DEVELOPMENT HIGHER EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COURSES

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1 HIGHER EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP Darlington College Hartlepool College of Further Education Middlesbrough College Redcar & Cleveland College Stockton Riverside College CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES 08-09

2 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The information contained in this brochure is aimed at employees. If you are an employer looking to develop your workforce, we have trained professionals who can help you to find the right courses. Please contact our Workforce Development Consultants: Tel:

3 HIGHER EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP The courses in this brochure can help you to: maximise your earning potential and progress your career improve your employability prospects by acquiring a higher level of expertise stimulate your mind and stay one step ahead return to the job market after a career break. Contents 4 What is the Higher Education Business Partnership? 5 Your Professional Development 6 Contact Details Courses 8 Accounting and Law 12 Business, Management and Marketing 20 Catering, Hospitality and Tourism 22 Computing and Information Technology 23 Construction 25 Education and Teacher Training 31 Engineering 35 Health and Social Care 39 Media 40 Sport 41 Index 42 Glossary

4 4 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT What is the Higher Education Business Partnership? The University of Teesside and the Tees Valley further education colleges Darlington College, Hartlepool College of Further Education, Middlesbrough College, Redcar & Cleveland College, and Stockton Riverside College constitute the Higher Education Business Partnership. We have been working in collaboration for more than 15 years and over the last five years we have jointly developed a substantial portfolio of higher education qualifications and awards. These awards constitute a comprehensive range of part-time learning opportunities that meet employers' ongoing needs and provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in your chosen career.

5 5 Your Professional Development Part of the government s new agenda The government recognises the need for 40% of adults to be qualified to Level 4 or above by the year 2020, and is investing in new employment-focused higher education provision. This will ensure that the national workforce remains world class. You could become or remain part of that world-class workforce by continuing to learn and improve your skills and qualifications. Improves your career opportunities and delivers skills Continuing professional development integrates academic study with practical, commercial experience. Work-related learning brings specialist academic knowledge alive and is strengthened further by the development of vocational skills which you need to succeed in today's highly-competitive business environment. Wide ranging and flexible Our suite of courses is becoming more diverse and dynamic due to constant updating. This is necessary to reflect advances in technology, legislation and new methods of working. With flexible delivery patterns including day, evening, work-related learning and even studying from home, you are able to engage in learning with minimum interference to the working day. If you are just too busy with your job to attend University or college regularly, do not worry, we can still help. The Work-based Study Programme may be just what you need. Contact Paul Smith on: Tel: p.j.smith@tees.ac.uk Progression Suitable progression routes have been identified for all courses should you choose to specialise further down a subject-specialist professional route or a more generic honours degree at the University of Teesside. How to use this brochure 1 Pick a course 2 Choose a place of study 3 Contact them for start dates and course fees 4 You re on your way

6 6 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Contact Details Central Park Haughton Road Darlington, County Durham DL1 1DR Tel: Darlington College has its own University Centre bringing together the further and higher education skills of Darlington College with the University of Teesside and Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. The College takes a flexible, imaginative approach to learning and skills for the community and employers. The new campus signifies one of the largest investments in further education in the Tees Valley. Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street Hartlepool TS24 7NT Tel: Hartlepool College of Further Education is a major provider of post-16 education and training to both individuals and business organisations within Hartlepool and the Tees Valley. The College has recently been awarded the Training Quality Standard with excellence in Engineering. It also has two Centres of Vocational Excellence: one in Health, in partnership with the North East Strategic Health Authority; and one in Construction and Building Services. The College is also looking forward to the development of a new 60 million campus which will not only better serve its existing learners but also improve its capacity to meet increased demand. Dock Street, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AD Tel: Middlesbrough College is the largest college in the Tees Valley and is dedicated to offering its students a wide range of courses, first class facilities and above all the opportunity to learn. The College will move to its brand new 68m state of the art campus at Middlehaven this September Corporation Road Redcar TS10 1EZ Tel: Redcar & Cleveland College has a long and enviable reputation for quality across its courses. The College provides a positive and friendly environment for learning with excellent facilities and committed staff, ensuring that your experience provides you with the confidence, motivation and drive to take your skills to a successful and rewarding career. Stockton Riverside College Harvard Avenue, Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6FB Tel: Stockton Riverside College is an impressive, purpose-built college offering vocational education and training to around 15,000 full - and part-time students each academic year. The College offers a dedicated team of management and staff, outstanding facilities and a proven track record in the delivery of courses. Some schools in the College have achieved Centre of Vocational Excellence status. University of Teesside Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BA Tel: The University of Teesside is a modern university dedicated to stimulating your mind, improving your career prospects and providing you with every opportunity to develop as an individual. From teaching quality to social life, we're the top modern university in the UK (Times Higher Education Supplement Annual Student Survey 2007). Our campus is really a people place, but the buildings and other facilities are worth boasting about too we ve invested around 100m in campus facilities recent years.

7 7 Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Riverside College A179 A688 A1(M) HARTLEPOOL A689 A68 A6072 A167 STOCKTON-ON-TEES A19 MIDDLESBROUGH A1085 REDCAR A174 A173 A1(M) A66 A172 A171 DARLINGTON University of Teesside

8 8 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Accounting and Law AAT Technician NVQ NQF Level 4 1 to 2 years part time Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Riverside College The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification offers you practical and relevant skills in accounting. It is well respected and recognised by employers in all sectors and industries. The technician level is designed as a means of enhancing your skills and is often stated as an essential requirement for many accountancy job applications. Management of Performance and the Enhancement of Value Planning and Control of Resources Drafting Financial Statements (Accounting Practice, Industry and Commerce) Monitoring and Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Workplace Managing Accounting Systems and People. Optional units: Choose two from: Operating a Cash Management and Credit Control System Implementing Audit Procedures Preparing Business Taxation Computations Preparing Personal Taxation Computations. AAT Intermediate (NVQ Level 3). Advanced standing on FdA Accounting and BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance or exemption from ACCA Technician or CIMA Certificate.

9 9 ACCA Qualification Level years part time Stockton Riverside College This Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) course is for those of you wishing to qualify and work as a certified chartered accountant. It aims to give you a practical understanding that is genuinely useful in the workplace by covering a range of key areas that will provide you with the competence and confidence to deal with financial matters. Information Systems Corporate and Business Law Business Taxation Financial Management and Control Financial Reporting Audit and Internal Review. ACCA Level 1 or AAT Technician. Final year of ACCA or advanced standing on the FdA Accounting and the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance courses. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting NQF Level 4 1 year part time This Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) course is the first stage for those of you wishing to qualify as a chartered management accountant. It is a highly-regarded professional qualification recognised by business around the world. The modern syllabus is continually being revised to reflect modern-day practice and accounting standards. Assessments are all computerbased examinations. Financial Accounting Fundamentals Management Accounting Fundamentals Economics Business Law Business Mathematics. Good level of literacy and numeracy. CIMA Managerial Level, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance or advanced standing on FdA Accounting and Finance.

10 10 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CIMA Managerial Level -6 1 to 2 years part time This course comprises the second stage of study to qualify as a chartered management accountant. It is a highly-regarded professional qualification recognised by business around the world. On successful completion of the Managerial Level you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting by CIMA. Financial Accounting and Tax Principles Management Accounting Performance Evaluation Organisational Management and Information Systems Financial Analysis Management Accounting Decision Making Integrated Management. CIMA Certificate, AAT qualification or a financial/accounting degree. CIMA Strategic Level or advanced standing on the FdA Accounting and BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance. CIMA Strategic Level NQF Level 7 1 year part time Location This strategic level course is the penultimate stage to qualify as a chartered management accountant. It will give you the key strategic, management accounting and project management skills to succeed in many areas of business. It is a highly-regarded and internationally-recognised professional qualification with a modern syllabus for a complex business world. Financial Strategy Business Strategy Risk and Control Strategy. CIMA Managerial Level. CIMA Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting (TOPCIMA). CIMA Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting NQF Level year part time This is the final stage of the study programme to qualify as a chartered management accountant. It is based upon a case study and set within a simulated business context. By passing this exam you will prove that you have the ability to transfer your strategic and practical knowledge to a real-life business situation. It will provide an integrated test of syllabus content that is mainly included within the three strategic level papers: Financial Strategy, Business Strategy and Risk and Control Strategy. The emphasis will be on assessing your capability and competence in the practical use of appropriate, relevant knowledge, the ability to demonstrate the application of higher-level skills of synthesis, analysis and evaluation, and skills in effectively presenting and communicating information to users. CIMA Strategic Level. MSc Accounting and Finance.

11 11 FdA Accountancy 3 years part time This course aims to develop relevant and practical skills in accounting for business, enabling you to make a real difference in your organisation. It has been developed in partnership with leading accountancy employers in both the public and private sectors. The course is designed to combine theoretical business accounting techniques and application, demonstrated through assignments, case studies, presentations, examinations and work-based projects. Financial Accounting Management Accounting Taxation Organisational Management. NVQ Level 3 in Accounting, CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting or an equivalent qualification may be considered. Final year of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance. FdA Law 2 years part time This degree is for those of you who want to work or gain a promotion in the legal sector to become either legal executives, solicitors or barristers. It consists of a variety of academic subjects and legal skills such as advising clients, negotiating agreements, legal research and cross examination. You will also acquire knowledge of legal procedures including the drafting of legal documentation and the conduct of a trial and you will be able to practise advocacy skills in a replica court at the University. On completion of this course you will be able to work in a wide variety of roles in the legal sector as well as using legal skills in business or the public sector. Year 1: Foundation of Law Law of Contract Criminal Law Practical Skills for Lawyers Year 2: Public Law Family Law (option) Law of Tort (option) Civil Litigation Practical Skills for Lawyers. ILEX Level 3, NVQ 3, BTEC Award, A levels or appropriate training and experience through work. Advanced standing on the LLB (Hons). ILEX Higher Professional Diploma in Law NQF Level 6 1 year part time University of Teesside The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is a professional body whose members are qualified lawyers specialising in a particular area of law. It is recognised as the third branch of the legal profession alongside solicitors and barristers. This Diploma aims to give you the skills required for a career in the legal practice profession. Contract Law Law of Tort Criminal Law Family Law Civil Litigation. Professional Diploma in Law (ILEX Level 3). If you complete the course you can become a Fellow of the May Institute and may also go on to qualify as a solicitor using the ILEX qualification to obtain exemptions from the Legal Practice Certificate.

12 12 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Business, Management and Marketing BA (Hons) Business Management (Hospitality) (Top-up Award) NQF Level 6 1 year part time University of Teesside This award gives you recognition for your previous studies and the opportunity to continue your learning to honours degree level. The programme combines the best of both worlds you gain general management expertise but you specialise in hospitality. You will focus on the developmental needs of staff, and learn about monitoring and managing change as well as gaining a broad understanding of service operations, functionality and developments in hospitality. Strategic and Change Management Principles of Hospitality Service Operations Monitoring and Managing Business Performance in Hospitality Training and Continual Professional Developments for Hospitality Staff Dissertation or Business Research Methods and Project. Entry equirements: HND, a foundation degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject areas. MSc Business Management. BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma In Management Studies NQF Level 7 1 year part time Hartlepool College of Further Education This course is suitable if you have some middle or senior management responsibility or if you have completed a Level 4 business/ management qualification. It aims to expose you to the main concepts and theories related to managing an organisation s human, physical and financial resources at senior level. Advanced Professional Development Managing Change in Organisations Strategic Planning and Implementation Management Research Methods Managing Human Resources Policy Managing Financial Principles and Techniques. Direct entry to this qualification will depend on your work experience and current qualifications. Less experienced candidates will need to have a degree in a business/management discipline. You will be interviewed during which you will complete a management audit, and submit a piece of work similar in nature to what you will be expected to produce on the course. Advanced entry to MSc Management and Master of Business Administration.

13 13 BTEC Professional Certificate In Management Studies 1 year part time Hartlepool College of Further Education This course provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the knowledge and skills required in the management sector. It aims to expose you to basic management theories and concepts related to managing an organisation s human, physical and financial resources. It is suitable for those of you who want to confirm or extend your work experience if you are employed in a management role. It also provides a suitable qualification for those of you wishing to change career or move into a management position. Personal Development Communications at Work Leadership Managing Change Managing Budgets Managing Marketing. Level 3 qualifications, a degree in a nonbusiness/management topic. Acceptance is by interview. FdA Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management. CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing NQF Level 6 1 to 2 years part time This professional qualification is ideal for marketers who are concerned with managing the marketing process at an operational level, as well as those who are looking to build on the knowledge gained at Professional Certificate level with a future marketing management role in mind. You will learn how to write, implement and evaluate an effective marketing plan and gain the marketing skills you need to maximise on opportunities for your company, at the same time as achieving an internationally recognised qualification and becoming an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). The course has been put together following consultation with employers to ensure that you gain relevant competencies for various stages of your marketing career. Marketing Research and Information Marketing Planning Marketing Communications Marketing Management in Practice. CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing, a degree, HNC/D or NVQ Level 3 in marketing or Level 4 in another subject or three years of marketing work experience. BA (Hons) Marketing. CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing NQF Level 7 1 year part time This professional qualification is ideal if you want to gain the latest skills and knowledge for effective marketing strategy and planning. Your primary role as a strategic marketer is to identify and create value for money for your business through strongly-differentiated positioning. This course will help you to influence the strategy and culture of your organisation in order to ensure that both have a strong customer focus. You will learn to exert strong influence on your competitive strategy to align your organisation s activities to the customer and contribute research and insights to inform strategic marketing decisions. Analysis and Evaluation Strategic Marketing Decisions Managing Marketing Performance Strategic Marketing in Practice. CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing, marketing degree, NVQ Level 4 in marketing or Level 5 in another subject, or six years of marketing work experience, three of which should be at a senior level. MSc Marketing Management.

14 14 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CIPD Leadership and Management NQF Level 7 1 year part time Stockton Riverside College This course forms part of the practitioner level standards of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), leading to graduate membership. It is aimed at those of you who are current human resource practitioners or those wishing to pursue a career in human resource management. It aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding required by practitioners to operate highly effectively at a management level. Managing in a Strategic Business Context Managing Information for Competitive Advantage Managing and Leading People Managing for Results. Five GCSE/GCE passes, two of which must be at advanced level, or Certificate in Personnel Practice or Certificate in Training Practice both at merit level. Other equivalent and relevant qualifications will be considered. MA Human Resource Management or advanced standing on MSc Management. CIPS Foundation /Advanced/Graduate Award of the Diploma in Purchasing and Supply NQF Level to 3 years part time This professional qualification is recognised worldwide and over 30,000 people in 100 countries are members of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). It aims to assist you as purchasers to be effective and dynamic managers responding to the changing purchasing and supply environment. It enables you to be innovative, creative and competitive in terms of the specifications that you develop. You will also learn how to manage legal and contractual arrangements associated with purchasing and supply. You will undertake part-time study on a single afternoon or evening, or combinations of both, to achieve five subject passes at each of three grades over a minimum of three years. Effective Negotiation in Purchasing and Supply Developing Contracts in Purchasing and Supply Managing Purchasing and Supply Relationships Risk Management and Supply Chain Vulnerability Improving Supply Chain Performance Leading and Influencing in Purchasing Supply Chain Management in Practice. A levels or equivalent, but experience in purchasing is also recognised. Foundation: FdA Business Management Advanced: FdA Business Management Graduate: advanced entry to FdA Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management. CMI Management and Leadership 1 year part time Stockton Riverside College This professional qualification of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is designed to meet the needs of middle managers wishing to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to senior management. It concentrates on the core management skills and develops your knowledge and understanding of the impact that organisational change has on stakeholders. The Diploma is awarded to you on successful completion of the modules below plus an integrated workbased management project report. Personal Development as a Manager and Leader Information Based Decision Making Performance Management Resource Management Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs Conducting a Management Project Human Resource Development Managing Recruitment and Selection Marketing Planning. First degree, HNC/D or a certificate in management qualification, or several years management experience at and around this level. Entry on to the course is via an interview, following completion of an application form. FdA Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management.

15 15 CMI Diploma in Programme and Project Management 1 year part time This professional qualification has been developed to meet the expanding area of project management. It is aimed at existing project managers who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge to embrace a number of specific project and programme management disciplines. However, it is also suitable for general managers who would like to extend their skills in this area. It emphasises the tactical and operational aspects of project management and provides a foundation of good practice plus transferable skills in business and commerce. Business Context Principles of Programme and Project Management Risk Management Quality Management Change and Configuration Management Managing Contracts Managing People Programme and Project Planning Programme and Project Monitoring and Control Integrative Assessment. You need to be managing projects or aspiring to reach that level of responsibility and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification. CMI Strategic Management and Leadership NQF Level 7 1 year part time This professional qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers who have the responsibility to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. It concentrates on strategic management skills and develops your knowledge and understanding of the impact that organisational change has on stakeholders. The assessments are mainly work based so it is essential that you are employed at the appropriate level of management and that you have the support of your employer. Human Resources Operations Marketing Financial Planning Information Management. First degree, HNC/D or a diploma in management qualification, extensive experience in management at and around this level and employer support. Entry on to the course is via an interview, following completion of an application form. MSc Management or Master of Business Administration (MBA). BA (Hons) Business Management.

16 16 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FdA Business Management 2 years part time This course offers a number of pathways so you can tailor your study to suit you: FdA Business Management (e-business) FdA Business Management (Operations Management) FdA Business Management (Project Management) FdA Business Management (Public Services) FdA Business Management (Quality Management). This is an ideal course if you are setting out to develop a career in business and management and want to gain a work-related qualification. You will gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in business management and there is a clear emphasis on developing skills relevant to the world of work. You will make practical links between theory and the demands of business management. You will also develop general skills in communication, team working, problem solving and analysis. Part of the learning will be based in the workplace. Year 1: Managing People The Organisation Personal Development Managing Financial Resources Customer and the Environment Work-based Learning Year 2: Business Problem Solving Operations and Project Management Managing Change Managing for the Customer Work-based Learning (double module). Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. Final year of BA (Hons) Business Management. FdA Events Management 2 years part time Hartlepool College of Further Education Events management is an important function of successful organisations and this course is an exciting new initiative for the region, concentrating on the design, implementation and review of different types of event. It is vocationally focused and aims to equip you with employability skills including cognitive, intellectual, practical and professional. It will also deepen your understanding of relevant ethical, legal and professional considerations when dealing with members of the public. The course delivers a contemporary educational experience combining work-based assessment with bespoke undergraduate modules. Year 1: Personal Development Business Management Business Environment The Events Industry Events Practice Year 2: Research Methods Events Management in an International Context Legal Aspects of Events Management Events Planning and Evaluation Events Management Project. Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. Final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management.

17 17 FdA Transport and Logistics 2 to 3 years part time Logistics employers in the area have identified skills gaps within their workforce, with many reporting this as an issue for them. Team working, together with technical and practical skills, were all identified as areas needing the greatest level of improvement in this sector. Following consultation with their members, the Sector Skills Council for Logistics has codesigned this course with the University to fill these gaps and provide a nationally-recognised sector-specific qualification. Business Problem Solving Introduction to the Logistics Environment Managing Financial Resources Managing People Operations and Project Management Personal Development Port and Warehouse Logistics The Organisation Transport and Fleet Logistics Work-based Learning. Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. The sector provides a diverse range of employment opportunities and hence training routes including road transport, warehousing, port management and shipping. As such, the course has been developed to respond to the varying demands of these sub-sectors. UCPD/UCCE Events Management NQF Level 4 1 semester part time Hartlepool College of Further Education Event management is the act of managing something that happens at a given place and time. Events are organised for many reasons, but they are usually designed to celebrate, inspire, commemorate and influence. For these reasons, events have become an important function of successful organisations and are recognised to have a significant impact on people associated with them. To meet the increasing need for well qualified events managers, Hartlepool College of Further Education is introducing a new suite of events management certificates in partnership with the University of Teesside: University Certificate in Professional Development (UCPD) / University Certificate in Continuing Education (UCCE) Events Management. The UCPD course comprises two units that have been designed to introduce the nature, scale and impact of the events industry in addition to encouraging the development of personal employability skills. The UCCE course requires the study of the events industry module only. Personal Development The Events Industry. A range of Level 3 qualifications (NVQ3, BTEC Award, A Level) or appropriate training and experience through work. Experience of event organisation in the workplace in a full-time, part-time or voluntary capacity is desirable. Foundation Degree (FdA) Events Management. IAM Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management 2 years part time This professional qualification gives you full membership of the Institute of Administration Management (IAM) and is suitable for those of you wishing to progress to middle or senior administration management. You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles involved in managing organisational resources and an appreciation of the tools and techniques associated with managing finance, people, projects and facilities. You will be offered the opportunity to attend the International IAM Students Conference in March, and visiting speakers include one from the IAM. Administrative Systems in the Organisation Strategic Issues in Administration Administrative Management of Resources Human Resource Management and Practice Case Study 2 or Project Report 2. IAM Diploma, NVQ Level 4, HNC/D or an equivalent Level 4 qualification. BA (Hons) Business Management or advanced standing on FdA Business Management.

18 18 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IAM Diploma in Administrative Management NQF Level 4 1 year part time This course is highly valued by employers due to its relevance to the workplace and the IAM s excellent reputation for delivering high quality qualifications. It is designed to help you demonstrate your ability to use information effectively, supervise and train others, and maximise your personal development to equip you for promotion. It recognises that information is central to the effective running of any organisation and asks you to consider administration in its wider organisational context. Visiting speakers include one from IAM. Professional Administration Administration Systems and Processes Professional Administration Information for Decision Making Case Study or Project Report. Award, A level) or two years of relevant experience. FdA Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management.

19 19 ILM Diploma in Management 1.5 years part time This professional qualification is specifically designed to give practising or aspiring middle managers a solid foundation in their formal development in this role. It develops a comprehensive range of basic middle management skills, assisting you in gaining the knowledge required at this level. During the course you will work through the Award and Certificate stages of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) which are the foundation elements of the Diploma. The course requires critical thinking, evaluating theory against reality, and identifies opportunities for exploring the impact of organisational change on stakeholders. Self Management and Skills Operating Context and Change Meeting Customer Needs Planning and Resources Finance and Numeracy People Management Information and Communication. ILM Management Certificate or an equivalent qualification at Level 4. ILM Executive Diploma in Management or FdA Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management. ILM Executive Diploma in Management NQF Level years part time This professional qualification has been specifically designed to give practising or potential senior managers critical evaluative skills for their formal development of this role. You will study modules that help you to critically examine decision-making strategies within your own organisation. You will also collect and analyse feedback on your personal management practice and effectiveness, and then evaluate this against significant management theories and trends in management thinking. Personal Management Skills Integrated Management Managing Quality and Customer Needs Planning and Resource Management Financial Management Effective Human Resources Management Organisational Communication. ILM Diploma in Management or an equivalent qualification and significant managerial experience. MSc Management. IOM Diploma in Operations Management NQF Level 4 1 year part time This professional qualification of the Institute of Operations Management (IOM) is aimed at those of you who are involved in the technical management of manufacturing, scheduling, production control and stock control. It is designed to provide an introduction to supply chain management, production and operations management, and to satisfy the need for a course which is a general operations management programme. The delivery of this course is flexible and can be offered either at the College or your work premises. Supply Chain and Inventory Management Business Environment Enterprise Planning Business Support. NVQ 3, BTEC Award, A levels or equivalent or a responsible position in manufacturing or planning. BA (Hons) Business Management.

20 20 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Catering, Hospitality and Tourism FdA Culinary Arts and Management 2 years part time This course is ideal if you want to develop a career in kitchen management and gain a workrelated qualification. It is also relevant if you have already got experience in kitchen management and want to develop your skills. You will gain a combination of technical skills, academic knowledge and research, with the emphasis being on transferable, practical workbased learning skills. Strong industry links ensure that you are given the opportunity to undertake a range of workplace projects. Advanced Patisserie and Confectionery Entrepreneurial Skills Financial Management Food and Beverage Operations Gastronomy Human Resources Kitchen Management and Practice. Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. Good practical kitchen skills. BA (Hons) Business Management (Hospitality) by studying top-up modules. Bridging arrangements have been made to support this progression. FdA Food and Drink Manufacturing 2 to 3 years part time This course is a management qualification aimed at food manufacturing managers. It will develop your theoretical knowledge as well as your practical skills, thus enhancing your career prospects in the food and drink manufacturing industry. The course has been developed from research and consultation with employers in this sector. Normal mode of attendance is one day per week and there will be some block-release periods. Manufacturing Management Leadership Quality and the Environment Science Engineering Technology Small Business Management Health and Safety. Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. You will be expected to be in relevant employment and have the support of your employer. BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health Science by studying top-up modules. Bridging arrangements have been made to support this progression.

21 21 BA (Hons) Business Management (Hospitality) (Top-up Award) 2 years part time, 1 year full time University of Teesside This award involves the delivery and assessment of business management modules with hospitality themes. The aim of the course is to build on knowledge and skills gained from HND and foundation degree qualifications, enabling students to top up these to degree level. Service Operations Management Strategic and Change Management Monitoring and Managing Business Performance Training and CPD for Hospitality Staff Research Methods Dissertation. HND or foundation degree in relevant subject areas. MSc Management. FdA Hospitality Management 2 years part time Hospitality organisations operate in a competitive environment with changing market demands and increasing customer expectations. This has resulted in a demand for appropriately-qualified staff and the frequent need for those employed in the sector to update their skills. You will gain an understanding of the key issues facing managers in this sector and a significant part of the learning is work based. This course is ideal if you want to develop a career in hospitality management and gain a work-related qualification. It is also relevant if you already have experience in hospitality management and want to develop your skills. Year 1: Food and Beverage Operations Financial Management Food Hygiene Health and Safety On-licensed House Management Quality and Customer Care Year 2: Human Resources Entrepreneurial Skills Conference and Event Management Marketing Accommodation Management Company Work Experience. Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. BA (Hons) Business Management (Hospitality).

22 22 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Computing and Information Technology FdSc Computing (Networking) 3 years part time or 2 years full time (full time) Stockton Riverside College (part time) The main topic of this course is networks and you'll study networking theory, routers and WAN technologies. You will gain a broad knowledge base in a wide area of computerbased topics, including IT applications, system design and user support. Time is spent on improving study skills through a Professional Studies module. A major part of the course is work-based learning where you undertake activities at your employer's premises for the equivalent of one day a week in the second and third year of your studies. Each year you will study four modules. IT Applications Professional Studies Systems Design Work-based Learning Introduction to Routers Networking Theory and Concepts User Support Advanced Routers Principles of Maintaining Computer Systems Wide Area Networks. Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. You will also need to be working in a relevant area and have your employer s support. UCPD/UCAPD Information Technology Subjects NQF Level 4 1 year part time Stockton Riverside College This course offers a broad range of part-time modules. The flexible mode of study enables you to update your existing skills and to develop new ones. Introduction to Information Technology Word Processing and Document Production Desktop Publishing Internet and Web Authoring Introduction to Spreadsheets Spreadsheet Applications Database Applications Creating Websites Using HTML Introduction to Digital Imaging 1 Introduction to Digital Imaging 2. Each module earns you 10 credits, which are accumulated to gain a recognised qualification. Entry requirements There are no specific entry requirements but it is advisable that you complete the Introduction to Information Technology unit as a pre-requisite for the remaining modules. HNC/D Information Technology or FdSc Computing (Networking). Progress to the second year of the BSc (Hons) Computer Studies.

23 23 Construction CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management NQF Level hours part time This professional qualification is designed to meet the needs of those of you employed in, or training for, site management. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is the international voice of the building profession, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning management of the total building process. With the ever-increasing demand for professional standards from clients and employers throughout the world, this qualification is your passport to a successful career in the construction industry. The course is designed in conjunction with employers helping them to satisfy regulatory health and safety and other EU requirements, and with the mature and practical candidate in mind. A minimum of seven modules are required for the Certificate and a further seven gained will result in the award of the Diploma. Industry and Management Project Planning Organising and Resourcing Projects Project Monitoring and Control Managing the Quality of Site Work Managing Sub-contractors Health and Safety Site Surveying and Levelling Computing Managing People Developing People Improving Managerial Skills Contractual and Legal Responsibilities Estimating and Measuring Work Maintenance Management Services Management. Award, A level) and at least two years experience on site above the level of trade charge hand. From the Certificate you can progress to the Diploma and then to the FdEng Construction.

24 24 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FdEng Building Services Engineering with Renewable Energy Technologies 3 years part time Hartlepool College of Further Education The course is delivered by a team of building services professionals and was developed with the help of local companies. This ensures a practical approach to development and learning, involving research, case studies and projects. Much of the earlier part of the course focuses on case studies in which you will work with staff from local industry and emphasis is placed on using your workplace as the main research resource. It is designed to facilitate individual projects, mathematics, building technology and uses industry-standard design software. Year 1: Organisational Structures Design of Basic M&E Services Tendering for M&E Services Planned Preventative Maintenance and Manuals Year 2-3: Advanced Mechanical Installations Advanced Electrical Installations Green Design Administration and Estimating Management Principles Design Project. Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. Final year of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with a short bridging course. FdEng Construction 3 years part time Hartlepool College of Further Education This course is designed for people who are working in the construction industry. You will be equipped with the skills needed to progress within the industry. This course provides you with a substantial knowledge base in construction together with the opportunity to develop skills in design methodologies in engineering. This enables you as a graduate to be competent to fulfil your role within the construction industry. Year 1: Introduction to Engineering and Technology Industrial Studies Year 2: Geotechnology and Earth Catastrophes Scientific Principles and Structural Analysis Building and Land Surveying Contractual Procurement and Cost Analysis Superstructure Technology Sub-structure Technology. Award, A level) or appropriate training and experience through work. Final year of the BSc (Hons) Construction with a short bridging course. HNC Building Studies 2 years part time Location Hartlepool College of Further Education Designed for higher technicians in architecture, building management, building control, quantity surveying and building surveying, this course explores both the construction of new properties and the adaptation and restoration of existing buildings. You will be introduced to all aspects of construction, exploring the interrelationship between plant, labour and materials, and how these different elements come together to provide both commercial and residential accommodation. Year 1: Design Principles and Application Analytical Methods Technology A Site Surveying Processes Health, Safety and Welfare Year 2: Science and Materials Management Principles and Applications Group Project Technology B Refurbishment and Adaptation. BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in either building studies, construction, building services engineering or civil engineering studies; two Advanced GCEs or an equivalent qualification. Second year of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering or BSc (Hons) Disaster Management following completion of a bridging course.

25 25 Education and Teacher Training BA (Hons) Education Studies /6 2 years part time or 1 year part time, depending upon point of entry Locations: Hartlepool College of Further Education (Level 5 only) (Level 5 only) (Levels 5 and 6) Stockton Riverside College (Level 5 only) University of Teesside (Level 6 only) The course aims to assist lecturers, mentors, teaching assistants and other workers in education to develop their knowledge of educational practice and reflect on strategies for developing their professional practice. The degree consists of Level 2 modules and Level 3 modules as listed below. Certificate in Education: Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or equivalent, entrants will complete a two-year study programme. Entrants with a foundation degree or equivalent in a relevant educational area will follow a oneyear course. APL and APEL will be considered via individual application. Please contact the course leader for further guidance. MA Education or graduates may also progress on to a graduate teacher course for teaching in primary settings. Level 2: Effective and Innovative Learning Environments Educational Contexts and Practice Reflective Practice Research in Education Inclusive Practice ILT in Practice Education and Psychology Level 3: Teaching, Learning and Education Education Policy and Education Practice Promoting Positive Behaviour Appraising Enquiry and Research Techniques Individual Practice Project.

26 26 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HNC Advanced Practitioner Working with Children and Families FdA Early Years Sector Endorsed 2 years part time 2 years part time Stockton Riverside College This work-related course covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the early years sector. It offers you opportunities to address skills gaps and shortages, notably in leadership, quality assurance and management, which are of increasing and crucial importance in the early years sector. It provides early years practitioners with new and enhanced skills to fulfil new roles and responsibilities in the provision of high-quality childcare and education in an increasingly integrated and regulated framework. It can be offered in a unitised approach and offers a pathway for management. Continuous Professional Development Early Years Curriculum, Play and Learning Communicating, Values and Leadership in an Early Years Setting Theories of Development: Birth to Three Child Protection Specialist Modules Linked to Leadership Working with Families Effective Leadership Early Years Project Specialist modules linked to relevant pathway of Management and Leadership. BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Early Years, AVCE/Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area, GCE Advanced level profile, other related Level 3 qualification. Year 2 of the following: FdA Early Years Sector Endorsed or BA (Hons) Education Studies or BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Riverside College Developed in collaboration with employers, further education colleges and local authorities and endorsed by Sure Start, this course is appropriate for assistants currently working in early years education (birth to eight years) and childcare. You will gain up-to-date knowledge and skills to contribute new enterprise to your work role. The degree responds to the Children s Workforce Strategy to develop the best qualified people to be working with our youngest children. On completion of this course, typical roles include nursery, language and classroom assistants, mentors, play leaders and community support workers. Year 1: Children s Growth and Development Learning to be Literate Problem Solving and Enquiry in Early Years Professional Development Portfolio Year 2: Children s Rights and Protection Professional Development Portfolio Theory and Practice in Action Understanding Evidence-based Practice and Policy. You will study eight modules, which are split between work-based learning and taught sessions. A Level 3 childcare qualification or considerable experience with early years and ongoing professional training, and you must be an experienced practitioner with at least two years of practice in an early years setting. Acceptance on to this course is also subject to a satisfactory interview, references, manager s approval and receipt of an enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure. It is advisable to have Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics, or be working towards them as progression beyond this foundation degree could depend on evidence of these basic skills. BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-up Award). This route will be helpful if you want to train as an early years or primary teacher, social worker or nurse, although some additional training may be needed.