Part Time Course Guide 2024-25 by Darlington College

PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME

Thank you for the interest you have shown in Darlington College. We are totally committed to providing high quality education that will support you in achieving your ambitions. Darlington College is pleased to offer a wide range of excellent part time learning opportunities, from short courses to University level Higher Education courses, we’re ready for you; whether you are looking to enhance your career prospects, looking to return to the workplace, or simply pursuing an interest.

Whatever you want to achieve, Darlington College is here to support you every step of the way. We know that studying part time can be challenging, which is why we have designed our part time courses to fit around you and with such a large range of courses available it is important to make the right choice, so if you need any help or want to discuss further please do get in touch.

Darlington College is an incredible place to study. We have highly qualified, dedicated tutors who will support you along your career journey, giving you expert teaching, but also the right support and guidance when you need it.

We boast exceptional state-of-the-art facilities and resources in our contemporary campus, tailored for our students’ needs and is both a warm and welcoming place to be, with

our students often socialising between classes at one of our on-campus coffee shops, either in Central Point or in our Construction Café.

Darlington College also offers ample space for groups to work together or for individual quiet study in our well-equipped Learning Resource Centre.

I look forward to welcoming you to Darlington College.

Best wishes,

David Gartland Principal and Chief Executive

“The instructor is engaging and knowledgeable, making the learning experience more enjoyable. As a Company, it’s important for us to invest in our employee’s professional development. Darlington College were flexible and supportive and worked with us to create a programme to meet our business needs.”

Debbie

Inglett, Head of Human Resources - MHT Technology

Below: Green Construction Training Facility

Below right: Healthcare Hub

NEW FOR 2024

At Darlington College, we’ve made substantial investments to enhance our facilities and provide unparalleled learning opportunities for our students.

One of our latest additions is the innovative Healthcare Hub. This cutting-edge facility replicates a real-life workplace environment, complete with a mock hospital setting, an ICU space, a simulated social care setting, and a fully-equipped doctor’s surgery. Within this ward, students have access to advanced training tools like digital manikins and care dummies, enabling them to develop essential skills demanded by both local and national employers in the health and care sector.

Additionally, we’ve established a state-of-the-art Green Construction Training Facility. Here, students can explore the latest advancements in sustainable construction, including solar energy, ground and air source heat pump installation, and electric vehicle charge points. Our bay functions cater to various learning needs, offering demonstrations, fault finding exercises, and practical installation work.

These investments represent our ongoing commitment to providing top-notch facilities for both learners and local employers. Join us at Darlington College and experience the forefront of education in retrofit renewable training.

REVOLUTIONARY FACILITIES

HELPING US TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ELEVATE OUR COMMUNITY

Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

The LRC provides access to books, DVDs, journals, Mac computers and other learning resources.

Sports Hall and Gym

Competitive sporting activities available daily in our fantastic sports halls. Fitness training sessions also run in our own newly refurbished college gym.

Business Gateway

Professional classroom, conferencing, and event spaces.

Railtown Coffee

Enjoy a tasty hot drink located in Central Point.

Multi-Use Games Area

Perfect for sports and exercise with badminton, basketball, 5-a-side, football and volleyball being just some of the things you can take part in.

Food Court

Hungry? The Food Court offers a wide selection of hot and cold food, including healthy options.

Childcare Centre

Rated outstanding by Ofsted (2019), our onsite childcare centre is available for all.

Student Services Centre

Course information, student support, admissions, careers guidance and student finance.

Ingenium Centre

Darlington College’s brand new £3m engineering block, incorporates cuttingedge equipment, such as training rigs for electric vehicles and a robotics lab as well as 360-degree imagery and virtual reality technology.

The Glasshouse Restaurant

A fine dining experience that is open to the public during term time for special themed evenings as well as lunch times, from Tuesday to Friday.

Elements Salons

Commercially run hair and beauty salons, fabulous treatments at brilliant prices. Call 01325 503030 for appointments.

Media Centre

Housing dedicated screening and games testing rooms, production studios and industry standard resources.

Automotive Workshops

Dedicated workshops with state-of-the art equipment including an Axone Nemo 2 from Texa Diagnostics that can diagnose trucks, cars, bikes and marine vehicles, with brand new training rigs for electric vehicles over at our Ingenium Centre.

Training Kitchens

Fully equipped kitchens offering you a range of first-class learning experiences.

Science Lab

Our lab is well equipped with modern instruments such as sensors and data logger devices, autoclaves, microscopes (including stereoscopic and oil immersion), melting point apparatus and other instruments for analysing chemicals and growing microbes.

Art Workshops

Includes practical areas for fine art, photography and graphic design as well as studios to equip you with the skills needed in a modern workplace and our state-of-the-art computing hardware and software will ensure you are trained with industry recognised equipment.

Construction Workshops

We have invested heavily in facilities and are very proud of our Construction Innovation Centre. We have large workshops for bricklaying, joinery, plastering, plumbing, electrical installation and Multi Construction

Skills work, as well as classrooms, two computer suites, a gas assessment centre and a green energy room.

Clockwise from left: Childcare Centre; Business Gateway; Industry Standard Workshops; Sports Hall and Gym

FACILITIES FOR HIRE

Darlington College offers a comprehensive range of event spaces and services tailored to support your business objectives. Whether you’re planning a training session or conference in our Business Gateway, with a dedicated breakout room*, or a business luncheon at The Glasshouse Restaurant , we have the perfect venue for you.

Our experienced Events Team are committed to ensuring your event runs smoothly and when you book with us, you gain access to a host of support services, including a dedicated Events

*subject to numbers

Coordinator, IT and AV support, on-site parking, and complimentary WiFi. Offering diverse catering options, from business breakfasts to fine dining experiences, our Hospitality services are customisable to suit both casual gatherings and corporate functions.

Plus, The Glasshouse Restaurant boasts a dedicated bar for your convenience.

To reserve one of our facilities for your next event, please reach out to marketing@darlington.ac.uk for more details.

INFORMATION ON FEES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Course costs

All tuition fees and awarding body costs are non-refundable, unless the course is cancelled by the college. The advertised course fees are for the full duration of the course.

Payment plan

Darlington College offers an instalment payment plan for tuition fees. You are required to pay 25% of the tuition fee at the point of enrolment along with the examination and registration fees.

The remaining 75% of the tuition fee will be collected in monthly instalments by direct debit concluding one month before the end of the course.

Failure to make payment on the due date will result in all outstanding fees being immediately due. Continued failure to pay course fees may result in your removal from the course of study.

If you withdraw from your course before completion you will still be liable for payment of all outstanding fees.

Exam late entries and re-sits

Registration and exam entries that do not meet awarding body closing dates means you may become liable for late fees payments. There is no remission on late entry fees. Contact Exams on 01325 503104 for further details. Examination re-sits may be charged at the discretion of the college. Any student requiring more than 2 re-sits of any individual examination will be referred to the curriculum manager and a fee will be charged at the discretion of the manager. The manager will ensure that adequate tuition is received before another re-sit is booked. If a fee is required it will be charged at the awarding organisation fee plus 10% administration cost. If a re-sit is requested for an examination that has been passed, in order to improve a grade, this will be charged at the same rate as above.

University level qualifications

If you are studying a Teesside University course at Darlington College then you may be able to apply for a tuition fee loan. Ask for a copy of the Higher Education Courses Financial Information leaflet for more details.

Advanced Learner Loan

If you’re 19 or older, you might be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. This loan can help cover the fees for courses at colleges and training organizations. Most learners aged 19 and over, studying at Level 3 to 6, can qualify for these loans from the UK government.

Applying is straightforward: your household income isn’t considered, and there’s no credit check. You won’t need to start repaying until your income exceeds £27,295 a year, at which point you’ll repay 9% of your earnings above this threshold. Additionally, if your income surpasses £524 a week or £2,274 a month at any time during the year (such as with overtime work), loan repayments will be deducted accordingly.

To qualify you must be:

• aged 19 or over on the first day of your course (there’s no upper age limit)

• living in the UK on the first day of your course and have lived in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years immediately before this unless you meet one of the exceptions

• studying with a college or training organisation in England approved for public funding

• enrolling on an eligible course at Level 3 to 6 which includes A levels, Access to HE Diplomas and other Vocational Qualifications.

Financial advice

Your chosen course may be funded depending on your personal circumstances. Please email enquiryline@darlington.ac.uk for guidance.

If you earn less than £20,319 a year you may be able to access free training. Please come and talk to us if you think this could apply to you.

INFORMATION ON FEES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Fee Remission

Skills and qualifications can help to open up new options for work and further study – so you’ll reap the benefits in the long term! Remission of fees usually applies to vocational further education courses.

Non vocational leisure courses, some short courses, and Teesside University courses do not qualify for remission of fees. Details of fees for all courses can be found on the individual course leaflets on our website www.darlington.ac.uk

You will be required to pay your fees at the point of enrolment or provide proof of employer sponsorship which may include a purchase order number.

Free vocational courses for 16–18’s:

• If you are 16 – 18 years old on 31 August, no fees apply to vocational further education courses.

Your learning could be FREE if you study for a vocational further education course and meet certain criteria.

• If you are unemployed but seeking employment.

• You get state benefits such as Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or in the Work Related Activity Group (WRAG) or receive Universal Credits – you must be aged 19 or over and applying for a course up to level 2.

• You enrol on a full level 2 qualification, aged 19-23 (as at 31/08/2024) and don’t already hold a full level 2 qualification or higher.

• You enrol on a full level 3 qualification, aged 19-23 (as at 31/08/2024) and don’t already hold a full level 3 qualification or higher.

• You are currently employed and earn below the Earnings Threshold specified for your area (evaluated at the time of application/enrolment). Please be advised that you must provide evidence of meeting these criteria upon enrolment.

Alternatively there is a Payment plan.

The college has a plan that allows you to pay 75% of course costs in monthly instalments after paying 25% when you enrol.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our dedicated support staff can help you through your time here at the college

Our skillful staff

Here at Darlington College we have dedicated tutors who all have first hand industrial experience and can give you the help that you need to succeed on your chosen course. We guarantee you will be taught by someone who is a specialist in your subject area and can share their amazing knowledge.

Course and information

Our experienced Admissions and Enquiries Team are able to offer you detailed information on course fees, financial assistance and advice on how you can enrol. Call 01325 503030

Careers Guidance

Having trouble deciding what course to do? Our careers guidance team was awarded Matrix Accreditation in 2022 and maintained year on year. This is a national quality standard for careers guidance so you can be assured that our advisers will help you find the right path even before you join the college. You can make an appointment with one of our Careers and Guidance Advisers who can offer free impartial advice and guidance on education, training and work prospects. If you are unsure about which course to choose why not come in and see us. For more details, contact our Guidance Team on 01325 503040

Additional learning support

We can provide the extra support you may need to help you succeed in your course, whatever your needs may be. We can provide a wide range of support, whether it be in the classroom, help with assignment work, communication and language assistance or sourcing specialist equipment. To talk to someone confidentially call 01325 503190.

Support with your learning

We have a team of Student Support Advisers who can support with issues such as family difficulties, finances, bereavement, issues with your course or anything else that is troubling you.

To find out more about how we can help, call one of our Advisers on 01325 503069

Student counselling

We recognise that personal and private issues are sometimes hard to talk about, the college counselling service enables you to talk to someone about personal issues. All appointments are confidential. Call 07740 844 179 for advice.

Safeguarding Team

Julie Davison

Student Services and Safeguarding Manager 01325 503036 / 07760 767 324

Jennifer Ellis

Assistant Student Services and Safeguarding Manager 01325 503033 / 07484 500 690

SUPPORTING EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Darlington College celebrates and values the diversity brought by all members of the college population and is committed to providing such services and support to enable all members of its community to achieve their full potential.

The college aims to ensure that everyone is equally valued and treats one another with respect and dignity;

seeking to provide a positive working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation. To this end we seek to prevent behaviour which is not in line with the spirit of the college’s Equality and Diversity Policy. To view this policy please visit our website www.darlington.ac.uk

THE LEVELS EXPLAINED…

With such a wide range of qualifications available, we want to ensure you choose the right course and the right level. To start with you need to decide what you want to do to start your career. Look at the range of courses available and choose the right level.

INTERMEDIATE 2

ENTRY LEVEL

These courses are for beginners and are designed to assist you in gaining the basic skills needed to progress to other areas of learning at a higher level.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No formal qualifications are required, but a keen interest in the area is essential.

BEGINNERS 1

These courses are designed to allow you to gain the basic knowledge of jobs, business and industry and are the first steps to gaining a vocational qualification.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No formal qualifications are required, but you will be assessed on basic maths and English skills.

These courses include a diverse range of work activities and allow you to take more responsibility for your own studies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

4 GCSEs at different grades depending on the course of your choice, or alternatively a Level 1 qualification. Some courses don’t have direct entry from GCSEs; please refer to each individual course for further information.

ADVANCED 3

These qualifications develop the specialist skills required for your chosen career. Level 3 courses prepare you for employment and are also recognised by universities, offering a great alternative to A-Levels.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GCSEs at different grades depending on the course of your choice, or alternatively a Level 2 qualification. Some courses don’t have direct entry from GCSEs; please refer to each individual course for further information. Working in partnership with Teesside University – many of our courses are accredited by the university, so whether you are looking to enhance your career prospects, study for a degree course or get back into education after a break, we have a course to suit you.

HIGHER EDUCATION 4

These courses include a variety of complex, technical, specialised, and professional activities that can help you develop the skills required for your chosen career. It is possible to study higher education and professional courses here at the college.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

If you have a Level 3 qualification, you are generally eligible to pursue studies at this level.

HIGHER EDUCATION 5

This level increases your depth of knowledge and understanding of an area of work or study, so you can respond to complex problems and situations. You will need a high level of work expertise and competence in managing and training others. These qualifications are appropriate if you are working as a higher-grade technician, professional, or manager, e.g. Business Management Foundation Degree, Mechanical Engineering HND, and Counselling Foundation Degree

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

If you have a Level 3/4 qualification, you are generally eligible to pursue studies at this level.

HONOURS QUALIFICATIONS 6

Studying an honours qualification will allow you to develop a specialist, high level knowledge of an area of work, enabling you to use your own ideas and research in response to complex problems and situations. Level 6 qualifications are appropriate if you are working as a knowledgebased professional or in a management position, e.g. Education and Training ProfGradCertEd, and Procurement and Supply Professional Diploma.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

If you have a Foundation Degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification, you are generally eligible to pursue studies at this level.

POSTGRADUATE 7

Level 7 qualifications recognise highly developed, advanced, and complex levels of knowledge that enable the development of in-depth and original responses to complicated and unpredictable problems and situations. Learning at this level involves the demonstration of high-level specialist professional knowledge and is appropriate for senior professionals and senior managers. Level 7 qualifications are at a level equivalent to Master’s degrees, postgraduate certificates, and postgraduate diplomas.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

If you have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification, you are generally eligible to pursue studies at this level.

COURSE AVAILABILITY GUIDE…

A single-coloured square n indicates that this course begins and ends within this term such as a short course. Where there is an unbroken coloured row of squares through more than one term, this indicates that this course runs from the term the row starts until the term the row ends.

Darlington College often add new learning opportunities during the academic year that may not be reflected in this guide or make changes to existing courses based on demand, so we encourage you to visit our website by scanning the QR code adjacent to course/s of interest or visit Darlington.ac.uk for the latest dates and times.

Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions)

Access to HE Diploma Humanities and Social Science

Access courses are designed specifically for people who may not have the conventional educational requirements to enter on to a higher education course. The aim of the course is to enable you to acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence to compete on an equal footing with those students starting degree programmes.

Digital Creative Design, Arts and Photography

Level 2 NCFE Award in Digital Promotion for Business

Level 2 Certificate in Photography

Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles

Level 1 Diploma Vehicle Systems Maintenance (7290)

Level 2 Award Hazard Management of Electric Vehicles (7290)

Level 2

Level

of Electric Vehicles (7290)

of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (7290)

and Hybrid Vehicles (7290)

INDUSTRY STANDARD

Darlington College offers dedicated industry standard Automotive workshops with state-of-the-art equipment including an Axone Nemo 2 from Texa diagnostics and can diagnose trucks, cars, bikes and marine vehicles. The great thing about this piece of equipment is that it is not brand specific… meaning it will diagnose almost any vehicle available.

Term dates*

Autumn Term (2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024)

Spring Term (6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025)

Summer Term (28 April 2025 – 20 June 2025)

**Please contact Darlington College to register your interest in our on-demand courses that run throughout the year. These courses are delivered in college dependent on sufficient demand or can be booked by an employer to be delivered on site by a specialised member of college staff.

The following courses are due to commence in their respective terms and may be subject to changes to specific start dates and timings dependent upon demand. For courses with fixed start dates and timings visit darlington.ac.uk and search for the course you are interested in or contact course information tel. (01325) 503 030 or email enquiryline@darlington.ac.uk

Adult Skills Training and Employment (ASTE)

Level 1 Certificate for Skills for working in the Retail Industry

Award for Skills for Employment in the Hospitality Industry

Award in Employability Skills (E3)

Award in Employability Skills (L1)

Award in Business and Administration

Award in Cybersecurity

Principles of Customer Service

Essential Digital Skills (E3)

Essential Digital Skills (L1)

Award in Infection Prevention and Control in the Workplace

Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace

Certificate for Skills for working in the Health, Adult and Childcare Sectors

Understanding Community Interpreting Level 1

Understanding Community Interpreting Level 2

Certificate in Community Interpreting Level 3

Rail Engineering (Track Maintenance)

PCV Driver Training (coach)

Forklift Truck

Award in Mental Wellbeing E3

Award in Mental Wellbeing L1

Creative Writing

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Level 1 Award in Introduction to Culinary Skills

Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills

Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery

Level 2 Food Safety Award

Personal Licence Holder

Barista Skills

Darlington College’s ASTE team offers a unique adult learning provision to support learners into employment, further education, professional development, or future learning.

Offering quality delivery and industry relationships, our diverse and learnercentred courses are bespoke to support your journey.

Term dates*

Autumn Term (2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024)

Spring Term (6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025)

Summer Term (28 April 2025 – 20 June 2025)

FREE COURSES FOR ADULTS

Your chosen course may be funded depending on your personal circumstances. You may also be eligible for a bursary if you earn less than £50,000.

Cyber Security and IT Support

Digital IT Users

Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: 2018 (2018) (2382-22)

HNC in Building Studies Level 4 - Year 1 (2 Year programme) Entry Level 3 Housing DIY Skills

Your chosen course may be funded depending on your personal circumstances. You may also be eligible for a bursary if you earn less than £50,000.

COMPUTING CAREERS

As an established Cisco Academy, you will be guaranteed excellent training by an industry specialist.

The digital skills gap in the UK drives demand in this sector, ensuring excellent wages and career prospects for any hardworking students.

In demand employability skills in the region; Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Detail Orientated, Infrastructure, Communications and Customer service.

Job roles you will gain skills for include; Cyber Security Specialist, IT Support Engineer, and Information Communications Technician

Term dates*

Autumn Term (2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024)

Spring Term (6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025)

Summer Term (28 April 2025 – 20 June 2025)

Human Health and Social Work Activities’ is the largest industry in the region for both industry jobs and growth

Source: Lightcast (2024)

DISTANCE LEARNING

Darlington College offers a range of FREE Distance Learning courses, so you can study from wherever you are to reach wherever you want to go… Go the Distance with Darlington College

Business DISTANCE LEARNING

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

TQUK

Health and Social Care DISTANCE LEARNING

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health

Level 2 Certificate in Living in a Fair & Diverse Society

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the workplace

Level 1 Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse

Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health and Social Care

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TQUK

CACHE

TQUK

CACHE

NCFE

TQUK

TQUK Course

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

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Term dates*

Autumn Term (2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024)

Spring Term (6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025)

Summer Term (28 April 2025 – 20 June 2025)

Mechanical Engineering & Technical Support

HNC in Mechanical Engineering Level 4 (2 year course)

HND in Mechanical Engineering Level 5 (2 year course)

HNC in Electrical Engineering Level 4 (2 year course)

Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation

Level 2 Industrial Environmental Awareness

Level 2

ESOL (English For Speakers of Other Languages)

FREE COURSES FOR ADULTS

Your chosen course may be funded depending on your personal circumstances. You may also be eligible for a bursary if you earn less than £50,000.

INDUSTRY STANDARD

Darlington College has invested heavily in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering resources, including our new Robotics and Automation Manufacturing lab, technical support workshops, welding workshop and a new Electronics lab (including Electric engine training rigs).

Darlington College formally opened its £3m engineering block in March 2023, incorporating cutting-edge equipment, 360-degree imagery, and virtual reality technology provided by Middlesbrough-based digital specialists Animmersion. Our state-of-the-art facilities will contribute to more innovative teaching and learning experiences. All of these resources aim to support training in the local community and ensure the town and its people are given an opportunity to flourish.

Term dates*

Autumn Term (2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024)

Spring Term (6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025) Summer Term (28 April 2025 – 20 June 2025)

Functional Skills courses are FREE to all those who have not achieved a grade C/4 at GCSE. You will also be eligible to sit your first Functional Skills exam for free. All English and maths courses are free as long as students do not already have a grade C or grade 4 (9-1). Grade improvement fees apply – please enquire for details. All of the English and maths courses are subject to viable numbers, and day of study maybe subject to change.

Functional Skills English

Functional Skills English Entry Level

Functional Skills English Level 1

Functional Skills English Level 2

English Language (GCSE)

Functional Skills Maths

Functional Skills Maths Entry Level

Functional Skills Maths Level 1

Functional Skills Maths Level 2

Maths (GCSE)

Edexcel

The above courses are due to commence in their respective terms and may be subject to changes to specific start dates and timings dependent upon demand. For courses with fixed start dates and timings visit darlington.ac.uk and search for the course you are interested in or contact course information tel. (01325) 503 030 or email enquiryline@darlington.ac.uk

“The course was tailored to our team with content being tweaked, added or removed as necessary. This led to a really successful course, delivering exactly what was needed for the team meaning maximum learning as well as enjoyment as it was relevant to them.”

Jemma Gibb, Customer Support Operations Manager - Northgate Vehicle Hire

SPORTS HALL AND GYM

Competitive sporting activities available daily in our fantastic sports halls. Fitness training sessions also run in our own newly refurbished college gym.

Level 2 Fitness Instructing (Gym)

Level 3 Cert Personal Training Sept (Gym)

Level 3 Cert Personal Training Feb (Gym)

Level 3 Diploma Sports Massage Therapy

Level 4 Cert Sports Massage Therapy Award in Instructing Kettlebells Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions

Autumn Term (2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024)

Spring Term (6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025)

Summer Term (28 April 2025 – 20 June 2025)

Hair and Beauty

Course Award

Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques

Level 3 Diploma in Nail Services

Level 2 Award in Nail Technology

Level 2 Award in Make Up

Level 2 Certificate in Make Up

Nail Gel Polish

Nail Art

Level 2 Award in Manicure

Darlington College offers a range of short courses throughout the year, giving you even more ways to learn!

Get in touch to find out more about these courses and express your interest.

FREE COURSES FOR ADULTS

Your chosen course may be funded depending on your personal circumstances. You may also be eligible for a bursary if you earn less than £50,000.

Darlington College’s realistic salons are fully equipped to offer you a first-class learning experience and all of our staff are highly experienced to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and skills that will set you up for a career in the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy industry.

Term dates*

Autumn Term (2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024)

Spring Term (6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025)

Summer Term (28 April 2025 – 20 June 2025)

Health and Social Care and Childcare

Course Award

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (RQF)

Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (Fast Track Route)

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practioner

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning (Teaching Assistant)

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Refresher)

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Full)

Level 3 Certificate Understanding Principles of Dementia Care

Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

Level 1 Award in Stress Awareness

Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

Level 2 Award in Effective Listening Skills

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Level 2 Step into Healthcare

Level 1 Life of a Teaching Assistant/Early Years Practitioner

Level 2 Certificate in Adverse Childhood Experiences

Level 2 Award An Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years

Level 2 Practical First Aid for Your Family

Level 2 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Practical Leadership and Teambuilding

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills & Theory (CBT)

Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care

FdA Counselling

FdA Working with Children and Young People

FdA Early Years (Sector Endorsed)

CPCAB

NCFE

NCFE/CACHE

CACHE/NCFE

CACHE

CPCAB

CACHE

College Cert

NCFE

College Cert

NCFE

CPCAB

INDUSTRY STANDARD

SCIENCE LAB

Teacher Training

(2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024) Spring

(6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025)

April 2025 –

June

Professional Qualifications

Course

Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply

Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping

Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping or Level 2 Certificate Accounting

Level 3 Certificate in Accounting or Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management & Leadership+

Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership+

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

Level 3 Award In Assessing Competence in the Workplace

Level 4 Award In The Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA)

Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship++

Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Level 2 Accounting Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Level 4 Professional Accounting/ Taxation Apprenticeship

Team Leading Apprenticeship

Operations/ Deaprtmental Manager Apprenticeship

Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship (PMQ)

Level 1 Workplace Essentials

Level 2 Games Animation

Level 2 Business Start Up

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Business-related qualifications awarded by the industry professional body or chartered institute; these qualifications are aimed at professionals who are looking to develop their career further. Some qualifications can lead to achieving chartered status in your area of expertise. Professional qualifications support people new to an industry, career changers and those with many years of experience

⁺Terms and conditions apply.

⁺⁺CIPS Apprenticeship runs on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays with varying start times. The Apprenticeship includes membership as part of the levy paying scheme.

Staff Skills Training

Entry

Level

Level 1 Interview Skills and CV Writing

Level 1 Intro To the Internet of Things

Level 1 Intro to Contracts of Employment

Level 1 Intro to Employment Law

Level 1 Modern Slavery

Level 1 Negotiation Skills

Level 1 Retail Banking

Level 1 Sage 50

Level 1 The Reception Workstation

Level 1 UK Employment Law

Level 1 Visual Merchandising

Level 1 Warehouse and Transport Management

Level 1 Work Place monitoring and Data Protection

Level 2 Cash Flow CERT

Level 2 Digital Marketing

Level 2 Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Level 2 Fraud Management and Anti Money Laundering

Darlington College has collaborated with Staff Skills Training to launch an innovative online learning experience for college staff and the wider community, featuring an extensive offering of online courses that cater to diverse learning styles with a strong emphasis on interactivity.

If you’re keen to explore any of these courses email BDTTadmin@darlington.ac.uk

Term dates*

Autumn Term (2 Sept 2024 – 20 Dec 2024) Spring Term (6 Jan 2025 – 11 April 2025) Summer Term (28 April 2025 – 20 June 2025)

Open Events

Tuesday 22nd October 2024, 5.30PM – 7.30PM

Wednesday 20th November 2024, 5.30PM – 7.30PM

Thursday 23rd Jan 2025, 5.30PM – 7.30PM

Thursday 20th March 2025, 5.30PM – 7.30PM

Monday 23rd June 2025, 3.30PM – 6.30PM

Visit: www.darlington.ac.uk

Email: enquiryline@darlington.ac.uk

Call: 01325 503030

Darlington College, Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR