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02 | Southern Regional College Prospectus 2012/13 | www.src.ac.uk | 03
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Admissions......................................................................... 06
GuidetoQualifications...................................................... 11
EntryRequirements....................................................07-10
CourseKey......................................................................... 02
ApprenticeshipTraining.............................................12-14
A/ASLevels...............................................................15-16
AccesstoUniversityforAdults........................................ 17
Accounting......................................................................... 18
Administration............................................................19-20
Art,Design&Crafts....................................................21-26
BeautyTherapy...........................................................27-28
Business......................................................................29-30
CAD..................................................................................... 31
Childcare......................................................................32-33
Childcare–SpecialNeeds................................................. 34
ComplementaryTherapies............................................... 35
Construction................................................................36-38
ConstructionSkills......................................................39-41
Counselling........................................................................ 42
DentalNursing................................................................... 43
Electrical............................................................................. 44
Engineering................................................................45-46
EngineeringSkills.......................................................47-48
English&History............................................................... 49
EssentialSkills................................................................... 50
ESOL................................................................................... 51
FirstAid.............................................................................. 52
Floristry&FlowerArranging............................................ 53
GCSEs................................................................................. 54
Hairdressing................................................................55-56
Health&Safety...........................................................57-58
Health&SocialCare...................................................59-60
Horticulture........................................................................ 61
Hospitality&Tourism.................................................62-65
IT/Computing/Multimedia......................................66-69
Languages.......................................................................... 70
Leisure&Recreational...................................................... 71
LifeSkills............................................................................ 72
Management&ProfessionalDevelopment............73-75
Media...........................................................................76-77
MotorVehicle..............................................................78-79
Music.............................................................................80-81
PerformingArts................................................................. 82
Photography&Photoshop........................................83-84
PublicServices................................................................... 85
Retail............................................................................86-87
Science............................................................................... 88
SportsStudies.............................................................89-91
TeacherTraining................................................................ 92
Finance............................................................................... 93
SupportforyourLearning.........................................94-95
Workingforyourfuture..................................................... 96
LearningResourceCentre................................................. 96
FacilitiesforStudents........................................................ 97
StudentUnion.................................................................... 98
SportsTeamsandAcademies.......................................... 99
Prince’sTrust.................................................................... 100
CampusLocations........................................................... 100
GuideforInternationalStudents.................................... 101
BusinessSupport............................................................. 102
CommunityLearning....................................................... 103
CommunityLearningOutcentres..........................104-108
Index........................................................................109-113
Eachcoursewithintheprospectushasbeencolourcodedandisyourguidetohelpyouchooseyourdesiredcourse.Wehaveawiderangeofcoursesavailablefromrecreationalthroughtohighereducationtochoosefrom.
Weofferarangeofblendedlearningcourses.Blendedlearningisaflexibleapproachtodeliverythatcombinesbothonlineandface-to-faceteachingmethods.Coursematerialsareavailableonlineprovidingopportunitiestohave24/7accesstoalllearningcontent.
Regularformativeassessmentswithfeedbackisgiventogivestudentsanopportunitytogaugetheirprogressagainstthelearningoutcomesandtoreceivesupportingfeedbackonthisprogress.
Asyoureadthroughtheprospectuslookoutfortoseewhatisonofferthroughblendedlearning.
Course KeyChoosing your course
Prospectus Contents
Higher Education Courses
Further Education Courses
Apprenticeship Courses / TFS
Recreational Courses
Online Blended Learning Courses
Vocational Courses
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Welcome2012/13
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Itisimportantforyoutoconsideryourfuturecarefullybecausethedecisionyoumakenowwillaffectyourcareerandemploymentprospects.CoursesatSouthernRegionalCollegearedesignedtoprovideyouwiththeknowledgenecessarytofollowyourchosencareeraswellasdevelopthepracticalandpersonalskillswhichwillgiveyouanedgewhenseekingemployment.
AsamodernFurtherandHigherEducationCollegewemakeeveryefforttoensurethatourprogrammesofferclearprogressionpathwaysandarerelevantfortheworldofwork.Coursesrangefromthoseforthecompletebeginnerthroughtopostgraduatestudyinawiderangeofsubjectareasandaredeliveredbyexperttutorsinafriendlylearningenvironment.WeofferaneverincreasingnumberoffulltimevocationalandacademiccoursesincludingApprenticeships,ALevels,BTECNationalDiplomaqualificationsaswellasanextensiverangeofprofessionalqualifications.Whetheryouwishtoattendonafulltimebasis,duringthedayorintheeveningyouwillbeabletochoosethemodeofstudythatsuitsyourneeds.
TheCollegealsooffersanexcellentrangeofparttimecourses,whetheryouareconsideringacoursetofurtherenhanceyourcareer,toupdateyourskillsorsimplyforpleasure.Learningcanbesorewardingatalllevelsandweareconfidentthatwewillhavejusttherightcourseforyou.Studyingparttimewillgiveyoutheopportunitytolearnatapacethatsuitsyou.Weofferover350parttimeprogrammesinavarietyofsubjects,manyofwhichareindustryrecognisedqualifications,specialistprogrammesandprofessionalqualificationsrecognisedbyprofessionalbodiesintheUKandIreland.
Ourportfolioofhigherlevelprofessionalandtechnicalcoursesisbroadrangingandweensurethatallourprogrammes,betheydegrees,diplomas,certificatesorprofessionalqualifications,areofaqualitysurpassingthatofferedatUniversity.InfactallourdegreeprogrammesarevalidatedandqualityassuredbyleadingUniversitiesincludingtheUniversityofUlster,Queen’sUniversityBelfast,ThamesValleyUniversityandLiverpoolJohnMoore’sUniversity.
SouthernRegionalCollegeisagreatplacetolearn–aplace
wherewestrivetogiveyouthebestfacilities,thebestsupportandofcoursethemostuptodateteachingwhichisatthecoreofeverythingwedo.Wewelcomeallstudentswhethertheyarereturningtostudyafterabreakorcontinuingyoureducationdirectfromschool.Itdoesn’tmatterhowmanyyearsithasbeensinceyouwereineducation-therearelotsofopportunitiestostartagain,andweareheretohelpmakeyourexperiencebothrewardingandenjoyable.Allourstudentshaveaccesstothewidestrangeofmodernlearningresourcesandaresupportedbyadedicatedteamofstaffthroughoutourcampuses.
Weareproud,notjustofourexcellenthistoryofachievement,butalsoofourtraditionofsupportingourstudentsinallaspectsofthelearningexperience.Westrivetoprovidestimulating,inclusiveteachingpracticesinmodernlearningenvironments.Tothisend,theCollegeoffershighqualitypastoralsupport,andtakesseriouslythedemandstomeettheadditionalspecificlearningrequirementsandsocialneedsoftheindividualstudent.Ourcommitmenttowideningparticipationmeanswetruly
welcomestudentsofallages,fromdiversebackgroundsandweendeavourtofullysupportthesestudentsandtomeettheiracademicneedsduringtheirtimewithus.
Thankyouforyourinterestandwehopeyoufindthisprospectushelpful.Rememberyouwillbeabletomeetthestaffatoneofouropendaysoralternativelyifyourequireanyadditionalinformationoradviceoncareers,pleasetelephoneordropintoanyofouradmissionsoffices.
IfyouchoosetostudywithSouthernRegionalCollegewecanguaranteethatyouwillbegivenallthesupportandencouragementyouneedtosucceedinworkandlife.WelookforwardtowelcomingyoutotheCollegeinSeptember.
FOR MANY THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU WILL HAvE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE WHERE YOU STUDY AND WHAT YOU STUDY. IT IS YOUR CHANCE TO DO SOMETHING THAT IS OF REAL INTEREST TO YOU AND CHOOSE A COURSE THAT CAN MEET YOUR FUTURE CAREER ASPIRATIONS.
Mr Brian DoranChief Executive
Andrew SaundersChair of the Governing Body
REASONSWHY SRC IS FOR YOU!
TOP
1. High quality – low feesWe can offer you a higher education qualification, validated by leading universities at a fraction of the cost. The tuition fee for full-time higher education is £1,380 for entry in 2012.
2. Excellent facilitiesWe pride ourselves in having the most up-to-date facilities available for you – hair and beauty salons, training restaurant and kitchens, fitness suites, libraries, common rooms and snack bars.
3. Flexible learningDid you know 68% of SRC Higher Education students choose to study part-time as they can gain experience in the work place while studying at the same time.
4. Supporting youCollege is an excellent stepping stone from school to university or work. Small classes, regular tuition, supportive guidance and a range of learning support are all part of the experience.
5. Cutting-edge technologySRC has free high-speed wireless internet in our Learning Resource Centres and student common rooms.
6. Taking you higherWe offer almost 40 Higher Education courses on both a part-time and full-time basis and nearly all of our higher education courses have direct links with university.
7. Something for everyoneWe offer over 600 courses at levels to suit everyone with the opportunity to progress from Introductory Level courses to HNC/Ds and Foundation Degrees. Students vary in age from 18 up to their late 80’s, in fact, one of our current students is aged 82!
8. Largest college outside of BelfastWe are the second largest college of further and higher education in Northern Ireland. Last year we had over 35,000 enrolments – that’s a lot of people! Although we are a big college, classes are small, and are served by staff who are both professional and caring.
9. Join the Student UnionThe Student Union is your Student Union and has something to offer everyone on each of the six campuses. Get involved! It may look good on your CV.
10. Enjoy!It can be fun with a great range of student activities and sports opportunities we are sure you will enjoy your time at Southern Regional College.
ourvisionTo be the leading provider of professional and technical
training - prized by individuals and employers in the local community and beyond.
ourcorevaluesPutting the learner first.
Striving for excellence. Working together to achieve more.
To transform lives through meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences.
ourmission
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Inadditiontoprovidingappropriateinformationaboutthecourseofstudy,aPreEnrolmentandAdviceSession(PEAS)isnormallyusedaspartoftheselectionprocesstoensurethatstudentsenrolontheappropriatecoursetoensuretheirabilitysupportstheiraspiration.Thisgivesapplicantsanopportunitytodiscusstheirchoiceofcoursewithaspecialisttutorandtoaskspecificquestionsonissuestheymaybeconcernedabout.Ifundecidedastoyourchoiceofcareer/progressionroute,anadvicesessioncanbearrangedwiththeCareersAdvisortodiscusspossiblealternatives.
ADMISSIONS TO FULL-TIME STUDY
ApplicationswillbeacceptedNOW-itisimportantnottowaitfortheresultsofexaminationsbeforeapplyingforaplaceonafull-timecourse,asplacescanbeofferedprovisionallypendingconfirmationofyourexaminationresults.WhenyoureturnacompletedapplicationformtotheAdmissionsOfficeyouwillbeinvitedwhereapplicableforapreenrolmentandadvicesession(PEAS).Popularcourseswillfillearly,therefore,earlyapplicationisessentialforalllearners.
ADMISSIONS TO PART-TIME STUDY
Applicationsforadmissiontopart-timecoursesareco-ordinatedbyacomprehensiveAdmissionsservicewhichprocessesapplications,providesinformationonStudentServices,arrangepreenrolmentandadvicesessions(PEAS)whereapplicableandforwardstheoffersmadetoapplicants.
Fulldetailsincludingdaysandtimesofpart-timedayandeveningcourseswillbepublishedintheCollegenewspaperwhichcanbeobtainedfromanycampus.Advertisementsinlocalpressatvarioustimesthroughouttheyearwillgivedetailsofadultinformationandadviceevenings,whichareheldinlateAugust.Forfurtherinformationlogontoourwebsiteatwww.src.ac.uk
How do I apply?
IfyouareinterestedinstudyingacourseattheCollegeyouneedtocompleteanapplicationform.Youcanobtainanapplicationformbycallingintoanyofourcampuses,askingatreception,phoningandhavingonemailedtoyou,oryoucandownloaditfromthewebsitewww.src.ac.uk.OnceyouhavefilledinyourapplicationformeitherpostittotherelevantcampusorbringitintocampusandgiveittooneofourCampusServicesStaffatreception.
Do I have to provide evidence of my qualifications?
Notallcoursesrequireevidenceofpreviousqualifications.Forthosethatdo,youwillbeaskedtopresentthese,usuallyatthepreenrolmentandadvicesession(PEAS)orinAugust.Informationonwhatqualificationsarerequiredforeachcoursecanbefoundinthisprospectus.
Will I be called for interview?
Ifappropriateyouwillbecalledforapreenrolmentandadvicesession(PEAS).Thiswillapplytoallfulltimeandsubstantialparttimecourses.Thesesessionswillbeinformalandyouwillbeabletodiscussyourcoursechoices.Pleasedonotworryifyouarenotsurewhichcourseyouwanttofollow.Youwillgetanopportunitytoaskquestionstomakesurethatyouaremakingtherightdecision.Ourstaffareheretohelpandyoucancountontheirconfidentiality.
How will I know if I have been accepted onto my course?
Followingyouradvicesessionyouwillbesentaletterconfirmingtheoffer-eitherafirmorprovisionalacceptance,dependingonwhetherornotyouhavebeenaskedtoachievecertainexaminationgrades.Tosecureyourofferofaplaceyoumustconfirmyouracceptance.Remembercoursesfillquicklysoitisimportantyoudothisquickly.Youwillalsoneedtoattendtoenrolonthedateindicatedontheletter.
What do I do if I have a disability or special need?
PleasecontacttheCollege’sCampusServicesandstaffwillbeabletosuggestalternativewaysforyoutoapply.
Forspecialistlearningsupportpleaserefertopage95
What do you mean by ‘a disability’?
Adisabilityisaphysicalormentalconditionwhichmakesitverydifficultforyoutodonormalday-to-daythingsbothnowandinthefuture.
Why do you need to provide information on your ethnic and community background?
Sothatwecanensureequalopportunities,weneedtomonitortheapplicationsandprogressofstudents.
What happens to information about you?
TheDataProtectionActrequirestheCollegetocomplywithanumberofimportantprinciples.ItgivesindividualsrightsovertheirpersonalinformationandanydetailsyouprovidetoSRCwillbeheldsecurely.Itmaybepassedtoofficialbodieswhomustgatherthisinformationbylawbutwillnotbepassedtootherthirdparties.
TheCollegewilladviseapplicantsontheirlikelihoodofachievementbasedontheevidenceavailableandindicatewhatevidencetheyhaveusedinordertoreachsuchadecision.TheCollegewillalwaysseektoofferalternativeprovisionatamoresuitablelevelorvocationalareaifsuchoptionsareavailable.
CoursesattheSouthernRegionalCollegearedeliveredusingtheEnglishlanguageandassuchallapplicantsmustbeabletodemonstratethattheyhaveasatisfactoryleveloffluencyinEnglish.TheCollegereservestherighttoreferanyapplicanttoremedialEnglishLanguageclassesuntiltheirleveloffluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishissufficienttoallowparticipationinotherareasofstudy.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: FURTHER EDUCATION
Entry Level Courses
• Thiscourseissuitableforapplicantswhoareatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourse,
• Fulltimeentrylevelcoursesaretargetedatapplicantsagedbetween16-25yearsofage,
• Applicantsapplyingforentrylevelcourseswillhavearangeofadditionalsupportneeds,
• Applicantswillbeaskedtoprovideapreviousstatementofeducationalneeds(SEN)orassessmentandhavearecordofanypriorattainments.ApplicantsthatdonothaveaSENstatementwillbeassessedpriortobeingofferedaplaceonthecourse,
• Aninterviewwillplayanimportantroleintheselectionofcandidates.
QCF/ NQF Level 1 or below FE Qualifications (excluding TFS & ApprenticeshipsNI)
• Applicantsmustbeatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourse,
• Applicantsmustbewellmotivatedandhavecompletedaprogrammeofgeneraleducationtokeystage4whichwouldenabletheapplicanttobenefitfromandsucceedonthecourse,
• ApplicantsshouldhaveachievedatleastoneformalqualificationbuttheirachievementsdonotamounttoafullLevel1qualification.Afulllevel1qualificationisdefinedas5GCSEsgradesD-G,anNVQLevel1,oranequivalentqualification,
• AttendanceatIPEASorGPEAS(IndividualorGroupPreEnrolmentAdviceSession)isessentialfortheselectionofcandidatesinallcourses.InthecaseofArt&Designandincertaincreativesubjectsapplicantsmayberequiredtopresentanappropriateportfolioofevidenceinordertodemonstratespecificskillsorattributesrequiredforthesecourses.
QCF/ NQF/ Level 2 FE Qualifications (excluding TFS & ApprenticeshipsNI)
• Applicantsmustbeatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourse,
• Applicantsmusthaveachievedatleast5GCSEGradesD-G,orequivalentqualificationprofilefromtheQCF,
• Applicantsmustdemonstratetheattributesofmotivationandinitiativetoparticipateintheprogrammeandadesiretosucceedincompletingtheirchosencourse,
• AttendanceatIPEASorGPEASisessentialfortheselectionofcandidatesinallFirstDiplomacourses.InthecaseofArt&Designapplicantsmayberequiredtopresentanappropriateportfolioofevidence,
• TheCollegemayalsouseotherevidenceprovidedaspartoftheapplicationprocess.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA - FULL TIME ADvANCED FE LEvEL 3 COURSES
QCF/ NQF/ Level 3/ FE Qualifications (excluding TFS & ApprenticeshipsNI)
TheCollegemayreviewthequalificationsand/orexperienceheldbyapplicantsandwillconsiderwhetherthisprofileshowsanabilitytoprogresstoalevel3qualification.Forapplicantswhoareatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourseandwhohaverecentlybeenineducationtokeystage4,theymusthaveoneofthefollowing:
• 14points(seepointsawardedforqualifications)orgreater,consistingofatleast4GCSEGradeC,orequivalentqualificationprofilefromtheQCF.Incertaincircumstancesandspecificallyduring‘clearing’theCollegemayreducethisrequirementto12pointsifitisdeemedthatthecandidatehasdemonstratedthecommitment,understandingandknowledgeofthesubject,
• BTECFirstDiplomaatPassorabovewithaprofileequatingto14points,
• BTECFirstCertificateatPassorabovewithaprofileequatingto14points,
• NVQLevel2(inrelevantsubjectarea),
• LeavingCertificate–aprofileequivalentto12points(ofwhich3subjectsmustbeachievedatGradeC3orbetteratOrdinaryLevel),
• ApplicantstoBTECNationalDiplomasinConstructionandEngineeringmusthaveaGCSEprofilewhichincludesMathematicsGradeCoraboveoranequivalentqualificationwhichincludesEssentialSkillsLevel2inNumeracy.
• ApplicantswithoutGCSEEnglishLanguage(orequivalent)mustbeabletodemonstrateaspartoftheirapplicationtheycancommunicateinwrittenandspokenEnglishtoanacceptableleveltosucceedinthecourse.AttendanceatIPEASorGPEASisessentialintheselectionofcandidatesinallcourses.InthecaseofArt&Designandincertaincreativesubjectsapplicantsmayberequiredtopresentanappropriateportfolioofevidence.
• ApplicantsadmittedtoaprogrammeofstudywithoutaGradeCorbetterinGCSEEnglishLanguageorMathematicswillberequiredtoundertakeanEssentialSkillscourseinLiteracyorNumeracyatLevel2.
• ApplicantswillhavetheopportunitytoundertakerepeatclassesinGCSEEnglishLanguageand/orMathematics.
• ApplicantsadmittedtoaprogrammeofstudywithoutaGradeCorequivalentinInformationCommunicationTechnology(ICT)orequivalentQCFlevel2qualificationsinICTwillberequiredtoundertakeanEssentialSkillscourseinICT.Learnersovertheageof25maypresentamorevariedprofileofachievementthatislikelytoincludeexperienceofpaidand/orunpaidemployment.
Southern Regional College aims to ensure that everyone who applies for a course and fulfils the admissions criteria, will join a course that meets their needs and lead to a chosen career pathway. In some cases, the course that you may wish to join will have specific entry criteria. These have been specified to let you know what minimum prior knowledge, skills and/or academic qualifications you should have in order to meet the demands of the course.
Admissions Entry RequirementsThe College may use any information pertaining to the applicant’s skills, capability, competence or attributes, which is publicly available or presented to the College as part of the application process, to make an informed, objective and professional decision on the applicant’s ability and likelihood of the applicant to complete the programme successfully.
The College’s Open Days for the upcoming year are as follows:PortadownCampus Wed7thMarch2012 2pm–8pm
NewryCampus Thur8thMarch2012 11am–8pm
BanbridgeCampus Tues13thMarch2012 2pm–8pm
LurganCampus Wed14thMarch2012 2pm–8pm
KilkeelCampus Wed14thMarch2012 2pm–8pm
ArmaghCampus Thur15thMarch2012 11am–8pm
InadditionanumberofinformationandadvicesessionsarealsoheldatthestartofthenewacademicyearinAugust/September.PleasecontacttheCollegearoundthistimeformoreinformation.Informationcanalsobefoundonourwebsitewww.src.ac.uk
TheCollegeorganisesOpenDayseachyeartoprovidepotentialapplicantsandtheirparents/guardians/carerstheopportunitytofindoutmoreaboutstudyingattheCollege.OpenDaysreallydoprovideoneofthebestopportunitiesforyoutofindoutmoreaboutcourses,theCollegeandprogressionpathways.
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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA - AS and A2 (A-Level) LEvEL 3 COURSES
TheCollegerequiresapplicantstoapplyfor3AScoursesormore,basedonthe‘gridofcombination’.ThegridofcombinationoutlinespossibleAScombinationsandisprovidedwithA-LevelapplicationformsorfromtheSchoolAdministrator.ThegridofcombinationwillbeavailablenolaterthanFebruaryoftheyearofentry.
Forapplicantswhoareatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourseandwhohaverecentlybeenineducationtokeystage4,theymusthaveoneofthefollowing:
• GCSE–Aqualificationsprofileequatingto14pointswithaminimumof4GCSEsatgradeCoraboveforapplicantsof3ALevels.
• Applicantswishingtostudy4ALevelsmusthave25pointsorbetterwithaminimumof6GCSEsatGradeC,includingGCSEEnglishLanguageGradeCandGCSEMathematicsGradeC.
• BTECFirstDiplomaorCertificate(withaqualificationprofileequivalentto15pointsorabove)
• LeavingCertificate–aprofileequivalentto14points(ofwhich4subjectsmustbeachievedatGradeC3orbetteratOrdinaryLevel).
• ApplicantsarerequiredtohaveaGCSEGradeCorbetterrelatedtothesubjecttowhichtheyareapplying(seeTable1below).IncertainASsubjectsthisisnotrequired,asnorelatedsubjectisavailable.
• AttendanceatIPEASorGPEASisessentialintheselectionofcandidatesinallcourses.InthecaseofArt&Designandincertaincreativesubjectsapplicantsmayberequiredtopresentanappropriateportfolioofevidence.
• Applicantswillberequiredtodemonstratethattheywishtoundertakeahighereducationcourseandmustbeabletocommunicatewhichsubjecttheywishtoundertakethisin.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: HIGHER EDUCATION
Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificate and Diplomas (Level 4 and Level 5)
• Theover-ridingconsiderationinadmittingapplicantstothecourse,isevidencethatthelearnerislikelytobeabletocompletethecoursesatisfactorily.
Applicants must:
• HaveevidenceofcompetenceinwrittenandspokenEnglishLanguage(minimumGCSEgradeCorequivalent)andnumeracy(minimumGCSEgradeCorequivalent)isrequiredforHigherEducationcourses.ApplicantswithoutthesequalificationsmaybeeligibleforentryunderAPEL(AccreditationofPriorLearning);
• Haveattainedatleast14pointsatLevel2orabove(e.g.GCSE)orhavealternativeapprovedqualifications.
• HaveattainedapassinatleastoneGCEA2Levelsubjectorequivalent.Applicantsshouldhaveattainedaminimumof
120UCASpointsachievedthroughthecompletionofALevels,NationalAwards,Accessorotheralternativeapprovedqualifications.ApplicantsusingA-Levelqualificationsforentrymusthaveobtainedapass(A*-E)inatleastoneA2subject.
Incertaincircumstancesandspecificallyduring‘clearing’theCollegemaydecreasetheminimumentryrequirements,shouldacandidatebeabletodemonstratesuitableattributesandcompetencies.However,theCollegewillnotacceptapplicantsbelowtheminimumrequirementstipulatedbytheawardingorganisation,normally80UCASpoints.
• IncertaincoursesthiscriteriamaybeenhancedasspecifiedbytheguidelinesoftheAwardingBody.Applicantsmaybegrantedentryeveniftheyhavenotsatisfiedtherequirementsabove,providedtheycanprovideevidenceoftheirabilitytostudyattherequiredleveland/orevidenceofsignificantrelevantindustrialexperienceandaninterestinrelation
tothesubjectarea.ForentrytoFoundationDegree/HNDApplicantsmusthavecompletedYear14oftheirsecondaryeducation.
Alternativeapprovedhighereducationqualifications.
• TheCollegewillacceptasalternativeapprovedqualifications:
• AnIrishLeavingCertificatewithpassesinthreeapprovedsubjectsatordinaryleveltogetherwithaminimumof120UCASpointsgainedathigherlevel.
• BTECNationalqualifications(Level3)awardedbytheEdexcelFoundation
• OCRNationalqualifications(atLevel3).
• NVQLevel3qualifications.
• Aminimumof2passesatgradeDoraboveinScottishHighers.
• TheEuropean,InternationalorWelshBaccalaureate.
• SatisfactorycompletionofanapprovedAccesscourse.
AllcoursesasdetailedontheQCF(Qualification&CurriculumFramework)willbetakenintoconsiderationforentrytoSRC.Forfurtherdetails
logontowww.qcda.gov.ukorwww.ucas.com
Note:Nosubjectmaybecountedatmorethanonelevel,exceptinthecaseoftheFirstDiploma/Certificate,NVQandAdvancedGNVQ,NationalorAVCE.ForthepurposeoffulfillingthegeneralentrancerequirementsandintermsofattractingUCAStariffpoints,twoAdvancedSubsidiary(AS)levelsubjectsareregardedastheequivalentofoneGCEAlevel,providedthattheapplicant’sprofilealsocontainsoneGCEAlevel.Applicationsfrompersonswhoholdqualificationsnotincludedinthislistwillbeconsideredontheirmerit.
AdmissionscriteriamaybeenhancedbytheCollegeifacourseisoversubscribed.InthisinstancethedecisiontoenhancethecriteriamustbeagreedbytheHOSandDirectorforCurriculum.Applicantswillbeinformedofachangeofadmissionscriteriainwriting.
GCSEGrade Points
A* 6
A 5
B 4
C 3
D 2
E-G 1
GCSEGradeforMathematics&EnglishOnly
Points
A* 7
A 6
B 5
C 4
BTECFirstDiplomaGrade
Points
Distinction 20
Merit 16
Pass 12
POINTS AWARDED FOR QUALIFICATIONSTABLE 1 GCSE SUBJECT REQUIREMENT FOR A-LEvEL ENTRY
Subject ENTRYREQUIREMENTS/COMPOSITEGCSE
AS 14PointsatGCSE,withatleast4GCSEsatgradeCincludingaGradeCoraboveinthefollowing:
Biology GCSEDoubleAwardScienceorGCSETripleAwardScience
BusinessStudies NoSpecificGCSEs
Chemistry GCSEDoubleAwardSciencegradeBorGCSEChemistry
EnglishLiterature
GCSEinEnglishLanguage
Geography NoSpecificGCSEs
History NoSpecificGCSEs
ICT NoSpecificGCSEs
Law NoSpecificGCSEs
Mathematics GCSEMathematics
Physics GCSEDoubleAwardScienceorPhysicsandGCSEMathematics
Psychology NoSpecificGCSEs
ReligiousStudies NoSpecificGCSEs
Sociology NoSpecificGCSEs
BTECFirstCertificateGrade
Points
Distinction 10
Merit 8
Pass 6
OccupationalStudies
Points
DoubleAwardL2 6
SingleAwardL2 3
DoubleAwardL1 2
SingleAwardL1 1
KeySkills/EssentialSkills
Points
Level2 3
Level1 2
LeavingCertificate-OrdinaryLevel
Points
A1 6
A2 5
B1-B3 4
C1-C3 3
D1-D3 2
Entry Requirements
SRC works in partnership with a large variety of quality and well established awarding bodies including:
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Guide to Qualifications
UCASPoints
GCE/VCEQUALIFICATIONS Level3Diplomas(QCF)orEquivalent
CACHEDiploma FoundationDiplomaArt&Design
IrishLeavingCertificate
CAOPoints
GCEAS/AS
GCEALEVEL/AVCE
AVCEDoubleAward
Award Cert Diploma Theory Practical Higher Ordinary
360 DDD
320 DDM
285 DIST
280 DMM
240 AA DD MMM AA
225 MERIT
220
200 BB DM MMP BB
180
165 PASS
160 CC MM MPP CC
140
120 A DD D MP PPP DD A
100 B B
90 A1 100
80 C EE M PP EE C
77 A2 90
72
71 B1 85
64 B2 80
60 A D D
58 B3 75
52 C1 70
50 B
48
45 C2 65
42
40 C E P E
39 C3 A1 60
38
35
33 D1 55
30 D
28
26 D2 A2 50
20 E D3 B1 45
17
14 B2 40
13
10
7 B3 35
C1 30
C2 25
C3 20
D1 15
D2 10
D3 5
QUALIFICATION LEVEL EQUIVALENCY DESCRIPTION
BachelorDegreeProfessionalCertificateProfessionalDiploma
7/6 Degree ThesecoursesareparttimeandvalidatedbytheCollegeorUniversity.
FoundationDegreeHigherNationalDiplomaHigherNationalCertificate
5/4 SecondyearofaDegree
FullandparttimeflexibleemploymentrelatedcoursesthatcombinetraditionalCollegestudywithlearningthattakesplaceatwork.
L3AccessCourseL3BTECExtendedDiplomaL3BTECDiplomaL3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomaL3BTECCertificare
L3ApprenticeshipL3NationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)
GCEAS&A2
3 3GCEALevels3GCEALevels2GCEALevels1GCEALevels1GCEALevels
AccesscoursesareforadultswithfewornoformaleducationalqualificationswhowishtoprepareforentrytoUniversity.
L3coursesarerecognisedbyemployersandhelpyousecureworkorenterintoHigherEducation
L2BTECDiplomaL2BTECExtendedCertificateL3BTECCertificare
L2SkillsforWorkL2ApprenticeshipL2NationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)L1BTECDiploma,CertificatesandAwards
GCSE
2 4GCSEs(A*-C)2GCSEs(A*-C)1GCSEs(A*-C)
Ifyouhavelessthan4GCSEsL2coursesprovideamorepracticalwayofstudyingandaprogressiontoLevel3
L1CombinedDiplomaL1SkillsforWorkL1SkillsforLifeL1NationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)
1 GCSE(D-G) ThesecoursesaddresspersonalanddevelopmentneedstoenableyoutogainthenecessaryskillstomovetothenextLevel.
EntryLevelBTECQualifications 0
Choosingwhichqualificationtostudycanbedifficultandsometimesconfusing.ThisbriefguidewillhopefullygiveyouagreaterunderstandingofthequalificationsonofferattheCollege.Althoughthenamesofthequalificationsweoffermightbenewtoyou,theyarerecognisedbyindustryanduniversitiesasprogrammesthatwillprovidetheskillsandknowledgetheywanttheirfutureemployeesorstudentstohave.
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Apprenticeship Training and Training for Success TrainingforSuccess(TfS)isforyoungpeoplewhohavenotyetfoundfull-timeemployment
What’s in it for you?
TrainingforSuccessprogrammeswillgiveyoutheskillsandconfidencetofindwork.Juststartoffatapointyoufeelcomfortablewithandonceyouhavethebasicskillsandqualificationsyouneed,you’llbereadytomovetoahigherlevelor,ifyouhaveemployment,intoanApprenticeship.
TrainingforSuccessisdeliveredacrossthreeprogrammesasoutlinedbelow.Eachoftheprogrammesgivesyouavariedrangeoftraining:
• Buildingconfidenceandunderstandingthrougharangeofactivities
• Jobspecifictrainingtoachievearelevantqualification
• EssentialSkillsofLiteracy,NumeracyandInformationTechnology
• Health&SafetytrainingandCSRcardifrequired
• Workexperienceandjobsamplingtoletyouexperiencedifferentworkplacesanddecidewhatsortofworksuitsyoubest
• Opportunitiesforprogressiontohigherlevels
• Helpwithinterviewskillsandcompletingjobapplications
Entry requirements
• Applicantsmusthavereachedtheminimumschoolleavingageandbeunder18
• Applicantswithadisabilitycanbeupto22yearsoldonentry
• Applicantswhohavebeenincarecanbeupto24yearsoldonentry
• Applicantsmustbeunemployed
• Applicantswillbeassessedtodeterminetheappropriatestartlevel
Participants receive:
• NonmeanstestedEMAof£40perweekthatdoesnotimpactonanyotherbenefits
• Assistancewithtravelexpenses
• Protectiveclothingifrequiredforyourvocationalarea
• Coursefeesandexamfeespaid
• Specialistsupportforthosewithspecificneeds
• Specialistcareerguidance
• Bonuspaidtosomeparticipantsonachievementofagreedtargets
Onceyougainrecognisedbasicskillsandqualifications,youarereadytomoveontoahigherlevel.
Training for Success Skills for your lifeThisprogrammeisforyoungpeoplewhohavenoformalqualificationsand/orhavesubstantialbarrierstoemploymentandlearning.Theaimoftheprogrammeistoaddressthepersonalanddevelopmentneedsandspecificlearningneedsofthosewhohavedisengagedfromlearning.
Trainingisdeliveredinasafeandsecurelearningenvironmentandspecialistsupportwillbeprovidedaccordingtotheneedsofeachindividual.
Training options include:
• Horticulture
• Hairdressing
• Computing
• Catering/FoodService/FoodPreparation
• Joinery/Craft
• Painting/GeneralMaintenance
• GeneralEngineering
• GeneralConstruction
• Retail/CustomerService
• RecreationandLeisure
• EnvironmentalAwareness-Composting,Recycling
• EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology
ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-Cwillbeexemptfromtheequivalentessentialskill.
Other activities include:
• Buildingapersonalprogressfile
• Moneymanagement/budgeting
• Drugawareness
• Presentationandself-image
• Worksamplingandworkpreparationskills
• Addressingindividualneeds
• Educational/industrialvisits
• Socialactivities
Duration
52weekswithamixtureoftimeintheworkplaceandtimeindirectedtraining.
Progression
• SkillsforWorkLevels1or2(upto156weeks)
• EmployerledApprenticeship(mustbeemployed)
• Employmentorshelteredemployment
• Furthereducation
Training for Success Skills for Work Level 1Thisprogrammeisforyoungpeoplewhohave:
• achievedatleastoneformalqualificationbuttheirachievementsdonotamounttoafullLevel1qualification;or
• afullLevel1qualificationbutdonotmeettheentryrequirementsinEnglishandMathematics(orequivalent)forSkillsforWorklevel2outlinedbelow.
A full Level 1 qualification is defined as 5 gCSEs grades D-g, an NvQ Level 1, or an equivalent qualification.
WhereayoungpersonhasachievedafullLevel1qualificationbutdoesnothavetherequirementsinEnglishorMathematicstoenterSkillsforWorkLevel2provision,theymustworktowardstheirEssentialSkillsinthefirstinstanceinordertogivethemthebestpossiblechanceofcompletingtheirprofessionalandtechnicalqualificationsandmaximizingtheirachievementsontheprogramme.OncetheyhaveachievedtheirEssentialSkills,theywillbemovedintothelevel2provision.
ThisprogrammehelpsyoungpeoplegainskillsandavocationallyrelatedqualificationatLevel1sothattheycanprogresstoSkillsforWorkLevel2orfurthereducation,orgainemploymentanddoanEmployerledApprenticeship.Specialistorganisationscanprovideadditionalsupportforindividualswhorequireitsothattheycanbenefitfullyfromtraining.
Participantsdoarangeofactivitieswhichincludes:
• Vocationalskillstrainingrelevantintheoccupationalareatheyhavechosen
• TechnicalCertificateatLevel1
• PersonalDevelopment
• Employability
• HealthandSafetytrainingandCSRcardifrequired
• Workplacementforatleastonedayperweek
• EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology
Applicants who have achieved gCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C will be exempt from the equivalent essential skill.
Duration
• 52-104weekswithamixtureoftimeintheworkplaceandtimeinCollege
• Upto156weeksforparticipantswhohaveaphysicalorlearningdisability
Progression
Followingcompletionofthisprogrammeyoungpeoplemayprogressto:
• SkillsforWorkLevel2
• EmployerledApprenticeship(mustbeemployed)
• Employmentorshelteredemployment.
• FurthereducationwithintheSouthernRegionalCollegeorothercolleges
Training for Success Skills for Work Level 2SkillsforWorkLevel2isforyoungpeoplewhosatisfythefollowingconditions:
• theyhaveachievedafullLevel1qualification,definedas5GCSEsgradesD-G,anNVQLevel1,oranequivalentqualification,andtheappropriategradesinGCSEEnglishandMathematicsorEssentialSkillsinCommunicationandApplicationofNumberasdetailedbelow;or
•theyhavecompletedSkillsforWorkLevel1,andhavetheappropriategradesinGCSEEnglishandMathematicsorEssentialSkillsinCommunicationandApplicationofNumberThisprogrammeisforyoungpeoplewhohavebeenassessedasbeingcapableofachievingavocationallyrelatedqualificationatLevel2butwhohavenotyetsecuredemployment.ParticipantsdevelopskillsinthevocationalareatheyhavechosenandgainaqualificationandcanprogresstoanEmployerledApprenticeshipprogrammewhentheyobtainappropriateemployment.Specialistorganisationscanprovideadditionalsupportforindividualswhorequireitsothattheycanbenefitfullyfromtraining.
Participantsdoarangeofactivitieswhichincludes:
• VocationalSkillsTrainingrelevanttotheoccupationalareatheyhavechosen
• TechnicalCertificateatLevel2
• EmployabilitySkills
• PersonalDevelopment
• HealthandSafetytrainingandCSRcardifrequired
• Workplacementforatleastonedayperweek
• EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology
Applicants who have achieved gCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent Essential skill.
Duration
• Upto104weekswithamixtureoftimeintheworkplaceandtimeinCollege
Progression
Followingcompletionofthisprogrammeyoungpeoplemayprogressto:
• EmployerledApprenticeship(mustbeemployed)
• FurthereducationwithintheSouthernRegionalCollegeorothercolleges
• SelfEmployment
Apprenticeships at Level 2 and Level 3ApprenticeshipsareavailableforbothexistingandnewlyrecruitedemployeesandaredeliveredthroughtheApprenticeshipsNIprogramme.Apprenticesmustbeinpaidemploymentfromdayoneforatleast21hoursperweek.Thisincludesdirectedtrainingtime.
ApprenticeshipsNIoffersadiverserangeofskillstrainingandtheopportunitytogainnationallyrecognisedqualifications.Thereareover50ApprenticeshipscurrentlyavailablewithinSouthernRegionalCollege.ForexampleyoumaywishtoconsiderHealthandSocialCare,Hairdressing,Construction,MotorVehicle,ElectricalandMechanicalEngineeringorHospitalityandCateringtonameafew.
AsanApprenticeontheApprenticeshipsNIprogrammeyouwillfollowanApprenticeshipFrameworkdesignedtohelpyougetthetrainingandqualificationyouneedtodothejobandthefullcostofyourdirectedtrainingwillbecovered.Apprenticesmustbepaidfortheirtimeindirectedtraining.Onceyoucompleteyourapprenticeshipyouwillhaveformalqualificationsthatarerecognisedbyemployersworldwide.
Specialistorganisationscanprovideadditionalsupportforindividualswhorequireit,forexamplepeoplewithdisabilities,sothattheycanbenefitfullyfromtraining.
Apprenticeship Frameworks include:
• NVQLevel2/3
• TechnicalCertificate
• EmployerRightsandResponsibilities
• EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology
Applicants who have achieved gCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent essential skill.
Duration
1-4yearswithamixtureoftimeintheworkplaceandtimeindirectedtraining.
Entry requirements
•Applicantsmustbeover16yearsofage
•Applicantsmustbeemployedforatleast21hoursperweek
For more information on entry requirements log on to www.src.ac.uk
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New Learners
ThisisthetraditionalmodelifyouarecurrentlysittingGCSEsandwishtostudyafull-timeALevelprogramme.FromTableA(seepage16)youcanselectonesubjectfromeachcolumnonly.StudentstraditionallyselectthreeAScoursesfromthetablebutthereisthefurtheroptionofafourthASchoicewhichissubjecttospecificfurtherentryrequirementsseeTableA(seepage16).Pleasenotethatreturnlearnersandpart-timestudentscanalsoselectfromthispackage.
How long is the course?
ASLevel–1year,5hourspersubjectperweek
ALevel–2years,5hourspersubjectperweek
Repeat A2 LearnersThisoptionisforstudentswhohavecompletedtheirentireALevelprogrammeandfeeltheyneedtoenhancetheirgradesinoneormoresubjectsforhighereducationprogression.StudentsoptingforthispackagemusthavestudiedacompleteALevelprogrammepriortoapplication.HoweverinoneinstanceitispossibletostudyBusinessStudies(bothASandA2)withoutanypriorstudyatGCSElevel.TheselectionforthisprogrammeofstudyislistedinTableB.
How long is the course?
AS&A2–1year,5hourspersubjectperweek
Blended Learners
ThispackageoffersachoiceofALevelstolearnerswhowishtostudyinapart-timeandflexibleenvironment.Blendedlearningissuitedforadultlearnersorlearnersseekingtoenhancetheirgrades.StudentswhoattendablendedlearningprogrammewillattendatutorialeveryfourthweekandusetheCollege’svirtuallearningenvironmentprogrammecalledMoodle.Moodleisasoftwarepackagethatfacilitatesdistancelearningandallowsstudentstohavefullaccesstotheircoursefromhome.Blendedlearningisamixtureofdirecttutor
contactandonlinelearningwiththetutorthroughtheMoodleprogrammewhowillassistanddirectstudentsvirtually.Studentswillreceiveacompleteinductionpackageforthisprogrammeandadviceaboutwhatisneededontheirhomecomputers.TheselectionforthisprogrammeofstudyislistedinTableC.
How long is the course?
ASLevel–1year,6hourspersubjectperweek(threehoursperwillbedirectedvirtuallearning)
AS&A2BusinessStudies-1year,6hoursperweek(threehoursperwillbedirectedvirtuallearning)
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstootherhighereducationcourses.GoodALevelgradesarerequiredbymostuniversities.
Apprenticeship Training & Training for Success PathwaysSkillsArea CampusLocation Skillsfor
YourLife(52weeks)
SkillsforWorkLevels
1&2
Apprentice-shipsNILevel2
Apprentice-shipsNILevel3
ParttimeNVQLevel
2
ParttimeNVQLevel
3
AgriculturalServiceEngineering Portadown • • • • •AmenityHorticulture Newry • • • • • •Bricklaying Newry&Portadown • • • • • •Carpentry&Joinery Armagh,Newry&
Portadown • • • • • •Childcare Newry • • • • • •
Armagh • •Banbridge • •
ElectricalEngineering Portadown • • • • •ElectricalInstallation Newry&Portadown • •Engineering-Mechanical Portadown • • • • •FittedInteriors Portadown • • • • •Floor&WallTiling Newry • • • • • •Food&DrinkService Newry • • • • • •
Armagh • •Portadown • • • • • •
FoodPreparationandCooking
Newry • • • • • •Portadown • • • • • •
Hairdressing Newry • •Armagh • •Lurgan • •
Health&SocialCare Newry • • • • •Armagh •Banbridge • •Kilkeel • •
HeavyVehicleMaintenance&Repair Armagh&Newry • • • •LaboratoryTechnician Portadown • • •LandBasedServiceEngineering Portadown • • • • • •LightVehicleMaintenance&Repair
Armagh,Newry&Portadown • • • • •
MeatTechnology Portadown • • • •Painting&Decorating Newry • • • • • •PharmacyServices Newry&Portadown • • •PlantMaintenanceandRepair Newry • • • • • •Plastering Newry&Portadown • • • • • •Plumbing Armagh,Newry&
Portadown • • • •Retail Newry • •
Lurgan •
Sport&RecreationArmagh,Lurgan,Newry&Portadown
• • •
StoneMasonry TBC • • •VehicleBodyRepair Portadown • • • • •Welding&FabricationEngineering
Armagh • • • • • •Portadown • • • • • •
A / AS LevelsA Levels, offered mainly in the Armagh Campus have a long historical tradition of producing excellent results and SRC is proud to offer opportunities that reflect modern lifestyles and flexible learning. Listed below are options for you to choose from.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
Entryrequirements
Contact
Biology A2CBIO/AS3CBI
Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
BusinessStudies AS3CBS Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
BernieO’[email protected]
Chemistry AS3CCH Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
EnglishLiterature A2ALIT/ASALIT
Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Geography AS3CGE Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
History AS3CHS Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Information&CommunicationTechnology
AS3CIT Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Law A2ALAW Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Mathematics ASEMTH Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Physics AS3CPH Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Psychology AS3APY/A2APSY
Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
ReligiousStudies AS3CRS Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Sociology A2ASOC Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]
SrC currently offer the courses listed above but subject to approval and numbers may be in a position to offer the following courses through TFS and APPrENTICESHIPSNI:
Accountancy,Activityleadership,Barbering,BeautyTherapy,Bookkeeping,BusinessAdministration,CleaningSupportServices,CoachingTeaching&Instruction,Creative&DigitalMedia,Customerservice,Dentalnursing,DomesticNaturalGasInstallation,Electrotechnicalservices,EnvironmentalConservation,ExtractivesandMineralProcessing,Fashion&Textiles,Floristry,FoodManufacture,GlassIndustry,Hospitality&Catering-Drinksdispensing,InstructingPhysicalActivity&Exercise,ITUser,LeisureManagement,NailServices,Outdoorprogrammes&Sportsprogrammes,Payroll,PhotoImaging,PolymerProcessing&Signmaking,Surveying,Teamleading/Management,TravelservicesandWindTurbine&Maintenance.
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TABLE A : NEW LEArNErS
ASLEVELANDFULLALEVELSUBJECTSELECTIONGRIDSelectonlyonesubjectpercolumn
A B C D
1 Biology Biology Biology Chemistry
2 BusinessStudies
BusinessStudies
Geography EnglishLiterature
3 Chemistry EnglishLiterature
ICT ICT
4 Psychology History Law Law
5 ReligiousStudies
Physics Sociology Maths
6 Psychology History Sociology
TABLE B: rEPEAT A2 LEArNErS*
ALEVELSUBJECTSELECTIONGRIDSelectonlyonesubjectpercolumn
A B C D
1 Biology Biology Biology Chemistry
2 BusinessStudies
BusinessStudies
Geography EnglishLiterature
3 Chemistry EnglishLiterature
ICT ICT
4 Psychology History Law Law
5 ReligiousStudies
Physics Sociology Maths
6 Psychology History Sociology
*YoucanonlyselectA2programmesofstudythatyouhavepreviouslycompletedandrequireadditionalstudytoboostyourgradeprofile.TheonlyexceptiontothisisBusinessStudies(IntensiveAS&A2)whichcanbetakeninoneyear.
Correctattimeofprinting,maybesubjecttochange
TABLE C : BLENDED LEArNErS
ASLEVELANDFULLALEVELSUBJECTSELECTIONGRID
Subject CourseCode Campus Day Contact
BusinessStudiesAS–Semester1A2–Semester2
AS3CBSA2CBUS
Armagh Monday6.30pm-9.30pm
BernieO’[email protected]
LawAS–AllYear
AS3ALW Armagh Tuesday6.30pm-9.30pm
ReligiousStudiesAS–AllYear
AS3CRS Armagh Wednesday6.30pm-9.30pm
EnglishLiteratureAS–AllYear
ASALIT Armagh Wednesday6.30pm-9.30pm
Thisisauniqueprogrammeinthatitaffordsyoutheopportunitytocomplete(inoneyearfull-timeortwoyearspart-time)arangeofmodulesthatwillenableyoutodevelopaskillsetthatisfitforpurposeinamodernemploymentmarket.TheseprogrammesalloffertheequivalenceofGCSEs(includingMathematicsandEnglishLanguage)atgradeCandanALevelorafullLeavingCertificatetariffthatwillsatisfyentrytomanyHEprogrammes.Ifyoutakepartinthefull-timeprogrammeyouwillalsobeofferedEssentialSkillsICTandtwoEmployabilityprogrammestoensurethatyouhaveanenhancedlearnerqualificationprofile.
Access to University for AdultsYou should be at least 19 years of age at the start of the course. Access courses help you gain the confidence and skills needed to study at university or other Higher Education programmes.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements
Contact
SocialSciences&Humanities
DP3ADL A,N,P(FT/PT)B(PT)
FT/PT
FT–3.5daysperweekfor1year
PT–1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years
Over19&subjecttointerview–noformalacademicrequirements
A:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
Science DP3ADL A,N,P(FT)N(PT)
FT/PT
FT–3.5daysperweekfor1year
PT–1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years
Over19&subjecttointerview–noformalacademicrequirements
A:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
BusinessStudies DP3ADL N PT 2eveningsperweekfor2years
Over19&subjecttointerview–noformalacademicrequirements
GeneralRoute DP3ADL A,N,P(FT)
A,N,P(PT)
FT/PT
FT–3.5daysperweekfor1year
PT–1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years
Over19&subjecttointerview–noformalacademicrequirements
N:ColletteO’[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
ICT DP3ADL P PT 2eveningsperweekfor2years
Over19&subjecttointerview–noformalacademicrequirements
The Access Diploma in Adult Learning
TheDiplomainAdultLearninghasacoreofMathematicsandCommunicationswhichmovesintospecialistpathways-Science,BusinessStudies,GeneralRoute(Nursingetc…)aswellasSocialSciencesandHumanities.
Career destinations
LearnershavebeenabletoenrolonavarietyofHEprogrammesincludingMidwifery,Law,BiomedicalScience,TeacherTraining,SocialWork,Radiography,Podiatryandarangeofotherundergraduatedegreecourses.
studentprofileKate Cahill
Associate Bachelor’s Degree in English & History, Newry Campus IcompletedtheAdultAccesscourseanddecidedtostayonatSRCtostudytheAssociateBachelor’sDegreeinEnglish&Historyinsteadofgoingtouniversity.
Ienjoythechallengeoflearningaboutsomethingdifferent.Iespeciallyenjoytheinteractionwithotherstudents,theviewsexchangedandthetutor’sresponsestoourquestions.Ifoundthelecturersveryhelpfulandtheyreallyhelpedmeonapersonalbasis.IhopetoprogressontotheBAHonsDegreecourseinEnglishandHistoryandaDoctorate.
studentprofile
EleanorQuinfromMarkethillachieved4A*gradesinherALevelsattheArmaghCampus.EleanorstudiedBiology,Chemisty,MathsandPhysicsandiscurrentlystudyingMedicineatQueen’sUniversity,Belfast.
Sevensubjectareasachieveda100%passrateinthe2011ALevelresults.A*gradeswereachievedinBiology,Chemistry,History,ICT,Art,Law,SociologyandMaths.
Eleanor Quin A Levels, Armagh Campus
A / AS Levels
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AdministrationThe following courses will prepare you for working in an administrative environment by equipping you with the necessary skills. Courses are offered at several levels and candidates may enter at the appropriate level and progress.
Accounting is a rewarding and exciting career dealing with a wide range of concepts such as business plans, tax investigations, book-keeping, payroll and audits.
Accounting
BSc (Hons) Accounting
Recognisedbyprofessionalbodies,thiscoursewillintroduceyoutotheconceptsoffinancialandmanagementaccounting,law,economicsandtaxationandprovidesanidealbasefromwhichtolaunchyourcareerinaccounting.Theprogrammeisdesignedonamodularbasisandyouarerequiredtocompleteatotalof19modules-sixmodulesineachlevel,withanextramoduleatlevel4.ExemptionsfromvariousmodulesmaybeobtainedbaseduponprioraccreditationforexaminationssuchasATI,HNDorHNC.
StudentsarerequiredtotakeallmodulesatLevel4andareofferedanoptionofmodulesatlevel5.Level6istakenatUniversityofUlster.Modulesincludedinlevels4and5are:Accounting1and2,PersonalFinance&Studyskills,QuantitativeAnalysis,EconomicsforBusiness,Costing,Company&BusinessLaw,ManagementAccounting,ManagerialFinance,Taxation1,FinancialAccounting
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayenteracareerinthefinancial,bankingoraccountingsectorsoryoumaycontinueyourstudiesatPostgraduateand/orMastersDegreelevelorpursueprofessionalaccountancyqualificationsfromwhichyoucanexpectsignificantexemptions.
Accounting Technicians Ireland (formerly IATI)
ThisqualificationhasbeendesignedprimarilyforthosewhowanttoworkasAccountingTechnicians.Theaimofthequalificationistoprovideyouwiththeknowledge,skillsandworkplacecompetenciesrequiredofaccountingprofessionalsinthebusinessenvironment.YouwillstudyFinancialAccounting,Taxation(NI),BusinessManagementandLawandEthics(NI)inYear1andAdvancedFinancialAccounting,AdvancedTaxation(NI),IntegratedAccountingSystem(SAGE)andManagementAccounting
inYear2.Tocompletethequalificationyoumustpassallexamsandalsohavetwoyearsrelevantworkexperience,verifiedbyAccountingTechniciansIreland.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayworkasafullyqualifiedAccountingTechnicianoryoumaywanttocontinueyourstudiesandpursueaprofessionalaccountancyqualification.
IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Book-keeping (SAGE)
Thiscoursewillshowyouhowtoprocesstransactionsusingaccountingsoftware.Oncompletionyouwillbeableto:operatebasicfunctionsofacomputer,setupthesystem,entertransactionsintothesalesandpurchaseledgers,entertransactionsintothenominalledger,understandconfidentiality,securityandotherstatutoryresponsibilities.Youwillbeassessedthroughanexternallysetexamination.
IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll Processing (SAGE)
Thiscoursewillshowyouhowtooperateacomputerisedpayrollsystem.Oncompletionyouwillbeableto:operatebasicfunctionsofacomputer,usespreadsheetstomakebasicpayrollcalculations,setupkeyparameters,codesanddetailsinpayrollsoftware,entergrosspay,enterdetailsrelatingtoadditionsanddeductions,amendsettingsanddetails,processdetailsofthosestartingorleavingemployment,performweekly/monthlyroutines,understandconfidentiality,securityandotherstatutoryresponsibilities.Youwillbeassessedthroughanexternallysetexaminationandoneassignment.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
BSc(Hons)Accounting
BSACCT N PT Normally4.5yearsonapart-timeeveningbasis
5GCSEswhichincludeaGradeBinMathsand3ALevels(orequivalent).ApplicantswhodonothavethenecessaryqualificationscanapplyviaAccreditedPriorLearning(APL).
AccountingTechniciansIreland
DPIATI A,N,P PT 2years 1ALevelor2ASLevelsorequivalentandGradesinEnglishandatleastonesubjectfromMathematicsorAccountancynotlowerthangradeCatGCSElevel.Forthoseover21yearsofage,relevantworkexperienceorarecommendationfromyouremployer
IABLevel2AwardinComputerisedBook-keeping(SAGE)
CT2CBK A,B,N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
IABLevel2AwardinComputerisedPayrollProcessing(SAGE)
CT2CPY A,N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
PrivateSecretary’sDiploma
PD3PSD N FT/PT
1yearfull-time(3.5daysperweekor2yearspart-time(1eveningperweek)
YoushouldbeworkingtowardsStage2wordprocessing.Recentrelevantadministrationexperienceisdesirable.
NVQLevel3BusinessandAdministration(Medical)
ED3BAD A FT 2years,4daysincollegeand1dayinworkplacementeachweek
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
NVQLevel3BusinessandAdministration
EDCBAD L FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
NVQLevel2BusinessandAdministration
ED2BAA L,N FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
OCRText/WordProcessingStage3
OC3ATX AllCampuses
PT 15weeks OCRText/WordProcessingStage2
OCRText/WordProcessingStage2
OC2ATX AllCampuses
PT 15weeks OCRText/WordProcessingStage1orsignificantexperienceinwordprocessing
OCRText/WordProcessingStage1
OC1ATX AllCampuses
PT 15weeks Seepage7-10 [email protected]
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Art, Design & CraftsWe offer courses in Art & Design, ranging from recreational arts and craft through to degree courses - so there is something for everyone.
OurCreativeCraftcoursesareverypopular–theseare24weekaccreditedcoursesavailableinawidevarietyofaspectsofArt&DesignandofferprogressionfromLevel2toLevel3,withmanystudentsusingthisasaspringboardtoprogresstohigherlevelcourses.Studentsattendingpart-timeshortcoursesarerequiredtobringwiththemthematerialsneededfortheirweeklyclasses.StudentswillhavetheoptionofexhibitingtheirworkintheSRCendofyearshows.
Administration
Private Secretary’s Diploma
Thishighlyrespectedqualificationprovidesyouwiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredinamodernoffice.Thismodularcourseisforthoseseekingemploymentasprivatesecretariestomiddleorseniormanagement.TheLCCIInternationalqualificationrangeisdesignedtodelivertheskillsessentialforsuccessintoday’sdemandingcommercialenvironment.ThiscourseisequivalenttotwoAlevels.
Course Content includes:
Meetings,BusinessAdministration,EnglishforBusiness,TextProduction,Wordprocessing.Thefull-timeprogrammeoffersaudiotranscriptionandBook-keepingexaminations.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstoresponsibleadministrationpostswithlocalemployers,hospitals,civilservice,banksetc.YoumayalsobeeligibleforentrytohighereducationcoursessuchastheExecutiveSecretary’sDiploma,HNDinBusinessandFinanceorcoursesleadingtoateachingqualification.
NvQ Level 3 Diploma in Business and Administration (1or 2 year course)
Thisfull-timecourseiscompletedbyaportfolioofwork-basedexperience
gainedacrossoneortwoyearsdependingonrelevantqualificationsandexperience.Itisdesignedtocertifycompetenceinsecretarialandadministrationskills.Applicationsarewelcomefrombothschoolleaversandmaturestudents.Workplacementisanintegralandvaluablepartoftheprogrammeandmaybewithprivateorpublicsectoremployersincludingthehealthprofessions.
Subjects include:
OCRText/WordProcessingatLevel2/3,AudioTranscriptionLevel2,ITQLevel2,IABComputerisedAccountingLevel1/2.StudentsareprovidedwithabackgroundtoMedicalTerminologyandanopportunitytotakeOCRLevel2MedicalWordProcessing.
NvQ Level 3 Business and Administration - (1 Year)
Thisfull-timecourseiscompletedbyaportfolioofwork-basedexperience.Itisdesignedtocertifycompetenceinsecretarialandadministrationskills.Applicationsarewelcomefrombothschoolleaversandmaturestudents.Workplacementisanintegralandvaluablepartoftheprogrammeandmaybewithpublicorprivatesectoremployers.
Subjects include:
documentproduction,workinginteams,communication,presentationsoftwareandOCRText/WordProcessingatLevel2andLevel3.Studentshavetheopportunitytoparticipatein
enterpriseandteamactivities,andvisitsarearrangedtolocalcompaniesandevents.
NvQ Level 2 Business and Administration - (1 Year)
Thisfull-timecourseiscompletedbyaportfolioofwork-basedexperience.Itisdesignedtodevelopofficeandadministrationskills.Applicationsarewelcomefrombothschoolleaversandmaturestudents.Workplacementisanintegralandvaluablepartoftheprogrammeandthereareopportunitiesforyoutobeplacedintheofficeenvironmentinplacessuchaslocalschools,hospitalsandsolicitors.
Subjects include:
Officeadministration,receptionandtelephoneskills,documentproduction,filing,communicationandOCRText/WordProcessingatLevel1andLevel2.Youwillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinenterpriseandteamactivities,andvisitswillbearrangedtolocalcompaniesandevents.
Progression
OncompletionstudentsenteremploymentormayreturntostudyaLevel3qualification.
OCR Text Processing Stage 3
Thiscourseprovidesyouwithtraininginadvancedprocessingofinformationandproductionofarangeofbusinessdocumentstothehigheststandards.EntryrequirementistheOCRStage
2inText/WordProcessing.Assessmentisthroughanexamination.
OCR Text Processing Stage 2
Youwillreceivetraininginadvancedprocessingofinformationaswellasintheproductionofavarietyofbusinessdocuments.ThiscoursebuildsonthetrainingyoureceivedontheStageIcourseandthereforetheentryrequirementissuccessfulcompletionoftheOCRStageIinText/WordProcessing.Assessmentisthroughanexamination.
Progression
SuccessfulparticipantscanprogresstoOCRTextProcessingStage3.
OCR Text Processing Stage 1
Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontoword/textprocessingandtextinputtingandmanipulation.Itenablesyoutopreparedocumentsanddemonstratecompetenceinbasictextprocessing.Assessmentisthroughanexamination.
Progression
SuccessfulparticipantscanprogresstoOCRTextProcessingStage2.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
BA(Hons)CreativeImaging
DG6CIM L PT 2years,1dayperweek(Monday)
HNDinarelevantsubject,outstandingportfolioofwork,interview,successfulcompletionofpreparatorystudies
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainFashion&Textiles
HD5TXT L PTBL
3years,1eveningoftaughtclassesperweekplusoneeveningofstudiofacilitation/onlinelearning
Aminimumof120UCASpointsgainedthroughanExtendedDiplomainArt&DesignorFoundationArt,ALevelsorequivalent,plusGCSEEnglishandMathsorequivalent.Seepage?forfulldetails.Adultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGraphicDesign
HD5GDE L FT 2years,3daysperweek
Aminimumof120UCASpointsgainedthroughanExtendedDiplomainArt&DesignorMedia,ALevelsorequivalent,plusGCSEEnglishandMathsorequivalent.Seepage?forfulldetails.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGraphicDesign
HD5GDE L PTBL
3years,1eveningoftaughtclassesperweekplusoneeveningofstudiofacilitation/onlinelearning
Asabovebutadultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography
HD5PHO L FT 2years,3daysperweek
Aminimumof120UCASpointsgainedthroughanExtendedDiplomainArt&DesignorMedia,ALevelsorequivalent,plusGCSEEnglishandMathsorequivalent.Seepage?forfulldetails.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography
HD5PHO L PT 3years,1dayperweek(Tuesday)
Asabovebutadultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography
HD5PHO L PTBL
3years,1eveningoftaughtclassesperweekplusoneeveningofstudiofacilitation/onlinelearning
Asabovebutadultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
BTECFoundationDiplomainArt&Design(FoundationArt)
FIFART L,NN
FTPT
1year,4daysperweek
StudentsmustpossessaGCEALevelinArt&Designoranequivalentqualificatione.g.ExtendedDiplomainArt&Design.StudentswillalsobeaskedtopresentanappropriateportfolioofArt&Designworkforinterviewinordertodemonstratespecificskills.Inexceptionalcircumstancesastudentmaybeacceptedonthequalityoftheirportfoliocombinedwithpreviousexperience.
FionaMcCartney02830261071Ext2719mccartneyf@[email protected]
(BL)=BlendedLearning
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Art, Design & CraftsCOURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainArt&Design
ED3ART A,L,N FT 2years 14points,consistingofatleast4GCSEsatGradeCorequivalent(e.g.Level2DiplomainArt&Design),OneoftheGCSEsmustbeArt&Design.Youwillberequiredtoshowevidenceofabilityinart&designatinterview.Seepages7-10
FidelmaLogan02830261071loganf@src.ac.ukShirleySmylie02838397800smylies@[email protected]
Level2BTECDiplomainArt&Design
DP2ART N FT 1year Seepages7-10 [email protected]
*Level1BTECDiplomainPhotography
DP1PHO N FT 1year Seepages7-10 [email protected]
*Level1BTECCombinedDiploma
TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepages7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk
SilversmithingCreativeCraftLevel2
AW2CCR N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
Seepages7-10 [email protected]
RecreationalSilversmithing
RCJMAK N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
None–thiscourseissuitableforthosewhohavenoexperienceorwhohavecompletedLevel2andwishtocontinuetoattendclasses
InteriorDesignCreativeCraftLevel3
CT3CCR N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
YoushouldhavealreadycompletedInteriorDesignL2.Relevantindustryexperiencewillbeconsidered.
InteriorDesignCreativeCraftLevel2
AW2CCR N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
RecreationalInteriorDesign
RCEART N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
None–thiscourseissuitableforthosewhohavenoexperienceorwhohavecompletedLevel2orLevel3andwishtocontinuetoattendclasses
LifeDrawingCreativeCraftLevel3
CT3CCR N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
YoushouldhavealreadycompletedLifeDrawingL2.
LifeDrawingCreativeCraftLevel2
AW2CCR N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
RecreationalLifeDrawing
RCEART N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
None–thiscourseissuitableforthosewhohavenoexperienceorwhohavecompletedLevel2orLevel3andwishtocontinuetoattendclasses
DressmakingCreativeCraftLevel2
CT2CCR N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
Youshouldhavesomebasicexperienceindressmaking
RecreationalDressmaking
RCDRSM N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek
Youcouldbeabeginner,havesomebasicexperienceindressmakingorhavecompletedL2andwishtocontinuetoattendclasses
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
RecreationalArt RCEART A,B,L,N PT 12weeks,onemorning,afternoonoreveningperweek
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
RecreationalCrafts
RCCRFT B PT 12weeks,onemorningperweek
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
IntroductiontoArtTherapy
RCEART B,N PT 12weeks,oneeveningperweek
None–thiscourseisforthosewhomayhaverelativeswhocouldbenefitfromArtTherapyandalsoforthosewhomaybeinacareerareawhereknowledgeofArtTherapycouldbeofbenefit.
AdvancedRecreationalArt
RCEART A PT 30weeks,onemorningperweek
Youshouldhaveexperienceinpaintinganddrawing
BabyCraftKeepsakes
RCCRFT L,N PT 12weeks,1eveningperweek
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
*Offeredsubjecttofinalapprovaland/orsufficientenrolmentsbeingreceived.Visitwww.src.ac.ukforup-to-dateinformation.
BA (Hons) Creative Imaging - validated by Liverpool John Moores University
ThiscourseisaprogressionfromHNDcoursesincludingGraphicDesign,Photography,InteractiveMedia,CreativeMediaProduction,FashionandTextilePrintoranyotherrelateddisciplineofart,designormedia.ItisimperativethatthemajorityofyourHNDassignmentsareatdistinctionlevel.Itisexpectedthatyouwillhaveanoutstandingportfolioofworkanddemonstrateanenthusiasm,commitmentandabilityforin-depth,honoursleveldegreestudies.Youwillalsoberequiredtosuccessfullycompletepreparatorystudiesinthesummerbeforecommencingthedegreeprogramme.
Thecoursesupportsdiversestudiesingraphicdesign,movingimage,printmaking,photographyandaspectsoffineandappliedart.Youwillresearchindetailaspectsofadvertising,digitalimaging,contemporarypracticeandreallifedesignproblems,usingmanycommunicationanddesigndisciplines,includingimagemanipulation,handdrafting,typography,multimediaanddigitalimaging.
Thereareprescribedassignmentsinyearoneleadingtoaself-directedmajorprojectinyeartwo.Thefinalmoduleisexhibitedinaprofessionalgallery,givingthepublicexposuretoyourwork
andalsoprovidingyouwiththeopportunitytobeinvolvedincuratinganexhibition.Inadditionaresearchreport/dissertationwillbeundertakenoveryearoneandpartofyeartwo.
Thecourseisofferedonapart-timebasisonedayperweekfortwoyearsandassuchprovidesaverycosteffectivewaytoprogressinyourstudieswithoutgettingintotheheavydebtthatcanbeassociatedwithafull-timeuniversitydegree.
Progression
Graduateswilltypicallylookforemploymentinthecreativeindustries,print-basedgraphicdesign,motiongraphics,freelanceillustrationorinteractivedesignfortheinternetoryoumaygoontostudyatpostgraduateleveland/orprepareforacareerinteaching.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textiles
(PathwayforProgressionontoBA(Hons)InCreativeImaging)
Thisqualificationisdesignedtoequipyouwiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredforsuccessincurrentorfutureemploymentintheFashionandTextileDesignindustry.Thecoursealsoprovidesapathwayforfurtherstudyatdegreelevelatthecollege,ifyouspecialiseinprintedtextiles.
Youwillcombinetraditionalandcontemporarymethodsofworkingandstudythefollowingmodules:VisualStudies,HistoricalandContemporaryStudies,ExperimentalPrintedTextiles,ExperimentalEmbroideredTextiles,DesignExplorationinTextiles,FashionandTextileMaterials,TextileSpecialistTechniquesandProcesses,CriticalStudies,DesignApplications,CAD.Businessstudiesandtechnicalstudieswillcomplementthevocationalmodules.‘Live’projectsfromlocalindustrywillproviderealindustrialexperienceandthiswillbesupportedbyvisitstomanufacturingcompanies.
Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.Thecourseinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.WerunathreeeveningblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheHNDinFashionandTextiles.Thiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillenableyoutofamiliariseyourselfwiththerelevantequipment,computersandsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeet
staffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.Thereisnopart-timedayprovisioninFashionandTextiles.
Progression
YoucanprogressdirectlyintoemploymentinthedesignindustrywherecareeropportunitiesexistinmanyareasofFashionandTextileDesign.ThosewhospecialiseinprintcanprogresstotheBA(Hons)DegreeinCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,youmayprogresstootherinstitutionsofhighereducation.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design
(PathwayforProgressiontoBA(Hons)inCreativeImaging)
Allvocationalandvisualstudyareasusethedesignprocessasabasisfordevelopingwork.Althoughthiscourseencouragescreativity,italsoaimstonurtureanunderstandingofthepracticalrealitiesofprofessionaldesignpractice.Thecoursealsoprovidesyouwiththeopportunitytocarryout‘livework’forprivateandpublicsectorclients.
You will combine traditional and contemporary methods of working and will study the
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Art, Design & Craftsfollowing modules:
ComputerApplicationsinArtandDesign,HistoricalandContextualReferencing,ProfessionalStudies,IdeasGeneration,CriticalStudy,IdeasinContext,ImageManipulationApplications,CorporateIdentity,VisualCommunication,Packaging,WorkingintheDigitalEnvironment,BusinessPractice,AdvertisingCampaigns,DrawingTechniquesandApproaches,CommunicatingwithImages,AdvancedTypography.Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.
Wealsooffera3yearblendedlearningPTcourse.Thisinvolves4hoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.Thispart-timecourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedfull-timecourse.
WerunathreeeveningblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheblendedlearningHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillenableyoutolearnhowtouseAppleMacintoshcomputersandintroduceyoutorelevantequipmentandsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.
ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.Thereisnopart-timedayprovisioninGraphicDesign.
Youcanprogressdirectlyintoemploymentinthedesignindustrywherecareeropportunitiesexistinmanyareasofgraphicdesigne.g.designstudios,printhouses,television,advertisingagencies,education,national
andlocalnewspapersorcanprogresstotheBA(Hons)DegreeinCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,youmayprogresstootherinstitutionsofhighereducation.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography (FT and PT day courses)
(PathwayforProgressiontoBA(Hons)inCreativeImaging)
Thisqualificationisdesignedtoequipyouwiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredforsuccessincurrentorfutureemploymentinphotography.Thecoursealsoprovidesapathwayforfurtherstudyatdegreelevelatthecollege.
units include
ProfessionalPracticeinArtandDesign,PhotographicTechniques,VisualLanguageinPhotography,CriticalStudyinArtandDesign,StudioPractice,DarkroomPractice,AdvertisingPhotography,DigitalImageCreationandDevelopment,LocationPhotography,PressPhotographyandPhotoJournalism,ManagementofFineArtExhibitionsandSpecialistPracticeinPhotography.
Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.Wealsoofferapart-timecourseoveronedayperweekforthreeyears,whichprovidesaverycosteffectivewaytoprogressinyourstudieswithoutgettingintotheheavydebtthatcanbeassociatedwithafull-timehighereducationprogrammeatuniversity.
Progression
ThiscourseleadstoemploymentopportunitiesinboththephotographicanddesignindustriesaswellasprogressiontotheBA(Hons)inCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,studentsmayprogresstocoursesatotherhighereducationinstitutions.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography (PT Blended Learning Evening course)
(PathwayforProgressiontoBA(Hons)inCreativeImaging)
Thecourseinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.
Thisversionofthepart-timecourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedpart-timecourse.WerunatwodayblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillintroduceyoutoAppleMacintoshcomputersandphotoimagingsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.
Progression
TheHNDinPhotographyleadstoemploymentopportunitiesinboththephotographicanddesignindustriesaswellasprogressiontotheBA(Hons)inCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,youmayprogresstocoursesatotherhighereducationinstitutions.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Foundation Art)
Thiscourseisanexcitingandchallengingexperienceand,inmanycases,anessentialqualificationwhenapplyingforveryhighlycompetitiveArt&Designrelateddegreecourses.
Thecourseisdesignedtoprepareyourportfolioforuniversityinterviewwhilstprovidingdirectiononthewidevarietyofspecialistdisciplines.Thegoaloftheprogrammeistoprovidecreativegroundwork
thatwillenableyoutodiscoveryourownstrengthsandtalents.
The course includes
Educationalvisitstoculturalcentreswhereyouaregiventheopportunitytoviewandevaluatetheworkofcontemporaryandhistoricalartistsanddesigners.Individualstudentsaregiventheopportunitiestoworkonrealisticindustrialcommissionsandprojects.
The following subject areas may be offered, depending upon campus:
Ceramics,FineArt,Graphics,Printmaking,Photography,InteriorDesign,FashionandTextiles,DrawingandCommunication,Sculpture,Jewellery,HistoryandAppreciationofArt,2-Dand3-D,ContextualandHistoricalStudies,FineArtConceptsandDesignDevelopment,BusinessandProfessionalPractice,PresentationandEvaluationofWork,CreativeExperimentationinawiderangeofmedia.Youwillbeassessedonamodularbasisandwilldisplayworkinexhibitionorportfolioformatforassessment.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogressdirectlytoemploymentortoHNDcourseswithinthecollegeortodegreecoursesinotherinstitutions.OnLurganCampusweofferHNDinGraphicDesignandHNDinPhotography,whichmayleadtotheDegreeinCreativeImaging.Wealsoofferapart-timeblendedlearningHNDinFashionandTextiles.YoucanprogresstoyeartwoofarelevantdegreefollowingyourHND,eitheronLurganCampusorinotherinstitutions.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design
Thisisaverypracticalcoursebasedonrealistic,challengingandenjoyableprojects.Youwillberequiredtopresentaportfolioofartanddesignworkatinterview.
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design consists of 18 units drawn from the following:
VisualRecordinginArtandDesign,Materials,TechniquesandProcessesinArtandDesign,IdeasandConceptsinArtandDesign,
CommunicationthroughArtandDesign,ContextualInfluencesinArtandDesign,3D(suchas3DDesign,Furniture,JewelleryandCeramics),FineArt(suchasDrawing,Painting,SculptureandPrintMaking),FashionandTextiles(suchasIllustration,Production,Embroidery,PrintedTextiles),Graphics(suchasGraphicsMedia,TechniquesandTechnologyandImageMaking),Photography(suchasDigitalImaging,PhotographyandDarkRoomTechniques).
Progression
YoucanprogressdirectlytoemploymentortotheFoundationDiplomainArtandDesignonLurganorNewrycampuses,toHNDcourseswithinthecollegeortodegreecoursesinotherinstitutions.OnLurganCampusweofferHNDinGraphicDesignandHNDinPhotography,whichmayleadtotheDegreeinCreativeImaging.Wealsoofferapart-timeblendedlearningHNDinFashionandTextiles.YoucanprogresstoyeartwoofadegreefollowingyourHNDeitherinLurganCampusorinotherinstitutions.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design
This is a very practical course and will include eight of the following units:
2DVisualCommunication,3DVisualCommunication,ContextualReferencesinArtandDesign,ExploreandDevelopArtandDesignIdeas,
BuildinganArt&DesignPortfolio,WorkingintheArt&DesignIndustry,WorkingwithGraphicDesignBriefs,WorkingwithPhotographyBriefsandWorkingwithTextilesBriefs.
Progression
Thiscourseistheequivalentof4GCSEsatGradeCandwillpreparestudentsforprogressiontotheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainArt&Design.
Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Photography
IfyouhaveakeeninterestinphotographybutnoformalqualificationsatGCSElevel,thenthisisthecourseforyou!
The Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Photography consists of six units which may include
PhotographicEquipment,ProcessesandTechniques,PhotographicImagesforPresentation,CreativeCameraTechniques,ExperimentalPhotographicImages,WorkingtoPhotographyBriefs,LightingforPhotography,VideoProduction,ProcessesandTechniquesandAnimationProcessesandTechniques.YouwillalsoberequiredtotakeEssentialSkillsclassesinIT,NumeracyandLiteracyifyoudonothaveaGCSEGradeCoraboveintheseareas.
Progression
ThisisaoneyearcoursethatmayprepareyouforprogressiontoaLevel2BTECDiplomaineitherArt&DesignorMedia.
*Level 1 Combined Diploma
IfyouwishtogainaLevel1qualificationandhavenoformalqualificationsatGCSElevel,thentheCombinedDiplomamaybethecourseforyou.
You will gain a qualification in a combination of some of the following subject areas:
•Childcare
•Craft
•Hairdressing
•Hospitality
•Horticulture
•Graphics
•Retail
YouwillberequiredtotakeEssentialSkillsclassesinIT,NumeracyandLiteracy.
Progression
ThisisaoneyearcoursethatwillprepareyouforemploymentorprogressiontoaLevel2Diploma.
Silversmithing – Level 2 Creative Craft
Thiscourseisforstudentswhohavenoformalknowledgeofsilversmithingorwhohavecompletedtherecreationalcourseandnowfeelreadytotakethequalification.Youwillhavetheopportunityoflearningbasictechniquestocreateyourownsilverjewelleryitems.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestodevelopyourtechniques,
DevelopingandadaptingyourownideascreativelyandCreating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedwork.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(Jewellery).Astarterpackofmaterialswillbesuppliedatacostof£30,whichincludesaninitialsupplyofsterlingsilver.Dependinguponwhatyoucreate,youmayneedtopurchasemoresterlingsilver.
Recreational Silversmithing
ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheSilversmithingCreativeCraftcourse(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.
Interior Design - Level 3 Creative Craft
ThiscourseisforstudentswhohavecompletedtheLevel2InteriorDesigncourse.Youwilllearnhowto:Respondtotherequirementsofacommercialbrief(realorimagined),Analyse,investigateandexperimentwithideas,Execute,presentandcriticallyevaluatefinalwork.Whileyou’reenjoyingimprovingyourskills,you’llbeabletogainaqualificationinLevel3CreativeCraft(InteriorDesign).
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Interior Design – Level 2 Creative Craft
Thisisaprogrammedesignedtodevelopyourinteriordesignskills.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestodevelopyourtechniques,Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively,Creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedwork.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(InteriorDesign).
Recreational Interior Design
ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheInteriorDesignCreativeCraftcourses(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.
Life Drawing - Level 3 Creative Craft
ThiscourseisforstudentswhohavecompletedtheLevel2LifeDrawingcourse.Youwillhavetheopportunityoflearningmoreadvancedtechniques.Youwilllearnhowto:Respondtotherequirementsofacommercialbrief(realorimagined),Analyse,investigateandexperimentwithideas,Execute,presentandcriticallyevaluatefinalwork.Whileyou’reenjoyingimprovingyourskills,you’llbeabletogainaLevel3qualification.
Life Drawing - Level 2 Creative Craft
Thiscourseisforstudentswhohavenoformaltraininginlifedrawing.Youwillhavetheopportunityofexperttuitiontolearnnowtodrawthehumanform,usingalifemodelforinspiration.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestodevelopyourtechniques;Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively;Creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedwork.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaLevel2qualification.
Recreational Life Drawing
ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheLifeDrawingCreativeCraftcourses(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.Iftherearesufficientstudents,aseparaterecreationalclassmayberun.
Dressmaking - Level 2 Creative Craft
Thiscourseisforstudentswhohavebasicdressmakingskillswhichtheywouldliketoimprove.
The lecturer will take you through three stages:
Usingresourcestodevelopyourtechniques,Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively,Creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedgarments.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(Fashion).
Recreational Dressmaking
ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheDressmakingCreativeCraftcourse(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.Iftherearesufficientstudents,aseparaterecreationalclassmayberun.
Recreational Art
Workwillconcentrateonavarietyofdrawingandpaintingmediaincludingoils,acrylicsandwatercolours.ArtEnrichmentisopentoeveryone.Forstudentswhohaven’tstudiedartbefore,thisisanopportunityforyoutodevelopsomepracticalandconceptualskills;forthoseofyouwhohavestudiedbefore,thisisachancetocontinuebuildinguponyourcreativeskills.
Recreational Crafts
Thiscourseofferstheopportunitytolearnarangeofcraftskillssuchaspatchwork,crochetandadditionalfabriccrafts.
Introduction to Art Therapy
ThiscourseistointroduceyoutothebenefitsandbasictechniquesofArtTherapyandwillinvolvebothlecturesandpracticalwork,forwhichyouneednopriorknowledgeorexpertise.ItisdesignedforthosewhomayhaverelativeswhowouldbenefitfromsomeofthesetechniquesandforthoseincareerswhereaknowledgeofArtTherapywouldbebeneficial.
Advanced Recreational Art
Thisisa30weekprogrammetoallowthosewhoalreadyhaveexperienceinArt&Designtoenjoyarelaxedmorning,exploringhowtheycanbroadentheirartisticexperiences.Youwillworkalongsidelike-mindedpeople,sharingideasandexperimentingindifferentmedia.
Baby Craft Keepsakes
Thiscourseofferstheopportunitytoturnsomeofthekeptbabyitemsintoworksofartandtomakesomeuniquejewellery.Forexample,youcouldpressyourbaby’slittlefingerprintintoclayandmakeaceramicpendanttowearorturnthoselittlebooteesintoceramicart.AmustforMumsandDads!
Art, Design & Crafts
Full-timestudentsarerequiredtostudyEssentialSkillswhichmayincludeICT,Literacy,NumeracyplusanEmployabilitySkill.ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromtheequivalentessentialskill.
Beauty TherapyOur spacious and attractive commercial salons are where you will learn, practise and perfect your skills with paying clients. Combined with fantastic work experience opportunities, trips at home and abroad, and a programme of guest speakers and demonstrations, this subject will equip you with all the experience you need to progress in the beauty industry.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level5BTECHNDHairdressingandBeautyTherapy
HD5HAB N PT 1dayperweekover3years
NVQLevel3ineitherHairdressingorBeautyTherapyor7yearsindustrialexperienceineitherdiscipline.Seepage7-10
NVQ/VRQLevel3BeautyTherapy
NV3BTHVR3DBT
A,L,N FT 1-2yearsdependingonmodeofattendance
NVQ2inBeautyTherapyorequivalent [email protected]
NVQ/VRQLevel2BeautyTherapy
NV2BTHVR2DBT
A,L,N FT 1-2yearsdependingonmodeofattendance
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
*Level2AwardinHealth&Safety
AW2HHB A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor4weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
*Level2AwardinFacialSkincare
AW2SKC A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks
AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]
*Level2AwardinMakeUp
AW2MUP A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks
AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]
*Level2AwardinLashandEyebrowTreatments
AW2LBT A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks
AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]
*Level2AwardinManicure
AW2MAN A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks
AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]
*Level2AwardinPedicure
AW2PED A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks
AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]
*Level2AwardinWaxing
TBC A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks
AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]
*Level2AwardinNailArt
TBC A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor4weeks
AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]
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Beauty Therapy BusinessCOURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
*Level3AwardinMediaMakeup
TBC N PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks
Level2AwardinMakeUporequivalent [email protected]
*Level3AwardinEpilation
TBC A,L PT 1eveningperweekfor20weeks
Level2inBeautyTherapyorequivalent [email protected]
*Level3AwardinSelfTanning
TBC A,L,N PT 3days Level2inBeautyTherapyorequivalent [email protected]
Level2AwardinNailTechnologies
TBC A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks
AwardinManicure [email protected]
Level2CertificateinNailTechnologies
CT2NAI A,L,N PT 1yeardayreleaseoreveningclass
QualificationinManicure [email protected]
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
TheHNDissuitableforthosewhowanttogainadvancedtechnicalormanagementknowledgeandskillsrelatingtohairdressingandbeauty.Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththeskillsandin-depthknowledgerelatedtopracticalandtheoreticalaspectsoftheHairdressingandBeautyIndustry.
Course Content includes:
ManagementofHealthSafetyandSecurity,SalonManagement,SalesManagementinaHair&BeautySector,QualityManagementofClientCare,ChemistryofHairandBeautyProducts,HumanHealthandNutrition,HumanResourceManagement,WorkingwithandLeadingPeople,WorkBasedExperience,PersonalandProfessionalDevelopment,SmallBusinessEnterprise,BusinessDecisionMaking,BusinessPsychology,PublicRelationsinHairandBeauty,HairandScalpSpecialistServices,ManageaCreationofaHairStyleCollection,IndianHeadMassage,ReflexologyforBeautyTherapy,AromatherapyforBeautyTherapyandAdvancedEpilationTechniques.
Youwillbeassessedbyacombinationofcompetence
basedcoursework,oralquestioning,casestudiesandexamination.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,youmayprogresstomanagementpositionsintheHairdressingorBeautyindustry.ToprogresstoLecturing/AssessorpositionswithintheSchoolofHairdressingandBeautyTherapyyouwillberequiredtohaveanAssessorAward.
NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 3 Beauty Therapy
Thesecoursesaredesignedtoprovideyouwiththeskillsandin-depthknowledgerelatedtopracticalandtheoreticalaspectsofthebeautyindustry.Thesecoursescontainsubstantialamountsofbeautyrelatedscience,providingthetechnicalknowledgethatyouneedtosucceedintheindustry.Thiscourseisamustifyouwanttodevelopyourcareerinthebeautyindustry–stronglyrecommendedasafollow-oncoursefromtheLevel2BeautyTherapycourse.
Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioningandonlineassessment.Asabeautytherapistyouwillberequiredtocarryoutbeautytreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequiredtopromoteallsalonservicesandto
bringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.
Progression
YoumayprogresstotheHNDLevel5inHairdressingandBeautyTherapy,developingyourportfolioofqualificationsbycompletingspecialistawardsorapplyforpostsinthebeautyindustryasatherapist.
NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Thesecoursesaredesignedtoprovideyouwiththeskillsandknowledgerequiredtocarryoutbeautysalontreatments.
Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioningandonlineassessment.Asatraineebeautytherapistyouwillberequiredtocarryoutbeautytreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequiredtopromoteallsalonservicesandtobringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.
Progression
Youmayprogresstolevel3awards/certificates/diplomasinbeautywhichcandevelopyourportfolioofqualificationsorapplyforpostsinthebeautyindustryasatherapist.
NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Nail Technologies
Thefollowingsubjectsmaybecovered:applicationandmaintenanceofnailextensions(theawardwillfocusonacrylicnails.Thecertificatewillfocusonacrylic,gel,fibreglassandsculpturednails),healthandsafety,consultationandtrainingwhenworkinginthenailindustry.Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioningandassignment/projectwork.Asatraineenailtechnicianyouwillberequiredtocarryoutnailtreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequiredtopromoteallsalonservicesandtobringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.
*Level 2/Level 3 Awards as listed in the grid above
TheawardsinHairdressingandBeautyTherapyareforanyoneinterestedinstartingoradvancingacareerinthisindustry.Youdon’tneedtobeworkingintheindustryalready,thereareoptionstosuitexperiencedtechniciansandpeoplewithnopreviousexperience.Itoffersthestudenttheopportunityandchoicetobuildabankofawardsthatareindustryrecognised.
Applicantspleasenote:Allstudentsarerequiredtopurchaseabeautytherapykitanduniform.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
BSc(Hons)BusinessStudies
BSBUSI N PT 1-2years BScHonsBusinessStudiesdegreelinkprogramme
BSc(Hons)BusinessStudiesDegreeLink
BSHBUS N PT 1year HNC/DBusinessorequivalenthighereducationqualification
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainBusiness
HDBUSF N FT 3yearsincludingoneyearsplacement
Seepage7-10 SusanCampbell02830261071Ext2646/[email protected]
Level5BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusiness
HC5BUS N,P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years
Seepage7-10 SusanCampbell02830261071Ext2646/[email protected]
BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusinessInformationSolutions
TBC N PT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainBusiness
ED3BUS A,N,P FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level2BTECDiplomainBusiness
DP2BUS A FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
BSc (Hons) Business Studies
IfyoupossessaHND/CinBusinessthispart-timedegreeprogrammewillprepareyouforacareerinbusinessmanagementinindustry,commerceorthepublicsector.Youwillbeinvolvedintheuseofcasestudies,experientialandpracticalexercises,verbalandwrittenpresentations,individualandgroupprojectsanddirectedprivatestudy.
Thedegreelinkyearcomprisesatotaloffourmodules:ManagingBehaviour,OperationsManagement,ManagingPeopleandAccountsforBusinessDecisions.Inthefinalyearyoumuststudy:BusinessStrategy,EnterpriseDevelopment,ManagementofChangeandthreeoptions
Progression
Oncompletionyoumayprogresstoseniorpositionsinpersonnel,marketing,financeandmanufacturing.OryoumaycontinueyourstudiesbyenrollingonpostgraduatecoursesatNewryCampusorotheruniversities.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business
Thiswell-establishedandhighlysuccessfulcourseaimstohelpyoudevelopabroadrangeofknowledgeandskillsappropriatetomanagersandentrepreneurs.Yeartwooftheprogrammeallowsyoutoundertakerelevantindustrialexperienceinarangeofemploymentareassuchasmanufacturing,accountancy,retail,bankingandlocalgovernment.YouwillbegiventheopportunitytocompeteforaplacementintheUSAthroughtheRooneyFellowshipAward.Youwillberequiredtoattendaninterview.
The course consists of 16 units some of which include:
Finance,E-Business,ProfessionalDevelopment,Marketing,Economics,Statistics,BusinessStrategy,ManagementAccounting,Costing&Budgeting,FinancialReporting,Law,HumanResourceManagement
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoseniorpositionsinBusiness,Retail,Personnel,MarketingandFinanceoryoumaygoontoenrolonarelevantDegreecourseandgainmaximumexemptionforthesubjectstakenontheHND.EntrytothefinalyearoftheBA(Hons)inBusinessStudiesinDundalkInstituteofTechnology(DKIT)ispossibleforthosestudentswhofulfilthecriterialaiddownbyDKITortheymayjointhepart-timeBusinessStudiesDegreeofferedattheNewryCampusthroughtheUniversityofUlster.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business
Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopyourbusinessknowledgeandskillsforawidevarietyofbusinesscareersandtoequipyouwiththeknowledge,skillsandunderstandingrequiredtofunctioneffectivelyinthebusinessenvironment.Theteachingandlearningstrategiesemployedensurethatyounotonlyacquireknowledgebutarealso
presentedwithopportunitiestodevelopandapplyhigherlevelskillsofanalysisandcriticalevaluation.Itgivesyouasolidfoundationinallaspectsofbusinessandisrelevanttobothpublicandprivatesectors.
The course has a total of 10 subjects studied over two academic years. units may include:
OrganisationalManagement,Accounting,DevelopingSelf,ResearchProject,ManagementAccounting,FinancialManagement,Law,Marketing,Economics,QuantitativeTechniques,E-marketing,IntroductiontotheInternetandE-Business
Progression
SuccessfulstudentsprogresstoseniorpositionsinBusiness,Retail,Personnel,MarketingandFinanceortheymayenrolonarelevantdegreecourseandgainexemptionforthesubjectstakenontheHNC.Studentsmayalsojointhepart-timeBusinessStudiesDegreeofferedatNewryorgainentrytoavarietyofdegreesinUKandIreland.StudentsmayalsogainentrytotheLevel7ProfessionalDiplomainManagement.
IfyouenrolonthiscourseyouwillalsohavetheopportunitytoapplytobepartofthenewlyestablishedCareerAcademyprogramme.
TheaimofanyCareerAcademyprogrammeistoprovideabroadandroundededucationforayoungpersonstudyingforLevel3qualifications,ratherthantrainingforanyspecificcareerorbusinesssector.Over90%ofgraduatingstudentsprogresstohighereducation,eitherfull-timeatuniversityorthroughtrainingprogrammeswithemployers.
TheSRCisoneofonlyfourcollegesinNorthernIrelandinvolvedinCareerAcademiesUK,withaLocalAdvisoryBoardmadeupofrepresentativesfrombusinessorganisationsandthecollege.TheAdvisoryBoardmeetsapproximatelythreetimesayearandoverseestheworkoftheCareerAcademyinFinanceatthecollege.
SRCcurrentlyhave11studentsfromthesecondyearoftheNationalDiplomainBusinessatNewryCampusenrolledintheCareerAcademyinFinance.
ThesestudentshavebeenmatchedupwithaPartnerinBusiness(PiB),amentorfromthebusinesscommunity,andmeetwiththemapproximatelytentimesoverthetwoyears.
Duringthesummermonths,theCareerAcademystudentscompleteasixweekpaidinternshipwhichinthepasthasbeenhostedbythefollowingorganisations:AutolineInsuranceGroup,AXAInsurance,BrianMcCullagh&Co(Accountants),HESAlarmsLtd(Lisburn),IveaghLeisureLtd,Newry&MourneDistrictCouncil,Newry&MourneEnterpriseAgencyandNorthernBank.
YoualsohaveanopportunitytotraveltoLondoninNovembertoaneventcalledTheCapitalExperiencewhereyouwillhaveanopportunitytovisitalargebusinessorganisationandalsoattendaneventwhereyouwillmeetwithCareerAcademystudentsfromallovertheUK.
Youalsobenefitfromvisitstolocalbusinessesandvisitstothecollegebyrepresentativesfrombusinesstogivespecialistlectures.
StudentsgraduatefromtheCareersAcademyataneventinLondoninMay2012.
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Business
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business Information Solutions
Thiscoursefocusesondevelopingyourknowledge,understandingandskillsinthefieldofcomputingandsystemsdevelopmentandITforBusiness.
The range of units studied includes:
BusinessSkillsfore-Commerce,ComputerSystems,EmployabilityandProfessionalDevelopment,ProjectDesign,ImplementationandEvaluation,EmergingTechnologies,ManagementinIT,HumanComputerInteraction,WebsiteDesign,E-CommerceStrategy,OfficeSolutionsDevelopment.
Progression
Oncompletionyouwillgainanationallyrecognisedqualificationtoenteremploymentincomputingandinformationmanagementorprogresstoadegreeincomputingorarelatedareaandgetvaluableexemptions.
Maturelearnersmaypresentamorevariedprofileofachievementthatislikelytoincludeextensiveworkexperience(paidand/orunpaid)and/orachievementofarangeofprofessionalqualificationsintheirworksector.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Business
Thiscourseisapractical,work-relatedcoursewhereyouwilllearnbycompletingprojectsandassignmentsthatarebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.Itprovidesyouwitharangeofspecialistskillsandknowledge.
The course is made up of four core units:
BusinessPurposes,BusinessOrganisations,andFinancialForecastingforBusinessandfivespecialistunits:PeopleinOrganisations,CustomerRelationsinBusiness,BusinessOnline,Book-keepingforBusiness,BusinessEnterprise,andManagingPersonalFinance.
Youwillbecontinuallyassessedthroughouttheyear,byamixtureofpresentations,casestudiesandprojects,whichwillbebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations.
Progression
YoumayprogresstoarangeofLevel3coursese.g.Business,TravelandTourism,ICT,MediaProduction,HealthandSocialCareetc.orNVQLevel3courses.Alternatively,youmaywanttostartacareerinbusiness,forexampleinaccounting,administration,finance,retailorsales.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
Thiscourseconsistsoffourcoreunitswhichinclude:ExploringBusinessActivity,InvestigatingBusinessResources,IntroductiontoMarketingandEffectivePeople,CommunicationandInformation.And14specialistunitscoveringawidechoiceofcareerpathsinareassuchas:E-BusinessandInternetMarketing,Finance,Management,Human
Resources,AdministrativeOperationsandBusinessLaw.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletion,youmayprogresstoacareerinfinance,humanresources,managementormarketing,aswellasotherbusinessrelatedcareers.YoumayalsogainentrytoadegreecourseorHNC/DinareassuchasAccountancy,Economics,BusinessStudies,Law,EuropeanBusinessorTeaching.
ThesequalificationsaimtointroduceanddevelopyourunderstandingofaCADdraughtingandmodellingenvironment,intermsofhardware,softwareandphysicalsurroundings.YouwillexplorethetypicalcompositionofaCADsystemandHealthandSafetymattersthatareassociatedwithsafeworkingpractices.Thoseexpectedtogainmostfromthecourseswouldincludearchitects,graphicdesigners,designengineersanddraughtsman.
CAD
The use of computer aided design (CAD) systems in industry has become an essential part of the modern working environment. CAD is used at all stages of product and building design, from developing initial concepts through production of working drawings to the creation of virtual reality images. We offer both 2D (Draughting) and 3D (Parametric Modelling) City & Guilds CAD modules.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
City&GuildsL3AwardinCADusingAutoCAD
CT3CAD N,P PT 3hoursperweekover30weeks
City&GuildsL2AwardinCADusingAutoCAD.
City&GuildsL2AwardinCADusingAutoCAD
CT2CAD N,P PT 3hoursperweekover25weeks
Basiccomputerliteracyskills. [email protected]
City&GuildsL2AwardinPara-metricModellingusingSolid-Works
CT2CAD N,P PT 3hoursperweekover30weeks
City&GuildsL1AwardinParametricModellingusingSolidworks.
City&GuildsL1AwardinPara-metricModellingusingSolid-Works
CT1CAD N,P PT 3hoursperweekover25weeks
Basiccomputerliteracyskills. [email protected]
City & Guilds 7579 - Computer Aided Draughting (CAD)
Thesecourseshavebeendesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentsfollowingtwodistinctcareerpaths–architecture/constructionandproduct/manufacturingengineering.
TheLevel2andLevel3AwardsinCADusingAutoCADhasbeendesignedtointroduceyoutothekeyfeaturesandapplicationsoftheindustrystandardAutoCADsoftwareasadraughtingtoolasusedintheproductionof2Ddrawingsandplans.
TheLevel1andLevel2AwardsinParametricModellingusingSolidWorkshavebeendesignedtointroduceyoutothemainfeaturesoftheSolidWorksCADsoftwarepackageasusedinengineeringandproductdesignapplications.Theserangefromintroductory2Ddraughtingthroughtoon-screen3Dmodelling.DesignworkproducedusingSolidWorkscanalsobeusedtoproducephysicalprototypeswithourRapidPrototypingfacilities.
studentprofileHayley Adamson,
NvQ Level 3 Business Administation, Lurgan CampusHayleyAdamsonjoinedtheNVQLevel3BusinessAdministrationcourseontheLurganCampusafterhavingsuccessfullycompletedthreeALevelsatherlocalschool.HayleydidnotwishtodoaUniversitydegreebutinsteadoptedtodoasecretarial/administrativecoursethatwoulddevelopherknowledgeandskillsaswellasenhanceherjobprospectsforthefuture.
Oneofthecourserequirementsistoworkinanoffice/administrativesettingtwodaysaweekandHayleydidthisin
GraftonRecruitment.Shecarriedoutawiderangeofdutiesincludingmanningthereceptionarea,computerwork,filing,producingbusinessdocumentsandworkingasamemberoftherecruitmentteam.
Hayleyprovedtobesuchavaluableteammemberthattheyofferedherfull-timeemploymentintheBelfastOfficeasaBidAdministrator.Hayleynowhasresponsibilitiesinawiderangeofareasincluding:creatingPowerPointpresentationsforManagers,takingminutesatmeetingsandcarryingoutresearchasappropriateforthecompany.
Hayleysaid‘IfeltthecoursereallyhelpedmeinfindingemploymentasIwasableto
getexperienceinanofficeandatthesametimecompletemystudiesintheCollege’.HayleyalsoachievedLevel2and3WordProcessingqualificationsthatarenowessentialformostjobs.
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StudentswhosuccessfullycompletetheFoundationDegreecanprogresstouniversityortoenhancedpositionsinearlyyear’sorganisations.Applicantsshouldbeawarethatthecollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.
ChildcareFoundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies
Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtoprovideyouwithspecialistknowledgeandunderstandingofworkingwith0-18yearolds.Thedegreefocusesonthekeytheories,conceptsandpracticalskillsrequiredtoworkwiththisagegroupintheprimaryschoolorotherspecialistearlyyear’ssettings.TheModulesinclude:SharedPerspectivesontheYoungChild,SkillsandStrategiesforManagingBehaviour,ChildProtection,SpecialEducationalNeedsandPromotingInclusionintheEarlyYear’sEnvironment.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoStranmillisCollegeandenteryeartwooftheBA(Hons)DegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudiesorintoyeartwoofasimilarcourse.Alternativelyyoumayapplypositionssuchas:EarlyYearsSpecialist,SeniorPractitioner,ManagerorCoordinator.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Management)
Thiscourseisforseniorpractitioners,deputymanagersandassistantmanagerswhoworkwithinearlyyearsandchildcaresettings.Thequalificationprovidesanopportunitytodevelopknowledgeandskillsthatwillaidprogressiontoamanagementroleforthosepractitionerswhowishtofollowthiscareerpathway.
Areas of study include:
ProfessionalPractice,HealthandSafety,Developingandimplementingpolicies,Equality,DiversityandInclusion,LeadandManageaTeamandChildren’sCareLearningandDevelopment.Candidatesareassessedthroughwrittenassignments,portfoliobuildingandobservationofworkplacement
Progression
Thisisarecognisedqualificationintheearlyyear’ssectorandwillenableyoutoseekpromotionorprogresstouniversityandundertakeadegree.
Level 3 CACHE Diploma (NvQ) in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
ApprenticeshipNILevel3inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopmentAPP
Thiscourseistherecognisedqualificationforworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeopleandtheirfamiliesinarangeofsettingsincludingschools,nurseriesanddaycare.Thisqualificationpreparesyoutoworkinasupervisoryrole.Throughstudyingthiscourseyouwilldevelopappropriateunderpinningknowledgeandbecomeprofessionallycompetentintheworkplace.
Youwillbeassessedbydirectobservationintheworkplaceandassignmentspresentedinportfolioformat.TheunitsofstudyincludeCommunication,PersonalDevelopment,Equality,ChildDevelopment,HealthandSafety,SafeguardingandPromotingLearning.
StudentswhoarealreadyemployedinchildcaremaybeeligibletojointheApprenticeshipNILevel3inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment,andalsostudyforEssentialSkillsqualificationsinLiteracy,Numeracy,andPaediatricfirstaid.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanmovedirectlytoemploymentasaclassroomassistantinaprimaryschoolornurseryschoolorprogresstotheFoundationDegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudies.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (DCE)
Thiscourseprovidesyouwitharecognisedqualificationtoworkandcareforyoungchildrenfromtheagesof0-16years.Therangeofemploymentopportunitiesisverywideandincludespublicandprivatenurseryschools,daycarecentres,maternityandpaediatrichospitalwardsaswellasprivatefamilies.
You will study 12 modules including:
DevelopmentfromConceptionto16years,SupportingChildren,PlayandLearninginChildren’sEducation,KeepingChildrensafe.Studentswillbe
assessedthroughassignmentsandcasestudies,aswellasexternalexamination.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstotheFoundationDegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudiesormovedirectlytoemploymentasaclassroomassistantinaprimaryschoolornurseryschool.
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Thisawardwillprovideyouwithanunderstandingoftheknowledgeneededwhenworkingdirectlywithchildrenandyoungpeopleinschoolenvironments.ItisofferedtothosewhohavecompletedaLevel3qualificationandwishtoextendtheirknowledge.Unitsareassessedthroughwrittenassignments,plansandwrittenrecordsortaskssetbyCACHE.
Level 2 CACHE Diploma (NvQ) in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
ApprenticeshipNILevel2inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopmentFEAPP
Thiscourseistherecognisedqualificationforworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeopleunder19andtheirfamiliesinarangeofsettingsincludingnurseriesanddaycare.Thisqualificationpreparesyoutoworkundersupervision.Throughstudyingthiscourseyouwilldevelopappropriateunderpinningknowledgeandbecomeprofessionallycompetentintheworkplace.Studentswillbeassessedbydirectobservationintheworkplaceandarealsorequiredtoproduceassignmentspresentedinportfolioformat.TheunitsofstudyincludeCommunication,PersonalDevelopment,Equality,ChildDevelopment,HealthandSafety,PlayandSafeguardingChildren.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoNVQLevel3inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment.StudentswhoarealreadyinchildcareemploymentcanjointheApprenticeshipNILevel2inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment
andalsostudyforEssentialSkillsqualificationsinLiteracy,NumeracyandICT.
Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education
Thisisarecognisedprofessionalqualificationtoworkwithchildrenofallagesinavarietyofchildcaresettings.Modulesofstudyinclude:Anintroductiontoworkingwithchildren,thedevelopingchild,childrenandplay,andcommunicationandprofessionalskillswithinchildcareandeducation.Full-timestudentswillalsostudyEssentialskillsinLiteracy,NumeracyandICT.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumaygainemploymentasachildcareworkerincrèches,playgroupsornurseries.OryoumayprogresstotheCACHELevel3DiplomainChildCareandEducationorNVQLevel3EarlyYearsandEducation.
Level 1 Combined Diploma
Seepage25.
Level 1 CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children
Thiscoursewillallowstudentstogainabasicknowledgeandunderstandingofthekeyareasincaringforchildrenandtheprinciplesandvalueswhichgovernchildcare.ThiscourseissuitableforstudentswhohavecompletedaGCSEprogrammeandwhowishtoprogresstoaLevel2courseinChildCareorHealthandSocialCare.
Studentswilllearnaboutchilddevelopment,healthandsafety,foodandnutritionandplay.Thecoursewillenablelearnerstodevelopsomebasicskillsincaringforchildrenwhichcanbeusedatalaterstageintheircareer.StudentswillalsostudyEssentialSkillsinLiteracy,NumeracyandICT.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoLevel2DiplomainChildCareandEducation,orNVQLevel2inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopmentortotraininginotherareas.
Working in early years can provide a satisfying and flexible career that is centred on meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of children and young people. There are a range of opportunities in different settings. Often you will be meeting the needs of children who have specific learning difficulties, and require additional support.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
FoundationDegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudies
FGECST N PT 3years 2ALevels,orequivalentqualificationatLevel3,and4GCSEsgradeCandaboveincludingGCSEEnglishorequivalentandGCSEMaths
Level5DiplomainLeadershipforChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(Management)
DP5CLD L PT 2years1eveningperweek
Level3DiplomainChildcareandEducationorequivalent.Employedasamanagerorassistantmanagerinanearlyyearssetting
Level3CACHEDiploma(NVQ)inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(CCLD)OrApprenticeshipNILevel3inCCLD
CD3CLD A,B,N,L FT/PT
1yearfull-timeor1yearpart-timeovertwoeveningsaweek
Level2qualificationandagoodstandardofwrittenworktocompleteassignments.Employedinachildcaresetting,suchasplaygroupordaynursery
Level3CACHEDiplomainChildcareandEducation(DCE)
CDCCED A,L,N FT 2yearsfull-time
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3AwardinSupportingTeachingandLearninginSchools
CT3STL? L PT 1year1eveningperweek
Level3DiplomaChildcareandEducation
Level2CACHEDiploma(NVQ)inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(CCLD)OrApprenticeshipNILevel2inCCLD
CD2CLD B
N
PT
FT
1year Seepage7-10
Andemployedinachildcaresetting,suchasplaygroupordaynursery
Level2DiplomainChildCareandEducation
CCCCED A,L,N FT/PT
1yearfull-timeor2eveningsperweekfor30weeks
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
CACHEFoundationAwardinCaringforChildren
CFCCHI A,L, FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
*Level1BTECCombinedDiploma
TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk
studentprofileGillian Lawther
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, Lurgan Campus Gilliancompletedthepart-timeLevel2DiplomainChildcareandEducationattheLurganCampus.Sheenjoyedthecourseandfeltthatacareerasaclassroomassistantorchildminderwouldenablehertohaveajobwhichwouldfitwithherparentalresponsibilities.‘Ireallyenjoythecourseandlikebeingabletoputtheclassroomlearningintopractice.IrecentlycompletedthepediatricFirstAidCourseandfeelthatthiswillbebeneficialformeinbothmypersonalandworkinglife.’Gillianthenprogressedtothesecondyearofthefull-timeLevel3DiplomainChildcareandEducation.
*Offeredsubjecttofinalapprovaland/orsufficientenrolmentsbeingreceived.Visitwww.src.ac.ukforup-to-dateinformation.
Level 3 Working With Children and Young People with Special Needs
Thisqualificationisidealforthoseworkingwithorplanningtoworkchildrenandyoungpeoplewithspecialneeds.Thisunitwillprovideyouwithanunderstandingoftheconceptofspecialneedsandcurrentattitudesandvalues.Youwillexaminetheneedsofchildrenandyoungpeopleexperiencinglearningdifficulties,physicalorsensoryimpairmentordelaysindevelopment.
Theimpactonchild/youngpersonandthefamilywillbeexaminedandyouwillalsolearnabouttherangeofprovisionavailableforrespondingtotheirneeds.Youwillbeassessedthroughanextendedassignment.Alevel3qualificationinChildcareandEducation(0-8)orrelatedfieldisessentialforentryontothiscourse.
Level 3 Supporting Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Theunitprovidesarangeofknowledgeandunderstandingaboutautisticspectrumconditionsandexplorestheoriesandconceptsaboutautism.Itenablesyoutoreflectontheimpactoftheseconditionsonthelivesofindividualsandthoseclosetothemandtolearnaboutgoodpracticeinareassuchascommunicationandsupport.
Level 2 Working in Support of Children with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
Thiscourseissuitableforthosewhoarealreadyworkinginchildcareorwhowanttoworkwithchildrenwithdisabilities.Itfocusesonhowtosupportchildrenwithadditionalneedssuchasaphysicalorlearningdifficulty/disabilityinachildcareoreducationalsetting.Youwilllearnaboutthedifferenttypesofneedsthatachildmayhaveandlearnstrategiestoworkwithchildreninyoursetting.Youwillalsolearnaboutthelegalrequirementstomeetachild’sneedsandhowtoworkinpartnershipwithparents.Youwillbeassessedthroughawrittenassignment.
Level 2 Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum
Theunitprovidesintroductoryawarenessonautisticspectrumconditions.Itprovidesyouwithkeyareasofknowledgeandexploresimportantthemessuchasindividuality,communication,behaviourandperson-centredsupport.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthesequalificationsyoumaygainemploymentorpromotion,particularlyinspecialneedsschools,aswellasinthespecialneedsunitsofprimaryandsecondaryschoolsorinindividualworkwithchildrenwithadditionalneeds.Completionoftheplayworkqualificationwillleadtoopportunitiestoworkinafterschoolsgroupsorinsettingswitholderchildren.
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Childcare Professional Development - Special Needs - Playwork
These courses are aimed at people who already work in child care or early years or who have an interest in gaining specific knowledge about working with children who have disabilities, or in the area of playwork which focuses on interaction with children and activities that promote physical and social well being.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements
Contact
Level3WorkingWithChildrenWithSpecialNeeds
UN3WSN A,L,N,K PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks
ALevel3qualification
Level3SupportingIndividualswithAutisticSpectrumConditions
UN3ASC A,N PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks
MusthaveacquiredLevel2inWorkingwithChildrenwithAutisticSpectrumDisordersandhaveexperienceinworkingwithachildwithautism.
Level3AwardinTransitiontoPlaywork(fromEarlyYears)
CT3TTP L PT 1eveningperweekfor30weeks
ALevel3qualification
Level2AwardWorkinginSupportofChildrenwithDisabilitiesandSpecialEducationalNeeds
CC2WCD A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks
ALevel2qualification
Level2IntroductoryAwarenessofAutisticSpectrum
UN2AAS A,L,N,B PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Complementary Therapies
Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Techniques
ThiscourseisdesignedforthosewhohaveakeeninterestinHolisticTherapiesandwanttoachievearecognisedqualificationinReflexology.Oncompletioncandidateswillbeabletoenrolforfurtherstudies,opentheirownpracticeorworkintheindustryinternationally.StudentspreviouslycompletingthiscourserangefromparentswhowishtokickstarttheircareertoDoctorswhohaveaddedthisservicetotheirpersonalqualifications.Atrulylifechangingexperience.
Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy Techniques
Thisisaqualificationcoveringtheuses,applicationand
originofessences,fixedoilsandothermediawiththeprovisionofaromatherapymassage.Ifyouhavetrainedinbeautytherapythiscourseisagreatadditiontoyourqualifications.Youwillbeabletoreferbacktotheknowledgefromyourbeautytherapytrainingtosupportyouthroughcompletionofthisverypopularcourse.
Level 3 Award in Indian Head Massage
ThiscourseisdesignedforthosewhohaveakeeninterestinHolisticTherapiesandwanttoachievearecognisedqualificationinIndianHeadMassage.ItisavaluableadditionalqualificationandskillforthosewhohavepreviouslyachievedanawardinAromatherapy,Reflexology,BodyMassage,Sports
Massage,BeautyTherapyandHairdressing.
Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage
Swedishmassageisthemostcommonlyusedqualificationtypeforbodymassage.Thecourseprovidesyouwithanunderstandingofbodymassage,primarilyforstressrelief,lymphaticdrainageandabasisformassageforawidevarietyofoutcomes.ItissuitableforthoseemployedinBeautyTherapy,HealthandSportsTherapies,HolisticTherapiesandinassociationwitharangeofothertreatmentsdesignedtorelievestress.
*Level 2/Level 3 Awards as listed in the grid above
TheawardsinHairdressingandBeautyTherapyareforanyoneinterestedinstartingoradvancingacareerinthisindustry.Youdon’tneedtobeworkingintheindustryalready,thereareoptionstosuitexperiencedtechniciansandpeoplewithnopreviousexperience.Itoffersthestudenttheopportunityandchoicetobuildabankofawardsthatareindustryrecognised.
Courses in this area will provide you with principles and techniques to practice in the complementary therapy industry. Career destinations include Self Employment (salon owner/manager/mobile therapist), Therapist in Cruise Liners as well as moving into specialist areas within the industry. Opportunities may arise to practice within the health sector depending on programme of study.
Applicantspleasenote:Allstudentsarerequiredtopurchaseakit(equipment)anduniform.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level3DiplomainReflexologyTechniques
DP3REF A,L,N PT 1eveningperweek(5hrs)for1year
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level3DiplomainAromatherapyTechniques
DP3ARO A,L,N PT 1eveningperweek(5hrs)for1year
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level3AwardinIndianHeadMassage
TBC A PT 12weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level3CertificateinSwedishMassage
CT3SWM N PT 1year Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
*Level3AwardinHotStoneTherapy
TBC A,L PT 1eveningperweekfor20weeks
Level3BodyMassage [email protected]
*Level2AwardinThreading TBC A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor7weeks
AwardinHealth&Safetyorequivalent
studentprofile
‘IfoundtheFoundationDiplomainEarlyChildhoodStudiesveryinterestingandthetopicscoveredwerewiderangingandbeneficial,asIcouldputtheoryintopracticewithinmysetting.
Theencouragementofreflectivepracticeenabledmetoevaluatemyprogresswithinmystudiesandthesupportfromthecourseco-ordinatorandteacherswasexcellent.Itwasalsoanaddedbonustobeabletostudywithincloseproximitytomyhome.Itwasanenjoyableandpositiveexperience’.AftercompletingtheFoundationDiploma,AnneprogressedtoStranmillisCollegetocompleteherdegree.
Anne McAlinden
Foundation Diploma in Early Childhood Studies, Newry Campus
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COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
FoundationDegreeinArchitecturalTechnologywithSustainableDesign
FG5ART P FT/PT
2yearsfull-timeor3yearspart-time
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
FoundationDegreeinSustainableConstruction
FG5CEN N,P FT/PT
2yearsfull-timeor3yearspart-time
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainConstruction/CivilEngineering(ConversionCourse)
HD5CON N,P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor1year
HNCConstructionorHNCCivilEngineering
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinCivilEngineering
HC4CEN P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinConstruction
HC4CEN N,P PT 1dayperweekfor1year,1eveningperweekfor2years
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment
ED3CBE A,N,P FT 2yearsFT Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment
DP3CON P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECDiplomainCivilEngineering
DP3CON P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment
SD3CON A,P PT 1eveningperweekfor2years
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level2BTECExtendedCertificateinConstruction
EC2CON A,P,N FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
IntroductiontoSurveying&Levelling
RCEBSC P PT 1eveningperweekfor6weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology with Sustainable Design
TheFoundationDegreeinArchitecturalTechnologywithSustainableDesignisawidelyrecognisedlevel5qualification,equivalenttothefirsttwoyearsofafullBachelorsDegree.Keyfeaturesofthiscourseincludeindustrialpracticeandplacementunits.
Thiscourseisdesignedtoenableyoutofindemploymentwithintheconstructionindustryinmiddlemanagement.
The units undertaken include:
Surveying,SustainableConstruction,RenewableEnergies,IntroductiontoCAD,ITandEmergingTechnologies,DesignPrinciples,LawandConstructionContract.Youwillundertakeasupervisedworkplacementofapproximatelysixmonthsattheendofyearone.Assessmentiscarriedoutonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriatemethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandworkplacement.
Progression
Competentconstructionstudentsarehighlyvaluedbyindustryandpart-timeemploymentisencouragedandpopularwhilststudyingforaFoundationDegree.ThiscourseprovidesentryqualificationsforprogressiontotheHonoursDegreeinArchitecturalTechnologyattheUniversityofUlster.
Exemptionsfromsomeoftheacademicrequirementsofprofessionalbodies,suchasCIOBandCIATmayalsobegranted.
Foundation Degree in Sustainable Construction
Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtomeetthedemandforhighertechniciansandmiddlemanagementpersonnelintheconstructionindustry.SubjectsincludeSustainableConstruction,RenewableEnergies,ContractAdministrationandHealthandSafety,ITandEmergingTechnologies.Youwillundertakeasupervisedworkplacementofapproximatelysixmonthsattheendofyearone.Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriatemethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandworkplacementforapproximatelyoneyearattheendofyearone.
Progression
OncompletionthiscourseprovidesentryqualificationsforprogressiontoarangeofDegreeandHonoursDegreeprogrammesatUniversitymanyofwhichcanbecompletedinafurther2yearsfull-timestudy.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering (Conversion Course)
Ifyouareemployedwithintheconstructionindustryinareassuchasquantitysurveying,sitesupervision,roadsmaintenance,constructiondesignandpublichealth,andconsideringfurtheringyourqualificationsandcareerprospects,thenyoushouldstronglyconsiderthiscourse.
Progression
TheHNDisarecognisedhigherlevelqualificationwithinitsownright,andalsoprovidesaspringboardintorelevantdegreeprogrammesatUniversity.StudentswithanHNCinConstructionorCivilEngineeringcanupgradetoaHNDwithoneyearofextrastudyonapart-timebasis.
Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering
ThiscourseisdesignedforthosecurrentlyworkingwithintheConstructionIndustry.Whetherintheprivateorpublicsector,successfulcompletionwillprovideyouwithasoundknowledgebasetogetherwithahighleveloftechnicalcompetence,whichwillenhanceyourpromotionalprospectswithincurrentemploymentaswellasincreasingjobprospects.Theunitsundertakeninclude:groupproject,surveying,structuraldesignandcivilengineeringconstruction.
Progression
Thiscourseprovidesentryqualificationstodegreecoursesinbuilding-relatedsubjects.UpgradingtheHNCtoHNDonapart-timebasismaygiveexemptionstosomedegreecoursemodulesinthefirstyear.
Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction
ThiscourseisdesignedforthosecurrentlyworkingwithintheConstructionIndustry.Whetherintheprivateorpublicsector,successfulcompletionwillprovideyouwithasoundknowledgebasetogetherwithahighleveloftechnicalcompetence,whichwillenhanceyourpromotionalprospectswithincurrentemploymentaswellasincreasingjobprospects.Theunitsundertakeninclude:designprinciples,surveying,measurement,tenderingandestimating.
Progression
Thiscourseprovidesyouwithentryqualificationstodegreecoursesinbuilding-relatedsubjects.UpgradingtheHNCtoHNDonapart-timebasismaygiveexemptionstosomedegreecoursemodulesinthefirstyear.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Thiscoursewillappealtoyouifyouwishtodevelopconstructiontechnologyskillsandtechniquestransferable
Construction
The construction industry is one of the country’s key employers with exciting opportunities for work in both office and site careers in design and construction.
Career destinations: These include a range of disciplines such as site management, civil engineering, quantity surveying and architectural technology.
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tofutureemploymentintheconstruction/civilengineeringindustries.Thecoursecomprisesarangeof18unitsincludingSustainableConstruction,CAD,BuildingTechnology,GraphicalDetailingandSurveying.
Progression
OncompletionyoucangodirectlyintoemploymentattechnicianlevelindisciplinessuchasArchitecturalDesign,Planning,SurveyingorSiteManagement.Alternativelyit’spossibletoproceedtohighereducationtoaHNC/D,FoundationDegreeorDegreeProgrammeinsubjectssuchasArchitecturalDesign,ConstructionManagementorCivilEngineering.TheseprogrammesinturncanleadtoaprofessionalcareerandmembershipofprofessionalbodiessuchasCIAT,ICE,CIOBandRICS.
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
ThiscourseisequivalenttotwoALevelsandisdesignedforthoseseekingemploymentastechniciansinarchitecture,quantitysurveyingorbuildingandwhowishtoobtainanationalqualificationtoenhancetheircareerprospectsortoprogresstohighereducation.
Youwilllearnbycompletingprojectsandassignmentswhicharebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.Thiscoursewillhelpyoutogainthepracticalskillsrequiredtomakeacareerintheconstructionindustry.Youwillundertaketwelveunitsincluding:SustainableConstruction,CAD,BuildingTechnology,GraphicalDetailingandSurveying.
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Civil Engineering
ThecourseisequivalenttotwoALevelsandisdesignedforthoseemployedorseekingemploymentastechniciansincivil,structuralormunicipalengineeringandwhowishtoobtainanationalqualificationtoenhancetheircareerprospectsortoprogresstohighereducation.
Youwilllearnbycompletingprojectsandassignmentswhicharebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.Thiscoursewillhelpyoutogainthepracticalskillsrequiredtomakeacareerinthecivilengineeringindustry.Youwillundertaketwelveunitsincluding:SustainableConstruction,CAD,Structures,SiteSurveyingandsettingout
Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Thiscourseaimstoadvancethecareerprospectsofthosewhoseekemploymentintheconstructionindustry.
Thecourseismadeupofsixunitsincluding:Health,SafetyandWelfareinConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment,SustainableConstruction,MathematicsinConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment,ScienceandMaterialsinConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment,ConstructionTechnologyandDesigninConstructionandCivilEngineering,BuildingTechnologyinConstruction.
Progression
OncompletionofthecourseyouhavetheequivalenttooneALevelanditprovidesanentrypointforacareerintheconstructionindustryorprogressiontoatechnicalpositionintheindustry,e.g.TradesForeman,SiteEstimator.YoumayprogresstohighereducationinarelevantFoundationDegreecourseorHNCConstructionrelatedarea.
Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate in Construction
IfyouhaveakeeninterestinconstructionandhavelessthanfourGCSEsthiscourseisforyou.Youwillstudy:threeMandatoryUnits-StructureoftheConstructionIndustry,ExploringHealth,SafetyandWelfareinConstruction,SustainabilityintheConstructionIndustry.NineOptionalUnitsofstudy-UseofScienceandMathsinConstruction,ConstructionProcessesandOperations,ConstructionMethodandTechniques,ConstructionDrawingTechniques,ExploringCarpentryandJoinery,PerformingJoineryOperations,ExploringTrowelOperations(Brickwork),ExploringBuildingServicesTechniquesinConstruction,PerformingplumbingOperationsorPerformingElectricalOperations.Practicalworkincludingconstructiondrawing,laboratoryexperimentsandaCADunitusingAutoCADarealsoincorporatedintotheprogramme.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthecourseyoumayprogresstotheL3ExtendedDiplomainConstructionortoanNVQPlumbingorElectricalInstallation.
Introduction to Surveying & Levelling
Thisisahighlypracticalintroductiontothemeasurementofangles,distancesandlevellingusingtheodolitesandlevelsforconstructionapplications.
Construction Construction Skills
Construction Skills can be learned on a full-time or part-time basis at the College. You can learn basic DIY skills in one of the evening classes or you can learn a trade on a part-time or day-release basis through the Training for Success/ApprenticeshipsNI programme.
Progression: Once you have your trade, you can take it with you anywhere in the world. You may choose to work for a local firm or become self-employed in your trade area.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomain3DDesign(Wood-based)
HD53DD P PT 3years,1dayperweek
Seepages7-10. [email protected]
Bricklaying–Diploma
DP1BRK/DP2BRK/DP3BRK
A,N,P FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
CarpentryandJoinery–Diploma(IncorporatingFittedInteriors)
DP1CAJ/DP1SCR/Atlevels1,2,3
A,K,N,P FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
PaintingandDecorating–Diploma
DP1PAD/Atlevel1,2,3
N FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
Plastering–Diploma DP1PLA/Atlevel1,2,3
N,P PT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
Plumbing–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQ
CT2BPS/CT3PLS
A,N,P FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear
ApplicantsforPlumbingmusthaveachieved16pointsatGCSEincludingEnglishandMathsatGradeCorabove.
Tiling–Diploma
DP2TIL,Level2,3
N FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
ConstructionSkillsRegister(CSRTraining)
CT2HSA N PT 7.5hours,oneday
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
CarpentryandJoinery(DIYWoodwork)
RCHTCO N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
PaintingandDecorating(DIY)
RCHTCO N PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Plumbing(DIY) RCHTCO P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
TilingFloorsandWalls(DIY)
RCHTCO N PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Construction Skills
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Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3-D Design (Wood-based)
Thiscourseprovideseducationandtrainingforarangeofcareersin3DDesign,providingopportunitiesforlearnerstofocusonthedevelopmentofhigherlevelskillsina3Ddesigncontext.Astrongvocationalstudieselementwillprovidein-depthstudyintothedesignandmakingofbespokefurnitureandwoodcrafts.Youwillbegiventheopportunitytoexploreandgainknowledgeinworkingwitharangeofwoodsandwillcombinetraditionalandcontemporarymethodsofworkingtoproducehighqualityoutcomes.
Modules may include:
VisualCommunication,IdeasGeneration&Development,DrawingTechniquesandApproaches,ContextualandCulturalReferences,3DTechnologyandProcess,DesignMethod,DigitalMediainArt&Design,DesignPrinciples,ProfessionalPractice,FurnitureDesign,Specialist3DMaterials,Specialist3DTechnologyandProcessesandResearchProject.
Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudiesandpresentations.
Progression
Youmayprogressintoemploymentinthe3DDesignindustriesorasaself-employeddesigner/maker.Alternativelyyoumayapplytouniversitytoprogresstoatop-updegree.
Construction Skills
• Bricklaying (Diploma)and/orNVQ
• carpentry and Joinery Diplomaand/orNVQ
• painting and decorating Diplomaand/orNVQ
• plasteringDiplomaand/orNVQ
• plumbing TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQ
• tiLingDiplomaand/orNVQ
Thesecoursesprovidevocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichcanimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullAwardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.
NVQsareunitbased,involvingin-collegetheoryassessmentsandat-workpracticalassessmentsandevidencecollectionandproduction.YouMUSTbevocationallyemployedandaportfolioofthespecifiedevidencemustalsobecompleted.Ifnecessary,youwillberequiredtoattendlessonsincollegetoacquiretheknowledgeandskillsspecified.Thiscollege-basedcomponentwillincludetherelatedTechnicalCertificatequalificationandsafetytests.Youneedtobephysicallyfit,capableofworkingatheights,understandtechnicalinformation/drawingsandbeabletoco-operateasateamworker.Youwillbeusinghandtools,equipmentandmachines,whichrequirespecialistoperatingknowledge.YouMUSTcomplywithallrelatedHealthandSafetypoliciesandproceduresandacceptresponsibilityforyourownactions.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Apprenticeship - Bricklaying
Ifyouwanttolearnvariousskillsandtechniquestoallowyoutobuildbrickworkandblockworkofallshapesandsizes,thiscourseisforyou.Youwilllearnhowtosetwallsandbuildingsfollowinginstructionsfromforemenandarchitects.
Bricklayersareoutdoorworkerswhoworkbothatheightandbelowgroundlevel.Theworkisphysicalsoagoodleveloffitnessisanadvantage–however,themodernconstructionindustry’ssafetyregulationsandlightweightmaterialsmeanthatmostpeoplecanundertaketheworkofabricklayer.
Course Content includes:
Practiceinbuildingwallsusingawiderangeofbonds;Buildingsolidwalls,cavitywalls,piersandchimneysusingbrickandblock,Usingdecorativebricktobuildarchesandwalls,Setting
outandpositioningofdoorsandwindowopenings,Erectinganddismantlingscaffolding,Settingout,usingOptical&Cowleylevellingequipment,Carryoutslingingandsignallingforthemovementofloads,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Apprenticeship - Carpentry & Joinery
Intheconstructionindustry,carpentersandjoinersprepareandputintoplacemostofthetimberpartsofbuildingsfromroughlycutfloorandroofbeamstoexpertlycraftedwindowsanddoors.Theyusespecialisedtoolsandmachineryandworkwithavarietyofdifferenttypesofwood.Tobeacarpenterandjoineryouneedtoenjoybeingpartofateam.Youalsoneedtobegoodwithyourhandsandyouwillbetrainedtousearangeoftoolsandmachinerytoahighstandardwhilefollowingstrictsafetyprocedures.Thereisalsoanoptiontodoworkshopjoinery.
Carpentersandjoinersarerequiredtoprepare,buildandinstallawiderangeofwoodproductsincludingdoors,windows,floors,walls,staircasesandrooftrusses.Youwilllearnhowtosetout,prepare,joint,cutandshapetimberforallkindsofconstructionprojects.ThecandidatecanspecialiseintheFittedInterioraspectoftheprogrammewhilstdoingtheNVQlevel2.Theworkcanbephysical,soagoodleveloffitnessisanadvantage.
Course Content includes:
Constructionofroofs,studwalls,floorsandfittingsandthefixingofcomponents,Fittingandfixingonsite,doors,architraves,windowsandstairs,Usinghandandpowertools,Basicwoodworkingmachinery,Makingdoors,windows,stairsandkitchenfitments,HealthandSafety,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology
Apprenticeship - Painting and Decorating
EveryoneknowswhatpaintersanddecoratorsdobuttheworktheydointheconstructionindustryismuchmoreskilledthanDIY.Oilrigs,bridgesandsteelworkneedheavydutycoatings,whilestatelyhomesandfive-starhotelsmayneedpaintersanddecoratorswhocanapplyawiderangeofwallcoveringsandpaintsystemstoceilingandwallareas.Youneedtobegoodwithyourhandsandbeneatandtidyandhaveagoodeyefordetail.Muchoftheworkisindoorsbutthereisplentyoutsideaswell.Youwillneedtobequitefitandbepreparedtotraveltodifferentsites.Youwillalsoneedtodiscusscoloursandtypesoffinishwithclientsorhouseholders,sotheabilitytocommunicateisimportant.
Course content includes:
Preparationofsurfacesforpaintinganwallpapering,Selectionandapplicationofpaintsanwallpaper,Useofairlesssprayequipment,Brokencolourwork,Stencilling,Woodstainingandvarnishes,Ragrolling,colourwashing,clouding,marblingandgraining,Figureandstraightgraintechniques,HealthandSafety,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology
SkillbuildisarecognisedbodythatorganiseaYoungDecoratoroftheYearCompetition.Thisisanannualeventandyouhavetheopportunitytotakepartinaselectionprocesstogainentrytothecompetition.Thesuccessrateinrecentyearsforourpaintinganddecoratingdepartmentboaststhreegoldmedals,foursilvermedalsandonebronze.
Apprenticeship - Plastering
Thiscourseisforpeoplewhowanttoworkasaplasterer.Youwillworkwithavarietyofmaterialstoprovidesurfacefinishestowallsandceilingsandlearnhowtopreparesurfacesandapplyfinishestothecorrectspecification.You’llalsolearnskillsandtechniquesusedtoreplaceandrepairdecorativemouldingsandcornicesinbothnewandoldbuildings.Ithelpstohavesome
basicmathematicalabilityasyouhavetocalculateareasofwallandcorrespondingvolumesofmaterial.
Course Content includes:
Fixingplasterboard,metallathandpre-formedcovingtotimberbackgrounds;Fixingdryliningboardstosolidandstudwalls,Plasteringinternalsolidandstudwallsusingdifferentmaterials,Plasteringexternalwallsusingavarietyofmaterialsandbeads,Preparationandlayingoffloorscreedstolevelsandfalls,Preparationandrepairofdamagedsurfaces,Constructionofcornicemouldsandrunningcornicesinsitu,HealthandSafety,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Apprenticeship - Plumbing
Asaplumberyoucouldfindyourselfworkinginmanydifferentplaces–fromconstructionsitestoresidentialhomes.Frominstallingsanitationsystemsandservicingboilerstolayingundergrounddrainagepipeworkandrepairingappliances,plumbersplayavitalroleinmodernlife.Thisisapopularapprenticeship,andwithgoodreason:thejobprospectsaregood,andthere’splentyofscopeforself-employment.
Course Content includes:
Planningandassessingthejob,Understandingplans,drawingsandtechnical
instructionsOrderingmaterialsfromsuppliers,fixingbaths,sinks,radiators,etc.towalls,infloorsorducts,Measuringandcalculatingmaterials,Cuttingandbendingpipingtocorrectdimensions,Joiningpipingsothatitdoesn’tleak,Workingaspartofateamwithjoiners,bricklayers,electricians,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Apprenticeship - Floor and Wall Tiling
Ifyouwouldliketobecomeafullyqualifiedtilerthenthisisthecourseforyou.Floorandwalltilinginvolveslayingvarioustypesoftilesincludingmarble,ceramicandporcelain.Tobecomeaskilledtilerrequiresaveryhighstandardoftrainingtoachievespectacularresults.Tilinghasbecomeaspecialisedjobusedworld-wideinmoderndayarchitectureandconstruction.Traininginthisareaisnotlimitedtoschoolleaversbutalsoaccommodatesthosewantingachangeincareer.
Course Content includes:
Preparebackgroundsurfacesfortiling,Setoutwallsandfloorsfortiles,Carryoutrepairstotiledsurfaces,Useawidevarietyoftilesandmosaics,Positionandfinishwallandfloortiles,Usedifferenttypesoftilingequipment,HealthandSafety,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Note:ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromtheequivalentessentialskill.
Construction Skills Register (CSR Training)
ThefirststageisaHealthandSafetytrainingdaynormally,9amto5pm.Thesecondstageisassessmentofcompetencebytradeassessor,whichrequiresa30minuteone-to-oneinterviewandtakesplaceontheeveningofthehealthandsafetytrainingday(after5pm).Ourmainbusinesswillbelimitedtothetradeswecanassess.TheyareJoinery,Carpentry,Machinewoodworking,Brickwork,Stonemasonry,Plastering,Painting,Labouring(GeneralConstructionOperative),Wall&FloorTiling.Electriciansandplumberscanalsoattendstageone-theywillgetagreencardortheycancontacttheirrespectivefederationswhomayupgradethecardtoreflecttheirexperienceandqualifications.
Carpentry and Joinery (DIY Woodwork)
Thiscourseoffersboththecompletebeginnerandthemoreexperiencedpersontheopportunitytodeveloptheirhandskillsandknowledgewhilstcompletingtimberitemsoftheirownchoice.
Painting and Decorating (DIY)
Onthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtoplanandpreparetodecoratearoominyourhouse.Topicscoveredwillincludesurfacepreparation,paperingandpainting.YouwillhavetheopportunitytopracticetheskillsrequiredtowallpaperandpaintaroomandaskquestionsaboutaDIYprojectyouareplanningtoundertakeathome.
Plumbing (DIY)
Onthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtoreplaceserviceitemssuchastapwashersandstopvalves,identifyregularfittingsandtheirapplications,usecompressionandcapillaryjoints,formbendsinbothplasticandmetalpipework.
Tiling Floors and Walls (DIY)
Onthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtoplanandpreparetotileinyourhome.Youwilllearnhowtomeasureanarea,preparethesurface,chooseappropriatetilesandpracticetheskillsrequiredtofixandgrouttilesandaskquestionsaboutaDIYprojectyouareplanningtoundertakeathome.
studentprofile
JohnfirstcametoSRCthroughtheSchoolsPartnershipProgramme.Hesampledjoinery,brickwork,plasteringandwallandfloortiling.‘Ireallyenjoyedtheclassesandlikedthecombinationofpracticalandtheorywork’.JohnbeganaNVQLevel2programmeinWallandFloorTilingandiscurrentlycompletingtheLevel3atSRC’sGreenbankCampus.
In2011JohnenteredtheSkillbuildNIandwasplacedsecond.HeprogressedtotheSkillbuildUKfinalsinLeedswhereheproducedanexceptionalpieceofwork,whichearnedhimasilvermedal.JohnisnowcompetingtomakeselectionfortheWorldskillscompetitioninLeipziginGermany.AspartofthecourseJohnisonworkplacementthreedaysperweekwhichgiveshim
theopportunitytogainvaluableskillsandexperiencewhichhehopestouseinthefuturetostarthisownbusiness.
JohnintendstoprogresstoaHigherNationalCertificateinConstruction,EngineeringandManagementtogainsomefurthertrainingthatwillhelphimbecomeaspecialistcontractorinwallandfloortiling.
John Morgan
Level 3 Wall and Floor Tiling, Newry Campus
Counselling
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Foundation Degree in Counselling University of Ulster
Thispart-timefoundationdegreehasbeendesignedtomeetanidentifiedneedforqualityeducationalprovisionintheareaofcounselling.Thecoursewillbeofferedovertwoeveningseachweekoroneday.StudentscantakeatwoyearcoursewhichleadstoaHigherEducationCertificateinCounsellingStudies,oraHigherEducationCertificateinCounselling.StudentscanalsoprogresstoyearthreetocompletetheFoundationDegreeinCounselling.StudentswhowishtoachievetheFoundationDegreemustsuccessfullycomplete150hoursofsupervisedcounsellingpracticeandundertake20hoursofpersonaltherapy.Thosecompletingsupervisedpracticewillberequiredtofindacounsellingplacement,undertakeexternalcounsellingsupervisionandcoverthecostofsupervision.
This course incorporates an integrative model of counselling.
Modulesstudiedonthecourseinclude:TheIntegrativeApproach,PersonalDevelopment,DevelopingtheTherapeuticRelationship,
UnderstandingtheClientinContext,HumanisticCounselling,Cognitive-BehaviouralApproaches,EthicsandProfessionalPractice,andPsychodynamicapproaches.InyearstwoandthreestudentswishingtocompletetheCertificateofHigherEducationinCounsellingortheFoundationDegreeinCounsellingwillundertakeSupervisedPracticeinanappropriatesetting.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayapplytocompleteaBSc(Hons)inCounsellingattheUniversityofUlster.Thiscoursewillactasavehicletobecomingaprofessionallyaccreditedasacounsellor.
Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Studies University of Ulster
Thiscourseaimstointroduceyoutotheknowledgeandskillswhichunderpinthecounsellingprocess.Itisdesignedforanyoneinterestedinthesubjectforeitherpersonalorprofessionaldevelopment,aswellasthosewhoarebeginningstudyaspartoftheprocessofbecomingaprofessionallyaccreditedcounsellor.
Modules include:
PersonalDevelopmentandInterpersonalskills,TheHelpingRelationship,PracticalApplicationoftheHelpingrelationship.Assessmenttakestheformofcoursework,casestudiesandareflectivejournal.Recordedroleplaywillbeusedtoassesspracticalskills.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayproceedtotheUniversityofUlsterFoundationDegreeinCounsellingorundertakestudiesinotherareassuchasHNC/DHealthandSocialCareorqualificationsinchildcare.
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Thiscourseisthestartingpointforpeoplewithnopreviousqualificationsorknowledgewhowanttoworktowardsaqualificationincounselling.Thecoursefocusesontheinterpersonalskillsneededtoformandsustainahelpingrelationship.Thisisaverypracticalcoursewithanemphasisonlearningthroughdoing,whichwillintroducetraineestotheskillsofactivelistening.
Modules include:
UseCounsellingSkillsEthicallyandSafely,ManageHelping
Interactions,CommunicateEmpathicUnderstanding,ManageanactiveListeningSpace,UseSelf-awarenesstoFacilitateHelpingWork,UseCounsellingSkillsCoherentlyandUseStudySkillstoHelpManageLearning.
Level 2 CPCAB Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills
Thisonesemestertastercourseisforindividualswhomightbeinterestedincounsellingtrainingandwanttofindoutiftheyaresuitableforfurtherin-depthtraining.Itisalsosuitableforthosewhowanttolearnbasicskillstohelpotherpeople.Thecoursewillintroduceyoutolisteningandhelpingskillsthatcanbeusedineverydaylifeandtosomebasiccounsellingconcepts.Topicscoveredincludedifferenttypesofhelping,establishingahelpinginteraction,self-awarenessandawarenessofdifference,aswellasspecificinitialcounsellinginterventions.Thecourseusuallyconsistsofamixtureoftutorinput,groupdiscussion,individualreflection,experientiallearningandskillspractice.
Thisisanareaofstudythatwillbeofinteresttoindividualseitherforreasonsofpersonaldevelopmentortoenhancetheirskillsinworkorvolunteerroles.Counsellingskillsareprimarilyconcernedwithcommunication,andstudyinthisareacanenhanceyoureffectivenessinlisteningandrespondingtoindividualsandsituations.ApplicantsshouldbeawarethattheCollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
FoundationDegreeinCounsellingUniversityofUlster
FG5COUN B,N PT 3years OneGCEALevelandthreeGCSE’soracceptableequivalents.StudentscanalsobeconsideredonanindividualbasisiftheyhaveaCertificateinCounsellingStudiesorhavesubstantiallifeorworkexperienceinacontextthatusesinterpersonalskills.
Level4CertificateinCounsellingStudiesUniversityofUlster
CT4CUN A,B,N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor30weeks
FiveGCSE’satgradeCorhigherincludingGCSEEnglishorequivalent.Maturestudentswillbeacceptediftheycanprovideevidenceoftheirabilitytoundertakethecoursethroughtheaccreditationofpriorlearning.
Level2CertificateinCounsellingSkills
CT2CNS A PT 30hours,1eveningperweekover30weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level2CertificateinIntroductiontoCounsellingSkills
CT2ICN A,B PT 30hours,1eveningperweekover15weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Dental Nursing
This part-time course provides a recognised qualification which is required by all dental nurses to enable them to be employed in a dental practice.
Career destinations: Dental Nurse
National Examining Board for Dental Nurses: National Diploma
Ifyouareemployedinadentalsurgeryorclinicasadentalnurse,youarenowrequiredtoberegisteredwiththeGeneralDentalCouncil.Youmustholdorbestudyingforanapprovedqualification.TheNationalDiplomaisoneofthemainrecognisedqualificationsintheUK.
Subjects covered in this certificate include;
DentalHygiene,AnatomicalStructures,PatientCareandManagement,Radiology,OrthodonticProcedures,Anaesthesia,RestorativeDentistryaswellasthedutiesandroleoftheDentalNurse.ThecoursealsorequiresyoutocompleteaRecordofExperience,signedoffbyyouremployer/workplacementorwhichmustbesubmittedpriortotheexamination.Toachievethisqualificationyoumustalsopasswrittenandpracticalexams.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
NEBDNNationalDiplomainDentalNursing
NDDENT N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor30weeks
Entrantsmustbeemployedwithinadentalsurgery.
Electrical (Short Courses)
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Requirements for Electrical Installations 17th Edition C&G 2382-10
Theoryplusanonlinetest.Thisisthefullcoursesuitableforthosepracticingelectricianswhohavenotyetattained16thedition.
Requirements for Electrical Installations 17th Edition C&G 2382-20
Inorderforcandidatestoenterthisqualificationtheymusthaveachievedatleastoneofthefollowingandtheoriginalcertificatesmustbepresented,verifiedandcopied(thecopymustbesignedanddatedbythecollegestaffmemberconfirmingauthentication)forcandidatecollegerecordsbeforeenteringlessons.
• CityandGuildslevel3CertificateintheRequirementsforElectricalInstallation(BS7671June2001)(2381)
• CityandGuildsLevel3Certificateinelectrotechnicaltechnology
installation(BuildingandStructures)(2330-07)
• CityandGuildsLevel3CertificateinelectrotechnicaltechnologyElectricalMaintenance2330-08)
• CityandGuildslevel3CertificateinElectricalInstallationsPartTwo(2360)from1January2004onwardsonly
Candidatesunabletoprovideevidenceofpriorachievementasstatedmustundertakethefull17thEditionqualification2382-10
Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations C&G 2391-10 Unit 301 (Theory)
Theoryplustest-oncompletionofthetheorylessonsthecandidatewillberequiredtopassatheorytestandthenapplyforandpassapracticalassessmentwhichisanadditionalelementnotprovidedwithinthe10weekscourseandthiswillincuradditionalpracticaltestfees.
Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations C&G 2391-10 Unit 302 (Practical)
Practicalassessment-havingsuccessfullycompletedthetheorycourse,participantshavetheopportunitytohavetheirpracticalskillsassessed.
Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) Preparation
ApracticalcourseaimingtoprepareapprenticesfortheirfinalAM2examination.ApprenticesshouldbeworkingintheindustryandworkingtowardscompletionofNVQLevel3.ThecoursecantakeplaceintheeveningoronaSaturdaymorningdependingoncampusselected.
C&G 2377 Electrical Installation (Portable Appliance Testing)
TheElectricityatWorkRegulationsrequireselectricalsystemstobemaintainedtopreventdanger.Theregulationsincludeallelectricalequipmentwhichcanbeconnectedtoasourceofelectricalenergyandwhichmaycausepersonalinjurye.g.electrical/electronicappliances,tools,heatingapparatusandtestinstruments.Alegalresponsibilityisplacedonemployerstocomplywithandtakereasonablecaretoensurenodangerresultsfromtheuseofsuchequipment.
Thiscoursewillgiveyouanunderstandingofthelegalrequirements,healthandsafetyformaintenanceofelectricalequipment,beable,throughinspection,toidentifythedifferenttypes,constructionandclassificationofelectricalequipmentandbeabletoidentifythesuitabilityofelectricalequipmentforuseetc.
EngineeringIt is essential to update and maintain your electrical qualifications. There are various options at the college detailed below.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
RequirementsforElectricalInstallations17thEditionC&G2382-10
CT3IEE N,P FT/PT
30hours(September–June)
Practicingelectricianswithaworkingknowledgeof17theditionwiringregulations(BS7671).Suitableforthosewhohavenoqualificationsrelatingtoelectricalinstallationsorachievedthe16thEditionpriorto2001.
RequirementsforElectricalInstallations16th-17thEditionUpdateC&G23772382-20
CT3IEE N,P PT 8hours(September–June)
Thisqualificationisaimedatpractisingelectricianswithaworkingknowledgeof17theditionwiringregulations(BS7671)andwhohavealreadyachieveda16theditionqualificationafter2001.
Inspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallationsC&G2391-10Unit301(Theory)
CT3ITE N,P PT 14weeks(January–June)
Practicingelectricianswhohavecarriedoutinitialverificationsonelectricalinstallationsandrequirefurthertraininginperiodicinspection,testingandreporting.Candidatesshouldhaveachievedthe17thedition.
Inspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallationsC&G2391-10Unit302(Practical)
CT3ITE A,N,P PT 3hours(pluspracticalassessment)
ElectricalInspectionandTesting:CityandGuilds2391Theorycourse.
ElectricalInstallationC&G2377(PortableApplianceTesting)
CT3ITE N,P PT 2days–14hours
PractisingelectricianswhoarefamiliarwiththeInstitutionofElectricalEngineers’CodeofPracticeinrespectofportableappliancetesting.
Engineeringoffersavastnumberofcareeropportunities,withtechniciansandgraduatesindemandinalmosteverysectoroftheeconomy.Theenvironmentinwhichengineeringprofessionalsworkhasneverbeenmoredynamic.Newmaterials,technologiesandprocessesarebeingconstantlydeveloped.Increasingglobalisation,newmarkets,andchangingemploymentpatternsalsomeanthatanengineeringcareerisnowatrulyinternationalone.
Engineering encompasses many areas and applications including electrical power, electronic control, mechanical, manufacturing processes and industrial plant operation. It is about designing and developing systems and products that affect our lives on a daily basis, from leisure activities to medical treatment, mobile communications to modern transport systems.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
Campus FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements
Contact
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGeneralEngineering
HD4GEE/HD5GEE
N FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinElectricalandElectronicEngineering
HC4EEE/HC5EEE
N,P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years.
Seepage7-10 JamesLynch(N)[email protected]
PhilipRea(P)[email protected]
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinMechanicalEngineering
HC4MEE/HC5MEE
P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainEngineering
ED3ENG N,P FT 2years Seepage7-10 GaryMackin(N)[email protected](P)[email protected]
Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainEngineering(Electrical)
SD3ENG P PT 1dayperweekfor1year
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECDiplomainElectrical/ElectronicEngineering
DP3EEG P PT 1dayperweekfor1year
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainEngineering(Mechanical)
SD3ENG P PT 1dayperweekfor1year
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECDiplomainMechanicalEngineering
DP3MEG P PT 1dayperweekfor1year
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
IntruderAlarmsLevel2C&G1853-02
TBC N,P FT/PT
4hoursperweekfor35weeks
GCSEpassesinMaths,EnglishandSciencepreferable
ProgrammableLogicControllers
U5PGLC N FT/PT
2hoursperfor30weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
RecreationalElectronics
RCELEC N PT 10wks@2hrs/wk
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
BecomeMoreEnergyEfficient
RCEBSC A,B,N PT 5wks@2hrs/wk
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
WhatisRenewable(Green)Technology?
RCEBSC B,N PT 5wks@2hrs/wk
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in General Engineering
Engineeringremainsattheforefrontofadvancesinmodernindustrialapplications.Itisatthecentreofcommunications,computingandsoundandvisionsystemsaswellasmanyothermodernmanufacturingandprocessingsystems.Thiscoursewillgiveyouabroadrangeofengineeringskillsandknowledgeencompassingelectrical,electronic,mechanical,mechanicalandmanufacturingdisciplines.Unitsundertakeninclude:AnalyticalMethodsforEngineers(Mathematics),EngineeringScience,MechanicalPrinciples,Mechatronics,ProgrammableLogicControllers,MaterialsEngineeringandanindustry-basedproject.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoemploymentorfurtherstudyinareassuchassystemsdesign,manufacture,maintenanceandtechnicalservicesareasofthemechanical,electronicandelectricalengineeringindustries.
Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Theelectronicengineeringindustryisconstantlydevelopingandincludesapplicationssuchasmicroprocessorsandcontrolandautomationofindustrialequipment.Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtoprepareyouforapositionofresponsibilityintheengineeringindustrywithemphasisonthedevelopmentofanalysisanddesignskillscombinedwithtechnicalcompetence.Theprogrammeisstructuredtoinclude
Engineering
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linkswithlocalindustriesincludingguestspeakers,fieldtripsandindustrialprojects.Developmentofskillsassociatedwithenterpriseandentrepreneurshipalsofeaturestrongly.
Core modules include
MathematicsandSciencealongwitharangeofelectrical/electronicmodulesincludingDigitalandAnalogueCircuits,MicroprocessorSystems,MechatronicsandEngineeringDesign.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyouwillhaveaccesstoawiderangeofcareerandhighereducationopportunitiessuchasrelateddegreecourses.
Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Thiscourseisdesignedtoenhancecareeropportunitiesanddevelopanalyticalandpracticalskillsinthedisciplineofmechanicalandmanufacturingengineering.ItwillprovideyouwithabalancedmixoftheoryandpracticalsubjectsincludingAnalyticalMethodsforEngineers(Mathematics),InstrumentationandControl,CAD/CAM,3DComputerAidedDesign(Solidworks),Hydraulics&Pneumaticsandanindustry-basedproject.
Progression
YoumayupgradeyourHNCtoaHNDbyundertakingafurtheroneyearpart-timeconversioncourseatthecollege.Alternatively,youmayapplytorelevantdegreecoursesorapplyformembershipofprofessionalbodies.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering
Thiscoursewillhelpyoutodevelopengineeringskillsandtechniquestransferable
tofutureemploymentintheengineeringindustry.TheBTECExtendedDiplomainEngineering(180Credits)isdeliveredasafull-timeprogrammeovertwoyears.Itcomprisessixcoreunitsplus11specialistunits.
TheseincludePrinciplesandApplicationsofElectronicDevicesandCircuits,ComputerAidedDrafting,EngineeringDesign,PropertiesandApplicationsofEngineeringMaterials,Electro,Pneumatic&HydraulicSystems,FurtherMathematicsforTechnicians,SelectionandApplicationsofProgrammableControllers.
YouwillalsobestudyingEmployabilitySkillswhichincludetheCityandGuildsAwardinAutocad.
Progression
OncompletionthiscourseyoumayprogresstoarelatedHigherNationalDiplomaordegreecourseinotherengineeringdisciplinesoritcanleadtoawiderangeofemploymentopportunitiesinmanufacturing,electronics,mechanicalorproductionengineering.
Level 3 BTEC Diploma/ Subsidiary Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Thispart-time(onedayperweek)courseisdesignedtoenableyoutoimproveyourjobprospectsinthefieldofelectricalandelectronicengineering.Thediplomarunsovertwoyears,however,youmaybeabletogaintheLevel3SubsidiaryDiplomaafterthefirstyear.Thecoursesubjectsinclude:ElectricalandElectronicPrinciples,Principles&ApplicationsofElectronicDevices&Circuits,FeaturesandApplicationsofElectricalMachines,PLC’sandPneumatics&Hydraulics.
Progression
Oncompletionyoumayprogresstohighereducation
suchasaHigherNationalCertificateoradegreeinrelatedsubjects.YoumayalsobegivenexemptionwhenapplyingforEngineeringTechnicianstatusbyprofessionalbodiessuchastheEngineeringCouncil.
Level 3 BTEC Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Thispart-time(onedayperweek)courseisdesignedtoenableyoutoimproveyourjobprospectsinthefieldofMechanicalandManufacturingEngineering.Thediplomarunsovertwoyears,however,youmaybeabletogaintheLevel3SubsidiaryDiplomaafterthefirstyear.Thecoursesubjectsinclude,ComputerAidedDrafting,MechanicalMeasurement,ApplicationsofCNCMachines,PLC’sandPneumatics&Hydraulics.
Progression
OncompletionyoumayprogresstohighereducationsuchasaHigherNationalCertificateoradegreeinrelatedsubjects.YoumayalsobegivenexemptionwhenapplyingforEngineeringTechnicianstatusbyprofessionalbodiessuchastheEngineeringCouncil.
Level 2 Intruder Alarms C&G 1853-02
Thiscourseisforanyonewhoneedstoworkwithsecuritysystems,includingCCTV.Itwillhelpyoutodeveloptheknowledgeandskillstoinstall,commissionormaintainsecuritysystems.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
Theaimofthispart-timeeveningcourseistointroduceyoutothebasicsofprogrammablecontrollers.Thecoursestartswiththedesign(bothhardwareandsoftware)andoperationofmoderncontrollersanddevelops
anunderstandingofinputs/outputs,sensors,actuatorsandcontrolprograms.Throughoutthecourseapractical,hands-onapproachtolearningisadopted.
Recreational Electronics
AreyouthesortofpersonwholikestoopenupanddelvedeepintotheinnardsofyourDVDplayerorPC?Ifyouarethenthisshortcoursecouldbeforyou!Ithasbeendesignedtostartyouattheverybasicsofcomponentidentificationandintroduceyoutoelementaryconstruction(includingsoldering)andtestingofarangeofelectronicprojects.Weapproachbasictheoryinaneed–to-knowwaysoyougetafeelforhowthingswork.It’salldeliveredatacomfortablepacewiththeprimaryobjectiveoflearningthroughfun.
Become More Energy Efficient
Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtoshowyouhowtocarryoutadomesticenergyaudit,lookingattherunningcostsofappliancesandsystems,andchoosingenergysavingproductsandappliances.
What is Renewable (Green) Technology?
Wouldyouliketolearnmoreaboutrenewabletechnologyandhowitcanimpactonoureverydaylives?Duetothechangingclimatethatwelivein,renewableenergyisbecomingincreasinglyimportantbotheconomicallyandenvironmentally.Thiscoursewillprovideyouwithinformationonthevarioustypesofrenewableenergyandhowtechnologyhasenabledustobecomemoreenergyefficient.Someofthetopicscoverinclude:SolarPanels,WindTurbinesandGeo-thermalenergy.
Engineering SkillsIf you are interested in engineering, like a challenge and have a ‘hands on’ practical approach you will find something here for you.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Apprenticeship–ElectricalEngineeringLevel2&Level3
DPENG2DPENG3
P,N FT/PT
1-4yearsdependingonhowmanylevelsyouwanttoprogressthrough
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
Apprenticeship–Engineering(Mechanical)Level1,Level2&Level3
DPENG1DPENG2DPENG3
P,N FT/PT
1-4yearsdependingonhowmanylevelsyouwanttoprogressthrough
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
Apprenticeship–ElectricalInstallationLevel2&Level3
DPETP2DPETP3
N,P FT/PT
1-4yearsdependingonhowmanylevelsyouwanttoprogressthrough
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience.Level2normallyrequires16pointsatGCSE
Apprenticeship–WeldingorFabricationEngineeringLevel1,Level2&Level3
DPENG1DPENG2DPENG3
A,P FT/PT
1-4yearsdependingonhowmanylevelsyouwanttoprogressthrough
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
Apprenticeship–AgriculturalServiceEngineeringLevel2&Level3
DPWBE2DPWBE3
P FT/PT
1-4yearsdependingonhowmanylevelsyouwanttoprogressthrough
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
RecreationalWelding RCHTEN A,P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
RecreationalMetalwork RCHTEN A,P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Inthemajorityoftheengineeringfieldsyouwillrequiregoodcustomerserviceskillsasyouwillbedealingwithmembersofthepubliconadailybasis.Thiscouldbefixingsomeone’scarorinstallingwiringatsomeone’shome.
career destinations: Engineeringcanleadtoawidevarietyofcareerpathwaysinthechosenarea.Youcouldbecomeselfemployedandsetupyourownbusinessoryouhavetheoptiontoprogressthroughthelevelstohighereducation.
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NVQsareunitbased,whichinvolvesincollegetheoryassessmentsandatworkpracticalassessmentsandevidenceproduction.YouMUSTbevocationallyemployedandaportfolioofthespecifiedevidencemustalsobecompleted.Ifnecessaryyouwillberequiredtoattendlessonsincollegetoacquiretheknowledgeandskillsspecified.YoumustachievetherelevantTechnicalCertificatebeforecompetenceandNVQcertificatescanbeawarded.
Youneedtobephysicallyfit,passatestforcolourblindness,andcapableofoperatingmachines,readingdrawingsandinformationandworkingwithinateam.Youwillbeusinghandtools,equipmentandmachines,whichrequirespecialistoperatingknowledge.YouMUSTcomplywithallrelatedHealthandSafetypoliciesandproceduresandacceptresponsibilityforyourownactions.
NOTE: If you have achieved gCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, you will be exempt from the equivalent essential skill.
Apprenticeship - Electrical Engineering
Ifyouwouldliketogainarecognisedqualificationthatwillenableyoutoserviceandrepairelectricalequipment,thiscourseisforyou.
Course Content includes:
Interpretdrawings,specificationsandwritteninstructions,Inspectandpreparemachinesforwork,Servicemachines,Installandcommissionelectricalmotorsandcomponents,Installandcommissioncontrolpanels,Performengineeringandfabricatingoperations,HealthandSafety,Workwithpeople
aspartofateam,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Apprenticeship - Mechanical or Fabrication Engineering
ThiscourseenablesyoutospecialiseeitherinMechanicalorFabrication(welding)engineering:
Mechanical Option
Mechanicalengineeringenablesyoutobecomeaproductionormaintenanceengineer,mechanicalfitterorinstaller.Theworkinvolvesthemanufactureofarangeofmachinedcomponents,servicingandrepairofequipment.Anumberofdifferentskillsareuseddependingonthejob,forinstanceweldingorCNCmachining.
Fabrication Option
CourseContentincludes:Interpretdrawings,specificationsandwritteninstructions,Performengineeringoperationstoachieveproduction,assemblyandmaintenance,Usearangeofequipmentsuchasamill,lathe,CNCmachine,brakepress,powerguillotine,weldersandgascuttingequipment,HealthandSafety,Workwithpeopleaspartofateam,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Apprenticeship - Electrical Installation
Ifyouwanttobeanelectricianwithskillssuchasinspectingandtestinginstallations,faultfinding,wiringandconnectingequipmentandplantthenthisisthecourseforyou.
Course Content includes:
Trainingintheskillsofinstallingwiringtohomesandthemorecomplexrequirementsoffactories,hospitals,andshoppingcentresetc,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Apprenticeship - Welding or Fabrication Engineering
Metalfabricatorsinterpretdrawingsandareinvolvedinthedevelopment,cutting,burning,punching,rolling,bending,drilling,shaping,riveting,weldingandhandlingofstructuralandmechanicalfabricationsconstructedfromferrousandnon-ferrousmetalsinthemetalfabricationtrade.Structuralmetalandplateworkfabricatorsandfittersassembleandfitmetalsectionsandplatestomakebuildings,bridges,tanks,boilersandpressurevessels.
Course Content includes:
Interpretdrawings,specificationsandwritteninstructions,Performengineeringoperationstoachieveproduction,assemblyandmaintenance,UsearangeofequipmentsuchasCNCmachineorbrakepress,powerguillotine,weldersandgascuttingequipment,HealthandSafety,Workwithpeopleaspartofateam,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Apprenticeship - Agricultural Service Engineering
Ifyouwouldliketolearnhowtorepairtractorsandotheragriculturalmachinerythispracticalcourseisforyou.
Course Content includes:
Interpretdrawings,specificationsandwritteninstructions,Inspectandpreparemachinesforwork,MMA,MIGandoxygenacetylenegaswelding,Servicemachinesatbaseoronsite,Repairtractorsandmachinesincluding;engines,transmissions,brakes,steering,hydraulics,electrics,controlandsafetysystems,Re-designandfabricateengineeringcomponentsasrequired,HealthandSafety,Workwithpeopleaspartofateam,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.
Recreational Welding
Thisisashortcoursedesignedforfarmers,DIYenthusiastsorhomehandyperson.Itisparticularlysuitableforthosewhoareengagedinlightfabricationorcarbodyrestoration.Thereisarangeofweldingequipmentandprocessestosampleandyouareadvisedtoconsulttoinsurethesemeetyourneeds.
Recreational Metalwork
Basicskillsinmetalworkofferingarangeofactivitiesincludingwelding,turningandmilling,benchfittingandfabricationandcanwithagreementfacilitatethecompletionofprojectsTheworkshophasanextensiverangeofmachineswhichaftertuitionyoumayusewhilesupervised.
English and HistoryThis is a new programme running in SRC which offers students the opportunity to attend a full Associate Bachelor’s Degree in English and History. This unique programme is a University of Ulster licensed course which gives you the chance to graduate on your own doorstep
Career Destinations: Students can enter a wide range of careers including: Teaching, Research, Journalism, Media related work, Tourism, Local Government, Personnel, Retail Management and Community work.
The Associate Bachelor’s Degree in English & History
ThiscourseisequivalenttothefirsttwoyearsofanhonoursdegreeprogrammeandobtainsentrytothethirdandfinalyearofarangeofdegreesintheUniversityofUlsterincludingtheBA(Hons)EnglishandHistoryFinalYeardegreetaughtbyUniversityofUlsterstaffontheNewrycampus.TheABdegreeawards240CATpoints.
Modules include:
StudySkills,ITSkills,TheageofRevolution,Neo-Classicism,Communisminthe20thCentury,LiteraryMovements,Ireland1798–1880,ResearchSkills,Arts&Technology,ConstructingIreland,VictorianBritishLiterature,Ireland1880–1924,themakingofModernChinaandDissidentIrishWriters.
BA (Hons) in English/History (Final Year modular)
Graduateswillnotonlyobtainaknowledgeandunderstandingofthedisciplinesstudiedbutwillalsobegivenaccesstotheaccompanyingintellectualandpracticalskillsvitaltotheworldofwork.ThisisathoroughlymoderndegreeandyouaretaughtusingtheverylatesttechnologyincludingaVirtualLearningEnvironmentwhich,amongotherthings,allowsyoutoaccessyourcoursefilesandlearningmaterialsfromhome.
Subjects studied include:
History,Politics,Literature,andCulture.N.B.ThisistheFINALyearprogrammeandstudentsMUSThave240CATpointsonentry.
Engineering Skills
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
TheAssociateBachelor’sDegreeinEnglish&History
AB5HUM N PT 1dayperweekfor3years
5GCSEs(includingMathsandEnglish)and1ALevelGradeEorabove.TheprogrammerecognisesagoodpassintheDiplomainAdultLearningormoderateLeavingCertificatePoints(includingMathsandEnglish).OtherequivalencieswillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheCourseDirector.AdultReturnerswithrelevantexperienceandwithoutacademicqualificationswillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheCourseDirectorafterconsultationwiththeUniversityofUlsterusingAPEL(AccreditationofPriorExperientialLearning).
ColletteO’[email protected]@src.ac.uk02830261071
TheAssociateBachelor’sDegreeinEnglish&History
AB5HUM P PT 2eveningsperweekfor1year
5GCSEs(includingMathsandEnglish)and1ALevelGradeEorabove.TheprogrammerecognisesagoodpassintheDiplomainAdultLearningormoderateLeavingCertificatePoints(includingMathsandEnglish).OtherequivalencieswillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheCourseDirector.AdultReturnerswithrelevantexperienceandwithoutacademicqualificationswillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheCourseDirectorafterconsultationwiththeUniversityofUlsterusingAPEL(AccreditationofPriorExperientialLearning).
ColletteO’[email protected]@src.ac.uk02830261071
BA(Hons)inEnglish/History(FinalYearmodular)
BAMBST N PT 1dayperweekfor1.5years
240CATpoints–120atLevel4and120atLevel5
English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)
City & guilds International Entry 1 (EL1IE1), Entry 2 (EL1IE2), Entry 3 (EL1IE3), Level 1 (EL1IL1) and Level 2 (EL1IL2)
Atallfivelevels,ESOLEntry1-3andLevel1andLevel2coversthefourcomponentsofspeaking,listening,readingandwritingwhichareassessedattheendofthecourse.
IfyouhavenotstudiedESOLatthecollegebeforeyouwillberequiredtotakeaplacementtestsothatyoucanbeplacedinthemostsuitableclasslevel.Theplacementtestisashortwrittengrammarandlanguagetestwhichwilltakeplaceduringenrolmentsessionsandwillbeusedalongsideaspokenconversationwiththetutor.
Class levels available are:-
Entry 1 / Preliminary
ForthosewhohavenotstudiedEnglishformallybeforeandwhohavelittle,ifany,knowledgeofthelanguage
Entry 2 / Access
Forthosewhoarenotcompletebeginners,butwhohaveabasicworkingknowledgegraspofEnglish,
orwhohavealreadyachievedanEntry1/Preliminaryqualification
Entry 3 / Achiever
ForthosewhohaveastrongfoundationinEnglishbutwhoneedanincreasedfocusongrammar,orforthosewhohavealreadyachievedanEntry2/Accessqualification
Level 1 / Communicator
Forthosewhoareatanintermediatelevel,orwhohavealreadyachievedanEntry3/Achieverqualification
Level 2 / Expert
ForthoseatupperintermediatelevelorthosewhohavealreadyachievedatLevel1/Communicatorlevel
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
ESOL Level 1 Certificate in English
Thisinternationallyrecognisedqualificationcomprisesanintensivefocusonfiveskillareas–speaking,listening,reading,writinganduseofEnglish.ThestudentmayberequiredtoreadtwosettextsinpreparationforanendofcourseexaminationadministeredbyCambridgeexaminers.
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
(ESOL Level 2 Certificate in English)
Thisinternationallyrecognisedqualificationcomprisesanintensivefocusonfiveskillareas–speaking,listening,reading,writinganduseofEnglish.
ThestudentmayberequiredtoreadtwosettextsinpreparationforanendofcourseexaminationadministeredbyCambridgeexaminers.
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ESOLBIENvENUE, BENvENUTO LABAS, BIENvENIDA, FÁILTE, WILKOMMEN, BIENvENIDOS, CULZIE, WITAMY
Essential SkillsNeed help with reading, writing, maths and IT? You can improve your Essential Skills at Southern Regional College for FREE
Essential Skills are reading, writing, maths and IT. These are skills for everyone, of any age, in everyday life. Essential skills at level 2 are equivalent to GCSE.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
EssentialSkillsClasses–Literacy,NumeracyorICT
ESGLITESGNUMESKICT
Allcampuses PT 2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks
Anyoneovertheageof16whowantstoimprovetheirliteracy,numeracyorICTskills
WHY ARE ESSENTIAL SKILLS IMPORTANT?
At work they help you with:
•Mathsandcalculations
•Formfilling
•Goodcommunicationwithothersinwork
•Computersandtheinternet
In everyday life they help you with:
•Yourmoney
•Helpingyourchildrenwiththeirhomework
•Workingoutthebestdealswhenshopping
•Completingformsforloans,benefits,drivinglicenceorpassport
WHO ARE ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR?
EssentialSkillsareforyouifyouareover16yearsofageandwanttoimproveyourreading,writing,mathsorIT.PLEASENOTE:Allpotentiallearnersmustattendapre-enrolmentadvicesessionpriortoclassescommencing.
Essential Skills Classes
TheclassestakeplaceinarelaxedatmosphereatArmagh,Banbridge,Kilkeel,Lurgan,NewryandPortadowncampuses.Theyaretaughtbyexperiencedandfriendlytutorswhohelpyouimproveyourreading,writing,mathsandITquicklyandeasily.Theclassnumbersaresmalltogiveyoutheindividualattentionyouwant.Classesareusually2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks.Theyrunduringthedaytime,eveningsandonSaturdaymornings.
Understandably,manyadultsareanxiousaboutreturningtoeducation.Essentialskillstasksaredesignedtoberelevantandinteresting.TheEssentialSkillsqualificationsaimtorewardandmotivatelearnersandimprovetheiropportunities.
Pleasenote:ThefirstnightofallEssentialSkillsclasseswillbeaninformationsessiontoensureeachstudentisenrolledonthecorrectpathway.
IfEnglishisnotyourfirstlanguage,youcangainaninternationallyrecognisedqualification.Youwillhavetheopportunitytoprogressthroughvariouslevelsandyouwilllearnthefourcomponentsofspeaking,listening,readingandwriting
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT Duration Entryrequirements Contact
City&GuildsEntryLevelCertificateinESOLInternationalEntryLevel1–3Level1-2
EL1IE1/EL1IE2/EL1IE3/EL1IL1/EL1IL2/
All PT 2hoursperweekfor30weeks
EntryLevel1:NorequirementEntryLevel2:AchievementatEntryLevel1EntryLevel3:AchievementatEntryLevel2Level1:AchievementatEntryLevel3Level2:AchievementatLevel1PLEASENOTE-attainmentofasuitableresultontheplacementtestorpreviousqualificationsasoutlinedbelow.
N:[email protected]:AideenD’[email protected]:[email protected]
CambridgeFirstCertificateinEnglish(FCE)
EL1FCE P,L PT 3hoursperweekfor30weeks
City&GuildsEntryLevelCertificateinESOLInternationalLevel2ORattainmentofasuitableresultontheplacementtest.
CambridgeAdvancedCertificateinEnglish(CAE)
EL2CAE P,L PT 3hoursperweekfor30weeks
SuccessfulcompletionofCambridgeFCEORCity&GuildsEntryLevelCertificateinESOLInternationalLevel2ORattainmentofasuitableresultontheplacementtest
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Floristry and Flower ArrangingFirst AidFirst Aid is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person. Itisthetemporaryassistancethatisrendereduntilcompetentmedicalcare,ifrequired,arrivesandtakesover.IfyouarethedesignatedFirstAideratworkyouwillneedtohaveandupdateyourFirstAidqualification.YoumaywanttolearnemergencyFirstAidwhichifadministeredcorrectly,reallycansavelives.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level3FirstAidatWork(EMASapproved)
CT3FAW A,N,P PT 3days Employedandnominatedtoundertakethetraining
Level3RefresherFirstAidatWork(EMASapproved)
CT3FAW A,N,P PT 2days Forthosewishingtorenewtheircertificatesandhaveatleast3monthsbeforeexpiry
Level2FAQEmergencyFirstAidatWork
FA2EFA All PT 1day Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
CardioPulmonaryResuscitationandAutomatedExternalDefibrillation
CT3AED All PT 4hours Candidatesmusthaveaccesstoadefibrillatoreitherinaworkplace/school/sportsclubsetting
Level2FAQAwardinPaediatricFirstAid(Children)
FA2PFA All PT 14hours,7x2hoursdayorevening
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level2FAQAwardinActivityFirstAid(Adults)
FA2AFA All PT 14hours7x2hoursdayorevening
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
EMAS Level 3 First Aid at Work
ThiscourseisaimedatthosepeoplewhoaredesignatedFirstAidersintheirplaceofwork.YouwillbetrainedwiththeknowledgeandconfidencetodealwithanyFirstAidemergency.Coursecontentincludesdealingwithaccidentsandillnesses,usingafirstaidkit,simplerecordkeeping,resuscitation,treatmentofanunconsciouscasualty,choking,treatmentofaheartattack,controlofbleeding,burnsandscalds,poisoning,fracturesandshock.ThecoursecomplieswiththecurrentHealthandSafety(FirstAid)RegulationsNorthernIreland(1982).
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyouwillreceiveacertificatetoshowthatyouarequalifiedasaFirstAiderintheworkplaceforthenextthreeyears.
EMAS Level 3 Refresher First Aid at Work
ThiscourseisdesignedforanyonewhoiscurrentlyaqualifiedFirstAiderandneedstorefreshtheirknowledgeandconfidenceindealingwithFirstAidemergencies.Itisatwo-daycoursetobeattendedwithinthreeyearsoforiginalcertificate.CoursecontentincludesrevisionofFirstAid
atWorkcourse.ThecoursecomplieswiththecurrentHealthandSafety(FirstAid)RegulationsNorthernIreland(1982).
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyouwillreceiveacertificatetoshowthatyouarequalifiedasaFirstAiderintheworkplaceforthenextthreeyears.
Level 2 FAQ Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
Thiscourseisidealforsmallerworkplacesthatpresentfewhealthandsafetyriskswhereanominatedpersonisrequiredtotakechargeintheeventofillnessoraccident.ApersonwhoisthenominatedpersonorwhoprovidessupporttoqualifiedFirstAidersshouldattendthiscourse.CourseContentincludes,InsightintoHealthandSafety(FirstAidRegulations),managinganincident,prioritiesinfirstaid,resuscitation,bloodloss,treatmentofanunconsciouspatient,treatmentofshockandgeneraldiscussiononcommonworkplaceinjuries.Youwillbecontinuouslyassessedthroughoutthecourse.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyouwillreceiveaFAQCertificatevalidforthreeyears.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation
TheaimofthistrainingprogrammeistohelppeopletobeabletouseanAutomatedExternalDefibrillator(AED)intheeventofacardiacarrest.ThiscourseissuitableforanyonewithnopreviousFirstAidknowledgeandforanyoneinterestedinfurtheringtheiremergencyFirstAid.Over150,000peoplediefromcardiacarrestsintheUKeachyear,‘FurtherdevelopmentofAEDprogrammesisencouraged–thereisaneedforfurtherdeploymentofAEDsinbothpublicandresidentialareas’(EuropeanResuscitationCouncil2010).ThecourseincludesCPR,recoveryposition,heartattacks,gettingtoknowtheAED,howtouseanAEDandoperatingtheAED.CandidatesmusthaveaccesstoanAED.
Level 2 FAQ Paediatric First Aid (Children)
Thiscourseprovidesyouwithknowledgeandunderstandingoffirstaidtoprovideappropriatecareandmangelifethreateningsituations,illnessesandinjuriesinearlyyear’ssettings.Thesyllabuscovers:ProvideEmergencyFirstAidtoAdults,
Resuscitation,DisordersoftheRespiratorySystem,DisordersiftheCirculation,WoundsandBleeds,DisorderofConsciousness,Bone,JointandMuscleInjuries,BurnsandScalds,ForeignBodies,Poisoning;BitesandStings.Toachievethequalificationthelearnermustcompleteamultiplechoiceexamandpracticalassessment.
Level 2 FAQ Award in Activity First Aid (Adults)
Thiscourseprovidesyouwiththeskills,knowledgeandunderstandingoffirstaidtoprovideappropriatecareandmanagelifethreateningconditions,illnessandinjuries.Thetrainingofferstheopportunityforyoutoprovidequalityfirstaidcare.Thesyllabuscovers:ProvidingEmergencyFirstAidtoAdults,Resuscitation,DisordersoftheRespiratorySystem,DisordersiftheCirculation,WoundsandBleeds,DisorderofConsciousness,Bone,JointandMuscleInjuries,BurnsandScalds,ForeignBodies,Poisoning.Toachievethequalificationthelearnermustcompleteamultiplechoiceexamandpracticalassessment.
Floristry – Level 3 Creative Craft
ThisThursdayeveningcoursehasbeendevelopedforthosewhohavecompletedLevel2DiplomainFloristryoraLevel2CreativeCraftinFloralCraftsandwouldlovetobroadentheirskillsfurtherbytakingaLevel3course.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:RespondtoaCommercialBrief(realorimagined);Analyse,investigateandexperimentwithideastomeetthebrief;Execute,presentandcriticallyevaluatefinalwork.Whileyou’reenjoyinglearningalongsideyourfriends,you’llgainaqualificationinLevel3CreativeCraft(FloralCrafts).
Floristry – Level 2 Creative Craft
ThisTuesdayeveningcourseisforstudentswhohavesomefloristryskills,preferablythroughcompletionofLevel1inCreativeCraft(FloralCrafts),uponwhichtheywouldliketobuild.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestodevelop
yourtechniques,Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively,creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedwork.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(FloralCrafts),withprogressiontoLevel3thefollowingyearbeingkeptverymuchtothefore.
Floristry – Level 1 Creative Craft
Studentsenrollingontothefloristryprogrammeworktowardsalevelthreequalificationgainedafterthreeyearsofstudy.Thecourseisdesignedtobeprogressivewiththelearningthatisdoneeachyearpreparingyouforthenextyear.TheMondayeveningclassistaughtwiththelevelonequalificationasthetargetforthefirstyearbutwithpreparationforleveltwoandultimatelylevelthreebeingparamount.
Recreational Floristry (Advanced)
ThisThursdayeveningcoursehasbeendevelopedforthoseexperiencedstudentswhohavecompletedaccreditedcoursesinfloristrybutwouldliketomaintainorbroadentheirskilllevelthroughattendingclasses.Youwillworkalongsidethosewhoarecompletingtheirlevelthreequalifications.
Recreational Flower Arranging
ThiscourseonaThursdayeveninginNewryCampusisforstudentsofalllevelsofskillandexperience.
Our courses range from those for students who have an interest in flower arranging and would like to further their knowledge and skills through taking an accredited course, to those for students who are working or hope to work in the floristry industry. Our experienced tutors ensure that students have excellent tuition and also have fun while creating beautiful arrangements.
career destinations:Manystudentsgoontobecomeflorists,eitherintheirownbusinessorworkingintheindustry,whileothersfollowcareersininteriordesignorinthehorticultureindustry.Othersmayworkinalargeorganisationwheretheirremitincludescreatingfloraldisplaysinentrancefoyersorforconferencesandourcoursesgivethemtheconfidencetocarryoutthisrole.Manystudentsdonotintendtohaveacareerinthisareabutinsteadwishtoarrangeflowersforthehome,theirchurchorforfriends.
please note: Youwillneedtobringwithyouthenecessaryflowers,foliage,containersetc.requiredforeachweek’sclass.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
FloristryCreativeCraftLevel3
CT3CCR L PT 3hoursperweekfor24weeks(Thu)
GoodexperienceinfloristrywithpreferablyaLevel2qualificationinFloristrysuccessfullycompleted
FloristryCreativeCraftLevel2
AW2CCR L PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks(Tue)
SomeexperienceinfloristrywithpreferablytheLevel1AwardinCreativeCraftFloristrycompleted
FloristryCreativeCraftLevel1
CT1CCR L PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks(Mon)
None [email protected]
AdvancedRecreationalFloristry–Level3standard
RCFLAR L PT 2hoursperweekfor24weeks(Thu)
Forthosewhohavecompletedaccreditedcoursesinfloristrybutwouldliketomaintainorbroadentheirskilllevelthroughattendingclasses
RecreationalFlowerArranging
RCFLAR N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks(Thu)
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
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HairdressingGCSEsGCSE courses are available on all campuses for both English and Maths. You also have the option to do them online, which can be a bonus for many who have busy lifestyles. Remember it’s never too late to learn!
GCSE English Language
Thisisaoneyearcoursecoveringspeaking,listening,readingandwriting.Therearecourseworkelementsandtwoexaminations.Thissubjectisarequirementforthemajorityofhighereducationcoursesandemployment.
GCSE Mathematics
ThisisaoneyearmodularcoursecoveringNumberandAlgebra,Shape,SpaceandMeasuresandHandlingData.Thereisnocoursework.Assessmentisbyexaminationonly.Thissubjectisarequirementforthemajorityofhighereducationcoursesandforemployment.
GCSE English Language Blended
GCSEEnglishisnowakeyrequirementformanyjobrolesandwiththiscourseyoucanlearnfromthecomfortofyourownhome.Thiscourseinvolvesyoutosubmitfour
writtenassignmentsandcompletethreeoraltasksinthefollowingareas:CreativeWriting,Poetry,ShakespeareandAnalyticalWriting.Therewillalsobetwowrittenexampapers.
GCSE Biology Blended
ThiscourseprovidesthebasisforstudyingAlevelBiology,orageneralbackgroundforthosewantingtospecialiseinoneormoreseparatesciences.Itisamodernonlinecoursethatwillstimulatestudents’interestinhowscienceworks.
GCSE Maths Blended GCSEMathsisnowakeyrequirementformanyjobrolesasitdemonstratesanunderstandingofnumbersandanabilitytoworkwiththem.Andyetmanypeoplefindnumbersintimidating.Withthisinmind,thisonlinecoursehasbeendesignedtoguideyouthroughthesubjectinlogical,easy-to-followsteps,buildingonyourunderstandingasyour
confidencegrows.StudentswillfollowtheCCEAHigherTierspecification.Topicareascoveredinclude:numberandalgebra,geometryandmeasures,statisticsandprobability.Assessmentisbytwoexaminationsattheendofthecourse.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstootherfurtherandhighereducationcourses.MostuniversitiesandcollegesnowrequireGCSEsaspartoftheirentryrequirementsandGCSEMathsandEnglishareessentialformanyjobsapplications.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
TheHNDissuitableifyouwanttogainadvancedtechnicalormanagementknowledgeandskillsrelatingtohairdressingandbeauty.Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththeskillsandin-depthknowledgerelatedtopracticalandtheoreticalaspectsofthehairdressingandbeautyindustry.
Course Content includes:
IndustrialExperience,CustomerCare,HumanResourcesforSalonManagement,SmallBusinessManagement,HairandBodyTherapies,ChemistryofProducts,IndianHeadMassage,Trainingand
Development,PhysicalResourcesforSalons,HealthandSafety&SecurityandProjectResearch.Youwillbeassessedbyacombinationofcompetencebasedcoursework,oralquestioning,casestudiesandexamination.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstomanagementpositionsinthehairdressingorbeautyindustry.ToprogresstoLecturing/AssessorpositionswithintheSchoolofHairdressingandBeautyTherapyyouwillberequiredtohaveanAssessorAward.
NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 3 Hairdressing
Thesecoursesareaimedatexperiencedhairdressersand
salonmanagerswhowanttobuildontheirprofessionalskills.Thefollowingsubjectsmaybecovered:HealthandSafety,PromotionofProducts,Consultation,CombinationofCuttingTechniques,CreativeHairdressingSkills,StyleandDressHair,StyleandDressLongHair,AdvancedColouringTechniques,AdvancedPermingTechniques,PlanandImplementPromotionalActivitiesandEmploymentRightsandResponsibilities.
Assessmentwillbeanongoingprocess.Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioning,assignment/projectworkoronlineassessment.Youwillberequiredtocarryouthairdressingtreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequired
topromoteallsalonservicesandtobringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstoaHNDinHairdressing&BeautyTherapyorsecureapositionasafullyqualifiedhairdresserinasalon.
NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Level 2 Hairdressing
The following subjects may be covered:
Consultation,ShampooandConditionhair,BlowDryandSetHair,BasicCutting,PermingTechniques,BasicColouring,ReceptionSkills,Teamwork,HealthandSafety.
Our modern hair salons provide excellent facilities and work experience opportunities to put theoretical learning into practice under the guidance of our expert staff.
Inadditiontoon-the-jobtrainingandservingpayingclients,youwillhavethechancetoentercompetitions,meetguestspeakers,learnspecialisttechniquesandgoonarangeofvisitsandtrips.StudentsarerequiredtostudyEssentialSkillswhichmayincludeICT,Literacy,NumeracyplusanEmployabilitySkill.ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromtheequivalentessentialskill.
*please note:youwillberequiredtopurchaseahairdressingkitanduniform.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
GCSEEnglishLanguage
GCENGL All PT 30weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
PaulineO’[email protected]
GCSEMathematics GCCMTH All PT 30weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
GCSEEnglishLanguageBlended
GCENGL N PT 30weeks(includingonlinestudyand10workshops)
StudentsshouldbefluentspeakersofEnglish.AlsoexpectedtohaveareasonablelevelofcomputerskillsandbefamiliarwiththeInternetandemail
PaulineO’[email protected]
GCSEBiology GCCBIO N,A PT 30weeksoneeveningperweekinNewry.Armaghsessionwillbeatwilight(4-6pm)
StudentsshouldbefluentspeakersofEnglish.AlsoexpectedtohaveareasonablelevelofcomputerskillsandbefamiliarwiththeInternetandemail.ICTEssentialskillsLevel2orequivalentrequired
[email protected]@src.ac.uk
GCSEBiologyBlended
GCCBIO N PT 30weeksoneeveningperweek(includingonlinestudyand10workshops)
StudentsshouldbefluentspeakersofEnglish.AlsoexpectedtohaveareasonablelevelofcomputerskillsandbefamiliarwiththeInternetandemail.ICTEssentialskillsLevel2orequivalentrequired
GCSEMathsBlended
GCCMTH N PT 30weeksoneeveningperweek(includingonlinestudyand10workshops)
StudentsshouldbefluentspeakersofEnglish.AlsoexpectedtohaveareasonablelevelofcomputerskillsandbefamiliarwiththeInternetandemail/.ICTEssentialskillsLevel2orequivalentrequired
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level5BTECHNDHairdressingandBeautyTherapy
HD5HAB N PT 1dayperweekover3years
NVQLevel3ineitherHairdressingorBeautyTherapyor7yearsindustrialexperienceineitherdisciplineSeepage7-10
NVQ/VRQLevel3DiplomainHairdressing(Apprenticeship)
NV3HAI A,L,N PT/FT 1year NVQ2inHairdressingorequivalent. [email protected]
NVQ/VRQLevel2Certificate/DiplomainHairdressing
NV2HAI A,L,N PT/FT 1-2yearsdependingonmodeofattendance
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
*NVQ/VRQLevel1CertificateinHairdressing
VR1CHB L,N FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
*Level1BTECCombinedDiploma
TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk
Level3AwardinBridalStyling
AW3BHS A,L,N PT 1eveperweekover8weeks
L2Hairdressingqualification [email protected]
Level2AwardinHealth&Safety
AW2HHB A,L,N PT 1eveperweekover4weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level2AwardinCuttingMen’sHair
AW2CMH A,L,N PT 1eveperweekover10weeks
AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]
*Offeredsubjecttofinalapprovaland/orsufficientenrolmentsbeingreceived.Visitwww.src.ac.ukforup-to-dateinformation.
Assessmentwillbeanon-goingprocess.Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioning,assignment/projectworkoronlineassessment.Asatraineehairdresseryouwillberequiredtocarryouthairdressingtreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequiredtopromoteallsalonservicesandtobringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstoNVQLevel3inHairdressing.
NvQ/vRQ Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing
ThiscoursedevelopstheessentialskillsrequiredtoassistintheHairdressingIndustry.
The following subjects may be covered:
Introductiontothehairdressingsector,presentingaprofessionalimageinasalon,followhealthandsafetyinthesalon,workingwithothersinthehairdressingsector,shampooandconditioning,hairplaiting,stylingwomen’shair,colourhairusingtemporarycolour,salonreceptionduties,theartofdressinghair.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstoNVQLevel2inHairdressing.
*Level 1 Combined Diploma
IfyouwishtogainaLevel1qualificationandhavenoformalqualificationsatGCSElevel,thentheCombinedDiplomamaybethecourseforyou.
You will gain a qualification in a combination of some of the following subject areas:
•Childcare
•Craft
•Hairdressing
•Hospitality
•Horticulture
•Graphics
•Retail
YouwillberequiredtotakeEssentialSkillsclassesinIT,NumeracyandLiteracy.
Progression
ThisisaoneyearcoursethatwillprepareyouforemploymentorprogressiontoaLevel2Diploma.
vRQ Level 3 Award in Bridal Hairstyling
Thefollowingrangeofskillsmaybecovered:healthandsafetyconsiderations,consultation,communicationtechniques,salonrequirementsforbridalhairstylingservices,consultation,useofadditionalaccessories,addedhair,ornamentation,productsandservicestoenhancebridalhair,describeandcreatedifferentlooksforbridaloccasions,remedialproblemsandaftercarethatmayoccurduringthebridalhairstylingservice.
vRQ Level 2 Award in Cutting Men’s Hair
The following range of skills may be covered:
Consultationtechniques,salon’srequirementsforclientpreparation,communicationtechniques,followsafeandhygienicworkingpractices,safetyconsiderationsthatmustbetakenintoaccountwhencuttinghair,describethetypicalpatternsofmalepatternbaldness,statetheeffectscreatedbydifferentsizedclipperbladesandattachments,risksofin-
growinghairfromcontinualclosecuttingontheskin,selectandusecuttingtoolsandequipmenttoachievethedesiredlook,createnecklineshapesthatareaccurateandtakeintoaccountofthenaturalhairline,removeunwantedhairoutsidethedesiredoutlineshape,createbalancedandshapedsideburnsthatsuittherequiredlook,createafinishedcutthatistothesatisfactionoftheclient.
vRQ Level 2 Award Health and Safety in the Salon
The following range of skills may be covered:
healthandsafetylegislationsandprocedures,describedifferencesbetweenhazardsandrisksandreferrals,personalprotectiveequipment(PPE)usedinasalon,personalpresentation,hygieneandconductinmaintaininghealth,safetyandinfectioncontrolinthesalon,securityofbelongingsanddisposingofsalonwaste.
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Health & SafetyHairdressingAll organisations need staff that are trained and competent in meeting health and safety requirements in the work setting.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT Duration Entryrequirements Contact
NEBOSHDiploma
DP6OHS P PT 1yeardayrelease
Alevel3qualificationinhealthandsafety.Studentswhosequalificationisnotrecentwillberequiredtodemonstratethattheirknowledgehasbeenkeptup-to-date,forinstancebyextensiveinvolvementin,orstudyof,healthandsafety.
NEBOSHGeneralCertificate
CT3OHS N,P PT 60hrs(1dayx10weeks)
GoodstandardofEnglishandabletowritereports.
TraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandling
CT3PMH N PT 4days(24hours)
Management/Supervisoryroleincaresector [email protected]
TraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandlingUpdate
CT3PMH N PT 4hours Management/Supervisoryroleincaresector [email protected]
IOSHManagingSafely
CT3MNS All PT 4days(24hours)
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
IOSHWorkingSafely
CT1WSF All PT 1day Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
FireSafetyAwareness
TBC All PT 3hours Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
FireRiskAssessment
TBC All PT 4hours Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
SRCprovidesarangeofcoursesfromRiskAssessmenttoManualHandling,WorkingandManagingSafely,FireSafetyandthemoreintensiveNEBOSHDiploma.InadditionweprovideTraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandlingspecificallyfortheCareSector.OrganisationsandsmallbusinessesshouldcontactthecollegeiftheyneedbespokeHealthandSafetytrainingtomeetthedemandsoftheirsetting.
studentprofilevanessa Wray
Level 2 Hairdressing, Lurgan CampusVanessastartedhertrainingatSRCthroughtheSchoolsPartnershipProgrammewhileatLismoreComprehensive.SheenjoyedtheatmosphereatSouthernRegionalCollegeandhadgreatsupportandencouragementfromthelecturersatSRC.VanessaprogressedontotheLevel2HairdressingcourseandwasawardedHairdressingStudentoftheYearandwasafinalistintheprestigiousWorldskillseventinLondon.
VanessaisreturningtoSRCtostudyLevel3inHairdressingandintendstoopenherownSaloninthefuture.
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Health and Social CareHealth & Safety
NEBOSH Diploma
ThiscourseprovidestheknowledgeandunderstandingthatunderpinscompetentperformanceasanOHASP.ThiscourseisatlevelsixintheNationalQualificationframeworkandisaccreditedbyGCA,CEAandACCAC.Itisaprofessionalqualificationthatsatisfiestheacademicrequirementsforcorporatemembershipoftherecognisedprofessionalbodyinthefield.
ThediplomaassumespriorlearningthatisequivalenttotheNEBOSHNationalGeneralCertificateinOccupationalSafetyandHealth.HoldersoftheNEBOSHNationalDiplomainOccupationalHealthandSafetymayusethedesignatorylettersDipNEBOSH,aftertheirname.
The syllabus comprises a preparatory unit (unit CS: Core skills) and three core units:
unit A:
Managinghealthandsafety
unit B:
Hazardousagentsintheworkplace
unit C:
Workplaceandworkequipment
unit D:
WorkplaceAssignment
NEBOSHsetsathreehourexternalwrittenexaminationpaperforeachofthethreecoreunits.ExaminationswillbeheldeachyearinthethirdweekinJanuaryandinthesecondweekinJuly.PapersforUnitsA,BandCwillbeofferedonTuesday,WednesdayandThursdaymorningsrespectively.
Theassessmentcomponentcomprisesworkplace-basedassignmentsexternallysetbyNEBOSHandassessedbyappropriatelyqualifiedtutorsatNEBOSHaccreditedcentres,withfinalexternalmoderationbyNEBOSH.
NEBOSH General Certificate
Thiscourseissuitableforhealthandsafetyofficers,personnelstaff,safetyrepresentatives,middletoseniormanagementwithhealthandsafetyresponsibilitiesandowners/managersofSMEs.
Successfulcompletionofthecertificatewilldemonstratethatyouhavegainedadequateknowledgeandunderstandingofabroadrangeofhealthandsafetyhazardsandhowtomanagethisaspartofanintegralmanagementapproachratherthanasanadditionalconsiderationandsominimiseinjuriestostafforlossestothebusiness.
The course covers the following core skills:
hazardrecognition,riskmanagement,knowledgeofapplicablenationallegalrequirements,workforcemotivation,andrecognitionofhumanfactors,proactiveandreactivemonitoringstrategies,specifichazardmodulesandpracticalskills.
Thiscoursesrequiresstudentstocompleteatwopartwrittenexaminationandpracticalsafetyassessment.
Train the Trainer Principles of Manual Handling
Thiscourseequipsstaffinnursing/supervisoryroleswiththeskillsrequiredtodeliverin-housetrainingtootherswhohaveamanualhandlingelementintheirjobandensurestaffmeettheHealthandSafetyregulationsrelatingtomanualhandling.
Topics covered include:
Legalrequirements,HazardRecognitionandRiskManagement,SpecificHazards,WorkplaceErgonomicsandPracticalSkills.Candidatesmustdemonstrateeffectiveplanningandpresentationofatrainingprogrammeanduseofequipmentinordertosuccessfullyachievethequalification.
Train the Trainer Principles of Manual Handling Update
Thiscourseupdatesstaffinnursing/supervisoryrolesthatalreadyhaveaqualificationintrainingothersinmanualhandling.Thiscourseisayearlyupdatefortrainerswhohavesuccessfullycompletedthefullfourdaycourse.Itensuresthatyouarekeptfullyupdatedinnewlegislation,skillsandpractice.Youareassessedbytutorsthroughoutthecourse.
IOSH Managing Safely
Thecourseisdesignedformanagersandsupervisorswhohaveresponsibilityforhealthandsafetyintheirworksetting.ManagingSafelycomprisessevencoremodulesrequiringatotaldirectinputperiodofatleast24hoursplusassessmenttime.Thedeliverycanbespreadoveraconvenienttimespan.Oneorganisation-specificmodulemaybeaddedifrequired.
Course includes:
SafetyManagement,ReactiveMonitoringRiskassessmentandRiskControl,ActiveMonitoring,Reviewandaudit,HealthandSafetyLegislation,Hazards-generalandorganisationspecificoption.AnIOSHManagingSafelycertificateisawardedtoallthosewhoattendthecourseandsuccessfullycompleteaprojectandwrittenexam.
IOSH Working Safely
Followingcompletionofthiscourse,candidatesshouldbeabletounderstandtheimportanceofhealthandsafetyandtheneedtoworksafelywithintheirorganisation.Theywilldevelopabasicknowledgeoftheirlegalresponsibilitiesanddutiesandapracticalunderstandingofkeyareasofconcerninthehealthcaresector,suchasstress,violenceandaggression,infectionpreventionandcontrol,andhazardoussubstances.
Topics covered include:
Improvingsafetyperformance,hazardandriskidentificationandworkplacesafety.Studentswillbeassessedthroughawrittenexam.
Completionwillpreparecandidatestolookcarefullyattheirownworkactivitiesandcontributetothesaferuseofhazardoussubstancesinco-operationwiththeirmanagersandsupervisors.CandidateswillbemadeawareofCOSHHassessmentsandcontroloptionsandtheresponsibilitiesimposedbythecontrolofsubstanceshazardoustohealthregulations1992.
Fire Safety Awareness
Thisshortcourseisdesignedtoprovideemployeesinanyorganisationwithanawarenessoffiresafetyproceduresintheirworksetting.Thiscoursewillcoverlegalrequirementsandpracticalexercisestodealwithfiresafetyissues
Fire Risk Assessment
Thisshortcourseisdesignedforownersandmanagersofanynon-residentialsetting(restaurants,hotels,shops,carehomes)whoneedtomeetstatutoryfiresafetyrequirements.Itprovidesanunderstandingofrecentchangesinlegislationandhowtoassessandreducerisksinarangeofsettings.Youwillbeprovidedwithinformationaboutthelawandcompleteafireriskassessmentforyourbusinessenvironment.
A career in health and social care is a rewarding and worthwhile job. You will be working with people who are vulnerable because of age, disability or ill health.
Oftenyouwillbesupportingthemtoliveintheirownhomeorinsomeothersafeenvironment.Yourrolewilloftenbeaboutimprovingthequalityoflifeofpeopleandenablingthemtobecomeasindependentaspossible.
ApplicantsshouldbeawarethattheCollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainHealthandSocialCare
HD5HHS B,N FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainHealthandSocialCare(Year3Topup)
HD5HSC N PT 1year HNCinHealthandSocialCare
Level5City&GuildsDiplomainLeadershipforHealthandSocialCareServices(Adults’Management)
DPLHSC B PT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinHealthandSocialCare
HC4HSC N,BB
PTPT
2years1year
Seepage7-10 GrainneMcGee02830259725mageeg@[email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainHealthandSocialCare
ED3HSC A,B,N FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
City&Guilds(NVQ)Level3DiplomainHealthandSocialCare
ApprenticeshipNIandpart-time
DPH3AD A,B,N,K PT 30weeks Seniorcareworkerroleorequivalent.Goodstandardofwrittenworktocompleteassignments
City&Guilds(NVQ)Level2DiplomainHealthandSocialCare
ApprenticeshipNIandpart-time
DPH2AD A,B,N,K PT 30weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level2BTECDiplomainHealthandSocialCare
FD2HSC A,B FT 1year Seepage7-10 KathleenCasey02837522205caseyk@[email protected]
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Care Practice)
Thistwoyearfull-timecourseaimstoprovideaneducationalfoundationatahigherlevelforarangeofcareersinthecaringservices.Thequalificationprovidesathoroughgroundinginthekeyconceptsandpracticalskillsrequiredinthehealthandsocialcaresector.
Subjects include:
PersonalandProfessionalDevelopmentinHealthandSocialCare,CommunicatinginHealthandSocialCareOrganisations,EmpoweringUsersofHealthandSocialCareServices,SafeguardinginHealthandSocialCare,PrinciplesofHealthandSocialCarePractice,PsychologyforHealthandSocialCare,DevelopingCounsellingSkillsforHealthandSocialCare.
Assessmentwillincludeassignmentwork,casestudiesandrecordedskillsassessment.Youalsohavetheopportunitytogainskillsthroughformalworkplacement.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscoursethisqualificationhasproventobeanexcellentpathwayforstudentsworkingtowardsprofessionaltraininganddegreesinareassuchasSocialWork,Nursing,
SocialPolicy,PsychologyandOccupationalTherapy.Alternativeyoumayprogresstoarangeofsocialcarejobsinthestatutoryandindependentsector.
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HorticultureHealth and Social Care
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Care Practice) Year 3 Top-up
ThisyearisaimedatstudentswhohavealreadyachievedtheHNCinHealthandSocialCare(10modules)whowishtobringtheirqualificationuptoHNDlevel(16modules).Studentswillcoversixmodulesintheacademicyear.SubjectscoveredincludeSocialPolicy,ContemporaryIssuesinHealthandSocialCare,ResearchandPublicHealth.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults’ Management)
Thispart-timecoursehasbeenspecificallydesignedformanagersandseniorsupervisorystaffwithmanagerialresponsibilitiesinDomiciliary,NursingCareAgenciesorDayCare.Thisqualificationwillsupportmanagersintheirroleofplanning,implementingandmonitoringRQIAandNationalMinimumCareStandards.
Candidates will complete the following mandatory units:
UseandDevelopsystemsthatpromoteCommunication,ChampionEquality,DiversityandInclusion;ManageHealthandSocialCaretoensurePositiveOutcomesforIndividuals,SafeguardingandProtectionofVulnerableAdults,LeadPersonCentredPractice.Thisisapart-timecoursewithsignificanttimespentinwork-basedassessment.Alsostudentswilldevelopane-portfolioofassignmentsandevidenceofknowledgeandskills.
Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care
Thiscourseprovidesaspecialistwork-relatedprogrammeofstudythatcoversthekeyknowledge,understandingandpracticalskillsrequiredinthehealthandsocialcaresector.Itisalsoanexcellentqualificationforthoseinterestedinpursuinghighereducationprofessionalqualificationssuchasnursing
orsocialwork.Ideallystudentswhoenrolshouldhaveworkexperienceinthecaresector.Howeverstudentscanbeprovidedwithrelevantworkplacementtoenhancetheirskillsandknowledge.
Subjects covered include:
PersonalandProfessionalDevelopmentinHealthandSocialCare,CommunicatinginHealthandSocialCareOrganisations,EmpoweringUsersofHealthandSocialCareServices,SafeguardinginHealthandSocialCare,PrinciplesofHealthandSocialCarePractice,DevelopingCounsellingSkillsforHealthandSocialCare.Assessmentwillincludeassignmentwork,casestudiesandrecordedskillsassessment.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayproceedtotheLevel5HNDDiplomainHealthandSocialCareortoarelevantUniversitydegreecourseinNursing,SocialWork,OccupationalTherapyorotherdegreesinareassuchasPsychologyorSociology.Thisqualificationmayalsoleadtofurthercareeradvancementinthesocialcaresector.
Level 3 (NvQ) Diploma in Health and Social Care (including Apprenticeship NI Health and Social Care)
Thispart-timecourseprovidesasectorwiderecognisedqualificationforthoseworkinginthehealthandsocialcareasseniorcareworkersorotherroleswithsimilarresponsibilities.Itcoverstheskillsandknowledgerequiredtocareforothersinawiderangeofhealthandsocialcaresettings.Unitscoveredinclude:PersonalDevelopment,SafeguardingandProtectioninHealthandSocialCare,PrinciplesofEqualityandInclusion,PersonCentredCareandCommunicationinAdultSocialCareSettings.ApprenticeshipNIcandidateswillalsocompletequalificationsinliteracyandnumeracy.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogress
ontotheHNC/HNDHealthandSocialCareorLevel5DiplomainLeadershipforHealthandSocialCareServices.ThisqualificationiswellrecognisedforemploymentwithHealthandSocialServicesTrustsandtherearealsogoodemploymentopportunitieswithinvoluntaryandprivatecareorganisations.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Thisisatwoyearfull-timeprogrammewhichprovidesunderpinningknowledgeofthehealthandsocialcaresector.Itpreparesyoueitherforemploymentorprogressiontohighereducation.
units covered include:
DevelopingEffectiveCommunicationinHealthandSocialCare,Health,SafetyandSecurity,AnatomyandPhysiologyforHealthandSocialCare,PsychologicalPerspectives,SociologicalPerspectives,SafeguardingAdultsandPromotingIndependence.Youwillbeassessedthroughvariousprojectsandassignmentsthatarebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayenterintoprofessionaltrainingsuchasnursing,midwifery,socialworkandoccupationaltherapy.AlternativelyyoumayprogresstotheHNDDiplomainHealthandSocialCareorotherdegreesinrelatedareassuchasSociologyorPsychology.
Level 2 (NvQ) Diploma in Health and Social Care (including Apprenticeship NI Health and Social Care)
Thispart-timecourseistherecognisedqualificationforthosewhowanttoworkinthehealthandsocialcaresectorascareworkersinnursinghomes,residentialordomiciliarycaresettings.Youmayalreadybeemployedinthecaresectorandneedtoachievethisqualification.Youwillcompleteunitsin
Communication,HealthandSafety,SafeguardingAdultsandPersonalDevelopment.ApprenticeshipNIcandidateswillalsocompletequalificationsinliteracyandnumeracy.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseifyouhavetherelevantexperienceyoucanprogresstoLevel3(NVQ)DiplomainHealthandSocialCare.ThisqualificationiswellrecognisedforemploymentwithHealthandSocialServicesTrustsandtherearealsogoodemploymentopportunitieswithinvoluntaryandprivatecareorganisations.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
Thisisaoneyearfull-timeprogramme.IfyouhaveakeeninterestinHealthandSocialCareandhavefewerthanfourGCSEs,thiscourseisforyou.Thecourseconsistsoffourcoreunitsplusfouroptionalunits.
Core units include:
CommunicationinHealthandSocialCare,IndividualNeedsintheHealthandSocialCare,EnsuringSafeEnvironmentsinHealthandSocialCare.Youwillbeassessedthroughthecompletionofanassignmentforeachunit.YouwillalsostudyEssentialskillsinliteracy,numeracyandIT.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanchoosetoworkandtrainfurtherinthefieldofHealthandSocialCareinanenvironmentsuchasanursinghome.YoucanalsoprogresstoaLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainHeathandSocialCareorCACHELevel3DiplomainChildCareandEducation.
Southern Regional College is an established name in horticulture education and has been providing courses for a number of years at the Horticulture centres located in Portadown and Newry Campuses. You will develop practical, technical and management skills through courses ranging from short non-accredited recreational gardening classes to industry recognised accredited courses at up to level 3.
career destinations: HorticultureisalargeindustryandgardeningistheUK’ssecondbiggesthobby.Itprovidesfascinatingjobopportunitiesinawidevarietyofworkactivitiesworldwide.Horticulturistsplayamajorroleinallareasconcernedwithmanagingandmaintainingourenvironmentandgreenspacesandensuringsportsfacilitiesarekepttoahighstandard.Asthedesigners,developersandmanagersofurbanandrurallandscapes,horticulturistscanhaveasignificantimpactontheworldinwhichwelive,workandplay.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Horticulture(NPTCLevel3DiplomainWork-basedHorticulture)
DP3HOR N PT 18months,dayrelease
3yearsindustryexperienceoraLevel2qualificationorequivalent
Horticulture(NPTCLevel2DiplomainWork-basedHorticulture)
DP2HOR N PT 1year,dayrelease
Level1qualificationorindustryexperience
Horticulture(NPTClevel1DiplomainPracticalHorticultureSkills)
DP1HOR N PT 1year,dayrelease
Basicnumeracyandliteracy(ornorequirementsifpartoftheSkillsforWork156programme)
*Level1BTECCombinedDiploma
TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk
RecreationalGardening RCGARD P,N PT 15weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Horticulture (NPTC Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture)
Thisisthemainawardforpeoplewithexperienceofworkingwithinthehorticulturesectorwhohavesupervisoryormiddlemanagementresponsibilities.Thiscoursebuildsonthebasichorticultureskillsacquiredatlevel2andextendsthedepth,rangeandscopeofresourcemanagementskillstobeacquired.YouattendcollegeonedayperweekfromSeptembertoJunewhereyoudevelopyourknowledgeandunderstandingofamenityhorticulture.Youmustalsodevelopskillsintheworkplace,gatherevidenceforassessmentofpracticalskillsandcompleteaportfolio.
The course is comprised of 13 units:
Establishgrassswards,Establishplantedareas,Estimateandprogrammeresourcerequirementsforlandscaping,Evaluategroundandenvironmentalconditionstoestablishgrassedandplantedareas,Improve
thecustomerrelationship,Manageinformationforaction,Manageyourownresources,Planandmaintainplantedareas,Planandmanagethecontrolofpests,diseasesanddisorders,Planandrenovateplantedareas,Preparesitesforsoftlandscapeestablishment,Promote,monitorandmaintainhealth,safetyandsecurity,Setandmarkoutlandscapesitestoestablishgrassedandplantedareas(unitssubjecttochange)
Horticulture (NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture) or APPRENTICESHIPSNI
Thisisthemainawardforpeopleworkinginthesportsturf,landscaping(Includinginteriorplanting),heritagegardeningandgroundsmaintenancesectors.Thiscoursebuildsonthebasicskillsacquiredatlevel1orthroughpreviousindustryexperience.YouattendcollegeonedayperweekfromSeptembertoJunewhereyoudevelopyourknowledge,understandingandcompetencelevels.Youmustalsodevelopskillsinthe
workplace,gatherevidenceforassessmentofpracticalskillsandcompleteaportfolio.
The course is comprised of 11 units:
Clearinghorticulturalandlandscapingsites,Establishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithothers,Establishingplantsandseedsinsoil,Identifyandreportthepresenceofpests,diseasesanddisorders,Identifythehealthandmaintaintheconditionofgeneralamenityturf,Maintainanddeveloppersonalperformance,Monitoringandmaintaininghealthandsafety,Plantnomenclature,terminologyandidentification,Preparinggroundforseedingandplanting,Removeunwantedplantgrowthtomaintaindevelopment,Useandmaintainnon-poweredandhandheldpoweredtoolsandequipment(unitssubjecttochange)
Horticulture (NPTC level 1 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills) or Skills for Work (52 week or 156 week)
Thiscourseispracticallybasedandisanidealentrypointifyouarenewtohorticulture.Itpreparesyoutoenteremploymentinthehorticulturalsectorortoprogresstofurthereducationvocationalqualifications.Youwilldevelopaknowledgeandunderstandingofopportunitieswhichexistwithinthehorticulturalindustry
Level 1 Combined Diploma
Seepage25.
Recreational Gardening
Novicesandenthusiasticamateursarewelcomeatanyofourrecreationalgardeningclasses.
Course content varies depending on the season.
ClassesbeginningintheAutumnwillcovertopicssuchasplantpropagation,maintainingplantsandlawncare.ClassesbeginninginSpringwillcovertopicssuchasgrowingyourownfruitandvegetableandcreatingdecorativehorticulturaldisplays.
*Offeredsubjecttofinalapprovaland/orsufficientenrolmentsbeingreceived.Visitwww.src.ac.ukforup-to-dateinformation.
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Hospitality & TourismYou will have the opportunity to work in the world’s largest buzzing industry and gain a qualification in the only Centre of Excellence for Hospitality and Tourism in Northern Ireland.
Foundation Degrees in Hospitality and Tourism
Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism Management / Hospitality and Tourism Management
Thesecoursesaimtoprovidestudentswithawiderangeofmanagementandpracticalskillsforthehospitalityandtourismindustry.Theyareofferedfull-timeorpart-timevalidatedbytheUniversityofUlster.DetailsoffeesareavailablefromtheSRCwebsite.
There are a range of mandatory and optional units which may include:
ContemporaryHospitality&Tourism,IntroductiontoFinance&Accounts,PrinciplesofEventsPlanning&Operations,Organisation&PeopleManagement,DomesticTourismOperations,Marketing&Entrepreneurship,Event
Operations,PrinciplesofEventsManagements,CulinaryOperations,ResearchMethods,WorkBasedLearning,Hospitality&TourismManagementIssues,PersonalProfessionalDevelopment,Travel&TourismOperationsandStudySkills.
Inadditionyoumayalsohavetheopportunitytogainadditionalrelevantindustryqualifications.ThefullFoundationDegreeconsistsoftwelvemodules(240CATSpoints).Full-timestudentsarerequiredtocompleteasixmonthindustrialplacementfromJunetoDecember.Part-timestudentsarerequiredtobeinrelevantemploymentpriortocommencementofprogramme.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoaBScHonsinInternationalHospitality,InternationalTravel&TourismorInternationalHotelandTourismManagementatUniversityofUlsterorother
universities.Oryoumayprogresstoapositionwithinkeyindustrysectorssuchasthemeparks,ferrycompanies,airlines,cruiseships,visitorattractions,conferencecentres,eventmanagementcompaniesandhotels.
Foundation Degree in International Culinary Arts (accredited by the University of Ulster)
Thiscourseisdesignedtomeetthehighestcraftneedsoftheindustry.Itisaimedatthechefwithexperience–toenhancepracticalskillsandkeeppacewiththemostrecentculinarytrendsanddevelopmentsincateringtechnologyandsupervisorymanagementskills.
Youwillstudyarangeofpracticalandmanagementmodulesincluding:fishandshellfish,canapés,startersandterrines,dietandnutrition,culinarytrendsandproductdevelopment,managingpeopleandorganisations,
modernandclassicaldesserts,continentalandartisanbreadsandmeat,offalandcharcuterie.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoaBScHonsinCulinaryArtsManagement.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality & Event Management
ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtopursueacareerintheHospitalityandTourismIndustryand/orprogresstohighereducation.
There are a range of mandatory and optional units which may include:
EventsManagement,ExploringtheHospitalityIndustry,AccommodationandFrontOffice,CustomerRelations,HumanResources,Marketing,E-Business,Enterprise,EnvironmentandSustainability,InternationalCuisineandRestaurant
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
FoundationDegreeinTravelandTourismManagement
FGTRTM N FT
PT
4daysperweekfor2yrs1dayperweekfor2.5yrs
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
FoundationDegreeinHospitalityandTourismManagement
FGHPTM N FT
PT
4daysperwkfor2yrs1dayperwkfor2.5yrs
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
FoundationDegreeinInternationalCulinaryArts
FGICA N PT 1dayperweekfor2yrs
NVQLevel3ProfessionalCookeryorequivalent,withcurrentrelevantindustrialexperience
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainHospitalityandEventManagement
EDHOSP N FT 4daysperweekfor2years
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainTravelandTourism
EDTTSM A,N FT 4daysperweekfor2yrs
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level2BTECDiplomainTravelandTourism
FDTTSM N FT 4daysperweekfor1year
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
*Level1BTECCombinedDiploma
TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk
NVQLevel3ProfessionalCookery
ED3PCO N,P FTPT
4daysperweek1dayperweekfor2yrsORApprenticeshipsNI
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level2ProfessionalCookeryDiploma(PCD)
CT2DPC N,P FT 4daysperweek Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level2NVQinProfessionalCookery
ED2DPC N,P PT 1dayperweekfor2yrsORavailableunderApprenticeshipsNI
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
*Level1NVQCertificateinHospitality&CateringServices
ED1CHS N,P FT 4daysperweek Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3Award/Cert/DiplomainFood&DrinkIndustryQualificationsApprenticeshipNI
CT3MPS P PT 1dayperweekfor1yrApprenticeshipsNI
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level2Award/Cert/DiplomainFood&DrinkIndustryQualificationsApprenticeshipNI
CT2MPS P PT 1day/week/1yrApprenticeshipsNI
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
SkillsforWork CT1IHI N,P 2daysperweekfor1yrApprenticeshipsNI
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
ABCLevel2CertificateinGeneralPatisserieandConfectionery
CT2PCP N PT 1eveningperweekfor30wks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
There are lots of job opportunities from airlines, cruise ships, event management companies, hotels and restaurants and you even have the opportunity to travel overseas as part of your studies.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
CIEHLevel4AwardinManagingFoodSafety
AW4MFS N PT 14weeksx3hrs Level3orequivalent [email protected]
CIEHLevel3AwardinSupervisingFoodSafety
AW3SFS N PT 8weeksx3hrs Level2orequivalent [email protected]
CIEHLevel2AwardinFoodSafety
AW2FSC All PT 3weeksx3.5hrsor1day
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
EDILevel3PrinciplesofSupervisingCustomerServiceinHospitality,Leisure,TravelandTourism
CT3PCS All PT 20hrs Seepage7-10 [email protected]
EDILevel2PrinciplesofCustomerServiceinHospitality,Leisure,TravelandTourism
CT2PCS All PT 10hrs Seepage7-10 [email protected]
RecreationalWineTasting
NorintheWorkplace
PT 5weeksx2hrs Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
CookingforAllOccasions
RCCOOK All PT 10weeksx2hrs Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
CakeDecoratingBeginners/Intermediate/Advanced
RCCCKD All PT 10weeksx2hrs Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
*Offeredsubjecttofinalapprovaland/orsufficientenrolmentsbeingreceived.Visitwww.src.ac.ukforup-to-dateinformation.
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Hospitality & Tourism
AllNVQqualificationsinHospitalityandCateringLevel2&Level3canbegainedundertheApprenticeshipsNIscheme.Thisprovidesauniqueopportunityforemployerstoupskilltheircurrentstafftobecomemoreproductive,innovativeandcompetitiveprovidinganincreasedbenefittoyourbusinessoperations.TheemployermustbepreparedtoreleasestafftoengageintrainingforwhichthereisanEmployerIncentive.
Who is eligible?
Anyoneaged16+whoiscurrentlyworkingaminimumof21hoursperweekorabouttotakeupemployment,apersonwhohaspreviouslygainedLevel2/3oradegreeinanunrelatedoccupationalareabutwhowantstotraininapriorityskillsarea,anapprenticefromanotherEuropeanstateifeligible.
Who is not eligible?
Apersonwhoisunemployed,anonEUnational,apersonundertakingfull-timestudyorapersonwhoseemployerisclaimingfinancialsupportfromanotherpublicfundedbudget.
ABC Level 2 Certificate for Pastry Cooks and Patisseriers
Thiscourseisdesignedforpatissiers,pastrycooksandotherpeopleresponsibleforpreparingsweetsincateringestablishmentsandsmall
productionunits.ThecourseincludespreparingarangeofdishesincludingShort,Sweet,PuffandChouxPaste,Crepes,Fritters,Trifles,Bavarois,Jellies,Cakes,SconesandMeringues.
CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety
Thisqualificationisdesignedformanagers,supervisorsandseniorhygienepersonnel.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletioncandidateswillbeabletodelivertheCIEHLevel2AwardinFoodSafetyincateringwithappropriatetrainingskills.
CIEH Level 3 Supervising Food Safety
Thisqualificationwillhelpownersandmanagersofsmallandmediumsizedcateringandhospitalitybusinessesimplementafoodsafetymanagementsystem.
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety
Thiscoursecoversthebasicprinciplesoffoodhygieneforcaterersandotherfoodhandlers.Ithasbeendesignedforpersonnelundertakingfront-linedutiesincatering,foodretailing,foodprocessingandotheractivitieswhereasoundknowledgeoffoodhygiene,includinghighriskareasisnecessary.
Subjects studied include:
Theimportanceoffoodhygiene,associatedfoodhazards,goodhygienepracticeandcontrolsbaseduponanawarenessoffoodsafetymanagementsystems.Groupscanbefacilitatedintheworkplaceifthereareviablenumbers.
EDI Level 3 Principles of Supervising Customer Service Principles in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Thiscoursewillenablesupervisoryandmanagementstafftosupportandmotivatetheirteamtoprovideexcellentcustomerserviceandbuildacultureofcustomerservicewithintheirbusiness.
EDI Level 2 Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Thiscoursewillprovidetheopportunityfordevelopingimprovedcommunications,presentingapositiveprofessionalimage,effectiveverbalandnon-verbalcommunicationsandtechniquesinhandlingcustomercomplaints.
EDI Level 2 Certificate for Door Supervisors vOC
AmandatoryqualificationforthosewishingtoapplyforaSecurityIndustryAuthority(SIA)licencefordoorsupervisingandcoversthe
necessaryunderstandingandskillsrequiredbyindividualswhoworktoprovideamoresecureleisureenvironment.
Recreational Wine Tasting
Aguidedwinetasting,aimedatpeoplewhowanttogainaknowledgeofalcoholicbeveragesorwineenthusiastswhowishtoacquireincreasedknowledgeofwinesandspirits.
Cooking for All Occasions
Everythingyouhaveeverwantedtolearnabouthomecookingandpresentationskills.Telluswhatyouwanttolearnandwewillteachyou!e.g.PizzaPerfecto,FiresideWarmers,BeCreativewithMeatCuts,DeliFoodtoMakeatHome,CatchoftheDayandFreshFoodFast.
Cake Decorating – Beginners / Intermediate
Varioustechniquessuchasroyalicing,fondant,pipingtechniquesandsugarcraftareincludedtomeettheneedsofthestudents.Itiscrucialthatyouhavecompletedthebeginnersclassbeforeyouprogresstointermediate.
Supervision.Assessmentincludes:assignments,projects,casestudies,practicalsandexternalassessmentsbasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletion,youmayprogresstoaFoundationDegreeormoveintoemploymentwithintheHospitality&Cateringsectore.g.hotels,restaurants,contractcatering,accommodationmanagementandlicensedtrade.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtopursueacareerintheTravelandTourismIndustryand/orprogresstohighereducation.
There are a range of mandatory and optional units which include:
InvestigatingTravelandTourism,TheUKasaDestinationandCustomerServiceinTravelandTourism,Marketing,TheEuropeanTravelMarket,RetailandBusinessTravelOperations,CruiseSector,LongHaulDestinationsandResidentialStudyVisit.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoaFoundationDegreeorintoemploymentwithairlines,travelagencies,touroperators,touristinformationcentres,hotelsorothertravelandtourismbusinesses.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Travel and Tourism
IfyouhaveakeeninterestinTravelandTourismandhavelessthanfourGCSEsthiscourseisforyou.
There are a range of mandatory and optional units which include:
TheUKTravelandTourismIndustry,CustomerService,UKTravelandTourismDestinations,EuropeanHolidayDestinations,Marketing,BusinessSkills,DevelopingEmployabilitySkillsandPlanningVisits.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogresstotheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainTravelandTourismorHospitality&EventManagement.
Level 1 BTEC Combined Diploma
IfyouwishtogainaLevel1qualificationandhavenoformalqualificationsatGCSElevel,thentheCombinedDiplomamaybethecourseforyou.
You will gain a qualification in a combination of some of the following subject areas:
•Childcare
•Craft
•Hairdressing
•Hospitality
•Horticulture
•Graphics
•Retail
YouwillberequiredtotakeEssentialSkillsclassesinIT,NumeracyandLiteracy.
Progression
ThisisaoneyearcoursethatwillprepareyouforemploymentorprogressiontoaLevel2Diploma.
Level 3 NvQ in Professional Cookery
TheLevel3studentsoperatetheCollegespremierrestaurantsandundertakesupervisoryroleswithinallthecateringoutlets.YouwillbeencouragedtoenhanceyourCVbyparticipatinginnationalandinternationalcompetitions.
There are a range of mandatory and optional units which include:
AdvancedCraftSkills,Meat,Poultry,Fish,Vegetables,HotandColdSauces,Soups,Pastry,HotandColdDesserts,ShellfishandPasta.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstotheFoundationDegreeinInternationalCulinaryArtsorintoemployment.
Level 2 NvQ/Diploma Professional Cookery
Thischefprogrammeisaninternationallyrecognisedqualificationdesignedtoenablefull-timeorpart-timestudentstogainprofessionalculinaryskills.Studentswilltrainintheproductionandserviceoffoodtoahighstandardinseveralultra-modernkitchensandrestaurantfacilities.
There are a range of units which include:
HygienicandSecureWorkingEnvironment,Teamwork,Vegetables,HotSauces,FoodSafety,Soups,Fish,Pastry,Meat,HotandColdDesserts,Poultry,DoughandStocks.
Thiscoursepreparesyouforawiderangeofjobsinhotels,restaurantsandcontractcateringandprovidesanopportunitytotravelworld-widewithinthecateringindustry.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogresstoLevel3inProfessionalCookery.
Level 1 NvQ Certificate in Hospitality &Catering Services
Thisintroductoryprogrammeprovidesthecoreskillstocommenceyourcareerinthecateringindustrythroughparticipatinginarangeofpracticalcookeryandfoodserviceunits.
Level 3 Award / Certificate / Diploma for Proficiency in Food Industry/Meat and Poultry/Baking/Food Manufacturing Excellence
Thiscoursepreparesyouforgainingemploymentatsupervisoryandmanagementlevelswithinvarioussectorsofthefoodindustry(e.g.bakery,meat,primary,secondaryandtertiaryprocessingfoodindustrysectorsandretailoutlets).
There are a range of mandatory and optional units which include:
Health&SafetywithintheWorkplace,FoodHygienewithintheWorkplace,ContributingtoMonitoring&ControllingtheQuantityandQualityofWorkinProgressandTeamwork.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanenteranyfoodanddrinkindustrysectorincludingretail,supermarket,abattoir,production,export,wholesaleormanufacturing.
Level 2 Award / Certificate / Diploma for Proficiency in Food Industry / Meat and Poultry/Baking / Food Manufacturing Excellence
Thiscoursepreparesstudentsforgainingemploymentwithinthefoodindustrywithspecialistknowledgeandcraftskillsinbutchery,bakeryandfoodprocessing.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoAward/Certificate/DiplomaLevel3FoodandDrinkqualificationsorintoemployment.
ThesecoursesatLevel2and3havebeendesignedinlinewiththeApprenticeshipFrameworkswithintheFoodandDrinkindustry.TheframeworkconsistsofattainingtheCertificate/DiplomainFoodandDrinkqualifications,ERRandEssentialSkillsNumeracyandLiteracyatLevel1.
ApprenticeshipsNI: Hospitality and Catering
Skills for Work ApprenticeshipsNI
Thiscourseisdesignedtoenableparticipantstoprogresstohigherleveltraining,furthereducationoremploymentbyprovidingtrainingtoaddresspersonalandsocialdevelopmentneeds,developoccupationalskillsinfoodserviceandfoodpreparationandemployabilityskillsand,wherenecessary,EssentialSkillstraining.
studentprofile‘WhileatcollegeIcompetedintheIFEXProfessionalChefcompetitioninBelfastwhichattractsthebestchefsfromaroundIrelandcompetingoverthreedays.IreallyenjoyedthebuzzofcompetitonandwhentheyannouncedIhadwonthreegoldmedals,Icouldnotbelieveit,thisthenleadmeintotheWorldSkillsCompetition.
ThecraicinclasswasbrilliantbutwaschallengingcookingforlargenumbersintheGraduateRestaurant;thiswasrealisticandpreparedmeforindustry.
Ifyouenjoyhardworkandhaveapassionforfood(andthatdoesn’tmeanjusteatingit)thisisthejobforyou.IamhopingtoprogresstotheparttimeFoundationDegreeinInternationalCulinaryArtsasmylongtermgoal.’
Brendanreallyenjoyedthepracticalaspectofthecoursewiththetheoryoffoodtaughtasanintegralpartoftheprogramme.
Withthefulltimeprogrammetimetabledover2daysand1eveningrestaurantBrendanwasabletowork5daysperweekinRestaurant23.
BrendanenterednumerouscompetitionsandwastheonlyNorthernIrelandchefstudentpickedfortheUKWorldSkillsSquad2011,withinthishehadaveryextensiveprogrammeoftraininganddevelopmentalongwithmanynationalcompetitions.HehadthechancetodoworkplacementsattheO2ArenaMusicAwardsandTheRitzLondon.Brendaniscurrentlyworkingfull-timeandhopestotravelbeforereturningtopart-timeeducationnextyear.
Brendan Baxter Level 3 Professional Cookery, Newry Campus
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IT / Computing / Multimedia
Foundation Degree in Computing and Network Systems
ThiscourseisofferedinconjunctionwiththeUniversityofUlsterandisaninnovativeprogrammedesignedtoprovideyouwiththenecessaryhighlevelskillsneededtogainemploymentinafastgrowingsector.ItcombinesacademicrigorwithhandsonskillsdevelopmentinareasofSoftwareDevelopmentandNetworkManagementandAdministration.
Course content includes:
DatabaseManagement,ComputingMathematics,PlacementinaComputingEnvironment,IntroductoryProgramming(Java),ObjectOrientatedProgramming(Java),Visualprogramming(JavaandVisualBasic),NetworkDesign,InstallationandManagement,
SystemsAnalysis.Onlinelearningwillbeusedforthedeliveryandassessmentofanumberofunits.Intranetandinternetserviceswillenablestudentstoundertakelearningandassessmentremotely-eitherathomeorinwork.
Progression
OncompletionyoumayprogresstoyeartwooftheHonoursDegreeinComputingScience,InformationandCommunicationTechnologiesorBEnginSoftwareEngineeringandwillprovideexemptionfromtheplacementyear–Year3.StudentscanthereforecompleteanHonoursDegreeinthesametimeperiodasastudentenrolleddirectlyonthedegreeattheUniversityofUlster.Studentsmayalsotransfertootheruniversitiestocompletetheirdegrees.
Youmayalsobeabletoacquireprofessionaltrainingleadingto:MicrosoftCertifiedProfessional,MicrosoftCertifiedSystemsEngineer,CISCOCertifiedNetworkAssociatestatus.
Foundation Degree in Computing
ThiscourseisdesignedtoprepareyouforavarietyofcareersacrosstheITindustrythroughtheprovisionofspecialisedoptions.Itaimstoequipyouwithpracticalandprofessionalabilitiesinspecificareas,aswellasprovidingabroadrangeofanalysis,designandimplementationskills.Full-timestudentswillundertakeasupervisedworkplacementofapproximatelysixmonths.
Subjects studied in Year 1 include:
SystemsAnalysisandDesign,ProgrammingandProblemSolving,ComputerPlatforms,ProfessionalIssues,DatabaseDevelopment,ObjectOrientedProgramming,ComputingMathematicsandWebApplicationsDevelopment.SubjectsstudiedinYear2include:VisualProgramming,SystemsDevelopment,NetworkingandDataCommunications,BusinessEnterprise,ProjectandWork-basedlearning.
Assessmentwillbecarriedoutbytheuseofcourseworkassignmentsandendofmoduleexaminationsthroughoutthedurationofthecourse.
If you want to learn the basics for the first time or have IT skills and want to develop them further or learn new skills such as web design or computer maintenance we have a course for you. There are a variety of Extended Diplomas on offer which gives you the opportunity to gain the equivalent of 3 A Levels while studying a specific subject that you enjoy.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
FoundationDegreeinComputingandNetworkSystems
FGCOMN N FT 2yearsfull-time(includingplacement)
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
FoundationDegreeinComputing
FG5SIC P FT/PT
2yearsfull-time(includingplacement)or3yearspart-time
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
FoundationDegreeinInteractiveMultimedia
FGIMUL N FT 2yearsfull-time(includingplacement
Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusinessInformationSolutions
HC4CSD N PT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainGamesDevelopment
ED3MDP P FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainInteractiveComputing
ED3ICT A,N FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainComputing
ED3ICT A,N,P FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level2BTECDiplomainComputing
DP2ICT A,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
CompTIAA+PCHardwareandOperatingSystems
CT2COM N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor1year
Candidatesshouldhaveaminimumof6monthsexperienceincomputerhardwaresupport
CompTIANetwork+(N+) CT3NET P PT 1eveningperweekfor1year
RecommendedthatCompTIANetwork+candidateshaveatleastninemonthsofexperienceinnetworksupportoradministrationoradequateacademictraining,alongwithaCompTIAA+certification
CompTIASecurity+(S+) CT3SEC P PT 1eveningperweekfor1semester
RecommendedthatCompTIASecurity+candidateshaveatleast2yearson-the-jobnetworkingexperience,withanemphasisonsecurity.TheCompTIANetwork+certificationisalsorecommended
COURSESATAGLANCE
CiscoNetworkingAcademyProgramme–CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA)
DPCISC N PT 2eveningsperweekfor1year
Workinginanetworkingenvironmentorbeabletodemonstratethatyouhaveextensiveknowledgeofnetworkconcepts
BasicComputing(GETIT) TBC AllCampuses
PT 1eveningperweekfor6weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
ICTEssentialSkills(LEARNIT)
ESKICT AllCampuses
PT 2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks
Basicknowledgeofcomputing
C&GLevel3AwardforITUsers(FURTHERIT)
AW3ITU AllCampuses
PT 2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks
EssentialSkillsITlevel2orKeyskillsITlevel2qualification
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IT / Computing / MultimediaProgression
Oncompletionyoumayhavetheopportunitytoenteremployment.Alternatively,youapplytotheUniversityofUlstertostudyBSc(Hons)ComputerScienceasthemaincourseofstudyortheBSc(Hons)InformationandCommunicationsTechnologyandBEng(Hons)SoftwareEngineering.Inallofthesecasesyouwillbeexemptfromtheplacementyear.YoucanthereforecompleteanHonoursDegreeinthesametimeperiodasastudentenrolleddirectlyontheDegreeattheUniversityofUlster.
Foundation Degree in Interactive Multimedia
Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththemultimediaskillsrequiredforemploymentinthegrowingmultimediasector.
Subjects studied in Year 1 include:
IntroductiontoMultimedia,InternetTechnologies,BusinessEnterprise,IntroductiontoGraphicDesign,InteractiveProgramming,MultimediaSoftware,AnimationTechniques,andAdvancedHTMLConcepts.SubjectsstudiedinYear2include:WebServerSetup,CreativeDesignTechniques,AudioVisualTechniques,WebsiteProgramming,Work-basedlearning.Assessmentwillbecarriedoutbytheuseofcourseworkassignmentsandendofmoduleexaminations.
Progression
YoumaywanttoprogresstoanHonoursDegreeinInteractiveMultimediaDesignattheUniversityofUlster.StudentscompletingthecoursewillbecompetentininfluencingthequalityoffuturedesigndirectionsviatheproductionandinnovationofMultimedia,ProgrammingandWebdesign.Multimediaprofessionalsareexpectedtobefoundnotonlydevelopingmultimediacomputerapplicationsbutalsoproviding,managingandmaintainingthemultimediacomputinginfrastructureandprovidinginternetusersupport.
Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business Information Solutions
Thiscoursehasbeendevelopedtofocusondevelopingtheknowledge,understandingandskillsoflearnersinthefieldofcomputingandsystemsdevelopmentandITforbusiness.
Subjects include:
BusinessSkillsforE-commerce,ComputerSystems,EmployabilityandProfessionalDevelopment,ProjectDesign,ImplementationandEvaluation,EmergingTechnologies,ManagementinIT,HumanComputerInteraction,WebsiteDesign,E-CommerceStrategyandOfficeSolutionsDevelopment.
Progression
YoumayprogresstoacareerincomputingandsystemsdevelopmentandITforbusinessoradegreecourseincomputingorarelatedarea.
APEL-Maturelearnersmaypresentamorevariedprofileofachievementthatislikelytoincludeextensiveworkexperience(paidand/orunpaid)and/orachievementofarangeofprofessionalqualificationsintheirworksector.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Games Development
Thispracticalcoursewilldevelopyourskillsandunderstandingofgaming;oneofthefastestgrowingmediaindustries.YouwillhavetheopportunitytoacquireskillsinGamesPlatformsandTechnologies,3DAnimation,DigitalGraphicsandVideoProduction.
The course consists of 18 units selected from:
ResearchTechniquesfortheMediaIndustries,Pre-ProductionTechniquesfortheMediaIndustries,ProductionManagementProject,WorkingtoaBriefintheMediaIndustries,CriticalApproachestoMediaProducts,UnderstandingtheComputerGamesIndustry,ComputerGamePlatforms
andTechnologies,DigitalGraphicsforInteractiveMedia,StopMotionAnimationProduction,2DAnimationProduction,VideoProductionforInteractiveMedia,WebAnimationforInteractiveMedia,3DModelling,3DAnimation,ComputerGameEngines,Object-OrientedDesignforComputerGames,ComputerGameDesign,SoundforComputerGames,ComputerGameStoryDevelopmentandHuman-ComputerInterfaces.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanenterstraightintoemploymentinGamesDesign,GamesDevelopment,Animationor3DDesignorprogresstohighereducationinanumberofUniversitiesofferingrelatedcourses.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Interactive Computing
Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideaninsightintothemediaindustry,throughhandsonexperienceandcasestudiesprovidingstudentswithopportunitiestodevelopskillswithinthisindustry.Thereare18units:WebAuthoring,MultimediaAuthoring,SoundandVideo,MotionGraphics,WebAnimation,WebGraphics,3DModelling,3DEnvironmentsand3DAnimation.
Progression
ThiscoursewillallowyoutoprogressintoarangeofICTcoursesinhighereducationandwillalsoequipyoutoworkintheICT/MultimediasectorinareassuchasInteractiveMultimedia,Graphics,VisualCommunication,Animation,Webdesign,GamesTechnologyandSoftware.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
Thiscoursewillgiveyouaccesstoawiderangeofcareerandhighereducationopportunities.Thequalificationishighlyvaluedbyemployers,universitiesandhighereducationcolleges.
You study 18 units selected from:
CommunicationandEmployabilitySkillsforIT,ComputerSystems,
InformationSystems,SystemsAnalysisandDesign,SoftwareDesignandDevelopment,EventDrivenProgramming,,ClientSidewebpages,DigitalGraphics,DatabaseDesign,SpreadsheetModelling,MathematicsforITPractitioners,WebsiteProduction,InstallingandUpgradingSoftware,ComputerNetworks,CommunicationTechnologies,ITTechnicalSupportandHCIandMultimedia.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthecourseyoumaygostraightintoemploymentandworkinbusinesssystemmanagement,e-commerce,managementinformationsystems,databasemanagementorwebsitedevelopmentandmanagementoryoumayprogresstoadegreeoraBTECHigherNationalDiplomainsubjectssuchasComputing,E-Commerce,ITPractitionersorMultimedia.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Computing
This course consists of six units selected from:
UsingICTtoPresentInformation,IntroductiontoComputerSystems,WebsiteDevelopment,SpreadsheetSoftware,ICTGraphics,DatabaseSoftwareandCustomisingApplicationsSoftware.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanmoveontovariousBTECExtendedDiplomaprogrammesorconsiderawiderangeofemploymentareassuchaswebdesign,e-mediaadministrationandgeneralICT.
Accredited Courses
CompTIA A+ PC Hardware and Operating Systems
TheCompTIAA+certificationistheindustrystandardforvalidatingskillsexpectedofanentrylevelcomputertechnicianandincludessixmonthsofon-the-jobexperience.ThosegainingA+certificationwillhaveabroadbaseofknowledgeandcompetencyincorehardwareandoperatingsystemtechnologiesincludinginstallation,configuration,diagnosing,preventivemaintenanceandbasicnetworking.
The A+ course covers the following areas:
Installation,configuringandupgrading,diagnosisandtroubleshooting,preventivemaintenance,motherboard,processorsandmemory,printers,basicnetworking,OSfundamentalsandnetworks.ThecollegeisatestcentreforCompTIAandcandidatescansitexamswithinSRC.
Progression
A+opensthedoortoanexcitingcareerincomputertechnology.A+certificationistheperfectlaunchpadintoothermorechallengingcareersininformationtechnology.
CompTIA Network+ (N+)
CompTIANetwork+validatestheknowledgeandskillsofnetworkingprofessionals.Itisaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationthatrecognisesatechnician’sabilitytodescribethefeaturesandfunctionsofnetworkingcomponentsandtoinstall,configureandtroubleshootbasicnetworkinghardware,
protocolsandservices.Thedemandforskillednetworksupportprofessionalscontinuestogrow,andCompTIANetwork+isavaluablecredentialtohelpstartorenhanceanetworkingcareer.ThecollegeisatestcentreforCompTIAandcandidatescansitexamswithinSRC.
Progression
OncompletionofNetwork+studentsoftenprogresstoSecurity+.
CompTIA Security+ (S+)
CompTIASecurity+validatesknowledgeofcommunicationsecurity,infrastructuresecurity,cryptography,operationalsecurity,andgeneralsecurityconcepts.Itisaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationthatistaughtatcolleges,universitiesandcommercialtrainingorganisationsaroundtheworld.Becausehumanerroristhenumberonecauseforanetworksecuritybreach,CompTIASecurity+isrecognisedbythetechnologycommunityasavaluablecredentialthatprovescompetencywithinformationsecurity.ThecollegeisatestcentreforCompTIAandcandidatescansitexamswithinSRC.
CompTIA Server+
CompTIAServer+certificationvalidatesknowledgeofserverissuesandtechnology,includingdisasterrecovery.Itisavendorneutralcertificationthatprovesknowledgeofserverhardwareandsoftware.
Theexamcoverssystemhardware,software,storage,ITenvironment,disasterrecoveryandtroubleshooting.CompTIAServer+isaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationfortechnical
supportprofessionalswith18to24monthsofITexperience.Althoughnotaprerequisite,itisrecommendedthatyouhave18to24monthsexperienceinservertechnologyalongwithaCompTIAA+certification.
Candidatejobrolesincludenetworkadministrator,networkengineer,systemsengineer,securityanalyst,websiteadministrator.CompaniessuchasDell,HP,IBM,Intel,LenovoandXeroxrecommendorrequireCompTIAServer+fortheirservertechnicians.
Cisco Networking Academy Programme – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
ThiscomprehensiveprogrammeprovidesyouwiththeInternetTechnologyskillsfordesigning,buildingandmaintainingnetworksessentialinaglobaleconomy.ThenetworkingAcademyProgrammedeliverswebbasedcontent,onlineassessment,handsonpracticallabtrainingandpreparationfortheCCNAindustrystandardcertification.
The CCNA programme consists of four semesters/modules:
NetworkingBasicCompetencies,RoutersandRoutingBasics,SwitchingBasicsandIntermediateRoutingandWANTechnologies.
FURTHER IT - City and Guilds Level 3 Award for IT Users
ThecourserequiresaprerequisiteofEssentialSkillsITlevel2orKeyskillsITLevel2qualification.Unitscoveredarewebsitesoftwareandemail.
Webwillinvolvedesigning,
buildingandeditingawebsite.Emailwillentailsendingemailsandattachmentsandusingautomatedsoftwaretools.
LEARN IT - ICT Essential Skills
TheICTEssentialSkillsqualificationisfastbecomingthemostrecognisedandcompleteICTqualificationforanyoneseekingbasicandintermediateskillsincomputing.
Thequalificationisavailableatanumberoflevelsensuringthatyoureceivethemostappropriatetrainingtoyourneeds.Thecoursefocusesonthepracticalskillsofusingcomputersandtheinternetensuringthatyougetthemostoutoftechnology,improvingyourproductivityatworkandbeingmorecomputerliterateathome.EssentialSkillsclassesaretaughtbyexperiencedandfriendlytutorsandtheclassnumbersaresmalltogiveyoutheindividualattentionyourequire.Classesareusually2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks.
GET IT - Basic Computing
Thiscourseisdesignedforpeoplenewtoinformationtechnology.Thecoursewillbetailoredtosuityourneedsandisanenjoyablewaytobecomecompetentandconfidentinuseofcomputers.Itconsistsoftopicssuchas:word,internet,email,socialnetworkingandcamerause.
Level 2 FAQ Award in Basic Activity First Aid
ItisahighlypracticalcourseprovidingEmergencyFirstAidinasportandactivityenvironment.
Yoga for Beginners
Thisprogrammeisdesignedtopromotehealthandwell-beingthroughphysicalmovement.Youwillbeintroducedtobasicyogaexercises,whichareaimedatimprovingmuscletone,flexibilityandco-ordination.Youwillalsolearnrelaxationandbreathingtechniques,whichhelpcalmthemindandbodyandbringaboutasenseofinnerpeace.ManycommonailmentscanbeimprovedwithregularpracticeofYoga.ItisnevertoolateortooearlyinlifetotakeupYoga.Youwillbeencouragedtodevelopyourownhomepractice.
Yoga for Intermediates
Toenrolonthiscourseyoumusthavecompletedthe10weekbeginnersclassandhavepreviousyogaexperience.Thiscourseintroducesyoutoarangeofyogapracticeswhichcanbedoneatanytimeduringtheday;atyourdesk,intheofficeoranywhere
elsewhenyoustarttofeelstressed.Thefocuswillbeonsimplerelaxation,breathingandpositivevisualisationtechniquesandexercisesaimedatrelievingtensionandstrainandimprovingposture,concentrationandflexibility.
Men’s Keep Fit
Men–wanttogetfitinafriendlyandcomfortableenvironment?Forallmenaged16+.
Golf – Beginners / Improvers
Wanttokeepactiveandhavefunatthesametime?JointhebeginnersgolfclassheldatSilverwoodGolfandSkiCentre,Craigavon.
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LanguagesThe Diploma in the Irish Language is a two year course in which you can achieve a high level of competence in spoken and written Irish. Learn French, Spanish or Italian before you go on your holidays. It can be such a bonus, even to have some knowledge of the local language. You can go through different levels and improve on your knowledge.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
DiplomaintheIrishLanguage
DP4IRI N PT 2eveningsperweekfor2years
ApassatGCEAlevelandfiveGCSEpassesatgradeCoraboveorequivalent.AlsoevidenceofcompetenceinwrittenandspokenEnglish(GCSEgradeCorequivalent.Applicantswhodonotmeettheserequirementsmaybeconsideredontheirindividualmeritandareencouragedtoapply.Evidenceoftheirabilitytoundertaketheprogrammethroughtheaccreditationofpriorexperientiallearningwillalsobeconsidered.
RecreationalLanguages–ATasteofFrench,ItalianorSpanish
RCLANG French–B,NSpanish–L,NItalian-N
PT 1eveningperweekfor5weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthesubjectarea.
Italian&Spanish:[email protected]:[email protected]
Diploma in the Irish Language
Thispart-timehighereducationcourserepresentsanexcitingopportunityforawiderangeofpeopletostudytheIrishlanguagefromatotallyfreshbeginning.TheaimofthecourseistobringstudentstoahighlevelofcompetenceinspokenandwrittenIrishbytheendofthetwo-yearcourse.Adultreturnersareparticularlywelcome.ThisisaUniversityofUlsteraccreditedprogrammeworth120CATpoints.
Recreational Languages – A Taste of French, Spanish or Italian
AnenjoyableshortcoursewhichintroducesthesemodernEuropeanLanguagesandculturesforconversationalpurposesandwillhopefullyhelpyouonyourholidays.
Leisure & RecreationalThese courses are for those who want to improve their health and fitness through recreational exercise. Expert instructors take you through the programme at an appropriate pace to you needs.
Courses are suitable for beginners and intermediates.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level2FAQAwardinBasicActivityFirstAid
FA2AFA A,B,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor7weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
YogaforBeginners RCYOGA AllCampuses
PT 1eveningperweekfor10-15weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
YogaforIntermediates RCYOGA A,B,L,N,P
PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Men’sKeepFit RCKPFT B PT 12weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Golf–Beginners/Improvers
RCGOLF L PT 10weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
OCR Life and Living Skills (Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3) is an accredited course for students with learning difficulties/ disabilities
Thisqualificationisdesignedtoenableyoungpeopleandadultstobecomeconfidentindividualswhoarephysically,sociallyandemotionallyhealthy.Itencouragesyoutobecomearesponsiblecitizenandmakeapositivecontributiontosociety.Unitswhichmaybecoveredinclude:IncreasingCommunityInvolvement,CommunityAction,FoodHygieneandSafety,HealthyLiving,EmotionalWellbeingandManagingSocialRelationships.
Full-timestudentswillalsohavetheopportunitytocompleteFunctional/EssentialskillsinLiteracy,NumeracyandICT.
Link Club (For Students with Learning Difficulties)
Thiscourseprovidesstimulation,physicalactivitiesandoutingsforstudentswithlearningdifficultiesand/orphysicaldisabilities.Studentscanenroleachtermforanewcourse.
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Life Skills
These courses are designed for people with learning difficulties/disabilities to encourage the development of personal and independence skills. There are full-time, part-time and summer courses on offer.
Management & Professional DevelopmentThese qualifications should enable candidates to progress into a range of management positions in the workplace and provide continuous professional development recognition. The range of programmes allows for progression in management opportunities.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements
Contact
OCRLifeandLivingSkills(EntryLevels–1,2and3)-accreditedcourseforstudentswithlearningdifficulties/disabilities
OCRLLS A,B
A,B,L,N,P
FT
PT
Upto2years(FT-ArmaghandBanbridge)or32weeksPT
Seepage7-10
LinkClub(ForStudentsWithLearningDifficulties)
SNEDLV A,B,L,P PT 13weeks Seepage7-10
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level7BTECExtendedDiplomainStrategicManagement&Leadership
DP7MAS N PT 1eveningperweekplus1workshoppermonthfor1yearsupportedwithonlinechateveryweek
AHND/CorLevel5DiplomainManagementandLeadershipandbeemployedinamanagerialrole
Level5BTECDiplomainManagementandLeadership
CT5MST N PT 1eveningperweekfor1year
ApplicantsshouldhaveAlevelstandardandbeemployed
Level5CIPDHumanResourceManagement
TBC P PT 1eveningperweekfor1year
Relevantexperienceinapersonnelenvironment.
CIPDCertificateinHumanResourcePractice
CT3PPR P PT 1eveningperweekfor1yearor1afternoonperweekdependingondemand
Relevantexperienceinapersonnelenvironmentoraspiringtoacareerinpersonnelmayalsobeconsidered.
Level5ILMCertificatein,CoachingandMentoringinManagement
CT5CMM L,orinhousebyarrangement
PT 1dayperweekfor8weeksspreadover1semesteror1eveningperweek6-9pmfor15weeks
PractisingmanagerswhohavecompletedaLevel3Managementprogrammeorequivalent.Exceptionalcandidateswithnoformalqualificationinmanagement,butwhohaveexperienceandformaltraining,mayapply.Ashortinterviewisrequiredbeforebeingaccepted.Goodcommunicationskillsisessential
Level4ILMCertificateinManagement
AW4MGT A,L PT 1eveningperweekfor18weeks6-9pm
Reasonableliteracyskills,supervisoryormanagementexperienceandbeabletomeettheassessmentdemandsthequalificationwhichareworkbasedandofareflectiveassignmentnature.Theyarelikelytohavestudiedatlevel3.
Level3ILMCertificateinFirstLineManagement
CT3FLM L,Norinhousebyarrangement
PT 1eveningperweekfor1year6-10pm
ReasonableliteracyskillsandbeaFirstLineManager,orbeaspiringtobeaFirstLineManager
Level3ILMCertificateinEffectiveManagement
CT3EMG P PT 1eveningperweekfor21weeks6-9pm
Reasonableliteracyskills.andbeaFirstLineManager,orbeaspiringtobeaFirstLineManager
Level3ILMAwardinFirstLineManagement
AW3FLM L,N,inhousebyarrangement
PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks6-9pm
ReasonableliteracyskillsandbeaFirstLineManager,orbeaspiringtobeaFirstLineManager
Level3ILMAwardinCoachingforTeamLeadersandFirstLineManagers
CT3ALM L,inhousebyarrangement
PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks6-8.30pm
GoodstandardofliteracypreferablyatLevel2andhavecompletedaLevel3supervisory/managementqualification
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Level 7 BTEC Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
Thiscourseissuitableifyouareaseniormanagerorwishtomoveintoaseniormanagementposition.Itdevelopsthepracticalaspectsofyourmanagementdevelopment,encouragingcritical,clearandinnovativethinkingabout‘good’and‘best’practice.Theteachingstylesandassessmentmethodsrequireyoutoengageasanactiveparticipantinimprovinganddevelopingyourdistinctivemanagementskills,knowledgeandbehaviour.
Course content includes:
ProfessionalDevelopmentforStrategicManagers,StrategicChangeManagement,ResearchMethodsforStrategicManagers,ManagingFinancialPrinciples&Techniques,StrategicHumanResourcesManagement,DevelopingStrategicManagementandLeadershipSkills,ProjectDevelopmentandImplementationforStrategicManagers,StrategicMarketingManagementCreativeandInnovativeManagementandStrategicPlanning.Avarietyofmethodsareused,includingassignmentsandafinalprojectbasedinyourownorganisation.Additionallytherewillbepresentations,examinations,reflectivereports,andsimulations.
Progression
TheExtendedDiplomainStrategicManagement&Leadershipisarecognisedqualificationinitsownright.YoucanalsogainstudyingmembershipoftheInstituteofLeadershipandManagement.DMSholdersmaybeeligibleforentranceintoMBAprogrammes.
Level 5 BTEC Diploma in Management and Leadership
Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideaprofessionalqualificationforpractisingmanagerswhoneedwidermanagerialunderstandingornewmanagerswhowishtodevelopacareerinmanagement.Itprovidesabroad-based,practicalintroductiontothekeyideas,techniquesandoverallcompetenciesyouneedinordertomanageeffectivelyandproductivelyinmodernorganisations.Theprogrammeisdesignedtobeflexibletomeetyourneedsandgiveyouaccesstoup-to-datemanagementtheoryandpractices.
units include:
PersonalDevelopment,PrinciplesofManagement&Leadership,ManagementDecisionMaking,RecruitmentandSelection&ManagingProjects.Assessmentisbyclasstests,presentationsandassignments.Theemphasisisonyourownprofessionaldevelopment.Everythingyoustudyisrelatedtothemanagementrolesandresponsibilitiesyouexercise,
andtheelementsoftheprogramme.Youwillbeabletoapplynewlylearnedskills,knowledgeandtechniquesinverypracticalways.
Progression
TheProfessionalCertificateisarecognisedqualificationinitsownright,andisalsoarouteintoourLevel7ExtendedDiplomainStrategicManagement&Leadership.
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Qualifications (CIPD)
TheInstituteofPersonnelDevelopmentisnowtheworld’slargestprofessionalInstituteforthemanagementanddevelopmentofpeoplewithover75,000membersacrosstheUKandIreland.Theirprogrammesoflearningandcompetenceaccreditationarethemostrespectedintheworldandleadtohighlyvaluedprofessionalqualifications.
CIPD Human Resource Management at Level 5
ThisisanewLevel5qualificationofferedbyCIPDandbridgesthegapbetweentheLevel3programmesandthepostgraduateLevel7programme.Thecourserunsoveroneyearandisassessedbywrittenandpracticalassignments.
Level 3 Foundation CIPD: Certificate in Human Resource Practice
ThisnewcoursehighlightstheimportanceofunderstandingthebusinessandinternationalcontextwithinwhichHRoperates,andtheroleofHRindrivingsustainedorganisationalperformance.
Thesequalificationsaredesignedtointroduceyoutoawiderangeofpracticalskillsrequiredbytoday’sHRofficers,secretarial/personnelassistants,linemanagers/trainersandclericalstaff.Thiscourseisrunoveroneyearandincludeswrittenandpracticalbasedassignments.
Youwillbeassessedthroughouttheprogrammebywrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudiesandpresentations.
Progression
SuccessfulstudentsmayprogresstoahigherqualificationatLevel5throughtheCIPDorotherhigherlevelcoursesorgainemploymentinHumanResources.
Level 5 ILM Certificate in Management, Coaching and Mentoring
Thiscourse(13credits)aimstoequippractisingmanagerswiththeknowledge,skillsandconfidencetoperformeffectivelyascoachesormentorsaspartoftheirnormalworkrole;andinadditiontoequipthemtopossiblymoveintoadevelopmentrolewithintheirorganisations.
Modules covered will include:
Understandinghowmanagementcoachingandmentoringcanbenefitindividualsandorganisations,Reviewingownabilityasamanagementcoachormentor,Undertakingmanagementcoachingormentoringintheworkplace.
Eachcandidatemustcompletethefollowingtonationalstandards:onework-basedassignment,coaching/mentoringdiarywithpersonaldevelopmentplan,learninglogandreflectivereview.
Level 4 Certificate in Management
Thiscourseaimstogivepractisingorpotentialmanagersthefoundationfortheirformaldevelopmentbydevelopingbasicmiddlemanagementcapabilityandassistingparticipantsingainingtheknowledgerequiredatthislevel.Subjectsstudiedmayinclude:Understandingthemanagementrole,Developingmanagementskills,Introductiontoleadership,Coachingandtrainingyourworkteam,Effectivemeetings,Motivatingpeopleandsolvingproblems.Candidatesmustbeinapositiontomeettheassessmentdemands,whicharework-basedandofareflectiveassignmentnature.
Progression
SuccessfulcandidatesmayprogresstotheLevel4orLevel5DiplomainManagement.
Level 3 ILM Certificate in First Line Management
Thiscourseaimstogivepracticingandpotentialmanagersthefoundationfortheirformaldevelopment.Thetwomainobjectivesofthecoursearetoassistparticipantsingainingthebasicknowledgerequiredbyafirstlinemanagerandtodevelopbasicmanagementskills.
The modules studied include:
Coremodulesofproblemsolvinganddecisionmaking,Changeandtimemanagement(creditvalue7)aswellasoptionalmodulesfromarangewhichincludes:Motivation,Developingtheteam,
Managingchange,Customerservice,Delegation,Trainingandcoaching,Developingyourselfandothers,Managingstress,TeambriefingsandpresentationsandManagingconflict(creditvalue13).Assessmentisbyworkbasedassignment,reflectivereviewsandachangereport.
Progression
SuccessfulstudentsmayprogresstotheLevel5inManagement.
Level 3 Certificate in Effective Management
Thiscourseaimstogivepractisingorpotentialmanagersthefoundationfortheirformaldevelopmentbydevelopingbasicleadershipandeffectivemanagementskillsandassistingparticipantsingainingthebasicknowledgerequiredbyamanager.
The subjects studied include:
understandingchangeintheworkplace,planningchangeintheworkplace,timemanagement,introductiontoleadership,buildingtheteamandmotivatingtoperform.Assessmentisbyassignment.
Progression
SuccessfulcandidatesmayprogresstoLevel4inManagement.
Level 3 ILM Award in First Line Management
TheLevel3AwardinFirstLineManagement(at5credits)aimstogivepracticingandpotentialfirstlinemanagersthefoundationfortheirformaldevelopment.Thetwomainobjectivesofthecoursearetoassistparticipantsingainingthebasicknowledgerequiredbyafirstlinemanagerandtodevelopbasicmanagementskills.
The modules studied include:
AcoremoduleofProblemsolvinganddecisionmakingandoptionalunitsfromarangewhichincludesBriefingtheteam,Motivation,Communication,CustomerService,BuildingtheteamandManagingInformation.Assessmentisbyworkbasedassignmentandreflectivereviews.Thisawardisofferedintwoformats–oneisclassbasedeachweekandoneisonlinewithworkshops.
Progression
SuccessfulstudentsmayprogresstothefullCertificateinFirstLineManagement.
Level 3 ILM Award in Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Managers
Thiscourseaimstoequippractisingandpotentialteamleadersandfirstlinemanagerswiththeknowledge,skillsandconfidencetoperformeffectivelyasworkplacecoachesaspartoftheirnormalworkrolewithaviewtoimprovingtheperformanceofothers.
The subjects studied include:
Goodpracticeincoaching,Organisingworkplacecoaching,Planacoachingprogrammeandundertakesupervisedcoachingintheworkplace.Assessmentisbyassignmentandworkbasedcoachingpractice.
Progression
SuccessfulstudentsmayprogresstotheILMLevel5CertificateinManagementCoachingandMonitoringiftheyhavetheappropriateexperienceandqualifications.
Level 3 Award in Effective Management
Thiscourseaimstoallowpracticingandpotentialfirstlinemanagerstodeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsbydevelopingarangeofbasicmanagementskillsalignedtotheirspecificneeds.
Subjects studied can include:
Planningchange,Timemanagement,IntroductiontoleadershipandBuildingtheteam.Assessmentisbyassignment.
Progression
SuccessfulcandidatescanprogresstotheLevel3CertificateinEffectiveManagement.
Level 2 ILM Award in Customer Awareness
Thiscourseaimstodeveloptheknowledgeandskillsthatwillenableyoutohaveagreatercustomerawarenessandknowledgeoffulfillingcustomerrequirements.Youwillnormallybeanexistingorpotentialteamleaderwithacustomerinterfaceresponsibility.
The subjects studied are:
Fulfillingcustomerrequirements,ProvidingqualitytocustomersandDealingwithcustomerslawfully.Assessmentisbyassignment.
Progression
SuccessfulcandidatescanprogresstoILMAwardorCertificateinEffectiveorFirstLineManagementatLevel3.
ILM Endorsed Award - Train the Trainer
Thiscourseissuitableforanyonewithatrainingroleinanorganisationorhopingtomoveintothisarea.Candidateswillhaveaninterestindevelopingcompetenceinthefieldoftraining.
Content includes:
Traininganditsbenefits,Barrierstotraining,Trainingcycle,Methodsoftraining-goodpractice–participativemethodology,Identifyingtrainingneeds,Learningstyles,Planningtraining,Usingaudiovisualaids,Managingagroup,Questioningtechniques,Interpersonalskills,
Evaluationoftraining,Makingimprovements,Preparinganddeliveringatrainingsession.Assessmentisanassignmentinvolvingplanning,deliveringandevaluatingashorttrainingsession.
Management & Professional DevelopmentCOURSESATAGLANCE
Level3ILMAwardinEffectiveManagement
AW3EMG A,P PT 1eveningperweekfor6weeks
Reasonableliteracyskills.TheymaybeaFirstLineManager,orareaspiringtobeaFirstLineManager
Level2ILMAwardinTeamLeading
CT2ITM L,N,andIn-house
PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks6-9pm
Reasonableliteracyskills [email protected]
ILMAwardinCustomerAwareness
TBC B,P,Nandin-house
PT 1eveningperweekfor7weeks6-9pm
Teamleadersorthoseaspiringtosuchaposition.
TraintheTrainerILMEndorsedAward
CT3TTE P,andIn-house
PT 18hours.Either1eveningperweekfor6weeksor3fulldays
GoodstandardofliteracypreferablyatLevel2
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BA (Hons) Creative Imaging - validated by Liverpool John Moores University
Seepage23fordetails
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production
and (Pathway for progression to BA (Hons) in Creative Imaging)
Thiscoursehasbeendevelopedtomeettheneedsofthosewishingtostudymedia,includingjournalism.Duringthecourseyouwillusehighendcamcorders,audiorecordersandarangeofproductionandpost-productionhardwareandsoftwaretoproducecreativeresults.Animportantfeatureofthecourseistheworkthatyouwillproduceforcommercialandvoluntarysectorclients,whichgivesyourealworldexperience.
Modules taken may include:
ContextualStudies,ResearchTechniques,ProjectDesign,ProductionManagement,DirectingforMovingImageProduction,Development&TechniquesforFilm&VideoEditing,TelevisionNews,TelevisionStudioProduction,Photojournalism,SoundDesign,NewsJournalismforPrint,PromotionalVideoProduction,AnimationTechniques,RadioProduction,SpecialSubjectInvestigation,CareerDevelopmentandWorkExperience.Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuch
aswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.
Wealsoofferathreeyearblendedlearningpart-timecourse.Thisinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.Thispart-timecourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedfull-timecourse.
WerunathreeeveningblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheblendedlearningHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillenableyoutolearnhowtouseAppleMacintoshcomputersandintroduceyoutorelevantequipmentandsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.
ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.Thereisnopart-timedayprovisioninHNDCreativeMediaProduction.
Progression
Workinginthefollowingareas:Advertising,AudioVisualMedia,ElectronicMediaincludingGraphicDesign,
Marketing,PublicRelations,VideoandSoundEditing.YouwillbeeligibletoapplyfortheBA(Hons)DegreeinCreativeImaging,whichrunsonLurganCampusononedayperweekfortwoyears.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production
ThiscourseisaprogressionfromGCSEsorfromLevel2inCreativeMediaProduction.
units may include:
ResearchTechniquesfortheMediaIndustries,Pre-ProductionTechniquesfortheMediaIndustries,ProductionManagementProject,WorkingtoaBriefintheMediaIndustries,CriticalApproachestoMediaProducts,UnderstandingtheCreativeMediaSector,FilmandVideoEditingTechniques,MusicVideo,WorkingtoaBriefintheMediaIndustries,WebAuthoring,PageLayoutandDesign,DigitalGraphicsforPrint,DigitalCommunicationandPhotography.
Progression
YoucanusethisqualificationtoprogresstotheHNDinCreativeMediaProduction,HNDinPhotographyorHNDinGraphicDesignwithinthecollege,ortodegreeprogrammesinmediaordesignrelatedstudiesinotherinstitutions.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Production
IfyouhaveakeeninterestinmediaandhavelessthanfourGCSEsthiscourseisfor
you.ItisalsoaprogressionroutefromLevel1DiplomainGraphicDesign.ThiscourseconsistsofeightunitswhichmayincludeResearch,CommunicationfortheMediaIndustry,TheCreativeMediaSector,MediaAudiencesandProducts,DigitalGraphicsandWebAuthoring.
Progression
YoucanprogressdirectlytoemploymentoralternativelytoaLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction,whichisequivalenttothreeALevels.
*Level 1 Combined Diploma
IfyouwishtogainaLevel1qualificationandhavenoformalqualificationsatGCSElevel,thentheCombinedDiplomamaybethecourseforyou.
You will gain a qualification in a combination of some of the following subject areas:
•Childcare
•Craft
•Hairdressing
•Hospitality
•Horticulture
•Graphics
•Retail
YouwillberequiredtotakeEssentialSkillsclassesinIT,NumeracyandLiteracy.
Progression
ThisisaoneyearcoursethatwillprepareyouforemploymentorprogressiontoaLevel2Diploma.
MediaMedia is one of the biggest employers in the UK covering a wide range of disciplines from print to web design, broadcasting, and film and television production. Aswellasvocationalskillsforthejobyouwilllearnmanytransferrableskillssuchasselfconfidence,presentationskillsandresearchtechniqueswhichwillprepareyouforuniversitystudyandtheworldofwork.
career destinations:Asmallsampleofcareersincludes:cameraperson,soundengineer,director,graphicdesigner,webdesigner,writer,photographer,producer,journalist,magazineeditor,photojournalist.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
Campus FT/PT Duration Entryrequirements Contact
BA(Hons)CreativeImaging
DG6CIM L PT 2years,1dayperweek(Monday)
HNDinarelevantsubject,outstandingportfolioofwork,interview,successfulcompletionofpreparatorystudies
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction
HD5MED B FT 2years Seepages7-10forfulldetails.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction
HD5MED B PTblendedlearning
3years,1eveningoftaughtclassesperweekplusoneeveningofstudiofacilitation/onlinelearning
Seepages7-10forfulldetails.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction
ED3MED A,B,N FT 2years Seepages7-10.Youmayberequiredtoshowevidenceofabilityinmediaproductionatinterview.
LeonardNiblock02830261071niblockl@src.ac.ukChrisHobson02838397700hobsonc@[email protected]
Level2BTECDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction
DP2MED B,N FT 1year Seepages7-10.Youmayberequiredtoshowevidenceofabilityinmediaproductionatinterview.
KarenMcClean02830261071mccleank@[email protected]
*Level1BTECCombinedDiploma
TBC A,L,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk
*Offeredsubjecttofinalapprovaland/orsufficientenrolmentsbeingreceived.Visitwww.src.ac.ukforup-to-dateinformation.
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Motor vehicleIf you want to learn basic vehicle maintenance skills, car body welding or painting and refinishing skills we have the course for you. We also have a range of NvQ qualifications which will give you the skills and knowledge required to do light/heavy/body/ agriculture and plant repair.
career destinations:anNVQwillenableyoutobecomequalifiedinvehiclemaintenanceandrepair.SomemaychosetheLandbasedengineeringorconstructionplantmaintenancecourseswhichcanleadtoasuccessfulcareer.Youcangainemploymentwithlargeorganisationsoryoumaychoosetobecomeself-employedandsetupyourownbusiness.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
AdvancedVehicleDiagnosticsLevel4
CT4ADT A,P PT/FT
1eveningper30weeksfor2years
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
Level3MotorVehicle-MatureexperiencedStudents(FastTrack)
DPLVM3 N PT/FT
1year Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
ThomasMcGuinness02830261071Ext3858/[email protected]
Level3MotorSports**NEW**
DPMSS3 A PT/FT
1dayperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatemaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve
YoumusthaveachievedaLevel2MotorVehiclequalificationorhavesignificantexperienceinMotorSport
LightVehicleRepair-TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&Level3
DPLVM2
DPLVM3
A,N,P PT/FT
1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatemaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
HeavyVehicleRepair-TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&Level3
DPHVM2DPHVM3
A,N PT/FT
(2daysL2/1dayL3)1to2days/weekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatesmaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
LightVehicleBodyRepairandRefinishing–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&Level3
DPARB2DPARB3
P PT/FT
1to2days/weekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatesmaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
LandBasedServiceEngineeringTechnicalCertificateandNVQLevel2&Level3
DPWBE2DPWBE3
P PT/FT
1to2days/weekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatesmaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
ConstructionPlantMaintenance–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel1,Level2&Level3
DP1PLMDP2PLMDP3PLM
N PT/FT
1to2days/weekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatesmaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
DiplomainVehiclePartsPrinciplesLevel2&Level3**NEW**
DPVPP2DPVPP3
P PT/FT
1to2days/weekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatesmaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.
Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.
Level1VehicleFitting
DPTFC1 A,N,P FT 1year ForthosewhodesireacareerinthemotorindustryandhavenotyetachievedaL1qualificationorequivalentGCSEresults.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Painting&Refinishing(Upskilling)
RCHTEN P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
CarBodyWelding RCHTEN P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Owner/DriverCarMaintenance
RCHTEN A,N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level 4 Advanced Automotive Diagnostics
ThistechnicalcertificatecourseisforthosewhohaveachievedaLevel3NVQinMotorVehiclestudiesorhaveevidenceofsubstantialvehicleknowledgeandexperience,includingfaultfinding.ThecoursehasthreeunitsAdvanceddiagnostictechniques,CommunicateandliaiseeffectivelyandProvidetechnicalsupportandsupervision.Thequalificationisassignmentbasedovertwoyearswithattendanceatthecollegeoneeveningperweek.Progression–oncompletionyoumayprogresstostudyadegreeinautomotiveengineeringoralternativelyprogresstoarangeofhighereducationandprofessionalbodyawards.
NvQ Level 3 Motor vehicle - Mature experienced Students (Fast Track)
Thiscourseisafasttrackprovisiononlysuitabletoexperiencedcompetentmechanicscurrentlyworkinginalightorheavyvehiclerepairworkshop.Modeofattendanceisonetwohoursessionperweekforoneyearfortheorypluspracticalworkplaceassessmentonanongoingbasis.SubjectswillincludeWorkingprinciples/theoryofallmajorsystemsforlightand/orheavyvehicles.
Youareexpectedtodocourseworkathomeandtheselectedoptionwillrequirethecompletionofallthedesignatedtestsandevidencefortheunitsbeforeacertificatecanbeawarded.
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in vehicle Technology (Motor Sport) – (pending approval)
Thiscourseincludessixmodulesovertwoyears,threetobecompletedineachyearwiththesuccessfulcompletionleadingtoaLevel3QCFqualification,equivalenttooneGCEALevel.EntryrequirementstothiscoursewillbeaLevel2engineeringorvehiclequalification,suitableforthosepeopleworkingintheindustryormotorsportenthusiasts.
Light vehicle Repair - Technical Certificate and/or NvQ
Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichwillimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.
Heavy vehicle Repair - Technical Certificate and/or NvQ
Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichwillimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.
Light vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing - Technical Certificate and /or NvQ
Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichwillimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.
Land Based Service Engineering Technical Certificate and NvQ
Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichcanimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.
Construction Plant Maintenance – Technical Certificate and /or NvQ
Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichcanimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.
vehicle Parts Principals
Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichwillimproveemployabilitywithinthisvocation.Successful
completionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.
Level 1 vehicle Fitting Technical Certificate SFW
Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedtraininginvehiclefittingcoveringareaslight,heavy,bodyrepairandagriculturewhichalsoincludes,employability,personalandsocialdevelopmentandEssentialSkillsprogrammes.Thesuccessfulcompletionofthisprogrammeallowsforprogressionontoalevel2vehicleandengineeringprogrammes.
Painting & Refinishing (Upskilling)
Thiscourseshowsyouthebasicsofspraypaintingandpreparingvehiclepanelstoacceptprimerandtopcoat.
Car Body Welding
ThiscourseshowsyouthebasicsofweldingmodernsteeloncarvehiclebodiesusingBoronandhighstrengthsteelswithNewInverterwelders.
Owner/Driver Car Maintenance
Thiscourseisdesignedtointroduceyoutothebasicprinciplesofhowacarworksandenableyoutodosomeroutinemaintenanceandsafetychecks.Thecoursewillincludechangingawheel,completingsomeroutineservicetasksandgaininganunderstandingofMOTrequirements.
NVQsareunitbased,whichinvolvesincollegetheoryassessmentsandatworkpracticalassessmentsandevidenceproduction.YouMUSTbevocationallyemployedandaportfolioofthespecifiedevidencemustalsobecompleted.Ifnecessaryyouwillberequiredtoattendlessonsincollegetoacquiretheknowledgeandskillsspecified,YouMUSTachievetherelevantTechnicalCertificatebeforecompetenceandNVQcertificatescanbeawarded.Youneedtobephysicallyfit,(ifrequiredpassalungcapacitytestforrefinishing),andcapableofoperatingmachines,readingdrawingsandinformation,usingICTdatabases,faultcodereadersandworkingwithinateam.Youwillbeusinghandtoolsandspecialistequipmentwhichrequirespecialistoperatingknowledge.YouMUSTcomplywithallrelatedHealthandsafetypoliciesandproceduresandacceptresponsibilityforyourownactions.
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MusicWhether you are a performer or prefer the technical side, our courses will meet your needs. The new music suite on the Armagh campus includes a professional standard studio and performance and rehearsal spaces. Students also put on live concerts in outside venues throughout the year. SRC will give you a head start in an industry looking for creative and technical talent!
career destinations:professionalmusician,liveorrecordingsoundengineer,concertpromoter,musicproducer,composer,musicpublisher.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Music
and
Thiscoursefocusesonthegrowingdemandformusic-basedprofessionalsanddevelopsrelevantskillsandexpertisetoindustrylevel.Highlypracticalinnature,thiscoursehasastrongemphasisoncurrentmusicandstudioproduction,integratingtechnologyandcreativitywithentrepreneurshipskills.ThecoursewillbeofferedinthenewMusicSuiteandStudioComplexontheArmaghCampus.
This course is made up of 16 units drawn from:
MusicProductionAnalysis,AudioPostProduction,MusicinContext,CriticalMusicListening,TheMusicBusinessinthe21stCentury,PrinciplesofMusicalSound,PersonalandProfessionalDevelopment,SoundCreation&Manipulation,MusicStudioProduction,LiveSoundforSmallVenues,CreativeArtsResearchSkills,ComputerMusicComposition&Production,ComposingforFilmandTV,MusicPerformanceSkillsandPreparation,Process&ProductionintheCreativeArts.
Youwillbeassessedpracticallythroughthedemonstrationofcreativeuse
oftechnology,musiccreationandstudiobasedactivitiesandinwrittenform,throughreports,analyticalessays,presentationsandseminars.
InapartnershipwithTheMarketPlaceTheatreyouwillbenefitfromperformanceandproductionworkinoneofIreland’sleadingvenues.Studentswillworkalongsideateamofhighlyskilledtechniciansandperformerstodevelopreallifeprojectsthatwillbothinspireandchallenge.
WealsoofferathreeyearblendedlearningcourseinHNDMusicforthosewhojustcan’tattendduringtheday.Thecourseinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesone
eveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.Thiscourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedfull-timecourse.
WerunatwodayblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillintroduceyoutoApple
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainMusic
HD5MUP A FT 2years,3daysperweek
Seepages7-10.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainMusic
HD5MUP A PTBLU
3years,1eveningoftaughtclassesperweekplusoneeveningofstudiofacilitation/onlinelearning
Seepages7-10.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainMusic
ED3MUS A FT 2years Seepages7-10.Anauditionmayberequired.GradeCoraboveinGCSEMusicishelpfulasareMusicGradeexams.Youmustalsobeofperformancestandardinyourchoseninstrument(s)orvoiceandyoumustprovideyourowninstrumentunlessitispiano,keyboardsordrums,whichareavailableforuseinthecollege.
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainMusicTechnology
ED3MUT A FT 2years Seepages7-10. [email protected]
Level2BTECDiplomainPerformingArts(DramaandMusic)
DP2PAR A FT 1year Seepages7-10. [email protected]
Macintoshcomputersandmusicsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstothesecondyearofarelevantmusicdegree(thereisanagreementforarticulationfromthecoursetoyeartwoofMusicTechnologyDegreeatQUB).Alternativelyyoucouldgainemploymentinthemusicperformanceindustry,musicproduction,theartsandtheentertainmentindustry.GraduatespossessingaLevel5BTECHNDinMusicwillholdaqualificationrecognisedby:AssociationofProfessionalRecordingServices(APRS),MusicProducers’Guild,UKScreenAssociation.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Music
Thiscourseconsistsof17unitsincludingAuralPerceptionSkills,MusicandSociety,TheSoundandMusicIndustry,ListeningSkills,MajorMusicProject,PlanningaMusicProject,ArrangingMusic,ComposingMusic,ImprovisingMusic,MusicTheoryandHarmony,PopMusicin
Practice,StudyingMusicfromAroundtheWorld,TheFunctionalMusicKeyboard,WorkingandDevelopingasaMusicalEnsembleandWorkingwithMusicNotationSoftwarePackages.
Youwillbeinternallyassessedoneachunitthroughvariousassignments,whichincludepracticalprojectsandperformances.Therewillbeatleasttwoconcertsduringeachofthetwoyearsofthecourse.Therearenoexternalexaminations.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyourcareeropportunitiesinthemusicindustryarewideandvaried.Careersinthesectorrangefromsingingwithabandtomusicpublishing,withmanydifferentoptionsinbetween.YoucanprogresstotheHNDinMusiconArmaghCampusofthecollegeortootherHNDanddegreecoursesinmusicandmusictechnology.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Music Technology
Thiscourseconsistsof17unitswhichmayincludeAcousticsforMusicians,ComposingMusic,MusicandSoundforMovingImage,ListeningSkillsforMusicTechnologists,MusicProductionTechniques,LiveSoundTechniques,MusicTheoryandHarmony,SequencingSystemsandTechnique,TheSound
andMusicIndustry,AudioEngineeringPrinciples,MarketingandPromotionintheMusicIndustry,MusicFreelanceWorld,MusicTechnologyinPerformance,PlanningandDeliveringaMusicProduct,SoundCreationandManipulation,SpecialSubjectInvestigationandWorkingWithMusicNotationPackages
Youwillbetakenthroughthewholeprocessofcreating,performingandrecordingmusicfromsettingupmicrophonesandrecordingequipmenttoproducingandeditingthefinalproduct.Youwillbeassessedthroughcompletingassignmentworkineachoftheunits,whichwillinvolvepracticalprojects.Therearenowrittenexaminations.
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyourcareeropportunitiesinthemusicindustryarewideandvaried,fromsingingwithabandtomusicpublishing.YoucangainemploymentinmusicperformanceormusicproductionorprogresstotheHNDinMusicinthecollegeortoahighereducationcourseinmusic,popularmusic,musictechnologyormusicmanagementinanotherinstitution.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Drama and Music)
The Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts consists of seven units:
WorkinginthePerformingArtsIndustry,ProfessionalDevelopmentinthePerformingArtsIndustry,ThePerformingArtsProductionProcess,TheDevelopmentofDrama,DevisingPlays,SoundOperationsforStageandProducingaMusicalRecording.
Youwillbeassessedthroughcompletingassignmentworkineachoftheunits,whichwillinvolvepracticalprojects.Therearenowrittenexaminations.
Progression
OncompletionofthiscourseyouwillhavetheequivalentoffourGCSEsatGradeCorabove.YoucanprogressdirectlytoemploymentorviasuccessfulauditiontotheLevel3DiplomainPerformingArts,Level3DiplomainMusicorLevel3DiplomainMusicTechnology,whichareeachequivalenttothreeAlevels.FollowingyourLevel3Diploma,youwillhavetheopportunitytoprogresstoaHigherNationalDiplomainthecollegeandarelevantcourseatuniversity.
studentprofile
‘IchosethiscoursefirstlybecauseofthegoodrecommendationsIgotfromfriendswhohavebeentothecollege,andsecondly,whenIattendedtheopendayIwasimpressedwiththegreatfacilities,theattitudeofstudentsandmanyofthestaffImet.
AfterthisIdidmyownfurtherresearchontheinternetandfoundthecoursetobeperfectforme.MygoalafterfinishingthiscourseistogotoUniversitytostudyamusicperformancedegreeatLiverpoolInstituteofPerformingArts.AfterthatIplantodomyMastersandgointoacareerwhichisamixtureofteachingandliveperformance.StudyingmusicatSouthernRegionalCollegehasgivenmetheopportunitytoworkanddevelopmyskillsinachallengingandexcitingenvironment.
Thehighlightssofarhaveincludedregularlyperformingasasoloistandinmybandatthe‘MarketPlaceTheatre’,takingpartina‘MakingMusicCompositionProject’withindustryprofessionalsandgainingadistinctionintheLondonCollegeofMusicEnsembleexamination.’
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Performing ArtsNorthern Ireland is well known for excellence in the performing arts. This is especially true of the area which the college serves. Our courses in performing arts cover drama, music and movement skills and equip the budding performer with all the necessary skills to have a successful career in this demanding area of work.
career destinations:Therearemanyandvariedcareersintheperformingartsforwhichthesecourseswillequipastudent,suchasactor,producer,director,teacherofperformingarts,dramatherapist,dancer,musician,artsadministrator.
Wehavebothrecreationalandaccreditedprogrammesandthereisstillverymuchaplacefortraditionalfilmphotography.ForprogrammesatLevel3andbelow,photographystudentsmusthaveaccesstoadigitalcamera.
career destinations:Photographer.Pleasenote:AllstudentswillhavetheoptionofexhibitingtheirworkintheSRCendofyearshows.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts
Thecourseisdesignedtoprovideyouwithawiderangeoftheatreskillssuchasacting,voice,directing,productionskillsandknowledgeabouttheperformingartsbusiness.
The Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts includes the following units:
PerformanceWorkshop,PerformingArtsBusiness,TheHistoricalContextofPerformance,RehearsingforPerformance,PerformingtoanAudience,TheatreforChildren,VarietyPerformance,ActingAuditions,Drama
Improvisation,TheatreinEducation,DevelopingMovementSkills,ClassicalTheatrePerformance,PrinciplesofActing,MusicalTheatrePerformance,DevelopingVoicefortheActorandThePracticeofDirectingTheatre.
Youwillbeassessedthroughcompletingassignmentworkineachoftheunits,whichwillinvolvepracticalprojects.Therearenowrittenexaminations.
Althoughthecoursespecialisesinacting,thereareopportunitiesforyoutoexploreotheraspectsthroughawidevarietyof
performanceandproductionroles.Youmayalsohavetheopportunitytogetinvolvedwithin-houseproductionsaswellaspublicprojects.
Progression
Youcanprogressdirectlytoemploymentasactors,singersanddancersorastechnicalsupportorartsadministrators.ThiscourseisarecognisedqualificationforprogressiontodegreecoursesinDramaandTheatre,PerformingArts,Communications,Humanities.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Drama and Music)
This course consists of seven units:
WorkinginthePerformingArtsIndustry,ProfessionalDevelopmentinthePerformingArtsIndustry,ThePerformingArtsProductionProcess,TheDevelopmentofDrama,DevisingPlays,SoundOperationsforStageandProducingaMusicalRecording.
Youwillbeassessedthroughcompletingassignmentworkineachoftheunits,whichwillinvolvepracticalprojects.Therearenowrittenexaminations.
Progression
OncompletionyouwillhavetheequivalentoffourGCSEsatGradeCorabove.YoucanthenprogressdirectlytoemploymentorviasuccessfulauditiontotheLevel3DiplomainPerformingArts,Level3DiplomainMusicorLevel3DiplomainMusicTechnology,whichareeachequivalenttothreeAlevels.FollowingyourLevel3Diploma,youwillhavetheopportunitytoprogresstoaHigherNationalDiplomainthecollegeandarelevantcourseatuniversity.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainPerformingArts
ED3PART A,N FT 2years Seepages7-10.Anauditionmayberequired.
Level2BTECDiplomainPerformingArts(DramaandMusic)
DP2PART A FT 1year Seepages7-10 [email protected]
Photography & PhotoshopWith the advent of digital cameras, photography has increased dramatically in popularity. Our courses range from introductory short courses in using digital cameras and Photoshop, to Degree level programmes.
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COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
BA(Hons)CreativeImaging
DG6CIM L PT 2years,1dayperweek(Monday)
HNDinPhotography,outstandingportfolioofwork,interview,successfulcompletionofpreparatorystudies.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography
HD5PHO L FT 2years,3daysperweek
Aminimumof120UCASpointsgainedthroughanExtendedDiplomainArt&DesignorMedia,ALevelsorequivalent,plusGCSEEnglishandMathsorequivalent.Seepage7-10forfulldetails.Interviewandportfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography
HD5PHO L PT 3years,1dayperweek(Tuesday)
Asabovebutadultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.Interviewandportfolioofworkrequired.
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography
HD5PHO L PTBLE
3years,1eveningoftaughtclassesperweekplusoneeveningofstudiofacilitation/onlinelearning
Asabovebutadultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.Interviewandportfolioofworkrequired.
DigitalPhotographyCreativeCraftLevel3
CT3CCR A,B,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks
CCEALevel2CreativeCraft(DigitalPhotography).Youwillneedtobringwithyouadigitalcameraofanytypeanda‘pen’driveormemorysticklargeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.
DigitalPhotographyCreativeCraftLevel2
AW2CCR A,B,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.Youwillneedtobringwithyouadigitalcameraofanytypeanda‘pen’driveor‘memorystick’largeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.
RecreationalDigitalPhotography–AdvancedLevel3standard
RCPHOT A,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks
Youwillalreadyhaveagoodknowledgeofdigitalphotography(andwillusuallyhavecompletedayearofstudy).
RecreationalDigitalPhotography–Level2standard
RCPHOT A,B,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.Youwillneedtobringwithyouadigitalcameraofanytypeanda‘pen’driveor‘memorystick’largeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.
GetmoreoutofyourDigitalCamera
RCPHOT A,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor4weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.Youwillneedtobringwithyouadigitalcameraofanytypeanda‘pen’driveormemorysticklargeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.
IntroductiontoPhotoshopforDigitalCameraUsers
RCPHOT A,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor4weeks
Nonebutyouwillneedtobringwithyoua‘pen’driveormemorysticklargeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.
PhotoshopElementsforPhotographers
RCPHOT L,N PT 2hoursperweekfor12weeks
Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Public Services
ThistwoyearcoursewillgiveyoutheequivalentofthreeALevels.Coreunitsinclude:LeadershipandTeamworkinPublicServices,Citizenship,DiversityandthePublicServicesandCareerPlanningfortheUniformedPublicServices.
Other units covered may include:
PhysicalPreparation,Health&LifestyleforthePublicServices,OutdoorandAdventurousExpeditions,CommandandControlintheUniformedPublicServices,SkillsforLand/WaterbasedOutdoorAdventurousActivitiesandPlanningandManagementofMajorIncidents.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Public Services
Thisoneyearcoursehasthreecoreunits:PublicServicesSkills,CareerPlanningforthePublicServicesandImprovinghealthandfitnessforentrytotheuniformedPublicServices.
Other units covered may include:
EmploymentintheUniformedPublicServices,AdventurousActivitiesandTeamworkforthePublicServices,DrivinganditsRelationshiptothePublicServicesandAttendingEmergencyIncidentsinPublicServices.
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Photography & Photoshop
BA (Hons) Creative Imaging - validated by Liverpool John Moores University
Seepage23fordetails
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography (FT and PT day courses)
(PathwayforProgressiontoBA(Hons)inCreativeImaging)
Thisqualificationisdesignedtoequipyouwiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredforsuccessincurrentorfutureemploymentinphotography.Thecoursealsoprovidesapathwayforfurtherstudyatdegreelevelatthecollege.
units include:
ProfessionalPracticeinArtandDesign,PhotographicTechniques,VisualLanguageinPhotography,CriticalStudyinArtandDesign,StudioPractice,DarkroomPractice,AdvertisingPhotography,DigitalImageCreationandDevelopment,LocationPhotography,PressPhotographyandPhotoJournalism,ManagementofFineArtExhibitionsandSpecialistPracticeinPhotography.
Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.
Inadditiontothefull-timecourseweofferapart-timecourseonedayperweekforthreeyears,whichprovidesaverycosteffectivewaytoprogressinyourstudieswithoutgettingintotheheavydebtthatcanbeassociatedwithafull-timehighereducationprogrammeatuniversity.
Progression
ThiscourseleadstoemploymentopportunitiesinboththephotographicanddesignindustriesaswellasprogressiontotheBA(Hons)inCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,studentsmayprogresstocoursesatotherhighereducationinstitutions.
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography (PT Blended Learning Evening course)
(PathwayforProgressiontoBA(Hons)inCreativeImaging)
WealsoofferathreeyearblendedlearningcourseinHNDPhotographyforthosewhojustcan’tattendduringtheday.Thecourseinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.Thisversionofthepart-timecourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedpart-timecourse.WerunatwodayblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillintroduceyoutoAppleMacintoshcomputersandphotoimagingsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.
Progression
ThiscourseleadstoemploymentopportunitiesinboththephotographicanddesignindustriesaswellasprogressiontotheBA(Hons)inCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,youmayprogresstocoursesatotherhighereducationinstitutions.
Digital Photography – Creative Craft Level 3
ThiscourseisforthosewhohavecompletedCCEALevel2CreativeCraft(DigitalPhotography)andwanttofurtherdeveloptheirskillsandlearnhowtorespondtoabrieffromaclient.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Respondingtotherequirementsofacommercialbrief(realorimagined),Analysing,investigatingandexperimentingwithideas,usingAdobePhotoshop,Executing,presentingandcriticallyevaluatingfinalimage(s).Whileyou’rehavingfunlearning,you’llbeabletogainaqualificationinLevel3CreativeCraft(DigitalPhotography).
Digital Photography – Creative Craft Level 2
Thiscourseisforthosewhohavealittlebitofexperienceintakingphotographsandwouldliketoimprovetheirskillsfurther.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestofurtherdevelopyourtechniques,Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively,usingmoreaspectsofAdobePhotoshop,Creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedimages.Whileyou’rehavingfunlearning,you’llbeabletogainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(DigitalPhotography).
Progression
OncompletionyoucanprogresstotheCreativeCraftLevel3course.
Recreational Digital Photography Advanced – Level 3 standard
ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheDigitalPhotographyLevel3CreativeCraftcourse(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.
Recreational Digital Photography – Level 2 standard
ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheDigitalPhotographyLevel2CreativeCraftcourse(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.
Get More Out of Your Digital Camera
Ashortprogrammedesignedtogetyoustartedindigitalphotography.Youwilllearnhowtouseyourcameraproperlyandgetthebasicsofcompositionanduseofdaylightandflash.Thisbasicscoursewillenableyoutomoveontoanintroductoryaccreditedprogrammewithmoreconfidence.
Photoshop Elements for Photographers
This12weekcoursewillcoverallyouneedtoknowaboutenhancingandmanipulatingyourownimages,usingtheAdobePhotoshopElementspackage.WhatyoulearnwillbeabletobetransferredtothefullPhotoshopsoftware,shouldyouwishtousethispackageinthefuture.
Applicantsshouldbeawarethatthecollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.
Public ServicesThese courses for anyone who wants to work in the uniformed services, including the fire and rescue service, paramedic services, police service, armed services, HM Prison Service and HM Revenue & Customs. All students will have the opportunity to undertake a first aid qualification and experience a variety of outdoor pursuit activities.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainPublicServices
ED3PBS B FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]
Level2BTECDiplomainPublicServices
DP2PBS B FT 1Year Seepage7-10 [email protected]
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RetailCOURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT Duration Entryrequirements Contact
FoundationDegreeinRetail
TBC N PT 2years Seepages7-10 [email protected]
ABCLevel3CertificateinRetailKnowledge
CT3RTM Newry PT 1eveningperweekfor32weeks
Workinginretailandhavelevel2qualification,and/orwanttoaccredityourskillsandknowledge
ABCLevel2DiplomainRetailFashion
DP2FRT N FT 1Year Seepages7-10 [email protected]
*Level1BTECCombinedDiploma
TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepages7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk
Apprenticeship–RetailNVQLevel2
TBC N 1-4yearsdependingonhowmanylevelsyouwanttoprogressthrough
Seepages7-10 [email protected]
*RetailWorks–Pre-EmploymentProgramme
TBC N,P FT 1year Candidatesshouldbeinterestedinretailandbeabletobenefitfromtheprogramme
[email protected]@src.ac.uk
Foundation Degree in Retail
Thistwoyearpart-timequalificationissuitableifyouareemployedinretail.Itisofferedonablendedlearningbasiswithmasterclasses,tutorialsupportandonlinestudy.Thiscourseoffers12modules,whichyoutakeoverthreesemestersineachofthetwoacademicyears.Thework-basedlearningprojectisongoingthroughouttheprogramme.
The modules studied may include:
PersonalandProfessionalDevelopment,RetailEnvironment,ManagingInformation,RetailOperations,ConsumerBehaviour,In-StoreCustomerMarketing,ManageandDevelopPeopleinRetail,Work-basedLearning,RetailLaw,ManageRetailCustomerService,SupplyChainManagement,LeadershipinRetail.
Progression
Youmayprogresstoasuccessfulcareerintheretailindustry.Thequalificationprovidesatotalof240CATSPointsandapathwayofprogressiontodegreelevel.
ABC Level 3 Certificate in Retail Knowledge
Thiscoursehasbeendesignedfordepartment,sectionandteamleaders,specialistsalesadvisors,owners/managerswhowouldliketotakeaspecialistpathwayinmanagement.ItisbasedontheNationalOccupationalStandardsforRetail.Itisajobreadyqualificationwhichrequireslearnerstodemonstrateintheworkplacetheskillsandknowledgerequiredintheretailindustry.
Course content includes:
WorkingEffectivelyinYourRetailOrganisation,StockandSecurity,CustomerServiceandManagement.Assessmentisthroughaportfolioofevidence.
ABC Level 2 Diploma in Retail Fashion
ThisqualificationhasbeendevelopedinassociationwithABCandtheFashionRetailAcademyLondon.Itisdesignedasabridgingqualificationforthoselearnersleavingschoolandmakingthetransitionintoafull-timefurthereducationandwhowishtodevelopunderpinningknowledgeandskillsforacareerinfashionretail.
Course content includes:
CustomerService,BusinessofFashionRetail,TechnologyforFashionRetail,VisualMerchandising,StoreEnvironment,MarketingandPR,PersonalShopping,FashionHistoryandFashionTrends.EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromessentialskillssubjects.
Assessmentisthroughpracticaldemonstration,assignment/projectworkandevaluatingvariousfashionretailstoresthroughon-sitevisits.Furtheropportunitiesmayincludevisitsto,involvementinandorganisingoffashionshows.
*Level 1 BTEC Combined Diploma
IfyouwishtogainaLevel1qualificationandhavenoformalqualificationsatGCSElevel,thentheCombinedDiplomamaybethecourseforyou.
You will gain a qualification in a combination of some of the following subject areas:
•Childcare
•Craft
•Hairdressing
•Hospitality
•Horticulture
•Graphics
•Retail
YouwillberequiredtotakeEssentialSkillsclassesinIT,NumeracyandLiteracy.
Progression
ThisisaoneyearcoursethatwillprepareyouforemploymentorprogressiontoaLevel2Diploma.
Apprenticeship - Retail Theretailsectorplaysacrucialroleintheeconomy,coveringmarketstalls,independentshops,nationalchainsandlargesuperstoresandthiscourseprovidesaqualificationforpeoplewhoworkthere.
Course content includes:
CustomerService,Merchandising,EPOSoperations,StockControl,HealthandSafety,Workingwithothers,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromtheequivalentessential
skill.Assessmentwillbeanongoingprocess.Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioning,assignment/projectwork,writtentestsandsimulation.
*Retail Works Pre-Employment Programme (Entry Level)
RetailWorksdeliverstheessentialskillsnecessarytoworkinretailfor:forthosewhohaveneverbeforeworkedintheindustryorthosewhomaybeoutofworkorthosewhoworkinadifferentvocationalarea.Theprogrammeissuitableforyoungpeoplenotineducation,thelongtermunemployedorpersonswishingtochangecareers.
The course includes:
Whatisretail?,Firstimpressionslast,Personaleffectivenessandteamwork,Effectivecustomerservice,Howareyoucommunicating?,Productknowledge,Effectivesellingskills,Healthandsafetyandemploymentrights,jobsearchandinterviewtechniques,onlineassessmentsandassessment.YouwillalsostudyEssentialSkillsLiteracy,NumeracyandICTandemployabilityskillsatasuitablelevel.
Youwillcarryoutcourseworkandhaveanopportunitytodevelopyourpracticalskillsfurtherbothintheretailtrainingstoresoncampusandthroughworkexperienceinretailoutlets.
Progression
onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoLevel1RetailKnowledgeorLevel1RetailSkills(full-timecourseinyear2)andthenontoLevel2DiplomainFashionRetaildependingontheirlevelofskill.
*Offeredsubjecttofinalapprovaland/orsufficientenrolmentsbeingreceived.Visitwww.src.ac.ukforup-to-dateinformation.
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ScienceScience is in huge demand in the modern employment market.
Thecoursesbelowwillgiveyouskillsandknowledgetounderstandandimprovetheworldaroundus,andeventhefutureoftheplanet.Scientistsworkinavarietyoffieldssuchas;Energy,Communication,DiseasesandTreatments,EnvironmentalStudiesetc.Scientistsstudytherelationshipbetweenthestructureandpropertiesofmaterialsaswellasresearchingtheprocessestosynthesizethem.Ifyou’rekeentouseyourpassionforsciencetodevelopnewmaterialsforthe21stcenturythismaybethecareerpathforyou.
COURSESATAGLANCE
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements
Contact
FoundationDegreeinAppliedandMedicalScience
FG5AMS N PT 2.5years(includingplacement) Seepages7-10 [email protected]
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificate/DiplomaAppliedBiology
HD5BIO P PT 1yearPTtoachieveHNC(14hrsperwk)
Additional1yearpart-timetoachieveHND(14hrsperwk)
Seepages7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainAppliedScience
ED3ASC A,N FT 2yearsFT Seepages7-10*PleasenoteGCSEDoubleAwardScienceispreferable
Foundation Degree in Applied and Medical Science
Thiscourseisaimedatthosewishingtofollowacareerinappliedandmedicalsciences.Thecoursewillincludelectures,tutorials,seminarsandpresentations,practicalsessions(involvingindependentandteamwork),work-basedlearningandcasestudiesandwillbeassessedbywrittenexaminations,classtestsandcoursework.Thiscourse,offeredinconjunctionwiththeUniversityofUlster,isdesignedtogiveyoutheskillsneededtogainemploymentinthisfastgrowingsectorortoprogressontohighereducationcoursesintheareasofbiology,biomedicalsciencesorhealthsciences.
Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate / Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology
Designedtobeatwoyearcoursedependingontheindividualandsuccessfulcompletionofunits.
Higher National Certificate
Student’scompleteeightunitspart-timeoveroneyeartoachievethisqualification.
units will include:
• Fivecoreunits-CellBiology,BiochemistryofMacromolecules&MetabolicPathways,PhysiologyofCellularSystemsinAnimals,LaboratoryTechniquesforAppliedBiology,AnalysisofScientificInformation&Data
• AdditionalUnitsinclude;MolecularBiology&Genetics,InfectiousDiseases,HumanHealth&Nutrition
Higher National Diploma
Studentscanprogresstothiscourseuponsuccessfulcompletionoftheone-yearHNC.
Anadditionaleightunitsarestudiedoveroneyearpart-time.Thesewillinclude:
• OnecoreunitProjectforAppliedSciencewithadditionalUnits:HumanPhysiology,Immunology,Microbiology,Nutrition,EnvironmentalAnalysis
Progression
Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstothesecondyearofadegreeprogramme,dependingonthematchoftheBTECHigherNationalunitstothedegreeprogrammeinquestion.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
ThiscourseisforsomeonewhowantstoenteracareerintheareasofLaboratoryandIndustrialScience,ForensicScience,BiomedicalScience,MicrobiologyorNursing.
The course consists of six core units and a range of specialist units. These are:
FundamentalsofScience,WorkingintheScienceIndustry,ScientificInvestigation,ScientificPracticalTechniques,PerceptionsofScienceandUsingMathematicalToolsinScience.Studentswillstudy18unitsoverthetwoyearsandassessmentwillconsistof:essays,groupwork,smallresearchprojects,practicalinvestigationsandpresentations.Specialistunits
mayinclude:PhysiologyofHumanBodySystems,Microbiology,GeneticsandGeneticEngineering,IndustrialApplicationsofOrganicChemistry,PracticalChemicalAnalysis,EnergyChanges,ChemicalLaboratoryTechniques.ThecoursecontainsasignificantamountofPracticalworkandisidealforthosestudentswholikeahandsonapproachandaremorecomfortabledoingcontinualcourseworkthanexams.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoHigherNationalDiplomasorDegreecoursesinAppliedSciences,ForensicScienceorotherscience-relatedcoursessomeexamplesare:PureSciences,FoodScience,SportsScience,Nursing,Podiatry,Physiotherapy,Radiography,Microbiology,BiomedicalScience,andEnvironmentalScienceormaygainemploymentasatechnicianinalaboratory,hospitalorwithinthechemicalindustry.
Sports StudiesIf you love sport, you no longer have to confine it to a hobby; with the right training, the career prospects are excellent. Courses cover all aspects of sports science, coaching development and fitness and industry specific instructing, coaching, teaching and conditioning qualifications.
Studentswillbeexpectedtoparticipateinaninclusiverangeofsports,bothinthecollegeandatothersportsvenues.Allfull-timestudentswillalsoneedtopurchasethecompulsorycollegesportswearfortheirparticipationinpracticalactivitiesonthecurriculumandActiveIQmanualsfortheirEmployabilitySkills.
Applicantsshouldbeawarethatthecollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.
career destinations: Thesecoursescanleadtofurtherstudyorcareeropportunitiesinareassuchas:PETeaching,FitnessInstructor,SportsCoach,SportsDevelopment,Physiotherapy,SportsNutritionandLeisureManagement.
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
FoundationDegreeinSport,ExerciseandFitness
FGSPEX N FT/PT
2yearsfull-timeor3yearspart-time
Seepages7-10 LeeRooney02830261071Ext2632/[email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSport
ED3SPO A,L,N FT 2years Seepages7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseSciences
ED3SPE A,N FT 2years Seepages7-10 [email protected]
Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainSportandExerciseSciences
SD3SPE A FT 5hoursperweekfor2years
Seepages7-10 [email protected]
Level2BTECDiplomainSport
DP2SPO A,L,N FT 1year Seepages7-10 [email protected]
TrainingforSuccessLevel1and2inSports
CT2CTI/AW2ALL
N FT 2years Seepages7-10 [email protected]
SkillsForYourLife DP1SFL P,G FT 1YEAR Seepages7-10 [email protected]
ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinExerciseReferral
CT3EXR A,N, PT 30weeks ALevel3CertificateinAdvancedFitnessInstructingGymorLevel3CertificateinPersonalTrainingorequivalent
ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinPersonalTraining
CT3PTR A,N,L PT 2eveningsperweekfor1year
Alevel2qualificationinGymInstructingisrequired
ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinSportsMassageTherapy
CT3SPM A,N,L PT 2eveningsperweekfor1year
ALevel2qualificationinGymInstructionorequivalentmaybeadvantageous.
ActiveIQLevel2CertificateinGymInstructing
CT2GYI A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor1year
Thecourserequiresphysicalexertionandindividualparticipation,thereforeadegreeofphysicalfitnessisnecessary
Level2inEventStewards CT2EVS A PT 15weeks Beemployedasorinterestedinbecominganeventsteward
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Sports StudiesFoundation Degree in Sport, Exercise and Fitness
ThiscourseissuitableifyouwishtoprogresstoHEprogrammes,Individuals/ProfessionalsandLocal/RegionalEmployerswithintheSportsIndustry.
TheFoundationDegreeinSport,ExerciseandFitnessaimsto:Improvethequalityandrangeoftrainingandqualifications,improverecruitment,retentionandprogressionopportunities,professionaliseandup-skilltheexistingworkforce,matchtrainingsupplytoemployerdemandandreducebarrierstoaccessingtraining.
Level 4 Course Content includes:
Study,Research,Statistics&IT,Training&Fitness,ScienceofMovement,Social&PsychologicalAspectsofSport,Policy&PlanningforSport&LeisureandPracticalSportsCoaching.
Level 5 Course Content includes:
WorkBasedLearning&Entrepreneurship,PrinciplesofCoaching,Teaching&Instructing,CoachingScience,SportsManagement,SportsMassage,SportsInjuries,AdvancedTraining&FitnessandExerciseReferralforSpecificPopulations.
Youwillbeassessedbyacombinationofmethods;includingwritten
examinations,classtests,courseworkandlaboratoryreports,portfolios,practicalsandpresentationsetc.Studentswillalsobeprovidedwithopportunitiestogainindustryqualificationsandcoachingawards.
Progression
OncompletionyoumayapplyforadvancedentrytotheBSc(Hons)Sport&ExerciseScienceand/orBSc(Hons)SportsStudiesattheUniversityofUlsterprovidingpresetstandardshavebeenreached.YoumayalsoprogresswithintheSport,ExerciseandFitnessIndustryand/ortoarelevantHonoursDegreeprogrammesintheUK(includingTop-Degrees)orIreland.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport
ThispathwayisaimedatstudentswhowishtostudyamoregeneralisedsportscourseandwouldliketopursuefurtherstudyorcareeropportunitiesinPEteaching,SportsDevelopment,Health&FitnessorotheremploymentwithintheSportandLeisureIndustry.
TheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportconsistsofeightcoreunitsplus11specialistunits.
Areas of Study May Include:
SportsInjuries,SportsCoaching,Nutrition,FitnessTestingandTraining,Exercise,HealthandLifestyle,
OrganisingSportsEvents,SportsDevelopmentandSportsMassage.Youwillbeassessedonanongoingbasisthroughassignments/projectsandpracticalobservations.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomacourseyoucanprogresstoHND/Cs,FoundationDegreesorHonoursDegrees.TypicalcareerpathsincludePETeaching,FitnessInstructor,SportsCoach,SportsDevelopmentOfficerorLeisureManagement.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences
ThispathwayisaimedatstudentswhoactivelywishtogoontohighereducationtostudySportandExerciseSciences,Physiotherapy,Nutrition,BiomechanicsorSportsPsychology.
TheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseSciencesconsistsofsixcoreunitsplustwelvespecialistunits.AreasofStudyInclude:Anatomy,Biomechanics,Physiology,Psychology,ResearchMethodsandProject,SportsMassage,AnalysisofSportsPerformance,SportsNutrition,FitnessTesting.Youwillbeassessedonanongoingbasisthroughassignments/projectsandpracticalobservations.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogresstoHND/Cs,FoundationDegreesorHonoursDegrees.TypicalcareerpathsincludePETeaching,FitnessInstructor,SportsCoach,SportsDevelopment,Physiotherapy,SportsNutritionorNursing.
Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Formerly National Award)
ThiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsanopportunitytodevelopknowledgeandunderstandingofSportsScience.ItisbeneficialforthosewhohaveaninterestinsportandisnormallytakenalongsidetwootherALevels.Thecourseconsistsofsixunits:AnatomyforSportandExercise,SportandExercisePsychology,ResearchMethodsforSportandExercise,SportandExercisePhysiology,ResearchProjectinSportandExerciseSciencesandSportsBiomechanicsinAction.
Progression
OncompletionyoumaygoontoacareerinthesportsindustryinfieldssuchasSportsScience,TeachingorPhysiotherapy.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Sport
IfyouhaveakeeninterestinSportandalreadyhavebetweentwoandfourGCSEs,thiscourseisforyou.Thecourseconsistsoftwocoreunits,plusuptofivespecialistunitsincludingFitnessTesting,PracticalSport,AnatomyandPhysiology,PlanningandLeadingSportsActivities,InjuryinSportandExerciseandFitnessInstruction.
Studentsaregiventheopportunitytovisitavarietyofleisurefacilitiesandparticipateinrecognisedcoachingcoursesinaninclusiverangeofsports,bothinthecollegeandatothersportsvenues.Youwillbeassessedonanongoingbasisthroughassignments/projectsandpracticalobservations.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanprogresstotheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseScience,Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSport,oranyotheradvancedlevelstudy.Youmayalsogointoemploymentinthesportsindustry.
Training for Success Level 1 and 2 in Sports
Thiscourseisarecognisedqualificationforworkinginthesportingfieldandpreparesyouforworkintheleisureindustryundersupervision.Youwilldevelopappropriateunderpinningknowledgeandbecomeprofessionallycompetentintheworkplace.Youwillbeassessedbydirectobservationintheworkplaceandalsorequiredtoprovideknowledgeevidenceintheformofassignmentspresentedinportfolioformat.StudentscanalsostudyforEssentialSkillsqualificationsinLiteracyandNumeracy.Sportingpathwaysinclude:-ActivityLeadership,Coaching,TeachingandInstructing,InstructingPhysicalActivityandExercise,LeisureManagement,OutdoorProgrammes,SportingExcellenceandSportsDevelopment
StudentscanstudythesecoursesthroughtheTrainingforSuccessrouteorApprenticeshipNIrouteifinemployment.
Progression
OnsuccessfulcompleteyoumayprogresstoLevel3Sportscourses.
Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise Referral
Thiscourseisforfitnessinstructorswhowishtodesignandimplementprogrammesofexerciseforreferredclients.Itcomprisesoffivemandatoryunits,PrinciplesofPhysicalActivityandExerciseReferral,EffectiveExerciseProgrammingforClientswithMedicalConditions,InstructingExercisewithReferredClients,ProfessionalPracticeinExerciseReferralandAnatomyandPhysiologyforExerciseandHealth.
Itisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththeknowledgetoensuresafeandeffectiveexerciseprogrammingforclientswithmedicalconditionsandcommonreasonsforreferralontoacommunity-basedexercisereferralscheme.
YoumustholdaLevel2CertificateinFitnessInstructingoraLevel3CertificateinPersonalTrainingorequivalent.Assessmentisthroughcompletionofaportfolioofevidencewhichincludesworksheets,casestudy,sessionplanninganddeliveryforareferredclientandmultiplechoicetheorypapers.
Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Personal Training
Thisqualificationisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththeknowledgeandskillstoworkwithindividualclientsandgroupsinapersonaltrainingsetting.Itaimstodevelopyourexistingknowledgeandskillsingyminstructiontopursueacareerinpersonaltraining.
Study includes:
AnatomyandPhysiologyforexerciseandhealth,Applyingtheprinciplesofnutritiontoaphysicalactivityprogramme,ProgrammingpersonaltrainingwithclientsandDeliveringpersonaltrainingsessions.
Assessmentisthroughcompletionofaportfolioofevidencewhichincludesworksheets,sessionplanning,deliveryandevaluationforaselectedclientandmultiplechoicetheorypapers.The
courserequiresyoutohaveasuitableLevel2qualificationinGymInstructingandrequiresexertion,individualparticipationandadegreeofphysicalfitness.
Progression
ThequalificationisnationallyrecognisedandallowsaccesstotheRegisterofExerciseProfessionals(REPs)atLevel3.Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumaypursueacareerasapersonaltrainereitherasself-employedorinagym-basedenvironment.
Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
Thisqualificationwillgiveyoutheknowledge,integrity,competencyandproficiencytoperformsportsmassageonarangeofclientswhohavenounderlyingpathologicalconditions.UnitsundertakenincludeAnatomyandphysiologyforSportsMassage,Applyingsportsmassagetechniques,Assessingclientsandtreatmentplanning,Assistingsofttissuerepair,Professionalpracticeinsportsmassage,Providingpost-treatmentcare,Anatomyandphysiologyforexercise,andPrinciplesofexercise,fitnessandhealth.
Progression
Successfulachievementofthequalificationwillallowyoutogainemploymentwithinanorganisationorinself-employed.
Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym)
Thiscoursewilltrainyoutoaprofessionallycompetentlevel,enablingyoutoprescribe,plananddeliversafeandeffectiveexerciseprogrammeswithinagymorhealthclubenvironment.ItgivesyouaccessontotheRegisterofExerciseProfessionals(REPs)atlevel2.
UnitsundertakenincludeAnatomyandphysiologyforexercise,Knowhowtosupportclientswhotakepartinexerciseandphysicalactivity,Health,safetyandwelfareinafitnessenvironment,Principlesofexercise,fitnessandhealth,Preparingforgym-basedexerciseandInstructinggym-basedexercise.Thecourse
requiresphysicalexertionandindividualparticipationisessential;therefore,adegreeofphysicalfitnessisnecessary.Assessmentrequiresthecompletionofaportfoliowhichincludesworksheets,multiplechoicetheorypapers,sessionplanning,deliveryandevaluation.
Level 2 in Event Stewards
Ifyouarecurrentlyemployedasastewardeitheronafull-timeorpart-timebasis,thiscoursewillprovideyouwiththecoretrainingrequiredtoperformawiderangeoftasks.Itwillalsoprovideyouwitharecognisedqualificationoncompletionthatcanbetransferredacrossanysportornon-sportingevent.
The course contains six mandatory units:
Rolesandresponsibilitiesofaneventsteward,Healthandsafetyforeventstewards,Understandandapplyprinciplesofspectatorcontrol,Handlingconflictatevents,Promotingequalopportunitiesbyeventstewardsandpersonalsafetyintheworkplace.
studentprofile
GraemeCurriewhoisstudyingtheBTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseScienceattheArmaghCampusrepresentsUlsterontheunder18’sRugbysquadandistrainingwiththeIrelandU18Rugbysquad.GraemeisalsoontheNorthernIrelandU17andU19Volleyballsquad.
Graemesaid‘IhopetoachievegoodgradesinmycourseandprogresstoUniversityinNorthernIreland.IlikethecoursebecauseitinvolvesmanydifferenttypesofsportwhichIhaveneverplayedbeforeandIenjoylearningnewthings.Everyoneonthecoursegetsonreallywellandtheteachersareveryhelpful.Theteachersputadditionalnotesonlinewhichhelpsuswhencompletingassignments.Iwoulddefinitelyrecommendthiscoursetootherstudents’.
Graeme Currie BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Armagh Campus
EDI Level 4 Certificate in Teaching ICT Skills
ThisqualificationaddressesthecurrentandfutureskillsneedsofICTteachers.Youwillgainanunderstandingofthelearningenvironment,preparearangeofresourcesforteachingICT,developaschemeofworkforanICTprogrammeanddeliverlearningsessionsinICT.
EDI Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Teaching and Learning
Thisqualificationissuitableforthosewhointendtoteach,trainorinstructothersandwhowanttogainpriorknowledgeandunderstandingofeducationalprinciples.Itisalsoapplicabletothosewhoareinaroleasateacher,trainer,instructororfacilitatorwithinaneducationalorcommercialenvironmentandwanttoachieveaqualificationwhichconfirmsyourunderstandingofteachingandlearningprinciplesandpractice.Youarerequiredtocomplete3hoursofteachingpractice.
Progression
Oncompletionyoumayprogresstopart-timeteachinginfurthereducationortrainingorganisations.
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Teacher Training FinanceThe courses in this section may be of interest to you if you would like to teach part-time in an FE college or training organisation; if you are involved in training as part of your job and want to increase your confidence and skills; or if you are a teacher and want to develop your ICT skills.
Course CourseCode
CampusAvailable
FT/PT
Duration Entryrequirements Contact
EDILevel4CertificateinTeachingICTSkills
TBC N PT 1eveningperweekfor30weeks
5GCSEs,gradeCorequivalentandmustbeatleast20yearsofageatregistration.CompetentinusingICTatLevel3orhaveequivalentexperience.
EDILevel4CertificateinPrinciplesofTeachingandLearning
TBC N PT 1eveningperweekfor30weeks
Interview/informationrequiredpriortoenrolment
FURTHER EDUCATION: FULL-TIME
*WherereferenceismadetoHomeStudentsthismeansastudentresidentintheUKforthreeormoreyears.
Fee
ThereareNOfeesforstudentsstudyingfull-timefurthereducationcourses.Howevertheremaybeequipmentcostsrequiredbytheprofessionortradearea.
Free School Meals
Studentaged18andunderon31stJuly2012whoseparentsareinreceiptofcertainbenefitsmaybeentitledtofreeschoolmeals.
Transport
Transportassistancewillbeprovidedtohomestudents*iftheirhomeismorethanthreemilesfromtheCollege.Studentsmustbeunder19yearsofageon1stJuly2012.
EMA - Educational Maintenance Allowance
Studentsaged16-19maybeentitledtoEMA.Seewww.emani.gov.ukorphone08456017646forguidanceonthis.
Further Education Awards
Homestudents*over19on1stJuly2012canapplyforaBursaryAllowance.Thisisanewmeanstestedallowancewhichisaimedatlowincomefamiliestohelpwithlivingcosts.Bursariesofupto£2,092p.a.livingawayfromhome,£1,674p.a.livingathome,willbeavailableforhomestudentsdependingonfamilyincome.
Studentswithdependantsmaybeentitledtoachildcareallowanceifthechildisbeinglookedafterbyaregisteredchildminder.StudentswithdisabilitieswhoareeligibleforaFurtherEducationAwardmaybeentitledtoa
nonmeans-testedDisabledStudentsAllowances(DSAs).Grantsareavailabletohelppayforequipmentandnon-medicalhelpers.Studentsdiagnosedasdyslexicareincludedinthiscategory.
Hardship Fund
Allstudentsover18on1stJuly2012orturning18intheacademicyearwhoareinfinancialhardshipmayapplytotheHardshipFundforfinancialassistance.
Care to Learn
Childcaresupportisavailablefor16-19yearoldparentswhoareundertakingafull-timeorpart-timecourseinfurthereducation,includingvocationalcourses,NVQcoursesetc.Assistancewithchildcarecostsuptoamaximumof£160perweek,plustravelexpensestoandfromthecarer’spremisesmaybepaid.
Other Sources of Support
• ArmyBursary
• EducationalTrusts
• Prince’sTrust
• HorizonsEducationFund
• GAABursaryScheme
• ThomasDevlinFund–PerformingArtsBursaries
• EGSA
Finance: Students from rOI
• VEChttp://www.ivea.ie/
• StVincentdePaul
• TheBankofIrelandMillenniumScholarsTrust
• BacktoEducationAllowance
• PartnershipGrants
FURTHER EDUCATION PART-TIME
Youmaybeentitledtoareductioninfeesifyouareinreceiptofanyofthefollowing:
• GuaranteedPensionCredit
• HousingBenefit(RatesRebate)andRateRelief
• IncomeBasedJobseekersAllowance
• IncomeSupportAllowance
• IncomeRelatedEmploymentandSupportallowance
• WorkingTaxCreditandChildTaxCredit(threshold£16,040)
• HoldersofSRCLoyaltyCardDiscount
Further Education Award
Ifyouhavereachedtheageof19on1stJuly2012andarestudyingapart-timeFEcourseofmorethan8hoursyoumaybeentitledtoanFEAward.Thisawardhelpspaytuitionfeesupto£456anda£265allowancetowardsbooks,travelexpensesandothercoursecosts.Thisallowanceismeanstested.YoucanapplybycontactingStudentFinanceNIinOmagh.Closingdateis30thSeptember2012.EUstudentsmaygetafeesallowance.
Hardship Fund
Allstudentsover18on1stJuly2012orturning18intheacademicyearwhoareinfinancialhardshipmayapplytotheHardshipFundforfinancialassistance.
Care to Learn
Childcaresupportisavailablefor16-19yearoldparentswhoareundertakingafull-timeorpart-timecourseinfurthereducation,includingvocationalcourses,NVQcoursesetc.Assistancewithchildcarecostsuptoamaximumof£160perweek,plustravelexpensestoandfromthecarer’spremisesmaybepaid.
SeetheCollegeNewspaperforfullcourselistingoffees.
HIGHER EDUCATION FULL-TIME
Fees
HigherEducationfeesfor2012/13are£1380.AllstudentsapplyingfororinhighereducationshouldfillinaPN1formtodeterminethelevelofmaintenancegrant,maintenanceloanandtuitionfeeloanavailabletothem.AllHEfull-timestudentsmustapplythroughtheirlocalEducationandLibraryBoard(ELB).StudentsfromtheRepublicofIrelandcanalsoapplytotheSELBforaTuitionFeeLoanandtotheirlocalVECforamaintenanceallowance.
Tuition Fee Loan
ThetuitionfeeloanisavailabletoHomeandEUstudentsandisnotmeanstested.ThisispaiddirectlytothecollegebytheStudentLoanCompany.
Maintenance grants
Thisisameanstestednon-repayableallowance.Theamountpayablewillvarydependingonthelevelofhouseholdincome.Studentswithhouseholdincomesof£19,203orless(includingsingle,independentstudents)willreceivethefull£3,475MaintenanceGrant.Ifthehouseholdincomeisbetween£19,203and£41,065partialgrantispaid
MONEY MATTERS - Don’t let money stop you!It can be a daunting prospect entering education. Our Campus Services team can provide you with advice and assistance if you are facing difficulties with costs related to your study. Financial advice is not straightforward and depends largely on your age and the type of study which you will undertake. If you wish to talk over your financial situation or need advice on what you are eligible to apply for, please make an appointment with one of our Campus Services Co-ordinators or Student Finance Officer.
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Learning SupportFinance
Learning Support
MaintenanceLoansTheStudentLoanistohelpwithyourlivingcosts.Theamountofloanvaries,howeveryoucanreceiveupto£4,840perannum,livingawayfromhomeand£3,750perannumlivingathome.NOTE:IfyouareentitledtoaMaintenancegrant,youcanalsoreceiveaMaintenanceLoanbutthemaximumamountofloanyoucanreceivewillbereduced.
Hardship Fund
Allstudentsover18on1stJuly2012orturning18intheacademicyearwhoareinfinancialhardshipmayapplytotheHardshipFundforfinancialassistance.HigherEducationstudentsmayapplytotheCollege’sHardshipFundfora‘temporaryloan’untiltheyreceivetheircoreloanfromtheStudentLoansCompany.
Students with Dependants
Homestudentsmaybeentitledtoachildcareallowanceifthechildisbeinglookedafterbyaregisteredchildminder.
HIGHER EDUCATION PART-TIME
Studentsmayreceiveastatutorymeanstestedgrantofupto£265fortravel,booksandcourseexpenditure.
For more information contact
AnnCunningham StudentFinanceOfficer
ForfurtherinformationonallStudentFinanceissuesgotowww.src.ac.uk
NBFiguresarecorrectatthetimeofprint;thesemayvaryfor2012/2013.
What is Learning Support?
LearningSupportisadditionalsupporttoassiststudentswhomightotherwisebeunabletoaccessaprogrammeofstudyorwho,byreasonoftheirlearningdifficultyordisability,mayrequirespecialistsupportbeyondthatnormallyprovidedbythecollege.Thissupportwillassiststudentstorealisetheirfullacademicandpersonalpotential.Ifyouhaveadisability,sensoryimpairment,emotionalorlearningdifficulty,LearningSupportServicescanhelpyou.
The type of support available may include:
• aclassroomassistant
• anotetaker
• one-to-onementoring
• modifiedlearningmaterials
• referralforspecialistassessmentandsupport
• signlanguageinterpreter
• accessarrangementsinexaminations
• specialistITsoftwareandequipment
• primarymovement
• additionaltuitionwithasubjectspecialist
• accesstoinformationandadvice
StudentswithadditionallearningsupportrequirementswillbeinterviewedandassessedinrelationtotheirneedsandanindividualActionPlandrawnupandagreedwiththem.ThismaybeaveryimportantsteppingstoneformanystudentsastheyaccessFurtherorHigherEducation.
Learning Support – Frequently Asked Questions
What advice can I get at the application stage?
Beforeyoubegin,youmayhaveworriesaboutaccessandthelevelofsupportavailable.ConcernsmayincludeissuesrelatingtotransporttoandfromtheCollegeoraccesswithintheCollegebuildings.Whetheritisaccommodationproblems,oracademicissues,theLearningSupportCoordinatorwilltrytoprovideyouwithanswerstosuchquestions.Butifyouneedmorespecialistadvice,theywillputyouincontactwith
theappropriatepersonsororganisation.
Should I disclose my disability?
Thereisnoobligationtodiscloselearningdifficultiesoradisability,eitherwhenapplyingtotheCollegeorthroughouttimespentstudyingattheCollege.However,wewouldstronglyadviseyoutoinformusasitisvirtuallyimpossibletoplaninadvanceifwearenotadvisedofthesupportthatyoumayrequire.Allinformationwillbetreatedinasensitiveandconfidentialmanner.
How will the College know my needs?
FollowingyourapplicationtotheCollege,youwillbeassignedaguidancetutorwhowilltrytodeterminethelevelofsupportyoumayrequirewhilestudyingattheCollege.ThiscanbefollowedupbyaninterviewwiththeLearningSupportCoordinatortodiscussyourparticularneeds.
OnceyouenrolasastudentoftheCollege,youarestronglyadvisedtocontacttheLearningSupportCoordinatorandyourHeadofSchooltodiscussanyadditionalsupportthatyoumayrequire.TheCollegeappliesSENDOandotherrequirementsthroughtheservicesitoffers.
What support will I receive on my course?
Thelevelofsupportthatyoureceivewilldependonyourparticularlearningneeds.Everystudentistreatedonanindividualbasis.
What support will I receive at exam time?
Specialexaminationandotherassessmentarrangementsmaybemadeforstudentswithlearningimpairments.StudentswhohavespecificneedswithregardtoexaminationsareadvisedtodiscusstheseneedswiththeirPersonalTutorandcontacttheLearningSupportCoordinatorassoonastheystart.
Therangeofspecialassessmentsandexaminationarrangementsincludeextratime,theuseofascribeorreaderandtheuseofspecialequipment.TheLearningSupportCoordinator
willadviseonanyneedsassessmentswhichmayberequired(e.g.medicalandpsychologicalevidence)andwillliaisewiththeHeadofSchoolandtheExaminationOfficerregardingappropriateexaminationarrangements.
How do I make an appointment with the Learning Support Coordinator?
ThereareLearningSupportCo-ordinatorsavailableforeachcampus.
Please contact the Coordinator at the Campus on which your course is offered.
Ifyoucannotaccessaphone,yourPersonalTutorwillarrangetheappointmentforyou.Weareworkingwith
externalpartnerstoensurethatthetransitionprocessfromschooltocollegeissupportedinthebestwaypossible.
Wecanalsosignpostyoutosupportfromexternalstakeholdersandadviseyouonequality,inclusionanddiversityunderstandings.
learning support team
LearningSupportManagerGailHanna T 02841762582M 07725201531E [email protected]
ArmaghCampusJacquelineSimmsT 02837522205M 07733912872E [email protected]
Banbridge/Lurgan/PortadownCampusesCatherineDalyT 02838397745M 07711981715E [email protected]
NewryandKilkeelCampusesDonnaHughesT 02830259612M 07733912871E [email protected]
campus services team
Armagh CampusEmmaHeadleyCampusServicesCo-ordinatorTel:02837522205
Banbridge Campus &Lurgan CampusCateTomanCampusServicesCo-ordinatorTel:02838397700(B)Tel:02838397800(L)
Newry CampusJasonMolesCampusServicesCo-ordinatorTel:02830261071
Portadown CampusColetteHaugheyCampusServicesCo-ordinatorTel:02838397777
We are an equal opportunities college and welcome applications from students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and aim to provide a safe, supportive and friendly learning environment.
We will make every effort to meet individual needs through support from teaching and student support staff and provide you with the facilities and extra support you may need to be successful on the course you have chosen to study.
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Facilities for StudentsWorking on your Future
Learning Resource Centre
Hairdressing and Beauty Salons
Oursalonsareopentobothstudentsandthepublicofferingafullrangeofup-to-datehair,beautyandcomplementarytherapytreatmentsatcompetitiveprices.Ourpricelistisavailableatwww.src.ac.uk.Tomakeanappointmentpleasecalloneofthenumbersbelow.
Armagh Campus
HairT02837522205,Ext2886Beauty T02837512816
Lurgan Campus
HairT02838397810Beauty T02838397827
Newry Campus
HairT02830259608Beauty T02830259629
Restaurants
Restaurantsandsnackbarsoneachcampusprovidestudentswitharangeofhotmealsandsnacksatreasonablepricesinarelaxedatmosphere.TheRefectory,groundfloor,EastCampus,NewryandOracleBistro,KitchenBlock,PortadownareopenMondaytoFridayforlunchforstudentsandstaff.
Open to the public
TheGraduateRestaurantNewry-02830259713
OracleRestaurantPortadown-02838397881
Vendingfacilitiesareavailableatmostcampuses.
For more information log on to www.src.ac.uk.
Fitness Suite and Fitness Testing Laboratory
Wehavefullyequippedfitnesssuitesatanumberofourcampuses.Theseincludeavarietyofcardiovascularandresistancemachinesandhaveproventobeatremendousassettobothsportsstudentsandstaffalike.ForfurtherinformationcontacttheFitnessSuite:
NewryT02830261071,Ext2737
ArmaghT02837522205
LurganT02838397800
Faith Services
FaithServicesareunderdevelopmentaspartofourCulturalDiversityandEqualityProgrammetoofferspiritualsupporttostudentsattheCollege.Thisservicewillrepresentarangeoffaiths.PleasechecktheSRCwebsiteforfurtherdetails.
Accommodation
StudentsplanningtostayneartotheCollegecampustostudycanobtainacontactlistforaccommodationprovidersinthelocalarea.TheCollegeisunabletoprovideavettingsystemsostudentsshouldvisitpropertiestheyareconsideringrentingtoensurethattheyaresuitablefortheirneeds.
Student ID Cards
YouwillbeissuedwithafreestudentIDcardwhichconfirmsyourcurrentstatusasastudentoftheCollegeandwillallowyoutomakeuseoftheLearningResourceCentreandotherfacilities,irrespectiveofwhereyouarebased.
You MuST have a Student ID Card in order to sit examinations or vote in the Student union elections.
IfyouloseyourcardareplacementcanbeobtainedfromyourLRCandtherewillbeachargeforreplacingthecard.
Attendance Policy
TheCollegehasanAttendancePolicytowhichstudentsareexpectedtoadhere.Acopyofthispolicycanbefoundinthestudenthandbookwhichisgiventostudentsatthestartofterm.Itisalsoavailableonthewebsitewww.src.ac.uk.Itisessentialthatallstudentshaveagoodattendancerate(80%min)tosecuresuccessandtomeetsomefundingcriteria.
We care at SRC
IfyouareexperiencinganydifficultiesorhaveconcernsweofferaCounsellingServicewhichisindependent,confidentialandavailable24hours,365daysayear.Youwillreceivesupportfromqualifiedcounsellorswhoworkwithinstrictprofessionalguidelinesandcanhelpwithwhateverdifficultyyouarefacing.SeeleafletsintheStudentServicesCentreformoreinformation.
Protection of Children, Young People and vulnerable Adults (PCYPvA) Policy
IfyouhaveanyconcernsaboutissuesrelatingtotheprotectionofchildrenandvulnerableadultsattheCollege,pleasecontacT
•DesignatedPCYPVAOfficers
•DeputyPCYPVAOfficer
•CampusServices/TFS/LearningSupportonyourcampus
Fullcontactdetailsareavailableateachreceptionareaandonthecollegewebsite.
Equality and Diversity
TheCollegeaimstoprovideasafeandsupportiveenvironmentinwhicheveryoneisabletostudyandworktothebestoftheirabilities.WeencourageyoutoworkwithintheCollege’satmosphereofmutualrespect.
Ifyoufeelthattheyhavebeentreatedunfavourably,discriminatedagainstorsufferedharassmentyoushouldraisethematterwithyourlecturer,personaltutorortheHeadofSchool.ThematterwillbereferredtoCollegeManagementwhowillrespondpromptlyandcompassionately.
Theyenableyoutomakedecisionsaboutyourlearning,trainingandworkopportunities.OurCareersServiceteamisavailabletoassistyouinmakinginformedcareerchoicesandencourageyoutomakecontactwiththembeforeandduringyourtimeattheCollege.
Our services offered include:
• up-to-datecareersinformationinavarietyofformats
• opportunityboardswithdetailsofjobopportunities
• careerseducationtohelpyoufindoutaboutyouroptions
• educationalvisitstoindustry,highereducationestablishmentsandcareersconventions
• preparationforinterviewsandtransitiontohighereducation,employmentandfurthertrainingFor further information please contact one of our qualified Careers Officers detailed right:
Learningresourcesincludenearly40,000booksandover100journalsandawiderangeofelectronicmultimediamaterialstoassistwithyourstudies.
Thereisnetworkaccesstomorethanadozenonlinedatabaseswhichcanbeaccessedremotely.TheLRCsofferprintingandcopyingfacilities.
New developments include:
• accesstoMoodle–yourvirtuallearningenvironment
• studentshaveaSRCemailaccount
• newSRCFacebookpage
• Wi-fiinLRCsorcommonrooms
• laptopsandcomputersavailable
• moreblendedlearningcourseswhichcombine
onlinelearningwithtutorialsupport
• accesstoPCandApplemacformatsinLRCs
• learningsupportresourcesareavailableforstudentswithalearningdisabilityordifficulty
• moree-bookstohelpyourresearch
• newlibraryresourcemanagementsystemtohelpyouordertheresourcesyouneed
• newLRCStudentCardsystemtohelpwithaccessandsecurity
Please refer to our website www.src.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information on opening times.
careers team
Armagh CampusFrankMcCourt [email protected]
Banbridge, Lurgan &Portadown [email protected]
Newry & Kilkeel [email protected]
Careers advice, information and guidance are an essential part of your learning programme.
The College offers extensive study and learning facilities spread over the five main campuses: Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown.
learning resource team
Armagh CampusTeresaHughes T02837512815
Banbridge CampusCarolDouglasT02838397711
Lurgan CampusValerieLeeperT02838397800
Newry CampusLiamO’HareT02830259638
Portadown CampusJaniceScottT02838397773
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SRC Sports Teams and AcademiesStudent Activities
• Athletics/Cross Country • Camogie • Football • gaelic Football • golf • Hockey • rugby • volleyball
Theseteamsareopenedtoallfull-timestudentsonanycampus.TrainingandmatchestakeplaceontheArmagh,LurganandNewryCampusesandtheteamscompeteonaninter-campus,regionalandnationallevel.
ThecollegealsohastwosportsacademieswhichaimtodevelopandenhanceopportunitiesforpotentialeliteperformersinGaelicandVolleyball.
Gaelic Academy
TheGaelicAcademyinconjunctionwithUlsterCouncilandArmaghCountyBoardwasestablishedtodevelopandenhanceopportunitiesforpotentialeliteperformersinallGaelicgames.StudentshavetheopportunitytoplayregularfixturesintheNIleagues,topracticecoachinginthecommunityaswellasgainingrecognisedcoachingandrefereeingawards.
volleyball Academy
TheVolleyballAcademywasestablishedincollaborationwithNorthernIrelandVolleyballandCraigavonAztecsVolleyballtodeveloptheskillsandabilitiesofyoungperformersandmakethemintoeliteathletes.Andaimstodevelopandenhanceopportunitiesforpotentialeliteperformersbothregionallyandnationally.
Studentscangainanumberofqualificationsincluding,NIVolleyballCoachingLevels1and2andNIVAVolleyballRefereeLevel1.
SRCteamsfromLurganandArmaghCampusescompeteintheNISchoolsU-18league,theNISchoolsCupandtheNISchoolsBeachVolleyballChampionships.SRCGirlsteamsarecurrentlyholdersofboththeNIGirlsSchoolsCupandPlatein2010-11season.
SofarSRCvolleyballteamshavewon32trophies,includingAll-Irelandchampionships,inthepast11seasonswith24studentsgoingontorepresentNorthernIrelandatseniorinternationallevel.
ChloeWalkanshaw,apaststudentatSRCArmaghCampushassecuredherplaceontheGreatBritainLadies’VolleyballTeamwhichistocompeteinthe2012OlympicGames.ChloecompletedherBTECNationalDiplomainSportsScienceontheArmaghCampusandwasoneofthefirstgraduatesfromtheCollege’sVolleyballAcademy.
ChloecontinuedherstudiesatUniversityofWalesInstitute,Cardiff,buthassincereturnedtothecollegetoassistinvariouscoachingsessions.
Freshers Fayre
TheannualFreshersFayreisallabouthavingfunandmeetingyourtutorsandfellowstudents.TheFreshersFayreisawonderfulopportunitytofindoutaboutthecalendarofstudenteventsandCollegeTeams.
Student Consultative Groups / Student Council
Thesegroupsmeetoncampustogivestudentsavoiceandtoinformpoliciesandprocedures.
Student Union
TheStudentUnionexiststofurtheryourinterestsandfacilitatetherepresentationofyourviews.SouthernRegionalCollegeisgovernedbyaBoardofGovernorsandtheStudentUnionoftheCollegemayelectoneGovernortotheGoverningBody.TheStudentUnioncanhelpyourclassrepresentativesraiseissuesthroughtheStudentCouncil.
Health Promoting College
Healthpromotionaimstopromotehealthylivingbyprovidingyouwithhealtheducationinformationandhealthpromotionactivitiessuchas:accesstofitnesssuites,physicalactivitydays,lunch-timeactivityclasses(e.g.yoga,meditation),counsellingservice,theYouthHealthAdviceClinic,andLifeSkills/ResilienceWorkshopsinyourclass.
For further information, check out the Health Promoting College section on the College website www.src.ac.uk
Student Formal
ThisannualeventisorganisedbytheStudentUnionandsupportedbycollegestaffandisagreatwayforstudentstocometogetherandofachancetodressupandhaveareallyspecialnight.
visits
Throughouttheyearanumberofvisitsareplannedforourstudents,rangingfromcollegeexchangevisitsandeducationaldaytripstofundays.
Fundraising
Studentsatthecollegeareverypassionateaboutfundraisingandhavegonetogreatlengthstoraisemoneyforworthwhilecauses.Eachyearthestudentssupportarangeofnominatedcharities.
For further information on Student Activities please contact the Student Activities Officer
CatherineShipmanT 02837522205M 07760750692E [email protected]
Exhibitions and Shows
AseriesofcreativeshowsandexhibitionstakeplaceonallcampusestocelebratethesuccessandachievementsofourstudentsastheyshowcasetheirworkfromarangeofdisciplinesincludingArtandDesign,Catering,Hairdressing,Media,Music,Skills,TradesandVisualArts.
Enterprise and Innovation - Inspire Programme
Inspireisaprogrammewhichfocusesoninspiringourstaffandstudentsto
becomemoreentrepreneurialandenterprising.EventsareorganisedbyEnterpriseOfficerswhichprovideopportunitiestodevelopskillssuchascreativity,innovativethinking,networkingandmuchmoreinanenvironmentwhichisfun.
Examplesofeventstakingplacethroughouttheyearinclude:
•Organisingcompetitions
•Holdingseminars
•Planningprojects
•Masterclasseswithsuccessfulpeople
•EnterprisingInnovatorsSociety
For more information please contact the Inspire Co-ordinator
For further information on Student Activities please contact the Student Activities Co-ordinator
CatherineShipmanT 02837522205M 07760750692E [email protected]
Participating in student activities within the College is a fantastic way to mix with other students, gives you confidence, improves your employability skills and is fun at the same time. You will discover many social, cultural and sporting activities to integrate with your academic studies.
SRC encourages you to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle and there is no better way than getting involved in one of the College’s sports teams:
studentprofile
JamesMcClean,amemberoftheSRCGaelicAcademy,hasshownthatwithcontinuedworkonthepitchthecollegeGaelicteamhasthepotentialofachievingmajorsilverwarethisseason.
JamesiscurrentlystudyingforaBTECNationalDiplomainSport&ExerciseScience.HeisamemberoftheKilcooSeniorGaelicteamwhohaverecentlycapturedtheSeniorDivision1titleandJamesisalsohopingtocaptureaplaceonthisseason’sDownU21team.
Jamessportingsuccesshasnotonlybeenevidentwithhisclubteam,butalsowithintheSouthernRegionalCollegeteam.InthepastyearwhileplayingforthecollegeJameshascaptainedtheteamtoanUlster7’stitleandwasalsopartoftheteamthatreachedtheAllIrelandLeagueFinalin2011.
Jameshopestocontinuetoachievesuccessin2012whenthecollegecompetesinthe2012FurtherEducationChampionship.
James McClean SRC Gaelic Academy
Dublin
Belfast
Newry
Kilkeel
Banbridge
Lurgan
Armagh
Portadown
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Guide for International StudentsTake control of your future
Campus Location
Are you currently unemployed and aged between 16 and 25?
Interested in a FREE 12 week programme that includes a week of Outdoor Pursuits?
Interested in getting a qualification to help get a job or boost your confidence?
If so, the Prince’s Trust Team Programme at Southern regional College could be for you!
ThePrince’sTrustPersonalDevelopmentProgrammeisaimedatyoungpeopleagedbetween16-25,helpingto
increasetransferableskillsincluding;communication,workingwithothers,problemsolving,teamwork,toleranceandleadershipaswellasmanyotherskillsthatwillmakeyouagoodcandidateforpotentialemployers.
• Existingbenefitsnotaffected,ifeligibleEMAcanbeclaimed,busfaresandchildcareexpensesreimbursed.
• 16/17yearoldscanclaimupto£30weeklyforattendance.
TheTeamprogrammescommenceinJanuary,MayandSeptembereachyear.
For further information contact the Prince’s Trust Team Leader in your area.
Armagh
FrancesMurphyT 07809756569E [email protected]
Craigavon
TonyConwayT 07894594777E [email protected]
Newry
ThisprojectispartfinancedbytheEuropeanSocialFundandtheDepartmentforEmploymentandLearningundertheNorthernIrelandESFProgramme2007-13
with the Prince’s Trust Team Programme Southern Regional College is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for students coming to Northern Ireland for the first time. We appreciate the contribution that individuals from other nations and cultures make to college life. Our Campus Services team can offer advice on issues such as eligibility to study, application, finance and how to improve you English.
Fees - Full-time Courses
Tuitionfeescoverthecostofyourstudyandincludechargesforregistration,tuition,andsupervision.Paymentoffeeswillalsoentitleyoutomembershipofourlibrary.
See tables below
visa and Immigration
IfyouarefromtheEuropeanEconomicArea/Switzerland(EEA),thenyoudonotneedvisa.IfyouarenotfromtheEuropeanEconomicArea/Switzerland(EEA),youmustnotseekentryasavisitorifyouintendtostudy.Asavisanational,youcannotswitchfromvisitortostudentstatusonceyouareintheUK.
TocomplyfullywithUKImmigrationswerecommendthatyouadheretothefollowing:
• Ensurethatyouhaveavalidpassport.
• Obtainentryclearancebeforeyoutravel.IfyouarefromEuropeanEconomicArea/Switzerland(EEA),youdonotrequireavisabutmayrequireentryclearance.IfyourcourseislongerthansixmonthsyoumustobtainentryclearancebeforeyoutraveltotheUK.Ifyourcourseislessthansixmonths,youcangainentryclearanceatyourpointofentrytotheUK.
• IfyourequireavisatocometotheNorthernIreland,youaregranteditonconditionthatyoucanpayyourtuitionfeesandlivingexpenses(foryouandyourfamily)withouthavingtodependonfindingworkintheNorthernIreland.
Allcosts,documentsandformsareavailablefromyourBritishEmbassy,HighCommissionorvisitwww.ukvisas.gov.ukforcurrentcosts,onlineapplicationsortodownloadforms.Forfurtherinformationonimmigrationandhowtoapplyforentryclearance/visa,pleasereadtheUKCOSAguidancenotes.
Accommodation
WhenyouhavebeenacceptedforyourvisawecanprovideyouwithalistoflocalEstateAgenttohelpyoufindaccommodation.
Term Dates
3rdSeptember2012to21stDecember2012
7thJanuary2013to15thMarch2013
8thApril2013to7thJune2013
Mid Term
29thOctober2012to2ndNovember2012
18thFebruary2013to22ndFebruary2013
How to Apply
1. Application
Oncewehavereceivedyourapplicationtostudyoneofourfull-timecourses,itwillbepassedtotheappropriatecoursetutorforconsideration.YoumustsendthefollowingtranslatedintoEnglish,withyourapplicationform:
• Photocopyofyourpassport
• PhotocopyofcertificateofanyqualificationsyouhaveandtheirEnglishtranslationandnotarisationofdocuments.
• Originalacademicrecord;ifyouarestillstudying,askyourschoolforaletterlettingusknowwhenyoufinish.
• Tworecentpassport-sizedphotographs.
• Recommendationlettersfromtworefereeswhoknowyouwell.
2. The Offer
Atelephoneinterviewcanbearranged.Whenourtutorshavedecidedonacoursethatissuitableforyou,wewillsendyouanOfferLetterandarequestthatyousendusthedepositinPoundsSterling.TheofferletterwillnothelpyouobtainaUKvisa.Anofferismadeontheunderstandingthatyouhavesufficientfundstopayforyourtuitionfeesandyourlivingexpensesfortheentiredurationofyourperiodofstudy.
3. Your Deposit
Whenwereceiveyourdepositwewillreserveyourplace.Depositisonethirdoffeesdue.
ThisdepositwillONLYberefundedifevidenceofavisarefusalissubmittedtotheCollege.
WewillthensendyouaVisaLetterwhichyouusetoapplyforyourstudentvisa.
4.PaymentinFull
Remainderofthetuitionfeesmustbepaidatyourenrolmentonorbeforeyourfirstdayatcollege.
5. Cancellations
Ifyouareunabletoattendthecourse,youmustinformusbeforethecoursestarts.Wewillretain£100foradministrationcosts.
StudentsfromEuropeanEconomicAreaSwitzerland(EEA),
FurtherEducationCourses £0
BTECDiplomas,NVQLevel2&3 £0
FoundationDiplomaArt,PrivateSecretarial £0
HigherEducationCourses £1,380
StudentsfromNONEuropeanEconomicArea/Switzerland(EEA)
FurtherEducationCourses £4,120
BTECDiplomas,NVQLevel2&3 £4,120
AdvancedFurtherEducation £4,630
HigherEducationCourses £6,200
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Community LearningBusiness Support CentreThe Business Support Centre at Southern Regional College offers a range of support to assist both start-up and existing businesses.
We are pleased to introduce you to SRC’s programme of recreational, vocational and applied courses for community based learners.
Everyoneneedstoimprovetheirskillsthroughoutlifesothattheycanobtainwork,earnmore,changejobs,orachievepromotion.Manypeoplemissedoutatschool,butcanimprovetheirprospectsbygainingnewskillsnow.
Atatimeofchangeanduncertainty,it’sneverbeenmoreimportanttomakethemostofourtime.Whetheryouwanttodevelopahobbytoenhanceyourqualityoflife,orgainimportantqualificationsandskillstoimproveyourcareerprospects,wehaveacourseforyouandwithover100outcentresinalocationthatsuitsyou!
Qualificationsaremorevitalthanever.Ourwiderangeofaccreditedcoursesprovideanopportunityforyoutostudyataclassnearyourhomeorwork.Veryoftenthiscanbedoneinaninformalenvironmentclosetohome.Classestakeplaceinrelaxedandinformalsurroundingsandaremadeupofadultsofallages.Youwillfindthattutorsarefriendlyandhelpfulgivingyouindividualattention.Coursesaresetupinresponsetorequestsfromcommunitygroupsandcanbefacilitatedatanytimeoftheyear
OurCommunityDevelopmentOfficers,tutorsandcareerofficersarefriendlyandsupportive-theywillwelcomeandencourageyoutotakethatfirststep.Wewilltalkaboutwhereyouarenowandofferguidanceoncoursesthatcouldhelpyougetthatjob,enjoyyourleisuretimeorcontinuewithlifelonglearning.Wewillhelpyouchoosethebestcourseforyou.
Community Learning has three main themes:
1. Adult Learning
AdultLearningtakesplaceinacommunityandseekstowidenparticipationallowingindividualsorgroupsincommunities,whowouldnotnormallyattendcollegebasededucation.
2. Community Education
CommunityEducationisaboutidentifyingandmeetingyourlearningneedsandprovidingeducationalsupportforcommunitydevelopment.
3. Community Development
Thekeypurposeofcommunitydevelopmentistobringaboutsocialchangeandjusticebyworkingwithcommunitiestoidentifytheirneedsandprovideopportunitiesandactionwhichtackleoppressionandinequality.
OurdedicatedCommunityLearningTeamensuresthatadultshaveaccesstolearningandtrainingtoimprovetheirknowledge,skillsandqualifications.OurCommunityDevelopmentOfficersworkwithemployersandcommunitystakeholderstoenableindividuals,groupsandcommunitiestoparticipateinlearning,atatimeandplacewhichisaccessibleforeveryone.
Neighbourhood Renewal Work
UndertheDepartmentforSocialDevelopment’sNeighbourhoodRenewalStrategy,SouthernRegionalCollegehascarriedoutfourresearchstudieswiththeaimofexploringthelearningneedsandbarrierstoparticipationinlearningamongtheresidentsinNeighbourhoodRenewalareas.Asaresultoftheresearch,SouthernRegionalCollegeisrunninganumberofprogrammesandinitiativestohelpcombattheproblemsidentifiedintheareasacrosstheSouthernRegion.
Transforming Learning Communities
SouthernRegionalCollegehaveafiveyearprogramme,fundedbytheBigLotterywhichisdedicatedtomeetingthetrainingandeducationneedsofMigrantWorkersandTravellersacrosstheSouthernregion.Wecanprovidetailoredprogrammesthatworktoincreaseparticipation,confidenceandcapacitywithinthetargetcommunitieswhilstaddressingtheprejudiceanddisadvantagestheyface.
Employ Me
Anexcitingprogrammeaimedattheunemployed.Participantstrainattheirlocalcollegeandachievearecognisedqualificationthatwillhelppreparethemforemployment.TheEmployMeprogrammeisafundedprogrammeallowingparticipantstostudywithoutaffectingbenefitsandoffersacontributiontowardschildcareexpenseswhileattendingclass.
Theaimofthe‘EmployMe’programmeistoprovideapathwayintoworkbyofferingemployabilityandvocationalskillstotheunemployedandeconomicallyinactivepeopleofallages.Itprovidesparticipantswithanumberofvaluable,work-orientedqualificationsacrosssixindustrysectorsincludingFinance,IT,Retail,Hospitality,WeldingandEngineering.Participantsattendonapart-timebasisovera25weekperiod.TrainingisalsoprovidedinEssentialSkills(LiteracyandNumeracy),EmployabilityandCareersInformationandGuidance
Weworkwithover150CommunityandVoluntaryGroupsinthesouthernregionadvisingoncoursesavailableforadultswithintheircommunitysoifyouorsomeoneyouknowwouldlikemoreinformationonLifelongLearningandhowitmighthelpyourcommunityaccesslearningandtrainingpleasecontacttheCommunityOfficersatyourlocalSRCcampusorvisitourwebsitewww.src.ac.uk.
For more information
Caroline Coleman Big Lottery Project Officer TransformingLearningCommunitiesT 02838397824E [email protected]
Jim Cunningham Craigavon Community Development Officer T 02838344543M 07711981732E [email protected]
Patsy Doyle South Armagh Area Community Development Officer T 02830259712M 07553370661E [email protected]
Lesley Hamilton Newry and South Down Community Development Officer T 02830259717M 07841102846E [email protected]
Doreen Lappin Armagh and rural Community Development Officer T 02837512833M 07736336152E [email protected]
Sandra Murphy Banbridge and Dromore Community Development Officer T 02838397868M 07764894702E [email protected]
Dara O’Hagan Programme Coordinator
T 02837512822Ext2822 02837512822Ext2523M 07841102848E [email protected]
Ourteamofclientadvisorswillworkwithyouandyourstafftoarrangeatailoredpackageofsupportthatdeliverstangible,costeffectiveresultsforyourbusiness,regardlessofsizeorindustrysector.Muchofthesupportissubsidisedandsomeisevenfree.
We provide support for:
• StaffTrainingandUpskilling
• BusinessGrowth
• BusinessImprovementandInnovation
• BusinessProblemSolving
• ResearchandDevelopment
• Student,GraduateandAcademicPlacements
Client Management
AttheBusinessSupportCentreweofferaClientAdvisoryService.Aclientadvisorwillbeassignedtoyourbusiness,actingasonepointofcontact,deliveringahighlevelofcustomerserviceanddeterminingwhatwillmeetyourindividualbusinessrequirements.OurClientAdvisorscanvisityouonsiteoryoucancomealongtoanyofourcollegecampusesoroutreachcentres.
Partnership Agreements
IfyouareaBusinessClientandwishtodevelopalong-termworkingrelationshipwiththeCollegeyoucanenterintoaPartnershipAgreement.Aswellasreceivingreducedrates,theBusinessSupportCentrewillensureyouareinformedofalltraininganddevelopmentprogrammes.
Training and Workforce Development
TheBusinessSupportCentreprovidesexcellentopportunitiesforemployersandtheirstafftodevelopcoreskillsandgainpracticalexperience.Whetheryouareaimingtoimprovetheskillsinyourcompany,increaseyourprofitability,motivateyourstaff,orfindwaystogiveyourbusinessacompetitiveedge,attheBusinessSupportCentrewehaveasolutiontomeetyourbusinessneeds.
What we offer:
• Bespoketrainingprogrammes
• Projectbasedtrainingtailoredtospecificbusinessneeds
• Industryspecifictraining
• Deliveryonbusinesspremises,SRCcampusesoroutreachcentres
• Trainingdeliveredondays,eveningsorweekendprovision
Incubation Service
SRC’sBusinessIncubationCentre,Greenshoots,providesasupportiveenvironmentforpre-start,start-upandexistingbusinessestoresideandgrow,whilstprovidingavibrantbusinesscommunityenvironmentwithnetworkingandcollaborativeopportunities.TheCentre’sprimaryaimsareto:
• Supportindividualsorcompanieswithknowledgebasedbusinessideasthathavegrowthandemploymentpotential.
• Promoteenterpriseandinnovationamongpresentandpastgraduatesfromthearea.
SUPPORT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Invest NI - Innovation voucher Scheme
Couldyourbusinessbenefitfrom£4,000tosolveaknowledgeproblem?
WithTheInnovationVoucherSchemeyoucanworkwiththeBusinessSupportCentretosecurea£4,000granttocoverthecostofpurchasingtechnicalsupportandexpertisefromSRC.
Business Improvement through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
KTPisa60%fundedbusinessprogrammethatallowsyoutoaccesstheknowledge,expertiseandadvancedtechnologythatexistswithinSRCtoaddressastrategicdevelopmentneed.Theprogrammeallowsyoutoemployanewmemberofstafftoundertakestrategic
developmentworkthatwillbesupportedonaweeklybasisbyacademicstafffromthecollege.IfyourbusinessinlocatedintheRepublicofIrelandthenTheFUSIONprogrammegivesyouaccesstothisknowledge,expertiseandadvancedtechnology.
InterACT
InterACTisastudentfocusedprogrammewhichprovidessupportforlocalbusinessesthathaveanidentifieddevelopmentrequirement.StudentseithercarryoutthedevelopmentworkaspartoftheircourseassignmentsorthroughtheBusinessSupportCentre‘StudentCompanies’.Projectsarecompletedtobusinessrequirementsandwithinspecifiedtimeframes.Afeeisarrangedbetweenthestudentcompanyandtheorganisationforthecompletionoftheworkundertaken.
The programme offers a wide variety of support catering for a range of business needs including:
• DatabaseDesignandDevelopment
• WebsiteDesignandDevelopment
• ArtandDesignWork
• MarketingandMarketResearch
Free and Open Source Software
TheOpenSourceSolutionCentreatSRCprovidessoftwarealternativestocommercialsoftwarepackagesandisfreetouseandgenerallyFREEofcharge,therangeofapplicationsavailableareextensiveandinclude:
• ContentManagement(Web)
• DatabaseandSpreadsheet
• CustomerRelationshipManagementSystems(CRM)
• AccountingSoftware
• GraphicsEditingSoftware
• StockManagement
• VirtualLearningEnvironments(VLE)
Business Improvement Techniques (BIT)
TheBITprogrammewasdevelopedtoenableemployeestogainrecognitionfordemonstratingthecompetencetodeliverquality,costanddeliveryimprovementsintheworkplacehelpingemployerstoreducecostsandincreaseproductivity.Keybenefitsinclude:anoverall,sustainableimprovementinbusinessperformance,adirectreductioninoperatingcostsandwasteandimprovedstaffmotivationandeffectiveness.
Retail Development
WeareproudtoannouncethatwearenowrecognisedasaNationalSkillsAcademyforRetail,providingaccesstoconsistent,highqualitytrainingforretailbusinessesandtheiremployees,deliveredinapurposebuiltRetailTrainingStore.
Over25%ofemployeesworkingwithintheretailsectorinNorthernIrelandhavenoqualifications.SRCcannowofferarangeofretailcoursestoprovidethesectorwiththeknowledgeandskillsrequired.RetailcoursesincludeMaryPortasMasterClasses,WorldHostCustomerService,RetailApprenticeshipsandRetailKnowledgequalifications.
Contact Us!
To find out more about the range of services on offer contact The Business Support Centre today to arrange a no obligation meeting.
Yourassignedclientadvisorwillworkwithyoutoidentifyspecificareasofsupporttohelpyougrowandimproveyourbusiness.
Newry OfficeT 02830259664
Portadown Office T 02838397778
Armagh Office T 02837512821
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Community Learning OutcentresSOUTH ARMAGH
SrC Community Development Officer:
N PatsyDoyleT 02830259712M 07553370661
Cladymore
N JoanLennonT 02837507386
TheCollegehasprovidedseveralverysuccessfulcoursesfromtheCommunityCentreinCladymoresuchasCLAIT,ArtsandCraftsandComputersforBeginners.
Crossmaglen
TheCommunityCentreintheSquareCrossmaglenhasrunanumberofcoursesforyearsincludingPainting,ConversationalIrishandFirstAid.
Cullyhanna
N MajellaMcArdleT 02830861567
TheWALDCentreinCullyhannaisahiveofactivitywithComputersforBeginners,InternetandE-Mail.TheWALDrunsInternetClassesforParents,WebPageDesign.French,HealthyCookingandofcoursetheFREEMathsandEnglishEssentialSkillsclasses.
Dorsey
N DettieMackinT 02830878833
DorseyboastsaveryactiveCommunityCentrerunningavarietyofsuccessfulcoursessuchasFirstAidandTasterCoursesincludingComplementaryTherapies.TheCollegeworksalongsidetheDorseyWomenTogetherGroupwhoarebasedatDorseyCommunityCentre
Forkhill
N MarieGrantT 02830888224
CurrentlytheCollegedeliverscoursesfromthreevenuesintheForkhillarea.WearedelightedtohaveaverypositiveandeffectiveworkingrelationshipwiththelocalPrimarySchooltodelivercomputercourses.TheCollegealsoworksfromForkhillCommunityCentreprovidingcomputercoursessuchastheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicenceonlaptops.OthercoursesincludeTime
Out/PersonalDevelopmentcourses.Inaddition,theForkhillEnterpriseCentreisthevenueforArtandEssentialSkillscourses.
Meigh
TheCollegedeliverscoursesinComplementaryTherapiesandCalligraphy.Thiscoursewasverywellattendedandhadtheadditionalattractionofchildcarefacilitiesduringthehoursoftheclass.Manynewactivitiesareplannedforthefuture.
Mountnorris
N AngelaCanningT 02837507325
TheGlenanne,LoughgillyandMountnorris(GLM)MillenniumHallhasbeenbusyinrecentyearswithcoursesprovidedbytheCollegeincludingBeginnersComputers,WordProcessing,CLAIT,RecreationalArt,FlowerArrangingandEssentialSkills.
Mullaghbawn
N UnaWalshT 02830888815
TheCollegeenjoysalongstandingrelationshipwithMullaghbawnCommunityCentre.ThereisarangeofcoursesavailableincludingAromatherapyandPsychology.FutureplansincludeEssentialSkills.
Newtownhamilton Community Centre
T 02830878570
TherehavebeenanumberofITcoursesdeliveredinNCCplusprogrammesinAlternativeTherapies,FREEMathsandEnglish.
Newtownhamilton Lir House
TheCollegehasrunITTrainingandPersonalDevelopmentCoursesinLirHouseandmoreactivitiesareplannedforthefuture.
Silverbridge Community Centre
N EamonnMcCannT 02830860089
SilverbridgeCommunityCentreisthevenueforverysuccessfulandenjoyableTasterCoursesinComplementaryTherapies,CalligraphyandWineTasting.TheCollegelooksforwardtomanymoresuccessfulcourses
inanewcollaborationwiththeSilverbridgeCommunity.
Whitecross Community Hall
T 02830259712
AthrivingrelationshipbetweentheWhitecrosscommunityandtheCollegeexistswithcoursesinWordProcessing,CLAITandComputersforBeginners.OperatingfromtheWhitecrossGAACommunityHall,theCollegelooksforwardtodeliveringadiverseandExtensiverangeofcoursesinthefuture.
NEWRY & SOUTH DOWN
SrC Community Development Officer
N LesleyHamiltonT 02830259717M 07841102846
Altnaveigh House
N RichardForsytheT 02830265151
CoursesruninAltnaveighHousehaveincludedDiplomainFoundationStudies,OCRComputersforBeginnersCertificate,FlowerArrangingandYoga.
Burren
N ChristinaWilsonT 02841773378
BurrenCommunityForumisthevenueforawiderangeofcoursesincludingFirstAidandICT.TheirrecentlyupdatedcomputersuitewithbroadbandinternetconnectionhasincreasedthedemandforComputerclassesfrombeginnerstoLevel2aswellasInternetandE-mailclasses.
Cabra Community Hall
ThenewchurchhallinCabrahasprovedapopularvenueforYogaandDressmakingclasses.
Carnagat Community Association
N ValerieRooney
CarnagatAreaCommunityHouseisavibrantandbusycentrewheretheCollegehasrunverysuccessfulLiteracyandNumeracyclasses.
gateway Club Newry
TheGatewayClubinNewryprovidesahomelyatmosphereforaneverpopularPatchworkQuiltingclasses.
greater Linenhall Area Community Association
N OliverCaseyT 02830268138
TheGreaterLinenhallAreaCommunityHousehostsarangeofactivitiesforthelocalcommunity.SouthernRegionalCollegehasrunsuccessfulEssentialSkillsclassesaswellasDigitalGraphics,artsandcraftsanddramaclasses.
Meadow/Armagh road Community Association
N NiallQuinnT 02830251058or
N BrendanCranneyT 02830268924or
N BernieIrvineT 02830832992
TheofficeoftheMeadow/ArmaghRoadCommunityAssociationhasrunsuccessfulclassesinChildcare,Drama,DigitalGraphicsandArtaswellasEssentialSkillsMathswithplansforfurthercoursesinresponsetodemand.
Parochial Hall, Warrenpoint
ThislovelynewhallclosetotheseafrontinWarrenpointrunsrecreationalartcourses.
St Malachy’s Nursery, Newry
N LesleyHamiltonT 02830259717
WithfundingfromtheExtendedSchoolsFund,StMalachy’sNurseryoffersawiderangeoffundedcoursesfortheparentsofchildrenintheschoolandlocalcommunity.Cookerydemonstrations,Yoga,CreativeCraft,HorticultureandBeautycourseshaveallbeenpopularchoicesforparents.
Threeways Community Association
N PatriciaO’GormanN CathyKeenanT 02830269697
ThreewaysCommunitycentreisavibrantandbusycentrewheretheCollegehasrunverysuccessfulclasses.
ARMAGH AREA
SrC Community Development Officer
N DoreenLappinT 02837512833M 07736336152
Benburb Association
N CharliePogueT 07803229344
TheAssociationwasformedin2003toimprovethelivesoflocalpeoplefromallsectionsofthecommunity.Theirmainaimistoenhanceareasofeducation,infrastructureandtoboostthequalityofcommunitygatherings.SomecoursesundertakensofarincludeFirstAidandICT.
Callanbridge Community Association
CallanbridgehaveofferedcoursesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme.TheyhaveparticipatedinFirstAidcourses.
Callan Street Community Association
N GerardMcParland
CallanStreetinconjunctionwithStMalachy’sPrimarySchooloffercoursesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme.TheyhaveparticipatedinICTtraining,FirstAidandAutisticSpectrumDisorder.
Collegeland & Charlemont Community Development Association
N BrendanMcGearyT 07740099852
TheAssociationaimtoimprovethesocial,economic,educationalandrecreationalfacilitiesforthecommunity.CoursesalreadydeliveredareComputertrainingandKeepFit.
Derryhirk rural Development
N LynMcCreaT 07715267348
Thegroupaimtopromotethebenefitoftheinhabitantsofthelocalareaanditsvicinityandimprovetheconditionsoflifeforthelocalinhabitants.TheyofferEssentialSkills,ICT,FoodSafetyAwardandFirstAid.
Drumarg Community Association
N StephenMcClearyT 02837526436
Drumarghasrecentlybenefitedfromamulti-millionpoundregenerationprogrammewhichincludedanewmultifunctionalcommunityhouseandallweathersportspitch.TheyhaveparticipatedinICTtraining.
Drumbreda Community Association
N DeridriConnellyT 02837510673
DrumbredainconjunctionwithStPatrick’sPrimarySchoolhaveprovidedarangeofprogrammesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme,includingICTtraining,FirstAid,AutisticSpectrumDisorderandBeautycourses.
Enagh rural Development group
N WillieBradshawT 07803157396
Thegroupaimtopromotingcommunityactivityandmeeteducationaltrainingneeds.PreviousclasseshaveincludedComputersforBeginnersandDigitalCameraforBeginners.
Hartford Community Development and Cultural Association
N JimCrozierT 02837523794
TheAssociationincludesmembersofthecommunityfromKildarten,Killycopple,Kileen,Milford,AghavillyandAllistragh-irrespectiveofgenderorage.Theaimoftheassociationistobringtogetherthemembersofthecommunitiesforacommonpurpose.PreviousclasseshaveincludedComputersforBeginnersandFirstAid.
Keady and District Community Initiatives
N HelenMcCleanT 02837539928
Theaimofthisorganisationistoimprovethesocial,economic,educationalandrecreationalfacilitiesforthecommunity.ClassesincludeESOL,ICT,ChildCareandFirstAid.
Killylea and District Development Committee
N CharlesNevilleT 02837510584
Thecommitteepromotessocial,economicandenvironmentalregeneration.CourseshaveincludedComputersforBeginnersandEssentialSkills.
Madden Community Development Association
N EileenMaguire
Thegrouppromotessocial,environmentalandeconomicimprovementsforthebenefitofitscommunity.TheyhavepreviouslyrunICTcourses.
Markethill District Enterprises Limited
N AudreyKerrT 02837552553
ACrossCommunityDevelopmentOrganisationwhichprovidescoursesinITfortheTerrified,IntermediateIT,CLAIT,andEGSA(AdultLearners).
Milford Community Development Association
N KevinPowellT 02837526692
Thegrouppromotessocial,environmentalandeconomicimprovementsforthebenefitofitscommunity.TheyhavepreviouslyrunICTcourses.
Mullaghbrack Community Association
N GlendaHutchesonT 02838870976
MullabrackCommunityAssociationwasformedtoutiliseMullabrackHallandbringlocalpeoplebackintothecommunity.CoursesofferedincludEComputersforBeginners,CLAIT,Calligraphy,BeautyandDigitalPhotography.
Mullacreevie Community Association
N CarolineRolestonT 02837526925
MullacreeviehaveofferedcoursesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme.TheyhaveparticipatedinICTtraining,FirstAid,andAutisticSpectrumDisorder.
Poyntzpass Community regeneration Company Ltd
N MaureenMcVeighT 02838318549
PoyntzpassCommunityRegenerationCompanyLimitedisacrosscommunitygroupwhichaimstostimulatephysical,economic,socialandcommunityregenerationinPoyntzpass.
Saint vincent de Paul
N KathyDonnellyT 02837518191
TheSocietyofStVincentdePaul(SVP)isaworldwideChristiancharitablelifestyle.SVPinArmaghprovidearangeofcoursesincludingComputersforBeginners.
SPrINg
N KateMartinT 02827511611
SPRINGisavoluntaryorganisationandisbasedinMullacreevieEstatecarryingoutworkwhichhaslastingbenefitsforthepeoplewithintheDistrict.Coursesinclude,ICT,ESOL,GoodRelations,PersonalDevelopmentandEssentialSkills.TheyalsooperatecoursesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme.
The Mall Presbyterian Church
N FionaBerryT 02837524428
TheMallPresbyterianChurchoffersESOLtothemigrantcommunityinawarmwelcomingenvironment.
West Armagh Consortium
WestArmaghConsortiumisavoluntaryamalgamationoflocalcommunitygroupsfromArmaghcitywest.Membersagreedthatthenewgroupingshouldbepoliticallyunaffiliated,nonsectarianandopentoallnewandexistingcommunity,voluntary,sportingandculturalorganisationsthatsharedadesiretoworkforthesocial,economicandenvironmentalbettermentofthewestArmaghcommunity.ThegrouphasofferedcoursessuchasComputersforBeginnersandFirstAid.
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Community Learning OutcentresPortadown Baptist Church Craigavon Intercultural Programme (CIP)
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN StephenSmithT 07978575458
CraigavonInterculturalProgramme(CIP)iscommittedtosupportingpeoplefromdifferentculturalandethnicbackgrounds.TheCollegecurrentlyworkwithCIPandofferESOLandFirstAidclasses.
Portadown Local Action for Community Engagement (PLACE) resource Centre
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN CyrilMoorheadN GordonBlevinsT 02838331894
ThecentreofferssupportforcommunitygroupswithinPortadownestates,deliveringprogrammesandservicestothecommunity,includingcommunitytrainingandeducation,andcommunitymediation.Italsorunsvariouscommunityevents.RecentlyanewfurnishedbuildinghasbeenopenedinRectoryPark.TheorganisationhasworkedwiththeCollegeinofferingEssentialSkillsclassesinthecentreforlocalresidents.
richmount Community Association
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
TheRichmountCommunityAssociationisaruralgroupsituatedontheoutskirtsofPortadown.ThegrouphaveworkedinpartnershipwithSRCtodeliveravarietyofcoursesatalllevelsintheircommunity.ThelocalPrimarySchool(RichmountPrimary)isthechosenvenuefortheclasses.AwidevarietyofcoursesincludingYoga,FirstAidandIThavebeenofferedhowever,courseschangeinlinewithdemand.
richhill Methodist Church Hall
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
VerysuccessfulcoursesinESOLandrecreationalupholsteryhavebeenofferedinthiscentreinthepastyear.Itishopedthatfurtherclasseswillbedevelopedinthisruralarea.
LURGAN AREA
Craigavon
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamT 02838344543M 07711981732
Banbridge and rural
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphyT 02838397868M 07764894702
Aghalee village Hall
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
AghaleeVillageHallissituatedontheoutskirtsofLurganandisthevenueforaRecreationalArtclasswhichhasbeenrunningsuccessfullyoveranumberofyears.Theclasscatersforalllevelsfrombeginnerstothosemoreadvanced.Thecentreisfullyaccessibletoallandhason-siteparking.
Avenue road Community Centre, Lurgan
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamT 02838316392T 02838341526 (publicphonebox)
TheAvenueRoadCommunityCentreprovidessocialactivitiesforallagesthroughouteachdayandopens7daysperweek.ThecentrehasalargemainhallandseveralsmallerroomswhereactivitiessuchasCrafts,ICTandFlowerArrangingandYogatakeplace.
Cranagh and Aghagallon group
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
TheCranaghandAghagallonGroupwasestablishedbyagroupofvolunteerswhoseaimistoprovideservicesforthosepeopleover50yearsofageintheirlocalcommunity.TheGroupmeetintheCranaghHall,situatedontheoutskirtsofLurganneartheLoughshoreandofferclassesinCrafts,ArtsandmostrecentlyComputers.
Dollingstown ulster Scots Society
SSRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
SRChaveworkedinpartnershipwiththeUlsterScot’sSocietysincetheirbeginningandhaveranverysuccessfulComputingcoursesandPhotographycourses.DollingstownOrangeHallisaccessibletoallusers.
Emmanuel Church
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunningham
CurrentlyESOLcoursesrunning.
Jethro Centre, Lurgan
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN TrevorDouglasT 02838325673
Thiscentreencouragesbothyoungandoldtotakeamoreactiverolewithinthecommunity.PresentlySRCprovideseveralclassesintheJethroCentreincluding:Computers,PaintingforPleasure,BallroomDancingandAerobics.
Lurgan Foyer (Mount Zion)
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN JaniceBuntingT 02838324680
LurganFoyerisajointinitiativebetweenShankillCommunityProjectsandtheStudent’sHousingAssociationCo-op.Theaimistoprovideyoungpeople
betweentheagesof16-25withaccommodationandopportunitiesfortraining,educationandgainingemployment.Theyofferassistancewithformfillingforbenefits,personaldevelopmentplans,budgetingandhouseholdmanagement,counselling,trainingandeducationthroughpartnerssuchasSRC.
Lurgan Town Hall Community
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN KateFreeburnT 02838322422orT 02838322586 (publicphonebox)
LurganTownHallhasbeenadaptedtofacilitatecustomerswithspecialneedssuchaswheelchairusersandthevisuallyandhearingimpaired.SRChaveprovidedarangeofvocationalandnon-vocationalclassesin;Cookery,Art,YogaandMulticrafts.
Moira Friendship group
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
MoiraFriendshipGroupisagroupaimedatthoseover50yearsofage.SRCworkcloselywiththegroup,supplementingtheiractivitieswiththedeliveryofvariousclasses,includingComputersandArt.
Mourneview Community Centre, Lurgan
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN LyndaMarkT 02838326020
TheCommunityCentrehasapprox16usergroupsandisavailable7daysperweek.ThecentreisbasedintheMourneviewestateandresidesamongasmallshoppingcomplex.Thecentreoffersspaceforleisureandeducationalactivitiesandalsohasacrèchefacilitythatofferschildcareinamuchneededenvironment.SRChaveinthepastprovidedtutorledclassesin;ICTBeginners,Homecrafts,YogaandAerobics.
BROWNLOW AREA
SrC Community Development Officer
N JimCunninghamT 02838344543M 07711981732
Brownlow Community Hub
N DonnaMcConvilleT 02838313630
Anewstateoftheartcentre,BrownlowCommunityHub,openedinSeptember2011.ThecollegeplanstoprovideQualifiedtutorsprovideaccreditedandnon-accreditedlearningprogrammes.Activitiesvaryinlinewithdemand,buttypicallyincludeCookery,Computers,YogaandKeepFit.
Brownlow Library
N AnneBrownT 02838341946
BrownlowLibrarybenefitedgreatlyfromtheintroductionofbroadbandin2002andnowhasaregularpatternofusersaccessingthefacilities.Avariededucationprogrammeisofferedthroughthelibraryeachyearwhichismainlyhostedinpartnershipwithlocallearningproviders.Informationonforthcomingeventsispublishedinthelibraryorlocalcommunitygroups.
Craigavon vietnamese Club Community Development Officer
N AnnieBurrellT 02838881178
AsignificantVietnamesecommunityremainsintheareaandregularactivitiesandlearningsupportisprovidedthroughtheclub.RecentlytheClubobtainedICTequipmentandexpandeditsprovisiontoprovideaccreditedtrainingformembers.
Chrysalis Women’s Centre Community Development Officer
N TheresaWatsonT 02838341846
Thecentreisopentowomenandchildreneachweekday,Monday-Friday(9.30am-5pm).Itprovideseducationandtrainingforadultsandhastwowellequippedcomputersuiteswhichprovidefreeaccesstotheinternet.AnumberofqualifiedtutorsofferICT
trainingeachmorningfrom10am-1pm.OthercoursesonofferincludECookery,Crafts,HealthEducationandAssertivenessTraining.AfundedEssentialSkillsprogrammeisavailable.Freechildcaresupportisavailableforstudents.Currentclasses:CLAIT,CLAITPLUS,OCRStage2and3WordProcessing/TExtProcessing
Drumellan Family Learning Complex Community Development Officer
N BernieBurnsT 02838321415
ThecentreisopenMonday-Thursday(9.30am-9pm)andFriday(9.30am-4pm).Itprovidesaccesstobothvocationalandnon-vocationaleducationandtrainingforadults.Ithasanewlyequippedcomputersuiteandacomfortabletrainingroomcapableofseatinggroupsof30.Qualifiedtutorsprovideaccreditedandnon-accreditedinICTtraining.Aprogrammeofactivitiesispublishedeachterm.Activitiesvaryinlinewithdemand,buttypicallyincludeSageAccounts,Cookery,CraftsandKeepFitandCLAIT.
HSS Trust, Moylinn House, Craigavon
N CathyMcAdamsT 02838348811
TheTrustisworkinginpartnershipwithSRCinofferingclassestoclientswithlearningdisabilities.TheTrustworksintheCraigavon,Portadown,LurganandBanbridgearea.SRCareofferingclassestoclientsinMultimediaandCarpentry.
Wah Help
N PaulYamT 02838347162
ThewellequippedcentreisopenMonday-Friday(9.30am-5pm).ItisaresourceformembersoftheChinesecommunity.Amongitsservicesitincludestranslationservices,advocacyandadvice,Englishlanguageclasses(ESOL),accesstoChineselanguage,ICTfacilitiesandlendinglibrary.SpecialprogrammesarealsoorganisedforChineseyoungpeopleandchildren.
PORTADOWN AREA
Craigavon
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamT 02838344543M 07711981732
Banbridge and rural
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphyT 02838397868M 07764894702
Ashgrove Community Centre
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamT 02838331650
ThecentreisideallysituatedonthefrontofGarvaghyRoadwithambleparkingspace.ThecentreworkswiththeCollegeofferingclassestothegeneralpublic.
Bannside Development Centre, Portadown
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN AnneCreaneyN CarolLitterT 02838339916
ThecentreisjustofftheObinRoadwithambleparkingspace.Alargepercentofthecentre’sresourcesandfacilitiesgotowardprovidingforthePortugueseresidentsofthearea.
Bocombra Action Mental Health (PrAXIS)
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN VanessaCoulterT 02838392314
Blossom Surestart
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN MaireadAbrahamT 02838337455
BlossomSureStartoffersarangeofservicestofamilieswithpre-schoolchildrentohelpthemreachtheirfullpotential.TheCollegeofferscurrentlyESOLclassesandFoodHygienecourses.
Brownstown Park Community and recreation Centre
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN SharonWallN StephanieCurranT 02838331964
ThecentreisjustofftheBrownstownRoadwithampleparkingspace.ThecentreprovidesforparentswiththeKidsUnitedPlaycare,andanafterschoolsclub.Arangeofsubjectareasareofferedinthiscentre.
Carleton Street Community Association Centre, Portadown
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN WilliamMcCleanT 02838339929
ThecentreisideallyplacedintheheartofPortadownandprovidesclassesinScottishandHighlandDancing,DrumandFife,ChildProtectionandworkswiththeCollegeprovidingFlowerArrangingandICTforbeginners.
Killicomaine/Watson Centre Community Centres
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN GillianMcAllisterT02838336816
ThetwocentresareintheKillicomaineareaofPortadownandofferprogrammesforallagestomeetthegrowingneedsofthearea.ThecentreaffordstheafterschoolsprovisioninKillicomainecentretohelpthosewhowanttoattendeducationcoursesinitssisterbuilding,theWatsoncentre.TheCollegeisworkingwiththecentresofferingawiderangeofcoursesopentothegeneralpublic.
Nifty Fifty group, Portadown
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN MauraThompsonT 02838392185
ThisgroupusetheCascadesLeisureCentreinPortadown.ThecentreisintheheartofPortadownandhasampleparking.Thecentreprovidesfacilitiestomanylocalresidentsgroupsandclubs.
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IndexCommunity Learning OutcentresNorth Lurgan Community Centre
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN KarenCallaghanT 02838316394
Overthepastfewyearsthecentrehasprovidedarangeofcoursesincluding;ICT,Cookery,Crafts,andFlowerArranging.TheNorthLurganCommunityCentreoftenworksinpartnershipwithSRCwhohelpprovidetutorsandequipmentforclasses.
Ozanam Centre
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN MarieSharkeyN SamParksT 02838325725
TheOzanamCentrehavelargepremisesmostofwhichareusedtoprovidevariousservicestothecommunity.TheCollegehasofferedESOLclassesintheCentre.
St Peters Youth Club
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN JimMageeT 0795456632
Springwell Centre, Lurgan
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN PhilomenaHornerT 02838347222
TheSpringwellCentreislocatedinaprimelocationinWilliamStreetwhichisontheveryoutskirtsofLurganTownCentre.Springwellpridesitselfinbeinganopenandfriendlyenvironmentwhereuserscanexpectsupportandencouragementfromallstaff.Theyoffercounsellingandabroadprogrammeofactivitiessuchas:ICTforBeginners,PersonalDevelopmentCourse,WordProcessing,ParentSupport,andEssentialSkillsinLiteracyandNumeracy.
St. Patrick’s Primary School, Magheralin
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
St.Patrick’sPrimarySchoolisthevenueforaYogaclassdeliveredbytheCollegeinMagheralin,ontheoutskirtsofLurgan.Thereison-siteparkingavailableandtheschoolisfullyequippedtoaccommodatedisabledneeds.
Taghnevan Youth and Community Centre
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N JimCunninghamN AideenLaveryT 02838324989
TheGroupiscommittedtocommunitydevelopmentandprovidesvariousactivitiesforthecommunityincludingseniorcitizens,playgroup,parentsandtoddlersandadviceonhousing.InpartnershipwithSRCthisgrouphasofferedclassesinPainting,ICTandFlowerArranging.
BANBRIDGE AND DROMORE AREA
Banbridge and rural
SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphyT 02838397868M 07764894702
AnnacloneGAAHall(AnnacloneYoungatHeartGroup)
AnnaclonehastraditionallyofferedcomputerclassestotheirlocalcommunityinpartnershipwiththeCollege.Itishopedthatthiscanbedevelopedtoofferawiderrangeofcoursesintheincomingyear.
Ballela Community Association
Ballelaissituatedapproximately12milesfromBanbridgetown,inwhatwasformerlyAllSaintsPrimarySchoolinthevillage.
Carnew Orange Hall, Banbridge
Carnewissituatedapproximately11milesfromBanbridgetowncentre.ITandFirstAidcoursesaretypicallyruninthiscentre.
Donaghcloney rural Needs Development group
N SamanthaBaileyT 02838820253
TheGroupexiststobenefittheresidentsofthevillagebyprovidingvariousservicesontheirdoorstep.TheCollegehasworkedwiththegroupforanumberofyearsprovidingvariouseducationalclasses.ThisyearweareofferingCreativeEmbroidery,MixedMedia,Patchwork,FoodHygieneandITclasses.
Dromore In Action
DromoreinActionisacross-communitygroupwhichisfocusedonbuildingbettercommunityrelationshipsandcommunityinfrastructureinDromore.TheCollegebeganworkinginpartnershipwiththeGroupinSeptember2011,providingComputercourses.ThishasprovedtobeverysuccessfulandweaimtobuildonthistoprovideawiderprovisionnExtyear.
Laurencetown, Lenaderg and Tullylish Community Association
LLTCommunityAssociationissituatedinLaurencetown,Co.Down.Thecommunitycentreitselfisarestoredoldschoolbuildingwithitsoriginalcharacterandcharmhavingbeenmeticulouslyretainedtocreateauniqueandhomelyatmosphere.Thecentreaimstohelpmeetthesocial,recreational,educational,healthandwelfareneedsofthepeopleintheirruralcommunity.Coursesofferedaimtomeetthedemandofthelocalarea.
Magherally Community Association
MagherallyCommunityAssociationrunscoursesfromtheMagherallyOrangeHall.ThecentreislocatedinaruralsettingontheoutskirtsofBanbridge.TheCollegehasworkedwiththegroupforoverayearprovidingmostlyComputercoursesandplantoofferdigitalphotographyandotherrecreationalcourses.
Scarva visitors Centre
N EleanorBarrT 02838831496
TheMagnetWomen’sGroupworksinpartnershipwithSRCtodeliverclassesacrossall
communitiesintheScarvaarea.ThegroupusestheScarvaVisitorsCentreasthevenueforsuchclasses.FlowerArrangingandMulticraftsarethecoursesonoffer.Thecentreisfullyaccessibletodisabledusersandon-siteparkingisavailable.
via Wings, Dromore
ViaWings,HouseofHopeissituatedinthetownofDromore.Thecentreexiststoprovideanopportunity,mainlyforwomen.Itisa“homefromhome”,aplacetochatanddevelopfriendshipsandcontacts.Theresourcecentreaimstogetyoungparentsbackintoeducationoremploymentandhelpsthosewhohavehithardtimes,dealwithissuesinconfidence.Itprovidesasafecaringenvironmentwithnonjudgmentalstaff.Thecollegeworkscloselywiththestaffinthecentretodeterminetheneedsofthosewhoattendandtrytoensurethatthroughtheprovisionofqualityeducation,theirlivesareimproved.
OTHER CENTRES
Beeches resource Centre, Aghalee
CommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
BeechesResourceCentreiscommittedtothedesign,organisationandprovisionofamodern,highqualityperson-centreddayservicethatmeetstheindividualneedsandpersonalgoalsofpeoplewithalearningdisability.WebeganworkingthecentreinSeptember2010,offeringEssentialSkillsLiteracytotheirclients.Itishopedthattheprovisionwillfurtherdevelopintheincomingyear.
TADA (Tyrone, Armagh, Down and Antrim)
CommunityDevelopmentOfficer
N SandraMurphy
TADARuralSupportNetworkprovidesservicesandfacilitiestoanumberofcommunitygroupsacrosstheirgivenarea.TheCollegedeliveredcomputer
ADMISSIONS 06
ENTrY rEQuIrEMENTS 07
guIDE TO QuALIFICATIONS 11
APPrENTICESHIP NI & TrAININg FOr SuCCESS 12
A/AS LEvELS 15
Biology 15
BusinessStudies 15
Chemistry 15
EnglishLiterature 15
Geography 15
History 15
Information&CommunicationTechnology 15
Law 15
Mathematics 15
Physics 15
Psychology 15
ReligiousStudies 15
Sociology 15
ACCESS TO uNIvErSITY FOr ADuLTS 17
SocialSciences&Humanities 17
Science 17
Business 17
Generalroute 17
ICT 17
ACCOuNTINg 18
BSc(Hons)Accounting 18
AccountingTechniciansIreland 18
IABLevel2AwardinComputerisedBook-keeping(SAGE) 18
IABLevel2AwardinComputerisedPayrollProcessing(SAGE) 18
ADMINISTrATION 19
PrivateSecretary’sDiploma 20
NVQLevel3BusinessandAdministration(Medical) 20
NVQLevel3BusinessandAdministration 20
NVQLevel2BusinessandAdministration 20
OCRText/WordProcessingStage3 20
OCRText/WordProcessingStage2 20
OCRText/WordProcessingStage1 20
ArT,DESIgN & CrAFTS 21
BA(Hons)CreativeImaging 23
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainFashion&Textiles 23
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGraphicDesign 23
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography 24
BTECFoundationDiplomainArt&Design(FoundationArt) 24
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainArt&Design 24
Level2BTECDiplomainArt&Design 25
Level1BTECDiplomainPhotography 25
Level1CombinedDiploma 25
SilversmithingCreativeCraftLevel2 25
RecreationalSilversmithing 25
InteriorDesignCreativeCraftLevel3 25
InteriorDesignCreativeCraftLevel2 26
RecreationalInteriorDesign 26
LifeDrawingCreativeCraftLevel3 26
LifeDrawingCreativeCraftLevel2 26
RecreationalLifeDrawing 26
DressmakingCreativeCraftLevel2 26
RecreationalDressmaking 26
RecreationalArt 26
RecreationalCrafts 26
IntroductiontoArtTherapy 26
AdvancedRecreationalArt 26
BabyCraftKeepsakes 26
BEAuTY THErAPY 27
Level5BTECHNDHairdressingandBeautyTherapy 28
NVQ/VRQLevel3BeautyTherapy 28
NVQ/VRQLevel2BeautyTherapy 28
Level2AwardinHealth&Safety 28
Level2AwardinFacialSkincare 28
Level2AwardinMakeUp 28
Level2AwardinLashandEyebrowTreatments 28
Level2AwardinManicure 28
Level2AwardinPedicure 28
Level2AwardinWaxing 28
Level2AwardinNailArt 28
Level3AwardinMediaMakeup 28
Level3AwardinEpilation 28
Level3AwardinSelfTanning 28
Level2AwardinNailTechnologies 28
Level2CertificateinNailTechnologies 28
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IndexENgINEErINg 45
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGeneralEngineering 45
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinElectricalandElectronicEngineering 45
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinMechanicalEngineering 46
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainEngineering 46
Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainEngineering(Electrical) 46
Level3BTECDiplomainElectrical/ElectronicEngineering 46
Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainEngineering(Mechanical) 46
Level3BTECDiplomainMechanicalEngineering 46
IntruderAlarmsLevel2C&G1853-02 46
ProgrammableLogicControllers 46
RecreationalElectronics 46
BecomeMoreEnergyEfficient 46
WhatisRenewable(Green)Technology? 46
ENgINEErINg SKILLS 47
Apprenticeship–ElectricalEngineeringLevel2&3 48
Apprenticeship-Engineering(Mechanical)Level1,2&3 48
Apprenticeship-ElectricalInstallationLevel2&3 48
Apprenticeship-WeldingorFabricationEngineeringLevel1,2&3 48
Apprenticeship-AgriculturalServiceEngineeringLevel2&3 48
RecreationalWelding 48
RecreationalMetalwork 48
ENgLISH & HISTOrY 49
TheAssociateBachelor’sDegreeinEnglish&History 49
BA(Hons)inEnglish/History(FinalYearmodular) 49
ESSENTIAL SKILLS 50
ESOL 51
City&GuildsEntryLevelCertificateinESOLInternational 51
EntryLevel1–3 51
Level1-2 51
CambridgeFirstCertificateinEnglish(FCE) 51
CambridgeAdvancedCertificateinEnglish(CAE) 51
FIrST AID 52
Level3FirstAidatWork(EMASapproved) 52
Level3RefresherFirstAidatWork(EMASapproved) 52
Level2FAQEmergencyFirstAidatWork 52
CardioPulmonaryResuscitationandAutomatedExternalDefibrillation 52
Level2FAQAwardinPaediatricFirstAid(Children) 52
Level2FAQAwardinActivityFirstAid(Adults) 52
FLOrISTrY AND FLOWEr ArrANgINg 53
Floristry-CreativeCraftLevel3 53
Floristry-CreativeCraftLevel2 53
Floristry-CreativeCraftLevel1 53
AdvancedRecreationalFloristry-Level3standard 53
RecreationalFlowerArranging 53
gCSES 54
GCSEEnglishLanguage 54
GCSEMathematics 54
GCSEEnglishLanguageBlended 54
GCSEBiology 54
GCSEBiologyBlended 54
GCSEMathsBlended 54
HAIrDrESSINg 55
Level5BTECHNDHairdressingandBeautyTherapy 55
NVQ/VRQLevel3DiplomainHairdressing(Apprenticeship) 55
NVQ/VRQLevel2Certificate/DiplomainHairdressing 55
NVQ/VRQLevel1CertificateinHairdressing 56
Level1CombinedDiploma 56
Level3AwardinBridalStyling 56
Level2AwardinHealth&Safety 56
Level2AwardinCuttingMen’sHair 56
HEALTH & SAFETY 57
NEBOSHDiploma 58
NEBOSHGeneralCertificate 58
TraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandling 58
TraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandlingUpdate 58
IOSHManagingSafely 58
IOSHWorkingSafely 58
FireSafetyAwareness 58
FireRiskAssessment 58
HEALTH & SOCIAL CArE 59
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainHealthandSocialCare 59
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainHealthandSocialCare(Year3Topup) 60
Level5City&GuildsDiplomainLeadershipforHealthandSocialCareServices(Adults’Management) 60
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinHealthandSocialCare 60
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainHealthandSocialCare 60
City&Guilds(NVQ)Level3DiplomainHealthandSocialCareorApprenticeshipNI 60
City&Guilds(NVQ)Level2DiplomainHealthandSocialCareorApprenticeshipNI 60
Level2BTECDiplomainHealthandSocialCare 60
BuSINESS 29
BSc(Hons)BusinessStudiesDegreeLink 29
BSc(Hons)BusinessStudies 29
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainBusiness 29
Level5BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusiness 29
BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusinessInformationSolutions 30
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainBusiness 30
Level2BTECDiplomainBusiness 30
CAD 31
City&GuildsL3AwardinCADusingAutoCAD 31
City&GuildsL2AwardinCADusingAutoCAD 31
City&GuildsL2AwardinParametricModellingusingSolidWorks 31
City&GuildsL1AwardinParametricModellingusingSolidWorks 31
CHILDCArE 32
FoundationDegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudies 33
Level5DiplomainLeadershipforChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(Management) 33
Level3CACHEDiploma(NVQ)inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(CCLD)orApprenticeshipNILevel3inCCLD 33
Level3CACHEDiplomainChildcareandEducation(DCE) 33
Level3AwardinSupportingTeachingandLearninginSchools 33
Level2CACHEDiploma(NVQ)inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(CCLD)orApprenticeshipNILevel2inCCLD 33
Level2DiplomainChildCareandEducation 33
CACHEFoundationAwardinCaringforChildren 33
Level1CombinedDiploma 33
CHILDCArE PrOFESSIONAL DEvELOPMENT SPECIAL NEEDS - PLAYWOrK 34
Level3WorkingWithChildrenwithSpecialNeedsLevel3 34
Supportingindividualswithautisticspectrumconditions 34
Level3AwardinTransitiontoPlaywork(fromEarlyYears) 34
Level2AwardWorkinginSupportofChildrenwithDisabilitiesandSpecialEducationalNeeds 34
Level2IntroductoryAwarenessofAutisticSpectrum 34
COMPLEMENTArY THErAPIES 35
Level3DiplomainReflexologyTechniques 35
Level3DiplomainAromatherapyTechniques 35
Level3AwardinIndianHeadMassage 35
Level3CertificateinSwedishMassage 35
Level3AwardinHotStoneTherapy 35
Level2AwardinThreading 35
CONSTruCTION 36
FoundationDegreeinArchitecturalTechnologywithSustainableDesign 37
FoundationDegreeinSustainableConstruction 37
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainConstruction/CivilEngineering(ConversionCourse) 37
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinCivilEngineering 37
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinConstruction 37
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment 38
Level3BTECDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment 38
Level3BTECDiplomainCivilEngineering 38
Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment 38
Level2BTECExtendedCertificateinConstruction 38
IntroductiontoSurveying&Levelling 38
CONSTruCTION SKILLS 39
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomain3DDesign(Wood-based) 40
Apprenticeship–Bricklaying 40
Apprenticeship–CarpentryandJoinery 40
Apprenticeship–PaintingandDecorating 40
Apprenticeship–Plastering 40
Apprenticeship–Plumbing 41
Apprenticeship–Tiling 41
ConstructionSkillsRegister(CSRTraining) 41
CarpentryandJoinery(DIYWoodwork) 41
PaintingandDecorating(DIY) 41
Plumbing(DIY) 41
TilingFloorsandWalls(DIY) 41
COuNSELLINg 42
FoundationDegreeinCounsellingUniversityofUlster 42
Level4CertificateinCounsellingStudiesUniversityofUlster 42
Level2CertificateinCounsellingSkills 42
Level2CertificateinIntroductiontoCounsellingSkills 42
DENTAL NurSINg 43
NEBDNNationalDiplomainDentalNursing 43
ELECTrICAL 44
RequirementsforElectricalInstallations17thEditionC&G2382-10 44
RequirementsforElectricalInstallations16th-17thEditionUpdateC&G23772382-20 44
Inspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallationsC&G2391-10Unit301(Theory) 44
Inspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallationsC&G2391-10Unit302(Practical) 44
ElectricalInstallationC&G2377(PortableApplianceTesting) 44
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IndexMOTOr vEHICLE 78
Level4AdvancedVehicleDiagnostics 79
Level3MotorVehicle-MatureexperiencedStudents(FastTrack) 79
Level3MotorSports*NEW* 79
LightVehicleRepair-TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&3 79
HeavyVehicleRepair-TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&3 79
LightVehicleBodyRepairandRefinishing–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&3 79
LandBasedServiceEngineeringTechnicalCertificateandNVQLevel2&Level3 79
ConstructionPlantMaintenance–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel1,2&3 79
DiplomainVehiclePartsPrinciplesLevel2&3 79
Level1VehicleFitting*NEW* 79
Painting&Refinishing(Upskilling) 79
CarBodyWelding 79
Owner/DriverCarMaintenance 79
MuSIC 80
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainMusic 80
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainMusic 80
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainMusic 81
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainMusicTechnology 81
Level2BTECDiplomainPerformingArts(DramaandMusic) 81
PErFOrMINg ArTS 82
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainPerformingArts 82
Level2BTECDiplomainPerformingArts(DramaandMusic) 82
PHOTOgrAPHY & PHOTOSHOP 83
BA(Hons)CreativeImaging 84
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography 84
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography 84
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography 84
DigitalPhotographyCreativeCraftLevel3 84
DigitalPhotographyCreativeCraftLevel2 84
RecreationalDigitalPhotography–AdvancedLevel3standard 84
RecreationalDigitalPhotography–Level2standard 84
GetmoreoutofyourDigitalCamera 84
IntroductiontoPhotoshopforDigitalCameraUsers 84
PhotoshopElementsforPhotographers 84
PuBLIC SErvICES 85
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainPublicServices 85
Level2BTECDiplomainPublicServices 85
rETAIL 86
FoundationDegreeinRetail 86
ABCLevel3CertificateinRetailKnowledge 86
ABCLevel2DiplomainRetailFashion 86
Apprenticeship–RetailNVQLevel2 86
Level1CombinedDiploma 86
RetailWorks–pre-vocational 87
SCIENCE 88
FoundationDegreeinAppliedandMedicalScience 88
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificate/DiplomaAppliedBiology 88
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainAppliedScience 88
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainAppliedScience 88
SPOrTS STuDIES 89
FoundationDegreeinSport,ExerciseandFitness 90
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSport 90
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseSciences 90
Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainSportandExerciseSciences(FormerlyNationalAward) 90
Level2BTECDiplomainSport 91
TrainingforSuccessLevel1and2inSports 91
SkillsforyourLife 91
ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinExerciseReferral 91
ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinPersonalTraining 91
ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinSportsMassageTherapy 91
ActiveIQLevel2CertificateinGymInstructing 91
Level2EventsSteward 91
TEACHEr TrAININg 92
EDILevel4CertificateinTeachingICTSkills 92
EDILevel4CertificateinPrinciplesofTeachingandLearning 92
FINANCE 93
LEArNINg SuPPOrT 94
WOrKINg ON YOur FuTurE 96
LEArNINg rESOurCE CENTrE 96
FACILITIES FOr STuDENTS 97
STuDENT ACTIvITIES 98
SPOrTS TEAMS AND ACADEMIES 99
PrINCE’S TruST 100
CAMPuS LOCATION 100
guIDE FOr INTErNATIONAL STuDENTS 101
BuSINESS SuPPOrT 102
COMMuNITY LEArNINg 103
COMMuNITY LEArNINg OuTCENTrES 104
HOrTICuLTurE 61
Horticulture(NPTCLevel3DiplomainWork-basedHorticulture) 61
Horticulture(NPTCLevel2DiplomainWork-basedHorticulture) 61
Horticulture(NPTClevel1DiplomainPracticalHorticultureSkills) 61
Level1CombinedDiploma 61
RecreationalGardening 61
HOSPITALITY & TOurISM 62
FoundationDegreeinTravelandTourismManagement 63
FoundationDegreeinHospitalityandTourismManagement 63
FoundationDegreeinInternationalCulinaryArts 63
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainHospitalityandEventManagement 63
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainTravelandTourism 64
Level2BTECDiplomainTravelandTourism 64
Level1CombinedDiploma 64
NVQLevel3ProfessionalCookery 64
Level2ProfessionalCookeryDiploma(PCD) 64
Level2NVQinProfessionalCookery 64
Level1NVQCertificateinHospitality&CateringServices 64
Level3Award/Cert/DipinFood&DrinkIndustryQualificationsApprenticeshipNI 64
Level2Award/Cert/DipinFood&DrinkIndustryQualificationsApprenticeshipNI 64
SkillsforWork 64
ABCLevel2CertificateinGeneralPatisserieandConfectionery 65
CIEHLevel4AwardinManagingFoodSafety 65
CIEHLevel3AwardinSupervisingFoodSafety 65
CIEHLevel2AwardinFoodSafety 65
EDILevel3PrinciplesofSupervisingCustomerServiceinHospitality,Leisure,TravelandTourism 65
EDILevel2PrinciplesofCustomerServiceinHospitality,Leisure,TravelandTourism 65
RecreationalWineTasting 65
CookingforAllOccasions 65
CakeDecoratingBeginners/Intermediate/Advanced 65
IT / COMPuTINg / MuLTIMEDIA 66
FoundationDegreeinComputingandNetworkSystems 67
FoundationDegreeinComputing 67
FoundationDegreeinInteractiveMultimedia 68
Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusinessInformationSolutions 68
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainGamesDevelopment 68
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainInteractiveComputing 68
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainComputing 68
Level2BTECDiplomainComputing 68
CompTIAA+PCHardwareandOperatingSystems 69
CompTIANetwork+(N+) 69
CompTIASecurity+(S+) 69
CiscoNetworkingAcademyProgramme–CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA) 69
BasicComputing(GETIT) 69
ICTEssentialSkills(LEARNIT) 69
C&GLevel3AwardforITUsers(FURTHERIT) 69
LANguAgES 70
DiplomaintheIrishLanguage 70
RecreationalLanguages–ATasteofFrench,ItalianorSpanish 70
LEISurE & rECrEATIONAL 71
Level2FAQAwardinBasicActivityFirstAid 71
YogaforBeginners 71
YogaforIntermediates 71
Men’sKeepFit 71
Golf–Beginners/Improvers 71
LIFE SKILLS 72
OCRLifeandLivingSkills(EntryLevels–1,2and3)-Accreditedcourseforstudentswithlearningdifficulties/disabilities 72
LinkClub(ForStudentsWithLearningDifficulties) 72
MANAgEMENT & PrOFESSIONAL DEvELOPMENT 73
Level7BTECExtendedDiplomainStrategicManagement&Leadership 74
Level5BTECDiplomainManagementandLeadership 74
Level5CIPDHumanResourceManagement 74
CIPDCertificateinHumanResourcePractice 74
Level5ILMCertificatein,CoachingandMentoringinManagement 74
Level4ILMCertificateinManagement 75
Level3ILMCertificateinFirstLineManagement 75
Level3ILMCertificateinEffectiveManagement 75
Level3ILMAwardinFirstLineManagement 75
Level3ILMAwardinCoachingforTeamLeadersandFirstLineManagers 75
Level3ILMAwardinEffectiveManagement 75
Level2ILMAwardinTeamLeading 75
ILMAwardinCustomerAwareness 75
TraintheTrainerILMEndorsedAward 75
MEDIA 76
BA(Hons)CreativeImaging 77
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 77
Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 77
Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 77
Level2BTECDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 77
Level1BTECDiplomainGraphicDesign 77
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