FULL AND PART-TIME HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES PROSPECTUS 09/10 www.hopwood.ac.uk www.hopwood.ac.uk Principal’s Welcome How to find us Rochdale

Dear student , Recent research also indicates that investment in time on this level of programme is MIDDLETON CAMPUS Rail rewarded in a number of ways, such as enhanced employment prospects, promotion Rochdale Road, Middleton M24 6XH British Rail Rochdale, with frequent Hopwood Hall College has been and greater earnings. Telephone: 0161 643 7560 connections to Leeds, Bradford and providing locally based higher Facsimile: 0161 643 2114 Manchester, is a ten minute walk from Heywood education and professional programmes To support progression to even higher levels of study, the college has a number of the Rochdale Campus through the town Bury M

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prospectus tells you what is available. 6 I would invite you to see what we have on offer and to consider how we can help Bus Programmes at this level are required develop your career or offer you a higher-level educational experience. If you aspire Motorway Network Frequent buses operate to the Rochdale locally to allow local people to embrace to higher education, but feel you might not have the necessary entry qualifications, Each campus is easily accessible from the bus station, which is in the town centre. the culture of lifelong learning, please contact the college and ask for details of our popular and successful "Access to M62. The Middleton Campus is two The Rochdale Campus is a five minute upskilling themselves throughout their HE" programme. miles from exit 20. Keep in the left hand

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Frequent buses operate from the 6 their organisation to adopt the new technologies and new techniques of the 21st We look forward to welcoming you and working with you to achieve the results you junction and follow signs to Middleton. surrounding areas to the Middleton century. Another reason for local provision, because of the costs involved, is the will need to achieve your goals. increasing trend of many students to stay at home for university-standard education. The Rochdale Campus is three miles Campus, please telephone Information Middleton from exit 20, follow signs to Rochdale Services for details. Many of our successful Access and Higher Education students have told us about the town centre. benefits of studying in the Hopwood Hall environment. Generally speaking, because Telephones

There are telephones at both sites near H our classes are smaller than those in universities, our students receive expert teaching o ll in the reception areas. L a and excellent formal and informal support from tutors with better access to n e resources. Students also feel that they are part of a small and closely knit community. They stay the course, don’t drop out and succeed with their chosen qualification. Derek O’Toole, Principal Oldham Oldham Road A669 North Middleton Town Centre Manchester

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FULL-TIME HE PART-TIME HE PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE MISSION COURSES COURSES COURSES Hopwood Hall College provides the Art & Design 8 Business 14 Accountancy 8 widest range of quality education and training to learners in the Business 12 Computing & IT 18 Health & Social Care 30 borough of Rochdale and beyond to Computing & IT 16 Early Years & Management 34 ensure they achieve their individual, Early Years & Childhood Studies 20 Marketing 36 educational and employment goals, whilst meeting the skills needs of the Childhood Studies 18 Engineering Teacher Education 43 region. Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) 24 (Electrical & Electronic) 22 Engineering Engineering (Manufacturing) 28 (Manufacturing) 26 Health & Social Care 30 Health & Social Care 28 Pre-Uniformed Services 40 Pre-Uniformed Services 38 Psychology 42 Sport 43

WHAT DO THE SYMBOLS MEAN?

Full-time Higher Education courses are Part-time Higher Education courses are Professional Level 4 and above courses shown with an ‘FT’ sign by their title. shown with an ‘PT’ sign by their title. are shown with an ‘P’ sign by their title.

Additional information about full-time Additional information about part-time Additional information about courses can be found on page 45 of courses can be found on pages 46 & 47 professional courses can be found on this brochure. of this brochure. pages 46 & 47of this rochure.

3 www.hopwood.ac.uk Why choose Hopwood for HE?

In addition to the extensive choice of Hopwood Hall also offers ‘Access to HE’ • ”It was convenient to get to and Each year the College hosts a Higher further education courses run by courses for those aspiring to higher allowed me to study while I was Education Graduation Ceremony at Hopwood Hall College, higher education who may not have the working. I was able to choose a course Rochdale Town Hall where students are education courses have also been necessary entry qualifications (a which offered a pathway to a degree.” presented with their qualifications. This offered to the local community for the separate Access prospectus is available prestigious event gives them the chance past 15 years. Over 1000 local people from our www.hopwood.ac.uk or can Hopwood Hall also has links with to celebrate their achievements with have now gained HE qualifications by be ordered by calling 0800 834 297). several other HE Institutions which their friends and family. studying either part-time or full-time in accredit our Foundation Degrees and order to develop their careers or as a Students choose to study with us for a offer paths to continued study, So why not see for yourself what’s means to further study. whole range of reasons Here are some including Bradford College, The available and broaden your horizons at of the comments past students have University of Salford, Manchester Hopwood Hall College! At Hopwood Hall College we are made; Metropolitan University, Edge Hill passionate about life long learning - • ”The support of the tutors was second University, University Centre Oldham providing opportunities for people in to none.” and The University of Bolton. Rochdale and around the borough to • ”The tutors have an excellent attitude ‘up-skill’ themselves throughout their towards the students and encourage It’s not hard to see Hopwood’s appeal, working lives and access improved further efforts and independent with a range of courses from career prospects. For many students learning. I found the experience very Foundation Degrees in Early Years choosing HE at Hopwood significantly motivational.” Childhood Studies and New Media lowers the cost of studying, as they are • ”The facilities at Hopwood Hall were Design, BTEC Advanced Professional able to study locally and therefore can great and the fact that it’s local and Certificates in Management Studies, live at home and fit family and work has good transport links really made BTEC Higher National Diplomas in Art commitments around their college life easier” & Design and Electrical & Electronic courses. • ”After working in industry for so many Engineering to AAT Technician Stage years, I thought that going back to NQV4 in Accounting and BTEC Higher college would be a diffecult transition National Diplomas in Business and to make. I couldn’t have been more Human Resource Management. wrong. I really enjoyed my course.”

4 Tim Hanley & Adam Whitham graduated in November 2007 from the Foundation Degree in New Media Design. They are now studying Graphic Design at The University of Salford. Sisters Mehreen & Saira Rafiq graduated from the Foundation Degree in Early Years Childhood Studies. They are now topping up their qualifications to full honours at Bradford College. The Courses www.hopwood.ac.uk

Accountancy Art & Design

AAT LEVEL 4 NVQ IN + 3 additional units: BTEC/EDEXCEL HND • Appropriate knowledge or experience • Drafting financial statements gained in employment, or in an art, ACCOUNTING (accounting practice, industry & IN ART & DESIGN design or craft environment (TECHNICIAN STAGE) commerce) • Operating a cash management and Institution Code Name HOPH Course content (Fine Art Pathway) One year, six hours per week, day credit control system Institution Code H54 Core units release or two evenings. • Preparing personal taxation Route B Course Code 21WE • Drawing computations Route B Short Code HND/A&D • Developing fine art language Who is this course aimed at? • Developing fine art identity The AAT is the recognised professional Assessment Two years, full-time. Apply through • Historical and contextual referencing body for accounting technicians and is These NVQs are assessed by: UCAS. • Critical study sponsored by four of the major UK- • AAT skills tests completed in college; • Visual arts professional practice based chartered accountancy bodies. or Who is the course aimed at? • Materials and processes in fine art • Work based project; and/or • Students who have completed A- Entry requirements • Exam - external examination set and levels, including A-level Art Specialist units include AAT Intermediate Level 3 in Accounting marked by the AAT. • Students who have completed a • Painting BTEC National Diploma in Art and • Printmaking Course content Award Design; Fine Art; Textiles; Graphics; • Sculpture Core Units AAT NVQ Level 4 in Accounting 3D • Ceramics • Management of performance and the • Students who enjoy the practical, • Photography enhancement of value Possible progression making aspects of drawing, painting, • Planning and control of resources After completion of all three levels - sculpture, print and photography • Managing systems and people in the ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA accounting environment Entry requirements • Contribute to the maintenance of a • Three A-levels including Art healthy, safe and productive working • National Diploma - with at least 6 environment (not required if merits completed at foundation or • A portfolio of work demonstrating art intermediate level) and design skills

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Course content (Textile Pathway) FOUNDATION DEGREE It will also appeal to mature students Equipment and materials Core units returning to education and those with You are provided with essential • Drawing techniques and approaches, IN NEW MEDIA industrial experience who recognise the equipment on the course. You will need • Visual communication DESIGN need for re-training in the light of to buy items such as: a portfolio, a set • Professional studies technological developments. It is also of marker pens, USB memory sticks, • Historical and contextual referencing Institution Code Name HOPH suitable if you are a mature student compact flash cards and blank CDs. • Critical study Institution Code H54 already working in industry who wishes Photographic materials are provided • Professional practice and Course Code W280 to take a part-time option. but you may be asked to contribute to development Short Code FdA/NMD the cost of additional materials. You • Fashion and textiles materials Route B Course Code E280 Entry requirements have to contribute towards design- understanding Route B Short Code FdA/NMD Successful completion of one of the related trips and visits. following courses: Specialist units include Two years, full-time. Apply through • BTEC/Edexcel National Diploma in Content • Design exploration in textiles UCAS. Graphic Design, Multimedia or other The course is broad-based and aims to • Design application in textiles related subject prepare you for a wide range of • Techniques and processes in textiles Who is the course aimed at? • Advanced GNVQ or VCE in Art & employment in the new media design • Experimental printed textiles Anyone over the age of 18 who wishes Design industry. It is our intention to offer you • Design research to pursue a career in new media design. • BTEC/Edexcel Foundation Studies a balance between traditional art and Diploma in Art & Design design skills, new technology and the Award The course will appeal to prospective • One A-level and three GCSEs, inc. creative development of original ideas. BTEC/Edexcel HND in Art & Design. students, who are motivated, English The course is divided into four committed and enthusiastic about the All students will be required to attend semesters over the two years. In year developments in graphic design and an interview, and to bring with them a one, during the introductory stage, you media technology. You will need other traditional or digital portfolio of their art will be encouraged to develop a sound skills such as the ability to and design work. Candidates, who do understanding of the design process, communicate, both visually and not meet the normal entry creative thinking, ideas generation, verbally, work as part of a team, and be requirements, but have relevant problem solving, communication skills an open-minded and innovative industrial experience in the area of new and the need for professional standards. problem-solver. media design, are also encouraged to At the same time, you will learn a range apply. of technological skills relevant to new media design. The exploratory stage in

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the second semester provides Possible progression BTEC/EDEXCEL HND Course content opportunity for you to explore, develop You will have employment The matrix is designed to enable and apply these skills further. opportunities in new media design, IN BUSINESS students to attend on either a full-time Following a substantial period of work web design, film, TV & video, design or part-time basis, and it also includes placement, your second year/third consultancy, visualising, electronic Institution Code Name HOPH training and development in business semester begins with a developmental imaging, illustration and publications Institution Code H54 related skills such as: IT, e-commerce, phase. You will be required to design. If you wish to pursue further HE Course Code 001N communication, teamworking and undertake a major industry-set brief, qualifications, you may apply to Short Code HND/B numeracy. The HND consists of 16 work in an agreed role as part of a team continue your studies to honours units: eight core units and eight option and select and complete a brief for a degree level in new media design, as Two years, full-time. Apply through units. major competition such as The D&AD laid down in the conditions for UCAS. Awards. In the fourth and final application to the degree course Core Units semester, you will undertake a period of concerned. Who is this course for? • Business environment self-directed study, taking responsibility Those who are 18 years of age or • Marketing for the negotiation and implementation above, who wish to prepare for a career • Managing financial resources & of a major industrial or academic in management in the private, public or decisions project. Throughout the whole course, voluntary sector. It is a vocational • Organisations and behaviour a contextual studies programme will programme, designed to develop • Research project encourage you to recognise and work business skills for a career in any of the • Common Law I within a wide variety of cultural, critical areas listed below. • Business decision making and social contexts. • Business strategy The new higher national matrix allows Plus eight Optional Units chosen from Assessment for pathways in: the following specialist pathways You are assessed at the end of each • BUSINESS • Business semester through projects, assignments • BUSINESS & HUMAN RESOURCE • Human Resource Management and practical tasks. MANAGEMENT • Marketing • BUSINESS & MARKETING • Law Award • BUSINESS & LAW Foundation Degree in New Media Assessment Design (awarded by The Manchester A range of methods including Metropolitan University). assignments, projects, case studies, oral

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presentations and practical exercises. Higher nationals are degree level BTEC/EDEXCEL HNC Duration Emphasis is also placed on developing equivalent qualifications (NQF level 5) The programme runs over two practical business skills such as and have the advantage of equipping IN BUSINESS academic years and has been communication, numeracy and IT. students for employment in two thirds timetabled as an evening only of the time taken for a traditional The New Higher National Certificate in programme (Tuesday and Wednesday Entry Requirements degree. Business with pathways in: 6.00 pm to 9.15 pm). A successful interview and a suitably • BUSINESS completed national record of Award • BUSINESS & HUMAN RESOURCE Content achievement (where possible). BTEC/Edexcel Higher National Diploma MANAGEMENT Higher Nationals are Level 5 Interviews will be offered to candidates in: • BUSINESS & MARKETING Programmes (i.e they are of Degree who: • Business Standard) and are primarily vocational • hold a BTEC National or Advanced • Business & Human Resource Two years, part-time. Apply using a in their approach. So, at the end of the GNVQ or Advanced VCE qualification Management college application form. programme, you will not only be (Merit level preferred); or • Business & Marketing qualified, but you will find yourself • have at least one A-level and three • Business & Law Who is the course aimed at? regarded by employers as being highly GCSEs at grade C or above (including This programme has been is designed employable and/or worthy of English and maths); or Possible progression for students 18 years old or over who promotion. • over 19 with previous educational A career in a wide range of areas wish to pursue a career in any of the The first year of the programme covers achievement and/or work experience including management, personnel/HRM areas, listed above. the following units: combined with the commitment to and marketing, progression to the • Business environment complete the course successfully. intermediate stage of a degree course Entry requirements • Marketing Please note that you have to complete (e.g. BA (Hons) in Business Studies) or At least one A-level, or its equivalent • Managing financial resources and year one of the course before you can exemption from some elements of e.g. an Advanced GNVQ, a National decisions enter year two. professional qualifications (depending Diploma or an AVCE. Mature students • Organisations and behaviour on the subjects you have studied). (i.e over 19 years old) may also be • Research project Additional Information admitted to the programme without In the second year students can elect to Apply through UCAS, code 001N for all the minimum qualifications, if they can take a general Business HNC or the above pathways. You are initially convince the programme tutors of their specialise in one of the other pathways enrolled onto the HND in Business and ability to cope with the content of the listed above. you select your specialist pathway in programme and have sufficient work year 2. experience.

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Please note the availability of the BTEC/EDEXCEL HND • Edexcel/BTEC National SPECIALIST UNITS specialised pathways is dependant on Diploma/Certificate in Computer • Information systems there being sufficient candidates to IN COMPUTING Studies (overall merit preferred); or • Information systems project make the pathway viable. (BUSINESS IT) • An Advanced GNVQ in IT or • MS Office solution development Advanced VCE in ICT; or • Multimedia design and authoring Assessment Institution Code Name HOPH • At least one A-level and four GCSE • Data analysis and database design Assessment is continuous and internal Institution Code H54 passes at grade C; or • e-Business project although candidates’ work is audited by Course Code 024G • Approved Access qualifications • Project management Edexcel’s external examiners. Short Code HND/CBIT Mature students with previous • Human Computer Interface (HCI) educational achievements and/or work • Website design & development Award Two years, full-time. Apply through experience combined with a • Visual programming Edexcel/BTEC Higher National UCAS. commitment to complete the course Certificate in: successfully, are encouraged to apply. Assessment • Business Who is the course aimed at? Please note that all applicants should A range of methods including • Business and Human Resource Those who wish to prepare for a career have a basic grounding in computing. assignments, projects, case studies, oral Management in business information technology with presentations, practical exercises and • Business and Marketing an emphasis on e-commerce, the world Content time-constrained examinations are used wide web and information technology Six core units and ten specialist units. to assess performance. Emphasis is Possible progression management and administration. It is a The content reflects the main emphasis placed on BTEC personal skills Depending on the specialisation taken vocational programme, designed to of the course, which is to program, development. by a candidate the HNC leads to a develop knowledge and skills in develop and manage the application of variety of professional courses, for programming, as well as developing information technology in the business Award example, a Diploma in Management, and managing online information world. BTEC/Edexcel HND in Computing Professional Diploma in Marketing, technology. CORE UNITS (Business IT) (NQF level 5) exemption from the CIPD’s Graduate • Computer platforms Programmes. It can also be converted Entry requirements • Systems analysis Possible progression into an HND by adding additional units A successful interview and a suitably • Database design concepts BSc Business Information Systems or on our top-up programme and then a completed national record of • Networking concepts professional IT qualifications. degree at university. achievement (where possible). • Personal skills development Interviews will be offered to candidates • Programming concepts who have:

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BTEC/EDEXCEL HNC • At least one A-level and four GCSE SPECIALIST UNITS FOUNDATION DEGREE passes at grade C; or • Information systems IN COMPUTING • Approved Access qualifications • Information systems project IN EARLY YEARS (BUSINESS IT) Mature students with previous • MS Office solution development CHILDHOOD STUDIES educational achievements and/or work • Website Design & Development Two years, part-time. Apply using a experience combined with a • Data analysis and database design Institution Code Name HOPH college application form. commitment to complete the course • Human computer interface Institution Code H54 successfully, are encouraged to apply. Course Code X310 Who is the course aimed at? Award Short Code FdA/ECS Those who wish to prepare for a career Please note that all applicants should BTEC/Edexcel HNC in Computing in business information technology with have a basic grounding in computing. (Business IT) (NQF level 5) Full-time, two years, two days in college an emphasis on e-commerce, the world supported by a minimum of one full wide web and Information Technology Course content Assessment day in a work situation or the management and administration. It is a Four core units and six specialist units. A range of methods including workplace. Apply through UCAS. vocational programme, designed to The content reflects the main emphasis assignments, projects, case studies, oral develop knowledge and skills in of the course, which is to program, presentations, practical exercises and Who is the course aimed at? programming, as well as developing develop and manage the application of time-constrained examinations are used The course prepares students for a and managing online information Information Technology in the business to assess performance. Emphasis is range of careers in childcare at technology. world. placed on BTEC Personal skills supervisory management level. Within CORE UNITS development. some educational establishments it may Entry requirements • Computer platforms support employment as a registered A successful interview and a suitably • Systems analysis Possible progression teacher. Students wishing to progress completed national record of • Database design concepts BSc Business Information Systems or to teacher training should have GCSE achievement (where possible). • Programming concepts professional IT qualifications. English, mathematics and a science at Interviews will be offered to candidates grade C or above. who have: The course aims to: • Edexcel/BTEC National • provide students with a wide range Diploma/Certificate in Computer of knowledge, understanding and Studies (overall merit preferred); or skills required to succeed in the • An Advanced GNVQ in IT or competitive employment market Advanced VCE in ICT; or

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• develop an individual's knowledge • Social policy and childcare Possible progression FOUNDATION DEGREE and skills in childcare and education • Developing self reflective practice Accelerated progression onto a relevant • provide enhanced access onto some • Child protection perspectives degree course. Certain universities may IN EARLY YEARS degree courses • Managing sessions give you exemption from units within CHILDHOOD STUDIES ROUTE SPECIFIC MODULES related degree courses. Recent students Entry requirements • Senior practitioner working with have joined the final year of an Early Three years, one afternoon and evening Students should be at least 18 years of children 0-3 years Childhood Studies degree, gained (on the same day) per week. Apply age and have either: • Senior practitioner working with promotion or new employment. using a college application form. • A BTEC/Edexcel National qualification children at foundation stage in a relevant subject; or • Teaching assistants NB Who is the course aimed at? • An Advanced GNVQ or VCE in a • Playwork Please see protection of client groups The course prepares students for a relevant subject; or and fit person registration on page 49. range of careers in childcare at • An NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care & Assessment supervisory management level. Within Education; or A range of methods are used including some educational establishments it may • An A-level and four GCSEs in relevant assignments, projects, case studies and support employment as a registered subjects, grade C or above; or practical exercises in the workplace. A teacher. Students wishing to progress • CACHE Diploma in Childcare & work-related, problem-solving, research- to teacher training should have GCSE Education (Nursery Nursing or NNEB) based approach is used. English, mathematics and a science at Students not currently working, but grade C or above. with relevant work experience, Award The course aims to: undertake placements during the Foundation Degree in Early Years • provide students with a wide range course. To apply for this course, please Childhood Studies (awarded by The of knowledge, understanding and complete an application form. University of Bolton). skills required to succeed in the competitive employment market Content • develop an individual's knowledge CORE MODULES and skills in childcare and education • ICT to support children’s learning • provide enhanced access onto some • The developing child degree courses • The role of the senior practitioner • Facilitating children’s learning • Inclusive practice

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Entry requirements • Research perspectives Possible progression BTEC/EDEXCEL HND Students should be at least 18 years of • Managing sessions Accelerated progression onto a relevant age and have either: ROUTE SPECIFIC MODULES degree course. Certain universities may IN ELECTRICAL & • A BTEC/Edexcel National qualification • Senior practitioner working with give you exemption from units within ELECTRONIC in a relevant subject; or children 0-3 years related degree courses. Recent students ENGINEERING • An Advanced GNVQ or VCE in a • Senior practitioner working with have joined the final year of an Early relevant subject; or children at foundation stage Childhood Studies degree, gained Institution Code Name HOPH • An NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care & • Teaching assistants promotion or new employment. Institution Code H54 Education; or • Playwork Course Code 006H • An A-level and four GCSEs in relevant NB Short Code HND/EE subjects, grade C or above; or Assessment Please see protection of client groups • CACHE Diploma in Childcare & A range of methods is used including and fit person registration on page 49. Two years, full-time. Apply through Education (Nursery Nursing or NNEB) assignments, projects, case studies and UCAS. Students not currently working, but practical exercises in the workplace. A with relevant work experience, work-related, problem-solving, research- Who is the course aimed at? undertake placements during the based approach is used. BTEC Higher National courses in course. To apply for this course, please Electrical & Electronic Engineering are complete an application form. Award for people who wish – or are already Foundation Degree in Early Years working in – electrical and electronic Content Childhood Studies (awarded by The engineering. They develop the skills There are 12 module in total over three University of Bolton). needed for a wide range of careers in years. the electronic, telecommunication, CORE MODULES electrical manufacturing and service • ICT to support children’s learning industries. • The developing child • The role of the senior practitioner Entry requirements • Facilitating children’s learning • BTEC/Edexcel National • Inclusive practice Certificate/Diploma in Engineering; • Social policy and childcare or relevant subjects; or • Developing self reflective practice • Child protection

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• City & Guilds Electrical Installation Assessment BTEC/EDEXCEL HNC Content Part 3 (with Bridging Maths BTEC Your course will be assessed by a range The course develops a broad range of Level 2); or of methods which may include IN ELECTRICAL & general skills, which include • At least one A-level and appropriate assignments, projects, case studies, ELECTRONIC communicating and working with GCSEs at grade C or above; or practical exercises and examinations. ENGINEERING others, planning and organising, • Mature students by interview and Employers and HE want to know that problem solving, and applying acknowledgement of prior learning Higher National students are able to Two years, part-time. Apply using a numerical techniques. (APL) deal with actual work situations. This is college application form. Core Units why our courses include practical • Electrical and Electronic Principles Content assignments. They develop and test Who is the course aimed at? • Project The course develops a broad range of your ability to solve problems, both on BTEC Higher National courses in • Engineering Design general skills, which include your own and also by working as Electrical & Electronic Engineering are • Engineering Science communicating and working with member a team. for people who wish - or are already • Management others, planning and organising, working in - electrical and electronic • Mathematics problem solving, and applying Award engineering. They develop the skills Other Units will include numerical techniques. BTEC/Edexcel HND in Electrical & needed for a wide range of careers in • Analogue electronics Core Units Electronic Engineering. the electronic, telecommunication, • Digital electronics • Electrical and Electronic Principles electrical manufacturing and service • Microprocessor systems • Project Possible progression industries. • Electrical power • Engineering Design Employers and educationalists are not • PLCs • Engineering Science the only ones to realise the value of Entry requirements • Software design • Management BTEC Higher National qualifications. • BTEC/Edexcel National • Mathematics Professional bodies, including the Certificate/Diploma in Engineering; Assessment Other Units will include: Institution of Electrical and Electronic or relevant subjects; or Your course will be assessed by a range • Analogue electronics Incorporated Engineers, recognise the • City & Guilds Electrical Installation of methods which may include • Digital electronics qualifications for entry and exemption Part 3 (with Bridging Maths BTEC assignments, projects, case studies, • Microprocessor systems purposes. The HNC can lead to HND Level 2); or practical exercises and examinations. • Electrical machines at college with the HND leading to the • At least one A-level and appropriate Employers and HE want to know that • PLCs degree courses in higher education. GCSEs at grade C or above; or Higher National students are able to • Software design • Mature students by interview and deal with actual work situations. This is acknowledgement of prior learning why our courses include practical

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assignments. They develop and test BTEC/EDEXCEL HND GCSEs at grade C or above; or practical exercises and examinations. your ability to solve problems, both on • Mature students by interview and Employers and HE want to know that your own and also by working as IN MANUFACTURING acknowledgement or prior learning Higher National students are able to member a team. ENGINEERING (APL) deal with actual work situations. This is why our courses include practical Award Institution Code Name HOPH Content assignments. They develop and test BTEC/Edexcel HNC in Electrical & Institution Code H54 The course develops a broad range of your ability to solve problems, both on Electronic Engineering. Course Code 007H general skills, which include your own and also by working as a Short Code HND/MAN communicating and working with member of a team. Possible progression others, planning and organising, Employers and educationalists are not Two years, full-time. Apply through problem solving, and applying Award the only ones to realise the value of UCAS. numerical techniques. BTEC/Edexcel HND in Manufacturing BTEC Higher National qualifications. Engineering. Professional bodies, including the Who is the course aimed at? Core Units Institution of Electrical and Electronic BTEC Higher National courses in • Production, Planning and Control Possible Progression Incorporated Engineers, recognise the Manufacturing Engineering are for • Project Employers and educationalists are not qualifications for entry and exemption people who wish - or are already • Manufacturing Design the only ones to realise the value of purposes. The HNC can lead to HND working in - Manufacturing • Manufacturing Science BTEC Higher National qualifications. at college with the HND leading to the Engineering. They develop the skills • Management Professional bodies, including the degree courses in higher education. needed for a wide range of careers in • Mathematics Institution of Manufacturing the manufacturing engineering Other units will include: Incorporated Manufacturers, recognise industries. • CNC the qualifications for entry and • Quality Assurance exemption purposes. The HND can Entry requirements • Robotics lead to degree courses in Higher • BTEC/Edexcel National • Manufacturing Processes Education. Certificate/Diploma in Manufacturing • PLC Engineering; or relevant subjects; or • City and Guilds Manufacturing Assessment Engineering Part 3 (with BTEC level Your course will be assessed by a range 2); or of methods which many include • At least one A-level and appropriate assignments, projects, case studies,

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BTEC/EDEXCEL HNC Award FOUNDATION DEGREE • Edexcel / BTEC National Diploma in BTEC/Edexcel HNC Manufacturing Care/ Health studies (18 units) with IN MANUFACTURING Engineering. IN HEALTH & SOCIAL grades equivalent to 200 Ucas points; ENGINEERING CARE or Possible progression • Other equivalent qualifications, such Two years, day release and evening Higher education degree course. Institution Code Name HOPH as Scottish Higher passes, the Irish study. Apply using a college application Institution Code H54 Leaving certificate, International form. Course Code L510 Baccalaureate; or Short Code FdA/HSC • Pass in a kitemarked Access to Higher Who is the course aimed at? Education course The course is aimed at people working Two years, full-time. Apply through in the production, design, supervisory UCAS. Applicants under 21 will normally also capacity within the engineering industry require five GCSE passes at grade C or who wish to gain higher qualifications. Who is the course aimed at? above including English or equivalent Students who have gained an NVQ3 or (key skills Communication level 2). Entry requirements Level 3 qualification, who want to learn It is anticipated that some applicants BTEC/Edexcel National whilst they are working in the Health & will be mature students without formal Certificate/Diploma in Engineering or Social Care sector. The course aims to academic qualifications but with equivalent. Mature students by develop: relevant vocational experience. Where interview and acknowledgement of • Skills this is the case, suitability will be prior learning (APL). • Knowledge assessed based on individual interview. • Competence Students may wish to undertake a Content So that you can meet your needs, your Preparation for Higher Education • CAD/CAM employer’s needs and service needs. module at The University of Bolton if • Advanced computer aided design study skills development is required. • Science Entry requirements NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care / • Design • One GCE A / AS level pass with 80 Care / Promoting Independence • Project points including one A2 pass; or Students will normally be in post in a • Maths • Advanced Vocational Certificate of NHS Trust, social services or a private • Management Education (AVCE) six unit award with 80 points; or

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care organisation and Joint Students completing the programme Award NVQ LEVEL 4 IN arrangements will be made with service will be able to demonstrate they have Foundation Degree in Health & Social providers to enable a full work-based developed the values and attitudes Care (awarded by The University of HEALTH & SOCIAL learning programme. essential to good health and social care Bolton). CARE practice as well as underpinning Possible progression Content knowledge in relation to relevant • Pre-registration nursing or social work 20 to 34 weeks. Length of qualification MODULES INCLUDE theories and their application to policy courses (with up to 12 months can be tailored to individual • Legal and ethical issues and practice. They will in addition be exemption from the first year). requirements. Apply using a college • Introduction to social policy able to demonstrate competence in • Level 3 of the Honours programmes application form. • Principles of care transferable skills at assistant in Health Studies, Sociology or • Planning care delivery practitioner level and key skills in Community studies at The University Who is the course aimed at? • Health, safety & emergency care communication, ICT, working with of Bolton. A bridging module will be A level 3 qualification or equivalent is • Clinical skills others, problem solving and the ability offered to ease the transition where required before undertaking this course. • Communication and ICT to reflect on their own performance. appropriate. The following criteria must also be • Primary care completed by all candidates before • Disability and society Assessment NB starting the course. This programme is The curriculum uniquely links theory to We offer the opportunity to ‘work, earn Please see protection of client groups delivered to meet the demanding needs practice and affords career progression and learn’ in a familiar environment and fit person registration on page 49. of managers and deputies working in a to the status of assistant practitioner. with small group discussions and one- variety of care settings. The design of this program enhances to-one tutorials. Teaching and learning skills in terms of competencies relevant will be through a variety of means: Entry requirements to the vocational area and key skills distance learning, web based material Candidates would usually be qualified desirable to undergraduates at this and face to face contact. Students will at NVQ Level 3. They would be level. Learning outcomes are linked to be closely supported by a work based implementing and evaluating policies occupational standards, identified by trainer with professional expertise in the and procedures within the care TOPPS and the outcomes of the field who will facilitate development of organisation. To apply for this course, Common Foundation Program in skills and competence. Guidance is please complete an application form. Nursing. provided on the use of IT, library • Initial assessment of basic skills resources and the presentation of written work.

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• Competition of skills analysis sheet to This programme is delivered in the CITY & GUILDS National Occupational Standards and make sure you can gain evidence for community and one visit to college for qualifications as much as possible. assessment, essential for this level of interview, one visit to enrol. All work REGISTERED This programme is delivered to meet qualification then undertaken in the work MANAGERS the demanding needs of managers • Informal interview with a member of environment. AWARD (ADULTS) - working in a variety of care settings. the NVQ Team LEVEL 4 This programme is delivered in the Content Assessment community and one visit to college for The NVQ Level 4 consists of 4 core Candidates build a portfolio of The Registered Managers Award interview, one visit to enrol. All work units and 4 optional units making a evidence, including observation by (Adults) is designed to meet then undertaken in the work total of 8 units to gain the full award. assessor, reflective accounts, witness Government regulations as part of the environment. CORE UNITS statements, work product evidence and care standards required. Apply using a • HSC41 knowledge evidence. Assessment will college application form. A level 3 qualification or equivalent is Use and develop methods and take place in the workplace following required before undertaking this systems to communicate, record and assessment planning. Who is the course aimed at? qualification. The following criteria must report The course is for managers of services also be completed by all candidates • HSC42 Award registered through the Commissions for before starting the course: Contribute to the development and City & Guilds NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care Inspectorate (CSCI). This • Initial assessment of basic skills maintenance of healthy and safe Social Care. Each unit can be includes services for older people, • Competition of skills analysis sheet to practices in the working environment accredited. people with learning disabilities and make sure you can gain evidence for • HSC43 people with mental health problems. assessment, essential for this level of Take responsibility for the continuing NB qualification professional development of self and Please see protection of client groups Entry requirements • Informal interview with a member of others and fit person registration on page 49. Staff taking this qualification will be the NVQ Team • HSC45 managing care services to some of the Develop practices which promote most vulnerable members of our society choice, well being and protection of including older people, those with all Individuals learning disabilities or physical disabilities, those with mental ill health. The qualification structure has been purposely organised to cover the needs of these staff while linking into existing

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Health & Social Care Management

Content PROFESSIONAL • Personal development ADVANCED The qualification structure: • Communication at work All of group A, plus one of B, plus one CERTIFICATE IN • Managing activities PROFESSIONAL of C, plus one of D, plus one of E, plus MANAGEMENT • Leadership CERTIFICATE IN two more units from any of the STUDIES NQF LEVEL 5 • Winning teams MANAGEMENT remaining units listed. • Managing a budget STUDIES NQF LEVEL 7 • 03 - Develop, maintain & evaluate One year, four hours per week, plus a systems & structures to promote the weekend Management Development Assessment One year, four hours per week, plus a rights, responsibilities & diversity of residential (not included in the fees). Assessment is continuous and internal, weekend Management Development people. but is externally examined by Edexcel. residential (not included in the fees). • RM1 - Manage a service which meets Who is the course aimed at? the best possible outcomes for the This level 5 programme is designed for Award Who is the course aimed at? individual. middle/intermediate line managers who Professional Certificate in Management This level 7 programme is designed for • B3 - Manage the use of financial are committed to a long term career in Studies NQF Level 5. middle/intermediate line managers who resources. management and wish to gain are committed to a long term career in • C13 - Manage the performance of professional status from the Chartered Possible progression management and wish to gain team & individuals. Management Institute. Advanced Professional Certificate in professional status from the Chartered Management Studies (APCM) Management Institute. Assessment Entry requirements (Formerly the DMS) Candidates build a portfolio of At least three years’ vocational Entry requirements evidence, including observation by experience and the ability to write and At least three years’ vocational assessor, reflective accounts, witness calculate effectively. experience and the ability to write and statements, work product evidence and calculate effectively. knowledge evidence. Assessment will Content take place in the workplace following The focus of the level 5 programme is Content assessment planning. that of micro-management i.e the The focus of the level 7 programme is detailed activities necessary to manage that of the organisation as a whole i.e NB activities efficiently and effectively. It is macro-management. It therefore, Please see protection of client groups therefore focused on line-managers centres on strategy and planning. and fit person registration on page 49. and/or team leaders. The programme cover the following units:

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Management Marketing

Core units: CHARTERED Content practice of promotional activity at an • Advanced professional development Semester 1 (September-December) operational level. • Managing change in organisations INSTITUTE OF Marketing Research & Information - Specialist units include: MARKETING (CIM) covering the management of customer Assessment • Strategic planning and PROFESSIONAL information and research projects as All modules are assessed by assignments implementation (2 units) DIPLOMA IN part of the marketing process. eg case studies, research projects etc. • Managing finance for strategic MARKETING Marketing Management in Practice - managers involves you in developing and Award • Strategic marketing management implementing marketing plans at an CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing. Who is the course aimed at? operational level in organisations. A key Assessment Formerly CIM Stage 2, this syllabus part of this module is working within a Progression Assessment is continuous and internal, prepares you for a role in marketing team to develop the plan and CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma but is externally examined by Edexcel. management at the operational managing teams implementing the plan in Marketing. marketing level. Hopwood Hall College by undertaking marketing activities and Award is one of the few colleges in the country projects. Advanced Professional Certificate in that offers this programme purely with Semester 2 (January - June) Management Studies NQF Level 7. project-based assessment and not Marketing Planning - aims to provide external exams. The course is delivered participants with an understanding of Possible progression in two semesters which means you can the differences in the internal To an MBA or other Masters degrees. start in either September or January. organisational and external contexts Hopwood Hall College has an within which operational marketing arrangement with The University of Entry requirements planning and marketing are carried out Huddersfield whereby our Level 7 Either: CIM Certificate/Stage and the different models of marketing students are guaranteed a place on the 1/Professional Certificate; or a degree or used to meet these contingencies. final year of their MBA Programme. relevant marketing experience to qualify Marketing Communications - provides for exemption from Stage 1. the skills and knowledge that enable Exemptions will be determined by marketers to manage marketing interview with the Course Leader. You communications and brand support must have prior knowledge of the basic activities within organisations. It concepts, terminology and skills provides participants with an covered in Stage 1. understanding of the concepts and

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CHARTERED • Your CV and supporting letter of Duration BTEC/EDEXCEL HND recommendation from your One year, two evenings per week, plus INSTITUTE OF employer/tutor must be forwarded to three Saturday workshops (Sept - Dec IN PUBLIC SERVICES MARKETING (CIM) the Curriculum Manager Lesley only). PROFESSIONAL Hawkins at Institution Code Name HOPH POSTGRADUATE [email protected] for Possible progression Institution Code H54 DIPLOMA IN approval. The Professional Postgraduate Diploma Course Code 009L MARKETING in Marketing gives access to many MBA Short Code HND/PubS Content programmes in the UK and holders may Two years, full-time. Apply through Who is this course aimed at? The syllabus at Stage 3 has been also upgrade their membership of the UCAS. Those who are interested in gaining the divided into four modules. CIM to Graduate, Associate or Full third-level qualification in marketing SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER Member. This in turn allows you to Who is this course for? from the CIM. • Managing marketing performance follow the CIM continuing professional • Strategic marketing in practice development programme and become This programme has been is designed for students 19 years old or over who Entry requirements JANUARY TO JUNE a Chartered Marketer. wish to progress to the intermediate Entry by qualification: • Strategic marketing decisions stage of a degree course (e.g. BA • CIM Advanced Certificate in • Analysis & evaluation Additional information (Hons)) or pursue a career as an Officer Marketing / Stage 2 / Professional Fees do not include CIM annual in any of the areas, listed below: Diploma or Sales Management; or Assessment membership or examinations. There is • Army • Degree with appropriate marketing Formal examinations are held in no concessionary fee available for this • Royal Navy / Royal Marines content; or December and June each year. If doing programme. • Royal Air Force • NVQ Level 4 in marketing-related the course over one year, two papers • Police subject; or are taken at each sitting. • Fire and Rescue Services • Other appropriate qualifications approved by CIM Award Entry Requirements Entry by work experience: CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma A successful interview and a suitably • Students should provide evidence of in Marketing. completed national record of at least six years' marketing achievement (where possible). management work experience, three Interviews will be offered to candidates of which should be at a senior level. who:

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• Hold a BTEC National or Advanced • Entry & enquiry into public services Award BTEC/EDEXCEL HNC GNVQ or Advanced VCE qualification • Criminology & safer communities BTEC/Edexcel HND in Public Services. (Merit level preferred); or • Personal & academic action plans IN PUBLIC SERVICES • Have at least two A-levels and three Possible progression GCSEs at grade C or above (including Assessment Intermediate stage of a degree course Two years, part-time. Apply using a English and maths); or Assessment is continuous and internal (e.g. BA (Hons) or pursue a career as an college application form. • Are over 19 with previous educational although candidates’ work is audited by Officer in any of the areas listed below: achievement and/or work experience Edexcel’s external examiners. A range of • Army Who is this course for? combined with the commitment to methods including assignments, • Royal Navy / Royal Marines This programme has been is designed complete the course successfully projects, case studies, oral presentations • Royal Air Force for students 19 years old or over who Please note that you have to complete and practical exercises. Emphasis is also • Police wish to progress to the intermediate year one of the course before you can placed on developing practical skills • Fire and Rescue Services stage of a degree course (e.g. BA enter year two. such as communication, numeracy and (Hons) or pursue a career as an Officer IT. in any of the areas, listed below: Content • Army Higher Nationals are NQF level 5 A number of assignments will be set in • Royal Navy / Royal Marines programmes (i.e. they are of degree each unit over the year, which will • Royal Air Force standard) and are primarily vocational reflect the assessment criteria in a • Police in their approach. So, at the end of the particular unit. The assignments could • Fire and Rescue Services programme, you will not only be involve written oral and/or practical qualified, but you will find yourself to work. Some of these will be conducted Entry Requirements be regarded by employers as being in class time, some you will be expected A successful interview and a suitably highly employable and/or worthy of to complete in your own time – it is completed national record of promotion. important that you manage this achievement (where possible). Year one course units include: workload in sequence with the Interviews will be offered to candidates • Psychological & human behaviour assignment calendar you will be issued who: • Study skills with. You will be able to access our • Hold a BTEC National or Advanced • Stress management in the public resources if you miss a lesson or work GNVQ or Advanced VCE qualification services shifts through the college’s moodle (Merit level preferred); or • Independent research into public website. • Have at least one A-level and three services delivery GCSEs at grade C or above (including

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English and maths); or Assessment BSC (HONS) IN • Cognition - (e.g. memory, learning, • Are over 19 with previous educational Assessment is continuous and internal thinking, perception and attention) achievement and/or work experience although candidates’ work is audited by PSYCHOLOGY • Life span development (e.g. combined with the commitment to Edexcel’s External Examiners. A range of sociability, attachment and language complete the course successfully methods including assignments, Phase 1 - five academic terms (one day development) Please note that you have to complete projects, case studies, oral presentations per week). This course is franchised to • Individual differences (e.g. personality year one of the course before you can and practical exercises. Emphasis is also Hopwood Hall College from The and intelligence) enter year two. placed on developing practical skills Manchester Metropolitan University. • Community & critical psychology such as communication, numeracy and The course starts in January each year. • Bio psychology Content IT. • History and philosophy Higher Nationals are Level 5 Who is the course aimed at? • Interpersonal skills workshops Programmes (i.e. they are of Degree A number of assignments will be set in Adults who would be likely to benefit Standard) and are primarily vocational each unit over the year, which will from a degree course but who are not Award in their approach. So, at the end of the reflect the assessment criteria in a in a position to study full-time. Certificate of Higher Education (Phase programme, you will not only be particular unit. The assignments could One of the degree). qualified, but you will find yourself to involve written oral and/or practical Entry requirements be regarded by employers as being work. Some of these will be conducted Whilst there are no formal entry Possible progression highly employable and/or worthy of in class time, some you will be expected requirements for this course, it is It is expected that students, having promotion. to complete in your own time - it is strongly recommended that students achieved the Certificate of Higher Year one course units include important that you manage this have some experience of study at level Education at Hopwood Hall College, • Psychological & human behaviour workload in sequence with the 3 plus a good standard of written will continue to study towards the BSc • Study skills assignment calendar you will be issued English and mathematics an interest in (Hons) degree in Psychology at The • Stress management in the public with. You will be able to access our learning and a commitment to the Manchester Metropolitan University. services resources if you miss a lesson or work programme of study. This would require a further three or • Independent research into public shifts through the college’s moodle four years, depending on the services delivery website. Content progression route chosen. • Entry & enquiry into public services Phase 1 • Criminology & safer communities Award Students study a series of CATS BTEC/Edexcel HNC in Public Services accredited modules: • Inquiry - (methodology, research and design)

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FOUNDATION DEGREE First year units include: CERTIFICATE IN Year Two • Coaching in sport Entrance onto the second year is based IN SPORTS • Sports development EDUCATION/POST on the successful completion of year DEVELOPMENT • Introduction to research methods GRADUATE one. Additionally you need to be • Study skills for HE CERTIFICATE IN teaching at least 2-4 hours per week Institution Code Name HOPH • Information technology EDUCATION IN FE (equivalent to 80 hours per year) to Institution Code H54 • Skills for employment (LEVEL 5/6) meet the teaching hours requirement. Course Code C600 • Work based learning Short Code FdSc/SD Year one modules must be completed Award prior to transition to year two regardless We offer two routes to obtain a Certificate in Education/Post Graduate Two years, full-time. Apply through of attendance mode. Cert.Ed./PGCE in FE, both of which are Certificate in Education in FE (Level 5/6) UCAS. validated by Edge Hill University. To (Awarded by the Edge Hill University). Award apply please complete an Edge Hill Course content: Foundation Degree in Sports University application form. Please This qualification offers the opportunity Development (Awarded by the contact Jane Wood for details at to formalise the experience you have University of Salford). [email protected] . accrued and/or develop specific skills to assist your personal and career Year One development. This is year one of the in-service Certificate in Education/Post Graduate An essential requirement of the Certificate in Education in FE endorsed qualification is experience in the work by LLUK (Lifelong Learning UK). place. If already in work, the In order to gain entry onto the course qualification will facilitate the use of you will need an advanced qualification your responsibilities within the (NVQ Level 3 or higher) in the subject assessments required and the area you intend to teach and a pass at opportunity to focus on specific GCSE English & maths (or equivalent). elements and projects. Those individuals Additionally you need to be teaching at not in work will need to organise a least 2-4 hours per week (equivalent to placement which will facilitate this 80 hours per year) to meet the teaching experience. hours requirement.

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HOW TO APPLY APPLYING ONLINE AT advice from your teacher, but can FUNDING FOR FULL-TIME HIGHER www.ucas.com instead consult with various careers EDUCATION STUDENTS HOME STUDENTS For all full-time higher education organisations. You are responsible for UK & EU Student Tuition Fees from (UK and European Economic Area courses at universities and colleges in paying the correct application fee, for 2008-2009 students) the UK, students must apply online at obtaining and attaching the academic Applications for fees, loans and grant Each course entry tells you where and www.ucas.com. There are three types of reference and for submitting the support including the Disabled Students how to apply. If you are applying direct applicant. completed application online to UCAS. Allowance (DSA) should be made to to the college, please contact Students at a school or college International applicants outside the UK your Local Education Authority after admissions for an application form. registered with UCAS (EU and worldwide) February 2008. Ask for a PN1 form from If you don’t require an application form All UK schools and colleges (and a small Except for those whose school or either Information Services or your LEA, you must attend one of the part time number of establishments overseas) are college is registered with UCAS, or apply via enrolment sessions. Please contact us registered with UCAS to manage their individuals from the EU (excluding the www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk. A for details. students’ applications. UK), and worldwide, government-backed loan to pay fees is Contact: Freefone 0800 834 297 Advice is available from your teacher or apply online independently. available through the Student Loans Fax: 01706 641426 a careers adviser at your school or Advice is available from British Council Company. e-mail: [email protected] college. You fill in an online application offices and other centres overseas, such Post: and submit it to a member of staff. as your school or college. You are Living Costs Admissions After checking your details, and having responsible for paying the correct All UK students can apply for a loan for Hopwood Hall College added the academic reference, your application fee, for obtaining and living costs through the Student Loans Rochdale Campus school or college submits the attaching the academic reference and Company. Many students will also be St Mary’s Gate completed application online to UCAS. for submitting the completed eligible for a grant from the Rochdale You pay online using a credit card or application online to UCAS. government. Assessment is on parental OL12 6RY debit card. You may also be able to For all applicants, there are full income, or own income, if pay through your school or college. instructions at www.ucas.com to make independent. Students can also apply INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Independent applicants in the UK it as easy as possible for you to fill in to the Access to Learning Fund. In the first instance apply for full-time Other UK applicants, who are not at your online application, plus help text programmes through the College’s school or college, apply online where appropriate. UCAS also has a Oveseas Students International Office. independently. comprehensive guide called Applying If you are classified as an overseas Telephone: (+44) 161 654 6661 It is likely that you are a mature Online, which can be downloaded from student, you pay different fees to those Fax: (+44) 161 654 6662 applicant, who, unlike school and www.ucas.com. quoted above. Please contact the e-mail: [email protected] college students, cannot readily seek International Office for advice.

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PART-TIME ENROLMENT SESSIONS • Council Tax Benefit (not single To claim the concessionary fee you Learning Fund (ALF) for help with costs Enrolment is subject to places being person discount) must bring evidence to enrolment. If such as childcare.You apply for available and course entry requirements • Working Tax Credit (if your award you are in receipt of an eligible benefit assistance through the college’s Access being met. Please try to arrive at least notice TC602 shows that WTC had on enrolment you shall be eligible for to Learning Fund, except for franchised 30 mins before the close of each been awarded and you have a the concessionary fee for the whole of degrees, where you apply to the host session. Guidance for all courses is household income of less than the academic year, no matter what institution. Students with a disability available during enrolment sessions. £15,050 - this is on page 2 under happens to your circumstances. may be eligible for for help with a Part-time enrolment sessions are usually "Your Income") disabled students’ allowance (DSA). held during August and September, but • Pension Credit (if your award notice FINANCIAL HELP FOR PART-TIME will be advertised in the press and on shows that guarantee credit has been HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES How to Apply the college website. awarded) Fees that you may have to pay for part- An application form (PTG1) and printed time higher education courses are dealt guides are available from the college or Please enrol before the classes start. The concessionary fee is also available with through the application you the Student Finance Information Line Most part-time classes start in early to: submit to your local authority. This also on 0800 731 9133 (quoting reference September, with each class having its • Unwaged dependants (as defined by includes your eligibility for a grant and S/FSHE/V7). You can apply online at the own individual start date. This Jobcentre Plus) of those listed above. the disabled students’ allowance (DSA). Student Finance website from March information will be given to you at • Unemployed people in receipt of 2008. Complete the application form enrolment. Late enrolment is by contribution based Job Seekers Fee Grant and Course Grant and bring it to the college when you attending the first meeting of the class Allowance. Help with fees is available at three levels start the course. Once you have (subject to places being available). • Asylum seekers eligible for LSC FE for those on low incomes, the amount attended your course for two weeks, funding according to the LSC learner is linked to how intensive the course is the college will complete the rest of the CONCESSIONARY FEES FOR eligibility guidance 2008/9 and in (compared to a full-time course).You form, confirming: PROFESSIONAL COURSES receipt of the equivalent of income- can also apply for a course grant of up • that you are a student here 07/08 POLICY (Subject to change) based benefit (assistance under the to a maximum of £250 towards travel, • how intensive your course is Where applicable, concessionary fees terms of the 1999 Immigration and books and other course costs. • what the course fees are are available to people on the following Asylum Act) and their dependants When the form is completed, send it to eligible/income-based state benefits: • Offenders who are serving their Entitlement to the two grants will your local authority. • Unemployed people in receipt of sentence in the community depend on your income and that of income-based Job Seekers Allowance • Those taking basic skills courses (but your husband, wife or partner. If you • Income Support not English for Speakers of Other meet the criteria, you may also apply • Housing Benefit Languages (ESOL)) for additional help from Access to

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GUIDANCE SERVICES 16-18 years of age but not yet 19 on Some courses require you register FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MATURE All guidance staff are fully trained and 31 August 2008 individually with professional bodies or STUDENTS offer a range of services. They can As “all students”, plus proof of age. to take part in residentials - this applies Learner Support Funds assist with: to Accountancy, Marketing and To qualify for these, you must be on a • Choosing a programme - taking into Apprentices (NVQ2) and Advanced Management programmes. Please programme of 5 hours or more per account your future career aims Apprentices (NVQ3) contact the college for details. week and have a low income or receive • Evaluating your experiences - As “all students”, plus all the relevant a qualifying means tested benefit. To determining your skills and abilities paperwork from your training agent or PAYING COURSE FEES 07/08 POLICY apply, you complete an application • Identifying and planning your future employer for vocational courses. (Subject to change) form available from Information career The full fee or a minimum of £300 Services. Total payments will be up to • Support with UCAS and further If you need any assistance at one (whichever is lower) must be paid at £500 and can be used for any college education applications of our enrolment sessions, please enrolment, with any remaining balance related costs e.g. transport, books, • Any difficulties you may have, no tell a member of staff on arrival. due by 1 December 2007 on receipt of materials etc. matter how large or small, whilst an invoice. Any student wishing to pay Charitable Trusts studying at college WHAT IF I CAN’T ENROL in full at enrolment for courses above There area number of Charitable Trusts • Information and advice on learner If enrolment cannot be processed and £300 may do so. available in Rochdale. Advice and support funds, grants and bursaries receipted at the cash registers, you do application forms are available from that may be available to support your NOT have a place reserved on the Students who have any Information Services. chosen programmes course(s) of your choice. We will tell outstanding debts from the Career Development Loans you what is missing and how to current or previous years will not These are to help pay for course fees. It You can contact a member of the complete your enrolment. be allowed to enrol on any course is a loan that you have to start paying guidance team through either college in 2008/9. back when you leave your course. reception points. INCLUSIVE FEES Further information is available from You only pay once! COLLEGE REFUND POLICY Learner Services. WHAT TO BRING TO ENROLMENT Our pricing policy is inclusive, which Refunds will only be given if the college All students means that course fees include all has varied the arrangements in some • Payment of fees by cash, cheque, tuition, registration & examination fees way - for instance by changing the day, debit/credit card, or employer/ associated with the qualification you are time, venue or syllabus, or if classes sponsor’s letter for invoice purposes. taking. These prices apply to people have to be cancelled due to lack of • Evidence of benefit if claiming the who are classified as ‘home’ students, student numbers. concessionary fee. otherwise overseas fees are payable.

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INDUCTION assess and meet identified specific CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING WORKING FOR EQUAL As a new student you will be invited to learning needs. This is a growing cross- SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES an “Induction to College” session which college service with proven success and Trained counsellors are available on The college has developed an Equal helps you settle into college life and to former students have achieved their both campuses. Usually they can be Opportunities Policy and Code of confirm or change your programme potential, progressing to further contacted during an emergency or, Practice in consultation with the staff choice. During the first few weeks, a courses, higher education, employment alternatively, an appointment can be which all college members are expected great deal of time will be spent with or other training programmes. If you made with Information Services. to uphold. This involves recognising your personal tutor as part of the have physical disabilities, sensory and respecting differences of all kinds. induction programme identifying your impairment, dyslexia, literacy, STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD The college aims to cater for the varied individual needs. numeracy, ESOL or other learning The student identification card, issued needs of its members. For example, differences, additional learning support at enrolment, must be worn by extensive work has been undertaken to GUIDANCE SERVICES AND STUDENT can meet your individual requirements. students when on college premises, and improve access for people with SUPPORT For higher education students, this must be shown to college staff when disabilities; this work is an ongoing The college has its own Guidance service is offered in consultation with requested. This is for health & safety as programme. In addition, we promote a Officers who may be contacted through the student’s Local Education Authority well as for security and it helps staff to positive ethos, one which is opposed to Information Services at both campuses. (LEA) to whom you must apply for identify bona-fide students of the discrimination, whether on grounds of assistance. college when on college premises. You gender, ethnicity, class, sexual Staff can give advice on finance, benefit may be asked to leave the premises if orientation, age, learning needs or issues, grants, careers and course STUDENT COUNCIL you do not have your student card with marital status. The overall aim is to choices. Whether the next step in your Students can make their views known you. If you lose the card you must provide a supportive learning career is employment, further or organise social events through the report it to Information Services. There environment for all. education, higher education or training Student Council which consists of is a fee for replacing a lost card. you may want to discuss your future representatives from each curriculum plans and how to achieve them. You area. Students can also join the NUS. PARKING can book an interview at any time Limited parking, including disabled whilst studying at college. PERSONAL TUTORS parking bays, is available at both As a full-time student you may have a campuses. Students should note that ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT personal tutor to help you with your the college makes no promise that To promote student success, the college progress. Your tutor becomes your main spaces will be available. has established a team of additional point of contact throughout your time support co-ordinators whose role is to at college.

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Health, Social About the Care & Early information in Years Courses this Prospectus

EUROPEAN STRUCTURAL FUNDS BEING UNEMPLOYED PROTECTION OF CLIENT Whilst the college has taken all European Social Fund If you are “signing-on” or on the GROUPS reasonable care to ensure that the A variety of college programmes are jobseekers allowance you can still come In order to safeguard children or information contained in this provided with funding support obtained to college but, as the rules are complex the elderly, with whom you will prospectus is accurate, it cannot be via the European Social Fund (ESF). and changing, make an appointment at come into contact, students held responsible for any Students will be notified if their training Information Services to get the most applying for programmes in this inaccuracies which subsequently is supported by the ESF. up-to-date information. area should note that: come to light. Similarly, it can European Regional Development Fund • At enrolment, you will be asked accept no liability for other As a member of the Rochdale ACCOMMODATION to disclose any criminal changes to the services and Partnership in Europe, the college If you require accommodation locally, background. facilities offered where such applies to the European Regional please contact the International Office • Whenever you seek employment, changes are due to circumstances Development Fund (ERDF) to improve for an accommodation list. a formal CRB (Criminal Records outside its control. facilities for training purposes. Facilities Bureau) check on your or services receiving grant approval will REMINDERS background will be made. Students should check at the time be identified as having received ERDF Please contact your Local Education of enrolment or acceptance of any support. Authority as soon as possible to apply FIT PERSON REGISTRATION offer whether there have been any Community Initiatives for funding for your HE course after • Specific health criteria applies to changes to the course and should The college is a member of an active February 2008. students who wish to progress also note that a course will only international network of colleges. As a into employment in nursing, run if there is a viable number of consequence, several college courses If you are eligible for the DSA (Disabled nursery nursing, primary students. Acceptance on a course is are involved in transnational Students Allowance), please contact teaching and social work; this also conditional upon a student developments funded through your Local Education Authority as soon will be explained at interview. agreeing to abide by the college European Union Community Initiatives. as possible after February 2008. • At enrolment you will be asked code. A copy of this can be found This offers the prospect of a study to disclose any specific health in the student handbook or is period or work placement in the criteria that may prevent available on request. European Community. progression into employment. If the information in this prospectus If necessary, please contact the is required in another format, college for more information. please contact us and we will try to supply it to you.

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How to find us Rochdale

MIDDLETON CAMPUS Rail British Rail Rochdale, with frequent Rochdale Road, Middleton M24 6XH connections to Leeds, Bradford and Telephone: 0161 643 7560 Manchester, is a ten minute walk from Heywood Facsimile: 0161 643 2114 the Rochdale Campus through the town Bury

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Motorway Network Bus Each campus is easily accessible from Frequent buses operate to the Rochdale the M62. The Middleton Campus is bus station, which is in the town centre. two miles from exit 20. Keep in the left The Rochdale Campus is a five minute

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4 junction and follow signs to Middleton. Frequent buses operate from the 6 surrounding areas to the Middleton Middleton The Rochdale Campus is three miles Campus, please telephone Information from exit 20, follow signs to Rochdale Services for details. town centre. Telephones There are telephones at both sites near Hollin Lane the reception areas.

Oldham Oldham Road A669 North Middleton Town Centre Manchester

51 Rochdale Campus St. Mary’s Gate, Rochdale OL12 6RY t: 01706 345 346 f: 01706 641 426

Middleton Campus Rochdale Road, Middleton M24 6XH t: 0161 643 7560 f: 0161 643 2114

e: [email protected] w: www.hopwood.ac.uk

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