Adult Course Guide 24-25

Adult Courses

HOW TO ENROL ON YOUR COURSE

Visit our website where you will find more information about your course and details on times and dates.

It’s easy to apply online on your phone, tablet or computer. Just click on the apply button and complete the form. If you prefer to speak to one of our advisors you can contact the Admissions Team on 01270 654654 / 01244 656555 or admissions@ccsw.ac.uk.

Once you have submitted your application form, our Admissions Team will be in touch to guide you through the next stage of the enrolment process.

We look forward to seeing you on Campus soon!

SCAN ME TO APPLY

97% of adult students at Cheshire College said that their course motivated them to succeed.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Whether you are looking to secure employment, change career, upskill or just simply want to have fun and make new friends, we have a course for you!

Learn with us and you will benefit from our cutting-edge facilities and equipment; lecturers with real industry knowledge and experience; and welcoming and inclusive Campuses.

We have three Campuses to choose from and a diverse range of adult courses in the following areas:

Digital

Business & Professional

Construction & Green skills

English, Maths & ESOL

Hair and Beauty

Catering and Hospitality

Education, Health, Sport & Science

Media & Art

Engineering & Motor Vehicle

Additionally, you could study with us for FREE, depending on your circumstances, or you might be eligible for funding or a student loan.

See page 6 for more information on funding your course.

CAN I GET HELP WITH COURSE FEES?

Returning to education shouldn’t break the bank and at Cheshire College, it doesn’t have to. We have a range of funding options available to suit your personal circumstances, so you can study your course without worrying about the cost.

Many courses are FREE for eligible students, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible to study for FREE if you are:

‹ unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example, JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)

‹ employed and earning less than £25,000

‹ studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course

‹ aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course

‹ aged 19+ and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification on an eligible course which is part of the Level 3 free courses for jobs scheme

‹ aged 19+ and studying a course that is part of the Level 3 free courses for jobs scheme, and unemployed or earning less than £25,000

Not sure if you are eligible for funding? Don’t worry, when you come to Campus to finish your enrolment you can have a chat to one of our fee experts. You can also contact our Financial Support Team via the details at the bottom of the page.

Many of our adult students pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s very easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £27,295 per year.

You may also be eligible for financial assistance with childcare, travel and equipment expenses.

If you would like to talk to our Financial Support Team about fees or funding, please call 01270 654654 / 01244 656555 or email bursary@ccsw.ac.uk Can I get help with other costs?

IMPROVE YOUR READING, WRITING OR MATHS SKILLS

Do you struggle with your reading, writing or numeracy skills, or lack confidence with English or maths? Our FREE English and maths courses are available year-round and can help you:

gain confidence with English and maths

improve your reading, writing and communication skills

progress to higher-level study at the College, including our Access to HE programmes

support your children with their homework

use maths confidently in daily life

If you haven’t already attained a grade 4/C in GCSE English and/or maths or a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English and/or maths, you can study on our English and maths courses for FREE!

Check out our range of courses on page 14.

enhance your CV and boost your changes of employment

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR LIFE

If you find online tasks difficult and struggle to make the most of your smart phone or other devices, our Getting Started with Computers and Next Steps with Computers courses can help you develop valuable skills that will enhance your daily life.

Courses run throughout the year at our Chester and Crewe Campuses. You will be invited to Campus to take a short assessment. If you are working below or at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 then you can study this course for FREE!

Where Next?

Following completion of our Next Steps with Computers course you could progress to one of our Level 2 courses here at the College.

See our digital course times and dates on page 10.

I have done three short courses with Cheshire College to improve my knowledge and experience, and all three were of great benefit! There are courses for every age group, and I can’t recommend them enough.

STEPHEN

Getting Started with Computers

Getting

Your route to success

DIGITAL

Your courses

DIGITAL

Whether your are looking to climb the career ladder, become a digital expert or just enhance your skills to benefit your daily life, our courses can help you get ahead! You will study in our cutting-edge computer labs and benefit from industry-level equipment, preparing you for your next steps, whether that is further study at a higher level or employment opportunities in this exciting and fast growing industry.

Level 1

Your route to success BUSINESS

& PROFESSIONAL

Starting in: September

Award in Bookkeeping (AAT)

Level 2

Starting in: September & January

Certificate in Accounting (AAT)

Level 3

Starting in: September & January

Certificate in Bookkeeping (AAT) Award in Business Skills

Higher Education Starting in: September & January

HND Leadership and Management for England (HTQ)

Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting (AAT)

Level 5 Diploma in People Management (CIPD)

Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management (CIPD)

Diploma in Accounting (AAT)

Certificate in People Practice (CIPD)

Your courses BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

Our courses can help you get ahead in your current role or even retrain and start a new and exciting career in accounting, HR or business. You will learn in our fully-equipped and industry-standard business suites from professionals who have worked in industry.

*visit the website for the latest start date and time

Your route to success ENGLISH, MATHS & ESOL

After you apply, you will be invited to Campus to take an assessment. You will then be placed on the best level and course for you.

Foundations in Maths and English

Next Steps in Maths and English

You could progress to one of our Level 3 courses in a variety of subjects, including our Access to Higher Education programmes. Achieving qualifications in maths and English can also help you to progress to an apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeships at Cheshire College are for students of all ages and are available at different levels.

Your courses

ENGLISH, MATHS & ESOL

Our courses can help you gain skills that will enhance your daily life and enable you to gain employment or progress in your current role. Our programmes are also a stepping stone to further study at a higher level, allowing you to achieve your dream job. Our friendly and knowledgeable lecturers make learning fun and all our classes are welcoming and inclusive.

⁺ There are both evening and day classes available at all three Campuses, to enable you to fit in your studies around other commitments. *Subject to residency status

Your route to success

CONSTRUCTION & DIY

DIY Short Courses Starting in: September, October, November, January, March & May

DIY Household Renovation & Repair (Brickwork)

Level 1

Certificate in Painting & Decorating

Level 2

DIY Household Renovation & Repair (Electrical)

Starting in: September & January Starting in: September & November

2D Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Certificate in Plastering

DIY Household Renovation & Repair (Joinery)

DIY Household Renovation & Repair (Plastering)

DIY Household Renovation & Repair (Plumbing)

Diploma in Painting & Decorating

Diploma in Plastering

Higher Education (you will need a related Level 3 qualification) Starting in: September

HNC/D Construction Management for England (HTQ)

After completing your course you could progress to a top-up degree at university

Your courses

CONSTRUCTION & DIY

Our courses can take you from learning valuable DIY skills that will help you save money and gain confidence in completing renovations at home to employment ready expert!

Level 2

Your route to successEDUCATION, HEALTH, SPORT & SCIENCE

Starting in: September, November, February & March

Level 3

Starting in: August, September & June

Higher Education

EDUCATION, HEALTH, SPORT & SCIENCE

Your courses

As a mature female student joining the Painting and Decorating course at the College is the best decision I’ve ever made, The staff are amazing and very supportive. As a result of completing my course, I am about to complete the foundation year for my Interior Design Degree and look forward to setting up my own business in the not-too-distant future!

KELLY

Level 2 - Painting and Decorating

Your route to successENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE

Starting

Your courses

ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE

Our courses can take you from learning to maintain your own car to engineering expert. With the current need to move to more sustainable energy sources, our programmes are rooted in green and sustainable technologies so you develop the skills to become the engineers and motor vehicle technicians of the future.

Your route to success

HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY

Level 2

Starting

Level 3

Starting

What next...

You could progress to employment in the industry or secure an apprenticeship. You could also progress to study at degree level in subjects such as salon management, hairdressing or make-up.

HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY

From career changers to upskilling or just learning for fun, we have a wide range of courses that can prepare you for employment and take your skills to the next level. You will learn from our expert lecturers in industry standard salons, working with real clients.

Your route to successHOSPITALITY & CATERING

Level 2

Cooking on a budget

Starting in: January, September & April

Level 3

Starting in: January, September & April

What next...

You could progress to employment in the industry or secure an apprenticeship. You could also progress to study at degree level in subjects such as hospitality management, leisure or tourism.

HOSPITALITY & CATERING

Join us to gain the skills you need to build a rewarding career in the service industry. You will have access to sector-leading facilities including our award winning Academy Restaurants.

*visit the website for the latest start date and time

Level 2

Your route to success MEDIA & ART

Starting in: January, September & April

Level 3

Starting in: January, September & April

Ceramics

Ceramics

Your courses

MEDIA & ART

Whether you are looking for a new hobby or a new career, our courses can help you express your creative side and access rewarding and fulfilling employment in the arts and media sectors. You will learn in state-of-the-art studios and workshops from our expert and friendly lecturers.

I decided to do the course to develop my skills. I enjoyed learning new skills, especially how to perfect different types of dishes and create stunning patisserie. I have attended several courses in the past, but I must say this was the most enjoyable so far! The kitchen facilities are excellent, and the lecturers are fantastic.

ROSE

Level 2 General Bakery & Patisserie

SHORT COURSES AND REMOTE LEARNING

We offer many short and remote learning courses that you can complete at a time that suites you! Our courses can help you enhance your CV and gain employment or progress in your current career.

If you are already employed and wish to upskill, you can choose from a range of work-based courses where you will learn and be assessed in the workplace.

Additionally, you could study for FREE under the Free Courses for Jobs Scheme, which means if you are aged 19 or over, you could access a Level 3 qualification for free!

This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want –whatever your stage of life. A Level 3 qualification is equivalent to an Advanced Technical Certificate/Diploma or A Levels.

We offer free courses in:

Your route to success

ACCESS TO HE

Are you looking to change career and work in areas such as nursing, paramedic science, social services, computing or medical science, or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of going to university?

Our Access to HE pathways can help you develop new skills to boost your prospects, gain entry to higher education or change your career direction. Designed to suit adults with other responsibilities outside of College, they are the perfect opportunity to rediscover a love for learning, make friends with others on the same journey and achieve a qualification that could really make a difference to your future.

*visit the website for the latest start date and time

Higher Education at Cheshire College

National Certificates (HNCs) to

National

(HNDs),

APPRENTICESHIPS

AT CHESHIRE COLLEGE

Anyone over 16 and not in full-time education can apply for an apprenticeship. As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain real work-life experience and skills on the job.

Our apprenticeships could be your route into a range of careers, or allow you to achieve a qualification and promotion to a more senior role!

We work with over 500 local, national and international employers across a range of sectors and offer apprenticeships in:

Want to find out more about becoming an apprentice? Talk to our team today.

I learnt so much from the course and my teacher was amazing; she was so knowledgeable and always happy to share her wisdom with the class. The whole experience was really valuable!

DEBBIE

Level 2 Nail Technology