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Adult?Turn the page to see all of our courses starting in January!

Issue 5 January 2012 - August 2012

Fresh Start!Full, part-time and short courses for all ages

Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) is

enrollingnow for full, part-time and short courses for all ages.

Courses on offer for 16-18 year olds (all starting January 2012!):

• Business and Retail• Information Technology• Media Production• Travel and Tourism• Sport• Health and Social Care• Early Years Care and Education• Performing Arts• Musical Theatre• Horticulture• Construction Professional• Games Development

Introduction to careers in:

• Nail Technology• Beauty Therapy• Floor Covering• Plumbing• Carpentry and Joinery• Brickwork• Motor Engineering• Painting and Decorating• Catering and Hospitality• Plastering

16 - 18 years old and live in Hyndburn?Worried that travel expenses will stop you from attending College?

Enrol at accross College in January 2012 and you will be eligible to a Transdev bus pass for only £15.00 for the whole term, which is less than the cost of a weekly travel pass!

This has been made possible thanks to the joint support of Accrington and Rossendale College and Hyndburn Borough Council.

For more information on all of our courses, please contact us on 01254 354354 or visit our website www.accross.ac.uk. You can also email info@accross.ac.uk

For all courses come along to our enrolment days:

5th & 6th January 2012, from 9am

You may be

entitled to FREE

learning on

some courses!

See page 7 for

more details.

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Codes explainedCode: Award / Venue:

Eve EveningFCR Full Cost RecoverySPT Substantial part-time coursePT Part-time coursePTDR Part-time, day release courseSFT Short full-time course

TBA To be arrangedMOA Mode of attendancePOA Price on application

GCSE General Certificate of Secondary EducationNVQ National Vocational QualificationPGCE Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

BF BroadfieldBOC Broad Oak CampusBSS Bacup Surestart, Maden CentreCC Coppice Centre, Broad Oak CampusEP Employer PremisesGC The Globe Centre, AccringtonHC Hameldon Centre, Broad Oak CampusIH Inward House, AccringtonSNS Staghills Nursery SchoolSSR School of Sound Recording, ManchesterVL Various LocationsWCA Women’s Centre, AccringtonWS Waterside, Accrington

03 Course guide…

03 Skills for Life Passport to Housing, Vocational Studies

03 English & Mathematics English Literacy, Academic Writing, ESOL Mathematics

03 - 04 Construction & Technology Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Construction Professional, Floor Covering, Gas, Motor Engineering, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing

04 - 05 Creative Industries Beauty Therapy, Hospitality & Catering, Hairdressing, Media & Games Development, Performing Arts

05 Access to Higher Education

05 Higher Education Teacher Training, Continued Professional Development

05 - 06 Professional Studies Accountancy, Administration, Business & Management, Care & Health, Information Technology, Early Years, Sport, Teacher Education, Travel & Tourism, Public Services

07 How to enrol and general information

Contents

16-18 years old? Change your life this JanuaryAdults? Want to re-train for a new career?

We have something for all ages!Courses starting in January 2012

Please note: All prices are correct at time of publication. The College reserves the right to amend where errors have occurred.

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adult courses

Course Course Level Venue MOA Day Start End Start End FeeRef. Title Date Date Time Time (£)

Skills for Work & Life131218-1 Passport to Housing (Non Voc) - IH PT Wed 01/02/12 14/03/12 10:00 16:00 0131219-1 Passport to Housing (Non Voc) - MR PT Thu 02/02/12 15/03/12 10:00 15:00 0131220-1 Passport to Housing (Non Voc) - HH PT Fri 03/02/12 16/03/12 10:00 16:00 0

131223-1 Vocational Studies Cert. (QCF) Entry 3 BOC FT Wed 04/01/12 27/06/12 - - 0

English & MathematicsEnglish

127856-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Tue 06/03/12 22/05/12 13:00 16:00 0128901-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 WS PT Mon 09/01/12 21/05/12 13:00 15:00 0130078-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Fri 13/01/12 27/04/12 10:00 12:00 0129591-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 BSS PT Thu 08/09/11 14/06/12 10:00 12:00 0130203-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Mon 05/09/11 25/06/12 13:00 15:00 0130395-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Fri 09/09/11 22/06/12 10:00 12:00 0126385-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC Eve Mon 05/09/11 25/06/12 18:00 20:00 0126526-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Fri 09/09/11 22/06/12 13:00 15:00 0128799-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Wed 07/09/11 20/06/12 13:00 15:00 0128905-1 English - Literacy (19+) Entry/1/2 WS PT Mon 05/09/11 25/06/12 10:30 12:30 0131344-1 English - Literacy (19+) 1/2 BOC PT 09/02/12 03/05/12 - - 0

131240-1 Academic Writing 2 BOC PT Tue 10/01/12 24/04/12 13:00 15:00 50131241-1 Academic Writing 2 BOC PT Thu 12/01/12 26/04/12 10:00 12:00 50131299-1 Academic Writing & English 2 SSR PT Thu 09/02/12 03/05/12 13:00 15:00 50131977-1 Academic Writing for Higher Education 2 BOC FT Tue 10/01/12 13/03/12 09:00 10:00 0

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

129211-1 ESOL Entry WS PT Mon/Wed 01/02/12 04/07/12 10:00 12:00 222131204-1 ESOL Entry WS PT Tue/Thu 02/02/12 03/07/12 10:00 12:00 228131628-1 ESOL Entry WS PT Tue/Thu 02/02/12 03/07/12 10:00 12:00 228 129073-1 ESOL 1/2 BOC Eve Mon/Wed 01/02/12 04/07/12 18:00 20:00 228131641-1 ESOL 1/2 WS PT Mon/Wed 01/02/12 04/07/12 - - 228

Mathematics

129158-1 Maths - Numeracy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Tue 24/01/12 17/04/12 10:00 12:00 0131298-1 Maths - Numeracy (19+) Entry/1/2 BQC PT Thu 19/01/12 24/05/12 09:30 12:00 0131345-1 Maths - Numeracy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Fri 10/02/12 04/05/12 10:00 12:00 0128921-1 Maths - Numeracy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Fri 09/09/11 04/05/12 10:00 12:00 0128922-1 Maths - Numeracy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC Eve Tue 06/09/11 19/06/12 18:00 20:00 0128923-1 Maths - Numeracy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Fri 09/09/11 22/06/12 13:00 15:00 0126380-1 Maths - Numeracy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Mon 05/09/11 25/06/12 10:00 12:00 0127240-1 Maths - Numeracy (19+) Entry/1/2 BOC PT Tue 06/09/11 19/06/12 13:00 15:00 0

131619-1 Taxi Drivers - Numeracy (19+) Entry BOC Eve Wed 09/05/12 11/07/12 17:30 20:30 0131621-1 Taxi Drivers - Numeracy (19+) Entry BOC Eve Wed 22/02/12 02/05/12 17:30 20:30 0131934-1 Taxi Drivers - Numeracy (19+) Entry BOC Eve Tue 22/01/12 07/02/12 17:30 20:30 0

Construction & TechnologyBrickwork

129835-1 Brickwork (Ascentis) Entry HC Eve Thu 19/01/12 29/06/12 17:30 21:00 180131209-1 Introduction to a Career in Brickwork 1 HC PT Fri 07/04/12 07/07/12 09:00 16:00 180131181-1 Introduction to a Career in Brickwork 1 HC PT Fri 14/01/12 31/03/12 09:00 16:00 180

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adult coursesCourse Course Level Venue MOA Day Start End Start End FeeRef. Title Date Date Time Time (£)

Carpentry & Joinery

130966-1 Home Maintenance for Carpentry & Joinery - HC FCR Wed 22/02/12 09/05/12 18:00 21:00 240

131566-1 Wood Occupations (Ascentis) Entry HC Eve Thu 02/02/12 28/06/12 17:30 21:00 180

131185-1 Introduction to a Career in Carpentry & Joinery 1 HC PT Tue 17/01/12 30/03/12 09:00 16:00 180131373-1 Introduction to a Career in Carpentry & Joinery 1 HC PT Tue 17/04/12 29/06/12 09:00 16:00 180

Floor Covering

131568-1 Floor Covering (Ascentis) Entry HC Eve Mon 11/01/12 27/06/12 18:00 21:00 180131225-1 Introduction to a Career in Floor Covering Entry HC PT Thu 16/01/12 29/06/12 09:00 17:30 180

Motor Engineering

130825-1 Auto Electrical & Diagnostics College Cert. - HC FCR Wed 01/02/12 02/05/12 19:00 21:00 100126248-1 Kits & Classics / Car Restoration College Cert. - HC FCR Wed 11/01/12 14/03/12 19:00 21:00 100129030-1 Kits & Classics / Car Restoration College Cert. - HC FCR Wed 04/04/12 20/06/12 19:00 21:00 100130449-1 Motor Cycle Maintenance & Repair College Cert. - HC FCR Thu 01/02/12 02/05/12 19:00 21:00 100131227-1 Vehicle Technology Award Entry HC PT Wed 11/01/12 30/06/12 09:00 14:15 100

Painting & Decorating

131565-1 Painting & Decorating (Ascentis) Entry HC Eve Mon 30/01/12 02/07/12 17:30 21:00 180131183-1 Introduction to a Career in Painting & Decorating 1 HC PT Mon 16/01/12 30/03/12 09:00 16:00 180

Plastering

128503-1 Plastering (Ascentis) Entry HC Eve Mon 30/01/12 04/06/12 17:30 21:00 205131184-1 Introduction to a Career in Plastering 1 HC PT Thu 16/02/12 30/03/12 09:00 16:00 180

Plumbing

131182-1 Introduction to a Career in Plumbing 1 HC PT Thu 10/01/12 05/07/12 09:00 16:00 180

Creative IndustriesHospitality & Catering

131046-1 Junior Chef’s Academy - GC PT Sat 03/02/12 30/03/12 10:00 13:00 0131048-1 Senior Chef’s Academy - GC PT Sat 20/04/12 15/06/12 10:00 13:00 0131986-1 Award in Food Safety 1 GC PT Thu 08/03/12 05/07/12 13:00 14:30 131992-1 Professional Food & Beverage Service (QCF) 1 GC FT 09/01/12 06/07/12 - - 495131982-1 Professional Cookery NVQ Diploma 2 GC PT 09/01/12 03/07/12 09:30 16:30 300132013-1 Hospitality & Supervision Leadership Advanced Apprenticeship 3 EP PT Tue 05/01/12 31/07/13 14:00 17:00 0

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

131189-1 Introduction & Skills for a Career in Barbering 2 CC PT 05/01/12 29/06/12 - - 0

131188-1 First Steps to Becoming a Beautician (Nail Technology) 2 CC PT 09/01/12 25/06/12 09:30 16:30 188.5

131261-1 Nail Technologies Cert. (City & Guilds) 2 CC Eve Wed 12/01/12 28/06/12 17:30 20:30 250131065-1 Nail Art Award 2 SS FCR Wed 10/05/12 14/07/12 18:00 21:00 85131912-1 Award in Manicure 2 SS Eve Mon 22/02/12 27/06/12 17:30 20:30 185

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adult courses

Course Course Level Venue MOA Day Start End Start End FeeRef. Title Date Date Time Time (£)

Horticulture

132002-1 Introduction to Lawn Maintenance (NPTC) 1 CC Eve Tue 17/04/12 28/05/12 18:00 21:00 125132003-1 Introduction to Floristry (NPTC) 1 CC Eve Wed 18/04/12 28/05/12 17:00 20:00 125

Media & Games Development

131176-1 Animation Cert. (NCFE) 2 CC PT Wed 25/01/12 13/06/12 09:00 12:00 77132006-1 Creative Media Cert. 2 CC FT Mon 20/02/12 26/06/12 - - 245132007-1 Creative Media Cert. Games Design 2 CC FT Mon 20/02/12 26/06/12 - - 245132008-1 Graphic Design Award (NCFE) 1 CC PT Mon 30/01/12 21/05/12 18:00 21:00 77132011-1 Moving Image Production Cert. (NCFE) 2 PT Tue 01/02/12 23/05/12 18:00 21:00 77132012-1 Photography Cert. (NCFE) 2 CC PT Thu 26/01/12 17/05/12 18:00 21:00 77131826-1 Photography Cert. (NCFE) (QCF) 2 CC PT Tue 24/01/12 15/05/12 18:00 21:00 77

Access to Higher Education131965-1 AHED Start 3 BSS PT 23/01/12 30/06/13 - - 0131966-1 AHED Start 3 BOC PT 23/01/12 30/06/13 - - 0130891-1 AHED Higher 3 BOC FCR 24/01/12 29/05/12 - - 200

Higher EducationTeacher Training

131978-1 Cert. in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 4 BOC PT Fri 06/01/12 15/06/12 09:00 13:30 525131979-1 e-PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Award - Online course) 4 BOC PT - 07/02/12 28/05/12 - - 195129165-1 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Award 4 BOC PT Mon 20/02/12 28/05/12 13:00 16:30 195129169-1 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Award 4 BOC Eve Mon 20/02/12 28/05/12 17:30 21:00 195131998-1 Managing Behaviours in the Learning Environment 4 BOC Eve Mon 16/01/12 30/01/12 18:00 21:00 80131999-1 Preparing for the Mentoring Role 3 BOC PT Tue 10/01/12 - 10:00 16:00 50132000-1 Preparing for the Mentoring Role 3 BOC PT Tue 24/04/12 - 10:00 16:00 50

Continued Professional Development (CPD)

131526-1 Care Assessment & Planning (CPD) - BOC FCR Tue 24/01/12 29/05/12 14:00 17:00 320131524-1 Cultural Diversity (CPD) - BOC FCR Fri 09/03/12 25/05/12 09:00 12:00 300130823-1 Mentoring & Coaching (CPD) - BOC FCR Mon 05/03/12 21/05/12 18:00 21:00 300131081-1 Safeguarding Children (CPD) - BOC FCR Tue 06/03/12 22/05/12 13:00 16:00 300

Professional StudiesAccounting

131191-1 AAT - Accounting Technicians Cert. (QCF) 2 BOC Eve Tue/Thu 10/01/12 18/09/12 18:00 21:00 740

131230-1 Book Keeping Cert. 2 BOC PT Thu 26/01/12 05/07/12 14:00 17:00 199

Care & Health

131143-1 Health & Social Care (QCF) 2 BOC PT 30/01/12 29/06/12 - - 0131336-1 Health & Social Care Diploma (QCF) 2 EP PT 31/01/12 31/07/12 - - 0

131354-1 Caring for Children Award 1 WC PT Wed 01/03/12 31/05/12 10:00 12:00 665

131376-1 Substance Misuse Awareness Award 1 BOC PT Thu 16/03/12 23/03/12 09:00 17:00 128

131983-1 Introduction to Health, Social Care, Childrens & Young Peoples Settings Award 1 BSS PT Mon 16/01/12 25/06/12 12:30 15:00 0131984-1 Introduction to Health, Social Care, Childrens & Young Peoples Settings Award 1 BOC PT Thu 19/01/12 28/06/12 14:00 17:00 0

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adult coursesCourse Course Level Venue MOA Day Start End Start End FeeRef. Title Date Date Time Time (£)

Information Technology

130528-1 ITQ Award (OCR) 1 BOC PT Various Various Various Various Various 165130537-1 ITQ Award (BCS) 1 BOC PT Various Various Various Various Various 165130715-1 Microsoft Office 1 BOC FCR Various Various Various Various Various 79130716-1 Microsoft Office 2 BOC FCR Various Various Various Various Various 99131629-1 ITQ Award (OCR) 1 BSS PT Various Various Various Various Various 165131630-1 ITQ Award (OCR) 1 SNS PT Thu Various Various Various Various 165131631-1 ITQ Award (BCS) 1 BSS PT Various Various Various 09:00 12:00 165131632-1 ITQ Award (BCS) 1 SNS PT Thu Various Various Various Various 165130541-1 ITQ Cert. (BCS) 2 BOC PT Various Various Various 09:00 12:00 299131635-1 ITQ Cert. (BCS) 2 BSS PT Various Various Various Various Various 299131636-1 ITQ Cert. (BCS) 2 SNS PT Thu Various Various 09:00 12:00 299131964-1 Computer & On-line Basics Award Entry 3 BOC PT Tue Various Various 13:00 16:00 20131964-1 Computer & On-line Basics Award Entry 3 BSS PT Wed Various Various 13:00 16:00 20

Sport & Active Leisure

131436-1 Fitness Instruction Cert. (NCFE) (QCF) 2 BOC PT Thu 09/02/12 03/05/12 09:00 16:00 50131437-1 Fitness Instruction Cert. (NCFE) (QCF) 2 BOC PT Tue 06/03/12 17/07/12 18:00 21:00 50131439-1 Exercise Studies Award 1 BOC Eve Thu 02/02/12 26/04/12 17:00 20:00 30131440-1 Sports Leadership Award 1 BOC PT Sat 17/03/12 24/03/12 09:00 16:00 30131990-1 Delivering Boot Camp Fitness Cert. 2 BOC PT Sat 10/03/12 10/03/12 09:00 16:00 25132001-1 Delivering Boot Camp Fitness Cert. 2 BOC PT Sat 11/05/12 11/05/12 09:00 16:00 25131993-1 Instructing Studio Cycling Award 2 BOC PT Sat 18/02/12 25/02/12 09:30 17:00 25131994-1 Instructing Studio Cycling Award 2 BOC PT Sat 26/04/12 27/04/12 09:30 17:00 25131995-1 Cert. in Delivering Kettlebells 2 BOC PT Thu 29/03/12 30/03/12 09:30 17:00 25131996-1 Cert. in Delivering Kettlebells 2 BOC PT Thu 21/01/12 21/01/12 09:30 17:00 25131997-1 Instructing Circuit Sessions Cert. 2 BOC PT Sat 21/03/12 22/03/12 10:00 16:00 75

Travel & Tourism

131988-1 Resort Representatives Award 2 BOC Eve Mon 16/01/12 20/02/12 18:00 21:00 0131989-1 Air Cabin Crew Cert. 2 BOC PT 14/01/12 26/05/12 - - 0

Higher Education Professional Workshops and Seminars for 2012Early Years SeminarsA series of one hour workshops for Early Years Professionals/Practitioners providing an insight into related issues. Delivered by John Bartlett, Children’s Centre Teacher and Early Years Professional. £5 per person per workshop.

Behaviour Management 23rd January, 4:30pm - 5:30pmIdeas I bet you all knew but didn’t give time to work.

Schema Play 20th February, 4:30pm - 5:30pmInsight into the basic layouts of schema play and a chance to share ideas to support schema in learning.

Brain Development 19th March, 4:30pm - 5:30pmA look into how the brain works on a basic level to ensure the terrible 2’s are an interesting part of growing up, or why behaviour is sometimes uncontrollable by young children.

Communication Friendly Spaces 23rd April, 4:30pm - 5:30pmIdeas to develop better quality interactions for children using simple and inexpensive materials.

Alcohol and Substance Misuse SeminarsDrug Policy and Practice Accrington and Rossendale College present a series of two hour workshops on the dates below. £15 per person per workshop.

Harm Reduction 31st January, 10am - 12pmMike Linnel Communications Director Lifeline.

The Recovery Agenda31st May 2012, 10am - 12pm Mark Gilman National Recovery Lead NTA.

For bookings on all seminars and courses or for more information on anything we have to offer, please contact Gillian Rogers on:

t_(01254) 354047e_grogers@accross.ac.uk

MHFA - Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Courses

MHFA training is an intensive course, delivered over two days.

The courses are aimed at those without specialist mental health training but who might encounter mental health issues in the course of their work.

Delivered by qualified MHFA instructors the training provides information, tools and techniques to promote mental and emotional wellbeing and to enable participants to support adults an young people who might be experiencing mental and emotional distress.

For more details please call

(01254) 354047

Higher Education Centre

Limited places available!Please call (01254) 354047 now!

Dementia Awareness Information Afternoon24th April, 1pm - 5pm, Cost: £15About 750,000 people in the UK have dementia - and this number is expected to double in the next thirty years. Events on the day include:Dementia Awareness and Living with the experience, Dementia Mapping.

Delivered by Lyn Matara (Nursing Diploma Dementia Care, B.Ed, Deputy Manager White Ash Brook Nursing Home Oswaldtwistle).

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In Person

Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm at the Broad Oak Centre, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2AW or go to The College Shop at 54 Broadway, Accrington Town Centre. See page 2 for more details.

By Post or Online

If you know the details of the course you require, contact our 24-hour service to request a postal enrolment form.

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Please use the following checklist and have the information ready:

• Your name • Date of birth • Address and post code • Telephone number (in case of any queries) • The course code • Course title, day and time • If you are claiming benefits, which benefit

By Telephone

If you wish to pay your fees by credit or debit card, enrolments can be processed over the phone. Please ring (01254) 354354 during normal office hours.

Please note all credit/debit card enrolments must be confirmed by signing and returning the learner agreement form within two weeks of the telephone enrolment. Any enrolments that are not confirmed will be withdrawn from the course.

We regret that instalments cannot be arranged through the postal enrolment service.

Payment of Fees

After completing your enrolment form you will need to pay any outstanding fees such as tuition, examination fees and material. Accrington and Rossendale College are happy to accept cash, credit cards or cheques. If your fees are to be paid by your employer via an invoice, you will need to provide the College with written evidence of this on your employer’s letter headed notepaper.

Help for People on Benefits

You may qualify for free tuition if you receive any of the following benefits:

• Learner is in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)• Learner is in receipt of Employment Support Allowance - Work Related Activity Group (ESA - WRAG)

To qualify for free tuition you must provide evidence that you receive one of the listed benefits.

Instalments

If your course fees are greater than £100 there is an option to pay in instalments or by standing order.

Financial Help

If you do not qualify for fee remission, but will still struggle to pay for your course, or you need help with childcare expenses or purchasing equipment, it is possible you will receive financial help through the Discretionary Learner Support Fund.

We recommend students apply to the Learner Support Fund as early as possible as funds are limited and demand is always extremely high. Please contact our Student Finance Team on (01254) 354031/2 for an application form.

Discretionary LearnerSupport Fund

If you’re a learner in financial need and want help with the costs of your studies, you can apply for Discretionary Learner Support. You have to apply directly to your college or learning provider. Each college or learning provider has its own application process. Priority will be given to students who are most in need.

For more information call the Student Finance Team on (01254) 354143 or 354197.

Free Learning

Any learner wishing to study their first full level two qualification is entitled to have their tuition fees remitted.

Adults aged over 19 years but less than 25 years wishing to study their first full Level 3 qualification are entitled to have their tuition fees remitted.

Any learner claiming their first full level qualification without having a full level 3 qualification are entitled to have their tuition fees remitted.

Refund Policy

Students will not be eligible for refunds if they decide to stop attending their course. Students can receive a full refund if their course is cancelled by the College, they suffer a long term illness, or a formal complaint is made and upheld.

Students may withdraw from a course before it commences, but there will be a £15 administration fee.

You may appeal against any refund decisions in writing to the Team Leader of Student Service / Exams, Sandra Turner, who will review the case.

How to enrol and general information

Accrington and Rossendale College’s Higher Education Centre is pleased to announce that our Higher Education fees for 2012 entrants will be the best in the area, allowing more people to access top quality higher education courses in Lancashire. In addition to outstanding fees, we are also introducing a number of initiatives designed to help students get the most out of their experience with us. For full time students these include:

• A free laptop• A free branded coat

• A free gift for life voucher on completion of year 1 of your course which can be redeemed at the College library, restaurant or salon or against another course!

Part time students will be able to get a 50% discount on a £500 laptop and will also be entitled to the rest of the package. Join the 1000’s of local people who have graduated from a Higher Education course at Accrington and Rossendale College. If you’re interested in studying with us, or would like more information then call (01254) 354047.

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Higher Education Centre

Call us now for a prospectus or download one from our website www.accrosshighereducation.co.uk

So what are you waiting for?If you’re interested in studying a higher education course, or would like to know about the student financing system or just need some more information please contact our HE Admission & Progression Officer on (01254) 354117 or the HE Office on (01254) 354047. Alternatively, log onto www.accrosshighereducation.co.uk

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“Educating tomorrow’s workforce today”Hyndburn Studio SchoolAccrington and Rossendale College, in partnership with Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School, are undertaking an exciting new venture to launch a new Studio School in Hyndburn. It will be the first of its kind in the area, and is due to open in September 2012

The school for 14-19 year olds will offer you the chance to be a part of a new, select community where everyone has a common goal of getting started on their career pathway whilst still at school so that you can leave education with years of work experience and skills behind you.

What will the Hyndburn Studio School Offer?

As well as students taking the national curriculum subjects of English, Maths, Science and ICT to GCSE level, the Hyndburn studio school will focus you on one of the following five career-based curriculum pathways:

• Business and Finance • Media and Marketing• Automotive Technologies• Sport, Leisure and Hospitality

How can I find out more?

Please contact Andy Armiger on…

e_ aarmiger@accross.ac.ukm_ 07738341838w_www.hyndburnstudioschool.co.uk

Personalisedlearning Learning in

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Real work experience

Practical, applied

curriculum

Students of all abilities

Supports the transition between

school and work

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Safeguarding & Protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults PolicyAccrington & Rossendale College (accross) recognises that its staff and students have an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and preventing abuse. The College has a comprehensive protection policy to ensure that the welfare of our students is always placed at the centre of all activities. If you would like to see a copy of this policy please contact the Information+ Centre on 01254 354354. Alternatively the policy can also be viewed on our web site at http://www.accross.ac.uk/thecollege/Learner_Support

Equal Opportunities & Cultural DiversityAccrington & Rossendale College (accross) is committed to the active pursuit of an equality and diversity policy which addresses the need and right of everyone in College to be treated with respect and dignity, in an environment in which a diversity of backgrounds experience is valued. It aims to ensure that all staff and students whether existing or potential receive fair and equal treatment when applying to, or working as, members of the College, and to counter any attitudes and behaviour which deny opportunities to people simply or primarily because of their, Gender, Age, Marital Status or Domestic Responsibilities, Sexuality, Religion, Race / Colour / Ethnic or National Origin, Disability / Learning Difficulties.

Greening the CollegeAccrington and Rossendale College (accross) prides itself on being a green organisation, which has undertaken a series of initiatives designed to reduce the size of our carbon footprint. We promote the use of sustainable resources and discourage wasteful or damaging environmental practices and continue to raise awareness and understanding of environmental issues among all staff and students.

The details in this course guide were correct at the time of print. The college however, reserves the right to alter the information contained in this publication at any time. Classes will run subject to sufficient student numbers, please check with our staff if you want to be sure that a programme is running or a specific facility is in operation. Please call the college’s main reception with any enquiries you may have on 01254 389933.

Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) exists to provide high quality education and training to the widest range of local people.