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Your Future Starts Here 2

Life at TyneMet 3

Dare to be Different 4

Student Support 5

Money Matters 6

Qualifications Explained 7

Access to University (HEFD) 8 - 9

Our Higher Education Courses 10 - 29

Business, Leadership & Management 11 - 13

Computing 14

Counselling 15 - 16

The Creative Studios 17 - 19

Early Years 20

Engineering 21- 22

Sport 23 - 25

Teacher Training 26 - 29

Contact Us, Map & Directions 30

Your Application Form 31 - 32

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Your Future Starts HereTyneMet’s Higher Education courses have been designed to get you into the career of your dreams. Courses are flexible to suit your individual needsand aspirations. By working closely with key employers across the region, we make sure that you develop the skills and expertise that employers are looking for.

Our self-contained Higher Education Centre includes IT resources, social spaces, meeting areas and interactive classrooms. We have suites of PCs in our well-equipped libraries and IT workshops, as well as Wi-Fi hotspots. All students have access to TyneMet’s intranet and the internet, as well as Moodle, our Virtual Learning Environment, which contains study materials, directed learning tasks and course notes allowing you to access course materials from College, home or work.

We are committed to providing you with an outstanding learning experience with a focus on one-to-one support, managed class sizes and award winning teaching.

Higher Education at TyneMet College … Your future starts here.

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Life at TyneMet

We believe in a supportive learning experience with exceptional learner services and social facilities to make sure you get the most out of your time at TyneMet.

Just some of the attractions are:

• Wirelessnetworkoncampusandplentyofcomputersforeverystudent• DedicatedHigherEducationcommonroomgivingyouspacetorelaxandcatchupwithfriends• Classsizesaremanagedtoensurethehighestqualityteachingandone-to-onesupportasrequired• Temptingplacestoeatwithafullrangeofdishesfromhealthynibbles,totastytreatsorafullsilverservicerestaurantexperience• On-siteHair&BeautySalonwithtreatmentsprovidedbyaward-winningstaffandstudents• Avastselectionofbooks,magazinesande-booksinthelibrary• Well-equippedgymandfitnesssuite,FlexFitness,withexerciseclassesavailable• Freeparkingoncampusandexcellenttransportlinksmeanit’seasytoaccessyourcourse,thecoastandthecitycentrefromour central campus location.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Thepromotionofequalityanddiversityisfundamentaltous.TyneMetensuresthateveryonehasthechancetofulfiltheirpotentialinanexcellent,inclusive and supportive learning environment. No one will be treated less favourably for reasons of gender; transgender; race; colour; ethnicity ornational origin; religion or belief; age; sexual orientation; social class or disability.

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Dare to be Different

StudyingatTyneMetisanexciting,supportiveandbeneficialexperience.Justsomeoftheadvantagesofgettingqualifiedwithusinclude:

• Savemoneywithourcompetitivecoursecosts• Flexibilitytofitlearningaroundyourlifestyle• Standoutfromthecrowdintoday’scompetitivejobmarket• OurFoundationDegreecoursesareawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland• ExcellenttransportlinksandfreeparkingmakeiteasytoaccesstheCollegeandyourcourse• Aflexiblepaymentschemeandfreefinancialadvice• Awardwinningteachingandtrainingfromdedicatedstaffwithyourneedsinmind• Workplacementsandbusinesspartnershipstohelpyougettheextraexperienceyouneedtostandout• Improveyourfutureearningpotentialwitharecogniseduniversitylevelqualificationthat’sattractivetoemployers• Coursecontentisrelatedbacktotheworkplacewhereverpossibletoensurelearningisrelevantanduptodate• Improveyourconfidence–realiseanambitionandliveyourdream• EnteryourchosencareeratahigherlevelwithanHNC,HNDorFoundationDegreefromTyneMet• Developtransferableskillsinareassuchascommunication,timemanagement,problemsolvingandIT• Meetnewpeopleandextendyoursociallife.

Student Support

TyneMetisdedicatedtohelpingyouachieveyourfullpotential,whichiswhyweprovidethebestpossiblesupportandguidance.OurLearnerServicesteamhas been accredited with the Matrix standard which recognises excellence in delivering information, advice and guidance on learning and work. To help you withanyhealth,welfareandlifestylechoices,wehaveputinplaceavarietyofservicesthatyoucanaccessincollege.StudentAdvisorsfromourLearnerServicesteamwillhelpyouwithanyquestionsorconcernsyoumayhaveaboutlifeatcollegeaswellascareersadvice.

KEEPING YOU ON TRACK TO SUCCEEDTo make sure that you are fully supported to achieve your best, you will have a Personal Learning Plan (PLP), which is a web-based document containing personal details, your goals and aspirations and will track your progress in your studies at the College.

COUNSELLING SERVICEThisconfidentialserviceprovidesadviceandsupporttostudentswhowishtodiscusspersonalissuesanddifficultiesthatarepreventingthemfromgettingonwith their lives either at college or home.

CHILDCAREOurnurseryteamoffullytrained,caringandexperiencedstaffoffersarangeofchildcareservicestoensurethatyourchildalsoenjoyslearningatTyneMet.Financialsupportforchildcaremaybeavailabletoyou.(Allocationofnurseryplacesisonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.)

STUDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDSWearecommittedtoensuringstudentswithlearningdifficultiesand/ordisabilitieshavefullaccesstoourlearningprovision.Aconfidentialinterviewcan be arranged at your request, allowing us to discuss your needs and assess how we can best support you.

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StudyinganHNC,HNDorFoundationDegreeatTyneMetgivesyoutheopportunitytoensurerealvalueformoneyforyouruniversitylevelaccreditedqualificationwithaverycompetitivefeesstructure.TyneMetoperatesaflexiblepaymentschemeandfreefinancialadvicefromourdedicatedStudentAdvisors.Thismeansyoucanfulfilyourambitionstogetintotheexcitingcareerofyourchoiceafterall.

Therearealsowaystohelpyoufinanceyourlearning.ThesefinanceoptionsfollowGovernmentguidelinessoarechangeableaccordingtocentralGovernmentpolicy.Financialsupportschemescanincludestudentloans,bursariesorotherlearnersupportfunds.Allaredesignedtohelpyoutomeetthe costs of living and learning as well as assisting with a variety of course-related costs such as books, equipment and travel.

UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON FEES & FINANCEOurStudentAdvisorsareexpertsinissuessurroundingfinancialsupport,childcaresupportandtravel.Theywillguideandassistyoutoapplyforavailablefunds.Coursefeesarere-assessedannually.Pleaseemailusatenquiries@tynemet.ac.ukorcontacttheLearnerServicesteamon01912295000forthelatestinformationonfeesandfinancialsupportschemes.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSWewelcomeinternationalstudentsontoallourcourses.Ifyou’relivingoutsidetheUKbutwouldliketostudyatTyneMet,pleasespeaktoaStudentAdvisorintheLearnerServicesteamon0044(0)[email protected]

Qualifications Explained

HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIPLOMA COURSE (HEFD)TyneMet’sHigherEducationFoundationDiplomacourse(HEFD)providestheopportunitytoreturntostudy,usuallyinpreparationforauniversityDegreeprogramme,forthosewhowishtoreturntoeducationorarelookingtotaketheircareerinadifferentdirection.ThisisalsoagreatwaytoincreaseyourUCASpointsandimproveyourchancesofsecuringaplaceatuniversity.TheHEFDhelpsdevelopsocialandcommunicationskills,addressinggapsinkeyskillsandimproving employability.

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS (HNCS AND HNDS)HigherNationalCertificates(HNCs)andHigherNationalDiplomas(HNDs)arevocationalqualificationswhichareverycareerfocussed,providingyouwithaplatformtogetintotheworldofworkwithrelevantskillsandrecognisedqualifications.HNCs(Level4)andHNDs(Level5)alsogiveyoutheopportunitytotransfertoaDegreecourseinyourchosenfield.ThesequalificationscanenableentrytothesecondorfinalyearofaDegreeprogramme.

FOUNDATION DEGREESTyneMet’sFoundationDegreesaredesignedwithemployers’needsinmind,whichmeansthatyougaintheskillsandknowledgeneededintheworkplace.Deliverymethodsareflexibleandthisqualificationisbroadlyequivalenttothefirsttwoyears(Levels4&5)ofanHonoursdegree.Successfulcompletiongetsyoustraightontothethirdyearofan(Hons)Degreeandisagreatwaytoimproveyourcareerprospectsandtoenhanceyourknowledgeandspecialistskills.

OUR PARTNERSTyneMetworksinpartnershipwiththeUniversityofSunderland.AnumberofourFoundationDegreesandTeachingqualificationsareawardedbytheUniversity,whichmeansthatalthoughyoustudywithus,yourcertificationwillbegrantedbytheUniversity.Thisalsogivesyouanumberofotherbenefitsincluding:• GuaranteedprogressionroutestothefinalyearofanHonoursDegree• UseoftheUniversity’slearningresources• StudylocallyatTyneMetCollegewiththeadditionalsupportoftheexperienceandknowledgeoftheUniversity• TheopportunitytoparticipateintheUniversitygraduationceremony.

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Access to University (HEFD)

TheHigherEducationFoundationDiploma(HEFD)isa60creditAccesstoHigherEducationProgramme.TyneMetworksinpartnershipwithNorthumbriaUniversitywhovalidateyourqualification.TheHEFDprovidesappropriatepreparationandarecognisedqualificationforprogressiontoHigherEducationforthosewhohavetheabilitytostudyatthishigherlevel,butwholeftschoolwithfew(ornone)oftheusualentryqualifications.TheDiplomaenhancesyouracademic, career-based and personal competencies as well as:

-offeringyouaflexible,supportiveandstimulatingreturntoeducationatalevelappropriateforentrytouniversity- developing your study, IT and communication skills to help you succeed- opening up new education and career opportunities for an exciting future.

Thecourseisveryflexible,allowingyoutostudyoveroneyear(full-time)orovertwoyears(part-time).Studyingoveroneyearwillinvolve:

18creditsatlevel3comprising2x9creditunits

MODULE A18creditsatlevel3comprising2x9creditunits

MODULE B18creditsatlevel3comprising2x9creditunits

MODULE C60FullCredits

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The two year route will follow the same structure and content as the one year route, but spread over two years.

18creditsatlevel3comprising2x9creditunits

MODULE A18creditsatlevel3comprising2x9creditunits

MODULE B18creditsatlevel3comprising2x9creditunits

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HE Toolbox (Compulsory Module)

TheHEToolboxisanadvancedstudyskillsprogrammeprovidingyouwiththeopportunitytotailormodulesonyourDiplomatobestsuityourinterestsandcompetencies as well as helping you develop the study skills you need to be successful in Higher Education. In addition to the core toolbox module, students must select three optional modules.

OPTIONAL MODULES - Criminology - English Language - English Literature - Human Biology - Information Technology - Psychology -QuantitativeMethods -Sociology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThereisnominimumagelimitforentry,butthecourseisdesignedforadults,andallapplicantsmusthavehadasignificantbreakfromstudy.AllstudentsshouldhaveaGCSEgradeA*-CorequivalentqualificationinMathsandEnglish.

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES AT TYNEMETOnsuccessfulcompletionoftheDiploma,studentscanprogressontoanappropriateFoundationDegree,HNCorHNDatTyneMetandallstudentsare guaranteed an interview for this next level of study.

If you wish to study a single optional module without taking the full HEFD qualification, contact a Student Advisor to find out more.

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Our Higher Education CoursesThe following pages explain the range of Higher Education courses available. For all the latest updates on our courses, visit www.tynemet.ac.uk

BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION DEGREE IN LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SERVICE MANAGEMENT ILM LEVEL 3 IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT ILM LEVEL 5 IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT

COMPUTING HNC & HND IN COMPUTING

COUNSELLING FOUNDATION DEGREE IN COUNSELLING CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SUPERVISION

THE CREATIVE STUDIOS HNC & HND IN GRAPHIC DESIGN HNC & HND IN ART & DESIGN (FINE ART) HNC & HND IN ART & DESIGN (PHOTOGRAPHY) HNC & HND IN ART & DESIGN (FASHION/TEXTILES)

EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EDUCATION & CARE

ENGINEERING HNC IN ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING HNC IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING HNC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SPORT FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SPORTS COACHING FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EXERCISE, HEALTH & FITNESS

TEACHER TRAINING PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN POST COMPULSORY EDUCATION & TRAINING (PGCE) CERTIFICATE IN POST COMPULSORY EDUCATION & TRAINING (Cert Ed) BA (Hons) DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENTYou will develop both practical and theoretical management skills. This course coversabroadknowledgebase,incorporatingtheoreticalconceptsinthefieldofLeadershipandManagement.ThisFoundationDegreeisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.

ATTENDANCE Part-timeSTART DATE & DURATION September,2years

CORE MODULES- Leadership and organisational behaviour-Personaldevelopment(levels1and2)- Management and the business environment- Managing operations- Business planning and innovation in the workplace-ManagingMarketing&customerrelationships- Managing Human Resources.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAnappropriateLevel3qualification,forexample:HEFD,BTECNationalDiploma,BTECNationalCertificateorALevels.Generally,youareexpectedto be in related employment as this is a work-based course. This course is also opentomaturestudentswhomaynothaveanyformalqualifications,buthave suitable experience. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessmentismainlyintheformofworkbasedprojectsandpersonaldevelopment plans.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSStudentsmayprogressontothethirdyearofaDegreecourseattheUniversityofSunderlandorintoavarietyofLeadershipandManagementroles.

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SERVICE MANAGEMENT (Subjecttovalidation)This course is aimed at individuals working in service industries, both in the publicand private sector, providing an emphasis on management and operational issuesin the service environment. This will prepare you for employment or further develop your expertise if you are already in employment in a range of contexts in customer serviceorganisations.ThisFoundationDegreeisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.


CORE MODULES- Introduction to the concepts of Human Resources Management- Basic elements of Management and Leadership- Introduction to Marketing and service operations-Finance,businessplanning,projectplanning,qualityanddataanalysis.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudentsarenormallyemployedwithintheserviceindustryandholdeitherLevel3qualifications(ALevelorequivalent),orhavesignificantworkexperiencethatmaybe considered as an appropriate entry requirement. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessmentismainlyintheformofworkbasedprojectsandpersonaldevelopmentplans.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSYouwillbealreadyworkinginaserviceenvironmentandmaybeatjuniormanagementlevel,oraimingtowardsthatlevel.Raiseyourprofileasyoulearnmore about your organisation and improve your chances of promotion. Progress straightontothefinalyearofan(Hons)DegreeattheUniversityofSunderland.

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ILM LEVEL 3 IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENTThiscoursehasbeenspeciallydesignedforfirstlinemanagerslookingtodevelop a wide range of management and leadership skills suitable for their role.Thequalificationalsodevelopsbothunderstandingandapplicationofleadership skills through the use of action learning.

ATTENDANCE Part-timeSTART DATE & DURATION SeptemberorJanuary,1year

CORE MODULES-Understandingchange- Planning change- Time management-Anintroductiontoleadershipandeffectiveteamleading-DevelopingleadershipcapabilityPlus optional units: -ManagingCustomerService -EffectivemeetingsforManagers

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThere are no formal entry requirements, but you will normally be eitherworkingasoranaspiringfirstlinemanagerwiththeopportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a backgroundthatwillenableyoutobenefitfromtheprogramme.An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Dependingontheunitsselected,assessmentincludes:work-basedassignments, written reports plus an improvement report.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSTheILMDiplomainLeadershipandManagementcanbetailoredtomeetthevarying needs of participants across all employment sectors.

ILM LEVEL 5 IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENTTheILMLevel5DiplomainLeadershipandManagementhasbeenspecially designed to give managers a solid foundation for formal development in this role. You will build up a wide range of basic middle management skills and gain the comprehensive leadership and management knowledge required at this level.

ATTENDANCE Part-timeSTART DATE & DURATION SeptemberorJanuary,1year

CORE MODULESFour mandatory units aimed at developing a range of leadership and management skills, for example- Leading innovation and change’- Improving leadership performance through action learning. You then select from a wide choice of optional units to build up acomprehensive range of skills tailored to suit your needs.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThere are no formal entry requirements, but you will normally be either working as or an aspiring middle manager with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a backgroundthatwillenableyoutobenefitfromtheprogramme.An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Dependingontheunitsselected,assessmentincludes:work-basedassignments, written reports plus an improvement report.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSProgresstoLevel6orLevel7ILMQualificationandcareerprogressionup the management ladder.

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“I enjoyed my previous two courses at TyneMet and I’ve really got the learning bug now! Once you know you can achieve something it seems really worthwhileand will pay off.”

Vickie Blythe, FoundationDegreeinLeadership&Management

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HNC & HND IN COMPUTING (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)This course allows you to extend your knowledge of Computing and gain a recognisedqualification.Coursecontentisdesignedwiththerequirementsof today’s IT specialist in mind and covers traditional topics of databases and spreadsheets as well as developing web applications.

ATTENDANCE Part-time and full-time options availableSTART DATE & DURATION September,2years

CORE MODULES-Databaseconcepts -Dataanalysisanddesign- Programming concepts - Visual basic fundamentals-Visualprogramming -Systemsanalysis-Softwareproject -Qualitysystems-Computerplatforms -Softwaretesting-Webdesign -Objectorientedprogramming- Java programming

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAnappropriateLevel3qualification,orequivalent,e.g.HEFC/BTECNationalDiploma/BTECNationalCertificate/ALevels.Thiscourseisopentomaturestudentswhomaynothaveanyformalqualifications,buthavesuitableexperience. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assignmentandprojectwork

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“I have progressed from Level 2, to Level 3, to theFoundation Degree in Computing with TyneMet College. This means I am familiar with all of my teachers and feel really comfortable and supported in this friendly environment. I’m in my second year of the Foundation Degree at the College now and in order to fulfil my career ambition to become a Systems Analyst, I am moving straight into the final year of an Honours Degree course at University in the Autumn.”

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L6 CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SUPERVISION (Subjecttovalidation)ThisqualificationisforexperiencedCounsellorswhowanttolearntheskillsnecessarytosuperviseCounsellorsworkingatservicelevelsAandB.1

ATTENDANCE Part-time START DATE & DURATION September,90hoursindurationwitha variety of delivery modes

CORE MODULESModel and supervise: - the professional framework - the skilled use of the relationship - the use of theory and research on diversity - a user-centred approach to the work - the skilled use of the self - the coherent use of theory, research and skills - the self-reflective practitioner.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need to have both supervisees and supervisory supervision, and be working as a Counsellor under supervision. You must also have completed eitheraFoundationDegreeinCounselling,CPCABLevel5DiplomainPsychotherapeuticCounsellingorCognitiveBehaviouralTherapeuticSkillsand Theory, and have at least one year’s post qualifying experience of supervisedclientwork.AlternativelyyoumusthavecompletedaDiplomaorHNDinCounsellingorCPCABLevel4DiplomainTherapeuticCounselling,andhave at least two years post-qualifying experience of supervised client work.An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessment throughout the course includes: tutor observed supervision skills practice, tutor assessment of candidate portfolios and written work completed during the course. This work will include written assignments and supervisory work. There will also be an externally assessed case review.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSTheLevel6CertificateinCounsellingSupervisionisahigherlevelqualificationthatcanenhanceemploymentprospects.Thiscoursewillequipyouwiththeknowledge,skillsandconfidenceyouneedtoworkasacompetentCounsellingSupervisor.

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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN COUNSELLINGThis course will provide an understanding of the theory and skills required to work as a professional Counsellor.ThisFoundationDegreeisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.


CORE MODULES- The core model of Counselling - Professional issues in Counselling- Counselling skills and practice- Personal development including facilitated encounter groups-SupervisedCounsellingpractice(minimum60hoursinworkplacement)inadditiontoclasstimewhichmaximisesthebenefit of work based learning- Introduction to Counselling research- Contemporary issues in Counselling- Comparative models of Counselling.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSLevel3CertificateinCounsellingSkillsandTheory,orequivalentqualification.Applicantsshouldbeatleast19yearsold.An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessment of learning will be ongoing throughout the course and will consist of: referenced assignments, case studies, reflectivelearningjournals,observedCounsellingpractice,supervisionreports,presentationsandwork-basedevidence.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSThecoursequalifiesyouasaCounsellingPractitioner(aprofessionalCounsellor).YoucanprogresstotheBAHonoursDegree(aoneyearpart-timecourse)taughtattheUniversityofSunderland.

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HNC & HND IN ART & DESIGN (FINE ART)ThiscourseislocatedintheCreativeStudios,whichisintheCollege’sQueenAlexandraCampusinNorthShields.Itfocusesonabroadrangeoffineartpractice from life drawing to abstract painting and sculpture.

ATTENDANCE BothHNCandHNDcoursesareavailableas part-time or full-time coursesSTART DATE & DURATION September,1&2yearoptionsavailable

CORE MODULESYou will be taught how to draw, including lecturer demonstration in the life class. As the course progresses there is an increasingly pluralistic philosophy, accommodatingdiversityofapproaches–includingfigurativeandabstractpainting,aswellassculptureandsitespecificartprojects.WeeklyArtHistorysessions are also delivered, encouraging you to evaluate your practice.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAnappropriateBTECNationalDiplomainDesign;oranappropriateHEFDqualification;oraBTECDiplomainFoundationStudies;oraGNVQAdvancedArtandDesignDiploma/AVCEinArtandDesign;or2ASLevelsand1ALevel,includinganArtandDesignsubject.Youwillbeexpectedtobringaportfolioofworkthatreflectsyourcommitmenttothesubject.Thiscourseisopentomaturestudentswhomaynothaveanyformalqualifications,buthavesuitable experience. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessment is through assignments and work submitted, which is assessed at the end of each semester, with an external examiner visit at the end of the academic year.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSUponcompletionyoumayseekemploymentinavarietyofFineArtrelatedcareersorgostraightintothefinalyearofauniversityBA(Hons)Degree.

HNC & HND IN ART & DESIGN (FASHION/TEXTILES) (Subjecttovalidation)This programme aims to provide you with the support, knowledge and professional experience required to enter the industry in a wide variety of areas including design, buying, merchandising, styling and retail management.


CORE MODULES- Visual communication - Ideas generation-Projectdesignresearch -Garmentmanufacturing- Costume design - Pattern construction- Production techniques in fashion.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAnappropriateBTECNationalDiplomainDesign;oranappropriateHEFDqualification;oraBTECDiplomainFoundationStudies;oraGNVQAdvancedArtandDesignDiploma/AVCEinArtandDesign;or2ASLevelsand1ALevel,includinganArtandDesignsubject.Youwillbeexpectedtobringaportfolioofworkthatreflectsyourcommitmenttothesubject.Thiscourseisopentomaturestudentswhomaynothaveanyformalqualifications,buthavesuitable experience. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessment is through assignments and work submitted, which is assessed at the end of each semester, with an external examiner visit at the end of the academic year.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSUponcompletionyoumayseekemploymentintheFashionindustryorgostraightintothefinalyearofauniversityBA(Hons)Degree.

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HNC & HND IN ART & DESIGN (PHOTOGRAPHY) (Subjecttovalidation)This course combines practical experience with essential theory. You will study photographic techniques including digital imaging technology, historical processes and contemporary image making practices.


CORE MODULES- Professional studies- Ideas generation and ideas in context- Lens based recording-Darkroompractice- Advertising photography-Pressphotographyandjournalism.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAnappropriateBTECNationalDiplomainDesign;oranappropriateHEFCqualification;oraBTECDiplomainFoundationStudies;oraGNVQAdvancedArtandDesignDiploma/AVCEinArtandDesign;or2ASLevelsand1ALevel,includinganArtandDesignsubject.Youwillbeexpectedtobringaportfolioofworkthatreflectsyourcommitmenttothesubject.Thiscourseisopentomaturestudentswhomaynothaveanyformalqualifications,buthavesuitable experience. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENTAssessment is through assignments and work submitted, which is assessed each semester, with an external examiner visit at the end of the academic year.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSUponcompletionyoumayseekemploymentasaPhotographerorgostraightintothefinalyearofauniversityBA(Hons)Degree.

HNC & HND IN GRAPHIC DESIGNThis course combines practical experience with essential theory. You will be taught design history from the birth of modern graphics at the beginning of the20thcenturythroughtothelateststreetandundergroundart.

ATTENDANCE BothHNCandHNDcoursesareavailable as part-time or full-time coursesSTART DATE & DURATION September,1&2yearoptionsavailable

CORE MODULES-ComputerapplicationsinArtandDesign- Historical and contextual referencing- Professional studies- Ideas generation and ideas in context- Critical study-Drawingtechniquesandapproaches

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAnappropriateBTECNationalDiplomainDesign;oranappropriateHEFCqualification;oraBTECDiplomainFoundationStudies;oraGNVQAdvancedArtandDesignDiploma/AVCEinArtandDesign;or2ASLevelsand1ALevel,includinganArtandDesignsubject.Youwillbeexpectedtobringaportfolioofworkthatreflectsyourcommitmenttothesubject.Thiscourseisopentomaturestudentswhomaynothaveanyformalqualifications,buthave suitable experience. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessment is through assignments and work submitted, which is assessed each semester, with an external examiner visit at the end of the academic year.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSUponcompletionyoumayseekemploymentasaGraphicDesignerorgostraightintothefinalyearofauniversityBA(Hons)Degree.

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“After completing my HNC in Graphic Design at the College, I moved onto the HND course. The facilities at The Creative Studios are fantastic, particularly for my specialist area – the brand new state-of-the-art Macs with all thelatest design software have made completing coursework easier, faster and more enjoyable.”

Paul Brown, HNDinGraphicDesign

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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EDUCATION & CAREThis course is appropriate if you are an Early Years professional looking to progress academically and in your career. There are two study routes: Working with Children in the Early Years, and Teaching and Learning Assistants. This FoundationDegreeisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.


CORE MODULES-Studyandselfdevelopment -Howchildrenlearnanddevelop- Equal opportunities - Promoting literacy and numeracy-Specialeducationalneeds -InfluenceofICTonchildren’slearning-Socialandpoliticalcontext

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAnappropriateLevel3qualificationorequivalent,e.g.BTECNationalDiplomainEarlyYears/CACHEDiplomainChildcareandEducation/Level3inChildcareandEducation.YoumustalsohaveGCSEsinEnglishandMathsatgradeCorabove (or equivalent), and experience of working with children in a nursery or school. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessment of learning will be ongoing throughout the course and will consist of:referencedassignments,casestudies,reflectivelearningjournals,supervision reports, presentations and work-based evidence.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSYoucanprogresstohigher-leveluniversityDegreesinsubjectssuchasEarlyChildhoodStudiesorTeachingDegrees.Studentsmayprogresstotheyear3‘topup’degreeBA(Hons)Education&CurriculumStudiesattheUniversityofSunderlandwithfurtheropportunitiesafterthistoprogresstoteachingandearly years practitioner status.

“By studying for the foundation degree part-time at TyneMet, I can move straight onto the third and final year of a degree course at university. The course covers all the areas required for my pro-fessional development and practice. It was the perfect choice for me.”

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HNC IN ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGThis course is designed for those who wish to, or are already working as SeniorTechnicians.Itwillprovideyouwithknowledgethatyoucanuseinwork situations and the College has industry standard equipment to makesure that you can perfect the techniques you need.


CORE MODULES- Analytical methods-EngineeringScience- Measurement and testing- Microprocessors- Electrical power-Electrical,ElectronicandDigitalprinciples- Mechatronic systems

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGenerally,studentsshouldbeatleast18yearsoldandhaveeither:aBTECNationalCertificate/Diplomainarelevantsubject;oratleastoneALevel&aminimumoffourGCSE’s(inclMaths&Science)atgradeCorabove.Maturestudentswithotherqualifications/appropriateworkexperiencecanapply.An interview is required.

ASSESSMENTAssignmentsandawork-basedproject.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSProgressionontoaFoundationDegreeordirectaccessontoanumberofundergraduate degree courses such as B.Eng or M.Eng. The College has very good relationships with local and national employers to make sure that your training gets you up-to-date with all the skills employers are looking for.

HNC IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGThis course is designed for those who wish to, or are already working as SeniorTechnicians.Itwillprovideyouwithknowledgethatyoucanusein work situations and the College has industry standard equipment tomake sure that you can perfect the techniques you need.


CORE MODULES- Analytical methods-EngineeringScience- Mechatronic systems- PLC-Designformanufacture- Manufacturing processes- CAM


ASSESSMENT Assignmentsandawork-basedproject.


HNC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGThis course is designed for those who wish to, or are already working as SeniorTechnicians.Itwillprovideyouwithknowledgethatyoucanuseinwork situations and the College has industry standard equipment to make sure that you can perfect the techniques you need.


CORE MODULES- Analytical methods-EngineeringScience- CAM- Manufacturing processes-AdvancedCADtechniques- Apps of pneumatics and hydraulics- Mechanical principles


ASSESSMENT Assignmentsandawork-basedproject.


“I am a firm believer in continual education. I realise that education has done me a huge favour and it’s never too late to improve and broaden your knowledge.”

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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SPORTS COACHINGThiscoursegivesyoubroad-basededucationandtraininginSport&ExerciseSciencestoaddtothepracticalworkofplanning,deliveringandevaluatingyour coaching sessions. It will ensure that your coaching is using the most up-to-date techniques and information to enhance your coaching for yearsto come.

ThisFoundationDegreeisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.

ATTENDANCE Full-timeSTART DATE & DURATION September,2years

CORE MODULES- Coaching practice- Coaching theory- Anatomy and physiology of exercise-PsychologyofSport-SociologyofSport,ExerciseandHealth- Principles of training- Fitness testing and assessment-NutritionforExerciseandSport- Coaching children

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSOurtypicalofferis160pointsfromaminimumof2ALevels/AVCEsorequivalent.YouwillalsoneedthreepassesatGCSEgradeCorabovewhichmustincludeMathsandEnglishLanguage,oraBTECDiplomaLevel3,oraminimumofLevel2FunctionalSkills(orequivalent).An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessment includes: written coursework, oral presentations, reports, individual and group presentations, multiple choice questionnaires, and practicaltests.Studentswillundertakework-basedopportunitiesinbothyears of the course.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSOpportunityofdirectaccesstoyear3oftheBSc(Hons)SportandExerciseDevelopmentdegree.CareeropportunitiesincludeawiderangeofCoachingpositionsforSportingBodiesandprivateorganisations.

Also,manySportsCoachesarenowbuildingtheirownbusinessesofferingone-to-one coaching as well as group and team instruction.

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ThisFoundationDegreeisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.

ATTENDANCE Full-timeSTART DATE & DURATION September,2years

CORE MODULES- Exercise management- Health and Fitness sector- Anatomy and Physiology of exercise- Psychology of exercise -SociologyofSport,ExerciseandHealth-Sportsinjuriesmanagement-NutritionforExerciseandSport- Fitness testing and assessment- Public health, health promotion and exercise

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSOurtypicalofferis160pointsfromaminimumof2Alevels/AVCEsorequivalent.YoualsoneedthreepassesatGCSEgradeCorabovewhichmustincludeMathsandEnglishLanguage,oraBTECDiplomaLevel3,oraminimumofLevel2FunctionalSkills(orequivalent).An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT Assessment includes: written coursework, oral presentations, reports,individual and group presentations, multiple choice questionnaires, andpracticaltests.Studentswillundertakework-basedopportunitiesin both years of the course.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSThisFoundationDegreemeetsthenationaloccupationalstandardsin this vocational area giving you the skills and accredited status needed foremployment.YoucanalsocontinueyourstudieswithanofferofdirectaccesstoYear3oftheBSc(Hons)SportandExerciseDevelopmentDegreeattheUniversityofSunderland.

“it is a really good course and well structured. The range of subjects you study is amazing and the quality of teaching is excellent. This will set me up for university and my chosen career as a PE teacher.”

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PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN POST COMPULSORY EDUCATION & TRAINING (PGCE)ThisPGCEcourseisdesignedforpractisingteachers,lecturersandtrainerswhoworkinthefieldofpostcompulsoryeducationandtraining.Itispracticalin its focus, builds upon the diverse experiences of course members andrelates these to issues in teaching, learning, assessment and professional development.

ThisqualificationisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.


CORE MODULES- Planning and managing teaching and learning- The earning environment- Assessing and accrediting in context- The foundations of teaching- Professional development- Contextual studies- Working with people- Responsive organisations- Being reflective in your teaching-Developingapersonalandprofessionaltheoryofteaching.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStandardentryqualificationsincludeaDegreeinthesubjectyouteach.Also,youmusthaveevidenceofachievingaLevel2qualificationin Literacy and Numeracy. In order to satisfy the practical teaching requirements of the course, you will need to organise a minimum of 60hourspracticalteachinginyearoneand90hoursinyeartwo.An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT No examinations. Assessment includes: written assignments, groupactivities, presentations, teaching observations and peer assessment.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSSuccessfulcompletionofthiscoursewillgiveyouthenecessaryqualificationrequiredforfull-timeemploymentinpost-16education.

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CERTIFICATE IN POST COMPULSORY EDUCATION & TRAINING (Cert Ed)This Cert Ed course is for practicing teachers, lecturers and trainers who work in thefieldofpostcompulsoryeducationandtraining.Itispracticalinitsfocus,builds upon the diverse experiences of course members and relates these to issues in teaching, learning, assessment and professional development.

ThisqualificationisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.


CORE MODULES- Planning and managing teaching and learning- The learning environment- Assessing and accrediting in context- The foundations of teaching- Professional development- Contextual studies- Working with people- Responsive organisations- Being reflective in your teaching-Developingapersonalandprofessionaltheoryofteaching.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStandardentryrequirementsincludeaprofessionalqualificationequivalenttoNVQ3orabove,AdvancedCraftQualification,oraHigherNationalCertificate/Diploma(HNC/HND)inthesubjectyouteach.Also,youmusthaveevidenceofachievingaLevel2qualificationinLiteracyandNumeracy.Inordertosatisfythe practical teaching requirements of the course, you will need to organise a minimumof60hourspracticalteachinginyearoneand90hoursinyeartwo.An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT No examinations. Assessment includes: written assignments, group activities, presentations, teaching observations and peer assessment.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSSuccessfulcompletionofthiscoursewillgiveyouthenecessaryqualificationrequiredforfull-timeemploymentinpost-16education.

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DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT LeadingtoBA(Hons)Education&Training

This course is for professionals across the public and private sector who areengagedin,managingorfacilitatinglearning.ThisqualificationisawardedbytheUniversityofSunderland.

ATTENDANCE Part-timeSTART DATE & DURATION September,2yearprogramme (Year1-atTyneMetropolitanCollege Year2-attheUniversityofSunderland)

CORE MODULES- Issues in Post Compulsory Education (PCET)- Issues in professional learning and development- Research methods- Critical enquiry

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYoumusthavequalifiedTeacherstatus(CertificateinEducationorequivalent),oraFoundationDegree,orrelevanttrainingexperienceandqualifications.(PleasenotethatcandidateswithapreviousDegreecannotbefundedforthiscourse.) There are no practical teaching requirements on this course. An interview is required.

ASSESSMENT All assessment is assignment based.

PROGRESSION & CAREERSSuccessfulcompletionofthiscoursewillgiveyouaccesstothefinalyearoftheanHonoursDegreecourse,butalsoinitsownrightenhancesthequalificationsofallprofessionals working in the sector of training in the public or private sector.

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“I was a voluntary teacher when I enrolled and completing this course has now led to a full-time job. You get a lot of help from the tutors which makes the work a lot less daunting than you might think. You develop great teaching techniques which will help you throughout your career.”

Lee Lowden, CertificateinPostCompulsoryEducationandTraining

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