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Course Guide

Tel: 0151 257 2053

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Kingsway Campus

Kingsway, Widnes WA8 7QQ

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Tel: 0151 257 2053 Email: [email protected]

DEGREE LEVELCOURSES

Degree Level Courses in:

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individualised support> Timetables to fit around your life

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See page 3 for enrolment dates

NEW for 2018

> Study a full BA (Hons) in Education> Foundation Degree in Counselling Children and Young People> Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

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Whether you are looking to develop new skills, change the direction of your career or take your qualifications to the next level, we have a course for you.

This course guide covers all of the courses available to adults at Riverside College. Choose from our wide range of substantial, part time and short courses designed to help you achieve your goals.

By choosing Riverside College you will benefit from:

• A college with outstanding results

• A town centre location with freeparking and great transport links

• Exceptional financial support andbursaries

• Award winning student support

• Strong links with universities andemployers

How to apply and enrol

• Apply online at www.riverside.ac.uk

• Call 0151 257 2053

• Email [email protected]

• Come along to our

enrolment events

Adult Enrolment Days 2018

Kingsway Centre, Widnes WA8 7QQ

• Wed 29th August 9am - 4pm

• Thurs 30th August 9am - 4pm

• Fri 31st August 9am - 3pm

• Wed 5th September 5pm - 7pm

• Wed 12th September 5pm - 7pm

• Thurs 13th September 5pm - 7pm

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Welcometo Riverside College


Course Fees & FundingMany of our students study for freeDon’t be put off by the cost of study, please call our Admissions Team on 0151 257 2053 to check if you are eligible to study for free or qualify for a loan. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances and the course you have chosen to study. Fees in this guide, for courses lasting more than one year, relate to the first year of the course. Payable course fees must be paid in full at enrolment by cash or card. However, some courses offer instalments/payment plans, please enquire. Your first instalment will be due at enrolment.

New for 2018: Funding for Employed Students - You no longer have to be unemployed to study for free! Entry, Level 1 and Level 2 courses which are eligible for fee remission (indicated by a * in the guide) may be free for you if you are working part time, earning less than £338 per month and claiming a state benefit OR working full time and earning less than £15,736.50 per year. Terms and conditions apply - come along to one of our enrolment events to find out more.

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An Advanced Learner Loan is available to anyone over the age of 19, regardless

of your circumstances, studying a Level 3 or 4 eligible course. The loan will fully

cover your fees - with no repayments until you are earning £25,000 or over per

year (repayment example: if you are earning £27,000 per year you will pay £15

per month). Courses with a + in the fee column are eligible for an Advanced

Learner Loan. Go to www.riverside.ac.uk for more information.

HE Student Loans are available for all first time undergraduates, full and part

time if required. You won’t pay back any of your course fees until you are

earning £25,000 or over per year. For more information visit www.gov.uk.

Courses with an ‘s’ in the fee column are available for HE Student Loans.

STUDY NOW, PAY LATERAdvanced Learner Loan

HE Student Loan

Access to Higher Education

Level Course Title Duration Day(s) of the week

Start Date

Times Fee (per year)

3 Access to Allied Health Care Professions

1 year 3 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire* +

3 Access to Nursing and Midwifery 1 year 3 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire* +

3 Access to Social Science 1 year 3 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire* +

3 Access to Humanities 1 year 3 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire* +

3 Access to Teaching 1 year 3 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire* +

3 Access to Science 1 year 3 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire* +

3 Access to Science (Engineering) 1 year 3 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire* +

3 Access to Business 1 year 3 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire* +

2 Preparation for Access 1 year 2 days 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm Please enquire*

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Course ListingFor more details on these courses and to apply visit www.riverside.ac.uk,

call our Adult Admissions Team on 0151 257 2053 or

email [email protected]

Key for Course Fees:

Courses with an * may be free for you if you are eligible for fee remission.

Courses with a + are available for Advanced Learner Loans.

Courses with an ‘s’ are available for HE Student Loan Finance.

Courses with a ‘s’ can be paid in instalments.

Courses with a enrol online at www.riverside.ac.uk/adultenrol

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NEW: BOOK AND PAY ONLINE!For short leisure courses, you can simply go online to enrol and pay - go to www.riverside.ac.uk/adultenrol


Accounting

Catering & Hospitality


Start Date


4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting

15-18 months

Mon & Wed 10/09/18 6pm - 9pm £2,500s+

4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting

15-18 months

Wed 12/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm £2,500s+

3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting

12-15 months

Mon & Wed 10/09/18 6pm - 9pm £2,200*s+

3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting

12-15 months

Thurs 13/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm £2,200*s+

2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting

1 year Mon & Wed 10/09/18 6pm - 9pm £895* s

2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting

1 year Mon 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm £895* s

2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping

14 weeks Mon 10/09/18 9.30am - 4.30pm £495* s


Start Date


3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery

1 year Various 05/09/18 Various £5,421* s +

2 Diploma in Professional Cookery 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

1 Diploma in Hospitality & Catering 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

1 Award in Professional Cooking Skills

10 weeks Thurs 27/09/18 6pm - 9pm £95*

E3 Introduction to Cake Decorating 6 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £70*

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLICTUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY 12pm-1pm

To book call 0151 257 2015

TRAINING RESTAURANT

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Please note: There are additional AAT admission and membership fees

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Computing and ICT


Start Date


5 HND in Computing 2 years Mon, Tue & Wed

10/09/18 Various £6,500 s s

3 Foundation Diploma in IT 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £3,345* s +

3 Foundation Diploma in Game Development (QCF)


2 Extended Certificate in IT 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

2 ECDL Advanced 28 weeks Wed 26/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £40

2 ECDL Advanced 28 weeks Thurs 27/09/18 10am - 12.30pm £40

1 ECDL Office Skills 22 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £40

1 ECDL Office Skills 22 weeks Wed 26/09/18 10am - 12.30pm £40

E1-E3 Digital Skills for Beginners 10 weeks Mon 24/09/18 10am - 12.30pm FREE

CISCO CCNA Discovery

3 CISCO CCNA1: Introduction to Networks

15 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £299

3 CISCO CCNA2: Routing and Switching Essentials

15 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £299

3 CISCO CCNA3: Scaling Networks 15 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £299

3 CISCO CCNA4: Connecting Networks

15 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £299

2 CISCO IT Essentials: Computer Hardware Skills

15 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £199

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NEW FOR 2018Enrol online on courses where you see next to the course fee


Construction Trades

Creative Arts and Photography

Level Course Title Duration Day(s) of

the week

Start

Date


3 Advanced Diploma in Brickwork 1 year Wed,Thurs & Fri

05/09/18 Various £3,345* s +

2 Diploma in Brickwork 1 year Wed,Thurs & Fri

05/09/18 Various £1,300*s

3 Advanced Diploma in Joinery 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £3,345* s +

2 Diploma in Joinery 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

2 Diploma in Joinery (Evening Part time)

1 year Mon & Wed

03/09/18 6pm - 9pm £1,500*s

3 Advanced Diploma in Plumbing 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £3,345*+

2 Diploma in Plumbing 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

2 Diploma in Plumbing (Evening Part time)

1 year Mon & Wed

03/09/18 6pm - 9pm £1,950*s

2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation

1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £3,345*+

2 Diploma in Electrical Installation 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

3 Diploma in Electrical Installation (Evening Part time)

1 year Mon & Wed

03/09/18 6pm - 9pm £2,500*s

2 Diploma in Electrical installation (Evening Part time)

1 year Mon & Wed

03/09/18 6pm - 9pm £1,850*s

2 Asbestos Awareness for Construction Specialists

3 weeks Wed 05/09/18 6pm - 9pm £60*


Start Date


Digital Photography for Beginners 10 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6.30pm - 8.30pm £99

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Engineering & Motor Vehicle


Start Date


4 HNC in Engineering 2 years Wed 12/09/18 9am - 5pm £3,000 s s

3 Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology


2 NVQ Performing Engineering Operations

1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

3 Diploma in Motorsport 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £3,345* s +

3 Diploma in Motor Vehicle 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £5,421* s +

2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

Coded Welding Assessment and Training (TWI Certification)

Please enquire for details

2 Welding - Level 2 City and Guilds Certificate

20 weeks Wed 26/09/18 6.30pm - 8.30pm £299

1 Introduction to Welding - Level 1 Certificate

10 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6.30pm - 8.30pm £199

1 Intro to 2D/3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)

10 weeks Wed 26/09/18 6.30pm - 8.30pm £99

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How to apply and enrol

• Apply online at www.riverside.ac.uk

• Call 0151 257 2053

• Email [email protected]

• Come along to our Open Evening

or enrolment events


English, Maths, ESOL & Study Skills


Start Date


E-L2 First Steps to Study Maths & English

1 year Tues 25/09/18 9.30am - 2.30pm FREE

This course is designed for anyone who has been out of learning for some time and would like to gain or refresh their skills in order to prepare themselves for progression on to a substantial course.

It includes English, maths and study skills.

GCSE Qualifications

2 GCSE English (Daytime) 1 year Thurs 13/09/18 9.30am - 12.30pm £40 exam fee

2 GCSE English (Evening) 1 year Wed 12/09/18 6pm - 9pm £40 exam fee

2 GCSE Mathematics (Daytime) 1 year Wed 12/09/18 9.30am - 12.30pm £40 exam fee

2 GCSE Mathematics (Evening) 1 year Wed 12/09/18 6pm - 9pm £40 exam fee

2 GCSE Mathematics (Evening) 1 year Thurs 13/09/18 6pm - 9pm £40 exam fee

Functional Skills Qualifications

E-L2 English 1 year Various day and evening options across the week. Contact Admissions on

0151 257 2053 for more information.

FREE

E-L2 Maths 1 year FREE

For GCSE qualifications if you already have a grade C and achieved it within the last 5 years but wish to improve your grade then fees will apply. Please enquire for details of fees.

1 - 2 First Steps to Psychology, Sociology and Criminology

16 weeks Wed 19/09/18 12.30pm - 2.30pm FREE

2 Certificate Mental Health Awareness in Young People

1 year Thurs 20/09/18 12.30pm - 2.30pm £300*

2 Certificate Mental Health Awareness in Young People

1 year Thurs 20/09/18 6pm - 8pm £300*

2 Certificate in Understanding Dyslexia and Other Specific

Learning Difficulties

1 year Wed 19/09/18 9.30am - 12.00pm £300*

1 Mental Health Awareness 16 weeks Thurs 20/09/18 9.30am - 11.30am £110*

1 Substance Misuse 6 weeks Thurs Jan-19 9.30am - 11.30am £60*

1 Alcohol Misuse 12 weeks Thurs Mar-19 9.30am - 11.30am £110*

ESOL Qualifications

E-L2 English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

1 year Various day and evening options across the week. Contact admissions on 0151 257 2053 for more information. You will need to bring your passport or identity card to

assess your eligibility for funding.

FREE

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Hair, Beauty, Nails & Media Makeup


Start Date


FULL TIME

3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Hairdressing

1 year Various 06/09/18 Various £3,345*s +

2 Professional Hairdressing Technical Certificate


1 Career Launch in Professional Hairdressing

1 year Various 12/09/18 9.30am – 3pm £1,300*s

3 Advanced Diploma in Media, Fashion and Special Effects

Makeup


2 Diploma in Media Makeup with Hairdressing


1 Diploma in Makeup Artistry with Hairdressing


3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Beauty Therapy


2 Diploma in Professional Beauty Therapy


1 Diploma in Professional Beauty Therapy

1year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Nail Services

1 Year Various 06/09/18 Various £2,583*s +

2 Diploma in Professional Nail Services


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HAIR, BEAUTY & NAIL SALONS

Our Vita salons at Riverside College offer a vast range of professional hair, beauty and nail treatments to leave you looking and feeling great

To book an appointment please call:Beauty and Nails: 0151 257 2011Hairdressing: 0151 257 2012

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Hair, Beauty, Nails & Media Makeup


Start Date


PART TIME

4 Certificate in Micro Blading 32 weeks Thurs 27/09/18 6pm - 9pm £941*s +

2 Diploma in Professional Beauty Therapy (Part Time Evening)

32 weeks Mon & Wed 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £375*s

2 Award in Therapeutic Head Massage

10 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £95*

2 STAGE 1 : Professional Lash & Brow Technician - Shaping,

Colouring Brows and Lash Lifting (Stage 2 will run in January 2019)

10 weeks Thurs 27/09/18 6pm - 9pm £95*

3 Award in Artificial Nail Structures 32 weeks Wed 26/09/18 6pm - 9pm £941*s +

1 STAGE 1: Professional Nail Technician - Award in

Professional Nail Treatments (Stage 2 will run in January 2019)

17 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £170*

2 Diploma in Professional Hairdressing

33 weeks Mon & Wed 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £375*s

1 STAGE 1: Professional Barbering - Award in Professional

Men's Hair Styling (Stage 2 will run in January 2019)

12 weeks Wed 26/09/18 6pm - 9pm £120*

3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Makeup

30 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £941*s +

2 Certificate in Professional Makeup 33 weeks Wed 26/09/18 6pm - 9pm £295*s


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STUDY NOW, PAY LATER

Take advantage of Advanced Learner

Loans and Student Finance.

See page 3 for more details.

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Health, Social Care & Counselling


Start Date


6 BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (top up)

1 year Wed & Thurs

12/09/18 Various £6,500 s s

5 Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

2 years Mon & Tues

10/09/18 Various £6,500 s s

3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (90 credit)


2 Diploma in Health and Social Care 1 year Various 03/09/18 Various £1,300*s

1 NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Working with Children

18 weeks Various 10/09/18 Various Please enquire*

6 BSc (Hons) Counselling (top-up)

1 year Tues 11/09/18 10am - 5pm £5,400 ss

5 Foundation Degree in Counselling 3 years Mon & Thurs

10/09/18 6pm - 9pm £3,750 ss

5 Foundation Degree in Counselling 3 years Thurs 13/09/18 10am - 5pm £3,750 ss

5 Foundation Degree in Counselling Children and Young People

3 years Mon & Thurs

10/09/18 6pm - 9pm £3,750 ss

5 Foundation Degree in Counselling Children and Young People

3 years Thurs 13/09/18 10am - 5pm £3,750 ss

3 Diploma in Counselling 1 year Wed 26/09/18 6pm - 9pm £995*s +

3 Diploma in Counselling 1 year Wed 26/09/18 9.30am - 12.30pm £995*s +

2 Introduction to Counselling Skills Certificate

15 weeks Tues 25/09/18 9.30am - 12pm £220*


15 weeks Thurs 27/09/18 9.30am - 12pm £220*


15 weeks Thurs 27/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £220*

2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

15 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 8pm £110*


15 weeks Tues 25/09/18 10am - 12pm or 12.45pm - 2.45pm

£110*


15 weeks Thurs 27/09/18 12.45pm - 2.45pm £110*

1 Developing Effective Thinking Skills

6 weeks Various 24/9/18 Various TBC

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Sport

Languages

Science


Start Date


6 BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Sport Development (top up)

1 year 2.5 days 10/09/18 Various £6,500 ss

5 Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching and PE

2 years 2.5 days 10/09/18 Various £6,500 ss

3 Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer Diploma



Start Date


Spanish for Beginners 11 weeks Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 8pm £110


Start Date


2 GCSE Science 1 year Mon & Wed 24/09/18 5.30pm - 9pm £900

Teaching Assistants


Start Date


3 Diploma in Teaching Assistants 1 year Tues 25/09/18 9.30am - 1.30pm £2,225*s +

3 Diploma in Teaching Assistants 1 year Thurs 27/09/18 1pm - 6pm £2,225*s +

2 Teaching Assistants 1 year Wed 26/09/18 9.30am - 12pm £570*s

2 Teaching Assistants 1 year Thurs 27/09/18 9.30am - 12pm £570*s

2 Teaching Assistants 1 year Thurs 27/09/18 6pm - 8.30pm £570*s

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Teaching Professions


Start Date


5 & 7 Certificate and Post Graduate Certificate Education - PCET

2 years Mon 10/09/18 2pm - 6pm £3,000 ss

5 Foundation Degree in Education Extended 2 years

Thurs 13/09/18 9am - 1pm £4,800 ss

6 BA (Hons) Education (top up) 1 year Thurs 13/09/18 9am - 1pm £5,400 ss

3 Award in Education & Training 12 weeks Wed 26/09/18 6pm - 9pm £475

4 TAQA Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality

of Assessment

3 weeks + tutorials

Mon 12/11/18 6pm - 9pm £200

4 TAQA Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of

Assessment Processes

3 weeks + tutorials

Mon 12/11/18 6pm - 9pm £600

4 TAQA Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance

of Assessment Processes & Practice

3 weeks + tutorials

Mon 12/11/18 6pm - 9pm £750

3 TAQA Award in Understanding the Principles & Practices of

Assessment

3 weeks + tutorials

Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £200

3 TAQA Award in Assessing Competence in the Work

Environment

3 weeks + tutorials

Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £500

3 TAQA Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

3 weeks + tutorials

Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £500

3 TAQA Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

3 weeks + tutorials

Mon 24/09/18 6pm - 9pm £700

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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 dependent on the length of the course and the number of weeks into the course the student withdraws, unless a medical certificate is formally produced.

Access toHigher Education

Your route to a better job

The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a one year level 3 qualification which prepares you for study at University level. It is aimed at anyone who would like to progress to a Higher Education course but who does not have the traditional qualifications to do so.

Courses available in the following pathways:

l Nursing and Midwifery

l Allied Healthcare

l Social Science

l Humanities

l Teaching

l Science

l Science (Engineering)

l Management (Business)

l Level 2 Preparation for Access

Start your life changing journey with Riverside College for:

l Dedicated Specialist Access Teachers

l Outstanding progression to University

l An adult course tailored to your needs

l Family friendly timetables

l Bursary and childcare support available

l FREE parking and excellent transport links

l Advanced Learner Loan available. This is written off when

complete your degree.

Adult Enrolment Days 2018

Kingsway Centre, Widnes WA8 7QQ

l Wed 29th August 9am - 4pm

l Thurs 30th August 9am - 4pm

l Fri 31st August 9am - 3pm

l Wed 5th September 5pm - 7pm

l Wed 12th September 5pm - 7pm

l Thurs 13th September 5pm - 7pm

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