Changing Futures Easter 2014

CHANGING FUTURES

See inside for our range of courses for adults starting in April

Shaping careers through training and education

Thanks to the College, I have

been able to create and

launch my own company...

EASTER UPDATE

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WELCOME TO CHANGING FUTURES

At Sunderland College we are here to help you achieve. Whatever you want to be, we can help you get there. From introduction and taster courses to HNCs and Foundation Degrees, with a massive range of courses to

choose from, you really can Change your Future with Sunderland College.

But we don’t just want you to take our word for it. In each edition you will hear from some of our former students, who came to us to take a new direction in their careers and have gone on to achieve amazing things!

IN THIS EDITIONHow to find the right course for you 3

Art, Design, Crafts & Photography 6

Business and Management 6

Catering, Food and Hospitality 6

Construction 6

Education 6

Engineering 7

Fashion & Textiles 7

General Interest 7

Get Ready for... 7

Hair and Beauty 9

Health and Social Care & Childcare 9

ICT 9

Languages 10

Maths & English 10

Motor Vehicle 10

Sport, Fitness and Exercise 10

Specialist English Language Courses 11

Next Steps 12

How to pay 13

Where you’ll study 14

Help with costs 18

Help for you 19

24+ Advanced Learning Loan 22

Need the skills to get a job? 23

Test the City 25

Apprenticeships 28

Learning on your doorstep 28

Adult and Child Education (ACE) 28

Foundation Study Programme 29

The College reserves the right to change the published day(s) of course delivery for purposes of efficiency and effectiveness of the learning experience. Information contained in this magazine is correct at the time of publication.

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HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT COURSE

FOR YOUIt is simple, we’ve organised all of our courses by subject area and ‘level’ so that you can find the course that you are interested in really quickly.

We’ve also got course factsheets available on our website, so that you can find out more about what they include and where they could take you.

A GUIDE TO COURSE LEVELS

SHORT AND TASTER COURSES We understand that you might like to ‘try before you buy,’ so why not enrol on one of our short and taster courses first to see if you like it, then you can progress onto the next level. Our short and taster courses last no more than 10 weeks.

LEVEL 1 - ENTRY AND BEGINNER These courses don’t usually require any prior knowledge of a subject and they will help you to learn the basics. Level 1 courses are usually a stepping-stone to further study.

LEVEL 2 - INTERMEDIATE Designed to help you build on your skills at level 1, our level 2 intermediate courses require more study commitment and will help to secure your knowledge.

LEVEL 3 - ADVANCED Advanced, or level 3 courses will develop a detailed level of skills, knowledge and experience in a chosen subject. They will usually have individual entry requirements.

HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES Designed for those looking to study on an HNC, HND, a degree or for those looking to obtain professional qualifications in their current role for example; CIPD and CMI. You must have relevant qualifications to gain entry onto these programmes, Our HE courses are amongst the lowest priced in the region and you can apply for a loan to cover the tuition fee, meaning you don’t have to pay the fee up front.

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LOLA ATKINSON

MANAGING HER WAY TO A BETTER FUTURE

Thanks to the College, I have been able to create and launch my own

company... I now have the business bug

I nvesting some of her limited time into part-time study has paid dividends for former student Lola Atkinson as she

launches multiple businesses following the completion of the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership & Management. We had a catch up with Lola to find out how her life has changed since she left.

“Over the years I have always enjoyed studying whilst continuing to work and bring up my daughter and this course was chosen to enhance my professional management career. From beginning the course, my ultimate aim was to achieve Chartered Manager Status.”

Lola found that she was able to use the skills that she learned throughout the course to develop a strategy, business plan and business model for her own business which was successfully launched towards the end of the course.

She added, “I love learning and I'm always looking to improve and develop professionally, and my future plans include achieving a full MBA. However for the next year with the launch of my business I plan to take a year out from advanced study so that I can concentrate on developing and growing the company.”

One of the other benefits of studying was working alongside like-minded people. Lola found this to be a motivational factor, helping each other to achieve.

“I really enjoyed meeting other mature students, especially those who were in the same position as me, working full time and bringing up children while studying at this level. We all tried to keep each

other motivated and supported each other throughout the course. At times it was difficult trying to juggle everything, especially committing to the number of hours research needed for each assignment but with dedication, focus, hard work and commitment anything is possible and you only get out what you put in. I've made some great friends on the course and I know we will stay in touch for many years to come.”

“Thanks to the college I have been able to create and launch my own company which I probably wouldn't have done had I not completed this course. I have advanced business and management skills and I'm able to research topics more thoroughly as well as presenting my work in a far more superior and professional standard. The tutors have been superb, all experts in their own fields, with the necessary practical experience to be able to help students apply theory to real life situations.”

Since completing the course Lola has developed and launched two businesses. One business was created following the marketing module when during this time she developed her marketing plan and the second businesses, which focuses on valeting and cleaning, now employs three members of staff with expected plans to grow even further in the very near future. So keep an eye out for Goddess SOS Beauty & Lifestyle Lounge and Goddess SOS Cleaning Services, and perhaps more new initiatives from our very own Goddess of the business world.

For a range of Business courses starting in April, see page 6.

6 COURSE LEVEL COLOUR GUIDE:

SHORT TASTER BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE

HE & PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED

ENROL OPTIONS

Interview In Person 0191 511 6000

sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/change

Course Campus Day(s) TimesStart Date

WksTuit Fee A

Reg Fee

Tuit Fee B

Enrol Type

Help with Costs

Art, Design, Crafts & Photography

Digital Imaging & Photoshop Beginners Bede Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Digital Imaging & Photoshop Continuation Bede Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Painting & Drawing Beginners Shiney Thur 18.00 - 20.30 01 May 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Painting & Drawing Continuation Shiney Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Photography Introduction (Film & Digital) Shiney Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Pottery & Clay Sculpting Beginners Shiney Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £60 £0 N/A

Pottery & Clay Sculpting Continuation Shiney Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £60 £0 N/A

Watercolours Beginners Bede Mon 18.00 - 20.45 28 Apr 14 7 £50 £0 N/A

Watercolours Continuation Shiney Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Business and Management

Computerised Accounts Award Level 1 Shiney Mon 13.00 - 16.00 28 Apr 14 10 £120 £22 N/A *

Customer Service Knowledge Distance Learning Various Various Various Various FREE FREE N/A FREE

Principles of Business and Administration Level 2 Distance Learning Various Various Various Various FREE FREE N/A FREE

CMI First Line Management Certificate Level 3 Wash Tue 18.00 - 21.00 29 Apr 14 8 £425 £100 £795 *

Catering, Food and Hospitality

Cupcake & Cake Decorating Shiney Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £60 £0 N/A

Cupcake & Cake Decorating Shiney Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £60 £0 N/A

Cupcake & Cake Decorating Shiney Thur 18.00 - 20.30 01 May 14 8 £60 £0 N/A

Introduction to Baking Skills Hylton Mon 18.00 - 21.00 28 Apr 14 10 £200 £0 N/A

Food Preparation and Cooking NVQ Certificate Level 1 Hylton Sat 09.00 - 14.00 26 Apr 14 10 £250 £0 N/A *

Get Ready For Hospitality Bede Mon - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 28 Apr 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready For Hospitality Bede Wed - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 30 Apr 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready For Hospitality Bede Mon - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 02 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready For Hospitality Bede Wed - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 04 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready For Hospitality Bede Mon - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 30 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready For Hospitality Bede Wed - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 02 Jul 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Construction

Introduction to Plumbing Level 1 Boldon TBC 09.00 - 17.15 TBC 15 £400 £0 N/A *

Construction Skills Certificate Level 1 Hylton TBC 09.00 - 16.15 TBC 15 £400 £0 N/A *

External Rendering Systems** Hylton TBC TBC TBC TBC £450 £0 N/A

Inspection and Testing** Hylton TBC TBC TBC TBC £550 £0 N/A

PAT Testing** Hylton TBC TBC TBC TBC £450 £0 N/A

Education

Get Ready for Support Work in Education Doxford Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 29 Apr 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

* Subject to personal status, please enquire for eligibility ** Subject to approval


7COURSE LEVEL COLOUR GUIDE:


PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED

ENROL OPTIONS




WksTuit Fee A

Reg Fee

Tuit Fee B

Enrol Type

Help with Costs

Get Ready for Support Work in Education Doxford Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

Wash Mon 09.30 - 16.00 23 Jun 14 2 £300 £75 N/A *

TAQA (A1) Wash Thur 18.00 - 21.00 24 Apr 14 6 £375 £31 N/A

TAQA (V1) Wash Thur 18.00 - 21.00 01 May 14 6 £375 £31 N/A

Engineering

Intro to 3D Solid Modelling using Inventor Shiney Tue 18.00 - 21.00 29 Apr 14 10 £300 £0 N/A

Welding Level 1 Boldon Day or Evening 09.00 - 21.00 28 Apr 14 15 £350 £0 N/A *

Fashion & Textiles

Dressmaking Techniques Beginners Shiney Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Dressmaking Techniques Continuation Shiney Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Dressmaking Techniques Advanced Shiney Thur 18.30 - 20.30 01 May 14 10 £50 £0 N/A

General Interest

Bird Watching & British Wildlife Bede Thur 18.00 - 20.30 01 May 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Creative Writing Bede Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Local History Bede Thur 18.00 - 20.30 01 May 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Get Ready for Volunteering Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready for Volunteering Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Steps 4 Change Hylton Thur - Fri 09.00 - 17.00 TBC TBC FREE £0 N/A FREE

Cleaning & Support Services Certificate Level 2 Distance Learning Various Various Various Various FREE FREE N/A FREE

Get Ready for...

Support Work in Education Doxford Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 29 Apr 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Support Work in Education Doxford Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Contact Centre Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Contact Centre Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 19 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Volunteering Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 05 Jun 14 3 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Volunteering Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 26 Jun 14 3 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Computing for the Absolute Beginner Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 3 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Computing for the Absolute Beginner Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 05 Jun 14 3 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Computing for the Beginner Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 3 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Computing for the Beginner Doxford Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 05 Jun 14 3 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Basic IT (MS Office 2010) (Level 1 Certificate) Doxford Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 05 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Retail Bede Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 29 Apr 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE






ENROL OPTIONS




WksTuit Fee A

Reg Fee

Tuit Fee B

Enrol Type

Help with Costs

Retail Bede Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Retail Bede Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Retail Bede Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 19 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Working in the Health Sector Bede Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 29 Apr 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Working in the Health Sector Bede Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Working in the Health Sector Bede Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Working in the Health Sector Bede Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 19 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

The Office Bede Mon - Tues 09.30 - 15.30 29 Apr 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

The Office Bede Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

The Office Bede Mon - Tues 09.30 - 15.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

The Office Bede Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 19 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Manufacturing Boldon Tue - Wed 09.30 - 16.30 29 Apr 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Welding Boldon Tue - Wed 09.30 - 16.30 29 Apr 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Warehousing and Fork Lift Truck Boldon Tue - Wed 09.30 - 16.30 29 Apr 14 10 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Manufacturing Boldon Tue - Wed 09.30 - 16.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Welding Boldon Tue - Wed 09.30 - 16.30 03 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Hospitality Bede Mon - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 28 Apr 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Hospitality Bede Wed - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 30 Apr 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Hospitality Bede Mon - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 02 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Hospitality Bede Wed - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 04 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Hospitality Bede Mon - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 30 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Hospitality Bede Wed - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 02 Jul 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Cleaning Level 1 Bede Mon - Thur 09.30 - 15.30 28 Apr 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Cleaning Level 1 Bede Mon - Thur 09.30 - 15.30 02 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Cleaning Level 1 Bede Mon - Thur 09.30 - 15.30 30 Jun 14 4 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Cleaning Level 2 Bede Flexible Flexible Flexible 12 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Employment Cobalt Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 5 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Contact Centres Cobalt Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 29 Apr 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Contact Centres Cobalt Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Working in Public and Uniform services TBC TBC 09.30 - 15.30 Various 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE



9COURSE LEVEL COLOUR GUIDE:


PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED

ENROL OPTIONS




WksTuit Fee A

Reg Fee

Tuit Fee B

Enrol Type

Help with Costs

Hair and Beauty

Hot Towel Shave** Hylton Mon 17.30 - 20.30 28 Apr 14 12 £250 £0 N/A

Gel Polish Application using Shellac** Hylton Flexible TBC TBC 5 hrs £75 £0 N/A

Nail Transfer Application using Minx** Hylton Flexible TBC TBC 4 hrs £65 £0 N/A

Semi Permanent Eyelashes** Hylton Flexible TBC TBC 12 hrs £170 £0 N/A

Spray Tanning** Hylton Flexible TBC TBC 4 hrs £65 £0 N/A

Health and Social Care & Childcare

Counselling Beginners Bede Tue 17.30 - 21.00 29 Apr 14 8 £75 £0 N/A

Counselling Beginners Shiney Mon 09.00 - 13.00 28 Apr 14 7 £75 £0 N/A

Get Ready For Working in the Health Sector Bede Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 29 Apr 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready For Working in the Health Sector Bede Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 01 May 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready For Working in the Health Sector Bede Tue - Wed 09.30 - 15.30 17 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Get Ready For Working in the Health Sector Bede Thur - Fri 09.30 - 15.30 19 Jun 14 6 FREE FREE N/A Call 0191 511 6478 FREE

Communication Skills for Health & Social Care Level 1 Bede Mon 17.30 - 21.00 28 Apr 14 7 £65 £30 N/A *

Counselling & Emotional Intelligence Level 1 Shiney Wed 13.00 - 16.00 30 Apr 14 8 £65 £30 N/A *

Mental Health Awareness Certificate Level 2 Distance Learning Various Various Various Various FREE FREE N/A FREE

Principles of Dementia Awareness Certificate Level 2 Distance Learning Various Various Various Various FREE FREE N/A FREE

Understanding Safe Handling of Medicines Level 2 Distance Learning Various Various Various Various FREE FREE N/A FREE

Equality & Diversity Certificate Level 2 Distance Learning Various Various Various Various FREE FREE N/A FREE

ICT

Introduction to iPad Hylton Various 18.00 - 20.00 24 Apr 14 4 £50 £0 N/A

Web Page Design Continuation Bede Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Buying and Selling on eBay Bede Tue 18.00 - 21.00 29 Apr 14 8 £45 £40 N/A *

Computing Introduction Bede Mon 13.00 - 16.00 28 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Computing Introduction Bede Wed 18.00 - 21.00 30 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Computing Introduction Bede Wed 18.00 - 21.00 30 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Computing Introduction Bede Mon 18.00 - 21.00 28 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Computing Introduction Bede Thur 13.00 - 15.30 01 May 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Computing Introduction Springwell Village Hall Wed 09.30 - 12.30 30 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Computing IntroductionWashington Galleries Library

Mon 13.30 - 16.30 28 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Computing IntroductionWashington Galleries Library

Tue 09.30 - 12.30 29 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Digital Skills Springwell Village Hall Wed 09.30 - 12.30 30 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

ICT Award Level 1 Washington Galleries Library Mon 09.30 - 12.30 28 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

ICT Award Level 1 Bede Mon 13.00 - 16.00 28 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE






ENROL OPTIONS




WksTuit Fee A

Reg Fee

Tuit Fee B

Enrol Type

Help with Costs

ICT Award Level 1 (ITQ) Bede Mon 18.00 - 21.00 28 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

ICT Award Level 1 Bede Wed 18.00 - 21.00 30 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Web Page Design Continuation Level 1 Bede Tue 18.30 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 10 £50 £32 N/A *

Computer & Online Basics for IT Users Hylton Sat 09.00 - 12.00 26 Apr 14 10 £45 £0 N/A *

Internet Safety for IT Users Hylton Sat 09.00 - 12.00 26 Apr 14 10 £45 £0 N/A *

Introduction to Cloud Computing for IT Users Hylton Various 18.00 - 21.00 24 Apr 14 10 £45 £0 N/A *

Microsoft Digital Literacy - Digital Lifestyles for IT Users Hylton Various 18.00 - 21.00 24 Apr 14 10 £45 £0 N/A *

Productivity Programs for IT Users Hylton Various 18.00 - 21.00 24 Apr 14 10 £45 £0 N/A *

PC Maintenance Wash Wed 13.30 - 16.30 30 Apr 14 10 FREE £0 N/A FREE

Languages

French Beginners Bede Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

French Continuation Bede Mon 18.00 - 20.45 28 Apr 14 7 £50 £0 N/A

German Advanced Bede Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

German Continuation Bede Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Italian Beginners Bede Tue 18.00 - 20.30 29 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Italian Continuation Bede Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Spanish Beginners Bede Wed 18.00 - 20.30 30 Apr 14 8 £50 £0 N/A

Spanish Continuation Bede Mon 18.00 - 20.45 28 Apr 14 7 £50 £0 N/A

Spanish Continuation Bede Tue 18.00 - 20.40 29 Apr 14 7 £50 £0 N/A

Spanish Advanced Shiney Tue 18.00 - 20.00 29 Apr 14 8 £40 £0 N/A

Sign Language Beginners Bede Mon 18.00 - 20.45 28 Apr 14 7 £50 £0 N/A

French Level 1 Award - Reading & Writing Bede Thur 18.00 - 20.30 01 May 14 8 £60 £0 N/A *

German Entry Award Bede Mon 18.00 - 20.45 28 Apr 14 7 £60 £0 N/A *

Italian Entry Award - Speaking and Listening Bede Thur 18.30 - 20.30 01 May 14 10 £60 £0 N/A *

Spanish Entry Award Bede Mon 18.30 - 20.45 28 Apr 14 7 £60 £0 N/A *

Maths & English

Functional Skills English (Entry, Level 1, Level 2) thePlace & Shiney Various Various Various Various FREE £0 N/A Call 0191

511 6780 FREE

Functional Skills Maths (Entry, Level 1, Level 2) thePlace & Shiney Various Various Various Various FREE £0 N/A Call 0191

511 6780 FREE

Test the City thePlace Various Various Various Various FREE £0 N/A Call 0191 511 6780 FREE

Motor Vehicle

Motor Vehicle Maintenance Award Level 1 Hylton Sat 09.00 - 13.00 26 Apr 14 10 £100 £0 N/A *

Motor Cycle Maintenance Award Level 1 Hylton Sat 09.00 - 13.00 26 Apr 14 10 £200 £0 N/A *

Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Awareness Hylton Wed 18.00 - 21.00 30 Apr 14 10 £200 £0 N/A

Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Awareness Hylton Mon - Fri 09.00 - 16.00 02 Jun 14 1 £200 £0 N/A

Sport, Fitness and Exercise

Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport Award Level 1

Bede Sat 09.30 - 16.30 26 Apr 14 7 £150 £50 N/A



Specialist English Language CoursesWe offer a range of additional specialist English Language courses including:

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

We deliver classes aimed at improving English language skills. This is very useful for refugees, migrant workers and those who have recently entered the country.

Courses include the following:

• ESOL speaking, listening, reading and writing (non-certificate)

• ESOL Employability

• ESOL ICT

• ESOL Maths

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This course starts your career in teaching English as a second language. For further information on ESOL or TESOL courses, please call 0191 511 6000.

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NEXT STEPSNow you’ve found the right course, you just need a few

more pieces of useful information to get moving.

HOW TO ENROLIt couldn’t be easier. You can enrol on a course in one of the following four ways, just look out for the symbol next to each course listing:

In person, just go along to the campus where your course is taught and enrol on the day.

By phone, simply call us on 0191 511 6000

Online, visit sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/change

For these courses you will need to complete an application form. You can do this by visiting sunderlandcollege.ac.uk and clicking APPLY NOW or call us on 0191 511 6000 and we’ll send you an application form.

IDENTITY CHECKAll students must provide evidence of their identity at enrolment - please bring along any of the following to confirm your identity:

_ Passport

_ Driving Licence

_ ID Card or other form of National ID

_ National Insurance Card

_ Certificate of Entitlement to Funding

_ Bank Credit / Debit Card

_ Photographic Security Pass for Current Place of Employment

_ Armed Forces Service ID

_ Exam Certificates


sunderlandcollege.ac.uk

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HOW TO PAYThere are many ways to pay for your course.

CREDIT / DEBIT CARDThe College accepts Visa / MasterCard payments and also payments from debit cards. Payments can be made in person at the College or by calling us on 0191 511 6000.

CHEQUEYou can pay by cheque for both tuition and examination costs during our enrolment sessions or at any of our College campuses. Cheques are only accepted with a cheque guarantee number and/or your name and address on the reverse side.

Cheques must be made payable to City of Sunderland College.

WHAT IF MY EMPLOYER IS PAYING MY TUITION FEES?If your employer has agreed to pay for your chosen course they must provide you with a letter confirming the total amount they will pay together with your details. This must be produced on company letterhead. For further information or clarification please call us on 0191 511 6000.

WHAT IF I AM A STUDENT FROM OVERSEAS?The fees indicated in this guide will differ for students who are classed as being from overseas. For clarification of overseas status and any associated costs, please contact the Welfare Team on 0191 511 6000.

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WHERE YOU’LL STUDY

Our adult and higher education courses are delivered across our College campuses. You can find where your course will be delivered by checking the code in the location campus of our course listing.

SHINEY ROW CAMPUSSuccess Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4TL

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Shiney Row Campus is our multipurpose education centre, acting as the main base for our adult and higher education courses and our specialist centre for visual and performing arts. To inspire a productive and creative environment Shiney Row features purpose built art and textiles studios, photography studio, Mac equipped graphic design suites and a TV studio as well as music recording facilities, a performance hall and dance studios.

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Bede Campus is home to our Bede and Headways sixth forms and is located just outside Sunderland city centre on Durham Road. It provides an excellent learning environment for academic and vocational courses including new state of the art science labs and a dedicated learning resource centre with internet café, helping ensure the quality of our education is matched by our facilities.

HYLTON CAMPUSNorth Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR5 5DB

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MHylton Campus is the main home for our vocational courses situated on the North side of the River Wear. It offers our students valuable real life learning facilities for a range of industries including construction, green technology, hospitality and catering, hair and beauty, travel and tourism and motor vehicle. The centre features The Lounge Bistro and Bar, one of the UK’s top training restaurants, as well as Visage - a fully working hair and beauty salon and purpose built construction facilities. It’s also the focus of our low carbon initiatives with a motor vehicle department and award winning Renewable Energy Centre that are at the forefront of low carbon and environmentally friendly industry training.

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WASHINGTON CAMPUSStone Cellar Road, Washington, NE37 2NH

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Washington Campus an award winning campus that is home to Washington Sixth Form and our higher education provision. Located between Gateshead and Washington it was built on the site of the former Usworth School. It was developed to cater for up to 850 people from in or around the Washington area. The £10 million development provides an excellent learning environment for both academic and vocational course for 16 to 18 year old students, and also acts as our ICT specialist centre.

BLUE SQUARE TRAININGUnits 11A and 11B, Brooklands Way, Boldon Business Park, Boldon, NE35 9LZ

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THEPLACEAthenaeum Street, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1QX

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The Teleport is our Work Based Learning and Employment Centre based in Doxford Park, the heart of Sunderland’s contact centre industry. With a fully functioning contact centre training environment and close links to surrounding businesses it provides a fully immersive training environment for those looking to get started in the contact centre industry.

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Easily accessible from across the region, our training centre at Cobalt Business Exchange is situated in the heart of Cobalt Business Park, a thriving centre, home to many local, national and international businesses. Situated just a few minutes away from Northumberland Park Metro station and well-served by buses, the centre also has free parking available to our students.

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LINDA ROWELL

CARING LINDA USES HER EXPERIENCE TO CARE FOR OTHERS

I just wanted to help others as I’ve helped my mum, and

now I do it for a living!

L inda, was born in America, and moved to Sunderland with her British husband 16 years ago, to live

in Ryhope. Linda’s family have connexions to the care industry back in America.

Her brothers run a care company. This has always made the industry appealing to her. What makes the skills within the care sector even more important to Linda is for the care of her mum. Linda’s mum suffers from dementia, so she’s got a particular empathy with those affected by the condition.

Whilst unemployed, Linda started a six week care course at Sunderland College earlier this year to prepare for being a carer following a referral from her local job centre.

During the course, Linda gained the skills and knowledge that she needed, alongside a recognised qualification. With her newly gained skills, Linda was able to find employment at Barnes Court care home in Sunderland, where she works 22 hours per week as a carer.

Linda loves her job and finds it very rewarding helping the residents. She loves it so much that she is now completing a course in Dementia Awareness with the College.

Linda said: “I just wanted to help others as I’ve helped my mum, and now I do it for a living!”

You too can change your future with Sunderland College, see our Health & Social Care courses on page 9 to find out more.

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HELP WITH COSTSLEVEL 3 COURSESWithin this guide there are two fees listed against courses at Level 3 or above. Tuition Fee A applies to students who are aged 19-23, and studying at Level 3. These courses are partly funded through the Skills Funding Agency. Tuition Fee B applies to any student who is 24+ as they are no longer funded through the Skills Funding Agency and therefore full course fees will apply.

Students can choose to apply for a loan to cover the cost of their course or can opt to pay the fee themselves. See the section below regarding 24+ Advanced Learning Loans for further details.

24+ ADVANCED LEARNING LOANSChanges to the way further education courses are funded for students aged 24+ studying at Level 3 or above came into effect on 1st August 2013. Students who are 24 or over, on the first day of their course, studying a qualification at Level 3 or above will now be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the cost of their course, similar to arrangements for higher education students.

Any student who takes out a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan for an

Access Course who then progresses and completes a course of Higher

Education will have this loan written off by the Government.

There are no credit checks for loan applicants and evidence of income is not required.

The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan will only need to be paid back once you’ve completed the course and when you’re earning over £21,000 pa. Eligible courses will have in the ‘help with costs’ column.

Potential students can apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan via www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans. For further information please contact the Welfare Team.

Of course you don’t need to take out a loan, you can choose to pay the fee up front if you prefer. For further information on loans please contact the Welfare Team.

FEE REMISSIONIf the course you would like to study has a in the ‘help with costs’ column then the course could be FREE through fee remission depending on your circumstances.

If you are 24 or over (on the first day of your course) studying a course at Level 3 or above then fee remission does not apply.

If you are unemployed and plan to seek a job after the course, then you will normally not have to pay tuition, registration or examination fees, provided that you satisfy one of the following conditions to receive fee remission:

_ In receipt of Jobseekers Allowance

_ In receipt of Employment and Support Allowance in a Work Related Activity Group

_ In receipt of Universal Credit as unemployed and have been mandated to training

_ Unemployed and in receipt of another state benefit not listed above

_ An unwaged partner of someone in receipt of a benefit outlined above

_ Aged 16-18 years of age (undertaking training not related to an Apprenticeship)

You will need to complete an additional form at enrolment declaring you satisfy eligibility rules for fee remission.

GCSE MATHS AND ENGLISHAll GCSE Maths and English courses are now FREE.

WANT TO DO A FIRST FULL LEVEL 2 COURSE?If you are 19-23 and do not already have a full level 2 qualification then you can study one for FREE. Alternatively if you need to attend an Entry / Level 1 course as an essential progression step to a first full level 2 then the course will be FREE.

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WANT TO DO A FIRST FULL LEVEL 3 COURSE?If you are 19-23 and do not already have a full level 3 qualification then you can study one for FREE. If you are unsure whether you qualify please contact us for more information on 0191 511 6000.

SUNDERLAND COLLEGE 19+ FEE BURSARY*The Fee Bursary is available to help with the cost of tuition and exam/registration fees for those people who are unemployed and in receipt of a state benefit and are not undertaking the training with a view to actively seeking employment. Further information is available by contacting the college’s information line on 0191 511 6000 and asking for a member of the member of the Welfare Team.

* This scheme is not available to students aged 24+ undertaking a course at Level 3 or above.

HELP FOR YOUFinding the right course is important, but it is also reassuring to

know that you have support and advice available when you need it to help you succeed. We have a wide range of support services

available for you to access. For further details on any of the services detailed below please contact the relevant numbers outlined.

COURSE ADVICEIf you are not sure what course is the best for you ring our information line on 0191 511 6000 and we can arrange for one of our Guidance Officers to contact you.

BENEFIT ADVICEIf you’re worried about the impact your study will have on benefits you currently receive or whether you will be entitled to further benefits we can offer advice on this.

Please contact the Welfare Team for further information.

LEARNER SUPPORT FUND (FURTHER EDUCATION)The college has Learner Support Funds available to assist students aged 19+ with the general cost of attending college including travel, books, equipment and childcare.

Application forms are available from receptions at all college centres. For further information please contact the Welfare Team.

* This scheme does not apply to students who are 24+ studying a Level 3 or above - please see the section on 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary for further information.

HELP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

FULL AND PART TIME COURSESStudents do not need to pay any fees up front. The following is available:

All students are eligible for a tuition fee loan through Student Finance England to pay for tuition fees. This loan will only need to be paid back once you’ve completed the course and only when you’re earning over £21,000 pa.

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LIAM SHERRIFF

DRIVE AND AMBITION MEANS SUCCESS FOR LIAM

I have been able to completely change my life and now I get to

change other people’s by helping them to stay fit and healthy

L iam trained to become an engineer from 2004 to 2006, and then began working in an office based

role, in Newcastle, in an ambulance control room dealing with emergency calls. Liam’s real interest however, was sport, health and fitness.

He was then recommended by a friend, who had completed a fitness to music course, to enrol on a course at Sunderland College.

Liam has since completed his fitness instructing level 2 course at Sunderland College and has a personal training level 3 certificate. He has recently started his own fitness business, running boot-camps, delivering one to one personal training sessions and training groups of people across the city.

Liam’s work does not stop at keeping people fit, he helps them to live a healthy lifestyle, giving people advice on healthy eating and supplements.

He said: “I never thought it was possible to combine something you love to do with work, I have been able to do just that.”

“I am so pleased I completed the courses at Sunderland College, I have been able to completely change my life and now I get to change other people’s by helping them to stay fit and healthy. It is the most rewarding job, every day is different and fun. Having my own business and being my own boss is even better. I knew I was never cut out for office work, my office is outdoors running bootcamps or in the gym training with clients and I could not be happier.”

Liam recently married his partner Michelle, who is also a personal trainer, he explained that he and his wife are extremely competitive when it comes to sport and fitness and push each other on to run that little bit further or complete another set of repetitions.

He said: “Michelle and I train together but we always set each other challenges! I am competitive, that’s the sportsman in me. We try to outdo each other in the number of people we recruit to our boot camps, I think that is the secret to my success I am driven and ambitious.”

For details of sport courses, see page 10.

24+ Advanced Learning Loan Bursary SchemeThis fund is available to provide financial support to students aged 24+ studying at Level 3 or above.

This scheme will support students who are in receipt of Income Support, Jobseekers’ Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance with the financial costs of studying. Payments may be made to assist with various expenses, including childcare, travel and books/equipment. Application forms are available from Reception at any College campus.

Do you require additional support?

The College is committed to ensuring that disabled people, and those with learning difficulties, are treated fairly. All reasonable adjustments to provision will be made to ensure that people with disabilities are not disadvantaged. If you require additional support please contact us for a confidential conversation regarding your requirements. You can contact the Learning Support Team on 0191 511 6000.

ChildcareCare to learn

If you are under 20 years of age help is available to cover most childcare costs through the Care to Learn Scheme. Please call the Care to Learn Helpline on 0800 121 8989 for further information or contact the College Welfare Team.

Learner Support Funds - childcare costs*

If 20 or over and in receipt of certain benefits you may be entitled to receive help towards childcare costs which is paid directly to the childcare provider. Childcare support will be based on a standard hourly rate. For further information about this scheme and eligibility then please contact the Welfare Team.

* This scheme does not apply to students who are 24+ studying at Level 3 or above. Please see section marked 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary Scheme.

To find out more about these courses give us a call on 0191 519 1727 or email [email protected]

Interested in construction or engineering but don’t want to study at College?Then try Blue Square Training, Boldon. We’ve got a range of courses for adults including:

Brickwork

Carpentry and Joinery

Motor Vehicle Repair

Painting and Decorating

Plumbing

Welding

* See page 18 for details of eligibility

FREESTUDY*

OPEN NOW IN BOLDON!

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The simple way to improve your career prospects and boost your confidence. Gain certificates in Level 1 or Level 2 English or Maths.

How does it work?

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3...

• Find your starting point with a short skills assessment

• Flexible attendance to prepare you for the practice tests

• When you’re ready, you can take the real test

What can I get?

Depending on the level you sit, you can get a Level 1 (GCSE grade D-G) or Level 2 (GCSE grade A*-C) certificate in either English or Maths.

How do I get started?

To book your initial assessment at a time that suits you, call 0191 511 6780

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FAYE GILLESPIE

CUSTOMERS COME FIRST FOR BUSY BEAUTY THERAPIST

I am so pleased that I decided to go back to Sunderland College...

I wake up and look forward to going to work!

F aye began training to become a hairdresser when she first left school and started working in the

field. Faye realised she was more interested in the beauty side of the industry, working with clients on a range of treatments including facials, waxing services, manicure and make up services. She completed her hairdressing training at Sunderland College and enjoyed her time as a student so much so that she decided to complete her NVQ Beauty Level 2 there too.

Faye now works as a full time beauty therapist in Shapers beauty providing a range services to her loyal client base. She said: “I was always interested in beauty therapy from an early age but didn’t really see it as a viable career option at first.”

“It was only a few years ago when the demand for beauty services became more popular in the region that I started to see the potential of beauty therapy as a vocation.”

“I am so pleased that I decided to go back to Sunderland College to get my qualifications, if I didn’t I would not be in a job that I really enjoy. I wake up and look forward to going to work, I get to speak to new people every day but also enjoy the great relationships I am lucky to build with my loyal customers. It really is my dream job, I consider myself very lucky to be in such a great line of work.”

For our range of hair and beauty courses, please see page 9.

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are a great way to improve your skills and knowledge and gain qualifications through ‘on the job’ training.

If you are aged 16-24 we offer a huge range of Apprenticeships covering a variety of industries including:

• Accounting

• Bricklaying

• Business Administration

• Catering

• Contact Centre Operations

• Customer Services

• Electrical

• Hairdressing

• Joinery

• Management

• Motor Mechanics

• Motor Vehicle Body and Paintwork

• Painting and Decorating

• Plastering

• Team Leading

All our Apprenticeships are backed by our support team, offering both you and your employer assistance throughout your training, making sure you both benefit from the programme. For more information, call the Apprenticeship Team on 0191 511 6000 or email [email protected]

Learning on your doorstep...We offer a range of courses in the heart of your local community in community centres and libraries. These courses are designed to help you progress in your career, get you back into education, or back into employment and include:

• ICT • Maths • English • Employability

For details of which courses are offered near you, call 0191 511 6000 and ask for Community Learning.

Adult and Child Education (ACE)Our ACE team offer free courses to parents in schools across the region to help them support their child’s education in:

• English • Maths • ICT

...and many more!

To find out more ask about ACE at your child’s school or call 0191 511 6000 or email [email protected]

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Gain practical life skills with our Foundation Study ProgrammeThe Foundation Study Programme offers flexible learning designed around individual needs.

We will plan your learning and give you the support you need to gain the skills and qualifications you need to progress to your identified positive destination. This could be a Level 1 or Level 2 vocational course, an Apprenticeship or Internship or to gain employment.

The Foundation Study Programme is made up of the following elements:

• A work placement with an employer of between 1 and 3 days per week

• Functional Maths, Functional English and Functional ICT

• A range of vocational choices at Entry 2, Entry 3 or Level 1 including Catering, ICT, Recycling, Motor Vehicle, Retail, Looking after Children, Looking after the Elderly, Land and Environment, Enterprise and starting your own business

• Personal and Social Development

• Enrichment activities

We can also work with you to develop: communication skills, independent living skills, community awareness and travel training. Our classes are small so everyone receives the help that they need, in a supportive and encouraging environment. If you would like to find out more call 0191 511 6000 and ask for the Foundation Learning Team or email [email protected]


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