Duration:
Up to 34 weeks to meet individual needs

Start Date / Day / Time:
13.9.10 / Various days and times, check with Client
services for specific information

Course Fee:
0*

How long will I spend in College?
2 1/2 hours per week

What will I do on the course?
Work at your own pace towards an English or
Mathematics nationally recognised qualification.

What will the course give me?
The confidence and ability to help with everyday
Maths and English.

How will I study?
Group and individual work.

How will I be assessed?
Coursework and written test.

Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements however,
students need to demonstrate the ability to work
at an appropriate level and show progression.

Good attendance is a requirement of the course.

Similar courses are available at Newton Aycliffe
and Crook, West Cornforth, Shildon,
Willington and Barnard Castle Community
Learning Centres.

Duration:
32 weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
09.09.2010 / Thursday / 6pm - 8.30pm
Course Fee:
£203*

How long will I spend in College?
2.5 hours per week
What will I do on the course?
Data Handling, Number, Algebra, shape, space and
measures

What will the course give me?
The skills and confidence to go on to study at a
higher level.

How will I study?
Classroom based with practice exercises and
homework.

How will I be assessed?
The course is modular with written examinations
in November (module 1), March (module 3) and
June (module 5).

Uniform/Kit or equipment required:
Basic mathematical equipment (compass, ruler,
protractor etc) and a scientific calculator

Entry Requirements:
Although there are no formal entry requirements
you should have good basic numerical skills. An
informal talk with the tutor will be required before
enrolment and there will be an initial assessment.

Where can I go next?
GCSE Maths Grade C or above is often an entry
requirement for many Further Education/Higher
Education courses and many jobs.

Duration:
32 Weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
08.09.2010 / Wednesday / 6pm-8.30pm

Course Fee:
£203*

How long will I spend in College?
2.5 hours per week

What will I do on the course?
Develop effective written, reading, comprehension
and oral communication skills.

What will the course give me?
The skills and confidence to go on to study at a
higher level.

How will I study?
Written assignments and reading.

How will I be assessed?
Through examination and written assessments.
Uniform/Kit or equipment required:
Stationary

Entry Requirements:
No formal requirements although you should
have good basic written and oral communication
skills. An informal chat with the tutor will be
required before enrolment and there will be an
initial assessment.

Where can I go next?
GCSE English grade C or above is an entry
requirement for many Further Education/Higher
Education courses and many jobs.

Duration:
23 weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
15.09.10 / Wednesday / 5pm-9pm or
05.01.11 / Wednesday / 5pm-9pm

Course Fee:
£650

How long will I spend in College?
4 hours per week

What will I do on the course?
Learn about the three main approaches to
counselling as well as developments in counselling,
professional and personal issues.

What will the course give me?
Insight into the three main approaches to counselling
as well as an excellent overview of all that you
need to consider and be aware of when using
counselling skills in your personal life or at work.

How will I study?
Through discussion, presentation, group work, self
reflection, skills practice, activities and games.

How will I be assessed?
By building a portfolio of evidence which reflects
what you are learning.

Entry Requirements:
Level 2 Award in Helping Skills or equivalent and
relevant experience or qualification.

Where can I go next?
Foundation Degree in Counselling

What careers can I go in to?
Support work

Duration:
35 weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
13.9.10 / Monday / 3pm-9pm

Course Fee:
£601*

How long will I spend in College?
6 hours per week

What will I do on the course?
You will study for 5 mandatory units and 4 optional
units. This qualification is primarily for those who
work in face to face roles with children and families.

What will the course give me?
The course will give you the knowledge, confidence
and ability to work in the childcare sector.

How will I study?
You will complete projects based on your own
experience in the workplace, take part in class
group work, carry out research and apply your
learning at work.

How will I be assessed?
By work based assessments, written questions
witness statements, diary evidence and a completed
portfolio of work.
Uniform/Kit or equipment required:
Stationery

Entry Requirements:
Must work in the childcare sector, either paid or
unpaid and have successfully completed a Level
2 qualification and proven experience. A satisfactory
(CRB) police check is required.

Where can I go next?
Successful completion of the course could lead to
a Level 3 Supervisor course or a Level 4 Deputy
Manager course.

What careers can I go in to?
Early Years Practitioner, Creche Practitioner,
Childminder.

Duration:
34 weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
14.9.10 / Tuesday 9am-3pm or Tuesday 3pm-9pm

Course Fee:
£568*

How long will I spend in College?
6 hours per week (daytime or evening)

What will I do on the course?
Study a range of subjects; including mandatory
and optional units, which are based on knowledge
and skills necessary to support pupils in the
classroom. 1 day work placement per week in
either a primary or secondary school.

What will the course give me?
The understanding, knowledge and skills needed
for working directly with children or young people
in school environments.

How will I study?
Group discussions, presentations, research activities
and reflection on own practice in placement.

How will I be assessed?
Production of a portfolio of evidence, direct
observations of your practice and written
assignments.

Entry Requirements:
Level 2 Teaching Assistants/Childcare or equivalent.
Substantial experience in support in a school will
also be taken into account. Grade A - C in Maths
and English or alternative. Entry will be dependant
on a satisfactory enhanced CRB check.

Where can I go next?
Foundation Degree in Education and Care

What careers can I go in to?
Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant,
Parent Support Advisor, Learning Mentors,
Behaviour Support Assistant

Duration:
33 weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
14.9.10 / Tuesday 6pm-9pm & Wednesday
9.15am-4pm

Course Fee:
£661*

How long will I spend in College?
1 day and 1 evening

What will I do on the course?
Study 16 mandatory units and 3 optional units
and produce a portfolio of evidence from College
work and from placement. You will also attend
2 days per week placement in a 0 - 5 years
children’s setting.

What will the course give me?
The skills, knowledge and ability to work in
children’s early years settings.

How will I study?
Taught sessions, group work, seminars and research

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by various methods including
written assignments, assessment at your placement,
reflection diaries on your practice, your own plans
and written records and professional discussions
with your assessor.

Uniform/Kit or equipment required:
You will have to buy a College polo shirt (ordered
at the College once on programme), have suitable
shoes and dark trousers to wear at placement.
E
ntry Requirements:
Suitable level 2 qualification with practical experience
in childcare. GCSE grade C English and Maths or
equivalent. Alternatively you will take an informal
assessment to assess your literacy / numeracy skills.

Entry is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB
check, good references and an interview.

Where can I go next?
Foundation degree in Education and Care

What careers can I go in to?
Early years practitioner in daycare, creche,
pre-school and nursery.

Duration:
32 weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
Daytime Option: 13.9.10 / Monday / 9.15am-1pm
Evening Option: 13.9.10 / Monday / 5.15pm-9pm

Course Fee:
£568*

How long will I spend in College?
3 hours 45 minutes per week

What will I do on the course?
Study a range of mandatory and optional units
which are based on knowledge and skills needed
to work in schools. Attend a school placement in
a primary or secondary school.

What will the course give me?
You will develop the knowledge and skills needed
to support teaching and learning in schools.

How will I study?
Through group discussion, reflection on own practice
in the placement, research activities and presentations.

How will I be assessed?
Through a portfolio of evidence that will
demonstrate your knowledge and skills including;
direct observations of practice and written assignments.

Entry Requirements:
• Level 1 Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Grade D in Maths and English
• Alternative qualifications and experience will
be considered
• Entry is subject to a satisfactory enhanced
CRB check

Where can I go next?
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Teaching and
Learning in Schools.

What careers can I go in to?
Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Behaviour Support Assistant, Learning Mentor,
Parents Support Advisor

Additional Information:
It is required that you also undertake Level 2 in
both Adult Numeracy and Literacy, in order to
progress onto level 3.

Duration:
36 weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
16.9.10 / Thursday / 9.15am-2.45pm

Course Fee:
£606*

How long will I spend in College?
5.5 hours per week in College and 2 days work
placement per week

What will I do on the course?
Work in a real environment and gain the knowledge
and skills to progress in your career.

What will the course give me?
You will gain the confidence and ability to work
in a diverse range of job roles with children from
birth to 19 years of age.

How will I study?
Seminars, work shops, research, taught sessions,
group work and practical assessments.

How will I be assessed?
Through:
• Direct observation of practice
• Witness evidence
• Reflection on own practice
• Written assignments
• Learner’s own plans and written records

Uniform/Kit or equipment required:
Course Text Book is recommended. You will have
to buy a College polo shirt (ordered at the College
once on programme) and wear dark trousers/flat
shoes on work placement.

Entry Requirements:
GCSE grade D in English/Maths or equivalent
Entry is subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB
check, good references and an interview. Assessment
of literacy/numeracy skills.

Where can I go next?
Level 2 Playwork, Level 3 Childcare/HSC courses

What careers can I go in to?
Employment as an Early Years assistant

Duration:
36 weeks

Start Date / Day / Time:
13.9.10 / Monday & Wednesday / 6pm – 9pm

Course Fee:
£613*

How long will I spend in College?
6 hours per week

What will I do on the course?
You will learn to maintain and repair ICT Equipment
and Systems and Install ICT Networks.

What will the course give me?
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for IT Practitioners.

How will I study?
Taught sessions in College.

How will I be assessed?
Each unit has an assignment and there is a multiple
choice on line test.

Entry Requirements:
You should have achieved a level 1 qualification
in IT. Alternatively you may have substantial workbased
experience.

Where can I go next?
There are multiple Level 3 qualifications in IT. Feel
free to speak to a College adviser about your level
3 options.

What careers can I go in to?
Careers may include: Computer Service Technician,
IT Technical Sales Specialist, Technical Support
Person.