West WWW.WESTLANCS.AC.UK Lancashire College 2 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2014-15 3 WEST WELCOME TO LANCASHIRE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE COLLEGE WORKED FOR ME MISHA HORDER BEAUTY THERAPY LEVEL 3 GRADUATE SPA MANAGER, MERE SPA AND GOLF RESORT, KNUTSFORD I studied Beauty Therapy Level 3 at West Lancashire College. I will always remember the support I received from the tutors; they were all friendly and helpful and had excellent links to the beauty industry. USING THE GUIDE After completing my course I gained employment and worked West Lancashire College offers a wide range of Find a course you are interested in and drop into in salons and spas around the Liverpool and Formby areas as a full-time, part-time, day and evening courses and one of our enrolment sessions detailed on page 4. Beauty Therapist. I have since worked my way up to my current role they are listed in this guide. as Spa Manager at the luxury Spa and Gold Resort, The Mere in If you would like further information prior to enrolment, simply call Course Enquiries Knutsford, Cheshire. FREE COURSES on (01695) 52300 who will be happy to deal with your enquiry. As a Spa Manager I deal with the overall day to day running of the • Are you aged 16-18? Your course will be FREE. • Are you in receipt of a benefit? Your course could spa, including staff training, interacting with clients and ensuring Full time courses are listed on pages 10 to 14. be FREE!* all stock levels are kept up to date. • Is your individual gross income less than £21,000? Part Time courses are listed on pages 18 to 24. Your course could be FREE!* All courses are listed under the relevant subject areas. In the future I hope to gain as much experience as possible • Are you aged 19-23 studying your first full Level 2 in the industry and possibly move into teaching. I believe with or 3 qualification? Your course could beFREE! Enrolment information is available on page 4. the right support and motivation you can go as far as you want – *does not include courses marked with full cost or West Lancashire College worked for me and it can work for To find out whether your course isFREE or to see ACL or Level 3 courses and above for 24s and over. if you are entitled to a reduced fee for your course you too. NB: Registration fees may be payable. please see page 5. 01695 52300 | WWW.WESTLANCS.AC.UK 4 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2014-15 5 COLLEGE WHAT DO I ENROLMENT NEED TO PAY? SCHOOL LEAVER ENROLMENT GCSE Results Day - Thursday 21 August* through Telephone enrolments are available for those part-time DID YOU KNOW THAT MANY OF OUR FULL AND PART TIME to Friday 29 August 2014. You will need to bring learners who are NOT eligible for fee reduction (eg full COURSES ARE FREE OR DISCOUNTED?* your GCSE results and proof of identification fee payers only). Courses marked in the Course Guide (ie passport or birth certificate plus NI number) to with a ☎. You will need to use a credit or debit card complete your enrolment. to complete the payment and sign a college Learner Fees for part time day and evening courses are listed in the brochure. However many people will be eligible for Agreement at your first session in College. free or discounted study. Places are limited and those who have applied and been interviewed will be given priority. To enrol by telephone please call: TUITION IS FREE FOR (01695) 52306, (01695) 52310, (01695) 52476 Please note we will be open from 10am-7pm on • 16-18 year olds GCSE Results Day – Thursday 21 August 2014*. Please note: Courses offered by Lancashire County • Anyone aged 19 – 23 years studying a full time Entry Level/Level 1 Foundation Learning Course and does not Council Adult Learning Service are for 19+ learners only. have a prior Level 2 qualification *This is for School Leavers ONLY. • Learners undertaking a First Full Level 2 qualification aged 19-23 (FFL2) KEY TO TABLES • Learners undertaking a First Full Level 3 qualification aged 19-23 (FFL3) MAIN ENROLMENT AT • FFL2 is First Full Level 2 19-23 • Skills for Life (literacy or numeracy) courses SKELMERSDALE CAMPUS • FFL3 is First Full Level 3 19-23 • GCSE English and Maths where a learner does not currently hold a Grade C in these subjects You can enrol for any full-time, part-time, day or • WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy • Those in receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance and Employment Support Allowance (work related activity groups) evening course at the dates/times stated below: • SC - Skelmersdale Campus • Those in receipt of a means tested benefit (see Benefit Table on page 7) 19 August - 29 August 2014 12 noon-7pm (Tue- • OC - Ormskirk Campus • Unemployed adults on any other benefits (see Benefit Table on page 7) who are undertaking a course up to Thur), 12 noon-4.30pm (Fri) at the Sports Hall, • FC Full fee is payable and including a Level 2 qualification to improve their ability to gain employment Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, • ACL Courses available with Lancashire Education • Those earning less than £21,000 per annum* and studying a funded course (leading to a qualification) WN8 6DX (Sat Nav postcode WN8 6LH). Authority are only available to 19+ learners • ☎ (Telephone Enrolment for those Part-Time IN ADDITION DISCOUNTED TUITION IS AVAILABLE TO: PART TIME AND COMMUNITY COURSE learners who are NOT eligible for fee reduction • Those 19 and over studying a second or subsequent Full Level 2 a £99 tuition fee is payable ENROLMENT AT ORMSKIRK CAMPUS (eg full fee payers only) • Those 19-23 studying a second or subsequent Full Level 3 qualification a £99 tuition fee is payable You can enrol on any part-time, day or evening course • IE These courses require interview at enrolment • Those 19+ studying a course funded through Lancashire County Council Adult Learning Service and in receipt at the dates/times stated below: • 24+LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable of active benefits or on a low income may be eligible to pay a reduced fee of £15. • F These courses are free 18 August 2014 12 noon-7pm at Ormskirk Campus, • CFD These courses are available for enrolment on Hants Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PX for part-time and PLEASE NOTE a regular basis, please call for details. community courses only. Learners Aged 24+ Studying a Full Level 3 Course / Full Level 4, A Level programme, Access to HE and Advanced / Higher Apprenticeships are not funded and therefore not eligible for any FREE or DISCOUNTED Fees Those in receipt of active benefits or on a low TELEPHONE ENROLMENTS – Please see page 6 for information on Advanced Learning Loans. 24+LL income may be eligible to pay a reduced fee of £15. Telephone enrolments will take place: Courses marked with ACL In addition – Exam and Registration Fees may be charged dependant on eligibility. Monday 18 August 10am - 3pm. *Proof of income eg payslip (last 3 months), P60 01695 52300 | WWW.WESTLANCS.AC.UK 6 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2014-15 7 WHAT DO I NEED + TO ENROL? 24 16-18 YEARS – IDENTIFICATION, 19 YEARS AND OVER – IDENTIFICATION, Advanced Learning Loans PLEASE SEE LIST BELOW PLEASE SEE LIST BELOW Please bring your GCSE Results and proof of If you are claiming FREE or discounted study identification to complete your enrolment. and you are on an active or inactive benefit you will need to bring proof with you in order to complete your enrolment. BENEFIT TYPE EVIDENCE REQUIRED • Job Seekers Allowance • Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) • Employment Support Allowance • Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) Loans available to help (Work Related Group) • Employment Support Allowance • Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) (none work related group) you pay your course fees! • Income Support • Current letter/bank statement • Housing/Council Tax Benefit • Payment book, letter from council or bank statement If you’re planning to study at Level 3 or Level 4 • Working Tax Credit • Current award notice you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. • Universal Credit • Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) • Pension Credits • Current award notice • Any other state benefit • Relevant proof (letter or bank statement) TO QUALIFY FOR THE LOAN YOU MUST BE: • Income of less than £21,000 • Proof of income eg: payslips (3 months), P60 • aged 24 and over at the start of your course • a resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the course Please note all evidence and payment of any fees • Passport • never previously had a loan to do the same qualification type must be received prior to enrolling on a course. • Photo Driving Licence and level of qualification. • Armed Forces Service ID IDENTIFICATION • National Insurance Card DID YOU KNOW? The Learning Records Service requires learners to • Certificate of Entitlement to Funding verify their identity at enrolment, therefore when • Bank Credit/Debit Card You don’t have to repay the loan until you start earning a minimum enrolling for your course you will need to bring • Your West Lancashire College Student ID Card of £21,000 per year, and even then the repayments are low. original copies of one of the following documents with you. If you enrol over the phone, you will be To find out more please contact the Learner Gateway Call the Learner Gateway on 01695 52300 to find out how you can apply.