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01 New Courses, New Skills, New You!

02 How to enrol on your course

05 Student support

06 Free study - further education courses

08 Extra financial support

09 Support for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

10 Campus facilities

12 Awards and accolades

13 Apprenticeships

14 What people say about us

16 Art and design

18 Beauty, hair and holistic therapies

22 Business and professional development

24 Construction

26 Engineering

28 English, maths, languages and science

30 Environment, land based and veterinary nursing

32 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

34 Health and care

36 Higher education foundation certificates (HEFC)

40 Hospitality and catering

42 Information technology

46 Skills for life

48 Sport and exercise

50 Teacher education

52 Travel and tourism

54 How to find us

57 Index

60 Contact us

61 What else is on offer

Contents

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Newcastle College has the right course foryou whether you want to:

• progress in your current job• learn and acquire new skills• return to learning and develop yourself• return to work after time off

Benefit from:

• flexible learning – evening, weekend and day-time study to fit around your lifestyle or working commitments

• a huge range of courses – no matter what your interests, we will have one to suit you

• outstanding (Grade 1) OFSTED inspection results – receive the highest quality training and learning

• beacon status – one of only nineteen colleges in theUK – get the best learning experience possible

• winner of Company of the Year in the North East Business Awards 2005 – benefit from our award-winning performance and investment

• free city centre parking.

You’ll get the best experience as we’veinvested millions of pounds in world-classresources, including:

• a new £8.6 million city centre resource for employers and employees to train - opening September 2007

• a brand new £16 million Lifestyle Academyincorporating state-of-the-art gym, spa, salonsand beauty facilities, and our award winning Chefs’ Academy

• a state-of-the-art £21 million Performance Academy for music and performing arts

• centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) for Aerospace and Allied Engineering, Health, Construction, and Culinary Excellence

• IT workshops with over 350 computers linked to the web

• three libraries with over 500 study seats and 125,000 books, newspapers, periodicals, audio-visual materials and CD ROM resources

• an internet café• a bar, restaurant, bistro and various coffee shops

across the campus.

All of this is just a phone call, click or visit away.Find a course that interests you and call us today on0191 200 4000 or come along to our SummerEnrolment from 1 August 2007 - 1 September 2007

New Courses, New Skills, New You! Newcastle College has the widest variety of part-time courses in the North East acrossmany subject areas.

DisclaimerNewcastle College welcomes diversity in its student population. We are committed to providing an inclusivelearning environment and ensuring that our students are treated fairly.

We welcome the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 and the Disability Discrimination Act. We will do ourbest to support the various needs of our students and help you to achieve your learning goals. If you are adisabled person, please ensure that we know what you need so that we can make all reasonable adjustments tohelp you succeed.

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Enrol in Person - Summer EnrolmentIf you would like to meet us and find out more aboutyour course before you decide to join, or if you wouldlike to enrol in person, or if your course is marked ‘No’in the final (Tel) column (on pages 16 - 52), thencome along to our Summer Enrolment event at Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road on:

1 August until 1 September 2007Mon – Thurs 11.00 - 18.30

Fri 11.00 - 16.00Sat 11.00 - 13.00

Enrol by TelephoneIf your course is marked ‘Yes’ in the final (Tel) column (on pages 16 - 52), then you can simply enrol by telephone. Call our dedicated Advice andEnquiry Centre on 0191 200 4000 and a member of our friendly staff will take you through theenrolment process.

Enrol by PostIf your course is marked ‘Yes’ in the final (Tel) column(on pages 16 - 52), then you can also enrol by post.Complete the enrolment form opposite and return it to: Newcastle College,FREEPOST NT920,Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne,NE4 5BR

YOU DO NOT NEED A STAMP.

Get AdviceAlternatively, why not come to one of our Advice andEnrolment Evenings? They are held from 4.30pm –7.00pm, in the Parsons Building at Rye Hill Campus,on the following dates:

• Wednesday 5 September• Wednesday 3 October• Wednesday 7 November• Wednesday 5 December

If you’re not sure which course is right for you, youcan discuss your options with an Enquiry Adviser on0191 200 4000 or you can email for an appointmenton [email protected].

You can also meet with a Student Adviser at our Summer Enrolment event without booking an appointment.

We look forward to welcoming you to Newcastle College.

How to enrol on your courseAt Newcastle College we make enrolment as easy as possible. You can get in touch with us by telephone,come along to Summer Enrolment, or enrol by post!

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Enrolment form (part 1)SurnameFirst Name(s)Title Mr Mrs Ms Other Gender Male Female Address

PostcodeTel. DayTel. EveningMobileEmailDate of BirthNationalityNational Insurance NumberHave you been a full resident within the EU throughoutthe last three years for purposes other than study?Yes No Please tick relevant box:I will pay the fees myselfMy employer will pay my fees

(Please enclose a letter from your employer)

Name of EmployerAddress of Employer

PostcodeMy fees will be paid by the following training schemeModern Apprenticeship

I do not pay fees because I am aged 18 or underI am an asylum seeker who has been legally in the UK pending Home Office Consideration for longer than 6 monthsI will be studying for a full Level 2 qualification(Full Level 2 is defined as equivalent to a BTEC First Diploma, Five GCSEs (Grades A-C) or an NVQ Level 2)**I will be studying a first full Level 3 qualification

(Full Level 3 qualification is defined as equivalent to * NVQ Level 3 * One or more A Levels* Access to HE certificate (regulated by QAA)* OCR National Diploma* Edexcel National Certificate and National Diplomas* International Baccalaureate)I receive one of the following benefits or I am theunwaged dependent of a person who receives oneof the following benefits:(please enclose a copy of proof of benefit, eg yourGiro cheque or P60. Please do not send originals)

Jobseekers Allowance Income SupportHousing Benefit Working Tax Credit(with an income assessed of £15,050 or less)If you have a low income, you could be eligible for a50% reduction in your fees (Contact our Advice andEnquiry Centre for details of how much you need to be earning to qualify)Council Tax Benefit (not Single Occupancy Discount)Pensions Credit (in receipt of Guarantee Credit andincome assessed as £15,050 or less)

Data ProtectionAll records of Newcastle College are maintained in compliance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. The college is registered withthe Information Commissioner’s Office as a provider of education and training. By applying to enrol on a course of study, you consent to thecollege processing personal data relating to you, including sensitive personal data, in accordance with the College's registration and LSC statutoryrequirements. Under the Data Protection Act 1998 you have a right to a copy of any data we hold about you. If you would like a copy of thisdata you should apply, in writing, to the MIS Quality Manager.

If you’re not sure whether you have to pay fees, please phone our Advice and Enquiry Centre on 0191 200 4000.

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Enrolment form (part 2)Course(s) applied for: Name of course(s) in order of preference. If you are applying for a childcare or health and care course, please contact our Advice and Enquiry Centre on 0191 200 4000 to get a specific health and care enrolment form.Course Code Course Title Start Date Day & Time Fee

Have you received any advice and guidance about your choice of course?No Yes (please indicate source below):Newcastle College Advice and Guidance Event Advice from telephone enquiry Connexions Adviser Careers Teacher Other (please state) If you are uncertain about which course(s) you would like to study, please contact our Adviceand Enquiry Centre on 0191 200 4000. They will be happy to advise you.Payment DetailsPlease tick the relevant box. You can pay by cheque, credit or debit card. Please do not enclose cash.I do not pay fees I enclose a cheque (made payable to Newcastle College) I authorise Newcastle College to charge the following account with the cost of my fees: Account numberType of account: Visa Mastercard Switch Card expiry date: Switch issue number:Name of account holder:Signature:

Relevant Qualifications – please complete if you are under 25 years old.Qualification gained Grade Date

I confirm that I wish to enrol on the course(s) indicated above, and declare that all the informationprovided on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Date:For official use only:Proof of fee exemption: Date entered on system:Referred to learning support: Fee Paid:

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We provide you with:

• information and advice on fees, study costs and other help available

• course and careers information and advice• a day nursery (places subject to availability

and demand).

Our Central Support Service team will also providehelp if you have a learning difficulty, disability orlanguage support need. For details of the type ofsupport available please see page 9.

Which Course Level is Right for You?

To make sure you choose a course at the right level foryou, you will find listed below the qualifications orexperience you need to study at each level.

Beginner/Introductory Level - A general backgroundintroduction to the subject.Foundation Level - Equivalent to GCSE grades D-G,NVQ1, or NCFE Level 1.

Intermediate Level - Suitable if you have someexperience in the subject, equivalent to 5 or moreGCSEs at grade C or above, NVQ2, BTEC FirstDiploma, GNVQ Intermediate, or NCFE Level 2.

Advanced Level - Suitable if you have achieved anIntermediate Level qualification. Equivalent to 2 ormore A Levels, BTEC National Diploma, NVQ3 orGNVQ Advanced.

Higher Education Level - Suitable if you’ve studied anAdvanced Level qualification or have extensiveexperience in the subject.

If you would like more information please call ourAdvice and Enquiry Team on (0191) 200 4000 or callin to our Advice and Enquiry Centre which is open:

During college term time:08.30-18.30 Monday to Wednesday09.30-18.30 Thursday08.30-16.30 Friday09.00-12.30 Saturday

During college holidays:08.30-17.00 Monday to Wednesday09.30-17.00 Thursday08.30-16.30 Friday

Student supportAt Newcastle College we are committed to offering you high quality student support andto giving you the help you need to achieve your full potential whatever your goals are.

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You can also study free on these courses if you are aged 16 years or over and fulfil one of the following criteria:

1. You are under 19 years on 31 August 2007.

2. You receive one of these benefits:• jobseekers allowance• council tax benefit

(NOT single occupancy discount)• housing benefit• income support• working tax credit (depending on the

amount you receive)• pension credit (depending on the amount

you receive).

3. You are the non-working dependent of a person receiving one of the benefits in criteria 2 or 3.

4. You wish to enrol on an Essential Skills course or a full Level 2 or Level 3 course (see opposite).

5. You are on a low income (ask for details).

For free study you must be a resident of England or an EU country other than Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Free Study - Level 2/Essential Skills

At Newcastle College we aim to provide free study forfull Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications or Essential Skills(literacy and numeracy) if you:

• Are 19 years old or over.• Do not currently have a full Level 2 or Level 3

qualification or above.• Have been ‘ordinarily resident’ for three years.

(Full Level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSE’s grades A-C or NVQ Level 2).

Free study for a full Level 3 qualification may alsoapply for individuals without a prior full Level 2. Pleaseask for guidance.

(Full Level 3 is equivalent to BTEC National Diploma, 2AS/A2 Levels, full-time Higher Education Access courseor NVQ Level 3).

You may be eligible for a 50% reduction of fees if youare studying a further education course and are on alow income. Please ask for details before or when youenrol. You will be required to pay any course fees at enrolment.

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What is not included

The following costs are not included in any offer offinancial help:

• Membership of professional or trade organisations.• Examination re-sits or course re-registration.• Course fees of a course designated ‘Full Cost’ –

we can tell you if this is the case.• Fees for students who are in a work-release

programme (unless you’re aged 16-18).• Late entry to an examination.• Course fees if you are studying at another

institution.

We will pay your fees only if you:

• Sign an undertaking to complete your course.• Hand in all coursework, homework and assignments.• Sit all assessments and examinations. (In the case of

examinations your tutors must be satisfied that you are properly prepared to sit them and have a reasonable chance of success).

Please note: Students from Scotland, Wales andNorthern Ireland are not eligible for free study andmay have to pay a higher fee. Please contact thecollege to find out more.

International students from outside the EuropeanEconomic Area should contact our International Officefor information on courses and other costs on 0191 226 6292 or 0191 226 6289.

What you see is what you get

Unlike some colleges, the cost of Newcastle Collegecourses include (unless clearly stated) all tuition,registration, examination and assessment fees for theduration of the course (or for the first year of thecourse if the course is longer than a year). Don’t befooled by ‘cheaper’ courses at other colleges – theymay only advertise the tuition fee and then add theextra costs on top when you come to enrol.

ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND PLACES ARE LIMITED

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Who? If you are a student who is studying for 12 ormore hours per week, are aged 19 years old or overand studying for your first Level 2 qualification (or area student aged 19-30, studying for your first Level 3qualification*).

What? Up to £30 per week to help with your study costs.

How to apply: Contact us on (0191) 200 4000 andcheck whether you are eligible today!*Students aged 19-30, studying for a first full Level 3qualification such as BTEC National Diploma, 2 AS/A2qualifications, full-time Higher Education Access or anNVQ Level 3.

Help towards course related costs from theNewcastle College Access Fund

Who? If you are a student on a low income orbenefits, ordinarily resident in England or Wales.

What? You may be eligible for help towards, courserelated costs, travel costs, and/or childcare costs.

How to apply: Complete an application form,available from Student Services, and bring it in toStudent Services with the financial evidence required.Eligible students should note that there will be aninitial delay while we process your application beforeyou receive any help.For more info: A leaflet ‘Money Maze’ is available fromStudent Services.

Up to £155 per child towards registered childcarewith Care to Learn

Who? If you are a parent under 20 years old whowould like to start learning.

What? Up to £155 per child towards registeredchildcare.

How to apply: Contact Student Services for details onhow to apply on (0191) 200 4000.For more info: A leaflet ‘Care to Learn’ is available fromStudent Services.

Pay your tuition fees with a Career Development Loan

Who? If you are a student who requires a loan to payfor vocational learning or education.

What? A Government loan to help pay for your tuitionfees/course costs.

How to apply: Contact the Career Development LoansInformation Line on 0800 585 505 for an application form.For more info: A leaflet ‘Career Development Loans’ isavailable from Student Services.

Extra financial supportEarn up to £30 per week with an Adult Learning Grant (ALG)

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Support for students with learningdifficulties and/or disabilities

We can help with services such as:

• One-to-one and group support.• Support for learners with mental health and

wellbeing issues.• Support for learners with emotional

or behavioural issues.• Physical/personal care.• Mobility issues.• Sensory support.• Communication support such as

British Sign Language and lip speaking.• Additional tuition for deaf and blind students.• Specialist support through a partnership

with the RNIB.• Support for learners with learning difficulties• Specialist assessment and additional tuition for

learners with specific learning difficulties or dyslexia.• Assistive technology and specialist equipment.• Special exam arrangements.• Note taking.

Disability Statement

Newcastle College has a Disability Statement whichprovides a guide to all of the services and provision fordisabled learners in the college. The college hasundertaken disability audits of all of its buildings and iscommitted to providing excellent access to all areas.We also aim to make all new buildings fully accessible.Full details are provided in the Disability Statement.

Disability Equality Scheme

Newcastle College has a Disability Equality Schemewhich outlines how the college will fulfil the dutiesplaced on public authorities, by amendments to theDisability Discrimination Act and to promote disabilityequality in the way we carry out our functions.

Under the Data Protection Act all learners are entitledto complete confidentiality when they disclose adisability. However, we encourage and welcomedisclosure so that we can put the most effectivesupport in place.If you require any information please contact CentralSupport Services:Tel: 0191 200 4189Minicom: 0191 226 1367Fax: 0191 200 4397Email: [email protected]

Our policy statements and procedures are availablefrom Student Services and are on the college website -www.newcastlecollege.co.ukThese policies and our Disability Statement may berequested in the following formats:

• Printed copy/large print.• Computer disc.• Braille.• Audio cassette.• Video with BSL.

The Central Support Service provides help, support and advice for learners who have a learning difficulty and/or physical disability, a sensory disability, an emotional or mental health and well-being issue, or a communication disorder such as autism.

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Café I.T. – check your email and get a bite to eatHome to 40 PCs, all with internet access, Café I.T. isopen to all our students. You can also take advantageof a steaming cup of coffee or a freshly made bagel ormuffin when you are feeling peckish.

Hit the books in our library and learning resource centresWe have three libraries with over 125,000 booksbetween them and a wide range of newspapers,magazines, photocopiers and CD-ROM equipment. Allof our libraries also have internet access so you cansurf the net for that vital piece of research withoutleaving the campus!

Our sports teams are waiting for you!If you prefer to spend your free time on groupactivities, then Newcastle College has football,basketball, rugby, hockey and netball teams thatcompete regionally and nationally. Should you chooseto start your own team, we’ll support you all the way.There is also a wide range of other sports on offerincluding, volleyball, badminton, cricket and a rangeof activities such as judo, yoga and fitness classes.

Northern culture at its bestThe impressive gallery in the Mandela buildingregularly attracts exhibitions from renowned artists,photographers and fashion designers throughout theregion. Not to mention work from our own talentedstudents, and for the arty types our end of year showsare a must!

Newcastle’s very own Fame Academy!The college’s £21 million Performance Academy ishome to all music and performing arts students whoregularly put on shows, plays and concerts. Thestandard of these performances is always high andstudents can gain entry at a discounted rate.

• 250 seat theatre • Three performance venues • Ten recording studios • TV studio with pre and post production facilities • A radio station • Acting, music and dance studios • Recording and media production facilities.

Something to eat no matter what time of dayWe have numerous canteens, cafés and coffee shopsacross campus. Serving everything from cookedbreakfasts to fresh sandwiches and three-course meals!We work hard to ensure that standards are high andprices are affordable and we always have a large rangeof healthy and vegetarian options available.

Campus facilitiesAt Newcastle College we believe in working hard and playing hard.We want you to get the most out of your study time and free time too. So we are in theprocess of investing £160 million on learning resources and social facilities that will enableus to give you an exceptional education experience.

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Campus facilitiesLifestyle AcademyDynamic, world-class, state-of-the art and all on yourdoorstep. Whatever your interest in the leisure andlifestyle industry you will be captivated by our new£16 million Lifestyle Academy. This unique facility givesstudents the opportunity to immerse themselves intheir chosen vocation. It is also an invaluable trainingresource for employers and businesses throughout theregion. Whether you are looking to enhance yourcareer prospects, or would simply relish theopportunity to relax, unwind and be spoilt – this newfacility is for you. You need to experience the LifestyleAcademy first-hand to appreciate all it has to offer. Thisis what you can expect:

Step into The Retreat to escape the hustle andbustle of city life The Retreat is the Lifestyle Academy’s commercialhairdressing, beauty and holistic therapies salon andspa area. Update your image, be pampered at the nailbar or be revitalised by one of our many professionalbeauty treatments.

Unwind, relax and reflect in our fabulous new spaFacilities in this haven include a whirlpool bath, sauna,steam-room and drench shower. Laze on heatedmosaic loungers that reside under light therapy panelsor drift away in the floatation cubicle.

Work out with the very latest equipmentFor those seeking something more energetic head toThe Zone, the Lifestyle Academy’s very own gym andfitness studio. Exercise in a welcoming stress-freeatmosphere or take part in a range of group fitnessclasses.

Socialise and entertain while enjoying award-winning cuisineThe Chefs’ Academy offers the ultimate in fine-dining.Enjoy spectacular views of the city in an intimatesetting. Sit back while our supervised students serve upa mouth-watering feast.

For a more informal setting The Bistro is an 80-seathealthy eating venue and a great lunchtimedestination for everyone to enjoy.

Student support all under one roofThe brand new redevelopment of Grade II listed RyeHill House represents a new gateway to the college’sfacilities housing the main reception, student services,finance and exams, giving you access to confidentialsupport provision from an improved base.

Brand new conference centre coming soonAn exciting new facility, opening September 2007 atour Sandyford centre right in the heart of Newcastlecity centre, will soon be home to training andconferencing facilities, an art gallery and a hairdressing salon and florist.

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Awards and accolades

Grade One Ofsted Inspection Results

Our most recent Ofsted report was the best of anycollege in the North East. Ofsted are the Governmentinspectors for schools and colleges – its official thatwe’re number one!

The following areas were judged outstanding:

• Art and Design • Business• Guidance and support• Hair and Beauty• Health and Care• Performing Arts.

Plus, the following areas were judged to be good:

• Science and Maths (Sixth Form College)• Construction• IT• English and Humanities (Sixth Form College).

Beacon Status CollegeWe are one of only a select few further educationcolleges in the entire UK to have been awardedBeacon Status by the Government’s Department forEducation and Skills and we are currently the biggestcollege to be given this status.

Being awarded Beacon Status means that we are heldup as an example of educational excellence to othercolleges and that we share our practice with othercolleges to help drive up standards.

North East Company Of The Year

In May 2006 we were awarded the overall title ofNorth East Company of the Year in the grand final ofthe North East Business Awards 2005.

The college was chosen from hundreds of entries by ateam of judges appointed by the sponsors of thecompetition. Judges chose us for our combination ofoutstanding performance and ambitious investment.

Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs)We have Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) forConstruction, Aerospace and Allied Engineering,Culinary Excellence and Health. CoVEs have beenawarded to these departments for deliveringvocational skills that meet particular sector andindustry needs through the development and deliveryof high quality, specialist training.

Matrix AwardThe College's Student Services department holds theMatrix Award. Matrix is a national quality standard fororganisations delivering information, advice andguidance services about learning and work. StudentServices demonstrated how they work to continuallyimprove service delivery. The team was particularlypraised for its highly motivated staff and commitmentto equal opportunities.

At Newcastle College we have much to be proud of and celebrate. In the past two yearswe have received many awards and here they all are:

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What are the benefits?

• You will learn skills from industry experts in apractical way, gain a nationally recognisedqualification and be paid for your work.

• Your communication and team working skills will improve.

• You will work and train in state-of-the-art industry-standard environments including a luxury spa,beauty and hairdressing academies, commercialkitchens, brasserie, a new construction centre,motor vehicle workshops, florist, art gallery and aconference centre.

• In-college training from highly qualified teachingstaff – Newcastle College recently receivedoutstanding OFSTED inspection results (Grade 1,which is the highest grade possible).

• We will visit you at regular intervals in yourworkplace to review your progress.

What are the benefits for a business?

• Cost effective flexible training that is relevant to your business.

• Financial help to meet the cost of training.

• Trained staff with a nationally recognised qualification.

• Enhanced business performance through improvedproductivity, increased customer service, competitoradvantage and staff retention.

Newcastle College offer a huge range ofapprenticeships including the following:

• Bricklaying• Business Administration• Care• Carpentry and Joinery• Children’s Care and Playwork• Electrical Installation• Floristry • Food and Drink Service• Food Preparation and Cooking• General Construction Operations• Hairdressing• Heating and Ventilation Commercial/Domestic • Hospitality and Catering• Horticulture and Landscaping• Motor Vehicle Repair and Refinishing• Painting and Decorating• Plant Operations• Plastering• Plumbing• Roof Slating, Cladding and Tiling• Scaffolding• Teaching Assistant• Technical Construction Studies• Veterinary Nursing.

This list is expanding all of the time, so if you don’tsee what you are looking for here please ask.If you are interested in our apprenticeship schemeor would just like to discuss the options available toyou please call (0191) 200 4000.

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships from Newcastle College are aimed at young people aged 16 to 24, theyprovide a work-based route to a skilled occupation with on-the-job training.

At Newcastle College we have established links with hundreds of employers regionally,nationally and internationally. Our industry connections are growing year-on-year so therehas never been a better time to join an apprenticeship at Newcastle College

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What people say about usThe Evening Chronicle, 15 March 2007Construction Ofsted survey ‘Delightful’ for inspectors

The Construction department within the School ofTechnology at Newcastle College was recently held upas an example of best practice in the industryfollowing a successful Ofsted survey.

Already a Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE), theCollege was seen to be leading the way in training. Itsnew purpose designed Construction Skills Academy,which houses over 1,000 students was praised as‘outstanding’ and its facilities at Newcastle College’sWest End training centre have been improved andnow include the best soil and concrete testing lab inthe north east.

Many areas of strength were identified within thesummary, including an improving success rate instudent achievement, good teaching and learning, awide range of employer links, outstandingConstruction Academy resources, responsiveness to theneeds of employers, good information and guidanceand good leadership and management.

Colin Stott, Head of Construction at NewcastleCollege, said: “We are all delighted with the feedbackfrom the inspector. The last 12 months have been avery exciting time for us.

“There has been significant investment not just in newfacilities but in new courses and in strengthening ourlinks with employers and our excellent report istestament to the hard work of all the staff.”

Newcastle Journal, December 16 2006Academy is endorsed by Nicky Clarke

A cutting edge £16m Lifestyle Academy at a North-East college was given the seal of approval bycelebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke yesterday.

Newcastle College officially launched their newvocational academy yesterday – the only one of itskind in the country.The Lifestyle Academy offers students studying beauty,sport, tourism and hospitality a fully equippedprofessional setting in which to do vocational training.And the centre was given the endorsement ofhairdresser Nicky Clarke, who sent a message to bebroadcast as part of the ceremony.He said: “I applaud Newcastle College’s commitmentto addressing the country’s skills gap head-on andhitting the Government’s skills agenda. I have nodoubt that, in the Lifestyle Academy, we have thefuture of beauty industry training, something whichthe UK really needs right now.”

The building, opened by CBI director general RichardLambert, boasts an award-winning chefs’ academy anda ground-floor bistro, as well as a hairdressing andbeauty spa, called the Retreat, which rivals any citycentre up-market salon.The centre also offers a fully-equipped fitness studioand gym with teaching facilities for all disciplines.

Newcastle College is now one of the largest providersof higher education in the country, with more than2,000 HE students. College Principal Jackie Fisher, said:“The Lifestyle Academy is part of a large-scaleinvestment plan to ensure that our students continueto learn in an innovative and inspiring environment. Itis a tremendous facility for the city and we hope thatvast numbers of people will take advantage of theservices and facilities that it offers.”

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The Evening Chronicle, 30 March 2006Tree-mendous

Seven talented fine art students from a Tynesidecollege are celebrating after their sculptures werechosen as features in a woodland walk.

The five sculptures, made by students at NewcastleCollege, are based on the theme of the ‘spirit’ of theAlnwick Garden’s Woodland Walk, the history, cultureand spirituality of Northumberland.

They will be officially unveiled in June when theDiocese and the Bishop of Newcastle will be holding aGarden Party to celebrate the 125th anniversary of thefounding of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Chosen by representatives from the Alnwick Gardensout of 20 proposals, the sculptures range from a life-size stag based on the legend of St Aidan to organicshapes, which will be wall mounted and covered withalgae and moss ready for installation into theWoodland Walk.

The Evening Chronicle, 30 March 2006Sweet treat was egg-static

Students and chefs from across the North East havejoined forces this week to boost their knowledge ofchocolate and confectionery.

Hosted by Ildo Nicolello from Artistry in Patisserie andConfectionery, the Newcastle College students, chefsfrom local industry including Café 21, NewcastleUnited football Club, Jordan’s and Louis Restaurantsand chef lecturers from other colleges, developed theirchocolate skills.

Being held at Newcastle College’s state-of-the-artChef’s Academy until tomorrow, the course coverseverything from tempering techniques, modellingchocolate into baskets, boxes and ribbons, as well ashow to make chocolate liquors and Easter eggs.Ken Thompson, section manager for hospitality atNewcastle College, said: This was an excellentopportunity for the students and industry to gain aninsight into the skills and patience involved in workingwith chocolate. It proved a huge success and some ofthe finished pieces were more like works of art than achocolate treat.”

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Art and designOur School of Art and Design has an atmosphere that buzzes with excitement and a great sense of fun.Study with us and benefit from:

• Superb facilities – inside the purpose built Mandela building you’ll find studios, a specialistlibrary and a new £500,000 ceramics workshop.

• Excellent teaching from tutors who have worked in the industry and have the experience tohelp you succeed.

The following courses are held at Rye Hill Campus.

Courses W/B Duration Days & Times Code Fee Tel

Award in Digital Applications (Art and Design) 01/09/07 20 Weeks Sat 9.00-16.00 1029921 £315 No

Certificate in Digital Applications (Art and Design) 09/02/08 20 Weeks Sat 9.00-16.00 1029920 £315 No

Photography

Intermediate

NOCN Award for Progression Level 2 01/09/07 16 Weeks Sat 9.00-16.00 1029919 £270 No

NOCN Level 2 Certificate for Progression (Photography) 05/01/08 8 Weeks Sat 9.00-16.00 1029918 £145 No

NOCN Level 2 Diploma for Progression (Photography) 08/03/08 19 Weeks Sat 9.00-16.00 1029917 £315 No

Fine Art

Beginner

Drawing and Painting 21/09/07 10 Weeks Fri 9.30-12.30 1026096 £150* No



Fine Art Practice 22/09/07 10 Weeks Sat 9.30-12.30 1027709 £150* No



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Ceramics

Beginner

Ceramics 17/09/07 10 Weeks Mon 17.30-20.30 1029998 £200* No



Intermediate

Ceramics 18/09/07 10 Weeks Tue 17.30-20.30 1029996 £200* No



Advanced


Ceramics 09/01/08 10 Weeks Wed 17.30-20.30 1029992 £200* No

Ceramics 23/04/08 10 Weeks Wed 17.30-20.30 1029991 £200* No

Design and Photography

Beginner

NCFE L1 Digital Imaging 01/10/07 20 Weeks Mon 18.00-21.00 1030185 £170 No

NCFE L1 Graphic Design 01/10/07 30 Weeks Wed 18.00-21.00 1030183 £260 No

NCFE L1 Photography 01/10/07 30 Weeks Tue 18.00-21.00 1030184 £260 No

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Beauty hair and holistic therapiesEnrol on a beauty and holistic therapy course and you will experience the world-class facilities on offer inour £16 million Lifestyle Academy. Study with us and benefit from:

• Fantastic facilities – work in industry standard beauty rooms and therapy rooms to perfect your skills.


Beauty Therapy and Spa - Beginner

Introduction to Beauty for under 16s 12/11/07 5 Weeks Sat 9.30-12.30 1027049 £65* Yes

Introduction to Beauty for under 16s 21/04/08 5 Weeks Sat 9.30-12.30 1027051 £65* Yes

Style Class 24/09/07 6 Weeks Tue 18.00-21.00 1027052 £75* Yes

Beauty Therapy and Spa - Intermediate

Certificate in Nail Treatments (Manicure&Pedicure) 10/09/07 12 Weeks Sat 10.00-13.30 1027794 £97 Yes

Certificate in Nail Treatments (Manicure&Pedicure) 10/09/07 12 Weeks Fri 10.00-13.30 1027795 £97 Yes

Certificate in Nail Treatments (Manicure&Pedicure) 10/09/07 12 Weeks Mon 17.30-21.00 1027797 £97 Yes

City and Guilds Diploma Beauty Therapy Level 2 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 9.00-17.00 1029740 £480 Yes

City and Guilds Diploma Beauty Therapy Level 2 10/09/07 1 Year Thur 13.00-21.00 1029770 £480 Yes

City and Guilds Diploma Beauty Therapy Level 2 10/09/07 1 Year Fri 9.00-17.00 1029771 £480 Yes

City and Guilds Diploma Beauty Therapy Level 2 10/09/07 1 Year Sat 9.00-17.00 1029772 £480 Yes

City and Guilds Diploma Nail Technology Level 2 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 9.30-17.00 1029733 £480 Yes1029734

VTCT in Nail Technology Level 2 07/01/08 14 Weeks Mon 17.30-21.30 1027787 £135 No

VTCT in Nail Technology Level 2 11/01/08 14 Weeks Fri 10.00-13.30 1027785 £135 No

VTCT in Nail Technology Level 2 12/01/08 14 Weeks Sat 10.00-13.30 1027784 £135 No


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Beauty Therapy and Spa - Intermediate

VTCT in Nail Technology Level 2 28/01/08 12 Weeks Mon 15.30-17.30 1029734 £135 No

Ear Piercing Level 2 26/05/08 3 Hours Tue 10.00-13.00 1027836 *£40 Yes

VTCT Eye Treatments Level 2 18/02/08 2 Days Mon 10.00-16.00 1027835 *£130 Yes

Intimate Waxing Level 2 26/05/08 1 Day Mon 9.30-16.30 1027834 £85* Yes

Intimate Waxing Level 2 18/02/08 1 Day Tue 9.30-16.30 1027948 £85* Yes

Advanced Nail Techniques Level 2 06/05/08 5 Weeks Tue 18.00-21.00 1012103 £75* Yes

Advanced Nail Techniques Level 2 16/06/08 5 Weeks Fri 10.00-13.00 1016387 £75* Yes

Certificate in Wax Depilation Level 2 24/03/08 12 Weeks Thur 17.30-21.00 1027798 £97 Yes

Certificate in Cosmetic Make Up Level 2 10/09/07 15 Weeks Tue 17.30-21.00 1027804 £135 Yes

Certificate in Cosmetic Make Up Level 2 09/06/08 6 Weeks Fri 9.00-17.00 1029732 £135 No

Certificate in Cosmetic Make Up Level 2 09/06/08 6 Weeks Mon 9.00-17.00 1029731 £135 Yes

Certificate in Nail Art Level 2 05/05/08 5 Weeks Fri 10.00-13.00 1027782 £40 Yes

Certificate in Nail Art Level 2 09/06/08 5 Weeks Mon 18.00-21.00 1027783 £40 Yes

Beauty Therapy and Spa - Advanced

Diploma Theatrical and Media Make-up Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Wed 15.00-21.00 1027803 £480 No

VTCT Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Fri 9.00-17.30 1029739 £595 No

Physiology and Ageing Level 4 17/09/07 15 Weeks Mon 9.00-11.00 1030195 £90* Yes

Laser and Pulsed Light Therapies Level 4 17/09/07 1 Year Tues 9.00-10.30 1027833 £350* Yes

Advanced Treatment Technology Level 5 17/09/07 15 Weeks Mon 11.00-13.00 1030194 £160* Yes

Spa Therapy Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year 3/4 Days per Week 1027815 £975 No

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Beauty hair and holistic therapiesCourses W/B Duration Days & Times Code Fee Tel

Holistic Therapies - Beginner

Reiki Level 1 18/02/08 2 Sessions Mon 9.00-16.00 1029697 £100 Yes

Holistic Therapies - Intermediate

Diploma in Aromatherapy Level 3 with 1016391Aromatherapy Consultation and Blends Level 2 10/09/07 37 Weeks Wed 10.00-13.30 1027864 £305 Yes

Diploma in Aromatherapy 10/09/07 33 Weeks Tue 9.00-12.00 1027862 £260 Yes

Certificate in Swedish Massage with 19/11/07 25 Weeks Tue 18.00-21.00 1016385 £210 YesBasic Massage Level 2 1027870

Certificate in Swedish Massage with 21/11/07 25 Weeks Wed 18.00-21.00 1016386 £210 YesBasic Massage Level 2 1027871

Thermal Auricular Therapy (Ear Candling) 22/10/07 1 Day Mon 9.30-16.00 1024272 £70* Yes

Thermogenic Auricular Therapy Level 2 26/05/08 1 Day Tue 9.00-16.30 1024063 £70* Yes

Thermogenic Auricular Therapy Level 2 23/06/08 3 Weeks Mon 17.00-19.30 1024273 £70* Yes

Thermogenic Auricular Therapy Level 2 18/02/08 1 Week Mon 9.00-16.30 1026527 £70* Yes

Thermogenic Auricular Therapy Level 2 07/01/08 3 Weeks Thur 18.00-20.30 1024065 £70* Yes

Introduction to Herbalism 18/02/08 1 Week Mon/Tue 10.00-16.00 1027041 £75* Yes

Business unit for Aromatherapy register Various 10 Hours Various 1027036 £40* No

Holistic Therapies - Advanced

Thermogenic Therapy (hot/cold stone) 22/10/07 1 Day Mon 9.00-18.00 1024275 £100* Yes

Thermogenic Therapy (hot/cold stone) Level 3 21/04/08 2 Weeks Sat 9.00-13.00 1024068 £100 Yes

Thermogenic Therapy (hot/cold stone) Level 3 18/02/08 1 Week Tue 9.00-18.00 1026503 £100 Yes

Thermogenic Therapy (hot/cold stone) Level 3 30/06/08 1 Week Mon 9.00-18.00 1027854 £100 Yes

Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Thur 10.00-12.00 1027874 £170 Yes

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Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 12/09/07 1 Year Wed 18.00-20.00 1030379 £170 Yes

Advanced Aromatherapy 02/06/08 5 Weeks Mon 18.00-21.00 1015810 £120* Yes

Advanced Reflexology 02/06/08 6 Weeks Thur 9.00-12.00 1015768 £180* Yes

Teaching Certificate in Baby Massage Level 3 19/01/08 2 Days Sat 10.00-16.00 1027040 £100* No

Hot Stone Development Session Level 3 30/06/08 Half Day Tue 9.30-13.30 1030229 £40* Yes

Upgrade Aromatherapy Package 07/01/08 6 Weeks Tue 18.00-20.00 1027034 £100* No

Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Tue 18.00-21.00 1027773 £260 No

Diploma in Holistic Therapies Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year 3 Days per Week 1027777 £975 No

Diploma in Indian Head Massage Level 3 10/09/07 13 Weeks Mon 17.00-19.30 1027855 £97 Yes

Diploma in Indian Head Massage Level 3 10/09/07 13 Weeks Thur 18.00-20.30 1027857 £97 Yes

Diploma in Indian Head Massage Level 3 07/01/08 13 Weeks Tue 13.00-15.00 1027776 £97 Yes

Diploma in Indian Head Massage Level 3 07/01/08 13 Weeks Mon 17.00-19.30 1027858 £97 Yes

Diploma in Reflexology Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Wed 13.00-16.30 1027859 £267 Yeswith Zone Therapy Level 2 1016393

Diploma in Reflexology Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Thur 13.00-16.30 1016394 £267 Yeswith Zone Therapy Level 2 1027860

Certificate in Swedish Massage with 10/09/07 25 Weeks Mon 18.00-21.00 1027866 £210 YesBasic Massage Level 2 1016381

Certificate in Swedish Massage with 10/09/07 25 Weeks Wed 10.00-12.00 1027867 £210 YesBasic Massage Level 2 1016382

Certificate in Swedish Massage with 10/09/07 25 Weeks Thur 18.00-21.00 1027868 £210 YesBasic Massage Level 2 1016383

Certificate in Swedish Massage with 10/09/07 25 Weeks Sat 10.00-13.00 1027869 £210 YesBasic Massage Level 2 1016384

Body Massage Diploma 07/01/08 23 Weeks Mon 18.00-21.00 1027056 £170 Yes

Advanced Massage 17/09/07 15 Weeks Wed 15.00-18.00 1027979 £160* Yes

Ayurveda Level 5 04/02/07 15 Weeks Wed 15.00-18.00 1030196 £160* Yes

Diploma in Reiki Practitioners Level 3 17/03/08 2 Days Mon/Tue 10.00-16.00 1030230 £100* Yes

Hairdressing - Intermediate

City and Guilds Diploma 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 15.00-20.30 1030210 £370 Noin Gents Hairdressing Level 2 Fri 9.30-15.00

City and Guilds Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing Level 2 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 10.30-16.30 1029735 £370 No

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Business and professional developmentWhether you are returning to work after a break, re-training or studying for a promotion - our businessand professional development courses will take you to the next level. Study with us and benefit from:

• Up to date software and modern IT facilities – benefit from the latest technology used in industry.

• Career focussed courses – boost your employment prospects with a professional qualification.

The following courses are studied at Rye Hill Campus and West End College (John Marley Centre).


Business, Management and Professional

Beginner

OCR Book Keeping Level 1 10/09/07 20 Weeks Wed 18.00-21.00 1024249 £170 No

Intermediate

CIM Introductory Certificate in Marketing 10/09/07 15 Weeks Mon 18.00-21.00 1030345 £135 No

ILEX Para Legal Certificate 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 12.00-19.00 1023142 £480 No

Advanced

AAT Advanced Certificate in Accounting 10/09/07 1 Year Various 14.00-21.00 1040557 £430 No

AAT Diploma in Accounting 03/09/07 1 Year Various 14.00-21.00 1040564 £480 No

AAT Certificate in Accounting 07/01/08 27 Weeks Tue/Thur 10.00-21.00 1040388 £430 No

CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing 03/09/07 1 Year Various 14.00-21.00 1011574 £510 No

CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 15.00-21.00 1024262 £598 No

CIPD Certificate in Training Practice 10/09/07 1 Year Various 18.00-21.00 1025017 £415 No

CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice 10/09/07 1 Year Various 18.00-21.00 1024263 £415 No

ILEX Diploma in Law 10/09/07 2 Years Tue 12.00-18.00 1023550 £480 No

ILEX Higher Diploma in Law 10/09/07 1 Year Wed 9.00-13.00 1022630 £600 No

ILM Certificate First Line Management 17/09/07 1 Year Various 14.00-21.00 1030286 £420 No

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Access to HE Business and ICT 10/09/07 1 Year Mon & Wed 17.00-21.00 1014209 £595 No

CIM Professional Certificate Marketing 07/01/08 1 Years Mon/Wed 10.00-21.00 1014943 £510 No

Professional Diploma in Marketing 07/01/08 1 Years Various 1040438 £598 No

Computing and IT

Beginner

City & Guilds Certificate in IT Systems Support - PC Maintenance 10/09/07 18 Weeks Wed or Thur 14.00-18.00 1040170 £220 No

BCS ECDL Essentials (Part 1) 10/09/07 10 Weeks Mon 9.30-15.00 1029803 £135 No

BCS ECDL Essentials (Part 1) 10/09/07 13 Weeks Mon 17.30-21.00 1029804 £135 No

BCS ECDL Essentials (Part 1) 10/09/07 13 Weeks Sat 9.30-13.30 1029805 £135 No

BCS NVQ for IT Users (ITQ) Level 1 10/09/07 20 Weeks Mon 17.00-20.00 1029818 £370 No


Intermediate

BCS ECDL Extra (Part 2) 10/09/07 15 Weeks Mon 9.30-15.00 1029812 £170 No

BCS ECDL Extra (Part 2) 10/09/07 20 Weeks Mon 17.30-21.00 1029813 £170 No

BCS ECDL Extra (Part 2) 10/09/07 15 Weeks Sat 9.30-15.00 1029814 £170 No



Advanced


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ConstructionOur Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in construction courses are ideal, whether you want to gain aqualification to boost your career prospects, broaden your expertise or learn a specialist skill. Study withus and benefit from:

• The Construction Academy – a £500,000 industry standard facility that simulates authentic workenvironments – gain all of the practical experience you need for employment.

• Outstanding teaching from industry professionals – receive high quality training which is relevant and up-to-date.

The following courses are studied at Rye Hill Campus and West End College (John Marley Centre).


Paint and Wood Occupations

Intermediate

ICA Decorative Occupations Block Release 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1029944 £695 No

ICA Decorative Occupations 10/09/07 1 Year Thur & Fri 9.00-16.50 1029742 £975 No

NVQ2 Decorative Occupations 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1028327 £210 No

NVQ2 Wood Occupations 10/09/07 2 Years Wed 9.00-16.30 1028345 £210 No

NVQ2 Wood Occupations 17/09/07 2 Years Wed 9.00-16.30 1028361 £210 No

ICA Wood 17/09/07 2 Years Wed 9.00-16.30 1029958 £695 No

ICA Wood 17/09/07 2 Years Various 1029956 £535 No

Advanced

NVQ3 Decorative Occupations 10/09/07 1 Year Wed 9.00-17.00 1028320 £210 No

NVQ3 Wood Occupations 10/09/07 1 Year Wed & Thur 9.00-17.00 1028338 £210 No

ACA Wood Occupations 10/09/07 9 Hours Wed & Thur 9.00-17.00 1029988 £535 No

ACA Decorative Occupations 10/09/07 1 Year Wed 9.00-17.00 1029943 £480 No

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Roof and Trowel

Intermediate

ICA Roof Sheeting and Cladding 10/09/07 1 Year Full time 9.00-16.30 1029971 £975 No

ICA Roof Sheeting and Cladding 10/09/07 1 Year Various 9.00-16.30 1029867 £975 No

NVQ2 Roof Sheeting and Cladding 10/09/07 2 Years Wed & Thur 9.00-16.30 1028458 £210 No

NVQ2 Roof Slating and Tiling 10/09/07 2 Years Wed & Thur 9.00-16.30 1028473 £210 No

ICA Roof Slating and Tiling 10/09/07 2 Years Wed & Thur 9.00-16.30 1029969 £695 No

ICA Roof Slating and Tiling 10/09/07 1 Year Mon & Tue 9.00-16.30 1029797 £975 No

ICA Award Trowel Occupations 10/09/07 1 Year Various 1029983 £695 No

ICA Trowel Occupations 10/09/07 1 Year Thur & Fri 9.00-16.30 1029698 £975 No

NVQ Plastering 10/09/07 1 Year Various 1028476 £210 No

ICA Plastering 10/09/07 1 Year Wed & Thur 9.00-16.30 1029745 £975 No

NVQ2 Trowel Occupations 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1028465 £210 No

ICA Plastering 10/09/07 2 Years 9.00-16.30 1029985 £975 No

Advanced

ACA Trowel Occupations 10/09/07 1 Year Fri 9.00-16.30 1027465 £535 No

NVQ3 Trowel Occupations 10/09/07 1 Year Various 1028470 £210 No

General Construction

Advanced Award CAD Construction 17/09/07 1 Year Various 1027988 Various No

National Certificate Civil Engineering 10/09/07 2 Years Mon & Tue 9.00-20.00 1029955 £595 No

National Certificate Construction 10/09/07 2 Years Mon & Tue 9.00-20.00 1029953 £595 No

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EngineeringOur Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in Aerospace and Allied Engineering training has a regionalreputation for delivering engineering courses to prospective engineers, industry professionals and thosewanting to update their skills. Study with us and benefit from:

• Industry standard multi-million pound engineering facilities including a £750,000 Centre for Engineering,a Motor Vehicle Centre and numerous purpose-built labs and workshops – access the best resources around.

• Excellent teaching from industry professionals – learn all of the latest skills and techniques of the trade.


Motor Vehicle Courses

Beginner

Car Maintenance for Beginners 10/09/07 20 Weeks Tue 18.00-21.00 1025177 £170 No

Vehicle Refinishing Level 1 10/09/07 20 Weeks Thur 18.00-21.00 1028390 £170 No

Intermediate

Certificate Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 10/09/07 2 Years Thur 9.00-17.00 1026305 £480 No

NVQ2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 10/09/07 2 Years Thur 9.00-17.00 1026306 £210 No

Vehicle Refinishing Apprentice Level 2 10/09/07 2 Years Thur 9.00-17.00 1028386 £410 No

NVQ2 Vehicle Refinishing 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1028384 £210 No

Advanced

Certificate Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 10/09/07 2 Years Fri 9.00-17.00 1026310 £480 No

NVQ3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 10/09/07 2 Years Fri 9.00-17.00 1026309 £210 No

Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations Level 3 01/08/07 1 Year Various 1028613 £975 No

NVQ3 Vehicle Refinishing 01/08/07 1 Year Various 1028612 £210 No

Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering Level 3 03/09/07 1 Year Various 1030045 £595 No

OCN Access to Engineering (Process) 10/09/07 1 Year Various 1030303 £103 No

The following courses are studied at Rye Hill Campus and Invincible Drive.

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Building Services Courses

Intermediate

2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology 10/09/07 1 Year Mon-Fri 9.00-16.30 1029303 £975 No

2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology 10/09/07 2 Years Mon 9.00-17.00 1017639 £535 No

2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology 10/09/07 2 Years Mon/Tue 17.30-21.00 1017646 £535 No

Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies 10/09/07 2 Years Mon-Fri 9.00-16.30 1028043 £595 No

Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies 10/09/07 2 Years Mon 9.00-16.30 1029422 £535 No

Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies 10/09/07 2 Years Tue &Thur 17.00-20.00 1017094 £480 No

NVQ2 Plumbing 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1028041 £210 No

Certificate in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic) Level 2 10/09/07 2 Years Mon-Fri 9.00-16.30 (Block) 1028049 £595 No

Certificate in Heating and Ventilation (Commercial) Level 2 10/09/07 2 Years Mon-Fri 9.00-16.30 (Block) 1028045 £595 No

NVQ2 Heating and Ventilation (Commercial) 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1028047 £210 No

NVQ2 Heating and Ventilation (Domestic) 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1028051 £210 No

Advanced

2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Thur 9.00-16.00 1025620 £535 No

2381 Certificate in Requirements Electrical Insts Level 3 01/08/07 12 Weeks Tue 18.00-20.00 1010393 £58 No

Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies 10/09/07 32 Weeks Various 1017519 £975 No

NVQ3 Plumbing 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1028039 £180 No

Certificate in Heating and Ventilation (Domestic) Level 2 10/09/07 2 Years Mon-Fri 9.00-16.30 (Block) 1028053 £535 No

Certificate in Heating and Ventilation (Commercial) Level 3 10/09/07 2 Years Mon-Fri 9.00-16.30 1028059 £595 No

NVQ3 Heating and Ventilating (Commercial) 10/09/07 2 Years Various 1028057 £180 No

Certificate Inspection Testing Design of Electrical Installations 10/09/07 15 Weeks Tue 18.00-20.00 1028646 £170 No

Portable Appliance Testing 01/08/07 6 Weeks Thur 18.00-20.00 1030193 £58 No

General Engineering Courses

Advanced

City and Guilds 2303 Computer-aided Engineering Part 2 Computer Aided Draughting 01/08/07 1 Year Mon 18.00-20.00 1014985 £170 Yes

City and Guilds 2303 Computer-aided Engineering Part 2 NCCNC Mach Set 01/08/07 1 Year Mon & Wed 18.00-20.00 1014989 £170 Yes

2303 Computer-aided Engineering Part 2 NCCNC Part Programming 01/08/07 1 Year Mon & Wed 18.00-20.00 1014987 £170 Yes

BTEC National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering 10/09/07 2 Years Mon 9.00-19.30 1029494 £595 No

National Award in Engineering 10/09/07 1 Year Tue 9.00-19.30 1029968 £595 No

National Certificate Electrical/Electronic Engineering 10/09/07 1 Year Tue 9.00-19.30 1029981 £595 No

National Certificate in Engineering Electrical/Electronic (APL) 10/09/07 1 Year Mon/Tue Various 1029321 £695 No

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English, maths, languages and scienceThese courses introduce you to Practical Forensic Science. You will learn real techniques as used in state-of-the-art Forensic Laboratories. Learners can eventually progress onto a full time course in Scientific Investigation.Study with us and benefit from:

• Excellent teaching from industry professional tutors – learn all of the latest skills and techniques of the trade.• Fantastic facilities – so you get the most out of your course.


Beginner

Preliminary Access Forensic Science 24/09/07 10 Weeks Mon 17.30-20.30 1013203 £97 No

Preliminary Access Forensic Science 24/09/07 10 Weeks Tue 17.30-20.30 1028726 £97 No

National Certificate Applied Science 10/09/07 2 Years Mon 9.00-17.00 1030256 £595 No

FdSc Biotechnology 17/09/07 2 Years Mon 9.30-17.00 1027672 £600 No

FdSc Analytical Chemistry 24/09/07 3 Years Wed 9.00-17.00 1029757 £600 No

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In addition, the following courses are delivered in the English and Maths Department by the School of Access to Learning.Come along for a free English and/or Maths assessment to see which course is best for you.

• Study at your own pace at a time or venue to suit your lifestyle.

• Take National Tests in English and/or Maths at Levels 1 and 2. Test preparation courses are also available.

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Environment, land based and veterinary nursingStudy a course in horticulture and let us bring you out of the classroom and into the outdoors. Enrol on one ofour varied and practical courses and benefit from:

• Our dedicated horticulture facility at West End College with glasshouse climate controlled growing area,laboratory facilities and demonstration gardens – express your creative talents.

• Excellent hands-on teaching – get all the practical experience you need to improve your skills.

The Veterinary Nursing programmes help those working within a veterinary practice to pursue their careerswith a view to becoming registered veterinary nurses with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).


Horticulture Courses

Beginner

Certificate in Horticulture Skills 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 9.00-16.30 1027959 £480 No

NVQ 1 in Horticulture 01/08/07 1 Year Thur 9.00-16.30 1029945 £315 No

Intermediate

NVQ 2 in Amenity Horticulture Landscaping 01/08/07 1 Year Tue 9.00-16.30 1029946 £315 No

NVQ 2 in Amenity Horticulture Sportsturf 01/08/07 1 Year Various 1029952 £315 No

Advanced

National Award in Horticulture (Design) 10/09/07 1 Year Fri 9.00-17.00 1029948 £695 No

NVQ 3 in Amenity Horticulture 01/08/07 1 Year Thur 9.00-16.30 1029947 £315 No

The following courses are studied at West End College (John Marley Centre).

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Veterinary Courses

Intermediate

Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Level 2 03/09/07 1 Year Wed 9.30-17.00 1029535 £700 No

Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Level 2 08/01/08 1 Year Tue 9.30-17.00 1029573 £700 No

Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants Level 2 03/09/07 1 Year Tue 9.30-16.30 1029951 £420 No

Advanced

Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Level 3 03/09/07 1 Year Mon 9.00-17.00 1029537 £700 No

Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Level 3 10/01/08 1 Year Thur 9.00-17.00 1029536 £700 No

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)If you need to improve your English, an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course may be for you:

• If you live permanently in Britain, you can join one of our courses in English as an Additional Language (EAL).• If you are from the EU and are in Britain to work, you can join one of our courses in English as a Foreign

Language (EFL).

The following courses are studied at Rye Hill Campus and Invincible Drive.

You can study English from seven hours per week. There is also a choice of times, days and start dates, sostudy is flexible to fit around your lifestyle. You can study ESOL at Rye Hill Campus, West End College(John Marley Centre) or the ESOL Centre in Raby Street, Byker.


Beginner

Part time ESOL 10/09/07 Various Various 1020658 *tbc No

Part time ESOL 10/09/07 Various Various 1020656 *tbc No

Fast Track ESOL 10/09/07 Various Various 1013170 *tbc No





ESOL Access to Business 10/09/07 Various Various 1018285 *tbc No

ESOL Care 10/09/07 Various Various 1025145 *tbc No

ESOL Catering 10/09/07 Various Various 1020700 *tbc No

ESOL Childcare 10/09/07 Various Various 1018284 *tbc No

ESOL Painting and Decorating 10/09/07 Various Various 1020706 *tbc No

*Fees depend on modules taken and status. Please ask for details.

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Beginner

ESOL at Byker 10/09/07 Various Various 1024483 *tbc No

16 to 18 ESOL 10/09/07 Various Various 1017260 *tbc No

16 to 18 ESOL 10/09/07 Various Various 1017360 *tbc No

ESOL Literacy 10/09/07 Various Various 1026187 *tbc No




ESOL Numeracy 10/09/07 Various Various 1025283 *tbc No



EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Various Various Various 1020646 *tbc No

*Fees depend on modules taken and status. Please ask for details.

Health and careEnrol on one of our health or care courses and gain knowledge from teaching staff that have extensiveindustry experience – so they’ll make sure you have exactly the skills you need for the workplace. Study with us and benefit from:

• Work-based learning – our courses have an emphasis on group work and practical projects so you gainvaluable experience.

• Excellent help and support – our tutors will always be on hand to provide all the help you need to ensureyou succeed in your course.

The following courses are held at Rye Hill Campus and Newcastle College at Cramlington.


Early Years

Intermediate

Certificate for Teaching Assistants Level 2 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 18.00-21.00 1026417 £315 No

Certificate for Teaching Assistants (Cramlington) Level 2 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 18.00-21.00 1040544 £315 No

NVQ2 Advice and Guidance Support 17/09/07 1 Year Upon application 1030197 £420 No

NVQ2 Childrens Care Learning and Development 17/09/07 1 Year Tue 14.00-17.00 1040569 £750 No

Advanced

Certificate for Teaching Assistants Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 18.00-21.00 1025628 £315 No

Teaching Assistants (Cramlington) Level 3 10/09/07 1 Year Mon 18.00-21.00 1040545 £315 No

NVQ3 Advice and Guidance 10/09/07 1 Year Upon application 1040636 £420 No

NVQ3 Childrens Care Learning and Development 10/09/07 1 Year Upon application 1040640 £750 No

NVQ4 Advice and Guidance 10/09/07 1 Year Upon application 1040638 £420 No

Access to Higher Education: Children and Young Persons 10/09/07 1 Year Mon&Wed17.00-21.00 1040204 £595 No

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Health and Care

Intermediate

BTEC Cert in Health and Social Care Level 2 03/09/07 1 Year Upon application 1040605 £370 No

BTEC Cert in Health and Social Care (Cramlington) Level 2 03/09/07 1 Year Upon application 1040606 £370 No

Advanced

BTEC Cert in Health and Social Care Level 3 03/09/07 1 Year Upon application 1040607 £370 No

Access to Higher Education : Health 10/09/07 1 Year Mon&Wed 17.00-21.00 1012695 £595 No

Access to Higher Education:Community and Public Services 10/09/07 1 Year Mon&Wed 17.00-21.00 1025621 £595 No

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Higher education foundation certificates (HEFC)Higher Education Foundation Certificates (HEFC) are excellent preparation for studying at FoundationDegree or Degree Level. These qualifications are readily accepted in universities and colleges across thecountry are perfect for adults who don’t have A Levels or an alternative Level 3 qualification already. Study for a Higher Education Foundation Certificate with us and benefit from:

• A wide range of subjects to choose from offered at a variety of times throughout the week (including evening classes)

• Studying alongside like minded students – make friends in no time • Access to our £2 million Higher Education Centre – Benefit from a bar, pool table, plasma screen and food

served all day exclusively for Higher Education students.

You will be allocated a tutor who will support you through your studies and help with careers advice,university applications and study skills. Each HEFC course is divided into two units and you must pass unit1 before you can continue on to unit 2. For students who start these courses and find them challengingthere is an alternative Level 2 course which can be accessed and will help build up your skills in order toprogress to Level 3. You can choose to study 1, 2 or 3 of any the following courses:

AAccess to our £2 million Higher Education Centre – Space with a bar, pool table, plasma screen and foodserved all day exclusively for Higher Education students.ccess to our £2 million Higher Education Centre –

Space with a bar, pool table, plasma screen and foodserved all day exclusively for Higher Education students.

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Art & Design - a broad introduction to materials,processes and concepts in Art and Design. It includeslots of practical skills development and is useful if youwant to progress to higher level study in Creative Artsor Combined Studies, as well as opening avenues intocareers in industrial/commercial fields.

Applied Physics - the basic physics required forengineering and other technology courses. Topicsinclude materials, heat, waves, electricity andmechanics. You will also develop your mathematical and practical skills.

Business Studies - a balanced programme ofpractical and class work which will cover the structureand functions of business organisations and the skillsneeded to work in this field. The course will prepareyou for a business related degree.

Chemistry - chemical elements, compounds andreactions. The course covers all the necessary scienceyou require for a higher level chemistry course and ishighly recommended for courses such as biologicalscience which also require a foundation level ofknowledge in Chemistry.

Criminology - the opportunity to study the principles,applications and theories of Criminology. You will alsodevelop the transferable skills, knowledge andunderstanding necessary for progression toward relatedmodules in higher education.

English Language - the structure and presentationof ideas, spelling, punctuation and grammar. You willbuild on your own experience of life, people and themedia through working with fellow students.

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English Literature - the study of English Literature,focussing on literature such as Shakespeare andpoetry. It will help you regain confidence in yourability to study and will prepare you for a Degree orDiploma course in English Literature.

Enterprise - the knowledge and understanding ofhow businesses operate. You will learn how to write afinancial plan, including forecast budgets, cash flowforecasts, break even analysis, profit and loss andbalance sheet statements.

Film Studies - understanding, appreciation andenjoyment of film. You will study cinema as a mediumand as an art form and will engage with a wide rangeof different types of films, developing skills ofobservation, critical analysis and reflection.

French Language - develop your linguisticknowledge of French, as well as nurturing andextending your cultural awareness of French speakingcountries. The course will provide a strong base forprogression to undergraduate studies.

Geography and the Environment - of physicaland human processes, their interactions andoutcomes over space and time and at a variety ofscales and locations. You will develop yourunderstanding of the relationships between peopleand their environments and how decisions are madeabout the management of resources.

German - develop your linguistic knowledge ofGerman, as well as nurturing and extending yourcultural awareness of German speaking countries. Thecourse will provide a strong base for progression toundergraduate studies.

Health Studies - the key perspectives and disciplinebasis associated with the study of health. Topicsinclude Health promotion, Lifestyle and Nutrition,Human Anatomy and Physiology and Health andDiseases. It will prepare you for higher level studies inhealth and associated health care professions.

Human Biology - an introduction to how the humanbody works, covering cell biology, biochemistry,genetics and the major body systems. It serves as auseful background for higher education in biomedical,health and biological fields.

Information Technology - and a detailedintroduction to the use of computers in business,industry, science and education. You will studyhardware, software, a variety of applications and anintroduction to basic programming.

Law - designed around the knowledge and the skillsneeded by students and practitioners of Law and isdesigned to build the skills and confidence of adultswho need good preparation for study in HigherEducation. You will study the English legal system,criminal and civil law.

Higher education foundation certificates (HEFC)

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Media - investigate the politics of mass media andideology of the media. You will develop your skills ofreflection and critical analysis in preparation for thestudy of media and related courses at university level.

Philosophy - an introduction to the study ofPhilosophy. This course highlights some of the keyissues that have been debated by philosophersconcerned with the ‘theory of knowledge’‘metaphysics’, ‘philosophy of religion ’and‘philosophy of mind’.

Photography - develop your understanding,appreciation and enjoyment of photography. You willstudy photography as a medium and as an art formand will engage with a wide range of imagery. Youwill develop your skills of observation, critical analysisand personal reflection.

Plant Biology and Ecology - an introduction toplants and how they grow, and the broader study ofecology and environment. It serves as a usefulbackground for higher education study inbiological, ecological and environmental fields.

Psychology - an introduction to the concepts andideas of psychology and will broaden yourunderstanding of how people behave. You will lookat the scope and nature of psychology and examinecurrent controversies and debates in the subject.

Quantitative Methods - an excellent opportunity toenjoy studying maths, perhaps for the first time ever.The course starts at the very beginning with additionand subtraction. It then progresses throughout theyear to include maths topics which are suitable forentry to a wide selection of university courses.

Social Welfare - an introduction to the theoreticaland professional context in which social welfareworkers operate in Britain today. It will prepare youfor higher level study in a social science context and isalso useful for those who wish to develop a career inthe field of social welfare.

Sociology - an introduction to the study of socialbehaviour and the organisation of society, with afocus on aspects on life in modern Britain. You willstudy Families and Households, Education in Britain,Health and Illness and Crime and Deviance.

Marketing - develop an understanding of marketingin a business environment. You will also look atmarketing as an approach to organised activity suchas government, politics, charities and leisure.

Mathematical Studies - This course focuses on theareas of algebra, trigonometry and calculus. You willbe introduced to more advanced mathematicaltechniques but also continue to develop basicmathematical skills.

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Hospitality and cateringEnrol on one of our Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) hospitality and catering courses and sample thebrand new Chefs’ Academy in the £16 million Lifestyle Academy. Study with us and benefit from:

• Excellent facilities – our Chefs’ Academy offers you the chance to learn in state-of-the-art kitchens,guaranteed to give you a taste of the best learning experience possible.

• Practical study – benefit from a hands-on teaching style from tutors that have worked in the hospitality industry.



Intermediate

Asian and European Culinary Arts Level 1 10/09/07 30 Weeks Thur 15.00-20.00 1029795 £370 Yes

Asian and European Culinary Arts Level 2 10/09/07 30 Weeks Thur 15.00-20.00 1029796 £370 No

BIIAB Personal Licence Holder Level 2 Various 2 Weeks Thur 9.00-14.00 1018552 £160* Yes

CIEH Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety Level 2 Various 5 Weeks Tue 10.00-16.00 1016861 £250* Yes

CIEH Award in Food Safety in Catering Level 2 Various 1 Day Fri 9.30-16.00 1028632 £55* Yes

CIEH Award in Health and Safety Level 2 Various 1 Day Fri 9.30-16.00 1028023 £55* Yes

CIEH Professional Trainer Certificate Level 2 Various 4 Weeks Fri 10.00-16.00 1027957 £350* Yes

Advanced

Culinary Arts Level 3 10/09/07 30 Weeks Tue 14.00-19.00 1024174 £370 No

CIEH Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering Level 3 Various 5 Weeks Fri 10.00-16.00 1028025 £250* No

CIEH HACCP Food Safety Management for Business Level 3 Various 10 Hours Fri 10.00-17.00 1030165 £95* No

CIEH Advance Certificate in Food Safety Level 4 Various 10 Weeks Thur 10.00-16.00 1028026 £350* No

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Beginner

Junior Chefs Academy (Currently at school,between the ages of 12 & 16) Various 10 Weeks Sat 9.00-12.00 1029791 £75* Yes

Culinary Arts Level 1 10/09/07 30 Weeks Thur 9.00-14.00 1029794 £370 Yes

Culinary Arts Level 2 10/09/07 30 Weeks Thur 9.00-14.00 1024173 £370 No

BIIAB Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing Level 1 Various 1 Day Thur 9.00-16.00 1029792 £70* Yes

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Courses at Westgate Road


Beginner

BCS E-Citizen 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1029260 £97 No

BCS E-Citizen 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1029260 £97 No

BCS E-Citizen 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 1.30-4.30 1029260 £97 No

BCS E-Citizen 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 9.30-12.30 1029260 £97 No

Entry Level in Using IT 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1029264 £170 No

Entry Level in Using IT 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1029264 £170 No

Entry Level in Using IT 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 1.30-4.30 1029264 £170 No

Entry Level in Using IT 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 9.30-12.30 1029264 £170 No

New Clait Certificate 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1026489 £170 No

New Clait Certificate 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1026489 £170 No

New Clait Certificate 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 1.30-4.30 1026489 £170 No

New Clait Certificate 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 9.30-12.30 1026489 £170 No

New Clait Diploma 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1026490 £260 No

New Clait Diploma 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1026490 £260 No

New Clait Diploma 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 1.30-4.30 1026490 £260 No

New Clait Diploma 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 9.30-12.30 1026490 £260 No

Information technologyWhatever your level of computer literacy, Newcastle College can improve your IT skills in no time. We have ahuge range of courses at all levels and at a number of locations, so enrol on an IT course and benefit from:

• Fantastic IT facilities – we have many PC laboratories with high speed network, internet accessand state-of-the-art multimedia editing facilities.

• Support from our friendly staff on any College related IT problem – get all the help you need to succeed.

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Courses at Westgate Road


Beginner

ECDL Part 1 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1026493 £135 No

ECDL Part 1 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1026493 £135 No

ECDL Part 1 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 1.30-4.30 1026493 £135 No


Advanced





ECDL Advanced Word Processing 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1030042 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Word Processing 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1030042 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Word Processing 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 1.30-4.30 1030042 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Word Processing 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 9.30-12.30 1030042 £150* No

EDCL Advanced Spreadsheets 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1030043 £150* No

EDCL Advanced Spreadsheets 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1030043 £150* No

EDCL Advanced Spreadsheets 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 1.30-4.30 1030043 £150* No

EDCL Advanced Spreadsheets 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 9.30-12.30 1030043 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Databases 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1030044 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Databases 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1030044 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Databases 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1030044 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Databases 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 9.30-12.30 1030044 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Presentations 17/09/07 Flexible Tue 9.30-12.30 1030041 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Presentations 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 9.30-12.30 1030041 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Presentations 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 1.30-4.30 1030041 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Presentations 17/09/07 Flexible Fri 9.30-12.30 1030041 £150* No

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Information technologyCourses at Raby Street


Beginner

BCS E-Citizen 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 13.30-16.30 1025196 £97 No

BCS E-Citizen 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1025196 £97 No

Entry Level in Using IT 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 13.30-16.30 1024317 £170 No

Entry Level in Using IT 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1024317 £170 No

New Clait Certificate 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 13.30-16.30 1029265 £170 No

New Clait Certificate 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1029265 £170 No

Diploma New Clait 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 13.30-16.30 1029266 £260 No

Diploma New Clait 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1029266 £260 No


ECDL Part 1 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1029268 £135 No

Intermediate


ECDL Part 2 17/09/07 Flexible Thurs 9.30-12.30 1029269 £170 No

Advanced

ECDL Advanced Word Processing 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 13.30-16.30 1028016 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Word Processing 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1028016 £150* No

EDCL Advanced Spreadsheets 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 13.30-16.30 1028017 £150* No

EDCL Advanced Spreadsheets 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1028017 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Databases 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 13.30-16.30 1028018 £150* No


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ECDL Advanced Presentations 17/09/07 Flexible Wed 13.30-16.30 1028019 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Presentations 17/09/07 Flexible Thur 9.30-12.30 1028019 £150* No

Courses at Rye Hill


Beginner

BCS E-Citizen 01/10/07 Flexible Tue 18.00-21.00 1030170 £97 No

BCS E-Citizen 01/10/07 Flexible Thur 18.00-21.00 1030170 £97 No

Entry Level in Using IT 01/10/07 Flexible Tue 18.00-21.00 1030171 £170 No

Entry Level in Using IT 01/10/07 Flexible Thur 18.00-21.00 1030171 £170 No

New Clait Certificate 01/10/07 Flexible Tue 18.00-21.00 1030175 £170 No

New Clait Certificate 01/10/07 Flexible Thur 18.00-21.00 1030175 £170 No

New Clait Diploma 01/10/07 Flexible Tue 18.00-21.00 1030176 £260 No

New Clait Diploma 01/10/07 Flexible Thur 18.00-21.00 1030176 £260 No

Intermediate



Advanced



ECDL Advanced Word Processing 01/10/07 Flexible Tue 18.00-21.00 1030180 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Word Processing 01/10/07 Flexible Thur 18.00-21.00 1030180 £150* No

EDCL Advanced Spreadsheets 01/10/07 Flexible Tue 18.00-21.00 1030179 £150* No

EDCL Advanced Spreadsheets 01/10/07 Flexible Thur 18.00-21.00 1030179 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Databases 01/10/07 Flexible Tue 18.00-21.00 1030178 £150* No


ECDL Advanced Presentations 01/10/07 Flexible Tue 18.00-21.00 1030181 £150* No

ECDL Advanced Presentations 01/10/07 Flexible Thur 18.00-21.00 1030181 £150* No

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Skills for lifeAt Newcastle College we have a range of courses to help you develop your vocational skills, essential skills(including literacy and numeracy) and independent living skills. All of these courses are FREE.In providing learning for living and work we will support you to develop the skills necessary to progress toemployment and to become actively involved in the community in which you live.

We provide a range of real working environments, for example, the canteen at the West End College which willallow you to develop your skills in a realistic working environment.We have a specialist admissions team who will carry out an interview with you and discuss the most appropriatecourse for you. If you would like to arrange an interview or if you would simply like to visit and look around pleasecall us on 0191 200 4000.



English

Beginner

Heading for Success Literacy Various 9 Hours Various 1028693 Free No

Adult Literacy 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1025206 Free No

National Test in Literacy Level 1 Various 9 Hours Various 1013031 Free No

English Entry Level 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1018300 Free No

GCSE Access English Level 1 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1010932 Free No

GCSE Access English Progression 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1014137 Free No

English in the Evening 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1029243 Free No

Spelling Punctuation and Grammar 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1025625 Free No

Literacy for Deaf People 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1018306 Free No

Evening Class in Adult Literacy 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1017658 Free No

Intermediate

National Test in Literacy Level 2 Various 9 Hours Various 1013032 Free No

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Maths

Beginner

Brush up Maths 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1017651 Free No

Community Basic Skills 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1025987 Free No

Community Basic Skills 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1025990 Free No

Heading for Success Maths Various 9 Hours Various 1028694 Free No

Skills Booster Maths 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1025203 Free No

National Test in Numeracy Level 1 Various 9 Hours Various 1013035 Free No

Maths Entry Level 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1018304 Free No

GCSE Access Maths Progression 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1014136 Free No

Pre GCSE Maths 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1014267 Free No

Intermediate

English and Maths Evening 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1018328 Free No

National Test in Numeracy Level 2 Various 9 Hours Various 1013036 Free No

Sign Language

Beginner

Certificate in British Sign Language Level 1 17/09/07 30 Weeks Mon/Wed 10.00-12.00 1030306 £250 No

Certificate in British Sign Language Level 1 17/09/07 30 Weeks Mon/Wed 18.00-20.00 1030305 £250 No

Level 1 Certificate in Developing Awareness and Communication with Deaf and Blind People 01/10/07 10 Weeks Mon 18.00-20.00 1030307 £100 No

IT

Beginner

Skills Booster IT Level 1 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1025209 Free No

Skills for Work 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1017708 Free No

GCSE Access IT Progression 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1010934 Free No

Driving Theory

How to pass your driving theory test 10/09/07 14 Weeks Various 1017665 Free No

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Sport and exerciseAt Newcastle College our passion for sport and exercise is reflected in the wide range of courses available.Join one of our sport and exercise courses and you will be on the right track to a career in the boomingsports industry. Study with us and benefit from:

• Brand new £16 million Lifestyle Academy including a state-of-the-art fitness suite with the latest cardiovascularequipment and a sports laboratory with exercise physiology and biomechanics resources – be one of the first touse this fantastic facility.

• Lecturers who are industry professionals – gain from their experience in the field.



Beginner

EDEXCEL Award in Healthy Eating Level 1 22/10/07 3 Days Mon, Tue & Wed 1029775 £58 Yes9.30-16.30

CYQ Certificate in Assistant Fitness Instructor (Gym Based) Level 1 03/09/07 10 Weeks Wed 9.30-16.00 1029780 £170 No

CYQ Certificate in Assistant Fitness Instructor (Gym Based) Level 1 15/10/07 10 Weeks Tue & Thur 17.30-21.00 1029781 £170 No

**CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing 14/01/08 22 Weeks Tue/Thur 17.30-00.00 1024444 £315 No

Award in Healthy Eating 18/02/08 3 Days Wed/Thur/Fri 1029776 £58 Yes

Intermediate

**CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) 19/11/07 22 Weeks Wed 9.30-16.00 1024442 £315 No

Award in Nutrition Awareness 17/12/07 4 Days Mon,Tue, Wed & Thur 1029777 £97 Yes17.30-21.00

CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music) • 03/09/07 22 Weeks Wed 9.30-16.00 1024440 £315 No

CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music) • 29/10/07 22 Weeks Sat 9.30-16.00 1024441 £315 No

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Intermediate

CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) Intensive 10/09/07 6 Weeks Full Time 1029779 £315 No

CYQ NVQ2 in Instructing Exercise & Fitness (Part Time) 03/09/07 37 Weeks Mon 9.00-17.30 1025474 £480 No

Award in Circuit Training 09/06/08 4 Weeks Sat 9.30-16.00 1027824 £110* Yes

Award in Studio Resistance Training 10/03/08 4 Weeks Tue 9.30-16.00 1027825 £110* Yes

Award in Chair Based Exercise for the Frailer Older Person 04/02/08 5 Weeks Fri 9.30-16.00 1024447 £97 No

Award in Nutrition Awareness 26/05/08 4 days Tue-Fri 9.00-17.00 1029778 £97 Yes

Certificate in Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children 10/09/07 9 Weeks Various 1024446 £170 Yes

Certificate in Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children 21/04/08 9 Weeks Tue/Thur 17.30-21.00 1027827 £170 No

CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym 16/06/08 4 Weeks Mon-Fri 9.30-16.00 1024445 £315 No

Advanced

Certificate in Teaching Pilates 03/09/07 15 Weeks Tue 9.30-16.00 1027828 £220* Yes

Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym) 27/08/07 25 Weeks Sat 9.00-16.00 1024463 £300* Yes

CYQ Certificate Personal Training 27/08/07 38 Weeks Various 1029773 £535* No

CYQ NVQ3 in Instructing Physical Activity & Exercise 03/09/07 37 Weeks Fri 9.00-17.30 1029774 £480 No

Certificate in Exercise Referral for Clients with Specific Controlled Conditions 28/04/08 10 Weeks Wed 9.00-17.00 1027881 £170 Yes

Certificate in Teaching Pilates 03/03/08 15 Weeks Various 1030371 £220* Yes9.30-16.00

*Please note no fee remission is available on these courses**You must complete Level 1 assistant fitness instructor before enrolling•Attendance at a preliminary workshop is required

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Teacher educationOur teacher education courses incorporate the right balance of classroom learning with hands-onexperience so you get the best teaching possible. Plus, enrol with us and benefit from:

• Excellent support from our friendly, experienced tutors – get all of the help you need to succeed.• Flexible study times - fit learning around your work and lifestyle commitments.

We are a Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (CETT). Come and find out about the new qualifications you’ll need to be able to teach from September 2007.



Intermediate

Certificate in Adult Learner Support 17/09/07 20 Weeks Tue 17.00-20.00 1029581 £305 No

Advanced

Award in preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector 01/10/07 Various Thur 16.00-21.00 1029637 £210 No

Diploma in Higher Education 24/09/07 Various Various 1025546 £600 No

Access to CELTA 03/09/07 Various Tue & Thur 12.00-20.00 1024323 £240* No

UCLES CELTA 01/10/07 Various Tue & Thur 13.00-20.00 1027212 £610 No

Access to CELTA 01/10/07 Various Mon 17.00-20.00 1026377 £240* No

Access to CELTA 01/10/07 Various Tue & Thur 1028903 £240* No

City and Guilds Assessor awards Various Various Various 1012704 £250 No

City and Guilds Verifier awards Various Various Various 1012706 £250 No

BA (Hons) in Lifelong Learning 01/10/07 2 Years Mon 17.00-20.00 1024248 £600 No

E Learning for SFL Teachers Various Various Various 1029014 £300* No

*Please note no fee remission is available on these courses

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Travel and tourismTake to the skies with one of our exciting travel and tourism courses. These courses cover every aspect ofthe industry so whatever your career ambitions we can help you get there. Study with us and benefit from:

• Outstanding facilities in our brand new £16 million Lifestyle Academy including dedicated cabin crew training rooms with airline seats – train in a professional setting with world-class facilities.

• A Boeing 737 for student training – study at the only college in the region with this specialist training facility.

The following courses are studied at Rye Hill Campus and The Aviation Academy, Newcastle International Airport.


Intermediate

CGLI Travel Agents Certificate Level 2 17/09/07 30 Weeks Sat 10.00-16.00 1029730 £420* Yes

NCFE Certificate in Cabin Crew 17/09/07 30 Weeks Wed 18.00-21.00 1030168 £260* Yes

NCFE Certificate in Resort Representative 17/09/07 30 Weeks Sat 10.00-13.00 1029729 £260* Yes

NCFE Certificate for Airport Passenger Service Agents 17/09/07 30 Weeks Tue 18.00 -21.00 1030190 £260* Yes

NCFE Certificate in Cabin Crew 17/09/07 30 Weeks Sat 10.00-13.00 1030168 £260* Yes

NCFE Certificate for Airport Passenger Service Agents 17/09/07 30 Weeks Sat 10.00-13.00 1030190 £260* Yes

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By Train or MetroBoth trains and the Metro stop at Newcastle CentralStation, which is only ten minutes walk from Rye HillCampus.Turn left out of Central Station, following Neville Streetand then Westmorland Road. You will pass TimesSquare and the Centre for Life on your left. Continueup Westmorland Road, past the Discovery Museum onyour right, to the top of the hill where the road bendsleft. You will come directly to the Campus on your lefthand side.

By CarFrom the North or South: Take the A1 and followdirections to Newcastle and then pick up the A189over the Redheugh Bridge. As you cross the RedheughBridge, move into the left hand lane and take the sliproad off, at the first roundabout turn right into thecollege car park. Parking is free.*

From Newcastle City Centre: follow signs to CentralStation, or Blaydon A695. Once past the station, bearleft at the traffic lights beside the Centre for Life, gostraight on at the next traffic lights and turn right atthe next traffic lights into Railway Street. Pass underthe Redheugh Bridge approach road, bend right withthe road and then go straight on at the firstroundabout on Scotswood Road into the college carpark. Parking is free.*

*Parking is free, however, limitations may apply.

Once on Campus:For general enquiries, make your way to the Adviceand Enquiry Centre on the upper ground floor of RyeHill House. If you have an appointment report toreception, located in the foyer of Rye Hill House.

Visit us for Summer EnrolmentIf you would like to meet us and find out more aboutyour course before you decide to join, or if you wouldlike to enrol in person, or if your course is marked ‘No’in the final column (Tel), then come along to ourSummer Enrolment at Rye Hill Campus, ScotswoodRoad on:

1 August until 9 SeptemberMon – Thurs 11.00 - 18.30

Fri 11.00 - 16.00Sat 11.00 - 13.00

Monthly Advice and Enrolment EveningsAlternatively, why not come to one of our Advice andEnrolment Evenings? They are held from 4.30pm –7.00pm, in the Parsons Building at Rye Hill Campus,on the following dates:

• Wednesday 3 October• Wednesday 7 November• Wednesday 5 December

How to find us

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West End College

Newcastle West End College (John Marley Centre)Muscott GroveOff Whickham ViewNE15 6TT

Newcastle CollegeConstruction Skills Academy

Newcastle College Construction Skills AcademyWymcomblee RoadWalkerNewcastle upon TyneNE6 3QS

Maps for all other College sites can be found on our website www.newcastlecollege.co.uk

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IndexArt and Design 16, 17

Access to Higher Education 34, 35

Accounting 22

Aeronautical Engineering 26

Analytical Chemistry 28

Animal Nursing 31

Applied Science 28

Aromatherapy 20

Beauty 18, 19, 20, 21

Biotechnology 28

Bookkeeping 22

Business 22, 23, 32

Cabin Crew 52

Car Maintenance 26

Catering 32, 40, 41

Ceramics 17

Childcare 32

Circuit Training 49

Civil Engineering 25

Computing 23

Construction 24, 25

Cosmetics 19

Culinary Arts 40, 41

Deaf courses and skills 46, 47

Databases 43, 44, 45

Decorative Occupations 24

Digital Applications 16

Digital Imaging 17

Drawing and Painting 16

Driving Theory 47

Ear Piercing 19

Electrical Installations 27

Engineering 26, 27

English 29, 46

English as a Foreign Language 33

English Literature 38

Enterprise 38

ESOL 32, 33

Exercise 48, 49

Eye Treatments 19

Film Studies 38

Fine Art Practice 16

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IndexFitness Instructing 48 - 49

Food Safety 40

Forensic Science 28

French Language 38

GCSE Access 46, 47

Geography and the Environment 38

German 38

Graphic Design 17

Hairdressing 21

Health and Care 34 - 36

Health and Safety 40

Healthy Eating 48

Heating and Ventilation 27

Herbalism 20

HEFC 36 - 39

Holistic Therapies 18 - 21

Horticulture 30

Hospitality and catering 40, 41

Hot Stone Therapies 21

Human Biology 38

IT 23, 38, 42 - 45

Landscaping 30

Languages 29

Laser Treatments 19

Law 22, 38

Line Management 22

Literacy 33, 46

Make-up 19

Manufacturing 27

Marketing 22, 23, 39

Massage 20 - 21

Maths 29, 38, 46, 47

Media 38

Motor Vehicle 26

Nail Techniques/Treatments 18 - 19

Numeracy 33, 47

Nutrition 48, 49

Paint and Wood Occupations 24

Personal Training 49

Personnel Practice 22

Philosophy 38

Photography 16, 17, 38

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IndexPhysiology 19

Pilates 49

Plastering 25

Plumbing 27

Presentations 43 - 45

Reflexology 21

Reiki 20 - 21

Responsible Alcohol Retailing 41

Roof Sheeting and Cladding 25

Science 28

Sign Language 47

Social Care 35

Social Welfare 38

Sociology 38

Spa Therapy 19

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar 46

Sport 48 - 49

Spreadsheets 43 - 45

Teaching 34, 50

Thermogenic Therapies 20 - 21

Travel Agents 52

Travel and Tourism 52

Trowel Occupations 25

Vehicle Refinishing 26

Veterinary Nursing 31

Waxing 19

Wood 24

Word Processing 43 - 45

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Phone: 0191 200 4000Fax: 0191 200 4517Minicom: 0191 272 3304Email: [email protected]: www.newcastlecollege.co.uk

Study at Other LocationsIf you would like to study at other locations, we offercourses at the Westgate IT Centre on Westgate Roadand the NUFC Learning Centre at St James’ Park whereyou can study IT, Digital Arts, English or Maths, andmuch much more.

We also have campuses in Cramlington and Hexhamoffering courses in IT, Digital Arts, Arts and Crafts,Languages, English and Maths and much more.

Please contact Hexham (01434) 606 724 andCramlington (01670) 700 801 for further information.

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