NEW REMOTE LEARNING AND COMMUNITY COURSES NEW YEAR NEW SKILLS Adult Course Guide 2021
INVEST IN YOURSELF, GAIN QUALIFICATIONS AND UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
FREE COURSES, ONLINE LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADULTSwww.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 1 WELCOME to our new adult guide with courses running from January 2021.
The new year offers a fresh start and whilst the Covid-19 pandemic has meant adapting to unprecedented challenges, there is set to be an increase in demand for skilled workers in certain sectors.
Our specialist adult courses offer you the opportunity to upskill or retrain and gain valuable employability skills that will prove beneficial in the post-Covid job market. From free community courses to professional qualifications, there has never been a better time to invest in yourself.
Whether you are looking to reach the next level in your current position, make the first steps towards your new career or want to explore a personal interest, we have a course suited to everyone.
#ItStartsWithYou
DISCLAIMER: Please note courses are subject to change. Details correct at time of print. See website for up to date course and fee information. The college reserves the right to make changes at any time. Some free courses may be restricted to people who reside in local community.
2 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk CONTENTS
Adult Community courses 4-5 Part-time and Professional courses 6-23 Animal Care and Land-based courses 6 Business courses 7-9 Children and Families courses 10 Computing courses 11 Construction courses 12-13 Creative Industries courses 13-15 ESOL courses 15 Hair and Beauty courses 16 Health and Social Care courses 17 Hospitality and Catering courses 18 Motor Vehicle courses 19 Sport courses 20 Teaching courses 21
Access to HE courses 22 Free Laptop/Tablet HE Promotion 22 Higher Education and Higher Skills 23-24 Pioneer Higher Skills Centre 25 Advanced Learner Loan 25 Short CPD courses 25 Apprenticeships 26 KC Employability Hub 26 How to join a course 27 Kirklees College centres 27 Virtual Open Days 28
www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 3 ADULT COMMUNITY
COURSES COVID SECURE SITE Our free adult courses mean that you’ll be making a personal rather than with social financial investment. Whether you are looking to secure a job, retrain, distancing measures in upskill, embrace a new hobby or focus on your wellbeing, we have a place variety of courses for you to enjoy both online or in an appropriate learning environment adhering to current learning guidelines.
HERE IS A SELECTION OF THE COURSES ON OFFER:
ESSENTIAL DIGITAL SKILLS
Learn more about email, the internet, file management and build your skills using Microsoft packages, such as Word and Excel. This qualification is a basic skills refresher course for all abilities.
Start Date: 12 January Delivery Method: Online/Classroom Duration: 5 weeks Day and Time: Tuesday 9.30am - 12.00pm or Tuesday 6.00pm - 8:30pm
ESSENTIAL DIGITAL SKILLS
Learn more about email, the internet, file management and build your skills using Microsoft packages, such as Word and Excel. This qualification is a basic skills refresher course for all abilities.
Start Date: 14 January Delivery Method: Online/Classroom Duration: 5 weeks Day and Time: Thursday 9.30am - 12.00pm or Thursday 6.00pm - 8.30pm
FAMILY HISTORY THROUGH ICT
Learn about the tools available to research your family history and begin a journey into the past.
Start Date: 13 January Delivery Method: Online/Classroom Duration: 5 weeks Day and Time: Wednesday 6.00pm - 8.30pm
YOGA FOR MIXED ABILITIES ONLINE
Join us to learn the basics of this gentle form of exercise.
Start Date: 12 January Delivery Method: Online Duration: 10 weeks Day and Time: Tuesday 11.00am - 12:30pm
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4 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk YOGA FOR MIXED ABILITIES ONLINE
Join us to build your knowledge of this gentle form of exercise.
Start Date: 13 January Delivery Method: Online Duration: 10 weeks Day and Time: Wednesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm
ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH ONLINE
Work with our teacher to learn more about how to improve your health and wellbeing with different activities and forms of movement.
Start Date: 12 January Delivery Method: Online Duration: 10 weeks Day and Time: Tuesday 6.00pm-7:30pm
£25 CRAFT AND CHAT
Join our friendly group of crafters and learn fun techniques each week whilst having a cuppa and good old chat.
Start Date: 13 January Delivery Method: Classroom Duration: 5 weeks Day and Time: Wednesday 5.30pm - 8.00pm
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING
This course offers an introduction to the basic elements of counselling.
Start Date: January, March or May Delivery Method: Classroom Duration: 5 weeks Day and Time: Wednesday 5.30pm - 8.00pm
FEAR OF FLYING
Do you have anxiety about flying? Although our air cabin doesn’t leave the ground, it is a good place to start to conquer your fears. Let our industry professionals explain what to expect when you take a flight.
Start Date: 19 January Delivery Method: Custom-built Air Cabin Duration: 1 day, 3 hours Day and Time: Tuesday 5.00pm - 8.00pm
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COVID SECURE SITE with social distancing measures in place ANIMAL CARE AND LAND BASED COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
1 This course offers the ideal platform to learn the First Aid for Pets One day basic aspects of first aid through a hands-on practical 27 Saturday classroom learning environment covering various February Classroom £40* 9.30am - scenarios, including fractures, CPR and control of or 12 June 4.30pm bleeds.
One Day Animal 1 This course is designed to provide you with Experience experience of working and handling a selection of One day animals at the award winning Taylor Hill Animal Care 3 April or Saturday Classroom £40* Centre. The day will involve working with reptiles, 8 May 9.30am - small mammals and birds, and carrying out tasks such 4.30pm as feeding, handling and health checks.
Emergency 1 This course will cover and be assessed on the One day Care of Injured/ following areas: casualty, common wildlife species, 13 Saturday Orphaned Wildlife accommodation and feeding. You will learn the February or Classroom £40* 9.30am - introductory skills needed to care for an injured 19 June 4.30pm animal in an emergency situation.
Introduction to 1 This course will allow you to develop your knowledge Beekeeping and skills in beekeeping. The course is run by highly One day knowledgeable members of the Huddersfield Saturday TBC Classroom £40* Beekeepers group. You will cover topics such as the 9.30am - beekeeping year, swarming, hives and protective 4.30pm equipment.
Introduction to 1 This course offers an introduction to bathing and 27 Two days Dog Grooming grooming a dog. You will cover subjects such as Dog February Saturday bathing, health checks, pre-grooming and grooming Grooming £80* and 9.30am - a dog. The course is delivered by trained staff that are Salon 6 March 4.30pm currently working in the dog grooming industry.
Floristry - 1 This course is for anybody wishing to undertake a One day 27 Wedding Theme short introductory course in floristry. The next theme Saturday February or Classroom £40* is wedding floristry. 9.30am - 12 June 4.30pm
Introduction to 1 This course provides an introduction to designing Garden Design a garden. You will learn how to conduct a basic Two days 13 March garden survey and use this information to produce a Saturday and 20 Classroom £66* garden plan. You will cover subjects such as garden 9.30am - March survey, design principles and hard and soft landscape 4.30pm features.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
Taylor Hill Centre Online store https://store.kirkleescollege.ac.uk [email protected] 01484 437070
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BUSINESS COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
Chartered 3 Learn the skills and knowledge required to Tuition fees: Institute of understand the role of marketing within an 12 months £663 Marketing CIM organisation and how to develop a marketing Wednesday Assessment – Foundation mix for various scenarios. There are two units 12 January Online fees: £220 6.00pm - Certificate in which make up this certificate, including CIM 9.00pm Marketing marketing principles and communications in membership: practice. £65
Chartered 3 This course will give you an understanding Tuition Institute of of the role and function of marketing within 3 months fees: £543 Marketing CIM – organisations and explore the factors that can Wednesday Assessment 12 January Online fees: £110 Communications influence consumer behaviour. 6.00pm - CIM in Practice 9.00pm membership: £65 Chartered 4 This course will give you an understanding of Institute of how external environmental influences affect Tutition Marketing CIM planning, how information enables decision 12 months fees: £1,507 – Certificate making, the elements of the marketing mix and Wednesday Assessment in Professional how these are applied to address market and 12 January Online fees: £450 6.00pm - Marketing customer needs. There are three units as part CIM 9.00pm of this certificate, including applied marketing, membership: planning campaigns and digital marketing £65 techniques.
Chartered 4 This course is a single element module of the Tutition Institute of professional certificate. You can sign up for 3 months fees: £576 Marketing study module by module, which will allow you Wednesday Assessment 12 January Online fees: £150 CIM – Planning to manage your own learning. 6.00pm - CIM Campaigns 9.00pm membership: £65 Chartered 4 This course is a single element module of the Tutition Institute of professional certificate. You can sign up for 3 months fees: £576 Marketing CIM – study module by module, which will allow you Wednesday Assessment 21 April Online fees: £150 Digital Marketing to manage your own learning. 6.00pm - CIM Techniques 9.00pm membership: £65 Chartered 6 This course is for individuals who wish to Tuition fees: Institute of develop their strategic marketing knowledge 12 months £1,749 Marketing CIM and management capabilities. This qualification Wednesday Assessment 12 January Online fees: £570 – Professional will enable you to build the skills in order to 6.00pm - CIM Diploma in progress as a marketing manager or wider mid- 9.00pm membership: Marketing level marketing position. £65 Chartered 6 This course enables you to take a strategic Institute of approach to your product/service branding. Tuition Marketing CIM – You will learn how to manage your corporate 3 months fees: £611 Managing Brands brand impact on your reputation positively Wednesday Assessment and gain the skills required to establish and 12 January Online 6.00pm - fees: £190 position the brand strategy. You will also be CIM 9.00pm able to ensure the success of the brand through membership: adequate resourcing and monitor/maintain the £65 brand in the long term.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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Chartered 6 This course covers the strategic marketing Tuition fees: Institute of planning process, including how to 3 months £611 Marketing CIM evaluate and implement it through effective Wednesday Assessment – Marketing and management of resources. There are three 21 April Online fees: £190 6.00pm - Digital Strategy units which make up this qualification, including CIM 9.00pm marketing and digital strategy, innovation in membership: marketing and managing brands. £65
Award in 3 This course is ideal for new and aspiring Up to 3 Principles of junior managers. You will understand the 13 January months Online/ £360 Management and core skills needed to deal with management (Flexible) with tutor Classroom Leadership responsibilities. support
Certificate in 3 This course is a great option for supervisors Up to 12 Principles of taking their first steps into management and 13 January months Online/ Management and those who already have some management £750 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom Leadership responsibilities and want to hone their support leadership abilities.
Diploma in 3 This in-depth diploma is a well-rounded 12-15 Principles of qualification which allows managers to improve 13 January months Online/ Management and their leadership skills and progress to the next £1,400 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom Leadership level within the management structure. support
Award in 5 This course helps build your certification Up to 3 Principles of towards achieving the full certificate. The awards 13 January months Online/ Management and structure allows you to complete bite-sized £360 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom Leadership management qualifications. You should already be working towards or in a management role. support
Certificate in 5 This professional qualification will greatly Up to 12 Principles of enhance your CV. This course structure allows months 13 January Online/ Management and you to complete bite-sized management with tutor £750 (Flexible) Classroom Leadership qualifications. You should already be working support towards or in a management role.
Diploma in 5 This course is designed for practicing middle 12-15 Principles of managers and those wishing to develop 13 January months Online/ Management and key management skills to secure a higher £1,200 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom Leadership management position. support
Award in Coaching 3 This course will enable you to learn the skills Up to 3 and Mentoring to coach people as part of your usual working 13 January months Online/ role. Build up to a certificate by studying this £305.95 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom award in coaching and mentoring. support
Certificate in 3 Learn the skills to coach people as part of Up to 12 Coaching and your normal working role. This short certificate 13 January months Online/ Mentoring course is ideal for all professionals. £724 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom support
Diploma in 3 Learn the skills required to coach people as part 12-15 Coaching and of your usual working role. A one-year diploma 13 January months Online/ Mentoring courses for all professionals. £1,987 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom support
Award in Coaching 5 This course is ideal if you are a manager with Up to 3 and Mentoring significant responsibility for coaching and 13 January months Online/ mentoring as part of your everyday role. It will £565.90 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom also support you if you are planning to move support into a development or freelance role.
Certificate in 5 This is ideal if you are a manager with Up to 12 Coaching and significant responsibility for coaching and 13 January months Online/ Mentoring mentoring as part of your everyday role. £724 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom support
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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Diploma in 5 This in-depth course is ideal if you are a 12-15 Coaching and manager with significant responsibility for 13 January months Online/ Mentoring coaching and mentoring as part of your £1,265 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom everyday role. support
Diploma in 3 This course will enable you to take on a broader 12-15 Business role, increased management responsibilities 13 January months Online/ Administration and offer greater contributions to your manager £2,573 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom and team. support
Diploma in 4 This course will develop your personal 12-15 Business management capabilities and build your 13 January months Online/ Administration professional management skills. These skills £2,573 (Flexible) with tutor Classroom include decision making, managing team support dynamics and delegation capability.
AAT - Accounting 4 On this course, you will cover higher accounting Formal Diploma tasks, including drafting financial statements, taught managing budgets and evaluating financial classes in 13 January performance, as well as optional specialist units. College Classroom £2,573 (Flexible) infilling into main study group
AAT – Accounting 4 On this course, you will cover higher accounting Formal (Modular tasks, including drafting financial statements, taught Fees vary Approach) managing budgets and evaluating financial classes in from £363 13 January performance. Modular route working through College Classroom to £587 (Flexible) one element at a time towards a diploma. infilling into depending main study on module group
Principles 2 This qualification will improve your knowledge Online of Business and skills if you are working or aspiring to work flexible 13 January Administration in a business administration environment. course Online Free (Flexible) with tutor support
Understanding 2 This course will help you understand business Online Business performance. It covers various sectors with the flexible 13 January Improvement aim of understanding business improvement course Online Free (Flexible) Techniques techniques. with tutor support
Lean Organisation 2 This course will develop your skills in areas Management of lean business management techniques. If Online Techniques you are looking for a career change or simply flexible 13 January wishing to enhance your skills to offer more course Online Free (Flexible) to your current employer, this is the course for with tutor you. This course is applicable to many sectors support and industries.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COURSES
HOW CEN- START DURATION, DAY DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION FEES TO TRE DATE AND TIME METHODD ENROL
Certificate in Caring 1 This qualification is designed to stimulate your for Children interest and encourage you to understand the skills and knowledge needed to care for young children and help prepare you for further learning or training in childcare. It is aimed to 6 months, develop life skills of those who are thinking 6 January Wednesday Online £1,417 of working within childcare, the course is 10.00am - 3.00pm also suitable for parents who wish to develop parenting skills or mature learners to retrain. This is not a licence to practise qualification so you do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.
Certificate in 2 This qualification will enable you to develop 9 months Supporting the knowledge and skills needed to support 19 Tuesday Teaching and teaching and learning in primary, secondary, January Learning special schools or college environment. You 9.00am - 3.00pm will need access to a device as the course Online £1,032 cannot be completed using a mobile phone. 9 months You will also need appropriate employment or 21 Thursday placement in an educational setting. January 1.00pm - 7.30pm
Diploma for 2 On this course, you will study health and 9 months the Early Years wellbeing, legislation, children’s play and 19 Tuesday Practitioner development in preparing for school, recognise January 9.00am - 3.00pm emerging English and maths skills, alongside speech, language and cognitive skills. You will Online £1,302 need access to a device as the course cannot be 9 months 21 completed using a mobile phone. You will also Thursday January need appropriate placement or employment 1.00pm - 7.30pm with children 0-5 years old.
Diploma for 3 On this course, you will study health and 18 months the Early Years wellbeing, legislation, children’s play and 19 Tuesday Workforce (Early development in preparing for school, recognise January Years Educator) emerging English and maths skills, alongside 9.00am - 3.00pm speech, language and cognitive skills. You will Online £2,882 need access to a device as the course cannot be completed using a mobile phone. You will also 18 months 21 need appropriate employment or placement in Thursday January a setting with children 0-5 years old. 1.00pm - 7.30pm
Diploma in 3 This qualification will enable you to develop 18 months Supporting the knowledge and skills needed to support 19 Tuesday Teaching and teaching and learning in primary, secondary, January 9.00am - 3.00pm Learning special schools or college environment. You will need access to a device as the course Online £2,225 cannot be completed using a mobile phone. 18 months 21 Thursday January 1.00pm - 7.30pm
Diploma in 5 This course includes the completion of a Leadership in range of mandatory units and a selection Children and Young of optional units according to the role and 19 2 years Online £2,882 People responsibilities required. The qualification also January includes a research unit relevant to your area of practice in childcare.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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COMPUTING COURSES
DURATION, HOW START DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE DAY AND FEES TO DATE METHOD TIME ENROL
Introduction to Entry This course covers the importance of internet 1 week Cyber Security safety, cyber security, awareness, data 13 Wednesday confidentiality and good practices when using January Classroom Free 3.00pm - the internet and social media. It will introduce (Flexible) 5.30pm cybersecurity in an easy to understand way.
Digital Basics for 1 This is an introductory course to using 1 week 13 Remote Learning and working with online software for Wednesday January Online Free communicating, sharing and collaborating in 11.00am - (Flexible) a group environment. 12.00pm
Digital Basics for 2 This is an introductory course to using 5 weeks Remote Working and working with online software for 20 Wednesday communicating, sharing and collaborating in January Online Free 1.30 - a group environment. These groups could be (Flexible) 2.30pm employment or community based.
Introduction to 1 This is an introductory course to using 5 weeks using Online online applications for your workplace tasks, 20 Wednesday Applications in the including general online use of specific January Online Free 11.00am - Workplace application software to process documents, (Flexible) 12.00pm spreadsheets and more.
CISCO IT Essentials 3 Imagine building a computer then connecting it securely to a network. This exciting first 13 Online step could lead to a rewarding IT career. This January Online £350 flexible course covers skills needed for entry level IT (Flexible) jobs.
Microsoft Office 3 This course is certified by Microsoft and will 20 Specialist - Word provide you with the skills required to use Online January Online £50 Word efficiently and become proficient in flexible (Flexible) using the software package.
Microsoft Office 3 This course is certified by Microsoft and will 20 Specialist - Excel provide you with the skills required to use Online January Online £50 Excel spreadsheets efficiently and become flexible (Flexible) proficient in using the software package.
Microsoft Office 3 This course is certified by Microsoft and 20 Specialist - Outlook will provide you with the skills required to Online January Online £50 use email systems efficiently and become flexible (Flexible) proficient in using the software package.
Microsoft Office 3 This course is certified by Microsoft and will 20 Specialist - provide you with the skills required to use Online January Online £50 PowerPoint presentation software efficiently and become flexible (Flexible) proficient in using the software package.
Certificate in Digital 1 Improve your digital skills on this remote 20 Skills learning course with tutor support to enhance Online Online/ January Free your basic knowledge and use of a computer flexible Classroom (Flexible) systems.
Certificate in Digital 2 This course follows on from the level 1 course 20 Skills for Work to enhance your digital knowledge and skills. Online Online/ January Free Improve your digital literacy skills to increase flexible Classroom (Flexible) your employment or promotion aspirations.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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CONSTRUCTION COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
City & Guilds 18th 3 This course will ensure you are up to date with Edition 2382-18 the latest industry regulations. Progression (Award in the can lead to the Level 3 Award in Initial Training requirements Verification and Certification of Electrical Flexible Flexible £228 workshop for Electrical Installations (2394) and Level 3 Award in the Installations) Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2395).
DIY Brickwork - Develop your bricklaying skills by gaining an 7 weeks understanding of basic bricklaying tasks, such 13 January, Wednesday Training as spreading mortar, building a right angled 10 March, Free 5.30pm to workshop corner, walling to a line and levelling and 12 May 8.30pm plumbing brickwork.
DIY Joinery - Develop your joinery skills by gaining an 7 weeks 12 January, understanding of basic joinery by learning how Tuesday Training 9 March, Free to fit skirting boards, install locks and hinges, as 5.30pm to workshop 11 May well as erect shelving. 8.30pm
DIY Plastering - Develop your plastering skills by gaining an 7 weeks understanding of basic plastering tasks, such 14 January, Thursdays Training as identifying tools and equipment, preparing 11 March, Free 5.30pm to workshop resources for plastering walls and preparing 13 May 8.30pm background surfaces and plaster materials.
DIY Electrical and - This starter course is based on the areas 7 weeks 12 January, Plumbing of electrical and plumbing vocations and is Tuesday Training 9 March, Free designed to give you the knowledge and skills 5.30 - workshop 11 May to complete small projects and repairs. 8.30pm
Entry Level Entry This bricklaying qualification has been Bricklaying developed for delivery in a training Flexible environment, which means that you do Training start and Flexible £425* not need to be employed to study this workshop end dates qualification. It has been designed to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding.
Entry Level Joinery Entry This carpentry and joinery qualification has been developed for delivery in a training Flexible environment, which means that you do Training start and Flexible £425* not need to be employed to study this workshop end dates qualification. It has been designed to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding.
Entry Level Entry This plastering qualification has been Plastering developed for delivery in a training Flexible environment, which means that you do Training start and Flexible £425* not need to be employed to study this workshop end dates qualification. It has been designed to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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Award in 1 This qualification provides an introduction to Construction Skills the construction industry and covers essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, £470* painting and decorating, construction Flexible plus Training operations, wall and floor tiling, electrical start and Flexible exam workshop and plumbing. This course will help you gain end dates fee skills across a variety of construction trades £76 to decide which is the right one for you to pursue a career in. No previous knowledge or experience is required.
Certificate in Skills 1 This qualification combines core employability for Working in skills with some of the essential requirements the Construction of the construction industry. This includes £1027* Industry fulfilling the health and safety knowledge Flexible Training plus requirements for the construction skills start and Flexible workshop exam certification scheme green card and trade end dates fee £60 skills including bricklaying, joinery, carpentry, wall and floor tiling, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing and electrical.
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DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
Drawing and Beginners This course will introduce you to the basic Painting skills, techniques and methods of drawing 3 weeks and painting using a range of dry and wet Friday 8 January Workshop Free media. This course is for beginners and 10am - those wanting to refresh or improve their 12.30pm skills.
Fused Glass Beginners This beginners course offers an introduction 3 weeks Basics to fused glass techniques using coloured frit, Friday stringer and confetti accessory glass. You will 29 January Workshop Free 10am - also learn about various firing processes and 12.30pm basic glass cutting techniques.
Fused Glass Beginners Discover how to use metal inclusions, such 1 day work- Inclusions as copper foil, aluminium, copper wire, shop copper oxide and mica powders to create 26 February Friday Workshop Free drama and fantastic changes of colour 10am - during firing. Create a set of four, including a 3.30pm coaster, platter or window hanging.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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Globe Arts Studio Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5AG Please note that for some courses there may be additional exam or materials costs www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 13 DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
Life Drawing Beginners Have you always wished you could draw the Basics human form but don’t know how to start? 1 day Discover the fundamentals of figure drawing Friday and gain confidence in your skills. We will be 5 March Workshop Free 10.00am - reponding to the amazing Antony Gormley 3.30pm public sculpture which stands proudly from the rooftop of Pioneer!
Printmaking Beginners An introduction to printmaking techniques 3 weeks Basics by hand and by press, including mono, lino Friday and dry point etching. For beginners and 12 March Workshop Free 10.00am - those wanting to refresh or improve their 12.30pm skills.
Printmaking Beginners A fabulous technique to introduce bold Chine Colle colour and shape to your prints. Layers of 1 day Paper delicate paper are bonded to a heavier Friday 16 April Workshop Free substrate during the printing process. 10.00am – Perfect for beginners and those wanting to 3.30pm further develop their printmaking skills.
Introduction to Beginners Draw and explore still life using a wide 4 weeks Drawing Natural range of creative drawing materials and Thursday 14 January Workshop £20 Forms in Still Life techniques. Learn skills and develop existing 1.00 – knowledge in a relaxed environment. 3.00pm
Introduction Beginners An introduction to textile techniques, such 3 weeks to Textile as silk painting, wet and needle felting and Friday 23 April Workshop £20 Techniques weaving. For beginners and those wanting 10.00am - to refresh or improve their skills. 12.30pm
Introduction to Beginners This online course content is delivered via £50 Dance text documents, images and videos. course fee 14 January Thursday Workshop and £20 for certifi- cate
Introduction Beginners This course offers an introduction to to Digital photography techniques and includes the Photography fundamentals of photography, such as DSLR camera functions and operation and basics 11 January 3 weeks Workshop £20 of composition. It is aimed at beginners and those who have some knowledge and would like to improve their skills.
Digital Beginners If you have a keen interest in photography Photography for and want to develop your knowledge and Beginners learn the basic techniques to create great photographs, this is the course for you. 1 February 7 weeks Workshop £50 You will take part in practical exercises and projects and be introduced to some basic photo editing techniques.
Intermediate Intermediate The course is ideal for those who have Digital completed a digital photography for Photography beginners course or those who feel they have a good understanding of some of the 12 April 7 weeks Workshop £50 basics elements of using a DSLR camera and wish to take their photography to the next level.
Ceramics for 19+ Learn the basics of ceramic hand-building 9 hours Beginners techniques and leave with your own ceramic over 3 piece. 13 January weeks, Thursday 10.00am Workshop Free 3 weeks Saturday 16 January 9.30am - 12.30pm
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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Decorating 19+ Develop your ceramic hand-building 9 hours Ceramics techniques and learn the basics of throwing over 3 4 February weeks, Workshop Free Thursday 10.00am
Ceramic Glazing 19+ Further develop your ceramic building 9 hours techniques and learn to develop bespoke over 3 glazes. 4 March weeks, Workshop Free Thursday 10.00am
Drawing Skills 19+ Learn the basics of illustration, including the 9 hours and Illustration use various techniques and materials. over 3 14 January weeks, Workshop Free Thursday 10.00am
Paper Cutting 19+ Learn the basics of image making through 9 hours and Collage collage, paper cutting and print. over 3 4 February weeks, Workshop Free Thursday 10.00am
Drawing Skills 19+ Develop your image making skills through 9 hours and Collage illustration, collage, paper cutting and print. over 3 4 March weeks, Workshop Free Thursday 10.00am
Introduction to 19+ Learn the basics of textile production 9 hours Textiles including sewing machine operation to over 3 create your own bag. 14 January weeks, Workshop Free Thursday 10.00am
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ESOL COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
English for Speakers - ESOL adult students primarily study English 1 year of Other Languages with the opportunity to also study maths, Day times: (ESOL) ICT and a variety of other skills for life and 2-3 days Free work in the UK. Students start at entry level per week, and work upwards. 9.30am - Online/ Means Community January 3pm Classroom tested venues Evenings: for across 2 per week, eligibility Kirklees 6.00pm -8.30pm
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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HAIR AND BEAUTY COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
Dermaplaning 3 This course is suitable for students who are One day already qualified in facials. You will learn the 15 Monday Training £100 skilled techniques of this exfoliating facial to February 9.00am - salon benefit your client. Includes kit to use in salon. 5.00pm
Hot Stone Massage 3 This course is suitable for students who are One day already qualified in body massage. You will Thursday Training learn the application techniques of hot stones 29 April £140 9.00am - salon to use alongside your existing skills in massage 5.00pm to benefit your client.
Introduction to 1 This course is ideal for anyone interested in Barbering pursuing a career in barbering and who is keen 3 weeks to learn more about the different barbering Saturday Training 16 January Free techniques. Upon completion of this course 9.30am- salon you will be able to deliver a range of barbering 12.30pm services confidently.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
Preparing to Work 1 This qualification is suitable for anyone who is 10 Weeks in Adult Social Care considering a career in adult social care. It can Tuesday 19 January Online Free also support progressing into employment in the 10.00am to health and social care sector. 12.00pm
Workplace Diploma 2 This qualification provides learning and 24 months assessment to enable students to demonstrate Remote required job role knowledge and competence in meetings by 19 January Online £696 * social or health care worker roles. appointment Monday to Friday
Diploma in Adult 3 This qualification provides a structured 24 months Care programme of learning and assessment to support Remote you to demonstrate competence in a senior lead meetings by 19 January Online £2882* adult care worker role. appointment Monday to Friday
Diploma in Adult 4 This qualification provides a structured 18 months Care programme of learning and assessment to enable Remote students to work in or prepare for management meetings by 19 January Online £2,882 roles in social care settings. appointment Monday to Friday
Diploma in 5 On this course, you will be required to complete 24 months Leadership for a range of mandatory units and a selection Remote Health and Social of optional units according to your role and meetings by 19 January Online £2,882 Care Settings responsibilities to achieve this qualification. The appointment qualification also includes a research unit relevant Monday to to your area of practice in adult social care. Friday
Certificate in 1 This qualification is designed to stimulate your Caring for Children interest and encourage you to understand the skills and knowledge needed to care for young children and help prepare you for further learning 6 months or training in childcare. It is aimed to develop Wednesdays life skills of those who are thinking of working 6 January 10.00 -12.00 Online £1,417 within childcare, the course is also suitable for & 13.00 – parents who wish to develop parenting skills or 15.00 mature learners to retrain. This is not a licence to practise qualification so you do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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HOSPITALITY AND CATERING COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
Modern Bistro 1 Get dinner party ready with this introductory 3 weeks, 3 Cookery course to modern British and continental hours per fares to tantalise the tastebuds and enable week Training 12 January £121 you to cook up a storm like the professionals. Tuesday Kitchens 5.30 - 8.30pm
Basic Bread 1 Learn how to prepare doughs for basic 3 weeks, 3 Workshop bread making, from the humble bread roll hours per to enriched and flavoured doughs. Ideal for week Training 13 January £72 anyone wanting to start making their own Wednes- Kitchens bread. day 5.30 - 8.30pm
Kirklees Cake Bake 1 Discover how to bake seasonal cakes, 7 weeks, 3 biscuits, scones and tray bakes. We will guide hours per you in mastering the different techniques week Training 12 January £121 used in preparing, baking and serving these Tuesday Kitchens tea time treats. 5.30 - 8.30pm
Junior Chef - This cookery course is for students aged Academy 10 - 16 years old. Food will be a mixture of 5 weeks, sweet and savoury dishes from around the 2.5 hours world using seasonal produce, which can per week Training be replicated at home. All dishes will be 14 January £100 Thursday Kitchens produced using a variety of skills learned 5.30 - throughout the course. Learn skills in fully 8.00pm equipped professional kitchens with trained chefs.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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MOTOR VEHICLE COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
Award in 2 This introductory course has been designed to Electric/Hybrid give you the knowledge and skills required to 2 days Training Vehicle Routine work safely on electric/hybrid vehicles whilst February (6 hours FREE Workshop Maintenance carrying out routine maintenance and repair per day) Activities activities (not voltage components or systems).
Award in Electric/ 3 This course is designed for people who may Hybrid Vehicle encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a 2 days System Repair and routine maintenance situation. It also contains Training February (6 hours FREE Replacement the knowledge and skills required to work safely Workshop per day) around a vehicle that may have had damage to the high energy/electrical system.
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* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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SPORT COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
Sport and Leisure 1 This introductory level BTEC course offers an 6 months insight into the sport and leisure industry and Classroom/ January January - £1,734* will help you to grasp the skills and knowledge Gym June that are required to work within the industry.
Sport (Exercise 2 This course provides an excellent stepping and Fitness) NCFE stone to working in the sporting industry. Certificate The course has been designed to help you 6 months Classroom/ understand the skills and knowledge to excel January January - £1,734* Gym within the industry. You will be encouraged June to participate in a wide variety of sport and fitness-based activities.
Sport (Sports 3 This qualification has been designed to develop Coaching ) NCFE your skills and understanding of the sports Introductory and leisure industry and will prepare you for a 6 months Classroom/ Certificate variety of potential roles that you can pursue January January - £811 Gym within the industry. You can choose between June two different pathways: sports coaching or sports therapy.
Become A Gym 2 This course includes a 'Fitness Instructor' Dates Online and Instructor Package and 'First Aid' qualification to enable you to available in 5 days face Online/ become a fitness instructor. The course is February, £299 to face Gym delivered online with five days face to face April, May, delivery practical learning. July.
Emergency First 3 This qualification is ideal if you wish to become 15 – 19 Aid at Work Award an emergency first aider in the workplace. February, One day (RQF) This qualification meets the requirements for 5 – 9 April, course training emergency first-aiders in organisations 31 May – 4 Classroom £60 9.00am - that have identified that staff need to be June, 5.00pm trained to this level. 5 July – 9 July.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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TEACHING COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL
TQUK Award in 3 This is an ideal qualification if you are Education and planning to enter teaching in the lifelong Training learning sector. It will help you build Online/ February Flexible £445 confidence in your teaching skills and Classroom provide you with a solid foundation for progression into teaching.
Assessors’ 3 The CAVA scheme trains assessors and Qualifications those carrying out quality assurance to attain Online/ (CAVA) current assessment and quality assurance January Flexible £811 Classroom standards together with the competence to deliver these functions.
Internal Verifiers’ 4 As part of the internal verifiers course, there Qualifications is a lead IV unit for those managing the Online/ January Flexible £250 verification process. Classroom
Certificate in 5 This course enables you to acquire essential English Language subject knowledge and familiarity with the Teaching to Adults principles of effective teaching, as well as Online/ February Flexible £1,426 (CELTA) gain a range of practical skills for teaching Classroom English to adult learners and how to apply your learning in a real life context.
TQUK Diploma 5 Develop the skills you need to work as in Education and a teacher in the lifelong learning sector, £1550 Online/ Training including designing your own curriculum January Flexible + £190 Classroom registration and teaching a range of levels, subjects and fee in year learner types.
English for Literacy 3 This qualification is a short specialist teacher and Language training course. The course is designed to Wednesday Teaching develop your knowledge and personal skills 20 weeks 6 January Classroom £480 when it comes to English language and 6.00pm - literacy teaching and training in the adult 9.00pm learning sector.
Mathematics for 3 This qualification is a short specialist teacher Numeracy Teaching training course. The course is designed to Tuesday develop your knowledge and personal skills 20 weeks 5 January Classroom £480 when it comes to mathematics (numeracy), 6.00pm - teaching and training in the adult learning 9.00pm sector.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
DURATION, HOW DELIVERY COURSE TITLE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE START DATE DAY AND FEES TO METHOD TIME ENROL FREE LAPTOP Access to HE Art 3 This course will develop the required art and design OR TABLET and Design skills needed for degree study and help you gain the experience to increase your confidence. Experienced Online/ lecturers and industry practitioners will give fantastic January 1 year Classroom support and guidance throughout the course. You £3928 will also learn digital and technical skills and improve your portfolio of work. FREE LAPTOP Access to HE 3 This course is ideal for those pursuing a career in OR TABLET Childhood Studies early years or teaching at a higher level. It provides Online/ the ideal route to progress to degree/higher level 1 year £3384 January Classroom study at Kirklees College or other universities, regardless of previous grades or qualifications. FREE LAPTOP Access to HE 3 This course covers a wide range of business areas, OR TABLET Business such as human resources management, marketing, finance, business strategy, research and enterprise. Online/ There is a predominant focus on building academic January 1 year Classroom skills, including researching, studying and writing £3022 academically to build your confidence in coming back to the classroom. FREE LAPTOP Access to HE 3 This course will enable you to study a broad and OR TABLET Computing varied range of subjects alongside developing your academic and study skills. It will prepare you for Online/ January 1 year studying at a higher level, which in turn can lead to Classroom £3928 jobs within software development, networking and technical support areas. FREE LAPTOP/TABLET
To celebrate the opening of the brand new Pioneer Higher Skills Centre and to support you with your studies, we are offering you a free laptop or tablet. This promotion applies to only the courses marked and delivered from Pioneer Higher Skills Centre starting in January 2021.
The first new 100 students who enrol on a HNC or Access course at FREE Pioneer Higher Skills Centre will receive a free laptop or tablet. This will be available once the first six weeks of the course is completed. The laptop/tablet will be provided by Kirklees College with no cash alternatives. These courses are available to Adults (age 18+) within the West Yorkshire area. See website for terms and conditions.
For more information on Advanced Learner Loan please see page 25.
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HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
DURATION, HOW COURSE TYPICAL ENTRY START DELIVERY LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE DAY AND FEES TO TITLE REQUIREMENTS DATE METHOD TIME ENROL FREE LAPTOP Art and 4 This degree level course provides you BTEC Extended OR TABLET Design (Art with a specialist vocational grounding Diploma or Foundation Practice) in fine art and design practice. There is Diploma at MPP or 64 1 year full £3475 HNC a strong emphasis on the development UCAS points and GCSE time (up Online/ per year of both individual creative practice and English and maths January to 2 days Classroom part time an understanding of professional and grade 4 (C) or above, per week) £6950 employment-focused skills. plus a portfolio of your per year art work. full time FREE LAPTOP Business 4 This degree level course offers a broad BTEC Extended OR TABLET HNC introduction to business and allows you to Diploma at MPP or 64 1 year full acquire the specialist skills and experience UCAS points and GCSE time (up £3475 needed to work in the business sector. English and maths to 2 days per year January It provides grounding for entry into a Grade 4 (C) or above. per week) Online/ part time wide range of business management Access qualifications or or 2 years Classroom £6950 employment opportunities such as industrial experience part-time per year operations management, marketing, will be considered. (1 day per full time human resources and finance. week)
FREE LAPTOP Computing 4 Further your studies and start to develop A BTEC Extended OR TABLET 1 year full HNC a career in computing or information Diploma at MPP or 64 time (up technology. This course offers a broad UCAS points and GCSE £3475 to 2 days introduction to the field of computing English and maths per year January per week) Online/ via a mandatory core of learning, as well grade 4 (C) or above. part time or 2 years Classroom as the opportunity to acquire skills and £6950 part-time experience within software development, per year (1 day per technical support, project management full time week) and soft skills. FREE LAPTOP Early 4 This degree level course provides a A BTEC Level 3 OR TABLET Childhood thorough grounding in early education qualification in a related Education and care principles, knowledge and subject at MMP and and Care behaviours at level 4 that lead to a range GCSE English and 1 year full £3475 January HNC of specialist progression pathways at level maths at Grade 4 (C); time (up Online/ per year 5, relating to individual occupations within or qualifications that to 2 days Classroom part time the early education and care sector. equal 64 UCAS points per week) £6950 will be considered per year with relevant work full time experience. FREE LAPTOP Fashion 4 This course will allow you to explore BTEC Extended OR TABLET HNC and experiment with different aspects Diploma or Foundation of fashion and textiles taking part in a Diploma at MPP or 64 series of creative briefs, developing your UCAS points and GCSE £3475 January 1 year full ideas through research, drawing and English and maths per year time (up Online/ fabric manipulation. You will learn textiles grade 4 (C) or above, part time to 2 days Classroom processes, manufacturing techniques, plus a portfolio of your £6950 per week) pattern drafting, the technical aspects of art work. per year fashion promotion and illustration, as well full time as using digital software.
For more information on Advanced Learner Loan please see page 25.
* Eligible for a reduction in fees if you are in receipt of benefits.
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre [email protected] www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 23 DURATION, HOW COURSE TYPICAL ENTRY START DELIVERY LEVEL DESCRIPTION CENTRE DAY AND FEES TO TITLE REQUIREMENTS DATE METHOD TIME ENROL FREE LAPTOP Graphic 4 This degree level course offers you a BTEC Extended OR TABLET Design HNC broad introduction to different creative Diploma or Foundation £4000 experiences, linked to graphics. It also Diploma at MPP or 64 1 year full comprises of practical workshops and per year UCAS points and GCSE January time (up Online/ demonstrations, lectures, guest lecturers, part time English and maths to 2 days Classroom £8000 competitions, national and international grade 4 (C) or above, per week) visits and gallery visits. per year plus a portfolio of your full time art work.
Mechanical 5 This course is designed to provide you HNC in Mechanical Engineering with wider knowledge of engineering Engineering at MPP HND principles and methodology, supported £8000 with a merit grade by the development of analytical 2 years (£4000 or 64 UCAS points and research skills to prepare you January part-time Online/ per year) including maths and a for employment opportunities in the (1 day per Classroom science (see page 83), Mechanical or Electrical Engineering week) and GCSE English and field. Emphasis is placed upon reflection, maths grade 4 (C) or analysis, environmental impact, critical above. thinking and personal development. FREE LAPTOP Photography 4 This degree level course provides BTEC Extended OR TABLET HNC an introduction into a wide range of Diploma or Foundation £4000 photographic genres and professional Diploma at MPP or 64 career opportunities. It is an introductory per year UCAS points and GCSE January Online/ programme which offers those with part time English and maths Classroom £8000 an interest in photographic media the grade 4 (C) or above, opportunity to develop new and existing per year plus a portfolio of your full time knowledge, skills and experience. art work.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER SKILLS
Kirklees College has heavily invested in higher education and higher skills with its range of courses and facilities, including the new Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury.
Whether you are considering your next steps or returning to education after a break, we offer degree level courses on your doorstep with state-of-the-art facilities that have been designed with your family and other commitments in mind.
To view our complete range of higher education and higher skills courses, please see our Higher Skills Course Guide 2021/22.
For more information, visit www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/higher-skills/
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24 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk NEW PIONEER HIGHER SKILLS CENTRE Kirklees College opened the Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in November 2020. Dedicated to Higher Education and Higher Skills, this new learning facility continues to drive the improvement of education and increase the skills of local people.
Located in a Victorian Grade II Listed building in the heart of Dewsbury, this specialist centre will help you gain qualifications, work skills and enhance your career prospects.
The historic building has been transformed into a state-of-the-art facility as part of a £14 million restoration project. The centre combines the perfect mix of modern facilities, whilst maintaining many original heritage features, to provide an ideal study environment.
For more information on Pioneer Higher Skills Centre visit www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/pioneer-higher-skills-centre ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN An Advanced Learner Loan provides financial help for those studying level 3,4,5 or 6 courses. If you are aged 19-23 and already have a level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels) or are aged 24+, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your level 3 or 4 course.
With lower course fees, our higher education offering provides an affordable and flexible alternative to university study. We are able to offer financial support to help with costs.
If you’re aged 19+ and would like more information on an Advanced Learner Loan, email [email protected] or call 0800 804 6134 SHORT CPD COURSES Our short continued professional development (CPD) courses offer flexible, online learning to suit your needs. Whether you want to expand your knowledge of mental health, learn first-aid or gain a more in-depth understanding of health and safety procedures, we have a CPD certified course suitable for all professions.
For more information on our CPD courses, please visit https://kirkleescollege.theskillsnetwork.com/ www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 25 APPRENTICESHIPS Kirklees College offers the widest range of apprenticeships in Kirklees and Calderdale and train approximately 1,000 apprentices over 30 occupational areas who are employed at over 1,000 companies in West Yorkshire.
An apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to learn while you earn and provides you with a solid grounding in your chosen career. You will gain experience in a real working environment and be trained by industry professionals to gain the skills in demand by employers.
We have a range of apprenticeships available, available, including Business, Computing, Construction, Engineering, Marketing, AAT, Catering and Hospitality.
“When I was looking for a change in career, I was a new mum and about to turn 30. I was passionate about digital marketing and my apprenticeship has allowed me to turn that into a reality. The college provides me with hands-on learning that I can utilise in the workplace and the flexibility means I can complete my studies around my family life.” Laura Ogden, Digital Marketing apprentice at Marshalls
Tel:01484 437070 Email: [email protected] For more information about apprenticeships, visit https://www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships/ KC EMPLOYABILITY HUB Thinking about retraining? Whether you’re interested in studying digital skills, accessing higher education or enrolling on a vocational course, such as Photography, Plumbing or Childcare, we have industry specialists on hand to help you to navigate your new career path.
Whilst you won’t necessarily need formal training for some jobs, you will need experience in a new field and transferable skills to make an alternative career a viable option for you. We can help you identify the skills you already have and support you to develop new competences.
If you’re thinking of retraining or moving into a different industry, why not join us at our Employability Hub? By retraining, you can learn the most in-demand skills and access progression opportunities to make future employment more obtainable.
Employability Hub courses are available in Youth Work, Gym Instructor, Business Admin, Working in the care sector, Working in Schools, Business Start-Up (those wanting to be self employed). These courses are FREE for adults (19+) and will vary in length.
For more information on the KC Employability Hub, please contact [email protected]
26 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk HOW TO JOIN
There are many different ways to enrol for one of our adult courses:
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Email: [email protected]
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If you are interested in enrolling on one of our adult courses, please contact us to find out when the course is next running. Check the ‘How to Enrol’ key for the course and sign up as soon as possible.
For more information and enquiries about any of the courses featured in this guide please call 01484 437070.
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We are hosting a series of Virtual Open Days for 16-18 year olds in January, March and June/July this year. Find out more about our courses, take a virtual tour of our centres and chat to our tutors at these live events.
Please visit www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/virtual-open-days/ for more details.
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