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PART-TIMECOURSESFOR ADULTSGUIDE 2020-21 14 HOURS FREE LEARNING!SEE INSIDE FOR MORE DETAILS

On behalf of everyone at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, I’m delighted that you’re thinking about joining us. Returning to education as an adult can be a daunting step, yet the fact that you are considering this indicates how important it is. Whether you wish to progress in your current career, gain a footing into higher education or a completely new career, or simply learn about something that interests you, West Nottinghamshire College would be proud to support you in achieving your ambitions.

Our tutors bring great experience and knowledge of the sectors they teach, as well as a determination to encourage and support you to achieve your very best. Support staff will ensure that your individual needs are met, whether that’s gaining entry into a top university, overcoming a learning difficulty or disability, or dealing with life’s challenges. Everyone you meet in the college will treat you with respect, friendliness and a sincere desire to see you do well.

Our college has outstanding facilities to ensure that you’re able to practice in industry-standard settings. Our IT facilities are amongst the very best, as has been shown through the Coronavirus crisis where we’ve been able to move our entire curriculum on-line to ensure students are still able to learn.

West Notts College never stands still. We are constantly seeking to improve the experience of our students and prepare them even better for their futures. This means improving what we teach, how we teach it and the facilities we use. It also means building on our enrichment offer for students. In 2021 we’ll be launching a new programme in automation and robotics, using state-of-the-art equipment, as well as reshaping our construction offer to include more modern methods of building. Our sports offer will benefit from the second year of our partnership with Mansfield Town FC. We’ll be moving the A Level teaching to the refurbished specialist sixth form college on Chesterfield Road, to create

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a truly academic environment. We will be building time from our learning companies into all of our subject areas, so that students gain first-hand experience of engaging with customers to provide quality services.

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CONTENTS

SUPPORT INFORMATION46 Facilities48 Additional learning support

49 Enrolment

50 Fee information

52 Advanced Learner Loan

54 Fee exemption criteria

56 How to pay

59 How to find us

COURSES

6 Community courses

32 GCSEs

34 Diplomas and certificates

36 Apprenticeships

38 Access to University

40 Professional courses

44 Work-based learning

In partnership with Nottingham Trent University, we will incorporate enterprise across our curriculum; helping students develop these skills, which are essential to both employment and self-employment. We continue to develop our Students’ Union, so that every student can benefit from events and enrichment, but also, so that students have their say on the college’s priorities, its investments and the whole taught experience.

I hope you will come and have a look at what we have to offer and that you choose us to help you take your education and career journey forward. We will be delighted to welcome you.

Andrew Cropley Principal and Chief Executive

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Vision West Nottinghamshire College offers a range of full and part-time courses for adults aged 19 and over; allowing them to further their knowledge, expand their skillset, make new connections and ultimately help them onto the best path towards promotion or a complete change in career.

The college places a great emphasis on ensuring each student leaves, not just with a qualification or new-found knowledge, but with the employability and personal skills necessary to thrive in whichever industry sector they choose to work in.

This is achievable thanks to tutors with industry experience, an extensive support network, and quality partnerships with local businesses and external training providers; giving students access to as many opportunities as possible.

Adults can access GCSE programmes, work-based learning, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeships, as well as Access to University courses, across a number of different subjects. The college is also able to offer a wide range of community courses from accounting and watercolours; with some leading to accredited qualifications. These courses are taught at over 30 venues across Mansfield and Ashfield, bringing learning even closer to home.

We also offer some Higher Education provision with HNCs and HNDs which are designed to extend your skills abilities in areas such as

HNC/D Construction and the Built Environment HNC/D Electrical Engineering HNC General Engineering HNC/D Mechanical Engineering

Professional courses validated by a number of external bodies including AAT, CIPD and CIPS, are also available. Students will receive support throughout their course, including help with finance, and have access to some of the best facilities in the area.

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If you have any questions call us on 0808 100 3626 to speak to one of our advisors who will be happy to help, or visit www.wnc.ac.uk/adults to see the full offer.

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COMMUNITY COURSESBRINGING LEARNING TO YOUR DOORSTEPAlongside our full and part-time course provision, we offer over 300 short community courses each year for adults aged 19 and over. These courses cover many different subjects including transferable skills for employment, hobbies, leisure and interests. These are delivered at around 30 venues across Mansfield and Ashfield in the daytime, evenings and weekends.

We have also recently launched a comprehensive range of online learning opportunities, providing adults with a flexible learning package that allows study to take place at times to suit your lifestyle and existing commitments, whilst still having access to tutor support. This learning can be undertaken at home or in one of the regular flexible learning sessions held at our adult learning centre on Chesterfield Road in Mansfield.

Community courses can provide a great first step back into education and learning; you will have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain qualifications, as well as meet like-minded people in your area with the same interests.

We also enjoy working in partnership with several local community and voluntary organisations including Space Inclusive, Double Impact, Spectrum Wasp, MIND, and a number of local children’s centres and schools.

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JuliePeter Mark

ABOUT THE TEAMOur community team is committed to helping people back into work with advice and guidance, and by sourcing suitable training to match individual needs. Once you’ve undertaken a course with us, we will continue to guide you on any further progression opportunities available to you through Vision West Nottinghamshire College.

COURSES Please note that the courses listed in this guide are not our entire provision for the year – new courses are continually being added.

Please contact the community team for further information on 01623 413602 or visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/visioncommunity

OUR COURSES

Accounts (Sage)Acting for TheatreAromatherapyCard Making Complementary Therapies Computers for BeginnersConfidence BuildingCounsellingDigital PhotographyESOLExploring Language BarriersFamily CookingFirst AidFloristry – Flower ArrangingFood SafetyFrench

Functional Skills – English and MathsHome Maintenance: Brickwork; Carpentry and Joinery; Painting and Decorating; Plumbing Health and Social Care, IntroductionHospitality and CateringImprove Your English and MathsIT Skills Jewellery MakingMaking Bags and CushionsMaking Soft ToysMicrosoft Office SkillsMindfulnessMotor Vehicle MaintenanceOvercoming AnxietyPainting and Drawing

PotteryPrintmakingSewing Bee and Sewing SkillsSign LanguageSingingSpanishTeaching, IntroductionTeaching Assistant, IntroductionVintage CraftsVolunteering Watercolour PaintingWelding, IntroductionWorking in Adult Social Care

TRAIN IN FIRST AID AT WEST NOTTS First aid is an essential life-saving skill that may be needed at any time, whether in the workplace, in the home or in everyday life. Please telephone 01623 413602 for information about dates, times, cost and booking a place.

We strive to offer a wide range of courses that our students want.

We always listen to your suggestions and try to accommodate them whenever we can. The courses in this year’s guide include:

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BOOK YOUR PLACEBOOK YOUR PLACEEnrolling onto the course of your choice couldn’t be easier – just call us on 0808 100 3626. Remember to do this as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as our courses are very popular and places are limited.

Enrolment takes place on the first session of your course. If you cannot attend this session, please call us on 01623 413602 to arrange enrolment at a later date.

Occasionally we have to cancel courses due to a lack of numbers. This decision usually takes place on the first week of the course, allowing for any last minute enrolments from latecomers.

Courses with no bookings may be cancelled prior to the start date so remember to book as soon as possible!

REFUNDSIf a course is cancelled by Vision West Nottinghamshire College due to low numbers, any student who has paid their fees in full at the start of the course will receive a refund for the weeks that have been cancelled. If a student withdraws from the course, the standard Vision West Nottinghamshire College refunds policy will apply.

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLANSAll students attending these courses are required to complete an individual learning plan on a weekly basis. This will be given to you by your tutor on the first week of your course and will provide you and your tutor with a record of your learning. A community development worker will visit you at the beginning and end of your course, offering information, advice and guidance about progression.

BESPOKE TRAININGThe community team offers bespoke training and short courses to suit individual and group needs. These may include skills for life qualifications such as literacy and numeracy and IT training. Please call us for more details.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? If you are unemployed and in receipt of certain means-tested benefits, you are entitled to 100% reduction in tuition fees. Valid benefit documents must be produced at the time of enrolment.

Benefits which automatically qualify you for free tuition are:

Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (not contribution based).

Employment Support Allowance.

Universal Credit (and earn less than £338 per month)

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RESOURCESA small fee for resources is payable by all students attending our craft-type courses, and this will be collected in full on week one of the course. Please ask for further details when booking your place.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?When you come to the first session of your course, you will need to bring one of the following forms of identification:

Passport Driving licence ID card or other national ID National Insurance card Benefits documentation Exam certificate Bank/credit/debit card.

This will enable us to provide you with your Unique Learner Number (ULN) when you complete your enrolment form. If you qualify for a 100% reduction in tuition fees, don’t forget to bring your current benefit(s) documents with you.

If you are in receipt of one of the following benefits, or earn less than £17,004 per year, please contact us on 01623 413602 about whether you can access your chosen course for free.

Housing or Council Tax Benefit (not Single Person’s Allowance).

Income Support.

Incapacity Benefit.

Universal Credit (and earn less than £338 per month).

All benefits claimants may be required to provide evidence of their benefit status to qualify for fee remission.

If you are employed or not eligible for free tuition, most of our courses incur an hourly fee of £3.50 as a contribution towards tuition costs. Fees can be paid in full on the first session or you can pay weekly as you attend each session. Any examination/assessment fees for optional accredited exams will be collected in advance of the course start date.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COSTAs a college we are well aware of the difficulties and pressures that Covid-19 has put on our local communities and families, and we want to do everything we can to help. We will therefore provide up to 14 hours of free learning for everyone, irrespective of their employment or benefits status, meaning that there has never been a better time to learn a new skill, improve your existing knowledge or retrain for a different career!

This offer is limited to one course per person and you may need to pay a small amount for materials on some courses. For courses which are over 14 hours-long, you will still get the first 14 hours free and then for any additional hours, it will be just £3.50 per hour.

We have also reduced our hourly tuition fee cost to £3.50 per hour for those learners who have to pay a contribution, down from £4.50 per hour in the last academic year. Please contact the Adult and Community Learning Team on 01623 413602 for more information.

COURSE OVERVIEWSEMPLOYABILITY AND WORK SKILLSAccounts, Introduction to Sage

This course will provide an introduction to accountancy including the concept of debits and credits, cashbook entries, creating customer and supplier accounts, entering invoices, the rules of payroll and preparing payroll manually. This course provides an ideal starting point for adults looking to progress onto AAT qualifications.

Functional Skills in English and Maths (accredited)

Functional Skills are the fundamental English and maths skills that people need for their working and professional life. People can study for the qualifications in practical ways and apply core skills to real-life situations. Functional Skills can be studied as a stand-alone qualification or as a stepping stone to GCSEs.

Counselling, Introduction to

This course will offer some insight into the varied nature of counselling work and the skills required, how the relationship between the counsellor and the client works and help you to decide if you wish to proceed with further counselling skills training.

IT and Computing

Covering all aspects of Microsoft Office, from beginners to more advanced levels. Learn how to use computers, email for personal and business use, create eye catching documents, build spreadsheets and databases for different purposes, use the internet safely for research, shopping and banking, create professional presentations and how to use desktop publishing effectively.

Level 3 First Aid courses (accredited)

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

This one-day course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide the appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, minor illness and injuries in adults.

Level 3 First Aid at Work

This three-day course is designed for individuals to act as a first aider in the workplace. You will learn to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give first aid.

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

This two-day course is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a childcare setting as it meets Ofsted’s requirements for early years’ teachers, support staff, nursery workers and childminders. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, minor illness and injuries to children and babies.

Level 2 Food Safety (accredited)

All food handlers are required by law to be trained according to their food handling work activities. This qualification will enable you to understand the importance of food hygiene and their systems, and procedures involved in ensuring that food is delivered safely to customers.

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Sign Language

This course is an introduction to learning British Sign Language. You will learn techniques to communicate with D/deaf people and have a conversation using British Sign Language. Various topics covered are fingerspelling, greetings, numbers, families and food. Each week you will learn new signs and build up a range of phrases and the opportunity to practise them in a supportive group setting.

Supporting Children with Additional Needs

This course will help students to develop an awareness of various disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, Down’s syndrome and visual impairments. You will be encouraged to develop an inclusive approach to dealing with disabilities, as well as an understanding of barriers to communication and ways to overcome them.

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to

An introductory course covering how children learn and develop, supporting children in schools and nurseries, working with children with additional needs and health and safety. After completing this course you will be able to progress onto higher level part-time courses in main college, including accredited qualifications.

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West Nottinghamshire College has a range of online learning opportunities for adults aged 19 and over, allowing adults to study at a time that suits them and to fit around any other existing home or work commitments. You can choose from short and medium length knowledge-based courses, providing you with an ideal starting point for progressing onto a qualification at a later date should you wish to. We also have a range of accredited qualifications available in a variety of subjects. All these courses are completely free if you are unemployed and in receipt of qualifying means-tested benefits. If you are in employment please contact us on 01623 413602 or via [email protected] for more information, as certain situations will allow you to study for free.

If you wish to enrol onto one of our online courses, please express an interest by emailing [email protected] and we’ll send you an electronic enrolment form to complete and return. Once we have received the enrolment form you’ll be sent details on how to access the training. It’s that simple! All of our online courses can be viewed on the following link-

www.wnc.ac.uk/Adults/Online-training.aspx

ONLINE COURSES

Understanding Mental Health and Getting Support

This course will cover the common causes and symptoms of mental health issues, the treatments available to people, discussions about specific diagnoses such as bipolar, depression, eating disorders etc., what support groups and services are available, and improving lifestyles.

HOME MAINTENANCE COURSESHome Maintenance – Plumbing

This course will help participants develop some basic plumbing skills to enable them to carry out simple plumbing tasks at home, thereby reducing the reliance on a professional plumber for common problems.

Home Maintenance – Painting and Decorating

Participants on this course will learn a variety of decorating techniques, hints, and tips to achieve a high-quality finish when decorating at home.

HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThere are a range of courses available covering aspects of anxiety, confidence and mental health, such as Improve Your Mental Health, Overcoming Anxiety and Confidence Building. These courses will inform and support people to overcome challenges, make some changes to help improve their wellbeing, quality of living and that of others.

In addition we have the following wellbeing courses:

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to help the body to heal itself. It works holistically and can be used in various way to ease many conditions such as headaches and lack of focus. You will learn the history of aromatherapy, plus how to use essential oils and their many benefits.

Complementary Therapies.

This is an introduction to many therapies such as reflexology, massage and crystal therapy. You will learn the origins, the benefits and their uses and more on this course.

Confidence Building

This course looks at introducing learners to the knowledge, resources and support that is available to help improve mental health and develop self-confidence. Class sizes are small and a supportive atmosphere is created. You look at a variety of techniques, methods and theories to support you moving forward with employment, social interaction and better mental health.

Making Bath Bombs is easy when you know how! You will learn how to make them using natural ingredients, including essential oils. You will learn the basic recipes plus some different variations, so that you can then get creative with your own ideas.

Mindfulness is a mind and body approach that helps us pay attention to the present moment. It helps us to become more aware of our thoughts and feelings, instead of being overwhelmed by them.

Singing is good for your physical and mental health. You will learn the correct singing techniques, breath control, improve your wellbeing and have lots of fun singing great songs.

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Introduction to Brickwork

Participants on this course will learn a variety of basic bricklaying techniques, hints and tips on how to build a straight length of single skin wall and batch and mix mortar and concrete.

Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery

Participants on this course will learn a variety of basic carpentry skills with hints and tips on setting out basic joints, and assemble and finish components to form products to industry standards.

LEISURE AND CRAFTSActing

This course looks mainly at discovering scripts, from new modern plays to Shakespeare. You will learn how to analyse, rehearse and perform scripted work as well as developing other techniques such as improvisation and devising. No prior experience necessary.

Flower Arranging

A creative and stimulating course, in a relaxed atmosphere, that introduces you to various styles of floristry with guidance on creating your own arrangements, learning different techniques and skills, with both flowers and plant materials.

Pottery Making

An opportunity to try a new, challenging and creative course, making your

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own ceramics that can be decorative, functional or sculptural. You will be shown how to build using coil, slabs or simply model in order to make specific items. You will also explore colour through applying glaze, using slip or underglaze to complete your work. The course is ideal for beginners or improvers.

Printmaking

Join a printmaking course and experience the thrill of pulling your first print from the press! Printmaking will improve your confidence in your creative skills and abilities, in a supportive environment, and you will be taught techniques including monoprinting, lino printing, screenprinting, collagraphs, etching and how to produce professional exhibition-ready prints. Beginners and improvers are welcome.

ARTS AND CRAFTSDrawing for Beginners − Tin Hat Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 07/09/2020 11 £7.00Floristry − Flower Arranging − Acacia Centre Tues 9.15 - 11.30 08/09/2020 6 £8.00Halloween Crafts − Mansfield Primary Academy Tues 9.00 - 11.15 08/09/2020 6 £8.00Card Making − Park Road Resource Centre Tues 12.30 - 3.00 08/09/2020 10 £8.75Hand Made Crafts − Forest Town Arena Wed 1.00 - 3.00 09/09/2020 11 £7.00Printmaking − Park Road Resource Centre Wed 9.45 - 12.00 09/09/2020 6 £8.00Creative Crafts − Park Road Resource Centre Wed 5.45 - 8.00 09/09/2020 6 £8.00Mixed Media Art − Park Road Resource Centre Wed 1.00 - 3.30 09/09/2020 6 £8.75Floristry - Autumn Flower Arranging − Tin Hat Centre Wed 9.45 - 12.00 09/09/2020 6 £8.00Printmaking, Introduction − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.45 - 8.00 09/09/2020 6 £8.00Card Making − All Saints Centre Thurs 10.00 - 12.00 10/09/2020 11 £7.00Painting and Drawing Watercolours − WNC Chesterfield Road Thurs 1.30 - 3.45 10/09/2020 6 £8.00Printmaking, Introduction − WNC Chesterfield Road Thurs 1.15 -3.15 10/09/2020 11 £7.00Decoupage − Park Road Resource Centre Fri 10.30 - 12.45 11/09/2020 6 £8.00Making Jewellery − Park Road Resource Centre Mon 10.00 - 12.00 14/09/2020 11 £7.00Pottery, Develop your Skills − WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.00 15/09/2020 11 £7.00Flower Arranging, Autumn Flowers − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.30 - 7.30 16/09/2020 11 £7.00Art Therapy − WNC Chesterfield Road Mon 1.00 - 3.00 21/09/2020 4 £7.00Art Therapy − Use Art to De-Stress! − Park Road Resource Centre Thurs 9.30 - 11.30 24/09/2020 4 £7.00Floristry − Christmas Flower Arranging − Acacia Centre Tues 9.15 - 11.30 03/11/2020 6 £8.00Christmas Crafts − Mansfield Primary Academy Tues 9.00 - 11.15 03/11/2020 6 £8.00Christmas Gift and Craft Making − Park Road Resource Centre Wed 1.00 - 3.15 04/11/2020 6 £8.00Printmaking Christmas Cards and Gift Tags − Selston Parish Hall Wed 9.30 - 11.45 04/11/2020 6 £8.00

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COURSE AND VENUE DAY AND TIME START DATE WKS COST*

*Cost per session Venue information on page 26

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Floristry − Christmas Flower Arranging − Tin Hat Centre Wed 9.45 - 12.00 04/11/2020 6 £8.00Oil Painting, Introduction − WNC Derby Road Wed 6.00 - 8.15 04/11/2020 6 £8.00Linoprinting Christmas Cards and Gifts − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.45 - 8.00 04/11/2020 6 £8.00Clay and Pottery Therapy − WNC Chesterfield Road Thurs 1.30 - 3.45 05/11/2020 6 £8.00Pottery, Introduction for Beginners − WNC Derby Road Thurs 6.00 - 8.15 05/11/2020 6 £8.00Making Christmas Wreaths − Park Road Resource Centre Fri 10.30 - 12.45 06/11/2020 6 £8.00Painting and Drawing, Watercolours − Rainworth Village Hall Fri 9.30 - 11.45 06/11/2020 6 £8.00Pottery, Making Christmas Gifts − WNC Derby Road Sat 9.30 - 5.00 07/11/2020 1 £24.50Art Therapy − Forest Town Arena Thurs 9.30 - 11.30 12/11/2020 4 £8.00Make Your Own Advent Calendar − Park Road Resource Centre Wed 9.00 - 5.00 18/11/2020 1 £24.50Making Christmas Cards − Park Road Resource Centre Tues 12.30 - 3.00 24/11/2020 3 £8.75Drawing, Next Steps − Tin Hat Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 30/11/2020 3 £7.00Making Cards − Park Road Resource Centre Tues 12.45 - 3.00 05/01/2021 10 £8.00Vintage Crafts − Park Road Resource Centre Wed 5.45 - 8.00 06/01/2021 6 £8.00Floristry - Winter and Early Spring Flower Arranging − Tin Hat Centre Wed 9.45 - 12.00 06/01/2021 10 £8.00Printmaking Techniques, Etching − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.45 - 8.00 06/01/2021 6 £8.00Printmaking − Park Road Resource Centre Fri 9.30 - 11.45 08/01/2021 6 £8.00Wire Jewellery − Park Road Resource Centre Mon 10.00 - 12.00 11/01/2021 4 £7.00Watercolour Painting − Tin Hat Centre Mon 12.15 - 2.30 11/01/2021 10 £8.00Crafts for Winter Nights − Warsop Children’s Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 11/01/2021 5 £7.00Floristry - Winter and Spring Flower Arranging − Acacia Centre Tues 9.30 - 11.30 12/01/2021 11 £7.00Craft for Relaxation − Mansfield Primary Academy Tues 9.00 - 11.00 12/01/2021 4 £7.00

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Pottery, Improve your Skills − WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.00 12/01/2021 11 £7.00Oil Painting − WNC Derby Road Wed 6.00 - 8.00 13/01/2021 11 £7.00Flower Arranging, Spring Flowers − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.30 - 7.30 13/01/2021 11 £7.00Printmaking, Improve your Skills − WNC Chesterfield Road Thurs 1.15 - 3.15 14/01/2021 11 £7.00Making Pottery Candle Holders − WNC Chesterfield Road Thurs 1.30 - 3.30 14/01/2021 4 £7.00Making Pottery Candle Holders − Rainworth Village Hall Fri 10.00 - 12.00 15/01/2021 4 £7.00Crafts for Easter − Mansfield Primary Academy Tues 9.00 - 11.15 23/02/2021 6 £8.00Printmaking Techniques − Collagraphy − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.45 - 8.00 24/02/2021 6 £8.00Pottery, Introduction for Beginners − WNC Derby Road Thurs 6.00 - 8.15 25/02/2021 6 £8.00Floristry − Spring and Early Summer Flower Arranging − Tin Hat Centre Wed 9.45 - 12.00 24/03/2021 10 £8.00Introduction to Printmaking Techniques − WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 17/04/2021 1 £24.50Oil Painting − Tin Hat Centre Mon 12.15 - 2.30 19/04/2021 6 £8.00Crafts for Parents − Mansfield Primary Academy Tues 9.00 - 11.15 20/04/2021 6 £8.00Pottery, Learn new Skills − WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.00 20/04/2021 11 £7.00Oil Painting, Improve your Skills − WNC Derby Road Wed 6.00 - 8.00 21/04/2021 11 £7.00Flower Arranging, Summer Flowers − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.30 - 7.30 21/04/2021 11 £7.00Printmaking Techniques, Screen Printing − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.45 - 8.00 21/04/2021 6 £8.00Printmaking, Develop your Skills − WNC Chesterfield Road Thurs 1.15 - 3.15 22/04/2021 11 £7.00Crafts for Building Confidence − Mansfield Primary Academy Tues 9.00 - 11.15 11/05/2021 6 £8.00Printmaking Techniques, Reduction Lino − WNC Derby Road Wed 5.45 - 8.00 09/06/2021 6 £8.00Floristry − Summer Flower Arranging − Tin Hat Centre Wed 10.00 - 12.00 23/06/2021 4 £7.00

BEAUTYAromatherapy − WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.45 08/09/2020 6 £8.00Complementary Therapies − WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.45 03/11/2020 6 £8.00


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Introduction to Hair Care − WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 07/11/2020 1 £24.50Beauty and Aromatherapy − Warsop Children’s Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 09/11/2020 5 £7.00Introduction to Nail Care − WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 14/11/2020 1 £24.50Introduction to Make-Up and Basic Skin Care − WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 21/11/2020 1 £24.50Christmas Ideas, Bath Bomb Making − Park Road Resource Centre Wed 9.00 - 1.00 09/12/2020 2 £14.00Making your own Bath Bombs and Salts − WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.45 05/01/2021 6 £8.00Aromatherapy − Park Road Resource Centre Thurs 10.00 - 12.00 14/01/2021 4 £7.00Aromatherapy − WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.45 23/02/2021 6 £8.00Complementary Therapies − WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.45 20/04/2021 6 £8.00Making your own Bath Bombs and Salts − WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.45 08/06/2021 6 £8.00

CATERINGIntroduction to Catering − WNC Derby Road Fri 9.00 - 4.30 09/10/2020 1 £24.50Introduction to Catering − WNC Derby Road Fri 9.00 - 4.30 16/10/2020 1 £24.50Introduction to Catering − WNC Derby Road Fri 9.00 - 4.30 27/11/2020 1 £24.50Introduction to Catering − WNC Derby Road Fri 9.30 - 4.30 19/02/2021 1 £24.50Food Safety Level 2 − WNC Chesterfield Road Mon 9.00 - 5.00 12/10/2020 1 £35.00Food Safety Level 2 − WNC Chesterfield Road Mon 9.00 - 5.00 18/01/2021 1 £35.00

CONSTRUCTION (AND HOME MAINTENANCE) AND ENGINEERINGMotor Vehicle Maintenance, Introduction to - WNC Oddicroft Lane Wed 6.00 - 8.15 09/09/2020 6 £8.00Home Maintenance, Plumbing - WNC Station Park Mon 6.00 - 8.00 21/09/2020 4 £7.00Home Maintenance, Painting and Decorating - WNC Station Park Mon 6.00 - 8.00 21/09/2020 4 £7.00


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Welding, Introduction to - WNC Oddicroft Lane Mon 9.00 - 4.30 19/10/2020 1 £24.50Home Maintenance, Plumbing - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 5.00 19/10/2020 1 £24.50Home Maintenance, Painting and Decorating - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 5.00 19/10/2020 1 £24.50Home Maintenance, Brickwork - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 5.00 19/10/2020 1 £24.50Home Maintenance, Carpentry and Joinery - WNC Station Park Mon 6.00 - 8.15 02/11/2020 6 £8.00Home Maintenance, Plumbing - WNC Station Park Mon 6.00 - 8.15 02/11/2020 6 £8.00Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Introduction to (females only) Wed 6.00 - 8.00 11/11/2020 4 £7.00 - WNC Oddicroft LaneMotor Vehicle Maintenance, Introduction to - WNC Oddicroft Lane Wed 6.00 - 8.15 06/01/2021 6 £8.00Home Maintenance, Painting and Decorating - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 5.00 15/02/2021 1 £24.50Home Maintenance, Brickwork - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 5.00 15/02/2021 1 £24.50Home Maintenance, Carpentry and Joinery - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 5.00 15/02/2021 1 £24.50Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Introduction to - WNC Oddicroft Lane Wed 9.00 - 5.00 17/02/2021 1 £24.50Welding, Introduction to - WNC Oddicroft Lane Wed 9.00 - 4.30 17/02/2021 1 £24.50Home Maintenance, Painting and Decorating - WNC Station Park Mon 6.00 - 8.00 08/03/2021 4 £7.00Home Maintenance, Carpentry and Joinery - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 5.00 19/04/2021 1 £24.50Home Maintenance, Brickwork - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 5.00 19/04/2021 1 £24.50

ENGLISH, MATHS AND EMPLOYABILITYVolunteering - Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 09/09/2020 6 £7.00ESOL Reading - WNC Derby Road Wed 6.00 - 9.00 09/09/2020 12 £150.00ESOL Writing - WNC Derby Road Thurs 6.00 - 9.00 10/09/2020 12 £150.00Opening Doors to Employment - Warsop Children’s Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 14/09/2020 4 £7.00Improve Your English and Maths - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 1.00 - 3.00 15/09/2020 11 £7.00Reading and Writing Skills (prepare for work) - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.30 15/09/2020 11 £7.00


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ESOL - Exploring Language Barriers - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 10.00 - 12.00 15/09/2020 11 £7.00Maths and English, Support your Children - Mansfield Primary Academy Wed 9.00 - 11.00 23/09/2020 11 £7.00Opening Doors to Employment - Titchfield and Oakham Children’s Centre Thurs 9.30 - 11.30 05/11/2020 4 £7.00Introduction to Health and Social Care - WNC Derby Road Mon 9.00 - 3.00 09/11/2020 1 £17.50Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - WNC Derby Road M,T,W 9.30 - 4.30 16/11/2020 3 £63.00ESOL Writing - WNC Derby Road Wed 6.00 - 9.00 06/01/2021 12 £150.00ESOL Speaking and Listening - WNC Derby Road Thurs 6.00 - 9.00 07/01/2021 12 £150.00Reading and Writing - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.30 12/01/2021 11 £7.00ESOL - Exploring Language Barriers - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 10.00 - 12.00 12/01/2021 11 £7.00Improve Your English and Maths - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 1.00 - 3.00 12/01/2021 11 £7.00Maths and English, Skill Development for Parents Wed 9.00 - 11.00 13/01/2021 11 £7.00 - Mansfield Primary Academy Opening Doors to Employment - Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre Thurs 9.30 - 11.30 11/03/2021 4 £7.00ESOL Speaking and Listening - WNC Derby Road Wed 6.00 - 9.00 14/04/2021 12 £150.00ESOL Reading - WNC Derby Road Thurs 6.00 - 9.00 15/04/2021 12 £150.00Reading and Writing - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 12.30 - 2.30 20/04/2021 11 £7.00Improve Your English and Maths - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 1.00 - 3.00 20/04/2021 11 £7.00ESOL - Exploring Language Barriers - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 10.00 - 12.00 20/04/2021 11 £7.00Volunteering - Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 21/04/2021 6 £7.00Maths and English, Support their homework Wed 9.00 - 11.00 28/04/2021 11 £7.00 - Mansfield Primary Academy Opening Doors to Employment - Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 23/06/2021 4 £7.00


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FAMILY LEARNINGUnderstand How Cars Work, Family Learning - WNC Oddicroft Lane Mon 9.30 - 2.30 19/10/2020 1 £15.75Engineering Fun, Family Learning - WNC Oddicroft Lane Wed 9.30 - 2.30 21/10/2020 1 £15.75Making Bird Boxes, Family Learning - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 4.30 26/10/2020 1 £24.50Lego and Brickwork, Family Learning - WNC Station Park Mon 9.30 - 3.00 26/10/2020 1 £15.75Family Cooking - WNC Derby Road Fri 9.30 - 1.30 30/10/2020 1 £14.00Baby Save a Life - Warsop Children’s Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 02/11/2020 1 £7.00Family Christmas Crafts - Intake Farm Primary Tues 9.15 - 11.15 10/11/2020 5 £7.00Seasonal Crafts for Gifts - Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 11/11/2020 5 £7.00Family Cooking - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.30 - 1.30 28/11/2020 1 £14.00Opening Doors to Confidence - Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 06/01/2021 6 £7.00Family Crafts with Books - Intake Farm Primary Tues 9.15 - 11.15 12/01/2021 4 £7.00Family Cooking - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.30 - 1.30 23/01/2021 1 £14.00Making Bird Boxes, Family Learning - WNC Station Park Mon 9.00 - 4.30 15/02/2021 1 £24.50Understand How Cars Work, Family Learning - WNC Oddicroft Lane Wed 9.30 - 2.30 17/02/2021 1 £15.75Engineering Fun, Family Learning - WNC Oddicroft Lane Wed 9.30 - 2.30 17/02/2021 1 £15.75Family Cooking - WNC Derby Road Fri 9.30 - 1.30 19/02/2021 1 £14.00Baby Save a Life - Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 24/02/2021 1 £7.00Baby Pilates - Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 03/03/2021 5 £7.00Family Cooking - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.30 - 1.30 20/03/2021 1 £14.00Family Cooking - WNC Derby Road Fri 9.30 - 1.30 16/04/2021 1 £14.00Family First Aid - Warsop Children’s Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 19/04/2021 5 £7.00Family Cooking - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.30 - 1.30 22/05/2021 1 £14.00Family Cooking - WNC Derby Road Fri 9.30 - 1.30 04/06/2021 1 £14.00


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Baby Pilates - Warsop Children’s Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 07/06/2021 6 £7.00Baby Save a Life - Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 21/07/2021 1 £7.00Family First Aid - Intake Farm Primary tbc tbc 0 £0.00

FIRST AIDEmergency First Aid - WNC Derby Road Tues 9.00 - 5.00 25/08/2020 1 £36.00Emergency First Aid - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 5.00 12/09/2020 1 £36.00Emergency First Aid - WNC Chesterfield Road Mon 9.00 - 5.00 05/10/2020 1 £36.00First Aid at Work Level 3 - WNC Chesterfield Road M, T, W 9.00 - 4.00 19/10/2020 1 £149.00Paediatric First Aid - WNC Chesterfield Road Thurs/Fri 9.00 - 4.30 22/10/2020 1 £58.50Emergency First Aid - WNC Chesterfield Road Wed 9.00 - 5.00 28/10/2020 1 £36.00Emergency First Aid - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 5.00 14/11/2020 1 £36.00Emergency First Aid - WNC Chesterfield Road Mon 9.00 - 5.00 07/12/2020 1 £36.00Emergency First Aid - WNC Chesterfield Road Mon 9.00 - 5.00 18/01/2021 1 £36.00First Aid at Work Level 3 - WNC Chesterfield Road M, T, W 9.00 - 4.00 01/02/2021 1 £149.00Paediatric First Aid - WNC Chesterfield Road Thurs/Fri 9.00 - 4.30 04/02/2021 1 £58.50Emergency First Aid - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 9.00 - 5.00 19/02/2021 1 £36.00

HEALTH AND WELLBEINGImprove Your Mental Health - Forest Town Arena Tues 12.45 - 3.00 08/09/2020 6 £8.00Overcome Anxiety and Build Confidence - Park Road Resource Centre Tues 9.30 - 11.45 08/09/2020 6 £8.00Singing for Confidence Building - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 10.00 - 11.30 08/09/2020 15 £5.25


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Opening Doors to Confidence - Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre Thurs 9.30 - 11.30 10/09/2020 6 £7.00Confidence Building - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 9.30 - 11.30 11/09/2020 11 £7.00Counselling, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Wed 5.30 - 7.30 16/09/2020 4 £7.00Understanding Mental Health and Getting Support Mon 6.00 - 8.00 21/09/2020 4 £7.00 - Park Road Resource CentreOvercome Anxiety and Think Positively! - Forest Town Arena Tues 9.45 - 12.00 03/11/2020 6 £8.00Wellness Day - WNC Chesterfield Road Wed 9.30 - 5.00 04/11/2020 1 £24.50Counselling, Next Steps - WNC Derby Road Wed 5.30 - 7.30 04/11/2020 4 £7.00Overcome Anxiety and Think Positively - Forest Town Arena Thurs 1.00 - 3.15 05/11/2020 6 £8.00Improve Your Mental Health - All Saints Centre Fri 9.45 - 12.00 06/11/2020 6 £8.00Mindfulness and Stress Relief - Park Road Resource Centre Thurs 10.00 - 12.00 12/11/2020 4 £7.00Make Your Own Journal - Park Road Resource Centre Wed 1.00 - 3.15 06/01/2021 6 £8.00Opening Doors to Confidence - Ladybrook Children’s Centre Fri 1.00 - 3.00 08/01/2021 6 £7.00Confidence Building - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 9.30 - 11.30 08/01/2021 11 £7.00Healthy Lifestyles, Understanding Health & Nutrition Thurs 10.00 - 12.00 14/01/2021 4 £7.00 - Park Road Resource CentreSinging to Build Confidence - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 10.00 - 11.30 19/01/2021 9 £5.25Counselling, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Wed 5.30 - 7.30 20/01/2021 4 £7.00Opening Doors to Confidence - Warsop Children’s Centre Mon 1.00 - 3.00 01/03/2021 5 £7.00Counselling, Next Steps - WNC Derby Road Wed 5.30 - 7.30 03/03/2021 4 £7.00Wellness Day - WNC Chesterfield Road Wed 9.30 - 5.00 31/03/2021 1 £24.50Confidence Building - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 9.30 - 11.30 23/04/2021 11 £7.00Singing to Reduce Stress - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 10.00 - 11.30 27/04/2021 9 £5.25Counselling, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Wed 5.30 - 7.30 05/05/2021 4 £7.00


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INTERESTS AND HOBBIESDigital Photography, Introduction - Tin Hat Centre Wed 6.00 - 8.15 09/09/2020 6 £8.00Acting for Theatre - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 12.30 - 2.30 11/09/2020 11 £7.00Digital Photography, Develop your Skills - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.00 15/09/2020 11 £7.00Sign Language, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.30 - 7.30 15/09/2020 11 £7.00Digital Photography, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 19/09/2020 1 £24.50Shakespeare Workshop, Romeo and Juliet - WNC Derby Road Sat 10.00 - 5.30 24/10/2020 1 £24.50Digital Photography, Fashion and Commercial - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 24/10/2020 1 £24.50Digital Photography, Next Steps - Tin Hat Centre Wed 6.00 - 8.15 04/11/2020 6 £8.00Acting for Theatre - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 12.30 - 2.30 08/01/2021 11 £7.00Digital Photography - Advanced Techniques - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.00 12/01/2021 11 £7.00Sign Language, Beginners - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.30 - 7.30 12/01/2021 11 £7.00Digital Photography, Introduction - Acacia Centre Wed 5.45 - 7.45 13/01/2021 4 £7.00Digital Photography, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 20/02/2021 1 £24.50Shakespeare Workshop, Much Ado About Nothing - WNC Derby Road Sat 10.00 - 5.30 11/04/2021 1 £24.50Sign Language, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.30 - 7.30 20/04/2021 11 £7.00Digital Photography, Professional Techniques - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.00 20/04/2021 11 £7.00Acting for Theatre - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 12.30 - 2.30 23/04/2021 11 £7.00Digital Photography, Light Room - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 24/04/2021 1 £24.50Digital Photography, Street Photography - WNC Derby Road Sat 9.00 - 4.30 26/06/2021 1 £24.50Shakespeare Workshop, A Midsummer Night’s Dream - WNC Derby Road Sat 10.00 - 5.30 17/07/2021 1 £24.50


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IT AND COMPUTINGIT Skills - Acacia Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.30 09/09/2020 11 £7.00Improve your IT Skills - WNC Derby Road Thurs 6.00 - 8.15 10/09/2020 6 £8.00IT Skills for Work - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 10.00 - 12.00 18/09/2020 11 £7.00Sage Accounts, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.15 03/11/2020 6 £8.00Develop your IT Skills - WNC Derby Road Thur 6.00 - 8.15 05/11/2020 6 £8.00Microsoft Office Skills - Acacia Centre Wed 9.30 - 11.45 06/01/2021 10 £8.00IT Skills for Employment - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 10.00 - 12.00 08/01/2021 11 £7.00Gain new Skills in IT - WNC Derby Road Thurs 6.00 - 8.00 14/01/2021 4 £7.00Sage Accounts, Beginners - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.15 23/02/2021 6 £8.00Improve your Employability with IT Skills - WNC Chesterfield Road Fri 10.00 - 12.00 23/04/2021 11 £7.00Sage Accounts, Improve your Skills - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.15 08/06/2021 6 £8.00

LANGUAGES Spanish, Introduction - Acacia Centre Tues 5.45 - 8.00 08/09/2020 6 £8.00French, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.45 - 8.30 15/09/2020 5 £9.60Spanish, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.45 - 8.30 17/09/2020 5 £9.60Spanish for Holidays - Park Road Resource Centre Tues 5.45 - 8.00 03/11/2020 6 £8.00French for Beginners - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.45 - 8.30 10/11/2020 5 £9.60Spanish for Beginners - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.45 - 8.30 12/11/2020 5 £9.60Spanish for Improvers - Park Road Resource Centre Tues 5.45 - 8.00 05/01/2021 6 £8.00French, Next Steps - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.45 - 8.30 12/01/2021 5 £9.60Spanish, Develop your Skills - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.45 - 8.30 14/01/2021 5 £9.60French, Further Steps - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.45 - 8.30 02/03/2021 5 £9.60



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Improve your Spanish - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.45 - 8.30 04/03/2021 5 £9.60French, Improve your - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.45 - 8.30 20/04/2021 5 £9.60Spanish, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.45 - 8.30 22/04/2021 5 £9.60Spanish, for Beginners - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.45 - 8.30 03/06/2021 5 £9.60French, Develop your Skills - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.45 - 8.30 08/06/2021 5 £9.60

SEWING AND TEXTILESSewing Skills, Making Bags - WNC Chesterfield Road Tues 1.00 - 3.15 08/09/2020 6 £8.00Sewing Bee - Willetts Court Mon 12.45 - 3.00 14/09/2020 10 £8.00Sewing Skills - Rainworth Village Hall Tues 6.00 - 8.00 15/09/2020 4 £7.00Sewing Bee - Park Road Resource Centre Thurs 1.00 - 3.15 17/09/2020 10 £8.00Selling Your Sewing - Willetts Court Fri 12.45 - 3.00 18/09/2020 10 £8.00Creative Soft Furnishings, Introduction - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.15 03/11/2020 6 £8.00Sewing Crafts - Park Road Resource Centre Wed 5.45 - 8.00 04/11/2020 6 £8.00Sewing and Vintage Crafts - Forest Town Arena Wed 1.00 - 3.00 06/01/2021 11 £7.00Sewing Skills - Park Road Resource Centre Thurs 1.00 - 3.15 07/01/2021 10 £8.00Sewing Skills - Willetts Court Mon 12.45 - 3.00 11/01/2021 10 £8.00Creative Soft Furnishings - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.00 12/01/2021 11 £7.00Improve Your Sewing and Clothes Making - Willetts Court Fri 12.45 - 3.00 15/01/2021 10 £8.00Creative Soft Furnishings, Improve your Skills - WNC Derby Road Tues 6.00 - 8.00 20/04/2021 11 £7.00



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WORKING WITH CHILDREN, TEACHINGIntroduction, Teaching Assistant - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.30 - 7.30 15/09/2020 11 £7.00Introduction, Teaching - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.30 - 7.30 17/09/2020 11 £7.00Introduction, Teaching Assistant - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.30 - 7.30 12/01/2021 11 £7.00Introduction, Teaching - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.30 - 7.30 14/01/2021 11 £7.00Supporting Children With Additional Needs Thurs 10.00 - 12.00 25/02/2021 4 £7.00 - Park Road Resource CentreIntroduction, Teaching Assistant - WNC Derby Road Tues 5.30 - 7.30 20/04/2021 11 £7.00Introduction, Teaching - WNC Derby Road Thurs 5.30 - 7.30 22/04/2021 11 £7.00


VENUE INFORMATIONAcacia Centre l Acacia Avenue (off Forest Road), Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Notts, NG17 9BH l Tel: 01623 413602

All Saints Centre l Common Road, Huthwaite, Notts, NG17 2JT l Tel: 01623 413602

Forest Town Arena l Clipstone Road West, Forest Town, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 0EE l Tel: 01623 413602

Intake Farm Primary School l 9 Armstrong Road, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 6HT l Tel: 01623 413602

Ladybrook Children’s Centre l 116 Somersall Street, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 6EW l Tel: 01623 413602

Mansfield Primary Academy l Newgate Lane, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 2LB l Tel: 01623 413602

Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre l Swan Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts, NG19 8BT l Tel: 01623 413602

Park Road Resource Centre l 53 Park Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts, NG19 8ER l Tel: 01623 429334

Rainworth Village Hall l Kirklington Road, Rainworth, Mansfield, Notts, NG21 0JY l Tel: 01623 413602

Selston Parish Hall l Mansfield Road, Selston, Notts, NG16 6EE l Tel: 01623 413602

Tin Hat Centre l Chapel Road, Selston, Notts, NG16 6BW l Tel: 01773 864510

Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre l 73-75 Princes Street, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 5SL l Tel: 01623 413602

West Notts College Chesterfield Road l Mansfield, Notts, NG19 7BB l Tel: 01623 413602

West Notts College Derby Road l Mansfield, Notts, NG18 5BH l Tel: 01623 413602

West Notts College Construction Centre l Station Park, Julias Way, Lowmoor Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Notts, NG17 7RB l Tel: 01623 413602

West Notts College Engineering Centre l Unit C, Gateway 28, Oddicroft Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, NG17 5FA l Tel: 01623 413602

Wainwright Primary Academy l Harrop White Road, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 6TF l Tel: 01623 413602

Warsop Children’s Centre l Mansfield Road, Warsop, Notts, NG20 0AN. l Tel: 01623 413602

Willetts Court l Limb Crescent, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, NG17 5EB l Tel: 01623 413602

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Is your child aged 7-11? At Vision West Notts, we’re hosting weekly art workshops designed for young people to have fun and get creative through art-

based activities.Students are invited to take part in a range of activities using a wide

spectrum of creative processes. Over the weeks, students can try printmaking, sketching, still life drawing, painting and more with our

experienced art tutor.

SATURDAY ART WORKSHOPS

Saturday Art Workshops run during term time, with three opportunities to join across the

academic year. Classes are held 10am-12pm on Saturdays. More information on

www.createtheatre.co.uk To book call 01623 627191

and ask to speak to learner records.

Revive your look at the college’s hair and beauty salon. Our trainee and graduate stylists and therapists can

provide a range of treatments and services to leave you looking good and feeling great.

GREAT FOOD AT GREAT PRICES!

01623 413615 www.revivesalonspa.co.uk /revivehairandbeautysalon

www.refinedining.co.uk 01623 413629/refineddining

Vision West Nottinghamshire CollegeDerby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH

Refined offers a delicious menu of contemporary classics, as well as regular Wednesday themed evenings and gourmet dining

on Thursdays.Also opens for lunch Thursdays and Fridays

between 12 and 1pm.

FROM COURSES TO CAREERSYou’ll also gain much more than a qualification while you’re with us. From people skills including confidence building, communication skills and more, to making new connections (thanks to our close links with employers) which could open even more doors to you.

You’ll be fully supported throughout your time here too, with help from tutors and support coaches, and access to a full network of services. You may be eligible for financial support to help you continue on your educational journey, including taking advantage of the Advanced Learner Loan.

There are so many opportunities to progress with Vision West Notts

Whether you join us on a short community course, for GCSEs and full-time courses, or for an Access to University course – there are several ways in which you can take your learning journey further.

Many of our courses provide a ‘stepping stone’ onto the next level or qualification, and once you’ve taken that first step towards returning to learning or taking your education higher, you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve. Whatever career path you’re looking to take, we have course options which will equip you with the skills and qualifications needed to achieve your ambitions, and our training facilities are state-of-the-art and offer a real insight into working in industry.

We also help to get you ready for the world of work, with a real focus on employability in your learning. Following on from a community course, you may choose to move on to part-time and full-time courses – which start at entry-level and progress through to Level 3.

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To find out more visit www.wnc.ac.uk/adultfinance After you leave us, you’ll still be able to access our careers and employability services. Our dedicated team are here to help advise you on everything from job applications to interviews, and more.

To find out more, contact the team:

01623 [email protected]

“College allowed me to channel my creativity, and pursue a career.

For anyone considering college I’d say go for it –

you never know what you could achieve until you

take that first step.”Karen Albrighton

Hairdressing graduate

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English and maths are essential qualifications to have in order to gain employment. Those without a GCSE grade 4/C or above will find it increasingly difficult to get into the world of work or secure a promotion. Plus many courses and training programmes also require English and maths as part of the entry criteria.

At college, our experienced tutors will work closely with each student to ensure they are learning the skills needed to excel in these subjects and progress in their career.

Course Level Length Start Fee* Web linkGCSE English Level 2 Part-time/34 weeks Sept 2020 Free wnc.ac.uk/c/44GCSE Maths Level 2 Part-time/34 weeks Sept 2020 Free wnc.ac.uk/c/45

* GCSE Maths and English are free if you do not already hold a grade 4/C or above.

You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please contact us for further information on 0808 100 3626 or email [email protected]

GCSE MATHS AND ENGLISHThose students who come to college requiring a higher grade in English or maths will be encouraged to study one or both subjects alongside their main programme of study. This allows them to achieve these essential qualifications, while still working towards their chosen career goal.

Ultimately, securing GCSE English and maths qualifications will enable students to progress onto the next level of study or into employment.

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DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES Building and Construction (Levels 1-3)BricklayingCarpentry and JoineryConstruction and the Built EnvironmentElectricalPainting and DecoratingPlasteringPlumbing

Business (Levels 1-3)BusinessBusiness and Accounting

Childcare and Education (Levels 1-3)

Computing and IT (Levels 1-3)

Creative Industries (Levels 1-3)Art and Design

Creative Media ProductionMusicPerforming Arts

Engineering and Transport Skills (Levels 1-3)Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringFabrication and WeldingMotor Vehicle

Foundation Learning and Animal Care (Entry Level – Level 3)Animal CareEmployment SkillsPersonal and Social DevelopmentVocational Programmes

Hair and Beauty (Levels 1-3)Beauty and SpaHairdressing


Health Sciences and Social Care (Levels 1-3)

Hospitality and Catering (Levels 1-3)

Public Services (Levels 1-3)

Science (Level 3)

Sport (Levels 1-3)

Travel and Tourism (Levels 1-3)

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Full course listings and details can be found at www.wnc.ac.uk

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“Returning to college as an adult has been so beneficial. I’ve learnt so much from my peers and tutors, it’s boosted

my personal confidence, and it’s opened doors to so many more opportunities. University is the next step for me – it’s

become a goal now rather than a dream.”Suenaila Akhtar

Level 3 Performing Arts (Acting)

APPRENTICESHIPS You can start an apprenticeship at any time from the age of 16.

With no upper age limit, apprenticeships have quickly become a popular choice for adult learners looking to retrain for a new career, or gain new knowledge and skills for potential promotion within their current role.

With benefits including a salary, holiday entitlement and an opportunity to gain vital employability skills while working towards standards created by employers themselves, apprenticeships offer a great alternative to leaving work to study full-time at college or university.

Our application process is tailored to each apprentice’s individual needs, and we can also assist with CV and interview preparation. Applicants are carefully matched to apprenticeship opportunities which are right for them, and fully-supported throughout their apprenticeship.

ALREADY IN EMPLOYMENT?The college works with employers to create apprenticeship opportunities in the workplace for their current employees, to enable them to gain the skills needed to progress. Interested? We can speak to your employer about the benefits of apprenticeships.

View current apprenticeship vacancies and register an interest at www.visionapprentices.co.uk, or call 0800 121 8317 to speak with an advisor.

THERE ARE THREE LEVELS OF APPRENTICESHIPS:

Level 2Equivalent to GCSE passes at grade 4/C

and above

We provide apprenticeship opportunities across the following areas:

business, administration and accounting construction and engineering hair and beauty healthcare digital and technology retail, supply chain and logistics and more.

Advanced (Supervisory)

Higher (Management)

Intermediate (Operational)

Level 4 and aboveEquivalent to a university-level qualification

such as an HNC or degree

Level 3Equivalent to A Levels

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“It has been so valuable to take part in my Level 2 Apprenticeship in Social Care. I have broadened my knowledge on the sector over the past 18 months and I am sure that the skills and knowledge I’ve learnt will become very useful in the upcoming years. Thanks to West Nottinghamshire College and my

Managers at TAS for their help and support!”Luan Windley

A day service activity support worker at The Adventure Service in Mansfield Woodhouse, was among the winners in the Mansfield and Ashfield

2020 Ball and Business Awards.

ACCESS TO UNIVERSITYAccess to University courses are designed specifically for adults who are looking to return to education; whether that be to move in a new direction completely, or those ready to take their current role from a ‘job to a career’.

These one-year programmes aim to sharpen academic skills and knowledge through a mix of theory and practical lessons, to ensure students are working at a level suitable for university-level study.

Access courses are taught at our Chesterfield Road campus, and are available across a range of subjects, from business, to nursing and teaching; giving students the opportunity to move on to a number of university-level subjects. On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

PRE-ACCESS TO UNIVERSITYWe also offer a Pre-Access to University course for those who may not feel ready for study at Level 3.

On a Pre-Access course you will:

Improve your GCSE English and maths skills.

Discover new research skills and revision techniques.

Get advice on applying to university and work experience.

On successful completion, you can choose to move onto an Access to University course in your chosen subject.

For more information email [email protected] or call 0808 100 3626

ADVANCED LEARNER LOANThe Advanced Learner Loan is available to Access to University students to help with tuition fees. Students that go on to successfully complete a Higher Education qualification following an Access to University course and have an Advanced Learner Loan, won’t have to pay back the loan at all. More can be found about the Advanced Learner Loan on page 56.

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Courses Level Length Start Fee Web link

Access to University (Business) Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,022 wnc.ac.uk/c/75Access to University (Humanities) Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,022 wnc.ac.uk/c/78 Access to University (Law) Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,022 wnc.ac.uk/c/1066Access to University (Nursing and Healthcare Professions) Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,384 wnc.ac.uk/c/80Access to University (Science) Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,384 wnc.ac.uk/c/1056Access to University (Social Science) Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,022 wnc.ac.uk/c/1054Access to University (Social work) Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,022 wnc.ac.uk/c/964Access to University (Sport Sciences) Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,384 wnc.ac.uk/c/81Access to University (Teacher Training) - Primary Education Level 3 1 yr Sept 2020 £3,384 wnc.ac.uk/c/77Pre-Access to University Level 2 1 yr Sept 2020 £300 wnc.ac.uk/c/1090

PROFESSIONAL COURSESThe college has a long track-record in delivering high-quality professionally-accredited programmes for businesses and individuals. Programmes are designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to perform professionally in a range of different roles; ensuring they have a level of core skills to aid career development.


ACCOUNTING (AAT) Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee

AAT Level 4 Level 4 44 wks 8 Sept Tues/Thurs 6-9pm £2,570

Internal Control and Systems inc Synoptic Level 4 10 wks 11 Mar Thurs 6-9pm £495

Accounting Certificate Level 2 35 wks 8 Sept Tues/Thurs 6-9pm £1,250

Advanced Diploma in Accounting (AAT) Level 3 35 wks 8 Sept Tues/Thurs 6-9pm £2,500

Credit Management (AAT) Level 4 10 wks 23 Mar Tues 6-9pm £495

Financial Statements (AAT) Level 4 9 wks 8 Sept Tues/Thurs 6-9pm £495

Management Accounting - Budgeting (AAT) Level 4 5 wks 17 Nov Tues/Thurs 6-9pm £495

Management Accounting - Decision & Control (AAT) Level 4 10 wks 5 Jan Tues/Thurs 6-9pm £495

BARBERING AND BEAUTY Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee

Award in Nail Technology (QCF) Level 2 10 wks 6 Oct Tues 5.30-8.30pm £390

Award in Nail Technology (QCF) Level 2 10 wks 23 Feb Tues 5.30-8.30pm £390

Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques Level 2 20 wks 21 Sept Mon 9.15am £633

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Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee

Certificate in Barbering Level 2 20 wks 17 Mar Wed 5.30pm £941

Certificate in Ladies Hairdressing Level 2 20 wks 21 Sept Mon 9.15am £1,645

Certificate in Ladies Hairdressing Level 2 20 wks 18 Jan Mon 9.15am £1,645

Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques Level 3 20 wks 15 Mar Mon 9.15am-4pm £1,645

CATERING Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee

Catering Taster Day N/A 1 day 9 Oct Fri 9am-5pm £24.50

Catering Taster Day N/A 1 day 16 Oct Fri 9am-5pm £24.50

Catering Taster Day N/A 1 day 27 Nov Fri 9am-5pm £24.50

Catering Taster Day N/A 1 day 19 Feb Fri 9am-5pm £24.50

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Level 1 3 days 6 Nov Fri 9am-3pm **

NVQ Certificate in Preparation and Cooking Level 1 9 days 4 Dec Fri 9am-3pm **

NVQ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service Level 1 9 days 4 Dec Fri 9am-3pm **

Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery Level 2 13 days 26 Feb Fri 9am-3pm **

CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee

HNC Construction and the Built Environment Level 4 30 wks 14 Sept Various £3,800

HND Construction and the Built Environment Level 5 30 wks 14 Sept Various £3,800


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HUMAN RESOURCES (CIPD) Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee

CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Practice Level 3 1 yr 8 Sept Tue 6-9pm £1,165 + CIPD membership fees

CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Management Level 5 1 yr 9 Sept Wed 6-9pm £1,720 + CIPD membership fees

ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORT SKILLS Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee

HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 4 32 wks 7 Sept Mon 9am-5pm £3,800

HNC General Engineering Level 4 32 wks 7 Sept Mon 9am-5pm £6,165

HNC Mechanical Engineering Level 4 32 wks 7 Sept Mon 9am-5pm £3,800

HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 5 32 wks 4 Sept Fri 9am-5pm £3,800

HND Mechanical Engineering Level 5 32 wks 4 Sept Fri 9am-5pm £3,800

Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Introduction to (females only) N/A 4 wks 11 Nov Wed 6-8pm £28

Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Introduction to N/A 6 wks 6 Jan Wed 6-8.15pm £47.25

Introduction to Welding N/A 1 wks 17 Feb Wed 9am-4.30pm £24.50

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PLEASE NOTE: Individual modules can be studied on a full-cost basis. Please contact 0808 100 3626 for more information.

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MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee CMI Award in Leadership and Management Level 3 8 wks See website for details £300

CMI Certificate in Leadership and Management Level 3 12 wks See website for details £499

CMI Award in Leadership and Management Level 5 8 wks See website for details £499

CMI Certificate in Leadership and Management Level 5 12 wks See website for details £655

PROCUREMENT (CIPS) Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply Level 4 1 yr See website for details £395-£705 CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Level 5 1 yr See website for details £410-£760

TEACHING Course Level Length Start Day/Hours Fee

Award in Education and Training Level 3 12 wks 22 Sept Tues 5.30-8.45pm £425 (formerly PTLLS) - Level 3

NCFE CACHE Diploma in Supporting Level 3 35 wks 9 Sept Wed 6-8pm £2,225 Teaching and Learning

Principles in Childcare and Education Level 1 10 wks 23 Sept Wed 6-8pm £60

Award in Education and Training Level 3 12 wks 5 Jan Tues 5.30-8.45pm £425 (formerly PTLLS) - Level 3

Principles in Childcare and Education Level 1 10 wks 24 Feb Wed 6-8pm £60

WORK-BASED LEARNINGWe offer a wide range of professional, worked-based training courses across a number of sectors. Please note – in order to enrol on to these courses you may need to have significant prior experience or already be employed in a role related to the qualification you will study for.

Assessor/Verifier: (Training and Quality Assurance Awards)

Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 (External Learning)Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 (Internal Learning)Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 (Internal Learning)Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices Level 4

BusinessCertificate in Business and Administration Level 2

Please contact 0808 100 3626 for more information.

Construction: Electrical

18th Edition IEE Regulations

18th Edition IEE Regulations -1 Day

18th Edition IEE Regulations -1 Day

Construction: Painting and DecoratingDiploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) NVQ Level 2 (CITB (Construction) NVQ Level 2 (CITB)

Construction: PlasteringPlastering NVQ Level 2

Construction: Plumbing NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating (QCF)Plumbing BPEC Water Regulations

Advice and Guidance NVQ - Level 4Certificate in Management and Leadership Level 3Award in Management and Leadership Level 5Certificate in Management and Leadership Level 5

Construction: BrickworkTrowel Occupations CITB NVQ Level 2Trowel Occupations CITB NVQ Level 2

Construction: Carpentry and JoineryCarpentry and Joinery Bench Diploma Level 2Wood Occupations Bench NVQ Level 3 (CITB)Wood Occupations Site NVQ Level 3 (CITB)Carpentry and Joinery Site Diploma Level 2 (CITB)

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FACILITIES Students at Vision West Nottinghamshire College have access to a range of facilities and resources to help them in their academic journey. All campuses also have a learning resource centre, access to Wi-Fi, and areas to eat and relax with friends, ensuring students have everything they need right here to study, socialise and succeed.

DERBY ROAD CAMPUS Our largest campus includes a designated area for A Levels, Visual Art and Design Centre, Create; our specialist creative industries and digital technologies hub and sports hall.

Create and Create TheatreCreate provides those studying creative courses including media, music and performing arts, the opportunity to come together in one inspiring area. With TV and radio recording studios, as well as rehearsal rooms and Create Theatre; a 150-seat performance venue, students can fine tune their skills ready for creative careers.

ReviveThe college operates two commercial training facilities on-site; Refined; a fine dining restaurant and Revive, the college’s hair and beauty salon. Students are able to work and train in both facilities which have been designed to mirror industry, allowing them to move straight into employment upon qualifying. Students are also welcome to use the facilities, which are open to the public, and regularly offer discounted services.

RefinedRefined is a fine dining restaurant offering staff and members of the public high-quality lunches and evening meals. Students from Level 1 to 3 receive their catering and hospitality training here and have access to industry standard equipment to produce some of the best cuisine in the area.

Sports hallBuilt to Sport England standards, the sports hall is home to the college’s Academy of Sport and sport experience team. With badminton courts, a 3G football pitch and more, students on sport-related courses hone their skills here, and a wide range of classes and opportunities are also available for staff and students interested in sports for leisure.

Visual Art and Design Centre One of our newer study zones, the Visual Art and Design Centre is an inspiring space which houses a number of workshop-style classrooms for those interested in developing their skills in art and design.

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CHESTERFIELD ROAD CAMPUSThe Chesterfield Road campus based in Mansfield town centre is home to our community and adult learning team. A number of the popular community courses are run from this site and from September 2021 this campus will also be the new Mansfield and Ashfield A Level College which will have a range of great facilities for our A Level cohort.

CONSTRUCTION CENTRE The Construction Centre at Kirkby-In-Ashfield is the base for students of all construction trades, providing them with the space to practice the specialist skills needed for industry.

ENGINEERING INNOVATION CENTREHome to students studying engineering, motor vehicle and fabrication and welding courses; the centre based in Sutton-In-Ashfield houses the latest technology and equipment.

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ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT (ALS)The college and university centre has a huge support network – offering all students the help and support they need to excel in their studies. Trained and experienced staff are always on-hand to guide students on their journey to success – whatever their situation.

ALS TEAMThe additional learning support team is dedicated to providing support to people with disabilities and/or learning difficulties to ensure they have access to all the opportunities available at college. The team works closely with students, school, outside agencies and tutors to provide an individual and personalised support package.

This personalised support package can include:

Communication support for D/deaf students

IT support assistants for the visually-impaired

Emotional support for those with behavioural or mental health difficulties

Learning support assistants

Personal care assistants

Dyslexia support tutors

Assistive technology, software and resources

Special exam arrangements

Note-taking for D/deaf students.

If you have a learning difficulty and/or disability that you would like to discuss further, you can call us confidentially on 0808 100 3626. If you need further information, please see www.wnc.ac.uk/als

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRESThere are a number of accessible learning resource centres (LRCs) across all campuses, including the main LRC at Derby Road and resource collections at Chesterfield Road, the Construction Centre and the Engineering Innovation Centre.

Resources and services include: A wide range of books, newspapers, magazines and online resources, along with study spaces, computers, and printing facilities. The helpful team are also on-hand to provide support. More information can be found at https://lrc.wnc.ac.uk

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ENROLMENTEnrol from Monday 3 August 2020 for part-time courses. After you have submitted your application you may be invited to an interview and for an assessment. Once you have been offered a place and accept, enrolling on a course is easy. Depending on the course, you can choose to enrol by phone or in person. Please be aware that courses fill up quickly, so it’s best to enrol as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

For further information on any of the courses listed in this guide, please visit www.wnc.ac.uk or speak to a member of our friendly team on 0808 100 3626.

ENROL BY PHONEIf you are paying the full fee for your course and want to pay by credit or debit card, then call our Freephone enrolment hotline 0808 100 3626 from Monday 3 August 2020.

The hotline is open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.

INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED WHEN ENROLLINGPlease ensure you have the following information available when you enrol by telephone or in person:

All personal details (full postal address, debit/credit card details, bank details).

National Insurance number.

Employer details if your employer is paying your course fees (see ‘How to Pay’ on page 60 for more information).

For remitted fees, don’t forget to have your evidence at hand so that you can send copies.

Please note: If you have an outstanding debt with the college you will be referred to our debt management department and may not be able to re-enrol. Additional examination or membership fees may be payable directly to professional awarding bodies for industry-recognised qualifications. You may be required to pay these fees after you enrol. Please check with your course tutor for details.

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FEE INFORMATIONTUITION FEESThis is an all-inclusive cost including tuition and other fees (exams, course materials and registration fees).

However, in some circumstances, additional examination or membership fees may be payable directly to professional awarding bodies for industry-recognised qualifications. These fees are not included. You may be required to pay these fees after you enrol. Please check with your course tutor for details.

Tuition fees depend on the length and type of course and are payable in full at enrolment, by instalments (conditions apply) or through a student loan.

You can check current fees for specific courses by visiting www.wnc.ac.uk

THE FURTHER EDUCATION ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN SYSTEM Advanced Learner Loans (ALL) are available for qualifying students over the age of 19 who study programmes at Level 3 and above. Loans will be applicable to students aged 19-23 who already have a full level 3 or equivalent.

As with all other fee paying students, those funded through an Advanced Learner Loan are at all times personally responsible for paying their fees. If a student presents themselves for enrolment on a course of study for which an ALL is required and does not provide evidence of acceptance through Student Finance England (SFE), they will be liable to pay a fee of £250.

This fee will be refunded if evidence is provided within eight weeks of the date of enrolment. If this evidence is not provided in this period of time, the £250 will not be refunded and the student will remain liable for the full course fee.

See page 52 for more details on Advanced Learner Loans.

Earning less than £17,004? Your course may be free. Call 0808 100 3626 to find out more.

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UNIVERSITY-LEVEL FEES Fees and funding for university-level courses are different to the other types of courses we offer at the college.

Student loans are still available. Loans are not repaid until you earn over £26,575 per year and student loan interest rates are low.

Most repayments start as low as £3 per month and stop if your salary ever falls below £26,575 or you become unemployed.

At Vision West Nottinghamshire College, we have taken the decision to keep our fees as low as possible. Our fees for 2020/2021 courses are £3,800 per year for part-time courses and £6,165 per year for full-time courses. This is significantly less than other colleges or universities who charge up to £9,250 per year.

HE STUDENTS ARE AT ALL TIMES RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THEIR FEESIn some circumstances student fees are paid by a sponsor. If at the time of enrolment the student does not provide evidence of sponsorship they will pay a refundable fee of £250.

This fee will be refunded if evidence is provided within eight weeks of the date of enrolment. If this evidence is not provided by this date the £250 will not be refunded and the student will remain liable for the full fee.

If the student fees are to be paid by Student Finance England (SFE) using the loan system and at the time of enrolment the student does not have evidence of acceptance, they must provide evidence within eight weeks of the date of enrolment or they will be liable for the full fee. If the fee is not paid the student will be withdrawn from the course.

To find out more about our university-level courses, please visit www.wnc.ac.uk/HE or call us on 0808 100 3626 to speak to someone about fees and funding.

OTHER ADDITIONAL COSTS There may be additional charges for activities, such as day trips, residentials and licensing requirements which will be specific to individual courses. Details of any additional costs to studying HE courses are provided at applicant events.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS COSTSWherever possible, materials costs have already been included in the tuition fee, but there may be occasions when you need to provide additional materials, particularly in relation to creative courses and workshops.

COURSE LENGTHAll tuition fees listed on the website are for one year of study. Two-year courses will attract an additional fee in the second year of study.

FEE EXEMPTION Some students are entitled to have their course fees waived. You can check the table on pages 54-55 to see if this applies to you. If so, you will need to provide the appropriate evidence listed.

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ADVANCED LEARNER LOANYou may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay for your course tuition fees. This is a scheme introduced by the government to help students study for qualifications that will improve their employability and develop high-level skills and knowledge.

This page covers the key information and frequently asked questions in relation to the loan, eligibility and how it works. If you need more information, visit www.gov.uk/ advanced-learner-loan/overview or speak to someone in the college’s customer enquiries team on 0808 100 3626.

HOW DO I APPLY? Loans are not means tested and are available to eligible students. Applications can be made online or you can download an application form to complete.

For advice contact 0808 100 3626.

ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY If you take out an Advanced Learner Loan for an Access to University programme (which you successfully complete) and you subsequently go on to complete a Higher Education course such as an HND, foundation degree or full honours degree, you won’t have to pay it back.

HOW MUCH CAN I BORROW? It depends on the type of course you study, but you can take out a loan for the maximum amount to cover your tuition fee – a member of the customer enquiries team can tell you how much you can borrow. The minimum amount you can borrow is £300.

WHICH COURSES CAN I STUDY? You need to study for a Level 3 course or higher, which includes A Levels, Access to University diplomas, and other diplomas and certificates of an equivalent level. Check with the college to find out if the course you want to study is eligible.

CAN I GET ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDCARE AND TRAVEL? The Advanced Learner Loan is specifically for course fees. The college may be able to help with or advise on extra financial support for childcare costs, travel or materials depending on your personal circumstances. For more information speak to the student finance team – call 01623 627191 ext 8179.

CAN I GET A LOAN IF I’VE ALREADY ACHIEVED SIMILAR QUALIFICATIONS? Yes. Previous qualifications won’t affect your ability to take out an Advanced Learner Loan.

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HOW MUCH WILL MY REPAYMENT BE?9% of your income over the £26,575 threshold. For example, if your income is £27,000 a year then your loan repayments would be around £3 a month.

You can access more detailed information from

www.wnc.ac.uk/ALL

AM I ELIGIBLE? To qualify you must be:

aged 19 or over on the first day of the course (there is no upper age limit).

living in the UK on the first day of your course and have lived in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man for three years immediately before this.

a UK national or have ‘settled status’.

studying in England with a provider in receipt of a loans facility, such as Vision West Nottinghamshire College.

enrolling on an eligible Level 3 course or above.

HOW MANY LOANS CAN I TAKE OUT? You are entitled to access up to four loans which can be taken out either one after the other or at the same time. However, you can only apply once for an Access to Higher Education course.

HOW DO I REPAY THE LOAN? Repayments are automatically deducted from your earnings through the tax system once you are earning more than £26,725 per year. If your income falls below £26,725 the repayments will stop.

INCOME EACH YEAR BEFORE TAX

£26,575

£27,000

£31,000

MONTHLY REPAYMENT

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£3

£39

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FEE EXEMPTION CRITERIAEXEMPTION CRITERIA

All programmes as part of statutory education.

Unemployed adults undertaking learning aims up to and including Level 2, who are in receipt of JSA/ESA (all categories).

Unemployed adults undertaking learning aims up to and including Level 2, who are in receipt of Universal Credit, earn less than 16 times the age related rate of the national minimum wage/national living wage a week or £338 a month (£541 for household claims) are in receipt of ESA (all categories).

Unemployed adults undertaking learning aims up to and including Level 2, who are on wider benefits and need skills training to help them find employment.

Adults undertaking learning aims up to and including Level 2, in receipt of other state benefit / in employment earning less than 16 times the national minimum wage a week or £338 a month (£541 for household claims) and wish to progress to more sustainable employment. (Benefits include Council Tax (not applicable to people on single occupancy reduction), Income Support, Housing or Incapacity Benefits).

Students undertaking English and maths learning aims up to and including Level 2 as part of their legal entitlement.

Students undertaking a first full Level 2 qualification or students undertaking foundation learning (pre-Level 2) to progress to Level 2 or above.

Students undertaking a first full Level 3 qualification, as part of their legal entitlement.

Adults undertaking learning aims up to and including Level 2 who are employed and earn less than £17,004 annual gross salary on the assumption of a 37.5 hour contract with paid statutory holiday entitlement.

Earnings less than £17,004? Then your course may be free.

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STUDENT AGE WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO

Students under the age of 19 as of 31 August 2020.

Adults aged 19 plus.





Adults aged 19-23 on first day of learning.

Adults aged 19-23 on first day of learning. Enrol on an eligible course, sign a self declaration form and provide proof of age.

Provide eligible date of birth document.

Enrol on an eligible course and sign a self declaration form.



Enrol on an eligible course, sign a self declaration form and provide proof of earnings.


Enrol on an eligible course, sign a self declaration form and provide proof of age.

Enrol on an eligible course and provide proof of earnings.Adults aged 19 plus.

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HOW TO PAYYou can pay your tuition fees in full at the time of enrolment using any of the following methods of payment.

Cash

Cheque

Credit card

PAYING BY INSTALMENTSPayment of fees by instalments is available in the following circumstances:

The total tuition fee for the year is £300 or greater.*

The course lasts for more than three months.

You have provided relevant identification and valid bank account details.

*Where an Advanced Learner Loan is used to cover part payment, the amount still owing must be £300 or greater.

Instalment payments will only be authorised under a direct debit mandate. Students must sign the direct debit instruction at the time of enrolment. Direct debits will be collected on either the 15th or 28th of each month. Fees under £1,500 may be paid by four instalments: 25% deposit payable at

enrolment, with a further three consecutive monthly payments until the debt is settled.

Fees over £1,500 may be paid by four instalments: 25% deposit payable at enrolment, with a further three bimonthly payments until the debt is settled.

HE COURSES AND INSTALMENTSMost HE students are funded through Student Finance England or by a sponsor, but the college standard instalment terms are also an option to pay full-time or part-time fees, please see section “Paying by instalments”.

STRUGGLING TO PAYYou may be eligible to receive financial support from the student hardship fund or the Discretionary Support Fund (for HE students). You should ask the student finance team for advice and guidance about the criteria and application process in order to be considered for an award.

There may be other opportunities to access financial support to help you with your studies. Please contact the student finance team on 0808 100 3626 in the first instance.

EMPLOYER PAYMENTSIf your employer wishes to pay your course fees, you will need to provide a formal letter or purchase order on headed paper detailing the costs covered at the time of enrolment. Fees are payable in full on receipt of an invoice.

The enrolled student will, at all times, be liable for the full payment of fees, irrespective of the payment method applied to the course of study.

OVERDUE INSTALMENTSFailure to make payment on the due date will result in all outstanding fees being immediately due. Continued failure to pay course fees may result in your removal from the course of study.

In respect of overdue instalments, one week after the instalment becomes due the college finance credit control team will inform you of a failure to make a payment. You will be given a further one week from this initial contact to make the overdue payment.

You will be informed that you may be excluded from your class, exams and access to college facilities if the overdue instalment

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is not received within the specified time period. A specific date and time will always be provided.

If payment is not received within the specified deadline, then the finance team will instruct the exams team to withdraw your exam entry and notify the head of school and tutor that you have been excluded from the class. You will then be treated as a withdrawal.

Details of your outstanding debt will be processed by the finance credit control team and will be subject to the college debt recovery procedure.

The college will make a charge of £25 for each payment where collection has been refused.

FURTHER EDUCATION WITHDRAWALSIf the college cancels your course, we will contact you and refund the full costs paid. If you withdraw from your course BEFORE the start date of the course, you will be entitled to a refund of all amounts paid, less an administration fee of £25.

If you withdraw from your course after the start date of the course, the following arrangements for outstanding fees will apply:

If the withdrawal occurs on or before 30 September in the academic year of study an administrative fee of £25 will be payable.

If the withdrawal occurs between 1 October until the end of the first term of study (31 December) you will be liable for 25% of the full course fee.

Any withdrawal after 31 December in each academic year will result in you being liable for the full course fee.

Students who withdraw from the course after the course start date, or do not attend the course on which they have enrolled, may be entitled to a full refund if they have withdrawn due to a serious medical condition (medical certificate required as evidence).

Refunds will only be made upon receipt of a valid refund application form, except for refunds due following the college’s decision to cancel a course of study. Refunds will normally be paid within 28 days of authorisation.

HIGHER EDUCATION WITHDRAWALSIf a Higher Education student withdraws on or before 30 September in any academic year, they will be charged an administration fee of £25. If the student withdraws after 30 September and on or before 31 October in an academic year they will be charged 25% of the total fee due for the year.

An HE withdrawal on or after 1 November in an academic year will result in the student being fully-liable for the total fee for the year.

Students funded through the student loans system via Student Finance England will not receive any refund of monies paid to the college by SFE and will not be liable for any unpaid fees at the point of enrolment on the condition that an approved student loan was in place a maximum of eight weeks after the date of enrolment.

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN WITHDRAWALSStudents using the ALL system for funding their studies who withdraw before the end of the course will not receive any refund of monies paid to the college by SFE and will not be liable for any unpaid fees.

If Student Finance England seeks to recover any fees paid on behalf of the student after the date of withdrawal the college reserves the right to require full payment of any fees recovered from the student.

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NTU in Mansfield – your path to a new futureDo you live in the north Nottinghamshire area, and are undecided about the next steps in your career?

Find out more about our exciting courses www.ntu.ac.uk/mansfield

If you need any more help or information, please call us on +44 (0)115 848 4200 or www.ntu.ac.uk/askntu

You have a unique opportunity to study locally with Nottingham Trent University in Mansfield (NTU).

Maybe you’re looking for a different route into higher education, or a taster of uni life. Maybe work or care commitments mean you’re wanting to study closer to home. Either way, our partnership with Vision West Nottinghamshire College (VWNC) could be your perfect solution.

We’ve built these degrees with the local job market in mind. Each of our courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused. Whether you want to become a web developer, personal trainer, care worker or entrepreneur.

As an NTU student you will get all the benefits of being part of the wider NTU community.

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HOW TO FIND US Vision West Nottinghamshire College is ideally located for those looking to stay close to family and work commitments. Transport links to the college include bus services direct from Nottingham City (which stop right outside the campus) and Vision West Nottinghamshire College also provides a bus service which covers 12 routes across two counties, for students who live in surrounding villages.

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COMMUNITY COURSESChesterfield Road SouthMansfieldNottinghamshireNG19 7BB

01623 413602 0808 100 3626

[email protected]

www.wnc.ac.uk/community

/visioncommunity

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ADULT COURSESDerby RoadMansfieldNottinghamshireNG18 5BH

0808 100 3626

[email protected]

www.wnc.ac.uk/adult

/visionwestnotts

@westnotts

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COMMUNITY COURSE€¦ · courses from accounting and watercolours; with some leading to accredited qualifications. These courses are taught at over 30 venues across Mansfield and