Adult Course Guide 2015/16

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20152016Yeovil College

Adult Course Guide

LEARN NEW SKILLS/CHANGE CAREER

Yeovil College Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4DRTel: 01935 423921 Email: [email protected] Web: www.yeovil.ac.uk

Courses, programmes and training delivered flexibly to meet your needs.

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Welcome to the Yeovil College Adult Course Guide for 2015/16

Contact Us 01935 423921 [email protected] www.yeovil.ac.uk

As well as telling you all about the courses available, this guide includes extra information on:

• Financial Support – including discounts, loans and free courses• Information, Advice & Guidance – pick the right course for you• Facilities & Resources• Progression Opportunities – where your course can lead

If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly Student & Customer Support team. They can provide individual advice which could help you open the door to a new future.

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There are lots of reasons why people chose to study part-time at Yeovil College. Perhaps you want to develop your skills so you can gain a promotion or change career. Maybe you are thinking of setting up your own business and need to know more about accounting, marketing or management. You might just want to try a new hobby and make friends on one of our leisure courses. Whatever you are trying to achieve, Yeovil College can help.

For more information call 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk

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Contents

Correct at time of print. Evidence of benefit status required to claim discounts.

Welcome 1

Contents 2

About Yeovil College 3

Study in Yeovil or Shaftesbury 4

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Progression 7 - 8

Business 9 - 14

Construction 15 - 18

Creative Industries 19 - 22

Hair & Beauty 23 - 30

Hospitality 31 - 40

IT & Computing 41 - 44

Sport, Fitness & GCSE Science 45 - 48

Teaching & Quality Assessment 49 - 56

English & Maths 57 - 60

Motor Vehicle 61 - 64

Preparing for University 65 - 66

Apprenticeships 67 - 68

How to Apply 69

How to Pay & Course Costs 70

24+ Advanced Learning Loan 71

When & How to Pay 72

Mudford Road Learning Resource Centre

How to Find Us 73

Maps 74

Index 75 - 76

About Yeovil College

More than 5000 students choose to study at Yeovil College each year, completing a wide range of qualifications which will help them progress towards success in their chosen careers, with 98% of students recommending the College to a friend.

From introductory courses to Master’s degrees, Yeovil College can offer something for everyone, providing you with relevant and valuable personal development opportunities.

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Term Dates 2015/16Autumn Term: Thursday 3 September to Thursday 17 December 2015.

Half-term Break: Monday 26 October 2015 to Friday 30 October 2015.

Spring Term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 24 March 2016.

Half-term Break: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2016.

Summer Term: Monday 11 April to Friday 1 July 2016.

Half-term Break: Monday 30 May to Friday 3 June 2016.

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Study in Yeovil or Shaftesbury

If you choose Yeovil College, you will study in a friendly, supportive environment. We believe in offering an outstanding student experience, so we are constantly reviewing our services and facilities to make sure that they meet your needs.

Yeovil College has sites including:

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Mudford Road CampusOur main site in Yeovil, home to facilities including: • New Construction Skills Centre• Recently refurbished training kitchens• Award winning Da Vinci Restaurant, open to the public and able to seat 40 people featuring licensed bar and patio area• Professional Nexus Hair and Beauty salons, also open to the public• Independent Living Skills Centre• Sports Hall and Fitness Centre• Specialist Creative Industries areas, including media and music studios, Mac design suites and photography dark room• Industry-standard Engineering workshops• Performance areas for Music and Performing Arts• Multiple IT suites• Renaissance Refectory and Vitruvian Café• Nexus Shop• Children’s Centre Nursery

There are also dedicated areas for A Levels, Health Care & Early Years, Business, Uniformed Public Services and Travel & Tourism.

New facilities for Higher Education students are due to open in 2015.


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Mudford Road Learning Resource Centre

Designed to support the needs of all our different learners, the Learning Centre is equipped with a comprehensive selection of up-to-date resources including books, ebooks, journals, online subscriptions, WiFi and over 50 PCs. Students are supported by knowledgeable Learning Centre Staff, who can help in finding resources and accessing the computers.

The LRC is also home to support services, including the Student & Customer Services Team, which can advise on applications, financial support and travel, IT and more.

Motor Vehicle CentreA specialist campus on Seaton Mews in Yeovil, the Motor Vehicle Centre (MVC) is a purpose-built modern centre, with both workshop and classroom facilities.

North Dorset Technical College (NDTC)Located in Shaftesbury, NDTC offers a selection of Construction, Hair and Beauty training, including Apprenticeships and full and part-time courses. Facilities include:

• Level 3 Plumbing workshop• IT suite• Electrical and Security workshop• Headstart hair salon, open to the public• Bee Beautiful beauty salon, also open to the public• Common area


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Our Courses

In this guide, you will find out about our part-time adult courses. Broadly, we offer three types:

Professional Qualifications

Often the industry-standard diploma, certificate or award for a particular sector. These include Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) accountancy courses, Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) awards and NVQs in subjects such as Hairdressing or Professional Cookery.

Leisure & Pleasure Courses

Designed to help you have fun developing a skill or hobby. These include our popular cake decorating classes, photography or bread making, basic car maintenance and many more.

Apprenticeships

These are available at Intermediate, Advanced and Higher levels. Yeovil College offers more than 30 different Apprenticeship frameworks, all of which can be tailored to your particular job role. Find out more on page 67.


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ProgressionGetting Where you Want to Be

All of our courses have a Level. For example, GCSEs are a Level 2 course, while A Levels are level 3. Looking at the level of the qualifications you already have will help you choose what to do next and help you see what you could do in the future. Your journey does not have to end with one course, there may be other places you can go.

Yeovil College prides itself on offering you opportunities from basic and introductory level right up to university. To find out more about our Higher Education (HE) courses, including full and part-time Foundation, Honours and Masters degrees, pleaase ask for a copy of our HE prospectus.

Part-time Higher Education

Courses at Yeovil College include:

• HND Aeronautical Engineering• HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering• HND Travel & Tourism• HND Mechanical Engineering• HND Public Services• FdA Business & Management• FdA Early Years Care & Education• FdA Fine Art• FdA Graphic Design• FdA Media• FdA Photography• FdSc Computing• BA (Hons) Business Management• BA (Hons) Early Years Care & Education• BA (Hons) Personal & Professional Development• MA Personal & Professional Development• Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate Post Compulsory Education & Training


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Thinking About University?If you are thinking about going to university to study Health & Social Care (Nursing), Science (Midwifery) or a Creative subject, visit page 65 to find out about our pre-Higher Education courses. They are specifically designed for people going to study these subjects at university and will help you prepare for your university course.


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Adult Course GuideBusiness

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Day & Time Start-End-Date Duration Course Code

MON 9.15 - 11.45 21/09/15 - 03/06/16 1 Year BUCAC20P

£1,000 £834 Yes YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

AccountingAre you a college leaver hoping to start a career in Accountancy or someone who wants to re-train in Accountancy? Do you already have practical accounting experience but no formal qualifications? Then the AAT Certificate (Level 2) or AAT Diploma (Level 3) are for you. These qualifications cover topics such as bookkeeping transactions, basic costings, computerised accounting, accounts preparation, indirect tax, professional ethics and spreadsheets. Both courses are sponsored by three main accountancy bodies and are nationally recognised qualifications.

AAT Certificate Level 2


MON 9.30 - 10.45 21/09/15 - 24/06/16 1 Year BUDAC30P

£1,600 £1,258.50 Yes YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

AAT Diploma Level 3

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The ACCA Diploma in Accounting is a senior level professional course which leads to a globally recognised Accountancy qualification. You will study a range of Accountancy units, such as Corporate and Business Law, Taxation and Auditing.


MON 16.00 - 18.00 21/09/15 - 16/06/17 2 Years BUDAC61PFC

£3,000 N/A N/A YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

ACCA Diploma Level 6

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THU 9.30 - 12.45 17/09/15 - 24/06/16 2 Years BUDAC40P

£1,750 £1,293.50 Yes YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

AAT Diploma Level 4

If you have a Level 3 Accounting Diploma and want to achieve a Technician-level Accounting qualification, then this is the course for you. It is suitable for people working at all levels of finance and allows you to gain practical accounting skills that can be used in the workplace. You will complete four modules covering Financial Statements, Financial Performance, Budgeting, Internal Control and Accounting Systems as well as two optional modules on Auditing and/or Taxation. The course is sponsored by three main accountancy bodies and is a nationally recognised qualification.


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MON TBC 25/01/16 - 18/03/16 10 Weeks BUFCM30PFC

£350 N/A N/A YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

MarketingIf you would like to gain a better understanding of Marketing and how it works, then this is the course for you. It is aimed at people who simply want to learn more about the discipline and those who want to pursue a career in Marketing. If you would like to develop your knowledge further, there are excellent progression routes at Level 4 and Level 6, leading towards Chartered membership.

CIM Foundation Certificate Level 3

You can do any module of these qualifications as a separate course, please call 01935 423921 to find out more.

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Management & LeadershipThis seven-unit course is a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the knowledge and skills required if you want to move into management or extend your current experience in readiness for a successful middle management role. The core units provide essential underpinning knowledge and skills and the remaining specialist units have been selected to allow learners to obtain a rounded programme of development. This course combines taught sessions with independent learning.


WED 9.30 - 12.30 21/09/15 - 13/06/16 1 Year BUDML50PFC

£1,078.50 N/A N/A YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

BTEC Diploma Level 5

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WED 18.00 - 21.00 05/10/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year BUCPM41EFC


CIM Professional Certificate Level 4

The CIM Certificate (Level 4) Professional Marketing is aimed at the aspiring professional marketer who wants to gain the knowledge and skills to succeed and progress in their Marketing career. The course aims to give you an understanding of the wider role of Marketing, an insight into customer behaviour and the ability to help implement tactical marketing activities at an operational level.


SAT 9.30 - 16.00 12/09/15 - 04//06/17 2 Years BUDPM61PFC


CIM Professional Diploma Level 6

This course is designed for professional marketers working in an operational, supervisory or management role who want to develop their knowledge and skills across a range of areas. It allows you to develop your understanding at management level so you can take a strategic approach to marketing planning. By developing your knowledge of key marketing metrics and measurement techniques, you will be able to interpret relevant insight and make informed strategic decisions.

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MON TBC 18/01/16 - 24/06/16 10 Weeks BUCPM41EFC



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Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations Level 3

Construction

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Previously part of the now discontinued City & Guilds 2391 qualification, the EAL 4337 Certificate specifically covers the initial verification and completion of the relevant paperwork and the practical aspects of inspecting and testing a new installation, with the Periodic Inspections now being under a separate qualification, EAL 4338.

The qualification is based on Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and is designed for suitably qualified electricians looking to progress within the industry.


WED TBC 07/10/15 - 27/01/16 14 Weeks ELAVC30PFC

£660 N/A N/A NDFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus


WED TBC 18/04/16 - 27/06/16 3 Months ELAVC30PFC




WED 14/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year ELAEI30PFC


Diploma in Construction Skills Level 1

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WED 18.00 -21.00 03/02/16 - 25/05/16 10 Weeks ELAEI30PFC


Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations Level 3

Previously part of the now discontinued City & Guilds 2391 qualification, this EAL 4338 Award specifically covers periodic inspection, completion of the EICR forms, relevant paperwork and the practical aspects of inspecting and testing existing installations. Initial testing and verification is now covered in a separate qualification (See previous course).

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WED 14/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year ELAEI30PFC


Diploma in Construction Skills Level 2

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Adult Course GuideCreative Industries

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Start-End-Date Duration Course Code

05/01/16 - 15/03/16 10 Weeks ADPHO90PFC

£130 N/A N/A YCDiscounted Fee FREE Campus

Leisure Course

Photography (Traditional & Digital)

Day & TimeTUE 18.00 - 20.00

Full Fee

This 10 week evening class will help you develop your camera, studio and darkroom skills. The course covers both traditional and digital photography techniques.

Leisure Course

Creative Movie Making & EditingDuring this 10 week evening class you will develop your home movie making and editing skills. This course covers video camera techniques and movie editing software.


05/01/16 - 15/03/16 10 Weeks ADCMM90PFC


Day & TimeTUE 18.00 - 20.00

Full Fee


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Leisure Course

Introduction to Fashion & TextilesThis 10 week evening class will help you learn about Fashion and Textiles and develop some practical skills. Areas covered include felt making, screen printing, applique and embroidery, knitting and crochet.


05/01/16 - 15/03/16 10 Weeks ADIFT90PFC


Day & TimeTUE 18.00 - 20.00

Full Fee


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TUE 17.30 - 21.30 22/09/15 - 29/06/16 1 Year BECBE20E

N/A £723.50 N/A YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

Certificate Level 2

Beauty Specialist TechniquesThis Level 2 Certificate has been specifically designed to help you develop your practical skills in a range of beauty techniques. Treatments covered by this course include eyelashes, facial skincare and make up application.


THU 9.00 - 18.00 10/09/15 - 30/06/16 1 Year BEDBE30P

£2,583 £1,139.50 N/A YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

Diploma Level 3

Beauty Therapy Studies This qualification is based on National Occupation Standards for Beauty Therapy and is designed for students who wish to advance within the profession or have ambitions to manage or own a salon. During this course, you will build upon the skills gained at Level 2. In addition, you will learn a range of advanced treatment techniques, including face and body treatments, electrolysis, body massage, eyelash extensions and intimate waxing. You will also complete additional training in specialist treatments, including Environ skincare, Sono-phoresis, Jane Iredale make up, St Tropez tanning and Gellish nails. We also offer Standing Tall and recruitment workshops.


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FRI 9.00 - 16.00 25/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HADMB20P

N/A £1,097 N/A YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

NVQ Diploma Level 2

BarberingThis qualification is designed for people who are looking for a specialist training route into the Barbering industry. Areas covered include cutting hair and facial hair, shampooing and conditioning and creating patterns in the hair.


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TUE 17.30 - 21.00 22/09/15 - 01/12/15 10 Weeks HAAMH20PFC


This qualification is designed for people who are looking for a specialist training route into the Barbering industry. Areas covered include cutting hair and facial hair, shampooing and conditioning and creating patterns in the hair.

NVQ Award Level 2

Cutting Men’s Hair


MON 9.00 - 16.00 07/09/15 - 27/06/16 1 Year HACWH20P


Certificate Level 2

Women’s Hairdressing

This is a qualification that will prepare you for a Junior Stylist role. You will learn a range of Hairdressing techniques and skills, covering units such as dressing hair, cutting, shampooing and conditioning and client consultation.


MON 9.00 - 16.00 07/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HACWH20P

N/A £723.50 N/A NDFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus


TUE 17.30 - 21.30 22/09/15 - 28/06/16 1 Year HACWH20E



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WED 9.00 - 17.00 09/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 year HADHA30P

£3,345 £1,442.50 N/A YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

NVQ Diploma Level 3

HairdressingIf you have already achieved a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification or have worked in industry, then this course is for you. It has been designed to help you build on your skills and take them to an advanced level. Once you have successfully achieved this qualification, you will be ready for a supervisory role.

Hair &

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MON 17.30 - 20.30 06/01/16 - 17/02/16 10 Weeks HAABH30PFC


This course has been specially designed to develop your practical skills in Advanced Bridal Hairdressing. This course is ideal for qualified stylists who want to develop the creative side to their long hair work and provide their bridal clients with something special on their big day.

Award Level 3

Bridal Hair Styling


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THU 17.30 - 21.30 07/01/16 - 17/03/16 10 Weeks BEATD30PFC


This method of hair removal developed in India and central Asia and is now growing in popularity in the UK. Designed for industry professionals, this Level 2 qualification aims to help you gain the practical skills you need to provide this service professionally.

Award Level 2

Threading Depilation


MON 18.00 - 21.00 07/03/16 - 30/03/16 3 Weeks HAUWS30PFC


Award Level 3

Wet ShaveTraditional male grooming services are becoming increasingly popular. This course aims to help hairdressing and barbering professionals develop wet shaving skills so that they can tap into this growing market.


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MON 18.00 - 21.00 21/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HACSM40P

£1,645 £736 N/A YCFull Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

The VTCT Certificate (Level 4) Salon Management is an advanced qualification that has been designed for existing or aspiring Salon Managers.

Certficate Level 4

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04/11/15 - 02/12/15 1 Month HOCFB90PFC


Leisure Course

Cooking for BeginnersIf you want to learn how to cook, then this five week course is a great place to start. You will be part of a class of like-minded people who, like you, want to gain some basic cooking skills they can use at home so they can cook with confidence.


13/01/16 - 23/03/16 2 Months HOARB90PFC


Leisure Course

Artisan Bread

Day & TimeWED 19.00 - 21.00

Full Fee

Day & TimeWED 19.00 - 21.00

Full Fee

During this course, you will learn the principles and techniques of bread making in a small, relaxed group. Lessons take place in a domestic-style kitchen so that you can easily replicate what you learn at home. You will find out about breads ranging from everyday bread to Scandinavian, Mediterranean and more.


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20/04/16 - 29/06/16 2 Months HOBIC90PFC


Leisure Course

Bistro ClassicsMention the word ‘bistro’ and the atmosphere lightens at once. Relaxation, warming aromas, generous portions and dishes like grandmother made are all part of the bistro image. If you would like to bring something of this favourite French style of cooking into your home, this course is for you. This course includes many favourites, such as poulet en cocotte, pot au feu and mousse au chocolat, dishes we all find easy to love and your friends and family will too.

Day & TimeWED 19.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


22/09/15 - 01/12/15 3 Months HOBCD90EFC


Leisure Course

Basic Cake DecorationEnjoy baking and want to make your cakes look good enough to eat? This introductory course will help you get to grips with basic cake decorating techniques and materials, including flat icing, sugar paste and royal icing. Our experienced staff will guide you through the course and help you develop skills at your own pace. If you want to produce more complex designs, you can progress to Intermediate and Advanced courses.

Day & TimeTUE 19.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


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12/01/16 - 22/03/16 2 Months HOICD90EFC


Leisure Course

Intermediate Cake DecoratingEnjoyed getting creative with cakes on our Basic Cake Decorating course? Already eager for more? If you have mastered the basics of cake decorating, then this course will help you broaden your skills and learn new techniques so you can get even more from materials including pastillage, sugar paste and royal icing. If you want to produce more complex designs, you can progress to the Advanced course.


19/04/16 - 28/06/16 3 Months HOACD90EFC


Leisure Course

Advanced Cake Decorating

Day & TimeTUE 19.00 - 21.00

Full Fee

Day & TimeTUE 19.00 - 21.00

Full fee

Designed with the home baker in mind, this course allows you to develop your skills further so that you master using flat icing, royal icing and sugar paste. At the highest level, you will progress on to sugar flowers and other seasonal decorations.


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03/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HODPC20PFC

£1,231 N/A N/A YCDiscounted Fee FREE Campus

NVQ Diploma Level 2

Professional CookeryThis course, supported by the Craft Guild of Chefs and designed with the help of the Hospitality industry, develops on skills learnt at Level 1. You will learn about all aspects of food preparation and cooking to help you pursue your training to become a chef. You will learn techniques to prepare, cook and serve meat, fish, vegetables and pastry dishes, together with how to plan menus effectively, taking into account nutrition, cultural influences and food trends which will help you to pursue your training to become a chef.

Day & TimeTHU 14.00 - 16.30

Full Fee


06/01/16 - 30/11/16 1 Year HODPC31P

£3,345 £1442.50 N/A YCDiscounted Fee FREE Campus

NVQ Diploma Level 3

This course is designed for people who want to develop their craft and their supervisory skills. You will train both in the workplace and at Yeovil College. This course covers topics including fish, meat, poultry, complex dishes and hot and cold sauces, as well as other key skills.

Day & TimeWED TBCFull Fee


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03/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HODHS20PFC

£1,231 N/A N/A WBLDiscounted Fee FREE Campus

NVQ Diploma Level 2

Hospitality ServicesThis qualification is for people who work in the Hospitality industry and have a variety of duties, encompassing food production support, food and beverage service, housekeeping and general customer service. You can take units across a range of services, focussing on either a preparation and cooking or non-cooking pathway.


03/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HODHL30PFC

£1,828.50 N/A N/A WBLDiscounted Fee FREE Campus

NVQ Diploma Level 3

Hospitality Supervision & Leadership

Day & TimeTHU TBCFull Fee

Day & TimeTHU TBCFull Fee

This qualification is designed for people working in Hospitality who want to train for a supervisory role in the industry. During the course, you will develop skills and knowledge in areas including the competitive environment, team leadership, managerial administration and effective communication with customers.


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Level 2

Food Safety in CateringThis course is ideal for people who need an understanding of basic food safety practices in the workplace or home. It benefits anyone preparing food and covers a range of topics, including legislation, allergens, cleaning, food hazards and storage. Please bring a form of identification with you on the day, either a driving licence or passport.


MON 09.00 - 16.30 12/10/15 1 Day HOAFS20PFC


Award


MON 09.00 - 16.30 08/02/16 1 Day HOAFS20PFC



MON 09.00 - 16.30 06/06/16 1 Day HOAFS20PFC



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19/10/2015 1 Day HOALP20PFC


Award Level 2

Personal Licence HoldersWhether you are landlord of the friendly local or run a licensed restaurant, all premises where alcohol is sold need an allocated Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) to authorise sales. This role requires you to be a Personal Licence Holder who has completed this course so you are ready to meet your legal obligations. The course covers roles and responsibilities of licensing authorities, applying for your license and the duties of the DPS. You must be over 18 to take this qualification.

Day & TimeMON 9.00 - 16.30

Full Fee


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Adult Course GuideIT & Computing

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25/02/16 - 26/05/16 3 Months ITUCS30PFC


BTEC Award Level 3

Introduction to Computer Systems

Day & TimeTHU 12.00 - 14.00

Full Fee

This course aims to help you to understand the components of computer systems, develop the skills needed to recommend appropriate systems for business purposes and set up and maintain computer systems.


25/02/16 - 26/05/16 12 Weeks ITUIN30PFC


BTEC Award Level 3

Introduction to Networking

Day & TimeMON 14.30 - 16.30

Full Fee

The course aims to give you an underpinning experience of networking hardware so you can confidently configure networks at home and for small businesses. You will learn about the key components of networked systems, network protocols and the services network systems provide. You will also develop the skills required to ensure network security.


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25/02/16 - 26/05/16 12 Weeks ITUPP30PFC


BTEC Award Level 3

Procedural Programming

Day & TimeTHU 17.00 - 19.00

Full Fee

Irrespective of framework or delivery platform, the development of procedural code is still at the core of many commercial application development projects. Event driven systems and object oriented platforms all use procedural code for the critical command content of their objects, events and listeners. This course will help you become familiar with underpinning Procedural Programming concepts and develop your programming language skills.


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Adult Course GuideSport, Fitness & GCSE Science

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07/09/15 - 24/06/16 1 Year SPDEF20F

£225 N/A N/A YC

Certificate Level 2

Fitness Instructing

MON 16.30 - 18.00

This one year qualification is designed for Exercise and Fitness instructors who are capable of planning, delivering and evaluating a series of sessions independently. You will use the theoretical aspects to plan and deliver a range of fitness-based programmes. This is a Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) recognised qualification.


Full Fee Discounted Fee FREE Campus

23/09/15 - 25/06/16 1 Year SCGSC20P

£811 £362 Yes YC

GCSE Level 2

GCSE Science

WED 18.00 - 20.30

This course provides you with a strong foundation in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Gaining this qualification opens doors to a range of careers including teaching and is also a good starting point for students who want to progress to higher level science study. Please note that due to Government funding most learners will only pay the discounted rate listed below. Please call 01935 423921 for more information.



FRI 16.30 - 18.00


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25/02/16 - 26/05/16 3 Months SPNEW30F

£225 N/A N/A YC

Certificate Level 3

Personal Training

MON 16.30 - 18.00

This new and exciting course is for students who want to work as Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers. It will help you develop a sound underpinning knowledge and understanding of gym instructing so you can grow into an outstanding practitioner. This is a nationally-recognised qualification within the fitness industry, allowing you to progress into the work place as part of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).



FRI 16.30 - 18.00

25/02/16 - 26/05/16 3 Months SPNEW30F

£225 N/A N/A YC

FRI 09.00 - 16.30Day & Time Start-End-Date Duration Course Code



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Adult Course GuideTeaching & Quality Assessment

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22/09/15 - 19/06/17 2 Years EYDST31P

£2,225 £1,110.50 N/A YCDiscounted Fee FREE Campus

City & Guilds Diploma Level 3

Support for Teaching & Learning in SchoolsDesigned for Teaching Assistants, this course will give you the underpinning knowledge and practical experience of working in a school. You will learn key theory in areas such as communication, professional relationships, learning activities, behaviour, assessment and more. There are weekly, subject-specific workshops at College in term one, which then become monthly. If you have not got GCSE English, Maths or ICT at grade C or above, you will also attend weekly workshops to gain Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications. You will spend the rest of your time developing your skills in the workplace.


30/11/15 - 04/12/15 1 Week TEAET30PFC


Award Level 3

Education & Training

Day & TimeMON to FRI 9.00 - 12.00Full Fee

Day & TimeTUE 09.00 - 12.00

Full fee

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an updated version of the City & Guilds Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLLS). If you would like to become a teacher, this knowledge-based introduction to the profession is an excellent starting point, preparing you for a teaching role and higher level training.


20/06/16 - 24/06/16 1 Week TEAET30PFC


Day & TimeMON to FRI 9.00 - 12.00Full Fee


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21/09/15 - 30/11/15 10 Weeks TEAET30EFC


Day & TimeMON 18.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


04/01/16 - 14/03/16 10 Weeks TEAET30EFC


Day & TimeMON 18.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


11/04/16 - 04/07/16 10 Weeks TEAET30EFC


Day & TimeMON 18.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


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City & Guilds Certificate Level 4

The qualification replaces the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

The City & Guilds Certificate (Level 4) Education and Training is a first stage qualification designed for people who are working or hope to work as teachers or trainers in any English learning environment. It is also suitable for pre-service teachers/trainers, i.e. people not formally contracted as a teacher/trainer. The course will help you gain the knowledge needed to work in the Further Education and skills sectors, including roles, responsibilities and relationships, inclusive teaching and learning, assessment and working with groups and individuals. You need access to 30 hours of teaching to complete this course.


21/09/15 - 13/06/16 1 Year TECTL40EFC


Day & TimeMON 18.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


23/09/15 - 01/06/16 1 Year TECTL40EFC


Day & TimeWED 18.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


07/12/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year TECTL40EFC


Day & TimeWED 18.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


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WED 18.00 - 21.00 21/09/15 - 13/06/16 2 Years TEDTL51EFC

£2,762 N/A N/A YCFull Time Discounted Fee FREE Campus


This course replaces the Diploma (Level 5) Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

The City & Guilds Diploma (Level 5) Education & Training will help you develop an analytical and practical approach to all aspects of planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. Additionally, it will help you cement your knowledge of theories and principles in education and training and demonstrate them in practice. It is a higher level teaching qualification designed for those who are or want to be ‘in service’, working as teachers or trainers in England. It may also be possible for pre-service teachers/trainers, i.e. people not formally contracted as a teacher/trainer, to take this qualification. All applicants need access to 100 hours teaching practice.


WED 18.00 - 21.00 23/09/15 - 01/06/16 2 Years TEDTL51EFC

£2,412 N/A N/A YCFull Time Discounted Fee FREE Campus


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12/04/16 - 30/12/16 9 Months TEDTD51EFC

£2,315 N/A N/A YC


Teaching Disabled Learners

TUE TBC

This training is designed for teachers working with disabled learners in discrete or targeted provision, including specialist provision. The course focusses on theory and good practice for supporting a wide range of disabilities, as well as giving you the opportunity to specialise in one area. This course is for people who already hold a generic teaching qualification and want to undertake specialist training related to disabled learners. It is suitable for you if you are already a teacher or intend to teach but do not have access to a locally available integrated qualification. You will need to complete at least 50 hours teaching practice during this course.



01/08/15 - 31/07/17 2 Years TECAA31P

£811 £412 N/A YC

City & Guilds Certificate Level 3

Assessing Vocational AchievementThis qualification is for people who want to work as assessors, assessing learners in the workplace and/or a vocationally-related environment.

SAT TBCDay & Time Start-End-Date Duration Course Code



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01/08/15 - 30/12/16 6-12 Months TECAP41P

£811 £412 N/A YC


Leading Internal Quality Assessment Procedures & Practice

SAT TBC

This qualification is for people who are currently working in a training or assessing environment and would like to be able to quality assure assessors and assessment process.



Courses for L3 Award in Literacy and Numeracy are available - visit website for

more details.http://www.yeovil.ac.uk/


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EnglishIf you would like to improve your English skills so you can progress at work, fill a gap on your CV or go on to another course, Yeovil College can help. We offer a range of English courses from Entry Level to Level 1 and 2, including GCSEs and Functional Skills qualifications.

Come along to one of our information, advice and guidance sessions and we will do a short assessment as your current skill level. This will help you pick the right class for you.

Groups are taught according to your level by supportive lecturers. Together, we will help you improve your English skills.

Call 01935 423921 to book into one of the following sessions:

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MathsWant to improve your maths skills? Yeovil College can help. We offer a range of courses so you can improve your maths skills to progress at work, fill a gap on your CV or go on to further study.

Come along to one of our information, advice and guidance sessions and we will do a short assessment of your current skill level. This will help you pick the right class for you.

They include Entry Level to Level 1 and 2, including GCSEs and Functional Skills qualifications.

Call 01935 423921 to book into one of the following sessions:



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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)If you are an English language learner and want to improve your English Skills, this is the course for you. You will improve your everyday English skills and work towards a Functional Skill qualification.

Following an initial assessment, you will be offered a place in one of our groups. Each group is taught according to the level of the student. Our courses include Entry Level 1, Level 1 and Level 2, equivalent to GCSE.

For more information, please book into one of our advice and guidance sessions:



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Motor Vehicle Adult C

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Introduction to Basic Car MaintenanceBeing able to get around easily is essential to modern life. Whether you need your car to commute, get the kids from A to B or for trips out, a basic knowledge of how to look after and maintain your vehicle is a must have. This course aims to help you develop your knowledge and confidence in this area. It is also a useful starting point for anyone thinking of taking a full-time course in Motor Vehicle Maintenance.


21/09/15 - 30/11/15 10 Weeks MVCBC00PFC

£200 N/A N/A MVCDiscounted Fee FREE Campus

Day & TimeMON 19.00 - 21.00

Full Fee


22/02/16 - 16/05/16 10 Weeks MVCBC00PFC

£200 N/A N/A MVCDiscounted Fee FREE Campus

Day & TimeMON 19.00 - 21.00

Full Fee

Leisure Course


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24/02/16 - 11/05/16 10 Weeks MVAD00PFC

£200 N/A N/A MVC

Certificate Level 3

Leading Internal Quality Assessment Procedures & Practice

WED 19.00 - 21.00

This course has been designed to give employed or unemployed Vehicle Technicians the opportunity to further their skills and knowledge of diagnosing a variety of vehicle faults using modern technology and equipment. All classes are held at Yeovil College’s Motor Vehicle Centre.



Courses for L3 Award in Literacy and Numeracy are available - visit website for

more details.http://www.yeovil.ac.uk/


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Preparing for University

If you are thinking about going to university, you may like to consider the following full-time courses:

Access to Higher EducationDiploma Level 3

03/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HCDHH30F

£3,384 £1,550 N/A YC

Health & Social Care Pathway

THU 09.00 - 10.30Day & Time Start-End-Date Duration Course Code


03/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HCDHS30F

£3,384 £1,550 N/A YC

Science Pathway

THU 10.45 - 12.15

Access to Higher Education (HE) aims to give people with significant life experience a fresh chance at education. It is a nationally recognised qualification representing an alternative to the traditional A Level route to university. Yeovil College offers three Access to HE pathways; Health & Social Care (Nursing), Science (Midwifery) and Humanities. Students completing the first two pathways have progressed to a wide range of health, education and care related HE courses, such as degrees in Nursing, Social Work, Midwifery and Early Years Teaching. Humanities is a new pathway and is designed to lead to degrees in English, History, Creative Writing, Sociology, Teaching and more. As well as giving you the chance to gain the academic skills you will need for higher level study, the course aims to support students so that they increase in confidence and develop interpersonal skills. There is no upper age limit for this course.




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03/09/15 - 01/07/16 1 Year HCDHH30F

£3,384 £1,550 N/A YC

Foundation Diploma Art & Design

THU 09.00 - 10.30Day & Time Start-End-Date Duration Course Code


This is an intensive, one year, post-A level course which prepares students for Higher Education. It provides you with the opportunity to develop your Fine Art practice, including life drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking, as well as illustration, 3D design, architecture, graphic design, media, visual communication, digital and traditional photography and fashion and textile skills and explore the history of Art & Design.

Diploma Level 3

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Apprenticeships Adult C

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Apprenticeships

What is an Apprenticeship?An Apprenticeship is a real job with training. They give you the opportunity to work for an actual business or organisation, earn a salary and gain nationally and internationally recognised qualifications, useful workplace skills and valuable experience.

The training is specifically tailored to ensure you develop the skills the employer wants, giving apprentices a real advantage in the workplace. This means that apprentices not only have better long term salary prospects, but they also have excellent progression opportunities, whether looking to study further or climb the ranks within the workplace.

Can I do an Apprenticeship?If you live in England, are over 16 and not in full-time education, you can apply for an Apprenticeship.

I’m already employed. Can I do an Apprenticeship?If you have already found a job or placement, you may be able to convert it in to an Apprenticeship. Check with your employer to see if they are happy to discuss the idea of you becoming an apprentice. Then, contact our friendly Apprenticeships team on 01935 845392 or via [email protected] for advice on what to do next.

What does an Apprenticeship include?Apprenticeships usually include:• A nationally recognised vocational qualification• A technical certificate, such as a BTEC or City & Guilds qualification• Other professional qualifications needed for your particular job role• Functional Skills qualifications, including English, Maths and ICT, if required

What types of Apprenticeships are there?There are three types of Apprenticeship you can apply for depending on your current skills and qualifications:• Intermediate (Level 2, the same level as GCSEs)• Advanced (Level 3, the same level as some vocational courses and A Levels)• Higher (Level 4 or above, undergraduate level)

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Apprenticeships Available at Yeovil CollegeYeovil College offers more than 30 different Apprenticeship frameworks, each of which can be tailored to specific job roles.

Find out MoreTo find out more about Apprenticeships, call us on 01935 845392 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, visit the Apprenticeships page of our website, www.yeovil.ac.uk.


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How to Apply

By PhoneCall our friendly Student & Customer Service Team on 01935 423921

By Post

Fill out an application form and send it back to:

Student & Customer ServicesYeovil CollegeMudford RoadFREEPOST (BS89450)YeovilSomersetBA21 3TZ

Application forms are available:• In this prospectus• For download from www.yeovil.ac.uk• To collect from Reception at our Mudford Road and Shaftesbury campuses.

In PersonVisit our Student & Customer Services Team in reception at our Mudford Road campus. We are open Monday to Thursday between 9am and 5pm and 9am to 4pm on Fridays. If you would like to discuss fee reductions or concessions, please bring benefit evidence.

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Financial supportFinancial support is available for some students. To find out if you are eligible for a reduction, please call our Student & Customer Services Team on 01935 423921, email [email protected] or pop in and see us at our Mudford Road campus 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm on Fridays.

Fee RemissionYou may be eligible for fee remission if: • you are unemployed and in receipt of certain benefits• or you are studying your first full Level 1, 2 or Level 3 qualification. Age restrictions apply. Please contact our Student and Customer Services Team on 01935 423921 to discuss your individual circumstances.

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24+ Advanced Learning Loan

If you are aged 24 or over and want to study the following, you will need to pay for the full course fee, but you may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the cost.

• A Levels• An Access to Higher Education Diploma• A Level 3 or 4 Certificate or Diploma

24+ Advanced Learning Loans are an option for people aged 24 and over to fund their course fees on some courses. For more information, please visit the 24+ Advanced Learning Loan website, https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/overview

For impartial financial advice, please visit the Money Advice Service website, www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk

International Student FeesIf you are an international student, please contact our Student & Customer Services Team. They will discuss your application on an individual basis.


When and How to Pay

All course fees shown are payable at the start of your course. Fees can be paid by:

• Cash• Cheque• Debit or credit card• By a signed agreement and direct debit mandate (see Paying in Instalments below)• By a Sponsor Declaration Form completed and signed by your employer.

If you are paying for your course (in whole or in part) with a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan, please provide evidence when you enrol.

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Paying by instalmentsIf your course fees are £250 or more, then you may be able to pay by instalments. There is an administration fee of £25 payable with the first instalment. The balance will be collected by Direct Debit in no more than four equal instalments over consecutive months. If you leave a course early, all outstanding fees will be payable in full.

For more informationRemember, everyone’s situation is different, so please contact our Student & Customer Services Team for information tailored to you.Telephone: 01935 423921Email: [email protected] can also pop in and see the team at our Mudford Road campus between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays.

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How to Find Us

Travelling from the East, West or NorthFrom the A303, take the A37 for Ilchester exit - join A37. Take the 2nd exit at the roundabout heading towards Yeovil. Follow this road for several miles. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit for Ilchester Road. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto Mudford Road. Yeovil College main entrance will be 1st turning on your left.

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By RailYeovil has two railway stations, Yeovil Junction on the London (Waterloo) to Exeter line and Yeovil Pen Mill on the Weymouth to Bath and Bristol line. Please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for timetable information.

By Coach or BusFor details of local bus routes, please call our Student & Customer Services Team on 01935 423921.

Travelling from the SouthTake the A37 to Yeovil. At the roundabout, take the second exit to join the A30. At the next roundabout, take the second exit to join the dual carriageway, which ends with the Yeovil District Hospital roundabout. Take the first exit and continue along the dual carriageway until you reach the Fiveways roundabout. Join the right hand lane and take the third exit (Mudford Road). Yeovil College’s main entrance is approximately 200m along the road on the left hand side. Reception is in the round building straight ahead.


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Index


AAbout Yeovil College Access to Higher Education - Foundation Diploma Art & Design- Health & Social Care Pathway - Science Pathway Accounting Advanced Learning Loan 24+ ApprenticeshipsArtisan BreadAssessing Vocational Achievement

365666565

11-1271

6,67-683355

B

BarberingBeauty Specialist Techniques Beauty Therapy StudiesBistro Classics Bridal Hair Styling Business Courses - Accounting - Management and Leadership- Marketing

2625253428

9-1411-12

1313-14

C

Cake DecoratingCar Maintenance Cooking for BeginnersConstruction Courses - Professional Qualification - Leisure & Pleasure Courses- ApprenticeshipsCreative Industries Courses- Creative Movie Making & Editing- Introduction to Fashion & Textiles - Photography (Traditional & Digital)Cutting Men’s Hair

34,356333

15-186666

19-2221222127

EEducation and Training English and Maths Courses - English- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Maths

51-5257-60

5960

59

F

Fashion and Textiles Fee RemissionFinancial SupportFitness InstructingFood Safety in Catering

2170704738

GGCSE Science

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Hair and Beauty Courses- Barbering - Beauty Specialist Techniques- Beauty Therapy Studies - Bridal Hair Styling - Cutting Men’s Hair - Hairdressing- Salon Management- Threading Depilation- Wet Shave - Women’s HairdressingHairdressingHealth and Social Care PathwayHigher EducationHospitality Courses- Advanced Cake Decorating- Artisan Bread - Basic Cake Decoration- Bistro Classics

23-302625252827283029292728657

31-4035333434


- Cooking for Beginners- Food Safety in Catering- Hospitality Services - Hospitality Supervision and Leadership- Intermediate Cake Decorating - Personal Licence Holders - Professional Cookery How to ApplyHow to Find UsHow to Pay & Course Costs

33383737353936697370

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International Student FeesIntroduction to Basic Car Maintenance IT and Computing Courses- Introduction to Computer Systems- Introduction to Networking- Procedural Programming

7163

41-44434344

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Leisure and Pleasure Courses

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MManagement and LeadershipMarketingMaths Motor Vehicle Courses- Introduction to Basic Car Maintenance- Leading Internal Quality Assessment Procedures & PracticeMotor Vehicle CentreMovie Making and EditingMudford Road CampusMudford Road Learning Resource Centre

1313-14

5961-64

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NNorth Dorset Technical College

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PPersonal Licence Holders Personal TrainingPhotography (Traditional & Digital)Procedural ProgrammingProfessional CookeryProfessional QualificationsProgression – getting where you want to be

394821443667

S

Salon Management Science PathwaySport and Fitness Courses- Fitness Instructing- GCSE Science- Personal Training Study in Yeovil or ShaftesburySupport for Teaching and Learning in Schools

3065

45-484747484

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T

Teaching & Quality Assessment Courses

- Assessing Vocational Achievement- Education & Training- Leading Internal Quality Assessment Procedures & Practice- Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools- Teaching Disabled LearnersTerm Dates 1015/16Threading Depilation

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Wet ShaveWhen and How to PayWomen’s Hairdressing

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Thank you to all the students, staff and employers who contributed their time and feedback to this publication.

© Yeovil College 2015

Yeovil CollegeMudford RoadYeovilSomersetBA21 4DRT: 01935 423921E: [email protected]: www.yeovil.ac.ukFacebook: facebook.com/yeovilcollegeTwitter: @YeovilCollegeIf you would like this publication in large print or an alternative format, please call 01935 423921.

Yeovil College has made every effort to ensure that the details published in this prospectus were correct at the time of going to print. Sometimes we will introduce new courses during the year, please check our website www.yeovil.ac.uk for the most up to date information or call 01935 423921.

Yeovil College reserves the right to cancel any courses, where in its view, there is insufficient demand, or where unforeseen circumstances make it impossible. Course details and/or fees described in this prospectus may be changed after publication as a result of changes made by awarding bodies or funding councils. Please note that Yeovil College reserves the right to withhold certification if any fees or charges remain outstanding at the end of the course.

Facebook: /yeovilcollegeTwitter: @YeovilCollege

Yeovil College Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4DRTel: 01935 423921 Email: [email protected] Web: www.yeovil.ac.uk

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Adult Course Guide 2015/16