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Welcome As the Elected Mayor and the Principal of Tyne Metropolitan College, we are very pleased to present our joint prospectus for adult skills and learning courses in 2014. The quality of what’s on offer to you has never been better. Both the Adult Learning Alliance and Tyne Metropolitan College have been inspected by Ofsted in the last year. Ofsted’s assessment of both organisations is incredibly positive. Each has particular strengths: • Tyne Metropolitan College is recognised for its excellent partnerships which support the local economy. • The Adult Learning Alliance is recognised for its outstanding support for adults who left school with few qualifications and the progress these learners make. One of our aspirations for the borough is to ensure that everyone is supported to achieve their potential – this is one of my pledges to you as the elected Mayor. I’m proud that we have two organisations providing training and learning in the borough of such high quality, with such a commitment to supporting learners and going the extra mile. The award of North East Regional Adult Learner of the Year 2014 for the third year to another North Tyneside learner, John Swanston, and the award of the North East Apprenticeship of the Year to Kier and Tyne Metropolitan College, is testimony to the commitment and dedication of the staff working at Tyne Metropolitan College and the Adult Learning Alliance. This year’s prospectus includes a wide choice of courses, held in convenient and accessible venues across the borough. Course fees are very competitive, are kept as low as possible and there are generous discounts and concessions to help all families – regardless of their income – to learn and train. You can be confident when you ring a student advisor that you’ll receive a helpful, high quality service which will help you to choose the right course for you. There really never has been a better time to learn in North Tyneside. Norma Redfearn Jon Vincent Elected Mayor, North Tyneside Jon Vincent, Principal & Chief Executive, Tyne Metropolitan College Contents Welcome 2 Finding your perfect course 4–5 How to apply & where to enrol 6–7 Open events 7 Map of course venues 8–9 Making your studies affordable 10–11 24+ Advanced Learning Loans 12 Volunteering with the Adult Learning Alliance 13 English & Maths courses 14–16 English for Speakers of Other Languages courses (ESOL) 17 Course listings 18–44 Access to Higher Education 18 Beauty Therapy 18 Community Support & Employability Groups 18–19 Computing 19–21 Construction 22–23 Cookery & Catering 24–25 Counselling 26 Creative Crafts, Art & Design 27–31 Dance 32 Engineering 32–33 English & Maths 33 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 34 First Aid, Food Safety and Health & Safety 34 Floristry & Gardening 34–36 Hairdressing & Barbering 36 Health & Wellbeing 36–37 History, Humanities & Law 37–38 Languages & Literature 38–40 Science 40 Sport & Fitness 41 Teaching & Learning Support 41–43 Working with Children & Young People 43–44 Working & Life Skills 44 TyneMet Holiday Club 45 Opportunities for work-related training 46 Growing our own workforce 47 Apprenticeships 48–49 Higher Education & university-level qualifications 50–51 Finding your perfect course It’s as easy as... 3 2 1 Find out how Call 0191 643 2288 much it will cost to enrol on an Adult Details of costs can Learning Alliance course See our tables be found in the course or to enrol on a from page 18 tables. For financial advice TyneMet Course for a wide range and help with fees see call of subjects pages 10–11 0191 229 5000 Your course Your level It is important to choose the right course at the right There are four levels to choose from depending upon your level. This means you can enjoy your studies and succeed. current knowledge and experience. The courses on offer are organised either byTyneMet College Level 1 - Beginners, Introduction or Step Up courses or North Tyneside Council Adult Learning Alliance. See pages If you have little or no knowledge of the subject, this is pages 18-44 for details of all of courses on offer. your level. This gentle introduction will leave you wanting to know more! Level 2 - Improvers After you have enjoyed your introduction, you’ll be raring to build up your knowledge and improve your skills. Your colour Level 3 - Intermediate This level provides an excellent foundation for you to TyneMet College or progress to an advanced level in the future. It will Adult Learning Alliance suit you if you have completed levels 1 and 2, have recently studied part-time for a couple of years or Courses in blue are arranged by TyneMet College and you will if you have a suitable qualification. need to enrol with TyneMet. Level 4 - Advanced Courses in green are organised by North Tyneside Council This level is right for you if you have GCSEs, or at least Adult Learning Alliance and you will need to enrol with the four years’ part-time study or equivalent or have Alliance. confidence, skills and experience of the subject. 4 | For Adult Learning Alliance courses call: 0191 643 2288 | Enrolment opens Wednesday 2nd July Your advice Our helpful advisors are here to support you by providing free, impartial careers advice, to ensure you have all the information you need to succeed! For free advice contact – An Adult Learning Alliance advisor on 0191 643 2288 A TyneMet student advisor on 0191 229 5000. For TyneMet College courses call: 0191 229 5000 | 5 How to apply and where to enrol There are ways to enrol... by phone, in person, by post... Enrolment opens Wednesday 2nd July By Phone To enrol on an Adult Learning Alliance course Call 0191 643 2288 to speak to an advisor about an Adult Learning Alliance course Phone lines open: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9:30am–4:45pm | Wed 9:30am–12:30pm To enrol on a TyneMet College course Call 0191 229 5000 to speak to a student advisor about a TyneMet College course Phone lines open: Mon 9am–5pm | Tues–Thurs 9am–6:30pm | Fri 9am–4:30pm In Person Adult Learning Alliance courses Langdale Centre (Map ref 29) John Spence Community High School Enrol from Wed 2nd July Adult Learning Centre (Map ref 22) Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9:30am–4:45pm; Enrol from Wed 2nd July Wed 9:30am–12:30pm. Mon–Thurs 6pm–9pm until Thurs 18th July. Re-opens after Longbenton Community College summer on Mon 1st September. Adult Learning Centre (Map ref 9) Enrol from Wed 2nd July Norham High School and Adult Tues–Thurs 10am–2pm & Learning Centre (Map ref 28) 4pm–8:30pm throughout the summer. Enrol from Wed 2nd July Term time Mon–Thurs 9am–8:30pm. Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm. TyneMet Courses TyneMet College, Battle Hill Drive (Map ref 31) Term time: Enrol from Wed 2nd July. Mon 9am–5pm; Tues–Thurs 9am–6:30pm; Fri 9am–4:30pm. Non term time: Mon-Thurs 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4:30pm. You’ll need to bring with you: Payment (cash, credit/debit card or cheque) Evidence of your entitlement to a full concession or discounted fee (for information on fees, see pages 10–11). 6 | For Adult Learning Alliance courses call: 0191 643 2288 | Enrolment opens Wednesday 2nd July By Post Adult Learning Alliance courses From Wednesday 2nd July 2014 you can also enrol by post for Adult Learning Alliance courses. Enrolment forms can be collected from libraries, community centres or children’s centres, or down- loaded from www.northtyneside.gov.uk/ala. Remember to complete all sections of the enrolment form and return it along with your payment to: North Tyneside Council Adult Learning Alliance, the Langdale Centre, Langdale Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 0HG. TyneMet courses TyneMet College does not accept postal enrolments. To enrol on a TyneMet College course, you need to speak to a student advisor on the phone or in person. For more information or to enrol pop into one of the open events listed below. Wed 2nd July 2014 5pm – 8pm Longbenton Community College Wed 2nd July 2014 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College Wed 9th July 2014 5pm – 8pm John Spence Community High School Mon 8th September 2014 5pm – 8pm John Spence Community High School Wed 10th September 2014 5pm – 8pm Longbenton Community College Wed 24th September 2014 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College Wed 15th October 2014 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College Wed 19th November 2014 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College Sat 6th December 2014 11am – 2pm TyneMet College (Open Event & Christmas Fair) Wed 21st January 2015 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College Wed 4th March 2015 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College Wed 2nd April 2015 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College Wed 20th May 2015 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College Sat 6th June 2015 11am – 2pm TyneMet College (Open Event & Summer Fair) Wed 1st July 2015 4:30pm – 7pm TyneMet College For TyneMet College courses call: 0191 229 5000 | 7 Map of course venues Key Disabled access & accessible parking Hearing Loop Cafe Library Facilities at centre Nearest Metro Battle Hill Children’s Centre 39 Battle Hill Community Primary School, Berwick Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9DH Battle Hill Library Coastway Shopping Forum, Battle Hill Drive, Battle Hill, NE28 9JE 38 Churchill Pavilion: Adult Learning Centre Hartley Avenue, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE26 3NS Monkseaton 17 Forest Hall Library Whitfield Road, Forest Hall, NE12 0LJ 8 Hadrian Leisure Centre Hadrian Leisure Centre, St Peter’s Road, Wallsend, NE28 7LQ Hadrian Road 40 Howdon Children’s Centre Howdon Lane, Wallsend, NE28 0AL Howdon 33 Howdon Community Centre Denbigh Avenue, Howdon, Wallsend, NE28 0PP Howdon 32 Howdon Library Churchill Street, Howdon, Wallsend, NE28 7TG Howdon 34 John Spence Community High School Preston Road, North Shields, NE29 9PU 22 John Willie Sams Centre