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WEST WELCOME TO LANCASHIRE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE COLLEGE WORKED FOR ME

MISHA HORDER BEAUTY THERAPY LEVEL 3 GRADUATE SPA MANAGER, MERE SPA AND GOLF RESORT, KNUTSFORD

I studied Beauty Therapy Level 3 at West Lancashire College. I will always remember the support I received from the tutors; they were all friendly and helpful and had excellent links to the beauty industry.

USING THE GUIDE After completing my course I gained employment and worked West Lancashire College offers a wide range of Find a course you are interested in and drop into in salons and spas around the Liverpool and Formby areas as a full-time, part-time, day and evening courses and one of our enrolment sessions detailed on page 4. Beauty Therapist. I have since worked my way up to my current role they are listed in this guide. as Spa Manager at the luxury Spa and Gold Resort, The Mere in If you would like further information prior to enrolment, simply call Course Enquiries Knutsford, Cheshire. FREE COURSES on (01695) 52300 who will be happy to deal with your enquiry. As a Spa Manager I deal with the overall day to day running of the • Are you aged 16-18? Your course will be FREE. • Are you in receipt of a benefit? Your course could spa, including staff training, interacting with clients and ensuring Full time courses are listed on pages 10 to 14. be FREE!* all stock levels are kept up to date. • Is your individual gross income less than £21,000? Part Time courses are listed on pages 18 to 24. Your course could be FREE!* All courses are listed under the relevant subject areas. In the future I hope to gain as much experience as possible • Are you aged 19-23 studying your first full Level 2 in the industry and possibly move into teaching. I believe with or 3 qualification? Your course could beFREE! Enrolment information is available on page 4. the right support and motivation you can go as far as you want – *does not include courses marked with full cost or West Lancashire College worked for me and it can work for To find out whether your course isFREE or to see ACL or Level 3 courses and above for 24s and over. if you are entitled to a reduced fee for your course you too. NB: Registration fees may be payable. please see page 5.

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SCHOOL LEAVER ENROLMENT GCSE Results Day - Thursday 21 August* through Telephone enrolments are available for those part-time DID YOU KNOW THAT MANY OF OUR FULL AND PART TIME to Friday 29 August 2014. You will need to bring learners who are NOT eligible for fee reduction (eg full COURSES ARE FREE OR DISCOUNTED?* your GCSE results and proof of identification fee payers only). Courses marked in the Course Guide (ie passport or birth certificate plus NI number) to with a ☎. You will need to use a credit or debit card complete your enrolment. to complete the payment and sign a college Learner Fees for part time day and evening courses are listed in the brochure. However many people will be eligible for Agreement at your first session in College. free or discounted study. Places are limited and those who have applied and been interviewed will be given priority. To enrol by telephone please call: TUITION IS FREE FOR (01695) 52306, (01695) 52310, (01695) 52476 Please note we will be open from 10am-7pm on • 16-18 year olds GCSE Results Day – Thursday 21 August 2014*. Please note: Courses offered by Lancashire County • Anyone aged 19 – 23 years studying a full time Entry Level/Level 1 Foundation Learning Course and does not Council Adult Learning Service are for 19+ learners only. have a prior Level 2 qualification *This is for School Leavers ONLY. • Learners undertaking a First Full Level 2 qualification aged 19-23 (FFL2) KEY TO TABLES • Learners undertaking a First Full Level 3 qualification aged 19-23 (FFL3) MAIN ENROLMENT AT • FFL2 is First Full Level 2 19-23 • Skills for Life (literacy or numeracy) courses SKELMERSDALE CAMPUS • FFL3 is First Full Level 3 19-23 • GCSE English and Maths where a learner does not currently hold a Grade C in these subjects You can enrol for any full-time, part-time, day or • WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy • Those in receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance and Employment Support Allowance (work related activity groups) evening course at the dates/times stated below: • SC - Skelmersdale Campus • Those in receipt of a means tested benefit (see Benefit Table on page 7) 19 August - 29 August 2014 12 noon-7pm (Tue- • OC - Ormskirk Campus • Unemployed adults on any other benefits (see Benefit Table on page 7) who are undertaking a course up to Thur), 12 noon-4.30pm (Fri) at the Sports Hall, • FC Full fee is payable and including a Level 2 qualification to improve their ability to gain employment Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, • ACL Courses available with Lancashire Education • Those earning less than £21,000 per annum* and studying a funded course (leading to a qualification) WN8 6DX (Sat Nav postcode WN8 6LH). Authority are only available to 19+ learners • ☎ (Telephone Enrolment for those Part-Time IN ADDITION DISCOUNTED TUITION IS AVAILABLE TO: PART TIME AND COMMUNITY COURSE learners who are NOT eligible for fee reduction • Those 19 and over studying a second or subsequent Full Level 2 a £99 tuition fee is payable ENROLMENT AT ORMSKIRK CAMPUS (eg full fee payers only) • Those 19-23 studying a second or subsequent Full Level 3 qualification a £99 tuition fee is payable You can enrol on any part-time, day or evening course • IE These courses require interview at enrolment • Those 19+ studying a course funded through Lancashire County Council Adult Learning Service and in receipt at the dates/times stated below: • 24+LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable of active benefits or on a low income may be eligible to pay a reduced fee of £15. • F These courses are free 18 August 2014 12 noon-7pm at Ormskirk Campus, • CFD These courses are available for enrolment on Hants Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PX for part-time and PLEASE NOTE a regular basis, please call for details. community courses only. Learners Aged 24+ Studying a Full Level 3 Course / Full Level 4, A Level programme, Access to HE and Advanced / Higher Apprenticeships are not funded and therefore not eligible for any FREE or DISCOUNTED Fees Those in receipt of active benefits or on a low TELEPHONE ENROLMENTS – Please see page 6 for information on Advanced Learning Loans. 24+LL income may be eligible to pay a reduced fee of £15. Telephone enrolments will take place: Courses marked with ACL In addition – Exam and Registration Fees may be charged dependant on eligibility. Monday 18 August 10am - 3pm. *Proof of income eg payslip (last 3 months), P60

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BENEFIT TYPE EVIDENCE REQUIRED • Job Seekers Allowance • Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) • Employment Support Allowance • Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) Loans available to help (Work Related Group) • Employment Support Allowance • Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) (none work related group) you pay your course fees! • Income Support • Current letter/bank statement • Housing/Council Tax Benefit • Payment book, letter from council or bank statement If you’re planning to study at Level 3 or Level 4 • Working Tax Credit • Current award notice you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. • Universal Credit • Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) • Pension Credits • Current award notice • Any other state benefit • Relevant proof (letter or bank statement) TO QUALIFY FOR THE LOAN YOU MUST BE: • Income of less than £21,000 • Proof of income eg: payslips (3 months), P60 • aged 24 and over at the start of your course • a resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the course Please note all evidence and payment of any fees • Passport • never previously had a loan to do the same qualification type must be received prior to enrolling on a course. • Photo Driving Licence and level of qualification. • Armed Forces Service ID IDENTIFICATION • National Insurance Card DID YOU KNOW? The Learning Records Service requires learners to • Certificate of Entitlement to Funding verify their identity at enrolment, therefore when • Bank Credit/Debit Card You don’t have to repay the loan until you start earning a minimum enrolling for your course you will need to bring • Your West Lancashire College Student ID Card of £21,000 per year, and even then the repayments are low. original copies of one of the following documents with you. If you enrol over the phone, you will be To find out more please contact the Learner Gateway Call the Learner Gateway on 01695 52300 to find out how you can apply. required to bring this identification with you to on 01695 52300. collect your ID card before you start your course.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please contact the Learner Gateway on 01695 52300 If your course fee is being paid by a third party to ascertain eligibility for study. (e.g employer) you will be given the appropriate documentation at enrolment. Call 01695 52300 and LEARNERS BORN IN THE EU / EEA ask for the Learner Gateway to find out if you are For those Learners born in the EU / EEA please eligible for assistance. provide proof that you were born in the EU (passport, birth certificate etc.) ENROLMENT ONTO A COURSE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL COSTS - UNIFORMS, KITS AND MATERIALS **If you wish to request instalment payments, you Some courses require you to purchase the appropriate will be required to sign a Fee Payment Agreement at THINKING OF A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION OR ENGINEERING? UNSURE OF THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE? kit, uniform or materials. You will be advised on how enrolment if these are agreed. Additionally you will Studying Construction or Engineering at West Lancashire College provides you with the skills and experience to order and costs prior to the start of the course. need to bring your bank details (including account to take the first steps in your chosen career and aims to give you the best possible preparation for employment. number and sort code) to enrolment. PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE West Lancashire Construction Academy offers a wide range of courses at various Levels: Course fees are payable at enrolment. If the annual course fee payable by you is over £200, you may be • Bricklaying Level 1 able to pay by instalments** see table below (subject • Construction and Civil Engineering Level 1 to agreement at enrolment). • Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 BTEC • Engineering Level 2 • Joinery Levels 1 and 2 • Plastering Level 1 and 2 COURSE COST INSTALMENT • Electrical Levels 1, 2 and 3 • £0 - £199 • Full payment at enrolment • Motor Vehicle Levels 1, 2 and 3 • £200 - £299 • 2 equal instalments including first payment at enrolment followed by • Plumbing Levels 1, 2 and 3 one payment in the consecutive month. • £300 - £599 • 3 equal instalments including first payment at enrolment followed by two consecutive monthly instalments. ADDITIONALLY PART TIME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE: • £600 or over • 5 equal instalments including first payment at enrolment followed by CSCS Health and Safety Card, Bricklaying, Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing, Electrical and Motor Vehicle. four consecutive monthly instalments For further details on fees, time, days and how to enrol, call the Learner Gateway on 01695 52300.

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FULL TIME COURSES

Course Duration Location Course Duration Location A LEVELS 16-18 BEAUTY (Kit and college uniform required – charge may be applicable)

Biology A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Hair and Beauty Sector Introduction Entry Level 3 (City and Guilds) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Business Studies A Level OCR 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Beauty Therapy Diploma/Level 2 Nails VTCT NVQ Level 2 (16-18) (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Chemistry A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Beauty Therapy Diploma VTCT NVQ Level 2 (nails optional at full cost £250) (19+) (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Dance* (Dance Subsidiary Diploma Edexcel BTEC) *A Level equivalent 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Beauty Therapy Diploma VTCT NVQ Level 3 (General) (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

English Language A Level Edexcel 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Spa Therapy Diploma VTCT NVQ Level 3 (Massage) (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

English Literature A Level Edexcel 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Film Studies A Level WJEC 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus BUSINESS

Fine Art A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Business Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Geography A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Business Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) (90 Credit First Year) 24+LL IE 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

History A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

Law A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus BRICKLAYING

Maths A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Bricklaying Diploma Level 1 (City and Guilds) IE 1 Year WLCA Maths (Further) A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

Media Studies A Level WJEC 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

Performing Arts* (Performing Arts Subsidiary Diploma Edexcel BTEC) *A Level equivalent 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 (City and Guilds) IE 1 Year WLCA

Philosophy A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Site Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 2 (City and Guilds) (FFL2) IE 1 Year WLCA Photography A Level WJEC 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

Physics A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus CHILD CARE Psychology A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Certificate Level 1 EDEXCEL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Sociology A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Children’s Care Learning and Development First Diploma Level 2 (16-18) EDEXCEL (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Textiles A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Children’s Play Learning and Development National Diploma Level 3 EDEXCEL (FFL3) 24+LL IE 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION COMPUTING AND IT Access to Higher Education – Health Professionals (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus IT Diploma (Information and Creative Technologies) Level 2 (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Access to Higher Education – Humanities (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus IT Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) (90 Credit First Year) 24+LL IE 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

ART AND DESIGN CONSTRUCTION Art and Design Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Construction and Civil Engineering Services (Groundwork) Diploma Level 1 IE 1 Year WLCA Art and Design Diploma (General A&D Pathway) (FFL3) 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Construction and The Built Environment Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 BTEC (FFL3) 2 Years WLCA (90 credit equivalent) 24+LL IE (90 Credit First Year) 24+LL IE Art and Design Diploma (Digital Industries Pathway) (FFL3) 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus (90 credit equivalent) 24+LL IE ELECTRICAL

BARBERING Electrical Installation Level 1 (EAL) IE 1 Year WLCA Electrical Installations 2365 Diploma Level 2 (City and Guilds) (FFL2) IE 1 Year WLCA Barbering Level 1 IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Electrical Installations 2365 Diploma Level 3 (City and Guilds) (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year WLCA

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Course Duration Location Course Duration Location ENGINEERING LDD – LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITY COURSES

Engineering Technology First Diploma Level 2 (EAL) (FFL2) IE 1 Year WLCA Pre Entry Skills Personal Progression Programme 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Construction and The Built Environment Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 BTEC (FFL3) 2 Year WLCA Entry Level 1 Skills 4 Living Programme 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus (90 Credit First Year) 24+LL IE Entry Level 2 Skills 4 Independence Programme 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Entry Level 3 Skills 4 Development Programme 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus FORENSIC SCIENCE Level 1 Skills 4 Employment Programme 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Applied Science (Forensics) Extended Diploma Level 3 EDEXCEL (FFL3) (90 Credit First Year) 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus 24+LL IE MOTOR VEHICLE HAIRDRESSING (Kit required – charge may be applicable) Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 1 IMI IE 1 Year WLCA

Hair and Beauty Introduction Certificate Entry Level 3 IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma Level 2 IMI (FFL2) IE 1 Year WLCA

Hair and Beauty Introduction Diploma Level 1 (16-18) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Light Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 3 IMI (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year WLCA

Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 (City and Guilds) (School Leaver) (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 (City and Guilds) (Returners) (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus NAILS (Kit and college uniform required – charge may be applicable)

Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 (City and Guilds) (19+) (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Fast Track Nails - Level 2 Certificate and NVQ Level 3 VTCT (combined in one year) (FFL2/3) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus 24+LL IE Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Nail Services Diploma NVQ Level 3 VTCT (FFL3) (returning students) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 (19+) (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

PATHWAYS HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Pathways (16-18) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Certificate Level 1 EDEXCEL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Health and Social Care Level 2 (16-18) EDEXCEL (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus PERFORMING ARTS Health and Social Care Level 2 19 + EDEXCEL (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Performing Arts Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Health and Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3 (16-18) EDEXCEL (FFL3) IE 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Performing Arts Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) (90 Credit First Year) 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Health and Social Care 90 Credit Diploma Level 3 (19+) EDEXCEL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus 24+LL IE (aiming to progress Social Care Foundation Degree FdA in 2015) 24+LL Performing Arts (Dance) Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) (90 Credit First Year) 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus 24+LL IE HORTICULTURE Horticulture Diploma Entry Level 3/Level 1 IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus PLASTERING

Plastering Diploma Level 1 CSKILLS (City and Guilds) IE 1 Year WLCA

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING (Uniforms and equipment required – charge may be applicable) Plastering Diploma Level 2 CSKILLS (FFL2) (City and Guilds) IE 1 Year WLCA

Introduction to Cookery Studies Diploma Level 1 VTCT (16-18) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Professional Cookery Diploma Level 2 with 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus PLUMBING Level 2 Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (FFL2) (16-18) IE Plumbing (Building Studies) Level 1 EAL IE 1 Year WLCA Professional Cookery Diploma Level 2 with 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Level 2 in Food and Beverage Service (FFL2) (Returning students) IE Plumbing Level 2 (City and Guilds) IE 1 Year WLCA

Professional Cookery Diploma Level 2 Diploma VTCT (FFL2) (19+) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Plumbing Level 3 (City and Guilds) (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year WLCA

Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3 VTCT (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

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HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES

Course Duration Location Course UCAS Duration Under Exam/ Over Location Start Date Code 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee PRINCE’S TRUST BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Prince’s Trust 16-25 year olds Entry Level 3 to Level 2 IE 12 weeks Skelmersdale Campus Business Management Foundation Degree FdA N190 2 Years £6,800 - £6,800 SC 15/09/14 Prince’s Trust 16-25 year olds Entry Level 3 to Level 2 IE 12 weeks Ormskirk Campus (Full and Part Time Study options available) IE

Prince’s Trust 16-25 year olds Entry Level 3 to Level 2 IE 12 weeks Southport

Prince’s Trust 16-25 year olds Entry Level 3 to Level 2 IE 12 weeks Knowsley CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS

Children and Young Persons Foundation Degree FdA L590 2 Years £6,800 - £6,800 SC 15/09/14 (Full and Part Time Study options available) IE PUBLIC SERVICES

Public Services Level 1 EDEXCEL (6 weeks introduction leading to Pathways 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus or Public Services Level 2) IE COMPUTING AND IT

Public Services Level 2 EDEXCEL (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Applied Computing Foundation Degree FdSc G400 2 Years £6,800 - £6,800 SC 15/09/14 (Full or Part Time Study options available) IE Public Services Diploma Level 3 EDEXCEL (FFL3) (Subsidiary Diploma First Year) 24+LL IE 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SPORTS Social Care Foundation Degree FdA L540 2 Years £6,800 - £6,800 SC 15/09/14 Sport Certificate Level 1 IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus (Full and Part Time Study options available) IE Sport Diploma (Instructing Exercise and Fitness Level 2) (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

Sports Studies Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) (90 Credit First Year) 24+LL IE 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus SPORTS Sport and Exercise Science Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) (90 Credit First Year) 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Applied Sports Coaching Science Foundation Degree FdSc CX61 2 Years £6,800 - £6,800 SC 15/09/14 24+LL IE FdA (Full and Part Time Study options available) IE West Lancashire College Football Programme (BTEC 2 year programme) (90 Credit First Year) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Sport and Exercise Therapies Foundation Degree FdSc CB69 2 Years £6,800 - £6,800 SC 15/09/14 24+LL IE FdA (Full and Part Time Study options available) IE

THEATRICAL MEDIA MAKE-UP TRAVEL AND TOURISM Media Make-up (with Hairdressing) Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Tourism and Hospitality Management Foundation Degree N890 2 Years £6,800 - £6,800 SC 15/09/14 Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+LL IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus FdA (Full or Part Time Study options available) IE

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Travel and Tourism Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) (Including Cabin Crew) IE 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus TREATMENTS

Travel and Tourism Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) (90 Credit First Year) 24+LL IE 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Pamper yourself with a wide range of professional treatments including Crystal Clear, hot stone therapy, semi-permanent lashes and facial treatments.

HAIRDRESSING Creative hairdressing at affordable prices. • Are you 19 years or over? Looking for Employment? • Are you looking to improve your interview skills? PRODUCT RANGE • Do you need help producing a CV? Find out more about our full product range. Be ahead • Would you like to develop your presentation skills? • Drop into the Learner Gateway at our Skelmersdale BOOK of the Campus to find out more or alternatively contact rest... 01695 52300 for further details. Look good, feel great, book an appointment today. Call 01695 52317.

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THIS SEPTEMBER WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE WILL LAUNCH A NEW HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY ACADEMY!

Are you looking for a fast track to a new career?

Do you dream of a career change or to work for yourself?

This 18 week fast track course is designed to ensure you will work with live models on a regular basis, Our Foundation Degree courses are designed in conjunction • Applied Computing FdSc - G400 develop high standards of creative and interpersonal skills and understand the principles of with employers to give you the skills and experience required • Business Management FdA - N190 commercial hairdressing. by industry. It’s not too late to apply for a Foundation Degree • Children and Young Persons FdA - L590 at West Lancashire College. High quality, Degree level study at • Social Care FdA - L540 This course is designed for beginners who wish to fast track into the industry. competitive prices – only £6,800 per year. • Sports and Exercise Therapies FdSc - CB69 Professional qualifications gained at Levels 2 & 3 • Sports Coaching Science FdSc - CX61 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Tourism and Hospitality Management FdA - N890 All equipment, styling tools and manuals are provided. Typically 160 UCAS Points. Flexible programmes available to study Full or Part Time: Call the Learner Gateway on 01695 52300 today! FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE ACADEMY PLEASE CALL Staff will help and support you with your application. COURSE ENQUIRIES ON 01695 52300.

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PART TIME DAY AND EVENING COURSES

Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start Date Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start Date 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee ARTS CRAFTS AND LEISURE INTERESTS BRICKLAYING Cake Decorating Beginners ACL ☎ Mon 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 22/09/14 Bricklaying Diploma Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks £423 £75 £423 WLCA 09/09/14 Cake Decorating Beginners ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 22/09/14 Cake Decorating Intermediate ACL ☎ Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 BUSINESS Cake Decorating Intermediate ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 Book-Keeping Award Level 1 ABC FC ☎ Wed 18:00-21:00 10 wks £125 - £125 SC 10/09/14 Cake Decorating Beginners ACL ☎ Mon 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 19/01/15 Book-Keeping Award Level 2 ABC FC IE Wed 18:00-21:00 20 wks £349 - £349 SC 07/01/15 Cake Decorating Intermediate ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 19/01/15 Cake Decorating Intermediate ACL ☎ Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 20/01/15 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

Cake Decorating Intermediate ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 20/01/15 Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks £423 £75 £423 WLCA 09/09/14

Christmas Flower Arranging ACL ☎ Tue 10:00-12:00 2 wks £19 - £19 OC 25/11/14 Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 (FFL2) IE Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks £99 £75 £99 WLCA 09/09/14 Drawing for Beginners ACL ☎ Fri 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 26/09/14 Drawing and Painting Introduction ACL ☎ Fri 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 23/01/15 COMPUTING AND IT *Additional charge payable to Learning and Testing Solution

Drawing and Painting Intermediate ACL ☎ Fri 13:00-15:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 23/01/15 Basic IT IE Mon 13:00-15:00 10 wks FREE FREE FREE SC 08/09/14 Dressmaking Introduction ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 22/09/14 Computing Essentials Introduction ACL ☎ Mon 15:00-17:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 22/09/14 Dressmaking Introduction ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 Computing Essentials Introduction ACL ☎ Wed 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 24/09/14 Dressmaking Intermediate ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 19/01/15 ECDL Essentials Award in IT User Skills* IE Tue 18:00-21:00 12 wks £170 £15* £170 SC 03/03/15

Dressmaking Introduction ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 20/01/15 ECDL Essentials Award in IT User Skills* IE Tue 18:00-21:00 12 wks £170 £15* £170 OC 09/09/14

Flower Arranging Introduction ACL ☎ Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 ECDL Essentials Award in IT User Skills* IE Wed 13:30-16:30 12 wks £170 £15* £170 SC 10/09/14

Flower Arranging Introduction ACL ☎ Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 20/01/15 ECDL Extra ITQ (FFL2) IE Tue 18:00-21:00 18 wks £99 £32* £99 SC 09/09/14

Yoga ACL ☎ Mon 09:30-11:30 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 22/09/14 ECDL Extra ITQ (FFL2) IE Wed 13:30-16:30 18 wks £99 £32* £99 SC 07/01/15

Yoga ACL ☎ Mon 09:30-11:30 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 19/01/15 ECDL Extra ITQ (FFL2) IE Tue 18:00-21:00 18 wks £99 £32* £99 OC 06/01/15

BARBERING (Kit required – charge may be applicable) COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Barbering Level 2 FC IE Mon 15:30-21:00 20 wks £475 - £475 SC 08/09/14 Massage Introduction ACL ☎ Wed 09:00-11:30 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 24/09/14 Creatively Cut Hair in Barbering Award NVQ Mon 18:00-21:00 15 wks £245 - £245 SC 23/02/15 Reflexology Introduction ACL Wed 13:00-15:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 24/09/14 Level 3 FC ☎

Providing Shaving and Face Massage Services Wed 18:00-21:00 15 wks £245 - £245 SC 23/02/15 Award NVQ Level 3 FC CONSTRUCTION

CSCS Health Safety Testing Various 1 day Various £45 - £45 WLCA CFD (Does not include card) FC BEAUTY (Kit and college uniform required – charge may be applicable)

Beauty Specialist Certificate Level 2 VTCT Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks £99 £58 £99 SC 16/09/14 (FFL2) IE COUNSELLING

Beauty Therapy Studies (Massage) Certificate Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks £710 £79.50 £1,150 SC 16/09/14 Counselling Introduction ACL Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 23/09/14 Level 3 VTCT (FFL3) 24+LL IE ☎ Counselling Skills Level 2 NCFE (FFL2) IE Mon 18:00-21:00 30 wks £99 £26 £99 SC 15/09/14 Beauty Therapy Level 4 In Salon Mon 09:00-18:00 35 wks £1,700 £82.00 £1,700 SC 15/09/14 Management (including Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation) VTCT 24+LL IE

3D False Lashes (Kit provided) FC Mon 18:00-21:00 6 wks £249 - £249 SC 03/11/14

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Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start Date Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start Date 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee ELECTRICAL Hair Extensions Award Level 3 C&G FC IE Mon 17:00-21:00 15 wks £340 - £340 SC 08/09/14

Electrical Installation Diploma Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks £423 £75 £423 WLCA 16/09/14 Hair Extensions Award Level 3 C&G FC IE Mon 17:00-21:00 15 wks £245 - £245 SC 23/02/15

ENGLISH HORTICULTURE English for Adults IE Various Daytime Flexible FREE FREE FREE SC 08/09/14 Grow Your Own Vegetables and Plants ACL ☎ Various Various 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 22/09/14

English for Adults IE Various Daytime Flexible FREE FREE FREE SC 08/09/14

English for Adults IE Mon 6.30pm-9pm Flexible FREE FREE FREE OC 08/09/14 LANGUAGES English for Adults IE Wed 6.30pm-9pm Flexible FREE FREE FREE SC 10/09/14 French Beginners ACL ☎ Tue 13:00-15:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 French Intermediate ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 22/09/14 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES French Post GCSE ACL ☎ Wed 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 24/09/14 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Mon 10:00-12:00 30 wks FREE FREE FREE SC 08/09/14 German Beginners ACL ☎ Wed 13:00-15:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 24/09/14 Beginners IE CFD 18:30-20:30 German Improvers ACL ☎ Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tue 10:00-12:00 30 wks FREE FREE FREE SC 09/09/14 Intermediate IE CFD 18:30-20:30 German Post GCSE ACL ☎ Tue 13:00-15:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Wed 10:00-12:00 30 wks FREE FREE FREE SC 10/09/14 Italian Intermediate ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 22/09/14 Advanced IE CFD 18:30-20:30 Italian Beginners ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 Spanish Beginners ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 22/09/14 GCSE’S (GCSE English and Maths are FREE if you do not currently hold a GCSE Grade A*- C) Spanish Beginners ACL ☎ Wed 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 24/09/14 English Language GCSE OCR IE Wed 19:00-21:00 30 wks FREE FREE FREE OC 10/09/14 Spanish Intermediate Grammar ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 English Language GCSE OCR IE Wed 13:00-15:00 30 wks FREE FREE FREE SC 10/09/14

Maths GCSE OCR IE Wed 19:00-21:00 30 wks FREE FREE FREE SC 10/09/14 LAW (Additional charges may be applicable for membership fees) Maths GCSE OCR IE Thur 10:00-12:00 30 wks FREE FREE FREE SC 11/09/14 Legal Studies Level 2 Certificate Mon 18:00-21:00 35 wks £99 £90 £99 SC 08/09/14 Maths GCSE OCR IE Mon 19:00-21:00 30 wks FREE FREE FREE OC 08/09/14 C&G CILEx (FFL2) IE

Science GCSE AQA IE Tue 19:00-21:00 30 wks £217 £20 £217 SC 09/09/14 MATHS HAIRDRESSING (Kit required – charge may be applicable) Maths for Adults IE Various Various Flexible FREE FREE FREE SC 08/09/14

Hairdressing Certificate Level 1 (Year 1) IE Mon & Tue 18:00-20:00 30 wks £362 £70 £362 SC 08/09/14 Maths for Adults IE Various Various Flexible FREE FREE FREE OC 08/09/14 18:00-21:00 Maths for Adults IE Mon 18:30-21:00 Flexible FREE FREE FREE SC 08/09/14 Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 (Year 2) (FFL2) IE Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 32 wks £99 £75 £99 SC 09/09/14 Maths for Adults IE Tue 18:30-21:00 Flexible FREE FREE FREE OC 09/09/14 Hairdressing Certificate Level 3 (FFL3) 24+LL IE Mon & Wed 17:00-21:00 35 wks £632 £82 £1,150 SC 08/09/14 18:00-21:00

Level 4 Practice and Advanced Mon 09:00-18:00 35 wks £1,700 £80 £1,700 SC 08/09/14 MOTOR VEHICLE Techniques in the Hair Sector - Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks £423 £70 £423 WLCA 16/09/14 Hairdressing Pathway 24+LL IE

Level 4 Practice and Advanced Mon 09:00-18:00 35 wks £1,700 £80 £1,700 SC 08/09/14 Techniques in the Hair Sector - Salon Management Pathway 24+LL IE NAILS (Kit and college uniform required – charge may be applicable) Nail Technology Certificate Level 2 VTCT (FFL2) IE Tue 18:00-21:00 35 wks £99 £32 £99 SC 09/09/14 Bridal Hair Award Level 3 FC IE Mon-Wed 09:00-15:00 3 days £135 - £135 SC 16/02/15 Nail Technology Studies Diploma Level 3 VTCT Wed 17:00-21:00 35 wks £632 £80 £1,150 SC 10/09/14

(FFL3) 24+LL IE

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Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start Date Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start Date 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee PHOTOGRAPHY TEACHING Digital SLR Camera Club Introductory ACL ☎ Wed 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 24/09/14 Education and Training Award Level 3 Wed 18:00-21:00 12 wks £350 - £350 SC 10/09/14 (previously PTLLs) FC CFD Digital SLR Introduction ACL ☎ Wed 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 21/01/15 Education and Training Award Level 3 Thur 09:30-12:30 12 wks £350 - £350 SC 11/09/14 Digital SLR Camera Club ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 19/01/15 (previously PTLLs) FC CFD Photoshop Creative Techniques ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 22/09/14 Cert Ed (Education and Training)/PGCE (Education Wed 14:00-17:00 33 wks £1,800 - £1,800 SC 10/09/14 and Training) Part Time Day, Year 1* CFD Photoshop for Photographers Beginners ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 23/09/14 Cert Ed (Education and Training)/PGCE (Education Wed 09:00-12:00 32 wks £1,800 - £1,800 SC 10/09/14 Photoshop for Photographers Beginners ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 20/01/15 and Training) Part Time Day, Year 2* CFD

Photoshop Skills Intermediate ACL ☎ Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 SC 19/01/15 Cert Ed (Education and Training)/PGCE (Education Tue 18:00-21:00 33 wks £1,800 - £1,800 SC 09/09/14 and Training) Part Time Evening, Year 1* CFD

Cert Ed (Education and Training)/PGCE (Education Tue 6pm-9pm 32 wks £1,800 - £1,800 SC 09/09/14 PLASTERING and Training) Part Time Day, Year 2* CFD

Plastering Diploma Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks £423 £75 £423 WLCA 09/09/14 Certificate in Education and Training, Tue or Wed 18:00-21:00 Up to £1,200 - £1,200 SC 09/09/14 Introductory (equivalent to CTLLs/CET)* CFD 14:00-17:00 24 wks Plastering Basic Introduction ACL ☎ Wed 10:00-12:00 8 wks £76 - £76 WLCA 24/09/14 Certificate in Teaching, Learning Tue or Wed 18:00-21:00 33 wks £1,800 - £1,800 SC 09/09/14 and Assessment, Intermediate* CFD 14:00-17:00

PLUMBING Assessing Competence in the Work Flexible Flexible 54 hours £321 £33 £321 Workplace CFD Environment Award Level 3 VTCT CFD in total Plumbing Diploma Level 1 (Building Services Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks £423 £130 £423 WLCA 16/09/14 Engineering Multi-Skilled Operations) IE Assessing Vocational Achievement VTCT Flexible Flexible 84 hours £321 £41 £321 Workplace CFD Level 3 Certificate CFD in total Unvented Hot Water Regulations FC IE CFD 09:00-16:00 1 day £150 - £150 WLCA CFD Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Flexible Flexible 54 hours £321 £33 £321 Workplace CFD Cold Water Regs FC IE CFD 09:00-16:00 1 day £150 - £150 WLCA CFD Award Level 3 VTCT CFD in total

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Flexible Flexible 90 hours £321 £41 £321 Workplace CFD PROFESSIONAL MEDIA MAKE-UP Processes and Practice VTCT Award Level 4 in total CFD Photographic Makeup Award Level 2 FC IE Tue 18:00-21:00 16 wks £255 - £255 SC 09/09/14 *Course approved by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Design and Create Fashion and Photographic Tue 18:00-21:00 15 wks £245 - £245 SC 13/01/15 Make-up Award Level 3 C&G FC IE

Media Make-up Level 3 Award FC IE Mon 18:00-21:00 16 wks £255 - £255 SC 08/09/14

Media Make-up Level 3 Award FC IE Mon 18:00-21:00 16 wks £255 - £255 SC 19/01/15

Air Brush Make-up Award Level 3 C&G FC IE Mon-Wed 10:00-16:00 3 days £145 - £145 SC 23/02/15 West Lancashire College is proud to work with UCLan to offer a variety of teaching courses delivered at the West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus. Practice and Advanced Techniques Mon 10:00-18:00 35 wks £1,700 £122 £1,700 SC 08/09/14

in the Hair Sector Level 4 - Theatrical and Media Make-up Pathway 24+LL IE TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Tue 09:30-15:00 24 wks £99 £66 £99 SC 16/09/14 SIGN LANGUAGE Level 2 NCFE (FFL2) IE British Sign Language Introduction ACL Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 22/09/14 ☎ Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Wed 09:30-15:00 24 wks £99 £66 £99 SC 03/12/14 British Sign Language Intermediate ACL ☎ Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks £76 - £76 OC 23/09/14 Level 2 NCFE (FFL2) IE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Mon 18:00-21:00 34 wks £99 £66 £99 SC 08/09/14 Level 2 NCFE (FFL2) IE SPORTS Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Mon 18:00-21:00 34 wks £534 £76 £1,250 SC 08/09/14 Sport Massage Therapy Certificate Wed 18:00-21:00 30 wks £475 - £475 SC 10/09/14 Level 3 NCFE (FFL3) 24+LL IE Level 4 VTCT FC IE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Thur 09:30-15:00 24 wks £534 £76 £1,250 SC 18/09/14 Sports Massage Therapy Certificate Level 3 FC IE Tue 18:00-21:00 30 wks £475 - £475 SC 09/09/14 Level 3 NCFE (FFL3) 24+LL IE

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Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start Date 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee TRAVEL AND TOURISM Community Cabin Crew an Introduction Certificate Level 2 Mon 6pm-9pm 30 wks £99 £64 £99 SC 08/09/14 NCFE (FFL2) IE

WELDING Places Welding Skills Introduction Level 1 C&G ☎ Wed 18:00-21:00 14 wks £170 £74 £170 WLCA 17/09/14 Welding Skills Introduction Level 1 C&G ☎ Wed 18:00-21:00 14 wks £170 £74 £170 WLCA 07/01/15 available NOW at Little Learners Nursery buy one

• Purpose built Nursery for 0-5 years • FREE* places for over 2’s get one • Places also available for babies and toddlers • Awarded Outstanding by Ofsted • Open 50 weeks of the year • Opening hours 8am-6pm • Healthy Menu • Outdoor covered play area • Based in Skelmersdale freeon all Courses Marked in the brochure with ACL • Community nursery open to all Study a part time course* with West Lancashire College this September and get one FREE in January*. CALL 01695 52559 / 52300 For further details of how to enrol on a part time course see page 4 of this Email [email protected] brochure or call the Learner Gateway on 01695 52300. www.westlancs.ac.uk

*Courses marked with ACL in the brochure. Please note successful completion of September course is required. Little Learners, West Lancashire College, College Way, Skelmersdale WN8 6DX (Sat Nav WN8 6LH)

* Government Early Years free entitlement 15 hours per week term-time

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TRANSPORT TO COLLEGE WE CAN HELP JUST FINISHED YEAR 11 OR ARE

YOU A YEAR 12 LEARNER AND WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER A RANGE OF FREE AND SUBSIDISED TRANSPORT UNSURE OF YOUR NEXT STEPS? OFFERS TO HELP 16-18 YEAR OLDS GET TO COLLEGE.

FREE* ARRIVA BUS PASS Available to full-time further education students (aged 16-18 years) who need a bus to get to college. Passes will be issued in the first term for all learners commencing a course with us in September 2014.

FREE* COACH FROM KIRKBY, AINTREE AND MAGHULL Available to full-time further education students (aged 16-18 years) who live in the North Liverpool Area. The Bus will pick up in the morning and return at the end of the college day, further details of times and pick up points can be found on the college website: www.westlancs.ac.uk go to Learner Gateway > Transport. WE OFFER: • WIDE RANGE OF VOCATIONAL COURSES SUBSIDISED* TRAVEL • A WIDE RANGE OF A LEVEL SUBJECTS For those full-time further education students (aged 16-18 years) who are not on an Arriva or Kirkby, • FINANCIAL SUPPORT Fazakerley, Aintree and Maghull bus route, there is opportunity to apply to the Learner Support Fund • LEARNING SUPPORT for possible subsidised travel through other bus providers. • 16-18 MEAL ALLOWANCE* • FREE BUS PASS* To qualify for free or subsidised transport learners must maintain attendance of 90% or above • FREE COACH FROM KIRKBY, AINTREE throughout the academic year. All bus passes are issued on a first come first served basis and are AND MAGHULL. subject to West Lancashire College terms and conditions.

To find out more information about these great opportunities, please call the Learner Gateway direct on 01695 52393 or email: [email protected]

*Subject to availability and eligibility criteria check

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We have live vacancies you can apply for today!

Intraining in conjunction with West Lancashire College offer an extensive range of programmes including:

Plumbing, Bricklaying, Motor Vehicle, Plastering, Joinery, Electrical Installation. Hairdressing, Business Administration, Customer Services, Health and Social Care, Management, Playwork, Team Leading, Warehousing and Storage, Children’s Development, IT Application Specialist, Court, Cleaning and Environmental Services.

WE WILL SUPPORT YOU WITH: • CV preparation • interview techniques WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE FREE-OF-CHARGE* SKILLS • the interview process TRAINING TO LOCAL BUSINESSES. SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE WORKFORCE IS A NEW INITIATIVE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES AND COULD HELP MEET YOUR COMPANIES TRAINING NEEDS. TO FIND OUT MORE, SIMPLY COME ALONG TO AN ENROLMENT SESSION LISTED ON PAGE 4 OR CALL WE CAN SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS BY: THE APPRENTICESHIP TEAM ON 01695 52426. • Giving employees the opportunity to learn new and relevant skills • Improving staff motivation and productivity • Providing bespoke courses

If you would like to up-skill both new and long serving employees to a standard that will ensure adding value to your business, find out more by calling 01695 52304 or email [email protected]

*The Skills Support for the Workforce programme is funded by the European Social Fund and co-financed by the Skills Funding Agency, so training is FREE to businesses that lie within Lancashire and employ less than 250 employees. To qualify employees must be 19+ and contracted to 8+ hours per week.

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WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER A RANGE OF SHORT COURSES AND TRAINING PACKAGES RECOGNISED AND EXTERNALLY ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL AWARDING BODIES INCLUDING:

• Health and Safety • Emergency First Aid at Work • Paediatric First Aid • NEBOSH General Certificate • Moving and Handling • Fire Marshal DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE • Infection Control FOR GROUP BOOKINGS SAFEGUARDING • Food Hygiene AND ALSO PACKAGE We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring all learners experience a secure, safe and welcoming environment in which they can fulfil • Dementia Awareness DEALS AVAILABLE FOR their potential. We are also committed to assisting students to develop the skills necessary to take responsibility for their own safety. Specific GROUPS OF COURSES policies and procedures are in place to safeguard young people (students under 18 years of age) and vulnerable adults; these are robust and • Safe Handling of Medicines are reviewed regularly. Procedures are in place to take all reasonable measures to ensure risk is minimised and appropriate action is taken to • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults TAKEN AT ONCE. address welfare concerns of young people and vulnerable adults. West Lancashire College welcomes diversity in its student population - valuing differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, class and age. We actively oppose discrimination, aim to remove all • Team Leading Level 2 conditions that put people at a disadvantage, strive to improve access and to provide outstanding support. We are committed to providing • Management Level 3 and 5 an inclusive learning environment. We have produced a NCG Equality Scheme which sets out our response to statutory obligations and our approach to the active promotion of equality and diversity. Please discuss your support needs with us and we will make every reasonable effort • Customer Service Level 2 and 3 to make adjustments to help you succeed.

DISCLAIMER For further details on prices, start dates or if the course you are looking for does not appear in the above list, please contact 01695 52490 or [email protected] We would like to express our sincere thanks to Lancashire County Council Adult Learning Service for their continued commitment to adult education throughout West Lancashire. Without their support, many of our art, craft and leisure interest courses could not be offered. Every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of publication. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the details contained in this booklet. Courses will operate subject to sufficient numbers. Classes run in schools are offered courtesy of the school authorities, College access to some facilities may be restricted. Skelmersdale Campus College Way Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DX (WN8 6LH for Sat Nav)

West Lancashire Construction Academy Glebe Road Gillibrands Industrial Estate Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9JP

Ormskirk Campus Hants Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1PX

www.westlancs.ac.uk [email protected] 01695 52300