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Engineering Coursesat Macclesfield College


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For more details visit: www.macclesfield.ac.uk or call 01625 410002Page 3

Contents

Section Page

Introduction 4

An Outstanding Reputation 5

The Latest Learning Resources and Facilities 6

Courses for 14 - 16 year olds

Level 1 8

Level 2 10

Courses for post 16 year olds

Level 1 13

Level 2 14Level 3 15

Advanced Diploma 19

Level 5 (Higher Education) Foundation Degrees 22

Vocational Training 26

Apprenticeships 30

Training for your Business 31How to Contact Us 32

How to Get Here 35


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Engineering Coursesat Macclesfield

CollegeMacclesfield Colleges European Centre

for Aerospace Training (ECAT), offers

qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical

and Aerospace Engineering.

Studying at ECAT will help you to

achieve your goals and reach your fullpotential - whether it's going on to

further training or university, helping

you to improve your performance in

the workplace or finding employment

within the industry.

ECAT provides a range of full-time andpart-time engineering qualifications

from Level 1 (Foundation) to Level 5

(Higher Education) and professional

courses.


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An OutstandingReputation

Macclesfield Colleges Engineering

department was rated as

Outstanding (Grade 1) in the latest

Ofsted inspection report and has been

approved by the Civil Aviation

Authority to deliver aircraft

maintenance training to EASA IR-Part

147, allowing ECAT to both teach and

examine engineers for their aircraft

maintenance licence course

A1 and B1.1.

ECATs excellent links with local and

national companies allows it to

provide industry standard vocational

training that employers andindividuals need to succeed in the

modern economy. ECAT also has a

strong international reputation and

currently attracts students from the

United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

ECATs highly qualified lecturers haveextensive industrial knowledge and

experience and will share your

enthusiasm and ambition, and

support you in every way they can.


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The Latest LearningResources and

FacilitiesECAT features a purpose built hangar

to house its fully functional Jetstream

31 commercial aircraft and benefits

from a fully fitted mechanical science

lab and engineering workshop,

modern electronic labs and a state-of-the-art ICT suite and lecture rooms.

As part of Macclesfield College,

ECAT is situated on the modern

open-plan Macclesfield Learning Zone

campus, a thriving, positivecommunity where you can meet

new friends and benefit from the

following facilities:

Sports hall and fitness centre

Cafe, shop and refectory

Silk Room Restaurant

Social areas and break-out zones Travel centre

Pure hair, beauty and holistic

treatments salon


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Courses for 14-16Year Olds

As part of the East Cheshire

Partnership, Macclesfield College

works with local schools to provide

Foundation and Higher Diplomas

to pupils aged 14-16.

Foundation and Higher Diplomas are

exciting new nationally recognisedqualifications that provide general

education in a vocational context.

They combine theoretical study with

hands-on experience and incorporate

a minimum of 10 days of work

related activities.

Each Diploma focuses on a different

subject and should give you an

advantage when applying for a job,

apprenticeship or further study in that

area. However, it does not restrict

you to a career in that field.

Diploma students will continue to

study the National Curriculum in their

school, and will attend College on

certain days to acquire both

Diploma related and generic skills.

Students will study Functional Skills

(application of number, English and

IT), Personal Learning and Thinking

Skills (such as teamwork and selfmanagement) and depending on the

level of the qualification will also have

the chance to broaden their studies

through Additional or Specialist

Learning modules e.g. GCSEs in

Business and Enterprise or Graphics.


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Level 1Foundation Diploma

in Engineering(Mechanical andElectrical)

How long is the course?

2 years full-time

What will I study?

The Engineering World

Engineering Communication

Computer Aided Engineering

Maintenance Engineering

The Future of Engineering

Engineering Materials Functional Skills at Level 1

Personal, Learning and Thinking

Skills

Additional or Specialist Learning

What are the entry requirements?

You do not need to have studied

engineering before but it is important

that you have a lively and enquiring

mind, an interest in engineering and

a willingness to explore and

communicate new ideas.

What are my career opportunities?

A Foundation Diploma is equivalent

to 5 GCSEs grade D-G. On completion

you may progress onto the Higher

Diploma or another Level 2 course,

such as the BTEC First Certificate or

Diploma.With additional GCSEs at grade C or

above in Maths, Science etc you can

progress onto Level 3 courses such as

the Advanced Diploma, BTEC National

courses or A Levels.

Alternatively you may become a

technician within the engineeringindustry.

For more information see

www.engineeringdiploma.com


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Level 1Foundation Diploma

in Manufacturingand Product Design


2 years full-time

What will I study?

Dealing with Customers & Suppliers

Introduction to Working Practices

Making a Product

Introduction to Product Design and

Development Introduction to Manufacturing

Introduction to Materials Science

Functional Skills at Level 1

Personal Learning and Thinking

Skills



You do not need to have studied

Manufacturing and Product Design

before but it is important that youhave a lively and enquiring mind, an

interest in the sector and a willingness

to explore and communicate new

ideas.


A Foundation Diploma is equivalent

to 5 GCSEs grade D-G. On completion

you may progress onto the Higher

Diploma or another Level 2 course,

such as the BTEC First Certificate or

Diploma.

With additional GCSEs at grade C or

above in Maths, Science etc you can

progress onto a Level 3 course such as

the Advanced Diploma, BTEC National

courses or A Levels.

Alternatively you may become a

technician within the industry.


www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk


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Level 2Higher Diploma



2 years full-time

What will I study?

The Engineering World

Design Engineering

Manufacturing Technology

Producing Solutions

Application of Computers

Electronics

Maintenance Engineering


Personal Learning and

Thinking Skills



A Level 1 qualification would be ideal

but not essential. You do not needto have studied engineering before

but it is important that you have a

lively and enquiring mind, an interest

in engineering and a willingness to

explore and communicate new ideas.


A Higher Diploma is equivalent to

7 GCSEs grade A*- C. On completion,

you may progress onto the AdvancedDiploma or another Level 3 course

such as the BTEC National courses,

A levels or a combination of A levels

and a vocational course. Alternatively

you may become a technician within

the engineering industry.




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Level 2Higher Diploma in

Manufacturing andProduct Design


2 years full-time

What will I study?

Running a Manufacturing Business

Working in Manufacturing and

Product Manufacture


Personal Learning and Thinking

Skills



A Level 1 qualification would be ideal

but not essential. You do not need

to have studied Manufacturing andProduct Design before but it is

important that you have a lively and

enquiring mind, an interest in this

sector and a willingness to explore

and communicate new ideas.


A Higher Diploma is equivalent to

7 GCSEs grade A*- C. On completion

you may progress onto the Advanced

Diploma or another Level 3 course

such as the BTEC National courses,

A levels or a combination of A levels

and a vocational course. Alternatively

you may become a technician within

the industry.


www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk


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Courses for Post16 Year Olds


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Level 1BTEC Introductory

Diploma inEngineering


1 year full-time

What will I study?

Planning & Making a Machined

Product

Working in Engineering

Developing Engineering Skills

Personal Effectiveness

Starting Work in Engineering

Routine Servicing

Electronic Assembly

Electrical Wiring

Financial Management


Normally 3 GCSEs at grade F or above

to include English, Maths and Science.

Applications from students without

the traditional entry requirementsbut with relevant experience will also

be considered.


This course provides a secure basis

for developing a career in engineering

or a related field.Alternatively, you may progress onto

a Level 2 engineering course.


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Level 2BTEC First

Certificate/Diplomain ManufacturingEngineeringwith NVQ Level 1PerformingEngineeringOperations


Certificate:1 year part-time day release

Diploma: 1 year full-time

What will I study?

Core units for BTEC First Certificate:

Working Practices in Engineering Using and Interpreting Engineering

Information

Additional core units for BTEC First

Diploma:

Applied Electrical and Mechanical

Science for Technicians

Mathematics for EngineeringTechnicians

Each qualification also involves a

selection of specialist units.

The NVQ programme consists of three

mandatory units and two optional units:

Mandatory Units:

Working Safely in an EngineeringEnvironment

Working Efficiently and Effectively

in Engineering

Using and Communicating

Technical Information

Optional Unit:

Making Components using HandTools and Fitting Techniques

Using Lathes for Turning

Operations


A minimum of GCSE Grade D in

Mathematics, Grade E in Science and

a subject requiring competence in

English, or a Level 1 qualification

at Merit or above.

Applications from students without

the traditional entry requirements

but with relevant experience will also

be considered.


Progression onto a BTEC National

course in engineering, or a range of

employment opportunities within

engineering.


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Level 3BTEC National

Award/Certificate inEngineering


Award: 1 year part-time day release

Certificate: 1 year part-time day release

What will I study?

Units for the BTEC National Award:

Communications for Technicians

Mathematics for Technicians

Health, Safety and Welfare

Electrical and Electronic Principles

Theory of Flight

Aircraft Workshop Principles and

Practice

You may also choose to study for two

A Level subjects alongside the

BTEC National Award, which are

taken in Macclesfield Learning Zones

Sixth Form College.

Units for the BTEC National Certificate:

Business Systems for Technicians


Engineering Project

Mechanic Principles and

Application


Health & Safety and Welfare

Engineering Project

Engineering Design

Engineering Drawing for Technicians

Properties and Application ofMaterials

Electrical and Electronic Principles

Communication Aspects of

Organisations


Normally a minimum of 4 GCSE

passes at Grade C or above (including

Maths, a Science subject and a subject

requiring competence in English),

or BTEC First Certificate/Diploma in

Engineering at Merit or above, or

Intermediate GNVQ in Engineering.

What are my career opportunities?This course offers an excellent start

to a career within the mechanical,

manufacture and maintenance

engineering sectors.

It can also provide a starting point

towards a career in design and

will enable you to progress on toHigher Education.


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Level 3BTEC National

Certificate inElectrical/Electronics


2 years part-time day release

What will I study?



Engineering Project


Mechanical Principles &

Applications


Engineering Project

Engineering Drawing for

Technicians

Electrical & Electronic Principles

Commercial Aspects of

Organisations

Electrical Technology

Principles & Applications of

Electronic Devices










This course offers an excellent start

to a career within the

Electrical/Electronic industry.

Alternatively, you may progress

on to Higher Education.


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Level 3BTEC NationalCertificate inOperations andMaintenance

EngineeringHow long is the course?

2 years part-time day release

What will I study?


Communications for Technicians Engineering Project


Mechanical Principles &

Application


Engineering Project

Engineering Drawing for

Technicians

Properties and Application of

Materials Electrical & Electronic Principles

Electropneumatic & Hydraulic

Devices

Electrical Technology









What are my career opportunities?This course offers an excellent start

to a career within Operations and

Maintenance industries. Alternatively,

you may progress on to Higher

Education.


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Level 3BTEC NationalCertificate/Diplomain AerospaceEngineering withNVQ Level 2PerformingEngineeringOperations

How long is the course?Certificate:2 years part-time day releaseDiploma: 2 years full-time

What will I study?Core units for BTEC National Certificate: Business Systems for Technicians Communications for Technicians

Engineering Project Mathematics for Technicians Mechanical Principles and

Applications Engineering ProjectPlus a range of optional units

Additional core units for BTEC NationalDiploma:

Health & Safety and Welfare Electrical and Electronic Principles Commercial Aspects of

Organisations Theory of Flight Aircraft Workshop Principles and

Practice Metallic Aircraft Materials Engineering Design Aircraft Mechanical Science Gas Turbine Engines

Aircraft Maintenance Practices Non Metallic Materials Airframe Systems

The NVQ programme consists of3 mandatory units and a choice ofoptional units:The Mandatory Units: Working Safely in an Engineering

Environment Using and Communicating

Technical Information Developing Yourself and Working

with Other People on EngineeringActivitiesOptional Units are: Marking out for Engineering

Activities Fitting using Hand Skills Machining Engineering Materials Building and Testing Electronic

Circuits

Wiring and Testing ElectricalCircuits

What are the entry requirements?Normally either a minimum of 4 GCSEpasses at Grade C or above (includingMaths, a Science subject and a subjectrequiring competence in English), orBTEC First Certificate/Diploma in

Engineering at Merit or above, or aGNVQ Intermediate in Engineering.

What are my career opportunities?This dual award offers an excellentstart to a career within AerospaceEngineering or the manufacturing andmaintenance industry. It also providesa starting point towards a career in

design and will enable you toprogress on to Higher Education.


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Advanced Diploma

The Advanced Diploma is an exciting

new nationally recognised

qualification for 16-19 year olds that

combines theoretical study with

hands-on experience and incorporates

a minimum of 10 days of real work

activities.

Each Diploma focuses on a differentsubject and should give you an

advantage when applying for a job,

apprenticeship or further study

in that area. However, it does not

restrict you to a career in that field.

Diploma students will acquire both

Diploma related and generic skills and

will study Functional Skills (application

of number, English and IT) and

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

(such as teamwork and self

management). Students will also

have the opportunity to study

particular topics in more depth or

broaden their studies through a choice

of AS and A2 qualifications taken in

Macclesfield Learning Zones Sixth

Form College.


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Level 3Advanced Diploma



2 years full-time

What will I study?

Engineering Maths

Computer Aided Design

Materials

Design Engineering Science

Manufacturing Technology

Engineering Plant

Instrumentation & Control



Skills



A Level 2 qualification in Engineering

would be ideal as would 4 GCSEs atgrade C or above, including Maths,

Science, and 2 other related GCSEs.

You also require functional skills at

Level 1. You do not need to have

studied engineering before but it

is important that you have a lively

and enquiring mind, an interest in

engineering and a willingness to

explore and communicate new ideas.


An Advanced Diploma is equivalent

to 3.5 A levels. On completion, you

may progress onto a Higher Education

course such as a University Degree or

Foundation Degree in engineering

at Macclesfield College.

Alternatively you may go on to

employment in an airport setting.




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Level 3Advanced Diploma

in Manufacturingand Product Design


2 years full-time

What will I study?

Manufacturing Business Principles

Customer Needs and Market

Requirements

Supply Chain Management

Management of Resources and

Working Practices

Research, Development and

Introduction of New Products

Materials Science Production and Processing Systems

Management of Production and

Processing Operations

Quality in Manufacturing



Skills Additional or Specialist Learning

The course will provide an insight

into manufacturing in five areas:

food, textiles and clothing,

processing, chemicals, polymers

& pharmaceuticals and engineering

materials.


A Level 2 qualification in a related

subject would be ideal as would

4 GCSEs at grade C or above, includingMaths, Science, and 2 other related

GCSEs. You also require functional

skills at Level 1. You do not need

to have studied Manufacturing

or Product Design before but it is

important that you have a lively and

enquiring mind, an interest in thearea and a willingness to explore

and communicate new ideas.


An Advanced Diploma is equivalent

to 3.5 A levels. On completion, you

may progress onto a Higher Education

course such as a University Degree

or Foundation Degree in Engineering

at Macclesfield College.

Alternatively you may go on to

employment in the Manufacturing

and Product Design industry.

For more information seewww.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk


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Level 5(Higher Education)

Foundation DegreesFoundation Degrees blend academic

study with work based learning and

provide a convenient and

cost-effective way to gain a

degree-level qualification. With small

groups and more individual attention,the full-time and part-time options

at ECAT give you the chance to study

and work at the same time. ECATs

Foundation Degrees are designed

and delivered in partnership with

employers and are validated by

Manchester Metropolitan University.


www.macclesfield.ac.uk/adultlearners


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FdEng in AircraftMaintenance

EngineeringThis course will be suitable if you are

in employment or looking to develop

the skills and knowledge qualification

required for aircraft maintenance

engineering at degree level.


Full-time: 2 Years

Part-time: 3 Years

What will I study?

Engineering Mathematics 1

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Science 1 Engineering Design 1

Aerodynamics & Propulsion

Principles

Electronic Principles & Digital

Technique

Engineering Techniques & Tools

Engineering Project Aircraft Propulsion Technology

Aircraft Legislation & Business

Aircraft Systems

Aircraft Maintenance & Structures


You will be 18 or over with a Level 3

qualification in a related/relevant

subject and ideally be working within

or working towards employment

within the aircraft industry.


This Foundation Degree will allow you

to pursue a career in aircraft

maintenance, or will develop your

skills and knowledge to enhance your

performance if you are already

employed in the sector. You may also

progress to a BSc or BEng at university.


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FdEng in ElectricalEngineering

This course will be suitable if you are



required for a career as an Electrical

Engineer.


Full-time: 2 Years

Part-time: 3 Years

What will I study?



Project Management Industrial Case Study 1

Digital Electronics 1

Analogue Electronics 1


Control & Instrumentation Systems

Industrial Case Study 2

Engineering Project ECAD & Software Engineering

Power & Microprocessor Systems



qualification and ideally be working

within or working towards

employment within the Electrical

Engineering industry.


This Foundation Degree will allow

you to pursue a career in Electrical

Engineering, or will develop

your skills and knowledge to enhanceyour performance if you are already

employed in the sector.

You may also progress to a BSc or

BEng at university.


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FdEng in MechanicalEngineering

This course will be suitable if you are



required for a career in Mechanical

Engineering.


Full-time: 2 YearsPart-time: 3 Years

What will I study?



Project Management

Industrial Case Study 1 Mechanical Science 1

Engineering Design 1


Control & Instrumentation Systems

Industrial Case Study 2

Engineering Project

Mechanical Science 2 Computer Modelling & Systems



qualification and ideally be working

within the field of Mechanical

Engineering.


This Foundation Degree will allow

you to pursue a career in Mechanical

Engineering, or will developyour skills and knowledge to enhance

your performance if you are already

employed in the sector.

You may also progress to a BSc or

BEng at university.


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Vocational Training

ECAT offers a wide range of professional

qualifications to help you gain new

skills and enhance your promotion

prospects, many of which are studied

part-time to allow you to continue

working in the industry.


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European AviationSafety Agency

(EASA) Part 66Aircraft MaintenanceEngineers LicenceTraining

As a CAA Part-147 approved

organisation, ECAT offers accredited

Aircraft Maintenance EngineersLicence qualifications for turbine

engines in the A1 and B1.1

categories.

The A1 licence is studied over 6 months

full-time, the B1.1 licence is studied

over 2.5 years full-time, or can

be broken down into modules to bestudied on a part-time basis.


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Bespoke Engineeringand Aerospace

TrainingECAT provides bespoke training such as:

Human Factors Initial and

Continuation Training Courses

It is an EASA Part 21 and Part 145

requirement that staff involved in

aircraft maintenance receive initial

and sufficient continuation training

every 2 years. ECAT provides

training courses which fulfil these

regulatory requirements and are

designed to meet your specific

business requirements.

Private Pilots Licence (PPL)

Ground School

In association with Hatton Aviation,

Macclesfield College offers a

part-time Private Pilots Licence

(ground school) course.

For more information contactMartin Hatton on 07717 883246 or

e-mail [email protected].

For further information on PPL

courses visit www.ravenair.co.uk


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ElectricalEngineering Courses

We offer a range of Electrical

Engineering courses in our specialist

off campus facilities.

City & Guilds 17th Edition Wiring

Regs Update and Full Courses

City & Guilds Portable Appliance

Testing Course

City & Guilds Inspection and

Testing

City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 and

Level 3 in Electro Technical

Building Services

City & Guilds 2392 Inspection andTesting of Electrical Installations

EAL NVQs Level 2 and Level 3

Electro Technical Systems

Abrasive Wheels Training


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Apprenticeships

At ECAT we offer apprentice training

programmes in a range of areas

including Aircraft Engineering,

Electrical Installation and Mechanical

Engineering.

Benefits for Apprentices

Apprenticeships give people of all

ages the opportunity to study for a

recognised qualification whilst

working, greatly improving your

competency and performance and

helping you to progress in your career.

Your employer will pay you for your

work and release you to College to

study for nationally recognised work-

related qualifications. The length of

your apprenticeship will vary

depending on the job youre doing,

your age and how much experience

you have. On completion you can

choose to progress on to an

Advanced Apprenticeship or furtherstudy, such as a Foundation Degree.

Business Benefits

Taking on an apprentice can make

your business more competitive,

productive and effective by

addressing skills gaps.

It also ensures that your new

employees reach the required level of

competency and performance.

If you would like to discuss the

Apprenticeship opportunities for your

business, contact us on

01625 410022


www.apprenticeships.org.uk


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Training for YourBusiness

At Macclesfield College our qualified

and experienced team design and

deliver flexible bespoke training and

development to meet your companys

specific business needs and give you

a competitive edge.

We offer part-time work-relatedcourses such as electrical installations,

customer service and management

and have a successful track record of

working with both small and large

companies, including: TUi Travel,

Thomas Cook, RavenAir, Ocean Sky

and Monarch Engineering Ltd.

To arrange your FREE Training Needs

Analysis and explore what ECAT can

offer your company contact us on

01625 410022

What our Clients Say

Jon Kershaw, Plant Engineer,

Astra Zeneca

Macclesfield College has been

flexible in providing training on-site

and at a competitive cost.

The College has provided AstraZeneca

with training in Electrical Engineering

and other areas such as Customer

Services for several years.

Matthew Woodiwiss,

Engineering Apprentice TUi

I am pleased with the trainingI received at Macclesfield College and

felt that the tuition I received from

them covered everything I needed

to know to pass my CAA exam.


www.macclesfield.ac.uk/business


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How to Contact Us

For course enquiries please contactCustomer Services:

Tel: 01625 410002 or 01625 410000

(We are also happy to accept calls via

Typetalk on 18001 01625 410000)

Fax: 01625 410001

E-mail: [email protected]

Macclesfield College website:www.macclesfield.ac.uk

ECAT

Macclesfield College, Park Lane

Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 8LF

United Kingdom

Please contact our Customer Services

team, on the above number, if you

would like this publication in an

alternative format. The information

provided in this brochure is considered

to be accurate at the time of

publication. However, we will not

accept responsibility for any errors

or omissions.

We reserve the right to withdraw any

course or make alterations to any

course, as appropriate.


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