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Welcome Welcome to the College of West Anglia (CWA), one of the largest and most successful education and training providers in the Eastern region and amongst the top colleges in the country. We have an exceptional track record in developing the skills and talents of our students, which is achieved through a combination of great teaching by a team of highly-trained, industry-experienced staff and excellent facilities designed to prepare students for employment and further study. Across our four campuses - King’s Lynn, Wisbech, Cambridge and our sports campus in King’s Lynn - we offer the widest choice of learning opportunities in the region and are committed to providing the best learning experience possible for the thousands of people who take our courses every year. This guide has been specifically developed for Marham, to build upon our existing longstanding relationship with RAF Marham, and aims to highlight the wide variety of options for families and personnel to study and train locally. You may be a young person about to leave school and deciding on your next step or you may already be in work and looking to re-train or improve your skills. Perhaps you are thinking about doing a degree or HND and want to stay local or maybe you are just looking for a part-time recreational course. Whatever your motivation, I am sure we will have something to offer you. As your local college, we would also welcome the opportunity to develop new courses to meet your specific training needs. Please speak to our CWA Training team who will be happy to discuss your training requirements to find the appropriate fix for you. If you choose to study with us, you’ll be joining one of the most successful colleges in the country, where your achievement and development is the focus of everything we do. We look forward to welcoming you to the college.
David Pomfret Principal
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Index 16+ students 4 Why choose CWA? 4 Traineeships 4 Apprenticeships 5 Higher Education 6 Centre for Advanced Knowledge Engineering 6 Families 7 24+ Advanced Learning Loan 7 Courses at the HIVE 8 Personnel 9 Standard Learning Credits 9 Enhanced Learning Credits 9 Resettlement 9 Courses 10 RAF Marham Apprenticeships 11 Contact us 12
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16+ students Are you in year 10 or year 11? Although you have to stay in education or training until you are 18, you don’t have to stay at school. Getting the right qualifications could make all the difference and will have a big influence on how successful you are in your future career. CWA has an exceptional track record in developing the skills and talents of our students. We offer great teaching by a team of highly trained, industry-experienced staff in excellent facilities, designed to prepare you for employment and further study. You won’t find a wider range of opportunities; we offer a huge selection of full-time vocational courses and apprenticeships as well as being the largest provider of A-levels in the area. At college, you’ll be treated like an adult, gain independence, explore and broaden your interests, pursue your goals and meet lifelong friends your future starts here!
Why choose CWA?
• Stay close, go far - we have four campuses across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire • Outstanding facilities - including recent investment of £25million+ across our campuses • Excellent success rates - our success rate is 82%, above the national average (2013/14) • The widest choice of subjects - from sport to fashion to plumbing, and much more • Great transport links - regular bus services from Marham ensure we are easy to get to
Traineeships A Traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that is focused on giving you the skills and experience that employers are looking for, helping you secure an apprenticeship or other employment. Traineeships include work placements for 3 days per week over a period of 18 weeks plus you will attend college on a Thursday to complete your training programme. At the end of the work experience, trainees receive a job interview if a role becomes available or a reference and an exit interview with the company.
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Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are an excellent way to gain new skills, qualifications and workplace experience while getting paid. CWA works with hundreds of employers across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire to support students through apprenticeships in a wide variety of work areas. Many of our apprenticeships are delivered entirely within the workplace, which means college staff will visit you to observe practical work and set assignments, whilst some require that you come into college one day per week.
Lucy Vallerine
Lucy studied an advanced apprenticeship in childcare at Swaffham Pre-School Playgroup. “I was very interested in an apprenticeship because I am more of a hands-on person and find it easier to learn in a practical setting rather than sitting a desk. During my time studying an apprenticeship I became more confident; before working at the playgroup I had no experience of working in a large team, but now I work extremely well with all members of the team.”
Jacob Emerson
Jacob successfully completed his hospitality apprenticeship at Market Bistro in King’s Lynn and has secured a full-time job at Michelin star restaurant Morston Hall. At 14 it was just a dream but now it is becoming reality. “I love learning on the job and the fact the assessor came into my place of work made things much easier. I love working in this industry and have met some fantastic people!” CWA offers apprenticeships in a wide range of areas, including: Business and Administration Catering and Hospitality Childcare Construction (Plastering/Brickwork/Carpentry) Cultural & Heritage Venue Operations Customer Service Electrotechnical Installation Engineering Hairdressing Health & Social Care Horticulture
Information Technology Laboratory & Science Technicians Management Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Painting & Decorating Plumbing Retail Supporting Teaching and Learning Team Leading Warehousing and Storage Youth Work
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Higher Education CWA, in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University, offers an increasing range of higher education courses including degrees, foundation degrees and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs). Our courses are ideal for people who want to gain higher qualifications but want the flexibility of studying closer to home. According to research released by the Association of Colleges (AoC), students who study for a degree at college graduate with an average of around £17,500 less debt than their university counterparts. In addition, our student satisfaction rate is 94% - the highest in the region (National Student Survey, 2013).
Why study for a degree at CWA?
• High number of teaching hours • Great levels of tutor access and support • State-of-the-art facilities - including a new university centre in King’s Lynn for 2016 • Vocational relevance • Focus on teaching • Support network available from family • Great transport links - regular bus services from Marham ensure we are easy to get to
Find out more at cwa.ac.uk/degrees
Centre for Advanced Knowledge Engineering
Coming soon to Downham Market
Aventa Capital Partners Limited is the investment management firm for the Centre for Advanced Engineering and Knowledge, to be built on the site of an old RAF base at Downham Market. The centre will be Europe’s first bespoke facility to provide a centre of excellence for Knowledge Engineering focussing on unstructured data. Included in the development will be a commercially supported institute of data as well as office and research premises. The commercial zone will include a hotel and international conference centre, halls of residence, restaurant and leisure facilities. Area plans (above) Example science building (below)
CWA are pleased to be involved in this project to develop the curriculum for 16-19 year olds, undergraduate, post-graduate and research students. This fantastic development is important to Downham Market and the surrounding area; it will: • be a world-class facility of global importance • bring much improved educational opportunities for the region’s young people • see improvements to infrastructure • boost the economy as more businesses relocate to the area • offer greater job opportunities and aspirations for the region’s young people • raise the profile of Downham Market as a destination for business and leisure Keep updated on the developments at cwa.ac.uk/rafmarham
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Families Whether you are looking to change your career, build upon your existing qualifications and skills or are just looking for a part-time course for pleasure, CWA has a range of flexible learning options and programme choices to cater for your needs. Studying at CWA is also a great way to meet people, gain confidence, broaden your horizons and gain qualifications and skills to get back into work. Our ‘families’ courses have been designed to inspire, inform and motivate you to create a lifestyle that works for you and your family; for some of our courses, you do not even have to attend a CWA campus – our friendly and supportive tutors will come to the Sandringham Centre or library to deliver courses to you. If you are 24 years or older and looking to study a qualification at level 3 or above then you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover your tuition fees. It is easy to apply, your household income is not taken into account and there is no credit check. You will not have to pay anything back until your income is over £21,000 a year. For more information, please contact CWA Training or visit cwa.ac.uk/24loans.
Pauline Ray
Pauline is studying Access to Science and Nursing and GCSE maths after successfully completing Routes to Learning and GCSE English at CWA. She has been accepted to study BSc (Hons) Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. “I did not study GCSEs when I was younger and had gone through life feeling quite worthless and uneducated. A college leaflet came through the door and I enquired about an evening course. To my amazement most of my classmates were in the same situation as me so the camaraderie between us was very special. Going back to college as a mature student is incredibly different from studying as a teenager and made me realise how enjoyable it is to learn.”
Justin Gray & Lucie Gray
A father and daughter from Downham Market are studying together towards a psychosocial degree at the College of West Anglia. Justin Gray suffered a back injury a year ago preventing him from continuing his job as a warehouse operative. After talking to a careers advisor, he decided to follow his interest in psychology. Justin said “It’s so handy to be able to study a degree on your doorstep.” His daughter Lucie completed her A-levels at Downham Market Academy and had originally planned on attending university in Cambridge. She changed her plans after considering the financial implications of attending a university away from home and the associated accommodation costs. cwatraining@col-westanglia.ac.uk cwa training.indd 7
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Courses at the HIVE Some of the courses available via the HIVE at Marham include: Course
Duration
Reasons to enrol
Cost
NCFE Award in Working with Children QCF Basic knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children.
12 weeks
Childcare.
£40
Teaching Assistant in primary schools.
£250
Childcare.
£42
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools 31 to 36 For those aspiring to work as part of a school’s weeks work force or current members involved directly in (3hrs per the support of teaching and learning with pupils. week) Paediatric First Aid for Parents/Carers Focuses on emergency scenarios that face those looking after young children and infants.
1 day
Keep Your Children Safe Online* Learn how children use the internet and how you can keep them safe.
2 hours
Family safety
£10
Introduction to Word 2010* Create and edit simple business documents using standard and business templates.
2 hours
Office-based job roles.
£7
Introduction to Spreadsheets (Excel 2010)* Create simple spreadsheets to contain numerical data.
2 hours
Level 1 Certificate in Maths (Getting back into maths) Develop underpinning skills and knowledge required for you to progress onto functional skills or GCSEs in maths.
16 hours
City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (painting and drawing) Ideal for anyone interested in the creative sector from complete beginners to those wishing to develop their skills and knowledge.
10 weeks
Personal use.
Personal use. Office-based job roles.
£7
personal use Stepping stone to GCSE £10 in maths. Helping children with homework. Hobby. Tap into your creativity.
Fully funded (free)
*Book all 3 IT courses for £20 Information including course contents, start dates and suitability can be found online at cwa.ac.uk/rafmarham or by contacting the CWA Training team. The list above is an example of the courses we currently offer; for a full list of our provision please check our website. We are very keen to widen our provision with an aim to meet the specific needs of our local community. If you are you interested in a course you have not seen within this guide or on our website please let us know. If you would like to book a place on any of our courses please get in touch:
Online: cwa.ac.uk/rafmarham Telephone: 01553 815600 Email: cwatraining@col-westanglia.ac.uk
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Personnel The two learning credit schemes available throughout your career in the armed forces are the Standard Learning Credits (SLC) scheme and Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme. In addition to these schemes there are also further grants available when undergoing resettlement.
Standard Learning Credits (SLC) Scheme
• All personnel are eligible for SLC. • This is a refund scheme; payments are made after the completion of learning and you must provide proof of learning. • The allowance is available annually from 1 April to 31 March each year. • You can claim 80% of a course fee up to a maximum of £175 per financial year. • The course/activity must directly benefit the Service (unless it is part of resettlement).
Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme
• You must elect to join the scheme in the first 12 months after enlisting. To make a claim you must have completed four years’ eligible service. • ELC provides a single payment in three separate financial years towards the cost of a nationally recognised qualification at level 3 or above. • You are expected to pay for a minimum of 20% of the course fee (including VAT). • Unlike SLC, the ELC scheme will not refund you if you pay for your learning in advance. • You can claim ELC up to 10 years after leaving the Armed Forces. Please visit the ELCAS website for further information, including how to apply at enhancedlearningcredits.com - our learning provider number is 1254.
Resettlement
Leaving the Air Force brings about major change in your life. You will be made aware of financial assistance available to you, for example travel warrants, training costs and subsistence allowances (where appropriate). Your first point of contact will be your Resettlement and Educational Co-ordinator (REC). When it comes to training, please contact us to talk through your options. Please note, you are unable to use ELC and SLC funding together. However, service leavers are able to use their resettlement grant together with SLC or ELC if required. There is no need to have more time away from your family - speak to CWA, your local training provider.
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Courses Some of the courses available include: Course
Duration
Reasons to enrol
Cost
Introduction to LEAN Introduction to understanding lean organisation techniques in business, business improvement tools and techniques and how to work effectively in a business team.
1 day
Career progression
£125+ VAT
IOSH Working Safely Essentials of health and safety, focusing on why health and safety is important at work.
1 day
Understand your role in health and safety at work
£215 + VAT
IOSH Managing Safely Skills and knowledge to manage all aspects of health and safety in the workplace.
4 days
Understand your role in managing health and safety at work
£765 + VAT
First step in your health NEBOSH Classroom Based 10 days + and safety career, e.g. Broad understanding of health and safety issues. Exams offshore roles Undertaking the certificate helps the learner to Also available manage risks effectively.
£1,425 + VAT
Leads to Business Improvement Techniques L2
via distance learning
Introduction to Trainer Skills C&G 7300 Ideal for anyone who needs to transfer skills, knowledge or understanding to others. Also develops presentation skills.
2 days
High impact presentations and training
£245 + VAT
Industrial Automation Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC 1) Basic introduction to PLCs. A fundamental understanding of control systems would be advantageous.
1 day
Engineering maintenance roles
£255 + VAT
17th Edition City & Guilds 2382-15 IET Wiring Regulations (including AMD No.3) Definitive standard for the electrical industry in respect of safe design, use and operation of electrical equipment and systems.
3 days
Electrical contracting
£475 + VAT
PRINCE2 Foundation Suited for individuals newly appointed to project roles or experienced project managers wishing to gain formal qualifications.
3 days
Project management
£695 + VAT
PRINCE2 Foundation + Practitioner 5 days Aimed at current and aspiring project managers.
Project management
£1,095 + VAT
Information including course contents, start dates and suitability can be found online at cwa.ac.uk/rafmarham or by contacting the CWA Training team. The list above is an example of the courses we currently offer; for a full list of our provision please check our website. We are very keen to widen our provision with an aim to meet the specific needs of our local community. If you are you interested in a course you have not seen within this guide or on our website please let us know. If you would like to book a place on any of our courses please get in touch:
Online: Telephone: Email:
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Personnel RAF Marham Apprenticeships
There is a common misconception that apprenticeships are just for young people in trade areas; however, apprenticeships are open to all age groups and offer an excellent route to learning and development for existing employees. You are eligible for an apprenticeship with your current employer if you: • Work for a minimum of 16 hours per week • Have not achieved a qualification at level 4 or above • Are not currently enrolled on any other government funded programme • Have lived in the EU for a minimum of 3 years • Will be supported by your employer The framework for a complete apprenticeship consists of a vocational qualification (NVQ/Diploma), a technical certificate at an appropriate level, functional skills (such as English or maths), employment rights and responsibilities and personal thinking and learning skills. CWA offers apprenticeships suitable for personnel in a wide range of areas, including: Business and Administration Catering and Hospitality Customer Service Engineering Information Technology Management Retail Team Leading Warehousing and Storage
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Changes to published programme The information contained in this guide is correct as far as can be ascertained at the time of publication. You are, therefore, advised when making an application to the college to satisfy yourself as to any amendments or alterations, which may affect you particular course. Whilst the college will make every effort to provide all courses as planned it is obliged to reserve the right to cancel a course, amend a course delivery or reduce the student numbers thereon, and this course results in the withdrawal of a place at the college. Any offer of a place is, therefore, conditional on the college being able to provide the course and, in the unlikely event that it is not able to do so, applicants will be informed individually and the offer will lapse. cwa training.indd 12
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