Kirklees College Adult Course Guide

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NEW COURSES NOW AVAILABLE

ADULT COURSE GUIDE

Professional, short and online courses for adults

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW ADULT COURSE GUIDE At Kirklees College, we understand the demands of today’s workplace which is why we are committed to supporting you to gain the skills needed to succeed in your chosen career.

We are here to support you across all areas of learning, whether you are looking to try a new hobby, upskill in your career or thinking about returning to education following a break, we can help you to achieve your goal.

Ranging from one-day workshops to evening classes and professional certificates, there is no better place to start than Kirklees College.

With courses available at one of our centres, online or as part of continued professional development in the workplace, our adult learners can benefit from flexible learning designed to fit around your lifestyle.

Invest in yourself and enrol now to secure your place.

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CONTENTS

FREE Community courses Adult and part-time courses Animal Care and Land-based Business and Professional

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4-6 7-21 7 8-9

Children and Families

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Computing

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Construction

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Creative Industries

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ESOL

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Hair and Beauty

14

Health and Social Care

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Hospitality and Catering

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Higher Education and Higher Skills

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English

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Apprenticeships

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Maths

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Kirklees College centres

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Sport

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How to join a course

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Teacher Education

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Open Days

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DISCLAIMER: Please note courses are subject to change.

Details correct at time of print. See website for up to date course and fee information. The college reserves the right to make changes at any time. Some free courses may be restricted to people who reside in local community.

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FREE COMMUNITY COURSES Our free adult courses mean that you’ll be making a personal rather than financial investment.

Whether you are looking to secure a job, retrain, upskill, embrace a new hobby or focus on your wellbeing, we have a variety of courses for you to enjoy.

CRAFTY KIDS - FAMILY FUN SESSION

Start Date: 2 April 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 10am - 12pm Duration: 1 week

INTRODUCTION TO LIFE COACHING

Start Date: 2 April 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm Duration: 1 week

KNIT AND KNATTER

HOW TO ENROL

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk See page 22 for more information

Start Date: 2/30 April 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 10pm - 12pm Duration: 1 week

DELIVERY METHOD

BEGINNERS YOGA

Start Date: 26 April/28 June 2022 Day & Time: Tuesday, 10am - 11.30am Duration: 6 weeks Online

BEGINNERS PILATES

Start Date: 26 April/28 June 2022 Day & Time: Tuesday, 11.30am - 1pm Duration: 5/6 weeks

Huddersfield Centre

IMPROVERS YOGA

Start Date: 27 April/29 June 2022 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6pm - 7.30pm Duration: 6 weeks

IMPROVERS PILATES

Start Date: 27 April/29 June 2022 Day & Time: Wednesday, 4pm - 5.30pm Duration: 6 weeks 4

Pioneer Higher Skills Centre See page 21 for more information on centres

LEVEL 1 AWARD IN VOLUNTEERING

Start Date: 27 April 2022 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6pm - 8.30pm Duration: 5 weeks

HOW TO ENROL

EVENING WIND DOWN

Start Date: 28 April/30 June 2022 Day & Time: Thursday, 8pm - 9.30pm Duration: 4 weeks

IMPRESSIONISTIC SPRING GARDEN PAINTING

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk See page 22 for more information

Start Date: 30 April 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 9.30am - 12.30pm Duration: 1 week

LITTLE GREEN FINGERS - FAMILY FUN SESSION

DELIVERY METHOD

Start Date: 30 April 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 10am - 12pm Duration: 1 week

Online

DIGITAL SKILLS TASTER

Start Date: 30 April 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 9.30am - 12.30pm Duration: 1 week Start Date: 27 June 2022 Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9.30am - 4pm Duration: 1 week

Huddersfield Centre

PRACTISING MINDFULNESS

Start Date: 21 May 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm Duration: 1 week

DEWSBURY WALK THIS WAY

Start Date: 21 May/25 June 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 9.30am - 12.30pm Duration: 1 week 5

Pioneer Higher Skills Centre See page 21 for more information on centres 5

SUMMER CRAFTS - FAMILY FUN SESSION

Start Date: 21 May 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 10am - 12pm Duration: 1 week

HOW TO ENROL

GOING GREEN - UPCYCLING

Start Date: 9 June 2022 Day & Time: Thursday, 6pm - 8pm Duration: 3 weeks www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

CREATIVE WRITING

Start Date: 25 June 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 10am - 12am Duration: 1 week

FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING

See page 22 for more information

DELIVERY METHOD

Start Date: 25 June 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm Duration: 1 week

KITE MAKING - FUN FAMILY SESSION

Online

Start Date: 25 June 2022 Day & Time: Saturday, 10am - 12pm Duration: 1 week Huddersfield Centre

DIGITAL SKILLS FAST TRACK QUALIFICATION

Start Date: 4 July 2022 Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9.30am - 4pm Duration: 1 week

IT FOR BEGINNERS

Start Date: Flexible Day & Time: Tuesday, 10am - 12pm Duration: 10 weeks Start Date: Flexible Day & Time: Thursday, 12.30am - 2.30pm Duration: 10 weeks 6

Pioneer Higher Skills Centre See page 21 for more information on centres

ANIMAL CARE AND LAND BASED COURSES Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

First Aid for Pets

1

TH

9 April

Saturday, 10am - 3pm

One day

£40

Floristry - Seasonal Theme

1

TH

18 June

Saturday, 10am - 3pm

One day

£40

Floristry - Wedding Theme

1

TH

4 June

Saturday, 10am - 3pm

One day

£40

Introduction to Dog Grooming

1

TH

Saturday, 10am - 3.30pm

Two days

£80

Introduction to Garden Design

1

TH

Saturday, 10am - 3pm

Two days

£66

One Day Animal Experience

1

TH

26 March, 21 May, 11 June, 9 July

Saturday, 10am - 3pm

One day

£40

Introduction to Beekeeping

1

TH

9 July, 20 August

Saturday, 9.30am - 4.30pm

One day

£40

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key

Day One - 7 May, Day Two - 14 May Day One - 11 June Day Two - 18 June

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

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How to join

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES Level

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

How to join

End of February

Flexible

9 months

£2,573

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Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma

3

Principles of Leadership and Management Diploma

3

HU

Flexible

Flexible

1 year

£1,515

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Coaching and Mentoring Diploma

3

HU

Flexible

Flexible

1 year

£1,987

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Coaching and Mentoring Certificate

3

HU

Flexible

Flexible

Up to 12 months

£724

Coaching and Mentoring Award

3

HU

Flexible

Flexible

4 months

£340

Professional Accounting or Taxation Apprenticeship

4

HU

Flexible

Flexible

24 months

Email apprenticeships@ kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Principles of Leadership and Management Award

5

HU

Flexible

Flexible

4 months

£525

Principles of Leadership and Management Certificate

5

HU

Flexible

Flexible

1 year

£975

Principles of Leadership and Management Diploma

5

HU

Flexible

Flexible

Up to 15 months

£1,635

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Coaching and Mentoring Diploma

5

HU

Flexible

Flexible

12 - 15 months

£1,400

l

Coaching and Mentoring Certificate

5

HU

Flexible

Flexible

12 months

£750

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Understanding Business Improvement Techniques

2

Flexible

Flexible

Flexible, self directed study

Free

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key 8

Centre/Online

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Ring 01484 437070

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

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Advanced learner loan

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES CONTINUED Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques

2

Flexible

Flexible

Flexible, self directed study

Free

Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

2

Flexible

Flexible

Flexible, self directed study

Free

Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

2

Flexible

Flexible

Flexible, self directed study

Free

Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

2

Flexible

Flexible

Flexible, self directed study

Free

Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations

2

Flexible

Flexible

Flexible, self directed study

Free

Principles of Leadership and Management Award

3

HU

Flexible

Flexible

Up to 3 months

£500

Coaching and Mentoring Award

5

HU

Flexible

Flexible

Up to 4 months

£380

Preparing for AAT

2

HU

20 June

Monday 9.30am - 4.30pm

12 hours

£96

Digital Marketing Fundamentals Award

3

13 April

Wednesday, 6pm - 8pm

3 months

Digital Marketing Techniques

4

20 April

Wednesday, 6pm- 8pm

3 months

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key 19+

Advanced learner loan

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

How to join

Tuition fees: £543 Assessment fees: Approx. £150 CIM membership: £65 Tuition fees: £543 Assessment fees: £150 CIM membership: £65 Ring 01484 437070

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COURSES Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

Leadership in Children and Young People's Services

5

PI

Flexible

Flexible

1 year

£2,882

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Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

3

Flexible

Flexible

18 months

£2,225

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CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

2

4 April

Flexible

10 weeks

Free

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key 10

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Ring 01484 437070

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

How to join

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Advanced learner loan

COMPUTING COURSES Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

Introduction to Using Online Applications in the Workplace

1

Flexible

Flexible

4 weeks

Free

Certificate in Digital Skills for Work

2

Flexible

Flexible

20 weeks

£10

CISCO IT Essentials

3

Flexible

Flexible

Flexible, selfdirected study

£350

Microsoft Office Specialist Excel

3

Flexible

Wednesday, 4.30pm - 5pm

Flexible

£50

Microsoft Office Specialist Word

3

Flexible

Wednesday, 4.30pm - 5pm

Flexible

£50

Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook

3

Flexible

Wednesday, 4.30pm - 5pm

Flexible

£50

Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint

3

Flexible

Wednesday, 4.30pm - 5pm

Flexible

£50

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

Ring 01484 437070

How to join

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CONSTRUCTION COURSES 18th Edition 2382-18 (Award for the requirements for Electrical Installation)

Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

3

BR

Flexible

Flexible

3 weeks

£412

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key 12

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Ring 01484 437070

How to join

info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES COURSES Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

Music Studio Rehearsal Skills

N/A

HU

28 April

Thursday, 1.30pm - 4.30pm

5 weeks

Free

Designing with Adobe: Advanced

N/A

PI

25 April

Monday, 1pm - 4pm

7 weeks

Free

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom

N/A

PI

28 April

Thursday, 1pm - 4pm

3 weeks

Free

Introduction to Interior Design

N/A

HU

27 April

Wednesday, 1.30pm - 4pm

3 weeks

Free

N/A

Globe Arts

27 April 29 April

10 weeks

Free

N/A

PI

29 April

Wednesday, 1.30pm - 4pm Friday, 1.30pm - 4pm Friday, 9.30am - 12.30pm or 1pm - 4pm

7 weeks

Free

Art for Wellbeing

How to join

ESOL COURSES Level ESOL (English For Speakers of Other Languages) (Part Time)

Pre Entry Level 2

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key

Centre/Online

Start

HU PI

Flexible start dates

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

Day & Time Day - 2-3 days per week, 9.30am - 3.00pm Evening - 2 per week, 6pm - 8.30pm

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

Duration

Fee

1 year

Free (Means tested for eligibility)

Ring 01484 437070

How to join

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HAIR AND BEAUTY COURSES Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

Back Massage for Friends

N/A

PI

2 April

Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm

One day

Free

Makeup (Using your own makeup to create a new look)

N/A

PI

30 April

Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm

One day

Free

Skin Care

N/A

PI

21 May

Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm

One day

Free

Brow Artistry

N/A

PI

25 June

Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm

One day

Free

Nail Art

1

PI

25 April

Monday, 9.30am - 12.30pm

7 weeks

£83

Basic Makeup Application

1

PI

25 April

Monday, 1pm - 4pm

7 weeks

£83

Client Care and Consultation in Barbering

N/A

PI

30 April

Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm

One day

Free

Introduction to Colouring Techniques for Barbering

N/A

PI

21 May

Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm

One day

Free

Introduction to Basic Barbering Techniques

N/A

PI

2 April

Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm

One day

Free

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key 14

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Ring 01484 437070

How to join

info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

Leadership and Management in Adult Care

5

PI

Flexible

Flexible

2 years

£2,882

Workplace Diploma in Care

2

Flexible

Flexible

2 years

£1,396

Diploma in Adult Care

3

Flexible

Flexible

12 months

£2,225

l

Diploma in Adult Care

4

Flexible

Flexible

18 months

£2,882

l

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

2

Flexible

Flexible

10 weeks

Free

PI

How to join l

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING COURSES Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

How to join

Professional Cookery (Adult Route)

N/A

HU

Flexible

Wednesday and Friday

34 weeks

Fee assessed

Interview

Community Kitchen Skills

N/A

31 March

Thursday, 6pm - 7.30pm

One day

Free

Dinner Party Dining Club

N/A

HU

27 April/1 June

Wednesday, 6pm - 9pm

5 weeks

£121

Kirklees Cake Bake

N/A

HU

26 April

Tuesday, 6pm - 9pm

5 weeks

£121

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key 19+

Advanced learner loan

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Ring 01484 437070

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

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ENGLISH COURSES Level Help your Child with English (Primary)

N/A

Start

PI

13 April, 30 May

HU

21 April, 31 May

PI

13 April, 30 May

HU

21 April, 31 May

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

9am - 12pm

3 hours

Free

1pm - 4pm

3 hours

Free

Help your child with English (Secondary)

N/A

Advanced Creative Writing

N/A

HU

25 April, 27 May

Wednesday, 12pm - 2.30pm

2.5 hours

Free

Improve your Creative Writing

N/A

HU

1 April

Wednesday, 12pm - 2.30pm

2.5 hours

Free

1

HU

22 June

Wednesday, 9.30am 2.30pm

7 days

Free

Functional Skills Level 1 English - Fast Track

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key 16

Centre/Online

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Ring 01484 437070

How to join

info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

MATHS COURSES Level Help your child with Maths (Primary)

N/A

Help your child with Maths (Secondary)

N/A

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths - Fast Track

1

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key

Centre/Online

Start

PI

12 April, 31 May

HU

12 April, 30 May

PI

12 April, 31 May

HU

20 April, 30 May

HU

22 June

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

Day & Time

Duration

Fee

9am - 12pm

3 hours

Free

1pm - 4pm

3 hours

Free

Wednesday, 9.30am 2.30pm

7 days

Free

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

Ring 01484 437070

How to join

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SPORT COURSES Introduction to Sport, Health and Fitness Industry

Level

Centre/Online

Start

1

HU

4 May, 6 May

Day & Time Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am - 3pm

Duration

Fee

How to join

6 weeks

Free

Fee Year 1 Tuition fees: £1550 Exam fees: £190 Year 2 Tuition fees: £1550, no exam fee Tuition fees: £400 Exam fees: £45

TEACHER EDUCATION COURSES Level

Centre/Online

Start

Day & Time

Duration

Diploma in Education and Training Award

5

HU

Flexible start dates

2.15pm - 4.30pm

2 years

Award in Education and Training (Standalone)

3

HU

Flexible start dates

5.30pm - 8.30pm

12 weeks

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice

4

HU

Flexible

Wednesday, 3pm - 5pm

6 months

Online course

HOW TO JOIN:

CENTRE/ONLINE: see page 21 for centre key 18

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

How to join

Tuition fees: £205 Exam fees: £45

Ring 01484 437070

info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or material costs. *Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.

Courses at Kirklees College Degree level courses on your doorstep

APPLY NOW www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk Kirklees College has heavily invested in higher education and higher skills with its range of courses and facilities, including the new Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury.

Whether you are considering your next steps or returning to education after a break, we offer degree level courses on your doorstep with state-of-the-art facilities that have been designed with your family and other commitments in mind.

With lower course fees, our higher education courses provide an affordable and flexible alternative to university study. To view our complete range of higher education and higher skills courses, please see our Higher Skills Course Guide 2022/23.

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APPRENTICESHIPS Kirklees College offers the widest range of apprenticeships in Kirklees and Calderdale and trains approximately 1,000 apprentices in over 30 occupational areas who are employed at over 1,000 companies in West Yorkshire.

An apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to learn while you earn and provides you with a solid grounding in your chosen career. You will gain experience in a real working environment and be trained by industry professionals to gain the skills in demand by employers.

We have a range of apprenticeships available, including AAT, Art and Design, Business, Computing, Construction, Engineering, Hospitality and Catering, Marketing, Motor Vehicle, Process Manufacturing and Science.

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FINALIST at The BAME Apprenticeship Awards

“As as an apprentice, you get all three things you need for a great start to a career - experience, qualifications and money. It’s a brilliant choice.”

Gurjit Natt, Supply Chain apprentice at Kautex Textron

KIRKLEES COLLEGE CENTRES HU

PI HUDDERSFIELD CENTRE

PIONEER HIGHER SKILLS CENTRE

Waterfront Quarter , Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LD 01484 437000

Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1BD 01484 437000

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ENGINEERING CENTRE

BRUNEL CONSTRUCTION CENTRE

TAYLOR HILL ANIMAL CENTRE

Turnbridge Road, Off St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6AG 01484 437026

Old Fieldhouse Lane, Off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1AG 01484 437141

Close Hill Lane, Taylor Hill, Huddersfield, HD4 6LE 01484 437184

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HOW TO JOIN A COURSE Have you seen a course you’re interested in?

Contact us to find out when the next course is running. There are three different ways you can join one of our adult courses:

ONLINE:

TELEPHONE: 01484 437070

1 Visit kirkleescollege.ac.uk/adult-learners 2 Click Adult Courses and use the filters to search for your chosen course 3 Click on your chosen course and click the APPLY NOW or ENROL NOW button 4 Complete our online form and submit it to us

EMAIL:

info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Advanced Learner Loans (19+) An Advanced Learner Loan provides financial help for those studying level 3, 4, 5 or 6 courses. If you are aged 19-23 and already have a level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels) or are aged 24+, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your studies.

For more information on an Advanced Learner Loan and whether you are eligible please email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk 22

OPEN DAYS ARE BACK! We’re opening the doors to our centres throughout the year. Our Open Days provide you with an opportunity to see what college life has to offer. You can find out more about our courses, chat to our tutors and take a tour of our industryleading facilities.

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OPEN DAYS 2022 ALL HUDDERSFIELD CENTRES THURSDAY 30 JUNE 5PM – 7PM

ALL DEWSBURY CENTRES WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE 5PM – 7PM

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