Part-time Course Guide - West Cheshire College

Crewe Campus:

01270 654654 Ellesmere Port & Chester Campuses:

01244 656555

Part-time Course Guide January 2018

Open Evenings

Crewe - Ellesmere Port - Chester Monday 29 January 2018 5:30pm-8pm Monday 12 March 2018 Monday 30 April 2018

Apply for full-time courses starting in September 2018!

Come and talk to tutors from all our subject areas about your options: A Levels (CW) Access to Higher Education (CW/EP) Apprenticeships (CW/EP/CH) Applied Science (CW/CH) Business and Fashion Industries (CW/EP) Computing and IT (CW/EP) Construction and the Built Environment (CW/CH)

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• Childcare (CW/EP) • Engineering and Electrical (CW/CH) • ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (CW/EP) • Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (CW/EP) • Health and Social Care (CW/EP) • Hospitality and Catering (CW/EP) • Learning for Life and Work (CW/EP) • Media and Games (CW/EP) • Motor Vehicle (CW/CH) • Performing Arts and Music (CW/EP) • Sport (CW/EP) • Travel and Tourism (CW/EP) • Uniformed Public Services (CW/EP) • Visual Arts (CW/EP)

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BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE

DAY

DATE

British Sign Language Award Entry Level British Sign Language Award Level 1

Tue Wed Tue Wed Wed

09-Jan 2-5pm 10-Jan 1-4pm 17-Apr 2-5pm 18-Apr 1-4pm 10-Jan 6-9pm

TIME

WEEKS CAMPUS 10 10 10 10 20

FEE

Ellesmere Port £200 Crewe £200 Ellesmere Port £200 Crewe £200 Ellesmere Port £321

CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING SERVICES AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT COURSE

DAY

50 Sheds - DIY Joinery Basics 50 Sheds - DIY Joinery Follow-on Course Computer Aided Design C&G Certificate Level 2 Construction Skills - Bricklaying C&G Award Level 1 Construction Skills - Carpentry & Joinery C&G Award Level 1 Construction Skills - Electrical C&G Award Level 1 Construction Skills - Painting & Decorating C&G Award Level 1 Construction Skills - Plastering C&G Award Level 1 Construction Skills - Plumbing C&G Award Level 1 Health & Safety Awareness - Leading to CSCS Exam Health & Safety in a Construction Environment Award Level 1

Tue 16-Jan Tue 27-Feb Mon & Tue 15-Jan Mon & Tue Tue Tue Mon & Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Mon & Tue

DATE

TIME 6-9pm 6-9pm 9am-4:30pm

15-Jan 9am-4:30pm 16-Jan 5-8pm 17-Apr 5-8pm 15-Jan 9am-4:30pm 16-Jan 5-8pm 17-Apr 5-8pm 16-Jan 5-8pm 17-Apr 5-8pm 15-Jan 9am-4:30pm

WEEKS CAMPUS

FEE

5 10 8

Chester Chester Chester

£90 £160 £450

4 10 10 4 10 10 10 10 4

Chester Crewe Crewe Chester Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Chester

£225 £225+£25 £225+£25 £225 £225+£25 £225+£25 £225+£25 £225+£25 £225

Mon & Tue 15-Jan

9am-4:30pm

4

Chester

£225

Tue Tue Thu

16-Jan 17-Apr 18-Jan

5-8pm 5-8pm 9am-4:30pm

10 10 1

Crewe Crewe Chester

£225+£25 £225+£25 £225

Tue

16-Jan

5-8pm

10

Crewe

£225+£25

New Year, New College, New Start Programme Introduction to Brickwork Introduction to Civil Engineering Introduction to Construction Introduction to Electrical Installation Introduction to Plumbing

Flexible start dates Flexible start dates Flexible start dates Flexible start dates Flexible start dates

Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe

Introduction to Wood Trades

Flexible start dates

Crewe

Joinery - Garden Furniture Projects Novice Level Plastering C&G Award Level 1 Plumbing Essentials Smart Gardens for Summer - Building Garden Walls & Planters Summer’s on its Way - Build your own Barbecue

Tue

06-Mar 6-9pm

6

Chester

£80

Tue Tue Tue

27-Feb 16-Jan 16-Jan

6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm

6 5 5

Chester Chester Chester

£150 £90 £80

Tue

06-Mar 6-9pm

5

Chester

£90

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CARE COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

WEEKS CAMPUS

Children & Young People’s Workforce Flexible days and times 1 year Crewe Certificate Level 2 Flexible days and times 1 year Ellesmere Port Early Years Workforce (EYE) Diploma Flexible days and times 1-2 years Crewe Awareness of End of Life Care Tue 16-Jan 6-8pm 10 Crewe Cache Award Level 2 Early Years Educator Level 3 Flexible days and times 2 years Ellesmere Port Introduction to the Health & Social Care & Please call for details Children & Young People’s Settings Award Level 1

FEE £1,160+£109 £680 £2,450+£132 £150 £2882

COUNSELLING COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

Counselling Concepts ABC Award Level 2 Counselling Skills ABC Certificate Level 3

Thu Fri Fri

11-Jan 20-Apr 12-Jan

6-9pm 9:30am-1pm 9:30am-2:30pm

WEEKS CAMPUS 10 10 20

Crewe Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port

FEE £396+£36 £396+£36 £811

EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

Advanced Practitioner in Schools & Colleges Certificate Level 4 Assessing Vocational Achievement C&G Certificate Level 3 Education and Training C&G Award Level 3 Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice C&G Certificate Level 4 Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools Diploma Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Certificate Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Certificate Level 3

Flexible days and times

WEEKS CAMPUS 1 year Ellesmere Port

FEE £811+£130


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Ellesmere Port

£800+£49.50

Wed 10-Jan 6-9pm Flexible days and times

15 36

Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port

£600+£55 £800+£64


2 years Ellesmere Port

£2225


1 year Ellesmere Port

£680


2 years Ellesmere Port

£1470

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) Our ESOL programmes are designed for adults aged 16 years and over whose first language is not English and who are living or trying to settle in the UK. ESOL courses are designed to help you improve your level of English to get more out of your life in the UK and to make it easier to study a qualification and help you progress to employment. It will also improve your communication skills, build your confidence and help you integrate into life in the UK. We will assess your level of English before you start the course and place you in a class at the right level for you. All courses last 10 weeks and you have the opportunity to enrol three times in one year in the autumn, spring and summer terms. The courses are available at our Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Bluecoat and Chester Campuses. You will develop your skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and understanding of the English language from Pre-entry Level to Level 2.

Call 01270 654654, email [email protected] for the Crewe Campus or call 01244 656555, email [email protected] for the Ellesmere Port, Bluecoat and Chester Campuses.

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ENGINEERING COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

Welding - Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Introductory Award Level 1 Welding - Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Introductory Award Level 1 Welding - Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Introductory Award Level 1 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Repair & Replacement Award Level 3 Automated Refrigerant Handling Award Level 3

Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Mon Mon

23-Jan 23-Jan 17-Apr 17-Apr 23-Jan 23-Jan 17-Apr 17-Apr 23-Jan 23-Jan 17-Apr 17-Apr 04-Apr 04-Apr 19-Feb 19-Feb

6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 8am-5pm 8am-5pm 8am-5pm 8am-5pm

Aged 19 years or over? Our English and Maths courses could enhance your career or help you to progress to university

WEEKS CAMPUS 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 2 2 1 1

Crewe Chester Crewe Chester Crewe Chester Crewe Chester Crewe Chester Crewe Chester Crewe Chester Crewe Chester

FEE £450 £450 £450 £450 £450 £450 £450 £450 £450 £450 £450 £450 £550 £550 £190 £190

Perfect if you want to help your children with their homework!

PRE-GCSE ENGLISH AND MATHS FAST-TRACK This course is ideal if you want a stepping stone to GCSE study in English or Maths to help you retrain or enhance your job prospects. Our unique courses will give you the confidence boost you need, whilst giving you an introduction to GCSE content and a qualification at the same time. You will also practise the skills you need to prepare you to start a GCSE in September 2018. •

Courses start in January and finish in June 2018. There are a range of daytime and evening classes available across our three campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. Classes are 2 hours each.

GCSE ENGLISH AND MATHS FAST-TRACK Our Fast-track English and Maths courses are ideal if you are aged 19 years and over and if you have a place at university or want to retrain but need English and maths. Fast-track GCSE courses enable you to study towards your English and Maths GCSE in just 6 months. Studying and achieving GCSEs will enable you to enhance your university and job prospects, whilst obtaining these essential and sought-after qualifications. •

Courses start in January and finish in June 2018. There are a range of daytime and evening classes available across our three campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. Classes are 3 hours each.

Both courses are FREE if you don’t already have a grade C or 4 in English and Maths. Go online for more information or call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555. Our Beinspired programme can help you gain the experience you need to start a career that you’ll love. The BeInspired programme can help you gain an exciting Traineeship or Apprenticeship with local employers including placements within NHS Hospitals or other employers in areas such as construction, engineering, administration, customer service and building maintenance. We will prepare you for your placement by helping you to improve your CV, job search techniques and create an action plan based on your skills, needs and career goals.

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HAIR AND BEAUTY COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

Hair Techniques Certificate Level 2 Introduction to Hair & Beauty - Manicure Certificate Level 1 Introduction to Hair & Beauty - Nail Art Level 1 Beauty Therapy Services Level 2 Certificate

Tue Tue Thu Wed Wed Wed Thu Mon & Tue Tue & Thu

16-Jan 16-Jan 18-Jan 14-Feb 17-Jan 14-Feb 15-Feb 15-Jan 16-Jan

6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 11am-1pm 6-9pm 6-9pm 6-9pm

WEEKS CAMPUS 18 18 6 6 6 6 6 14 14

Crewe Ellesmere Port Crewe Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port Crewe Ellesmere Port Crewe

FEE £203+£63 £203+£63 £75+£35 £75+£35 £75+£35 £75+£35 £75+£35 £315+£65 £315+£65

at the Ellesmere Port Campus

Hair Salon and Beauty Spa Call us today on 01244 656312 to make an appointment or visit west-cheshire.ac.uk Gift vouchers are available for treatments in the Hair Salon and Beauty Spa.

at the Crewe Campus

Hair and Beauty treatments available at a fraction of high street prices. Call us on 01270 654624 to book an appointment or find out more at scc.ac.uk

Gent’s Barbering Services Crewe Campus v 01270 654624 Ellesmere Port Campus v 01244 656312

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING COURSE

DAY

DATE

Barista Level 2 Beer & Cellar Quality BIIAB Award Level 2 Food Preparation & Cooking Level 1 General Patisserie & Confectionery Level 2 Personal Licence Holders Level 2

Wed Tue Mon Mon Mon Wed Tue Tue Mon Mon

24-Jan 6-9pm 30-Jan 6-9pm 15-Jan 10am-4pm 29-Jan 10am-4pm 15-Jan 5:30-9pm 17-Jan 5:30-9pm 16-Jan 6-9pm 16-Jan 6-9pm 22-Jan 9am-5pm 05-Feb 9am-5pm

TIME

GRAND OPENING

with International Barbering Educator Darryn Pitman The Dining Room Monday 2nd October at 12 noon ELLESMERE PORT CAMPUS The Dining Room offers freshly cooked wholesome bistro food with excellent service in a relaxing atmosphere. Call 01244 656312 or visit west-cheshire.ac.uk to view opening times, menus and special offers or to book a table.

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Chester and Ellesmere Port Campuses 01244 656555 For further information call 01270 654624.

WEEKS CAMPUS 5 5 2 2 18 18 18 18 1 1

Crewe Ellesmere Port Crewe Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port Crewe Crewe Ellesmere Port Crewe Ellesmere Port

FEE £75+£38 £75+£38 £50+£35 £50+£35 £240+£65 £240+£65 £135+£65 £135+£65 £30+£35 £30+£35

Hot food, salads and coffees served daily in the deli or enjoy a high-quality dining experience in the restaurant at lunchtime or in the evening.

Academy Restaurant, Crewe Campus. Visit scc.ac.uk for opening times, sample menus and booking details.

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Want to improve your IT skills? At our Crewe Campus we are offering ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) Essentials and Extra courses. They are delivered in relaxed, friendly classes at a level to suit you. Our 10-week courses start in January 2018 with flexible start dates throughout the year.

Call 01270 654654 or visit scc.ac.uk for more information.

MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

WEEKS CAMPUS

FEE

Applying Business Improvement Techniques Various start dates 2 Bluecoat £2000/ Level 2/Level 3 £2500 Book-keeping Certificate Days/times to be confirmed 10 Crewe £260 Days/times to be confirmed 10 Ellesmere Port £260 Computerised Accounts Award Days/times to be confirmed 10 Crewe £260 Days/times to be confirmed 10 Ellesmere Port £260 Principles of Customer Service Various start dates 12 Crewe £100 NCFE Certificate Level 2 Various start dates 12 Ellesmere Port £100 Principles of Team Leading Various start dates 12 Crewe £100 NCFE Certificate Level 2 Various start dates 12 Ellesmere Port £100 CIPD Intermediate Diploma Mon & 05-Feb 1-5pm 16 Ellesmere Port £1,700 Wed 4-9pm ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership Wed 24-Jan 6-9pm 18 Ellesmere Port £795 inc reg & Management fees CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Thu 25-Jan 6-9pm 28 Ellesmere Port £1850 inc reg & Management fees

SPORT COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

YMCA Fitness Instructing - Gym-Based Exercise Certificate Level 2 YMCA Instructing Circuit Training Sessions Award Level 2 YMCA Instructing Group Indoor Cycling Sessions Award Level 2 YMCA Personal Training Certificate Level 3 YMCA Step Exercise to Music Award Level 2 Multi-Skills Development in Sport 1st4sport Award Level 2

Tue Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Thu & Fri Fri & Sat Tue & Wed Tue & Wed Tue & Wed Tue & Wed Thu & Fri Thu & Fri Mon & Tue Tue & Wed Tue & Wed Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Thu & Fri Tue & Wed Tue & Wed Wed-Fri

08-Jan 19-Feb 04-Jun 18-Jan 19-Jan 03-Apr 03-Apr 29-May 29-May 14-Jun 14-Jun 26-Mar 03-Apr 29-May 04-Jun 11-Jun 22-Feb 03-Apr 29-May 30-May

6-9pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm

WEEKS CAMPUS 18 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1

Crewe Crewe Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port Crewe Crewe Ellesmere Port Crewe Ellesmere Port Crewe Ellesmere Port Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port Crewe Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port

FEE £500+£70 £500+£70 £500+£70 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £1,500 £1,500 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168+£30 £168


TAXI DRIVING COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

WEEKS CAMPUS

Cheshire West & Chester’s Taxi Drivers’ Various start dates 4 Qualification Introduction to the Role of the Professional Various start dates 4 Taxi & Private Hire Driver EDEXCEL Certificate

Crewe or Ellesmere Port Crewe or Ellesmere Port

FEE £349 £299

TRAVEL AND TOURISM COURSE

DAY

Air Cabin Crew (New Entrant) Award Level 2 Airline Checking System Introduction to Cabin Crew Certificate Level 2 Understand your Fear of Flying Viewdata Travel Agent System Training

Mon-Fri 18-Jun 9am-4:30pm Flexible online learning Wed 10-Jan 6-9pm Date to be confirmed 9am-4pm Flexible start dates 9am-4pm

DATE

TIME

WEEKS CAMPUS 1 1 day 18 1 day 1 day

Ellesmere Port Online Crewe Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port

FEE £585+£25.50 £99 £724+£66 £99 £99

VISUAL ARTS COURSE

DAY

DATE

TIME

Art & Design Fast-track BTEC Certificate Level 3 Ceramics Workshop Creative Craft Intermediate Level 2 Creative Media Production (Games Development) BTEC Fast-track Certificate Level 3 Film Making Level 2 Pattern Cutting for a One Piece Garment (Fashion/Theatre Costume) Level 2 Photography Level 2

Mon

08-Jan

varied

WEEKS CAMPUS varied Ellesmere Port

FEE £941

Tue Fri Thu Mon

09-Jan 12-Jan 11-Jan 08-Jan

6:30-8:30pm 9:30am-12pm 6-8pm varied

8 8 15 varied

Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port

£120 £150 £941 £941

Tue Tue Wed

16-Jan 16-Jan 17-Jan

6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm

15 15 15

Crewe Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port

£811 £811 £325

Tue Tue

16-Jan 16-Jan

6-8pm 6-8pm

15 15

Crewe Ellesmere Port

£811 £811

STUDENTS BECOME THE UK’S BEST OF THE BEST Talented Creative Media Production and Games Development student Penny-Jane Prior (pictured left), 17, from Chester, who studies at South Cheshire College/West Cheshire College’s Ellesmere Port Campus, has won Gold at the WorldSkills UK Competition in 3D Digital Game Art. Penny-Jane, who competed in front of 70,000 spectators at the NEC in Birmingham in November 2017, had previously fought through the National Qualifiers, completing months of intensive training. Penny-Jane, along with Louise Bateman (pictured right), 36, from Ellesmere Port who took Bronze in the Nail Technician category, were amongst the finest students in the UK to battle it out in the final showdown. Penny-Jane now has the chance to compete in the WorldSkills Worldwide Competition as part of the UK squad. The selection process for this takes place next year with the finals being held in Kazan, Russia in August 2019.

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WORKPLACE SKILLS COURSE

DAY

DATE TIME

WEEKS CAMPUS

Behaviour Which Challenges NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Cleaning Knowledge & Skills NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Dyslexia & Other Specific Learning Difficulties NCFE Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Certificate Level 2 Equality & Diversity NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Information, Advice & Guidance NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Mental Health for Children and Young People NCFE Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Certificate Level 2 Mentoring NCFE Award Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Principles of Customer Service NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Principles of Dementia Care NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Principles of End of Life Care NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Principles of Team Leading NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Understanding Autism NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health Based in the workplace - flexible days and times & Social Care NCFE Certificate Level 2 Understanding Nutrition & Health NCFE Certificate Level 2 Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Based in the workplace - flexible days and times NCFE Certificate Level 2 Understanding the Safe handling of Medication in Based in the workplace - flexible days and times Health & Social Care NCFE Certificate Level 2

FEE £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100 £100

To enrol, call 01244 656499 or email [email protected]

Fuse - Free Training*

for Small to Medium-sized Businesses Fuse is designed to meet the STEM and Digital skills needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Cheshire and Warrington. Funded with support from the European Social Fund (ESF), the training is free of charge if your business meets the eligibility criteria. We’ve taken time to understand the skills needs of smaller businesses by developing tailored training solutions to future-proof business growth. We can improve staff productivity by equipping your workforce with up-to-date technical, digital and professional skills. It is now more important than ever to gain a competitive business advantage and it’s so much easier when your employees have the right skills - Fuse is here to provide that spark! Our 2018 Training Programme will be available in the following subject areas: • Cybersecurity and the new regulations for GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) • 3D Computer Aided Design courses using Solidworks® CAD Software • Applying BIT (Business Improvement Techniques) • Engineering Maintenance and Multiskilling • Introduction to Robotics • Digital Marketing - including social media marketing and e-commerce • Management and Leadership training Fuse is a time-limited offer, so if you are a small or medium-sized business*, please contact us now on 01244 656499 to book your FREE Training Needs Analysis with an advisor from our Business Development Team. Your business must be an *SME based in the Cheshire and Warrington LEP area. *ESF SME definition and De Minimis Aid Rules apply


Enrolment Dates and Fee Information Enrolment Evening Monday 8 January 2018 from 5-8pm at any of our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester

Fee Information and Financial Support Course fees will vary depending on your circumstances. You may be entitled to a reduction in your course fees, or help towards paying for your course fees, providing you are able to supply evidence that meets our requirements. To find out what you are entitled to, call 01270 654654 ext. 501 for the Crewe Campus or email [email protected]. For the Ellesmere Port or Chester Campuses, call 01244 656200 or email [email protected]

Advanced Learner Loan Bursary Find out about our Advanced Learner Loan Bursary which could help you pay for your course fees at Level 3 or above. Students following the Access to Higher Education course could be eligible to have their fees paid subject to fulfilling the loan criteria.

Other Financial Support You may be eligible to apply for financial support to help you pay for your course fees or other expenses such as childcare, travel, books and other costs you may have while you are at College. Support can include: • 16-19 Bursary Fund • 19+ Discretionary Support Fund • Advanced Learner Loan Bursary Other financial support available includes: EMA Wales, Care to Learn (childcare support), Assembly Learning Grant (Wales) and other trusts and charities.

For more information please call 01270 654654 for the Crewe Campus or 01244 656555 for the Ellesmere Port or Chester Campuses.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS CELEBRATE SUCCESS High-achieving students from across Cheshire celebrated with their families and friends at South Cheshire College/West Cheshire College’s Higher Education Graduation Ceremony at Chester Cathedral. The ceremony celebrated the success of more than 200 students who have studied at the College’s Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. Father of two George Hinks, 36, from Flintshire, won overall Student of the Year which was announced on the evening, after completing a BTEC Level 4 HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, said: “I’m a Multi-Skilled Engineer at Morrisons in Deeside. I started on my Level 3 course in 2013 and have now completed my Level 4. It’s a huge honour to have won Student of the Year.”

The information in this brochure was, to the best of our knowledge, accurate at the time of going to print. We are constantly reviewing our facilities and the courses we offer and details, including fee information, may change.

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Access, Higher Education and Professional Courses Starting September 2018

Whether you’re looking to progress to Higher Education, change career, return to work or boost your career prospects, our Higher Education and Professional courses enable people of all ages and backgrounds to gain qualifications from Level 3 to Level 7.

Professional Courses Professional courses from recognised awarding bodies such as AAT, CMI, CIPD, ILM and ABC.

Access to Higher Education • • • • • •

Education Professions (can be blended with other pathways) Health and Related Professions (including Nursing and Midwifery) Applied Science Social Sciences Business and Law (blended learning) Humanities

Level 4 Diplomas • C&G Diploma in Management Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Hair and Beauty Sector - Theatrical and Media Make-up • C&G Diploma in Management Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Hair Sector • ABC Diploma Visual Merchandising for Fashion • ABC Diploma Buying and Merchandising for Fashion Retail

Teaching and Education Qualifications • • •

C&G 6502 Award in Education and Training (PTLLS) Level 3 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Certificate in Education in Teaching in the Learning and Skills Sector Level 4/5

Higher National Certificates/Diplomas • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Art and Design Biology Business Creative and Digital Media - Games Development or Film Production Engineering in General, Mechanical or Electrical Graphics Health and Social Care (Applied Social Studies) Hospitality Management Photography Performing Arts with pathways in Drama, Technical Theatre and Events Dance and Teachers of Dance Uniformed Public Services Travel and Tourism Management

Foundation Degrees/ Degrees • • • • • • • •

Computer Science (FdSc) Construction and Surveying (FdSc/BSc) Counselling (BSc Hons) Children and Young People’s Services - Teaching Assistant or Early Years Pathways (FdA) Education Studies (BA Hons) Fitness and Health (FdSc) Law (LLB Hons) Sports Coaching (FdSc)

For more information, call our Admissions Team on 01270 654654/ 01244 656555 or visit scc.ac.uk or west-cheshire.ac.uk

If you enrol on an Access to Higher Education programme at the College and subsequently progress on to, and successfully complete, a HNC/D or Foundation Degree, your course fees on the Access programme will be refunded in full. You will still have to pay for the HNC/D or Foundation Degree course fees. Crewe Campus 01270 654654 scc.ac.uk 11

Earn while you learn with an Apprenticeship Apprenticeships with us! APPLY NOW! You could earn a real wage and gain valuable work experience and qualifications that employers look for. Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to gain on-the-job training, experience and qualifications that employers want and need. We offer many Apprenticeships from Accounting and Hair and Beauty Therapy, through to Retail, Pharmacy, Team Leading and Logistics. You can gain skills and qualifications, some of which go up to degree level, whilst working and earning.

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An Apprenticeship or going to university are equally prestigious routes to a great career and can secure your finances in the years ahead.

Join our ‘Talent Pool’ and be the first to hear about new vacancies.

Apprentices help Chester events company thrive Funktion Events, which specialises in birthday parties, corporate events, hen/stag do weekends, has over the past three years recruited and employed six Apprentices to their team from the College. Jay Boughton, Managing Director at Funktion Events, said: Each one of our Apprentices has always stayed on after completing their Apprenticeship and the value to us as a business of having young people who are committed to their careers, who we can train from the outset has been invaluable and contributed significantly to our growth and success.” Holly Clapshaw, who joined the company as a Marketing Apprentice and is now Marketing Manager, said: “I decided on an Apprenticeship after I had finished my A Levels. I wanted to get into marketing so thought an Apprenticeship was a great way to get into the industry. Karen McKean, Sales and Account Manager at the College, said: “This is a great example of how

Apprenticeships can benefit both employers and young people. A company like Funktion Events has been able to grow and develop because of their commitment to bringing on Apprentices - they can employ young people who become skilled and trained in their business and add real value to its future.” For more information about employing an Apprentice contact the Employer hotline on 01244 656499 or for information about becoming an Apprentice, contact 01244 656555 or visit west-cheshire.ac.uk