cirencester college spring brochure 2010

spring 2010

training centres at Cirencester Fosse Way Campus, Cirencester Castle and Tetbury Learning Centre

part-time courses for adult students at cirencester college

Andy makes some decisions about his future - see page 2

Kim looks to the future and Philipa wins national accolade - see page 3

need advice? contact the adult guidance service on 01285 6409942

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We can offer free individual advice and guidance, help with CVs and interview techniques, essential skills such as literacy and numeracy, and help with job search techniques. Andy Pywell, a participant in the “Credit Crunch? Bite Back!” event (see back cover), had been working in a wide range of jobs since gaining his degree back in 1988. Andy’s career in planning departments in Hampshire and Swindon Councils, and later at consultancy firm Pegasus (2007), has given Andy invaluable experience. Being made redundant recently has meant Andy has had to think about the support he will need to get back to work. Andy comments, ‘I was made redundant in July and have kept myself busy looking for work and finishing off the extension we had added to the house I am using this opportunity to consider working for myself and using my 20 years of planning experience to offer consultancy services.“ If you would like to find out more contact Peter Walmsley on 01285 640994.

For children from 3 months to pre-school age.

The centre is open throughout the year

8.15am to 5.15pmHelp with childcare - funding may be available through the college contact: Jenny Overal on 01285 640994

The Early Years Centre at Cirencester College

B R I G H T E Y E S

For all other enquiries contact Ann Rhodes at BrightEyes on 01285 658319

Enrolment & Advice SessionsThinking of a new career?

Would you like to improve your skills or employment prospects? Are you interested in taking a course but are not sure which is right for you? Come and talk to Peter Walmsley (Adult Guidance Advisor – 01285 640 994). Appointments

available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (evenings by arrangement).Alternatively you could attend one of our open advice sessions at Cirencester or Tetbury:Open Evening - Cirencester College, Stroud Rd, Thursday 25 February, 5-8pm

The Castle, Cecily Hill, Cirencester (01285 653961) Tuesday 1 December, 4-6pmThursday 11 February 4-8pm

@Tetbury Centre, New Church St, Tetbury (01666 505833) Thursday 10 December 2-5pmSaturday 13 March, 9.30-12.30pm

Course FeesIf you are on certain benefits, you might qualify for a reduced fee. Speak to Peter to find out if you’re eligible. Look out for listed courses overleaf with 4.

Learner Support FundYou may apply for help with exam costs, books, materials, transport and childcare. This applies to both full-time and part-time courses. For more information contact:Jenny Overal on 01285 640994 or e-mail [email protected]

Higher Education at Cirencester College Several hundred students have studied on Higher Education Courses at Cirencester College and their number is growing rapidly.

For many years we have run a successful PGCE/Cert Ed course training lecturers; more recently we have developed a number of foundation degrees which allow students to start Degree level study locally. Over the next few years we plan to expand this range.

There are many benefits to HE study at Cirencester, not least because it is an excellent college

with a highly qualified staff team. Among the reasons students have given for choosing this route into a degree are:

n The quality of support for students

n Students already know their lecturers and have confidence in them

n Living locally and continuing to work part-time makes study both convenient and affordable

n The College has good links to the popular universities in the region

n Teaching is in small groups n There are good student

resources

Andy Pywell

The information in this brochure is believed to be correct at the time of publication - Nov 09. This document can be made available in alternative forms for people with disabilities. Please contact Sara Popp at Cirencester College on 01285 640994 or email [email protected].

Advice and Enrolment

A creche is available in Tetbury on Monday and Thursday mornings, 9.15 -11.45am to book a

space for your child, or to enquire about other days, please telephone 01666 504855

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enrol online at www.cirencester.ac.uk or by phone on 01285 626262

Skills for Life and English for Speakers of Other Languages

In addition, students can also access resources and support at the partner universities and have the opportunity to visit and take part in link activities to help the transition through the final parts of the programme. Top student in the countryPhilipa Lark in 2008/09 achieved an outstanding result on her Computerised Book-keeping Level 3 NVQ by being the best student in the country. Philipa’s achievement is superb recognition for Cirencester College’s Business School. Philipa is now studying for her AAT Intermediate Level 3 Accountancy.

In addition to Philipa’s personal success, the college has also been

recognised as the best provider of Computerised Book-keeping in the country – an accolade that Cirencester College is very proud to receive.

From January 2010, Beauty Technician Kim Cook will be taking up the opportunity to become a lecturer in Beauty Therapy. Kim will be accessing teacher training at the college through “Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector’ (PTLLS) and progressing later in the year to a diploma in teaching (PDE). Such access to learning whilst working, demonstrates the college’s increasing commitment to developing employability skills and its focus on ensuring people like Kim can fulfil their personal ambition.

Equality, Diversity and Disability Cirencester College provides open access to a comprehensive range of high quality education and training for people over the age of 16, regardless of race, class, belief, language, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, previous educational attainment or particular circumstances.We welcome applications from students with disabilities and any other specific educational needs. Please let us know what adjustments you may require so that we can, whenever possible, remove any barriers to you joining us. We can offer specialist consultation to help us to help you. Please contact Kerrie Bickell on 01285 640994, for more information.

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Skills For LifeEveryday English & Maths for AdultsEntry Level courses English and Maths for AdultsJoin our small, friendly groups at any time. All our English and Maths classes up to Level 2 are FREE. Everyday English You can work at: reading, writing, spelling and punctuation. Our classes cover a range of levels. We have classes for complete beginners and also classes for those wishing to gain a recognised qualification in English. Everyday Maths You can work at: handling money, basic calculations, metric measurements, percentages and ratios. Our classes cover a range of levels. We have classes for complete beginners and also classes for those wishing to gain a recognised qualification in Maths. To find out more contact Karen Bell on 01285 653961

English for Speakers of Other LanguagesImproving English can help you get more out of your life in the UK. It is particularly useful if you want to study, improve your CV, work in the UK or apply to become a British citizen. Cirencester College offers a wide range of English for Speakers of Other Languages courses for adults to help you to achieve this and realise your full potential in a friendly and supportive

environment.English for Speakers of Other LanguagesDesigned to meet the language development needs of adults from abroad that live and work in this country.

Courses are 18 weeks long.CitizenshipThis Entry Level course covers the overall language needed for social and economic inclusion. Courses are 3 to 10 weeks long.To arrange an interview contact Irina Phillips on 01285 653961 or email [email protected].

Job Hunting SkillsDo you want help getting into work?This is a tailor made 2 day course for those who are unemployed, unwaged or are thinking about a career change.@TetburyThurs and Friday 7/8 January9.30am to 2.30pmMonday and Tuesday 22/23 February9.30am to 2.30pmMonday and Tuesday 1/2 March9.30am to 2.30pmCastle Monday and Tuesday 26/27 April9.30am to 2.30pmPlease contact the Enrolment Office for more details on 01285 626262.

Kim and Philipa

Cirencester College Business SchoolAccountancy and Book-keeping

AAT Foundation NVQ Level 2, Intermediate level 3, Technician level 4 4

Please contact Helen Tonks for further information on 01285 640994

Sage Computerised Book-keeping - An Introduction Tues 12 JanWeds 13 Jan

7-9pm4.30-6.30pm

5 wks5 wks

CastleCastle

£10£10

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Computerised Book-Keeping (Sage) Level 1 4Wed 17 Mar 4.30-6.30pm 10 wks Castle £126 MC1V09C1WA

Sage Computerised Book-keeping Level 1 Open Learning 4

Contact Castle IT Office on 653961 Castle/Tetbury £126 MC1V09C2LA

Sage Computerised Book-keeping Certificate 4 Tues 1 March 6-9pm 14 wks Castle £218 MC2V09C1WA

Art for the Community

Fri 15 Jan 9.30-11.30am 9 wks Castle FREE AR9E09C1VA

Bridge for Beginners Tues 12 Jan 6.30-8.30pm 10 wks Fosse £96 MR9X09C1WA

Computing (see also business courses)

Basic Computing, Internet and Email 4

Tues 19 JanWed 20 Jan

11.30-1.30pm1-3pm

9 wks9wks

CastleTetbury

£98£98

CP0V09C1VACP0V09C1VB

Basic Computing, Internet and Email Open Learning 4Contact Castle IT Office on 01285 653961 Castle/Tetbury £98 CP0V09C2LA

Computing for New Learners

Mon 18 JanMon 18 JanTues 19 JanTues 19 JanWed 20 JanWed 20 Jan

10-12pm1-3pm9.30-11.30am1-3pm11.15-1.15pm9.30-11.30am

9 wks9 wks9 wks9 wks9 wks9wks

CastleTetburyBibury V HallFairford Lib’yCastleMinchi’ Library

£36£36£36£36£36£36

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Crafty Play and Language with your Pre-school Child

Wed 6 Jan 9.30-11.30am 6 wks Tetbury £6 CR9E09C1VA

Creative Writing for All

Tues 19 Jan 7-9pm 8 wks Castle £90 WW9X09C1WA

Digital Cameras Basics

Tues 12 JanWed 13 JanThurs 14 JanThurs 14 Jan

11.30-1.30pm1-3pm7-9pm10-12pm

5 wks5 wks5 wks5 wks

CastleMinch’ LibraryCastleTetbury

£40£40£40£40

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Digital Cameras Beyond the Basics

Tues 23 FebWed 24 FebThurs 25 FebThurs 25 Feb

11.30-1.30pm1-3pm7-9pm10-12pm


CastleMinch’ LibraryCastleTetbury

£84£84£84£84

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Drawing and Painting choose your own medium

Tues 19 Jan 1-3pm 8 wks Fosse £90 AR9X09C1VA

Drawing and Painting for Beginners

Thurs 21 Jan 12-2pm 8 wks Fosse £90 AR9X09C1VB

Drawing and Painting for Intermediates

Thurs 21 Jan 10-12pm 8 wks Fosse £90 AR9X09C1VC

ESOL Conversational English

Mon 11 JanMon 11 JanWed 24 Feb

9.30-10.30am1-2pm9.30-10.30am

5 wks5 wks5 wks

TetburyCastleTetbury

£40£40£40

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ESOL Craft with English

Wed 13 Jan 2.15-4.15pm 9 wks Castle £3.50/wk/materials ES9E09C1VE

ESOL Introduction to IT

Wed 13 Jan 9.30-11.30am 5 wks Castle £45 ES9E09C1VD

Gardening - Ponds and Water Features in Gardens

Wed 13 Jan 10am-12pm 10 wks Fosse £134 GD9X09C1VA

Golf - Beginners & Improvers at Cirencester Golf ClubTues 12 Jan 4-5pm 6 wks Ciren GC £60 KF9X09C1WC

History of Art - Ways of SeeingWed 24 Feb 1-3pm 6 wks Fosse £101 HA9X09C1VA

Instrumental and Singing Lessons Contact the Enrolment Office for piano, singing, guitar, woodwind, violin, viola, saxaphone and flute lessons

Life Drawing

Tues 19 Jan 7-9pm 8 wks Fosse £90 AR9X09C1WA

Line Dancing - Beginners

Thurs 21 Jan 7.15-8.15pm 10 wks Corn Hall £55 DA9X09C1WA

Line Dancing - Intermediate

Thurs 21 Jan 8.15-915pm 10 wks Corn Hall £55 DA9X09C1WB

Mosaic ArtWed 13 JanMon 11 JanWed 13 JanMon 11 Jan

12-2pm7-9pm9.30-11.30am1-4pm


CastleCastleCastleCastle

£112£112£112£151

CR9X09C1VACR9X09C1WACR9X09C1VBCR9X09C1VC

Mosaic Art for Absolute BeginnersFri 15 Jan 9.30-11.30am 9 wks Tetbury £36 CR9E09C1VB

Oil Painting

Mon 18 Jan 7-9pm 8 wks Fosse £90 AR9X09C1WB

Photo Editing - Basics: A guide to the GIMP (Free) SoftwareMon 22 FebFri 26 Feb

10-12pm10-12pm

3 wks3 wks

CastleTetbury

£60£60

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Photography ABC Award - Photography Skills 4

Tues 14 Jan 6-9pm 10 wks Fosse £157 PH3V09C1WA

Pilates (Mat Based) for Beginners

Wed 13 Jan 8.15-9.15pm 6 wks The Barn £45 KF9X09C1WB

Pottery

Mon 18 JanTues 12 Jan

7-9pm2-4pm

8 wks10 wks

FosseFosse

£100£122

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Teaching

Support Workers in Schools Level 3 Diploma, Certificate & Award 4

Contact Rosemary Coop on 01285 640994 for details TE3X09C2YA

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQ 3 4

Contact Joanne Mackenzie on 01285 640994 for details TE3N09C2LA

Tennis - Beginners Skills - Cirencester Tennis Club

Wed 24 Feb 9.30-11am 5 wks Ciren Tennis £60 KF9X09C1VA

Tennis - Improve Your Skills - Cirencester Tennis Club

Wed 24 Feb 11-12.30pm 5 wks Ciren Tenniis £60 KF9X09C1VB

Textiles and Art Design

Mon 11 Jan 10-12pm 10 wks Castle £112 TS9X09C1VA

Watercolours for Absolute Beginners

Tues 12 Jan 2-4pm 9 wks Tetbury £36 AR9E09C1VB

Wine Appreciation

Mon 11 Jan 7-9pm 5 wks Fosse £55 CG9X09C1WA

Courses for Leisure

coursesManaging and Safe Handling of Medicines Certificate VRQ 4

Contact Flexible Learning on 01285 644157 for details £75 HC2V09C2LB

Palliative Care Certificate (VRQ) Level 3 4

Contact Flexible Learning on 01285 644157 for details £135 HC3V09C2LA

Leadership and Management in Care Sector NVQ Level 4 4

Contact Flexible Learning on 01285 644157 for details HC4N09C2LC

Safeguarding Children and Young People (VRQ) Level 2 4

Contact Flexible Learning on 01285 644157 for details

Law - ILEX Certificate, Diploma and Higher Professional Diploma 4 Please contact [email protected].

Management, Business Skills and Hospitality

Business Administration NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4 4


CIM Introductory Certificate in Marketing 4Tues 19 Jan 9.30-4.30pm 3 wks Castle £350 MG2V09C1VA

CIPD Certificate in HR Practice 4Wed 13 Jan 1.30-5.30pm 20 wks Castle £800 HN3V09C1VA

Coaching Skills For Managers

Wed 1 April 9.30-4.30pm 1 day Castle £130 MG9X09C1VA

Equality and Diversity Levels 2 Certificate 4


Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Thurs 22 April 9.30-4.30pm 1 day Castle £130 MG9X09C1VB

Management - First Line Management - ILM Level 3 Award 4

Thurs 25 Feb 9.30-4.30pm 4 wks Castle £370 MG3V09C1VA

Management - Team Leader Award - ILM Level 2 Award 4

Mon 11 Jan 9.30-4.30pm 3 wks Castle £290 MG2V09C1VB

Management - ILM Level 5 Award 4

Wed 24 Feb 9.30-4.30pm 6 wks Castle £520 MG5V09C1VA

Management NVQ Levels 3, 4 & 5 4

Contact Flexible Learning on 01285 644157 for details MG5N09C2LA

Marketing Your New BusinessWed 6 JanMon 29 Mar

9.30-2.30pm12.30-3.30pm

1 day1 day

CastleTetbury

£5£5

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Multi Skilled Hospitality NVQ Level 2 4Contact Flexible Learning on 01285 644157 for details HL2N09C2LA

Team Leader NVQ Level 2 4


Working for YourselfThur & Fri , 14/15 Jan, 9.30-2.30pmMon & Tues, 8/9 Mar 9.30-2.30pm

2 days2 days

CastleCastle

FREEFREE

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Media, Internet and Journalism

Final Cut Express: Problem Solving Workshop

Sat 13 March 9.30-5.30pm 1 day Fosse £135 MM9X09C1VA

Journalism - Feature Writing for Beginners

Sat 27 Feb 9.30-5.30pm 1 day Fosse £135 MM9X09C1VB

Photoshop for Beginners

Sat 6 Mar 9.30-5.30pm 1 day Fosse £135 MM9X09C1VC

Photoshop Intermediate

Sat 20 Mar 9.340-5.30pm 1 day Fosse £135 MM9X09C1VD

Web Design Skills

Sat 27 March 9.30-5.30pm 1 day Fosse £135 MM9X09C1VE

Beauty and Holistic Courses

Attract Clients and Promote your Therapy Business

Wed & Thur, 15/16 Feb, 9.30-5.30pm 2 days Castle £150 BY9X09C1VA

Certificate in Wax Depilation 4

Wed 6 Jan 6-9pm 20 wks Castle £350 BY2V09C1WA

Crystal Therapy at the Organic Farm Shop

Fri 5 March 9.30-3.30pm 1 day OF Shop £70 BY9X09C1VD

Flower Remedies at the Organic Farm Shop

Thurs 18 March 10-4pm 1 day OF Shop £85 BY9X09C1VB

Indian Head Massage 4Mon 4 JanWed 24 Feb

6-9pm12.30-3.30pm

12 wks12 wks

CastleCastle

£246£246

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Reiki the First Degree at the Organic Farm ShopTues 23 Mar & Wed 24 Mar

10-4pm9.30-1.30pm

2 days OF Shop £145 BY9X09C1VE

Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 Diploma 4Tues & Thur, 5/7 Jan, 6.30-8.30pm 20 wks Castle £446 BY3V09C1WB

Swedish Massage Level 3 Certificate 4Mon & Wed, 4/6 Jan, 6.30-8.30pm 20 wks Castle £499 BY3V09C1WC

Testing for Food Sensitivity at the Organic Farm Shop

Sat 30 Jan 10-4pm 1 day OF Shop £75 BY9X09C1VC

Computing

ECDL Advanced - Open Learning 4Contact Castle IT Office on 01285 653961 Castle/Tetbury £280 CP3V09C2LA

ECDL Essentials - Open Learning 4Contact Castle IT Office on 01285 653961 Castle/Tetbury £115 CP1V09C2LA

ECDL Extra - Open Learning 4Contact Castle IT Office on 01285 653961 Castle/Tetbury £188 CP2V09C2LA

ECDL Extra 4

Tues 12 Jan 915-11.15am 20 wks Castle £188 CP2V09C1VA

IT User NVQ Levels 1, 2 and 3 (ITQ) 4


Customer Service

Customer Service NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4 4


Customer Service Handling Challenging Customers

Thurs 21 Jan 1-4.30pm 1 day Castle £60 CS9X09C1VB

Customer Service Handling Complaints and Angry Customers

Thurs 4 Feb 1-4.30pm 1 day Castle £60 CS9X09C1VC

Dealing with Difficult People

Tues 25 March 9.30-4.30pm 1 day Castle £130 CS9X09C1VD

Health and Social Care and Child Care

Childrens’ Care, Learning and Development NVQ levels 2, 3 and 4 4


Dementia Care VRQ Level 2 4

Contact Flexible Learning on 01285 644157 for details £75 HC2V09C2LA

Food Hygiene Level 2

Wed 3 March 10-3pm 2 wks Fosse £60 FT9X09C1VA

Health and Social Care NVQ Levels 2, 3 & 4 4

Contact Flexible Learning on 01285 644157 for details HC2N09C2MA

need advice? contact the adult guidance service on 01285 640994

Thanks to the vision of the Fleece Hotel and the tutors at Cirencester College, staff at the hotel have ended up with not only a job, but also promising careers.

Roy Gay General Manager at the Fleece Hotel says, “We believe that growing your own talent is the best way – and everyone who has had training from Cirencester College has progressed well.”

Mr Gay adds, “It’s quite amazing, really. The benefits start with more confidence and then more competence in the workplace. It’s very good for CVs and future progress. I think that very often in the hospitality world you have people who join just looking for a job. But through training and encouragement, it can develop into a career. It’s most important to progress people.”

The encouragement Mr Gay’s staff have been offered includes special classes for staff with English as a second language, NVQs in hospitality and management, and an apprenticeship for a 17 year old who’s

just joined the hotel. Others have taken one-off courses in kitchen hygiene, strategic management and how to deal with angry customers.

“One of our NVQ people, our receptionist Holly Read-Houghton, became the hotel’s employee of the year and then won the college’s own award for being the outstanding business student of the year,” says Mr Gay.

Mr Gay believes the secret of Cirencester College’s success is the tutors’ understanding of the hospitality industry,

their flexibility, and their willingness to deliver the training in the workplace at times that suit the hotel’s needs. “They understand the business we’re in and don’t appear at 12 o’clock and expect everyone to stop what they’re doing to look after them; little things like that are a great help!”

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Holly Read-Houghton receiving her award from Sir Michael Angus

cirencestercollegea beacon college

All students are able to register with the

Academy JobShop aFREE job finding service

Whether you are a student

studying accounts or

learning how to paint at

college, the JobShop is

open for you to use

www.academyjobshop.co.uk

C.Side is an award winning spa facility at Cowley Manor located between Cheltenham and Cirencester. Cowley Manor’s General Manager Andy Boardman has worked with Hazel Miller at Cirencester College to introduce apprenticeships to C.Side.

“I think that the apprenticeship scheme is fantastic and we are considering expanding the programme into other areas of the hotel” says Mr Boardman, going on to say that apprenticeships are a “fantastic way to enter employment”. The chance to “mould and strengthen the employee whilst they learn basic skills is ideal” continues Mr Boardman.

Hazel Miller from Cirencester College says “Working with Andy and the team at Cowley Manor to launch apprenticeships has been extremely satisfying and very rewarding”.

The opportunity to work together, means that both Cowley Manor and Cirencester College can co-operate to offer young people entering the work place a chance to apply their training in a practical and rewarding way.

Mr Boardman sums it up for all by saying, “I wish that such schemes had been around in my day” ... a sentiment I think we’d all share!

If you are a student and would like to find out more, or if you are an employer looking to offer apprenticeships, contact Tracay Mead on 01285 653961.

Customer ServiceAt Cirencester College our aim is to provide high quality customer service. Our Customer Service Standards appear on our website at www.cirencester.ac.uk or a copy can be obtained from Libby Reed at Cirencester College on 01285 640994.If you wish to make a comment, compliment or complaint please speak to Student Services on 01285 640994.

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After completing her BTEC National Diploma in Media, 19 year old Victoria Walker joined the staff of Cirencester College as an apprentice.

“I applied to do an apprenticeship because I wanted to gain practical experience within my chosen workplace, with the opportunity to further my studies. I feel you get a better grounding for working practices and real work situations, whilst at the same time getting training and getting a salary!

I have to deal with different problems and situations everyday which is helping me to learn very quickly and gain lots of experience. I am also benefitting from getting the best of both worlds; working with an employer and studying with my peers. You learn to become part of a team as well as facing individual work challenges.

I hope all the experience I gain in my apprenticeship will stand me in good stead for the future as I think employers will see that I will have a wealth of relevant experience that I can offer them.”

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Getting paid while you learn might sound too good to be true, but with Apprenticeships you really do get the best of both worlds.

Throughout the UK, more than 130,000 companies offer apprentice places in over 80 different industry sectors. They do so because they understand the benefits an apprenticeship brings to their business through increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed and competent work-force.

Apprenticeships are important both for individuals and businesses in the South Cotswolds district. At Cirencester College apprentices receive high quality training ensuring that every apprentice makes the most of their time at college. The college works closely with local employers that can see the benefit of offering apprenticeships.

Cirencester College is currently offering the following apprenticeship training:Business Administration Levels 2 & 3Customer Service Level 2Beauty Therapy Level 3Hospitality Level 2IT Users Level 2

In 2010 the following new apprenticeships will be available: Youth Work, Accounting, Book-keeping and Team Leading

The demand for well-trained, highly-qualified staff has never been higher and the future for apprenticeships looks very bright indeed. If you are a student and would like to find out more, or if you are an employer looking to offer apprenticeships, contact Tracay Mead on 01285 653961.

Fast track to a great career…..The College is working hard to ensure its students leave College with a good understanding of what they want to do and how to get there. Nationally employers have expressed concerns over students’ lack of work-related skills. The Academies provide a forum for employers and educators to come together put programmes of training and development in place to meet those needs. Each Academy is employer driven; their direction set by

Advisory Boards made up of powerful, influential but above all creative and innovative employer representatives who themselves have a vision to create an industry which people want to be part of.Academy students are provided with a mentor from local business, a six week paid internship during their summer break and take part in visits, lectures and workshops hosted by local employers. Over a hundred local companies are involved in this initiative and include Intel plc, St

James’s Place Wealth Management, Endsleigh Insurance, Nationwide Building Society and Zurich.It is the real-life experience of being an employee during the summer that has a lasting effect on confidence, providing focus and direction as the student pursues their future career.

If you believe that your organisation would like to be part of this growing initiative, to find out more please contact the Academies team on 01285 653961 or email us on [email protected].

Cirencester College Charitable Trust you can make a difference

To make a donation or for more information about the work of the Trust please contact Desna McAll or Sally Walker on 01285 626137

The Cirencester College Charitable Trust exists to provide additional resources for the life and work of the College. We have recently funded the new ‘Inspire’ shop at the Fosse Way Campus, provided extra furniture for the new IT Drop In Centre and established a fund to support disadvantaged students on field trips and other development activities. As a charity we can reclaim basic rate income tax through the Gift Aid Scheme.

Apprenticeships

An Open Day for adults who have been made redundant, are unemployed or are thinking about a change in career and need advice about re-training. On the day we can offer advice about:

l Creating or reviewing a CVl Job Seekingl Training for a careerl Recruitment – what employers are looking forl Re-trainingl Job Centre Plus - advice on making new claims and other helpl Opportunities for volunteering

Information about local training opportunities and new courses in:

l Financial advice – Managing on a Reduced Incomel Setting up a New Businessl Computer Skillsl Improving your English and Maths Skills l Interview Techniques and Confidence Buildingl Stress Managementl Literacy and Numeracy Advice

No need for an appointment, just come along!

Facing redundancy? Looking for work ideas?Wanting to retrain? Need help to apply for work?

Drop in and visit us on

Thursday 21 January 2010at Bingham House, Dyer Street, Cirencesterfrom 11am to 4pmfor FREE advice

credit crunch? bite back!

If you have missed this eventplease contact Adult Guidance on 01285 640994

Student Services, Cirencester College, Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester GL7 1XA T: 01285 640994 | E: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] | W: www.cirencester.ac.uk

In partnership with Adult Education in Gloucestershire - a service provided by Gloucestershire County Council.

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