adult-course-guide-19-20pdf - Newcastle College

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COURSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS

FREE COURSES

DEGREES

APPRENTICESHIPS

EMPLOYABILITY COURSES

Our Open Events are held at our Rye Hill Campus in the centre of Newcastle:

The best way for you to discover Newcastle College for yourself is to attend one of our Open Events.

At our events you can find out about everything we have to offer. OPEN EVENTS Please note: dates may be subject to change. Please check latest dates a t newcastlecollege.co.uk/events

02 OCT

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

08 JAN

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

01 APR

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

06 NOV

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

05 FEB

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

06 MAY

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

27 JUN

9.30 AM -12:30 PM SAT

04 DEC

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

04 MAR

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

03 JUN

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

01 JUL

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

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Here at Newcastle College we want to give you

every opportunity to be able to get a job, retrain in a new discipline, pursue your passion or secure that all important promotion. Within this guide you"ll find a range of courses designed to give you the knowledge, skills and qualifications to achieve your ambition.

How do I apply?

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0191 200 4000

enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk

WELCOME TO NEWCASTLE COLLEGE

CONTENTS

2 Newcastle College is positioned in the centre of Newcastle. We"re here for the communities around

us, supporting our local businesses and providing education opportunities to all. Here are just a few

examples of our recent successes:

Students Take Charge at City Centre Hotel

Rugby Partnership a Win for Students

Over 700 Students Graduate from Newcastle

College University Centre

READ ALL

ABOUT IT!

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Newcastle College Explores Mental Health

and Resilience in First TEDx Event

College Wins Apprenticeship Contract with

Formica Group

Energy Partnership Wins Collaboration Award

4 To apply for a course simply head online to newcastlecollege.co.uk and search for the course you"re interested in. Once you"ve found your course you can make your application online in a matter of minutes.

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Summer Enrolment

Monday 19 August

Friday 30 August

Monday 19 August - 10am-4pm

Tuesday 20 August - 10am-4pm

Wednesday 21 August - 10am-4pm

Thursday 22 August - 10am-4pm

Friday 23 August - 10am-4pm

Saturday 24 August - 10am-2pm

Tuesday 27 August - 10am-4pm

Wednesday 28 August - 10am-4pm

Thursday 29 August - 10am-4pm

Friday 30 August - 10am-4pm

2019/20 Open Events

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UPCOMING

EVENTS

Please note: dates may be subject to change. Please check latest dates a t newcastlecollege.co.uk/events

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Helping you get a job

0191 226 6330

Certificate in Personal and Social Development

Certificate in Employability Skills

ITQ Award

COURSES TO HELP YOU GET A JOB

6 Whether you"d like to improve your basic English, maths and science, or if you need to re-sit or gain a GCSE in English, maths or biology to help you in your future career or education, then we have a range of options to support you. Our courses enable you to update your skills, refresh your qualifications or improve your qualifications for future learning.

Maths and English

2 September 2019

2 September 2019

2 September 2019

2 September 2019

Biology

2 September 2019

ENGLISH, MATHS AND SCIENCE

Our ESOL courses are delivered from the heart of the community at our base at Riverside Dene in

Cruddas Park.

ESOL courses

We offer a range of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) cour ses that are available during the day and evening. These courses include speaking and listening, reading a nd writing.

• ESOL Skills for Life Awards

• ESOL Skills for Life Certificate

We have Pre Entry, Entry, Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL courses. To find out more about ESOL provision, simply visit one of our Open Events from November 2019 onwards (informa tion on page 2). ESOL

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FREE COURSES

Course

Start Week Duration Day

Basic Vehicle Welding

04/11/19 6 Weeks Thu (Eve)

Introduction to AAT

Various 10 Weeks Online

Introduction to Beauty Therapy

16/09/19 6 Weeks Wed (Day)

Introduction to Family Hairdressing

16/09/19 6 Weeks Wed (Day)

Introduction to ILM

Various 10 Weeks Online

Introduction to

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Various 10 Weeks Online

Introduction to the Fitness Industry

13/01/20 6 Weeks Tue & Thu (Eve) 8 Depending on your circumstances you may be eligible for free or discounted study. Within the course section of this guide, course costs are outlined in the end

columns, split by category. You can find out further information about your eligibility by using the table

below. If at any point you need further help, simply call our Student Services Team on

0191 200 4000

or email enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk

Advanced Learner Loan

A loan scheme is available from the government to help learners aged 19+ studying Level 3 to 6 further education/professional qualifications (excluding degrees). The amount you will get depends on the type of

course you take and the course fees. In order to apply for your loan online you will first need a learning and

funding information letter from Newcastle College. This is issued by the school administration office when you make an application. To apply and for more information visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan

FEES CATEGORY

APPLIES IF YOU ARE:

Category A

• in receipt of Jobseeker"s Allowance (JSA). • in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and are in t he work-related activity group (WRAG). • in receipt of Universal Credit, earn less than 16 times the National Minimum Wage per week or £330 a month and are determined by Jobcentre Plus (JCP) as being in one of the following groups: - All Work Related Requirements Group - Work Preparation Group - Work Focused Interview Group. • in receipt of other state benefits and earn less than 16 times the National Minimum Wage a week or £330 a month, want to be employed and are undertaking learning that is directly relevant to your employment prospe cts and the local labour market needs. • earn less than £16,009.50 annual gross salary. • aged 19-23 and planning to study towards your first full Level 2 or first full Level 3.

Category B

• employed and earning between £16,009.50 and £21,000, planning to study up to and including Level 2. This will show the contribution to be paid towards the course.

Category C

• If none of the above apply this category will show the full cost fe e for the course.

Advanced Learner

• Level 3 or higher may be available for an Advanced Learn Loan, if s hown this will Loan be the loan value.

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CAREER AND

LEISURE COURSES

Course

Start Week Duration Day Fees A Fees B Fees C ADV.LL Fee

ART, DESIGN AND DIGITAL

Ceramics - Beginners

09/09/19 6 Weeks Mon (Eve) £175 £175 £175

Ceramics - Intermediate

09/09/19 12 Weeks Tue OR Fri (Day) £350 £350 £350

Ceramics - Level 2 Cert.

14/10/19 18 Weeks Thu (Eve) FREE £99 £362

Ceramics - Level 2 Cert.

09/03/20 18 Weeks Thu (Eve) FREE £99 £362

Interior Design Skills - Level 2 Cert.

07/10/19 18 Weeks Mon (Eve) FREE £99 £471

Interior Design Skills - Level 2 Cert.

02/03/20 18 Weeks Mon (Eve) FREE £99 £471

Photography - Level 2 Cert.

09/09/19 15 Weeks Mon (Eve) FREE £49 £470

Photography - Level 2 Cert.

02/03/20 15 Weeks Mon (Eve) FREE £49 £470

AUTOMOTIVE

Car Maintenance - Intermediate

06/01/20 6 Weeks Thu (Eve) FREE £49 £300

Car Maintenance - Introduction

04/11/19 6 Weeks Thu (Eve) FREE £49 £225

Light Vehicle Maintenance and

02/09/19 34 Weeks Mon, Tue & FREE £149 £2,711

Repair - Level 2 Dip.

Thu (Day)

Light Vehicle Maintenance and

02/09/19 34 Weeks Mon - Fri FREE * £2,711 £2,711 £5,421

Repair - Level 3 Dip.

(Day)

Light Vehicle Maintenance and

02/09/19 34 Weeks Mon, Tue & FREE £149 £823

Repair Principles - Level 2 Cert.

Thu (Day)

Vehicle Accident Repair

02/09/19 34 Weeks Tue & Thu FREE £149 £1,673 (Multi-skilled) - Level 2 Dip. (Day)

Vehicle Accident Repair

02/09/19 34 Weeks Mon & Fri FREE * £2,711 £2,711 £5,421 (Multi-skilled) - Level 3 Dip. (Day)

BUSINESS

AAT Accounting - Level 3

02/09/19 35 Weeks Thu (Day) OR £1,600 £1,600 £1,600 £1,600

Advanced Dip.

Tue & Thu (Eve)

AAT Accounting - Level 4

02/09/19 48 Weeks Tue (Day) OR £1,700 £1,700 £1,700 £1,700

Professional Dip.

Mon & Wed (Eve) FREE 10

Course

Start Week Duration Day Fees A Fees B Fees C ADV.LL Fee

CHILDCARE

CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING

*These courses are only FREE if you are aged 19-23 and it is your first full Level 3. If your circum stances place you in Category A, but you are outside of the age criteria, you are able to apply for an Advanced Learn er Loan to cover your costs.

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Course

Start Week Duration Day Fees A Fees B Fees C ADV.LL Fee FOOD

HAIR AND BEAUTY

*These courses are only FREE if you are aged 19-23 and it is your first full Level 3. If your circum stances place you in Category A, but you are outside of the age criteria, you are able to apply for an Advanced Learn er Loan to cover your costs. 12

Course

Start Week Duration Day Fees A Fees B Fees C ADV.LL Fee

HEALTH AND SPORT

*These courses are only FREE if you are aged 19-23 and it is your first full Level 3. If your circum stances place you in Category A, but you are outside of the age criteria, you are able to apply for an Advanced Learn er Loan to cover your costs.

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Course

Start Week Duration Day Fees A Fees B Fees C ADV.LL Fee

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE

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Course

Start Week Duration Day Fees A Fees B Fees C ADV.LL Fee

TEACHING

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COURSES FOR 16-18s

If you have a son or daughter aged 16-18, Newcastle College could be the option for them. We offer a wide range of courses and apprenticeships that aim to give them the skills, e xperience and knowledge to set them up for their future. Our aim is to unlock the potential of every single student and we provid e options regardless of previous qualifications. All our students are able to progress to the next level upon successful completion of their course; all the way up to degree level study through Newcastle College U niversity Centre. Visit an Open Event to find out more about what we have to offer. Find out more at newcastlecollege.co.uk/events

WHY NEWCASTLE COLLEGE?

16 Apprenticeships give you the best of both worlds - you gain a qualifi cation and get a head start on your chosen career. You"ll become an employee and continue your studies, providing you with the ultimate combination of learning, e arning and experience. There are many ways to start your apprenticeship journey with us.

You can head to our website

newcastlecollege.co.uk/apprenticeships and fill out an enquiry form and our team will get back to you to discuss your options. You"ll then be invited in for a First Stage Interview. Our Learner Engagement team will support you through a practice interview, help you submit an application and give you advice to help you secure that dream job.

EMAIL US: APPRENTICESHIPS@NCL-COLL.AC.UK

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We"re a big believer in hard work, and our apprentices have gone on to have successful careers in a whole host of industries. We"d love to help you get there too.

Apprenticeship areas include:

• Automotive and engineering

• Construction

• Business

• Public services

• Hospitality, fitness and beauty

• IT and technology

• Science

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Pathway

Subjects studied Cost

Where does an Access to HE Diploma course

lead?

Make your application

Head to

newcastlecollege.co.uk/access-he to apply online today!

ACCESS TO

HIGHER EDUCATION If you"re aged 19 and over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Lo an to cover your course fees. For full details please visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan If you take out an Advanced Learner Loan to do an Access to HE programme and you successfully complete a degree, you won"t have to pay back your Advanced Learner Loan! 18

At Newcastle College we pride ourselves on

delivering high-quality practical education enabling you to develop the professional skills demanded by industry. Our University Centre offers a degree with a difference, where you can study university-level degree courses within a college setting.

What"s on offer?

• Art and design • Beauty therapy •

Business

•

Childcare

•

Computing• Digital arts

•

Engineering

• Fashion and textiles • Health and social care •

Music• Performance and production arts

•

Science

• Sport • Travel, aviation and hospitality

A DEGREE WITH A DIFFERENCE

We also offer a number

of Masters Degrees in business, childcare, education, performing arts, visual arts and sport. Find out more about our courses, your options and tuition fees at newcastlecollege.co.uk/ uni-courses

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Your teaching placement could be from within a wide variety of settings including colleges, schools, sixth forms, universities, voluntary and community learning, prison and probation and independent training providers. We accept applications all year round so talk to us today about starting your course.

Foundation Degrees

These are Level 5 undergraduate qualifications,

mapped to national standards for teachers and lead to achievement of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS). Teachers with QTLS have parity of esteem with holders of secondary QTS and can be employed in schools. You can also work towards a full degree with us. Choose from: • FdA Education and Training • FdA Education and Training for English, Literacy and Language Specialists • FdA Education and Training for Maths and Numeracy Specialists • FdA Education and Training for Specialists in Learning Difficulties and DisabilitiesPostgraduate Teaching Qualifications

These are Masters level qualifications, mapped

to national standards for teachers and lead to achievement of QTLS. Teachers with QTLS have parity of esteem with holders of secondary QTS and can be employed in schools. Choose from: • PGCE English, Literacy, Language and ESOL Specialists • PGCE Numeracy and Maths Specialists • PGCE for Specialists in Learning Difficulties and Disabilities • PGCE Young People and Adult Specialists

Qualifications in Education

We also offer a full degree and a full Masters

programme for people involved in education who want to develop their skills and move into advanced teaching or into management roles. • BA (Hons) Education and Professional Development (Top-Up) • MEd Education and Professional Development

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For further course details or to make an application for any of the courses visit newcastlecollege.co.uk/nse email nse@ncl-coll.ac.uk , or call

0191 200 4565

. If you have the potential to be a great teacher, we have the right course for you. Choose from our Foundation Degrees, PGCE programmes, specialist programmes, taster and tr ainer qualifications. Newcastle College has a team of passionate tutors across a range of spec ialisms including maths, English, ESOL and learning difficulties and disabilities. 20 9 rye hill plaza 10 library 11 parsons 12 armstrong house 13 he hub 14 estates 15 teaching development centre 16 lifestyle academy1 mandela 2 nursery 3 sports centre 4 trevelyan 5 construction academy 6 riverside dene 7 rutherford 8 performance academy key

Travel times to Newcastle

Sunderland - 30 minutes (Metro)

South Shields - 27 minutes (Metro)

Whitley Bay - 29 minutes (Metro)

Hebburn - 14 minutes (Metro)

Durham - 22 minutes (Rail)

Chester le Street - 31 minutes (Bus)

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Central Support Service

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Disclaimer

Newcastle College will take all reasonable steps to provide the educatio nal services and courses as described in this prospectu s and in further documents. However, it does not guarantee the provision of such services. The provision of courses is dependent on there being sufficient demand to make their operation viable. At the time of publication (Aug

2019) all course titles and information were correct.

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This guide and other course information is available in alternative formats and large print.

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OPEN EVENTS

02 OCT

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

08 JAN

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

01 APR

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

06 NOV

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

05 FEB

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

06 MAY

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

27 JUN

9.30 AM -12:30 PM SAT

04 DEC

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

04 MAR

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

03 JUN

4.30 PM -7 PM WED

01 JUL

4.30 PM -7 PM WED