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College Mission Statement
“Waltham Forest College workingwithourcommunitiestorealise potentialthroughlifelonglearning.” College Core Values FAIRNESS
Everyonehasanequalopportunitytoachieveregardless oftheirstartingpoint. OPENNESS Weareopen,honestandfairinwhatwesayanddoand accountableforouractionsandinactions. RESPECT Theabilities,beliefsandculturesofallmembersofour communityarevalued,respectedandcelebrated. EXCELLENCE Westriveforexcellenceinteaching,learningandsupport andallotheraspectsofourwork. SUCCESS Peopleareencouragedtobelieveinthemselvesandfulfil theirpotentialbotheducationallyandprofessionally. TEAMWORK Werecogniseandvaluethecontributionofindividualsand teamsinachievingtheCollege’smission,visionandgoals.
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Waltham Forest College has a long history of providing education and training opportunities for many thousands of students. As part of our commitment to improving the College experience of our students we have invested over £3.3m in the first phase of the ‘Heart of The College’ initiative. This project involved the creation of exciting multi-functional study and
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leisure areas. A further £4.9m is being used for the second improvement phase which will be progressed over the next year bringing further benefits for our students.
the people who come here to learn and work. We hope that you will join us in a stimulating environment, which we hope that you will find safe, supportive and enjoyable.
In difficult economic times, skills and knowledge become even more important. Therefore, whatever your reason for deciding to take a course, which could include progressing your career, retraining in order to return to work after a break or for personal interest, we have the right course for you at Waltham Forest College.
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For example, our hospitality and catering courses may transform you into the next master chef or you might become a high-profile fashion designer after completing one of our fashion courses.
I hope that, after looking at what is on offer at Waltham Forest College, you will decide to let us shape your future success. I look forward to welcoming you to the College.
creating a sense of community through recognising, welcoming and celebrating the diversity of
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THE RIGHT PLACE
The Right Place “If you are looking to change your career or want to enhance your skills and knowledge then Waltham Forest College is the place to be! Come and enjoy the complete experience you will find fantastic learning opportunities together with a host of leisure and recreational activities.” Relax and Socialise Relaxbetweenclassesand socialisewithfriends.At WalthamForestCollegeyoucan enjoyawiderangeofrecreational activitiesacrossthecampus. Get Involved TheStudents’Unionisaffiliated totheNationalUnionofStudents (NUS)andoffersarangeof benefitswhichincludesupport, advice,andopportunitiesto organisesportingandsocial Youcangetasinvolvedasyou eventswithneighbouring likeandcanevenstandasa colleges. candidatetobecomeanofficer intheannualStudents’Union elections.Allstudents automaticallybecomemembers oftheUnionunlesstheychoose notto,andcanbuyintotheNUS ExtraCard.Thisentitlesholders todiscountsandbenefitswith varioushighstreetretailers, entertainmentandfoodoutlets acrossthecountry.
drinkandtakeabreather. Thesecateringoutletsservea rangeofbreakfasts,lunchesand snacksfromMondaytoFriday. Theycatertomostdietary requirementsincludingHalal, Kosherandvegetarianoptions. Café on 2
Caféon2offersCostacoffee alongwithotherfinequality beveragesatareasonablecost. Studentsandvisitorscan enjoyanearlybreakfastand Eat, Drink and Take a Breather assortmentofsandwichesat lunchtime,withafineItalia Whenitistimetotop-upyour energylevels,weofferachoiceof Mochablendcoffee.Caféon2 overlooksastate-of-the-art placeswhereyoucaneat,
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multimediacafé,whichis situatedinthereceptionareaof theCollege,wherestudentsand visitorscanworkorrelaxwith acappuccinooranespresso. Opening hours: MondayandWednesday 8.15am– 5.30pm TuesdayandThursday 8.15am–6.15pm Friday8.15am– 3.00pm Café on 4 Servingarangeofhotandcold mealsalongwithsnacks. Opening hours: MondaytoFriday 10.00am–2.30pm Youcanalsoenjoyamealin theMallinsonRestaurant. Thepricingiscompetitiveand ourownhospitalityandcatering studentswillmakesureyou receiveexcellentfoodand service.
TheMallinsonRestaurantisour trainingrestaurantwhichisopen everyTuesday,Wednesdayand Thursdayforlunch12.30pmto 2.00pmandThursdayfordinner whichisservedat7.30pm. Forallenquiriesregarding theMallinsonRestaurant, call02085018200/8219. Smithfield Unit Butchers Shop Weevenhaveashopwhereyou canbuyyourmeatattheCollege! TheSmithfieldUnit,whichis linkedtotheoldSmithfield Collegeandmeatmarket,not onlyservestheneedsofour cateringcourses,restaurants andcafeteria,butisalsoopen onThursdaysfrom11.30am– 2.00pmduringtermtimeto students,staffandthepublic. Forfurtherinformationvisit hp://www.waltham.ac.uk/ college-retail/butchery.html
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Sports Opportunities Thereisaswimmingpoolat WalthamForestCollege.Youcan alsousenearbytrainingfacilities, suchasthePoolandTrack LeisureCentre,ortryoutfor theCollegefootball,cricketand basketballteams.Studentsalso automaticallyqualifyfor discountedmembershipofthe YMCA(justoppositetheCollege onForestRoad)givingaccessto afreeinduction,gymfacilities andtotheweighttrainingroom. Forest Hair and Beauty Salons Forrelaxationandpamperingat affordableprices,looknofurther thanourForestHairandBeauty Salons.Thesesalonsprovide studentswithfirst-classtraining andvaluableworkexperience. Staff,studentsandmembersof thepubliccanenjoyarangeof treatmentsperformedbythe nextgenerationofstylists andtherapists.Tomakean appointmentcall02085018212 oremail:hair@waltham.ac.uk
higher NATIONAL CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA COURSES
fashion and textiles btec higher national certificate level 4 1 year Entry requirements • Any one of the following: BTEC National Certificate/Diploma 2 A-levels AVCE Single Award in an appropriate subject Applications are welcomed from mature students without traditional qualifications but with the experience and determination to succeed • Portfolio of work • Interview and assessment
What you will study • Fashion design • Business studies • Surface paern and clothing production • Textiles
How you will be assessed • • • •
Assignments Presentations Group and individual work Examinations
where it can take you
higher national Diploma (hnD) or employment in related fields. aer which you could progress onto a top-up Degree course at university.
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employment opportunities within the fashion industry.
higher eDucation CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA courses
fashion btec higher national Diploma
health and social care higher national certificate
level 5
level 4
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
• Any one of the following: HNC or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma 2 A-levels • Portfolio of work • Interview and assessment
• Any one of the following: BTEC Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care Access to Higher Education Certificate A-level in more than one subject and supported by 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) A related Level 3 qualifications or professional qualification in the work sector (NVQ/AVCE) Related work experience • Successful Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check • Interview and assessment
What you will study • Visual communication and professional studies • Historical and contextual referencing • Design exploration in textiles • Production techniques and paern draing
where it can take you
top-up Degree course at university or employment opportunities in related fields.
How you will be assessed You will be assessed through submission of assignments for each subject unit
where it can take you
What you will study
any health or social care employment in a health or community seing.
• Principles of health and social care practice • Personal and professional development • Communication in the context of health and social care and service delivery • Working in partnership in health and social care
university higher education courses in related fields such as nursing, social work, teaching psychology, sociology, health studies, social policy, or health care management.
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higher NATIONAL CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA courses
hospitality management higher national certificate
public services higher national certificate
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level 4
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• Any one of the following: A relevant BTEC National Diploma 1 A-level A relevant Access Course Applications are also welcome from mature students with appropriate work experience • Interview
What you will study • Principles and practices of management and human resources • Information technology business environment • Food and beverage operations • Physical resource operations
How you will be assessed • • • •
Assignments Examinations Presentations Portfolios of evidence
where it can take you
progression on to a hnD followed by a top-up on a university Degree programme. employment in the catering and hospitality industry, including restaurants, hotels, public houses, public sector organisations, industrial or commercial catering.
Entry requirements • Any one of the following: 2 A- levels Level 3 Public Services National Diploma (merit desirable) • Interview and assessment
What you will study • Criminology and Safer Cities • Psychology and Human Behaviour • Independent Research into the Public Services • Managing People in the Public Services
How you will be assessed • • • • •
Assessment Coursework Practical activity Study visits Team building
where it can take you
progression on to a hnD followed by a top-up on a university Degree programme. employment opportunities within the uniformed public services or business sector.
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I chose this course as I want to work within a business management role. This is a very good college and an excellent course. The modules we’ve covered this term include leadership, marketing and communications. The teachers are great and are always on hand to give feedback on assignments. I want to go to university to study business and hope to go to Hertfordshire, Middlesex or London Metropolitan University next year.
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Our Access courses are designed to offer a route into higher education (HE) for people who do not have the educational qualifications which are usually required for entry to HE. Access courses are certified by QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education). These courses provide the underpinning knowledge and skills needed for university and lead to the award of the Access to HE Diploma, which is of an equivalent standard to Level 3 qualifications, such as A Levels. We work with universities on various courses providing you with a more accessible route to higher education.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
What will I pay? See pages 87-88
Business Management Level 3 days per week 9.00am – 5.00pm 34 weeks
Computing and ICT Level 3 days per week 9.00am – 5.00pm 34 weeks
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
Who is this course for?
People who wish to pursue a career in business and related fields by going to university.
Entry requirements
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Marketing Human resources management Leadership Economics
• Interview and assessment
Where it can take you
Who is this course for?
What you will study
People who wish to pursue a career in computing and related fields by going to university.
Entry requirements
• Interview and assessment
University degree programmes offering courses in the fields of accountancy, business and management.
• Introduction to programming using Pascal and Visual basic • Computer systems • Computer networks and the Internet • Information (business) systems
Where it can take you
University degree programmes offering courses in the fields of computing, software engineering, business information systems or other related fields.
Business Management and ICT
Who is this course for?
Level
Entry requirements
People who wish to pursue a career in business and ICT by going to university. • Interview and assessment
3 days per week 9.00am – 5.00pm 34 weeks
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What you will study • • • •
Marketing Information systems Leadership Computer systems
Where it can take you
University degree programmes offering courses in the fields of business, management and computing.
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What will I pay?
Access to Higher Education Diplomas See pages 87-88
Humanities and Social Sciences Level
Who is this course for?
This course offers the ideal preparation for further study in a variety of fields at university.
Entry requirements
3 days per week 10.00am – 3.00pm 1 year
• Interview and assessment
What you will study • • • •
Psychology History English literature English and maths (GCSE equivalent)
Where it can take you
A range of university degree courses in humanities and social sciences.
Law
Who is this course for?
People who wish to pursue a career in law and related fields by going to university.
Level 3 days per week 9.00am – 5.00pm 34 weeks
Entry requirements
• Interview and assessment
What you will study
• Several modules or units covering a wide range of legal topics • Information technology (IT) • English legal system • Law of tort
Where it can take you
Universities offering courses in Law, as the first step towards a career as a solicitor, barrister or legal adviser within the private and public sectors.
Nursing, Midwifery and Health Studies Level Mon to Wed or Tue to Thu 10.00am – 3.00pm or Mon and Thu 10.00am – 5.00pm 1 year or Wed to Fri 10.00am – 3.00pm 1 year
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Who is this course for?
People who wish to pursue a career in nursing, midwifery or related professions by going to university.
Entry requirements
• Applicants who are able to demonstrate vocational experience in the health and social care sector are encouraged to apply • Interview and assessment
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What you will study • • • •
Human biology and health Sociology and psychology Health care systems English and maths (GCSE equivalent)
Where it can take you
Universities offering a higher qualification in health studies, nursing, midwifery or other related areas.
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Social Work and Community Work Level Wed to Fri 10.00am – 3.00pm 1 year or Mon to Wed 6.00pm – 9.30pm 1 year
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
Who is this course for?
and related areas of study.
Pre-Access Programme
Entry requirements
• Interview and assessment
What you will study
Levels
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3 days per week 9.00am – 5.00pm 34 weeks
Literacy, numeracy and IT Research skills Employability skills Other specialist units
Where it can take you
Who is this course for?
Successful candidates
are in a strong position Mature learners who have been to progress onto an out of education for some time and who wish to develop a variety access course. of academic and practical skills. This course offers ideal preparation for future studies at higher levels in a variety of areas.
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What you will study
Those who wish to pursue a career • Work practice issues in social work or other care-related • Social policy professions by going to university. • Social science • English and maths (GCSE equivalent) Entry requirements • All applicants will be required Where it can take you to demonstrate vocational experience in health and A range of university social care degree courses in social • Interview and assessment work, community work
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Business, Management and Accounting
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma Level 1 day per week Tue 9.00 am – 6.00 pm or 2 evenings Mon and Wed 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Who is this course for?
What you will study
People who work or intend to work • Contributing to the in accounting and have achieved management of performance the AAT Intermediate. and the enhancement of value • Contributing to the planning and control of resources Entry requirements • AAT Intermediate stage or a UK • Managing systems and people in the accounting environment degree in accountancy (project) • You will have to register as a • Drafting financial statements student member of the AAT (accounting practice, industry and commerce)
Where it can take you
Supervisory posts in accounting and financial management. This qualification provides exemptions for higher level professional qualifications, such as CIMA and ACCA.
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Who is this course for?
Level
Entry requirements
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After completion of Levels 2,3 and 4 with the AAT, you can study a degree with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). This is the global body for professional accountants. • Successfully completed AAT Level 4 • With your AAT Level 4 qualification, you will be exempted from papers 1,2 and 3 of the ACCA degree (year 1)
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What you will study
We offer: ACCA Year 2 F4 - Corporate and Business Law F5 - Performance Management F6 - Taxation ACCA Year 3 F7 - Financial Reporting F8 - Audit and Assurance F9 - Financial Management (Please note you can only study 3 modules per year)
Where it can take you
Advancement to year 3 of ACCA qualification.
BUSINESS STUDIES • ACCOUNTING
Association of Business Executives (ABE) Business Management Diploma Level 5 1 year Entry requirements • Students should register with ABE before enrolling at College • Any one of the following: ABE Certificate 2 A-levels (any subject) A relevant Level 3 qualification
What you will study • Economic principles • Financial accounting • Marketing, human resource management • Business law
How you will be assessed • Assessment
Where it can take you
Advanced Diploma, university Degree or employment.
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Teacher Training and Professional Development
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Levels
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One evening per week 1 term
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) Levels
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One evening per week 18 months
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Who is this course for?
People who wish to work in the Lifelong Learning Sector as a teacher, trainer or associate teacher or technician. This course will form part of the DTLLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector). It may be taken as a separate course.
What will I pay? See pages 87-88
What you will study
• Understanding the role of the teacher • Session delivery and planning • Assessment of learners • Record-keeping
Where it can take you
Entry requirements
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) or Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS).
Who is this course for?
What you will study
• A Level 3 qualification and/or relevant experience in the subject you intend to teach • Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent (if you wish to take this course as part of DTLLS you must have a Level 3 qualification in the subject you intend to teach) • Interview and assessment
Teachers or trainers working or • Enabling learning and assessment seeking work in the Lifelong • Theories and principles for Learning Sector who wish to obtain planning and enabling learning QTLS (Qualified Teacher, Learning • Continuing personal and and Skills) status. professional development • Curriculum development for Entry requirements inclusive practice • Experience and a qualification in • Optional units the subject you intend to teach at a minimum of Level 3 Where it can take you • Literacy and numeracy at After successfully Level 2 completing the course • Access to teaching in a full you will be able to work teacher role in the Lifelong towards QTLS status. Learning Sector for at least 150 hours • Interview and assessment
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Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) Optional PTLLS units are available
Level 2 evenings per week 6.00pm – 9.30pm 2 terms Full-time Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.00pm 4 weeks
Who is this course for?
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What you will study
People with little or no experience of • English language teaching who would like to teach English as a • second or foreign language to adults in the UK or abroad. •
An analysis of English language systems and skills Classroom management and lesson planning Presentation and practice of new language • Teaching the skills of reading, Entry requirements listening, speaking and writing • You must be at least 20 years • Assessment, course planning old by the end of the course and evaluation • A high level of competence in both written and spoken English • Working in the context of adult • Education to a level suitable for and further education entry into higher education • Ability to demonstrate a strong Where it can take you awareness of language This forms part of the DTE • Interview and assessment ( E ) L L S a nd D T L L S c o u r s e
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Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA) Optional modules potentially leading to QTLS
Level Fri afternoon and one evening per week Who is this course for?
Teachers of English as a foreign language who wish to progress to a director of studies or work in the state sector.
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Entry requirements
• Practising teachers with a minimum of two years full-time experience or equivalent teaching English to adult speakers of other languages in the UK or overseas • A CELTA or Trinity TESOL certificate • As this is an in-service course you must have a teaching placement for the duration of the course • Interview and assessment
What you will study
Topics covered include: • Language awareness, acquisition and teaching • Teaching, managing and supporting learning of adult learners of English • Assessment of learners and evaluation of teaching and learning • Research methods for syllabus and course design • Personal and professional development
Where it can take you
Director of study or
Three independent modules are curriculum manager in the available, each with its own public or private sectors. certificate. Modules will run concurrently and you may choose to study any number of these 3 at the same time, depending on your experience.
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V1 Internal Verifier Award (previously D34)
Who is this course for?
What you will study
People who internally verify programmes.
Level
• Interview and assessment
This course is an assessment programme. Your competence to implement quality assurance procedures within your workplace will be evaluated.
Entry requirements
Where it can take you
Ends 9 months from start date (subject to demand)
V2 External Verifiers Award.
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