adult course guide 2009

Adult Course Guide 2009

New Skills - New Careeeer -

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Welcome to the 2009 Adult Course Guide. In this guideyou will find details of all of our day, evening andflexible learning courses, covering all levels of abilityfrom basic skills to foundation degrees.

Every year hundreds of people enrol on courses at RiversideCollege. Whatever your needs or ambitions we hope you will finda course within this guide and look forward to welcoming you tothe College.

We make every effort to ensure the information in this guide is correct at the time of

publication. However, we reserve the right to make changes to our course offering

for operational reasons.

Courses operate subject to sufficient numbers, and places are allocated on a first

come first served basis. The College’s liability will extend only to the reimbursement of

fees paid if the course is closed.

If a student decides to withdraw from a course, the fees refundable are dependant

on the length of the course and the number of weeks into the course the student

withdraws, unless a medical certificate is formally produced.

Contents:

Welcome

How to Enrol

Fees & How to Pay

Information, Advice & Support

Part-time Course Listings:

Brush Up Your English & Maths

Business & Management

Catering

English for Speakers ofOther Languages

Computing / InformationTechnology (IT)

Construction & Engineering

Counselling

Creative & Performing Arts

GCSEs

Hairdressing, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

Languages

Teacher Training

Travel & Tourism

Flexible Learning -Distance Learning &Learning in the Work Place

Substantial Courses - NVQs / BTECs & Diplomas

Access to Higher Education

Apprenticeships

Higher Education Courses

Getting to college:Parking, Map & Directions

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Higher Education at YOUR local college:

Enrol on a Foundation Degree at Riverside Collegeand enjoy all the benefits of University and more:

Reduce your student debtLess travel and no need to movePrestigious University partnersSmall, friendly classesCompact timetables allowing youto juggle work / family lifeAward winning supportExcellent progression to your finalyear at University or into work

See page 20 for details, or call0151 257 2800 now for ourHigher Education Prospectus.

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Choose the right course for you:

Please contact our award winning Student Services team who can helpyou identify the right course for you whatever your level of ability, needsand ambitions. Your enquiry will be dealt with within two working days.

Call: 0151 257 2800

Email: [email protected]

Visit: www.riversidecollege.ac.uk

Call in: to Kingsway, Runcorn or Cronton Campus on one of ourenrolment dates, or during the opening times below:

Student Services Opening Times:

During term-time

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm • Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Outside of term-time

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm

Come to one of our enrolment days and talk to the course tutors whowill give you advice and guidance on the most appropriate course ofstudy to meet your needs.

You will also be able to complete an enrolment form and pay or makearrangements for payment. Please read on for details of how to pay.Please note that some courses will require an interview or evidence ofyour employment/benefit status.

Enrolment from 24th August 2009:

Monday 24th August Kingsway Campus 12 - 8pm

Tuesday 25th August Kingsway Campus 12 - 8pm

Wednesday 26th August Runcorn Campus 12 - 8pm

Tuesday 1st September Kingsway Campus 12 - 8pm

Wednesday 2nd September Runcorn Campus 12 - 8pm

Thursday 3rd September Kingsway Campus 12 - 8pm

Saturday 5th September Kingsway Campus 12 - 3pm

Saturday 12th September Runcorn Campus 12 - 3pm

Thursday 27th August Cronton Campus 12 - 8pm

GCSE results day Kingsway Campus 12 - 8pm

Runcorn Campus 12 - 8pm

All Students:

Enrolment for 16-19 year old full time students:

If you do not find the course you are looking for, please do contact usas we may still be able to help you.

How to Enrol

Substantial Courses

Please apply using a college application form. Call 0151 257 2800 for acopy or apply online at www.riversidecollege.ac.uk

Part-time Courses

Telephone enrolment starts on 1st July 2009, 9.00am - 4.30pmdaily where you see a next to your course.

Enrol by phone:

If there is a symbol next to the course you have chosen you canenrol by telephone from Wednesday 1st July, 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday toFriday. Simply phone the telephone enrolment number on 0151 257 2055.

Fees & How to Pay


International Students:

Applicants from overseas are required to access the full guidance andadmissions process in line with equal opportunities. Please enquire withStudent Services on 0151 257 2800 for international student fees.

How do I pay?

Course fees should be paid at enrolment by cash, cheque (supportedby a valid banker’s cheque card) or credit card.

We accept SOLO and major credit/debit cards (eg Mastercard, Visa,

Switch, Delta). We do not accept American Express.

Financial Assistance & Fee Concessions:

If you are worried about the cost of learning, there are lots of financialpackages available to provide help towards study costs and other expenses.

If one of the following applies to you, you may be eligible for free orreduced fees.

Please call Student Services on 0151 257 2800 to find out more, and whenyou come to enrol please bring the evidence indicated below with you.

� Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) (Please bring your official notificationfrom Job Centre Plus)

� Working Tax CreditSubject to family income being under £15,276. (Please bring yourofficial notification)

� Any other means tested benefit (Please bring official notification,your benefit book or council tax bill showing your reduction asappropriate)

� Dependents of people claiming any of the above (You must bringevidence as stated above relating to the main claimant)

� You are aged 16-18 (You must be over 16 and under 19 on 31st August 2009)

Changes in course fees for 2009:

Many of the fees for adult courses have previously been set at aconsiderably subsidised rate. In line with government priorities, collegeshave had to review and raise some fees under their guidance. We arecommitted to providing the local community with value for money andservices, and there are still reductions available on some courses.Please read on or contact Student Services for more details.

First Full Level 2 Government Initiative

If you are over 19 on 1st September 2009 and enrolling on a substantialcourse equivalent to ‘Full Level 2’ and you have not achieved a ‘FullLevel 2’ qualification before, that course may be free of charge.(Achievement of ‘Full Level 2’ includes: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above,BTEC First Diploma, NVQ Level 2 or GNVQ Intermediate).

Money Matters:

Please note there may be additional costs to be paid for equipment,registration to professional bodies, examination fees and residentialtrips. Please ask for details.

Many people qualify for free or reduced fees on lots of Riverside Collegecourses. Please see ‘Financial Assistance’ for more information.

Fees stated are for the academic year 2009-2010. Any courses that runfor 2 years will be subject to additional fees in 2010-2011.

Please note:Courses shown on the listing with a fee and the code FC are not

eligible for fee concessions.

In exceptional circumstances fees may be subject to change.

Any fees that are £315 and above can be paid in three instalments.Students will be required to pay the first instalment at enrolment.

If your employer is paying for your course fees, you must bring a letterof authorisation from which we will issue an invoice direct to youremployer for payment.

If you are entitled to fee concessions, you must bring the relevantevidence with you as stated below.

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First Full Level 3 Government Initiative

If you are aged 19 - 24 and you are enrolling on a course leading toyour ‘First Full Level 3’ and you have not achieved a ‘Full Level 3’qualification before, that course may be free of charge. (Achievement of‘Full Level 3’ is equivalent to 2 A Level passes at Grade E or above).

Please look for code FL3 in the level column to identify if your coursefits into this category. Pamper yourself

Riverside College Top 2 Toe Salons provide high quality hairdressing, beauty and

holistic therapy treatments.

Call to make an appointment, salons are located at the:

Kingsway CampusBeauty Salon 0151 257 2011Hair Salon 0151 257 2012

Runcorn CampusBeauty Salon 01928 508609Hair Salon 01928 508610

www.riversidecollege.ac.uk

Adult Learning Grant (ALG)

If you are 19 or over and come to college to study for your First FullLevel 2 or First Full Level 3 qualification, the Adult Learning Grant (ALG)could pay you up to £30 per week. If you are single, how much you getwill depend on your total income for the previous tax year. The grant willbe paid to you if you earned under £19,513. If you have a live-inpartner, how much you will get will depend on your combined totalincomes for the previous financial year, and you will be eligible if thecombined income is below £30,810.

Please look for code FL2 in the level column to identify if your coursefits into this category.

Train 2 Gain

If you are in employment, your employer may be able to access FREEtraining for you through Train 2 Gain. Train to Gain is a governmentbacked programme to increase productivity by improving the skills andqualifications of the workforce.

Through the Train 2 Gain programme we can offer NVQ Level 2 andNVQ Level 3 courses, delivered in the workplace, which can be fullyfunded for eligible staff.

For further information on Train 2 Gain courses or to discuss the trainingneeds of your company, please contact our Skills and Enterprisedepartment on 0151 257 2099.

Information, Advice & Support

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Student Services

Student Services are here to help you make the right choice whether youare returning to study, want to improve your career prospects or just tofind out more information. Call them on 0151 257 2800 or call in.

Careers Guidance:

Do you need advice about which course to study or which career pathto choose? We have a well equipped careers reference library and canarrange appointments with the College Careers Advisor.

Financial Advice:

For help and advice about studying whilst receiving state benefits,grants, loans and other welfare issues ask the Student Welfare team,who will be happy to discuss your individual needs.

Welfare:

If you have any personal or other problems whilst studying at collegeand need some support, our welfare officers, based in Student Services,are there to help.

Childcare:

For those who receive means tested benefits or are on a low income,help with childcare may be available. Please ask for details.

Jobseeker’s Allowance:

We can provide you with an Individual Learning Plan that will allow youto show how many hours per week you are studying. You may study upto 16 hours per week without affecting your entitlement to benefit.

Equal Opportunities

Riverside College welcomes people from all sections of the community.We are committed to an ethos of promoting equality and socialinclusion, and removing any barriers to learning that people may face.Your own race, gender, age, ability or disability, sexuality, religion,culture and lifestyle will be respected and treated positively.

A wide range of support available...

We can provide information in alternative formats if requested, andindividual support as described below.

Every year we support hundreds of learners with a wide range ofdifficulties, including:

� Physical impairments

� Visual impairments

� Health conditions

We can provide a wide range of support including:

� Note takers � Equipment e.g. laptop computers

� Sign Language support � Support with personal care

� 1:1 tutorials � In-class support workers

� And many other kinds of support

For full details please see the Disability Statement available on theCollege website or from Student Services.

Please call in at Student Services or speak to your tutor if you think you may need some support.

� Hearing impairments

� Learning difficulties (including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Disorders)

Riverside College is a Matrix accreditedorganisation, and has been presented with the‘Matrix Excellence Award’ for its outstandinginformation, advice and guidance.

Brush up your basic skills FREE courses:

We offer support to anyone wanting to brush up their basic skills inMaths and English in a friendly, informal and supportive atmosphere.These courses are often free and are designed to meet yourindividual needs. Please see page 8 for more details.

Additional Learning Support

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The Restaurant,

Kingsway Campus,

Kingsway,

Widnes (C Floor)

Come along andexperience silverservice, and a widerange of cullinarydelights atextremelylow prices.

Call now to book your table

Finding yourself out of work in thecurrent economic climate?

What are you waiting for?Call 0151 257 2800 for details

Enrol on our FREEEmployability Skills Course

This 10 week course, will helpyou set your CV out from the crowd.

This course will help you:� update your CV and write job applications� build your confidence and interview skills� upgrade your English and maths qualifications


� Is your lack of English and/or Maths skills holding you back?� Looking to sharpen up your employability skills?� Do you need help filling in forms or balancing your

finances?� Is there a child in your family you would like to help with

homework?

Where?Kingsway CampusRuncorn CampusHalton Lea LibraryConnexions Centre (Widnes)

Sign up to one of our FREE English and maths courses andlearn at your own pace in a small friendly group.

You don’t need any qualifications to enrol and you can chooseto study at a time and place to suit you.

At Riverside we have a range of English and maths coursesthat can take you from the basics right up to GCSE standard.We’ll do a quick skills test with you to determine the levelmost suited to you and our friendly staff will put you on trackto improving your skills.

When?We have courses running Mondayto Friday, during the day andevening.

Courses start week commencing21st September with alternativestart dates available later in theyear subject to demand.

Call our Student Services team on 0151 257 2800 or call in.

Brush Up Your English & Maths

How much?FREE!

You can also study English & maths through these exciting classes:- Healthy Eating & Nutrition - Introduction to Classroom Assistants- Introduction to Creative Writing - Introduction to Modern History- Introduction to Greek Myths & Legends

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ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages

Please call 0151 257 2800 for details and fee information

We have a range of ESOL courses for all levels of English speaking ability.Courses run throughout the week at Kingsway and Runcorn campuses,

during the day and evening.

Cake Decoration Thu 24/9/09 3/12/09 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £120 FC

Food Safety in Catering Award Level 2 (Basic Food Hygiene) 1 day Please call for details of the next date Runcorn £65 FC

NVQ 2 Professional Cooking Wed 23/9/09 16/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £315 *

Level 3 award in Supervisory Food Safety Wed 4/11/09 16/12/09 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £80 FC

IAB Certificate in Bookkeeping Thu 24/9/09 17/6/10 18:30 - 20:30 Kingsway £220 FC

AAT Foundation Tue+Thu 22/9/09 17/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £700 *

AAT Intermediate Mon+Wed 21/9/09 21/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £800 *

AAT Technician Tue+Thu 22/9/09 17/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £900 *

NVQ 2 Administration Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £440 *

NVQ 3 Administration Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £440 *

Certificate in Personnel Practice Mon 21/9/09 21/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £570 *FC

Foundation Degree in Business Management Please enquire

Foundation Degree in Accounting Please enquire

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CISCO CCNA Mon 21/9/09 14/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £450 *FC

CISCO IT Essentials Tue 22/9/09 12/1/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £315 *FC

ECDL Essentials Tue 22/9/09 5/1/10 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £95

ECDL Essentials Wed 23/9/09 6/1/10 09:30 - 12:30 Runcorn £95

ECDL Essentials Wed 23/9/09 6/1/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £95

ECDL Essentials Fri 25/9/09 8/1/10 09:30 - 12:30 Kingsway £95

Introduction to Website Development Thu 24/9/09 17/6/10 18:30 - 20:30 Kingsway £295 FC

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Car Maintenance Mon 21/9/09 30/11/09 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £120 FC

Beginners Plumbing Tue 22/9/09 1/12/09 19:00 - 21:00 Astmoor £120 FC

Beginners Bricklaying Wed 23/9/09 2/12/09 19:00 - 21:00 Astmoor £120 FC

Painting & Decorating for Beginners Wed 23/9/09 2/12/09 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £120 FC

17th Edition Wiring Regulations Tue 22/9/09 15/12/09 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £350 *FC

Introduction to Welding Mon 21/9/09 30/11/09 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £120 FC

Advanced Welding Thu 24/9/09 3/12/09 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £120 FC

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NCFE Introduction to Counselling Thu 24/9/09 07/01/09 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 FC

NCFE Introduction to Counselling Tue 22/9/09 05/01/09 09:15 - 12:15 Kingsway £150 FC

NCFE Introduction to Counselling Tue 22/9/09 05/01/09 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 FC

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills Thu 24/9/09 17/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £480 *FC

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills Wed 23/9/09 16/6/10 09:15 - 12:15 Kingsway £480 *FC

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £480 *FC

NCFE Diploma in Counselling Mon 21/9/09 14/6/11 09:30 - 17:30 Kingsway £650 *FC

NCFE Diploma in Counselling Mon+Wed 21/9/09 16/6/11 17:30 - 21:00 Kingsway £650 *FC

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NCFE Digital Photography Wed 23/9/09 23/6/10 19:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £295 FC

Ceramics Thu 24/9/09 17/6/10 19:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £295 FC

NCFE Fashion & Dressmaking Thu 24/9/09 17/6/10 19:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £295 FC

Watercolor Painting Mon 21/9/09 21/6/10 19:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £295 FC

Watercolor Painting Mon 21/9/09 21/6/10 10:00 - 12:00 Upton Comm £295 FCCentre, Widnes

Dancercise Wed 23/9/09 16/12/09 18:30 - 19:30 Runcorn £85 FC

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GCSE English Language Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 18:00 - 21:30 Kingsway £315 *

GCSE English Language Thu 24/9/09 17/6/10 13:00 - 15:30 Kingsway £315 *

GCSE Mathematics Thu 24/9/09 17/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £315 *

GCSE Mathematics Wed 23/9/09 16/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £315 *

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Hairdressing

NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing Mon+Wed 21/9/09 21/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £315 *

NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Tue+Thu 22/9/09 15/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £315 *

NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing Mon 21/9/09 14/6/10 14:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £315 *

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Introduction to Fashion Media & Special Effects Make-up Wed 23/9/09 3/3/10 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £315 *FC

Diploma in Beauty Specialists Techniques Mon 21/9/09 14/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £315 *

Diploma in Beauty Specialists Techniques Mon 21/9/09 14/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £315 *

Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments Manicure / Pedicure Phase 1 Tue 22/9/09 26/1/10 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £195 FC

Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments Manicure / Pedicure Phase 1 Wed 23/9/09 27/1/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £195 FC

Nail Technology Phase 2 Tue 2/2/10 25/5/10 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £195 FC

Nail Technology Phase 2 Wed 3/2/10 26/5/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £195 FC

Holistic Therapies

Le Stone Therapy Thu 21/1/10 17/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £275 FC

Hopi Ear Candles 1 day Call for details of the next date 10:00 - 16:00 Runcorn £75 FC

Metamorphic Technique 1 day Call for details of the next date 10:00 - 16:00 Runcorn £85 FC

Diploma in Indian Head Massage Thu 24/9/09 14/1/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £175 FC

Certificate in Swedish Massage Wed 23/9/09 16/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £350 *FC

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Certificate in Aromatherapy Massage Mon 21/9/09 14/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £350 *FC

Advanced Reflexology Mon 21/9/09 14/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £350 *FC

Diploma In Reflexology Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 18:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £350 *FC3

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French Stage 1 Mon 21/9/09 18/9/10 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

French Stage 1 Thu 24/9/09 21/1/10 10:00 - 12:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

French Stage 2 Mon 21/9/09 18/1/10 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

French Stage 3 / GCSE Tue 22/9/09 19/1/10 18.30 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

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Spanish Stage 1 Mon 21/9/09 18/1/10 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

Spanish Stage 1 Wed 23/9/09 20/1/10 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

Spanish Stage 1 Tue 22/9/09 19/1/10 10:00 - 12:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

Spanish Stage 2 Tue 22/9/09 19/1/10 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

Spanish Stage 3 / GCSE Tue 22/9/09 19/1/10 18:30 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

Spanish Stage 4/5 Thu 24/9/09 21/1/10 19:00 - 21:00 Kingsway £150 *FC

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CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 09:30 - 12:30 Kingsway £150 FC

CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 18:00 - 20:30 Kingsway £150 FC

CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 09:30 - 12:00 Kingsway £225 *FC

CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants Tue 22/9/09 15/6/10 18:00 - 20:30 Kingsway £225 *FC

Preparation for Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Mon 21/9/09 14/12/09 09:30 - 12:30 Runcorn £250 FC

Preparation for Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Thu 24/9/09 17/12/09 09:30 - 12:30 Runcorn £250 FC

Preparation for Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Mon 21/9/09 14/12/09 18:00 - 21:00 Runcorn £250 FC

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Wed 23/9/09 2/6/10 13:00 - 18:30 Runcorn Please HEenquire

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ABTAC Certificate in Travel Wed 23/9/09 2/6/10 18:00 - 20:00 Runcorn £315 *F2

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Telephone enrolment opens 1st July, 9.00am - 4.30pmfor all courses showing a symbol


Distance Learning:

Distance Learning has proved to be one of the most popular ways tolearn. Studying at home in your own time enables you to work at yourown pace. This flexible learning process has made education andtraining available to many people for whom learning at college is notideal.

As a Distance Learning student you will be provided with specificallydesigned training materials which allow for distance study and you willbe assigned a dedicated tutor who will assist you through your course,answering queries, giving you feedback and marking your work.

Distance Learning courses all have a flexible start date. You canenrol at any time during the year and each course takesapproximately 12 weeks to complete.

We offer Distance Learning courses in the following subjects:

� Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment

� NCFE Certificate in Health & Safety

� NCFE Certificate in Nutrition and Health (Healthy Eating)

� NCFE Certificate in Employment Skills

� NCFE Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines

� NCFE Certificate in Infection Control

� NCFE Certificate in Equality & Diversity

� NCFE Certificate in Personal Exercise and Nutrition

� NCFE Certificate in Drug Awareness

� ASET Certificate in Supervisory Development

� ASET Certificate in Dementia Awareness

Fees are available on request.

Learning at Work:

At Riverside College working with partners is a large part of ourbusiness. The Skills and Enterprise team based at our RuncornCampus offer numerous training programmes that can take place eitherat college, or on an employer’s premises. In addition, we can offeremployers tailor-made training packages to help meet business needs.

We are particularly keen to work with employers, employees and thoseseeking employment to meet their training needs. Whether you requirean accredited qualification, short course training packages or bespoketraining, we can draw upon a wealth of knowledge and expertise fromTraining Advisers who have long and trusted working relationships witha number of high profile national and international companies.

Learning at Work NVQ Programmes.

� NVQ 2 in Food Preparation and Professional Cooking

� CMI Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading

� NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 in Customer Service

� NVQ 2, NVQ 3 and NVQ 4 in Business and Administration

� NVQ 2 in Team Leading

� NVQ 3 and NVQ 4 in Management

� NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

� NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 in Laboratory Process (LATA)

� NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 in Process Operations

� NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

� NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 in Child Care Learning and Development

� NVQ 1 and NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services

� NVQ 2 and 3 in Warehousing and Storage

� NVQ 2 and 3 in Business Improvement Techniques

� NVQ 2 in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving

� NVQ 2 in Performing Manufacturing Operations

� NVQ 2 and 3 in Performing Engineering Operations

Flexible Learning

Call: 0151 257 2800 • Email: [email protected] • Visit: www.riversidecollege.ac.uk

Learning at work

Process Industry Programmes*

� City and Guilds Level 2 and 3 in Process Technology

� HNC Chemical Engineering

� HNC Mechanical Engineering

Oil & Gas Industry:

� City and Guilds Petroleum Processing Technology Level 3 - Open Learning

� City and Guilds Oil and Gas Well Technology Level 3 - Open Learning

*The Process Technology courses are delivered through ‘tutor

supported distance learning’ and the HNC programmes can also be

delivered through ‘distance learning’ or part-time through day release

for 2 years.

For more information on our courses, fees, and how to go about

enrolling as an individual or for a group of employees, please call our

dedicated Skills and Enterprise Team on 0151 257 2099.

You may be able to train onthese courses for FREE through

Train 2 Gain. See page 5 or call formore details.

Skills & Enterprise


Mature Students:

We welcome applications on our substantial courses from mature students. Even if you do not have conventional entry qualifications, we offermany opportunities for adults who wish to return to education.Previous achievements and work experience will be taken into consideration and if you are not sure what level is right for you call our StudentServices Advisors and they will be able to guide you to the right choice before you apply.

Level Course Location

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Business AdministrationNVQ 1 Business Administration NVQ 2 Business Administration NVQ 3 Business Administration

Catering and Hospitality NVQ 1 Catering and HospitalityNVQ 2 Catering and HospitalityNVQ 3 Catering and Hospitality

Construction and EngineeringPerforming Engineering Operations Performing Engineering Operations BTEC National Diploma in EngineeringMotor Vehicle Progression Award Motor Vehicle Progression Award Level 1 Diploma Brickwork Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork Level 3 Diploma in BrickworkLevel 1 Diploma in Joinery Level 2 Diploma in Joinery Level 3 Diploma in JoineryLevel 1 Diploma in Painting & DecoratingPlumbing Plumbing CGLI 6129

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Creative and Performing ArtsBTEC National Diploma in Photography BTEC National Diploma in Graphic DesignBTEC National Diploma in Fashion & ClothingBTEC National Diploma in Music TechnologyBTEC National Diploma in Pop Music BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design

Foundation StudiesBTEC Certificate in Life Skills

Hairdressing, Beauty andComplimentary TherapiesNVQ 1 HairdressingNVQ 2 HairdressingNVQ 3 HairdressingNVQ 1 BeautyNVQ 2 BeautyNVQ 3 BeautyHolistic Therapies level 2Holistic Therapies level 3

Health & Social CareBTEC First Diploma in Care BTEC National Diploma in Care C.C.E in Childcare D.C.E in Childcare

ICTNVQ Level 2 IT Practitioners

Sports and Fitness NVQ 2 Sports Coaching

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Access to Higher EducationAccess courses do exactly that. They allow peoplewho may not possess the necessary universityentry requirements to return to the classroom andprogress on to a degree course after completingthis one year qualification.

Riverside College’s Access to HE programmes are an excitingway to get back into education and prepare yourself forstudying at university level.

You will be advised and assisted to help you select the mostappropriate programme for your needs. Previous qualificationsare not a necessity but will be taken into consideration.

Your life skills, previous employment and prior achievementswill also be taken into consideration. Access to HEprogrammes value these life experiences, and the course willhelp you to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence toprepare you for University.

Access PathwaysAccess to Social Services

Access to Health & Social Care

Access to Education & Teaching

The course takes only 1 year to complete. All of theprogrammes start in September and run through to June, withexams being taken in the first 2 weeks of June.

Your weekly timetable will be approximately 15 hours perweek. To support you in your studies you will have a personaltutor who will help you to organise your workload andcomplete a ‘HE toolkit’ to support your university applications.

Progression Opportunities:We have excellent progression opportunities within RiversideCollege’s Higher Education department as well as to localuniversities including Liverpool John Moores University, EdgeHill University and University of Chester.

We will guide you through your application to university,helping you with the whole process. We will also make surethat you are well prepared for the type and level of study atyour chosen university.

Please call student services on 0151 257 2800 for more information and how to apply.


Apprenticeships

Earn While You Learn

If you are aged between 19 and 24, an apprenticeship can help you getthe best of both worlds, and earn while you learn. Gain recognised,relevant qualifications, whist you work in the industry of your choice.

We are offering the following Apprenticeships*

� Hairdressing

� Painting & Decorating

� Business Administration

� Motor Vehicle

� Plumbing

� Engineering

Please call 0151 257 2800 for more details.

*Please note the availability of these Apprenticeships is subject togovernment contracts.


Higher Education Courses

Higher Education Open Evening: Wednesday 17th June 2009, 5.30-8.30pmHigher Education

For more information contact Val Keeling or Jo Bullock inthe Higher Education Team on 0151 257 2127 / 01928 508 636

Riverside College has been running a range of HigherEducation programmes for over 30 years. We work inpartnership with a number of prestigious North WestUniversities to offer you a range of Foundation Degrees.

A Foundation Degree is a Higher Education course thatis designed in partnership with employers and can beeither full or part-time. It blends academic study andpractical experience to equip you with the skills youneed to succeed in employment.

We have a specialist Higher Education team who cangive you help and advice with all aspects of studying atthis level including information about finance andbursaries and career pathways.

Foundation Degrees at Riverside CollegeAccountancy

Business Management

Integrated Practice in Early Years and Young People

Manufacturing Technology

Mechanical Technology

Sports Coaching

Theatre, Applied Drama and Creativity

Other Higher Education Courses at Riverside College

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Laboratory Operations(CPD units of Foundation Degree)

Higher Education Helpline: 20th August 2009 - Independent Advice & Guidanceon where to go next, call 0151 257 2127 or 01928 508636

Higher Education Information & Enrolment Day: Friday 29th August, 9.30-4.30pm


BY RAIL:

The Runcorn Campus is only a short walk from Runcorn Railway Station.Frequent rail services from the following stations serve Runcorn:

LIVERPOOL LIME STREET,

CREWE, WINSFORD, HARTFORD, ACTON BRIDGE(For further information on train times and fares please call the National Rail

Enquiry Line on 08457 48 49 50.)

BY CAR:

FROM M56• Exit the M56 at junction 12 • Take the Weston Point Expressway A557 • Follow signs for Riverside College Runcorn

FROM M62 VIA WIDNES & RUNCORN• Exit M62 at junction 7 • Take the A557, follow signs for Runcorn • Go over the bridge, staying in the right hand lane continuing on the A557• Follow signs to Riverside College Runcorn

Runcorn Campus:

The Runcorn Campus is just a short five-minute walk from Runcorn High Streetand Runcorn Railway Station is even closer. Riverside College operates a freeshuttle bus service to our Bridgewater Campus from Runcorn High Street.

BY BUS FROM:

RUNCORNThere is an extensive network of buses from all areas of Runcorn. Servicesinclude 3A, 3C, 6A, 14, 20A, 20C, 30, 32, 61, 62, 72, 110.

WIDNESThere are a number of services from Widnes to the Railway Station or RuncornHigh Street including the 14, 61, 62, and the 110.

WARRINGTONCatch the 62 Warrington-Stockton Heath-Moore-Sandymoor-Runcorn East-Runcorn High Street-Runcorn Railway Station or the 110 Warrington-Penketh-Widnes-Runcorn Railway Station.

LIVERPOOLCatch the 32 Liverpool-Garston-Speke-Hale-Widnes-Runcorn service, the 14 Liverpool-Wavertree-Belle Vale-Hough Green-Widnes-Runcorn or the X1 Liverpool-AigburthVale-Garston-Speke-Runcorn. The X1 is a half hourlyexpress service taking only 30 minutes from Liverpool City Centre.

FRODSHAM, HELSBY, ELTON, ELLESMERE PORTCatch the 36 to Runcorn or the college’s own direct service.

For full journey information or help with planning your journey,call the Neighbourhood Travel Team 0800 1953 173.

Runcorn CampusCampus DriveRuncorn WA7 4RE

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Getting to college: parking, map & directions


BY RAIL:

The Cronton Campus is a ten minute walk from Widnes Station on the Liverpool to Warrington line.

(For further information on train times and fares please call the

National Rail Enquiry Line on 08457 48 49 50.)

BY CAR:

FROM M62• Exit the M62 at junction 6

• At the roundabout join the A5080 towards Cronton

• Straight ahead at the traffic lights, Riverside College is on the right.

FROM M56• Exit the M56 at junction 12

• Take the A557 following signs for The Bridge

• Take the 2nd slip road signposted Widnes, follow signs for Riverside College Kingsway

• Continue up Kingsway until roundabout, take 1st exit and follow signs for Riverside College Cronton.

Cronton Campus:

Our Cronton 6th Form Campus is situated on the A5080 Cronton Lanebetween the villages of Cronton and Farnworth.

BY BUS FROM:

WIDNESCatch any of the following Halton Transport services that either stop at the campus or nearby in Birchfield Road.

From Huyton catch the 6 (Arriva) Liverpool to Warrington that stops at theCollege or the 61 (Halton Transport) Liverpool-Huyton-Prescot-Whiston-Rainhill-Widnes service) that stops at Birchfield Road.

WHISTON, PRESCOT, RAINHILLCatch the 61 (Halton Transport) Liverpool-Huyton-Prescot-Whiston-Rainhill-Widnes service) that stops at Birchfield Gardens.

ST HELENSCatch the 17A (Halton Transport) or 33A (Arriva) service to Farnworth/Birchfield Gardens.

WARRINGTON, GREAT SANKEY, PENKETHCatch the 6 Arriva Warrington to Liverpool service that stops at the Cronton Campus.

RUNCORNCatch the 61 or 61C (Halton Transport) Runcorn to Widnes and Cronton Campus service.

HALE, DITTON, HOUGH GREENCatch the 40 (Halton Transport) Hale-Ditton-Hough Green-Cronton Campus service.

LIVERPOOLCatch the 914 (Merseypride) Garston-Allerton-Childwall-Woolton-Hunts Cross-Halewood-Cronton Campus service.

Catch the 6 (Arriva) Liverpool-Edge Lane-Broadgreen-Roby-Huyton-Cronton Campus service.

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Our Kingsway Campus is situated close to Widnes town centre near Victoria Square.

BY BUS:

All bus services serving Widnes stop nearby the Kingsway Campus or thenearby ASDA supermarket.

BY RAIL:

The Kingsway Campus is a ten minute walk south along Kingsway from WidnesStation on the Liverpool to Warrington line.

(For further information on train times and fares please call the National Rail

Enquiry Line on 08457 48 49 50.)

BY CAR:

FROM M62• Exit the M62 at junction 7• Take the A557 following signs for Widnes• At the traffic lights follow signs for Widnes town centre• Take the 2nd exit at roundabout, following signs for

Riverside College Kingsway.

FROM M56• Exit the M56 at junction 12 • Take the Weston Point Expressway A557 follow signs for The Bridge• Take the 2nd slip road signposted Widnes, follow signs for

Riverside College Kingsway.

Learners with disability: If you have difficulty travelling independently, contact the Additional LearningSupport Team (0151 257 2007) or speak to Student Services. We may be ableto help you arrange door-to-door transport with Halton Community Transport.

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PARKINGAt the Runcorn Campus students can use the free student car park.

At the Kingsway Campus students may use the free MunicipalCar Park on Caldwell Road. There is a walkway from the car parkto the College entrance. After 6pm students may use the College

staff car park.

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