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Former student Nicholas Rose (pictured), was named FE Learner of the Year in recognition of his outstanding achievements as an Engineering Apprentice. For news of our new Engineering Zone investment, see page 6.
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The College We are committed to providing education for everyone, with a variety of flexible courses for all ages and abilities. Our courses are designed to encourage people to improve their education and their future. If you are looking to expand your career options, move on to university or pursue an interest, we are confident that you will be able to find a course that will suit your requirements and aspirations.
Here to help Fees: The course fees are split to show: Annual Tuition Fee Exam Fee Additional Fee Interview: Y You will need to attend an interview prior to enrolling. % Where no interview is required telephone enrolment is available via College Direct on 01902 836000.
If the idea of returning to education is off-putting, we have a whole team of people who are here to help you. The advice and guidance team can guide you through the courses on offer and make sure that you enrol on the right one.
How do I join? You can enrol in person at Paget Road, Wellington Road or Metro One campus.
On courses stating ‘interview required’ you will need to meet with the course tutor before enrolling. For courses not stating interview required, it is possible to enrol over the telephone by calling College Direct on 01902 836000.
Maths and English Basic Skills programmes throughout the college are FREE (this does not apply to ESOL programmes).
What are the costs?
In receipt of benefit?
If a course requires payment of registration or examination fees to an external organisation, eg Institute of Legal Executives, then this may be the responsibility of the learner (please enquire in Customer Services). If your company is paying for your training, then you need to provide a letter of authorisation at enrolment.
There are no fees if you are in receipt of: • Job Seekers Allowance* • Work-Related Activity Group Employment & Support Allowance* • Income Support** • Carer’s Allowance** • Bereavement Allowance** * Documentary evidence must be provided at enrolment. ** You will be required to complete and sign a Fee Remission Application Form at enrolment. If a benefit requires that you should be actively seeking work it is advised that you should seek guidance before enrolling.
Concessions help with fees Aged between 16 and 18? If you are aged between 16 and 18 on 31 August 2012 you will not be charged any fees or additional costs (equipment, for example).
All Apprenticeships for learners aged 16-18 are FREE.
You must notify Customer Services staff if your circumstances change at any time during the course.
FREE Level 2 and Level 3 courses If you are not claiming any of the income based benefits listed you may still be eligible for fee remission under the following circumstances: a. If you are aged 19-23 (inclusive) and enrolling on your first full Level 2 programme. b. If you are aged 19-23 (inclusive) and are enrolling on your first full Level 3 programme. 24+ may be eligible, please check with the college for further details. c. If you are employed or a volunteer and enrolling on your first Level 2 or Level 3 programme (Workplace Learning please call for details). The Level 2 and 3 entitlement are both dependent upon NVQ attainment level and the size of your current employer.
Bursary The college also offers a bursary for full-time learners aged 19 and over, who do not qualify for fee remission as detailed above. Please ask for details.
Exceptions Some courses have a special fee for which the full amount is payable and concessions may not apply.
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USEFUL INFORMATION Support City of Wolverhampton College sees support as being part of everyone’s learning programme. We believe that everyone should be able to gain access to the college and have the opportunity to learn effectively to the best of their ability, to enable them to complete a qualification. Learning Support works with Customer Services, Learning Resource Centres and curriculum areas to co-ordinate a range of support aimed at ensuring disabled learners can achieve their potential at the college.
We support learners with a wide range of needs including, but not limited to: • Physical or mobility disabilities • Visual impairments eg blind and partially sighted • Hearing impairment eg deaf and hard of hearing • General and specific learning difficulties eg dyslexia and dyspraxia • Medical conditions eg epilepsy, asthma and heart conditions • Mental health difficulties eg depression • Unseen disabilities like diabetes, epilepsy, asthma and ME
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The Pre-vocational Studies team develop courses to meet the needs and aspirations of learners who have additional needs. These courses are designed to promote the skills and abilities of learners and to recognise their achievements. The courses offer tutorial support, promote communication skills and provide access to a range of learning activities including art, independent living skills, drama, music, IT, vocational options and functional skills.
The college’s Disability Statement gives more information about our provision for people with disabilities and/or medical conditions. Copies are available from the Advice Centres or College Direct on 01902 836000.
Prospectus Large print, taped, CD Rom and Braille versions of this prospectus are available on request. Please contact us on 01902 317555 / 821072 Minicom: 01902 312063 (Paget Road Campus) 01902 821821 (Wellington Road Campus) 01902 821302 (Metro One Campus)
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CONTENTS Join our success story ..................................................4 NEW Engineering Zone ................................................6 Academic Studies ..........................................................8 Access & Education.......................................................9 Apprenticeships ...........................................................10 Employer Services........................................................12 Lean Academy...............................................................13 Built Environment .......................................................14 Business & Professional Studies .............................16 WIN! Community ...................................................................18 A £20 Asda Computing & IT...........................................................20 voucher Creative Arts ................................................................22 Employability ...............................................................24 Engineering ...................................................................26 For your chance to win £20 of Asda vouchers, tell us how much money we have invested in our new Engineering Zone. Hair & Beauty ..............................................................28 Health, Social Care & Early Years Education ......30 ENROLMENT DATES Higher Education.........................................................32 ENROL See back Every Wednesday from 25 July - 22 August 2pm-7pm Metro One Campus page for Horticulture & Floristry ...........................................34 and Tuesday 4 September - Thursday 6 September 11am-8pm details Hospitality & Catering .............................................36 Friday 7 September & Saturday 8 September 10am-3pm Monday 10 September - Thursday 13 September 5pm-8pm Maths & Science ..........................................................37 Paget Road, Wellington Road and Metro One Campus MY NEXT STEPS Motor Vehicle ..............................................................38 Have you left school and are still undecided about your future? Don’t panic - visit our one stop shop for careers guidance, assessment & full-time enrolment Pathways........................................................................39 Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 August 9.30am-4pm Paget Road Campus Polymer Training.........................................................40 Preparation for Work & Life ....................................41 Prince’s Trust................................................................44 Sport ...............................................................................46 Find us on google+, twitter, facebook and linkedin for Travel & Tourism .........................................................47 all the latest news and events.
Congratulations to Jekaterina Fedosova who correctly spotted 3 Easter Eggs in the previous edition of The Spark. She is seen above collecting her prize of a Luxury Easter Egg.
Email your name, mobile number and answer to evanse@wolvcoll.ac.uk for your chance to win. Closing Date: 31st August 2012
DISCLAIMER The information in this guide was accurate at the time of its publication. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, it is often necessary to amend course details.While we take every care to ensure that the information is as accurate as possible, we reserve the right to close or not run classes if enrolment numbers are not educationally or economically viable.
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City of Wolverhampton College was one of just two colleges in the region to achieve the Artsmark Gold Award for its commitment to providing a high quality arts and cultural programme for young people.
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2. Samantha Westwood, aged 20, Lisa Bowen, 20, and Tonia Vernava, 17, swept the board in the Francesco Photographic Competition 2012, scooping first, second and third place respectively in the second year college category. 3. Luke Eccleston, who is studying for a BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Sports, made a splash when he was awarded the bronze medal at the British Colleges Sport (BCS) National Championships.
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salon entrants to qualify as a finalist for the L’Oréal Professional Colour Trophy 2012.
young people complete a fundraising bagpack at Iceland.
6. Matthew Wilson, aged 19, and Rachel McVeigh, 21, who both study at the college’s King Street salon, were the monthly winners of the BaByliss PRO Student Style Awards 2012.
10.A journalism course run by City of Wolverhampton College was announced as one of the most successful journalism courses in the country by the National Council for the Training of Journalists and was awarded the best performing NCTJ Academic Year FE course.
7. Young footballers at City of Wolverhampton College are celebrating after being crowned top of their league. The college’s Football Academy beat off the competition to win the West Midlands North Tier 2 division.
4. Selina Walker and Samantha Dalton, both 24, who work at Ultimate Hairdressing in Queen Square, made it through to the Midlands finals of the Wella Trend Vision Awards.
8. Exceptional students, many of whom had to overcome great obstacles on their path to success, were recognised for their achievements at the college’s Student of the Year Awards 2010/11 and presented with trophies by guest speaker exWolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Matt Murray.
5. Sophie Kaveh, who is studying for her Level 3 hairdressing qualification at college, shook off the competition from over 900
9. Prince’s Trust students met Wolverhampton Wanderers’ player, Matt Jarvis, when he took time out to help the
11. Talented garden designers from City of Wolverhampton College are celebrating after picking up silver medals at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Horticultural students Gemma Askew and Brian Trubshaw, from the college’s Cedars Horticultural Centre, entered the Birmingham Borders competition at the annual event with two imaginative designs, and were delighted to pick up prestigious RHS medals. 12. Lisa Frost, aged 22, Victoria Cole, 18, and Elizabeth Andrews, 17, picked up gold, silver and bronze in Advanced Beauty Therapy in the regional heats of the UK World Skills Competition.
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NEW Engineering Zone for the Paget Road Campus A new £400,000 Engineering block is being opened at City of Wolverhampton College to help give students the skills they need to find work. With Jaguar Landrover coming to the city, 700 new engineering and manufacturing jobs will be created by 2014. Gaining your qualification now means you could be ready to gain employment at this prestigious car manufacturer. Our new Engineering Learning Zone will operate as a modern manufacturing plant and incorporate Lean Systems into the curriculum delivery. Students will use new traditional machines alongside a new CAD CAM suite, while a fluid power and maintenance zone will provide the skills required to maintain a modern manufacturing plant. Director of Faculty of Technology Mike Hughes said: “As a City stakeholder we are looking to support the companies in sourcing the skilled workforce to ensure success and growth. “This innovative approach to teaching engineering and manufacturing skills will support the development of young engineers and Apprentices and play a part in upskilling local people to gain employment in this exciting development.” The New Engineering Zone complements the college’s existing Welding and Fabrication facility at the Paget Road Campus. The Learning Zone will be open from September 2012.
Paul Doherty, Wolverhampton City Council’s Head of Post 16 Learning and Skills, Tim Westwood, Wolverhampton City Council’s Assistant Director for Schools, Skills and Learning and Paul Polowyj, Vice Principal Resources, City of Wolverhampton College
“This innovative approach to teaching engineering and manufacturing skills will support the development of young engineers and Apprentices and play a part in upskilling local people to gain employment in this exciting development.”
IT Students Click Log on to your future on to Success Hardworking computing students from City of Wolverhampton College, were recognised for their success at a special awards ceremony this month. The event was held to reward the effort the students, who are all based at the Chubb IT Learning Centre, had put into their IT programmes. The Student of the Year prize was awarded to 23-year-old Mandeep Kaur, who had progressed from an Entry Level to a Level 3 course in just a year. Mandeep said: “I wanted to apply for a good job, and needed to gain my computing qualifications to be able to do that. The course has been brilliant and all the tutors are so friendly and if you have any problems they help you out straight away. “I’m so surprised to be named Student of the Year.” Chubb IT Learning Centre Manager Rose Edwards said: “Around 45 students attended the ceremony to pick up their certificates and celebrate their achievements with friends and family. “The students have all worked really hard and we wish them the best of luck good luck in whatever they chose to do next.” The Chubb IT Centre, located in the old Chubb Locks building, Fryer Street, offers students a flexible way to gain IT qualifications. For more information ring 01902 427380.
Students throw on some glad rags and return to the 1960s! Performing Arts students from City of Wolverhampton College threw on some glad rags for their end of year performance of “Hairspray” - a musical set in the 1960s following the story of a big girl with big hair and a big dream. The Performing Arts students spent weeks rehearsing songs, practising their choreography and designing sets for the performance, which took place in July. However, the students’ work did not stop after this stunning musical as during their summer holidays, they will be swapping the stage for the silver screen! The students will be involved in the making of a full-length feature film, working with The Co-operative British Youth Film Academy. Students will take on roles as actors, wardrobe, film making and directors. Several other students have just returned from Florence where they spent two weeks working with Italian theatre companies, developing their skills for this spectacular performance. Ruth Gavin, Performing Arts lecturer, says “The students have such amazing opportunities throughout their course preparing them for a future career in performing arts. The students love what they do and work incredibly hard, I’m really proud of them!” A few places are still available for our Performing Arts programmes. If you wish to embark on the journey to stardom, then don’t just perform in front of the bathroom mirror, contact us instead (College Direct: 01902-836000 or mail@wolvcoll.ac.uk).
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FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS FOR 2012-13 If you are aged 16-18 (under 19 on the 31/08/12) and enrol on a full-time course starting in September you may be eligible for a free bus pass. For more information visit: www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/travelfree
WE ALSO OFFER: + If you are aged 16-18 (under 19 on the 31/08/12) your essential equipment will be provided free of charge. + Free tuition costs and exam fees for 16-18 year olds + Support for students facing extremely difficult financial situations
Offer subject to eligibility criteria
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*Job Seekers Allowance, Employment & Support Allowance, Income Support, Bereavement Allowance, Carer’s Allowance When enrolling you will be required to bring documentation as proof that you are in receipt of the benefit and also the amount you receive, which needs to be dated within four weeks of the date you enrol. You will also be required to sign a Fee Remission Application Form to declare that the training is to support your entry into employment.
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he School of Academic Studies is a specialist provider of Humanities, Social Sciences, English and Modern Foreign Language courses with the department supporting approximately 400 part-time students. We also offer full-time A Level and GCSEs through Citysixth, the college’s sixth form. There is a wide choice of A Level subjects that offer appropriate routes into HE and the Connects programme offers a choice of GCSE subjects. We have a highly dedicated team of experienced lecturers that bring learning to life and place the learner at the heart of the teaching experience. They will ensure you have the best opportunities to achieve your potential on your chosen course and you can have access to the lecturers outside of class time by phone and email.
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After completing his GCSEs at school Matthew Spilsbury decided to come to college to study for his A Levels. The 18-year-old, who is currently doing English Literature, Chemistry, Geography and Maths is moving on to Warwick University to read English Literature. Matthew said: “College has prepared me well for university; my tutors have gone the extra mile making lessons fun, interesting and interactive and no one is left out. “The course is very diverse and in the second year we have been able to choose some of our own texts - I particularly enjoyed Gothic literature. We have also been able to watch films, go to the theatre and been to the Tower of London. “If you are unsure about which subject you want to study at university and you like reading then A level English Literature is a good choice, as it has transferable skills including essay technique, word choices and reading around a subject.”
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f you left school with few or no qualifications and want to go onto Higher Education, our Access to HE course can help you get there. Access to HE bridges the gap between existing education and what you need to study at Degree Level, ensuring you have the knowledge, skills and confidence you will need at university. Each Diploma includes units in several different subjects, and taken together these prepare students for the study of a particular subject at degree level. Many people are nervous when they start an Access to HE course, particularly if they haven’t been in a classroom for some time. Our tutors are aware of this and take it into account in their teaching: you won’t be ‘thrown in at the deep end’ or tested on things which you forgot years ago. What is more, as a mature student, your life experiences will be valuable on the course and you’ll find that other Access to HE students - and students in universities - are of a wide age range. In fact, 54% of Access to HE students are over the age of 25. Every year around 30,000 people enrol onto an Access to HE course, many of whom go on to succeed at university and beyond, with a large number pursuing new careers and seeing changes in their lives that they had never thought possible.
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Former Dental Technician Ben Biddle was looking for a career change following an accident, and decided to consider teaching. The 27-year-old enrolled on his Level 2 NVQ in Learning Support at City of Wolverhampton College and quickly found work as an assistant at a special school. He has now moved onto his Foundation Degree at university and is certain he will soon realise his dream of becoming a primary school teacher. Ben said: “The course was brilliant and I made some fantastic friends. It was very beneficial for my work at school and underpinned my knowledge so I knew why I was following certain procedures or doing things in a certain way. The course was only one evening a week so it couldn’t have fitted in any better with work. “Because I had come from such a different career my employer could see a big change in me very quickly as the course progressed, from being very enthusiastic and gung ho to more measured and thoughtful. “Because I had been out of education for some time I was a bit worried about studying but it went really well and the help was there if you wanted it. There’s not a thing I would change about the course or the tutors. “Working in teaching is a lot of hard work but I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
In just two years Stacey Dudley has gone from having no qualifications to having an offer to study Nursing at the University of Wolverhampton, thanks to the Access to HE course. The twenty-four-yearold dreamed of being a nurse but did not have the qualifications she needed after leaving school at the age of 14, so enrolled on Access to HE. Stacey said: “After looking after my Nan and raising my little brother I realised that caring for others really appealed to me and decided to be a nurse. “I had heard really good things about the course, and it appealed to me because it seemed a short and direct way to get to university, and it was free! “It was initially a big shock to the system as I had been out of education for 10 years, but all the support was there. The tutors were so helpful and when I was thinking about quitting they helped keep me going - I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. They have been really flexible and I was even able to sit in on other lessons if I missed one. “The college is great and has all the facilities that you need. It’s not overwhelming when you come here and you instantly feel a part of the community. “I wouldn’t have wanted to do it any other way.”
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Apprenticeships Hairdressing Apprentice Snips Way to Success! A Hairdressing Apprentice from City of Wolverhampton College is snipping her way to success after making it through to the finals of the world’s longest running hair competition. Sophie Kaveh, who works at Ego in Ella Middleton had always Tettenhall, shook off the competition enjoyed messing around with from over 900 salon entrants to qualify engines and bikes and when she as a finalist for the The L’Oréal saw an Apprenticeship vacancy at Professional Colour Trophy 2012. the Royal Air Force Museum, Twenty-four-year-old Sophie, who is Cosford, knew it was the job for studying for her Level 3 hairdressing her. qualification at college, impressed judges The 18-year-old, who now at the regional finals after creating a restores heritage aircraft while stunning model look inspired by the working towards her Level 2 vintage 1950s pin up in just 45 minutes. Fabrication and Welding She must now take her winning qualification at City of model look to the grand final, where she Wolverhampton College, said: “I will face a judging panel of renowned and love it - it’s a dream job. respected hairdressers, each one of them meticulous with their critique. “I have always wanted to go Sophie, who has been a hairdresser since she was 16, said: “I spent into the RAF and when I found out about the Apprenticeship thought it hours looking at trends and predicting what would be the next big thing for my design, but never expected to get through. I was in complete shock would give me a head start. when my name was read out but it’s the best thing ever and really nice to “I had already completed two years at college and as I’m more of be rewarded for all your hard work.” The winner will receive a “A Year of Dreams” – a bespoke calendar of a hands on person thought an courses, national media exposure and glamorous fashion shoots. Apprenticeship would be an ideal next step.” Seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Mansell didn’t want to be stuck behind a desk and decided that an Apprenticeship was the ideal way for her to gain her qualifications. After struggling to find an employer, Elizabeth embarked on an Access to Apprenticeship programme at City of Wolverhampton College, which provided the training, work experience and employability skills she needed to prepare for an Apprenticeship. Elizabeth said: “I considered doing a full time course but it didn’t seem the right thing for me because I like being active. “I chose Hospitality because I liked the idea of interacting with customers. “I was apprehensive at first but now I love the job and have built up a
“I’m so glad I chose an Apprenticeship – it’s the ideal choice for people who want to go straight into work when they leave school”
lot more confidence. “I’m so glad I chose an Apprenticeship – it’s the ideal choice for people who want to go straight into work when they leave school.” Employer James Drago-Ferrante said: “We were looking for extra staff when the college came to talk to me about the Apprenticeship programme and it seemed like a really good scheme to get involved in and give a young person a job. “It’s important to pass on our experience and give people the opportunity. Apprentices tend to be very committed, willing to participate and hard working and you can teach them how you want things done. “This is the first time we have had an Apprentice and we would definitely look at it again in the future.”
Forty-year-old Jane Humphries has always thought that Apprenticeships were for young people, but was delighted to be offered a place as an Apprentice with Heantun Housing after volunteering with them. She said: “I had always thought that Apprenticeships were for 18 to 24-year-old. “They are a good idea because you can understand the theory better learning on the job and building up your experience. “I really enjoy studying and it gives me a confidence boost when I know something my colleagues don’t. I really think the qualification will help me in my career as I am already using what I have learnt in my job role. “Some people fear Apprenticeships because they don’t want to do the theory but if you have a good tutor, they will help you succeed. Our assessor has been a star and whenever I have had any problems he has been there to help me.”
“I really think the qualification will help me in my career as I am already using what I have learnt in my job role”
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We offer a range of Apprenticeships including: • Accountancy • Hospitality • Housing • Beauty Therapy • Brickwork • IT • Marketing & Comms • Business Admin • Motor Vehicle • Business Improvement • Carpentry & Joinery • Painting & Decorating • Plumbing • Childcare • Creative Industries • Polymer Processing • Retail • Customer Service • Electrical • Science Lab Technician • Sport & Leisure • Engineering • Team Leading & • Hairdressing & Barbering Management • Health & Social Care • Youth Work • Horticulture
What are the advantages of an Apprenticeship? There are lots of benefits to doing an Apprenticeship.You can earn while you learn and learn in a way that is best suited to you – through hands-on experience on the job. Getting qualified while on the job can mean: • You work better and more effectively. • It can set you up to move into new and better jobs Apprenticeships can be demanding but they are very rewarding. Because Apprenticeships train you in the skills employers want, they give you choices in your career.When you’ve finished, you can carry on working, maybe get promoted or go on to higher education in a college or university. • You get better pay - Research shows that Apprentices earn, on average, over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees. • You get to experience new and different challenges. • Your existing skills and knowledge are recognised and can help you gain a qualification faster. • You learn at your own pace and get support when you need it - Your employer and the college will make sure you have support.Their job is to ensure that your training fits your personal requirements, offers the skills needed for the job and satisfies national standards. • You gain skills and knowledge which can be used across a range of jobs and industries.
Who can do an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16 years old, whether you are just leaving school, have been working for years, or are seeking to start a new career. How long does it take? The length of an Apprenticeship varies depending on prior skill levels of the Apprentice, the qualification being obtained and the industry sector. Generally, Apprenticeships take a minimum of 9 months to complete. How much will I earn? The minimum wage for Apprentices is £2.65 per hour, however a recent survey showed that the average wage per week for an Apprentice is now around £170 and in some job roles around £210 per week. Will an Apprenticeship give me a good career? Career progression is excellent for Apprentices, and over the course of their careers, those with an Apprenticeship earn, on average, £100,000 more than those without. (A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Apprenticeships, University of Sheffield, 2007)
How is learning done through an Apprenticeship? An Apprenticeship is essentially a set of qualifications called a ‘framework’.The college provides the knowledge and develops skills while the employer provides the practical experience to put those skills to the test.Training can be classroom based or in the workplace, depending on the subject. How will I be assessed? Apprentices are assessed by a college Assessor (who has experience of working in the relevant sector) on a regular basis in the workplace. Apprentices may also study a technical certificate depending on the Apprenticeship programme which will be studied and assessed in college. What are the entry requirements? Entry to the course will be by interview, initial assessment and in some sectors, an industry test. Applying for an Apprenticeship job vacancy is just like any other job application - you will need to submit your CV or complete an application form. Candidates will then be interviewed to establish if they are the right fit for the role.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Apprenticeships? As employees, Apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, Apprentices receive training at college to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships are designed with the help of the employers in the industry so they offer a structured programme that takes you through the skills you need to do a job well.
Do I need a job? Yes, you need to be employed for a minimum of 16 hours per week before you can start an Apprenticeship. I’ve already got a job – can I still do an Apprenticeship? Yes. If your employer agrees, you can become an Apprentice where you work now. Where can I find a job vacancy? We can support you in finding an Apprenticeship and have job vacancies waiting to be filled. Call our Recruitment Service on 01902 317691 for help and advice with finding vacancies, applications and interview skills. Once you are employed, you can start an Apprenticeship programme. What’s the role of the employer? They provide on-the-job training and pay your wages. Each Apprentice has a Manager at work who will be responsible for helping you throughout your training.
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of those employers who employ Apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive
81%
of consumers favour using a company which takes on Apprentices.
Looking for training that meets the needs of your business? We can help! Offering bespoke, flexible and relevant training for employers, City of Wolverhampton College’s Employers Service has earned its place as one of the Black Country’s leading employer training providers with our expertise and dedicated business approach helping over 7000 employees in around 600 businesses across the West Midlands.
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“The college is brilliant and are always there when I need them. I would put the success of the business down to our Apprentices.” Pat Wright, Owner, Cannock Road Garages
88%
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Our services include: • Apprenticeships - we have over 20 different programmes available to new and existing employees. Apprenticeships are a great way to train your employees on-the-job and equip them with the skills they need to improve your business. • Recruitment Service - take advantage of our FREE Apprenticeship recruitment service and get help with the whole process, from advertising to shortlisting and skills testing. • Bespoke, flexible, training solutions to meet the needs of your business - we offer professional and nationally recognised qualifications in a wide variety of areas from • Health & Safety to Management to Customer Service.
“The Apprenticeship schemes are great for our business and really help reduce our training costs.” Alex Abdel-all, Owner, Alex’s Restaurant & Café Bar
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What employers say... “Apprenticeships offer young people a positive first step onto the career ladder and the chance to do a job while gaining nationally-recognised training and qualifications. “These work-based training programmes give employers access to enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are eager to learn the skills that their business really needs right from the start. In return, the apprentice gets not only practical experience and qualifications, but also a wage.” Councillor Phil Page, Cabinet Member for Schools, Skills and Learning, Wolverhampton City Council “The Apprenticeship scheme has been very successful for us and we have been really pleased with the progress of all our Apprentices. “The programme is an invaluable way of gaining staff with the specialist skills we need - our newest apprentice has only been with us a few weeks but I already know I would employ him. “It’s a low risk way of recruiting people and bringing young people into your business, and I think with rising tuition fees at university we will see a lot more young people looking to go down this route.” Simon Welch, Head of Managed Services Press Computer Systems
“Adam initially came to us on a Future Jobs Fund placement and as we liked his attitude and positivity we decided we wanted to keep him on – and the Apprenticeship scheme seemed the best option. “As a company we encourage employers to consider taking on an Apprentice to help close the skills gap, so we felt this was an ideal opportunity to practice what we preach. “Having Adam has certainly enhanced our knowledge of the scheme and we are in a better position to advise potential employers of whether it is an appropriate route for them. “The majority of Adam’s learning has taken place in the workplace. He has picked up a lot from actually being on the job and is now better equipped with the skills he needs to move forward. “We would certainly go down the Apprenticeship route again for the right role.” Lisa Nicholson, Head of Membership and Customer Services,The Black Country Chamber of Commerce
“We were really keen to invest in a young person who was looking for a career in marketing and who wanted to get a good start. “We have a high growth plan so it’s a case of bringing in the right people at the right time. With an Apprentice we can train them in how we do things and allow them to learn and pick up the skills we need as the business grows.” Adam Tipper, Commercial Director, Pressvine Worldwide Limited
Good for business For more information call Employer Services on 01902 317691 or visit www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/employer
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Find out more about the £1500 Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers will award £1500 to up to 40,000 eligible employers, who commit to employ one or more 16 to 24 year old Apprentices for the first time. Priority will be given to small-medium sized employers with less than 250 employees and the funding will be available from 1st April 2012 until March 2013. You may have a young person in mind for an Apprenticeship, if so they will need to be 16-24 years old and not in employment or already on an Apprenticeship programme. The grant is payable in two instalments: £750 when the young person reaches week 8 of their Apprenticeship programme with a further £750 paid at month 12.
For more details call Clare on 01902 317691 or email mcauliffec@wolvcoll.ac.uk
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Helping our clients achieve measurable, sustainable improvement throughout their business processes – translating those improvements into financial savings and developing capacity for growth.
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The academy offers: • Training in lean/best practice and principles by qualified and experienced practitioners. • The opportunity to see the theory in practice. • On site support to enable you to put the theory into practice. • A proven track record in bottom line savings across business sectors.
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Health and Safety NEBOSH General Certificate NEBOSH Award Level 2 IOSH Managing Safely IOSH Managing Safely Refresher IOSH Working Safely COSHH Awareness Risk Assessment Use and Assessment of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Manual Handling Working with Ladders / Heights Homeworking Driving Safely Environmental Awareness LOLER Lifting Regulations We can tailor all Health and Safety courses to meet your company's requirements. Business Improvements Lean Awareness for the Construction Industry Lean Awareness in the Health Sector Lean Awareness for Service Organisations Lean Awareness for Service Organisations NVQ Business Improvement Techniques Levels 2-4 NVQ Business Improvement Techniques Level 5 – ILM for Service Improvement
Formalising the skills required to train others
Process Mapping for Small Business Understanding your process is the first step in improving quality and reducing cost Best Practice - What Could it Mean to Your Business? Improving the bottom line - making business more profitable Understanding Value and Waste Recognising value and waste in a process is essential to any business wishing to improve their bottom line Getting to the Root of the Problem Root Cause Analysis - Treating the cause and not the symptoms Maximising the Business Potential of your Company Website Increasing free targeted web traffic and optimising your company website How to Write Standardised Work Sheets Using standardised work sheets to improve quality, eliminate waste and establish best practice
If you would like your company to profit from working with the Lean Academy, contact: Craig Wilkinson, Lean Academy, Trevithick House, Stafford Park 4, Telford, Shropshire TF3 3BA. Tel: 01902 821450 Email: wilkinsonc@wolvcoll.ac.uk
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Want to study Business but want more than just theory? Our new Business course, starting September, will give you the skills you need to impress an employer, progress to the next level or gain an Apprenticeship. You can combine Business with Marketing, Housing, Accounting, Customer Service or Administration and tailor the course just for you. Progress to an Apprenticeship This course will provide you with the full certificate requirements of an apprenticeship in the specialist area. If you do gain an apprenticeship, you will then only have to complete the NVQ element and will not have to come into college which will benefit both you and your employer. The NVQ element is work-based and can be assessed at work. Progress in to employment This course will equip you with at least four qualifications that will assist you when searching for a job – what employer could resist an applicant with so many skills? Progress to the next level If you complete all elements of the Business Level 2 programme and demonstrate a good attitude and commitment to your studies you will be given the opportunity to progress to level 3. Interested? Call College Direct on 01902 836000 for more information.
Accounts Assistant Ricardo Colabella is studying for his Accounting AAT Level 2 qualification to improve his career prospects. The 22-year-old said: “I have a job in an accountancy firm and this course will improve my knowledge and what I do on a day-to-day basis. “The course gives me the theory and helps me understand why I do certain things at work. “It compliments my work and it’s nice that classes breaks up the week. “The tutors are very good and very friendly and everyone in the class gets the attention they need.”
59% of students on the BTEC National Business achieved grades at Merit and Distinctions. 85% of the students progressed to University and 13% into employment.
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Michael Robb is learning while he earns through a Housing Apprenticeship with Heantun Housing. The 27-year-old, who is studying towards his Certificate in Housing Practice Level 2 while working as a Support Assistant, said: “I was aware of Apprenticeships but thought they were for young people. “I’m absolutely loving it and being given the opportunity to do the course outside work hours is a bonus. “I’m learning so much. It will definitely make me better at my job and I have learnt things even my colleagues aren’t aware of! As part of my job I provide housing related support and the course has helped me with housing law and other matters you might not pick up on the job. “I am hoping the qualification will help me move up in the company.”
More than half of our students on the ILEX Legal Secretaries Level 3 course achieved a merit last year, with 13% gaining distinctions. A total of 53% progressed to University and 35% secured or are seeking employment.
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Retail Beverley Jenkinson, aged 49, was made redundant from her job as a clerical assistant in December after working there for 26 years. She enrolled on the Customer Services course after struggling to find work. She said: “I enrolled on a range of courses to give me more success in my job search and help me get my foot in the door, as well as keep me occupied. “Last time I went to college I was 18 so it’s all been new to me, but I am really enjoying it. “The course is good and there are a variety of people on it all doing the course for different reasons.”
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In the Diploma in Business Administration Level 2 course, 53% have progressed on to Level 3 courses, 20% are undertaking Legal Studies at Level 2 and 20% have gained employment. After completing the Level 1 bookkeeping course last year, Samantha Woodward has continued with her studies and enrolled on to the part time AAT level 2. The 41-year-old started the course because she is working in an accounting role with a local council. Samantha said: “The course is very relevant to my job; it covers all areas of accounting including manual bookkeeping and computerised accounting. “The lessons are really interesting, as we do a mixture of group tasks, individual assignments and test papers. “When we are set tasks to do in our own time there are no problems because there are computers available in the learning centre that have the SAGE software. “When I finish the AAT level 2, I would like to carry on to Level 3 and then Level 4, to improve my chances of promotion at work.”
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Students take to the catwalk Budding Entrepreneurs Pick for local children’s charity up Tips from the Experts College students strutted their stuff for the children’s charity Promise Dreams for the second year running. Second year students on the BTEC National Level 3 in Business staged a Fashion Show event at the House of Fraser in the city centre as part of their ‘Managing a Business Event’ module course work. The event, which was held to raise funds for the children’s charity Promise Dreams, also included a raffle on the night with prizes donated by House of Fraser and Promise Dreams. Course Tutor Jaki Llewellyn said: “Students have worked extremely hard on this event - they have had meetings with managers at the House of Fraser, and one was even in the executive boardroom! “On every occasion they have acted most professionally and have been a credit to the college. They have had to take on a lot of hard work and responsibility coordinating everything, for example, auditions for models, rehearsals, communication with the store, promotion and selling tickets. “It is a fantastic achievement for them when everything finally comes together and all the hard work pays off!”
Students from City of Wolverhampton College mingled with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders when they attended the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2012. A group of 11 business students, all of whom are thinking of setting up their own company, travelled to Liverpool to discover more about how to win in business. As part of the two day trip, the students were able to hear from one of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs, Sir Richard Branson, along with other political figures and corporate leaders who shared their insights into business brilliance. Lecturer Jaki Llewellyn said: “The trip was a fantastic opportunity for our students, and Richard Branson in particular was truly inspirational. “Events like this help inspire our students, develop an entrepreneurial mindset and encourage them to unleash their ideas and turn dreams into reality.” Hosted by Liverpool Vision, Global Entrepreneurship Week and The Kauffman Foundation, the five-day conference was held at the ECHO Arena and BT Convention Centre from March 12 to 16.
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COLLEGE IN THE COMMUNITY A wide range of college courses are available in different areas across the City, including: • Oxley/Fordhouses • Whitmore Reans • Low Hill/Scotlands • Bushbury • Pendeford • Bilston • Wednesfield • Heath Town • Graiseley • Parkfields • East Park • Penn/Merryhill This means you can attend courses at a venue close to your own home. These can help you get a new job; improve your English, Maths and IT skills and help you become active in your community 2012-2013 courses include: • Certificate Level 1 Mentoring • Adult English • Adult Maths • Introduction to Care Work • Introduction Level 1 Counselling • NCFE Level 1 Mental Health Awareness • NCFE Level 1 Substance and Misuse Abuse • Certificate Food Safety in Catering • Certificate Level 2 Health and Safety • Introduction to Webpage Design • Introduction to Digital Photography • Switch onto IT (Beginners Course) • Customer Service (Retail) • Preparation for Work • Health & Social Care, Children & Young People Level 1 • First Aid for Child and Baby • Emergency First Aid at Work • Introduction to Beauty and Skincare • Introduction to Hairdressing • Assertiveness and Confidence Building • IOSH Working Safely • Risk Assessment • Safe Moving & Handling
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Farsana Jamll, aged 31, was looking to improve her ESOL numeracy skills but wanted to study in the community near to her children’s school. Farsana said: “I chose this course because the class was very convenient for me and the class start and finish times fitted in well with picking up my children from school. “The numeracy lessons have made things so much easier for me, especially when my younger children ask me to help them with their maths homework.”
After enrolling on the college’s Introduction to Care course Hashmat Tambe was delighted to be offered her first job in care. The 53-year-old, who used to work in a petrol station, had decided to pursue a career as a personal care assistant after giving up her job to look after an elderly lady. However, when she had applied for jobs she had found it difficult as although she had some experience, many employers wanted someone with qualifications. Hashmat thought that this would be a very difficult as she left school at 17 and has not been in any type of education since. As coming to college seemed a big step she thought it would be a good idea to join the Introduction to Care course in the community. She said: “This course has helped me a lot, and it has made it a lot easier for me to get on the job ladder - I am starting a job in care next week.” “I was initially very nervous about beginning the course but this wasn’t a problem once I started my class as the teacher was brilliant and very helpful - she made it very easy to approach her and ask questions.”
Sardara Singh had been unemployed since 2005 and joined an Introduction to Care course in the community to help him find a job. The 50-year-old said: “It’s easier to find work if you have qualifications. It’s a good course and easy to understand. The tutors are very good and helpful and I’m hoping to go on to do the next level.”
Ignace Matudidi, aged 43, is studying on the Introduction to Care course at the South Wolverhampton and Bilston Academy. He is currently unemployed and thought the course would be a good way of getting back into work. He wants to work in a care home, so has now decided to progress onto the part time Health and Social Care level 1 course starting in September. Ignace said: “I have been very happy doing this course and I have made some lovely new friends.”
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Eighteen-year-old Ryan Scrivens was recommended to join a Customer Services course by the Wolverhampton Youth Council’s Youth Unemployment group. Although, Ryan had been out of paid work for a couple of months he had been doing some voluntary work with the Youth Trust. Ryan said: “I have found the course is full of useful information and very interesting. I can approach the tutor at anytime and he will explain to me anything that I may be a little unsure of - he is patient and understanding. “Since we started the course I have learnt many new things, including how you present yourself to people and that first impressions are important. “I have always wanted to be an actor and this course has given a lot of practical advice on CV writing and self confidence which I know will be very handy in helping me pursue my chosen career.”
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Suman Kora is a 32-year-old housewife, who came to live in England 10 years ago. She started her Literacy and Numeracy community classes to help build her confidence in meeting new people and chose a community location as it was just two minutes from her home. Suman said: “Now that my children are at school, community classes are far more convenient for me, as I don’t have to rely on other people to take and pick them up from school.” As her children grow up Suman wants to continue with her classes and would like to learn how to use a computer, so that one day she can get a job in an office.
Gloria Osamudiamen arrived in England in 2006 but found it difficult to find any work. To improve her chances of getting a job Gloria completed several community classes run by the college, including IT, ESOL and literacy courses. The 26-year-old is currently enrolled on to a Customer Services course at the North East Wolverhampton Academy. She said: “I really enjoy the community courses the college offers. They are convenient for me to get to and the groups are always well run, organised and friendly. “I am three weeks into the course already, and we have covered dress code, how to respond to customers and CV writing. “I feel this is the start of something good for me as it is the first step on ladder to achieving my long term goal of working within the retail trade as a customer service advisor.”
Mother-of-six Nicola Redford is currently studying on the Introduction to Mental Health Level 1course at the SWB Academy. The 29-year-old said: “I have done a couple of courses in the community and I have found them very relevant and interesting. “These types of courses have given me the opportunity to meet new people, as well as giving me a lot more self confidence. “I would now like to start an access to nursing course in college in September, as I would like to show my children that you can achieve your ambitions, and then hopefully, in the future they will follow my example.”
After leaving school at 15 with no qualifications, 55-year-old Lorraine Blake thought it would be a good time to improve her skills. She decided to enrol on the NCFE Health and Social Care for Young People and Adults course at the local children’s centre as she wanted to be close to home and felt a little nervous about doing something new. She said: “This course is really good for people doing something new, as it is a good way to make friends and improve your confidence. It also helps you stay in touch with your community and made me feel involved.” Now that Lorraine has restarted her education she would like to move on to a childcare course and hopefully work in a children’s nursery in the future. Sukhwinder Padda 35 likes coming to the community classes at her local children’s centre because it is near to where she lives and the class times fit in well with her children’s school. Sukhwinder said: “I have completed a couple of courses at the children’s centre, which have helped me pick up a range of new skills and given my confidence a big boost.”
Melissa Evans enrolled on the Introduction to Care course to help her find work in the care sector. The 27-year-old used to work for a care agency but found they did not offer her the qualifications that would help her further her career. She said: “I like studying in the community as it is a small group which helps you learn – it is especially helpful for me as I have dyslexia. “Studying this course has helped me decide that I would like to work in Mental Health. “Our tutor is lovely and I wouldn’t change her for the world. She is so patient and understanding. “I would certainly recommend the course to others.”
Grace Thompson wanted to work in the care sector with the elderly, and as a housewife with young children chose to study near to home on the NCFE Health and Social Care for Young People and Adults course at her local children’s centre. Grace said: “The course fits around my other commitments, such as picking the children up from school and it is near to where I live. “I have had a really good time learning the skills I need to help me get a job in the future.” Grace added that she had enjoyed the course so much, that she would definitely enrol on the Level 2 Health and Social when the course had finished.
Thirty-six-year-old Steven Platt left school with no qualifications and after being made redundant from his job as a fencer decided it was time to gain his qualifications and change career. Steven, who is studying Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy, said: “It’s nice to have lessons in the community centre as I am used to coming here anyway. “At first it was a bit daunting as having no qualifications I thought everyone would be looking at me, but no one did - no one judges anyone as you are all in the same boat. “The course is really good and I don’t want it to end. The tutor has been brilliant and the group is like a little family as everyone knows each other. “I have already used my new skills in the supermarkets to see if I am getting a good deal!” Shamaiza Zahoor had been a little nervous about joining a college course, so thought it might be a good idea to start her studies in the community somewhere close to where she lived. Shamaiza had young children and initially felt a bit apprehensive about leaving them in childcare - she felt much better when she realised that the children would be looked after in the room next door to her. The 24-year-old said: “I joined the ESOL Numeracy class to help me when I am shopping; it is so much easier now when adding up the prices and making sure I have the right change. “Everyone is very friendly in my class. The tutor is very understanding and explains things well. “I want to continue with my education next year and I now feel confident enough to improve my English in college.”
Kim Dainty, aged 35, enrolled on the Introduction to Health, Social Care and Early Years as she felt it would help her find a job. She said: “I’m a single mom and looking to start my career. I chose to study in the community because when you have three kids and trying to organise childcare I just wouldn’t have been able to go to college. When I started here I could use the crèche and I knew I was there for my children if they needed me. “It’s a small class and everyone gets on. The course is great because you are learning new things all the time and it’s interesting. “I was quite shy before I started the course and I have really come out of my shell.”
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COMPUTING & IT tudy computing at City of Wolverhampton College and you will benefit from excellent teaching, fantastic links with employers and great opportunities to get ahead in your chosen career. With a strong background in the computing industry, our teaching team is ideally placed to inspire you to success and open doors to employment. We have developed excellent links with local employers, many of whom offer project placements for our students, which provide realistic work experience and opportunities. Our students are required to do a real-life project for an employer as part of their courses. They are briefed, develop their assignment and deliver a final presentation, which requires not only computer skills, but all-round presentational and customer care skills too. Students are able to enjoy a range of visits to bring this dynamic industry to life. Trips in the past have included a day at Bletchley Park, the birthplace of the modern computer, Disneyland Paris, to discover how computers are used to manage rides, Wolverhampton University for the development of Microsoft Xbox games and Hydrafit to observe the use of computers in an industrial setting. With an IT qualification under your belt you could go on to a range of careers or university courses. Our Computing qualifications are well-regarded by employers and past students are now working for Google, have set up their own IT companies, or are working as games designers, web designers and computer technicians.
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Jamie Handley, aged 20, is studying for his Foundation Degree in Interactive Computing at college, because it was cheaper than going straight to university. He said: “I chose the Foundation Degree because it was more cost effective to begin a Foundation Degree at college and then top it up to a full degree at university. “There are also smaller class sizes and more one to one time. “The course has been great so far and the support provided by the teachers has been the best aspect as it helps learners that have difficulty coping in larger classes. It gives you a lot more confidence as everyone knows each other. “I hope to go on to complete a Computer Science and Multimedia degree at the University of Wolverhampton.”
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Students Return After Fortnight in Europe Creative Arts students from City of Wolverhampton College have returned home after two weeks of work experience in Italy. The group of 30 students, from a range of courses including performing arts, media and music, spent two weeks in Florence as part of the Leonardo Lifelong Learning Programme, working for companies in their chosen field. Media and music students flew out on March 31, and spent time working on local Florentine newspapers, providing photography and video for media production companies and assisting in music recording studios. A group of art and design and performing arts students then followed in their footsteps and jetted out on April 14, and are now putting their talents to practice by making designs for t-shirts, writing blogs for a promotional website, curating photography exhibitions,
designing games and interior design. The performing arts students have been participating in workshops including those in dance, movement and acting. Assistant Head of School for Creative Arts Elke Theissl said: “This has been a unique opportunity for students to gain vital professional experience working with real companies in their field and acquiring skills that cannot be taught in a class room, as well as learning about a different culture while experiencing it first hand.” All the students took part in cultural and language workshops in preparation for the placements. During these sessions, the students learnt about the culture of Italy and how to communicate with the locals. To follow the adventures of the students visit the Creative’s Abroad blog at www.creativesabroad.tumblr.com
CREATI rom taking part in full-length feature films to working behind the scenes at local music venues, studying Creative Arts with us means experiencing this exciting industry for real! We are one of only 20 colleges in the country to be a Founder College for the National Skills Academy, Creative & Cultural Skills because of our excellent track record in teaching and learning in the arts. What’s more, we have just been awarded the gold Artsmark for our commitment to providing a high quality arts programme to young people. Our links with live music venue Wolverhampton Civic Hall means that students now have the opportunity to gain industry experience in one of the most dynamic concert venues in the county, helping to organise events, manage the box office or help with setting up concerts –we even have our own classroom at the Slade Rooms! Film students can also take advantage of MediaCove Productions, a creative production company within City of Wolverhampton College, offering students a unique opportunity to work alongside a professional crew and gain first-hand experience of what it really takes to succeed in the creative industries. We also work with the British Youth Film Academy giving our students the chance to work on a real feature film shoot over the summer plus many short films, for free. Whether you fancy yourself as an artist, actor, designer, editor, hair stylist or camera crew – there is a serious job for everyone on the set. If you study with us, you may also be able to go on work experience to Italy, or go on air at either of our two radio stations that operate from college premises – WCR FM and KicFM. If you want to experience all that a career in the Creative Arts has to offer then join us now!
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Student Ben Price completed his A Levels at school before enrolling on a Performing Arts course at City of Wolverhampton College, but it was after landing a part as one of the main characters for a feature film adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part 1, that the 20 year-old really caught the acting bug. Ben explained: “I was selected to play the part of the king’s son, Prince Hal, in the movie, which was produced by the Co-operative British Youth Film Academy. “It was an honour to be involved in the production and was a great opportunity you just don’t get anywhere else. “That experience opened up so many doors to me. Since then I have worked with film and media students from Staffordshire University on one of their productions and have also been asked to appear in another film.” City of Wolverhampton College is an active member of The Co-operative British Youth Film Academy (BYFA). Students have the opportunity to work with professional filmmakers to produce for learners on Income a full-length feature film, Support/JSA/ESA or gaining an insight into the household income below realities of a career in the £15,276. Full cost film industry. courses not included.
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Former accountant Anna Liuzzi-Jones has always had a passion for Interior Design, and after having her children decided it was time for a career change. She enrolled on a Level 2 Creative Craft (Interior Design) course at City of Wolverhampton College, and plans to move on to a degree in Interior Design to help her achieve her dream of becoming a professional designer. Anna said: “I wanted to do a job that meant I could be self employed and work around my kids. Interior Design has always been my passion and I
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re you searching for work but are worried you don’t have the skills employers are looking for? Increase your chance of securing a job by contacting City of Wolverhampton College’s Employability team! We can help you with: • career and training advice • developing employability skills such as CV writing and interview techniques • access courses for those who decide to return to study • training in key skills such as IT We have also developed a number of fast-track courses in some subject areas to enable you to learn new skills in just six to 12 weeks. Working with Jobcentre Plus, our work focused courses are targeted at those industries we know have job vacancies and opportunities available. Courses are available in areas such as care, retail, IT, customer service, fitness instructing and groundworks. In the last two years we helped over 3,000 people find employment – and you could join them!
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ANDRE’S CAREER SUCCESS When Andre Lewis was made redundant in the summer of 2011, after 30 years employment with the Express and Star newspaper he did not know where to turn. He met with the College Employability Team for advice and guidance to get back into work – little did he know it would result in a complete career change and a job as retail manager for a local charity! The Employability Team supported Andre with job searching and his CV and he soon started work with a major confectionery manufacturer. Unfortunately the work was seasonal and he was laid off in Spring 2012 with a view to restarting in July 2012. Andre had enjoyed this work but needed more, so he returned to the Employability Team. Being unemployed again Andre enrolled onto a short three week Retail course, which covered all aspects of retail including customer service, security, stock maintenance and health and safety. Andre updated his CV to include his new skills and set about to job searching with his new found knowledge. He was delighted to be offered a job as Assistant Retail Manager with Compton Hospice. Andre said “City of Wolverhampton College’s Employability Team have been a great help to me from start to finish. “They pointed me to the right courses, helped with my CV and given me the qualifications to get a job. “They have put me in a position now where I can apply for the jobs I could not normally do and it has been a real success for me. I took the Retail course with Ian Randall and with his help passed.”
Gjelosh Dragaj came to England from Albania in 1998 and was always able to find work until he was made redundant last year. The 31-year-old decided to retrain and joined a 20 week Bricklaying course as part of the opportunities the college’s Employability department have available. Gjelosh, who has been learning both the practical and theory elements of bricklaying, said: “I am so pleased to have had this opportunity to learn these new skills. I get on well with the tutor and I have made many new friends.” “When this course finishes, I will be able to start the Level 2 Bricklaying course in September. This will not be a problem if I am still not working, as because it is a parttime evening course I am still available for work during the day and it won’t affect my entitlement to benefits.”
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Care students at City of Wolverhampton College are celebrating after gaining jobs before their course had even finished. Four students on the Care for All course, an eight week course that gives people the skills they need to find employment in the care sector, found work in the industry. Former secretary Dee Stockdale had been unemployed since 2004 when she moved to England from South Africa. The 49-year-old had gained numerous qualifications in a bid to find work, but it was not until she enrolled on the Care for All Course that she was successful. Dee said: “I thought this was just another course but as I started doing it I realised this was the line of work I was supposed to be in. I was delighted to find work at Accord Housing’s Showell Court scheme and have already recommended the course to others.” Former plasterer Mark Pearce, aged 45, joins Dee as a carer at Showell Court while Anthony Hood, 32, has found work at Accord Housing in Wombourne and 38-year-old Lorrette Fletcher has been offered a job as an Escorting Carer for Heath Town Welfare Project. Lorrette said: “I had worked in care in the past but had been unemployed for about a year when I joined the course, which I thought would update my skills and improve my chances of finding work.” The part time course Care for All includes two qualifications – the BTEC Work Skills Level 1 Award and the NCFE Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care, Children and Young People’s Settings. To find out more about the Care for All course ring the college on 01902 821940.
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ur Engineering Department offers a wide range of courses to give students the skills and knowledge they need to embark on an exciting and rewarding career in industry. Our teaching team is dedicated to helping you achieve and to make sure our classes are exciting and relevant to the ever changing world of manufacturing, staff continuously update their skills in new technology. We have a great achievement rate, are popular with local industry and have a large student base of more than 2,000 learners. The school is also part of a collaborative CoVE for Engineering and has a specialist centre called the . Our top class facilities include: • The latest CAD drafting facilities including 25 computer workstations • A dedicated CNC CAD/CAM facility • A fully equipped traditional workshop for training essential skills for tomorrow’s engineering • Keen, enthusiastic and dedicated staff who ensure that you will reach the full potential you deserve We have an excellent record of helping students progress into employment and further education. Our learners experience real work at local companies to ensure they are equipped with the relevant skills and we have excellent links with the engineering department at Wolverhampton University. All of our apprentices and many of our Working with local employers... full-time engineering learners complete one day or one week at an outward bound centre and learn team skills and working with others. Come with us on the journey to tomorrow’s engineering – it’s going to be imaginative, innovative and a chance to gain skills you will never regret. The engineering industry needs you- are you up for the challenge?
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Chris Jones, CEO at C&G, Nicholas Rose, winner of the FE Learner and the Outstanding Achiever of the Year Award, Alex Jones, TV presenter. A former student from City of Wolverhampton College has been named FE Learner of the Year in recognition of his outstanding achievements as an Apprentice. Former student Nicholas Rose, aged 20, was awarded the accolade at City & Guilds’ prestigious Lion Awards, which were held at London’s iconic Roundhouse on March 15. He was also selected as Outstanding Achiever of the Year, out of all the other award winners. He was presented with his award by star of The One Show and Strictly Come Dancing, Alex Jones. Nicholas, who followed an Apprenticeship scheme with MetSkill and the City of Wolverhampton College, gained his Welding and Fabrication Level 2 and 3 qualifications while a student, consistently achieving exceptional results. Out of the six elements required for his technical certificate, Nicholas achieved four distinctions. He has shown a strong ability to adapt to changing circumstances and is renowned for his attention to detail, dedication to his work, and excellent customer service. As well as completing his apprenticeship, he has seen success in a number of competitions – a sign of his exceptional talents. Speaking about his win, Nicholas said: “I didn’t expect to win a Lion Award and I didn’t know that I had been nominated for anything
until I saw myself on the screen. I turned to my mum in amazement and said ‘that’s me’. Later on in the evening I was sat there enjoying the evening thinking I had my award, when it came to the last award of the night, the Outstanding Achiever of the Year. They described the winner and in the back of my head I thought it sounded like me, but I didn’t think I could be the winner. Chris then read out my name and I couldn’t believe it. I remember seeing the look on my family’s face, seeing how proud they were.” The college’s Director of the Faculty of Technology Mike Hughes said: “We are incredibly proud of Nick and all that he has achieved. The decision by the college to maintain and develop its Welding and Fabrication facility when many Midland colleges closed these departments was really fortunate for Nick. The college has invested £250,000 in the last three years to make our centre the best in the region. “We work with a number of training providers, providing technical certificates and practical training. These include DSG, EEF, Mercia Management, HS Marston, MITIE, Sandwell Training Association, SEMTA, Total People, Bridgnorth Aluminium Ltd and Campus Veolia.” Now in its tenth year, the Lion Awards celebrate the country’s most inspiring achievers who have accomplished extraordinary results through practical learning.
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Sparks Fly in Welding Challenge Apprentices may be battling it out in front of Alan Sugar – but it’s at City of Wolverhampton College where the sparks are really flying. This Easter, trainee welders at the college battled it out in The Welding Competition. The contest saw 19 Engineering Apprentices and students test their knowledge in a series of craft challenges. Up for grabs was a range of welding clothing and accessories along with vouchers to spend at BOC stores. Engineering Lecturer Mike Gandy said: “This competition was a great way to raise the profile of engineering among young people while also developing their welding skills. “The standard was very high and it was tough to pick out a winner.” The competition was won by Jack Higgins, aged 17, an Apprentice at Radshape in Birmingham, while Ricky Burmi came second and Josh Hickman third. The event was sponsored by BOC and Lincoln Electric, while entries were judged by Andy Whitehouse and Carl Parrish for learners on Income from the Engineering Support/JSA/ESA or Department. household income below £15,276. Full cost courses not included.
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Daniel Dallaway initially wanted to work as a Car Mechanic as he had a hobby of restoring engines for American Muscle cars from the 1970s. He decided that for this type of work mechanical engineering would be a better option. He also thought the course could be useful in teaching him how to refurbish and look after the different parts of the big Dodge Plymouth V8 engines. Daniel, aged 18, said: “The course is very relevant to the work I want to do in the future, and I would say is approximately 60% practical study and 40% theory based. “The tutors are very knowledgeable and friendly and I get on well with the others in the group. “When I have finished this course I plan to go le onto the Level 3 to help build on the knowledge I availab ge see pa have already acquired.”
NEW Engineering Zone for the Paget Road Campus A new £400,000 Engineering block is being opened at City of Wolverhampton College to help give students the skills they need to find work. With Jaguar Landrover coming to the city, 700 new engineering and manufacturing jobs will be created by 2014. Gaining your qualification now means you could be ready to gain employment at this prestigious car manufacturer.
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Spa Students Sweep the Board
Three talented students from City of Wolverhampton College are among the top beauticians in the country after sweeping the board at a leading skills competition. Lisa Frost, aged 22, Victoria Cole, 18, and Elizabeth Andrews, 17, picked up gold, silver and bronze in Advanced Beauty Therapy in the regional heats of the UK World Skills Competition, which were held in Liverpool earlier this month. As part of the competition each student was up against the clock to complete a number of treatments under the watchful
eyes of judges. These included a body faradic treatment, a back massage and a facial microdermabrasion treatment. Assistant Head of School Jane McNally said: “It was a very intensive day for our students but they all performed incredibly well and we are very proud of them. The judges said that they were all outstanding and that they had never known a college to pick up all three awards before. “The highest 12 scorers in the country are called back for the national finals, so it is very likely that Lisa will be called
back and possibly the other two.” Lisa, who was awarded a silver medal in the 2012 national finals, said: “The competition was nerve racking but I really enjoyed it and can’t believe I came first.” The trainee Spa therapists now have the chance to progress and could even go on to represent the UK at World Skills 2013 in Leipzig. City of Wolverhampton College runs a range of courses in Spa Therapy and Beauty. For more information ring College Direct on 01902 836000.
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STUDENTS Michaela McCarthy, 29, believes that the level 3 Hairdressing course she is doing at the Metro One campus in the city centre has taken a good hairdresser and transformed her into a confident and advanced hair stylist. Michaela said: “I feel that I now have all the knowledge I could possibly need for the hair dressing industry.” “This year we learnt more advanced techniques, I particularly feel more confident in colouring hair now.” “I have also entered the FG Francessa competition and I managed to get through to the final stages.”
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ur Hair and Beauty department consists of around 450 students, who work in some of our most impressive facilities. Beauty students learn their trade at our Metro One campus, in the heart of the city, and hone their skills by working with real clients in our state-of-the-art beauty salon. The college also runs two modern hairdressing training salons, supported by Francesco Group, where students provide a professional hairdressing service under the guidance of staff. Meanwhile Spa students have the opportunity to work in our brand new Spa Academy, situated in our Community Sports Centre. The spa, boasting a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms allows students on our new full and parttime spa therapy courses to carry out specialised techniques in a commercial environment. The school participates in local community events and fashion show support, as well as taking part in national competitions for World Skills. This year has been a particularly successful one for the school, after students scooped first, second and third place in the second year college category of the Francesco Photographic Competition 2012, made it through to the Midlands finals of the Wella Trend Vision Awards, qualified as a finalist for the L’Oréal Professional Colour Trophy 2012, and were announced as the monthly winners of the BaByliss PRO Student Style Awards 2012 for both March and April. On top of that, three spa students picked up gold, silver and bronze in Advanced Beauty Therapy in the regional heats of the UK World Skills Competition.
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Kind-hearted students at City of Wolverhampton College have raised more than £1,000 for sick children after organising a charity beautyathon. The Beauty students raised £1,300 for New Cross Hospital’s Neonatal unit and Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Heart Dept by offering members of the public waxing, facials and manicures as part of a weeklong beautyathon at the Metro One Campus. The Level 2 students will be presenting a cheque for just over £570 to New Cross Hospital on Thursday. Lecturer Lyndsey Tidmarsh said: “The students wanted to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s heart department to show their support for one of their classmates who currently attends the hospital after undergoing a heart operation five years ago. “They also chose New Cross Hospital to receive some of the cash. “We were delighted with how successful the event was, with our clientele really digging deep to support such a worthy cause.”
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After many years of stopping at home and looking after her four children Rajvinder Kaur 36 wanted to do something different and to start building a career of her own. She had always wanted to work in the beauty industry, so she went to the Metro One campus and joined the level 2 beauty class. Rajvinder: “I am really enjoying my course and I have made so many new friends here at the college, we go out together regularly, I now have a social life!” “The college has helped sort out childcare for my youngest child and the tutors are very supportive and understand my individual needs.” “I have also been fortunate to have found some part time work in a beauty salon as a result of being on my course; things have worked out really well for me.” “I would recommend this course to everyone because I have totally enjoyed it.”
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After helping people in her local area for quite a while Carol Davies felt it would be a good idea to take some qualifications to go with the experience that she had already gained. She enrolled on the Introduction to Counselling Level 1 course at one of the college’s community based locations because she felt that the 10 week programme would give her a good introduction to counselling. Carol said: “My tutor was excellent and made the classes fun, appealing and interesting. I really enjoyed doing the counselling course. “Since completing that course, I have enrolled on another short course in the community and I have now been offered a place on the Level 3 counselling starting at college in September.”
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Reena Kaur, aged 27, was working in a family business when she decided to make the big decision to change career and enrol on a childcare course. Reena said: “I wanted to work with young people and thought this would be a good start because it would open up so many opportunities. “The course has been really, really good and I have got so much information from it. “You learn a lot through placements and the experience helps you decide what you want to do. Now I know I would like a career in social work and am hoping to go to university to complete a degree. “The tutors are excellent and help you out in every way and understand individual needs. I thought it was going to be so hard being in a classroom with people 10 years younger than me but I have had the best time of my life!”
Eighteen-year-old Gurdeesh Malhi left school because she felt college would be a good stepping stone on her route to University. Gurdeesh, who is studying Health and Social Care, said: “College has helped me prepare for University and I have learnt lots of new skills such as referencing, good time management and how to work independently, as I know these are very important at university level. “As part of the course we have been on placements and I was lucky enough to do mine at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.” “My tutors and the guidance team were very helpful when I applied for university - there was always someone to talk and to advise on all aspects of the application process. “After working hard and achieving good grades I will be going to Oxford Brookes University in September.”
he School of Health, Social Care and Early Years offers a range of courses at every level to help you gain the skills and knowledge you need in the profession, whether you are taking your first steps in this rewarding industry, wanting to boost your job prospects or looking to move on up the career ladder. We aim to make our School World Class and a place where all students are valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential - and have achieved a number of awards in recognition of our excellent teaching. What’s more in 2010/11 our students achieved a 100% success rate on our Counselling Level 2 course!
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HIGHER EDUCATION hoosing Higher and Professional Education at City of Wolverhampton College means choosing to develop skills and unlock talents that will improve your life, your income and your future. We offer a range of part-time courses designed to help you succeed in your chosen career, from short professional courses to HNCs, HNDs and Foundation Degrees. And with flexible, parttime options available, you can study in a way that suits you. Studying at college is no different to studying at university – in fact, with smaller classes and a more intimate atmosphere, studying at college can be the ideal solution for those worried about returning to education. And just like studying at university, there are no up front costs. You can apply for a loan to cover your tuition costs in full, which you don’t have to pay back until you earn over £21,000. There’s never been a better time to undertake higher level study with us. Our new Higher Professional Centre at Paget Road provides excellent IT facilities and a comfortable social learning space to study in peace and quiet with your own catering facilities, along with your own registry to deal with any enrolment, finance, course and careers issues. If you’re looking to change job, return to work or boost your career prospects a higher education course could be for you!
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Students from City of Wolverhampton College put their business brains to the test when they hosted two charity events for a Wolverhampton care home. The students, who are all studying part-time for their Foundation Degree in Business Management in partnership with Wolverhampton University, organised the fundraisers in aid of St Anthony’s Cheshire Home, Stourbridge Road, a care home for people with physical disabilities. One group organised a Wacky Races style charity event at Linden House on the Tettenhall Road, where families watched the Wacky Races cartoon and bet on which character they thought would win the race, raising £2,038. A second group raised £1518 through a live band night at The Varsity pub. Pub-goers enjoyed
band All Funked Up and had the chance to win an Audi R8 for the weekend. Tutor Julian Hollington said: “The events formed part of the students’ creativity and entrepreneurship module. “They have done a tremendous job and raised a huge amount of money. In fact, out of 40 groups from the university, our students came first and second for fundraising, with one group setting a new record for the enterprise module!” Service Manager at St Anthony’s Cheshire Home Rose Willetts said: “What these students have done is fantastic and they have put in a huge amount of work.” She added the money would go towards a conservatory which the service users had asked for.
Former student Chris Shein is now working as a freelance video producer after gaining his media and video production qualifications at City of Wolverhampton College. Chris, who studied at the college for four years, gaining his National Diploma in Media Production and Foundation Degree in Commercial Video Production, said: “I have been trained to work in a multi-camera studio environment, on location and in video editing. I have also gained an understanding of the principles of advertising and marketing theory. Possibly one of the most important things I have learned was the significance of being a team player and to be able to deal with pressured situations.” While on the course, Chris undertook a work placement with Mediacove Production – the college’s very own media production unit. “The job started as a work placement,” he added, “and then became a freelance position where I practiced my skills on various corporate projects. I have enjoyed working on live projects alongside professionals. It gave me a great insight into the industry.” Chris has now completed his BA (Hons) in Film and Video Production and has undertaken further placements at BBC Drama Village and Maverick TV.
Former Student Launches News Website A former student from City of Wolverhampton College has launched her own website to help aspiring writers get their voice heard. Harvy Matharu, who completed her NCTJ Journalism training at the college, has launched NewsScoop, a news website delivering the very latest buzz from within the social media and technology world, quirky lifestyle features and interviews with a dazzling array of celebrities and prominent figures. The digital hub, which launched in January 2012, aims to help writers showcase their journalistic skills in a fiercely competitive media world, and has already attracted an array of site bloggers who have shared their insights about fashion, music and the pitfalls of job-hunting to how social media controls us. Harvy said: “NewsScoop is a unique digital hub where readers, no matter what they are interested in, can scoop their daily news. “The site is an exciting new venture, which enhances the demand for interesting, diverse, news on the go. We also want to welcome aspiring bloggers who have a desire to establish their name and work. “The in-depth and practical NCTJ course at City of Wolverhampton College really helped me establish my ambition towards creating an online, editorial site where readers can simply ‘scoop’ whatever story interests them. “We have already scooped dazzling interviews with Mitzeee from Hollyoaks, Ruth Badger from The Apprentice, KicFM’s Kenny Mach and popstar Jay Sean.” Visit the site at www.newsscoop.co.uk Teaching Assistant Alison Dudley is studying for her Foundation Degree in Supporting Children in Primary Education in order to help her progress in her career. The 44-year-old said: “I enjoy the teaching environment but want to do something more and thought this would give me a good foundation to explore different possibilities as it opens up a lot of avenues. “The course has been very informative and it’s given me a greater insight into what I am doing at work. I’m much more confident and my manager says it shows. “The older you get the more you feel you can’t learn new things or integrate with other students, but you can. Everyone here has been so welcoming I felt part of the community straight away.
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From courses to plant sales to flower arrangements, we have it all at The Cedars... he Cedars Horticultural Centre in has been offering courses for over 40 years, and each year more than 550 students pass through its doors to enjoy the wide range of qualifications available. The Cedars provides the perfect setting for budding horticulturists and florists to learn their trade. The two and a quarter acre site, right on the city’s doorstep, offers an oasis of calm for those looking to escape busy, modern life, and is home to mature landscaped beds and borders, a range of mature and semi-mature trees, vegetable allotments, a wildlife area, a mini-orchard, 100ft glasshouse, a log cabin and Plant & Floristry Shop. Students are involved in a range of real work experience projects that allow them to use the practical knowledge they have gained in a real situations. These include placements with the local parks department and local landscapers. The centre’s floristry shop, offering floristry and plant sales along with the supply of items of equipment and safety wear, provides real work experience for the students. Offering many options for people who want to work in harmony with nature, whether with flowers or with the land, the idyllic woodland setting is only a mile out of the city centre so whatever your age, the relaxed atmosphere of this friendly and welcoming oasis will ensure that you are able to blossom and flourish.
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After beating cancer Matt Davies, aged 29, wanted to do something new and different so he decided to start up his own business in Landscaping. Matt enrolled on to the part time Level 3 Horticulture course last September to gain more extensive knowledge in the area of landscaping and garden design. He then also sort help from The Prince’s Trust Enterprise programme which gave him the business advice and some funding to start his business Purple Lavender Landscaping. Matt said:
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From left to right: Jo Lester and Jackie Cocken, both from the Arboretum User Group, Darren Rudge from City of Wolverhampton College, Sam Mills, Green Space Improvement Co-ordinator, Helen Wood, from City of Wolverhampton College.
College’s Arboretum Plans Unveiled Lecturers at City of Wolverhampton College have unveiled their ambitious plans for part of Walsall Arboretum’s new Gallery Garden. As part of the Arboretum’s £50,000 project, Horticultural lecturers Darren Rudge and Helen Wood, from the college’s Cedars Horticultural Centre, have been invited to design a contemporary garden space to be viewed by members of the public. Their innovative design, entitled Keys, was presented to Jackie Cocken and Jo Lester of the Arboretum User Group in May. The design incorporates a number of sculptural elements; doorways, locks and keys, linked with a random stone path. These are symbolic of barriers and opportunities. Darren said: “Our brief was to showcase garden design as art, so the plans are very conceptual and feature elements of sculpture, including a metal box containing a jumble of keys. “The garden can mean different things to different people – for some it may be unlocking
the doors to your own potential while others may see the links to Willenhall and its industrial heritage.” Jo Lester said: “It’s absolutely inspirational and everything we were hoping for when we first approached the college. We knew we would get something really exciting and they have more than lived up to our expectations.” Jackie Cocken added: “I’m really excited by the design and the potential it holds - we already have activities planned to inspire young visitors and get them outdoors.” Darren and Helen are no strangers to design work and are regulars at the prestigious BBC Gardener’s World Live Show, picking up a gold medal and ‘Best in Show’ at last year’s event. Around 20 Horticultural students will be assisting with the planting and construction, and have already started levelling the site, while engineering students will create the metal sculptures.
Students Dig in for Gardening Show Students from City of Wolverhampton College are digging in as they prepare to take centre stage at this year’s BBC Gardeners World Live show. Horticultural students Brian Trubshaw, Phil Simmonds and Gemma Askew have entered show gardens into the Birmingham Borders competition at the annual event, which takes place at the NEC from June 13 to 17. The competition allows horticultural students and budding gardeners to experience the design, planning and build of a horticultural exhibit in a show environment, without the large financial and resource commitment of a show garden. Brian Trubshaw, aged 18, who is being sponsored by Dobbies Garden Centre, is hoping to wow judges with his Indiana Jones inspired design. Indiana Jones’ Jungle Adventure features a hat dropped by a waterfall by the hapless adventurer and densely planted shrubs and grasses evoking the feel of a jungle. Thirty-eight-year old Phil Simmonds, who is seeking sponsorship for his garden, has entered the competition with a design entitled Aztec. His border looks at how the year 2012 signalled the start of a golden era to the Mayans, but has been misinterpreted by some to point to the end of the world. Golden and yellow hues dominate the garden, while an Aztec water temple powered by the sun hints at environmental issues. Gemma Askew, aged 29, has based her design on her own experiences of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She said: “The things that are important to me are the numbers three and five, and symmetry, so that is reflected in my design, with five varieties of beans on five obelisks and vegetables neatly planted in rows of threes.” The students are all based at the college’s Cedars Horticultural Centre.
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Octavia Mukanga had been working as a cook for some time but found it was difficult for her to find a permanent position without any qualifications in that area, so she decided to enrol on the Professional Cooking Level 2 course. The 29-year-old said: “The facilities at the college are excellent, the tutors are really helpful and I have made some lovely friends while I have been here. “I am very happy and plan to continue on to the Level 3 programme next year.”
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DIAMOND JUBILEE LUNCHTIME FEAST Catering Students from City of Wolverhampton College welcomed local families to their traditional British feast, as part of the celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Students at the Academy Restaurant, at the Metro One Campus in the city centre served up a three course lunchtime menu with a traditional British theme in May. The exciting menu, devised by students included British classics such as leek and potato soup, prawn cocktail, bangers and mash and Summer fruit trifle.
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Daniel Pearshouse had always wanted to be a chef and came to college straight from school to do the Extended National Diploma in Hospitality and Catering Level 3. Daniel, who is 18, said: “I have learnt so much and made so many new friends while studying at Metro One campus. “I feel that this course will give me all the knowledge I require to pursue my dream of becoming a chef.”
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ur new and extensively refurbished Motor Vehicle Academy provides a first class training facility in which budding mechanics and technicians can gain their skills. Our impressive facilities include: • An open plan mechanical workshop • A state-of-the-art spray booth and paint rooms • A newly developed room for air con and electrical repairs • A purpose-built room for welding work The fully operational, modern garage offers a range of courses in body repair, vehicle finishing and car maintenance from Levels 1 to 3, so we are sure to have a course that’s right for you. What’s more, all our tutors don’t just teach the subject, but are fully immersed in industry, and draw on their professional experience to develop your knowledge. We make sure you have the confidence and ability to apply your skills and knowledge in the workplace whilst providing you with the opportunity to gain vital industry standard qualifications. We offer a fully operational professional vehicle servicing to members of the public, meaning that you will get the opportunity to test your new skills in a real working environment. Our students are required to book in cars for all servicing, repairs and diagnostic work, under the careful supervision of staff. Our students also have the opportunity to improve their basic skills in Motor Vehicle related Maths, English or ICT during their time at college. If you enjoy hands on projects and are thinking about a career in the Motor Vehicle industry, we can help you on the road to success!
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Brothers Antonios, aged 22, and Dimitros Paraskevoppoulos, 20, came to England from Cyprus two years ago to start a course in Motor Vehicle Maintenance at City of Wolverhampton College. Dimitrios said: “We initially came to this country to go to university but after attending a college open day, we were so impressed with the facilities, we changed our minds and signed up here.”
Antonios added: “We are so glad we changed our minds and decided to do this course, the tutors are very supportive and it feels like we are working in the car industry already. “We are very happy and would recommend this course to the people back in Cyprus.” Both of the brothers would like to continue with the level 3 next year before finding work in a garage.
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Training Centre Celebrates 1000th Customer Milestone! The Polymer Training and Innovation Centre (PTIC) in Telford has welcomed its 1000th customer after opening two years ago. Trainee setter Alan Marrison, from Norwich-based UCP Zeller, became the 1000th in-house course delegate when he arrived for a two day Injection Moulding Appreciation course at the Telford-based training centre. He said: “The course has been very informative and has added to my knowledge.” The PTIC opened its doors in April 2010 after City of Wolverhampton acquired the assets and IP of Telford provider Polymer Training Limited (PTL) in December, when it went into administration. Since then it has grown into an international centre of learning, being accredited as the first National Skills Academy for the Polymer Industry and attracting big name clients including Unilever, Honda, BPI, RPC and Calsonic. Jonathan Edwards, the Health, Safety and Training Manager at UCP Zeller has been sending staff to the PTIC since June 2011 and says it forms an integral part of their training. As well as the Injection Moulding Appreciation course, employees have attended courses in
The Polymer Training and Innovation Centre (PTIC) which is part of City of Wolverhampton College has been created to provide: • Technical training • Consultancy • Tool trials • Training needs analysis • Production runs • Testing • Design support • Recognised qualifications • Training software • Waste management • Recycling advice Many of these services can be funded using government schemes created to encourage employers to develop and train their existing workforce. PTIC activity has been responsible for bottom line productivity improvements in a range of manufacturing companies.
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Shokryah Mohammed, aged 18, has been living in England with her family for the past four years. When she first came to this country she initially started at a secondary school, but soon found it difficult to keep up with the others because her English was weak. Shokryah thought it would be a good idea to come to college to improve her English because it would be the first step on the ladder to eventually qualifying as a Pharmacist in the future. After initially completing an ESOL programme last year, Shokryah was ready to do her GCSE connect programme at the Paget Road campus. Shokryah said: “My favourite subject at the moment is Science. We are studying the Double award and I particularly enjoy Chemistry as this is something that really interests me. “We do both theory and practical exercises in our lessons and the teacher always make it interesting. “College has been very good for me. I have made lots of friends and it has given me a good background in the subjects that I want to pursue in the future. “Next year I will do A levels at the college and hopefully I will go to University to study Pharmaceutical Science.”
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Learning Express Want to brush up on your English and Maths skills quickly? Then Learning Express could be for you... Learning Express allows you the possibility of gaining a qualification in a short period of time depending on the results of your skills check. Access to Further Education and forge a career as a probation officer. The mother of three could barely write a sentence when she enrolled at the college and her confidence and self belief had reached rock bottom. However, through sheer determination and with the help and support of tutors, she has not only learnt to read and write but is planning to move on to a degree - all in the space of a few years! Sulita said: “I didn’t have a lot of schooling when I was younger and couldn’t even write a sentence. When I enrolled at college on the Access to Further Education Course they diagnosed me with dyslexia, which explained everything.”
The college was amazing. I started studying Numeracy, Literacy and ICT and even had special weekly dyslexia classes. I’m hoping to move on to a degree before embarking on a career in probation work, working with offenders and young people. I’m excited about the future and what it will hold, but if it wasn’t for my tutors I wouldn’t be where I am today.
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PRINCE f you are aged 16-25 and live in the Black Country there’s a full-time Prince’s Trust Team Programme for you, run by City of Wolverhampton College.
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The Prince’s Trust team is a full-time 12 week programme made up of: Week 1 - Introductions Meet the other young people who have joined the programme.
Week 2 - Residential Outdoor activities, such as rock climbing, abseiling and raft building to enable you to develop your team-building skills.
Weeks 3, 4, 5 & 6 - Community Project Choose a local community project, plan and fund-raise to see what a difference your hard work can make.
Weeks 7 & 8 - Work Placements A work placement in the area of work that interests you.
Week 9 - Next Steps CVs, interview techniques, mock interviews and job search.
Weeks 10 & 11 - Final Team Challenge Put your team-building skills to use and spend time with people in your community.
Week 12 - Presentation Your chance to show everyone who has supported you exactly what you have achieved over the past 12 weeks. At the end of the programme you not only come out with the Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills - the programme also provides you with a host of certificates that are useful in the workplace. They range from Appointed Person’s First Aid to Food Safety and Catering and a Safety Certificate from West Midlands Fire Service. There’s training in putting together your CV, interview techniques and job search skills. The programme has all the equipment supplied and help with travel expenses. It doesn’t affect your entitlement to benefits: if you are on Jobseekers’ Allowance you can continue to sign on, although you must notify the Jobcentre that you are on the programme.
Where can I do it? The college is the main delivery partner for the Prince’s Trust Team Programme in the Black Country. Teams are run from Wolverhampton (Bilston and Central Wolverhampton), Walsall (Brownhills and Central Walsall), Dudley (Sedgley, Wordsley, Halesowen), Sandwell (Smethwick, Tipton and Wednesbury), Telford and Shrewsbury. Approximately three Team programmes per year are run from each location.
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A group of young people from across Walsall have dug in to create an outdoor play area for school pupils in Bentley. The team of 10 students, who are all on a Prince’s Trust Programme delivered by City of Wolverhampton College, have transformed a wooded area at King Charles Primary School, Wilkes Avenue, into a sensory garden. As well as clearing the grounds and cutting down trees the students have created a gravel path, and laid down bark and logs for seating.
The team raised the £500 needed for the project by completing a bag pack at Asda and holding a talent evening at Bentley Moor Social Club. Team Leader Jane Littlehales said: “The group have worked their socks off on the garden and have done a fantastic job. They have made a lasting improvement here that will benefit all the pupils – the garden will be the perfect spot for pupils to relax and learn in beautiful surroundings.”
Students Give New Lease of Life to Community Centre Students from City of Wolverhampton College have rolled up their sleeves to give a new lease of life to a community centre in Ettingshall. The students, who are all on a 12 week Prince’s Trust Team Programme, spent two weeks painting walls and transforming the former Evcap Centre, John Street, into a bright and airy building. The centre will now be used by community group The Light, who organise activities and events for local residents. Secretary of The Light, Alaina Allen, who was on the Princes Trust programme herself in 2010, said: “We couldn’t have done the work by ourselves so we are very grateful for all their help. “We are looking to arrange a number of classes from the centre, including cooking and exercise, which will be open to everyone although we are primarily hoping to attract young people.” The team raised the cash needed to fund the project beforehand by doing a bag pack at Iceland in Bilston and a sponsored walk, raising £350 in total.
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E’S TRUST Young people meet Wanderers star Wolverhampton Wanderers’ player, Matt Jarvis, lent a hand to a group of students undertaking a Prince’s Trust programme in their bid to raise money to benefit the local community. The midfielder, who last year scooped the Supporters’ and Players’ Player of the Year awards, took time out to help the young people complete a fundraising bag-pack at Iceland so they can carry out a community project to benefit a local community centre. The young people are taking part on The Trust’s Team programme - a 12-week personal development course which gives them the skills and confidence to find a job. Matt, who has been announced as a Prince’s Trust ambassador this week, said: “With youth unemployment continuing to rise, I am proud to be named an Ambassador for The Trust. Their work is vital in ensuring vulnerable young people get the support they need to turn their lives around. Being here today to help the group raise as much money as possible is a true honour.” Paul Beesley, regional director for The Prince’s Trust in the West Midlands, added:”It’s fantastic to have Matt here today to meet the young people. He is an inspirational player on the pitch and he has really helped to motivate the young people on the course today.”
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Prince’s Trust Awards for Youngsters Young people from City of Wolverhampton College were recognised for turning their lives around at a special awards evening in Walsall. Eleven students were presented with their certificates at Wednesbury Fire Station after overcoming personal circumstances to complete a 12 week Prince’s Trust programme. They were cheered on by George Martin, Prince’s Trust Fire and Rescue Service’s National Liaison Officer, and more than 100 friends, family members and support workers, along with representatives from the college and West Midlands Fire Service. As part of the programme the team spent two weeks on a community project with British Waterways, helping to tidy up a stretch of canal, painting, dredging, litter picking and removing excess foliage. They raised the cash needed for the project by bag packing at Iceland and Sainsburys. Prince’s Trust Manager Kieron Weatherstone said: “Every single presentation is a pleasure to attend and we hear real stories of real young people putting in a tremendous amount of hard work to move their lives forward.”
Prince’s Trust Team start dates: August-December 2012
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06/08/12 - Smethwick 28/08/12 - Netherton 03/09/12 - Bilston 03/09/12 - Telford 10/09/12 - Walsall
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17/09/12 - Wolverhampton Molineux 17/0912 - Wednesbury 24/09/12 - Sedgley 1/10/12 - Halesowen 01/10/12 - Shrewsbury
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SPORT n 2009 we opened our new sports centre at our Wellington Road Campus and hundreds of students are now enjoying their course in one of the most impressive sports venues in the Midlands. The Community Sports Centre includes a state-of-the-art fitness suite with the very latest in cardiovascular and weights equipment, with a sport science/fitness testing room, dance studio, four badminton courts, sports hall, spa and treatment rooms and ‘healthy options’ café. The centre is open to the public and sports students are able to pick up their skills by working with real clients under the supervision of staff.
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Student Makes a Splash A sports student from City of Wolverhampton College made a splash when he picked up a bronze medal at a national swimming event. Luke Eccleston, who is studying for a BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Sports, was awarded the medal at the British Colleges Sport (BCS) National Championships, which took place at the University of Bath recently. The 18-year-old was chosen to represent the region as part of the West Midlands men’s swimming squad following swimming trials at the Royal Wolverhampton School. He competed in the men’s 200m front crawl and 50m front crawl. Luke said: “It was a great experience and there was some good competition. This is my last year as part of the team as I am moving onto university so it has been nice to go out with a bang.” Luke spent 20 hours doing pool training each week and 10 hours in the gym to help him prepare for the championship. The BCS National Championships take place once a year during the spring term and are one of biggest annual multi-sport events in the UK. Each year more than 2500 students and staff from all over the UK meet up for sporting competition in 15 different sports.
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Kashif Hussian used to work as a Sports Coach until he was made redundant. The 25-year-old wants to broaden his horizons by combining the skills he already has in coaching with the new knowledge he has acquired from The Fitness Instructor 12 week programme run by the Employability team. Kashif, who is 25, said: “The course is well run and everyone gets on well. The tutors are very flexible and the times of the classes are very convenient. “We have covered lots of different areas of fitness and the course is about 50% practical and 50% theory. I have learnt some new things while on the course including Anatomy and Physiology. “We also get to use the gym and the Learning Centre facilities at Wellington Road campus and our bus fares are also reimbursed so we are not out of pocket. “The tutors have told us that if we do find a job while we are on the course, that this will not be a problem as they will work around this so that we can still finish the qualification.”
Michelle Talbot is a currently studying to become a Fitness Instructor at the Wellington Road campus in Bilston. She joined the 12 week course run by the Employability Programme after it was recommended to her by Pertemps in Wolverhampton. The 31-year-old said: “I am really glad I came on to this course as I have always enjoyed going to the gym, so to be able to a course in something I like so much is very rewarding. “Being the only woman on the course is not an issue, as I am treated as one of the lads and we all get on really well. “The facilities at Wellington Road campus are modern and the staff can’t do enough to help you. “When I joined the programme I was a little worried about being available for my children around school times, but the course is very flexible and this has not been a problem. “When I finish this course I would like to come back to college part-time in September and start a course in Nutrition and hopefully find a job in the fitness industry.”
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Being a mature student is great and I have made some lovely friends, it is never too late to achieve your dreams.
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TOURISM ravel and Tourism students are based at our Metro One campus, in the heart of Wolverhampton and while studying towards their qualification, gain valuable hands on experience working in the college’s own travel shop. The Travel Academy is run in-conjunction with independent travel agency Coop Travel, and enables students to put their new skills into practice, assisting customers with their holiday requirements. We have excellent links with employers and all our students take part in valuable work experience. In the past students have gone on work placements with links with Co-Op Travel, Thomson Travel, Wolverhampton Tourist office, Carillion Travel Department and the Grand Theatre. In addition, travel services students are guaranteed an interview with Co-op Travel at the end of their course, and many of our students are now working at branches across the region.
Karlie Parker has always dreamed of becoming a Travel Agent and when her children started school decided to make her dream a reality. The 31-year-old, who is studying for her BTEC Level 2 said: “This course gives a good all round knowledge of the travel industry. “I have learnt lots of important things including travel, geography and customer service skills. “As a mature student it is very easy to fit into the group and the tutors are very understanding and flexible. For example if my children are off school they will work with me to make sure that none of my work is missed. “Being a mature student is great and I have made some lovely friends, it is never too late to achieve your dreams.”
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