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1 Part-time Courses wmc.ac.uk C /WirralMet /+wirralmetwmc /wirral-metropolitan-college

2 Contents Information, Advice & Guidance Information, Advice & Guidance... 3 How do I enrol on a course?... 3 Course Fees and Discounts 2015/ Improve your English and/or maths...8 Interested in doing an apprenticeship?...8 Additional Learning Support... 9 Part-time courses...10 Find us in your local community...18 Full-time courses...26 Higher Education (HE) courses...32 Access to Higher Education (HE) courses...35 For Higher Education (HE) courses, see page 32 or visit wmc.ac.uk. For apprenticeships, see page 8, or visit wmc.ac.uk. We would like to thank all of our students who agreed to provide their case studies for this publication. Please note, every care has been taken to ensure the details were accurate at time of going to print. However, we may need to update our course offer or services from time to time. Please visit wmc. ac.uk for the latest information. Wirral Met College is committed to equality of opportunity for all who learn and work here. Wirral Met College s information, advice and guidance service holds the national Matrix Quality Award which means we are committed to providing impartial advice and guidance. Get in touch to: Discuss your career ideas Get help with finding and choosing the right course for you Find out more information about all of our courses Discover the different ways you can study Access support services eg additional learning support How do I enrol? Our Student Advisers offer a friendly, confidential and welcoming service to help you make the most of your time at college. Call Visit wmc.ac.uk to complete an enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible Call in to our Conway Park, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, to speak to one of our Student Advisers who are available from Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm (all year round), with late opening on Tuesdays and Thursdays (term time only) until 7pm. Please check wmc.ac.uk for up to date opening times. 1. Take a look at the list of courses starting on page 10, or visit wmc.ac.uk. 2. Check the symbol under How to Apply You need to complete an application form. Once we receive your application, we will invite you to an interview with the tutor. If you are successful, you will receive a letter including joining instructions. Please call to book your place or contact us for details. Contact Student Services on to arrange a skills check before you enrol. You need to complete an application form and provide a reference for this course. Contact Employer Services on You can apply for a course online by selecting the course you want to study and clicking the Apply Online button at wmc.ac.uk otherwise call , or collect an application form from any college campus. You must bring proof of identity to enrolment. Please note all enrolments are subject to meeting entry guidelines for the course. 2 3

3 Course fees & discounts How much will it cost? Please see our fees & discounts leaflet for details, or call Are you aged 16-18? Your full-time study programme which is funded by the government will be FREE for most students who are aged on 31 August Please see our fees & discounts leaflet for details, or call Aged You may not have to pay course fees if you are claiming certain benefits or studying your first full level 2 or 3 course (conditions apply). Traineeships are also fully funded by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for year olds. If you do pay fees, you may be entitled to financial help from college towards payment of fees, travel costs, childcare, residential fees or equipment required for your course (conditions apply). Aged 24+ Fees are specified. You may be entitled to financial help towards payment of fees, travel costs, childcare, residential fees or equipment required for your course (conditions apply). You may not have to pay course fees if you are studying a course up to and including level 2 and claiming certain benefits (conditions apply). Course fees at Wirral Met College include tuition and examination fees, unless otherwise stated. For students aged 24 and above studying level 3 or level 4, course fees will apply. Financial help for fees 24+ Advanced Learning Loans give students in further education access to financial support for tuition costs (from the Student Loans Company). 24+ Advanced Learning Loans are available to students studying level 3 or level 4 courses, for example BTEC Level 3, NVQ Level 3 and Access to Higher Education courses. If the loan is for an Access to Higher Education course and you subsequently go on to complete a higher education course you won t have to pay back your 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. Loan repayments apply once you have completed your course and earn over 21,000. Most students aged 24 and over, studying at level 3 or level 4, will qualify for 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. It s easy to apply, your household income isn t taken into account and there are no credit checks. For more information visit: uk/advanced-learning-loans/furtherinformation Are you an overseas student? Please contact our International Office for information on fees - call , or visit wmc.ac.uk. See page 7 to see if you qualify for free tuition. Our course fees at Wirral Met College include tuition and examination fees, unless otherwise stated. Please see the table on page 7, but note, this table does not apply to courses designated as Higher Education or Full Price, as no funding is received from the Education Funding Agency/Skills Funding Agency (EFA/SFA) for these courses. If you pay fees You can pay for your fees by credit or debit card, cheque or cash. All students paying their own fees will be expected to make a contribution to the enrolment fee at the time they enrol (enrolments at Conway Park or Twelve Quays only). This will be 80 or the full balance, if this is less than 80. Please note that if no fees are payable on your course, you will not be expected to make a payment. Motorcycle Technology choose to a motorcycle mechanic Andrew studied Level 3 Motorcycle Engineering at Wirral Met College. Andrew won the IMI Outstanding Technical Student for Motorcycle, awarded by HRH Prince Michael of Kent. Fee Payment Options Pay total fee at enrolment; Make initial payment at enrolment, and then pay the balance within two weeks; Make initial payment at enrolment, then pay remaining balance by direct debit instalments. (Failure to meet a direct debit instalment will result in the full balance of fees becoming due immediately); Students whose fees are sponsored by employers, agents, local authorities or other organisations must provide written evidence of this at enrolment. A letter must contain contact details of who will pay the fees, and the address where the invoice should be sent. In the absence of this evidence, the enrolling student will be liable for fees. When an employer or other agency agrees to pay these fees, they become liable for them in full. 4 5

4 Course fees & discounts continued In addition, funding is available for individuals aged 19 and over who are studying on the day they start Trade Union Congress (TUC) aims, and individuals aged 24 and over who have served in the British Armed Forces in the last 10 years after completing 4 or more years service or who have been medically discharged. Serving members of the British Armed Forces may also be entitled to funding. Further details are available from Student Services. Health & Social Care choose to a clinical support worker Mary-Ann completed a Traineeship at Wirral Met College and is now studying an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Healthcare Support and working as an apprentice at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. If you are an overseas student, your fees will be assessed separately, so please seek further advice from Student Services on : Fees quoted are for each year, except for prices quoted for Level 3 courses in the 24+ fee column, which are for the duration of the course. *Accepted proof of identification includes: bank/ debit card; National Insurance card or letter; driving licence; ID card/national ID; passport; proof of eligibility to benefits. Did you know you can pay for your fees in instalments? Call for details. Please note that fees will be waived if you fall into one of the following categories. Age 16, 17, 18 on 31/08/15 19, 20,21,22, 23 at start of course 24+ Criteria Studying Entry level or Level 1 (excluding maths, English and ESOL) for students needing a step up to progress to full level 2 Studying English or maths (not previously been awarded a C grade or above in English or maths at GCSE) Studying first full level 2 Studying first full Level 3 Studying first full Level 4 (if no full level 3) Studying up to and including level 2 to 3 need help to get into work and in one or more of the categories below: Receiving JSA Receiving ESA (WRAG) Receiving Universal Credit Released on Temporary Licence (RoTL) Unemployed individuals receiving state benefits Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit or Income Support Studying English or maths (not previously been awarded a C grade or above in English or maths at GCSE) Studying up to and including Level 2 and need help to get into work and in one or more of the categories below: Receiving JSA Receiving ESA (WRAG) Receiving Universal Credit Released on Temporary Licence (RoTL) Unemployed individuals receiving the following state benefits: Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit or Income Support Evidence to be provided at enrolment Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Accepted proof of identity* and self declaration Fee Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free 6 7

5 Do you need to improve your English and/or maths? If you would like to: improve your job prospects, gain promotion or earn more money increase your confidence help your children or grandchildren with their homework gain the grades to progress to a Higher Education course We can help there are a wide range of English and maths courses which run throughout the year and they re free of charge! Call now for details and to arrange your skills check. An apprenticeship allows you to develop your skills, knowledge and your career, whilst gaining qualifications. You will be employed by a company and get paid from the day you start. Wirral Met College works with employers to offer apprenticeships to suit most career paths across a variety of sectors, ranging from Accountancy and Engineering to Optical Retail and Property Services. The Intermediate Apprenticeship at level 2 equates to 5 GCSEs (A*-C) and the Advanced Level Apprenticeship at level 3 equates to 2 A Levels. You may then be able to progress to Higher Apprenticeships at level 4, as appropriate. If English is not your first language? If you would like to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, call our English Language team on Are you an employer who needs to support staff for whom English is not their first language? We offer on-site English language lessons, which can be tailored to suit your organisational needs. Call our Employer Services team on , or employer.services@wmc.ac.uk. Interested in doing an apprenticeship? For full details about what an apprenticeship involves, visit the Apprenticeships page on our website at wmc.ac.uk. You will also find details of current apprenticeship vacancies with local employers, and help with how to apply for them. Alternatively, take a look at the National Apprenticeships Service website for details of apprenticeships and vacancies, at Or, call Student Services on Don t forget! Check wmc.ac.uk for details of the new courses we offer throughout the year, or call in to any of our campuses to pick up a prospectus or leaflet. Additional Learning Support The Additional Learning Support team support students to be as successful as possible. We have a team of over 60 highly trained and qualified staff, including Specialist Tutors, Communication Support Workers and Learning Support Assistants. We work with students in every subject area, and at every level from Entry Level to Higher Education. Employer Services Our Employer Services team is professional, highly qualified and experienced at working with businesses to identify and support corporate training requirements, sourcing funding and designing training to suit your business needs. Thinking about a Traineeship? Are you aged 16-24? Not quite ready for an apprenticeship? Traineeships include a high quality work placement, support in getting job ready (creating your CV, filling in application forms and interview skills) and maths and English, if required. Take a look at our Traineeship programmes, visit wmc.ac.uk or call The students we work with have a wide range of needs, including: Dyslexia/Dyspraxia ADHD, ADD Moderate/Complex Learning Difficulties Mental Health and Well Being Autism Spectrum, Asperger s Syndrome Blind or Partially Sighted Physical Difficulties D/deaf or Hard of Hearing To find out more, please contact Student Services on or call the Additional Learning Support team direct on wmc.ac.uk Employers employer.services@wmc.ac.uk 8 9

6 Part-time courses How do I enrol? 2. Check the symbol under How to Apply You need to complete an application form and provide a reference for this course. You need to complete an application form. Once we receive your application, we will invite you to an interview with the tutor. If you are successful, you will receive a letter including joining instructions. Please call to book your place or contact us for details. Contact Student Services on to arrange a skills check before you enrol. Contact Employer Services on If you qualify for government funding, you will pay this price. Where stated, this is the full price which maybe eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. If you do not qualify for government funding, you will pay this price. Where no fee is shown, you will pay the fee in column. How To Apply Course Code Course Name Level Start Date Day/Time Venue Weeks Years Fee Fee 24+ Loanable? Art, Design and Creative Media A050 Jewellery 1 17-Sep-15 Thu 09:00-12:00 12 Quays No or 17-Sep-15 Thu 13:00-16:00 12 Quays No P003 Web Design Using Dreamweaver 2 6-Jan-16 Wed 17:30-20:30 12 Quays No P004 Illustrator 2 20-Apr-16 Wed 17:30-20:30 12 Quays No P005 Photoshop 2 16-Sep-15 Wed 17:30-20:30 12 Quays No P017 Introduction to Photography 1 16-Sep-15 Wed 18:30-21:00 12 Quays No or 6-Jan-16 Wed 18:30-21:00 12 Quays No or 20-Apr-16 Wed 18:30-21:00 12 Quays No Business, Computing and Professional Studies D053 AAT Accounting Certificate 2 8-Sep-15 Tue 09:00-16:00 Conway Park No or 8-Sep-15 D049 AAT Accounting Diploma 3 15-Sep-15 D050 AAT Accounting Diploma 4 15-Sep-15 Tue 18:00-21:00, Wed 18:00-21:00 Tue 17:00-21:00, Wed 17:00-21:00 Tue 17:00-21:00, Wed 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No Conway Park Yes Conway Park Yes or 17-Sep-15 Thu 09:00-18:00 Conway Park Yes C085 CISCO CCNA Year 1 Leading to CCENT 3 8-Sep-15 Tue 18:00-20:00 Conway Park No D018 CIPD Human Resources Practice Certificate (Foundation) 3 24-Sep-15 Thu 17:00-21:00 Conway Park Yes D019 ILM Leadership and Team Skills Award 2 16-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No or 24-Feb-16 Wed 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No D044 ILM Leadership and Management Award 3 14-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No You can apply for a course online by selecting the course you want to study and clicking the Apply Online button at wmc.ac.uk. Otherwise call , or collect an application form from any college campus. You must bring proof of identity to enrolment. Please note all enrolments are subject to meeting entry guidelines for the course. Application form required Call to book a place Contact Student Services Application Form and Reference Contact Employer Services wmc.ac.uk

7 How To Apply Course Code Course Name Level Start Date Day/Time Venue Weeks Years Fee Fee 24+ Loanable? Business, Computing and Professional Studies continued D058 ILM Leadership and Management Certificate 3 14-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No D059 CIPD Human Resource Management Intermediate Certificate Construction and the Built Environment R010 R023 City and Guilds Computer Aided Design (CAD) Award City and Guilds 17th Edition 2382 IEE Wiring Regulations 5 15-Sep-15 Tue 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No 3 7-Sep Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 or 4-Jan-16 Mon 18:00-21:00 or 18-Apr-16 Mon 18:00-21:00 R235 Electrical Installation Studies 2 7-Sep-15 R061 Unvented Hot Water 3 7-Sep-15 R196 NVQ Plumbing 2 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00, Tue 18:00-21:00 R201 Plumbing Studies Diploma 3 10-Sep-15 Thu 09:00-17:00 R022 City and Guilds Computer Aided Design (CAD) 2 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-20:00 R137 R141 BTEC Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Diploma Top-up BTEC Construction and the Built Environment Subsidiary Diploma 1 Year Bridge 3 3 On Site Assessments No No No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes We also offer short courses linked to Gas Installation; please call for details. Engineering E140 Fabrication and Welding 1 10-Sep-15 Thu 09:00-17:00 12 Quays No E034 Fabrication and Welding 2 9-Sep-15 Wed 09:00-17:00 12 Quays No English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) X012 ESOL (Community) Entry 2 9-Sep-15 Wed 13:00-16:00 Conway Park No X019 ESOL Entry 3 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No or 9-Sep-15 Wed 12:00-15:00 Conway Park No X008 ESOL IELTS 1 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No X014 ESOL 1 7-Sep-15 Mon 12:00-15:00 Conway Park No or 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No X015 ESOL 2 8-Sep-15 Tue 13:00-16:00 Conway Park No X021 ESOL 2 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No X046 Interpreting - Award in Progression 2 27-Apr-16 Wed 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No X047 Interpreting - Award in Progression 2 23-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No X051 Cambridge First Certificate 1 8-Sep No Application form required Call to book a place Contact Student Services Application Form and Reference Contact Employer Services wmc.ac.uk

8 How To Apply Course Code Course Name Level Start Date Day/Time Venue Weeks Years Fee Fee 24+ Loanable? English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) continued X053 Certificate in Advanced English 1 9-Sep-15 Hairdressing, Beauty and Wellbeing G013 NVQ Hairdressing 2 30-Mar-16 Wed 18:00-21:00, Thu 18:00-21: No Conway Park No G015 Introduction to Hairdressing 1 9-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No G021 NVQ Hairdressing 2 7-Sep-15 Mon 09:00-12:00 Conway Park No G023 NVQ Hairdressing 3 7-Sep-15 Mon 09:00-16:00 Conway Park Yes G041 NVQ Barbering 2 8-Sep-15 Tue 10:00-17:00 Conway Park No G096 Hairdressing Refresher Cutting Course 1 9-Sep-15 G097 Hairdressing Refresher Colouring Course 2 9-Sep-15 Conway Park No Conway Park No G099 Salon Management Certificate 4 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park Yes G040 VTCT Sports Massage Certificate 3 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park Yes G061 VTCT Sports Massage Certificate 4 9-Sep-15 Wed 15:00-19:00 Conway Park Yes G054 VTCT Reflexology Diploma 3 9-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21:00, Thu 17:00-21:00 Conway Park Yes G086 Massage Diploma 3 9-Sep-15 Wed 17:00-21:00 Conway Park Yes G087 Aromatherapy Diploma 3 10-Sep-15 Thu 17:00-21:00 Conway Park Yes G006 Beauty Therapy 2 7-Sep-15 Mon 17:00-21:00, Tue 17:00-21:00 Conway Park No G007 VTCT Nail Extensions Certificate 2 12-Sep-15 Sat 09:00-12:00 Pyramid Shop No or 6-Feb-16 Sat 09:00-12:00 Pyramid Shop No G009 VTCT Fashion and Photographic Make-Up Certificate 3 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No G020 Beauty Therapy 2 8-Sep-15 Tue 09:00-18:00 Conway Park No G026 NVQ Beauty Therapy 3 7-Sep-15 Health and Care Services Mon 09:00-17:00, Tue 10:00-17:00 Conway Park Yes N058 CACHE Playwork Diploma 2 7-Sep-15 Flexible Workplace No N059 CACHE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate 2 7-Sep-15 Flexible Workplace No N093 Introduction to Early Years Care and Education 2 TBC Flexible Workplace No N090 Early Years Educator 3 TBC Flexible Workplace Yes N060 CACHE Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Diploma 3 7-Sep-15 Flexible Workplace Yes N061 CACHE Playwork Diploma 3 14-Sep-15 Flexible Workplace Yes N062 CACHE Caring for Children and Young People Certificate 2 7-Sep-15 Flexible Workplace No J011 Therapeutic Counselling Diploma 4 8-Sep-15 Tue 09:00-16:00 12 Quays Yes Application form required Call to book a place Contact Student Services Application Form and Reference Contact Employer Services wmc.ac.uk

9 How To Apply Course Code Course Name Level Start Date Day/Time Venue Weeks Years Fee Fee 24+ Loanable? Health and Care Services continued J018 CPCAB Counselling Skills Award (Introduction) 2 8-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21:00 12 Quays No or 5-Jan-16 Wed 18:00-21:00 12 Quays No or 19-Apr-16 Wed 18:00-21:00 12 Quays No J087 CPCAB Counselling Skills Certificate 2 9-Sep-15 Wed 09:00-13:00 12 Quays No or 9-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21:00 12 Quays No or 6-Jan-16 Wed 18:00-21:00 12 Quays No J089 CPCAB Counselling Studies Certificate 3 8-Sep-15 Tue 18:00-21:00 12 Quays Yes or 9-Sep-15 Wed 14:00-17:00 12 Quays Yes J185 CPCAB Understanding Substance Misuse Award 2 6-Jan-16 Wed 18:00-21:00 12 Quays No J082 Health and Social Care Diploma 2 7-Sep-15 flexible Workplace No J083 Health and Social Care Diploma 3 7-Sep-15 flexible Workplace Yes J084 Leadership for Health and Social Care Diploma 5 7-Sep-15 Health, Safety and Environmental Management 12 Quays No S079 Emergency First Aid at Work 1 14-Oct-15 Wed 09:00-16:30 12 Quays No or 3-Dec-15 Thu 09:00-16:30 12 Quays No or 30-Mar-16 Wed 09:00-16:30 12 Quays No or 22-Jun-16 Wed 09:00-16:30 12 Quays No S081 NEBOSH Certificate Fire Safety and Risk Management Units FC1 and FC2 3 9-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21:00 or 13-Jan-16 Wed 09:00-16:00 S083 NEBOSH General Certificate Unit NGC1 3 7-Sep-15 Mon 09:00-12:00 S084 NEBOSH General Certificate Units NGC2 and NGC3 or 11-Nov-15 Wed 09:00-12:00 or 18-Jan-16 Mon 09:00-12:00 or 16-Mar-16 Wed 09:00-12: Sep-15 Mon 13:00-17:00 or 11-Nov-15 Wed 13:00-17:00 or 1-Feb-16 Mon 13:00-17:00 or 9-Mar-16 Wed 13:00-17:00 S085 NEBOSH General Certificate Unit NGC1 3 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 or 9-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21: No No No No No No No No No No No No Application form required Call to book a place Contact Student Services Application Form and Reference Contact Employer Services wmc.ac.uk

10 Find us in your local community College es Conway Park Europa Boulevard, Conway Park, Birkenhead CH41 4NT Tel: Fax: A short walk from Birkenhead bus station and opposite Conway Park train station. The Oval Old Chester Road, Bebington CH63 7LH Tel: A short walk from Bebington Train Station and bus stops close by. Pyramids Shop/The Learning Shop Next door to Marks & Spencer The Pyramids Shopping Centre, Birkenhead CH41 2XX Tel: Twelve Quays Morpeth Dock, Shore Road, Birkenhead CH41 1AG Tel: Fax: A few minutes from Woodside Ferry Terminal and Hamilton Square train station. Tower Road, Birkenhead CH41 1AA Tel: A few minutes walk from Seacombe Ferry Terminal or Hamilton Square Train station. Trade Union Education Unit Suite 520, Building, Bixteth Street, Liverpool, L3 9LQ St James Centre Hoylake Trade Union Education Unit Conway Park Leasowe Wallasey Heswall Birkenhead Bebington Liverpool Pyramids Shop Bromborough Twelve Quays Ellesmere Port The Oval Wirral Met... Getting to and from the College For details of travel to and from the College, visit Merseytravel at and Your local college Conway Park Twelve Quays and The Oval Key 23 Numbers represent the estimated minutes for each train journey to either Conway Park or Hamilton Square, allowing for 5 minutes for changes where needed St James Centre 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead CH41 7AL Tel: Chester (Source of information: merseyrail.org) 44...getting to Wirral Met is easy

11 How To Apply Course Code Course Name Level Start Date Day/Time Venue Weeks Years Fee Fee 24+ Loanable? Health, Safety and Environmental Management continued S086 S087 S088 S089 S090 S091 S092 NEBOSH General Certificate Units NGC2 and NGC3 NEBOSH Certificate Construction Health and Safety Units NCC1 and NCC2 NEBOSH National Certificate Environmental Management Units NEC1 and NEC2 NEBOSH National Diploma Occupational Health & Safety Unit A NEBOSH National Diploma Occupational Health & Safety Unit B NEBOSH National Diploma Occupational Health & Safety Unit C NEBOSH National Diploma Occupational Health & Safety Unit D 3 4-Jan-16 Mon 18:00-21: Jan-16 Wed 18:00-21: Oct-15 Fri 09:00-17:00 or 25-Feb-16 Thu 18:00-21:00 or 10-Mar-16 Thu 09:00-16: Sep-15 Mon 09:00-17:00 or 1-Feb-16 Mon 09:00-17: Sep-15 Tue 09:00-17:00 or 11-Feb-16 Thu 09:00-17: Sep-15 Thu 09:00-16:00 or 23-Feb Apr-16 S101 IOSH Managing Safely 2 24-Sep-15 Thu 09:00-16:30 or 14-Jan-16 Thu 09:00-16: No No No No No No No No No No No No No No or 17-Mar-16 Thu 09:00-16:30 or 2-Jun-16 Thu 09:00-16:30 S105 First Aid at Work Requalification 1 9-Dec-15 or 13-Apr-16 S106 First Aid at Work Certificate 1 2-Sep-15 Wed 09:00-16:00, Thu 09:00-16:00 Wed 09:00-16:30, Thu 09:00-16:30 Wed 09:00-16:30, Thu 09:00-16:30, Fri 09:00-16: No No 12 Quays No 12 Quays No 12 Quays No or 6-Apr-16 Wed 09:00-16:30, Thu 09:00-16:30, Fri 09:00-16:30 12 Quays No or 6-Jul-16 Wed 09:00-16:30, Thu 09:00-16:30, Fri 09:00-16:30 S141 IOSH Working Safely 1 11-Sep-15 Fri 09:00-16:30 S223 NEBOSH National Diploma Occupational Health & Safety Unit A-D or 5-Feb-16 Fri 09:00-16:30 or 26-Feb-16 Fri 13:00-16: Sep Quays No No No No No Application form required Call to book a place Contact Student Services Application Form and Reference Contact Employer Services wmc.ac.uk

12 How To Apply Course Code Course Name Level Start Date Day/Time Venue Weeks Years Fee Fee 24+ Loanable? Hospitality and Catering H011 CIEH Food Safety in Catering Award 2 5-Oct-15 Mon 14:00-20:00 Conway Park No or 2-Nov-15 Mon 14:00-20:00 Conway Park No or 1-Feb-16 Mon 14:00-20:00 Conway Park No or 7-Mar-16 Mon 14:00-20:00 Conway Park No or 25-Apr-16 Mon 14:00-20:00 Conway Park No or 6-Jun-16 Mon 14:00-20:00 Conway Park No H018 NVQ Food Preparation and Cooking 2 7-Sep-15 Mon 13:00-17:00 Conway Park No or 10-Sep-15 Thu 15:00-19:00 Conway Park No H023 Cake Decoration Award 1 8-Sep-15 Tue 12:30-15:30 Conway Park No H089 CIEH Food Allergen Awareness 1 23-Sep-15 Wed 09:00-13:00 12 Quays No or 12-Oct-15 Mon 09:00-13:00 Conway Park No or 23-Nov-15 Mon 09:00-13:00 Conway Park No or 8-Feb-16 Mon 09:00-13:00 Conway Park No Humanities and Social Studies Y023 Introduction to Sociology 1 14-Sep-15 Mon 13:00-16:00 Conway Park No or 4-Jan-16 Mon 13:00-16:00 Conway Park No or 18-Apr-16 Mon 13:00-16:00 Conway Park No Y028 Introduction to Criminology 1 10-Sep-15 Thu 13:00-15:30 Conway Park No or 7-Jan-16 Thu 13:00-15:30 Conway Park No or 21-Apr-16 Thu 13:00-15:30 Conway Park No Y030 Introduction to History Entry 8-Sep-15 Tue 09:00-11:00 Conway Park No or 5-Jan-16 Tue 09:00-11:00 Conway Park No or 19-Apr-16 Tue 09:00-11:00 Conway Park No Y024 Introduction to Psychology 1 18-Sep-15 Fri 09:00-12:00 Conway Park No or 8-Jan-16 Fri 09:00-12:00 Conway Park No or 22-Apr-16 Fri 09:00-12:00 Conway Park No Science S014 BTEC Applied Science Diploma 3 10-Sep-15 Thu 09:00-17:00 12 Quays Yes S093 City and Guilds Process Technology Certificate (formerly PPO 1) 2 14-Sep Quays No Application form required Call to book a place Contact Student Services Application Form and Reference Contact Employer Services wmc.ac.uk

13 How To Apply Course Code Course Name Level Start Date Day/Time Venue Weeks Years Fee Fee 24+ Loanable? Science continued S124 Laboratory Apprenticeship Taster 1 1-Aug Quays No S178 GCSE Science 2 8-Sep-15 Tue 18:00-21:00 12 Quays No Skills for Life and Work - British Sign Language/Deaf Awareness Z004 Deaf Awareness and Communication Award 1 7-Sep-15 Conway Park No Z007 British Sign Language Award 1 9-Sep-15 Tue 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No or 9-Sep-15 Wed 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No or 10-Sep-15 Thu 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No Z008 British Sign Language Certificate 2 7-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No or 8-Sep-15 Tue 12:00-15:00 Conway Park No Z037 British Sign Language Certificate 3 8-Sep-15 Tue 18:00-21:00 Conway Park Yes Teacher Training B124 Education and Training Award 3 14-Sep-15 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No or 8-Feb-16 Mon 18:00-21:00 Conway Park No Application form required Call to book a place Contact Student Services Application Form and Reference Contact Employer Services wmc.ac.uk

14 Interested in a full-time course? For details of our full-time courses visit wmc.ac.uk or call for your copy of the full-time prospectus. Visit wmc.ac.uk for details of Apprenticeships. If you join us at 16, to continue your education, we would expect to support you for at least 2 years at the level and pace that meets your individual needs. Code Course Name Level Animal Care S207 Animal Care Diploma Entry S119 BTEC Animal Care and Horticulture Diploma 1 S102 BTEC Animal Care First Diploma 2 S133 BTEC Animal Management Subsidiary Diploma 3 S192 BTEC Animal Management Diploma 3 Art, Design and Creative Media A062 UAL Art and Design Diploma 1 A063 UAL Art and Design Diploma 2 A016 UAL Art and Design Pre Degree Foundation Diploma 3 A064 UAL Art and Design Extended Diploma 3 P030 BTEC Creative Media Production Extended Diploma 3 P010 UAL Music/Music Technology First Diploma 2 P015 UAL Music/Music Technology Extended Diploma 3 P037 UAL Performing Arts First Diploma 2 P016 UAL Performing Arts Extended Diploma 3 Business and Professional Studies B126 AAT Accounting and Business Diploma 2 B127 AAT Accounting and Business Diploma 3 D054 AAT Accounting Certificate (Fast-track) 2 D063 AAT Accounting Diploma (Fast-track) 3 B013 Business and Enterprise - Introduction 1 B010 OCR Professional Business Administration 2 B012 Business and Enterprise - Intermediate 2 B014 Business and Enterprise Diploma 3 B089 Business and Enterprise Extended Diploma 3 Code Course Name Level Computing and IT C054 Digital and Computing Technologies - Introduction 1 C053 Digital and Computing Technologies - Intermediate 2 C061 Digital and Computing Technologies Extended Diploma 3 C068 Digital and Computing Technologies 90 Credit Diploma 3 Construction and the Built Environment R243 Introduction to Construction Crafts Entry R200 BTEC Construction and the Built Environment Subsidiary Diploma 3 R076 Bricklaying Diploma 1 R077 Bricklaying Diploma 2 R078 Bricklaying Diploma 3 R079 Carpentry and Joinery Diploma 1 R080 Carpentry and Joinery Diploma 2 R081 Carpentry and Joinery Diploma 3 R063 Electrical Installation Studies Diploma 1 R212 Electrical Installation Studies Diploma 2 R213 Electrical Installation Studies Diploma 3 R073 Painting and Decorating Diploma 1 R074 Painting and Decorating Diploma 2 R075 Painting and Decorating Diploma 3 R161 Plumbing Studies Certificate 1 R194 Plumbing Studies Diploma 2 R224 Plumbing Studies Diploma 3 R070 Plastering Diploma 1 R105 Plastering Diploma 2 R072 Plastering Diploma 3 R139 BTEC Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Diploma 3 Engineering and Transport Studies E011 NVQ Performing Engineering Operations Certificate 1 E013 NVQ Performing Engineering Operations Diploma 2 E148 BTEC Engineering Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 3 E147 Introduction to Motorcycle Technology Entry 26 27

15 Code Course Name Level Code Course Name Level Engineering and Transport Studies continued E129 Motorcycle Engineering 1 E127 Introduction to Vehicle Technology Diploma Entry E132 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma 1 E022 Motor Vehicle Engineering (Brakes, Tyres and Exhausts) 2 E024 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma 2 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) X002 ESOL Entry 2 X003 ESOL Entry 3 X005 ESOL 1 X006 ESOL 2 Hairdressing, Beauty and Well-being G095 Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Entry G022 NVQ Hairdressing 1 G024 NVQ Hairdressing 2 G024 NVQ Hairdressing 2 G039 NVQ Hairdressing 3 G059 Complementary Therapies Diploma 3 G036 NVQ Beauty Therapy 1 G025 NVQ Beauty Therapy 2 G027 NVQ Beauty Therapy (3 days per week) 3 Health and Care Services N067 CACHE Caring for Children Diploma 1 N080 CACHE Caring for Children Diploma (Preparing for Level 2) 1 N088 CACHE Introduction to Early Years Education and Care Certificate 2 N092 CACHE Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Certificate 2 N089 CACHE Preparing to Work in Early Years Education and Care Certificate 3 N090 Early Years Workforce Diploma 3 J070 BTEC Health and Social Care 1 J118 BTEC Health and Social Care Introduction 1 Health and Care Services continued J023 Health and Social Care Diploma 2 J187 Health and Social Care Preparing to Work 2 J027 Health and Social Care Subsidiary Diploma (90 credit) 3 J040 Nurse Cadets Multi-Professional 3 J178 Health and Social Care - Preparing to Work 3 Horticulture S119 BTEC Animal Care and Horticulture Diploma 1 S205 Horticulture Practical Skills 1 S203 City and Guilds Horticulture Diploma 2 S206 Horticulture Practical Skills Diploma 2 Hospitality and Catering H001 VRQ Professional Cookery Diploma 1 H068 NVQ Food Preparation and Cooking/Food and Beverage Service (Combined) 1 H017 NVQ Food Preparation and Cooking 2 H021 NVQ Front of House Reception Diploma 2 H030 VRQ Professional Cookery Diploma 2 H081 NVQ Advanced Professional Cookery Diploma 3 Public and Uniformed Services K011 NCFE Military Preparation Diploma 1 K013 NCFE Military Preparation Diploma 2 K020 BTEC Public Services Diploma 2 K008 BTEC Public Services Extended Diploma 3 K039 BTEC Public Services 90 Credit Diploma 3 Retail L052 ABC Retail Fashion

16 Code Course Name Level Code Course Name Level Science S001 BTEC Applied Science Diploma 2 S052 BTEC Applied Science (Forensic Science) 90 Credit Diploma 3 S094 City and Guilds Process Technology Certificate (formerly PPO 2) 3 S143 BTEC Applied Science (Medical Science) 90 Credit Diploma 3 S201 BTEC Applied Science Extended Diploma 3 S202 BTEC Applied Science (Medical Science) Extended Diploma 3 Travel and Tourism L048 Check Into The Travel Industry 1 L037 Cabin Crew and Aviation Operations 2 L045 Cabin Crew (Short course - 12 weeks) 2 L063 International Travel Studies 2 L024 BTEC Aviation Operations Diploma 3 L034 BTEC Travel and Tourism Extended Diploma 3 Skills for Life and Work K014 Prince s Trust Team Entry K057 Progression into Further Education Entry 3 K064 Step into Further Education Entry Prep 4 Life Entry Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Adventure K056 VTCT First Steps into Sport, Health and Fitness 1 K015 BTEC Sport Extended Certificate 2 K047 VTCT Fitness Instructor 2 K065 VTCT NVQ Football Studies 2 K007 BTEC Outdoor Adventure Extended Diploma 3 K009 BTEC Sport and Exercise Science Extended Diploma 3 K038 BTEC Outdoor Adventure Sport 90 Credit Diploma 3 K040 BTEC Sport and Exercise Science 90 Credit Diploma 3 K048 VTCT Certificate in Personal Training 3 K069 BTEC Sport 90 Credit Diploma (Football Performance and Excellence) 3 K074 BTEC Sport Extended Diploma (Football Performance and Excellence) 3 K075 BTEC Sport 90 Credit Diploma (Netball Performance and Excellence) 3 K076 BTEC Sport Extended Diploma (Netball Performance and Excellence)

17 What Higher Education courses are on offer? Code Course Name For details of our Higher Education courses in the following areas, visit wmc.ac.uk or call for your copy of the Higher Education prospectus. Code Course Name Animal Care S171 S177 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Animal Management (Part-time) BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Animal Management Art, Design and Creative Media A006 A007 A026 A027 P056 P057 BA (Hons) Fine Art BA (Hons) Fine Art (Part Time) BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation (Part-time) BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Photography BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Photography Business and Professional Studies B015 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Business Studies (Part-time) Computing and IT C048 Foundation Degree Computer Science Construction and the Built Environment R034 R218 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction (Part-time) BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Construction (HNC Conversion) (Part-time) Engineering and Transport Studies E006 E099 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Part-time) BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Engineering (HNC Conversion) (Part-time) Health and Care Services N077 N078 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families Humanities and Social Studies Z028 BA (Hons) Cultural Studies Science and Psychology S004 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Applied Biology (Part-time) S005 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Applied Chemistry (Part-time) S010 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Applied Chemistry (HNC 1 Year Conversion) (Part-time) S050 Foundation Degree Forensic Science (Part-time) S061 Foundation Degree Forensic Science S153 Foundation Degree Chemistry (Part-time) S154 Foundation Degree in Chemistry S156 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Applied Chemistry (HNC 2 Year Conversion) (Part-time) S193 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Chemical Science for Industry Diploma (Part-time) J007 BSc (Hons) Psychology (2 + 2) Teaching, Guidance and Mentoring B107 B108 B109 B110 Certificate in Education (Education and Training) Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Education and Training) Certificate in Education (Education and Training) (Part-time) Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Education and Training) (Part-time) Travel and Tourism L042 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Travel and Tourism Management We work in partnership with the University of Chester, University of Liverpool and University of Central Lancashire to provide university places at Wirral Met

18 Travel and Tourism choose to in Travel and Tourism Skye completed the Cabin Crew level 2 course at Wirral Met and is progressing onto a job working with EasyJet. choose to Accountancy an Accountant After completing the AAT Accounting levels 2, 3 and 4 Diplomas at Wirral Met, Warren has now set up his own accountancy and book-keeping business. Skye Morrison Warren Gilbert If you have not got the grades but want to progress to Higher Education, Access to Higher Education (HE) courses will prepare you. Code Course Name Level Animal Management S212 Access to Higher Education - Animal Management 3 Art, Design and Creative Media A019 Access to Higher Education - Art and Design 3 Health and Care Services J085 Pre Access to HE Health and Social Care 2 N086 Access to Higher Education - Child, Adolescent and Family Studies 3 J004 Access to Higher Education - Nursing and Allied Health Professions 3 J145 Access to Higher Education - Midwifery and Professions Allied to Medicine 3 Humanities & Social Studies Y022 Pre Access to HE Humanities and Social Science 2 Y001 Access to Higher Education - Humanities and Social Science 3 Science S037 Pre-Access to Higher Education - Science 2 S026 Access to Higher Education - Biophysical Science 3 S029 Access to Higher Education - Medical Science 3 S152 Access to Higher Education - Biomedical Science 3 S184 Access to Higher Education - Physical Science 3 Y026 Access to Higher Education - Psychology and Criminology 3 Teaching, Guidance and Mentoring Y027 Access to Higher Education - Teaching and Education Studies 3 If you are not quite ready to join an Access to HE course, please ask for details of our Pre-Access to HE courses call or visit wmc.ac.uk Higher Education/ Access to HE

19 Preparing you for jobs, apprenticeships & university Apply online at wmc.ac.uk C /WirralMet /+wirralmetwmc /wirral-metropolitan-college