KCC Adults Guide 2018

KNOWSLEYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE

Jake Jackson, level 3 Hairdressing and Emily Doyle, level 2 Hairdressing

Discover your Knowsley Community College this January

www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk 0151 477 5850 /knowsleycollege

Main Campus Stockbridge Lane Huyton L36 3SD

ADULT INFORMATION OPENDAY Thursday 18th January, 10.00am – 12.00pm . Drop in to our Open Day for a coffee, an informal chat and to find out more. All of our study options are part-time and designed to fit around you and your commitments to ensure the best possible success. Don’t worry if you have been out of education for a while, we can provide you with the advice and guidance you need to make those first steps in finding a course that’s right for you. It’s never too late to learn! Get your New Year off to the best possible start and discover new opportunities and experiences at Knowsley Community College! Whether you are looking to return back into education, get back into work, better yourself in your current job role or looking for a change of direction in your career, we could have a course for you. Our £32million Main Campus on Stockbridge Lane is home to many of our realistic working environments, providing our students with the very best in industry standard equipment, the latest technology and skill spaces, enabling you to develop your skills and progress further. WELCOME

LAUNCHYOUR CAREERAS ATEACHING ASSISTANT!

Develop knowledge and understanding for working in a school

Teaching Assistants and Learning Support staff play a vital role in a child’s education helping them to progress, learn new things and reach their full potential. Teaching Assistant roles are ideal for those who love to work with children and young people but don’t want to teach. Helping to educate a child or young person is a fulfilling role, one where you can really make a difference, that is why so many people choose to enter a career as a Teaching Assistant. This course, delivered at Knowsley Community College is suitable for those wanting to launch a career in a school as well as those who currently work in a support staff role.

Course Title

Start Date

Time

Duration

Fee

3.00pm - 7.00pm

19th Feb 2018

16 wks

Free*

Level 2 Award in Support in Schools

*This course is free for those in receipt of a qualifying benefit. It is also free for those eligible for funding, who would be undertaking this qualification as their first full level 2 qualification. If you don’t qualify for funding, the total cost of this course is £600.

PROGRESS IN YOURCAREER

This course aims to provide professional development for those already working in schools or colleges. It would suit someone who is looking to develop leadership and specialist skills for use in their current role, or in preparation to take on a specialist role such as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). Take your Teaching Assistant career to the next level

Course Title

Start Date

Time

Duration

Fee

Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges

4.00pm - 9.00pm

20th Feb 2018

16 wks

£811*

*The total cost of this course is £811. You could choose to take an 19+ Advanced Learner Loan to help cover the cost.

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS FREE courses starting from January 2018 to support you into work or on to further learning. Friendly and supportive environment At WorkWorld you will enjoy an informal, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of support from our friendly, experienced tutors. Our tutors are passionate about working with you to help you to achieve your goals. WorkWorld at Knowsley Community College offers you the opportunity to undertake free, short courses. Our courses are ideal for jobseekers, anyone needing to improve their skills to apply for higher-level courses, or to improve employment prospects. Many courses lead to nationally accredited qualifications to enhance your CV.

WORKWORLDCOURSES:

Preparing to Work in Schools Do you have passion and enthusiasm for working with children? These courses will introduce you to training whilst developing your understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting, supporting the wellbeing and development of a child or young person. You will attend for 3.5 hours per week for 12 weeks. Makeup Masterclasses Improve your confidence while developing skills in professional makeup application. These practical masterclasses are delivered by friendly tutors and are perfect for beginners. You will attend for 3 hours per week over 3 weeks.

Emergency First Aid Course Suitable for anyone wanting or needing to learn basic first aid techniques. It is suitable for personal or professional awareness. Upon successful completion, you could progress onto a fully accredited first aid course. You will attend for one day.

Mental Health Awareness Improve your knowledge and understanding of mental health including stress, anxiety, phobias, depression and dementia. A great course for anyone with personal experience of mental health problems, or for anyone with a general interest in this subject.

Digital Skills and IT Courses Access to the Internet via a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone is becoming more important in today’s world, as more tasks move online. Our short, digital courses teach you the skills you need to build your confidence. Course includes: • Understand how to use a computer • Set up and use an email account • Search for information on the internet • Saving and printing information • Staying safe online • Introduction to Universal Job Match and applying for Universal Credit online You will attend for 3 hours per week for 10 weeks.

English and maths At WorkWorld, we have dedicated English and maths classes for adults who need to improve their skills for personal, professional or educational reasons. So, if you plan to start a college course at a higher level, want to help your children with their homework, or manage your household budget – these free courses can equip you with the skills and qualifications that you need. Classes are short and supportive. We offer entry level courses for those with no formal qualifications so you can build your skills and confidence. Level 1 courses will further develop your skills to help you move into work or training and on to a level 2 course. You will attend for 3 hours per week for 18 weeks.

NEXT STEPS Call Jean Gray on 0151 477 5808 to find out more or to book your place.

WORKWORLDOPENDAY Drop in to our Open Day for a coffee, an informal chat and to find out more. Thursday 18th January, 10.00am – 12.00pm. Knowsley Community College, Main Campus, Stockbridge Lane, Huyton L36 3SD

Adult & Community Learning

FREE ENGLISHAND MATHSGCSEs

From January 2018, Knowsley Community College will be offering FREE English and maths GCSEs. We have a supportive team and dedicated classes for adults who need to improve their grades for personal, professional or educational reasons. It’s never too late to take these core qualifications, which can open the door to a whole range of further education and career development opportunities.

GCSE ENGLISH

Maths plays a vital role in modern life and is an important ‘life skill’ in itself. The effective application of number is important in the workplace too. GCSEMATHS

English is invaluable for your future, no matter what you are aiming for. A good command of the spoken and written word will help you every day.

Start Date

16th January

Start Date

17th January

Day

Tuesday

Day

Wednesday

Time

5.30pm - 8.30pm

Time

5.30pm - 8.30pm

Campus

Stockbridge Lane, Huyton

Campus

Stockbridge Lane, Huyton

Before starting you will do a quick skills check. This will help to determine the level most appropriate for you. These will take place week commencing 8th January 2018. Please call 0151 477 5850 to find out more.

HAIR, BEAUTY& MAKEUP

If you have a creative side and would like to develop new skills in hair, beauty or nails - join one of our short, part-time courses starting from January 2018. A great way to improve your chances of finding work, try out a potential new career area or simply develop a new skill. These courses are practical and are ideal for those with no or little experience in hairdressing or beauty therapy.

Course Title

Start Date

Time

Duration

Fee

10.00am - 1.00pm 10.00am - 1.00pm 10.00am - 12.00pm

25th Jan 2018

12 wks

Free*

Level 1 Award in Styling Women’s Hair

25th Jan 2018

12 wks

Level 1 Award in Basic Makeup

Free*

26th Jan 2018

12 wks

Free*

Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments

*This course is free for those in receipt of a qualifying benefit. It is also free for those eligible for funding, who would be undertaking this qualification as their first full level 2 qualification. If you don’t qualify for funding, the total cost of this course is £195.00 for level 1 Award in Styling Women’s Hair, £195.00 for level 1 Award in Basic Makeup and £941.00 for level 1 Award in Nail Treatments.

ALEVELSRETURN TOKNOWSLEY

From September 2018, A levels will make a return to the borough of Knowsley with Knowsley Community College announcing the launch of a dedicated A Level Academy. This re-introduction is being cited as just one of several benefits expected to be created by the imminent merger between St Helens College and Knowsley Community College. It forms part of the strategy for the merged College Group to be responsive to the needs and demands of the community, enabling residents to have access to a quality, local provider. St Helens College’s own A Level Academy has gone from strength to strength in recent years, boasting a fantastic set of A level exam results with the majority of students gaining places at their first choice university. It has a growing A level offer complemented by a specialist Professional Skills Programme. The A level provision will be further strengthened by some partnership working with Carmel College. Knowsley Community College recently moved to a new £32million Main Campus on Stockbridge Lane which will be the home of this new A Level Academy. The choice of A levels on offer is impressive, with over 21 subject areas to choose from, including traditional subjects such as English literature, English language and mathematics as well as more specialist subjects including politics, product design and computer science.

Dr Jette Burford, CEO of the new College Group commented, “This move to introduce A levels back into the borough of Knowsley is a strategic one to ensure that we can equip local students with the opportunities that they require to succeed in their future careers. Our new College Group will see us placed as the biggest education provider in the Liverpool City region so it is one of our key priorities that we are well placed to meet the needs of residents, students and employers. This new A Level Academy is a place where students will receive focused, individualised support from tutors, smaller class sizes and an aspirational learning environment in which they can really excel in.” At the heart of the A level offer is an exclusive Professional Skills Programme. Three unique routes which are a carefully selected blend of two A level subjects plus a practical vocational qualification, created to stretch and maximise students potential. Gill Banks, Principal of Knowsley Community College said, “These additional Professional Skills Programmes are a specialist addition to the A Level Academy offer. It helps to ensure that students can demonstrate to future employers and universities that they have what it takes to succeed in their careers by showcasing their academic ability and self-motivation through the academic A level study and their knowledge and competency skills provided by the practical nature of the vocational, BTEC qualifications.”

A Level Academy Your route to university, a higher apprenticeship or employment. Your route to university, a higher apprenticeship or e ploy ent LAUNCHINGSEPTEMBER2018

Encouraging individuality, independent thinking and maturity. A place for students to thrive. Apply now to secure your place and benefit from smaller class sizes and individualised support from tutors.

www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk/a-levels

REALEXPERIENCES REALCAREERSSTARTWITH OPENEVENT KNOWSLEYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE

Drop in to find out more about joining Knowsley Community College in September 2018. Check out our courses, take a tour of our campus and meet our tutors. THURSDAY 22 ND FEBRUARY 2018 5.00pm - 7.00pm

MAIN CAMPUS, STOCKBRIDGE LANE, HUYTON, L36 3SD

0151 477 5850

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