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1 Courses for Adults WEll EnrollIng from 22 AugusT 2013 PlACEd for success Visit: Call:

2 Welcome At Tower Hamlets College we offer a wide range of courses for Adults across many subject areas. Our Adult courses are designed specifically to let you reach your goals, whether you want to improve your chances in the job market, progress to university, learn a new trade or improve your literacy and numeracy skills. Located in the heart of East London, just minutes away from Canary Wharf and with excellent transport links, we are well placed for success. This year, we have a range of new courses, and with the introduction of the 24+ Loan there are now more options available to many adult learners. Our team of student and course advisers are available for you to discuss your options in detail. They will help you identify the best course for you to enrol on. If you have any questions, phone our dedicated Advice Line on or use our Live Chat facility on our website. Which course guide is right for you? Age Age 24 and above What level of course are you wanting to study? ALL COURSES Entry 1, 2 and 3 Level 1 and 2 Any Level 3 course THIS is the right course guide for you THIS is the right course guide for you THIS is the right course guide for you Available online or by calling Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk

3 Contents Choosing Your Level 4 Maths, English and ICT >> Enrolling at GG 5 GCSEs >> Enrolling at POP 6 Access to Higher Education >> Enrolling at POP 7 Business, Finance & Accounting >> Enrolling at POP 7 Computing >> Enrolling at POP 8 Science >> Enrolling at POP 8 Trade-Skills >> Enrolling at POP 8 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND & Aspirations) >> Enrolling at POP 9 Hair & Beauty >> Enrolling at POP 9 Health & Social Care >> Enrolling at POP 10 Childcare >> Enrolling at POP 10 Creative Arts >> Enrolling at POP 10 IELTS >> Enrolling at GG 11 ESOL >> Enrolling at GG 11 Progression Routes 12 Fees & Financial Support 13 How to Find Us 16 Enrolment Days & Times Thurs 22 August Fri 23 August Tues 27 August Wed 28 August Thurs 29 August Fri 30 August 9.30am 7pm 9.30am 4pm 9.30am 7pm 9.30am 5pm 9.30am 7pm 9.30am 4pm Enrolling from 22 August 2013 VENUE LIST ARB Arbour Square GG George Green Building POP Poplar This publication is also available in large print and other formats. Please contact us on if you require this service. Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk 3

4 Choosing Your Level I have achieved the best grade on my course, I didn t think it was possible. My tutor gave me the confidence to believe Understanding the Levels and Entry requirements Employers and educational institutions like universities, measure your qualifications in levels. Identifying your level will highlight the range of routes available to you and what type of qualification you will achieve. If you do not have any formal qualifications, you will be assessed to match you to the appropriate course and level. E Entry LevelS 1, 2 & 3 Entry level courses are for beginners and are designed to assist you in gaining basic knowledge and skills. The courses are college based & practical. Foundation: Level 1 Foundation level courses are designed to allow you to gain basic knowledge of jobs, business and industry and are the first steps to gaining a vocational qualification, with a strong practical element. Intermediate: Level 2 Intermediate level courses include a diverse range of work activities and allow you to take more responsibility for your own studies. Certificates and Diplomas are available at level 2. Advanced: Level 3 Advanced level courses prepare you for employment and higher education. The range of activities you complete will be more difficult, and help you develop skills such as critical thinking, evaluation and specialist subject knowledge. Higher education: Level 4 and above Level 4 qualifications are equivalent to the first year of a degree. They are specialist professional qualifications that enable you to move into leadership and management in your chosen career, with a strong specialist element. KEY TO SYMBOLS E Entry Level 1 E Entry Level 2 1 Foundation 2 Intermediate 3 Advanced 4 Higher Education FL2 Full Level 2 FCR Full Cost Recovery SfL Skills for Life E Entry Level 3 FL3 Full Level 3 Advance to Level 2 FT = FULL TIME, At least 3-5 days per week between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Day = DAYTIME, Anytime between 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri. Eve = EVENING, Anytime between 6pm-9pm, Tuesday and/or Thursday only. 4 Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk

5 MATHS, ENGLISH and ICT We have a range of English, Maths and ICT classes at both the Arbour and Poplar Centres. Classes are daytime (at both centres) and in the evening (at Poplar). These courses are parttime, so that you can fit your study around your commitments, and are available at any level to develop your skills and transform your life! These classes are for people who want to improve their English skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking/Listening and communication formal and informal) or Maths skills (numeracy and financial literacy) for life, further studies, work or career goals ARB Maths - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Thurs day ARB English - Preparation for Functional Skills 2 02 Sep July -14 Fri day ARB English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Wed day ARB English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Fri day ARB ICT - Functional Skills for Foundation Learning E 02 Sep July -14 Thurs day ARB English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Wed day POP English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Tues & Thurs Eve POP English - Functional Skills 1 SfL 02 Sep July -14 Thurs day ARB English - Functional Skills 1 SfL 02 Sep July -14 Mon day ARB English - Preparation for Functional Skills 1 02 Sep July -14 Wed & Thurs Day ARB English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Mon & Tues Day POP English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Tues day ARB English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Tues day ARB Maths - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Mon & Tues Day ARB English - Functional Skills 2 SfL 02 Sep July -14 Mon & Tues Day ARB Maths - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Thurs day POP English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Tues Eve POP Maths - Functional Skills 1 SfL 02 Sep July -14 Tues Eve ARB English - Functional Skills 1 SfL 02 Sep July -14 Tues day POP Maths - Functional Skills E SFL 02 Sep July -14 Tues Eve POP Maths - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Mon day POP English - Functional Skills E SfL 02 Sep July -14 Tues & Thurs Eve ARB Maths - Functional Skills 1 SfL 02 Sep July -14 Thurs day POP English - Functional Skills 2 SfL 02 Sep July -14 Tues Eve 43 Do you not have the confidence to apply for a job? Do you worry about not being able to cope with basic sums? Do you struggle to help your child do their homework? KEY TO SYMBOLS E Entry Level 1 E Entry Level 2 1 Foundation 2 Intermediate 3 Advanced 4 Higher Education FL2 Full Level 2 FCR Full Cost Recovery SfL Skills for Life E Entry Level 3 FL3 Full Level 3 Advance to Level 2 FT = FULL TIME, At least 3-5 days per week between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Day = DAYTIME, Anytime between 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri. Eve = EVENING, Anytime between 6pm-9pm, Tuesday and/or Thursday only. Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk 5

6 GCSEs GCSEs in English, Science and Maths are offered to adult students both during the day and in the evening. If you are hoping to progress to an Access to Higher Education course, this will help you develop the study skills needed to progress further ARB GCSE Maths - Foundation 2 02-Sep July-14 Mon day POP GCSE English - Foundation 2 02-Sep July-14 Tues Eve ARB GCSE English - Foundation 2 02-Sep July-14 Fri day POP GCSE Maths - Foundation 2 02-Sep July-14 Fri day POP GCSE Maths - Foundation 2 02-Sep July-14 Thurs Eve POP GCSE English 2 03-Sep May-14 Tues Eve POP GCSE English 2 05-Sep May-14 Thurs day POP GCSE English 2 06-Sep May-14 Fri day POP GCSE English 2 05-Sep May-14 Thurs Eve POP GCSE Maths 2 03-Sep May-14 Tues Eve POP GCSE Maths 2 02-Sep May-14 Mon/Tues Day 427 /Thurs/Fri 1102 POP GCSE Maths 2 05-Sep May-14 Thurs Eve POP GCSE Maths 2 03-Sep May-14 Tues day POP GCSE Maths 2 05-Sep May-14 Thurs day POP GCSE Maths 2 06-Sep May-14 Fri day POP GCSE Science 2 03-Sep May-14 Tues Eve POP GCSE Science 2 02-Sep May-14 Thurs day POP GCSE Science 2 05-Sep May-14 Thurs day/eve 427 The teachers are excellent, they always make sure you have the right support at the right time GCSEs Maths/English are FREE* *If you have a grade D or below, or do not have a prior GCSE in English/Maths KEY TO SYMBOLS E Entry Level 1 E Entry Level 2 1 Foundation 2 Intermediate 4 Higher Education FL2 Full Level 2 FCR Full Cost Recovery SfL Skills for Life E Entry Level 3 3 Advanced FL3 Full Level 3 Advance to Level 2 FT = FULL TIME, At least 3-5 days per week between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Day = DAYTIME, Anytime between 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri. Eve = EVENING, Anytime between 6pm-9pm, Tuesday and/or Thursday only. 6 Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk

7 Access to Higher Education Diploma Our Access Diploma is specifically designed to give you the skills and a qualification which will enable you to gain entry to and succeed in Higher Education. The Access Diploma is a nationally recognised entry qualification to University and is ideal for adults returning to study with the aim of going on to study a degree. Last year, 77% of Tower Hamlets College students who applied for a place to university were accepted higher than the national average of 70% GG Access to HE Diploma - Business & Accounting 3 FL3 02-Sep Jun-14 TBA ft 1, POP Access to HE Diploma - 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon & Thurs 2 Days & 1 Eve 1,530 Commercial Graphics & Digital Illustration 1037 POP Access to HE Diploma - Professional Photography 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues & Thurs 2 Days & 1 Eve 1, POP Access to HE Diploma - Nursing 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues, Thurs & Fri Day 1, POP Access to HE Diploma - Nursing 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues & Thurs Eve 1, POP Access to HE Diploma - Education Studies 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 TBA ft 1, POP Access to HE Diploma - Humanities and Social Science 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon-Wed & Fri FT 1, POP Access to HE Diploma - Law 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 TBA ft 1, POP Access to HE Diploma - Science 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues-Fri FT 1,530 Business, Finance & Accounting These courses are suitable for people seeking employment in the financial, business and accounting services sector, or who are already working in the sector or related areas and wish to gain professional qualifications POP BTEC Extended Certificate in Business 2 FL2 02-Sep Jun-14 TBA ft GG AAT Certificate in Accounting 2 FL2 02-Sep Jun-14 Tues day GG AAT Diploma in Accounting 3 FL3 09-Sep Jun-14 Mon day 1, GG AAT Unit - Financial Performance 4 FCR 04-Nov Jan-14 Tues/Thur Eve POP SAGE Certificate in Computerised Accounts 2 FL2 16-Sep Feb-14 Tues Eve POP AAT Unit - Essentials 2 FCR 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues/Thur Day GG AAT Unit - Project Tutorial 4 FCR 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues/Thur Eve GG AAT Unit - Financial Statements 4 FCR 03-Feb May-14 Tues/Thur Eve POP AAT Certificate in Accounting 2 FL2 16-Sep Jun-14 Tues & Thurs Eve GG AAT Unit - Budgets 4 FCR 02-Sep Oct-13 Tues/Thur Eve POP IAB Certificate in Payroll 2 FL2 16-Sep Jun-14 Tues Eve POP IAB Certificate in Payroll 3 FCR 16-Sep Jun-14 Thurs Eve POP AAT Intensive Certificate & Diploma in Accounting 2 &3 FL2 & FL3 02-Sep Jun-14 Mon day 2, POP SAGE Certificate in Computerised Accounts 3 FCR 16-Sep Jun-14 Thurs EVE POP AAT Diploma in Accounting 3 FL3 09-Sep Jun-14 Tues & Thurs Eve 1, GG HNC Diploma - Business Management 4 FCR 02-Sep Jun-14 Tues & Thurs 1 Day & 1 Eve 2, POP - Administration E 02-Sep Jun-14 Tues & Thurs Day POP - Administration 1 03-Sep Jul-14 Tues & Thurs Day 996 KEY TO SYMBOLS E Entry Level 1 E Entry Level 2 1 Foundation 2 Intermediate 3 Advanced 4 Higher Education FL2 Full Level 2 FCR Full Cost Recovery SfL Skills for Life E Entry Level 3 FL3 Full Level 3 Advance to Level 2 FT = FULL TIME, At least 3-5 days per week between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Day = DAYTIME, Anytime between 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri. Eve = EVENING, Anytime between 6pm-9pm, Tuesday and/or Thursday only. Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk 7

8 Computing The computer industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. If you re interested in Computing or Information Communication Technologies (ICT) as a career or your personal development, then one of our courses will provide you with the knowledge and skillset you will need to succeed POP IT User Skills for Progression 2 FL2 02-Sep Jun-14 TBA ft POP ECDL Extra 2 FL2 23-Sep Jun-14 Mon & Fri Day 442 ARB 1026 POP ECDL Advanced 3 FCR 23-Sep Jun-14 Tues & Wed Day POP ECDL Extra Intensive 2 FL2 23-Jan Jun-14 JAN START Day POP Certificate in Digital Skills E 23-Sep Jun-14 Wed day POP Introduction to Programming 2 FCR 21-Oct Jun-14 Tues/Thurs Eve POP Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS6 2 FCR 21-Oct Jul-14 Tues/Thurs Eve POP Diploma in ICT Professional Competence 2 FL2 23-Sep Jun-14 Tues & Wed Day 1, POP CISCO Exploration and Principles 3 FCR 21-Oct Jun-14 TBA ft 2,700 of ICT System & Data Security 1033 POP Intensive MS Office Application 2 FCR 21-Oct Jun-14 Tues/Thurs Eve POP Introduction to Maintaining your 2 FCR 21-Oct Jul-14 Tues/Thurs Eve 150 Computer (hardware & software) 1112 POP - IT E 16-Sep Jun-14 Wed & Thurs Day POP - IT 1 02-Sep Jun-14 Wed & Thurs Day 427 Science The BTEC Diploma will give you a firm foundation for any science-based career and more. We cover topics in all 3 science disciplines to give you maximum choice at the end of your course POP BTEC Diploma - Science 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 TBA ft 2,265 TRADE-SKILLS The college is investing in the development of another Trade-Skills centre ready for September The newly expanded offer will be spread over two purpose built facilities in East London. Boasting the very best in state-of-the-art equipment, alongside expert guidance from our lecturers (who have many years of real industry experience), we are the first choice for many learners who wish to train and develop towards a career in: Vehicle and Building Engineering Construction skills 1001 POP Building Maintenance 1 19-Sep Dec-13 Thurs EVE POP Vehicle Maintenance 1 19-Sep Jun-14 Thurs EVE POP Plumbing 2 17-Sep Jun-14 Tues & Thurs EVE 1, POP Cycle Maintenance E 17-Sep Dec-13 Tues EVE POP Cycle Maintenance E 14-Jan Mar-14 Tues EVE POP Building Maintenance 1 16-Jan Mar-14 Thurs EVE 257 KEY TO SYMBOLS E Entry Level 1 E Entry Level 2 1 Foundation 2 Intermediate 3 Advanced 4 Higher Education FL2 Full Level 2 FCR Full Cost Recovery SfL Skills for Life E Entry Level 3 FL3 Full Level 3 Advance to Level 2 FT = FULL TIME, At least 3-5 days per week between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Day = DAYTIME, Anytime between 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri. Eve = EVENING, Anytime between 6pm-9pm, Tuesday and/or Thursday only. 8 Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk

9 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND & Aspirations): You will be able to choose from a variety of pathways that will prepare you with life skills or employability skills. Our pathways for you to choose from are: Daisy Chain where you will be part of running your own floristry business Café Project where you will be part of running a real working café - you will do the shopping and cooking, as well as gaining experience in the Café Creative Enterprise - this pathway includes art, creative media and teaching others how to take part in art projects Catering - you will gain independence skills in shopping, cooking, independent living skills and out in the community sessions Creative Mix - these pathways include art, music, healthy living and beginners IT Life Skills - this pathway includes numeracy/ict, sports, woodwork, enterprise and world of work There is also the option to pick a number of subjects to suit you instead of doing a full pathway. You will be supported on your course to achieve independence or employability skills. All courses are accredited. ALS Additional Learning Support is available for all students who enrol at the college on any course. There are a range of support types available, from one-to-one and specific dyslexia support sessions to drop-in learning zone sessions and in-class support. The ALS department also provide on-going ALS assessment and exam support. The course is a great launching pad for your future career and also a great way to develop your portfolio Hair & Beauty We offer a range of courses designed to ensure you have the latest skills and technical knowledge to be successful in this creative, innovative and vibrant industry POP - Hair & Beauty E 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues, Thurs & Fri FT POP - Hair & Beauty 1 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues, Thurs & Fri FT 1, POP Introductory Diploma in Hair & Beauty 1 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues-Fri FT 1, POP Diploma in Beauty Therapy 2 FL2 02-Sep Jul-14 Wed-Fri FT 1, POP Diploma in Hairdressing 2 FL2 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues-Wed Day 1, POP Diploma in Beauty Therapy 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues-Wed Day 1, POP Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting & Styling Technicians 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Wed-Fri FT 1, POP Diploma in Body & Spa Therapy 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Thurs-Fri Day 1, POP Diploma in Nail Technology Enhancements 2 FL2 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon-Wed FT 1, POP Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up 2 FL2 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon-Thurs FT 1,412 KEY TO SYMBOLS E Entry Level 1 E Entry Level 2 1 Foundation 2 Intermediate 3 Advanced 4 Higher Education FL2 Full Level 2 FCR Full Cost Recovery SfL Skills for Life E Entry Level 3 FL3 Full Level 3 Advance to Level 2 FT = FULL TIME, At least 3-5 days per week between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Day = DAYTIME, Anytime between 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri. Eve = EVENING, Anytime between 6pm-9pm, Tuesday and/or Thursday only. Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk 9

10 Health & Social Care Health and social care is a vast service sector undergoing rapid change, with new government initiatives giving it a higher profile than ever. The focus in frontline health and social care is on giving service-users more independence, choice and control, and these developments mean there s more demand for well-trained and multi-skilled people across a range of rewarding employment opportunities. It is therefore imperative to not only begin your career with excellent training, but to continue learning in order to develop your future prospects. We offer numerous courses that will help you either develop your professional practice, or enable you to begin a career in this highly skilled industry. Work experience is an important element of your Level 2 and 3 course; for those not already in employment we will help arrange work placements POP - Health and Social Care E 02-Sep Jul-14 Wed & Thurs Day POP - Health & Social Care 1 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues-Thurs FT POP Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon & Thurs Day 1, POP Diploma in Health and Social Care 1 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues & Wed Day 1, POP Diploma in Health and Social Care 2 FL2 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon & Thurs Day 1, POP HNC Diploma - Health & Social Care 4 FCR 02-Sep Jul-14 Thurs-Fri 1 Day & 1 Eve 2,650 Childcare This is a dynamic and vitally important sector which needs high quality staff at all levels. Those who work in it play a crucial role in shaping the lives of future generations. It is a career that you can rightly be very proud of. We offer a range of courses for those who are seeking to develop their practice and career in the care of children and families, or those who would like to start a career in this rewarding field. There are many different roles in this sector with opportunities for everyone to start a career, whether you want to work full time or part time and in a range of roles. If you are interested in management, you could end up being your own boss, running your own nursery, with responsibility for staff, budgets and building effective relationships with parents. Work experience is an important element of your course; for those not already in employment we will help arrange work placements POP - Childcare E 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon, Tues & Fri FT POP - Childcare 1 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon, Tues & Thurs FT 1, POP Certificate for the Children and Young People s Workforce 2 FL2 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon, Wed-Fri FT POP Diploma for the Children and Young People s Workforce 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Tues-Thurs FT 1,437 Creative Arts We have an exceptionally strong Creative Arts department, many of our teachers work in different creative professions but what they all have in common is the passion to unlock the creativity of every individual they teach - from photographers to animators, and from sculptors to musicians POP Diploma in Art, Design, Media & Photography 2 FL2 02-Sep Jul-14 Wed-Thurs Day 1, POP Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 3 FL3 02-Sep Jul-14 Mon-Thurs FT 2, POP HNC Diploma - Interactive Media 4 FCR 02-Sep Jul-14 Thurs-Fri Day 2,650 KEY TO SYMBOLS E Entry Level 1 E Entry Level 2 1 Foundation 2 Intermediate 3 Advanced 4 Higher Education FL2 Full Level 2 FCR Full Cost Recovery SfL Skills for Life E Entry Level 3 FL3 Full Level 3 Advance to Level 2 FT = FULL TIME, At least 3-5 days per week between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Day = DAYTIME, Anytime between 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri. Eve = EVENING, Anytime between 6pm-9pm, Tuesday and/or Thursday only. 10 Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk

11 International English Courses IELTS Preparation TEN-Week Course The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam is an internationally recognised English language qualification for entry into most universities, colleges and companies. Our Ten-Week IELTS Preparation Course is made up of intensive lessons focusing on the academic skills for speaking, listening, reading and writing English needed to pass the IELTS test. You will be taught by an experienced IELTS teacher with excellent results for previous students. IELTS courses run throughout the year; please contact us for further information. ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages Would you like to improve your ability to read, write, speak and listen in English? If English is not your main language, you can do a course here at Tower Hamlets College. These courses are called ESOL or English for Speakers of other Languages. We offer a wide range of ESOL courses that can help you to: Apply to become a British Citizen Find work Talk to doctors and teachers understand the laws and customs of the UK Help your child with homework Pass the Life in the UK test Gain an ESOL qualification We have many ESOL courses for adults during the daytime and in the evening. For more information on our general ESOL courses, please attend our open enrolment days between 22nd and 30th August We also offer ESOL courses at a number of our community venues located throughout the borough of Tower Hamlets. See map on back page. ESOL These courses are for ESOL learners who prefer to study in the evening ARB ESOL - Intensive English E SfL 16-Sep Dec-13 Mon, Wed-Fri FT POP ESOL - Speaking and Listening E SfL 17-Sep Jul-14 Tues & Thurs Eve POP ESOL - Functional Skills E SfL 17-Sep Apr-14 Tues & Thurs Eve POP ESOL - Functional Skills 2 SfL 16-Sep Apr-14 Tues & Thurs Eve POP ESOL - Functional Skills E SfL 17-Sep Apr-14 Tues & Thurs Eve POP ESOL - Functional Skills E SfL 17-Sep Apr-14 Tues & Thurs Eve POP ESOL - Functional Skills 1 SfL 17-Sep Apr-14 Tues & Thurs Eve POP ESOL - Functional Skills E SfL 02-Oct Jan-14 Wed, Thurs & Fri FT POP ESOL - Functional Skills E SfL 17-Sep Apr-14 Tues & Thurs Eve 40 KEY TO SYMBOLS E Entry Level 1 E Entry Level 2 1 Foundation 2 Intermediate 4 Higher Education FL2 Full Level 2 FCR Full Cost Recovery SfL Skills for Life E Entry Level 3 3 Advanced FL3 Full Level 3 Advance to Level 2 FT = FULL TIME, At least 3-5 days per week between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Day = DAYTIME, Anytime between 9am -5pm, Mon-Fri. Eve = EVENING, Anytime between 6pm-9pm, Tuesday and/or Thursday only. Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk 11

12 Progression Routes Entry 2 Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Admin to Work Business Administration Business Administration Business (OCN Progression Certificate) Access to Business Access to Computing Beauty Therapy to Work Introduction to Hair and Beauty Hair and Beauty Beauty Therapy* Beauty Therapy Health and Social Care to Work Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Pathway to Nursing* Diploma in Health and Social Care* Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Hairdressing to Work Hair and Beauty Hair and Beauty Hairdressing* Hairdressing Creative Crafts Fashion and Textiles* Access to Art & Design Creative Arts to Work Computer Graphics and Photography Creative Computing* Web, Graphics & Illustration, Photography and Computer Graphics Education to Work Education Education Pathway to Education* Access to Teaching Teaching Community Languages (for people working as mother tongue teachers) IT to Work IT IT Pathway to Administration (incl. ESOL element) Access to Computing CHILDCARE to Childcare Childcare Childcare Certificate for the Children and Young People s Workforce Diploma for the Children and Young People s Workforce English for Work (ESOL) to Work English for Work English for Work English for Work English for Work 12 Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk

13 Fees & Financial Support Information is correct at the time of publication and is valid until 31 October 2013 What will I pay? Payments to the College are made up of the following elements: (included in the total fee) 30 College Registration This is payable by all students unless they are learners on a continuing programme who were under 19 in 2012/13. The fee is payable for all courses. It is a one off charge, per academic year, and you will not be asked to pay it again if you do extra courses. This is not refundable and there is no concession. Course Fee Unless stated, this includes all tuition, awarding body registration, examination, certification and accreditation fees. Those taking examinations for a second time may be asked to meet the full cost. Full Cost Recovery Courses There are a small number of courses where all the fees have to be paid. These are known as full cost recovery courses. These courses are clearly identified in our course guides as we are not able to offer any reductions or discounts irrespective of age, status or circumstances. Please contact the Advice Team for more details. These are marked as FCR. Assessment and Status The form that you complete at enrolment helps us to decide what fees we will charge you and this is called assessing your status for fee purposes. We need to see original documents confirming receipt of qualifying income based benefits and/or residential status in the United Kingdom. Copies may be taken and used for audit purposes. The College charges different levels of fees. Home fees: Partly-funded by the government. International fees: Fully charged to the student. Concessionary fees: Some people can receive free education, depending on their age and benefits they receive, but will still have to pay the 30 registration. For further details please see the fee concessions section below. Please use the following information to determine if you qualify as a Home or International student and, if you are a Home student, to establish if you qualify for tuition fee exemption. You are a Home student if you: Have lived in the United Kingdom without any restrictions on your right to stay and have been ordinarily resident for at least the previous three years before the start date of the course. Are a European Union National (passport holder) and have been ordinarily resident for three years in the area of the European Union. Have been granted refugee status in the United Kingdom. Are an asylum seeker who is in receipt of support from the Asylum Support Service, the Home Office or similar agencies. Have indefinite or exceptional leave to remain or enter the United Kingdom or have been granted humanitarian protection or discretionary leave in the United Kingdom. Are a recently arrived spouse, but you must bring in your passport and your partner s passport. You are an International student if you: do not meet the criteria defining a Home student. Are a European Union National but do not have three years residency in the area of the European Union. Are in possession of a student visa (irrespective of your length of residence in UK). Are somebody whose main reason for being in the United Kingdom is wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving education. Are in possession of a tourist visa. Have not lived in the United Kingdom, without any restrictions on your right of stay, for at least three years before the start of the course. Fees for International students are available on request and must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk 13

14 Students 19 and over The following information does not apply to 24+ students on Level 3 (and 4) courses or any 19+ students studying HNCs All students over 19 will pay an annual registration of 30 unless they are learners on a continuing aim/programme who were under 19 in 2012/13. Learners on non-concessionary courses will be liable for the full costs. Early Years and Health and Social Care students will not have to pay DBS fees. You will not pay tuition fees if you are in the following categories: Claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) -WRAG, Supported or being assessed, or Universal Credit * 19-23* 19-23* studying an Entry or Level 1 course and intend to progress to a level 2 qualification and your current qualification is level 1 or below and aged years of age on the day you start the course years of age on the day you start the course and studying your first full level 2 qualifications years old on the day you start the course and studying your first full level 3 qualifications. This means the actual date you start the course and not the age you are on 31st August you have not achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths and are taking English and/or Maths. There is no age restriction. studying Functional Skills in English or Maths (Entry Level 2) If you are studying your first full level 3 qualifications and have left the British Armed Forces after completing 4 or more years of service or have been medically discharged, due to an injury in active service, after completing basic training. This includes those learners aged 24 and over. You will be required to sign a declaration to say that you do not already have a full level 2, 3 or 4 qualification where appropriate. You will also not pay tuition fees if you sign a declaration to say that: you are currently unemployed, and you are the sole or named joint claimant of Income Support or Council Tax Benefit or Housing Benefit or a non-working beneficiary of a claimant on Working Tax Credit, JSA, ESA or Universal Credit and you want to enter employment and needs skills training to do so, and The courses on your learning agreement give you the skills that will help you enter employment. You will also not pay tuition fees if you are a learner with special assessed needs and are aged 25+. You will not pay tuition fees if you are claiming Pension Guarantee Credit. Students who do not fit into the categories above and have a household income below 16,190 may apply for financial support through the College s Adult Learning Bursary. We advise applicants claiming benefits to inform the appropriate adviser (at the JCP for example) that they intend to start a course Examination Fees All students in the above categories as well as those on a low income of less than 16,190 will not have to pay examination fees. If you are on an income of less than 16,190 and studying on a course that is over 3 hours per week, you can apply for a college Adult Learning Bursary to help towards learning materials, enrichment and other educational costs. Please bring evidence of benefits, eg. letter or bank statement showing receipt of benefits; Working Capability Assessment will be required for ESA (WRAG or Supported). For waged income, please bring payslips, or an original signed letter from your employer on headed paper. If you are selfemployed you will need to bring your most recent End of Year Tax Return or a letter from the Inland Revenue. This must not be older than 3 months. If you are applying to the Adult Learning Bursary you will need to see a Student Adviser with evidence of income and submit your application by 27th September Childcare If you wish to apply for childcare support, please bring with you at enrolment your course offer letter, proof of Child Benefit, proof of child s/children s date(s) or birth (for example full birth certificate or passports), proof of income (photocopies of recent payslips, proof of benefits or any other documents that show your monthly household income. This must not be older than 3 months). You will receive your timetable at induction and will need to take this to a Student Adviser. For places at our nursery at Arbour Square, priority will be given to students on courses with a high number of hours. If you are applying for external provision, you will need a written confirmation from the nursery/registered minder or any other carer including a full price list showing daily and weekly prices and bank details. Copies of registration and insurance documents will need to be provided by child minders. Support for Students with a Disability Tower Hamlets College provides individual support and assistance to students with disabilities. For further details, please telephone The information in this leaflet is accurate at the time of print. This publication is also available in large print and other alternative formats. Please contact the Marketing Department on if you require this service. 14 Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk

15 Payment Methods Home Students It is possible to pay fees by cash (maximum 1,000) and by most major debit and credit cards. Please note we do not accept foreign currencies, including the Euro. We do not accept cheques. Where the fee is greater that 1600, fees can be spread in ten equal instalments, credit free, by 30th June, or if the fee is over 300 the student must pay a first instalment of 33% or 100. The remaining balance can be paid in two equal instalments by 31st October and 30th November. Our Refund Policy Registration charges will not be refunded except in cases where a course is cancelled or withdrawn by the College, or if a student has withdrawn from a course as a result of the College making changes to the course, such as times/days, which means that the student is unable to attend/or continue their studies. Hardship Fund (College) For students experiencing unforeseen and extreme hardship as a result of sudden changes in their financial circumstances, there is a hardship fund. Please see the Student Adviser for more information. Learner Support Funds (LSF) For enrolled home students meeting the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) criteria, this can help with the cost towards childcare, course materials and other educational costs. Payments are dependent upon meeting certain attendance requirements. Funds are limited and are distributed on a first come first served basis. Understanding Fees and concessions SfL Skills for Life Literacy & Numeracy, Literacy for ESOL 30 - includes exam fees Tuition Fee + Exam Fee + Registration Fee = Total Fee Entry and Level 1 Vocational Skills Where the learner aspires to Level 2 * 30 plus exam fees No tuition fees payable if you are: see page 15 FL2 Full Level 2 Where the learner doesn't have a full level 2 qualification already (broadly equivalent to 5 GCSEs) * 30 plus exam fees No tuition fees payable if you are: see page 15 FL3 Full Level 3 Where the learner doesn't have a full level 3 qualification already and is under 25 years of age (broadly equivalent to 3 A Levels or a BTEC National Diploma). * 30 plus exam fees No tuition fees payable if you are: see page 15 FCR Full Cost Courses Full fee payable by everyone with no concessions. This includes Welcome to the UK courses where the full fee is 30 Fees as listed *If you are in receipt of the following benefits, we will waive your exam fees: Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) WRAG (Supported or being assessed), Income Support, Pension Credit Guarantee or on a low waged income of less than 16,190 gross. Fees apply to Home Students only Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk 15

16 HoW To find us Arbour square Arbour square london E1 0PT Tel: fax: , 115 Limehouse (5 mins) Limited meter parking george green george green building 155 East India dock road london E14 6dA Tel: fax: , 115, 277, D7, 309, D6, 108 All Saints (5 mins) Limited meter parking PoPlAr CEnTrE Poplar High street london E14 0Af Tel: fax: , 115, D6, D7, 277, 309, 108 Poplar (5 mins) Limited meter parking C A D H G E I Balaam St B F J Jamaica Rd Docklands Light Rail Underground Bus Parking Arbour Square George Green Poplar Centre We also offer Esol courses at a number of our community venues located throughout the borough of Tower Hamlets. A bangabandhu Primary school Wessex Street London E2 0LB C globe Primary school Gawber St London E2 0JH E linc Centre 70 Fern Street London E3 3PR G st Paul s Way Centre 83 St Paul s Way London E3 4AJ I Teviot neighbourhood Centre Wyvis Street London E14 6QD B Harry gosling Primary school Fairclough Street London E1 1NB D John scurr Primary school Cephas Street London E1 4AX F mulberry & bigland green Centre Richard Street Commercial Road London E1 2JP H st Paul s Way Trust school Shelmerdine Close London E3 4AN J burdett neighbourhood Centre Wallwood St London E14 7BW Visit: tower.ac.uk Call: hello@tower.ac.uk