• Teacher Training • IT User Skills • Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) • Youth Work • Working With Parents & Families • Supported Teaching & Learning in Schools • Children & Young People’s Workforce • Childminding/ Caring for Children • Customer Service • Business Administration • Assessing & Internal Quality Assurance • Fashion • British Sign Language (BSL)
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Welcome Welcome to the Learning for Work guide. We hope you will find what you are looking for here & that we can help you develop your career. Many of these courses use a variety of delivery methods which include: • • • • • •
Online learning using our Virtual Learning Environment Training/Classroom learning Work-based practice Work based observation Self-directed study One to one assessment
All the prices shown in the guide are for individuals; however if you are an employer looking for places for groups of 8 and above please contact us as we can provide tailored courses to suit your business needs including delivery of learning at your premises. We are very happy to discuss your requirements with you.
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Student Loans If you’re starting a course on or after 1 August 2013 you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. These loans help you to pay the tuition fees charged by colleges and training organisations. Most learners aged 24 and over, studying at level 3 and above, will qualify for these new loans from the UK government. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no credit check. You won’t have to pay anything back until your income is over £21,000 a year. You can apply for a loan from April 2013 for courses starting between 1 August 2013 and 31 July 2014. To qualify you must be: • Aged 24 or over on the first day of your course (there’s no upper age-limit) and starting your course on or after 1 August 2013 • Living in the UK on the first day of your course and have lived in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years immediately before this. • Studying with a college or training organisation in England approved for public funding • Enrolling on an eligible course at level 3 and above which includes: A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, other Diplomas and Certificates, Advanced Apprenticeships or Higher Apprenticeships. Loan amounts are shown on applicable courses. Course fees apply where loans are not available. For more information visit www.gov.uk/24_advanced_learning_loans
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) This course is ideal if you are new to the Lifelong Learning Sector or have some experience of Teaching/ Training but are not yet qualified. You will gain an understanding of basic practical teaching skills and theory. The PTLLS qualification consists of five sections: • Understand own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in relation to teaching • Understand teaching and learning approaches in the specialist area • Demonstrate session planning skills • Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate learners • Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping.
Level 3 Award Course Fees
12 Credits
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£549
Course fees for Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning sectory include registration and certification with City & Guilds.
An interview and assesment will be required before started a PTLLS course, please contact jean.widgery@reading.gov.uk for more information.
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Introduction to Information, Advice and Guidance This course aims to equip individuals working with adult learners with the skills and knowledge to provide information and advice on work, training and further learning. By the end of the course you can expect to have a better understanding of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and understand what makes for a good learning experience and have developed essential interviewing and research skills.
On demand
Level 3 Course Fees
£250
This course can lead to... Progression from this course is usually an NVQ 3 in Advice & Guidance for those working in the field of IAG or the more theoretical NOCN Advanced Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance.
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Youth Work Practice You are a professional or voluntary youth worker, and have some relevant knowledge and skills. You want to gain a qualification to accredit your competence and develop your career in youth work.
Level 2 Certificate
23 Credits £720
Course Fees This course can lead to...
Youth Work Practice You are a professional or voluntary youth worker, and have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge. You work with minimum supervision.
Level 3 Diploma
44 Credits
Course Fees
£1,100
Loan Amount
£2,225
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Work With Parents Get the skills you need to work effectively with parents, helping them to understand their role and meet their children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs in family life.
Level 3 Certificate Course Fees
30 Credits £1350 £1,265
Intense Support for families with multiple and complex needs
This course will give you the tools & theoretical knowledge to support families if you are working to the Family Intervention Program/ Think Family Model. This course is also suitable if you are working in a supervisory or lead role and are looking to develop the knowledge & skills you need to provide sustained, intense support to families within a multi-agency setting.
Level 4
12 Credits
Course Fees
£960
Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning Support This qualification is for those members of the school workforce who directly support teaching and learning of pupils in schools in an area that requires specialist knowledge and skills. The qualification incorporates the units in the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Level 2 Certificate
30 Credits
Course Fees
£700
This course can lead to...
Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools This qualification is for those members of the school workforce who directly support the teaching and learning of pupils. The qualification incorporates the units in the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and adds competency based units to reflect the role of those supporting pupils’ learning.
Level 3 Diploma
44 Credits
Course Fees
£1,100
Loan Amount
£2,225
For more information call 0345 842 0012 or email info@newdirectionsreading.co.uk
Children & Young People’s Workforce You work, or are about to work, as a nursery assistant, crèche worker or special educational needs assistant in a supporting role. You want to work with children, but you’ll generally work under supervision.
Level 2 Certificate Course Fees
35 Credits £720
Children & Young People’s Workforce You are a childminder, day care supervisor, SureStart worker or a community nursery nurse. You may or may not have some supervisory responsibilities. You want to be in sole charge of children, for example managing a room in a nursery.
Level 3 Diploma
65 Credits
Course Fees
£1,200
Loan Amount
£2,882
For more information call 0345 842 0012 or email info@newdirectionsreading.co.uk
Setting up a home based Child Care service This course aims to prepare learners to work as home based child carers/childminders. As well as learning relevant aspects of childcare, this knowledge based unit supports learners’ knowledge of the development of policies and procedures relevant to registration & the basic business skills to set up a home based child care service. employment.
Level 3
4 Credits
Course Fees
£200
Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children and Young People’s Setting These are knowledge qualifications that serve as an introduction to working in adult social care or with children and young people. the qualifications cover a variety of areas, including: equality, diversity and inclusion; introduction to the role of a social care worker; health and safety; and awareness of safeguarding and 13 Credits duty of care.
Level 1 Award
10 Credits
Course Fees
£200
This course can lead to... This course can lead you to a Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce.
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I am pleased with the teachers’ knowledge level and helpfulness. I believe that completing this course will boost my CV and make me more competitive on the job market.
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For more information call 0345 842 0012 or email info@newdirectionsreading.co.uk
Customer Service Level 2 & Level 3 (NVQ)
Business and Administration Level 2 & Level 3 (NVQ)
The NVQ in Customer Service will help you gain skills to help you make the right impression, get a better understanding of what your customers really want and build confidence and a sense of achievement. The level 2 is great if you want to carry out your customer service role more effectively. The level 3 is ideal if you deliver or manage customer service, and can implement changes to improve services.
This NVQ in Business and Administration will help you to gain skills needed to increase your performance, productivity and supervisory skills and save your business money. The level 2 certificate is for those working at an assistant level, and the level 3 is for those at a supervisory level who want to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding.
Level 2 Certificate Course Fees Level 3 Diploma Course Fees Loan Amount
28 Credits £650 42 Credits £900 £1987
These courses can lead to... After completing this course you can progress onto the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service.
Completion of a portfolio of evidence including assessment of practice required.
Level 2 Certificate Course Fees Level 3 Diploma Course Fees Loan Amount
21 Credits £650 40 Credits £900 £1987
These courses can lead to... Progressing from this course can lead you onto a Level 4 qualification in Business and Administration.
Grow with your ambitions... For more information call 0345 842 0012 or email info@newdirectionsreading.co.uk
Assessing Vocational Achievement This course is intended for those who wish to assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. Completion of a portfolio of evidence including assessment of practice required.
Level 3 Certificate
15 Credits
Course Fees
£720
Loan Amount
£720
This course can lead to... Progressing from this course can lead you onto Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice For practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. Completion of portfolio of evidence including assessment of practice required. This qualification is practical-based and intended for those leading a team of internal quality assurance staff.
Level 4 Certificate
17 Credits
Course Fees
£720
Loan Amount
£724
This course can lead to... Progressing from this course can lead to management qualifications.
Fees include certification with City & Guilds
For more information call 0345 842 0012 or email info@newdirectionsreading.co.uk
Inroduction to British Sign Language
City & Guilds Fashion Beginners This course is suitable for complete beginners, you will learn design prinicples and sewing machine skills and use a variety of materials and mediums to produce design samples. Ideal for those who wish to improve or practise their underpinning sewing machine skills before going onto further studies.
Level 2 Certificate
£415
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Level 1 Award
9 Credits £322
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British Sign Language (BSL)
City & Guilds Fashion Continuers This course is ideal for those who have completed the beginners course or for those who already have basic machine skills and some knowledge of designing items. You will research, design and produce a garment such as a skirt or trousers.
Level 2 Diploma
Level 1 is designed to enable learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL). A range of topics are studied that involve simple, everyday language use. It provides an introduction to BSL and is suitable for all learners.
£567
Level 2 is designed to enable learners to develop an ability to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of familiar and work-related contexts, participating in longer and more open-ended exchanges than at Level 1.
Level 2 Certificate Course Fees
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15 Credits £494
Volunteering If you are patient, friendly and have 2 hours a week or more to help others to learn, then we would like to hear from you. Our volunteers work alongside our professional tutors giving extra help to our learners. No previous experience is needed. All volunteers complete a free training programme provided by New Directions.
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