NEW courses for 2021 HIGHER SKILLS COURSE GUIDE 2021-22

SPECIALIST UNIVERSITY LEVEL COURSES AT LEVEL 4 AND ABOVE

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WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER CONTENTS SKILLS Higher Skills courses COURSES with Kirklees College 4-5 Pioneer Higher Skills Centre 6-7 WITH Other centres 8-9 KIRKLEES What is a Higher Skills course? 10-11 Animal management 12-15 COLLEGE Art and Design 16-23 Business 24-27 Childhood studies 28-31 Computing 32-35 Construction 36-37 Counselling 38-39 Engineering 40-47 Policing 48-49 Teacher education 50-57 SPECIALIST COURSES AT LEVEL 4 Access to HE 58-65 AND ABOVE (UNIVERSITY LEVEL) Higher apprenticeships 66-67 Professional courses 68-69 • FLEXIBLE HNC/HND PROGRAMMES Student profiles 70-73 • HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Funding your studies 74-77 • PROFESSIONAL COURSES Advanced learner loans 78 TEF Silver award winners 79 Graduation 80-81 How to apply 83

Disclaimer: every effort is made to ensure the information in this prospectus is as accurate as possible at the time of production. However, course particulars may alter due to circumstances beyond our control. If there are insufficient numbers enrolled on a course, this means we may be unable to run the programme. The college reserves the right to make changes at any time. 2 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 3 WELCOME TO CHANGING THE FACE OF HIGHER EDUCATION HIGHER IN YORKSHIRE SKILLS AT KIRKLEES COLLEGE

At Kirklees College, we have invested heavily in Higher Skills and Higher Education to deliver a wide range of degree-level courses in many subject areas.

Our vocational programmes offer a more flexible learning DEGREE LEVEL COURSES ON YOUR DOORSTEP route, whether this is through a HNC, HND route, professional WIDE RANGE OF VOCATIONAL COURSES courses at level 4 and above or higher and degree LEARN HANDS-ON SKILLS FOR YOUR CHOSEN CAREER apprenticeships. You can choose to study (ONE YEAR) (TWO YEARS) FULL TIME OR PART TIME full time or part time, ideal if you need to fit your learning FIT YOUR LEARNING AROUND YOUR WORK/LIFE/FAMILY around your family or other BRAND NEW RENOVATED VICTORIAN BUILDING ‘PIONEER commitments. HIGHER SKILLS CENTRE’ We are committed to providing quality education SPECIALIST CENTRES IN HUDDERSFIELD AND DEWSBURY from our specialist centres in Huddersfield and Dewsbury, EXPERIENCED TUTORS WITH INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE including the new £14m Pioneer Higher Skills Centre. LOWER COURSE FEES THAN UNIVERSITIES SMALL CLASS SIZES WITH SPECIALIST ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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Kirklees College is thrilled to announce The Pioneer Higher Skills Centre offers the opening of a brand new learning courses and apprenticeships in a facility dedicated to higher skills and range of subjects including : higher education. • Art and Design • Business Our new centre is an iconic Victorian • Childhood studies grade II listed building right in the • Computing and ICT heart of Dewsbury which has been • Counselling transformed into a state-of-the- • Hair and beauty art facility as part of a £14million • Health and social care restoration and refurbishment project. • Teaching

The Pioneer Higher Skills Centre is dedicated to higher skills and will help students gain qualifications, work skills and enhance career prospects.

Conveniently located opposite Dewsbury train station, the centre is just an 8 minute journey from Huddersfield and only 16 minutes from Leeds by train. The centre combines a perfect mix of modern facilities set in a unique building, maintaining many original heritage features, to provide an ideal study environment.

In addition to new workshops, classrooms and IT suites there is an WELCOME TO extensive Learning Resource Centre to fully support your studies. The centre PIONEER also includes a hair and beauty HIGHER PIONEER HIGHER SKILLS salon, bistro, Starbucks coffee shop CENTRE and social spaces to relax between CENTRE HALIFAX ROAD, DEWSBURY, WF13 4JJ SKILLS classes.

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HUDDERSFIELD CENTRE BRUNEL CONSTRUCTION MANCHESTER ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD CENTRE HD1 3LD OLDFIELDHOUSE LANE, HUDDERSFIELD HD2 1AG £70m modern centre fitted with state- of-the-art teaching, learning and A dedicated centre for skilled support facilities over 9 floors. Includes construction trades with spacious music, media and performing arts workshops and training facilities facilities, industry standard training for brickwork, joinery, plumbing, kitchens and restaurant, hair and electrical and plastering. Includes beauty salons, large LRC, well- student recreation areas and equipped gym, cash machine, refectory. refectory, Landings 72 restaurant, and Starbucks coffee shop.

ENGINEERING CENTRE TAYLOR HILL CENTRE TURNBRIDGE ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD FOR ANIMAL CARE HD1 6AG CLOSE HILL LANE, HUDDERSFIELD HD4 6LE

£7.5m specialist centre with Specialist eco-friendly centre housing state of the art equipment a wide range of animals with an and workshops for CNC, aviary, aquarium, small mammal manufacturing, maintenance, house, reptile unit and grooming mechanical, fabrication, welding studio. Includes a small farm with and dedicated automotive extensive outdoor facilities and wildlife workshop for motor vehicle. environments. This centre also features Includes LRC, refectory, students a turf roof, wind turbine, solar wall, recreation and breakout areas. refectory, student breakout area and relaxing outside space.

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Masters Postgrad MA, MSc, MBA Diploma Postgrad Certificate Degree with honours BA (Hons) Degree Apprenticeships Bachelors Degree Higher Apprenticeships A Higher Skills Course goes Our Higher Skills courses focus on: BA, BSc beyond acquiring basic • Intellectual skills knowledge and understanding. Diploma of Higher • Practical skills Higher Skills are associated Higher National • Digital skills with Higher Education and can Education Foundation Diploma Degree provide a specialist route into Through the following areas: employment or the next stage of • Analysis and research your education. Certificate of FdA, FdSc Higher • Critical reflection Higher National Higher Skills is study at Level 4 • Problem solving and Education Certificate and above. The routes we offer evaluation our students are flexible, whether • Developing complex this is through our HNC, HND arguments route, our professional courses • Effective communication at Level 4 and above, or higher • Gaining hands-on and degree apprenticeship experience Access to Higher Education courses route. This also includes our STEM subjects. Level 3 4 5 6 7

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Level: 4 Added extras Centre: Taylor Hill, Huddersfield Our students enjoy the opportunity to Duration: 1 year (full time - up to 2 days travel and recent trips include visits to per week) Aruba, Greece, and a 12-day field trip 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) to South Africa. This trip takes place in Kruger National Park, game reserves Typical entry requirements and wildlife rehabilitations centres. BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64 UCAS points and GCSE English and Our students can also undertake a work Maths grade 4 (C) or above. experience day with SMJ falconry. This practical experience allows the Overview students to clean, feed and handle The Higher National Certificate (HNC) various species of birds of prey. in Animal Management has been developed for individuals Students spend most of their time at who have a passion for animals and our eco-friendly Taylor Hill Centre in are keen to further develop their Huddersfield which features a turf knowledge of animal health, roof, wind turbine, solar wall and has a welfare and biology. variety of large and small animals, both exotic and domestic. The specialist units This course provides a comprehensive include small mammals, livestock, understanding of animal management reptiles, fish and bird aviaries. and will equip you with the necessary knowledge to assess the welfare needs of animals, enable you to acquire practical animal management skills and master essential study skills and husbandry techniques.

Core units: • Animal behaviour • Animal health and welfare • Business and the business environment • Managing a successful project (Pearson set unit) • Ecological principles • Exotics • Management of animal collections • Anatomy and physiology

Progression ANIMAL From the HNC you can progress onto the HND or find employment within the MANAGEMENT animal sector. CAREER PATHWAYS: ANIMAL KEEPER WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICER ANIMAL RESCUE WORKER ANIMAL CARE LECTURER ANIMAL HANDLER

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Level: 5 Progression Centre: Taylor Hill You can go onto a top up degree of Duration: 1 year (full time - up to 2 days your choice at a college or University or per week) go directly into employment within the 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) animal industry.

Typical entry requirements Our graduates from the HND have gone Progression from the Level 4 HNC or an on to achieve jobs within the following alternative HNC from another college, sectors: on approval of unit choice. Veterinary, as veterinary assistants and zoological, achieving an Internship at Overview Chester Zoo. Students have created The Higher National Diploma (HND) their own businesses of a ‘zoo to you’ in Animal Management provides scenario and achieved grooming a specialist programme of study qualifications within the Pets at Home which covers the key knowledge, franchise. understanding and practical skills required in the animal management Added extras sector and also offers specialist You will study our eco-friendly Taylor Hill emphasis through the choice of Centre in Huddersfield and also off-site specialist units. during various field trips.

This course offers excellent practical You will have the opportunity of opportunities with a variety of species attending a 12-day South African field in our eco-friendly centre and at other trip with the HNC students. sites. You will learn the skills you need to enter competitive areas such as zoo keeping or specialise further on a related top up degree. When studying the HND students have the opportunity of attending various field trips. These are run alongside the curriculum to offer a more ‘hands on’ or ‘real life’ experience.

Core units: • Sustainable practices • Evolution and adaptations • Biological principles • Work experience • Anthrozoology • Wildlife conservation • Research project

CAREER PATHWAYS: VETERINARY NURSE CONSERVATION OFFICER ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR ADVISER ZOO KEEPER RSPCA INSPECTOR

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Level: 3 / 4 Core units: Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, • Investigation Dewsbury • Experimentation Duration: 1 year • Evaluation and review • Realisation Typical entry requirements • Communication You should have a minimum of one A • Self-directed practice Level or equivalent, plus three GCSE passes at Grade 4 (C), including English Progression and maths, plus a portfolio of your art Undergraduate courses in Art and work. Design, HNC/HND Art Practice, HNC/ HND Fashion, HNC/HND Photography, Overview HNC/HND Graphic Design. This is a year-long course that will help you improve your skills and knowledge across a wide range of art and design subjects, preparing you for your chosen degree or helping you decide which course to study.

You will build a strong portfolio of work before you start your degree, so you can hit the ground running and realise your full potential.

The qualification is delivered through two main phases: an initial exploratory phase, and a final confirmatory phase. These will be delivered via a range of lectures, seminars and practical workshop sessions in disciplines such as drawing and painting, photography, 3D, fashion and textiles, digital arts and video. There are no exams and final projects will be presented at the end of year exhibition.

On this course you will study at range of disciplines with teaching modules ART & covering six areas of learning. DESIGN

CAREER PATHWAYS: GRAPHIC DESIGNER ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER ILLUSTRATOR DIGITAL DESIGNER INTERIOR DESIGNER CAMERA OPERATOR

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The programme enables each student The programme gives you a higher to explore and engage with different level of contextual awareness of art avenues, techniques and processes and and design practices. You will learn a develop an understanding of where wide range of practical in-demand their area of interest lies. There is a focus vocational skills in art and design such on a real world, industry led curriculum as studio photography skills including designed to help individual students advanced lighting techniques, digital reach their potential. workflow management, colour control, all using state-of-the-art software and Core units: hardware. • Different genres of photography • Studio and location photography You will have your own dedicated • Camera craft studio space to freely express ideas • Concept development and concepts and undertake on the • Image editing spot critical reviews of ideas, works • Post production work and assessment. The course also comprises of practical workshops and Progression demonstrations, lectures, guest lecturers, Following the Photography HNC you can competitions, national and international progress on to the HND course or into visits and gallery visits. industry.

CAREER PATHWAYS: STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER CAREER PATHWAYS: GRAPHIC DESIGNER ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER ILLUSTRATOR PHOTOJOURNALIST PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT CAMERA OPERATOR TEXTILE DESIGNER INTERIOR DESIGNER FINE ARTIST PRINT MAKER CERAMIC DESIGNER

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Level: 4 / 5 The course also comprises of practical Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, workshops and demonstrations, Dewsbury lectures, guest lecturers, competitions, Duration: HNC Level 4 (2 years, part time) national and international visits and HND Level 5 (4 years, part time) gallery visits.

Typical entry requirements It will culminate in an end of year BTEC Extended Diploma or Foundation exhibition giving you the opportunity to Diploma at MPP or 64 UCAS points and showcase your work in a professional GCSE English and Maths grade 4 (C) or setting to members of the public and above, plus a portfolio of your art work. industry professionals.

Overview Progression The Level 4 Higher National Certificate Following the Graphic Design HNC you / Higher national diploma in Graphic can progress on to the HND course or Design offers students a broad into industry. introduction to different creative experiences, linked to graphics.

This pathway allows students to investigate new skills, whilst exploring ways of working collaboratively and independently. This approach allows a thorough understanding of how graphics is applied to creativity and critically, employability. Students will have the opportunity to develop via a mandatory core of learning outcomes.

Optional units allow the acquisition of a variety of cross sectional skills and experiences across the graphics sector at Level 4. This effectively builds and underpins core skills whilst preparing students for a directed study approach at Level 5.

A wide range of sector knowledge is gained through study, connected to practical skills obtained via research, self-directed study, directed study and workplace scenarios.

CAREER PATHWAYS: GRAPHIC DESIGNER MAC ARTIST DIGITAL DESIGNER WEB DESIGNER ART DIRECTOR IMAGE RETOUCHER

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Level: 4 / 5 It will culminate in an end of year Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, exhibition giving you the opportunity to Dewsbury showcase your work in a professional Duration: HNC Level 4 (2 years, part time) setting to members of the public and HND Level 5 (4 years, part time) industry professionals.

Typical entry requirements Core units: BTEC Extended Diploma or Foundation • Professional development Diploma at MPP or 64 UCAS points and • Contextual studies GCSE English and Maths grade 4 (C) or • Individual project above, plus a portfolio of your art work. • Techniques and processes • Media practices Overview • Material practices This course will allow you to explore and • Study Skills experiment with different aspects of fashion and textiles taking part in a series Progression of creative briefs, developing your ideas Following the Fashion HNC you can through research, drawing and fabric progress on to the HND course or into manipulation. You will learn textiles industry. processes, manufacturing techniques, pattern drafting, the technical aspects of fashion promotion and illustration, as well as using digital software.

The practical nature of the programme encourages individuality and creativity. It allows you to explore and experiment with a broad range of materials, techniques and processes, in a safe and well-equipped environment which includes Industrial and domestic sewing machines, digital fabric printing and digital embroidery machine and Mac studio equipped with latest CAD software.

You will also have opportunities to take part in live projects and competitions, go on regular visits and trips to museums, galleries and exhibitions as well as fashion events and trade exhibitions.

CAREER PATHWAYS: FASHION DESIGNER PATTERN MAKER TAILOR FASHION BUYER TEXTILE DESIGNER STYLIST

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Level: 4 • Business and the business Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, environment Dewsbury • Marketing essentials Duration: 1 year • Human resource management (full time - up to 2 days per week) • Management and operations 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) • Management accounting • Managing a successful business Typical entry requirements project BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64 • Innovation and commercialisation UCAS points and GCSE English and • Entrepreneurship & small business Maths Grade 4 (C) or above. Access management qualifications or industrial experience will be considered. You can also combine HNC Business with a Level 2 AAT accounting Overview qualification. This course offers a broad introduction to business via a mandatory core of Progression learning, while allowing you to acquire Following the Business HNC you can specialist skills and experience through progress on to the HND course or into research, self-study, live industrial industry. briefs, professional presentations, report writing, business planning and marketing.

Taught by industry-experienced tutors who are highly recommended by existing students for their nurtured, focused and collaborative approach. As class sizes are traditionally smaller than university settings, students benefit from formative and supportive feedback throughout projects.

You will gain a wide range of sector knowledge with links to local business. Typically, this course provides grounding for entry into a wide range of business management employment opportunities such as operations management, marketing, human resources and finance. Core units: BUSINESS CAREER PATHWAYS: ENTREPRENEUR SALES EXECUTIVE RESEARCHER ACCOUNT MANAGER MARKETER DIGITAL OFFICER HR ADVISER OFFICE MANAGER

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Level: 5 Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Core units: Dewsbury • Organisational behaviour Duration: 1 year • Business strategy (full time - up to 2 days per week) • Consumer behaviour and insight 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) • Developing individuals, teams and organisations Typical entry requirements • Pitching and negotiation skills HNC Business (90 credits minimum), • Social media and practice GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 (C) or • Research project above. You can also combine HND Business Overview with a Level 2 or 3 AAT accounting This course offers enhanced knowledge qualification. of business via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing you to Progression acquire further specialist skills and Top up degree. experience through research, self- study, live industrial briefs, professional presentations, report writing, business planning and marketing.

Taught by industry-experienced tutors who are highly recommended by existing students for their nurtured, focused and collaborative approach. As class sizes are traditionally smaller than university settings, students benefit from formative and supportive feedback throughout projects.

You will gain an extensive range of sector knowledge with links to local business. Typically, this course provides enhanced opportunity for entry into a wide range of business management employment opportunities such as operations management, marketing, human resources and finance.

CAREER PATHWAYS: ENTREPRENEUR SALES EXECUTIVE RESEARCHER ACCOUNT MANAGER MARKETER HR ADVISER OFFICE MANAGER ACCOUNTANT

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Level: 4 On this course a range of teaching and Centre: Dewsbury learning methods are used including Duration: 1 year one-to-one tutorials, workshop-based (full time - up to 2 days per week) practice, seminars and lectures, lectures, 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) workshops, virtual learning and guest speakers. Typical entry requirements A BTEC Level 3 qualification in a You will spend significant time related subject at MMP and GCSE undertaking independent study and English and maths at Grade 4 (C); or throughout the course, considerable qualifications that equal 64 UCAS points emphasis is placed on self-evaluation will be considered with relevant work and self-reflection. A work placement in experience. at least two different settings is required.

Mature students with relevant industry Core units: experience will be considered on their • Professional development through individual merit. If you do not have reflective practice English and maths GCSE Grade 4 (C) or • Protecting children in education and above, or an equivalent qualification, care environments then you will be required to complete • Play and learning in early childhood English and maths screening to • Supporting and promoting children’s evidence you are working at an development (babies and toddlers) appropriate level. • Supporting and promoting children’s development (young children) Overview • Promote healthy living The course provides a thorough • Preparing for research grounding in early education and care • Promoting inclusive early education principles, knowledge and behaviours and care environments at Level 4 that lead the student to a range of specialist progression Progression pathways at Level 5, relating to Progression to HND Level 5 Diploma , individual occupations within the early enter employment, continuing existing education and care sector. employment, complete a higher apprenticeship programme, link with the You will learn the essential professional appropriate professional body, progress practice skills required to develop as to university. an early childhood practitioner which can be applied a range of roles and responsibilities in the sector. CHILDREN & FAMILIES

CAREER PATHWAYS: EARLY YEARS WORKER NURSERY MANAGER PLAY WORKER SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT CHILDMINDER

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Level: 5 Core units: Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, • Investigating childhood action Dewsbury research for early childhood Duration: 1 year (full time - up to 2 days practitioners per week) • Improving quality in early childhood 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) education and care environments • Current and emerging pedagogies in Typical entry requirements early childhood education and care A HNC level 4 or equivalent subject • Outdoor play and learning related qualification. English and maths • Comparative education systems: at grade 4 (C) or above. International perspectives Innovative approaches to children’s Overview play and learning in practice This course provides a thorough grounding in early education and Progression care principles, relating to individual The Level 5 Higher National Diploma occupations within the early years, is recognised by Higher Education education and care sector. You providers as meeting admission will learn the essential professional requirements to many relevant Early practice skills required to develop as Childhood Education and Care degree an early childhood practitioner which programmes in subject specialisms can be applied a range of roles and such as: Tops Ups in BA (Hons) in Early responsibilities in the sector. Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) in Early Education and Care, BA/BSc (Hons) in You will be taught by an experienced Child Psychology, BA (Hons) in Child and well qualified teaching team and Family Studies, BA/BSc (Hons) Child whose expertise and knowledge are Health and Wellbeing, BA (Hons) in closely matched to the content of Childhood and Youth Studies, BA (Hons) units on the course. The team includes in Primary Education. academics and industry professionals.

On this course a range of teaching and learning methods are used including one-to-one tutorials, workshop-based practice, seminars and lectures, lectures, workshops, virtual learning and guest speakers. You will spend significant time undertaking independent study and throughout the course, considerable emphasis is placed on self-evaluation and self- reflection. A work placement in at least two different settings is required.

CAREER PATHWAYS: EARLY YEARS WORKER NURSERY MANAGER PLAY WORKER SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT CHILDMINDER

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Level: 4 Core units: Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, • Programming Dewsbury • Networking Duration: 1 year (full time - up to 2 days • Professional practice per week) • Database design and development 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) • Security • Managing a successful computing Typical entry requirements project BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64 UCAS points (see page 10) and GCSE Optional units: English and Maths grade 4 (C) or • Computer systems architecture above. • Website design and development

Overview Progression Further your studies and start to develop Progression on to HND study or into a career in computing or Information industry within the fields of Technical Technology. Support, Software Development, Developing and Maintaining Networks This course offers students a broad and Security. introduction to the field of computing via a mandatory core of learning, as well as the opportunity to acquire skills and experience within software development, technical support, project management and soft skills.

The course is delivered by experienced lecturing staff many of whom have industry experience in IT areas such as software engineering, programming, project management, security and technical support.

You will also be supported by guest lectures, be taught to work within a project team and apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

COMPUTING CAREER PATHWAYS: NETWORKS SPECIALIST IT MANAGER ANALYST TELECOMS PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER WEB DESIGNER TECHNCAL SUPPORT OFFICER SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

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Level: 5 Progression Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Progression can be to level 6 study to Dewsbury achieve a full degree or into industry Duration: 1 year (full time - up to 2 days within the fields of Technical Support, per week) Software Development, Developing 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) and Maintaining Networks and Security.

Typical entry requirements HNC Computing or other Level 4 qualification with relevant subject knowledge.

Overview This course offers students a broad outline to computing while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience across a range of occupational sectors. This builds underpinning core skills, preparing the student for subject specialisation at a higher level or entry into industry.

The qualification, while building on knowledge gained on the HNC, offers a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills, gained in research, self and directed study. It is delivered by lecturing staff who have industry experience in a variety of areas.

Core units: • Business intelligence • Research project (double unit)

Optional units: • Database management systems • Network security • Forensics • Network management • Cloud computing • Advanced programming

CAREER PATHWAYS: NETWORKS SPECIALIST IT MANAGER ANALYST TELECOMS PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER WEB DESIGNER TECHNCAL SUPPORT OFFICER SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

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Level: 4 Core units: Centre: Huddersfield Individual project Duration: 2 years part time (Mondays • Construction technology from September 2021 to May 2022) • Construction practice and management Typical entry requirements • Science and materials BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP and • Legal and statutory responsibilities in GCSE English and maths grade 4 construction (C) or above or level 3 Advanced • Construction information Apprenticeship or one A level in a • Building information modelling relevant subject (e.g. maths, science). • Site supervision and operations At least two years relevant experience preferably within the construction You will be required to produce a sector. UCAS points required: 64. portfolio of evidence containing written assignments, examinations, Overview presentations and project work. The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction and The Built Environment A project will be set and overseen are to develop you as a professional, by in-house tutors in conjunction self-reflecting individual able to meet with an external body (Contractor or the demands of employers in the Consultant). construction and the built environment sector and adapt to a constantly Your work is internally assessed and changing world. To achieve this you will externally moderated. Progress to be engaged in a dynamic, interactive HND in Construction and Project and reflective learning experience. Management or a BSc in a construction related discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering; The programme has been developed Construction and Architecture). so that you will have a distinctive focus on entry into work following a curriculum This course has ‘accreditation from that embeds employability, has a strong Pearson Education Ltd’. Subject to commitment to ethics and diversity and validation. introduces you to research. Progression To HND or university or into the industry.

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Level: 4 Core units: Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre • Professional and organisational issues Duration: 2 years for counsellors (part time - 1 day per week) • Counselling in a diverse society • Counselling theory Typical entry requirements • Advanced counselling skills An interview is essential and you • Self-awareness for counsellors must hold a Level 3 Counselling • Counselling specialisms Skills qualification or equivalent, • Counselling placement achieved within the last five years. • Research Specialisms You will also need to complete and submit a pre-interview task along with A counselling placement is required your application form, two relevant to undertake 1-1 client work of 100 references (one academic and one hours, this placement requires regular linked to counselling practice). counselling supervision, a minimum of 1.5 hours per month to meet the course Overview requirements. In addition to the course This course is for people wishing to train there is a requirement for each student to become professional counsellors. The to undergo personal therapy of a course is accredited to the awarding minimum of 6 hours. body ABC and gives learners an opportunity to build on their knowledge, A mandatory requirement to attend a skills and understanding of Person- two night residential for each year of Centred Theory gained at Level 3 and the course. integrate into counselling practice. Progression It is a practitioner course combining To HND or university or into the industry. academic and practice-based knowledge in order to prepare learners to work as qualified counsellors. The course works in line with BACP professional requirements and standards.

On successful completion of the course learners will be able to work towards individual accreditation with BACP.

WE ARE AN ABC AWARDS SHOWCASE CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING COURSES COUNSELLING CAREER PATHWAYS: COUNSELLOR BEREAVEMENT SPECIALIST THERAPIST GROUP COUNSELLOR FAMILY COUNSELLOR ADDICTION SPECIALIST YOUTH COUNSELLOR HOSPICE/HOSPITAL COUNSELLOR

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Level: 3 Mechanical Principles and Applications: Centre: Engineering • Determining the effects of loading in Duration: 1 year (part time - static engineering systems 1 day per week) • Determining work, power and energy transfer in dynamic engineering Typical entry requirements systems Level 3 engineering or science • Determining the parameters of fluid qualification at MPP or 64 UCAS points. systems Other appropriate qualifications will • Determining the effects of energy be considered individually, including transfer in thermodynamic systems those offered by students returning to education. Suitable for apprenticeship Electrical Principles and Applications: students who have completed a Level 3 • Be able to use circuit theory to C&G or EAL qualification. evaluate DC circuits • Understand the concept and Overview applications of capacitance This course is a great way to prepare for • Know the principles and properties of progression onto our HNC courses. If you magnetism want to improve your mathematical • Use single phase alternating current and analytical skills in preparation for theory an HNC Engineering qualification, this course is for you. It is also ideal you have Progression some industrial engineering experience, This course is ideal to prepare for but have had a break from formal progression onto one our HNC courses academic study. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Core units Mathematics for Engineering Added extras Technicians: Study at our specialist Engineering • Statistical methods to display data Centre which includes maintenance • Advanced graphical techniques and fabrication workshops, CNC and • Applying algebraic techniques mechanical workshops, demonstration • Manipulation of trigonometric areas, classrooms, a large automotive expressions and application of workshop and spray booths. trigonometric techniques • Application of calculus

ENGINEERING CAREER PATHWAYS: MECHANICAL ENGINEER CIVIL ENGINEER ANALYST ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAINTENANCE ENGINEER TECHICAL OFFICER

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Level: 4 Progression Centre: Engineering This qualification is aimed at people Duration: 2 years (part time) wishing to become experts in their chosen trade. Study further at HND Typical entry requirements level. BTEC Extended Diploma in an engineering subject at MPP with a Merit Added extras in maths or 64 UCAS points including Study at our specialist Engineering maths and a science (see page 83) Centre which includes maintenance and GCSE English and maths grade 4 and fabrication workshops, CNC and (C) or above. mechanical workshops, demonstration areas, classrooms, a large automotive Overview workshop and spray booths. This course is ideal for anybody looking to study mechanical engineering at a higher level. It is suitable for careers which include varied technical work, such as mechanical design, manufacture, maintenance or technical services in the engineering industry.

An HNC in an engineering discipline is considered to be one of the benchmark qualifications in the industry.

Our industry experience tutors use a mix of both practical activities and small group lectures to develop transferable skills towards employment within the mechanical engineering industry.

Core units: • Engineering design • Engineering maths • Engineering science • Managing a professional engineering project (Pearson set) • Material properties and processing • Mechanical principles • Fundamental thermodynamics • Engineering management • Computer aided design (CAD) and manufacture (CAM)

CAREER PATHWAYS: MECHANICAL ENGINEER CIVIL ENGINEER ANALYST ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAINTENANCE ENGINEER TECHICAL OFFICER

42 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 43 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING HND ENGINEERING HNC Level: 5 Progression Level: 4 Progression Centre: Engineering Further study or employment in areas Centre: Engineering This course is ideal to prepare for Duration: 2 years (part time) such as electrical or communication Duration: 2 years (part time) progression onto one our HNC courses design, manufacture, maintenance or in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Typical entry requirements technical services in the engineering industry. Typical entry requirements and Mechanical Engineering. HNC in Electrical and Electronic BTEC Extended Diploma in an Engineering with a merit grade or three engineering subject at MPP with a Merit Added extras A-Levels including maths and physics at Added extras Study at our specialist Engineering in maths or 64 UCAS points including Study at our specialist Engineering grade 4 (C) or above. Centre which includes maintenance maths and a science (see page 83), Centre which includes maintenance and fabrication workshops, CNC and and GCSE English and maths grade 4 and fabrication workshops, CNC and Overview mechanical workshops, demonstration (C) or above. mechanical workshops, demonstration This course is ideal for anybody looking areas, classrooms, a large automotive to study electrical engineering at a areas, classrooms, a large automotive higher level. It is suitable for careers workshop and spray booths. Overview workshop and spray booths. which include varied technical work, This course is ideal for anybody such as electrical or communication looking to study electrical and design, manufacture, maintenance or electronic engineering at a higher technical services in the engineering level. It is suitable for careers which industry. include varied technical work, such as electrical or communication An HND in an engineering discipline design, manufacture, maintenance or is considered to be one of the technical services in the engineering benchmark qualifications in the industry. industry. An HNC in an engineering discipline Our industry experience tutors use a mix is considered to be one of the of both practical activities and small benchmark qualifications in the industry. group lectures to develop transferable skills towards employment within the Our industry experience tutors use a mix electrical and electronic engineering of both practical activities and small industries. group lectures to develop transferable skills towards employment within the Core units electrical and electronic industries. • Research project • Professional engineering Core units: management • Engineering design • Further maths • Engineering maths • Industrial power, electronics and • Engineering science storage • Managing a professional engineering • Industrial systems project • Two additional units • Programmable logic controllers • Electrical fault finding • Electrical principles • Electronic circuits and devices

CAREER PATHWAYS: MECHANICAL ENGINEER CIVIL ENGINEER ANALYST CAREER PATHWAYS: MECHANICAL ENGINEER CIVIL ENGINEER ANALYST ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAINTENANCE ENGINEER TECHICAL OFFICER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAINTENANCE ENGINEER TECHICAL OFFICER

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Level: 5 Progression Centre: Engineering Further study or employment in areas Duration: 2 years (part time) such as mechanical engineering design, manufacture, maintenance or Typical entry requirements technical services in the engineering HNC in Mechanical Engineering at MPP industry. with a merit grade or 64 UCAS points including maths and a science (see Added extras page 83), and GCSE English and maths Study at our specialist Engineering grade 4 (C) or above. Centre which includes maintenance and fabrication workshops, CNC and Overview mechanical workshops, demonstration This course is ideal for anybody looking areas, classrooms, a large automotive to study mechanical engineering at workshop and spray booths. a higher level. It is suitable for careers which include varied technical work, such as mechanical engineering design, manufacture, maintenance or technical services in the engineering industry.

An HND in an engineering discipline is considered to be one of the benchmark qualifications in the industry.

Our industry experience tutors use a mix of both practical activities and small group lectures to develop transferable skills towards employment within the mechanical engineering industry.

Core units: • Research project • Professional engineering management • Further maths • Advanced mechanical principles • Virtual engineering • Two additional units

CAREER PATHWAYS: MECHANICAL ENGINEER CIVIL ENGINEER ANALYST ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAINTENANCE ENGINEER TECHICAL OFFICER

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Level: 4/5 Assessment Centre: Huddersfield A range of teaching and learning and Duration: 1 year assessment methods including one-to- (full time - up to 2 days per week) one tutorials, workshop-based practice, 2 years (part time - 1 day per week) seminars and lectures, lectures, workshops, Virtual learning and guest Typical entry requirements speakers. A BTEC Level 3 qualification in a related subject at MMP and GCSE English and You will be assessed practically, through maths at Grade 4 (C); or qualifications role plays, through presentations, that equal 64 UCAS points and English reports and interviews too. You will also and maths GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. be expected to complete a successful work placement unit. Overview This course will provide you with the You will spend significant time skills and knowledge to develop into a undertaking independent study. successful career in the Police Force. Throughout the course, considerable Successful completion of the courses emphasis is placed on self-evaluation will enable all you to progress on to and self-reflection. Each full time stage/ a university degree and support your level of study is delivered over a 30 progression into a career as a police week period. Typically, the course will officer. be delivered over two days per week.

The course will support students who Progression are wanting to study a wide range of On successful completion of the Level Police related units and develop their 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), knowledge, understanding and skills students can develop their careers in that underpin the various roles and the police and security industry through: responsibilities in the policing industry. • Progression to level 5 diploma • Entering employment You will be taught by an experienced • Continuing existing employment and well qualified teaching team • Completing a higher apprenticeship whose expertise and knowledge are programme closely matched to the content of • Linking with the appropriate units on the course. The team includes professional body academics and professionals as well as • Committing to Continuing Professional expert guest lecturers including security Development (CPD) guards, border force staff, police • Progressing to university officers and prison guards.

POLICING CAREER PATHWAYS: POLICE OFFICER POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL BORDER FORCE OFFICER PRISON GUARD

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Level: 3 • Classroom management and Centre: Huddersfield/Dewsbury teaching skills for teaching English to Duration: 6 months (part time) adults • Resources/materials for teaching Typical entry requirements English to adults You must be at least 18 years old and • Professional development for have two A levels and three GCSEs teachers of English to adults or equivalent, a command of English, both written and spoken, adequate to Added extras follow the course and complete the This qualification is awarded by assignments. Cambridge University.

Overview CELTA is one of the world’s foremost initial qualifications for people who want to become professional teachers of English language.

The benefit of the programme is that it gives candidates a good base from which to enter employment either in the UK or abroad.

The course enables candidates to acquire essential subject knowledge and familiarity with the principles of effective teaching, as well as gain a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners, and applying your learning in a real context. You will have six hours’ teaching practice as part of the course.

Core units: • Language awareness • The learner • The teacher and the teaching/ learning context • Planning for effective teaching of TEACHER adult learners of English EDUCATION CAREER PATHWAYS: PRIMARY TEACHER SECONDARY TEACHER COLLEGE TUTOR EDUCATION TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL

50 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 51 INTERNAL QUALITY DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION ASSURANCE OF AND TRAINING AWARD ASSESSMENT PROCESS (BY TQUK) AND PRACTICE (AWARDED BY TQUK) Level: 5 Centre: Huddersfield Duration: 2 years Level: 4 (part time - 1 day per week) Centre: Huddersfield Duration: 6 months (part time) Typical entry requirements You should have a Level 3 qualification Typical entry requirements in the subject you intend to teach or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing evidence of substantial experience. You Vocational Achievement or D32/33. will need access to 50 hours of teaching practice per year in a recognised lifelong Overview learning location (14+). You will have an This qualification provides professional initial assessment to indicate that you are recognition for those working in training working at Level 2 in English and maths. assessment and quality assurance. Overview It will further develop your skills and Develop the skills you need to work as a knowledge if you’re working in, or teacher in the lifelong learning sector, hoping to work in assessment and designing your own curriculum and internal quality assurance in accredited teaching a range of levels, subjects and and non-accredited learning, the NQF learner types. If you are working as or and the QCF. planning to become a teacher in further, adult or continuing education, this course The qualification consists of a mixture is for you. of units, with some competence-based and some knowledge-based. A minimum of 50 hours of teaching is required in both year one and year two Successful achievers will understand of the course. the principles of assessment and internal quality assurance and have the Core units: knowledge to develop and improve • Teaching, learning and assessment in systems. education and training • Theories, principles and models in education and training • Inclusive practice • Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment • Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training • Wider professional practice in education and training • Developing, using and organising resources within a specialist area • Teaching in a specialist area

CAREER PATHWAYS: PRIMARY TEACHER SECONDARY TEACHER COLLEGE TUTOR EDUCATION TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL

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Level: 5 Assessment Level: 5 & 6 These courses help you develop your Centre: Huddersfield/Dewsbury Assignments are set throughout this Centre: Huddersfield/Dewsbury teaching skills, reflect on current Duration: Between four to ten weeks course and assessed on completion. Duration: 2 years ideas about education and training depending on commitment of hours By the end of the course, learners will (part time - 1 day per week) and creatively explore professional submitted each week (the guided be expected to demonstrate how opportunities open to you. learning requirement is 60 hours.) they have met the recommended Typical entry requirements guided learning hours and total Certificate in Education (Lifelong Core units: Typical entry requirements qualification time. Learning): Minimum Level 3 qualification * Research informed teaching, learning You must be a qualified teacher to and significant work experience in the and assessment enrol on this course. Added Extras subject you teach. You will have an * Becoming a specialist teacher (this The fees for this course are £360.00. initial assessment to indicate you are includes writing a paper and Overview working at Level 2 in English and maths. attending a 2 day conference at the This Level 5 Teaching Observation University of Huddersfield) Training course is accredited and Professional Graduate Certificate in * Policy and professional issues regulated by TQUK. It combines a Education (Lifelong Learning): A UK mixture of online and classroom taught first degree or equivalent and relevant Added extras sessions. The course is suitable for both work experience in the subject field. This qualification is awarded by the qualified and experienced teachers You must also hold qualifications at a University of Huddersfield. who undertake formal observations minimum of Level 3 in the subject area of colleagues, delivering teaching or you teach, if this is different from your training sessions. degree.

The aim of the qualification is to Applicants must normally be in develop the skills and knowledge paid employment as a teacher or of the learner whilst undertaking trainer, with a minimum of 100 hours, teaching, training and learning sessions, experience with at least 50 in any observations and post observation one year, in a recognised training or feedback processes. educational establishment. Voluntary teaching may be allowed in certain Individuals who already have circumstances. observation experience will still benefit considerably from completion of this Overview qualification as it provides accredited A full teaching qualification for those recognition of their skills. wanting to teach in further, higher and adult education or the 14+ school Core units: sector. You will plan and design learning • Different types of observations and materials, assess students and evaluate judgement criteria learning and teaching and study • Observation protocols professional issues in education and • Providing observation feedback training. • Moderation procedures

CAREER PATHWAYS: PRIMARY TEACHER SECONDARY TEACHER COLLEGE TUTOR CAREER PATHWAYS: PRIMARY TEACHER SECONDARY TEACHER COLLEGE TUTOR EDUCATION TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL

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Level: 6 & 7 (Masters Level) Core units: Centre: Huddersfield • Research informed teaching, learning Duration: 2 years (part time) and assessment • Becoming a specialist teacher Typical entry requirements • Policy and professional issues (this A UK first degree at 2:2 or above and includes writing a paper and relevant work experience in the subject attending a 2 day conference at the field. You must also hold qualifications University of Huddersfield) at a minimum of Level 3 in the subject area you teach, if this is different from Added extras your degree. This qualification is awarded by the University of Huddersfield. Applicants must normally be in paid employment as a teacher or trainer, with a minimum of 100 hours’ experience with at least 50 in any one year, in a recognised training or educational establishment. Voluntary teaching may be allowed in certain circumstances.

Overview A full teaching qualification for those wanting to teach in further, higher and adult education or the 14+ school sector. You will plan and design learning materials, assess students and evaluate learning and teaching and study professional issues in education and training.

These courses help you develop your teaching skills, reflect on current ideas about education and training and creatively explore professional opportunities open to you.

CAREER PATHWAYS: PRIMARY TEACHER SECONDARY TEACHER COLLEGE TUTOR EDUCATION TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL

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An Access to Higher Education course is designed for adults who wish to ADVANCED change career, study at degree level or improve job prospects. £ LEARNER LOANS If you don’t have any previous Do you know you could be eligible qualifications, have been out of for an Advanced Learner Loan? education for a while, or if you’re an adult looking to change career Student Finance England will ‘write direction then an Access course is off’ any outstanding Advanced perfect for you. Learner Loan balances you owe They can be seen as an educational for an Access to HE course once stepping stone. A nationally you complete a higher education recognised qualification which can course. This means you do not have also help you progress to University or to repay it. The higher education other Higher Education or Higher Skills course must be eligible for student programmes. finance.

We offer a range of Access courses in For more information see page 78 many different subject areas. or visit www.gov.uk/advanced- learner-loan

of Access to HE Students at Kirklees College 98% went on to university or employment. ACCESS of Access to HE Students at Kirklees TO HIGHER 92% College got their first choice university place. EDUCATION

58 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 59 PROGRESSION TO ACCESS TO HE ACCESS TO HE ACCESS TO HE ACCESS TO HE ART AND DESIGN BUSINESS COMPUTING

Level: 2 Level: 3 Level: 3 Level: 3 Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Centre: Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Duration: 1 year Dewsbury Dewsbury Duration: 1 year (full time); Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 Year (full time) 2 years (part time) Typical entry requirements GCSE English and maths grade 3 (D). Typical entry requirements Typical entry requirements Typical entry requirements Aged 19+ GCSE English and maths Aged 19+ GCSE English and Maths Aged 19+ GCSE English and maths Overview grade 4 (C) or above and a portfolio of grade 4 (C) or above. grade 4 (C) or above. This course provides the first step your art work. towards a new career. You can return Overview Overview to study without qualifications or after Overview This course is aimed at learners returning The Access to Higher Education time in the workplace/having a family Develop the required art and design to education or who have left school Diploma is a Level 3 qualification and develop your knowledge and skills needed for degree study and with few qualifications but have a good designed to prepare adults with a good skills ready for University. There has gain the experience to increase your level of English and maths. Industrial foundation in the knowledge and skills never been a better time to learn the confidence. Experienced lecturers and experience may also be considered. required to study in higher education. academic skills and vocational subject industry practitioners will give fantastic knowledge to go on to study further. support and guidance throughout Units may include: The course is designed, in particular, the course. You will also learn digital • Providing administrative services for people who have been out of Personal and academic units of study: and technical skills and improve your • Personal responsibilities and working education for some time, or those who • Organisation and evaluation of study portfolio of work. in a business environment left school with too few qualifications • Practical presentation skills • Supporting business events to be able to go straight to university. • Academic writing skills Core units: • Finance in a business context The course is widely recognised by • Research skills • Introduction to Art and Design • Creating business webpages Universities across the country. • Building a personal portfolio • Pathway project • Promoting products and services • Using IT for study • Personal project • The marketing environment A broad and varied range of subjects • Prejudice and discrimination • Understanding online business will be studied alongside developing • Understanding diversity within society Extra units: activities your academic and study skills to • Application to HE prepare you for studying at HE level Vocational subjects units of study: • Academic writing Progression on our HNC Computing programme, • Nutrition, performance and healthy • Organisation and evaluation HNC or Degree course in a related which in turn can lead to jobs within the eating subject. software development, networking and • Physiology and exercise Progression technical support areas. • Sociology of health HNC or Degree course in a related • Health psychology subject. Units could include: • Understanding mental health • Programming • Ethical issues in social policy • Networking • Database development Progression • ICT Essentials This course leads on to our Level 3 • Website development Access to HE Diplomas (Health Science Professions/Social Sciences/Humanities/ Progression Art and Design/Business/Computing/ HNC or Degree course in a related Childhood studies) and ultimately subject. progression to university.

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Level: 3 Level: 3 Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year

Typical entry requirements Typical entry requirements Aged 19+ GCSE English and maths Aged 19+ GCSE English grade 4 (C) grade 4 (C) or above. Science grade 4 or above and maths grade 4 (C) or (C) or above is desirable. above.

Overview Overview Develop your skills and self-confidence Access to HE Social Sciences is aimed to progress to university with unrivalled at people who wish to go onto further levels of support from experienced study in areas such as social work, and skilled tutors. Begin your path to psychology and law. Improve your skills a Higher Education course in health and self-confidence with high levels science professions with us. of support from our experienced and skilled tutors. Core units: • Body structure and function Core units: • Co-ordination and control • Sociology • Nutrition and digestion • Psychology • Pathogens and disease Extra units: Extra units: • History • Psychology • Study Skills • Sociology • Study Skills Progression Higher Skills or Degree Level course. Progression Higher Skills or Degree Level course.

All nursing students on courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back

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Level: 3 Assessment Level: 3 Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury The course will be assessed by: one Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Duration: 1 year to one tutorials, group tutorials, self- Duration: 1 year assessment and peer assessment. Typical entry requirements Typical entry requirements Aged 19+ GCSE English grade 4 (C) Assessment submission examples Aged 19+ GCSE English grade 4 (C) or above and maths grade 4 (C) or include essay, presentations, reports, or above and maths grade 4 (C) or above. academic posters, workplace above. observations. Overview Overview Our Access to Higher Education (HE) Progression This diploma is a qualification which Diploma Childhood Studies is for HNC Early Childhood and Education prepares students for study at degree individuals aged 19+ but don’t have and Care or other degree level subject level. This course will enable you to work the right qualifications or grades for related course. towards a career in Humanities and university. Access to (HE) Diploma develop your skills and self-confidence Childhood studies is an ideal route Additional Costs to progress. to progress to degree/higher level You will be required to pay for the cost study at Kirklees College, or other of DBS check if not already in place. Core Units: universities regardless of previous • History grades or qualifications. It is ideal for • English Literature and Language those pursuing a career in early years or teaching. Extra Units: • Sociology Core units: • Study skills • Introduction to Childhood Studies • Planning a research project Progression (Childhood Studies) Degree course in a related subject. • Research project (Childhood Studies) • Social policy and practice • Studies in adolescence • Health and wellbeing • The role of play in child development • Further modules TBC . It further includes a requirement 250 hours of placement or experience in early years’ or a school setting. The mandatory elements of work placement/experience are as follows.

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We train approximately 2,000 apprentices over 30 occupational areas.

Our apprentices are employed at over 1,000 companies throughout West Yorkshire and also throughout the UK.

Kirklees College has an enviable track record of quality and success, built up over many years working in partnerships with employers.

Apprentices learn the right skills that employers want, gain great work experience and earn a wage.

Higher Apprenticeships can be a great alternative to university, but without the debt.

Some of the Higher Apprenticeships (subject to approval) for 2021/2022 include: • Construction Site Supervisor (Level 4) • Food and Drink Engineer (Level 5) • Learning and Skills Teacher (Level 5) • Network Engineer (Level 4) • Operations/Departmental manager (Level 5) • Professional Accounting/Taxation Technician (Level 4) • Rail Engineering Advanced Technician (Level 4) • Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship £150,000 New apprenticeships are being introduced all the time. FACT: Higher For current vacancies visit apprentices could www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships earn £150,000 more on average over their Courses will run subject to sufficient enrolment numbers lifetime compared to those with level 3 vocational qualifications

66 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 67 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL 5 PROFESSIONAL CIM AWARD IN PLANNING CAMPAIGNS LEVEL 4 CIM AWARD IN DIGITAL MARKETING TECHNIQUES LEVEL 4 HIGHER LEVEL COURSES CIM AWARD IN MARKETING LEVEL 4 Level 4 The Association of Level 5 Principles of CIM AWARD IN STRATEGIC MARKETING LEVEL 6 Accounting Technicians Leadership and Management SYNOPTIC ASSESSMENT LEVEL 4 To be eligible for the course you Apprenticeship will need to have Association of This apprenticeship will develop your PERSONAL TAX LEVEL 4 Accounting Technicians Level 3, or a skills to include planning, allocating CIM CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL MARKETING LEVEL 4 Degree in Accounting. and monitoring the work of a team, NVQ DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT It is highly recommended that you supporting team members, managing LEVEL 4 attend a specific AAT open event conflict, resolving problems, project prior to starting, where you will be able management, agreeing budgets, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS LEVEL 4 to talk with relevant members of staff managing customer service, business AAT BUDGETING LEVEL 4 about the course. development and strategic planning. CIM PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN MARKETING LEVEL 6 AAT DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING Level 4 Chartered Institute of Level 6 Chartered Institute of LEVEL 4 (EVE) Marketing Marketing For aspiring marketers who want to For marketers in operational, CIM DIPLOMA UNIT DIGITAL STRATEGY LEVEL 6 gain knowledge and skills to progress supervisory or management roles LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (FIRE SERVICE) LEVEL 5 to a successful career in marketing. who want to develop their marketing AAT DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING Ideal for those working in marketing knowledge and skills. Also suitable LEVEL 4 support roles (e.g. marketing for Account Managers and Business assistants) or whose current job Development Managers. Staff will DECISION AND CONTROLS LEVEL 4 encompasses elements of marketing. complete a skills audit prior to your DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICES LEVEL 5 Staff will complete a skills audit prior to enrolment on this course. your enrolment on this course, unless DERMAPLANING applicants have completed the level Level 5 Coaching and CERTIFICATE IN INTERNAL QUALITY 3 Chartered Institute of Marketing Mentoring ASSURANCE OF ASSESSMENT PROCESSES & PRACTISES LEVEL 4 course. The Level 5 qualifications in DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING LEVEL 4, YR1 Management Coaching and Level 5 Principles of Mentoring are designed for practising DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING LEVEL 4, YR2 Leadership and Management middle managers and those DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 5 This qualification is designed for aspiring to senior management to DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LEVEL 4 project managers, department develop management coaching heads, and other practising and mentoring skills, helping CERTIFICATE IN OBSERVATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING LEVEL 5 middle managers. Experience in a you to identify the links between TQUK CERTIFICATE IN LEADING THE IQA OF ASSESSMENT PROCESSES AND PRACTICE management role is beneficial but management coaching, mentoring L4U (UNIT ACCREDITATION) (RPL) not essential for all learners wishing to and the achievement of business complete this course. goals. Experience in coaching and CELTA LEVEL 5 mentoring or management are the minimum entry requirements for this For more information on these courses please email: [email protected] course. 68 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 69 STUDENT PROFILES AMANDA, 45 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC WILLIAM, 22 COUNSELLING LEVEL 4 BUSINESS HND

“I’m working full time and come to “I started at Kirklees College on college one day per week. I really a Level 3 in Business and have wanted to have a rewarding career and progressed all the way up to do something of value to myself and HND. This course will be great for others. my career prospects as it covers everything from negotiating to I’ve progressed from level 2, to level marketing – it will translate to lots of 3 and right up to level 4. It’s a very roles and companies. interesting and engaging course. Lessons are very varied. The tutors are The course is exciting and different very supportive, and make things easy every day. The tutors are great, to understand and explaining things friendly, supportive and very really well. knowledgeable in their fields. The work is challenging, we research To qualify you need to complete work areas ourselves, but get lots of experience. I’m volunteering at two support. organisations so I can do the hours required. It’s a great way to learn and I enjoy classes as the class sizes are very rewarding helping other people. smaller and the other students are more mature. It feels like a university I was nervous at first but your atmosphere. The virtual learning confidence soon grows. You are very environment and electronic library much treated like an adult. are very useful facilities for the I’d recommend the college, it’s exciting course. and rewarding. My end goal is to gain a I would recommend studying higher career as a person centred counsellor.” education at Kirklees College because the environment is very supportive. The tutors really care about the students and are available for one-to-one discussions so you really get a lot of good guidance.”

70 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 71 JONATHAN, 28 LEARNING AND AIMEE, 21 SKILLS TEACHER ANIMAL MANAGEMENT APPRENTICESHIP HNC

“I progressed from a Level 3 “This apprenticeship gives me in Agriculture so was happy the opportunity to become a continuing my studies at the qualified teacher in the Further college. There is a good mixture Education sector. It’s the perfect of both practical and theory route for me as it enables me to work on the course which is continue earning whilst studying. perfect if you like working with I can develop my skills and gain a animals and love the outdoors. nationally recognised qualification at the same time. The facilities at Taylor Hill Centre are great with lots of I really enjoy learning new things. different animals to be involved Studying teaching is a holistic with in dedicated indoor and experience as everything you do outdoor environments. is a form of learning. By being present in classes you are learning The tutors are amazing and I in two ways – the content of the got on really well with them. class and the way in which the They helped me get through class is being delivered. any problems I had and we worked well together to get I cannot recommend this work to the highest standard. apprenticeship enough, especially if you’re looking to get into I’d recommend Kirklees College teaching. It allows you to gain for its supportive tutors and the experience in the classroom very varied course. and the support is great. This apprenticeship is ideal for people I’ve now progressed onto a BSc embarking on teaching as a in Agriculture.” second, or later career. It’s the best decision I’ve made and I really enjoying taking my learning to the next level.”

72 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 73 Studying a Higher Education Maintenance loan to pay course could be the best living costs for full time FUNDING investment you ever make. students This loan is paid into your bank YOUR STUDIES Save around £17,500 by studying account at the start of each term. at Kirklees College rather than at The exact amount full time students University. can borrow depends on family income, where you live, what year of If you would like to find out further study you’re in, and what help you information on funding your studies get through the Maintenance Grant. and the financial support you may be eligible for please contact BURSARIES our Financial Support Team If you recieve a full HE maintenance [email protected] or student support grant, you may or call freephone 0800 804 6134. eligible for a bursary. LOW TUITION FEES Progression Bursaries Tuition fees cover the cost of your Students progressing within college tuition, registration and exams. from Level 3 to HE can receive a At Kirklees College our fees are phased cash payment of £500 in the significantly lower than universities first year of study. and other colleges in the area. With Local Student Bursaries lower tuition fees, the chance to For students with a permanent West live at home, work part time, and Yorkshire postcode accepted on reduce travel costs, studying a Higher to an HE programme at college, a Skills course at Kirklees College is a phased cash payment of £500 can fantastic way to gain high quality be made in the first year of study. qualifications. Our student financial support team is happy to provide information, advice and guidance on WITH THE COST OF any aspect of student finance and UNIVERSITY DEGREES budgeting. RISING, YOU MAY THINK TUITION FEE LOAN FOR FULL TIME AND PART TIME STUDENTS HIGHER EDUCATION IS This covers the fees you’re charged OUT OF YOUR REACH each year for your course and is paid directly to college. To qualify, your FINANCIALLY. BUT part time course needs to be at least UNIVERSITY IS NOT YOUR 25 per cent of an equivalent full time course each year, for example four ONLY OPTION. years instead of one year full time.

74 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 75 STEM BURSARIES WIDENING ACCESS For Engineering or Process BURSARIES Manufacturing courses, a phased CARE LEAVER BURSARY cash payment of £500 can be made For students who have left local during each year of study (excluding authority care in the last two years, any repeat year). This award will be a phased cash payment of £1,000 available to home students in receipt can be made during each year of of the full HE maintenance grant study. Attendance must be 85 per or student support grant. Students cent or above in the first the first receiving this are not eligible for any three months (other than mitigating other bursary. circumstances). NURSING BURSARIES FULL-TIME CARER BURSARY Nursing students will benefit from For applicants with full-time carer guaranteed, additional support of at responsibilities a phased cash least £5,000 a year to help with living payment of £1,000 can be made costs. The funding will be given to all during each year of study. new and continuing degree-level nursing, midwifery and many allied ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA health students from September 2020. BURSARY For students who have successfully completed an Access to HE Diploma programme and progressed to HE at Kirklees College, a phased cash payment of £1,000 can be made in the first year.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT You may be eligible for additional support if you: Students starting a Higher Skills course • have a disability, mental health at Kirklees College can apply for loans condition or specific learning to help with their tuition fees and living difficulty costs. • have one or more dependent children How much money you get depends • have an adult member of the on if you study full time or part time family who depends on you and on your living circumstances. financially • claim income-related benefits or You can find more information at: Find out more about bursaries by email: are aged 60 or above www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance [email protected] • are experiencing financial hardship

76 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 77 ADVANCED A KC GUARANTEE LEARNER LOANS HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES MAKING THE RIGHT HOW MUCH CAN I GET? PROGRESS FROM A FULL TIME LEVEL 3 COURSE ONTO AN CHOICE You can take out the maximum HNC AND RECEIVE A CASH PAYMENT OF £500 IN YOUR FIRST An Advanced Learner Loan can amount to cover your fee or you can help you pay the fees charged by pay all or part of the fee yourself. YEAR!* approved colleges and training You may be eligible to apply to organisations in England. Most learners the colleges Loan Bursary scheme A KIRKLEES COLLEGE GUARANTEE aged 19+ studying at Level 3 and for support with travel expenses for If you currently study on a full time Level 3 programme with Kirklees Level 4 (which includes Access, example. Whilst the loan is not means College and meet the conditions outlined below, we will guarantee Diplomas and Certificates) qualify for tested, the Advanced Learner bursary you entry to an HNC course in a similar subject area! these loans from the UK government. scheme is.

APPLYING IS EASY I ALREADY HAVE A LEVEL 3 To take advantage of this opportunity to progress, you have to: Apply now at QUALIFICATION... • Have completed and achieved your main qualification (Merit, Pass, Pass www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan Prior attainment is not taken into grade for Extended Diplomas) account for your first Advanced • Attended all exams required for your programme of study, including GCSE When applying please have the Learner loan. maths and English and achieve required grade following to hand: • Submit ALL of your coursework on time • your Learning and Funding You can take out up to a maximum of • Met the college’s standards in relation to performance, attendance and Information four Advanced Learner loans in total. behaviour • your National Insurance Number • your valid UK passport details You can only take out one loan at TO FIND OUT MORE, SPEAK TO YOUR PROGRESS COACH a time. You can take out up to a *Offer subject to minimum student numbers on course AM I ELIGIBLE FOR AN maximum of four Advanced Learner ADVANCED LEARNER loans in total. LOAN? You can only take out one loan at a TEF SILVER To be eligible you must: time. • be aged 19 or over at the start of your course You must complete a separate AWARD WINNERS • be undertaking an eligible course at application for each loan. Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 qualification • have been living in the UK for 3 years You are unable to take out two loans Kirklees College has ranked alongside some of the before starting your course for the same qualification even if the country’s top universities when it comes to higher • be a UK national or have ‘settled qualifications are in a different area. education teaching provision – gaining a silver in the status’ Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework.

FOR MORE INFORMATION The rankings are based on teaching quality, learning environment, and student outcomes and learning gain. • Visit nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/courses/funding/pages/ advancedlearnerloans Out of 295 institutions, including universities, colleges and • Visit gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan or telephone 0300 100 0619 other higher education providers nationwide, Kirklees • Visit moneyadviceservice.org.uk or telephone 0300 500 5000 College was one of 116 to get a silver rating. • Contact Kirklees College Financial Support Team on 0800 804 6134 or email [email protected]

78 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 79 “THE GRADUATION CEREMONY WAS A FANTASTIC DAY AND AN EXCELLENT WAY TO GRADUATION SIGNIFY AND CELEBRATE THE HARD WORK THAT WENT INTO YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO MY COURSE. THE BEAUTIFUL TO UNIVERSITY TO GET SURROUNDINGS OF THE YOUR CAP AND GOWN! DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Every year we hold our prestigious PROVIDED AN EXCELLENT graduation ceremony in the majestic BACK DROP TO WHAT FOR ME surroundings of Dewsbury Town Hall, giving our students the chance to enjoy their WAS A VERY SPECIAL DAY.” moment alongside the tutors, family and friends who have supported them through GEMMA LUMB, HNC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING their qualification.

At Kirklees College, we love to celebrate student success so this event is undoubtedly one of the highlights in our calendar.

80 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 81 OPEN DAYS STUDENT RECRUITMENT TEAM HOW TO APPLY We hold regular open days at all our centres throughout the year. The best way to find Our Student Recruitment Team is available out more about our Higher Skills courses and to offer help and advice on choosing STEP 1 SELECT A COURSE what we have on offer is to come and visit the right course for you. They also attend us. You will be able to find out about courses, careers and higher education fairs and Browse this guide and find out more information online, or at our open days. You can view tour the college centres and meet our make individual visits to schools and all course details on our website www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk under the Higher Skills section. tutors. By talking to our current students and colleges. They can also arrange a personal If you require further information about a course you can contact our Information Team. teaching staff you will be able to ask any visit for you at any of the college centres. questions you might have and find out more Information Team email: [email protected] Student recruitment team: information. Information Team telephone: 01484 437070 01484 437092 For the latest information about open days [email protected] STEP APPLY DIRECT TO KIRKLEES COLLEGE www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/open-days 2 CAREERS SERVICE You can apply for most of our HE or Higher Skills courses by using our online application via our website www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/apply Our Careers Service Team provide unbiased and comprehensive information, ATTEND AN INTERVIEW advice and guidance to help you make STEP 3 your decision about your course, level and qualification. You can access a wide For courses that require you to apply in advance then an interview will take place. Your range of information and resources via the interview letter will tell you everything that you need to bring with you and what the careers team in all centre libraries and on interview will involve. the college VLE. STEP 4 RECEIVE AN OFFER IN WRITING 01484 437000 ext. 7406 [email protected] Once you receive an offer letter from us you will need to accept this place. HNC/HND PROGRESSION ASSESSMENT STEP PREPARE TO START YOUR COURSE A Higher National Certificate (HNC) 5 qualification is the equivalent to the first year When studying at Kirklees College, Our applications team will provide you with all information you need prior to your at university. After completing your one year assessment forms an important part of your enrolment date. course, you have the option to progress studies. To maintain the highest standards on to a second year of study to achieve a of quality in assessment of our students, Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification. we regularly review and update our UCAS POINTS EQUIVALENT Alternatively, you could use your HNC to assessment procedures and regulations A Levels AS Levels move on to university. in line with our awarding bodies. You will A* 56 points find the most up to date information on A 48 points A 20 points Some universities will let you start in the assessment across all of our courses on our second or third year of a degree course if website: B 40 points B 16 points you have completed an HNC or HND in a C 32 points C 12 points www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk related subject at college first. D 24 points D 10 points E 16 points E 6 points

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Issued June 2020