Adult Education Prospectus 2011/12 Entry
Real courses Real achievements Learn something new with experts in 220 part-time 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 2011. 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 we opened our new ÂŁ10m campus in the heart of Winsford which has proved to be a great success and we are now in the process of creating world-class facilities for Performing Arts and Sport at our Hartford campus. 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
Advice, Guidance and Enrolment
How to Enrol
All the course categories at a glance, together with a complete list of learning centres.
Dates for your diary, when to enrol.
A comprehensive guide to fees, remissions, procedures and more.
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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 CDVH CPLC CVH DSN FCC GCC H HAZ HDR HHS HMPS KCC KVI LGMC LDVH OPCC RHS SAW STJ THS TS TSJ TZ VRCC W WCC WHS WNCC WL
Barnton Memorial Hall, Townfield Lane, Barnton CW8 4LH Cuddington Village Hall, Norley Road, Cuddington CW7 2LB Castle Park Learning Centre, Frodsham WA6 6SB Comberbach Village Hall, Marbury Lane, Comberbach CW9 6AS Deafness Support Network, 144 London Road, Northwich CW9 5HH Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane WA6 7QN Greenfields Children’s Centre, Winsford CW7 2LZ Hartford Campus, Chester Road, Northwich CW8 1LJ Hazelmere, Hambleton Way, Winsford CW7 1QQ Hartford Driving Range, Beech Farm, Burrows Hill CW8 3AP Helsby High School, Chester Road WA6 0HY Hartford Manor Primary School, Stones Manor Lane, Northwich CW8 1NU Kingsley Community Centre, Smithy Lane, Kingsley WA6 8ED Kingsley Village Institute, Top Road WA6 8DD Lostock Green Methodist Church, Village Rooms, Birches Lane, Lostock Green CW9 7SN Lach Dennis Village Hall, Holmes Chapel Road CW9 7SZ Oulton Park Cricket Club, Pinfold Lane, Little Budworth CW6 9BS Rudheath High School, Shipbrook Road CW9 7DT Salvation Army, Weaver Street, Winsford CW7 4AE St. John’s Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford CW8 1NP Tarporley High School, Eaton Road CW6 0BL The Store, Middlewich Road, Rudheath CW9 7DT The Skills Junction, Nat Lane, Winsford CW7 3BS The Zone, Northwich Railway Station, Manchester Road CW9 5LY Victoria Road Children’s Centre, Neuman Road, Special help Northwich CW9 5UT For information on disabled Winsford Campus, Weaver Street, Winsford CW7 4AA access and Weaverham Community Centre, Russett Road CW8 3HY support at the community Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue CW8 3HT venues, Wincham Community Centre, Church Street, please call Wincham CW9 6EP Noelle Bracewell Winsford Library, High Street, Winsford CW7 2AS 01606 74444
Courses Course
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Apprenticeships
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Art and Design and Music
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Business and Professional Studies
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Cookery
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Computing and IT
16
Construction, Engineering and Automotive
17
Foreign Languages
20
ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)
22
GCSEs
23
Hair and Beauty
24
Health, Care and Child Studies
27
Leisure, Sport and Fitness
28
Return to Learning
29
Teaching – Educational Professional Development
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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 18th August Thursday 25th August Thursday 1st September
4.00pm – 7.00pm 4.00pm – 7.00pm 4.00pm – 7.00pm
A Level Results Day and Higher Education Advice and Guidance Thursday 18th August For further information call the specialists in vocational education on 01606 74444.
Higher Education Enrolment Day Thursday 1st September
In a £7.5m project to build two new facilities at the College’s Hartford campus, the next 18 months will see a brand new Dance, Drama, Fashion, Photography and Sports facility taking shape. The state of the art building will also house a 200-seat theatre, a great asset to the local community.
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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.”
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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’.
Food Preparation, Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Catering, IT Support, Motor Vehicle and Management and Team Leading. Also Hair and Beauty and Teaching Assistants (subject to approval).
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.
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.
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, Business Administration, Child Care, Customer Service, Engineering,
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. 9
Art and Design and Music Leisure courses Enrol
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Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Antique Furniture Restoration
CTN2502
P91AT
THS
26.09 – 05.12.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Antique Furniture Restoration
CTN2502
P91AH
H
28.09 – 07.12.11
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Art and Watercolour Painting
DCF8001
P71AV
SAW
14.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
09:30 – 11:30
£79
Art and Watercolour Painting
DCN8001
P71AH
BMH
27.09 – 22.11.11
Tue
10:00 – 12:00
£10
Autumn Flower Arranging Introduction DCN8011 Includes £5 materials
P71BV
W
05.10 – 09.11.11
Wed
13:00 – 15:00
£15
Bookmaking and Papercrafts Includes £5 materials
DCN9019
P91AR
RHS
28.09 – 19.10.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£15
Card Making for Any Occasion Includes £5 materials
DCN9019
P71AH
BMH
04.10 – 15.11.11
Tue
13:00 – 15:00
£15
Card Making Introduction Includes £5 materials
DCN9019
P91AW
WHS
26.09 – 17.10.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£31
Ceramics Includes £60 materials
DCN8003
P91DH
H
14.09 – 13.06.12
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£258
Ceramics for Beginners and Improvers DCN8003 Includes £24 materials
P91AH
H
14.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£103
Ceramics for Beginners and Improvers DCN8003 Includes £24 materials
P91BH
H
15.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£103
Christmas Card Making Includes £5 materials
DCN9019
P91BW
WHS
07.11 – 28.11.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£31
Christmas Flower Arranging Includes £5 materials
DCN8011
P91BW
WHS
07.11 – 28.11.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£31
Creative Crochet for Beginners
DCP8003
P71AV
W
19.09 – 17.10.11
Mon
13:00 – 15:00
FREE
Creative Crochet for Beginners
DCP8003
P91AH
H
21.09 – 19.10.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
FREE
Creative Painting with Mixed Media
DCN8001
P91AT
THS
26.09 – 05.12.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Digital Photography for Beginners
DCF9056
P91AH
H
21.09 – 19.10.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£55
Digital Photography for Beginners
DCP9056
P91AT
THS
26.09 – 31.10.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£55
Digital Photography for Improvers
DCF9056
P91BH
H
02.11 – 30.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£55
Drawing and Painting
DCN8001
P71AR
TS
26.09 – 05.12.11
Mon
13:00 – 15:00
£33
Drawing and Painting for Everyone
DCN8001
P71EV
HAZ
23.09 – 02.12.11
Fri
13:30 – 15:30
£10
Drawing and Watercolour Painting for Beginners
PCB2158
P71EH
WNCC
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
09:30 – 12:00
£41 ★
Drawing Introduction
DCN8001
P91AR
RHS
28.09 – 19.10.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£10
Dressmaking and Alterations
DCN6006
P91AW
WHS
19.09 – 28.11.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Dressmaking and Soft Furnishing
Enrol
DCN6006
P91BV
SAW
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Dressmaking and Soft Furnishing
DCN6006
P71AV
SAW
22.09 – 01.12.11
Thu
10:00 – 12:00
£66
Dressmaking and Soft Furnishing
DCN6006
P71BV
SAW
22.09 – 01.12.11
Thu
13:00 – 15:00
£66
Economic Flower Arranging for the Novice DCN8011 Includes £5 materials
P91AW
WHS
19.09 – 17.10.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£38
Flower Arranging Includes £10 materials
PCB2157
P71BH
LGMC
27.09 – 06.12.11
Tue
10:00 – 12:00
£43 ★
Flower Arranging Materials paid direct to Tutor monthly
DCN8011
P91AV
HAZ
29.09 – 28.06.12
Thu
17:00 – 19:00
FREE
Flower Arranging for Christmas Includes £5 materials
DCN8011
P71CV
W
16.11 – 14.12.11
Wed
13:00 – 15:00
£38
Flower Painting Includes £6 materials
DCN8001
P71AT
OPCC
15.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
10:00 – 12:00
£85
Interior Design Introduction Includes £5 materials
DCN9049
P91AV
W
28.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£71
Japanese Ink Painting for Beginners Includes £32 materials
DCN8001
P91CH
H
22.09 – 20.10.11
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£65
Japanese Lino Printing for Beginners Includes £32 materials
DCN8001
P91DH
H
03.11 – 01.12.11
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£65
Jewellery Making Introduction Materials paid direct to Tutor DCN8101
P91AV
W
5.10 – 09.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£33
Life Drawing Includes £15 model
DCP9040
P91AH
H
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£81
Life Drawing Includes £15 model
DCP9040
P91BH
H
22.09 – 01.12.11
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£81
Oil Painting Introduction Includes £5 materials
DCN8001
P91BH
H
29.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£71
Painting and Drawing
DCN8001
P71AW
CDVH
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
09:30 – 11:30
£66
Painting and Drawing
DCN8001
P71BW
CDVH
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
12:15 – 14:15
£66
Painting and Drawing
DCN8001
P71CW
CDVH
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
14:30 – 16:30
£66
Painting and Drawing using Mixed Media for Beginners
PCB2158
P71CH
LGMC
27.09 – 06.12.11
Tue
13:00 – 15:00
£33 ★
Painting Introduction
DCN8001
P91BR
RHS
02.11 – 30.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£10
Painting using a Variety of Media
DCN8001
P91AW
WHS
19.09 – 28.11.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Pastels Introduction
DCN8001
P71AF
CPLC
20.09 – 18.10.11
Tue
13:00 – 15:00
FREE
Soft Furnishing for The Home
DCN6006
P91AR
TS
28.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£10
Stained Glass for Beginners Includes £30 materials
PCP2300
P91AH
H
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
18:00 – 20:30
£112
Stained Glass for Beginners Includes £30 materials
PCP2300
P91CH
H
22.09 – 01.12.11
Thu
18:00 – 20:30
£112
★ SPECIAL HALF PRICE OFFER
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Art and Design and Music (continued) Leisure courses (continued) Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Stained Glass for Improvers
Enrol
PCP2300
P91BH
H
21.09 – 30.12.11
Wed
18:00 – 20:30
£82
Stained Glass for Improvers
PCP2300
P91DH
H
22.09 – 01.12.11
Thu
18:00 – 20:30
£82
Upholstery
CTN2502
P91BH
H
29.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
18:00 – 20:30
£99 £66
Watercolour Painting for Beginners
DCN8001
P71BH
SJC
27.09 – 06.12.11
Tue
13:30 – 15:30
Watercolour Painting
DCN8001
P71BV
SAW
20.09 – 18.10.11
Tue
09:30 – 11:30
£10
Watercolour Painting
DCN8001
P71CF
FCC
13.09 – 06.12.11
Tue
10:00 – 12:00
£79
Watercolour Painting
DCN8001
P71BT
OPCC
14.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
00:30 – 11:30
£79
Watercolour Painting for Beginners and Improvers
DCN8001
P91AH
H
28.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Watercolour Painting for Beginners and Improvers
DCN8001
P71BV
SAW
01.11 – 06.12.11
Tue
09:30 – 11:30
£33
Vocational courses Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Award in Music Technology DJ Skills Level 2
Enrol
DCV2410
P91BH
H
14.09 – 18.12.12
Wed
18:00 – 20:00
£110
Award in Radio Production Skills Level 2
DCV2411
P91AH
H
15.09 – 19.01.12
Thu
18:00 – 20:00
£110
Quick Glance – Key to the Centres BMH Barnton Memorial Hall / CDVH Cuddington Village Hall / CPLC Castle Park Learning Centre / CVH Comberbach Village Hall DSN Deafness Support Network / FCC Frodsham Community Centre / GCC Greenfields Children’s 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 / RHS Rudheath High School / SAW Salvation Army STJ St. John’s Church Centre / THS Tarporley High School / TS The Store / TSJ The Skills Junction / TZ The Zone VRCC Victoria Road Children’s Centre / W Winsford Campus / WCC Weaverham Community Centre / WHS Weaverham High School WNCC Wincham Community Centre / WL Winsford Library THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 38
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Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses 1st Diploma in Fine Art
Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design
Extended Diploma in Art and Design
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
(Level 3)
Course No: DCV1262 Session No: F010H Fee: £250 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 5 September 11 End date: 25 June 12 Day: 2 days Start time: 09:25 End time: 16:00 Enrol:
Course No: DCV1211 Session No: P71AH Fee: £250 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 6 September 11 End date: 26 June 12 Day: 2 days Start time: 09:25 End time: 16:00 Enrol:
Course No: DCV1220 Session No: P71AH Fee: £250 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 5 September 11 End date: 25 June 12 Day: 2 days Start time: 09:25 End time: 16:00 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.
Course Overview: This creative course is aimed at adults who wish to develop their skills further. By the end of the course you will be working towards an increasingly self analytical and independent approach to research and practice. You will work in different specialist areas and develop your own use of drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, print making, digital manipulation and art history. You will be encouraged to become more aware of your own preferences whilst developing an increasingly personal and independent approach to developing both theory and practice.
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Business and Professional Studies Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses
Level 4
Accounting NVQ
Accounting NVQ
Accounting NVQ
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
(Level 4)*
Course No: CTV8002 Session No: P91AH Fee: £860 (includes exam fee) Venue: Hartford and Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 11 End date: 27 June 12 Day: Tuesday/Wednesday Start time: 17:30 End time: 21:00 Enrol:
Course No: CTV8003 Session No: P91AH Fee: £860 (includes exam fee) Venue: Hartford and Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 11 End date: 28 June 12 Day: Tuesday/Thursday Start time: 17:30 End time: 21:00 Enrol:
Course No: CTV8004 Session No: P91AH Fee: £860 (includes exam fee) Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 14 September 11 End date: 28 June 12 Day: Wednesday/Thursday Start time: 17:30 End time: 21:00 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.
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).
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.
THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 38
*PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT FULL LEVEL
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Cookery Leisure courses Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Baking Made Easy Includes £5 materials
Enrol
CTN6200
P91DW
WHS
31.10 – 28.11.11
Mon
18:45 – 20:45
£38
Bread Making Ideas Includes £5 materials
CTN6200
P91BR
RHS
02.11 – 30.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£15
Cake Decorating Includes £10 materials
CTN6200
P91AT
THS
26.09 – 05.12.11
Mon
18:30 – 20:30
£76
Cake Decorating Includes £10 materials
CTN6200
P91BH
H
28.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
18:30 – 20:30
£76
Cookery from Around the World Includes £6 materials
CTN6200
P91CW
WHS
19.09 – 17.10.11
Mon
18:45 – 20:45
£39
Cooking for Entertaining Includes £8 materials
CTN6200
P91CH
H
29.09 – 24.11.11
Thu
18:45 – 20:45
£60
Fine Dining Made Easy Includes £8 materials
CTN6200
P91BW
WHS
31.10 – 28.11.11
Mon
18:45 – 20:45
£41
Pastry Ideas Includes £5 materials
CTN6200
P91AR
RHS
28.09 – 19.10.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£15
Sugar Flowers for Beginners Includes £10 materials
CTN6200
P91AH
H
29.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
18:30 – 20:30
£76
Traditional Home Cooking Includes £5 materials
CTN6200
P91AW
WHS
19.09 – 17.10.11
Mon
18:45 – 20:45
£38
Royals Restaurant A top class restaurant Situated on a secluded top floor corner at Mid Cheshire College with panoramic views of the Cheshire countryside, 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. • Lunches available: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12 noon during term-time • The restaurant is open for Themed Evenings on selected Wednesdays throughout the year, call for details • Full bar and wine list available For further details or to make a booking call 01606 720621 or 01606 720575.
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Computing and IT Full Level 2 vocational course ECDL Extra – ITQ Computer Skills (Level 2) Course No: CTV4413 Session No: P71AH (daytime) Fee: £360 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 12 September 11 End date: 25 June 12 Day: Monday Start time: 09:30 End time: 12:00 Enrol:
Course No: CTV4413 Session No: P91AH (evening) Fee: £360 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 14 September 11 End date: 20 June 12 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.
Higher Education Enrol ICT Foundation Degree
Course
Session
Venue Starts – Ends
CTH4111 CTH4111
P715H P915H
H H
Course
Session
Venue Starts – Ends
CTN5001 CTN5001 CTN5001 CTN5001 CTN5001 CTN5001 CTN5001
P91AW P91AF P91AT P91AV P91AR P91AH P91FH
WHS HHS THS W RHS H H
Day
Time
Fee
13:30 – 16:30 18:00 – 21:00
£940 £940
Day
Time
Fee
Mon Mon Mon Wed Wed Thu Thu
19:00 – 21:00 19:00 – 21:00 19:00 – 21:00 18:30 – 20:30 19:00 – 21:00 18:30 – 20:30 18:30 – 20:30
FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
14.09 – 14.06.12 Wed/Thu 14.09 – 14.06.12 Wed/Thu
Leisure courses Enrol Computing for Beginners
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19.09 – 28.11.11 26.09 – 05.12.11 26.09 – 05.12.11 28.09 – 07.12.11 28.09 – 07.12.11 29.09 – 08.12.11 29.09 – 08.12.11
Effective Powerpoint
CTN5001
P91CH
H
22.09 – 20.10.11 Thu
18:30 – 20:30
£33
Excel Introduction
CTN5001
P91DH
H
03.11 – 01.12.11 Thu
18:30 – 20:30
£33
Web Design Introduction
CTN5001 CTN5001
P91EH P91BT
H THS
02.11 – 30.11.11 Wed 07.11 – 05.12.11 Mon
17:00 – 19:00 19:00 – 21:00
£33 £33
Construction, Engineering and Automotive Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses Civil Engineering Diploma
Engineering Diploma
(Level 3)
(Level 3)
Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair IMI Certificate (Level 2)
Course No: CTV1229 Session No: P715H Fee: £795 per year Venue: Hartford Duration: 2 years Start date: 12 September 11 End date: 25 June 12 Day: Monday Start time: 09:10 End time: 18:00 Enrol:
Course No: CTV1126 Session No: P715H Fee: £795 per year Venue: Hartford Duration: 2 years Start date: 12 September 11 End date: 25 June 12 Day: Monday Start time: 09:10 End time: 18:00 Enrol:
Course No: CTV2209 Session No: P715H Fee: £795 per year Venue: Hartford Duration: 2 years Start date: 9 September 11 End date: 29 June 12 Day: Friday Start time: 09:10 End time: 16:30 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 accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and is aimed at adults who have had experience or are currently working in the motor vehicle maintenance and repair service industry wishing to gain a recognised qualification. The course is run in a specialised workshop with a wide range of motor vehicles for students to practice their skills. The programme includes foundation studies, chassis technology and routine maintenance, engine technology, transmission technology, electrical and electronic technology and new motor vehicle assembly.
THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 38 Fees listed are per year – some courses are 2 years.
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Construction, Engineering and Automotive (continued) Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses (continued) Carpentry and Joinery Diploma
Electrical Installation
(Level 3)
(Level 2)
Course No: CTV2233 Session No: P71AH Fee: ÂŁ795 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 11 End date: 26 June 12 Day: Tuesday Start time: 09:10 End time: 16:30 Enrol:
Course No: CTV1002 Session No: P715H Fee: ÂŁ795 Venue: Hartford Duration: 2 years Start date: 16 September 11 End date: 29 June 12 Day: Friday Start time: 09:10 End time: 16:30 Enrol:
Course Overview: This programme is aimed at adults with an interest in construction with carpentry and joinery skills, and a willingness to explore new ideas. It will appeal to students who want the opportunity to carry out practical work covering both craft and technician skills and those who enjoy independent study and like to explore different techniques to achieve solutions. You will be aiming to seek a broad experience of this vocational area. The course is designed to further develop the skills and knowledge of people, enabling them to work to an advanced level in the industry in their chosen craft. This course has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions.
Course Overview: This programme is aimed at adults who wish to enter into the electrical industry and have a keen interest in the science and application of electricity. The programme covers several units which cover all aspects of electrical work and is split into 60% classbased and 40% practical work in the workshops. The units covered include, theory and regulations, electrical science, health and safety, projects/assignments and practical activities based in the workshops.
THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 38
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Vocational courses Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Electrical Installation Level 3
Enrol
CTV1003
P71BH
H
15.09 – 28.06.12
Thu
09:10 – 16:30
£795
Fabrication and Welding Certificate Level 2
CTV2407
P91AH
H
12.09 – 29.06.12
Wed & Thu 18:00 – 20:30
£795
Fabrication and Welding Certificate Level 2
CTV2407
P71AH
H
12.09 – 29.06.12
Mon
09:10 – 16:30
£795 £795
Fabrication and Welding Certificate Level 3
CTV2408
P91AH
H
12.09 – 29.06.12
Wed & Thu 18:00 – 20:30
Fabrication and Welding Certificate Level 3
CTV2408
P71AH
H
12.09 – 29.06.12
Thu
09:10 – 16:30
£795
Fabrication and Welding Diploma Level 3
CTV2409
P71AH
H
12.09 – 29.06.12
Wed
09:10 – 16:30
£795
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Level 1 Award
CTV2203
P71AH
H
12.09 – 29.06.12
Mon
09:10 – 16:30
£795
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Level 2
CTV2210
P71AH
H
12.09 – 29.06.12
Fri
09:10 – 16:30
£795
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Level 3
CTV2211
P71AH
H
15.09 – 28.06.12
Thu
09:10 – 18:45
£795
Leisure courses Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Basic Car Maintenance
Enrol
CTV9007
P71AH
H
16.08 – 17.08.11
Tue
09:30 – 15:30
FREE
Bricklaying for Beginners Includes £5 materials
DCN9045
P91AV
TSJ
22.09 – 20.10.11
Thu
18:30 – 20:30
£38
Bricklaying for Improvers Includes £5 materials
DCN9045
P91BV
TSJ
03.11 – 01.12.11
Thu
18:30 – 20:30
£38
DIY Welding Includes £25 materials
DCF9057
P91AH
H
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£91
Quick Glance – Key to the Centres BMH Barnton Memorial Hall / CDVH Cuddington Village Hall / CPLC Castle Park Learning Centre / CVH Comberbach Village Hall DSN Deafness Support Network / FCC Frodsham Community Centre / GCC Greenfields Children’s 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 / RHS Rudheath High School / SAW Salvation Army STJ St. John’s Church Centre / THS Tarporley High School / TS The Store / TSJ The Skills Junction / TZ The Zone VRCC Victoria Road Children’s Centre / W Winsford Campus / WCC Weaverham Community Centre / WHS Weaverham High School WNCC Wincham Community Centre / WL Winsford Library
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Foreign Languages Entry Requirements Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
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 who have the ability to express themselves with relative ease and confidence.
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.
“Our language tutors are native speakers� Conchy Santana Perez, Marta De Paz and Roberta Pomponio
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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.
Higher Intermediate Suitable for students already familiar with the language and who can express themselves with reasonable ease. 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.
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.
Language courses for beginners
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER ONLY £99 FOR 30 WEEKS Enrol
Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
French Beginners
PCB2101
P91AV
W
13.09 – 22.05.12
Tue
19:00 – 21:00
£99
German Beginners
PCB2103
P91AV
W
13.09 – 22.05.12
Tue
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Italian Beginners
PCB2102
P91AV
W
13.09 – 22.05.12
Tue
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Spanish Beginners
PCB2100
P71FV
W
12.09 – 21.05.12
Mon
11:00 – 13:00
£99
Spanish Beginners
PCB2100
P91AV
W
13.09 – 22.05.12
Tue
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Spanish Beginners
PCB2100
P71CF
CPLC
14.09 – 30.05.12
Wed
12:45 – 14:45
£99
Spanish Beginners
PCB2100
P71AV
W
14.09 – 30.05.12
Wed
13:00 – 15:00
£99
Language courses for lower intermediate to advanced Enrol
Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
French Lower Intermediate
PCN9032
P71AV
W
16.09 – 20.01.12
Fri
10:00 – 12:00
£99
French Intermediate
PCN9032
P91CV
W
13.09 – 17.01.12
Tue
19:00 – 21:00
£99
French Intermediate
PCN9032
P91AH
H
14.09 – 18.01.12
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Italian Advanced
PCN9050
P71BV
W
13.09 – 17.01.12
Tue
13:00 – 15:00
£99
Italian Lower Intermediate
PCN9050
P71AV
W
13.09 – 17.01.12
Tue
10:00 – 12:00
£99
Italian Higher Intermediate
PCN9050
P91BH
H
15.09 – 19.01.12
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Spanish Advanced
PCN9027
P71BF
KVI
14.09 – 18.01.12
Wed
10:00 – 12:00
£99
Spanish Advanced
PCN9027
P71BV
W
13.09 – 17.01.12
Tue
13:00 – 15:00
£99
Spanish Advanced
PCN9027
P91DH
H
14.09 – 18.01.12
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Spanish Advanced Conversational
PCN9027
P91EH
H
15.09 – 19.01.12
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Spanish Lower Intermediate
PCN9027
P71EV
W
15.09 – 19.01.12
Thu
13:00 – 15:00
£99
Spanish Lower Intermediate
PCN9027
P91CV
W
13.09 – 17.01.12
Tue
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Spanish Intermediate
PCN9027
P91AT
THS
12.09 – 16.01.12
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£99
Spanish Intermediate
PCN9027
P91FH
H
15.09 – 19.01.12
Thu
17:00 – 19:00
£99
Spanish Higher Intermediate
PCN9027
P71DV
W
12.09 – 16.01.12
Mon
13:00 – 15:00
£99
Spanish Higher Intermediate
PCN9027
P71AF
KVI
13.09 – 17.01.12
Tue
09:45 – 11:45
£99
An additional 15 week block of Intermediate and Advanced Language classes will run from January 2012 (subject to sufficient numbers)
Quick Glance – Key to the Centres BMH Barnton Memorial Hall / CDVH Cuddington Village Hall / CPLC Castle Park Learning Centre / CVH Comberbach Village Hall DSN Deafness Support Network / FCC Frodsham Community Centre / GCC Greenfields Children’s 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 / RHS Rudheath High School / SAW Salvation Army STJ St. John’s Church Centre / THS Tarporley High School / TS The Store / TSJ The Skills Junction / TZ The Zone VRCC Victoria Road Children’s Centre / W Winsford Campus / WCC Weaverham Community Centre / WHS Weaverham High School WNCC Wincham Community Centre / WL Winsford Library
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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 part-time, in the morning or evening. The ESOL Skills for Life course includes elements of citizenship as recommended by the Home Office.
We offer a range of morning and evening classes at the new Winsford and Hartford Campuses depending on the level of course required by the student.
Fee 3 hours per week for 33 weeks = £400
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”.
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 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 Enrol
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
ESOL Skills for Life Entry Level 1, 2 and 3
W
15.09 – 21 .06.12
Thu
09:10 – 12:20
£400
ESOL Skills for Life Entry Level 1, 2 and 3
H
15.09 – 28 .06.12
Thu
18:00 – 21:00
£400
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 and 2
W
13.09 – 26.06.12
Tue
09:10 – 12:20
£400
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 and 2
W
13.09 – 19.06.12
Tue
18:00 – 21:00
£400
New ESOL in the community – non-accredited leisure courses Enrol
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Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
ESOL at The Children’s Centre
PCB2105
P71CH
VRCC
14.09 – 23.05.12
Wed
09:30 – 11:30
FREE
ESOL Mixed Entry Levels
PCB2105
P71BH
TZ
15.09 – 21.06.12
Thu
13:15 – 16:15
£160
ESOL Mixed Levels
PCB2105
P71AV
VRCC
13.09 – 19.06.12
Tue
13:15 – 16:15
£160
ESOL Mixed Higher Levels
PCB2105
P71AH
TZ
12.09 – 18.06.12
Mon
13:15 – 16:15
£160
GCSEs
Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
English Language GCSE
Enrol
PCV5023
P71BH
H
14.09 – 23.05.12
Wed
13:20 – 16:30
£350
English Language GCSE
PCV5023
P91AH
H
14.09 – 23.05.12
Wed
18:00 – 21:00
£350
Mathematics A GCSE
PCV5027
P71AH
H
12.09 – 28.05.12
Mon
09:10 – 12:20
£350
Mathematics A GCSE
PCV5027
P91AH
H
15.09 – 31.05.12
Thu
18:00 – 21:00
£350
Mathematics A GCSE
PCV5027
P71CH
H
16.09 – 01.06.12
Fri
09:10 – 12:20
£350
Science GCSE
PCV5028
P91AH
H
14.09 – 23.05.12
Wed
18:00 – 21:00
£350
“Teachers are highly committed; their enthusiasm inspires learners to work hard.” Ofsted
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Hair and Beauty Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses Hairdressing NVQ (Level 2) Group 1 Fast Track
Hairdressing NVQ (Level 2) Group 2 Fast Track
Hairdressing NVQ (Level 3) Fast Track
Course No: DCV0001 Session No: P71BV Fee: £675 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 11 End date: 26 June 12 Day: Tuesday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:
Course No: DCV0001 Session No: P71AV Fee: £675 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 13 September 11 End date: 26 June 12 Day: Tuesday Start time: 09:10 End time: 16:30 Enrol:
Course No: DCV0014 Session No: P71AV Fee: £675 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 14 September 11 End date: 27 June 12 Day: Wednesday 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 yourself and the organisation.
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.
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 yourself and the organisation.
Tranquility Hair salon at the Winsford Campus Call 01606 720529 to make an appointment.
THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 38
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Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses (continued) Beauty Therapy NVQ (Level 2) Fast Track
Beauty Therapy NVQ (Level 3) Fast Track
Nail Services NVQ (Level 3) Fast Track
Course No: DCV0018 Session No: P71AH Fee: £675 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 14 September 11 End date: 27 June 12 Day: Wednesday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:
Course No: DCV0142 Session No: P71AH Fee: £675 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 15 September 11 End date: 28 June 12 Day: Thursday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 Enrol:
Course No: DCV0131 Session No: P71AH Fee: £675 Venue: Hartford Duration: 1 year Start date: 14 September 11 End date: 27 June 12 Day: Wednesday Start time: 13:00 End time: 20:00 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.
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 microdermabrasion 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.
Course Overview: Students progressing onto this qualification must have 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.
A uniform and kit is also required which will cost approximately £200 for Level 2 and £150 for Level 3 students.
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Hair and Beauty (continued) Leisure courses Enrol
Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Indian Head Massage Introduction
DCN9009
P91AV
W
20.09 – 18.10.11
Tue
18:00 – 20:00
£10
Massage Introduction
DCN9034
P91EV
W
01.11 – 29.11.11
Tue
18:00 – 20:00
£10
Nail Art Introduction Includes £5 materials
DCN9034
P91DH
H
22.09 – 20.10.11
Thu
18:00 – 20:00
£15
Special Occasion Make Up Introduction
DCN9034
P91CH
H
03.11 – 01.12.11
Thu
18:00 – 20:00
£10
Techniques to Put Up Hair
DCN9034
P91GV
W
20.09 – 18.10.11
Tue
18:00 – 20:00
£10
Vocational courses Enrol
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Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
VTCT Level 1 Award in Styling Men’s Hair
DCV0020
P91AV
W
14.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
18:00 – 20:30
£115
VTCT Level 2 Award in Self Tanning
DCV0022
P91AH
H
15.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
18:00 – 20:30
£115
Health, Care and Child Studies Leisure courses Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Sign Language Introduction
Enrol
DCN9007
P71AH
BMH
29.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
14:00 – 16:00
£10
Sign Language Introduction
DCN9007
P91AW
WHS
19.09 – 28.11.11
Mon
19:00 – 21:00
£10
Counselling Introduction
DCN9025
P71AH
BMH
28.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
13:00 – 15:00
£10
Counselling Introduction
DCN9025
P91AR
RHS
28.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£10
Lip Reading (Free to hearing impaired and their families)
PCN6013
P71AF
FCC
16.09 – 01.06.12
Fri
10:00 – 12:00
£198
Lip Reading (Free to hearing impaired and their families)
PCN6013
P71AH
DSN
12.09 – 28.05.12
Mon
10:00 – 12:00
£191
Psychology Introduction
PCN6051
P91AR
RHS
28.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£10
Quick Glance – Key to the Centres BMH Barnton Memorial Hall / CDVH Cuddington Village Hall / CPLC Castle Park Learning Centre / CVH Comberbach Village Hall DSN Deafness Support Network / FCC Frodsham Community Centre / GCC Greenfields Children’s 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 / RHS Rudheath High School / SAW Salvation Army STJ St. John’s Church Centre / THS Tarporley High School / TS The Store / TSJ The Skills Junction / TZ The Zone VRCC Victoria Road Children’s Centre / W Winsford Campus / WCC Weaverham Community Centre / WHS Weaverham High School WNCC Wincham Community Centre / WL Winsford Library
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Leisure, Sport and Fitness Leisure courses Enrol Bridge for Beginners
Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
PCB2152
P71BH
LDVH
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
12:30 – 14:30
£33 ★
Bridge for Improvers
PCB2152
P71DH
LDVH
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
10:00 – 12:00
£33 ★
Creative Writing
PCB2150
P71CF
CPLC
20.09 – 29.11.11
Tue
09:30 – 11:30
£33 ★
Creative Writing
PCN8301
P71AV
W
23.09 – 09.12.11
Fri
12:45 – 14:45
£66
Exercise to Music
PCN6005
P71AH
BMH
21.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
10:00 – 11:00
£33
Family History Using The Internet Introduction
DCN9028
P71AV
W
19.09 – 17.10.11
Mon
14:00 – 16:00
£33
Gentle Exercise to Music
PCN6005
P71EV
HAZ
22.09 – 01.12.11
Thu
10:00 – 11:00
£10
Golf Beginners
PCN6003
P91AH
HDR
26.09 – 05.12.11
Mon
18:00 – 19:00
£33
Golf Beginners
PCN6003
P91CH
HDR
27.09 – 06.12.11
Tue
18:00 – 19:00
£33
Golf Beginners
PCN6003
P71AH
HDR
29.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
09:30 – 10:30
£33
Golf Improvers
PCN6003
P91BH
HDR
26.09 – 05.12.11
Mon
19:00 – 20:00
£33
Golf Improvers
PCN6003
P91DH
HDR
27.09 – 06.12.11
Tue
19:00 – 20:00
£33
Golf Improvers
PCN6003
P71BH
HDR
29.09 – 08.12.11
Thu
10:30 – 11:30
£33
Hill Walking Skills
PCN6090
P91AH
H
28.09 – 16.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£39
Life Coaching
PCN0064
P91AH
H
28.09 – 07.12.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Poetry and Short Story Writing Introduction
PCN8301
P91AV
W
05.10 – 09.11.11
Wed
19:00 – 21:00
£10
Tai Chi Mixed Ability
PCB2153
P91AH
LGMC
20.09 – 06.12.11
Tue
19:00 – 20:00
£16 ★
Tai Chi Mixed Ability
PCB2153
P71AH
CVH
23.09 – 09.12.11
Fri
13:30 – 15:00
£24 ★
Writing for Pleasure and Profit
PCP2150
P91AH
H
22.09 – 01.12.11
Thu
19:00 – 21:00
£66
Yoga Mixed levels
DCF6007
P91AH
HMPS
12.09 – 16.01.12
Mon
18:00 – 19:00
£49
Yoga Mixed levels
DCF6007
P91BH
HMPS
12.09 – 16.01.12
Mon
19:00 – 20:00
£49
Yoga Mixed Levels
DCF6007
P71BW
WCC
13.09 – 17.01.12
Tue
13:45 – 14:45
£49
Yoga Mixed levels
DCN6007
P91DF
KCC
13.09 – 13.12.11
Tue
18:00 – 19:30
£59
Yoga Mixed levels
DCN6007
P91EF
KCC
13.09 – 13.12.11
Tue
19:30 – 21:00
£59
Zumba Introduction
PCN6005
P91AW
WHS
19.09 – 28.11.11
Mon
19:00 – 20:00
£33
★ SPECIAL HALF PRICE OFFER Vocational courses Enrol
Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Sports Massage Therapy Certificate Level 3
PCV3113
P91AH
H
14.09 – 27.06.12
Wed
18:00 – 21:00
£350
Stewarding at Spectator Events Award Level 2
PCV6702
P91AV
W
09.11 – 01.02.12
Wed
18:00 – 21:00
£135
Courses delivered in partnership with:
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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, numeracy and computer 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.
Literacy
Numeracy
Entry Level
Entry Level
IT Mon afternoon
Winsford
Tue morning
Winsford
Mon morning
Hartford
Tue evening
Winsford
Wed afternoon
Hartford
Thu morning
Winsford
Wed morning
Hartford
Wed evening
Hartford
Thu evening
Hartford
Thu evening
Hartford
Level 1 and 2
Level 1 and 2
Mon morning
Winsford
Mon afternoon
Hartford
Employability Skills
Tue morning
Hartford
Tue evening
Winsford
Tue afternoon
Hartford
Wed evening
Hartford
Fri morning
Winsford
Fri morning
Winsford
Speak to our tutors to arrange an assessment so that we can create the best course for you. Call 01606 74444 now!
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. • The Access course is for adults with experience of life! • Entry criteria: Applicants should be able to provide evidence of academic achievement at Level 2, which is the equivalent of GCSEs.
• Our Access students have successfully progressed on to courses in teaching, nursing, social work, business and many other university courses. • You study full-time (approximately 9.30am3.00pm, 4 days per week) for one year on this programme.
• Topics include core skills plus a selection of relevant Level 3 subjects such as Biology, Psychology and Sociology. • The course fee is £250 but you may qualify for remission of fees, which means you would only pay £25 (fees at 2011/2012). See page 38 for details.
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Teaching – Educational Professional Development Full Level 2 and 3 vocational courses Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2)
Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 3)
Course No: PCV6402 Session No: P91AV Fee: £580 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 14 September 11 End date: 20 June 12 Day: Wednesday Start time: 17:00 End time: 21:00 Enrol:
Course No: PCV6403 Session No: P91AV Fee: £580 Venue: Winsford Duration: 1 year Start date: 14 September 11 End date: 20 June 12 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.
THESE COURSES MAY BE FREE. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 38
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Vocational courses Course
Session
Venue
Starts – Ends
Day
Time
Fee
Award In Preparing to Teach In The LifeLong Learning Sector
Enrol
PCV8500
P91AV
W
14.09 – 30.11.11
Wed
18:00 – 21:00
£345
Award In Preparing to Teach In The LifeLong Learning Sector
PCV8500
P91AH
H
15.09 – 01.12.11
Thu
18:00 – 21:00
£345
Certificate In Teaching In The Lifelong Learning Sector
PCV8501
P91AV
W
13.09 – 28.02.12
Tue
18:00 – 21:00
£480
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/Certificate in Education Phase 1
PCH8234
P715V
W
16.09 – 29.06.12
Fri
09:10 – 12:20
£690
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/Certificate in Education Phase 2
PCH8234
P916V
W
20.09 – 19.06.12
Tue
18:00 – 21:00
£690
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/Certificate in Education Phase 2
PCH8234
P716V
W
21.09 – 27.06.12
Wed
13:20 – 16:30
£690
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
Assessor Qualifications
PCB1913
P71AH
H
Days and times are flexible
Verifiers Qualifications
PCB1914
P71AH
H
Days and times are flexible
Time
Fee
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How to Enrol Enrol in person, over the phone or online.
In person
By telephone
You can enrol in person for every course advertised. Simply call into the Hartford Campus on Thursday 18th and 25th August or 1st September 2011 between 4.00pm and 7.00pm
The telephone enrolment line will be open: Monday to Friday 15th to 19th August 9.30am – 1.00pm Call 01606 74444
Please note: You must enrol in person if the course requires advice and guidance.
Please note: You can only enrol by telephone for courses which do NOT require advice and guidance.
Payment Methods:
Payment Methods:
Cash, cheque, credit or debit card are accepted for all course fees.
Payments made over the telephone must be by credit/debit card for the full course fee.
Online
If you are entitled to any discounts that require proof of entitlement (please see Fees and Remissions below), you must enrol in person.
Online enrolment will be available throughout August via the website www.midchesh.ac.uk for all courses showing
“We offer all sorts of courses that can last anything from a few weeks up to two years, so there’s something for everyone.” Chris Malins, Art and Design Tutor
Fees and Remissions 2011/2012 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. Full-time courses, including Access to HE and some Full Level 2 and 3 courses will incur a course fee of £250 for each student over 19 years of age. If you qualify for remission of fees, see list of categories listed under ‘Vocational Courses’, you will pay a reduced fee of £25. Please note: Fee remission is not available on materials, life models fees or equipment costs. 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. 32
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 2011 • Learners on two year courses aged 16-18 on 31st August in the year they started their course • Learners aged 19 and over studying their first full level 2 qualification • Learners aged 19 and over 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 but under 25 at the start of their course studying for their first full level 3 qualification • Learners aged 25 and over if studying a first full level 3 qualification, without having a full level 2 qualification • Learners who are unemployed and in receipt of income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance • Learners who receive Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) • Learners taking Basic Skills learning aims excluding ESOL (but not for any other courses they might be on) • ESOL learners on JSA or ESA in the Work Related Activity Group – this does not apply if delivered in the workplace
Non-Vocational Leisure Courses If you are in receipt of income based Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), you will qualify for 100% remission on all leisure and interest courses; otherwise the full course fee applies. Please note: Fee remission is not available on materials or equipment costs.
European Union (EU) countries Students from European Union countries are regarded as home students, and will be subject to the same criteria listed above.
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.
Evidence required in order to claim fee remission If you are in receipt of income-tested benefits, you will need to bring one of the following when enrolling: • Benefit book • Giro statement • Signed letter or statement from the Benefits Agency – this must indicate the benefit and the applicable dates (must be ‘live’ on 1st September 2011) • Alternatively, a ‘Fee Remission Form’ can be obtained from the College Reception and must be stamped by the relevant Benefits Office If you wish to apply for ‘Full Level 2 or Level 3 Entitlement’ fee remission, you will need to sign a self-declaration form at enrolment. 33
Student Support
If there comes a time when you need help, support or advice, we’re here for you.
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Student Services Hartford Campus:
Student Counselling
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 12th September 2011 Half-Term: 24th – 28th October 2011 Term Ends: Friday 16th December 2011
Learning Support Our dedicated team of Support Tutors, Education 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. 35
“The courses give you the confidence to try something different and move into a new career.�
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Learning Resources
Car Park
There are libraries at each of the three College sites and students are welcome to visit any library regardless of their course or place of study. A wide range of books, CDs, DVDs, journals, magazines, newspapers 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.
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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 wishing to achieve a Full Level 2 or 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 applies to adults aged 19 to 25. If you would like to start a Full Level 3 programme and have not achieved a Level 2 qualification and are aged 25+ please seek advice from Fee Remission Staff.
Financial support for adult learners Please contact Student Services for further details on financial assistance available.
“The College is very inclusive and supports learners with a range of individual needs.� Ofsted
Free Courses! If you do not already have a Full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL FOR COURSES THAT MAY BE FREE
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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 the University of Chester and Manchester Metropolitan University • Developed in collaboration with local employers • The structure of the timetable allows students to work part-time For further information come along to our Special Higher Education Advice and Guidance Day on Thursday 18th August between 1.00pm and 7.00pm or call the Admissions Team on 01606 74444.
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 Sports Coaching and Physical Education Supporting Teaching and Learning Travel and Tourism Management
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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