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COURSES STARTING FROM APRIL
Apps Design and Technology • introduction to apps design for smart technologies • employability skills for technology • introduction to apps design (basic programming skills) BusinessEntrepreneurship, Law, Team Leading and Customer Service • employability skills for business administration • introduction to law • award in business administration • award in leadership and team skills • customer service delivery Fashion and Retail • image and style • employability skills for fashion and retail
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retail knowledge level 1 retail knowledge level 2 introduction to the fashion industry make a pop art bag
Hospitality and Culinary Arts • working with chocolate • employability skills for hospitality and catering • cake making and decorating • level 1 introduction to hospitality and employability • advanced seafood and fish Junior Academies • junior chef academy • junior fashion academy • junior apps academy • junior electronics academy • junior interactive media academy • young entrepreneurs academy
ENROLMENT DATES FOR FULL & PART TIME COURSES STARTING FROM APRIL 2013
Saturday 20 April 10.00 - 13.00
Monday 22 April 16.00 - 19.00
Tuesday 23 April 16.00 - 19.00
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Games Design
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
• Computer Games Design • Games Development • 3D Animation
• Professional Cookery • Hospitality Industry Applications
Retail & Visual Merchandising
Fashion Design
• Visual Merchandising • Retail Selling Process • Customer Services • Styling and Buying
• Fashion Design • Digital Fashion • Textile Design • Pattern Cutting
The Samsung Experience • Digital Technologies • Smart Technologies • Electronics Servicing
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Enterprise Entrepreneurship • Business Skills • Business Planning • Business Innovation
Apps Design & Programming • Android App Software • HTML 5 Web Apps • SMART Apps
Interactive Design & Live Production
Dental Nursing
• Graphic Design • Photography • 3D Visual Communication • Video Production
• Oral Health • Orthodontic • Radiography
Professional Studies • Legal Studies • Marketing
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APPS DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Your next job – Would you like to be a mobile app developer? Students studying on the apps design and programming courses at the Academy will gain the skills they need to succeed in this growing industry. There are more companies looking to build mobile apps than developers available to take these jobs. With market demand continuing to require apps to run on IOS, Android and other operating systems which will power the next generation of Smart devices, companies are looking for mobile development talent. Students studying in the Academy will develop the skills required which include
programming skills and this will provide opportunities to embark on fulfilling careers. Global mobile apps sales are forecast to hit $4 billion this year. Vacancies across the world have risen 120% for apps/programming developers in the past year. It’s not just technical companies who are looking for mobile development talent, all kinds of companies are looking to have apps to promote their businesses. “There is more demand than supply because there aren’t enough great mobile developers out there”. (Elance: largest online recruitment company in the world).
Course/Programme and description of content
Level
Length of Course
Start Dates
Course Fees
Introduction to Apps Design for Smart Technologies Learn how to design and create Apps for Smart Technologies (no experience required)
Academy Certificate
1/2 day
w/c 29th April
FREE
Employability Skills for Technology If you are looking for work in technology this course is ideal for you. in one day you will develop the skills to prepare you for interviews and work (no experience required)
Level 1 Certificate
1 day
Thursday 25th April
Introduction to Apps Design Explore programming and develop new skills to start your journey into a new career
Academy Certificate
4 weeks
w/c 29th April
£35 Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
£125
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BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LAW, TEAM LEADING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE We were recently crowned the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award Winners in Learning and Skills at the 2012 TES FE Awards which recognise and reward the achievements of the wide range of providers working in learning and skills. This is our second TES FE Award, having won the Outstanding Innovation in Teaching, Training and Learning Provision Award in 2011. Putting enterprise and entrepreneurship at the centre of the curriculum at the Academy at Kidderminster is key to economic growth The practical ‘hands-on’ business related courses help learners to understand why it is so important in today’s highly competitive world for companies to provide excellent customer service to support them to meet their business objectives. Throughout their studies,
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students have the opportunity to meet people from various businesses and be given the chance to use their experiences to help them to develop their own ideas. During their studies, learners will understand how the changing needs of customers has an impact on how they perceive the customer service they receive. The team leading qualifications provide the foundation for learners to develop skills in leading a team and making sure the team achieves its organisational objectives.
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Course/Programme and description of content
Level
Employability skills for Business Administration If you are looking for work in an office environment this course is ideal for you. You’ll develop the skills to prepare you for job interviews and work. (no experience required)
Level 1 Award
Introduction to Law If you have a keen interest in law this one day course will provide an overview and understanding of the English legal system
Academy Certificate
Length of Course
Start Dates
1 day
w/c 29th April
Course Fees £35
Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
£35 1/2 day
w/c 29th April
Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
£35
Award in Business Administration This award provides an understanding of various business administration roles including basic IT skills
Award E3
5 weeks Tue,Thu
Award in Leadership and Team Skills Boost your performance as a team member and develop the skills to enable you to make the transition from working in a team to leading a team
Level 2
4 weeks Tue
Customer Service Delivery This 2 day course offers an introduction on how to offer good customer service in all sectors of industry and develop an understanding of the changing customer and business needs
Level 2 Award
2 days
w/c 29th April 0900hrs - 1700hrs
Customer Service Learn how to manage customer complaints and maximise sales through excellent customer service. This course is ideal for those who want to develop their customer service skills
Level 2 Award
10 weeks
w/c 29th April 1800hrs - 2100hrs
15th April 0930 - 1530hrs
26th April 1730hrs - 20.30hrs
Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
£100 (Plus exam Registration fee £80)
£100 (Plus exam Registration fee £25)
£100 (Plus exam Registration fee £80)
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FASHION, RETAIL AND VISUAL MERCHANDISING
The fashion industry is worth over £20 billion to the UK economy and employs 816,000 people across a range of different job roles. Fashion designer, stylist, merchandiser, retail manager, teacher and magazine editor are just some of the industry paths that fashion Foundation Diploma students have ventured into. The Fashion and Retail department at Kidderminster Academy has an industry standard fashion studio that exudes excellence, ambition, innovation, and inspiration in all its learners. These are the first specialised Fashion and Retail courses offered in the Wyre Forest where learners work within real fashion and retail environments - the learners really learn by doing – the experience they get at the Academy will stay with them forever. Since opening in September, students have established
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links and gained employment through ‘live’ projects and work experience placements. Companies such as New Look, Harvey Nichols, Debenhams and House of Fraser have collaborated with the department to produce visual displays, marketing concepts and personal shopping advice. We have a track record of success in external competitions - winning the Sunday Times fashion illustration competition and were highly commended in the international Fashion Against Fur poster competition which was showcased at the London Design Festival, winning UK Skills and reaching the final six of World Skills.
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Course/Programme and description of content
Level
Length of Course
Start Dates
Course Fees
Image and Style Explanation of body shapes, use of colour and silhouette to understand image and style
Academy Certificate
1
/2 day
w/c 29th April
FREE
Employability Skills for Fashion and Retail If you are looking for work in the fashion industry this course is ideal for you. You will develop the skills to prepare you for interviews and work (no experience required)
Level 1 Award
1 day
Retail Knowledge Provides learners with an overall understanding of working in the retail sector and covers areas such as the different types of retail outlets and occupations
Level 1
4 weeks 12 hrs/wk
w/c 29th April
Retail Knowledge Enables learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of the Retail sector as well as the specific knowledge needed to work efficiently as part of a Retail team
Level 2
3 weeks 6 hrs/wk
21st May
Introduction to the fashion industry Introduction to different career options in the fashion industry; covers design, buying, styling and marketing
Academy Certificate
4 weeks
w/c 29th April
Academy Certificate
1 week (Tue-Fri)
28th May 0930 - 1530hrs
Make a Pop Art bag Create, cut and sew a simple shopper style bag and customise it with your own Pop Art inspired print and applique. Great gift idea. Nb Some previous sewing experience required
£35 wc 29th April
Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
£35 Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
£35
Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
£35
Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
£35
Fee remission for those in receipt of work related benefits
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HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ARTS
Over 2.5 million people work in the hospitality and culinary arts sector in the UK. The industry has an annual turnover of £90 billion which is worth £46 billion to the UK economy. This industry has the highest proportion of staff aged under 25 than any other work sectors and is an exciting, vibrant industry for students who have the right skills. All courses offered in the Academy give our learners the skills to be ‘work ready’ as they complete their programmes of study. Students work in professional kitchens to gain the skills, knowledge and experience to help them to get fulfilling job roles. Full-time salaries for waiting staff can be around £12,900 to £15,500 a year. Starting salaries for trainee restaurant or catering managers can be between £16,000 and £22,000 a year. Head chefs (chefs de cuisine) can earn
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up to £30,000. A head chef working in a top hotel may earn up to £50,000. The hospitality industry is one of the UK’s key industries with huge growth prospects. It is the fifth largest industry for employment opportunities and it is forecast that by 2015 the industry will require a further 236,000 new employees. All courses offered at the Academy meet skills shortages in the region and students will have links with industry professionals throughout their studies.
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Course/Programme and description of content
Level
Length of Course
Start Dates
Course Fees
Working with Chocolate A practical workshop where you will create your own box of chocolate treats to take home
Academy Certificate
Half day
w/c 29th April 1000-1300hrs
£15
Employability Skills for Hospitality and Catering If you are looking for work in the hospitality or catering industry this course is ideal for you. You will develop the skills to prepare you for interviews and work (no experience required)
Level 1 Award
1 day
w/c 29th April
Cake making and decorating Increase your confidence in making cakes and bread. The course will cover both large and small cakes such as Victoria sandwich cake, fairy cakes, marbled cherry and almond cake and chocolate roulade. Both glacé icing and butter icing are used
Level 2
5 weeks Thu
13th June 1800-2100hrs
Introduction to hospitality and employability Introduction to the cooking, hospitality and employability environment. You will cover customer service, food preparation and cooking, healthy eating, industry food safety (L2 certificate) and more
Level 1
4 weeks Wed-Fri
w/c 29th April 15 hrs/wk
Advanced seafood and fish The course begins with a hands-on fish preparation session including how to make a good fish stock. Our selection will reflect the seasonal best on the market that day such as trout, mackerel, plaice or shellfish covering as many simple cooking techniques and flavour pairings as possible.
Level 3
7 weeks Thu
18th April 1800-2100hrs
Ingredients and materials
£35 Fee remission for those in receipt of JSA
£125
£290 Fee remission for those in receipt of JSA
£250
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SATURDAY JUNIOR ACADEMIES FOR THE 14-16s STARTING IN JUNE
Young learners are often unsure of what they want to do in their futures. In a world full of opportunities, they have to find a balance between their own interests and dreams and the realities of work and employment. The Junior Academy programmes provide a balance of learning and fun to give the young learners aged 14-16 the knowledge and understanding needed to make the right choices. Junior Academies will run from 8th June for 4 weeks from 10.00-13.00hrs The Junior Academy programmes will provide continuous development for young people to help them to realise their full potential. Classes will give the young learners an appreciation of the curriculum area to help them to make
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the right choices when they continue their studies post 16. No matter what the experience of the learner, the Junior Academy will provide a comprehensive programme of study which has been built around the key concepts of the subject matter. No prior knowledge required
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JUNIOR SAMSUNG EXPERIENCE ACADEMY Junior Apps Designer Imagine having your own app design on your smart device. Learn basic design and creation techniques of App production using basic graphics. At the end of the course there will be an evaluation and peer review of the App, followed by the presentation of a College certificate
4 weeks
8th June 2013 1000-1300hrs
£10.00
Junior Electronics Technician The junior electronics academy provides an introduction to voltage, current, resistance and power. You will design and construct your own electronic device and learn how to solder. At the end of the course you will be presented with a Academy certificate
4 weeks
8th June 2013 1000-1300hrs
£10.00
Junior Interactive Media Producer Would you like to work in television, film or radio? This is an interactive course where you will get to work in our very own radio studio and also cover other topics such as media, film and television. At the end of the course you will be presented with a College certificate
4 weeks
8th June 2013 1000-1300hrs
£10.00
4 weeks
8th June 2013 1000-1300hrs
£10.00
JUNIOR ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY Junior Entrepreneur Do you dream of being successful in the world of business? Then start developing your business ideas here and learn what is involved in running a small business. At the end of the course you will be presented with a College certificate JUNIOR HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY Junior Chef Are you interested in cooking and creating menus? Join our Junior chef challenge where you will learn to cook like a professional and on the final Saturday the Skills Challenge will take place where the winner will receive a limited edition Academy Chef jacket of their own and a college certificate
£20.00 4 weeks
8th June 2013 1000-1300hrs
4 weeks
8th June 2013 1000-1300hrs
includes all ingredients for students to take home their creations
JUNIOR FASHION ACADEMY Junior Fashion Designer Do you love fashion? Discover how to get into the fashion industry with these practical workshops that will explore styling, design, colour and trend. At the end of the course you’ll be presented with a College certificate
£10.00
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FULL TIME COURSES STARTING SEPTEMBER 2013
FOR 16-19s AND ADULT LEARNERS
• Apprenticeships • BTEC Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Diploma • ILEX Legal Secretaries Certificate/Diploma • Games Design • Food and Beverage service • Advanced Food and Beverage supervision • VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery • VRQ Advanced Professional Cookery • Introduction to general cookery and hospitality industry • Interactive Design and Live Production • Marketing • Professional Studies • Samsung Experience, Electronics & Smart Digital Technologies • Team Leading
New for September 2013 • Level 1 City and Guilds Legal Administration • Dental Nursing • Higher Education qualifications at the Academy
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