Part-Time Course Guide 2012/13 by Mid Cheshire College

Adult Education Prospectus 2012/13 Entry

Real skills Real difference Learn something new with experts in 260 part-time courses

NEW! Enrol and pay online for all leisure courses

At Mid Cheshire we offer an extensive range of Adult courses.You could even train for a new career. Welcome to our new Adult Education Prospectus for 2012. As usual, the booklet is full of interesting courses that will help you to achieve your ambitions, further your career or, perhaps, ignite a new leisure interest. This has been a wonderful year for Mid Cheshire College. In September 2010 we opened our new £10m campus in the heart of Winsford which has proved to be a great success. We have recently completed a £7.5m project to create new facilities for Sport and the Creative Arts at the Hartford Campus. As an “outstanding” Grade 1 institution, Mid Cheshire College is now recognised as one of the very best-performing colleges in the country. Every September we welcome hundreds of new students to the College. I hope you will be joining us this year. John Reilly, Principal

The information in this guide was correct at the time of going to press. Courses will run subject to numbers. Please confirm days, times and fees at enrolment. Please note some courses run for 2 years; the fees listed are per year.

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Course Index

How to Enrol

Advice, Guidance and Enrolment

All the course categories at a glance, together with a complete list of learning centres.

A comprehensive guide to fees, remissions, procedures and more.

Dates for your diary, when to enrol.

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Student Support

Free Courses

Leisure Courses

Information on student services from counselling and learning support to financial advice and learning resources.

Find out if you qualify for Government-backed free courses or financial support.

These are gently-paced, non-academic courses with no exams and no pressure, so why not simply come along and make the most of your free time?

Key to the Centres

BMH

Barnton Memorial Hall, Townfield Lane, Barnton CW8 4LH

CCDT

Cheshire Community Development Trust, Waterside House, Navigation Road, Northwich CW8 1BE

CDVH

Cuddington Village Hall, Norley Road, Cuddington CW8 2LB

CPLC

Castle Park Learning Centre, Frodsham WA6 6SB

CRVH

Crowton Village Hall, Kingsley Road, Crowton CW8 2RW

CVH

Comberbach Village Hall, Marbury Lane, Comberbach CW9 6AS

DSN

Deafness Support Network, 144 London Road, Northwich CW9 5HH

FCC

Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane WA6 7QN

Hartford Campus, Chester Road, Northwich CW8 1LJ

HAZ

Hazelmere, Hambleton Way, Winsford CW7 1QQ

HDR

Hartford Driving Range, Beech Farm, Burrows Hill CW8 3AP

HHS

Helsby High School, Chester Road WA6 0HY

HMPS

Hartford Manor Primary School, Stones Manor Lane, Northwich CW8 1NU

KCC

Kingsley Community Centre, Smithy Lane, Kingsley WA6 8ED

KVI

Kingsley Village Institute, Top Road WA6 8DD

LGMC

Lostock Green Methodist Church, Village Rooms, Birches Lane, Lostock Green CW9 7SN

LDVH

Lach Dennis Village Hall, Holmes Chapel Road CW9 7SZ

OPCC

Oulton Park Cricket Club, Pinfold Lane, Little Budworth CW6 9BS

SAW

Salvation Army, Weaver Street, Winsford CW7 4AE

STJ

St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford CW8 1NP

THS

Tarporley High School, Eaton Road CW6 0BL

UCAN

University of Chester Academy, Northwich, Shipbrook Road CW9 7DT

Winsford Campus, Weaver Street, Winsford CW7 4AA

WCC

Weaverham Community Centre, Russett Road CW8 3HY

WHS

Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue CW8 3HT

WNCC

Wincham Community Centre, Church Street, Wincham CW9 6EP

Special help For information on disabled access and support at the community venues, please call Noelle Bracewell 01606 74444

Courses Course

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Apprenticeships

Art and Design and Music

Business and Professional Studies

Cookery

Computing and IT

Construction, Engineering and Automotive

Foreign Languages

ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)

GCSEs

Hair and Beauty

Health, Care and Child Studies

Leisure, Sport and Fitness

Return to Learning

Teaching – Educational Professional Development

Don’t miss out To be sure of a place on your preferred course,

See how to Enrol on Page 6

Study a degree locally See our range of Foundation Degrees.

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Aged 19-24? Don’t have a Level 3 qualification? This year is your last chance to study a Full Level 3 course for FREE. From 2013 you will have to pay yourself or take out a loan. SEE COURSES WITH F SYMBOL.

How to Enrol Enrol in person, over the phone or online.

NEW Online payments

By telephone

Online enrolment and payment will be available throughout August via the website www.midchesh.ac.uk for all courses showing

The telephone enrolment line will be open: Monday to Friday 13th to 17th August 9.30am – 1.00pm Call 01606 74444

In person You can enrol in person for every course advertised. Simply call into the Hartford Campus on Thursday 16th, 23rd or 30th August 2012 between 4.00pm and 7.00pm Please note: You must enrol in person if the course requires advice and guidance. Payment Methods: Cash, cheque, credit or debit card are accepted for all course fees.

Please note: You can only enrol by telephone for courses which do NOT require advice and guidance. Payment Methods: Payments made over the telephone must be by credit/debit card for the full course fee. If you are entitled to any discounts that require proof of entitlement (please see Fees and Remissions below), you must enrol in person.

“We offer all sorts of courses that can last anything from a few weeks up to two years, so there’s something for everyone.” Carlo Eves, Art and Design Tutor

Fees and Remissions 2012/2013 part-time course fees are fully inclusive of tuition, examinations, assessment, registration fees and extra materials required for the course if applicable. If examination fees increase during the course you will be notified by your tutor. Some courses, including Access to HE and some Full Level 2 and 3 courses will incur a course fee of £275 for each student over 19 years of age. You may qualify for remission of fees, see information on opposite page. Tuition fees will not be charged where learners are able to supply appropriate evidence that they will comply with the requirements of the Skills Funding Agency guidelines on fee waivers. Furthermore these learners will have no further charges with regards to the delivery of their course. Full details of the college’s fees and charges policy is available on request from the college. 6

Vocational Courses You will be eligible for 100% fee remission if you fall into one of the following categories: • Learners aged 16-18 on 31st August 2012 • Learners on two year courses aged 16-18 on 31st August in the year they started their course • Learners aged 19-23 at the start of their course studying their first Full Level 2 qualification • Learners aged 19-23 at the start of their course studying Entry or Level 1 qualifications as an intended progression on to their first Full Level 2 qualification – i.e. as a step up from Basic Skills • Learners aged 19-24 at the start of their course studying for their first Full Level 3 qualification

Non-Vocational Leisure and Interest Courses Any adult on a means tested benefit is entitled to 100% fee remission on leisure and interest courses. Please bring proof of entitlement to enrolment.

European Union (EU) countries Students from European Union countries are regarded as home students, and will be subject to the same criteria listed above.

Evidence required in order to claim fee remission You will be required to provide supporting evidence of any claim for fee remission, and be prepared to sign a self-declaration.

Under 16s Fee remission is not available to individuals under 16.

Refunds The College reserves the right to cancel courses because of insufficient numbers or for operational reasons. If this happens fees will be refunded. Except in the above circumstances, fees become non-refundable after the course has commenced, although you may cancel your enrolment prior to the start of the course. There are a limited number of places on the courses; they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

• Learners who are unemployed and in receipt of benefit and need the qualification in order to return to work • Learners taking Basic Skills learning aims excluding ESOL (but not for any other courses they might be on) • Learners undertaking maths or English GCSE who do not already have GCSE at Grade A* to C

Advice, Guidance and Enrolment Days Not sure which course to take? Need more information? We can help!

Call into Hartford Campus, Northwich for information or to enrol on the course of your choice on the relevant days and times listed here:

Part-Time Courses Thursday 16th August Thursday 23th August Thursday 30th August

4.00pm – 7.00pm 4.00pm – 7.00pm 4.00pm – 7.00pm

A Level Results Day and Higher Education Advice and Guidance Thursday 16th August For further information call the specialists in vocational education on 01606 74444.

Higher Education Enrolment Day Thursday 30th August

Please note: You can now enrol and pay online during August for all courses showing

The dream is now a reality The £7.5m state-of-the-art centre for Creative Arts and Sport will open its doors in September to students studying Dance, Drama, Fashion, Media, Music, Photography and Sport. The building will also house a 200-seat theatre, sports hall and gym, a great asset to the local community.

1.00pm – 7.00pm

9.30am – 4.00pm

“There’s a fantastic choice of subjects, so it was easy to find something I love doing. I’ve found the tutors here to be really inspirational, and I’m greatly enjoying my course.”

Apprenticeships

If you are aged over 16 and are leaving, or have left full-time education, an Apprenticeship lets you earn as you learn. As an Apprentice you will be trained in skills you need for the career you have chosen, whilst you work towards a qualification. Your employer will pay your wages and give you ‘on the job training’. Mid Cheshire College will provide you with additional training and guidance to enable you to attain the Key Skills, QCF and Technical Certificate which make up the Apprenticeship qualification. First, you will need to decide which career suits you best! There is an Apprenticeship in most areas of industry, commerce and business, including Accounting, Beauty Therapy, Business Administration, Childcare, Construction Trades (Wood Occupations/Trowel Occupations),

Customer Service, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Hairdressing, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, IT, Management, Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle, Plumbing, Retail, Team Leading. You can register on the vacancy matching website at www.apprenticeships.org.uk and you will have the opportunity to look at vacancies from employers. Getting paid while you learn might sound too good to be true – but as an Apprentice you really do get the best of both worlds.

Discover what it takes to go further Call the Employer Services Team on 01606 720643 or 01606 74444. 11

Art and Design and Music Leisure courses Enrol

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Acrylic Painting

ELN8001

P71GV

29.09 – 20.10.12

Sat

09:30 – 12:30

£10

Art and Watercolour Painting

ELN8001

P71AV

SAW

19.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

09:30 – 11:30

£79

Art and Watercolour Painting Taster

ELN8001

P71DW

CRVH

25.09 – 20.11.12

Tue

10:00 – 12:00

£10

Basic Sewing Skills

ELN6004

P91AR

UCAN

03.10 – 14.11.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

FREE

Basic Sewing Skills

ELN6004

P71AH

BMH

04.10 – 15.11.12

Thu

13:00 – 15:00

FREE

Cartoon Drawing Introduction

ELN8001

P91AR

UCAN

03.10 – 14.11.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

FREE

Ceramics for Beginners and Improvers ELN8003 Includes £24 materials

P91AH

19.09 – 12.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£103

Ceramics for Beginners and Improvers ELN8003 Includes £24 materials

P91BH

20.09 – 13.12.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£103

Ceramics Includes £60 materials

ELN8003

P91DH

19.09 – 12.06.13

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£258

Christmas Card Making Includes £5 materials

ELN9019

P71BH

BMH

01.11 – 29.11.12

Thu

10:00 – 12:00

£5

Christmas Flower Arranging Includes £6 materials

ELN8011

P71AH

STJ

12.11 – 10.12.12

Mon

09:30 – 11:30

£39

Creative Card Making Includes £5 materials

ELN9019

P71AH

BMH

27.09 – 18.10.12

Thu

10:00 – 12:00

£5

Creative Crochet

ELB2154

P71AV

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

13:00 – 15:00

£33

Creative Crochet

ELB2154

P91AT

THS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

18:30 – 20:30

£33

Creative Crochet

ELB2154

P71AH

BMH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

10:30 – 12:30

£33

Creative Crochet

ELB2154

P91AV

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Creative Crochet

ELB2154

P71AT

OPCC

27.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

14:30 – 16:30

£33

Creative Crochet

ELB2154

P71BH

WNCC

28.09 – 07.12.12

Fri

13:00 – 15:00

£33

Digital Photography Introduction with Point and Shoot Camera

ELN9005

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 29.10.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Digital Photography Introduction with Point and Shoot Camera

ELN9005

P91CH

27.09 – 01.11.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Digital Photography Introduction with SLR Camera

ELP9056

P91AT

THS

24.09 – 29.10.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Digital Photography Introduction with SLR Camera

ELN9005

P91AH

26.09 – 31.10.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Digital Photography Improvers with Point and Shoot Camera

ELN9005

P91BW

WHS

05.11 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Digital Photography Improvers with Point and Shoot Camera

ELN9005

P91DH

08.11 – 06.12.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Enrol Digital Photography Improvers with SLR Camera

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

ELN9005

P91BH

07.11 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Drawing and Painting for Everyone

ELN8001

P71EV

HAZ

20.09 – 29.11.12

Thu

13:30 – 15:30

£10

Drawing for Beginners

ELB2158

P71GH

CVH

28.09 – 07.12.12

Fri

13:00 – 15:00

£33

Dressmaking and Alterations

ELN6004

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£66

Dressmaking and Soft Furnishing

ELN6004

P91BV

SAW

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£66

Dressmaking and Soft Furnishing

ELN6004

P71AV

SAW

27.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

10:00 – 12:00

£66

Dressmaking and Soft Furnishing

ELN6004

P71BV

SAW

27.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

13:00 – 15:00

£66

Flower Arranging - Monthly (Pay tutor for materials)

ELB2157

P91AV

HAZ

20.09 – 20.06.13

Thu

17:00 – 19:00

FREE

Flower Arranging Advanced Includes £12 materials

ELB2157

P71BH

LGMC

25.09 – 04.12.12

Tue

10:00 – 12:00

£45

Knitting for Beginners Includes £4 materials

ELN6004

P71EV

22.09 – 20.10.12

Sat

09:30 – 12:00

£4

Knitting for Beginners Includes £4 materials

ELN6004

P91BR

UCAN

03.10 – 14.11.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£4

Life Drawing Includes £15 model fee

ELP9040

P91AH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£81

Life Drawing Includes £15 model fee

ELP9040

P91BH

20.09 – 29.11.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£81

Oil Painting for Beginners Includes £5 materials

ELB2158

P91AF

HHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£38

Oil Painting Introduction Includes £10 materials

ELN8001

P91BR

UCAN

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£10

Oil Painting for Improvers

ELN8001

P91BH

27.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£66

Painting and Drawing

ELP9040

P71AW

CDVH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

09:30 – 11:30

£66

Painting and Drawing

ELP9040

P71BW

CDVH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

12:15 – 14:15

£66

Painting and Drawing

ELP9040

P71CW

CDVH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

14:30 – 16:30

£66

Painting and Drawing

ELB2158

P71CH

LGMC

25.09 – 04.12.12

Tue

13:00 – 15:00

£33

Painting and Drawing with Mixed Media

ELN8001

P91AT

THS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£66

Pastels Introduction

ELB2158

P91CF

HHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Pastels

ELB2158

P71AF

CPLC

25.09 – 04.12.12

Tue

10:00 – 12:00

£33

Photoshop Introduction

ELN5001

P91BV

25.09 – 30.10.12

Tue

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Portraiture Introduction

ELP9040

P91CH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£66

Sculpture with Resistant Materials Includes £15 materials

ELP2301

P91AH

20.09 – 18.12.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£48

Singing for Pleasure

ELN2156

P71AH

BMH

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

13:30 – 15:30

£10

Art and Design and Music (continued) Leisure courses (continued) Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Stained Glass for Beginners Includes £30 materials

Enrol

ELP2300

P91AH

12.09 – 21.11.12

Wed

18:00 – 20:30

£112

Stained Glass for Beginners Includes £30 materials

ELP2300

P91CH

13.09 – 22.11.12

Thu

18:00 – 20:30

£112

Stained Glass for Improvers

ELP2300

P91BH

12.09 – 21.11.12

Wed

18:00 – 20:30

£82

Stained Glass for Improvers

ELP2300

P91DH

13.09 – 22.11012 Thu

18:00 – 20:30

£82

Upholstery

ELN2502

P91BH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

18:00 – 20:30

£82

Watercolour Painting

ELN8001

P71BT

OPCC

12.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

09:30 – 11:30

£79

Watercolour Painting

ELN8001

P71CF

FCC

18.09 – 16.10.12

Tue

09:30 – 12:00

FREE

Watercolour Painting

ELN8001

P71BH

STJ

25.09 – 04.12.12

Tue

13:30 – 15:30

£66

Watercolour Painting for Beginners and Improvers

ELN8001

P71BV

SAW

25.09 – 30.12.12

Tue

09:30 – 11:30

£10

Watercolour Painting for Beginners and Improvers

ELN8001

P91AH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£66

Watercolour Painting for Beginners and Improvers

ELN8001

P71DV

SAW

06.11 – 04.12.12

Tue

09:30 – 11:30

£33

Watercolours - The Garden Includes £3 materials

ELN8001

P71AT

OPCC

20.09 – 18.10.12

Thu

10:00 – 12:00

£13

Watercolours - The Garden Includes £3 materials

ELN8001

P71CT

01.11 – 29.11.12

Thu

10:00 – 12:00

£36

Vocational courses Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Creative Crafts Level 1 Award – Life Drawing

Enrol

CAV1200

P71AH

10.09 – 19.11.12

Mon

09:30 – 16:30

£135

Creative Crafts Level 1 Award – Textiles

CAV1200

P71BH

12.09 – 21.11.12

Wed

09:30 – 16:30

£135

Quick Glance – Key to the Centres BMH Barnton Memorial Hall / CCDT Cheshire Community Development Trust / CDVH Cuddington Village Hall CPLC Castle Park Learning Centre / CRVH Crowton Village Hall / CVH Comberbach Village Hall / DSN Deafness Support Network FCC Frodsham Community Centre / H Hartford Campus / HAZ Hazelmere / HDR Hartford Driving Range HHS Helsby High School / HMPS Hartford Manor Primary School / KCC Kingsley Community Centre KVI Kingsley Village Institute / LGMC Lostock Green Methodist Church / LDVH Lach Dennis Village Hall OPCC Oulton Park Cricket Club / SAW Salvation Army / STJ St. John’s Church Centre / THS Tarporley High School UCAN University of Chester Academy / W Winsford Campus / WCC Weaverham Community Centre WHS Weaverham High School / WNCC Wincham Community Centre

Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses Fine Art First Diploma

Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design

(Level 2) F

(Level 3) F

Course No: CAV1262 Session No: P71AH Fee: £275 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 12 End date: 28 June 13 Day: 2 days (Thu/Fri) Start time: 10:50/09:10 End time: 16:30 Enrol:

Course No: CAV1211 Session No: P71AH Fee: £275 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 12 End date: 28 June 13 Day: 2 days (Thu/Fri) Start time: 10:50/09:10 End time: 16:30 Enrol:

Course Overview: This creative course combines both traditional and contemporary approaches to fine art. You will be introduced to drawing and painting techniques, hand drawn and digital processes, collage and mixed media whilst working to briefs. You will research and discover the approaches used by practitioners both today and historically, thus informing your own artistic production. A personal approach to image making will be encouraged, resulting in a variety of expressive and exciting approaches.

Course Overview: This creative course is aimed at adults who have an interest in art and design with a fine art focus and wish to develop their skills further. You will work in different specialist areas and cover a wide range of processes and techniques including drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, print making, digital manipulation and art history.

“The College offers an excellent range of artistic activities; the teaching is superb, aiding individual development.” Caroline Lea, Fine Art Student

THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 46

Art and Design and Music (continued) Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses (continued) Fine Art Diploma

Photography First Diploma

(Level 3) F

(Level 2) F

Course No: CAV1210 Session No: P71AH Fee: ÂŁ275 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 12 End date: 28 June 13 Day: 2 days (Thu/Fri) Start time: 10:50/09:10 End time: 16:30 Enrol:

Course No: CAV1272 Session No: P71AH Fee: ÂŁ275 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 10 September 12 End date: 25 June 13 Day: 2 days (Mon/Tue) Start time: 09:30 End time: 15:45 Enrol:

Course Overview: This creative course is aimed at adults who have already completed the Subsidiary Diploma Art and Design (Fine Art). The course builds on previous skills gained within the Subsidiary Diploma and allows learners to develop more specialist approaches to techniques and processes. You will work in different specialist areas including drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, print making, digital manipulation and art history.

Course Overview: This creative course will give you an introduction to both traditional and digital approaches to photography. It is suitable for those who have little or no experience with using traditional 35mm and/or digital cameras including the darkroom and digital imaging software. The course will enable learners to work in a range of environments, the photographic studio, darkroom and digital imaging suite. The programme consists of a range of technical workshops and independent personal projects, working towards completing a competent portfolio. Students will be expected to engage with a range of task lead projects with a practical and theoretical emphasis.

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THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 46

Business and Professional Studies Full Level 2 vocational courses Accounting NVQ (Level 2) F Course No: CIV8002 Session No: P71AH (daytime) Fee: £870 (includes exam fee) Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 10 September 12 End date: 20 May 13 Day: Monday Start time: 09:10 End time: 16:30 Enrol:

Course No: CIV8002 Session No: P91AH (evening) Fee: £870 (includes exam fee) Venue: Winsford/Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 11 September 12 End date: 26 June 13 Day: Tuesday/Wednesday Start time: 18:00 End time: 20:30 Enrol:

Course Overview: This course is accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians. The programme is arranged in units of competence and includes, recording income and receipts, making and recording payments, preparing ledger balances and initial trial balance, supplying information for management control, working with computers, achieving personal effectiveness and health and safety. Students should normally allow one year, 2 evenings per week to complete the course, however; the programme can be tailored to meet individual needs.

Leisure courses Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Beginners Guide to Starting Your Own Business

Enrol

ELN1055

P91AH

20.09 – 29.11.12

Thu

18:00 – 21:00

£10

Beginners Guide to Starting Your Own Business

ELN1055

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

18:00 – 21:00

£10

Business and Professional Studies (continued) Full Level 3 vocational course

Level 4 vocational course

Accounting NVQ

(Level 3) F

(Level 4)*

Course No: CIV8003 Session No: P91AH Fee: £870 (includes exam fee) Venue: Winsford/Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 11 September 12 End date: 27 June 13 Day: Tuesday/Thursday Start time: 18:00 End time: 21:00 Enrol:

Course No: CIV8003 Session No: P71AH Fee: £870 (includes exam fee) Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 11 September 12 End date: 25 June 13 Day: Tuesday Start time: 09:10 End time: 16:30 Enrol:

Course Overview: It is likely that candidates will already have achieved AAT Level 2 stage. The programme is arranged in units of competence and includes maintaining financial records and performing accounts, recording and evaluating costs and revenues, preparing reports and returns, working with computers (unless completed at Level 2) and health and safety (unless completed at Level 2).

“The course is very informative and will help me get a better job and promotion.” Holly Robinson, Business Student

Course No: CIV8004 Session No: P91AH Fee: £870 (includes exam fee) Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 12 End date: 27 June 13 Day: Wednesday/Thursday Start time: 18:00 End time: 21:00 Enrol: Course Overview: This level is suitable for those who have progressed through Level 2 and Level 3, or are at a more advanced stage in their career and looking for a qualification to give them the confidence and proof that they’ve got the skills to do the job. On completion of this level, students can apply to become full members of AAT and use the letters MAAT after their name. The Level 4 Diploma in Accounting includes the following learning and assessment areas, financial statements, budgeting, financial performance, internal control and accounting systems, personal tax, business tax and external auditing. *PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT FULL LEVEL

Cookery Leisure courses Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Bread Making Ideas Includes £5 materials

Enrol

ELN6200

P91AR

UCAN

26.09 – 17.10.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£15

Cake Decorating for Beginners Includes £10 materials

ELN6200

P91AT

THS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

18:30 – 20:30

£76

Cake Decorating Includes £10 materials

ELN6200

P91DW

WHS

29.10 – 03.12.12

Mon

18:45 – 20:45

£20

Cookery from Around the World Includes £7 materials

ELN6200

P91BR

UCAN

31.10 – 28.11.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£17

Cooking for One Includes £5 materials

ELN6200

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 15.10.12

Mon

18:45 – 20:45

£31

Entertain with Confidence - Quick and Easy Main Courses ELN6200 Includes £5 materials

P91CH

27.09 – 01.11.12

Thu

18:30 – 20:30

£38

Entertain with Confidence - Party Nibbles (Hors D'Oeuvres) ELN6200 Includes £5 materials

P91DH

08.11 – 06.12.12

Thu

18:30 – 20:30

£38

Feeding a Family on a Budget Includes £5 materials

ELN6200

P91BW

WHS

29.10 – 26.11.12

Mon

18:45 – 20:45

£5

Quick and Easy Cake Baking Includes £5 materials

ELN6200

P91CW

WHS

24.09 – 15.10.12

Mon

18:45 – 20:45

£15

Sugar Flowers for Beginners Includes £10 materials

ELN6200

P91BH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

18:30 – 20:30

£76

Sugar Flowers for Improvers Includes £10 materials

ELN6200

P91AH

27.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

18:30 – 20:30

£76

THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 46

Gourmet food at a great price Royals is an ideal eating place for lunches, dinners or private parties. Food is prepared and served by hospitality students training to first class standards under the watchful eye of tutors with the highest levels of professional cookery and restaurant skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Lunches available: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12 noon during term-time â&#x20AC;˘ The restaurant is open for Themed Evenings on selected Wednesdays throughout the year, call for details â&#x20AC;˘ Full bar and wine list available The restaurant is situated on the top floor, close to the new Centre for Creative Arts and Sport.

For further details or to make a booking call 01606 720621 or 01606 720575.

Computing and IT Full Level 2 vocational course ECDL Extra – ITQ Computer Skills (Level 2) F Course No: CIV4413 Session No: P71AH (daytime) Fee: £360 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 10 September 12 End date: 24 June 13 Day: Monday Start time: 09:30 End time: 12:00 Enrol:

Course No: CIV4413 Session No: P91AH (evening) Fee: £360 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 12 End date: 26 June 13 Day: Wednesday Start time: 18:00 End time: 20:30 Enrol:

Course Overview: ECDL has for many years been recognised by employers as a valuable IT skills training course. ECDL has now teamed up with ITQ to offer an up to date qualification where you learn not only word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills but also how to apply them in the workplace to improve productivity. The qualification has the backing of employers and is funded under the national strategy to increase the number of adults who have a full level 2 qualification. No formal qualifications are required however a basic understanding of word processing is required.

Leisure courses Enrol

Course

Session

Venue Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Apple Mac Computers Introduction

ELN5001

P91EH

27.09 – 01.11.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Computing for Beginners

ELN5001

P71AV P91AT P91AW P91AF P91AV P91AR P91AH

W THS WHS HHS W UCAN H

22.09 – 01.12.12 24.09 – 03.12.12 24.09 – 03.12.12 24.09 – 03.12.12 26.09 – 05.12.12 26.09 – 05.12.12 27.09 – 06.12.12

Sat Mon Mon Mon Wed Wed Thu

10:00 – 12:00 18:30 – 20:30 19:00 – 21:00 19:00 – 21:00 18:30 – 20:30 19:00 – 21:00 18:30 – 20:30

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

Web Page Design for Beginners

ELP5001

P91AH

26.09 – 31.10.12

Wed

17:00 – 19:00

£33

Web Page Design for Beginners

ELN5001

P91BT

THS

05.11 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Web Page Design for Improvers

ELN5001

P91BH

07.11 – 05.12.12

Wed

17:00 – 19:00

£33

Construction, Engineering and Automotive Full Level 3 vocational courses Civil Engineering Diploma BTEC

Engineering Diploma BTEC

Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair

(Level 3) F

Course No: CIV1229 Session No: P715H Fee: £795 per year Venue: Hartford Duration: 2 years Start date: 10 September 12 End date: 24 June 13 Day: Monday Start time: 09:10 End time: 18:00 Enrol:

Course No: CIV1126 Session No: P715H Fee: £795 per year Venue: Hartford Duration: 2 years Start date: 10 September 12 End date: 24 June 13 Day: Monday Start time: 09:10 End time: 18:00 Enrol:

Course No: CIV2211 Session No: P71AH Fee: £795 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 12 End date: 27 June 13 Day: Thursday Start time: 09:10 End time: 18:30 Enrol:

Course Overview: This course covers a wide range of construction and civil engineering units including health, safety and welfare, construction technology and design, graphical detailing, building surveying, measuring, tendering and estimating processes, ICT and CAD, highways construction and maintenance and applied mathematics.

Course Overview: This course consists of 12 units covering many areas of electrical/electronic engineering, including science and mathematics for engineering, electrical and electronic principles, mechanical technology, health and safety, electronics and electrical technology.

Course Overview: This course is designed for people working in the Motorcycle repair industry. It is a practical course with theory covering different aspects of motorcycle maintenance, including working safely and effectively. Students will also be taught higher-level skills in diagnosis and rectification of faults on tyres, brakes, suspension systems, engines, transmissions systems and electrical and electronics systems.

F 22

THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 46 Fees listed are per year – some courses are 2 years.

Construction, Engineering and Automotive (continued) Vocational courses Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Bricklaying DIY Includes £20 materials

Enrol

CIV2344

P91AH

20.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

18:00 – 21:00

£120

Carpentry and Joinery DIY Includes £20 materials

CIV2334

P91AH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

18:00 – 21:00

£120

Electrical Installation 17th Edition 1st Amendment

CIF1028

P91AH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

18:00 – 21:00

£450

Fabrication and Welding Practice Certificate Level 3

CIV2411

P71AH

13.09 – 27.06.13

Thu

09:10 – 16:30

£795

Fabrication and Welding Practice Certificate Level 3

CIV2411

P91AH

12.09 – 27.06.13

Wed

18:00 – 20:30

£795

Fabrication and Welding Practice Diploma Level 3

CIV2410

P71AH

12.09 – 26.06.13

Wed

09:10 – 16:30

£795

Motor Vehicle Level 2

CIV2214

P715H

11.09 – 12.06.13

Tue

09:10 – 16:30

£795

Motor Vehicle Level 3

CIV2236

P71AH

13.09 – 27.06.13

Thu

09:10 – 18:30

£795

Motorcycle Level 2

CIV2216

P71AH

12.09 – 26.06.13

Wed

09:10 – 16:30

£795

Painting and Decorating DIY Includes £20 materials

CIV2364

P91AH

20.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

18:00 – 21:00

£120

Painting and Decorating Skills Includes £50 materials

CIV2367

P71AH

20.09 – 27.06.13

Thu

09:10 – 16:30

£800

Performing Engineering Operations NVQ Level 2 Diploma

CIV2200

P71AH

14.09 – 28.06.13

Fri

09:10 – 16:30

£795

Tiling DIY Includes £20 materials

CIV2374

P91AH

19.09 – 06.12.12

Wed

18:00 – 21:00

£120

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

ELN2501

P91AH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£91

Leisure courses Enrol Welding DIY Includes £25 materials

Foreign Languages Entry Requirements Beginners

Intermediate

Higher Intermediate

Suitable for absolute beginners with no previous experience of the language. You will learn to communicate in practical everyday and holiday situations. No previous experience required.

Suitable for students who can deal with routine daily activities and exchange information on predictable topics.

Suitable for students already familiar with the language and who can express themselves with reasonable ease.

No formal assessment.

Lower Intermediate Suitable for students with some knowledge of the language. You will expand your language skills and you will be able to communicate in a wider range of holiday and everyday situations. You need to have basic knowledge of the language and may have completed a lower level course. No formal assessment.

You will learn to converse in the past tense and describe previous experiences and events. You need to have some knowledge of the language and have completed a lower level course. No formal assessment.

You will expand your skills and develop greater confidence in the language. You need to have knowledge of the language and have completed an intermediate level course. No formal assessment.

Advanced Suitable for students who have the ability to express themselves with relative ease and confidence. You will have the opportunity to discuss current issues and matters of general interest. You need to be able to hold conversations and be confident using the language. You may have completed a lower level course. No formal assessment.

“It’s great being taught by someone who enjoys her job. I enjoy meeting other like-minded students of my age who are keen to learn.” Malcolm Davies, Italian Student 24

Language courses for beginners

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER ONLY £82 FOR 27 WEEKS Enrol

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

French Beginners

ELB2101

P91AV

11.09 – 21.05.13

Tue

18:30 – 21:00

£82

German Beginners

ELB2103

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 20.05.13

Mon

18:30 – 21:00

£82

Italian Beginners

ELB2102

P91AV

11.09 – 21.05.13

Tue

18:30 – 21:00

£82

Italian Beginners

ELB2102

P71AW

CDVH

27.09 – 23.05.13

Thu

09:30 – 12:00

£82

Spanish Beginners

ELB2100

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 20.05.13

Mon

18:30 – 21:00

£82

Spanish Beginners

ELB2100

P71AH

BMH

25.09 – 21.05.13

Tue

13:00 – 15:30

£82

Spanish Beginners

ELB2100

P71AV

27.09 – 23.05.13

Thu

10:30 – 13:00

£82

Language courses for lower intermediate to advanced Enrol

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

French Intermediate

ELN9032

P71AV

14.09 – 25.01.13

Fri

10:00 – 12:00

£99

German Lower Intermediate

ELN9031

P91AV

11.09 – 15.01.13

Tue

19:00 – 21:00

£99

Italian Lower Intermediate

ELN9050

P71AV

12.09 – 16.01.13

Wed

10:00 – 12:00

£99

Italian Higher Intermediate

ELN9050

P91BH

13.09 – 17.01.13

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£99

Italian Advanced

ELN9050

P71BV

11.09 – 15.01.13

Tue

13:00 – 15:00

£99

Spanish Lower Intermediate

ELN9027

P71FV

10.09 – 14.01.13

Mon

11:00 – 13:00

£99

Spanish Lower Intermediate

ELN9027

P91CV

11.09 – 15.01.13

Tue

19:00 – 21:00

£99

Spanish Lower Intermediate

ELN9027

P71CV

12.09 – 16.01.13

Wed

12:30 – 14:30

£99

Spanish Higher Intermediate

ELN9027

P71EV

13.09 – 24.01.13

Thu

13:00 – 15:00

£99

Spanish Advanced

ELN9027

P71DV

10.09 – 14.01.13

Mon

13:00 – 15:00

£99

Spanish Advanced Conversational

ELN9027

P91EH

13.09 – 17.01.13

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£99

Spanish Conversation

ELN9027

P71AF

KVI

11.09 – 15.01.13

Tue

09:45 – 11:45

£99

An additional 15 week block of Intermediate and advanced courses will run from January 2013 (subject to sufficient numbers).

Leisure courses Enrol

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Holiday Portuguese

ELN9033

P71AW

CDVH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

10:00 – 12:00

£10

Holiday Portuguese

ELN9033

P71AV

28.09 – 23.11.12

Fri

09:30 – 12:30

£10

Holiday Spanish

ELB2100

P91CF

CPLC

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

17:00 – 19:00

£33

Holiday Spanish

ELB2100

P91AF

HHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£33

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

ESOL Skills for Life Certificate We will help you to develop the skills you need for work, study or home. You can study ESOL part-time at Hartford. The ESOL Skills for Life course includes elements of citizenship as recommended by the Home Office. ESOL courses are offered at 5 levels and each session lasts 3 hours.

All students are assessed at the beginning of the year and study Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening and take exams (twice yearly) that lead to the “ESOL Skills for Life Certificate”.

Fee 3 hours per week for 33 weeks = £350 Students in receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) can study for free.

Before starting a course, students need to have an initial interview with an ESOL tutor. At your appointment, you will be interviewed by an English language teacher who will assess your language level, check your eligibility and together will decide which type of course is best for you. Email: info@midchesh.ac.uk or call 01606 74444 to make an appointment. IMPORTANT – please bring your passport/ID with visa to your interview

Vocational courses – These courses are accredited, you will receive a certificate Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Entry Level Certificate In ESOL Skills For Life Entry 1

Enrol

ELV9161

P91AH

13.09 – 20.06.13

Thu

18:00 – 21:00

£350

Entry Level Certificate In ESOL Skills For Life Entry 2

ELV9162

P91AH

13.09 – 20.06.13

Thu

18:00 – 21:00

£350

Entry Level Certificate In ESOL Skills For Life Entry 3

ELV9163

P91AH

13.09 – 20.06.13

Thu

18:00 – 21:00

£350

ESOL Skills For Life Level 1

ELV9164

P71AH

12.09 – 26.06.13

Wed

09:30 – 12:40

£350

ESOL Skills For Life Level 2

ELV9165

P71AH

12.09 – 26.06.13

Wed

09:30 – 12:40

£350

GCSEs Vocational courses Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

English Language GCSE

Enrol

ELV5023

P71AH

12.09 – 22.05.13

Wed

13:20 – 16:30

£350

English Language GCSE

ELV5023

P91AV

12.09 – 22.05.13

Wed

18:00 – 21:00

£350

English Language GCSE

ELV5023

P91AH

13.09 – 16.05.13

Thu

18:00 – 21:00

£350

Mathematics A GCSE

ELV5027

P91AV

11.09 – 14.05.13

Tue

18:00 – 21:00

£350

Mathematics A GCSE

ELV5027

P71AH

12.09 – 22.05.13

Wed

13:20 – 16:30

£350

Mathematics A GCSE

ELV5027

P91AH

13.09 – 16.05.13

Thu

18:00 – 21:00

£350

Mathematics A GCSE

ELV5027

P71BH

14.09 – 14.06.13

Fri

09:10 – 12:20

£350

Science GCSE

CIV5028

P91AH

12.09 – 26.06.13

Wed

18:00 – 21:00

£350

“Teachers are highly committed; their enthusiasm inspires learners to work hard.” Ofsted

Hair and Beauty Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses Beauty Therapy NVQ (Level 2) Fast Track F Course No: CAV0018 Session No: P71AH Fee: £690 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 12 End date: 26 June 13 Day: Wednesday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:

Course No: CAV0018 Session No: P71BH Fee: £690 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 12 End date: 27 June 13 Day: Thursday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:

Course No: CAV0018 Session No: P71CV Fee: £690 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 15 September 12 End date: 29 June 13 Day: Saturday Start time: 09:00 End time: 16:00 Enrol:

Course Overview: This course covers all aspects of beauty therapy, such as manicure, pedicure, waxing, facials, eye treatments and make up. Employment opportunities exist in salons or self employment. On completion of Level 2, students can progress onto NVQ 3 in Beauty Therapy. Due to the fast pace of this course, students must be able to demonstrate an excellent level of written and spoken English, have basic computer skills, research skills and a good understanding of human biology are also essential. Practical assessments on members of the public are an essential part of the course and students may be asked to help find additional clients for the salon to help with observed assessments.

Beauty Therapy Diploma (Level 3) Fast Track F Course No: CAV0142 Session No: P71AH Fee: £690 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 12 End date: 27 June 13 Day: Thursday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:

Course Overview: This course is for adults who have successfully completed a level 2 qualification in either beauty or complementary therapy. All students must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of manual dexterity and portray excellent standards of professionalism. Students will study the following eight units, monitor procedures to safely control work operations, contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities, provide body massage treatments, Indian head massage, massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils, stone therapy treatments, facial electrical treatments including micro-dermabrasion and tanning. All students will be expected to purchase the necessary kit and uniform as specified by the course tutor. At times, all students will be expected to introduce new clients to the salon in order to help with practical assessments.

Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses (continued) Hairdressing NVQ (Level 2) Fast Track F Course No: CAV0001 Session No: P71AV Fee: £690 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 11 September 12 End date: 25 June 13 Day: Tuesday Start time: 09:00 End time: 16:00 Enrol:

Course No: CAV0001 Session No: P71BV Fee: £690 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 11 September 12 End date: 25 June 13 Day: Tuesday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:

Course Overview: This course is for adults with a strong interest in working in the hair and beauty industries. The course consists of various hairdressing procedures in the salon environment including shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp,

cutting hair using basic techniques, changing hair colour using basic techniques, health and safety in the work place and learning how to give clients a positive impression of both themselves and the organisation.

Hairdressing NVQ (Level 3) Fast Track F Course No: CAV0014 Session No: P71AV Fee: £690 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 12 End date: 26 June 13 Day: Wednesday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:

Course No: CAV0001 Session No: P71CV Fee: £690 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 15 September 12 End date: 29 June 13 Day: Saturday Start time: 09:00 End time: 16:00 Enrol:

Course No: CAV0014 Session No: P71BV Fee: £690 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 15 September 12 End date: 29 June 13 Day: Saturday Start time: 09:00 End time: 16:00 Enrol:

Course Overview: The course is aimed at adults who have successfully completed NVQ 2 hairdressing and now wish to extend their skills to an advanced level. Excellent technical skills and a high level of motivation are also needed for this course. You will learn a variety of hairdressing skills in the College’s Tranquility Salon at the Winsford Campus, including ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety, advising and consulting with clients, styling, dressing and finishing hair, cutting hair, shampoo and condition hair and scalp, perm and neutralise hair, style hair using basic plaiting techniques and learning how to give clients a positive impression of both themselves and the organisation.

Fast Track courses are also available as full-time courses (3 days per week). Different timetables and fees apply – see website for details. www.midchesh.ac.uk A uniform and kit is also available for all Fast Track courses, which will cost in the region of £250.

Hair and Beauty (continued) Full Level 3 vocational courses (continued)

Nail Services NVQ (Level 3) Fast Track F

Reflexology Diploma

Course No: CAV0131 Session No: P71AH Fee: ÂŁ690 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 12 End date: 26 June 13 Day: Wednesday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:

Course No: CAV0134 Session No: P91AV Fee: ÂŁ360 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 12 End date: 26 June 13 Day: Wednesday Start time: 18:00 End time: 21:00 Enrol:

Course Overview: The course is aimed at adults who have successfully completed NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy or have a manicure/pedicure qualification and be able to demonstrate good manual dexterity. Units of study include, providing self and spray tanning treatments, extend and maintain artificial nail systems and nail art. Students will study acrylic, gel and fibreglass nail systems. Students must be able to demonstrate an excellent level of written and spoken English, have good computer skills, research skills and an excellent understanding of anatomy and physiology. Practical assessments on members of the public are an essential part of the course and students may be asked to help find additional clients for the salon to help with observed assessments.

Course Overview: This course is aimed at adults with a keen interest in practicing as a Reflexologist. The programme combines practical skills with theoretical knowledge and understanding. Students will learn the practice of applying pressure to specific points on the hands and feet to influence the health of corresponding parts of the body. How the pressure sensors on the hands and feet connect with different parts of the body and stimulates these sensors to send waves of relaxation through the body. Students will cover the following units, Diploma in Health and Safety, Diploma in Reflexology and Anatomy and Physiology.

(Level 3) F

Tranquility Hair salon at the Winsford Campus Call 01606 720529 to make an appointment.

Leisure courses Enrol Nail Art Introduction Includes £5 materials

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

ELN9034

P91AR

UCAN

03.10 – 14.11.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£5

Vocational courses Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 1 Fast Track

Enrol

CAV0016

P71AH

12.09 – 26.06.13

Wed

13:00 – 20:00

£690

Hairdressing NVQ Level 1 Fast Track

CAV0013

P71BV

11.09 – 25.0613

Tue

09:00 – 16:00

£690

Hairdressing NVQ Level 1 Fast Track

CAV0013

P71AV

11.09 – 25.06.13

Tue

13:00 – 20:00

£690

Hairdressing NVQ Level 1 Fast Track

CAV0013

P71CV

15.09 – 29.06.13

Sat

09:00 – 16:00

£690

Hairstyling Level 1

CAV0024

P91AV

12.09 – 21.11.12

Wed

18:00 – 21:00

£85

Make-Up Application Level 1

CAV0025

P91AV

11.09 – 20.11.12

Tue

18:00 – 21:00

£85

“The Tranquility Hair and Beauty salons offer the general public a fantastic range of treatments and they are such great value for money.”

“Teachers have high levels of subject expertise and are well-qualified.” Ofsted

Health, Care and Child Studies Leisure courses Enrol Counselling Introduction

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

ELN9025

P71CV

22.09 – 20.10.12

Sat

09:30 – 13:30

£10

Counselling Introduction

ELN9025

P71BH

LDVH

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

10:00 – 12:00

£10

Counselling Introduction

ELN9025

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£10

Counselling Introduction

ELN9025

P71CH

STJ

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

10:00 – 12:00

£10

Emergency First Aid

ELN9002

P91AV

25.09 – 16.10.12

Tue

19:00 – 21:00

£26

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for Beginners

ELN0064

P91AH

20.09 – 18.10.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Lip Reading (Free to hearing impaired and their families)

ELN6013

P71AH

DSN

17.09 – 10.12.12

Mon

10:00 – 12:00

£79

Lip Reading (Free to hearing impaired and their families)

ELN6013

P71BF

FCC

02.11 – 14.12.12

Fri

10:00 – 12:00

£46

Lip Reading Taster

ELN6013

P71AF

FCC

21.09 – 19.10.12

Fri

10:00 – 12:00

FREE

Loss and Bereavement Counselling Introduction

ELN9025

P71AV

SAW

01.10 – 05.11.12

Mon

13:15 – 15:15

FREE

Loss and Bereavement Counselling Introduction

ELN9025

P91BR

UCAN

31.10 – 28.11.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

FREE

Sign language Introduction

ELN9007

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 21:00

£10

Sign Language Introduction

ELN9007

P71AH

WNCC

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

13:00 – 15:00

£10

Sign Language Introduction

ELN9007

P91AH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£10

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

CIV6626

P71AV

19.09 – 12.06.13

Wed

09:30 – 12:30

£250

Vocational courses Enrol Working in Health, Social and Children Settings Level 1 Introduction

Leisure, Sport and Fitness Leisure courses Enrol Badminton for Beginners

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

P91AH

20.09 – 18.10.12

Thu

19:30 – 21:00

FREE

Badminton for Improvers

ELN6005

P91BH

01.11 – 29.12.12

Thu

19:30 – 21:00

£24

Be Your Own Life Coach

ELN0064

P91AR

UCAN

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

FREE

Bridge for Beginners

ELB2152

P71BH

LDVH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

12:30 – 14:30

£33

Bridge for Beginners

ELB2152

P91AV

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Bridge for Improvers

ELB2152

P71DH

LDVH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

10:00 – 12:00

£33

Creative Writing and Poetry

ELB2150

P71AH

BMH

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

10:00 – 12:00

£33

Creative Writing for Beginners

ELB2150

P71BH

WNCC

25.09 – 04.12.12

Tue

10:00 – 12:00

£33

Exercise to Music

ELN6005

P71AH

BMH

19.09 – 28.11.12

Wed

10:00 – 11:00

£33

Gentle Exercise to Music

ELN6005

P71EV

HAZ

27.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

10:00 – 11:00

£10

Golf Beginners

ELN6003

P91AH

HDR

17.09 – 26.11.12

Mon

18:00 – 19:00

£33

Golf Beginners

ELN6003

P91CH

HDR

18.09 – 27.11.12

Tue

18:00 – 19:00

£33

Golf Beginners

ELN6003

P91DH

HDR

18.09 – 27.11.12

Tue

19:00 – 20:00

£33

Golf Beginners

ELN6003

P71AH

HDR

20.09 – 29.11.12

Thu

09:30 – 10:30

£33

Golf Improvers

ELN6003

P91BH

HDR

17.09 – 26.11.12

Mon

19:00 – 20:00

£33

Golf Improvers

ELN6003

P91EH

HDR

17.09 – 26.11.12

Mon

20:00 – 21:00

£33

Golf Improvers

ELN6003

P91FH

HDR

18.09 – 27.11.12

Tue

20:00 – 21:00

£33

Golf Improvers

ELN6003

P71BH

HDR

20.09 – 29.11.12

Thu

10:30 – 11:30

£33

Relaxation and Meditation for Beginners

ELN0064

P91BH

01.11 – 29.11.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Tai Chi Taster

ELN6006

P71AW

CRVH

25.09 – 20.11.12

Tue

13:30 – 14:30

FREE

Tai Chi Mixed Ability

ELB2153

P71AH

CVH

28.09 – 07.12.12

Fri

13:30 – 15:00

£24

Tracing your Ancestors Online

ELN9028

P91AH

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

19:00 – 21:00

£66

Writing for Pleasure and Publication

ELB2150

P91AH

27.09 – 06.12.12

Thu

19:00 – 21:00

£33

Yoga Mixed Levels

ELP8006

P91AH

HMPS

10.09 – 21.01.13

Mon

18:00 – 19:00

£49

Yoga Mixed Levels

ELP8006

P91BH

HMPS

10.09 – 21.01.13

Mon

19:00 – 20:00

£49

Yoga Mixed Levels

ELP8006

P71BW

WCC

11.09 – 22.01.13

Tue

13:45 – 14:45

£49

Yoga Mixed Levels

ELN6007

P91EF

KCC

11.09 – 11.12.12

Tue

19:30 – 21:00

£59

Zumba for Beginners

ELB8006

P91AF

HHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

19:00 – 20:00

£33

Courses delivered in partnership with:

Course ELN6005

Full Level 3 vocational courses Sports Massage Therapy Certificate (Level 3) F Course No: CAV3113 Session No: P91AH Fee: ÂŁ360 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 12 End date: 27 June 13 Day: Thursday Start time: 18:00 End time: 21:00 Enrol: Course Overview: This course is aimed towards those employed in sports and other activity related sections and for others who wish to acquire this particular expertise. Students will be taught the following topics, anatomy and physiology, health and safety, sports massage in all environments (clinic, gymnasium etc.), sports massage related treatments (electrical & mechanical), understand and advise on joint and muscle function in physical activity and understand and advise on Musco-skeletal injuries and conditions.

THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 46

Return to Learning From helping the children with schoolwork to improving your chances of promotion, the College can help you develop the necessary skills. Do you need help in getting a job? We can help you prepare for employment, write CVs and develop your inverview skills. Improve your literacy and numeracy skills with the help of our skilled tutors. We offer FREE courses at several levels during the day or in the evening at the Winsford and Hartford Campuses.

English - FREE CLASSES

Maths - FREE CLASSES

Entry Level

Wednesday afternoon at Winsford Campus

Tuesday morning at Hartford Campus

Wednesday evening at Hartford Campus

Tuesday evening at Winsford Campus

Thursday afternoon at Hartford Campus

Thursday evening at Hartford Campus

Level 1 and 2

Wednesday afternoon at Winsford Campus

Tuesday morning at Hartford Campus

Wednesday evening at Hartford Campus

Tuesday evening at Winsford Campus

Thursday afternoon at Hartford Campus

Thursday evening at Hartford Campus

Speak to our tutors to arrange an assessment so that we can create the best course for you. Call 01606 74444 now!

Return to Learning Enrol

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Brush up your Maths - A refresher for anyone who hasn't used maths for sometime ELN2154 P71AH

CCDT

17.09 – 10.12.12

Mon

09:30 – 12:00

FREE

Maths Made Easy - A back to basics confidence builder in essential maths skills ELN2154 P91BV

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

18:30 – 20:30

FREE

Job Hunting - Easy Steps to help you with your job search

ELN2154

P91AW

WHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Mon

18:30 – 20:30

FREE

Job Hunting - Easy Steps to help you with your job search

ELN2154

P91AR

UCAN

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

18:30 – 20:30

FREE

Job Hunting - Easy Steps to help you with your job search

ELN2154

P91CV

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

18:30 – 20:30

FREE

Homework Helper - Tips to help the children with their English homework ELN2154

P91BW

WHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Tue

18:30 – 20:30

FREE

Homework Helper - Tips to help the children with their English homework ELN2154

P91DV

25.09 – 04.12.12

Tue

18:30 – 20:30

FREE

Homework Helper - Tips to help the children with their maths homework ELN2154

P91CW

WHS

24.09 – 03.12.12

Wed

18:30 – 20:30

FREE

Homework Helper - Tips to help the children with their maths homework ELN2154

P91CR

UCAN

26.09 – 05.12.12

Wed

18:30 – 20:30

FREE

Return to Learning (continued) Enrol

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Return to Learning - If you haven’t been in a classroom for years this course will help you pick up the key skills needed to make you ELN2154 P91AV W 25.09 – 04.12.12 Tue 18:30 – 20:30 a successful learner ELN2154 P91BR UCAN 26.09 – 05.12.12 Wed 18:30 – 20:30

FREE FREE

Assertiveness and Communication Skills - Learn how to handle difficult people and tough situations. Increase your confidence and feel better about yourself. Assertively solve problems in your relationships and at work. Find new ways to get your point across effectively and reduce your stress ELN9025 P91AR UCAN 26.09 – 17.10.12 Wed 19:00 – 21:00 levels and enjoy life more ELN9025 P71BV SAW 12.11 – 03.12.12 Mon 13:15 – 15:15

FREE FREE

Improving Self Confidence - Learn how you can feel better about yourself and your life. Understand where confidence and self-esteem come from and how to build them up. Free yourself from unnecessary worrying. Learn how stepping out of your comfort zone can feel good and find great new ways to build lasting inner confidence ELN9025 P71AH BMH 03.10 – 14.11.12 Wed 13:00 – 15:00

FREE

Customer Service Skills Introduction - Learn how to identify customer service needs and learn the benefits of good customer service. ELN2154 P71BH CCDT 17.09 – 15.10.12 Mon 13:00 – 15:30

FREE

Saturday employability courses These courses are designed to give an introduction into employment in a range of careers. Enrol

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Working in Administration - Learn about basic administrative duties including: answering telephones competently, taking accurate messages, filing paperwork, understanding and using proper office etiquette, dealing effectively with, colleagues and visitors. ELN2154 P71DV W 22.09 – 01.12.12 Sat 09:30 – 12:00 FREE Working in Sales - Learn about good customer service, including how to present yourself, and some basic sales psychology and techniques. ELN2154 P71BV W 22.09 – 01.12.12 Sat 09:30 – 12:00

FREE

Working with Children - Learn about the basics of child development and learning, health and safety, food and nutrition and play. ELN2154 P71AV W 22.09 – 01.12.12 Sat

FREE

09:30 – 12:00

Working with the Elderly - Learn about the basics of caring for the elderly including, health and nutrition, effective communication and moving and handling. ELN2154 P71CV W 22.09 – 01.12.12 Sat 09:30 – 12:00 FREE

Return to Learning (continued) Vocational courses These courses are accredited, you will receive a certificate

Enrol Customer Service Skills Level 1 Award

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

ELV9874

P71AH

13.09 – 29.11.12

Thu

09:10 – 12:20

£120

Employability Skills Level 1 Award - Learn how to identify appropriate ways to solve problems and effective tips on how to work in a team. ELV9872 P71AH H 10.09 – 14.01.13 Mon 13:20 – 16:30

£226

Exploring Employability Entry level 3 Award

£226

ELV9870

P71AH

10.09 – 14.01.13

Mon

13:20 – 16:30

IT Introduction to computer packages including Word, Access, Excel and Email. A range of levels are available:

Entry Level

Level 1 and 2

Wednesday evening Hartford Campus

Monday afternoon Hartford Campus

Course Fee is £350. You may qualify for remission of fees. See page 6 for details.

Pre- Access to Higher Education This course is aimed at adults who want a part-time introduction back into education with an opportunity to progress on to a full-time Access course in the future.

Access to Higher Education (Level 3) If you feel you missed out by not going to university but don’t have the formal qualifications, then the Access to Higher Education course will be perfect for you. • Topics include core skills plus • The Access course is for adults • Our Access students have a selection of relevant Level 3 successfully progressed on to with experience of life! subjects such as Biology, courses in teaching, nursing, • Entry criteria: Applicants Psychology and Sociology. social work, business and should be able to provide many other university courses. • The course fee is £275 but evidence of academic you may qualify for remission achievement at Level 2, which • You study full-time of fees. See page 46 for (approximately 9.30amis the equivalent of GCSEs. details. 3.00pm, 4 days per week) for Life and work experience will one year on this programme. also be taken into account. 38

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The College offers a very stimulating environment and excellent facilities.â&#x20AC;? Jenny Hewins, Fine Art Student

Teaching – Educational Professional Development Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2) F

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 3) F

Course No: ELV6402 Session No: P91AV Fee: £600 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 12 End date: 19 June 13 Day: Wednesday Start time: 17:00 End time: 21:00 Enrol:

Course No: ELV6403 Session No: P91AV Fee: £600 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 12 End date: 19 June 13 Day: Wednesday Start time: 17:00 End time: 21:00 Enrol:

Course Overview: This programme is aimed at adults working in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools. You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. The course includes child and young person development, safeguarding, communication, supporting young people’s positive behaviour, supporting learning activities, improving own and team practice in schools.

Course Overview: This programme is aimed at adults working in supervisory roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools. You will need to be working or volunteering in a supervisory support role in a school environment as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. A Level 2 qualification is also recommended but not essential. The course includes child and young person development, understanding how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people, communication and professional relationships with young people, schools as organisations, supporting young people’s positive behaviour, supporting learning and assessment activities, improving your own and team practice in schools.

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THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 46

Vocational courses Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Pre-Access Level 2 Certificate in Progression

Enrol

ELV6109

P71AV

11.09 – 25.06.13

Tue

09:30 – 15:00

£275

Access to Higher Education

ELV6108

F010V

4 days per week for 1 year 09:30 – 15:00

£275

Award In Preparing to Teach in The LifeLong Learning Sector

ELV8500

P91AV

11.09 – 08.01.13

Tue

17:00 – 21:00

£250

Certificate in Learning Support Level 3

ELV6404

P91AV

11.09 – 11.06.13

Tue

17:00 – 21:00

£450

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

ELV8503

P91AV

11.09 – 11.06.13

Tue

17:00 – 21:00

£750

Training Assessment and Quality Assurance Qualifications (Assessor / Verifier Qualifications) The assessment and quality assurance qualifications are for people working in, or looking to enter roles in assessment and internal quality assurance. The units and qualifications will provide people who carry out assessment and internal quality assurance roles in their organisation with the opportunity to develop and improve their practice as well as achieving a professional qualification for the role. They are available to anyone working in accredited learning or non accredited learning. The qualification can be structured to meet your individual needs and can be delivered in your work place. Enrol

Course

Session

Venue

Starts – Ends

Day

Time

Fee

Assessor Qualifications

ELV1933

P71AH

Days and times are flexible

£600

Verifiers Qualifications

ELV1942

P71AH

Days and times are flexible

£600

Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

ELV6404

P91AV

Days and times are flexible

Price on application

Student Support

If there comes a time when you need help, support or advice, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for you.

Student Services Hartford Campus:

Pastoral Support

Monday to Thursday Friday during term-time

A confidential service is offered in a relaxed setting to help with personal difficulties.

8.30am – 5.00pm 8.30am – 4.30pm

Just phone or call in for more information about the courses and services listed in this guide.

Term dates: Part-Time Courses Term 1 Term starts: Monday 10th September 2012 Half-Term: 22nd – 26th October 2012 Term Ends: Friday 19th December 2012

Learning Support Our dedicated team of Support Tutors, Educational Support Assistants, Communicators and Notetakers offer a wide range of support for learners including support for: • Literacy, language, numeracy and IT • Dyslexia (by specialist tutors)

Impartial Advice, Information and Guidance

• Autistic Spectrum Disorders

The aim of the service is to provide high quality and effective pre-entry information, advice and guidance to all potential students for part-time and full-time courses. Individual appointments can be made with the College advisors.

• Visual impairment

Financial and Welfare Guidance For guidance on studying whilst receiving state benefits, grants, loans and other welfare issues. Job Seeker’s Allowance – our part-time courses allow you to “prove that you are actively seeking work” and need not affect your entitlement to benefits.

• Hearing impairment • Physical difficulties • Mental health difficulties • Emotional and/or behavioural difficulties If you would like further information on the support available or to discuss your support needs, please telephone the Student Development Centre on 01606 720647 or 01606 74444 or fax 01606 720700. Access for students with physical disabilities includes ramped access, non-slip floor surfaces, lifts and toilets for people with disabilities, automatic doors on all entrances and exits, semi-automatic internal doors and deaf-alert fire alarm system.

We are able to offer this guide in other formats including Braille, audio and large print. For further details, please contact Student Recruitment on 01606 74444. 43

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The courses give you the confidence to try something different and move into a new career.â&#x20AC;?

Learning Resources

Car Park

There are libraries at each of the College sites and students are welcome to visit either library regardless of their course or place of study. A wide range of books, CDs, DVDs, journals, magazines, newspapers, online resources etc. are available as well as space and individual computer access for private study. The College also has a virtual learning environment which can be accessed from any College computer or at home via the Internet; it contains a range of learning materials and access to the intranet with many valuable sites highlighted.

Our secure student car park is monitored by CCTV.

Snacks and Meals A variety of meals and snacks can be purchased from the Food Court and Restaurant at Hartford and the Atrium Café at the Winsford Campus.

Equal Opportunities The College positively encourages and promotes a culture of equality.

Childcare For information on childcare providers and funding options visit our website www.midchesh.ac.uk or contact Student Services on 01606 720649.

Compliments, Complaints and Suggestions

Are you deaf or hard of hearing? We can help! Our friendly team of communicators (all qualified to Level 2 or Level 3 BSL or higher) are here to help. Come along and together with Mid Cheshire staff you’ll receive all the advice you need in choosing the right course for you. Start by checking out the courses in this guide – you won’t be disappointed. For further information or to discuss support contact the team in the Student Development Centre on 01606 720647 or 01606 74444.

If you think we do something well, or if we could improve upon something, we would value your comments.

Grants and Free Courses You could be eligible for financial support in your course thanks to schemes aimed at helping adults study. Free courses Many of our courses are free to those who qualify for a Government scheme aimed at encouraging and supporting adults aged 19-23 wishing to achieve a Full Level 2 or aged 19-24 wishing to achieve a Full Level 3 qualification.

A Full Level 2 qualification is a substantial course, which includes all NVQ Level 2 courses and is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade A-C. There are also substantial Level 3 courses such as Extended Diplomas (equivalent to 2 or more A levels), but this normally

“The College is very inclusive and supports learners with a range of individual needs.”

applies to adults aged 19 to 24. If you would like to start a Full Level 3 programme and have not achieved a Level 2 qualification and are aged 19-24 please seek advice from Fee Remission Staff.

Financial support for adult learners Please contact Student Services for details on financial assistance available or check out our website www.midchesh.ac.uk

Ofsted

Aged 19-24? Don’t have a Level 3 qualification? This year is your last chance to study a Full Level 3 course for FREE. From 2013 you will have to pay yourself or take out a loan

Free Courses! If you do not already have a Full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

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Study a degree locally The College offers a wide selection of Foundation Degrees, which are vocational higher education qualifications that combine workplace learning and experience with academic learning. What are the benefits? • A two year higher education qualification awarded by either the University of Chester or Manchester Metropolitan University • Developed in collaboration with local employers • The structure of the timetable allows students to work part-time • Small classes with a supportive learning environment • All lecturers have industrial experience • Fee for full-time Foundation Degree is £5,000 • Studying close to home will save on rent and living costs up to £7,000

What Foundation Degrees are available? • • • • • • • • • • •

Business and Management Commercial Music Technology Contemporary Photography Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) Fashion Design Graphic Design Information and Communication Technology Public and Community Services Sports Coaching and Physical Education Supporting Teaching and Learning Travel and Tourism Management

For further information come along to our Special Higher Education Advice and Guidance Day on Thursday 16th August between 1.00pm and 7.00pm or call the Admissions Team on 01606 74444.

For more information on Adult Education courses call

01606 74444 or visit

www.midchesh.ac.uk

Mid Cheshire College, Hartford Campus, Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1LJ Email: info@midchesh.ac.uk