Part-time Guide September - July 2014

Art, Design & Media

SwindonCollege

Course Description Day Date Wks/Days

Time Cost Course Code

Pottery This course is for you if you would like to make things in clay and have no experience or a lot of experience at pottery. All abilities welcome.

Mon 23 SEP 2013 - 02 DEC 2013

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR501T

Mon 06 JAN 2014 - 17 MAR 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR511T

Fashion/Sewing Skills This course is for you if you have some basic sewing experience and you want to improve your sewing skills to enable you to sew clothes for yourself or others.

Mon 23 SEP 2013 - 02 DEC 2013

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR506T

Mon 06 JAN 2014 - 17 MAR 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR516T

Studio Photography This evening course offers access to Swindon College’s superb studio and darkroom facilities and caters for digital camera users as well as those wishing to use black and white film.

Tues 24 SEP 2013 - 03 DEC 2013

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR503T

Tues 07 JAN 2014 - 18 MAR 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR513T

Tues 22 April - 1st July 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR523T

Life Drawing This course is aimed at 19+ yr old students who wish to extend practice in drawing via a concentrated programme of graded exercises of drawing from the figure.

Tues 24 SEP 2013 - 03 DEC 2013

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR507T

Tues 07 JAN 2014 - 18 MAR 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR517T

Dreamweaver This course is for you if you want to understand the basics of HTML coding and web design.

Tues 24 SEP 2013 - 03 DEC 2013

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR404T

Tues 07 JAN 2014 - 18 MAR 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR414T

Landscape Photography

This course is for you if you want to know more about landscape photography and you have a 35mm camera and tripod.

Wed 09 APR 2014 - 18 JUN 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR525T

Photoshop This course will show you the Use of the Toolbox, Selection using lasso/magnetic, selection and magic wand tools, Layers: adding/renaming layers, Image Adjustment, Using Levels, Using Curves, Adjustment layers, Layers: Layer masks, Introduction to masks, Introduction to paths, Creating a mask from a path, Colour correction, Auto adjustments, Colour temperature, Replace colour, Repairing an image, Cloning tool, Healing brush, Patch tool.

Mon 23 SEP 2013 - 02 DEC 2013

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR404T

Mon 06 JAN 2014 - 17 MAR 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR412T

Printmaking This course is intended as an ‘introduction’ to intaglio printmaking techniques including drypoint, etching and collagraph printing. The course offers participation on a practical level in a well equipped studio environment and is suitable for absolute beginners or as a refresher for more experienced practitioners.

Wed 08 JAN 2014 - 19 MAR 2014

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£90 AR514T

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courses


Accounting


Time Cost

AAT Level 1 Access

This course is the starting point for those looking for a career in Accounts , administration or finance functions

Mon 01 AUG 2013 - 31 JUL

2014

15 wks 17:30 - 20:30

£277 MR100S

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping

£390 MR106S

AAT Level 2 Diploma in Accounting

This course is ideal for those working or intending to work as accounting professionals/support staff in accountancy, administration or finance functions.

Fri 13 SEP 2013 - 04 JUL

2014

36 wks 09:30 - 14:30

£775 MR111S



Wed 11 SEP 2013 - 02 JUL

2014

36 wks 17:30 - 20:45

£775 MR112S



Tues 10 SEP 2013 - 01 JUL

2014

36 wks 17:30 - 20:45

£775 MR971S


This course is ideal for those holding the full AAT Level 2 Certificate and working, or intending to work, as accounting technicians/support staff in accountancy and related finance functions.

Mon-day

09 SEP 2013 - 30 JUN

2014

34 wks 09:00 - 16:15

£650 MR120S


This course is ideal for those holding the full AAT Level 2 Certificate and working, or intending to work, as accounting technicians/support staff in accountancy and related finance functions

Thurs 12 SEP 2013 - 03 JUL

2014

36 wks 13:00 - 19:00

£650 MR121S


This course is ideal for those holding the full AAT Level 2 Certificate and working, or intending to work, as accounting technicians/support staff in accountancy and related finance functions.

Mon Tues

09 SEP 2013 - 01 JUL

2014

36 wks 17:45 - 21:00

£650 MR122S


This course is aimed at those working or intending to work as AAT qualified accountants. This programme is the final part of a three-stage, national framework of competence based education and training scheme offered by The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the largest dedicated professional body for qualified accounting technicians.

Fri 06 SEP 2013 - 27 JUN

2014

36 wks 09:00 - 16:15

£820 MR130S



Tues 03 SEP 2013 - 24 JUN

2014

36 weeks 13:00 - 19:15

£820 MR131S



Wed 04 SEP 2013 - 26 JUN

2014

36 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£820 MR132S



Course Description Day CostMicrosoft Excel Basic

This course will enable you to use Microsoft spreadsheets, for use at work or home, to manage accounts, your household budget or investments. This course covers the Microsoft Office 2010 edition.

Flexible £50

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

This course will enable you to use Microsoft spreadsheets, for use at work or home, to manage accounts, your household budget or investments, to a business standard. This course covers the Microsoft Office 2010 edition. This course is an ideal way to build on existing Microsoft Excel 2003 spreadsheet skills, and extending those skills to an advanced level, enabling you to gain new skills, for home or work.

Flexible £50

Microsoft Word Basic

This course will enable you to use Microsoft word, for use at work or home. This course covers the Microsoft Office 2010 edition.

Flexible £50

Microsoft Word Intermediate

This course will enable you to use Microsoft Word, for use at work or home. This course covers the Microsoft Office 2010 edition. This course is an ideal way to build on existing Microsoft Word 2003 skills, and extending those skills to an advanced level, enabling you to gain new skills, for home or work.

Flexible £50

Microsoft PowerPoint Basic

This course will enable you to use Microsoft PowerPoint, for use at work or home. This course covers the Microsoft Office 2010 edition.

Flexible £50

Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate

This course will enable you to use Microsoft PowerPoint, for use at work or home. This course covers the Microsoft Office 2010 edition. This course is an ideal way to build on existing Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 skills, and extending those skills to an advanced level, enabling you to gain new skills, for home or work.

Flexible £50

Microsoft Outlook Basic

This course will enable you to use Microsoft Outlook, for use at work or home. This course covers the Microsoft Office 2010 edition.

Flexible £50

Microsoft OutlookIntermediate

This course will enable you to use Microsoft Outlook, for use at work or home. This course covers the Microsoft Office 2010 edition. This course is an ideal way to build on existing Microsoft Outlook 2003 skills, and extending those skills to an ad-vanced level, enabling you to gain new skills, for home or work.

Flexible £50

Emergency First Aid at Work (1day)

The HABC Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate is a 1 day course designed to provide candidates with basic lifesaving first aid knowledge and workplace health and safety regulations.

Flexible £65

First Aid at Work Certificate (3day)

If your employer has decided that your workplace requires first-aiders they must have been trained by an approved organisation and hold a qualification in first aid at work or emergency first aid at work.

Flexible £150

First Aid at Work Re-qualification (2day)

If your First Aid at Work certificate is due to expire then this course will requalify you and update your First Aid skills. Flexible £140

Paediatric First Aid (2day)

This 2 day course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care. It is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and infants, who wish to gain a nationally accredited Level 2 Award.

Flexible £165

HABC Level 1 Principles and Practices of Health and Safety

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with knowledge of health and safety principles relevant to any work environment and covers the subject areas highlighted by the Health and Safety Executive as essential to the development, promotion and maintenance of safe working practices and procedures in the workplace.

Flexible £65

RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with knowledge of health and safety principles relevant to any work environment and covers the subject areas highlighted by the Health and Safety Executive as essential to the development, promotion and maintenance of safe working practices and procedures in the workplace.

Flexible £65

Manual Handing (Patient Handling) Level 2

This award makes candidates aware of their responsibilities and gives them a good understanding of the principles of safe moving and lifting of patients.

Flexible £72

HABC Level 2 Manual Handling

This award makes candidates aware of their responsibilities and gives them a good understanding of the principles of safe moving and lifting of loads.

Flexible £72

BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders

This course is essential for those requiring a licence to retail alcohol, but is suitable for anyone who works, or is thinking of working, in the licensed trade.

Flexible £180

Food Safety Level 2

The RSPH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering is for anyone wishing to gain an essential understanding of food safety as it relates to food preparation and handling. Any person who may handle food or who works with equipment likely to come into contact with foodstuffs for human consumption.

Flexible £65

Leadership, Motivation and Conflict

This workshop looks at effective leadership practice overall before focusing on two elements of leadership in particular: Moti-vation and Dealing with Conflict and Difference.

Flexible £150

Presentation Skills

This course will explore the different skills and techniques needed to carry out an effective presentation from style and ap-proach to maintaining audience interest. This programme is aimed at all levels and does not require any prior experience.

Flexible £150

Preparing to Manage People

This programme is aimed at new managers, team leaders or supervisors. This two day programme will prepare individu-als who want to move into people management or who are new to managing people to develop the skills needed to be a successful and confident manager or team leader. The emphasis will be on practical tools and techniques that work in a busy business environment.

Flexible £150

Train the Trainer The aim of this programme is to give an overview of aspects of being a trainer, from exploring producing effective training materials to objective setting and understanding learning styles. This course provides an insight into producing effective material for people to gain the very best out of learning new tasks.

Flexible £150

Performance Management and Appraisals

The workshop focuses on the fundamental principle that appraisal meetings should only be one step in the performance management process. When managers get the performance management process right, the annual appraisal meeting can be viewed and conducted as a useful, constructive and meaningful exercise for all concerned.

Flexible £150

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Time Cost

GCSE Biology GCSE Biology gives you the chance to gain a good understanding of human biology, organisms, evolution and the environment. The AQA specification helps put Biology in the context of everyday life with topics ranging from ‘Keeping healthy’ to ‘Humans and their environment’. Assessment is a combination of written exams and centre assessed work.

Wed 11 SEP 2013 - 14 MAY 2014

30 weeks 18:00 - 20:30

£250 GBIOLP01T

GCSE Psychology This course provides a sound understanding of methods and approaches in Psychology at an introductory level through various topic areas including social, cognitive, developmental, biological and individual differences. It is assessed by two exams and provides a strong basis for progression to our A-level Psychology specifications.

Thurs 12 SEP 2013 - 19 JUN 2014

34 weeks 18:00 - 20:30

£250 GPSYCT

AS Business Studies Be the next Branson! Got some great ideas for new products or services? Maybe you want to run your own business from home or work in marketing or management. No matter what your vision, the Business Studies A level course gives you an incredibly powerful start to launch you into becoming a business person. All the key topics of starting and running a business are covered. Assessment is by two exams at the end of the year.

Tues Fri

13 SEP 2013 - 4 June 2014

33 weeks Tues 16:00 - 17:30

Fri 9:00 - 12:30

£270 ASBUSS

AS Human Biology Human Biology takes a thematic approach to the subject, looking at principles related to contemporary issues and emphasising factors that affect people’s health and how they interact with their environment. Two units are assessed by written exam and one unit assesses investigative and practical skills. This AS is aimed at students who are considering a career in the health/clinical professions where the Government has identified a significant national skill shortage.

Mon Wed

02 SEP 2013 - 04 JUN 2014

32 weeks 09:30 - 17:00

£270 ASHBIS

AS Photography AS photography (lens and light based media), provides students with opportunities to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences and environments. It requires learners to develop their ability to show a range of skills. These include independence of mind in developing their own ideas and an interest and enthusiasm for photography and design.

Mon Tues Thurs

02 SEP 2013 - 03 JUN 2014

32 weeks 15:30 - 18:00

£270 ASPHOS

AS English Literature & Language

This AS helps students develop their understanding of English Language and Literature as a combined discipline. Students discover how different writers approach similar subjects and consider how language and style are affected by change over time.

WedFri

04 SEP 2013 - 04 JUN 2014

33 weeks 12:00 - 18:30

£270 ASENGS

AS Maths This AS Maths course provides students with a thorough grounding in the mathematical tools and techniques often needed in the workplace. The logic and reasoning skills developed by studying A-level Maths make sure the qualification is widely respected even in non-mathematical arenas.

Tues Wed

03 SEP 2013 - 04 JUN 2014

33 weeks 09:00 - 17:30

£270 ASMATS

AS Psychology Psychology AS introduces students to the broad range of Psychology topics including memory, attachment, research methods, stress, social influence and individual differencesThis course of study comprises two written units with no coursework. The emphasis is on applying knowledge and understanding, thereby developing students’ transferable skills of analysis, evaluation and critical thinking.

Mon Wed

02 SEP 2013 - 04 JUN 2014

32 weeks 09:30 - 17:50

£270 ASPSYS

AS Fashion and Textiles

Students can develop their own ideas and an interest and enthusiasm for art and design. They will gain experience of working with a range of materials, media and techniques, including traditional and new media and technologies.

Wed Thurs

05 SEP 2013 - 06 JUN 2013

32 weeks 17:00 - 19:30

£270 ASFASS

Introduction to Criminal Psychology

Learn how psychological theories are applied to issues in the Justice System, including eye witness testimony and cognitive interview techniques. Review methods for treating crime such as anger management and consider the psychology of the courtroom and its influences on sentencing and jury decision making.

Wed 17 APR 2013 - 22 MAY 2014

6 weeks 18:00 - 20:00

To follow SM004T

GCSE English This course is intended for students of all ages who wish to achieve a GCSE in English Language in one year. It is an intensive courserequiring commitment, hard work and a further one to two hours each week for studying and homework, in addition to weekly classes. The course follows the AQA syllabus, which involves completing a variety of controlled assessments as well as an exam. Classes are 2.5 hours long and we offer a daytime class and several evening classes, so that students who have work or family commitments can attend on a day that fits into their schedule.

Mon 02 SEP 2013 - 06 JUN 2014

31 weeks 18:00 - 20:30

Free* GEN-GOP01

Tues 03 SEP 2013 - 06 JUN 2014

31 weeks 18:00 - 20:30

Free* GEN-GOP02

Wed 04 SEP 2013 - 06 JUN 2014

31 weeks 18:00 - 20:30

Free* GEN-GOP03

Thurs 05 SEP 2013 - 06 JUN 2014

31 weeks 10:00 - 12:30

Free* GEN-GOP04

*Free to all students who do not already have a GCSE or O Level A-C grade


A Levels & GCSEs



Certificate in Swedish Massage

Originating from the massage techniques used in Scandinavian countries, this treatment is often called Swedish massage. The invigorating massage concentrates on removing physical tension from all areas of the body. The course is designed for adults who wish to train for a career in massage therapy.

Thurs 12 SEP 2013 - 30 JAN 2014

18 weeks 17:30 - 20:30

£330 PN327T

Fashion & Photographic Make-up

This course is designed for the student who has a strong enthusiasm for make-up, or those who would like to gain more experience and tips on application for their own use. This would be an excellent course for someone wishing to provide make-up for weddings and special occasions or for hairdressers and beauty therapists who wish to extend their skills. Students will be expected to attend one evening a week for 18 weeks and will need to complete independent study (3-6 hours a week) at home to develop a portfolio.

Wed 02 OCT 2013- 26 FEB 2014

18 weeks 17:30 - 20:30

£335 PN335T

Stone Therapy Certificate Level 3

The course is designed for practitioners wishing to extend and develop their skill base. It will cover the routine and application of Stone Therapy Massage as well as anatomy, Health & Safety and client care.

Thurs 06 FEB 2014 - 10 JUL 2014

19 weeks 17:30 - 20:30

£460 PN926T

Nail Treatments Certificate Level 2

This course is designed for people wishing to train for a career in the Nail industry. The course covers Health & Safety, Manicure, Pedicure treatments and Nail Enhancements, as well as anatomy, physiology and Salon procedures.

Tues 17 SEP 2013 - 03 JUN 2014

31 weeks 17:30 - 20:30

£490 PN935T

Beauty & Fashion Make-up



City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Customer Service

Designed for those who have begun working in Customer Service delivery and who would like to learn more about the subject and gain a qualification.

Wed 2 Oct 2013 - 12 Mar 2014

20 weeks 9:00 - 12:00

£204 MR977S

City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Customer Service

Designed for those who are used to working in a customer service delivery role and have potentially already achieved the Level 2 award and would like to improve on this.

Mon 16 Sep 2013 - 16 June 2014

30 weeks 14:00 - 17:00

£258 MR978S

ABC Level 1 Award in Practical Office Skills

An introduction to basic, practical office skills, aimed at school leavers and others, who have employment in a office-base environment.

Fri 20 Sep 2013 - 20 June 2014

30 weeks 9:00 - 12:00

£293 MR979S

Edexcel Level 1 inMoney and Finance Skills

Supported by Nationwide, this qualification is an introduction to basic money and finance skills and it aimed at school leavers and others, who have begun work in the finance industry.

Thurs 9 Jan 2014 - 19 June 2014

20 weeks 14:30 - 17:00

£207 MR981S

Edexcel Level 2 in Money and Finance Skills

Supported by Nationwide, this qualification is aimed at school leavers, and others, who currently work in the finance industry and would like to gain a level 2 qualification in this subject.

Thurs 9 Jan 2014 - 19 June 2014

20 weeks 14:30 - 17:00

£207 MR982S

Edexcel Level 2 in Work Experience for Enterprise

This qualification is designed to be taken alongside a job or work placement and is aimed at developing the skills and knowledge needed to be entrepreneurial.

Fri 4 Oct 2013 - 21 Mar 2014

20 weeks 13:30 - 16:00

£227 MR983S

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills

This course is aimed at those who wish to learn the more advanced features of the Microsoft Office suite to put into practice in the workplace.

Mon 11 Nov 2013 - 9 Dec 2013

5 weeks 9:30 - 11:30

£100 CR945S

Business & Computing


GCSE Maths This course is intended for students of all ages who wish to achieve a GCSE in mathematics in one year. This is an intensive course requiring commitment, hard work and a further one to two hours each week for studying and homework, in addition to weekly classes. The course follows a linear format, where exams are taken at the end of the course. Classes are 2.5 hours long and we offer a daytime class and several evening classes, so that students who have work or family commitments can attend on a day that fits into their schedule.

Mon 9 SEP 2013 - 13 JUN 2014

31 weeks 18:00 to 20:30

Free* GMATHP01

Tues 9 SEP 2013 - 13 JUN 2014

31 weeks 18:00 -20:30

Free* GMATHP02

Wed 9 SEP 2013 - 13 JUN 2014

31 weeks 18:00 - 20:30

Free* GMATHP03

Thur 9 SEP 2013 - 13 JUN 2014

31 weeks 18:00 - 20:30

Free* GMATHP04

Wed 9 SEP 2013 - 13 JUN 2014

31 weeks 09:30 - 12:00

Free* GMATHP05

Mon 9 SEP 2013 - 13 JUN 2014

31 weeks 18:00 - 20:30

Free* GMATHP06

*Free to all students who do not already have a GCSE or O Level A-C grade



Plastering Diploma Level 1

This course will give you the opportunity to achieve the Diploma Level 1 in Plastering. It is open to anyone who wishes to gain employment in the Construction Industry and achieve a nationally recognised qualifica-tion in Plastering.

Mon Thurs

12 SEPT 2013 - 04 JUL 2014

32 weeks 17:30 - 21:00

£1,825 TO701S

Plastering Diploma Level 2

This course will give you the opportunity to achieve the Diploma Level 2 in Plastering. This nationally recognised qualification is open to anyone who has achieved the Level 1 qualification and wishes to gain employment in the Construction Industry.

Mon Thurs

12 SEPT 2013 - 03 JUL 2014

36 weeks 17:30 - 21:00

£1,925 TO801S

Bench Joinery Diploma Level 3

This nationally recognised qualification is open to anyone who has achieved the Level 2 Diploma in Wood Occupations and wishes to gain employment in the Construction Industry.

Wed 11 SEPT 2013 - 04 JUL 2014

34 weeks 09:00 - 17:00

£1,825 WO300S

Site Carpentry Diploma Level 3

This nationally recognised qualification is open to anyone who has achieved the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery and wishes to gain employment in the Construction Industry.

Mon 02 SEPt 2013 - 30 JUN 2014

35 weeks 09:00 - 17:00

£1,825 WO301S

Site Carpentry Diploma Level 2

This course will give you the opportunity to achieve the Level 2 Diploma Wood Occupations, Carpentry and Joinery. Whilst primarily aimed at school leavers, the course is open to anyone who wishes to gain employment in the Construction Industry and achieve a nationallyrecognised qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.

Mon 02 SEPT 2013 - 30 JUN 2014

35 weeks 09:00 - 17:00

£1,725 WO400S

Bench Joinery Diploma Level 2

This course will give you the opportunity to achieve the Level 2 Diploma Wood Occupations, Carpentry and Joinery. Whilst primarily aimed at school leavers, the course is open to anyone who wishes to gain employment in the Construction Industry and achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.

Mon 02 SEPT 2013 - 04 JUL 2014

34 weeks 09:00 - 17:00

£1,725 WO402S

Construction & Engineering

National Diploma in Construction & Built Environment Year 1

This qualification will enhance career progression for thoseemployed in consultants and contractors offices, or in other fields of design and production within the construction industry.

Mon 02 SEPT 2013 04 JULY 2014

34 weeks 09:00 - 19:30

£392 BA151S

National Diploma in Construction & Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Year 1

The course will enhance career progression for those employed by architects, surveyors, contractors, Local Authorities and quantity surveors- offices, or those who work in the field of design and production.

Mon 02 SEPT201304 JULY 2014

34 weeks 09:00 - 19:30

£939 BA311S

HNC Civil Engineering Year 1

The course will enhance career progression for those employed by architects, surveyors, contractors, Local Authorities and quantity surveyors- offices, or those who work in the field of design and production.

Fri 12 SEPT 2013 22 MAY 2014

30 weeks 09:00 - 16:30

£2,268 BA381S

HNC Construction Year 1

The course will enhance career progression for those employed by architects, surveyors, contractors, Local Authorities and quantity survey-ors- offices, or those who work in the field of design and production.

Fri 12 SEPT 2013 21MAY 2014

30 weeks 09:00 - 16:30

£2,268 BA391S

HNC to D (Top up) Civil Engineering

This qualification will enhance career progression for those employed in consultant and contractor offices, or in other fields of design and production within the construction industry. Assessment methods involve formative and summative strategiesleading to a positive learning methodology with written feedback on all assessed work.

Wed 11 SEPT 2013 - 21 MAY 2014

30 weeks 09:00 - 19:30

£2,268 BA383S

HNC to D (Top up) Construction

This course will enhance career progression for those employed in architect, surveyor, contractor, Local Authority and quantity surveyor offices, or those who work in the field of design and production. Those seeking a recognised qualification and/or entry to a professional body or associated institution will also benefit from the course, as will mature candidates seeking to enhance their job prospects.

Wed 11 SEPT 2013 21 MAY 2014

30 weeks 09:00 - 19:30

£2,268 BA393S


2D CAD Certificate Level 2

This course is for anyone wishing to gain experience of an industry standard CAD program for industrial or private work and for those already using CAD who wish to obtain a recognised qualification. It is also suitable for those using AutoCAD LT.

Tues 03 SEPT - 04 FEB 2014

20 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£505.00 including

exam costs

EN630T

2D CAD Certificate Level 3

This course is an advanced qualification for those who have achieved City & Guilds 7579-02, or an equivalent standard, and wish to further their knowledge of the AutoCAD program. The course expands your knowledge of the 2D drawing environment to an advanced level.

Tues 03 SEPT - 04 FEB 2014

20 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£505.00 including

exam costs

EN635T

2D CAD



VRQ Level 1Hairdressing

Have you always wanted to have a career in Hairdressing? Did circumstances prevent you from following your ambitions when you left school? Swindon College has developed hairdressing courses for mature students who wish to train for a career in the hairdressing industry.

Mon Tues

09 SEP 2013 - 01 JUL 2014

34 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£715 PN261S

NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing

Have you always wanted to have a career in Hairdressing? Did circumstances prevent you from following your ambitions when you left school? Swindon College has developed hairdressing courses for mature students who wish to train for a career in the hairdressing industry.

Mon Tues Wed

Thurs

09 SEP 2013 - 03 JUL 2014

34 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£715 PN262S

Hairdressing NVQ2 Yr1 Day Release

This course is designed for those working in a salon but do not wish to do an apprenticeship. You must have access to perform hairdressing services within your salon and the course will take you up to 2 years to complete.

Mon 16 SEP 2013 - 30 JUN 2014

30 weeks 09:00 - 17:00

£715 PN271S

Hairdressing NVQ3 Day Release

This course is designed for those working in a salon but do not wish to do an apprenticeship. You must have access to perform hairdressing services within your salon.

Mon 16 SEP 2013 - 30 JUN 2014

30 weeks 09:00 - 17.00

£723 PN371S

Hair Extensions A one day training course designed to teach you how to bond hair extensions for colour, volume and texture.

Fri 07 FEB 14 1 day 9.00- 17.00

£300 PN301T

Fri 14 FEB 14 1 day 9.00- 17.00

£300 PN302T

Sat 28 FEB 14 1 day 9.00- 17.00

£300 PN303T

Barbering A short course for qualified hairdressers, L2 or equivalent, who wish to develop their mens cutting skills. The course will include demonstrations and practice. Students will need to provide their own models or purchase a male practice head.

Mon 13 JAN 2014 - 31 MAR 2014

10 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£285 PN907S

Hairdressing

Hospitality



GCSE Catering A programme which explores the hospitality industry and covers a range of basic skills needed to work in the industry, including food preparation, cooking, customer service and food and beverage service.

Wed 02 OCT 13 30 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£365 GCAT01S

General Cookery Level 1

First qualification for those already working or wishing to enter the hospitality industry as a food preparation assistant or chefs.

Thurs 14 NOV 13 25 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£365 HN506S

Food Safety Award Level 2

Food poisoning is normally caused by negligence or ignorance;therefore, an important element in keeping food safe is knowledge of food hygiene. This basic course is designed for staff employed in the food industry and for the general public and offers an appreciation of the fundamentals of good food hygiene.

Thurs 27 FEB 14 1 day 10:00 - 16:30

£59 FN161T

Thurs 22 MAY 14 1 day 10:00 - 16:30

£59 FN162T

Junior Chef A programme covering knife skills, food hygiene, preparation techniques and a range of basic cooking skills.

Tues Wed

18 FEB 14 1 week 10:00 - 14:30

£60 FN178T

Chocolate Masterclass

Skills and techniques in making a variety hand made chocolates using shells, fillings and moulds.

Thur 20 FEB 14 1 day 09:00 - 15:00

£30 FN907T

Molecular Gastronomy

Step-by-step descriptions of the most important techniques and recipes covering - Spherification, foams, gelling, thickeners and combined applications.

Fri 21 FEB 14 1 day 09:00 - 15:00

£30 FN908T





Introduction to Counselling PCDLLevel 1

For anyone who has an interest in counselling and would like to know more. Students will begin to learn: What counselling is/is not, Listening skills, Non-verbal communication, Responding skills, Self-awareness, Rogers Core conditions and different models of counselling.

Mon 27 JAN 2014 - 10 MAR 2014

6 weeks 18:00 - 20:00

£80 NN813T

Tues 12 MAY 2014 - 23 JUN 2014

6 weeks 18:00 - 20:00

£80 NN814T

Mon 07 OCT 2013 - 18 NOV 2013

6 weeks 18:00 - 20:00

£80 NN812T

Basic Counselling Skills Level 2

The course will be appropriate for individuals looking to develop counselling skills for progression to Level 3 counselling courses.

Thurs 12 SEP 2013 - 19 JUN 2014

34 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£430 NN821S

Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 3

The course will be appropriate for individuals looking to develop counselling skills for progression to diploma level. The course if for those who have completed and introductory/Level 2 course and would like to explore the subject further. Anyone whose work, paid or voluntary, requires them to interact with others, or anyone who is interested in developing existing skills in this field will benefit.

Thurs 12 SEP 2013 - 03 JUL 2014

36 weeks 18:00 - 20:00

£730 NN910T

Counselling

Learning Differences

Electrical & Plumbing



C&G 2330 Cert in ElectrotechnicalTechnology Level 2, Yr 1

This course is designed for people who would like to gain employ-ment in the electrical installation industry. The course combines both practical training along with electrical theory. The practical work is carried out in our own training workshop to the necessary industrial standards.

Tues Thurs

17 Sept 2013- 5 July 2014

30 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£859 EN020T

C&G 2330 Cert in Electrotechnical Technology Level 2, Yr 2

This is the second year of the course which is designed for people who would like to gain employment in the electrical installation industry. The course combines both practical training along with electrical theory. The practical work is carried out in our own training workshop to the necessary industrial standards.

Tues Thurs

17 Sept 2013 -5 July 2014

30 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£859 EN080T

Electro Technical Craft Level 3

This is a course is designed for people who have completed the level 2 2330 and would like to progress to level 3.

Mon Wed

17 Sept 2013 - 5 July 2014

30 weeks 18:00: 21:00

£859 EN040T

Electro Technical Craft Level 2 Yr 1,

This course is designed for people who would like to gain employment in the electrical installation industry. The course combines both practical training along with electrical theory. The practical work is carried out in our own training workshop to the necessary industrial standards.

Tues Thurs

17 Sept 2013 5 July 2014

30 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£859 EN202T

Introduction to Plumbing

This course is designed for people who would like to gain a basic introduction to Plumbing.

Thurs TBA 1 week 09:00 - 17:00

£130 PL006T

Domestic Heating for Beginners

Further information to follow. Wed TBA 10 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£560 PL007T

Domestic Plumbing for Beginners

Further information to follow. Thurs TBA 10 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£560 PL008T

Plumbing Technical Cert Level 2 Yr1

Further information to follow. MonTues

TBA 34 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£1,140 PL051T

Plumbing Technical Craft Yr 2

This course is designed for people who would like to gain employment in the Plumbing installation industry. The course combines both practical training along with plumbing theory. The practical work is carried out in our own training workshop to the necessary industrial standards.

Weds and

Thurs

18 Sept 2013 5 July 2014

34 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£1,140 PL053T

Plumbing Techni-cal Craft Level 3 Yr1 (Eve) 6035

This course is designed for people who would like to gain employment in the Plumbing installation industry. The course combines both practical training along with plumbing theory. The practical work is carried out in our own training workshop to the necessary industrial standards.

Mon and Tues

16 Sept 2013 5 July 2014

34 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£1,140 PL054T

Plumbing NVQ2 Yr1 This is a course designed for people who have completed the level 2 6035 and would like to progress to Level 3.

Flexible 17 Sept 2013 5 July 2014

34 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

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PL201S

Level 2 Diploma APL route

This course is designed for people who are in industry and have completed the Level 2 plumbing qualfication.

Work-based

ongoing 64 weeks 18:00 - 21:00

£3,300 PL222S



Motor Vehicle


Time Cost

Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance VRQ Level 2

This programme develops knowledge and skills required for employ-ment and/or career progression within the Automotive sector. You will be able to removed and replace many different components of a light vehicle. This will be a more advanced level of study and will require some additional work out of college.

Mon / Tues or Thurs Friday

02/9/13 - 20/06/2014

34 weeks 09:00 - 17:30

£765 VN014S

Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance VCQ Level 2

If you have been working in a garage for some time and have the experience but not the qualification then this course is for you to become qualified. During the working day our assessor will visit your garage and observe your competence in the workplace. Must be employed in a Motor Vehicle related workplace for a minimum 16 hours.

Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible £615 VN212S

Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance VCQ Level 2 Yr 2

If you have been working in a garage for some time and have the experience but not the qualification then this course is for you to become qualified. You will be required to study out of college during a time that is suitable for you and when you feel confident at asubject you will be required to take an on-line exam. During the working day our assessor will visit your garage and observe your competence in the workplace. Must be employed in a Motor Vehicle related workplace for a minimum 16 hours.


Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance VCQ Level 3

Designed for those who are employed in the repair and service sector of the motor industry and wish to gain a Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will gain an NVQ Level 3 upon successful completion. 1 day a week over 2 years.


Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance VCQ Level 3 Yr 2

Designed for those who are employed in the repair and service sector of the motor industry and wish to gain a Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will gain an NVQ Level 3 upon successful completion. 1 day a week over 2 years.


Car Maintenance for Beginners

This course is ideal if you are a newcomer to car maintenance and would like to gain practical, hands-on training with a qualification.

Wed 11/09/2013 - 27/11/2013

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 VN001T

Wed 4/12/13 - 26/2/13

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 TBC

Wed 5/3/13 - 21/5/13

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 TBC

Car Maintenance Intermediate Level

This course is for you if you would like to carry out more complex repair tasks on your car than is covered on the beginners- course. This course is aimed at people who can carry out an interim service but lack the confidence or knowledge to carry out more complex tasks or repairs.

Wed 03 OCT 2013 - 12 DEC 2013

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 VN009T

Tues 10/9/13 - 26/11/13

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 TBC

Tues 3/12/13 - 25/2/14

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 TBC

Vehicle Electrics - Fault Finding for beginners

This course is for you if you’d like to carry out system related diagnosis and rectification of electrical faults in motor vehicles.

Thurs 12/9/13 - 28/11/13

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 EN701T

Thurs 5/12/13 - 27/2/14

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 EN702T

Thurs 6/3/14 - 22/5/14

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 EN703T

Female only - an introduction to basic car maintenance

An introduction to car maintenance will give you the ability to keep your car in a roadworthy condition and give confidence when dealing with garages. You will be joined by other females and instructed by a technician trained at Mercedes.

Sat 14/9/13 - 30/11/13

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 VN010T

Sat 7/12/13 - 1/3/14

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 VN011T

Sat 8/3/14 - 7/6/14

10 weeks 18:30 - 20:30

£132 VN012T

Course Description Day CostPortable Appliance Testing 2377-12

These qualifications are aimed at those with administrative responsibilities for the maintenance of electrical equipment and for those undertaking practical inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Flexible £398

17th Edition Wiring Regulations 2382-12

This qualification is primarily aimed at practising electricians with relevant experience and other allied professionals e.g. surveyors, consultants and other trades needing to update and enhance their understanding of IET Wiring Regulations. It is also suitable for anyone wishing to demonstrate an understanding of the IET 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).The course consists of an in depth study of BS7671.

Flexible £398

Course Description Day CostCCN1 Core 1-1 Initial

The course will cover Gas Safety Regulations and other relevant legislation, combustion, relevant pressures and gas rates, gas pipe work, tightness testing and purging, including low and medium pres-sure, chimney systems recognition and testing, ventilation, gas controls and flue gas analysis.

Flexible £450

CPA1 Combustion Analysis Initial

The course will cover the written and practical assessment of using a flue gas analyser. Flexible £185

HTR1 Heaters/Fires Initial

The course will test the gas safety competence in the work of the following: Install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic open, balanced and fan assisted flued gas fires and wall heaters by practical and knowledge based assessment

Flexible £200

CKR1 Gas Cookers Initial

The course will test the gas safety competence in the work of the installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic cooking appliances by practical and knowledge based assessment.

Flexible £200

CENWAT Boilers/Water Heaters Initial

The course will cover the installation, exchange, commission, disconnection, service, repair and break-down of domestic gas fired central heating boilers, hot water boilers and circulators, combination boilers, storage water heaters and instantaneous water heaters up to 70kW net heat input. This qualification replaces the CEN1 and WAT1 as of 1st April 2011.

Flexible £300

Core, CPA + 3 elements Initial

The course will cover the following: - CCN1 - CENWAT - HTR1 - CKR1

Flexible £750

Unvented Hot Water Initial

This course is aimed at experienced plumbing and heating operatives who require a qualification in the installation, servicing and maintenance of unvented hot water systems from 15 to 500 litres.

Flexible £250

LPG—Personal Dwellings and Residential Park Homes Initial

The competencies required to cover Liquid Petroleum Gas in Residential Park Homes. Flexible £400

MET1—Meters Initial

This Gas Safety Assessment is designed to test the gas safety competence of an operative in the work of install, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters by practical and knowledge and understanding assessment.

Flexible £135

3 Elements Deal Initial

The course will cover the following: - CENWAT - HTR1 - CKR1

Flexible £500

CCN1 Core 1-1 Reassessment

The course will reassess Gas Safety Regulations and other relevant legislation, combustion, relevant pressures and gas rates, gas pipe work, tightness testing and purging, including low and medium pressure, chimney systems recognition and testing, ventilation, gas controls and flue gas analysis.

Flexible £435

CPA1 Combustion Analysis Reassessment

The course will cover the written and practical assessment of using a flue gas analyser. Flexible £100

HTR1 Heaters/Fires Reassessment

The course will reassess the gas safety competence in the work of the following: Install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic open, balanced and fan assisted flued gas fires and wall heaters by practical and knowledge based assessment

Flexible £140

CKR1 Gas Cookers Reassessment

The course will reassess the gas safety competence in the work of the installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic cooking appliances by practical and knowledge based assessment

Flexible £140

CENWAT Boilers/Water Heaters Reassessment

The course will reassess the installation, exchange, commission, disconnection, service, repair and breakdown of domestic gas fired central heating boilers, hot water boilers and circulators, combination boilers, storage water heaters and instantaneous water heaters up to 70kW net heat input. This qualification replaces the CEN1 and WAT1 as of 1st April 2011.

Flexible £300

Core, CPA + 3 elements Reassessment

The course will reassess the following: CCN1 CENWAT HTR1 CKR1

Flexible £720

Unvented Hot Water Reassessment

This course is aimed at experienced plumbing and heating operatives who require a qualification in the installation, servicing and maintenance of unvented hot water systems from 15 to 500 litres.

Flexible £185

GAS Centre

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Course Description Day CostLPG—Personal Dwellings and Residential Park Homes Reassessment

The competencies required to cover Liquid Petroleum Gas in Residential Park Homes. Flexible £300

MET1—Meters Reassessment

This Gas Safety Assessment is designed to test the gas safety competence of an operative in the work of install, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters by practical and knowledge and understanding assessment.

Flexible £110

3 Elements Deal Reassessment

The course will cover the following: - CENWAT - HTR1 - CKR1

Flexible £445

CCN1 Core 1-1 Including Training

The course will reassess Gas Safety Regulations and other relevant legislation, combustion, relevant pressures and gas rates, gas pipe work, tightness testing and purging, including low and medium pressure, chimney systems recognition and testing, ventilation, gas controls and flue gas analysis. This course includes training

Flexible £500

CPA1 Combustion Analysis Including Training

The course will cover the written and practical assessment of using a flue gas analyser. This course includes training

Flexible £235

HTR1 Heaters/Fires Including Training

The course will reassess the gas safety competence in the work of the following: Install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic open, balanced and fan assisted flued gas fires and wall heaters by practical and knowledge based assessment. This course includes training

Flexible £200

CKR1 Gas Cookers Including Training

The course will reassess the gas safety competence in the work of the installation, exchange, disconnec-tion, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic cooking appliances by practical and knowl-edge based assessment. This course includes training

Flexible £200

CENWAT Boilers/Water Heaters Including Training

The course will reassess the installation, exchange, commission, disconnection, service, repair and breakdown of domestic gas fired central heating boilers, hot water boilers and circulators, combination boilers, storage water heaters and instantaneous water heaters up to 70kW net heat input. This qualification replaces the CEN1 and WAT1 as of 1st April 2011. This course includes training

Flexible £350

Unvented Hot Water Including Training

This course is aimed at experienced plumbing and heating operatives who require a qualification in the installation, servicing and maintenance of unvented hot water systems from 15 to 500 litres. This course includes training

Flexible £250

LPG—Personal Dwellings and Residential Park Homes Including Training

The competencies required to cover Liquid Petroleum Gas in Residential Park Homes. This course includes training

Flexible £450

MET1—Meters Including Training

This Gas Safety Assessment is designed to test the gas safety competence of an operative in the work of install, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters by practical and knowledge and understanding assessment. This course includes training

Flexible £160

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Maths, English & ESOL


Time Cost

ESOL Courses If English is not your first language, you can take a course to help you improve your English skills. These courses are called ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages. The classes will help you to improve your confidence and skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Learners will work on a wide variety of skills, including Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. Most of our courses run for 32 weeks and you can attend in the daytime or evening. We also run some 10 week courses on four afternoons a week. Most courses start in September, but you can join some classes later in the year.

Various SEP 2013 - JUN 2014

32 Weeks - Either 1 or 2 sessions a week or 4 days a

week for 10 weeks.

Various Free for some

students on benefits.

Costs for students

not on applicable

benefits range from

£270 to £385

ESOLALL

Literacy Courses These friendly courses will enable learners to update their skills, improve their confidence and gain some qualifications. Learners will cover a wide variety of Literacy skills, in order to improve their general competence in reading, writing and speaking and listening. Learners engage in group and individual activities to improve their general Literacy skills. Tutors work with individual students to produce learning programmes that will best suit each learner’s needs and aims.


32 Weeks - 1 session a

week

Various Free LITERACY

Numeracy Courses These friendly courses will enable learners to update their skills, improve their confidence and gain some qualifications. The courses cover a wide variety of maths topics, in order to improve general skills and help with everyday living and work.


32 Weeks - 1 session a

week

Various Free NUMERACY





Prepare to Teach Award in LLL Sector, Level 4

Have you considered a career in teaching in the life long learningsector? Why not try this first step course?

Tues 17 SEP 2013 - 26 NOV 2013

10 weeks 13:30 - 16:30

£370 JF825S

Tues 01 APR 2014 - 29 JUN 2014

10 weeks 13:30 - 16:30

£370 JF834S

Tues 07 JAN 2014 - 18 MAR 2014

10 weeks 13:30 - 16:30

£370 JF826S

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Yr 1, Level 6, Post-compulsory

This is an in-service part time course for those teaching in the Life Long Learning Sector; this might be in further education, higher education, the health service, adult and community education, prison education, the armed forces or private training providers. The course is designed to inform and consolidate professional practice in teaching mature and young adults. You will need to be teaching for at least 50 hours in the life long learning sector during the course.

Interview required.

Wed 18 SEP 2013 - 11 JUN 2014

32 weeks 08:30 - 14:30

£3,060 JT224T

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCertEd) Yr 2, Level 7, Post-compulsory

Stretch and challenge for suitable professional candidates in the life long learning sector who already hold a Degree. Entry requirements is 60 credits from Year 1- DTLLS/PGCE. Interview required.

FRI 27 SEP 2013 - 20 JUNE

2014

32 weeks 08:30 -14:30

£3,060 JT225T

Teaching

Part-time Guide September - July 2014

Documents

Transcript of Part-time Guide September - July 2014