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steps in your chosen career and aims to give you the best possible preparation for employment.

& Engineering Carousel Entry Level 3 Engineering Level 2 Joinery Levels 1, 2 & 3 Plastering Level 1 Plastering (Dry Lining)

3 COURSE GUIDE WEST LANCASHIRE CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY Thinking of a career in Construction or Engineering? Unsure of the options available? Studying Construction or Engineering at West Lancashire College provides you with the skills and experience to take the first steps in your chosen career and aims to give you the best possible preparation for employment. West Lancashire Construction Academy offers a wide range of courses at various Levels: Bricklaying Levels 1 & 2 Construction & Engineering Carousel Entry Level 3 Engineering Level 2 Joinery Levels 1, 2 & 3 Plastering Level 1 Plastering (Dry Lining) Level 2 Electrical Levels 1, 2 & 3 Motor Vehicle Levels 1, 2 & 3 Plumbing Levels 1 & 2 Additionally Part Time Courses are available: CSCS Health & Safety Card, Electrical Inspection & Tests, Gas Safety Courses, Bricklaying, Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing and Electrical. For further details on fees, time, days and how to enrol, call the Learner Gateway on

4 ENROLMENT School Leaver Enrolment GCSE Results Day - Thursday 22 August* through to Friday 30 August You will need to bring your GCSE results and proof of identification (ie passport or birth certificate) to complete your enrolment. Places are limited and those who have applied and been interviewed will be given priority. Please note we will be open from 10am-7pm on GCSE Results Day Thursday 22 August 2013*. *This is for School Leavers ONLY. Main Skelmersdale Campus You can enrol for any full-time, part-time, day or evening course at the dates/times stated below: 20 August - 30 August 12 noon-7pm (Tue-Thur), 12 noon-4.30pm (Fri) at the Sports Hall, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX (Sat Nav postcode WN8 6LH). Part Time Ormskirk Campus You can enrol on any part-time, day or evening course at the dates/times stated below: 19 August 12 noon-7pm at Ormskirk Campus, Hants Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PX for part-time and community courses only. Telephone Enrolments Telephone enrolments will take place on Thursday 15 August 10am 7pm, Friday 16th August- 10am- 4.30pm and Monday 19th August- 10am- 7pm. Telephone enrolments are available for those parttime learners who are NOT eligible for fee reduction (eg full fee payers only). Courses marked in the Course Guide with a (. You will need to use a credit or debit card to complete the payment and sign a college Learner Agreement at your first session in college. To enrol by telephone please call: Please note: Courses offered by Lancashire County Council Adult Learning Service are for 19+ learners only. Key to tables: FFL2 is First Full Level FFL3 is First Full Level FC Courses marked as - full fee is payable ACL Courses available with Lancashire County Council Adult Learning Service are only available to 19+ learners ( (Telephone Enrolment for those Part-Time learners who are NOT eligible for fee reduction (eg full fee payers only) IE These courses require interview at enrolment 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable F These courses are free CFD Call for more details. Those in receipt of active benefits or on a low income may be eligible to pay a reduced fee of 5.

5 COURSE GUIDE WHAT DO I NEED TO PAY? DID YOU KNOW THAT MANY OF OUR FULL AND PART TIME COURSES ARE FREE OR DISCOUNTED?* Fees for part time day and evening courses are listed in the brochure. However many people will be eligible for free or discounted study. Tuition is FREE for: year olds Anyone aged years studying a full time Entry Level/Level 1 Foundation Learning Course and does not have a prior Level 2 qualification Learners undertaking a First Full Level 2 qualification aged (FFL2) Learners undertaking a First Full Level 3 qualification aged (FFL3) Skills for Life (literacy or numeracy) courses GCSE English & Maths where a learner does not currently hold a Grade C in these subjects Those in receipt of Job Seeker s Allowance and Employment Support Allowance (work related activity groups) Unemployed adults on other benefits (see Benefit Table on page 7) who are undertaking a course to improve their ability to gain employment Those earning less than 21,000 per annum* and studying a funded course (leading to a qualification). In addition DISCOUNTED tuition is available to: Those 19 and over studying a second or subsequent Full Level 2 a 99 tuition fee is payable Those studying a second or subsequent FULL Level 3 a 99 tuition fee is payable Those 19+ studying a Course Funded through Lancashire County Council Adult Learning Service and in receipt of active benefits or on a low income may be eligible to pay a reduced fee of 5. Please Note Learners Aged 24+ Studying a Full Level 3 Course / Full Level 4, A Level programme Access to HE and Advanced / High Apprenticeships are not funded and therefore not eligible for any FREE or DISCOUNTED Fees Please see page 6 for information on Advanced Learning Loans 24+ LL In addition Exam and Registration Fees may be charged dependant on eligibility. *Proof of income eg payslip (last 3 months), P60

6 Advanced Learning Loans New loans available to help you pay your course fees! If you re planning to study at Level 3 or Level 4 and starting a course on or after 1 August 2013 you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. TO QUALIFY FOR THE LOAN YOU MUST BE: 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 never previously had a loan to do the same qualification type and level of qualification. DID YOU KNOW? You don t have to repay the loan until you start earning a minimum of 21,000 per year, and even then the repayments are low. Call the Learner Gateway on to find out how you can apply.

7 COURSE GUIDE WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO ENROLMENT? Years Identification, please see list below Please bring your GCSE Results and proof of identification to complete your enrolment. Benefit Type Job Seekers Allowance Employment Support Allowance (Work Related Group) Employment Support Allowance (none work related group) Income Support Housing/Council Tax Benefit Working Tax Credit Pension Credit Income of less than 21, Years and over - Identification, please see list below If you are claiming FREE or discounted study and you are on an active or inactive benefit you will need to bring proof with you in order to complete your enrolment, please see list of accepted evidence below: Evidence Required Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) Current Letter authorised by the Job Centre (JSA book not accepted) Current letter/bank statement Payment book, letter from council or bank statement Current award notice Current award notice Proof of income eg: payslips (last 3 months), P60 Please note all evidence and payment of any fees must be received prior to enrolling on a course. Identification The Learning Records Service requires learners to verify their identity at enrolment, therefore when enrolling for your course you will need to bring original copies of one of the following documents with you. If you enrol over the phone, you will be required to bring this identification with you to collect your ID card before you start your course: Passport Photo Driving Licence Armed Forces Service ID National Insurance Card Certificate of Entitlement to Funding Bank Credit/Debit Card Your West Lancashire College Student ID Card To find out more please contact the Learner Gateway on

8 01695 52300 International Students Please contact the Learner Gateway on 01695 52300 to ascertain eligibility for study.

8 International Students Please contact the Learner Gateway on to ascertain eligibility for study. Learners born in the EU / EEA For those Learners born in the EU / EEA please provide proof that you were born in the EU (passport, birth certificate etc.) Additional costs - uniforms, kits and materials Some courses require you to purchase the appropriate kit, uniform or materials. You will be advised on how to order and costs prior to the start of the course. Paying for your course Course fees are payable at enrolment. If the annual course fee payable by you is over 200, you may be able to pay by instalments** see table below (subject to agreement at enrolment). If your course fee is being paid by a third party (e.g employer) you will be given the appropriate documentation at enrolment. Call and ask for the Learner Gateway to find out if you are eligible for assistance. Payment of Exam/Registration/ Certification The Exam/Registration/Certification fee listed in the brochure is payable by ALL learners and 24+. The fee listed is in addition to the Tuition Fee displayed. ENROLMENT ONTO A COURSE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. **If you wish to request instalment payments, you will be required to sign a Fee Payment Agreement at enrolment if these are agreed. Payment by instalments Course cost Instalment Full payment at enrolment equal instalments including first payment at enrolment followed by one payment in the consecutive month equal instalments including first payment at enrolment followed by 2 consecutive monthly instalments. 600 or over 5 equal instalments including first payment at enrolment followed by 4 consecutive monthly instalments.

www.westlancs.ac.uk COURSE GUIDE 2013-14 9 IT S NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY THROUGH UCAS It s not too late to apply for a Foundation Degree at West Lancashire College.

9 COURSE GUIDE IT S NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY THROUGH UCAS It s not too late to apply for a Foundation Degree at West Lancashire College. High quality, Degree level study at competitive prices - only 5800 per year. Flexible programmes available to study Full or Part Time: Applied Computing FdSc Business Management FdA (Subject to Validation) Children & Young Persons FdA Social Care FdA Sports and Exercise Therapies FdSc Sports Coaching Science FdSc (Subject to Validation) Tourism and Hospitality Management FdA (Subject to Validation) G400 N190 L590 L540 CB69 CX61 N890 Call Course Enquiries today on Institution name: NCAST Institution code: N23

10 FULL TIME COURSES Course Duration Location AS LEVELS Biology A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Business Studies A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Chemistry A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Dance* (Dance Subsidiary Diploma Edexcel BTEC) *A Level equivalent 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus English Language A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus English Literature A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Film Studies A Level WJEC 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Fine Art A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus French A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus General Studies A Level (Science, Business, Art, Humanities, English) AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Geography A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus History A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Law A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Maths A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Maths (Further) A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Media Studies A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Photography A Level WJEC 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Physics A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Psychology A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Sociology A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Textiles A Level AQA 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Access to Higher Education Health Professionals (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Access to Higher Education Humanities (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus ART & DESIGN Art & Design Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Art & Design Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (General A&D Pathway) (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

11 COURSE GUIDE Course Duration Location Art & Design Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (Digital Industries Pathway) (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus BEAUTY THERAPY (Kit Required Charge may be applicable) Hair & Beauty Sector Introduction Entry Level 3 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Beauty Therapy Diploma NVQ Level 2 (16-18) (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Beauty Therapy Diploma NVQ Level 2 (19+) (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Beauty Therapy Diploma NVQ Level 3 VTCT (General) (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Beauty Therapy Diploma NVQ Level 3 (Massage Route) VTCT (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus BUSINESS Business Diploma Level 2 Edexcel (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Business Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus BRICKLAYING Bricklaying Diploma Level 1 1 Year WLCA Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year WLCA CARPENTRY & JOINERY Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 1 1 Year WLCA Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year WLCA Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year WLCA CHILDREN S PLAY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT Health, Social Care and Children s and Young People s Settings Certificate 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Level 1 EDEXCEL Children s Play Learning and Development First Certificate Level 2 (16-18) EDEXCEL (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Children s Play Learning and Development National Diploma Level 3 (16-18) EDEXCEL (FFL3) 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus COLLEGE PATHWAYS College Pathways Level 1/ (for learners unsure of career pathway) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus

12 Course Duration Location ELECTRICAL Electrical Installation Certificate in Building Services Engineering Level 1 (EAL) 1 Year WLCA Electrical Installations 2365 Diploma Level 2 (City & Guilds) (FFL2) 1 Year WLCA Electrical Installations 2365 Diploma Level 3 (City & Guilds) (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year WLCA ENGINEERING Performing Manufacturing Operations Diploma NVQ Level 2 (EAL) (FFL2) 1 Year WLCA FORENSIC SCIENCE Applied Science Diploma Level 2 EDEXCEL (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Applied Science (Forensics) Extended Diploma Level 3 EDEXCEL (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus FOUNDATION LEARNING Entry Level programmes for Learners with Learning Difficulties and 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Disabilities from Entry Level 1 to Entry Level 3 HAIRDRESSING (Kit Required Charge may be applicable) Hair & Beauty Introduction Certificate Entry Level 3 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Hair & Beauty Introduction Diploma Level 1 (16-18) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 C&G (School Leaver) (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Hairdressing Diploma NVQ Level 2 C&G (Returners) (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 C&G (19+) (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Hairdressing Diploma NVQ Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Health, Social Care and Children s and Young People s Settings Certificate Level 1 EDEXCEL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2 (16-18) EDEXCEL (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Health and Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3 (16-18) EDEXCEL (FFL3) 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Health and Social Care Diploma Level EDEXCEL (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Health and Social Care 90 Credit Diploma Level 3 (19+) EDEXCEL (FFL3) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus (aiming to progress Social Care Foundation Degree FdA in 2014) 24+ LL

13 COURSE GUIDE Course Duration Location HOSPITALITY & CATERING (Kit Required Charge may be applicable) Hospitality Industry an Introduction Entry Level 3 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Professional Cookery Introductory Diploma Level 1 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Professional Cookery Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Professional Cookery (Patisserie Route) Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus IT IT Extended Certificate (Information & Creative Technologies) Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus IT Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus MOTOR VEHICLE Construction & Engineering Carousel Certificate in Introduction to Employment (Entry 3) 1 Year WLCA in the Construction Industries (inc Motor Vehicle & Plumbing) Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 1 1 Year WLCA Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year WLCA Light Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 3 IMI (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year WLCA NAIL SERVICES (Kit Required Charge may be applicable) Nail Services Diploma NVQ Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Nail Services Diploma NVQ Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus PERFORMING ARTS Performing Arts Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Performing Arts Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Performing Arts Diploma/Extended Diploma (Dance) Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus PLASTERING Plastering Diploma Level 1 CSKILLS 1 Year WLCA Plastering (Dry Lining) Diploma Level 2 CSKILLS (FFL2) 1 Year WLCA

14 Course Duration Location PLUMBING Construction & Engineering Carousel Certificate in Introduction to Employment (Entry 3) 1 Year WLCA in the Construction Industries (inc Motor Vehicle & Plumbing) Plumbing Level 1 Building Services 1 Year WLCA Plumbing Level 2 City & Guilds (FFL2) 1 Year WLCA PRINCE S TRUST Prince s Trust (16-25 year olds) Entry Level 3-Level 2 Certificate 12 wks Ormskirk Campus/ Skelmersdale Campus PUBLIC SERVICES Public Services Diploma Level 1 EDEXCEL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Public Services Diploma Level 2 EDEXCEL (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Public Services Extended Diploma Level 3 EDEXCEL (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus SPORTS Sports & Exercise Studies Level 1 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Sport (Gym) Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Sports Studies Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Sports Science Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries Diploma Level 3 VTCT (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus THEATRICAL MEDIA MAKE-UP (Kit Required Charge may be applicable) Media Make-up (with Hairdressing) Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus TRAVEL & TOURISM Travel Services Level 2 (Passport to Travel) (FFL2) 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus Travel & Tourism Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 (FFL3) 24+ LL 2 Years Skelmersdale Campus

15 COURSE GUIDE buy one get one free on all Courses Marked in the brochure with ACL Study a part time course* with West Lancashire College this September and get one FREE in January*. For further details of how to enrol on a part time course see page 4 of this brochure or call the Learner Gateway on *Courses marked with ACL in the brochure. Please note successful completion of September course is required.

16 01695 52300 GCSE results? not sure what to do next? Are you worried that you did not get your predicted grades or just unsure about what you want to do?

16 GCSE results? not sure what to do next? Are you worried that you did not get your predicted grades or just unsure about what you want to do? It may be that you have achieved better results than you expected and are looking for something a bit more challenging! Whatever your results, we can help! We offer: Wide range of A Level and Vocational Courses 1200 WLMA* FREE Bus Pass* Find out more, simply drop in for a chat on one of our GCSE Advice Days: Thursday 22 August am - 7pm Friday 23 August am pm Call the Learner Gateway on *Subject to availability and eligibility

Nursery Purpose built Nursery for 0-5 years FREE* places for over 2 s Places

weeks of the year Opening hours 8am-6pm Healthy Menu Outdoor covered play

52300 Email littlelearners@westlancs.ac.

17 COURSE GUIDE Community Places available NOW at Little Learners Nursery Purpose built Nursery for 0-5 years FREE* places for over 2 s Places also available for babies and toddlers Awarded Outstanding by Ofsted Open 50 weeks of the year Opening hours 8am-6pm Healthy Menu Outdoor covered play area Based in Skelmersdale Community nursery open to all CALL / littlelearners@westlancs.ac.uk Little Learners, West Lancashire College, College Way, Skelmersdale WN8 6DX (Sat Nav WN8 6LH) * Government Early Years free entitlement 15 hours per week term-time

18 PART TIME COURSES Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date AUTOCAD Computer Aided Design in Parametric Modelling Tue 18:00-21:00 17 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Level 1 C&G 7579 IE Computer Aided Design Introduction FC Mon-Wed 18:00-21:00 17 wks WLCA 07/10/13 ARTS CRAFTS & LEISURE INTERESTS Cake Decorating Beginners ACL ( Mon 10:00-12:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 Cake Decorating Beginners ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 Cake Decorating Intermediate ACL ( Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 Cake Decorating Intermediate ACL ( Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 Christmas Flower Arranging ACL ( Tue 10:00-12:00 2 wks OC 26/11/13 Drawing and Painting Introduction ACL ( Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks SC 24/09/13 Drawing and Painting Intermediate ACL ( Tue 13:00-15:00 8 wks SC 24/09/13 Dressmaking Introduction ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 Flower Arranging Introduction ACL ( Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 Pottery Beginners ACL ( Fri 13:00-15:30 8 wks SC 27/09/13 Sewing Machine Techniques ACL ( Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 Shabby Chic Stencilling ACL ( Fri 13:30-15:30 8 wks SC 27/09/13 Yoga ACL ( Mon 09:30-11:30 8 wks SC 23/09/13 BARBERING (Kit required - Charge may be applicable) Barbering Level 2 FC IE Mon 15:30-21:00 20 wks SC 09/09/13 Creatively Cut Hair in Barbering Award NVQ Wed 18:00-21:00 12 wks SC 20/01/14 Level 3 FC Providing Shaving & Face Massage Services Wed 18:00-21:00 15 wks SC 20/01/14 Award NVQ Level 3 FC Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

19 COURSE GUIDE Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date BEAUTY (Kit required - Charge may be applicable) Beauty Specialist Certificate Level 2 VTCT (FFL2) Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks SC 10/09/13 with spray tanning IE Beauty Therapy Massage Diploma NVQ Level 3 Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks ,150 SC 10/09/13 (FFL3) VTCT IE 24+ LL Laser and Intense Pulse Light Treatments Certificate Mon 13:00-16:00 35 wks SC 09/09/13 Level 4 VTCT FC IE Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Mon 09:00-19:30 35 wks 1, ,700 SC 09/09/13 (including Laser) VTCT IE 24+ LL BRICKLAYING Bricklaying Basic ACL ( Wed 10:00-12:00 8 wks WLCA 25/09/13 Bricklaying Diploma Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks WLCA 10/09/13 BUSINESS Book-Keeping Award Level 1 ABC FC ( Wed 18:00-21:00 10 wks SC 11/09/13 Book-Keeping Award Level 2 ABC FC IE Wed 18:00-21:00 20 wks SC 08/01/14 CARPENTRY & JOINERY Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 (FFL2) IE Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Woodwork Basic ACL ( Wed 13:00-15:00 8 wks WLCA 25/09/13 COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Massage Introduction ACL ( Wed 09:30-11:30 8 wks OC 25/09/13 Reflexology Introduction ACL ( Wed 13:00-15:00 8 wks OC 25/09/13 Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

20 Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date COMPUTING Computing Essentials Introduction ACL ( Mon 15:00-17:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 Computing Essentials Introduction ACL ( Wed 19:00-21:00 8 wks SC 25/09/13 ECDL Essentials Essentials Award in IT User Skills IE Tue 18:00-21:00 12 wks * 170 SC 04/03/14 ECDL Essentials Award in IT User Skills IE Tue 18:00-21:00 12 wks * 170 OC 10/09/13 ECDL Essentials Award in IT User Skills IE Wed 13:30-16:30 12 wks * 170 SC 11/09/13 ECDL Extra ITQ (FFL2) IE Tue 18:00-21:00 18 wks 99 32* 99 SC 10/09/13 ECDL Extra ITQ (FFL2) IE Wed 13:30-16:30 18 wks 99 32* 99 SC 08/01/14 ECDL Extra ITQ (FFL2) IE Tue 18:00-21:00 18 wks 99 32* 99 OC 07/01/14 *Additional charge payable for learning and testing solution. CONSTRUCTION CSCS Health Safety Testing (Does not include card) FC Various 1 day Various WLCA CFD COOKERY Baking an Introduction Tue 18:00-21:00 3 wks SC 12/11/13 (consumables to be purchased) ACL ( Curry Course (consumables to be purchased) ACL ( Tue 18:00-21:00 3 wks SC 15/10/13 Festive Favourites Wed 13:00-16:00 2 wks SC 27/11/13 (consumables to be purchased) ACL ( Italian Food Introduction Tue 18:00-21:00 3 wks SC 24/09/13 (consumables to be purchased) ACL ( Food Safety Catering Award Level 2 (CIEH) FC Tue 09:00-17:00 1 day SC CFD Healthier Food Special Diets Level 2 (CIEH) FC Tue 09:00-17:00 1 day SC CFD COUNSELLING Counselling Introduction ACL ( Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks SC 23/09/13 Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

21 COURSE GUIDE Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date ELECTRICAL 2394 Initial Verification of Installations (replacing Mon-Thur 09:00-17:00 4 days WLCA CFD 2391 Inspection and Testing Cert) FC ( 2395 Periodic Test and Inspection must have Mon-Thur 09:00-17:00 4 days WLCA CFD completed 2394 first (replacing 2391 Inspection and Testing Cert) FC ( Certificate Inspection/Testing Electrical Wed 09:00-17:00 1 day WLCA CFD Portable Appliances FC ( Electrics Basic ACL ( Wed 12:30-14:30 8 wks WLCA 24/09/13 Electrical Installations 2365 Diploma Level 2 (City & Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Guilds) (To achieve the full Level 2 Qualification all per year per year per year per year units must be completed, this will require 2 years of study on a part time basis) IE Part P Electrical Building Regs FC ( Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 5 days WLCA CFD ENGLISH English for Adults IE Various Daytime Flexible F F F SC 09/09/13 English for Adults IE Various Daytime Flexible F F F SC 09/09/13 English for Adults IE Mon 18:30-21:00 Flexible F F F OC 09/09/13 English for Adults IE Wed 18:30-21:00 Flexible F F F SC 11/09/13 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Mon 09:30-12:00/ 30 wks F F F SC 09/09/13 Beginners IE CFD 18:30-20:30 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tue 18:30-20:30 30 wks F F F SC 10/09/13 Intermediate IE CFD English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Wed 18:30-20:30 30 wks F F F SC 11/09/13 Advanced IE CFD English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Thur 09:30-12:00 30 wks F F F SC 12/09/13 Intermediate IE CFD Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

22 Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date GAS Central Heating and Hot Water CENWAT-1 FC CFD 09:00-16:30 1 day WLCA CFD Domestic Cooking Appliance CKR-1 FC CFD 09:00-16:30 1 day WLCA CFD Gas Safety CCN-1 FC CFD 09:00-16:30 1 day WLCA CFD Gas Meter Safety MET-1 FC CFD 09:00-16:30 1 day WLCA CFD Gas Fire and Wall Heater Safety HTR-1 FC CFD 09:00-16:30 1 day WLCA CFD Gas Assessment (Core+4) FC CFD 09:00-16:30 5 days WLCA CFD Pre-Assessment + Assessment 2 Day FC CFD 09:00-16:30 2 days CFD - CFD WLCA CFD Re-Assessment (Core+4) FC CFD 09:00-16:30 5 days WLCA CFD GCSE S (GCSE English and Maths are FREE if you do not currently hold a GCSE Grade A*-C) English Language GCSE AQA IE Tue 19:00-21:00 30 wks F F F OC 10/09/13 English Language GCSE AQA IE Wed 13:00-15:00 30 wks F F F SC 11/09/13 Maths GCSE AQA IE Tue 19:00-21:00 30 wks F F F OC 10/09/13 Maths GCSE AQA IE Mon 19:00-21:00 30 wks F F F OC 09/09/13 Science GCSE AQA IE Wed 19:00-21:00 30 wks SC 11/09/13 HAIRDRESSING (Kit required Charge may be applicable) Bridal Hair Award Level 3 FC IE Mon-Wed 09:00-12:00 3 days SC 17/02/14 Hair Extensions Award Level 3 C&G FC IE Mon 17:00-21:00 15 wks SC 09/09/13 22/02/14 Hairdressing Certificate NVQ Level 1 (Year 1) IE Mon & Tue 18:00-20:00 30 wks SC 09/09/13 18:00-21:00 Hairdressing Diploma NVQ Level 2 (Year 2) (FFL2) IE Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 32 wks SC 10/09/13 Hairdressing Certificate Level 3 (FFL3) IE 24+ LL Mon & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks ,150 SC 09/09/13 17:00-21:00 Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

23 COURSE GUIDE Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date Level 4 Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Hair Mon 10:00-18:00 35 wks 1, ,700 SC 09/09/13 and Beauty Sector Hairdressing Pathway IE 24+ LL Level 4 Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Hair Mon 10:00-18:00 35 wks 1, ,700 SC 09/09/13 and Beauty Sector Salon Management Pathway IE 24+ LL LANGUAGES French Beginners Term 1 ACL ( Tue 13:00-15:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 French Intermediate Term 1 ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 French Post GCSE Term 1 ACL ( Wed 10:00-12:00 8 wks OC 25/09/13 German Beginners Term 1 ACL ( Wed 13:00-15:00 8 wks OC 25/09/12 German Improvers Term 1 ACL ( Tue 10:00-12:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 German Post GCSE Term 1 ACL ( Tue 13:00-15:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 Italian Intermediate Term 1 ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 Italian Beginners Term 1 ACL ( Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 Polish Beginners Term 1 ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks SC 23/09/13 Portuguese Beginners Term 1 ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 Portuguese Intermediate Term 1 ACL ( Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 Spanish Beginners Term 1 ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 Spanish Beginners Term 1 ACL ( Wed 19:00-21:00 8 wks SC 25/09/13 Spanish Intermediate Grammar Term 1 ACL ( Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 24/09/13 MATHS Maths for Adults IE Various Various Flexible F F F SC 09/09/13 Maths for Adults IE Various Various Flexible F F F OC 09/09/13 Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

24 Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date Maths for Adults IE Mon 18:30-21:00 Flexible F F F SC 09/09/13 Maths for Adults IE Tue 18:30-21:00 Flexible F F F OC 10/09/13 MOTOR VEHICLE Award Automotive Refrigerant Handling Level 3 FC ( Wed 09:00-17:00 1 day WLCA CFD Car Maintenance Basic ACL ( Wed 10:00-12:00 8 wks WLCA 25/09/13 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology Operation and Mon-Tue 09:00-17:00 2 days WLCA CFD Maintenance Award IMI FC ( Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Vehicle Maintenance Beginners for Women FC ( Thur-Fri 10:00-14:30 2 days WLCA 26/09/13 NAILS (Kit required Charge may be applicable) Nail Technology Certificate Level 2 VTCT (FFL2) IE Tue 18:00-21:00 35 wks SC 10/09/13 Nail Services Diploma Level 3 VTCT (FFL3) Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks ,150 SC 10/09/13 IE 24+ LL PHOTOGRAPHY Digital SLR Camera Club ACL ( Wed 19:00-21:00 8 wks SC 25/09/13 Digital SLR Camera Skills Introductory ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks SC 23/09/13 Photoshop Creative Techniques ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks SC 23/09/13 Photoshop for Beginners ACL ( Tue 19:00-21:00 8 wks SC 24/09/13 PLASTERING Plastering Basic Introduction ACL ( Wed 10:00-12:00 8 wks WLCA 25/09/13 Plastering Diploma Level 1 IE Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Plastering (Dry Lining) Diploma Level 2 (FFL2) IE Tue & Wed 18:00-21:00 35 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

25 COURSE GUIDE Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date PLUMBING Cold Water Regs WRAS FC IE CFD 09:00-16:00 1 day WLCA CFD Plumbing Basic Introduction ACL ( Wed 10:00-12:00 8 wks WLCA 25/09/13 Plumbing Diploma Level 1 (Building Services Tue & Wed 17:30-21:00 35 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Engineering Multi-Skilled Operations) IE Unvented Hot Water Regulations FC IE CFD 09:00-16:00 1 day WLCA CFD SIGN LANGUAGE British Sign Language Introduction Term 1 ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 \British Sign Language Intermediate Term 1 ACL ( Mon 19:00-21:00 8 wks OC 23/09/13 SPORTS Sport Massage Therapy Certificate Mon 18:00-21:00 35 wks SC 09/09/13 Level 4 VTCT FC IE TEACHING ASSISTANTS Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Tue 09:30-15:00 24 wks SC 10/09/13 Level 2 NCFE (FFL2) IE Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Mon 18:00-21:00 34 wks SC 09/09/13 Level 2 NCFE (FFL2) IE Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Mon 18:00-21:00 34 wks ,250 SC 09/09/13 Level 3 NCFE (FFL3) IE 24+ LL TEACHING Education & Training Award Level 3 Wed 18:00-21:00 12 wks SC 11/09/13 (previously PTLLs) FC CFD Education & Training Award Level 3 Thur 09:30-12:30 12 wks SC 12/09/13 (previously PTLLs) FC CFD Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

26 Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date Certificate in Education Post Compulsory Wed 14:00-17:00 33 wks 1,800-1,800 SC 11/09/13 Part Time Day/PGCE Post Compulsory Year 1* CFD Certificate in Education Post Compulsory Wed 09:00-12:00 32 wks 1,575-1,575 SC 11/09/13 Part Time Day/PGCE Post Compulsory Year 2* CFD Certificate in Education Post Compulsory Part Time Tue 18:00-21:00 33 wks 1,800-1,800 SC 10/09/13 Evening/PGCE Post Compulsory Year 1* CFD Certificate in Education Post Compulsory Part Time Tue 18:00-21:00 32 wks 1,575-1,575 SC 10/09/13 Evening/ PGCE Post Compulsory Year 2* CFD Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Tue or Wed 18:00-21:00/ 32 wks 1,200-1,200 SC 10/09/13 Learning Sector (CTLLs)* CFD 14:00-17:00 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Flexible Flexible 84 hours Workplace CFD Award Level 3 VTCT CFD in total Assessing Vocational Achievement VTCT Level 3 Flexible Flexible 84 hours Workplace CFD Certificate VTCT CFD in total Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Flexible Flexible 54 hours Workplace CFD Award Level 3 VTCT CFD in total Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes Flexible Flexible 90 hours Workplace CFD and Practice VTCT Award Level 4 CFD in total *In association with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) THEATRICAL MEDIA MAKE-UP Make-up Introduction ACL ( Mon 18:30-20:30 8 wks SC 23/09/13 Make-up and Face Painting Award Level 1 IE Mon 18:00-21:00 15 wks SC 25/11/13 Photographic Make-up Award Level 2 FC Tue 18:00-21:00 16 wks SC 10/09/13 Design & Create Fashion & Photographic Tue 18:00-21:00 15 wks SC 14/01/14 Make-Up Award Level 3 C&G FC Level 4 Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Mon 10:00-18:00 35 wks 1, ,700 SC 09/09/13 Hair and Beauty Sector - Theatrical and Media Make-up Pathway IE 24+ LL Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

27 COURSE GUIDE Course Day Time Weeks Under Exam/ Over Location Start 24 Fee Reg Fee 24 Fee Date TRAVEL & TOURISM Cabin Crew an Introduction Certificate Mon 18:00-21:00 30 wks SC 09/09/13 Level 2 NCFE (FFL2) IE WELDING Welding Skills Introduction Level 1 C&G ( Tue 18:00-21:00 15 wks WLCA 10/09/13 Welding Skills Introduction Level 1 C&G ( Tue 18:00-21:00 15 wks WLCA 07/01/ TO COME TO COLLEGE! West Lancashire College offer eligible year olds cash to come to college! *WLMA West Lancashire Maintenance Award is available to year-old full-time FE learners and eligible learners can get up to 1200 over two years. If your household income less than 20,817 you could be eligible to receive 35.00* per fortnight to support your studies. To find out more contact Learner Gateway on enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk or visit *Subject to availability and eligibility criteria check Key: FC These courses are full fee payable. IE These courses require interview at enrolment. F These courses are free. ACL 19+ learners only. CFD Call for more details. ( Enrol by telephone see page 4 for details. 24+ LL Courses where a 24+ Loan will be applicable. WLCA - West Lancashire Construction Academy. SC - Skelmersdale Campus. OC - Ormskirk Campus.

28 TRANSPORT TO COLLEGE WE CAN HELP West Lancashire College are pleased to offer a range of free and subsidised transport offers to help year olds get to college. FREE* Arriva Bus Pass Available to full-time further education students (aged years) who need a bus to get to college. Passes will be issued in the first term for all learners commencing a course with us in September FREE* Coach from Kirkby, Fazakerley, Aintree and Maghull Available to full-time further education students (aged years) who live in the North Liverpool Area. The Bus will pick up in the morning and return at the end of the college day, further details of times and pick up points can be found on the college website: go to Learner Gateway > Transport. Subsidised* Travel For those full-time further education students (aged years) who are not on an Arriva or Kirkby, Fazakerley, Aintree and Maghull bus route, there is opportunity to apply to the Learner Support Fund for possible subsidised travel through other bus providers. To qualify for a free or subsidised transport learners must maintain attendance of 90% or above throughout the academic year. All bus passes are issued on a first come first served basis and are subject to West Lancashire College terms and conditions. To find out more information about these great opportunities, please call the Learner Gateway direct on or enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk *Subject to availability and eligibility criteria check

29 COURSE GUIDE get ahead in the job market Our one day course covers: interview skills CV building presentation skills writing personal statements producing a business plan We will help to prepare you for applying for jobs and being successful at interview. Sessions run each Friday, 9.30am-3pm at Employment Gateway, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX. (Sat Nav WN8 6LH) Whatever your next step let us help you get set for the future, simply contact our Commercial Department on to book your place.

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30 SUMMER OFFERS AT THE IMAGERY HAIRDRESSING July ½ head foils with full colour in between, cut and finish 50 August w/c 5 ½ head foils with cut and finish 40 w/c 12 Regrowth colour with cut and finish 30 w/c 19 Cut and finish with conditioning treatment 15 w/c 26 Full head colour with cut and finish 35 September w/c 2 Young cut and finish 10 Cut and finish 15 BEAUTY August Shellac hands and toes 25 Full body exfoliation and conditioning massage 15 Sports Therapy sessions available Thursday, Friday or Saturday 22 per hour. Book an appointment today, call NB: Salon closed Mondays

31 COURSE GUIDE SAFEGUARDING We are committed to Safeguarding and ensuring all learners experience a secure, safe and welcoming environment in which they can fulfil their potential. We are also committed to assisting students to develop the skills necessary to take responsibility for their own safety. Specific policies and procedures are in place to safeguard young people (students under 18 years of age) and vulnerable adults; these are robust and are reviewed regularly. Procedures are in place to take all reasonable measures to ensure risk is minimised and appropriate action is taken to address welfare concerns of young people and vulnerable adults. West Lancashire College welcomes diversity in its student population - valuing differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, class and age. We actively oppose discrimination, aim to remove all conditions that put people at a disadvantage, strive to improve access and to provide outstanding support. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment. We have produced a Single Equality Scheme which sets out our response to statutory obligations and our approach to the active promotion of equality and diversity. Please discuss your support needs with us and we will make every reasonable effort to make adjustments to help you succeed. West Lancashire College welcomes diversity in its student population. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment and to ensuring that all of our students are treated fairly and with respect and consideration. We understand our responsibilities under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act and the Disability Discrimination Act. We will do our best to support the various needs of all our students and to help you all to achieve your learning goals. If you are a disabled person, please ensure that we know what you need so that we can make all reasonable adjustments to help you succeed. DISCLAIMER We would like to express our sincere thanks to Lancashire County Council Adult Learning Service for their continued commitment to adult education throughout West Lancashire. Without their support, many of our art, craft and leisure interest courses could not be offered. Every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of publication. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the details contained in this booklet. Courses will operate subject to sufficient numbers.

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Student guide to Financial support

Student guide to Financial support 2016-17 Contents Introduction... 2 Bursary (for students under 19)... 2 Guaranteed Bursary...2 Discretionary Bursary...3 DLS (for students aged 19 or over)... 3 Loan