wakefield college part-time & professional course guide 2015

Part-time & Professional

Invest in Your Future

Part-time & Professional

Course Guide 2015

Start Your Own Business

Change Your Career

Prepare for University

Get Professional Qualifications

Also includes information on

24+ Advanced Learning LoanGovernment funding to help

with the costs of studying

2 Part-time & Professional Course Guide 2015 Course Information: 01924 789111

Welcome...

Key Levels

There are exciting times ahead. The economy is resurgent and the jobs market is opening up for those with the right combination of skills, experience and qualifications.

Business start-ups are also on the rise. There have never been as many small businesses as there are today in sectors as diverse as professional services, such as accountancy, through to construction, and retail opportunities like floristry.

Companies have also realised that having professional, qualified staff gives them the edge in a competitive marketplace. They appreciate and recognise individuals who’ve invested in their own personal development and are rewarding such individuals with promotion and attractive salaries.

Legislation is also meaning that in booming sectors such as health and social care, the only way to gain employment is to get qualified.

There’s also good news on fees. The Government’s initiative on 24 plus Advanced Learning Loans means that for many courses, funding is available up front for the course, and the loan only gets paid back once you’re earning over £21k and have completed your course. If you fund an Access to Higher Education course in this way, and go on to complete an eligible higher education course, the loan will be written off.

For many people, this has become an attractive way of investing in their future. There’s more information available on page 14.

So have a look through the guide and decide your own future. It’s in your hands!

Sam Wright Principal, Wakefield College

I decided to gain a qualification to safeguard my career prospects. I chose Wakefield College over various providers on recommendation and it seemed the best fit with my job role. I can’t speak too highly of my assessor.”

Carol Beaumont Diploma in Learning & Development

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Course eligible for 24+ Advanced

Learning Loan.

WCC Wakefield City Campus

CC Castleford Campus

TP Thornes Park Campus

In many subjects Wakefield College offers courses at various levels,

dependent on the degree of difficulty of the course, e.g. a Level 1

course is generally for someone seeking a first qualification in a

subject and a level 5 course is a foundation degree qualification.

Campuses

Thinking about the future?

3Part-time & Professional Course Guide 2015www.wakefield.ac.uk

Wakefield College’s Access to Higher Education courses

are highly successful, nationally recognised kite-marked

courses preparing adults wishing to progress to university.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma can be a one-

year route to university for people without the traditional

qualifications needed to apply for university. Like A Levels,

they are a full Level 3 qualification.

Access to Higher Education courses are delivered by

colleges in England and Wales, and are available in a range

of different subjects, such as art, social work, computing,

science, healthcare, law, primary teaching and business.

Access to Higher Education courses are popular with

people pursuing new careers or changes in their lives.

Do universities recognise the Access to HE Diploma?

The College has close links with local universities that

welcome students from the Access to Higher Education

courses. Students are guided through their university

applications and supported in their applications for relevant

work experience.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is regulated by

QAA and widely recognised by UK universities, and many

actively encourage applications from Access to Higher

Education students.

Most Access to Higher Education courses can be

completed in one year. However, you can also study part-

time over two or more years, or through distance learning

or evening sessions.

All Access to Higher Education courses can be financed

through the Government’s 24+ Advanced Learning Loan

(see page 14 for more information).

For students who go on to complete an eligible course at

university, the 24+ Advanced Learning Loan is written off

and does not need to be paid back.

Telephone the Course Information Team on 01924 789111

for more details on the Access to Higher Education courses.

Access to Higher Education

53% of Access to HE students are aged

25 and over

Around 40,000 people study Access to HE courses each year

Over 20,000 Access to HE students go on to apply for

university courses each year

Access to Higher Education - Art Pathway

Access to Higher Education - Business Management Pathway

Access to Higher Education - Computing Pathway

Access to Higher Education - Engineering Pathway

Access to Higher Education - Healthcare Professions Pathway

Access to Higher Education - Humanities & Social Sciences Pathway

Access to Higher Education - Law & Criminology Pathway

Access to Higher Education - Science Pathway

Access to HE Pathways

Ever regret not going to Uni? It’s never too late...

Successful students can progress automatically onto a variety of foundation degrees at Wakefield College.”

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Courses Business, Management & Professional Courses

Business, Management & Professional courses

The key to your successThe Business School at Wakefield College has a long history

of providing high quality courses for those wishing to

actively improve their careers and future prospects through

professional development.

Our enviable links with employers mean our courses are

current and keep up to date with the rapidly changing

business landscape, giving you a competitive edge in the jobs

market and career progression.

As well as professional development courses in their own

right, business and management are also key modules in

many university-level courses, as well as Access to Higher

Education programmes.

Check out our Access to HE programmes on page 3 or request

a Higher Education prospectus from the Course Information

Team on 01924 789111.

LEVEL 3Officer/Admin Role Supervisor Typical earnings: £18k - £26k

Team Leader Typical earnings: £20k - £28k

LEVEL 4LEVEL 2

CIPD Certificate in Human Resource

PracticeWCC

1 Year

CIM Certificate in Professional

MarketingWCC

1 Year

CIPS Diploma in Procurement & Supply

WCC Various

AAT Diploma in Accounting

WCC 1 Year

HNC in Business

WCC 2 Years

We offer manual and computerised bookkeeping

courses as standalone, or as part of a further programme of

study, such as the AAT

Many of our management courses are eligible for 24+ Advanced

Learning Loans

ILM for Aspiring or New Managers

NCFE Diploma in Business

Administration

WCC Various

WCC 18 Months

Are you looking to upskill in a core business function to start out on your career? Are you experienced in your industry but need to gain a qualification to improve your chances of career progression?

Pathways offered by the

AAT Diploma in Accounting

WCC 1 Year

There are over 150 accountancy firms in the region, including the world’s Big Four,

PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, KPMG and Ernst & Young

AAT Certificate in Accounting

WCC 1 Year


Contact the Course Information Team on 01924 789111 for more details on

the course you’re interested in

Professional qualificationsIn some fields a professional qualification is essential.

The relevant professional body will set the formal route

for qualification, covering examinations and assessment,

competence and experience required, and standards for

professional ethics.

You don’t have to wait until you are employed to benefit from

the resources and knowledge base of a professional body. All

of our professional courses are accredited by the appropriate

professional body, ensuring that our students benefit from the

high standards they instil.

Accountancy

Human Resources

Leadership & Management

Marketing

Purchasing & Supply

ManagementTypical earnings: £25k - £40k

Senior ManagementTypical earnings: £35k+

LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 / 7

CIPS Advanced Diploma in

Procurement & Supply

CIM Diploma in Professional

Marketing

CMI in Strategic Management &

Leadership

CIPS Professional Diploma in

Procurement & SupplyWCC

Modular

CIPD Certificate in Human Resource

ManagementWCC

32 Weeks

HND in Business CMI in Management & Leadership

WCC 1 Year

WCC Various

WCC 2 Years

WCC Various

WCC Modular

Our region boasts a £53bn economy, which is bigger than 8 European countries

Business services in our region are set to grow by 51% by 2022

Leeds is the UK’s main financial and business services centre

outside London

The Awarding Body at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has commended Wakefield College for the excellent standard of results achieved for assessments submitted in the December 2014 assessments session for the Marketing module of the Certificate in Professional Marketing.”Chartered Institute of Marketing

The broad range of skills you learn puts you in a strong position to progress. It’s great and I have recommended the course to a colleague in my office. The class sizes at Wakefield College are relatively small allowing for more one-to-one interaction with tutors.”Student comments

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Counselling Health Care Social Care

Courses Counselling and Health & Social Care

Are you interested in improving people’s lives or caring for those who may be ill, elderly, or vulnerable? The health & social care sector employs four million people in the UK. England’s health care spend has more than doubled since 2000, meaning more staff with relevant skills and qualifications are needed to support and care for our growing, and ageing population.

Counselling and Health & Social Care

Like to give something back to the community?Health care is the prevention and treatment of ill health and

medical conditions in hospitals, health centres and in the

community. Social care is the care and support of vulnerable

people, usually in the community but also in some settings.

For many people, working in these sectors is a vocation and the

reward is the knowledge that you are doing a valuable job and

giving something back to society.

The average starting salary for a care worker in Yorkshire is

£14,000 but, if you’re ambitious and keen to progress, you can

boost your earnings and rise through the ranks if you have the

relevant qualifications. Many of our students choose our Access

to HE route as a way into nursing.

If you take out a 24+ loan for one of our qualifications, you

would only start to pay it back once you were earning £21,000

or more and we can continue to support your professional

development right through to degree level.

77,500 people work in health care in our region

60,000 people work in social care in our region

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 5LEVEL 5

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 3LEVEL 3

LEVEL 2

CAVA Access to HE Diploma: Health

Care ProfessionsWCC

1 Year

Foundation Degree in Health & Wellbeing

WCC 2 Years

Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults)

for EnglandWCC

1 Year

By 2020, 48% of people working in health and social care will have studied at

foundation degree level or above

Certificate in Counselling Skills

WCC 1 Year

We offer a range of certificates and diplomas in

health care & social care at Level 2

Award in Counselling

ConceptsWCC

10 Weeks


Brush up those skillsThe industry has difficulty recruiting high-calibre staff, and

there are great opportunities for beauty therapists, nail

technicians, hairstylists and barbers.

There is also a growing demand for people to specialise in

men’s grooming and increasingly more men are turning to

hairdressing as a career.

Having the right qualifications could give you not only the

opportunity to work in your own district, but it also opens up

career options further afield, such as working on cruise ships

for example.

There are also exciting franchise opportunities in retail settings

around the country.

Hair Beauty

Hair & BeautyLooking and feeling good is big business. Nearly a quarter of a million people work in the UK hairdressing and beauty industry, which accounts for nearly 1% of the UK economy. Both the hairdressing and beauty sectors have grown considerably in recent years, with continued growth predicted in our area.

24+ Loans are available on all Level 3 hair & beauty courses

Hair & Beauty Courses

LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3

VTCT NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

CC 1 Year


hairdressing & barbering at Level 2


beauty & nail technology at Level 2

VTCT Diploma in Massage Therapy

CC 1 Year

VTCT Diploma in Beauty Therapy

TreatmentsCC

1 Year

VTCT Diploma in Nail Technology

CC 1 Year

There are over 3,000 barbers in the UK

Men’s grooming is a growing industry

There are over 36,000 hair salons in the UK

There are over 1,500 nail bars in the UK

Employing over 180,000 people

Over 13,000 beauty salons in the UK

With a turnover of more than £4.8bn

More than 1,000 mobile beauty

therapists in the UK


Do you have industry experience and are now looking for your next steps in management? Or looking for training to give you the hands-on skills and credentials to work for yourself?

Construction & Engineering

Courses Construction & Engineering

Are you thinking big?

Construction Engineering

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 1LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 2LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3

Awards in CAD

CC 1 Year

Diplomas in Site Carpentry &

Brickwork CC

1 Year

Edexcel Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

CC 2 Years

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

CC 2 Years

Diplomas in Building Services, Construction,

Civil Engineering CC

1 Year

City & Guilds 2382: 17th Edition IEE

Wiring RegulationsCC

12 Weeks

Edexcel Diploma in Electrical

Engineering CC

2 Years

HNC in Electrical

Engineering CC

2 Years

We offer a range of City & Guilds qualifications in specific aspects

of construction and the built environment

We offer a range of diplomas in performing engineering operations,

engineering technology or welding and fabrication

HNC in Civil Engineering

CC 2 Years

HNC in Construction

CC 2 Years

HNC in Building Services

CC 2 Years

HND in Construction

CC 2 Years

Do you want a career designing or building roads, power stations,

bridges, airports, railways, hospitals, schools and houses?

Whichever route you choose the construction sector is crying

out for skilled people and salaries are rising. The sector in our

region has seen £4.3bn worth of projects completed in the last

10 years alone; and it’s worth remembering in that time the

economy went through recession during that period.

Now, developments are popping up right across the region

and career opportunities are there for the taking if you’ve got

the right skills.

If you’re already working in engineering or construction, or are

looking for a long term career path, this could be for you.

Check out the website for details of our next open events to see

our facilities and talk to tutors - www.wakefield.ac.uk/events.

Engineering accounts for 24.9% of UK turnover

Almost 70,000 people are employed in the sector in our region

Construction is one of the 3 fastest growing sectors in our region

Every year, the UK faces a shortfall of over 81,000 people with engineering

skills in the workforce

We offer a range of Introductory awards in construction skills

HND in Civil Engineering

CC 2 Years


Sport & Health Courses

Two wheels or four. Or more. We love our cars, bikes and trucks. Why not turn your passion into a career with our range of motor vehicle and motorbike professional courses?

Courses Motor Vehicle

Kick start your careerOur tutors have a wealth of experience, from working in vehicle

maintenance and repair to race teams and specialised vehicle support.

One thing you’ll have in common is a passion for all things automotive,

which makes for a hugely energetic and rewarding learning environment.

Students learn in superb, purpose-built, fully-equipped motor vehicle

workshops with the latest technology on real vehicles. Whether your

ambition is to be part of an F1 team, working in a dealership or running your

own business, we can turn your passion into a career.

Motor Vehicle Sport & HealthTaking part in sport isn’t just good for your health, the sport sector is a valuable part of our economy’s health too, as the sport sector generated a massive £20.3bn for the economy in 2010.

Get your career on trackThe sport sector is rapidly-growing and studying a course in this subject

area can lead to employment in coaching, gyms, fitness instruction, and

massage therapy. The associated health benefits from people taking part

in sport total £11.2bn annually, meaning sport and health are an intrinsic

part of the overall health of our society.

You could also go on to study at higher education level to expand your

knowledge and obtain a qualification to further your career or open up

new opportunities.

CYQ Award in Fitness & Physical

Activity WCC

13 Weeks

CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing

WCC20 Weeks

Certificate in Sports Massage

TherapyWCC

30 Weeks

Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

WCC21 Weeks

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 6

Foundation Degree in Health Related

Exercise & Fitness WCC

3 Years

Foundation Degree in Applied Sports

Performance WCC

3 Years

The university level BSc (Hons) and Foundation Degree courses are validated by Teesside University.

Sport and sport-related activity accounts

for 2.3% of all jobs in England

Sport and sport-related activity is estimated to support over 400,000

full-time equivalent jobs

BSc (Hons) in Health Related

Exercise & Fitness WCC

1 Year

BSc (Hons) in Applied Sports

Performance WCC

2 Years

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 2

Light Vehicle Maintenance &

Repair

Diploma in Accident Repair

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance &

Repair

Motorcycle Maintenance &

Repair

WCC3 Years

WCC3 Years

WCC3 Years

WCC3 Years


Courses Teacher Education

Teaching the teachersMany of our courses are validated through the University of

Huddersfield - the Times Higher Education University of the

Year 2013.

Our facilities include a dedicated teacher education training

room to ensure students have the right environment in which

to study and our students come from all walks of life.

Nationally, there is a shortage of maths teachers so the

Government offers a range of financial incentives to those

people wishing to train to be a maths teacher which can add

up to thousands of pounds. Bursaries are also available for

those wishing to train for an English or SEN specialism. More

information can be found on the Education and Training

Foundation website.

Wakefield College offers the full range of courses you need from starting out on the road to becoming a teacher to higher level professional development programmes for those who are already engaged in teaching or training.

LEVEL 4LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5LEVEL 5

LEVEL 3LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4LEVEL 4

LEVEL 6LEVEL 6

LEVEL 5LEVEL 5

Routes into Teaching Specialisms & Enhancements

Certificates in Coaching &

Mentoring

TBCWCC TBC

Thinking about going into teaching but not

sure if it’s for you?

Developing your skills and professionalism

Subject specialisms & full honours degree

Qualifications are not dependent on being in a teaching role – can be done

using voluntary placement Added value qualifications to give your the edge in your

teaching careerCertificate in

Education & Training (formerly CTLLS)

WCC TBC

Diplomas in Teaching Maths, ESOL & English

WCC 1 Year

Diploma in Education & Training

(formerly DTLLS)WCC

1 Year

BA or BA (Hons) in Education & Professional

Development WCC

2 Years

These courses are delivered on a flexible, part-time basis allowing you to combine studying with work and

other commitments

In-Service PGCE (Lifelong Learning)

WCC 2 Years

We offer a range of Assessor &

Internal Verifier qualifications

Award in Education & Training

(formerly PTLLS)WCC

7/13 Weeks

Certificates in Teaching Maths &

EnglishWCC

1 Year

Teacher Education


Helping young people be the best they can beChildcare is firmly on the new government’s agenda and with

legislation requiring the employment of appropriately qualified

staff, getting that qualification has never been more important.

Besides, what could be more rewarding than knowing you’re

helping to give young people the best start in life?

Our courses prepare you from the initial certificates to allow

you to work in education environments, right through to

Foundation Degree if you find it’s your passion.

Teaching assistants are being given more and more roles within

schools. Higher Level Teaching Assistant may teach classes on

their own, cover planned absences and allow teachers time to

plan and mark.

If you like working in an education environment, check out the

Teacher Education courses opposite.

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3

There are around 359,200 individual teaching assistants (TAs) employed by schools in England

Certificate in Learning &

Development

TBCWCC TBC

Award in Learning &

Development

TBCWCC TBC

Diploma in Learning &

DevelopmentWCC TBC

Working with Children & Young PeopleWould you like to help inspire minds and win hearts?

Working with Children & Young People Courses

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Early Years & Childcare

City & Guilds Certificate for the Children & Young People’s

WorkforceWCC

12 Months

Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

WCC 12 Months

Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

WCC 12 Months

Foundation Degree in Young Children’s Learning &

DevelopmentWCC

12 Months

City & Guilds Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early

Years Educator) (QCF)WCC

12 Months

City & Guilds Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care & Children &

Young People’s ServicesWCC

12 Months

Diploma in Specialist Support For Teaching & Learning in Schools

WCC 12 Months

Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils

in SchoolsWCC

12 Months


If you…

- missed out on taking English or maths qualifications when you were at school

- have good English or maths skills but no certificate to prove it

- would like to improve your chances of securing that all important interview

- are ambitious and hoping to get promoted at work

- would like to brush up on your skills, boost your confidence and gain a recognised qualification

then sign up for one of our free English or maths courses. Whatever your current level of skill, we can support you to progress. Our adult-friendly groups can fit flexibly around your current commitments.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Do you have the specialist skills and qualifications you need to get a particular job, but don’t have the necessary level of spoken or written English?

If English is not your first language, these friendly and informal classes will help you to improve your English skills and gain a qualification.

Classes start at various times during the year. Fees may be payable.

Telephone us on 01924 789111 between 8.30 and 5.30 (answer machine service out of office hours) to find out more or email us on [email protected].

IT systems are at the centre of everyday life and are in almost every home and business across the country. Skills in this sector are highly sought after in the UK and employment is set to rise at 1.62% per year until 2020.

For many jobs, you will need to demonstrate good IT skills just to get a foot in the door. But it doesn’t stop there. As workplaces rely more and more on IT for their day-to-day operation, it’s really important that you continue to develop your skills so that you don’t get left behind.

If you’re struggling to use the IT at your workplace, everything takes longer to do and this can create unnecessary stress and embarrassment. Keep your skills well polished and you’ll be able to adapt to changing expectations.

Come and talk to us and we’ll help you to decide which course is the right one for you.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Text Processing

Presentation Software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word Processing

Getting started with IT 3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Byte size course or new careerSo whether you’re just starting to get to grips with a computer or you’ve

been using them for a while at work, we offer courses that cover all the

basics. Our courses range from beginner up to advanced level, so you can

further your knowledge in a topic you’re interested in, whether that’s IT

basics or advanced spreadsheets. We offer flexible study options to fit

around your existing commitments including classroom and online options.

If you’re looking for a career in computing or IT, a great first step would be

to look at our Access to Higher Education (Computing Pathway) on page 3.

ComputingMaths & English

Computing CoursesCourses Maths, English & ESOL


Turn your hobby into a businessIf you have the creative skills but need to know how to run the business side

of things, then the full range of core business functions is offered through

our Business School - see pages 4 and 5 for more information

Floristry Hospitality & Catering Music

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3LEVEL 3

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 2LEVEL 2

LEVEL 1

NCFE Certificate in Creative Craft

FloristryWCC

1 Year

Music Technology

TP 7 Weeks

Live Sound Production

TP 6 Weeks

DJ Techniques

TP 6 Weeks

NCFE Award in Creative Craft

FloristryWCC

20 Weeks

NVQ Diploma in Professional

CookeryWCC

1 Year

City & Guilds 7102-53 Award in

Barista SkillsWCC

10 Weeks

If you’ve got that creativity just bursting to get out, then your own business could be the way to harness that skill and secure your future. Or what about impressing potential employers with a qualification which will set you apart from the rest? Have a look at some of the ideas and qualifications below, or give us a call if you have your own ideas and would like to know the best way to enhance your own skillset.

Passionate about being Creative?

ABC Award in Cake Decoration

WCC 25 Weeks

Studio Production Techniques

TP 8 Weeks

Creative Courses Courses


FeesEducation is more accessible than ever, with initiatives

designed to encourage people to invest in their futures.

The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education

(NIACE) highlights five key benefits of participating in

ongoing education:

· Salary increases;

· Health benefits;

· Civic participation;

· Social value and;

· Improving family life chances.

There are many reasons to invest in your own future.

Perhaps it’s time for that new career you’ve always wanted;

promotion beckons but you just need an extra boost to your

skills; or it’s time to ditch the 9-5 and start your own venture.

Wakefield College is here to help and has many pathways

available from short courses through to complete

progression to university and beyond.

And for those worried about the costs, there are keys to fee

bands on each course in this Guide, to make it transparent

and easy to understand.

For those interested in the Government’s 24+ Advanced

Learning Loan, there are repayment examples below.

It’s your future.

NEW From 2015/2016 the % deposit payable and maximum

number of instalments will depend on the value of the course.

See table opposite.

Professional courses with accreditation, e.g. Accountancy, Marketing

Access to Higher Education courses, pathways including Computing, Law, Science and Social Care

Work-related courses, such as Construction, Engineering and Hair & Beauty

Range between £180 for a one-day introductory course to £1,600 for one-year Diploma

If you’re aged 24 and over, you may have access to a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan of up to £3,500 to cover the cost of your course, which is not repayable if you go on to complete your degree

Range between £450 for a 25-week City & Guilds course, to £3,500 for a one-year HND

Value of the course£150 to £499£500 to £999£1,000 plusOther instalments (not by DD)

Deposit payable25%20%15%25%

Maximum no of instalments4684

Your monthly repayments would be:£7.50 a month - if you earned £22,000 a year£30 a month - if you earned £25,000 a year

You can use the repayment calculator to get an estimate of how much you’ll have to pay back. www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk/scheme/dgv/pws/repayment-calculator_24plus.html

Fees Up to £249

From £500 up to £999From £250 up to £499

From £1,000 up to £1,999From £2,000 and upwards

24+ Advanced Learning Loan

Deposit & instalments

Example

Since 1st August 2013, any UK resident aged 24 or over who

enrols with us onto an eligible level 3 or higher course, can

apply for a Government funded loan to pay for the tuition fee.

This will be paid directly to the College on your behalf

via the Student Loans Company. 24+ Advanced Learning

Loans enable thousands of people to benefit from life

changing opportunities. Evidence shows that people with

qualifications at higher levels have significant advantages

in the job market.

This is great news for you as it means that you don’t have

to pay anything when you enrol.

Look for the icon within this guide to see eligible

courses, or call Course Information on 01924 789111 to

check the course you’re interested in is included.

Repayments don’t start until April 2016.

You only pay back your loan (plus interest) when you finish your

course and earn more than £21,000 a year. Your repayments

will stop if your income drops below £21,000 a year.

Your annual repayment amount will be 9% of any income

you earn over £21,000.

If you are enrolling on one of our Access to Higher

Education programmes and then progress to a Higher

Education (HE) course at any UK college or university, the

further education part of the loan will be written off when

you complete your HE course!

There’s more information and an application form on the

government website - www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loan

Fee icons are for guidance only and are usually

per year. To ensure you have accurate fee

information before committing to your course,

please call Course Information on 01924 789111


The information contained in this Course Guide is correct at the time

of publication. Wakefield College reserves the right to alter or vary

the details at any time.

While every care has been taken in compiling this publication,

Wakefield College accepts no liability for the accuracy or otherwise

of statements appearing in it.

Wakefield College also reserves the right to withdraw any advertised

class for which insufficient numbers of students enrol and close any

class if low numbers attending make it no longer viable.

Are you anemployer?

Customised Training Recruitment Services Workplace Learning

After all, you’re unlikely to devote time and effort to something unless return on investment can be clearly demonstrated.

The UK Benchmark Index shows that expenditure on staff training raised productivity by 47% in the manufacturing sector and by 12% in the services industries.

Many local employers sponsor individuals to develop their skills through our part-time and professional courses which take place on campus; but if you’re looking for a bespoke solution for your staff, perhaps on your own premises or to suit your own working patterns, then give us a call to discuss how we can help you.

Contact our Business Development Unit on 01924 789715 to see how we can help to strengthen and future-proof your business.

Then it will be no surprise to you that investment in staff skills training and professional development improves workplace efficiency, motivation, staff retention and customer service. But what about the all-important issues of productivity and financial performance?

www.wakefield.ac.uk

Course Information: 01924 789 111 [email protected]

Minicom: 01924 789 270

Campus Addresses

Wakefield City Campus Margaret Street, Wakefield WF1 2DH

Castleford Campus Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford WF10 4UA

All Wakefield College prospectuses are available on the College website. Alternative formats are available on request, such as large print, Braille, British Sign Language video, audio tape and CD ROM.

Telephone 01924 789 228 for details.

Part-time, Professional & University Centre CoursesOpen Event

Wakefield City Campus

Access to Higher Education · Business & Management · Childcare & Early Years · Computing

Counselling · English, Maths & ESOL · Health & Social Care · Hospitality & Catering · Music

Professional Courses · Public Services · Sport & Health · Teacher Education

Castleford Campus

Beauty Therapy · Brickwork · CAD/CAM · Carpentry & Joinery · Civil Engineering · Computing

Electrical · Engineering · Hairdressing · Motorcycle · Motor Vehicle · Welding & Fabrication

Register for priority access: www.wakefield.ac.uk/events and enjoy a free Starbucks drink at the Wakefield City Campus!

20JUNE

18JUNE Date: Thursday 18th June, 2015

Time: 4.30pm - 7.30pm Locations: Wakefield City Campus Castleford Campus

Date: Saturday 20th June, 2015 Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm Location: Wakefield City Campus

wakefield college part-time & professional course guide 2015

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