Part Time Course Guide

YOUR NEW JOURNEY

STARTS HERE

2011/12

PART TIME COURSE GUIDE

W www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk // T 01388 443 000 // E start@bacoll.ac.uk

ABOUT PART TIME LEARNING Bishop Auckland College has just completed an entire ÂŁ40 million new build on its Woodhouse Lane campus and our Skills & Enterprise Centre in Spennymoor. Our fantastic facilities are second to none.

New HE Gateway Centre Strong University Links Free Impartial Advice & Guidance Excellent Success Rates Information on Financial Support available Contents

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Advice & Guidance

Page 6

Business & Office Work

Page 7

Catering

Page 8

Childcare & Education

Page 9

Construction

Page 10

Craft

Page 11

Hairdressing & Beauty

Page 12

Health & Social Care

Page 13

Languages & Communication

Page 14

Media & Music Technology

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Motor Vehicle

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Sport

Page 16

Teacher Training

Page 17

Maths & English for Life

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DO I HAVE TO PAY?

You may be entitled to Fee Remission if: You are in receipt of Employment Support Allowance (Work Related Activity Group) You are in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance

A fee assessment is needed if: You do not have a Level 2 qualification You are aged 19 - 24 and do not have a Level 3 qualification You are taking an Entry Level or Level 1 to progress to Level 2 You are aged 19 - 24 and taking your first Level 4 qualification You are aged 25+ and taking your first Level 4 without a Level 3 One of the above as other sources of funding may be available.

Contact Client Services to speak to one of our Advisers You may also be entitled to help with your course fees through the College Learner Support Fund if you are in receipt of income support, housing benefit or working families tax credit (income threshold applies).

All courses will have ÂŁ20 Administration Fee for students claiming Fee Remission.

HEFCE funded HE programmes are not fee remitted.

Contact Client Services on 01388 443000 or start@bacoll.ac.uk

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OUR FACILITIES Library

Fitness Suite

Located at the very centre of the College, here you will find:

Internet access

Bishop Auckland College has a fully equipped fitness suite which is open to all students. It is fully air-conditioned and has a built in CD system which creates the perfect environment for a work-out. Pop into the Student Support Centre to set up an induction with one of our fitness instructors and get ready to Go For The Burn!

Expert staff

Food & Drink

Loads of computers with the latest software Thousands of books on all subjects e-learning materials

Salons Our Salons are purpose built and feature all the latest industry standard equipment.

Enjoy relaxing therapies, have a makeover or be styled in the latest hair fashions.

All students get 10% off our already competitive prices.

For more information or to make an appointment call 01388 443010.

Sports Hall & Climbing Wall Our full size sports hall is built to Sport England specifications and, as well as having all of the indoor facilities you would expect, you can also take advantage of the spectacular built-in climbing wall.

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The College offers a range of healthy, nutritional and competitively priced meals in the Meeting Place which serves hot and cold food all day long.

The Mitre Restaurant is open to the public.

Booking is essential.

For more information call 01388 443042.

You can buy snacks, drinks, newspapers and magazines in our very own College shop.

SUPPORTING YOU ALL THE WAY How Can We Help?

Need Financial Support?

Call into the College Reception where our friendly staff will be able to provide information on courses or refer you to the most appropriate service for further help.

You may be eligible for financial assistance whilst attending College. We have information on various sources of funding to support your learning including Learner Support Funds.

Enrolment/Applying for a Course Some part time courses require an interview, please check with client services before enrolment. All applications are processed by the Student Admissions Team. We can provide help to complete the application form if required.

Need Some Careers Advice?

Everyone has an entitlement to high quality information, advice and guidance to help them make the right choice and achieve it with confidence. Our qualified and experienced Advisers will provide you with impartial and confidential information, advice and guidance to help you make the right choice and reach your goal.

Appointments are available in the main College and also on request at one of our community venues in Crook, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe and Barnard Castle.

For more information please contact Client Services on 01388 443000

For more information please contact Client Services on 01388 443000.

Student Services The College is committed to providing support to help you succeed in your course. If you have dyslexia, other learning difficulties, sensory or mobility problems or a medical problem that may affect your studies please tell us so we can arrange appropriate levels of additional support.

We can provide: Specialist 1:1 or small group teaching for Literacy or Numeracy Learning Support Assistants to help in classroom or workshop Personal Care Support Mentoring Support Specialist assessment for exam concessions For more information on additional support please contact Student Services on 01388 443050.

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ADVICE & GUIDANCE Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Advice & Guidance Advisor L3

Mon

1.00-4.00

12/09/2011

25

£559.00

Advice & Guidance Advisor L4

Tue

1.00-5.00

20/09/2011

30

£623.00

Diploma in Career Guidance & Development

Tue

1.00-6.00

20/09/2011

30

£623.00

Fd Counselling Y1

Tue

9.00-5.00

13/09/2011

33

£700.00

Course Title

Andrew works as a Families’ Information Service Officer at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. Andrew enrolled on the NVQ 4 Course to follow on and develop from the NVQ 3 in Advice & Guidance which he successfully completed last year.

“I chose Bishop Auckland College as it is regarded by colleagues who have taken the course previously as the best local college offering this NVQ and therefore I was prepared to drive the 35 miles each way to attend.”

The course has allowed me to further develop professionally with Advice and Guidance and to look more closely at the way my Service (and not only me) does things. It has also helped me to offer better management/supervisory support to my Manager in certain areas that have been required and to better understand the role of an Advice and Guidance practitioner. It is a very good qualification to hold should I move on to another role in Advice and Guidance and should better my career prospects.

My tutor’s support and guidance was invaluable, ensuring I completed the NVQ on time and hopefully gaining the City & Guilds award.”

Andrew Baxter

NVQ Advice & Guidence Level 4

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BUSINESS & OFFICE WORK Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Fd Computing Y1

Mon & Wed

5.00-9.00

12/09/2011

38

£700.00

Fd Leadership & Management Y1

Mon & Sat

4.00-9.00

15/09/2011

30

£700.00

Be a Business Administrator L2

Thu

6.00-8.30

22/09/2011

30

£348.50

Be a Business Administrator L3

Thu

6.00-8.30

22/09/2011

30

£354.50

Be a Business Administrator L4

Thu

6.00-8.30

22/09/2011

30

£362.00

Be a Business Administrator L2

Thu

1.30-4.00

22/09/2011

30

£348.50

Be a Business Administrator L3

Thu

1.30-4.00

22/09/2011

30

£354.50

Be a Business Administrator L4

Thu

1.30-4.00

22/09/2011

30

£362.00

Skills for Office Returners Level 2

Fri

9.30-3.00

23/09/2011

30

£419.50

Course Title

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CATERING Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Be a Cake Decorator - Oct start

Mon

5.30-9.00

03/10/2011

15

£115.00

Be a Cake Decorator - Jan start

Mon

5.30-9.00

20/02/2012

15

£115.00

Be an Around the World Chef - Oct start

Mon

5.30-9.00

11/10/2011

15

£115.00

Be an Around the World Chef - Feb start

Mon

5.30-9.00

20/02/2012

15

£115.00

6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

35

£361.50

CG NVQ3 Diploma in Professional Cookery Mon & Wed 6.00-9.00

12/09/2011

35

£472.50

Course Title

CG NVQ2 Diploma in Professional Cookery Wed &Thu

Our catering department utilises both professional catering courses and leisure cookery courses so whether you are looking for the next step of your career or looking to improve your culinary skills, we have a course for you.

Restaurant Ad.pdf

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21/07/2011

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At the College’s Mitre Restaurant you can enjoy lun

The restaurant also caters for private functions, buffets, birthd For information and bookings call: 01388 443 000

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CHILDCARE & EDUCATION Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Specialist Teaching Assistant L3

Mon

9.15-12.15

12/09/2011

32

£634.50

Specialist Teaching Assistant L3

Mon

9.15-12.15

12/09/2011

32

£634.50

Fd Health & Social Care Y1

Mon

12.30-9.00

19/09/2011

33

£700.00

Mon & Thu 5.00-9.00

05/09/2011

33

£700.00

Course Title

Fd A Education & Care Y1 Teaching Assistant L2

Tue

9.15-12.15

13/09/2011

32

£534.50

Teaching Assistant L2

Wed

6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

32

£534.50

Specialist Teaching Assistant L3

Wed

9.15-12.15

14/09/2011

32

£634.50

Wed & Thu 9.30-3.30

14/09/2011

34

£653.00

Childcare Practioner L3 Childcare Practioner L2

Thu

9.15-3.00

15/09/2011

36

£584.50

Specialist Teaching Assistant L3

Thu

6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

32

£634.50

Specialist Teaching Assistant L3

Thu

12.00-3.00

15/09/2011

32

£634.50

Effective Communication Skills L2

Thu

6.00-9.00

15/09/2011

30

£205.50

Effective Communication Skills L2

Thu

9.30-12.30

15/09/2011

30

£205.50

Effective Communication Skills L3

Thu

1.00-8.00

15/09/2011

32

£326.00

nchtime and evening meals

days and other celebrations

The Mitre Restaurant

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CONSTRUCTION Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

L1 Certificate in Building Crafts

Mon

5.30-9.00

12/09/2011

30

£216.00

Become a Basic Plasterer

Wed

5.30-9.00

14/09/2011

15

£126.00

Develop your DIY Skills

Wed

5.30-9.00

14/09/2011

15

£126.00

Develop your DIY Skills

Wed

5.30-9.00

22/02/2012

15

£126.00

Become a Basic Plasterer

Thu

5.30-9.00

01/03/2012

15

£126.00

Course Title

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CRAFT Course Title Creative Craft Using Floristry Beginner L1 Creative Craft Using Floristry Beginner L1 (Jan Start) Creative Craft Using Floristry L2 Dressmaking & Fashion Design Beginner L1 Dressmaking & Fashion Design Beginner L1 (Jan Start) Dressmaking & Fashion Design Advanced L2

Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Wed

6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

20

£155.00

Wed

6.00-9.00

11/01/2012

20

£155.00

Wed

6.00-9.00

21/09/2011

25

£185.00

Wed

6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

20

£155.00

Wed

6.00-9.00

11/01/2012

20

£155.00

Wed

6.00-9.00

21/09/2011

25

£185.00

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HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Be a Makeup Artist - Jan start

Mon

9.15-12.15

20/02/2012

15

£115.00

Be a Nail Artist - Oct start

Mon

5.00-8.00

03/10/2011

15

£115.00

Be a Nail Artist - Jan start

Mon

5.00-8.00

20/02/2012

15

£115.00

Mon & Tue 9.15-3.00

12/09/2011

32

£404.00

9.15-5.00 9.15-12.30

12/09/2011

35

£509.00

Mon & Thu 5.00-9.00

12/09/2011

37

£431.00

Course Title

VRQ Dip Hairdressing L2 - Fast Track Diploma in Women's Hairdressing L3 (Day) CG Diploma in Complementary Therapies Level 2 CG Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 3 Be a Makeup Artist or Beauty - Oct start CG Diploma in Nail Technologies Level 3

Tue

09.15-4.30

13/09/2011

37

£509.00

Wed

5.30-8.30

12/10/2011

15

£115.00

Wed

9.00-15.30

14/09/11

37

£509.00

Intro to Hair & Beauty L1

Wed & Thu 6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

36

£277.00

Diploma in Women's Hairdressing L2

Wed & Thu 6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

37

£404.00

Diploma in Women's Hairdressing L2

Wed & Thu 9.15-3.00

14/09/2011

35

£404.00

Diploma in Women's Hairdressing L3

Wed & Thu 5.30-9.00

14/09/2011

37

£509.00

CG Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 2 Wed & Thu 5.30-8.30

14/09/2011

35

£404.00

CG Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 3 Wed & Thu 5.00-9.00

14/09/2011

31

£509.00

CG Diploma in Nail Technologies Level 3

14/09/2011

35

£509.00

15/09/2011

35

£404.00

CG Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 2 12

Mon Tue

Wed & Thu 5.30-8.30 Thu

09.30-4.00

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Mon

5.00-9.00

12/09/2011

34

£656.00

Edexcel Diploma in Health & Social Care (Access to Nursing) Year 2

Mon & Tue 9.00-15.00

19/09/2011

32

FREE

Edexcel Diploma in Health & Social Care (Access to Nursing) Year 1 Group 1

Tue & Wed 10.00-15.00

20/09/2011

32

FREE

Edexcel Diploma in Health & Social Care (Access to Nursing) Year 1 Group 2

Wed & Thu 10.00-15.00

21/09/2011

32

FREE

16/09/2011

34

£700.00

Course Title Diploma in Youthwork Practice L3

Fd Working with Young People Y1 Salon Ad A5.pdf

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21/07/2011

Fri

9.00-5.00

14:31

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hair complementary therapies beauty sports therapies

GREAT OFFERS AVAILABLE FOR DAILY & LATE SPECIALS CALL: 01388 44 30 10 Opening Times / Mon - Thurs: 9.30am - 8.30pm / Fri: 10am - 2.30pm 13

LANGUAGES & COMMUNICATION Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Learn Spanish

Fri

1.00-3.00

23/09/2011

30

£199.00

Learn Italian

Fri

1.00-3.00

23/09/2011

30

£199.00

Cabin Crew Training

Fri

9.30-12.00

23/09/2011

30

£211.00

Course Title

MEDIA & MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Mon & Wed

9.15-5.15

12/09/2011

33

£700.00

Wed

6.00-9.00

11/01/2012

20

£169.50

Wed

6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

30

£221.50

Wed

6.00-9.00

11/01/2012

20

£224.50

Creative Camera Advanced L2

Wed

6.00-9.00

20/10/2011

20

£224.50

Media Mogul Beginner L1

Wed

6.00-9.00

14/09/2011

20

£224.50

Fd Applied Art Y1

Wed Thu Fri

1.00-4.00 9.00-12.00 1.00-4.00

14/09/2011

30

POA

Course Title Fd Creative Technologies for Music & Performance Y1 Make a Big Noise - Music Technology Beginner L1 Make a Big Noise - Music Technology Advanced L2 Creative Camera Beginner L1 (Jan Start)

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Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Thu

6.00-9.00

15/09/2011

20

£169.50

Thu

6.00-9.00

15/09/2011

20

£169.50

Be a Systems Technician Beginner L1

Fri

9.00-12.00

16/09/2011

18

£200.00

Be a Systems Technician Beginner L1 (Jan Start)

Fri

1.00-4.00

13/01/2012

18

£200.00

Course Title Make a Big Noise - Music Technology Beginner L1 Make a Big Noise - Music Technology Beginner L1

Our Media and Music Technology courses provide an excellent background to the industry and the technical skills required to gain employment in this increasingly diverse and rewarding sector.

You will study in specially designed studios and be able to access up to date equipment for use in the business.

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MOTOR VEHICLE Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Basic Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Wed

5.30-9.00

14/09/2011

15

£126.00

Basic Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Wed

5.30-9.00

22/02/2012

15

£126.00

Gain a L1 Award in Motor Vehicle Studies

Thu

5.30-9.00

15/09/2011

30

£192.00

Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

06/02/2012

1

£142.00

Course Title

SPORT Course Title Be a Football Coach L1 (Feb start)

Mon-Fri 9.00-4.00

Be a Football Coach L1

Wed

6.00-8.00

21/09/2011

15

£142.00

Be a Fitness Instructor

Thu

6.00-9.00

22/09/2011

30

£230.50

Be a Fitness Instructor

Fri

9.30-12.30

23/09/2011

30

£230.50

Be a Fitness Instructor (Feb Start)

Fri

9.30-4.00

24/02/2012

15

£230.50

Various

Various

05/09/2011

2

£268.00

Ad.pdf BeNursery a Football Coach1 L2 21/07/2011

15:55

Bishop Aucklland College

Nursery You’re never too young to learn 16

For more information call: 01388 44 31 23

TEACHER TRAINING Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Mon

4.45-9.00

12/09/2011

21

£381.00

PGCE Cert Ed Year 1 Group 2

Mon

4.45-9.00

12/09/2011

33

£672.00

Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Group 2

Wed

6.00-8.45

14/09/2011

32

£625.00

PGCE Cert Ed Year 1 Group 1

Wed

9.15-1.30

14/09/2011

33

£672.00

Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment

Thu

5.15-9.00

15/09/2011

33

£602.00

BA Hons in Education and Training

Thu

4.45-9.00

20/09/2011

32

£700.00

Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Group 1

Fri

10.00-12.45

16/09/2011

32

£625.00

Course Title

For those who wish to teach in a further education/ training setting. It is also essential if you are teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Ofsted Registered Competitive Prices Warm and friendly learning environment Nutritious, freshly prepared meals Fantastic spacious facilities Dedicated and fully qualified staff

open to the public

Website: www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk/nursery.asp 17

MATHS & ENGLISH FOR LIFE Course Title

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Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Maths for Life -Bishop Auckland College

Mon 6.00-8.30 12/09/2011

34

FREE

English for Life -Bishop Auckland College

Mon 9.15-11.45 12/09/2011

33

FREE

Maths for Life -Newgate Learning Centre

Mon 9.15-11.45 12/09/2011

33

FREE

Maths for Life -Newton Aycliffe Learning Centre

Mon 12.45-3.15 12/09/2011

33

FREE

Maths for Life -Bishop Auckland College

Tue

1.00-3.30 13/09/2011

34

FREE

ESOL for Beginners -Bishop Auckland College

Tue

9.15-11.45 13/09/2011

34

FREE

English & Maths for Life -Ladder Centre Ferryhill

Tue

9.15-11.45 13/09/2011

34

FREE

English for Life -Newton Aycliffe Learning Centre

Tue 12.45-3.15 13/09/2011

34

FREE

English for Life -Bishop Auckland College

Wed 6.00-8.30 14/09/2011

34

FREE

English for Life -Crook Learning Centre

Wed 6.00-8.30 14/09/2011

34

FREE

Maths for Life -Crook Learning Centre

Wed 6.00-8.30 14/09/2011

34

FREE

English for Life -Cook Learning Centre

Wed 12.45-3.15 14/09/2011

34

FREE

Maths for Life -Crook Learning Centre

Wed 9.15-11.45 14/09/2011

34

FREE

English for Life -Newgate Learning Centre

Wed 9.15-11.45 14/09/2011

34

FREE

English & Maths for Life -Barnard Castle

Thu

6.00-8.30 15/09/2011

34

FREE

English for Life -Newton Aycliffe Learning Centre

Thu

6.00-8.30 15/09/2011

34

FREE

Course Title

Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Maths for Life -Newton Aycliffe Learning Centre

Thu

6.00-8.30 15/09/2011

34

FREE

Maths for Life -Newton Aycliffe Learning Centre

Thu

9.15-11.45 15/09/2011

34

FREE

English & Maths for Life -Pioneer Centre Newton Aycliffe

Thu 12.45-3.15 15/09/2011

34

FREE

Do you sometimes worry about adding up on the spot or helping your child with their homework?

This free course will help you get to grips with your maths or English skills and increase your confidence.

Thousands of people across the country have already transformed their work and home lives.

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HIGHER EDUCATION Day

Time

Start date

Duration (weeks)

Fee

Wed Thur Fri Mon & Wed

1.00-4.00 9.00-12.00 1.00-4.00

14/09/2011

30

POA

9.15-5.15

12/09/2011

33

£700.00

Mon & Sat 4.00-9.00

12/09/2011

30

£700.00

5.00-9.00

12/09/2011

38

£700.00

5.00-9.00

05/09/2011

33

£700.00

Course Title

Fd Applied Art Y1 Fd Creative Technologies for Music & Performance Y1 Fd Leadership & Management Y1 Fd Computing Y1 Fd A Education & Care Y1

Mon & Wed Mon & Thu

Fd Health & Social Care Y1

Mon

12.309.00

19/09/2011

33

£700.00

Fd Counselling Y1

Tues

9.30-5.30

13/09/2011

33

£700.00

BA Hons in Education and Training

Thurs

4.45-9.00

22/09/2011

32

£700.00

PCGE Cert Ed Year 1 Group 1

Wed

9.15-1.30

14/09/2011

33

£672.00

PCGE Cert Ed Year 1 Group 2

Mon

4.45-9.00

12/09/2011

33

£672.00

Fri

9.00-5.00

16/09/2011

34

£700.00

Fd Working with Young People Y2

Higher Education Gateway Centre In partnership with the University of Sunderland, Bishop Auckland College is proud to offer a range of foundation degrees, most of which are studied on a part-time basis.

The Higher Education Gateway Centre has been designed specifically to cater for Higher Education Students. It provides a friendly and supportive environment, to help you make the most of your study time here.

In the Gateway Centre you will find: The University of Sunderland Partnership Liaison Officer can provide advice and guidance on a wide 20

range of topics such as fees, UCAS applications and Sunderland University online resources and can also offer support with enrolment, applications for financial support, library access and distribution of University Campus Cards, Campus tours and library visits.

ICT facilities with fast broadband and printing Social areas with tea and coffee making facilities See For Yourself If you would like to take a first hand look at the great facilities on offer to you at Bishop Auckland College, give us a call on Freephone 0800 0926506 or email start@bacoll.ac.uk to arrange a tour.

COMMUNITY LEARNING We provide courses at many locations throughout the area so there’s no need to travel to learn. There’s also no problem fitting learning into your lifestyle, some of our courses are ‘roll-on, roll-off’ - so you can start throughout the year, not just September.

With Community Learning courses you can:

Enrol and learn in your community

Start a course throughout the year

Enjoy flexible learning options

Choose courses for all abilities

Choosing the right course for you If you are unsure which course or pathway is right for you, why not talk to one of our team. Our Tutors can advise you on the best level to start on.

Courses available roll on, roll off (meaning you can enrol throughout the year)

City and Guilds Start IT (iTQ) - progression from Computers for the Terrified (see below) or suitable for those who have keyboard and mouse skills. An Introduction to Wordprocessing, IT Fundamentals and using Internet and Email City and Guilds Level 1 Award/Certificate for IT Users the following units can be covered in the qualification: Wordprocessing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentation Graphics, Desktop Publishing, Security for IT Users and Improving Productivity in IT City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for IT Users the following units can be covered in the qualification: Wordprocessing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentation Graphics and Improving Productivity

Taught courses available at the Centres are:

FREE Computers for the Terrified - no entry requirements, suitable for complete beginners.

This course includes a brief introduction to a Computer, Wordprocessing and Internet and Email City and Guilds Bookkeeping and Accounts Level 1 covering: Double entry bookkeeping, cash accounts, trade discounts, sales and purchase day books and Trial Balance

City and Guilds Computerised Accounts Level 1 covering: Customer and Supplier accounts, Invoices, Bank Receipts and Payments, Nominal Codes, Management Reports and Trial Balance

NOCN Business Administration Award Level 1 covering: filing skills, main classifications of filing, cross referencing and tracing files, Data Proctection Act, Understanding business communication, effective and ineffective communication and individual and group behaviour in teams

FREE City and Guilds Maths up to Level 2

FREE City and Guilds English up to Level 2

FREE Work Club covering: Confidence Building, Interview Skills, Mock Interviews, Job Search, Completing CVs/Training/Job Application Forms

If you are interested in any of the above courses please contact one of our Centres.

A Careers Adviser is also available, by appointment, at the Centre to give you FREE advice on Job and Training Opportunities.

Community Learning Centres: Newgate Learning Centre T: 01388 443133 E: newgate.admin@bacoll.ac.uk Opening Times: Mon - Thu 9.00am – 5.00pm, Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm Crook Learning Centre T: 01388 760000 E: crook@bacoll.ac.uk Opening Times: Mon - Thur 9.00am – 5.00pm, Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm Newton Aycliffe Learning Centre T: 01325 316558 E: aycliffe@bacoll.ac.uk Opening Times: Mon 9.00am - 8.00pm, Tue - Thur 9.00am - 5.00pm, Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm Teesdale Training T: 01833 696616 E: enterprise@bacoll.ac.uk Opening Times: Mon - Thu 9.00am - 5.00pm Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm 21

APPRENTICESHIPS What we offer Business Administration Customer Service Sales Catering & Hospitality Childcare & Education Health & Social Care Brickwork Electrical Installation Joinery Maintenance Operations Painting & Decorating Plumbing Motor Vehicle Retail

Whilst working in the HR department for Dale & Valley Homes, Hannah completed her apprenticeship with Bishop Auckland College and has since progressed onto a degree at Northumbria University. Hannah said, “I would like to advise any person looking for a way into a career to consider an apprenticeship. It gave me the chance to see lots of different jobs and find the route that is right for me.”

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What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are practical, hands on training programmes where you are paid a minimum of £95 per week while you learn.

You will work with an employer 4 days per week and 1 day at the College working towards your qualification. Apprentices start at Level 2 unless they have suitable knowledge and vocational experience in their chosen field.

How do I find an employer?

You will need to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice. Whilst the College provides a support service to help you find an employer we cannot guarantee you a job. There are lots of switched on employers looking for switched on apprentices. A bit of planning and investigation will give you the edge. You can start the ball rolling by applying to companies whilst still at school with a view to being taken on as an apprentice once you leave. They may also want you to do some work experience before leaving School.

Adult Apprenticeships The College offers Adult Apprenticeships in a number of occupational areas. We can also tailor the training in line with your needs and deliver it within the work place at times that are convenient for the employer including working across your shift patterns. Whether you are seeking employment, currently in a job or an employer wishing to take on an adult apprentice, contact the College for further information on 01388 443000 or visit our website: www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk

FULL TIME COURSES Course Title Art & Design Beauty Therapy Business Admin Catering & Hospitality Childcare & Education Computing & IT Construction Foundation Studies Hairdressing Health & Social Care Maintenance Operations Motor Vehicle

Great opportunities for 16 to 19 year olds Leaving School and entering the big wide world? Here at Bishop Auckland College we aim to make this step as exciting as possible whilst giving you the peace of mind that you are in safe hands. At Bishop Auckland College we offer a wide range of vocational courses giving our students hands-on experience and recognised qualifications preparing you for your dream career.

Bishop Auckland College offers School Leavers: Up to ÂŁ500 student allowance* FREE College Transport

Music & Performing Arts

FREE meals or subsidised meals*

Public & Uniformed Services

FREE hair & beauty treatments

Sport Travel & Tourism

FREE membership of MYGYM REWARDS for good attendance & behaviour including: Cinema vouchers / iTunes vouchers FREE childcare* HELP with course equipment and uniform* VOUCHER for stationery equipment upon enrolment BURSARIES up to ÂŁ1200* * Subject to eligibility

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If you would like a member of our Client Services Team to contact you, call us free on 0800 092 6506 Bishop Auckland College Main Campus, Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 6JZ www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the details in this guide are correct at the time of printing (July 2011). However it is possible that Bishop Auckland College may need to amend and alter details without prior notification. Courses/programmes will run subject to sufficient enrolments. In the unlikely instance where we have to cancel a course/programme, we will discuss alternative options with you. Many thanks to all the staff and students who contributed to the production of this guide, designed by Bishop Auckland College’s Marketing Department.