3 Course Information: 01924 789111 General Information: 01924 789789 This prospectus contains details of all the part- time courses offered here at Wakefield College - opportunities designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. It also outlines the Apprenticeships and Entry to Employment courses offered, and those at a Higher Education level. If you need to get a qualification to brush up your skills, if you want to study for pleasure or try something different, if you are looking to change your job or improve your prospects, if your company needs to upskill its employees, there is a programme here for you. Courses are offered at our main Campuses - in the Wakefield City Centre, at Thornes Park in Wakefield and the skillsXchange, our new state- of- the- art Campus at Glasshoughton. Through our Services to Business, training programmes to companies are provided, either at College, or on company premises. Information on our full- time programmes including those at Advanced level in our Sixth Form College, and other vocational courses, can be found in our Full Time Prospectus for Young People. Whilst these programmes are designed to meet the needs of young people, it may be possible for adults to enrol to one of these programmes if appropriate. Full details of our Access programmes, HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Degrees and Professional Qualifications, can be found in our Higher Education Prospectus. Phone 01924 789111 for a copy of these publications. Invest in your future... Enrol now. Vocational Courses for Adults 4 Leisure and Pleasure Courses 5 Skills for Life and Work 6 Apprenticeships and e2e 7 Wakefield Sixth Form College 8 Higher Education Courses 9 Courses Essential for Employment 10 Distance/ Online Learning 11 The Flag System Explained 12 The Key 13 Course Listings 14 Business Training 23 How to Find Us 43 Student Support 44 Money Matters and FAQs 45 How to Apply 46 Application Form 47 Contact Details Back Cover Contents/ Welcome Course Information Not sure which is the best course for you? Need more information to help you decide? Need advice about qualifications? Phone: 01924 789111 or eMail: courseinfo@ wakefield. ac. uk Course Information provides information, advice and guidance about our full range of courses. You can also speak to an adviser in person at the Thornes Park Campus. Enrolment Dates & Times Please enrol at the Campus where your course is to be held, on the dates specified below. Enrolment times for all Campuses Monday to Thursday 10am - 7pm Wakefield Campus: Thursday 2 July & Monday 6 July Enrolments for Catering & Hospitality, French, GCSE Maths & English, Human Physiology, Sociology, Spanish, Skills for Life and Travel & Tourism courses Enrolments for Catering & Hospitality, Counselling ( 1- 7pm), GCSE Maths & English, Sociology, Skills for Life and Travel & Tourism Thornes Park Campus: Monday 6 July & Tuesday 7 July Enrolments for Management & Finance courses Enrolments for Floristry, Sport, Management & Finance courses skillsXchange: Thursday 9 July For all skillsXchange courses Additional enrolment days ( all Campuses) Tuesday 1 Sept - Friday 4 Sept Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 7.30pm Friday 9am - 4pm For all other courses Contact the College on 01924 789111 for details on how to apply. 2 JULY 6 JULY 6 JULY 7 JULY 9 JULY 1 SEPT 2 SEPT 4 SEPT 3 SEPT Dates for Your Diary Course Expo Thornes Park Campus 6pm - 8pm, Thursday 15 October 2009 Wakefield Campus Open Evening 6pm - 8pm, Thursday 21 January 2010 skillsXchange Open Evening 6pm - 8pm, Thursday 4 February 2010 Thornes Park Campus Open Evening 6pm - 8pm, Thursday 25 February 2010 15 OCTOBER 21 JANUARY 4 FEBRUARY 25 FEBRUARY

4 www. wakefield. ac. uk Our vocational courses successfully meet the needs of both individuals and employers. We provide high quality programmes in a flexible manner using a range of delivery methods, at employer premises or College Campuses. Our staff are committed, enthusiastic and professional, with wide experience in delivering to adults, and individual support is key to this delivery. Case Study: Ben Walting NVQ level 2 Motor Vehicle Body Repair " It was a culture shock and I had to work hard to achieve success but as a student I felt more relaxed and I looked forward to coming every week. After completing the 1st year and gaining more expertise, I was given jobs that required additional skills and I started to feel more respected by my colleagues. " I feel that I have learnt a lot - I'm gaining experience and insight into what is required and skills that I could use in another job." NVQs through Wakefield College NVQs are a way of demonstrating your skills and at the same time gaining a nationally recognised qualification. We offer a wide range of NVQs in the following vocational areas: AAT Payroll Administration, Barbering, Brickwork, Beauty Therapy, Business Administration, Business Improvement Techniques, Wood Occupations, Carry & Deliver Goods, Catering, Contact Centre Operations, Children's Care Learning & Development, Cleaning & Support Services, Customer Service, Dental Nursing, Driving Goods Vehicles, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Exercise & Fitness, Fork Lift Truck, Front Office, Hairdressing, Health, Health & Social Care, Hospitality Supervision, ITQ, Information Communication Technology, Logistics, Management, Motor Vehicle, Welding, Performing Engineering Operations, Occupational Health & Safety, Play Work, Retail, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Team Leading, Traffic Office and Warehousing & Storage Phone 01924 789111 for more information. Look out for this coloured flag in the course listings to find Vocational Courses aimed at Adults Case Study: Harriet Westmoreland Level 2 and 3 in Hairdressing " I looked at a few colleges but Wakefield was the only place I liked. I went to open events and the Wakefield College tutors were the only ones who approached me to talk about the course. I found them to be really enthusiastic. " The atmosphere at Wakefield College is very friendly. I learnt a lot from my course and the teaching was fun and varied. " It was great having the opportunity to work in a real working environment - the salon isn't just a teaching facility, the public are invited in and they get great priced treatments. This really helped me learn how to deal with the clients. I had the opportunity to build a good rapport with them and I learnt how to be patient - which I think really prepares you for working in the ' real world!' " I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to get into the hairdressing profession. I'm currently working at AVEDA in Harvey Nicholls - but I would love to come back to Wakefield College one day as a tutor in Hairdressing." Case Study: Gaynor Rogers Assessor's Award " I enrolled at Wakefield College in the early 1990s to study on the D32 and D33 - now the Assessor's Award, which started my career in Learning and Development. I felt that the course at Wakefield just had the edge over other providers and I couldn't ignore the great reputation of the College. " I then went on to achieve the Certificate in Personnel Practice qualification and I am now back in the classroom in my second year on the Professional Certificate in Education and Training. I think it is absolutely necessary to upgrade your skills, especially if you are in a training role like me. " I have really positive experiences of my time at Wakefield College. The tutors and staff are very encouraging and supportive and the fact that the courses are flexible helps as I find it hard balancing family life with working and learning! Having said all of that, I really enjoy it - I feel like I'm really achieving something. " I am definitely a different person and in a different place than when I started. I'd definitely recommend someone to continue learning - it keeps you going and your mind active - Just do it!" Vocational Courses for Adults