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Autumn- Winter 2009

• Oxford • Banbury • Bicester

• Blackbird Leys

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Welcome to OCVCDear Jobseeker

With the ongoing recession still strongly affecting the employment situation in Oxfordshire, OCVC has responded by continuing to run our highly successful Get That Job! programme to help you get back in to work.

The courses in this booklet have been put together to offer tasters of vocational areas you may not have considered before, as well as giving you the chance to upgrade your qualifications and skills to help you stand out in the increasingly competitive job market.

The courses are available to both employed or unemployed people, with a course fee being payable for those already in employment.

With new dates regularly being added for all the courses it is definitely worth getting in touch for the latest information or visiting our website at www.ocvc.ac.uk.

We are keen to help and look forward to welcoming you to the college very soon.

Best Wishes

Sally Dicketts Principal

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Campus • course start date(s) • course duration • times of dayIR Interview required RED Not available on the 6 Months+ Unemployed Programme

Tel: 01865 550550 Email: [email protected] For more information please visit: www.ocvc.ac.uk �

Contents

Job Hunting ..................................................................................... 4

Business & Management ............................................................. 4

Computing & IT .............................................................................. 5

Construction & Plumbing ............................................................. 7

Engineering .................................................................................... 8

Hair & Beauty ................................................................................. 8

Health & Social Care ...................................................................... 9

Motor Vehicle ............................................................................... 10

Teacher Training .......................................................................... 10

Workforce Training ...................................................................... 11

How to Enrol ................................................................................. 12

Disability StatementWe seek to ensure that all reasonable adjustments are made to enable people with disabilities to be treated fairly and not to be placed at any substantial disadvantage. We also aim to comply with our duties to promote disability equality as required under relevant disability legislation and codes of practice. If you have a disability that requires support, please contact the disability support team on one of the following numbers:

Disability support: 01865 551998 Visual support: 01865 551998 Dyslexia support: 01865 551611 Deaf support: 01865 551909 Fax: 01865 551392 Mobile text: 07904 276982

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Job Hunting

Get that Job!This course covers CVs, applications – including on-line applications – and interview skills to help you succeed in job hunting.Offsite • RED • available on demand

Business & Management

Running a BusinessThis course covers selecting a suitable business activity, understanding the costs involved in producing and selling a product, putting together a strategy for success & marketing your product. You will also meet Business Link who will mentor you through setting up your business.Banbury • RED • 24/09/09 • 21/01/10 • 10 weeks • 18:30 – 20:30Oxford • RED • 23/09/09 • 20/01/10 • 21/04/10 • 10 weeks • 18:30 – 20:30• more dates being added!

Customer ServiceIntroducing you to the important elements of customer service – crucial to customer facing jobs across many sectors.Oxford • Banbury • Bicester • available on demand

ILM Award in First Line ManagementA part-time introduction to the skills required by first line managers.Oxford • IR • 23/09/09 • 20/01/10 • 21/04/10 • 3 weeks • 09:30 – 15:00Oxford • IR • 23/09/09 • 20/01/10 • 21/04/10 • 10 weeks • 18:00 – 21:00

ILM Certificate in First Line ManagementA comprehensive part-time programme that provides the skills and knowledge required by First Line Managers.Oxford • IR • 23/09/09 • 20/01/10 • 21/04/10 • 8 weeks • 09:30 – 15:00Oxford • IR • 17/09/09 • 35 weeks • 14:00 – 19:00


Computing & IT

IT Taster for WomenAn Introduction to IT and a Literacy Skills improver.Blackbird Leys • RED • available on demand

Introduction to ITThis course is ideal for beginners and covers computer basics, the internet, security and privacy as well as an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations.Banbury • RED • tbcOxford • RED • 16/09/09 • 10 weeks • 09:30 – 12:30Oxford • RED • 16/09/09 • 10 weeks • 18:00 – 21:00 • more dates being added!

City & Guilds ITQCovering email, spreadsheets, word processing and presentations. It enables you to gain IT skills related to office applications used in business and may include Microsoft Certified Exams. You will be expected to do some independent study in addition to the sessions. Banbury • tbcOxford • 17/09/09 • 13 weeks • 09:30 – 17:30 Materials fee £60 • more dates being added!

Word Processing using Microsoft WordCovering Creating, Customising and Reviewing Documents, Formatting, Organising, Sharing and Securing Content, Working with Visual Content. Preparing you for the Microsoft Academy Exam in Wordprocessing.Oxford • 25/09/09 • 23/11/09 • 2 days • 09:30 – 16:30, day 2 – 17:30Materials fee £60 • more dates being added!

Email using Microsoft OutlookCovering Managing Messaging, Scheduling, Tasks, Contacts and Personal Contact Information, Organising Information. Preparing you for the Microsoft Academy Exam in Outlook and Email.Oxford • 21/09/09 • 13/11/09 • 3 days • 09:30 – 16:30, day 3 – 17:30Materials fee £60 • more dates being added!

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Presentations using Microsoft PowerPointCovering Creating, Formatting and Slide Content, Working with Visual Content, Collaborating on and Delivering Presentations. Preparing you for the Microsoft Academy Exam in Presentations.Oxford • 28/09/09 • 06/11/09 • 2 days • 09:30 – 16:30, day 2 – 17:30Materials fee £60 • more dates being added!

Spreadsheets using Microsoft ExcelCovering Creating and Manipulating Data, Formatting Data and Content, Creating and Modifying Formulas, Presenting Data Visually, Collaborating and Securing Data. Preparing you for the Microsoft Academy Exam in Spreadsheets.Oxford • 18/09/09 • 16/11/09 • 3 days • 09:30 – 16:30, day 3 – 17:30Materials fee £60 • more dates being added!

Databases using Microsoft AccessCovering Structuring a Database, Creating and Formatting Database Elements, Entering and Modifying Data, Creating and Modifying Queries, Presenting and Sharing Data, Managing and Maintaining Databases. It prepares you for the Microsoft Academy Exam in Databases.Oxford • 14/09/09 • 23/10/09 • 3 days • 09:30 – 16:30, day 3 – 17:30Materials fee £60 • more dates being added!

CISCO IT EssentialsYou will gain in-depth knowledge of hardware and operating systems, learning the functionality of components and suggested best practices in maintenance and safety. Through hands-on activities you will learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software and troubleshoot problems. The course also includes an introduction to networks. You will require a basic understanding of computers and have access to the internet. Oxford • 14/09/09 • 18 weeks • 13:30 – 16:30 • more dates being added!


Construction & Plumbing

DIY Taster for WomenA practical introduction to construction skills for Women including Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, Brickwork and Carpentry,Blackbird Leys • RED • available on demand

Intro to Construction – Entry 3A practical introduction, requiring no previous knowledge, introducing you to a variety of construction skills from basic carpentry to laying paving slabs, building walls and basic maintenance.Blackbird Leys • RED • 16/09/09 • 12 weeks • more dates being added!

Intro to Construction – Level 1Following Entry 3, you will gain an understanding of how to maintain a house or flat, building on the previous activities but going further.Blackbird Leys • 13/01/10 • 12 weeks • more dates being added!

Intro to Plumbing – Entry 3A practical introduction, requiring no previous knowledge, introducing general maintenance tasks such as changing tap washers, bleeding radiators and using the thermostat radiator valves effectively.Blackbird Leys • RED • 17/09/09 • 12 weeks • more dates being added!

Intro to Plumbing – Level 1Following Entry 3, you will gain an understanding of maintaining a plumbing system and how to keep it working at an efficient level.Blackbird Leys • 14/01/10 • 12 weeks • more dates being added!

A beginners guide to Health & Safety and CSCSAn introduction to Health & Safety across the Construction industry. Completion could lead to taking the CSCS exam, this is mandatory to work in the industry.Banbury • tbc Blackbird Leys • 02/11/09 • 11/01/10 • 01/03/10 • 19/04/10 • 5 weeks • 09:30 – 15:30 • more dates being added!

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Engineering

City & Guilds Introduction to Welding SkillsA Level 1 introduction for those who work or want to work as Welders in the engineering sector. You will learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression.Bicester • tbc • 5 weeks • 09:30 – 16:00 • Materials fee £35

City & Guilds Welding SkillsA Level 2 course for those who work or want to work as Welders in the engineering sector. You will learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression.Bicester • 08/09/09 • 5 weeks • 09:30 – 16:00 • Materials fee £35

City & Guilds Advanced Welding SkillsAn advanced Level 3 course for those who work or want to work as Welders in the engineering sector. You will learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression.Bicester • 13/10/09 • 12 weeks • 09:00 – 17:00 • Materials fee £50

Hair & Beauty

Wedding SpecialistA tailor made programme for those with hair & beauty experience. Could lead to employment, self employment or further training.Banbury • RED • available on demandOxford • RED • available on demand • Materials fee £20

Return to HairdressingA tailor made programme for those with hairdressing experience that want to return to the industry. Could lead to employment, selfemployment or further training.Banbury • RED • IR • available on demandOxford • RED • IR • available on demand • Materials fee £20


Refresh Beauty SkillsA tailor made programme for those with Beauty experience that want to return to the industry. Could lead to employment, self employment or further training.Banbury • RED • IR • available on demandOxford • RED • IR • available on demand • Materials fee £20

Health & Social Care

Intro to Care – Entry 3A one accredited unit introduction to the principles of care and how to communicate with diverse groups of people.Offsite • RED • 14/09/2009 • 12 weeks • more dates being added!

Intro to Care – Level 1Following Entry 3, you will study two accredited units, developing your understanding of the principles of care and communication.Offsite • 14/09/2009 • 12 weeks • more dates being added!

Counselling Skills – Level 1Designed to support you in engaging in active listening, an essential skill in the Care sector and everyday life. Assessment methods include group, individual and journal writing.Banbury • 17/09/09 • 10 weeks • 14:00 – 16:00Banbury • 17/09/09 • 14/01/10 • 21/04/10 • 10 weeks • 18:30 – 20:30Oxford • 17/09/09 • 10 weeks • 13:00 – 15:00Oxford • 17/09/09 • 14/01/10 • 21/04/10 • 10 weeks • 18:30 – 20:30

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Motor Vehicle

Intro to Motor Vehicle – Entry 3This is a practical introduction to car maintenance and what you need to know to ensure a car stays safe and legal!Blackbird Leys • RED • 17/09/09 • 12 weeks • more dates being added!

Intro to Motor Vehicle – Level 1Following Entry 3, you will gain basic servicing/maintenance skills and understand the requirements of the annual MOT.Blackbird Leys • 14/01/10 • 12 weeks • more dates being added!

Teacher Training

Introduction to TEFL/TESOLThe course introduces you to the methodology of teaching language skills and prepares you to go onto the CELTA.Banbury • available on demand • 5 weeks • tbcOxford • 05/10/09 • 25/01/10 • 19/04/10 • 8 weeks • 18:30 – 20:30• more dates being added!

City & Guilds Introduction to Trainer SkillsTwo day practical introduction to training course which could lead into the short PTLLS teaching qualification or two year CertEd/PGCE.Banbury • 04/02/10 • 2 days • 09:00 – 16:00Oxford • 05/11/09 • 2 days • 09:00 – 16:00

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning SectorThe first stage qualification required to teach in post 16 education. Covering the role of teacher, teaching and learning methods, planning, motivation, assessment and record keeping. You need GCSE English & Maths grades A-C and be qualified in a subject.Banbury • IR • 17/06/10 • 7 days • 09:00 – 16:00Oxford • IR • 08/10/09 • 7 days • 09:00 – 16:00 • more dates being added!

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Workforce Training

City & Guilds Certificate for Door SupervisionDoor supervisors are responsible for safety in premises such as bars, pubs & nightclubs. The course covers checking people’s suitability, searching them for drugs or weapons, dealing with conflict, restraining and escorting individuals off premises and dealing with emergencies. No prior qualifications required. Achievement of this qualification will open the door for employment in the security industry.Oxford • 19/10/09 • 16/11/09 • 3 days • 09:00 – 17:00• more dates being added!

City & Guilds Certificate for Security GuardsSecurity Guards work to protect life and property and help prevent crime. The course covers checking security, looking out for problems, searching vehicles and aircraft. No prior qualifications required. Completion will open the door to employment in the security industry.Oxford • 22/09/09 • 14/12/09 • 3 days • 09:00 – 17:00• more dates being added!

City & Guilds Certificate for CCTV OperatorsThe Level 2 (Public Space Surveillance) Certificate opens the door to working in the security industry. Covering the use of equipment, roles and responsibilities, Health & Safety, codes of practice and legislation.Oxford • 26/10/09 • 4 days • 09:00 – 17:00 • more dates being added!

City & Guilds Certificate in Conflict ManagementOpen to those who hold an SIA Security Licence and have taken the Door supervision or Security Guarding course. It examines how staff can reduce the risks of assault through non physical methods.Oxford • 19/11/09 • more dates being added!

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First Aid at WorkCovering practical skills required by first aiders including emergencies, resuscitation, choking, burns, chest pains, shock, stroke and much more. Run by the St. John Ambulance, approved by the HSE to deliver training in the workplace, you will receive a certificate of compliance equivalent to NVQ Level 2 and valid for 3 years. Oxford • 26/10/09 • 3 days • more dates being added!

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How to Enrol

In PersonPlease visit the reception at any of our campuses.

By TelephonePlease ring Enquiries on 01865 550550 – Select Option 2 Mondays – Thursdays, 8:30am – 5:00pm and Fridays 8:30am – 4:30pm

All courses will run subject to sufficient demand, we therefore recommend you book as soon as possible as places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you need assistance or Further Guidance please telephone 01865 550550 or email [email protected]

Please note: Awarding body registration fees are payable on some courses – please enquire and see Discretionary Fund section overleaf.

EligibilityThe courses are aimed at those either facing redundancy or not in paid employment. Tuition fees are free if you meet the following requirements and provide the necessary documentary evidence. If you are employed and interested in any of the courses please enquire about fees.

6 Months+ Unemployed Programme• Aged 25+• You have been claiming Job Seekers Allowance for 6 months or more

at the start of the course you are enrolling to.

Evidence required: Please see your advisor at Job Centre Plus to be referred. They will issue you with form SL2JP which you will need to produce when you enrol.

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Response to Redundancy Programme• Aged 18+• Not in paid employment or under notice (or threat) of redundancy.

Evidence required: If you are under notice (or threat) of redundancy, we require a letter from your employer confirming this.

Please note: If you are aged 18-24 and have been claiming Job Seekers Allowance for 6 months or more, please see your Job Centre Plus advisor.

Discretionary FundYou may be eligible for help to pay for books, protective clothing, trips, equipment, materials or registration fees, travel, exams and childcare if you are unemployed, or earning less than £17,000 per annum for lone parents/carers, or less than £25,000 per annum for joint.For more information contact June Mills on 01865 551214/551684

SureStartSureStart is a government programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities by increasing the availability of childcare for all children, improving health and emotional development for young children and supporting parents in their aspirations towards employment. For more information contact 0845 2262638

Careers Advice & GuidanceWe can assess your current skills and qualities to find out what kind of work you are most suited to. We can offer advice and support with re-training.For more information contact Oxford campus 01865 551810 or Banbury campus 01865 551624

Tel: 01865 550550 Email: [email protected] For more information please visit: www.ocvc.ac.uk 1�

Oxford campus Oxpens Road, Oxford OX1 1SA

Blackbird Leys campus Cuddesdon Way, Blackbird Leys Oxford OX4 6HN

Banbury campus Broughton Road, Banbury OX16 9QA

Bicester campus Telford House, Telford Road Bicester OX26 4LA

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