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Admissions......................................................................... 06

GuidetoQualifications...................................................... 11

EntryRequirements....................................................07-10

CourseKey......................................................................... 02

ApprenticeshipTraining.............................................12-14

A/ASLevels...............................................................15-16

AccesstoUniversityforAdults........................................ 17

Accounting......................................................................... 18

Administration............................................................19-20

Art,Design&Crafts....................................................21-26

BeautyTherapy...........................................................27-28

Business......................................................................29-30

CAD..................................................................................... 31

Childcare......................................................................32-33

Childcare–SpecialNeeds................................................. 34

ComplementaryTherapies............................................... 35

Construction................................................................36-38

ConstructionSkills......................................................39-41

Counselling........................................................................ 42

DentalNursing................................................................... 43

Electrical............................................................................. 44

Engineering................................................................45-46

EngineeringSkills.......................................................47-48

English&History............................................................... 49

EssentialSkills................................................................... 50

ESOL................................................................................... 51

FirstAid.............................................................................. 52

Floristry&FlowerArranging............................................ 53

GCSEs................................................................................. 54

Hairdressing................................................................55-56

Health&Safety...........................................................57-58

Health&SocialCare...................................................59-60

Horticulture........................................................................ 61

Hospitality&Tourism.................................................62-65

IT/Computing/Multimedia......................................66-69

Languages.......................................................................... 70

Leisure&Recreational...................................................... 71

LifeSkills............................................................................ 72

Management&ProfessionalDevelopment............73-75

Media...........................................................................76-77

MotorVehicle..............................................................78-79

Music.............................................................................80-81

PerformingArts................................................................. 82

Photography&Photoshop........................................83-84

PublicServices................................................................... 85

Retail............................................................................86-87

Science............................................................................... 88

SportsStudies.............................................................89-91

TeacherTraining................................................................ 92

Finance............................................................................... 93

SupportforyourLearning.........................................94-95

Workingforyourfuture..................................................... 96

LearningResourceCentre................................................. 96

FacilitiesforStudents........................................................ 97

StudentUnion.................................................................... 98

SportsTeamsandAcademies.......................................... 99

Prince’sTrust.................................................................... 100

CampusLocations........................................................... 100

GuideforInternationalStudents.................................... 101

BusinessSupport............................................................. 102

CommunityLearning....................................................... 103

CommunityLearningOutcentres..........................104-108

Index........................................................................109-113

Eachcoursewithintheprospectushasbeencolourcodedandisyourguidetohelpyouchooseyourdesiredcourse.Wehaveawiderangeofcoursesavailablefromrecreationalthroughtohighereducationtochoosefrom.

Weofferarangeofblendedlearningcourses.Blendedlearningisaflexibleapproachtodeliverythatcombinesbothonlineandface-to-faceteachingmethods.Coursematerialsareavailableonlineprovidingopportunitiestohave24/7accesstoalllearningcontent.

Regularformativeassessmentswithfeedbackisgiventogivestudentsanopportunitytogaugetheirprogressagainstthelearningoutcomesandtoreceivesupportingfeedbackonthisprogress.

Asyoureadthroughtheprospectuslookoutfortoseewhatisonofferthroughblendedlearning.

Course KeyChoosing your course

Prospectus Contents

Higher Education Courses

Further Education Courses

Apprenticeship Courses / TFS

Recreational Courses

Online Blended Learning Courses

Vocational Courses

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Welcome2012/13

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Itisimportantforyoutoconsideryourfuturecarefullybecausethedecisionyoumakenowwillaffectyourcareerandemploymentprospects.CoursesatSouthernRegionalCollegearedesignedtoprovideyouwiththeknowledgenecessarytofollowyourchosencareeraswellasdevelopthepracticalandpersonalskillswhichwillgiveyouanedgewhenseekingemployment.

AsamodernFurtherandHigherEducationCollegewemakeeveryefforttoensurethatourprogrammesofferclearprogressionpathwaysandarerelevantfortheworldofwork.Coursesrangefromthoseforthecompletebeginnerthroughtopostgraduatestudyinawiderangeofsubjectareasandaredeliveredbyexperttutorsinafriendlylearningenvironment.WeofferaneverincreasingnumberoffulltimevocationalandacademiccoursesincludingApprenticeships,ALevels,BTECNationalDiplomaqualificationsaswellasanextensiverangeofprofessionalqualifications.Whetheryouwishtoattendonafulltimebasis,duringthedayorintheeveningyouwillbeabletochoosethemodeofstudythatsuitsyourneeds.

TheCollegealsooffersanexcellentrangeofparttimecourses,whetheryouareconsideringacoursetofurtherenhanceyourcareer,toupdateyourskillsorsimplyforpleasure.Learningcanbesorewardingatalllevelsandweareconfidentthatwewillhavejusttherightcourseforyou.Studyingparttimewillgiveyoutheopportunitytolearnatapacethatsuitsyou.Weofferover350parttimeprogrammesinavarietyofsubjects,manyofwhichareindustryrecognisedqualifications,specialistprogrammesandprofessionalqualificationsrecognisedbyprofessionalbodiesintheUKandIreland.

Ourportfolioofhigherlevelprofessionalandtechnicalcoursesisbroadrangingandweensurethatallourprogrammes,betheydegrees,diplomas,certificatesorprofessionalqualifications,areofaqualitysurpassingthatofferedatUniversity.InfactallourdegreeprogrammesarevalidatedandqualityassuredbyleadingUniversitiesincludingtheUniversityofUlster,Queen’sUniversityBelfast,ThamesValleyUniversityandLiverpoolJohnMoore’sUniversity.

SouthernRegionalCollegeisagreatplacetolearn–aplace

wherewestrivetogiveyouthebestfacilities,thebestsupportandofcoursethemostuptodateteachingwhichisatthecoreofeverythingwedo.Wewelcomeallstudentswhethertheyarereturningtostudyafterabreakorcontinuingyoureducationdirectfromschool.Itdoesn’tmatterhowmanyyearsithasbeensinceyouwereineducation-therearelotsofopportunitiestostartagain,andweareheretohelpmakeyourexperiencebothrewardingandenjoyable.Allourstudentshaveaccesstothewidestrangeofmodernlearningresourcesandaresupportedbyadedicatedteamofstaffthroughoutourcampuses.

Weareproud,notjustofourexcellenthistoryofachievement,butalsoofourtraditionofsupportingourstudentsinallaspectsofthelearningexperience.Westrivetoprovidestimulating,inclusiveteachingpracticesinmodernlearningenvironments.Tothisend,theCollegeoffershighqualitypastoralsupport,andtakesseriouslythedemandstomeettheadditionalspecificlearningrequirementsandsocialneedsoftheindividualstudent.Ourcommitmenttowideningparticipationmeanswetruly

welcomestudentsofallages,fromdiversebackgroundsandweendeavourtofullysupportthesestudentsandtomeettheiracademicneedsduringtheirtimewithus.

Thankyouforyourinterestandwehopeyoufindthisprospectushelpful.Rememberyouwillbeabletomeetthestaffatoneofouropendaysoralternativelyifyourequireanyadditionalinformationoradviceoncareers,pleasetelephoneordropintoanyofouradmissionsoffices.

IfyouchoosetostudywithSouthernRegionalCollegewecanguaranteethatyouwillbegivenallthesupportandencouragementyouneedtosucceedinworkandlife.WelookforwardtowelcomingyoutotheCollegeinSeptember.

FOR MANY THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU WILL HAvE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE WHERE YOU STUDY AND WHAT YOU STUDY. IT IS YOUR CHANCE TO DO SOMETHING THAT IS OF REAL INTEREST TO YOU AND CHOOSE A COURSE THAT CAN MEET YOUR FUTURE CAREER ASPIRATIONS.

Mr Brian DoranChief Executive

Andrew SaundersChair of the Governing Body

REASONSWHY SRC IS FOR YOU!

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1. High quality – low feesWe can offer you a higher education qualification, validated by leading universities at a fraction of the cost. The tuition fee for full-time higher education is £1,380 for entry in 2012.

2. Excellent facilitiesWe pride ourselves in having the most up-to-date facilities available for you – hair and beauty salons, training restaurant and kitchens, fitness suites, libraries, common rooms and snack bars.

3. Flexible learningDid you know 68% of SRC Higher Education students choose to study part-time as they can gain experience in the work place while studying at the same time.

4. Supporting youCollege is an excellent stepping stone from school to university or work. Small classes, regular tuition, supportive guidance and a range of learning support are all part of the experience.

5. Cutting-edge technologySRC has free high-speed wireless internet in our Learning Resource Centres and student common rooms.

6. Taking you higherWe offer almost 40 Higher Education courses on both a part-time and full-time basis and nearly all of our higher education courses have direct links with university.

7. Something for everyoneWe offer over 600 courses at levels to suit everyone with the opportunity to progress from Introductory Level courses to HNC/Ds and Foundation Degrees. Students vary in age from 18 up to their late 80’s, in fact, one of our current students is aged 82!

8. Largest college outside of BelfastWe are the second largest college of further and higher education in Northern Ireland. Last year we had over 35,000 enrolments – that’s a lot of people! Although we are a big college, classes are small, and are served by staff who are both professional and caring.

9. Join the Student UnionThe Student Union is your Student Union and has something to offer everyone on each of the six campuses. Get involved! It may look good on your CV.

10. Enjoy!It can be fun with a great range of student activities and sports opportunities we are sure you will enjoy your time at Southern Regional College.

ourvisionTo be the leading provider of professional and technical

training - prized by individuals and employers in the local community and beyond.

ourcorevaluesPutting the learner first.

Striving for excellence. Working together to achieve more.

To transform lives through meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences.

ourmission


Inadditiontoprovidingappropriateinformationaboutthecourseofstudy,aPreEnrolmentandAdviceSession(PEAS)isnormallyusedaspartoftheselectionprocesstoensurethatstudentsenrolontheappropriatecoursetoensuretheirabilitysupportstheiraspiration.Thisgivesapplicantsanopportunitytodiscusstheirchoiceofcoursewithaspecialisttutorandtoaskspecificquestionsonissuestheymaybeconcernedabout.Ifundecidedastoyourchoiceofcareer/progressionroute,anadvicesessioncanbearrangedwiththeCareersAdvisortodiscusspossiblealternatives.

ADMISSIONS TO FULL-TIME STUDY

ApplicationswillbeacceptedNOW-itisimportantnottowaitfortheresultsofexaminationsbeforeapplyingforaplaceonafull-timecourse,asplacescanbeofferedprovisionallypendingconfirmationofyourexaminationresults.WhenyoureturnacompletedapplicationformtotheAdmissionsOfficeyouwillbeinvitedwhereapplicableforapreenrolmentandadvicesession(PEAS).Popularcourseswillfillearly,therefore,earlyapplicationisessentialforalllearners.

ADMISSIONS TO PART-TIME STUDY

Applicationsforadmissiontopart-timecoursesareco-ordinatedbyacomprehensiveAdmissionsservicewhichprocessesapplications,providesinformationonStudentServices,arrangepreenrolmentandadvicesessions(PEAS)whereapplicableandforwardstheoffersmadetoapplicants.

Fulldetailsincludingdaysandtimesofpart-timedayandeveningcourseswillbepublishedintheCollegenewspaperwhichcanbeobtainedfromanycampus.Advertisementsinlocalpressatvarioustimesthroughouttheyearwillgivedetailsofadultinformationandadviceevenings,whichareheldinlateAugust.Forfurtherinformationlogontoourwebsiteatwww.src.ac.uk

How do I apply?

IfyouareinterestedinstudyingacourseattheCollegeyouneedtocompleteanapplicationform.Youcanobtainanapplicationformbycallingintoanyofourcampuses,askingatreception,phoningandhavingonemailedtoyou,oryoucandownloaditfromthewebsitewww.src.ac.uk.OnceyouhavefilledinyourapplicationformeitherpostittotherelevantcampusorbringitintocampusandgiveittooneofourCampusServicesStaffatreception.

Do I have to provide evidence of my qualifications?

Notallcoursesrequireevidenceofpreviousqualifications.Forthosethatdo,youwillbeaskedtopresentthese,usuallyatthepreenrolmentandadvicesession(PEAS)orinAugust.Informationonwhatqualificationsarerequiredforeachcoursecanbefoundinthisprospectus.

Will I be called for interview?

Ifappropriateyouwillbecalledforapreenrolmentandadvicesession(PEAS).Thiswillapplytoallfulltimeandsubstantialparttimecourses.Thesesessionswillbeinformalandyouwillbeabletodiscussyourcoursechoices.Pleasedonotworryifyouarenotsurewhichcourseyouwanttofollow.Youwillgetanopportunitytoaskquestionstomakesurethatyouaremakingtherightdecision.Ourstaffareheretohelpandyoucancountontheirconfidentiality.

How will I know if I have been accepted onto my course?

Followingyouradvicesessionyouwillbesentaletterconfirmingtheoffer-eitherafirmorprovisionalacceptance,dependingonwhetherornotyouhavebeenaskedtoachievecertainexaminationgrades.Tosecureyourofferofaplaceyoumustconfirmyouracceptance.Remembercoursesfillquicklysoitisimportantyoudothisquickly.Youwillalsoneedtoattendtoenrolonthedateindicatedontheletter.

What do I do if I have a disability or special need?

PleasecontacttheCollege’sCampusServicesandstaffwillbeabletosuggestalternativewaysforyoutoapply.

Forspecialistlearningsupportpleaserefertopage95

What do you mean by ‘a disability’?

Adisabilityisaphysicalormentalconditionwhichmakesitverydifficultforyoutodonormalday-to-daythingsbothnowandinthefuture.

Why do you need to provide information on your ethnic and community background?

Sothatwecanensureequalopportunities,weneedtomonitortheapplicationsandprogressofstudents.

What happens to information about you?

TheDataProtectionActrequirestheCollegetocomplywithanumberofimportantprinciples.ItgivesindividualsrightsovertheirpersonalinformationandanydetailsyouprovidetoSRCwillbeheldsecurely.Itmaybepassedtoofficialbodieswhomustgatherthisinformationbylawbutwillnotbepassedtootherthirdparties.

TheCollegewilladviseapplicantsontheirlikelihoodofachievementbasedontheevidenceavailableandindicatewhatevidencetheyhaveusedinordertoreachsuchadecision.TheCollegewillalwaysseektoofferalternativeprovisionatamoresuitablelevelorvocationalareaifsuchoptionsareavailable.

CoursesattheSouthernRegionalCollegearedeliveredusingtheEnglishlanguageandassuchallapplicantsmustbeabletodemonstratethattheyhaveasatisfactoryleveloffluencyinEnglish.TheCollegereservestherighttoreferanyapplicanttoremedialEnglishLanguageclassesuntiltheirleveloffluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishissufficienttoallowparticipationinotherareasofstudy.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: FURTHER EDUCATION

Entry Level Courses

• Thiscourseissuitableforapplicantswhoareatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourse,

• Fulltimeentrylevelcoursesaretargetedatapplicantsagedbetween16-25yearsofage,

• Applicantsapplyingforentrylevelcourseswillhavearangeofadditionalsupportneeds,

• Applicantswillbeaskedtoprovideapreviousstatementofeducationalneeds(SEN)orassessmentandhavearecordofanypriorattainments.ApplicantsthatdonothaveaSENstatementwillbeassessedpriortobeingofferedaplaceonthecourse,

• Aninterviewwillplayanimportantroleintheselectionofcandidates.

QCF/ NQF Level 1 or below FE Qualifications (excluding TFS & ApprenticeshipsNI)

• Applicantsmustbeatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourse,

• Applicantsmustbewellmotivatedandhavecompletedaprogrammeofgeneraleducationtokeystage4whichwouldenabletheapplicanttobenefitfromandsucceedonthecourse,

• ApplicantsshouldhaveachievedatleastoneformalqualificationbuttheirachievementsdonotamounttoafullLevel1qualification.Afulllevel1qualificationisdefinedas5GCSEsgradesD-G,anNVQLevel1,oranequivalentqualification,

• AttendanceatIPEASorGPEAS(IndividualorGroupPreEnrolmentAdviceSession)isessentialfortheselectionofcandidatesinallcourses.InthecaseofArt&Designandincertaincreativesubjectsapplicantsmayberequiredtopresentanappropriateportfolioofevidenceinordertodemonstratespecificskillsorattributesrequiredforthesecourses.

QCF/ NQF/ Level 2 FE Qualifications (excluding TFS & ApprenticeshipsNI)

• Applicantsmustbeatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourse,

• Applicantsmusthaveachievedatleast5GCSEGradesD-G,orequivalentqualificationprofilefromtheQCF,

• Applicantsmustdemonstratetheattributesofmotivationandinitiativetoparticipateintheprogrammeandadesiretosucceedincompletingtheirchosencourse,

• AttendanceatIPEASorGPEASisessentialfortheselectionofcandidatesinallFirstDiplomacourses.InthecaseofArt&Designapplicantsmayberequiredtopresentanappropriateportfolioofevidence,

• TheCollegemayalsouseotherevidenceprovidedaspartoftheapplicationprocess.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA - FULL TIME ADvANCED FE LEvEL 3 COURSES

QCF/ NQF/ Level 3/ FE Qualifications (excluding TFS & ApprenticeshipsNI)

TheCollegemayreviewthequalificationsand/orexperienceheldbyapplicantsandwillconsiderwhetherthisprofileshowsanabilitytoprogresstoalevel3qualification.Forapplicantswhoareatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourseandwhohaverecentlybeenineducationtokeystage4,theymusthaveoneofthefollowing:

• 14points(seepointsawardedforqualifications)orgreater,consistingofatleast4GCSEGradeC,orequivalentqualificationprofilefromtheQCF.Incertaincircumstancesandspecificallyduring‘clearing’theCollegemayreducethisrequirementto12pointsifitisdeemedthatthecandidatehasdemonstratedthecommitment,understandingandknowledgeofthesubject,

• BTECFirstDiplomaatPassorabovewithaprofileequatingto14points,

• BTECFirstCertificateatPassorabovewithaprofileequatingto14points,

• NVQLevel2(inrelevantsubjectarea),

• LeavingCertificate–aprofileequivalentto12points(ofwhich3subjectsmustbeachievedatGradeC3orbetteratOrdinaryLevel),

• ApplicantstoBTECNationalDiplomasinConstructionandEngineeringmusthaveaGCSEprofilewhichincludesMathematicsGradeCoraboveoranequivalentqualificationwhichincludesEssentialSkillsLevel2inNumeracy.

• ApplicantswithoutGCSEEnglishLanguage(orequivalent)mustbeabletodemonstrateaspartoftheirapplicationtheycancommunicateinwrittenandspokenEnglishtoanacceptableleveltosucceedinthecourse.AttendanceatIPEASorGPEASisessentialintheselectionofcandidatesinallcourses.InthecaseofArt&Designandincertaincreativesubjectsapplicantsmayberequiredtopresentanappropriateportfolioofevidence.

• ApplicantsadmittedtoaprogrammeofstudywithoutaGradeCorbetterinGCSEEnglishLanguageorMathematicswillberequiredtoundertakeanEssentialSkillscourseinLiteracyorNumeracyatLevel2.

• ApplicantswillhavetheopportunitytoundertakerepeatclassesinGCSEEnglishLanguageand/orMathematics.

• ApplicantsadmittedtoaprogrammeofstudywithoutaGradeCorequivalentinInformationCommunicationTechnology(ICT)orequivalentQCFlevel2qualificationsinICTwillberequiredtoundertakeanEssentialSkillscourseinICT.Learnersovertheageof25maypresentamorevariedprofileofachievementthatislikelytoincludeexperienceofpaidand/orunpaidemployment.

Southern Regional College aims to ensure that everyone who applies for a course and fulfils the admissions criteria, will join a course that meets their needs and lead to a chosen career pathway. In some cases, the course that you may wish to join will have specific entry criteria. These have been specified to let you know what minimum prior knowledge, skills and/or academic qualifications you should have in order to meet the demands of the course.

Admissions Entry RequirementsThe College may use any information pertaining to the applicant’s skills, capability, competence or attributes, which is publicly available or presented to the College as part of the application process, to make an informed, objective and professional decision on the applicant’s ability and likelihood of the applicant to complete the programme successfully.

The College’s Open Days for the upcoming year are as follows:PortadownCampus Wed7thMarch2012 2pm–8pm

NewryCampus Thur8thMarch2012 11am–8pm

BanbridgeCampus Tues13thMarch2012 2pm–8pm

LurganCampus Wed14thMarch2012 2pm–8pm

KilkeelCampus Wed14thMarch2012 2pm–8pm

ArmaghCampus Thur15thMarch2012 11am–8pm

InadditionanumberofinformationandadvicesessionsarealsoheldatthestartofthenewacademicyearinAugust/September.PleasecontacttheCollegearoundthistimeformoreinformation.Informationcanalsobefoundonourwebsitewww.src.ac.uk

TheCollegeorganisesOpenDayseachyeartoprovidepotentialapplicantsandtheirparents/guardians/carerstheopportunitytofindoutmoreaboutstudyingattheCollege.OpenDaysreallydoprovideoneofthebestopportunitiesforyoutofindoutmoreaboutcourses,theCollegeandprogressionpathways.

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA - AS and A2 (A-Level) LEvEL 3 COURSES

TheCollegerequiresapplicantstoapplyfor3AScoursesormore,basedonthe‘gridofcombination’.ThegridofcombinationoutlinespossibleAScombinationsandisprovidedwithA-LevelapplicationformsorfromtheSchoolAdministrator.ThegridofcombinationwillbeavailablenolaterthanFebruaryoftheyearofentry.

Forapplicantswhoareatleast16yearsofageonorbefore1stJulyintheyearofproposedentrytothecourseandwhohaverecentlybeenineducationtokeystage4,theymusthaveoneofthefollowing:

• GCSE–Aqualificationsprofileequatingto14pointswithaminimumof4GCSEsatgradeCoraboveforapplicantsof3ALevels.

• Applicantswishingtostudy4ALevelsmusthave25pointsorbetterwithaminimumof6GCSEsatGradeC,includingGCSEEnglishLanguageGradeCandGCSEMathematicsGradeC.

• BTECFirstDiplomaorCertificate(withaqualificationprofileequivalentto15pointsorabove)

• LeavingCertificate–aprofileequivalentto14points(ofwhich4subjectsmustbeachievedatGradeC3orbetteratOrdinaryLevel).

• ApplicantsarerequiredtohaveaGCSEGradeCorbetterrelatedtothesubjecttowhichtheyareapplying(seeTable1below).IncertainASsubjectsthisisnotrequired,asnorelatedsubjectisavailable.

• AttendanceatIPEASorGPEASisessentialintheselectionofcandidatesinallcourses.InthecaseofArt&Designandincertaincreativesubjectsapplicantsmayberequiredtopresentanappropriateportfolioofevidence.

• Applicantswillberequiredtodemonstratethattheywishtoundertakeahighereducationcourseandmustbeabletocommunicatewhichsubjecttheywishtoundertakethisin.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: HIGHER EDUCATION

Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificate and Diplomas (Level 4 and Level 5)

• Theover-ridingconsiderationinadmittingapplicantstothecourse,isevidencethatthelearnerislikelytobeabletocompletethecoursesatisfactorily.

Applicants must:

• HaveevidenceofcompetenceinwrittenandspokenEnglishLanguage(minimumGCSEgradeCorequivalent)andnumeracy(minimumGCSEgradeCorequivalent)isrequiredforHigherEducationcourses.ApplicantswithoutthesequalificationsmaybeeligibleforentryunderAPEL(AccreditationofPriorLearning);

• Haveattainedatleast14pointsatLevel2orabove(e.g.GCSE)orhavealternativeapprovedqualifications.

• HaveattainedapassinatleastoneGCEA2Levelsubjectorequivalent.Applicantsshouldhaveattainedaminimumof

120UCASpointsachievedthroughthecompletionofALevels,NationalAwards,Accessorotheralternativeapprovedqualifications.ApplicantsusingA-Levelqualificationsforentrymusthaveobtainedapass(A*-E)inatleastoneA2subject.

Incertaincircumstancesandspecificallyduring‘clearing’theCollegemaydecreasetheminimumentryrequirements,shouldacandidatebeabletodemonstratesuitableattributesandcompetencies.However,theCollegewillnotacceptapplicantsbelowtheminimumrequirementstipulatedbytheawardingorganisation,normally80UCASpoints.

• IncertaincoursesthiscriteriamaybeenhancedasspecifiedbytheguidelinesoftheAwardingBody.Applicantsmaybegrantedentryeveniftheyhavenotsatisfiedtherequirementsabove,providedtheycanprovideevidenceoftheirabilitytostudyattherequiredleveland/orevidenceofsignificantrelevantindustrialexperienceandaninterestinrelation

tothesubjectarea.ForentrytoFoundationDegree/HNDApplicantsmusthavecompletedYear14oftheirsecondaryeducation.

Alternativeapprovedhighereducationqualifications.

• TheCollegewillacceptasalternativeapprovedqualifications:

• AnIrishLeavingCertificatewithpassesinthreeapprovedsubjectsatordinaryleveltogetherwithaminimumof120UCASpointsgainedathigherlevel.

• BTECNationalqualifications(Level3)awardedbytheEdexcelFoundation

• OCRNationalqualifications(atLevel3).

• NVQLevel3qualifications.

• Aminimumof2passesatgradeDoraboveinScottishHighers.

• TheEuropean,InternationalorWelshBaccalaureate.

• SatisfactorycompletionofanapprovedAccesscourse.

AllcoursesasdetailedontheQCF(Qualification&CurriculumFramework)willbetakenintoconsiderationforentrytoSRC.Forfurtherdetails

logontowww.qcda.gov.ukorwww.ucas.com

Note:Nosubjectmaybecountedatmorethanonelevel,exceptinthecaseoftheFirstDiploma/Certificate,NVQandAdvancedGNVQ,NationalorAVCE.ForthepurposeoffulfillingthegeneralentrancerequirementsandintermsofattractingUCAStariffpoints,twoAdvancedSubsidiary(AS)levelsubjectsareregardedastheequivalentofoneGCEAlevel,providedthattheapplicant’sprofilealsocontainsoneGCEAlevel.Applicationsfrompersonswhoholdqualificationsnotincludedinthislistwillbeconsideredontheirmerit.

AdmissionscriteriamaybeenhancedbytheCollegeifacourseisoversubscribed.InthisinstancethedecisiontoenhancethecriteriamustbeagreedbytheHOSandDirectorforCurriculum.Applicantswillbeinformedofachangeofadmissionscriteriainwriting.

GCSEGrade Points

A* 6

A 5

B 4

C 3

D 2

E-G 1

GCSEGradeforMathematics&EnglishOnly

Points

A* 7

A 6

B 5

C 4

BTECFirstDiplomaGrade

Points

Distinction 20

Merit 16

Pass 12

POINTS AWARDED FOR QUALIFICATIONSTABLE 1 GCSE SUBJECT REQUIREMENT FOR A-LEvEL ENTRY

Subject ENTRYREQUIREMENTS/COMPOSITEGCSE

AS 14PointsatGCSE,withatleast4GCSEsatgradeCincludingaGradeCoraboveinthefollowing:

Biology GCSEDoubleAwardScienceorGCSETripleAwardScience

BusinessStudies NoSpecificGCSEs

Chemistry GCSEDoubleAwardSciencegradeBorGCSEChemistry

EnglishLiterature

GCSEinEnglishLanguage

Geography NoSpecificGCSEs

History NoSpecificGCSEs

ICT NoSpecificGCSEs

Law NoSpecificGCSEs

Mathematics GCSEMathematics

Physics GCSEDoubleAwardScienceorPhysicsandGCSEMathematics

Psychology NoSpecificGCSEs

ReligiousStudies NoSpecificGCSEs

Sociology NoSpecificGCSEs

BTECFirstCertificateGrade

Points

Distinction 10

Merit 8

Pass 6

OccupationalStudies

Points

DoubleAwardL2 6

SingleAwardL2 3

DoubleAwardL1 2

SingleAwardL1 1

KeySkills/EssentialSkills

Points

Level2 3

Level1 2

LeavingCertificate-OrdinaryLevel

Points

A1 6

A2 5

B1-B3 4

C1-C3 3

D1-D3 2

Entry Requirements

SRC works in partnership with a large variety of quality and well established awarding bodies including:

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Guide to Qualifications

UCASPoints

GCE/VCEQUALIFICATIONS Level3Diplomas(QCF)orEquivalent

CACHEDiploma FoundationDiplomaArt&Design

IrishLeavingCertificate

CAOPoints

GCEAS/AS

GCEALEVEL/AVCE

AVCEDoubleAward

Award Cert Diploma Theory Practical Higher Ordinary

360 DDD

320 DDM

285 DIST

280 DMM

240 AA DD MMM AA

225 MERIT

220

200 BB DM MMP BB

180

165 PASS

160 CC MM MPP CC

140

120 A DD D MP PPP DD A

100 B B

90 A1 100

80 C EE M PP EE C

77 A2 90

72

71 B1 85

64 B2 80

60 A D D

58 B3 75

52 C1 70

50 B

48

45 C2 65

42

40 C E P E

39 C3 A1 60

38

35

33 D1 55

30 D

28

26 D2 A2 50

20 E D3 B1 45

17

14 B2 40

13

10

7 B3 35

C1 30

C2 25

C3 20

D1 15

D2 10

D3 5

QUALIFICATION LEVEL EQUIVALENCY DESCRIPTION

BachelorDegreeProfessionalCertificateProfessionalDiploma

7/6 Degree ThesecoursesareparttimeandvalidatedbytheCollegeorUniversity.

FoundationDegreeHigherNationalDiplomaHigherNationalCertificate

5/4 SecondyearofaDegree

FullandparttimeflexibleemploymentrelatedcoursesthatcombinetraditionalCollegestudywithlearningthattakesplaceatwork.

L3AccessCourseL3BTECExtendedDiplomaL3BTECDiplomaL3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomaL3BTECCertificare

L3ApprenticeshipL3NationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)

GCEAS&A2

3 3GCEALevels3GCEALevels2GCEALevels1GCEALevels1GCEALevels

AccesscoursesareforadultswithfewornoformaleducationalqualificationswhowishtoprepareforentrytoUniversity.

L3coursesarerecognisedbyemployersandhelpyousecureworkorenterintoHigherEducation

L2BTECDiplomaL2BTECExtendedCertificateL3BTECCertificare

L2SkillsforWorkL2ApprenticeshipL2NationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)L1BTECDiploma,CertificatesandAwards

GCSE

2 4GCSEs(A*-C)2GCSEs(A*-C)1GCSEs(A*-C)

Ifyouhavelessthan4GCSEsL2coursesprovideamorepracticalwayofstudyingandaprogressiontoLevel3

L1CombinedDiplomaL1SkillsforWorkL1SkillsforLifeL1NationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)

1 GCSE(D-G) ThesecoursesaddresspersonalanddevelopmentneedstoenableyoutogainthenecessaryskillstomovetothenextLevel.

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Choosingwhichqualificationtostudycanbedifficultandsometimesconfusing.ThisbriefguidewillhopefullygiveyouagreaterunderstandingofthequalificationsonofferattheCollege.Althoughthenamesofthequalificationsweoffermightbenewtoyou,theyarerecognisedbyindustryanduniversitiesasprogrammesthatwillprovidetheskillsandknowledgetheywanttheirfutureemployeesorstudentstohave.

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Apprenticeship Training and Training for Success TrainingforSuccess(TfS)isforyoungpeoplewhohavenotyetfoundfull-timeemployment

What’s in it for you?

TrainingforSuccessprogrammeswillgiveyoutheskillsandconfidencetofindwork.Juststartoffatapointyoufeelcomfortablewithandonceyouhavethebasicskillsandqualificationsyouneed,you’llbereadytomovetoahigherlevelor,ifyouhaveemployment,intoanApprenticeship.

TrainingforSuccessisdeliveredacrossthreeprogrammesasoutlinedbelow.Eachoftheprogrammesgivesyouavariedrangeoftraining:

• Buildingconfidenceandunderstandingthrougharangeofactivities

• Jobspecifictrainingtoachievearelevantqualification

• EssentialSkillsofLiteracy,NumeracyandInformationTechnology

• Health&SafetytrainingandCSRcardifrequired

• Workexperienceandjobsamplingtoletyouexperiencedifferentworkplacesanddecidewhatsortofworksuitsyoubest

• Opportunitiesforprogressiontohigherlevels

• Helpwithinterviewskillsandcompletingjobapplications

Entry requirements

• Applicantsmusthavereachedtheminimumschoolleavingageandbeunder18

• Applicantswithadisabilitycanbeupto22yearsoldonentry

• Applicantswhohavebeenincarecanbeupto24yearsoldonentry

• Applicantsmustbeunemployed

• Applicantswillbeassessedtodeterminetheappropriatestartlevel

Participants receive:

• NonmeanstestedEMAof£40perweekthatdoesnotimpactonanyotherbenefits

• Assistancewithtravelexpenses

• Protectiveclothingifrequiredforyourvocationalarea

• Coursefeesandexamfeespaid

• Specialistsupportforthosewithspecificneeds

• Specialistcareerguidance

• Bonuspaidtosomeparticipantsonachievementofagreedtargets

Onceyougainrecognisedbasicskillsandqualifications,youarereadytomoveontoahigherlevel.

Training for Success Skills for your lifeThisprogrammeisforyoungpeoplewhohavenoformalqualificationsand/orhavesubstantialbarrierstoemploymentandlearning.Theaimoftheprogrammeistoaddressthepersonalanddevelopmentneedsandspecificlearningneedsofthosewhohavedisengagedfromlearning.

Trainingisdeliveredinasafeandsecurelearningenvironmentandspecialistsupportwillbeprovidedaccordingtotheneedsofeachindividual.

Training options include:

• Horticulture

• Hairdressing

• Computing

• Catering/FoodService/FoodPreparation

• Joinery/Craft

• Painting/GeneralMaintenance

• GeneralEngineering

• GeneralConstruction

• Retail/CustomerService

• RecreationandLeisure

• EnvironmentalAwareness-Composting,Recycling

• EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology

ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-Cwillbeexemptfromtheequivalentessentialskill.

Other activities include:

• Buildingapersonalprogressfile

• Moneymanagement/budgeting

• Drugawareness

• Presentationandself-image

• Worksamplingandworkpreparationskills

• Addressingindividualneeds

• Educational/industrialvisits

• Socialactivities

Duration

52weekswithamixtureoftimeintheworkplaceandtimeindirectedtraining.

Progression

• SkillsforWorkLevels1or2(upto156weeks)

• EmployerledApprenticeship(mustbeemployed)

• Employmentorshelteredemployment

• Furthereducation

Training for Success Skills for Work Level 1Thisprogrammeisforyoungpeoplewhohave:

• achievedatleastoneformalqualificationbuttheirachievementsdonotamounttoafullLevel1qualification;or

• afullLevel1qualificationbutdonotmeettheentryrequirementsinEnglishandMathematics(orequivalent)forSkillsforWorklevel2outlinedbelow.

A full Level 1 qualification is defined as 5 gCSEs grades D-g, an NvQ Level 1, or an equivalent qualification.

WhereayoungpersonhasachievedafullLevel1qualificationbutdoesnothavetherequirementsinEnglishorMathematicstoenterSkillsforWorkLevel2provision,theymustworktowardstheirEssentialSkillsinthefirstinstanceinordertogivethemthebestpossiblechanceofcompletingtheirprofessionalandtechnicalqualificationsandmaximizingtheirachievementsontheprogramme.OncetheyhaveachievedtheirEssentialSkills,theywillbemovedintothelevel2provision.

ThisprogrammehelpsyoungpeoplegainskillsandavocationallyrelatedqualificationatLevel1sothattheycanprogresstoSkillsforWorkLevel2orfurthereducation,orgainemploymentanddoanEmployerledApprenticeship.Specialistorganisationscanprovideadditionalsupportforindividualswhorequireitsothattheycanbenefitfullyfromtraining.

Participantsdoarangeofactivitieswhichincludes:

• Vocationalskillstrainingrelevantintheoccupationalareatheyhavechosen

• TechnicalCertificateatLevel1

• PersonalDevelopment

• Employability

• HealthandSafetytrainingandCSRcardifrequired

• Workplacementforatleastonedayperweek


Applicants who have achieved gCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C will be exempt from the equivalent essential skill.

Duration

• 52-104weekswithamixtureoftimeintheworkplaceandtimeinCollege

• Upto156weeksforparticipantswhohaveaphysicalorlearningdisability

Progression

Followingcompletionofthisprogrammeyoungpeoplemayprogressto:

• SkillsforWorkLevel2


• Employmentorshelteredemployment.

• FurthereducationwithintheSouthernRegionalCollegeorothercolleges

Training for Success Skills for Work Level 2SkillsforWorkLevel2isforyoungpeoplewhosatisfythefollowingconditions:

• theyhaveachievedafullLevel1qualification,definedas5GCSEsgradesD-G,anNVQLevel1,oranequivalentqualification,andtheappropriategradesinGCSEEnglishandMathematicsorEssentialSkillsinCommunicationandApplicationofNumberasdetailedbelow;or

•theyhavecompletedSkillsforWorkLevel1,andhavetheappropriategradesinGCSEEnglishandMathematicsorEssentialSkillsinCommunicationandApplicationofNumberThisprogrammeisforyoungpeoplewhohavebeenassessedasbeingcapableofachievingavocationallyrelatedqualificationatLevel2butwhohavenotyetsecuredemployment.ParticipantsdevelopskillsinthevocationalareatheyhavechosenandgainaqualificationandcanprogresstoanEmployerledApprenticeshipprogrammewhentheyobtainappropriateemployment.Specialistorganisationscanprovideadditionalsupportforindividualswhorequireitsothattheycanbenefitfullyfromtraining.

Participantsdoarangeofactivitieswhichincludes:

• VocationalSkillsTrainingrelevanttotheoccupationalareatheyhavechosen

• TechnicalCertificateatLevel2

• EmployabilitySkills

• PersonalDevelopment

• HealthandSafetytrainingandCSRcardifrequired

• Workplacementforatleastonedayperweek


Applicants who have achieved gCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent Essential skill.

Duration

• Upto104weekswithamixtureoftimeintheworkplaceandtimeinCollege

Progression

Followingcompletionofthisprogrammeyoungpeoplemayprogressto:


• FurthereducationwithintheSouthernRegionalCollegeorothercolleges

• SelfEmployment

Apprenticeships at Level 2 and Level 3ApprenticeshipsareavailableforbothexistingandnewlyrecruitedemployeesandaredeliveredthroughtheApprenticeshipsNIprogramme.Apprenticesmustbeinpaidemploymentfromdayoneforatleast21hoursperweek.Thisincludesdirectedtrainingtime.

ApprenticeshipsNIoffersadiverserangeofskillstrainingandtheopportunitytogainnationallyrecognisedqualifications.Thereareover50ApprenticeshipscurrentlyavailablewithinSouthernRegionalCollege.ForexampleyoumaywishtoconsiderHealthandSocialCare,Hairdressing,Construction,MotorVehicle,ElectricalandMechanicalEngineeringorHospitalityandCateringtonameafew.

AsanApprenticeontheApprenticeshipsNIprogrammeyouwillfollowanApprenticeshipFrameworkdesignedtohelpyougetthetrainingandqualificationyouneedtodothejobandthefullcostofyourdirectedtrainingwillbecovered.Apprenticesmustbepaidfortheirtimeindirectedtraining.Onceyoucompleteyourapprenticeshipyouwillhaveformalqualificationsthatarerecognisedbyemployersworldwide.

Specialistorganisationscanprovideadditionalsupportforindividualswhorequireit,forexamplepeoplewithdisabilities,sothattheycanbenefitfullyfromtraining.

Apprenticeship Frameworks include:

• NVQLevel2/3

• TechnicalCertificate

• EmployerRightsandResponsibilities


Applicants who have achieved gCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent essential skill.

Duration

1-4yearswithamixtureoftimeintheworkplaceandtimeindirectedtraining.

Entry requirements

•Applicantsmustbeover16yearsofage

•Applicantsmustbeemployedforatleast21hoursperweek

For more information on entry requirements log on to www.src.ac.uk

Apprenticeship Training & Training for Success


New Learners

ThisisthetraditionalmodelifyouarecurrentlysittingGCSEsandwishtostudyafull-timeALevelprogramme.FromTableA(seepage16)youcanselectonesubjectfromeachcolumnonly.StudentstraditionallyselectthreeAScoursesfromthetablebutthereisthefurtheroptionofafourthASchoicewhichissubjecttospecificfurtherentryrequirementsseeTableA(seepage16).Pleasenotethatreturnlearnersandpart-timestudentscanalsoselectfromthispackage.

How long is the course?

ASLevel–1year,5hourspersubjectperweek

ALevel–2years,5hourspersubjectperweek

Repeat A2 LearnersThisoptionisforstudentswhohavecompletedtheirentireALevelprogrammeandfeeltheyneedtoenhancetheirgradesinoneormoresubjectsforhighereducationprogression.StudentsoptingforthispackagemusthavestudiedacompleteALevelprogrammepriortoapplication.HoweverinoneinstanceitispossibletostudyBusinessStudies(bothASandA2)withoutanypriorstudyatGCSElevel.TheselectionforthisprogrammeofstudyislistedinTableB.


AS&A2–1year,5hourspersubjectperweek

Blended Learners

ThispackageoffersachoiceofALevelstolearnerswhowishtostudyinapart-timeandflexibleenvironment.Blendedlearningissuitedforadultlearnersorlearnersseekingtoenhancetheirgrades.StudentswhoattendablendedlearningprogrammewillattendatutorialeveryfourthweekandusetheCollege’svirtuallearningenvironmentprogrammecalledMoodle.Moodleisasoftwarepackagethatfacilitatesdistancelearningandallowsstudentstohavefullaccesstotheircoursefromhome.Blendedlearningisamixtureofdirecttutor

contactandonlinelearningwiththetutorthroughtheMoodleprogrammewhowillassistanddirectstudentsvirtually.Studentswillreceiveacompleteinductionpackageforthisprogrammeandadviceaboutwhatisneededontheirhomecomputers.TheselectionforthisprogrammeofstudyislistedinTableC.


ASLevel–1year,6hourspersubjectperweek(threehoursperwillbedirectedvirtuallearning)

AS&A2BusinessStudies-1year,6hoursperweek(threehoursperwillbedirectedvirtuallearning)

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstootherhighereducationcourses.GoodALevelgradesarerequiredbymostuniversities.

Apprenticeship Training & Training for Success PathwaysSkillsArea CampusLocation Skillsfor

YourLife(52weeks)

SkillsforWorkLevels

1&2

Apprentice-shipsNILevel2

Apprentice-shipsNILevel3

ParttimeNVQLevel

2

ParttimeNVQLevel

3

AgriculturalServiceEngineering Portadown • • • • •AmenityHorticulture Newry • • • • • •Bricklaying Newry&Portadown • • • • • •Carpentry&Joinery Armagh,Newry&

Portadown • • • • • •Childcare Newry • • • • • •

Armagh • •Banbridge • •

ElectricalEngineering Portadown • • • • •ElectricalInstallation Newry&Portadown • •Engineering-Mechanical Portadown • • • • •FittedInteriors Portadown • • • • •Floor&WallTiling Newry • • • • • •Food&DrinkService Newry • • • • • •

Armagh • •Portadown • • • • • •

FoodPreparationandCooking

Newry • • • • • •Portadown • • • • • •

Hairdressing Newry • •Armagh • •Lurgan • •

Health&SocialCare Newry • • • • •Armagh •Banbridge • •Kilkeel • •

HeavyVehicleMaintenance&Repair Armagh&Newry • • • •LaboratoryTechnician Portadown • • •LandBasedServiceEngineering Portadown • • • • • •LightVehicleMaintenance&Repair

Armagh,Newry&Portadown • • • • •

MeatTechnology Portadown • • • •Painting&Decorating Newry • • • • • •PharmacyServices Newry&Portadown • • •PlantMaintenanceandRepair Newry • • • • • •Plastering Newry&Portadown • • • • • •Plumbing Armagh,Newry&

Portadown • • • •Retail Newry • •

Lurgan •

Sport&RecreationArmagh,Lurgan,Newry&Portadown

• • •

StoneMasonry TBC • • •VehicleBodyRepair Portadown • • • • •Welding&FabricationEngineering

Armagh • • • • • •Portadown • • • • • •

A / AS LevelsA Levels, offered mainly in the Armagh Campus have a long historical tradition of producing excellent results and SRC is proud to offer opportunities that reflect modern lifestyles and flexible learning. Listed below are options for you to choose from.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

Entryrequirements

Contact

Biology A2CBIO/AS3CBI

Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

BusinessStudies AS3CBS Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

BernieO’[email protected]

Chemistry AS3CCH Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

EnglishLiterature A2ALIT/ASALIT


[email protected]

Geography AS3CGE Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

History AS3CHS Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Information&CommunicationTechnology

AS3CIT Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Law A2ALAW Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Mathematics ASEMTH Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Physics AS3CPH Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Psychology AS3APY/A2APSY


ReligiousStudies AS3CRS Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Sociology A2ASOC Armagh Seepage7-10 [email protected]

SrC currently offer the courses listed above but subject to approval and numbers may be in a position to offer the following courses through TFS and APPrENTICESHIPSNI:

Accountancy,Activityleadership,Barbering,BeautyTherapy,Bookkeeping,BusinessAdministration,CleaningSupportServices,CoachingTeaching&Instruction,Creative&DigitalMedia,Customerservice,Dentalnursing,DomesticNaturalGasInstallation,Electrotechnicalservices,EnvironmentalConservation,ExtractivesandMineralProcessing,Fashion&Textiles,Floristry,FoodManufacture,GlassIndustry,Hospitality&Catering-Drinksdispensing,InstructingPhysicalActivity&Exercise,ITUser,LeisureManagement,NailServices,Outdoorprogrammes&Sportsprogrammes,Payroll,PhotoImaging,PolymerProcessing&Signmaking,Surveying,Teamleading/Management,TravelservicesandWindTurbine&Maintenance.


TABLE A : NEW LEArNErS

ASLEVELANDFULLALEVELSUBJECTSELECTIONGRIDSelectonlyonesubjectpercolumn

A B C D

1 Biology Biology Biology Chemistry

2 BusinessStudies

BusinessStudies

Geography EnglishLiterature

3 Chemistry EnglishLiterature

ICT ICT

4 Psychology History Law Law

5 ReligiousStudies

Physics Sociology Maths

6 Psychology History Sociology

TABLE B: rEPEAT A2 LEArNErS*

ALEVELSUBJECTSELECTIONGRIDSelectonlyonesubjectpercolumn

A B C D

1 Biology Biology Biology Chemistry

2 BusinessStudies

BusinessStudies

Geography EnglishLiterature

3 Chemistry EnglishLiterature

ICT ICT

4 Psychology History Law Law

5 ReligiousStudies

Physics Sociology Maths

6 Psychology History Sociology

*YoucanonlyselectA2programmesofstudythatyouhavepreviouslycompletedandrequireadditionalstudytoboostyourgradeprofile.TheonlyexceptiontothisisBusinessStudies(IntensiveAS&A2)whichcanbetakeninoneyear.

Correctattimeofprinting,maybesubjecttochange

TABLE C : BLENDED LEArNErS

ASLEVELANDFULLALEVELSUBJECTSELECTIONGRID

Subject CourseCode Campus Day Contact

BusinessStudiesAS–Semester1A2–Semester2

AS3CBSA2CBUS

Armagh Monday6.30pm-9.30pm

BernieO’[email protected]

LawAS–AllYear

AS3ALW Armagh Tuesday6.30pm-9.30pm

[email protected]

ReligiousStudiesAS–AllYear

AS3CRS Armagh Wednesday6.30pm-9.30pm

[email protected]

EnglishLiteratureAS–AllYear

ASALIT Armagh Wednesday6.30pm-9.30pm

[email protected]

Thisisauniqueprogrammeinthatitaffordsyoutheopportunitytocomplete(inoneyearfull-timeortwoyearspart-time)arangeofmodulesthatwillenableyoutodevelopaskillsetthatisfitforpurposeinamodernemploymentmarket.TheseprogrammesalloffertheequivalenceofGCSEs(includingMathematicsandEnglishLanguage)atgradeCandanALevelorafullLeavingCertificatetariffthatwillsatisfyentrytomanyHEprogrammes.Ifyoutakepartinthefull-timeprogrammeyouwillalsobeofferedEssentialSkillsICTandtwoEmployabilityprogrammestoensurethatyouhaveanenhancedlearnerqualificationprofile.

Access to University for AdultsYou should be at least 19 years of age at the start of the course. Access courses help you gain the confidence and skills needed to study at university or other Higher Education programmes.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT

Duration Entryrequirements

Contact

SocialSciences&Humanities

DP3ADL A,N,P(FT/PT)B(PT)

FT/PT

FT–3.5daysperweekfor1year

PT–1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years

Over19&subjecttointerview–noformalacademicrequirements

A:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

Science DP3ADL A,N,P(FT)N(PT)

FT/PT




A:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

BusinessStudies DP3ADL N PT 2eveningsperweekfor2years


[email protected]

GeneralRoute DP3ADL A,N,P(FT)

A,N,P(PT)

FT/PT




N:ColletteO’[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

ICT DP3ADL P PT 2eveningsperweekfor2years


[email protected]

The Access Diploma in Adult Learning

TheDiplomainAdultLearninghasacoreofMathematicsandCommunicationswhichmovesintospecialistpathways-Science,BusinessStudies,GeneralRoute(Nursingetc…)aswellasSocialSciencesandHumanities.

Career destinations

LearnershavebeenabletoenrolonavarietyofHEprogrammesincludingMidwifery,Law,BiomedicalScience,TeacherTraining,SocialWork,Radiography,Podiatryandarangeofotherundergraduatedegreecourses.

studentprofileKate Cahill

Associate Bachelor’s Degree in English & History, Newry Campus IcompletedtheAdultAccesscourseanddecidedtostayonatSRCtostudytheAssociateBachelor’sDegreeinEnglish&Historyinsteadofgoingtouniversity.

Ienjoythechallengeoflearningaboutsomethingdifferent.Iespeciallyenjoytheinteractionwithotherstudents,theviewsexchangedandthetutor’sresponsestoourquestions.Ifoundthelecturersveryhelpfulandtheyreallyhelpedmeonapersonalbasis.IhopetoprogressontotheBAHonsDegreecourseinEnglishandHistoryandaDoctorate.

studentprofile

EleanorQuinfromMarkethillachieved4A*gradesinherALevelsattheArmaghCampus.EleanorstudiedBiology,Chemisty,MathsandPhysicsandiscurrentlystudyingMedicineatQueen’sUniversity,Belfast.

Sevensubjectareasachieveda100%passrateinthe2011ALevelresults.A*gradeswereachievedinBiology,Chemistry,History,ICT,Art,Law,SociologyandMaths.

Eleanor Quin A Levels, Armagh Campus

A / AS Levels


AdministrationThe following courses will prepare you for working in an administrative environment by equipping you with the necessary skills. Courses are offered at several levels and candidates may enter at the appropriate level and progress.

Accounting is a rewarding and exciting career dealing with a wide range of concepts such as business plans, tax investigations, book-keeping, payroll and audits.

Accounting

BSc (Hons) Accounting

Recognisedbyprofessionalbodies,thiscoursewillintroduceyoutotheconceptsoffinancialandmanagementaccounting,law,economicsandtaxationandprovidesanidealbasefromwhichtolaunchyourcareerinaccounting.Theprogrammeisdesignedonamodularbasisandyouarerequiredtocompleteatotalof19modules-sixmodulesineachlevel,withanextramoduleatlevel4.ExemptionsfromvariousmodulesmaybeobtainedbaseduponprioraccreditationforexaminationssuchasATI,HNDorHNC.

StudentsarerequiredtotakeallmodulesatLevel4andareofferedanoptionofmodulesatlevel5.Level6istakenatUniversityofUlster.Modulesincludedinlevels4and5are:Accounting1and2,PersonalFinance&Studyskills,QuantitativeAnalysis,EconomicsforBusiness,Costing,Company&BusinessLaw,ManagementAccounting,ManagerialFinance,Taxation1,FinancialAccounting

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayenteracareerinthefinancial,bankingoraccountingsectorsoryoumaycontinueyourstudiesatPostgraduateand/orMastersDegreelevelorpursueprofessionalaccountancyqualificationsfromwhichyoucanexpectsignificantexemptions.

Accounting Technicians Ireland (formerly IATI)

ThisqualificationhasbeendesignedprimarilyforthosewhowanttoworkasAccountingTechnicians.Theaimofthequalificationistoprovideyouwiththeknowledge,skillsandworkplacecompetenciesrequiredofaccountingprofessionalsinthebusinessenvironment.YouwillstudyFinancialAccounting,Taxation(NI),BusinessManagementandLawandEthics(NI)inYear1andAdvancedFinancialAccounting,AdvancedTaxation(NI),IntegratedAccountingSystem(SAGE)andManagementAccounting

inYear2.Tocompletethequalificationyoumustpassallexamsandalsohavetwoyearsrelevantworkexperience,verifiedbyAccountingTechniciansIreland.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayworkasafullyqualifiedAccountingTechnicianoryoumaywanttocontinueyourstudiesandpursueaprofessionalaccountancyqualification.

IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Book-keeping (SAGE)

Thiscoursewillshowyouhowtoprocesstransactionsusingaccountingsoftware.Oncompletionyouwillbeableto:operatebasicfunctionsofacomputer,setupthesystem,entertransactionsintothesalesandpurchaseledgers,entertransactionsintothenominalledger,understandconfidentiality,securityandotherstatutoryresponsibilities.Youwillbeassessedthroughanexternallysetexamination.

IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll Processing (SAGE)

Thiscoursewillshowyouhowtooperateacomputerisedpayrollsystem.Oncompletionyouwillbeableto:operatebasicfunctionsofacomputer,usespreadsheetstomakebasicpayrollcalculations,setupkeyparameters,codesanddetailsinpayrollsoftware,entergrosspay,enterdetailsrelatingtoadditionsanddeductions,amendsettingsanddetails,processdetailsofthosestartingorleavingemployment,performweekly/monthlyroutines,understandconfidentiality,securityandotherstatutoryresponsibilities.Youwillbeassessedthroughanexternallysetexaminationandoneassignment.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT

Duration Entryrequirements Contact

BSc(Hons)Accounting

BSACCT N PT Normally4.5yearsonapart-timeeveningbasis

5GCSEswhichincludeaGradeBinMathsand3ALevels(orequivalent).ApplicantswhodonothavethenecessaryqualificationscanapplyviaAccreditedPriorLearning(APL).

[email protected]

AccountingTechniciansIreland

DPIATI A,N,P PT 2years 1ALevelor2ASLevelsorequivalentandGradesinEnglishandatleastonesubjectfromMathematicsorAccountancynotlowerthangradeCatGCSElevel.Forthoseover21yearsofage,relevantworkexperienceorarecommendationfromyouremployer

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

IABLevel2AwardinComputerisedBook-keeping(SAGE)

CT2CBK A,B,N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks

Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

IABLevel2AwardinComputerisedPayrollProcessing(SAGE)

CT2CPY A,N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks


[email protected]

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


PrivateSecretary’sDiploma

PD3PSD N FT/PT

1yearfull-time(3.5daysperweekor2yearspart-time(1eveningperweek)

YoushouldbeworkingtowardsStage2wordprocessing.Recentrelevantadministrationexperienceisdesirable.

[email protected]

NVQLevel3BusinessandAdministration(Medical)

ED3BAD A FT 2years,4daysincollegeand1dayinworkplacementeachweek

Seepage7-10 [email protected]

NVQLevel3BusinessandAdministration

EDCBAD L FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]

NVQLevel2BusinessandAdministration

ED2BAA L,N FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]

OCRText/WordProcessingStage3

OC3ATX AllCampuses

PT 15weeks OCRText/WordProcessingStage2

[email protected]


OC2ATX AllCampuses

PT 15weeks OCRText/WordProcessingStage1orsignificantexperienceinwordprocessing

[email protected]


OC1ATX AllCampuses

PT 15weeks Seepage7-10 [email protected]


Art, Design & CraftsWe offer courses in Art & Design, ranging from recreational arts and craft through to degree courses - so there is something for everyone.

OurCreativeCraftcoursesareverypopular–theseare24weekaccreditedcoursesavailableinawidevarietyofaspectsofArt&DesignandofferprogressionfromLevel2toLevel3,withmanystudentsusingthisasaspringboardtoprogresstohigherlevelcourses.Studentsattendingpart-timeshortcoursesarerequiredtobringwiththemthematerialsneededfortheirweeklyclasses.StudentswillhavetheoptionofexhibitingtheirworkintheSRCendofyearshows.

Administration

Private Secretary’s Diploma

Thishighlyrespectedqualificationprovidesyouwiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredinamodernoffice.Thismodularcourseisforthoseseekingemploymentasprivatesecretariestomiddleorseniormanagement.TheLCCIInternationalqualificationrangeisdesignedtodelivertheskillsessentialforsuccessintoday’sdemandingcommercialenvironment.ThiscourseisequivalenttotwoAlevels.

Course Content includes:

Meetings,BusinessAdministration,EnglishforBusiness,TextProduction,Wordprocessing.Thefull-timeprogrammeoffersaudiotranscriptionandBook-keepingexaminations.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstoresponsibleadministrationpostswithlocalemployers,hospitals,civilservice,banksetc.YoumayalsobeeligibleforentrytohighereducationcoursessuchastheExecutiveSecretary’sDiploma,HNDinBusinessandFinanceorcoursesleadingtoateachingqualification.

NvQ Level 3 Diploma in Business and Administration (1or 2 year course)

Thisfull-timecourseiscompletedbyaportfolioofwork-basedexperience

gainedacrossoneortwoyearsdependingonrelevantqualificationsandexperience.Itisdesignedtocertifycompetenceinsecretarialandadministrationskills.Applicationsarewelcomefrombothschoolleaversandmaturestudents.Workplacementisanintegralandvaluablepartoftheprogrammeandmaybewithprivateorpublicsectoremployersincludingthehealthprofessions.

Subjects include:

OCRText/WordProcessingatLevel2/3,AudioTranscriptionLevel2,ITQLevel2,IABComputerisedAccountingLevel1/2.StudentsareprovidedwithabackgroundtoMedicalTerminologyandanopportunitytotakeOCRLevel2MedicalWordProcessing.

NvQ Level 3 Business and Administration - (1 Year)

Thisfull-timecourseiscompletedbyaportfolioofwork-basedexperience.Itisdesignedtocertifycompetenceinsecretarialandadministrationskills.Applicationsarewelcomefrombothschoolleaversandmaturestudents.Workplacementisanintegralandvaluablepartoftheprogrammeandmaybewithpublicorprivatesectoremployers.

Subjects include:

documentproduction,workinginteams,communication,presentationsoftwareandOCRText/WordProcessingatLevel2andLevel3.Studentshavetheopportunitytoparticipatein

enterpriseandteamactivities,andvisitsarearrangedtolocalcompaniesandevents.

NvQ Level 2 Business and Administration - (1 Year)

Thisfull-timecourseiscompletedbyaportfolioofwork-basedexperience.Itisdesignedtodevelopofficeandadministrationskills.Applicationsarewelcomefrombothschoolleaversandmaturestudents.Workplacementisanintegralandvaluablepartoftheprogrammeandthereareopportunitiesforyoutobeplacedintheofficeenvironmentinplacessuchaslocalschools,hospitalsandsolicitors.

Subjects include:

Officeadministration,receptionandtelephoneskills,documentproduction,filing,communicationandOCRText/WordProcessingatLevel1andLevel2.Youwillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinenterpriseandteamactivities,andvisitswillbearrangedtolocalcompaniesandevents.

Progression

OncompletionstudentsenteremploymentormayreturntostudyaLevel3qualification.

OCR Text Processing Stage 3

Thiscourseprovidesyouwithtraininginadvancedprocessingofinformationandproductionofarangeofbusinessdocumentstothehigheststandards.EntryrequirementistheOCRStage

2inText/WordProcessing.Assessmentisthroughanexamination.


Youwillreceivetraininginadvancedprocessingofinformationaswellasintheproductionofavarietyofbusinessdocuments.ThiscoursebuildsonthetrainingyoureceivedontheStageIcourseandthereforetheentryrequirementissuccessfulcompletionoftheOCRStageIinText/WordProcessing.Assessmentisthroughanexamination.

Progression

SuccessfulparticipantscanprogresstoOCRTextProcessingStage3.


Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontoword/textprocessingandtextinputtingandmanipulation.Itenablesyoutopreparedocumentsanddemonstratecompetenceinbasictextprocessing.Assessmentisthroughanexamination.

Progression

SuccessfulparticipantscanprogresstoOCRTextProcessingStage2.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


BA(Hons)CreativeImaging

DG6CIM L PT 2years,1dayperweek(Monday)

HNDinarelevantsubject,outstandingportfolioofwork,interview,successfulcompletionofpreparatorystudies

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainFashion&Textiles

HD5TXT L PTBL

3years,1eveningoftaughtclassesperweekplusoneeveningofstudiofacilitation/onlinelearning

Aminimumof120UCASpointsgainedthroughanExtendedDiplomainArt&DesignorFoundationArt,ALevelsorequivalent,plusGCSEEnglishandMathsorequivalent.Seepage?forfulldetails.Adultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGraphicDesign

HD5GDE L FT 2years,3daysperweek

Aminimumof120UCASpointsgainedthroughanExtendedDiplomainArt&DesignorMedia,ALevelsorequivalent,plusGCSEEnglishandMathsorequivalent.Seepage?forfulldetails.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGraphicDesign

HD5GDE L PTBL


Asabovebutadultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography

HD5PHO L FT 2years,3daysperweek

Aminimumof120UCASpointsgainedthroughanExtendedDiplomainArt&DesignorMedia,ALevelsorequivalent,plusGCSEEnglishandMathsorequivalent.Seepage?forfulldetails.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]


HD5PHO L PT 3years,1dayperweek(Tuesday)


[email protected]


HD5PHO L PTBL



[email protected]

BTECFoundationDiplomainArt&Design(FoundationArt)

FIFART L,NN

FTPT

1year,4daysperweek

StudentsmustpossessaGCEALevelinArt&Designoranequivalentqualificatione.g.ExtendedDiplomainArt&Design.StudentswillalsobeaskedtopresentanappropriateportfolioofArt&Designworkforinterviewinordertodemonstratespecificskills.Inexceptionalcircumstancesastudentmaybeacceptedonthequalityoftheirportfoliocombinedwithpreviousexperience.

FionaMcCartney02830261071Ext2719mccartneyf@[email protected]

(BL)=BlendedLearning


Art, Design & CraftsCOURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainArt&Design

ED3ART A,L,N FT 2years 14points,consistingofatleast4GCSEsatGradeCorequivalent(e.g.Level2DiplomainArt&Design),OneoftheGCSEsmustbeArt&Design.Youwillberequiredtoshowevidenceofabilityinart&designatinterview.Seepages7-10

FidelmaLogan02830261071loganf@src.ac.ukShirleySmylie02838397800smylies@[email protected]

Level2BTECDiplomainArt&Design

DP2ART N FT 1year Seepages7-10 [email protected]

*Level1BTECDiplomainPhotography

DP1PHO N FT 1year Seepages7-10 [email protected]

*Level1BTECCombinedDiploma

TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepages7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk

SilversmithingCreativeCraftLevel2

AW2CCR N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek

Seepages7-10 [email protected]

RecreationalSilversmithing

RCJMAK N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek

None–thiscourseissuitableforthosewhohavenoexperienceorwhohavecompletedLevel2andwishtocontinuetoattendclasses

[email protected]

InteriorDesignCreativeCraftLevel3

CT3CCR N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek

YoushouldhavealreadycompletedInteriorDesignL2.Relevantindustryexperiencewillbeconsidered.

[email protected]

InteriorDesignCreativeCraftLevel2



[email protected]

RecreationalInteriorDesign

RCEART N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek

None–thiscourseissuitableforthosewhohavenoexperienceorwhohavecompletedLevel2orLevel3andwishtocontinuetoattendclasses

[email protected]

LifeDrawingCreativeCraftLevel3


YoushouldhavealreadycompletedLifeDrawingL2.

[email protected]

LifeDrawingCreativeCraftLevel2



[email protected]

RecreationalLifeDrawing

RCEART N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek

None–thiscourseissuitableforthosewhohavenoexperienceorwhohavecompletedLevel2orLevel3andwishtocontinuetoattendclasses

[email protected]

DressmakingCreativeCraftLevel2


Youshouldhavesomebasicexperienceindressmaking

[email protected]

RecreationalDressmaking

RCDRSM N PT 24weeks,oneeveningperweek

Youcouldbeabeginner,havesomebasicexperienceindressmakingorhavecompletedL2andwishtocontinuetoattendclasses

[email protected]

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


RecreationalArt RCEART A,B,L,N PT 12weeks,onemorning,afternoonoreveningperweek


[email protected]

RecreationalCrafts

RCCRFT B PT 12weeks,onemorningperweek


[email protected]

IntroductiontoArtTherapy

RCEART B,N PT 12weeks,oneeveningperweek

None–thiscourseisforthosewhomayhaverelativeswhocouldbenefitfromArtTherapyandalsoforthosewhomaybeinacareerareawhereknowledgeofArtTherapycouldbeofbenefit.

[email protected]

AdvancedRecreationalArt

RCEART A PT 30weeks,onemorningperweek

Youshouldhaveexperienceinpaintinganddrawing

[email protected]

BabyCraftKeepsakes

RCCRFT L,N PT 12weeks,1eveningperweek


[email protected]

*Offeredsubjecttofinalapprovaland/orsufficientenrolmentsbeingreceived.Visitwww.src.ac.ukforup-to-dateinformation.

BA (Hons) Creative Imaging - validated by Liverpool John Moores University

ThiscourseisaprogressionfromHNDcoursesincludingGraphicDesign,Photography,InteractiveMedia,CreativeMediaProduction,FashionandTextilePrintoranyotherrelateddisciplineofart,designormedia.ItisimperativethatthemajorityofyourHNDassignmentsareatdistinctionlevel.Itisexpectedthatyouwillhaveanoutstandingportfolioofworkanddemonstrateanenthusiasm,commitmentandabilityforin-depth,honoursleveldegreestudies.Youwillalsoberequiredtosuccessfullycompletepreparatorystudiesinthesummerbeforecommencingthedegreeprogramme.

Thecoursesupportsdiversestudiesingraphicdesign,movingimage,printmaking,photographyandaspectsoffineandappliedart.Youwillresearchindetailaspectsofadvertising,digitalimaging,contemporarypracticeandreallifedesignproblems,usingmanycommunicationanddesigndisciplines,includingimagemanipulation,handdrafting,typography,multimediaanddigitalimaging.

Thereareprescribedassignmentsinyearoneleadingtoaself-directedmajorprojectinyeartwo.Thefinalmoduleisexhibitedinaprofessionalgallery,givingthepublicexposuretoyourwork

andalsoprovidingyouwiththeopportunitytobeinvolvedincuratinganexhibition.Inadditionaresearchreport/dissertationwillbeundertakenoveryearoneandpartofyeartwo.

Thecourseisofferedonapart-timebasisonedayperweekfortwoyearsandassuchprovidesaverycosteffectivewaytoprogressinyourstudieswithoutgettingintotheheavydebtthatcanbeassociatedwithafull-timeuniversitydegree.

Progression

Graduateswilltypicallylookforemploymentinthecreativeindustries,print-basedgraphicdesign,motiongraphics,freelanceillustrationorinteractivedesignfortheinternetoryoumaygoontostudyatpostgraduateleveland/orprepareforacareerinteaching.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textiles

(PathwayforProgressionontoBA(Hons)InCreativeImaging)

Thisqualificationisdesignedtoequipyouwiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredforsuccessincurrentorfutureemploymentintheFashionandTextileDesignindustry.Thecoursealsoprovidesapathwayforfurtherstudyatdegreelevelatthecollege,ifyouspecialiseinprintedtextiles.

Youwillcombinetraditionalandcontemporarymethodsofworkingandstudythefollowingmodules:VisualStudies,HistoricalandContemporaryStudies,ExperimentalPrintedTextiles,ExperimentalEmbroideredTextiles,DesignExplorationinTextiles,FashionandTextileMaterials,TextileSpecialistTechniquesandProcesses,CriticalStudies,DesignApplications,CAD.Businessstudiesandtechnicalstudieswillcomplementthevocationalmodules.‘Live’projectsfromlocalindustrywillproviderealindustrialexperienceandthiswillbesupportedbyvisitstomanufacturingcompanies.

Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.Thecourseinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.WerunathreeeveningblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheHNDinFashionandTextiles.Thiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillenableyoutofamiliariseyourselfwiththerelevantequipment,computersandsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeet

staffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.Thereisnopart-timedayprovisioninFashionandTextiles.

Progression

YoucanprogressdirectlyintoemploymentinthedesignindustrywherecareeropportunitiesexistinmanyareasofFashionandTextileDesign.ThosewhospecialiseinprintcanprogresstotheBA(Hons)DegreeinCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,youmayprogresstootherinstitutionsofhighereducation.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

(PathwayforProgressiontoBA(Hons)inCreativeImaging)

Allvocationalandvisualstudyareasusethedesignprocessasabasisfordevelopingwork.Althoughthiscourseencouragescreativity,italsoaimstonurtureanunderstandingofthepracticalrealitiesofprofessionaldesignpractice.Thecoursealsoprovidesyouwiththeopportunitytocarryout‘livework’forprivateandpublicsectorclients.

You will combine traditional and contemporary methods of working and will study the


Art, Design & Craftsfollowing modules:

ComputerApplicationsinArtandDesign,HistoricalandContextualReferencing,ProfessionalStudies,IdeasGeneration,CriticalStudy,IdeasinContext,ImageManipulationApplications,CorporateIdentity,VisualCommunication,Packaging,WorkingintheDigitalEnvironment,BusinessPractice,AdvertisingCampaigns,DrawingTechniquesandApproaches,CommunicatingwithImages,AdvancedTypography.Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.

Wealsooffera3yearblendedlearningPTcourse.Thisinvolves4hoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.Thispart-timecourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedfull-timecourse.

WerunathreeeveningblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheblendedlearningHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillenableyoutolearnhowtouseAppleMacintoshcomputersandintroduceyoutorelevantequipmentandsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.

ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.Thereisnopart-timedayprovisioninGraphicDesign.

Youcanprogressdirectlyintoemploymentinthedesignindustrywherecareeropportunitiesexistinmanyareasofgraphicdesigne.g.designstudios,printhouses,television,advertisingagencies,education,national

andlocalnewspapersorcanprogresstotheBA(Hons)DegreeinCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,youmayprogresstootherinstitutionsofhighereducation.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography (FT and PT day courses)


Thisqualificationisdesignedtoequipyouwiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredforsuccessincurrentorfutureemploymentinphotography.Thecoursealsoprovidesapathwayforfurtherstudyatdegreelevelatthecollege.

units include

ProfessionalPracticeinArtandDesign,PhotographicTechniques,VisualLanguageinPhotography,CriticalStudyinArtandDesign,StudioPractice,DarkroomPractice,AdvertisingPhotography,DigitalImageCreationandDevelopment,LocationPhotography,PressPhotographyandPhotoJournalism,ManagementofFineArtExhibitionsandSpecialistPracticeinPhotography.

Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.Wealsoofferapart-timecourseoveronedayperweekforthreeyears,whichprovidesaverycosteffectivewaytoprogressinyourstudieswithoutgettingintotheheavydebtthatcanbeassociatedwithafull-timehighereducationprogrammeatuniversity.

Progression

ThiscourseleadstoemploymentopportunitiesinboththephotographicanddesignindustriesaswellasprogressiontotheBA(Hons)inCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,studentsmayprogresstocoursesatotherhighereducationinstitutions.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography (PT Blended Learning Evening course)


Thecourseinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.

Thisversionofthepart-timecourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedpart-timecourse.WerunatwodayblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillintroduceyoutoAppleMacintoshcomputersandphotoimagingsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.

Progression

TheHNDinPhotographyleadstoemploymentopportunitiesinboththephotographicanddesignindustriesaswellasprogressiontotheBA(Hons)inCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,youmayprogresstocoursesatotherhighereducationinstitutions.

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Foundation Art)

Thiscourseisanexcitingandchallengingexperienceand,inmanycases,anessentialqualificationwhenapplyingforveryhighlycompetitiveArt&Designrelateddegreecourses.

Thecourseisdesignedtoprepareyourportfolioforuniversityinterviewwhilstprovidingdirectiononthewidevarietyofspecialistdisciplines.Thegoaloftheprogrammeistoprovidecreativegroundwork

thatwillenableyoutodiscoveryourownstrengthsandtalents.

The course includes

Educationalvisitstoculturalcentreswhereyouaregiventheopportunitytoviewandevaluatetheworkofcontemporaryandhistoricalartistsanddesigners.Individualstudentsaregiventheopportunitiestoworkonrealisticindustrialcommissionsandprojects.

The following subject areas may be offered, depending upon campus:

Ceramics,FineArt,Graphics,Printmaking,Photography,InteriorDesign,FashionandTextiles,DrawingandCommunication,Sculpture,Jewellery,HistoryandAppreciationofArt,2-Dand3-D,ContextualandHistoricalStudies,FineArtConceptsandDesignDevelopment,BusinessandProfessionalPractice,PresentationandEvaluationofWork,CreativeExperimentationinawiderangeofmedia.Youwillbeassessedonamodularbasisandwilldisplayworkinexhibitionorportfolioformatforassessment.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogressdirectlytoemploymentortoHNDcourseswithinthecollegeortodegreecoursesinotherinstitutions.OnLurganCampusweofferHNDinGraphicDesignandHNDinPhotography,whichmayleadtotheDegreeinCreativeImaging.Wealsoofferapart-timeblendedlearningHNDinFashionandTextiles.YoucanprogresstoyeartwoofarelevantdegreefollowingyourHND,eitheronLurganCampusorinotherinstitutions.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design

Thisisaverypracticalcoursebasedonrealistic,challengingandenjoyableprojects.Youwillberequiredtopresentaportfolioofartanddesignworkatinterview.

The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design consists of 18 units drawn from the following:

VisualRecordinginArtandDesign,Materials,TechniquesandProcessesinArtandDesign,IdeasandConceptsinArtandDesign,

CommunicationthroughArtandDesign,ContextualInfluencesinArtandDesign,3D(suchas3DDesign,Furniture,JewelleryandCeramics),FineArt(suchasDrawing,Painting,SculptureandPrintMaking),FashionandTextiles(suchasIllustration,Production,Embroidery,PrintedTextiles),Graphics(suchasGraphicsMedia,TechniquesandTechnologyandImageMaking),Photography(suchasDigitalImaging,PhotographyandDarkRoomTechniques).

Progression

YoucanprogressdirectlytoemploymentortotheFoundationDiplomainArtandDesignonLurganorNewrycampuses,toHNDcourseswithinthecollegeortodegreecoursesinotherinstitutions.OnLurganCampusweofferHNDinGraphicDesignandHNDinPhotography,whichmayleadtotheDegreeinCreativeImaging.Wealsoofferapart-timeblendedlearningHNDinFashionandTextiles.YoucanprogresstoyeartwoofadegreefollowingyourHNDeitherinLurganCampusorinotherinstitutions.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design

This is a very practical course and will include eight of the following units:

2DVisualCommunication,3DVisualCommunication,ContextualReferencesinArtandDesign,ExploreandDevelopArtandDesignIdeas,

BuildinganArt&DesignPortfolio,WorkingintheArt&DesignIndustry,WorkingwithGraphicDesignBriefs,WorkingwithPhotographyBriefsandWorkingwithTextilesBriefs.

Progression

Thiscourseistheequivalentof4GCSEsatGradeCandwillpreparestudentsforprogressiontotheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainArt&Design.

Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Photography

IfyouhaveakeeninterestinphotographybutnoformalqualificationsatGCSElevel,thenthisisthecourseforyou!

The Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Photography consists of six units which may include

PhotographicEquipment,ProcessesandTechniques,PhotographicImagesforPresentation,CreativeCameraTechniques,ExperimentalPhotographicImages,WorkingtoPhotographyBriefs,LightingforPhotography,VideoProduction,ProcessesandTechniquesandAnimationProcessesandTechniques.YouwillalsoberequiredtotakeEssentialSkillsclassesinIT,NumeracyandLiteracyifyoudonothaveaGCSEGradeCoraboveintheseareas.

Progression

ThisisaoneyearcoursethatmayprepareyouforprogressiontoaLevel2BTECDiplomaineitherArt&DesignorMedia.

*Level 1 Combined Diploma

IfyouwishtogainaLevel1qualificationandhavenoformalqualificationsatGCSElevel,thentheCombinedDiplomamaybethecourseforyou.

You will gain a qualification in a combination of some of the following subject areas:

•Childcare

•Craft

•Hairdressing

•Hospitality

•Horticulture

•Graphics

•Retail

YouwillberequiredtotakeEssentialSkillsclassesinIT,NumeracyandLiteracy.

Progression

ThisisaoneyearcoursethatwillprepareyouforemploymentorprogressiontoaLevel2Diploma.

Silversmithing – Level 2 Creative Craft

Thiscourseisforstudentswhohavenoformalknowledgeofsilversmithingorwhohavecompletedtherecreationalcourseandnowfeelreadytotakethequalification.Youwillhavetheopportunityoflearningbasictechniquestocreateyourownsilverjewelleryitems.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestodevelopyourtechniques,

DevelopingandadaptingyourownideascreativelyandCreating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedwork.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(Jewellery).Astarterpackofmaterialswillbesuppliedatacostof£30,whichincludesaninitialsupplyofsterlingsilver.Dependinguponwhatyoucreate,youmayneedtopurchasemoresterlingsilver.

Recreational Silversmithing

ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheSilversmithingCreativeCraftcourse(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.

Interior Design - Level 3 Creative Craft

ThiscourseisforstudentswhohavecompletedtheLevel2InteriorDesigncourse.Youwilllearnhowto:Respondtotherequirementsofacommercialbrief(realorimagined),Analyse,investigateandexperimentwithideas,Execute,presentandcriticallyevaluatefinalwork.Whileyou’reenjoyingimprovingyourskills,you’llbeabletogainaqualificationinLevel3CreativeCraft(InteriorDesign).


Interior Design – Level 2 Creative Craft

Thisisaprogrammedesignedtodevelopyourinteriordesignskills.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestodevelopyourtechniques,Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively,Creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedwork.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(InteriorDesign).

Recreational Interior Design

ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheInteriorDesignCreativeCraftcourses(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.

Life Drawing - Level 3 Creative Craft

ThiscourseisforstudentswhohavecompletedtheLevel2LifeDrawingcourse.Youwillhavetheopportunityoflearningmoreadvancedtechniques.Youwilllearnhowto:Respondtotherequirementsofacommercialbrief(realorimagined),Analyse,investigateandexperimentwithideas,Execute,presentandcriticallyevaluatefinalwork.Whileyou’reenjoyingimprovingyourskills,you’llbeabletogainaLevel3qualification.

Life Drawing - Level 2 Creative Craft

Thiscourseisforstudentswhohavenoformaltraininginlifedrawing.Youwillhavetheopportunityofexperttuitiontolearnnowtodrawthehumanform,usingalifemodelforinspiration.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestodevelopyourtechniques;Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively;Creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedwork.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaLevel2qualification.

Recreational Life Drawing

ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheLifeDrawingCreativeCraftcourses(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.Iftherearesufficientstudents,aseparaterecreationalclassmayberun.

Dressmaking - Level 2 Creative Craft

Thiscourseisforstudentswhohavebasicdressmakingskillswhichtheywouldliketoimprove.

The lecturer will take you through three stages:

Usingresourcestodevelopyourtechniques,Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively,Creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedgarments.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(Fashion).

Recreational Dressmaking

ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheDressmakingCreativeCraftcourse(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.Iftherearesufficientstudents,aseparaterecreationalclassmayberun.

Recreational Art

Workwillconcentrateonavarietyofdrawingandpaintingmediaincludingoils,acrylicsandwatercolours.ArtEnrichmentisopentoeveryone.Forstudentswhohaven’tstudiedartbefore,thisisanopportunityforyoutodevelopsomepracticalandconceptualskills;forthoseofyouwhohavestudiedbefore,thisisachancetocontinuebuildinguponyourcreativeskills.

Recreational Crafts

Thiscourseofferstheopportunitytolearnarangeofcraftskillssuchaspatchwork,crochetandadditionalfabriccrafts.

Introduction to Art Therapy

ThiscourseistointroduceyoutothebenefitsandbasictechniquesofArtTherapyandwillinvolvebothlecturesandpracticalwork,forwhichyouneednopriorknowledgeorexpertise.ItisdesignedforthosewhomayhaverelativeswhowouldbenefitfromsomeofthesetechniquesandforthoseincareerswhereaknowledgeofArtTherapywouldbebeneficial.

Advanced Recreational Art

Thisisa30weekprogrammetoallowthosewhoalreadyhaveexperienceinArt&Designtoenjoyarelaxedmorning,exploringhowtheycanbroadentheirartisticexperiences.Youwillworkalongsidelike-mindedpeople,sharingideasandexperimentingindifferentmedia.

Baby Craft Keepsakes

Thiscourseofferstheopportunitytoturnsomeofthekeptbabyitemsintoworksofartandtomakesomeuniquejewellery.Forexample,youcouldpressyourbaby’slittlefingerprintintoclayandmakeaceramicpendanttowearorturnthoselittlebooteesintoceramicart.AmustforMumsandDads!

Art, Design & Crafts

Full-timestudentsarerequiredtostudyEssentialSkillswhichmayincludeICT,Literacy,NumeracyplusanEmployabilitySkill.ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromtheequivalentessentialskill.

Beauty TherapyOur spacious and attractive commercial salons are where you will learn, practise and perfect your skills with paying clients. Combined with fantastic work experience opportunities, trips at home and abroad, and a programme of guest speakers and demonstrations, this subject will equip you with all the experience you need to progress in the beauty industry.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level5BTECHNDHairdressingandBeautyTherapy

HD5HAB N PT 1dayperweekover3years

NVQLevel3ineitherHairdressingorBeautyTherapyor7yearsindustrialexperienceineitherdiscipline.Seepage7-10

[email protected]

NVQ/VRQLevel3BeautyTherapy

NV3BTHVR3DBT

A,L,N FT 1-2yearsdependingonmodeofattendance

NVQ2inBeautyTherapyorequivalent [email protected]

NVQ/VRQLevel2BeautyTherapy

NV2BTHVR2DBT

A,L,N FT 1-2yearsdependingonmodeofattendance


*Level2AwardinHealth&Safety

AW2HHB A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor4weeks


[email protected]

*Level2AwardinFacialSkincare

AW2SKC A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks

AwardinHealth&Safety [email protected]

*Level2AwardinMakeUp

AW2MUP A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks


*Level2AwardinLashandEyebrowTreatments

AW2LBT A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks


*Level2AwardinManicure

AW2MAN A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks


*Level2AwardinPedicure

AW2PED A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor8weeks


*Level2AwardinWaxing

TBC A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks


*Level2AwardinNailArt




Beauty Therapy BusinessCOURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


*Level3AwardinMediaMakeup

TBC N PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks

Level2AwardinMakeUporequivalent [email protected]

*Level3AwardinEpilation

TBC A,L PT 1eveningperweekfor20weeks

Level2inBeautyTherapyorequivalent [email protected]

*Level3AwardinSelfTanning

TBC A,L,N PT 3days Level2inBeautyTherapyorequivalent [email protected]

Level2AwardinNailTechnologies


AwardinManicure [email protected]

Level2CertificateinNailTechnologies

CT2NAI A,L,N PT 1yeardayreleaseoreveningclass

QualificationinManicure [email protected]

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

TheHNDissuitableforthosewhowanttogainadvancedtechnicalormanagementknowledgeandskillsrelatingtohairdressingandbeauty.Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththeskillsandin-depthknowledgerelatedtopracticalandtheoreticalaspectsoftheHairdressingandBeautyIndustry.


ManagementofHealthSafetyandSecurity,SalonManagement,SalesManagementinaHair&BeautySector,QualityManagementofClientCare,ChemistryofHairandBeautyProducts,HumanHealthandNutrition,HumanResourceManagement,WorkingwithandLeadingPeople,WorkBasedExperience,PersonalandProfessionalDevelopment,SmallBusinessEnterprise,BusinessDecisionMaking,BusinessPsychology,PublicRelationsinHairandBeauty,HairandScalpSpecialistServices,ManageaCreationofaHairStyleCollection,IndianHeadMassage,ReflexologyforBeautyTherapy,AromatherapyforBeautyTherapyandAdvancedEpilationTechniques.

Youwillbeassessedbyacombinationofcompetence

basedcoursework,oralquestioning,casestudiesandexamination.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,youmayprogresstomanagementpositionsintheHairdressingorBeautyindustry.ToprogresstoLecturing/AssessorpositionswithintheSchoolofHairdressingandBeautyTherapyyouwillberequiredtohaveanAssessorAward.

NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 3 Beauty Therapy

Thesecoursesaredesignedtoprovideyouwiththeskillsandin-depthknowledgerelatedtopracticalandtheoreticalaspectsofthebeautyindustry.Thesecoursescontainsubstantialamountsofbeautyrelatedscience,providingthetechnicalknowledgethatyouneedtosucceedintheindustry.Thiscourseisamustifyouwanttodevelopyourcareerinthebeautyindustry–stronglyrecommendedasafollow-oncoursefromtheLevel2BeautyTherapycourse.

Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioningandonlineassessment.Asabeautytherapistyouwillberequiredtocarryoutbeautytreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequiredtopromoteallsalonservicesandto

bringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.

Progression

YoumayprogresstotheHNDLevel5inHairdressingandBeautyTherapy,developingyourportfolioofqualificationsbycompletingspecialistawardsorapplyforpostsinthebeautyindustryasatherapist.

NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 2 Beauty Therapy

Thesecoursesaredesignedtoprovideyouwiththeskillsandknowledgerequiredtocarryoutbeautysalontreatments.

Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioningandonlineassessment.Asatraineebeautytherapistyouwillberequiredtocarryoutbeautytreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequiredtopromoteallsalonservicesandtobringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.

Progression

Youmayprogresstolevel3awards/certificates/diplomasinbeautywhichcandevelopyourportfolioofqualificationsorapplyforpostsinthebeautyindustryasatherapist.

NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Nail Technologies

Thefollowingsubjectsmaybecovered:applicationandmaintenanceofnailextensions(theawardwillfocusonacrylicnails.Thecertificatewillfocusonacrylic,gel,fibreglassandsculpturednails),healthandsafety,consultationandtrainingwhenworkinginthenailindustry.Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioningandassignment/projectwork.Asatraineenailtechnicianyouwillberequiredtocarryoutnailtreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequiredtopromoteallsalonservicesandtobringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.

*Level 2/Level 3 Awards as listed in the grid above

TheawardsinHairdressingandBeautyTherapyareforanyoneinterestedinstartingoradvancingacareerinthisindustry.Youdon’tneedtobeworkingintheindustryalready,thereareoptionstosuitexperiencedtechniciansandpeoplewithnopreviousexperience.Itoffersthestudenttheopportunityandchoicetobuildabankofawardsthatareindustryrecognised.

Applicantspleasenote:Allstudentsarerequiredtopurchaseabeautytherapykitanduniform.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


BSc(Hons)BusinessStudies

BSBUSI N PT 1-2years BScHonsBusinessStudiesdegreelinkprogramme

[email protected]

BSc(Hons)BusinessStudiesDegreeLink

BSHBUS N PT 1year HNC/DBusinessorequivalenthighereducationqualification

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainBusiness

HDBUSF N FT 3yearsincludingoneyearsplacement

Seepage7-10 SusanCampbell02830261071Ext2646/[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusiness

HC5BUS N,P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years

Seepage7-10 SusanCampbell02830261071Ext2646/[email protected]

BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusinessInformationSolutions

TBC N PT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainBusiness

ED3BUS A,N,P FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level2BTECDiplomainBusiness

DP2BUS A FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]

BSc (Hons) Business Studies

IfyoupossessaHND/CinBusinessthispart-timedegreeprogrammewillprepareyouforacareerinbusinessmanagementinindustry,commerceorthepublicsector.Youwillbeinvolvedintheuseofcasestudies,experientialandpracticalexercises,verbalandwrittenpresentations,individualandgroupprojectsanddirectedprivatestudy.

Thedegreelinkyearcomprisesatotaloffourmodules:ManagingBehaviour,OperationsManagement,ManagingPeopleandAccountsforBusinessDecisions.Inthefinalyearyoumuststudy:BusinessStrategy,EnterpriseDevelopment,ManagementofChangeandthreeoptions

Progression

Oncompletionyoumayprogresstoseniorpositionsinpersonnel,marketing,financeandmanufacturing.OryoumaycontinueyourstudiesbyenrollingonpostgraduatecoursesatNewryCampusorotheruniversities.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business

Thiswell-establishedandhighlysuccessfulcourseaimstohelpyoudevelopabroadrangeofknowledgeandskillsappropriatetomanagersandentrepreneurs.Yeartwooftheprogrammeallowsyoutoundertakerelevantindustrialexperienceinarangeofemploymentareassuchasmanufacturing,accountancy,retail,bankingandlocalgovernment.YouwillbegiventheopportunitytocompeteforaplacementintheUSAthroughtheRooneyFellowshipAward.Youwillberequiredtoattendaninterview.

The course consists of 16 units some of which include:

Finance,E-Business,ProfessionalDevelopment,Marketing,Economics,Statistics,BusinessStrategy,ManagementAccounting,Costing&Budgeting,FinancialReporting,Law,HumanResourceManagement

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoseniorpositionsinBusiness,Retail,Personnel,MarketingandFinanceoryoumaygoontoenrolonarelevantDegreecourseandgainmaximumexemptionforthesubjectstakenontheHND.EntrytothefinalyearoftheBA(Hons)inBusinessStudiesinDundalkInstituteofTechnology(DKIT)ispossibleforthosestudentswhofulfilthecriterialaiddownbyDKITortheymayjointhepart-timeBusinessStudiesDegreeofferedattheNewryCampusthroughtheUniversityofUlster.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business

Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopyourbusinessknowledgeandskillsforawidevarietyofbusinesscareersandtoequipyouwiththeknowledge,skillsandunderstandingrequiredtofunctioneffectivelyinthebusinessenvironment.Theteachingandlearningstrategiesemployedensurethatyounotonlyacquireknowledgebutarealso

presentedwithopportunitiestodevelopandapplyhigherlevelskillsofanalysisandcriticalevaluation.Itgivesyouasolidfoundationinallaspectsofbusinessandisrelevanttobothpublicandprivatesectors.

The course has a total of 10 subjects studied over two academic years. units may include:

OrganisationalManagement,Accounting,DevelopingSelf,ResearchProject,ManagementAccounting,FinancialManagement,Law,Marketing,Economics,QuantitativeTechniques,E-marketing,IntroductiontotheInternetandE-Business

Progression

SuccessfulstudentsprogresstoseniorpositionsinBusiness,Retail,Personnel,MarketingandFinanceortheymayenrolonarelevantdegreecourseandgainexemptionforthesubjectstakenontheHNC.Studentsmayalsojointhepart-timeBusinessStudiesDegreeofferedatNewryorgainentrytoavarietyofdegreesinUKandIreland.StudentsmayalsogainentrytotheLevel7ProfessionalDiplomainManagement.

IfyouenrolonthiscourseyouwillalsohavetheopportunitytoapplytobepartofthenewlyestablishedCareerAcademyprogramme.

TheaimofanyCareerAcademyprogrammeistoprovideabroadandroundededucationforayoungpersonstudyingforLevel3qualifications,ratherthantrainingforanyspecificcareerorbusinesssector.Over90%ofgraduatingstudentsprogresstohighereducation,eitherfull-timeatuniversityorthroughtrainingprogrammeswithemployers.

TheSRCisoneofonlyfourcollegesinNorthernIrelandinvolvedinCareerAcademiesUK,withaLocalAdvisoryBoardmadeupofrepresentativesfrombusinessorganisationsandthecollege.TheAdvisoryBoardmeetsapproximatelythreetimesayearandoverseestheworkoftheCareerAcademyinFinanceatthecollege.

SRCcurrentlyhave11studentsfromthesecondyearoftheNationalDiplomainBusinessatNewryCampusenrolledintheCareerAcademyinFinance.

ThesestudentshavebeenmatchedupwithaPartnerinBusiness(PiB),amentorfromthebusinesscommunity,andmeetwiththemapproximatelytentimesoverthetwoyears.

Duringthesummermonths,theCareerAcademystudentscompleteasixweekpaidinternshipwhichinthepasthasbeenhostedbythefollowingorganisations:AutolineInsuranceGroup,AXAInsurance,BrianMcCullagh&Co(Accountants),HESAlarmsLtd(Lisburn),IveaghLeisureLtd,Newry&MourneDistrictCouncil,Newry&MourneEnterpriseAgencyandNorthernBank.

YoualsohaveanopportunitytotraveltoLondoninNovembertoaneventcalledTheCapitalExperiencewhereyouwillhaveanopportunitytovisitalargebusinessorganisationandalsoattendaneventwhereyouwillmeetwithCareerAcademystudentsfromallovertheUK.

Youalsobenefitfromvisitstolocalbusinessesandvisitstothecollegebyrepresentativesfrombusinesstogivespecialistlectures.

StudentsgraduatefromtheCareersAcademyataneventinLondoninMay2012.


Business

BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business Information Solutions

Thiscoursefocusesondevelopingyourknowledge,understandingandskillsinthefieldofcomputingandsystemsdevelopmentandITforBusiness.

The range of units studied includes:

BusinessSkillsfore-Commerce,ComputerSystems,EmployabilityandProfessionalDevelopment,ProjectDesign,ImplementationandEvaluation,EmergingTechnologies,ManagementinIT,HumanComputerInteraction,WebsiteDesign,E-CommerceStrategy,OfficeSolutionsDevelopment.

Progression

Oncompletionyouwillgainanationallyrecognisedqualificationtoenteremploymentincomputingandinformationmanagementorprogresstoadegreeincomputingorarelatedareaandgetvaluableexemptions.

Maturelearnersmaypresentamorevariedprofileofachievementthatislikelytoincludeextensiveworkexperience(paidand/orunpaid)and/orachievementofarangeofprofessionalqualificationsintheirworksector.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Business

Thiscourseisapractical,work-relatedcoursewhereyouwilllearnbycompletingprojectsandassignmentsthatarebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.Itprovidesyouwitharangeofspecialistskillsandknowledge.

The course is made up of four core units:

BusinessPurposes,BusinessOrganisations,andFinancialForecastingforBusinessandfivespecialistunits:PeopleinOrganisations,CustomerRelationsinBusiness,BusinessOnline,Book-keepingforBusiness,BusinessEnterprise,andManagingPersonalFinance.

Youwillbecontinuallyassessedthroughouttheyear,byamixtureofpresentations,casestudiesandprojects,whichwillbebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations.

Progression

YoumayprogresstoarangeofLevel3coursese.g.Business,TravelandTourism,ICT,MediaProduction,HealthandSocialCareetc.orNVQLevel3courses.Alternatively,youmaywanttostartacareerinbusiness,forexampleinaccounting,administration,finance,retailorsales.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business

Thiscourseconsistsoffourcoreunitswhichinclude:ExploringBusinessActivity,InvestigatingBusinessResources,IntroductiontoMarketingandEffectivePeople,CommunicationandInformation.And14specialistunitscoveringawidechoiceofcareerpathsinareassuchas:E-BusinessandInternetMarketing,Finance,Management,Human

Resources,AdministrativeOperationsandBusinessLaw.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletion,youmayprogresstoacareerinfinance,humanresources,managementormarketing,aswellasotherbusinessrelatedcareers.YoumayalsogainentrytoadegreecourseorHNC/DinareassuchasAccountancy,Economics,BusinessStudies,Law,EuropeanBusinessorTeaching.

ThesequalificationsaimtointroduceanddevelopyourunderstandingofaCADdraughtingandmodellingenvironment,intermsofhardware,softwareandphysicalsurroundings.YouwillexplorethetypicalcompositionofaCADsystemandHealthandSafetymattersthatareassociatedwithsafeworkingpractices.Thoseexpectedtogainmostfromthecourseswouldincludearchitects,graphicdesigners,designengineersanddraughtsman.

CAD

The use of computer aided design (CAD) systems in industry has become an essential part of the modern working environment. CAD is used at all stages of product and building design, from developing initial concepts through production of working drawings to the creation of virtual reality images. We offer both 2D (Draughting) and 3D (Parametric Modelling) City & Guilds CAD modules.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


City&GuildsL3AwardinCADusingAutoCAD

CT3CAD N,P PT 3hoursperweekover30weeks

City&GuildsL2AwardinCADusingAutoCAD.

[email protected]

City&GuildsL2AwardinCADusingAutoCAD


Basiccomputerliteracyskills. [email protected]

City&GuildsL2AwardinPara-metricModellingusingSolid-Works


City&GuildsL1AwardinParametricModellingusingSolidworks.

[email protected]

City&GuildsL1AwardinPara-metricModellingusingSolid-Works


Basiccomputerliteracyskills. [email protected]

City & Guilds 7579 - Computer Aided Draughting (CAD)

Thesecourseshavebeendesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentsfollowingtwodistinctcareerpaths–architecture/constructionandproduct/manufacturingengineering.

TheLevel2andLevel3AwardsinCADusingAutoCADhasbeendesignedtointroduceyoutothekeyfeaturesandapplicationsoftheindustrystandardAutoCADsoftwareasadraughtingtoolasusedintheproductionof2Ddrawingsandplans.

TheLevel1andLevel2AwardsinParametricModellingusingSolidWorkshavebeendesignedtointroduceyoutothemainfeaturesoftheSolidWorksCADsoftwarepackageasusedinengineeringandproductdesignapplications.Theserangefromintroductory2Ddraughtingthroughtoon-screen3Dmodelling.DesignworkproducedusingSolidWorkscanalsobeusedtoproducephysicalprototypeswithourRapidPrototypingfacilities.

studentprofileHayley Adamson,

NvQ Level 3 Business Administation, Lurgan CampusHayleyAdamsonjoinedtheNVQLevel3BusinessAdministrationcourseontheLurganCampusafterhavingsuccessfullycompletedthreeALevelsatherlocalschool.HayleydidnotwishtodoaUniversitydegreebutinsteadoptedtodoasecretarial/administrativecoursethatwoulddevelopherknowledgeandskillsaswellasenhanceherjobprospectsforthefuture.

Oneofthecourserequirementsistoworkinanoffice/administrativesettingtwodaysaweekandHayleydidthisin

GraftonRecruitment.Shecarriedoutawiderangeofdutiesincludingmanningthereceptionarea,computerwork,filing,producingbusinessdocumentsandworkingasamemberoftherecruitmentteam.

Hayleyprovedtobesuchavaluableteammemberthattheyofferedherfull-timeemploymentintheBelfastOfficeasaBidAdministrator.Hayleynowhasresponsibilitiesinawiderangeofareasincluding:creatingPowerPointpresentationsforManagers,takingminutesatmeetingsandcarryingoutresearchasappropriateforthecompany.

Hayleysaid‘IfeltthecoursereallyhelpedmeinfindingemploymentasIwasableto

getexperienceinanofficeandatthesametimecompletemystudiesintheCollege’.HayleyalsoachievedLevel2and3WordProcessingqualificationsthatarenowessentialformostjobs.


StudentswhosuccessfullycompletetheFoundationDegreecanprogresstouniversityortoenhancedpositionsinearlyyear’sorganisations.Applicantsshouldbeawarethatthecollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.

ChildcareFoundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtoprovideyouwithspecialistknowledgeandunderstandingofworkingwith0-18yearolds.Thedegreefocusesonthekeytheories,conceptsandpracticalskillsrequiredtoworkwiththisagegroupintheprimaryschoolorotherspecialistearlyyear’ssettings.TheModulesinclude:SharedPerspectivesontheYoungChild,SkillsandStrategiesforManagingBehaviour,ChildProtection,SpecialEducationalNeedsandPromotingInclusionintheEarlyYear’sEnvironment.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoStranmillisCollegeandenteryeartwooftheBA(Hons)DegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudiesorintoyeartwoofasimilarcourse.Alternativelyyoumayapplypositionssuchas:EarlyYearsSpecialist,SeniorPractitioner,ManagerorCoordinator.

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Management)

Thiscourseisforseniorpractitioners,deputymanagersandassistantmanagerswhoworkwithinearlyyearsandchildcaresettings.Thequalificationprovidesanopportunitytodevelopknowledgeandskillsthatwillaidprogressiontoamanagementroleforthosepractitionerswhowishtofollowthiscareerpathway.

Areas of study include:

ProfessionalPractice,HealthandSafety,Developingandimplementingpolicies,Equality,DiversityandInclusion,LeadandManageaTeamandChildren’sCareLearningandDevelopment.Candidatesareassessedthroughwrittenassignments,portfoliobuildingandobservationofworkplacement

Progression

Thisisarecognisedqualificationintheearlyyear’ssectorandwillenableyoutoseekpromotionorprogresstouniversityandundertakeadegree.

Level 3 CACHE Diploma (NvQ) in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)

ApprenticeshipNILevel3inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopmentAPP

Thiscourseistherecognisedqualificationforworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeopleandtheirfamiliesinarangeofsettingsincludingschools,nurseriesanddaycare.Thisqualificationpreparesyoutoworkinasupervisoryrole.Throughstudyingthiscourseyouwilldevelopappropriateunderpinningknowledgeandbecomeprofessionallycompetentintheworkplace.

Youwillbeassessedbydirectobservationintheworkplaceandassignmentspresentedinportfolioformat.TheunitsofstudyincludeCommunication,PersonalDevelopment,Equality,ChildDevelopment,HealthandSafety,SafeguardingandPromotingLearning.

StudentswhoarealreadyemployedinchildcaremaybeeligibletojointheApprenticeshipNILevel3inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment,andalsostudyforEssentialSkillsqualificationsinLiteracy,Numeracy,andPaediatricfirstaid.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanmovedirectlytoemploymentasaclassroomassistantinaprimaryschoolornurseryschoolorprogresstotheFoundationDegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudies.

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (DCE)

Thiscourseprovidesyouwitharecognisedqualificationtoworkandcareforyoungchildrenfromtheagesof0-16years.Therangeofemploymentopportunitiesisverywideandincludespublicandprivatenurseryschools,daycarecentres,maternityandpaediatrichospitalwardsaswellasprivatefamilies.

You will study 12 modules including:

DevelopmentfromConceptionto16years,SupportingChildren,PlayandLearninginChildren’sEducation,KeepingChildrensafe.Studentswillbe

assessedthroughassignmentsandcasestudies,aswellasexternalexamination.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstotheFoundationDegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudiesormovedirectlytoemploymentasaclassroomassistantinaprimaryschoolornurseryschool.

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Thisawardwillprovideyouwithanunderstandingoftheknowledgeneededwhenworkingdirectlywithchildrenandyoungpeopleinschoolenvironments.ItisofferedtothosewhohavecompletedaLevel3qualificationandwishtoextendtheirknowledge.Unitsareassessedthroughwrittenassignments,plansandwrittenrecordsortaskssetbyCACHE.

Level 2 CACHE Diploma (NvQ) in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)

ApprenticeshipNILevel2inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopmentFEAPP

Thiscourseistherecognisedqualificationforworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeopleunder19andtheirfamiliesinarangeofsettingsincludingnurseriesanddaycare.Thisqualificationpreparesyoutoworkundersupervision.Throughstudyingthiscourseyouwilldevelopappropriateunderpinningknowledgeandbecomeprofessionallycompetentintheworkplace.Studentswillbeassessedbydirectobservationintheworkplaceandarealsorequiredtoproduceassignmentspresentedinportfolioformat.TheunitsofstudyincludeCommunication,PersonalDevelopment,Equality,ChildDevelopment,HealthandSafety,PlayandSafeguardingChildren.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoNVQLevel3inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment.StudentswhoarealreadyinchildcareemploymentcanjointheApprenticeshipNILevel2inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment

andalsostudyforEssentialSkillsqualificationsinLiteracy,NumeracyandICT.

Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education

Thisisarecognisedprofessionalqualificationtoworkwithchildrenofallagesinavarietyofchildcaresettings.Modulesofstudyinclude:Anintroductiontoworkingwithchildren,thedevelopingchild,childrenandplay,andcommunicationandprofessionalskillswithinchildcareandeducation.Full-timestudentswillalsostudyEssentialskillsinLiteracy,NumeracyandICT.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumaygainemploymentasachildcareworkerincrèches,playgroupsornurseries.OryoumayprogresstotheCACHELevel3DiplomainChildCareandEducationorNVQLevel3EarlyYearsandEducation.

Level 1 Combined Diploma

Seepage25.

Level 1 CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children

Thiscoursewillallowstudentstogainabasicknowledgeandunderstandingofthekeyareasincaringforchildrenandtheprinciplesandvalueswhichgovernchildcare.ThiscourseissuitableforstudentswhohavecompletedaGCSEprogrammeandwhowishtoprogresstoaLevel2courseinChildCareorHealthandSocialCare.

Studentswilllearnaboutchilddevelopment,healthandsafety,foodandnutritionandplay.Thecoursewillenablelearnerstodevelopsomebasicskillsincaringforchildrenwhichcanbeusedatalaterstageintheircareer.StudentswillalsostudyEssentialSkillsinLiteracy,NumeracyandICT.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoLevel2DiplomainChildCareandEducation,orNVQLevel2inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopmentortotraininginotherareas.

Working in early years can provide a satisfying and flexible career that is centred on meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of children and young people. There are a range of opportunities in different settings. Often you will be meeting the needs of children who have specific learning difficulties, and require additional support.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


FoundationDegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudies

FGECST N PT 3years 2ALevels,orequivalentqualificationatLevel3,and4GCSEsgradeCandaboveincludingGCSEEnglishorequivalentandGCSEMaths

[email protected]

Level5DiplomainLeadershipforChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(Management)

DP5CLD L PT 2years1eveningperweek

Level3DiplomainChildcareandEducationorequivalent.Employedasamanagerorassistantmanagerinanearlyyearssetting

[email protected]

Level3CACHEDiploma(NVQ)inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(CCLD)OrApprenticeshipNILevel3inCCLD

CD3CLD A,B,N,L FT/PT

1yearfull-timeor1yearpart-timeovertwoeveningsaweek

Level2qualificationandagoodstandardofwrittenworktocompleteassignments.Employedinachildcaresetting,suchasplaygroupordaynursery

[email protected]

Level3CACHEDiplomainChildcareandEducation(DCE)

CDCCED A,L,N FT 2yearsfull-time


Level3AwardinSupportingTeachingandLearninginSchools

CT3STL? L PT 1year1eveningperweek

Level3DiplomaChildcareandEducation

[email protected]

Level2CACHEDiploma(NVQ)inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(CCLD)OrApprenticeshipNILevel2inCCLD

CD2CLD B

N

PT

FT

1year Seepage7-10

Andemployedinachildcaresetting,suchasplaygroupordaynursery

[email protected]

Level2DiplomainChildCareandEducation

CCCCED A,L,N FT/PT

1yearfull-timeor2eveningsperweekfor30weeks


CACHEFoundationAwardinCaringforChildren

CFCCHI A,L, FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]


TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk

studentprofileGillian Lawther

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, Lurgan Campus Gilliancompletedthepart-timeLevel2DiplomainChildcareandEducationattheLurganCampus.Sheenjoyedthecourseandfeltthatacareerasaclassroomassistantorchildminderwouldenablehertohaveajobwhichwouldfitwithherparentalresponsibilities.‘Ireallyenjoythecourseandlikebeingabletoputtheclassroomlearningintopractice.IrecentlycompletedthepediatricFirstAidCourseandfeelthatthiswillbebeneficialformeinbothmypersonalandworkinglife.’Gillianthenprogressedtothesecondyearofthefull-timeLevel3DiplomainChildcareandEducation.


Level 3 Working With Children and Young People with Special Needs

Thisqualificationisidealforthoseworkingwithorplanningtoworkchildrenandyoungpeoplewithspecialneeds.Thisunitwillprovideyouwithanunderstandingoftheconceptofspecialneedsandcurrentattitudesandvalues.Youwillexaminetheneedsofchildrenandyoungpeopleexperiencinglearningdifficulties,physicalorsensoryimpairmentordelaysindevelopment.

Theimpactonchild/youngpersonandthefamilywillbeexaminedandyouwillalsolearnabouttherangeofprovisionavailableforrespondingtotheirneeds.Youwillbeassessedthroughanextendedassignment.Alevel3qualificationinChildcareandEducation(0-8)orrelatedfieldisessentialforentryontothiscourse.

Level 3 Supporting Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Theunitprovidesarangeofknowledgeandunderstandingaboutautisticspectrumconditionsandexplorestheoriesandconceptsaboutautism.Itenablesyoutoreflectontheimpactoftheseconditionsonthelivesofindividualsandthoseclosetothemandtolearnaboutgoodpracticeinareassuchascommunicationandsupport.

Level 2 Working in Support of Children with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs

Thiscourseissuitableforthosewhoarealreadyworkinginchildcareorwhowanttoworkwithchildrenwithdisabilities.Itfocusesonhowtosupportchildrenwithadditionalneedssuchasaphysicalorlearningdifficulty/disabilityinachildcareoreducationalsetting.Youwilllearnaboutthedifferenttypesofneedsthatachildmayhaveandlearnstrategiestoworkwithchildreninyoursetting.Youwillalsolearnaboutthelegalrequirementstomeetachild’sneedsandhowtoworkinpartnershipwithparents.Youwillbeassessedthroughawrittenassignment.

Level 2 Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum

Theunitprovidesintroductoryawarenessonautisticspectrumconditions.Itprovidesyouwithkeyareasofknowledgeandexploresimportantthemessuchasindividuality,communication,behaviourandperson-centredsupport.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthesequalificationsyoumaygainemploymentorpromotion,particularlyinspecialneedsschools,aswellasinthespecialneedsunitsofprimaryandsecondaryschoolsorinindividualworkwithchildrenwithadditionalneeds.Completionoftheplayworkqualificationwillleadtoopportunitiestoworkinafterschoolsgroupsorinsettingswitholderchildren.


Childcare Professional Development - Special Needs - Playwork

These courses are aimed at people who already work in child care or early years or who have an interest in gaining specific knowledge about working with children who have disabilities, or in the area of playwork which focuses on interaction with children and activities that promote physical and social well being.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Contact

Level3WorkingWithChildrenWithSpecialNeeds

UN3WSN A,L,N,K PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks

ALevel3qualification

[email protected]

Level3SupportingIndividualswithAutisticSpectrumConditions

UN3ASC A,N PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks

MusthaveacquiredLevel2inWorkingwithChildrenwithAutisticSpectrumDisordersandhaveexperienceinworkingwithachildwithautism.

[email protected]

Level3AwardinTransitiontoPlaywork(fromEarlyYears)

CT3TTP L PT 1eveningperweekfor30weeks


[email protected]

Level2AwardWorkinginSupportofChildrenwithDisabilitiesandSpecialEducationalNeeds

CC2WCD A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor15weeks


[email protected]

Level2IntroductoryAwarenessofAutisticSpectrum

UN2AAS A,L,N,B PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks


[email protected]

Complementary Therapies

Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Techniques

ThiscourseisdesignedforthosewhohaveakeeninterestinHolisticTherapiesandwanttoachievearecognisedqualificationinReflexology.Oncompletioncandidateswillbeabletoenrolforfurtherstudies,opentheirownpracticeorworkintheindustryinternationally.StudentspreviouslycompletingthiscourserangefromparentswhowishtokickstarttheircareertoDoctorswhohaveaddedthisservicetotheirpersonalqualifications.Atrulylifechangingexperience.

Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy Techniques

Thisisaqualificationcoveringtheuses,applicationand

originofessences,fixedoilsandothermediawiththeprovisionofaromatherapymassage.Ifyouhavetrainedinbeautytherapythiscourseisagreatadditiontoyourqualifications.Youwillbeabletoreferbacktotheknowledgefromyourbeautytherapytrainingtosupportyouthroughcompletionofthisverypopularcourse.

Level 3 Award in Indian Head Massage

ThiscourseisdesignedforthosewhohaveakeeninterestinHolisticTherapiesandwanttoachievearecognisedqualificationinIndianHeadMassage.ItisavaluableadditionalqualificationandskillforthosewhohavepreviouslyachievedanawardinAromatherapy,Reflexology,BodyMassage,Sports

Massage,BeautyTherapyandHairdressing.

Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage

Swedishmassageisthemostcommonlyusedqualificationtypeforbodymassage.Thecourseprovidesyouwithanunderstandingofbodymassage,primarilyforstressrelief,lymphaticdrainageandabasisformassageforawidevarietyofoutcomes.ItissuitableforthoseemployedinBeautyTherapy,HealthandSportsTherapies,HolisticTherapiesandinassociationwitharangeofothertreatmentsdesignedtorelievestress.

*Level 2/Level 3 Awards as listed in the grid above

TheawardsinHairdressingandBeautyTherapyareforanyoneinterestedinstartingoradvancingacareerinthisindustry.Youdon’tneedtobeworkingintheindustryalready,thereareoptionstosuitexperiencedtechniciansandpeoplewithnopreviousexperience.Itoffersthestudenttheopportunityandchoicetobuildabankofawardsthatareindustryrecognised.

Courses in this area will provide you with principles and techniques to practice in the complementary therapy industry. Career destinations include Self Employment (salon owner/manager/mobile therapist), Therapist in Cruise Liners as well as moving into specialist areas within the industry. Opportunities may arise to practice within the health sector depending on programme of study.

Applicantspleasenote:Allstudentsarerequiredtopurchaseakit(equipment)anduniform.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level3DiplomainReflexologyTechniques

DP3REF A,L,N PT 1eveningperweek(5hrs)for1year


[email protected]

Level3DiplomainAromatherapyTechniques

DP3ARO A,L,N PT 1eveningperweek(5hrs)for1year


[email protected]

Level3AwardinIndianHeadMassage

TBC A PT 12weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

Level3CertificateinSwedishMassage

CT3SWM N PT 1year Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

*Level3AwardinHotStoneTherapy

TBC A,L PT 1eveningperweekfor20weeks

Level3BodyMassage [email protected]

*Level2AwardinThreading TBC A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor7weeks

AwardinHealth&Safetyorequivalent

[email protected]

studentprofile

‘IfoundtheFoundationDiplomainEarlyChildhoodStudiesveryinterestingandthetopicscoveredwerewiderangingandbeneficial,asIcouldputtheoryintopracticewithinmysetting.

Theencouragementofreflectivepracticeenabledmetoevaluatemyprogresswithinmystudiesandthesupportfromthecourseco-ordinatorandteacherswasexcellent.Itwasalsoanaddedbonustobeabletostudywithincloseproximitytomyhome.Itwasanenjoyableandpositiveexperience’.AftercompletingtheFoundationDiploma,AnneprogressedtoStranmillisCollegetocompleteherdegree.

Anne McAlinden

Foundation Diploma in Early Childhood Studies, Newry Campus


COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


FoundationDegreeinArchitecturalTechnologywithSustainableDesign

FG5ART P FT/PT

2yearsfull-timeor3yearspart-time


FoundationDegreeinSustainableConstruction

FG5CEN N,P FT/PT



Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainConstruction/CivilEngineering(ConversionCourse)

HD5CON N,P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor1year

HNCConstructionorHNCCivilEngineering

[email protected]

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinCivilEngineering

HC4CEN P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years


Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinConstruction

HC4CEN N,P PT 1dayperweekfor1year,1eveningperweekfor2years


Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment

ED3CBE A,N,P FT 2yearsFT Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level3BTECDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment

DP3CON P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years


Level3BTECDiplomainCivilEngineering

DP3CON P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years


Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment

SD3CON A,P PT 1eveningperweekfor2years


Level2BTECExtendedCertificateinConstruction

EC2CON A,P,N FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]

IntroductiontoSurveying&Levelling

RCEBSC P PT 1eveningperweekfor6weeks


[email protected]

Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology with Sustainable Design

TheFoundationDegreeinArchitecturalTechnologywithSustainableDesignisawidelyrecognisedlevel5qualification,equivalenttothefirsttwoyearsofafullBachelorsDegree.Keyfeaturesofthiscourseincludeindustrialpracticeandplacementunits.

Thiscourseisdesignedtoenableyoutofindemploymentwithintheconstructionindustryinmiddlemanagement.

The units undertaken include:

Surveying,SustainableConstruction,RenewableEnergies,IntroductiontoCAD,ITandEmergingTechnologies,DesignPrinciples,LawandConstructionContract.Youwillundertakeasupervisedworkplacementofapproximatelysixmonthsattheendofyearone.Assessmentiscarriedoutonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriatemethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandworkplacement.

Progression

Competentconstructionstudentsarehighlyvaluedbyindustryandpart-timeemploymentisencouragedandpopularwhilststudyingforaFoundationDegree.ThiscourseprovidesentryqualificationsforprogressiontotheHonoursDegreeinArchitecturalTechnologyattheUniversityofUlster.

Exemptionsfromsomeoftheacademicrequirementsofprofessionalbodies,suchasCIOBandCIATmayalsobegranted.

Foundation Degree in Sustainable Construction

Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtomeetthedemandforhighertechniciansandmiddlemanagementpersonnelintheconstructionindustry.SubjectsincludeSustainableConstruction,RenewableEnergies,ContractAdministrationandHealthandSafety,ITandEmergingTechnologies.Youwillundertakeasupervisedworkplacementofapproximatelysixmonthsattheendofyearone.Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriatemethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandworkplacementforapproximatelyoneyearattheendofyearone.

Progression

OncompletionthiscourseprovidesentryqualificationsforprogressiontoarangeofDegreeandHonoursDegreeprogrammesatUniversitymanyofwhichcanbecompletedinafurther2yearsfull-timestudy.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering (Conversion Course)

Ifyouareemployedwithintheconstructionindustryinareassuchasquantitysurveying,sitesupervision,roadsmaintenance,constructiondesignandpublichealth,andconsideringfurtheringyourqualificationsandcareerprospects,thenyoushouldstronglyconsiderthiscourse.

Progression

TheHNDisarecognisedhigherlevelqualificationwithinitsownright,andalsoprovidesaspringboardintorelevantdegreeprogrammesatUniversity.StudentswithanHNCinConstructionorCivilEngineeringcanupgradetoaHNDwithoneyearofextrastudyonapart-timebasis.

Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering

ThiscourseisdesignedforthosecurrentlyworkingwithintheConstructionIndustry.Whetherintheprivateorpublicsector,successfulcompletionwillprovideyouwithasoundknowledgebasetogetherwithahighleveloftechnicalcompetence,whichwillenhanceyourpromotionalprospectswithincurrentemploymentaswellasincreasingjobprospects.Theunitsundertakeninclude:groupproject,surveying,structuraldesignandcivilengineeringconstruction.

Progression

Thiscourseprovidesentryqualificationstodegreecoursesinbuilding-relatedsubjects.UpgradingtheHNCtoHNDonapart-timebasismaygiveexemptionstosomedegreecoursemodulesinthefirstyear.

Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction

ThiscourseisdesignedforthosecurrentlyworkingwithintheConstructionIndustry.Whetherintheprivateorpublicsector,successfulcompletionwillprovideyouwithasoundknowledgebasetogetherwithahighleveloftechnicalcompetence,whichwillenhanceyourpromotionalprospectswithincurrentemploymentaswellasincreasingjobprospects.Theunitsundertakeninclude:designprinciples,surveying,measurement,tenderingandestimating.

Progression

Thiscourseprovidesyouwithentryqualificationstodegreecoursesinbuilding-relatedsubjects.UpgradingtheHNCtoHNDonapart-timebasismaygiveexemptionstosomedegreecoursemodulesinthefirstyear.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Thiscoursewillappealtoyouifyouwishtodevelopconstructiontechnologyskillsandtechniquestransferable

Construction

The construction industry is one of the country’s key employers with exciting opportunities for work in both office and site careers in design and construction.

Career destinations: These include a range of disciplines such as site management, civil engineering, quantity surveying and architectural technology.


tofutureemploymentintheconstruction/civilengineeringindustries.Thecoursecomprisesarangeof18unitsincludingSustainableConstruction,CAD,BuildingTechnology,GraphicalDetailingandSurveying.

Progression

OncompletionyoucangodirectlyintoemploymentattechnicianlevelindisciplinessuchasArchitecturalDesign,Planning,SurveyingorSiteManagement.Alternativelyit’spossibletoproceedtohighereducationtoaHNC/D,FoundationDegreeorDegreeProgrammeinsubjectssuchasArchitecturalDesign,ConstructionManagementorCivilEngineering.TheseprogrammesinturncanleadtoaprofessionalcareerandmembershipofprofessionalbodiessuchasCIAT,ICE,CIOBandRICS.

Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

ThiscourseisequivalenttotwoALevelsandisdesignedforthoseseekingemploymentastechniciansinarchitecture,quantitysurveyingorbuildingandwhowishtoobtainanationalqualificationtoenhancetheircareerprospectsortoprogresstohighereducation.

Youwilllearnbycompletingprojectsandassignmentswhicharebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.Thiscoursewillhelpyoutogainthepracticalskillsrequiredtomakeacareerintheconstructionindustry.Youwillundertaketwelveunitsincluding:SustainableConstruction,CAD,BuildingTechnology,GraphicalDetailingandSurveying.

Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Civil Engineering

ThecourseisequivalenttotwoALevelsandisdesignedforthoseemployedorseekingemploymentastechniciansincivil,structuralormunicipalengineeringandwhowishtoobtainanationalqualificationtoenhancetheircareerprospectsortoprogresstohighereducation.

Youwilllearnbycompletingprojectsandassignmentswhicharebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.Thiscoursewillhelpyoutogainthepracticalskillsrequiredtomakeacareerinthecivilengineeringindustry.Youwillundertaketwelveunitsincluding:SustainableConstruction,CAD,Structures,SiteSurveyingandsettingout

Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Thiscourseaimstoadvancethecareerprospectsofthosewhoseekemploymentintheconstructionindustry.

Thecourseismadeupofsixunitsincluding:Health,SafetyandWelfareinConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment,SustainableConstruction,MathematicsinConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment,ScienceandMaterialsinConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment,ConstructionTechnologyandDesigninConstructionandCivilEngineering,BuildingTechnologyinConstruction.

Progression

OncompletionofthecourseyouhavetheequivalenttooneALevelanditprovidesanentrypointforacareerintheconstructionindustryorprogressiontoatechnicalpositionintheindustry,e.g.TradesForeman,SiteEstimator.YoumayprogresstohighereducationinarelevantFoundationDegreecourseorHNCConstructionrelatedarea.

Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate in Construction

IfyouhaveakeeninterestinconstructionandhavelessthanfourGCSEsthiscourseisforyou.Youwillstudy:threeMandatoryUnits-StructureoftheConstructionIndustry,ExploringHealth,SafetyandWelfareinConstruction,SustainabilityintheConstructionIndustry.NineOptionalUnitsofstudy-UseofScienceandMathsinConstruction,ConstructionProcessesandOperations,ConstructionMethodandTechniques,ConstructionDrawingTechniques,ExploringCarpentryandJoinery,PerformingJoineryOperations,ExploringTrowelOperations(Brickwork),ExploringBuildingServicesTechniquesinConstruction,PerformingplumbingOperationsorPerformingElectricalOperations.Practicalworkincludingconstructiondrawing,laboratoryexperimentsandaCADunitusingAutoCADarealsoincorporatedintotheprogramme.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthecourseyoumayprogresstotheL3ExtendedDiplomainConstructionortoanNVQPlumbingorElectricalInstallation.

Introduction to Surveying & Levelling

Thisisahighlypracticalintroductiontothemeasurementofangles,distancesandlevellingusingtheodolitesandlevelsforconstructionapplications.

Construction Construction Skills

Construction Skills can be learned on a full-time or part-time basis at the College. You can learn basic DIY skills in one of the evening classes or you can learn a trade on a part-time or day-release basis through the Training for Success/ApprenticeshipsNI programme.

Progression: Once you have your trade, you can take it with you anywhere in the world. You may choose to work for a local firm or become self-employed in your trade area.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomain3DDesign(Wood-based)

HD53DD P PT 3years,1dayperweek

Seepages7-10. [email protected]

Bricklaying–Diploma

DP1BRK/DP2BRK/DP3BRK

A,N,P FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear

Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.

[email protected]

CarpentryandJoinery–Diploma(IncorporatingFittedInteriors)

DP1CAJ/DP1SCR/Atlevels1,2,3

A,K,N,P FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear


[email protected]

PaintingandDecorating–Diploma

DP1PAD/Atlevel1,2,3

N FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear


[email protected]

Plastering–Diploma DP1PLA/Atlevel1,2,3

N,P PT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear


[email protected]

Plumbing–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQ

CT2BPS/CT3PLS

A,N,P FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear

ApplicantsforPlumbingmusthaveachieved16pointsatGCSEincludingEnglishandMathsatGradeCorabove.

[email protected]

Tiling–Diploma

DP2TIL,Level2,3

N FT 1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyear


[email protected]

ConstructionSkillsRegister(CSRTraining)

CT2HSA N PT 7.5hours,oneday


[email protected]

CarpentryandJoinery(DIYWoodwork)

RCHTCO N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

PaintingandDecorating(DIY)

RCHTCO N PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

Plumbing(DIY) RCHTCO P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

TilingFloorsandWalls(DIY)

RCHTCO N PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

Construction Skills


Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3-D Design (Wood-based)

Thiscourseprovideseducationandtrainingforarangeofcareersin3DDesign,providingopportunitiesforlearnerstofocusonthedevelopmentofhigherlevelskillsina3Ddesigncontext.Astrongvocationalstudieselementwillprovidein-depthstudyintothedesignandmakingofbespokefurnitureandwoodcrafts.Youwillbegiventheopportunitytoexploreandgainknowledgeinworkingwitharangeofwoodsandwillcombinetraditionalandcontemporarymethodsofworkingtoproducehighqualityoutcomes.

Modules may include:

VisualCommunication,IdeasGeneration&Development,DrawingTechniquesandApproaches,ContextualandCulturalReferences,3DTechnologyandProcess,DesignMethod,DigitalMediainArt&Design,DesignPrinciples,ProfessionalPractice,FurnitureDesign,Specialist3DMaterials,Specialist3DTechnologyandProcessesandResearchProject.

Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudiesandpresentations.

Progression

Youmayprogressintoemploymentinthe3DDesignindustriesorasaself-employeddesigner/maker.Alternativelyyoumayapplytouniversitytoprogresstoatop-updegree.

Construction Skills

• Bricklaying (Diploma)and/orNVQ

• carpentry and Joinery Diplomaand/orNVQ

• painting and decorating Diplomaand/orNVQ

• plasteringDiplomaand/orNVQ

• plumbing TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQ

• tiLingDiplomaand/orNVQ

Thesecoursesprovidevocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichcanimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullAwardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.

NVQsareunitbased,involvingin-collegetheoryassessmentsandat-workpracticalassessmentsandevidencecollectionandproduction.YouMUSTbevocationallyemployedandaportfolioofthespecifiedevidencemustalsobecompleted.Ifnecessary,youwillberequiredtoattendlessonsincollegetoacquiretheknowledgeandskillsspecified.Thiscollege-basedcomponentwillincludetherelatedTechnicalCertificatequalificationandsafetytests.Youneedtobephysicallyfit,capableofworkingatheights,understandtechnicalinformation/drawingsandbeabletoco-operateasateamworker.Youwillbeusinghandtools,equipmentandmachines,whichrequirespecialistoperatingknowledge.YouMUSTcomplywithallrelatedHealthandSafetypoliciesandproceduresandacceptresponsibilityforyourownactions.

APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprenticeship - Bricklaying

Ifyouwanttolearnvariousskillsandtechniquestoallowyoutobuildbrickworkandblockworkofallshapesandsizes,thiscourseisforyou.Youwilllearnhowtosetwallsandbuildingsfollowinginstructionsfromforemenandarchitects.

Bricklayersareoutdoorworkerswhoworkbothatheightandbelowgroundlevel.Theworkisphysicalsoagoodleveloffitnessisanadvantage–however,themodernconstructionindustry’ssafetyregulationsandlightweightmaterialsmeanthatmostpeoplecanundertaketheworkofabricklayer.


Practiceinbuildingwallsusingawiderangeofbonds;Buildingsolidwalls,cavitywalls,piersandchimneysusingbrickandblock,Usingdecorativebricktobuildarchesandwalls,Setting

outandpositioningofdoorsandwindowopenings,Erectinganddismantlingscaffolding,Settingout,usingOptical&Cowleylevellingequipment,Carryoutslingingandsignallingforthemovementofloads,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Apprenticeship - Carpentry & Joinery

Intheconstructionindustry,carpentersandjoinersprepareandputintoplacemostofthetimberpartsofbuildingsfromroughlycutfloorandroofbeamstoexpertlycraftedwindowsanddoors.Theyusespecialisedtoolsandmachineryandworkwithavarietyofdifferenttypesofwood.Tobeacarpenterandjoineryouneedtoenjoybeingpartofateam.Youalsoneedtobegoodwithyourhandsandyouwillbetrainedtousearangeoftoolsandmachinerytoahighstandardwhilefollowingstrictsafetyprocedures.Thereisalsoanoptiontodoworkshopjoinery.

Carpentersandjoinersarerequiredtoprepare,buildandinstallawiderangeofwoodproductsincludingdoors,windows,floors,walls,staircasesandrooftrusses.Youwilllearnhowtosetout,prepare,joint,cutandshapetimberforallkindsofconstructionprojects.ThecandidatecanspecialiseintheFittedInterioraspectoftheprogrammewhilstdoingtheNVQlevel2.Theworkcanbephysical,soagoodleveloffitnessisanadvantage.


Constructionofroofs,studwalls,floorsandfittingsandthefixingofcomponents,Fittingandfixingonsite,doors,architraves,windowsandstairs,Usinghandandpowertools,Basicwoodworkingmachinery,Makingdoors,windows,stairsandkitchenfitments,HealthandSafety,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology

Apprenticeship - Painting and Decorating

EveryoneknowswhatpaintersanddecoratorsdobuttheworktheydointheconstructionindustryismuchmoreskilledthanDIY.Oilrigs,bridgesandsteelworkneedheavydutycoatings,whilestatelyhomesandfive-starhotelsmayneedpaintersanddecoratorswhocanapplyawiderangeofwallcoveringsandpaintsystemstoceilingandwallareas.Youneedtobegoodwithyourhandsandbeneatandtidyandhaveagoodeyefordetail.Muchoftheworkisindoorsbutthereisplentyoutsideaswell.Youwillneedtobequitefitandbepreparedtotraveltodifferentsites.Youwillalsoneedtodiscusscoloursandtypesoffinishwithclientsorhouseholders,sotheabilitytocommunicateisimportant.

Course content includes:

Preparationofsurfacesforpaintinganwallpapering,Selectionandapplicationofpaintsanwallpaper,Useofairlesssprayequipment,Brokencolourwork,Stencilling,Woodstainingandvarnishes,Ragrolling,colourwashing,clouding,marblingandgraining,Figureandstraightgraintechniques,HealthandSafety,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology

SkillbuildisarecognisedbodythatorganiseaYoungDecoratoroftheYearCompetition.Thisisanannualeventandyouhavetheopportunitytotakepartinaselectionprocesstogainentrytothecompetition.Thesuccessrateinrecentyearsforourpaintinganddecoratingdepartmentboaststhreegoldmedals,foursilvermedalsandonebronze.

Apprenticeship - Plastering

Thiscourseisforpeoplewhowanttoworkasaplasterer.Youwillworkwithavarietyofmaterialstoprovidesurfacefinishestowallsandceilingsandlearnhowtopreparesurfacesandapplyfinishestothecorrectspecification.You’llalsolearnskillsandtechniquesusedtoreplaceandrepairdecorativemouldingsandcornicesinbothnewandoldbuildings.Ithelpstohavesome

basicmathematicalabilityasyouhavetocalculateareasofwallandcorrespondingvolumesofmaterial.


Fixingplasterboard,metallathandpre-formedcovingtotimberbackgrounds;Fixingdryliningboardstosolidandstudwalls,Plasteringinternalsolidandstudwallsusingdifferentmaterials,Plasteringexternalwallsusingavarietyofmaterialsandbeads,Preparationandlayingoffloorscreedstolevelsandfalls,Preparationandrepairofdamagedsurfaces,Constructionofcornicemouldsandrunningcornicesinsitu,HealthandSafety,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Apprenticeship - Plumbing

Asaplumberyoucouldfindyourselfworkinginmanydifferentplaces–fromconstructionsitestoresidentialhomes.Frominstallingsanitationsystemsandservicingboilerstolayingundergrounddrainagepipeworkandrepairingappliances,plumbersplayavitalroleinmodernlife.Thisisapopularapprenticeship,andwithgoodreason:thejobprospectsaregood,andthere’splentyofscopeforself-employment.


Planningandassessingthejob,Understandingplans,drawingsandtechnical

instructionsOrderingmaterialsfromsuppliers,fixingbaths,sinks,radiators,etc.towalls,infloorsorducts,Measuringandcalculatingmaterials,Cuttingandbendingpipingtocorrectdimensions,Joiningpipingsothatitdoesn’tleak,Workingaspartofateamwithjoiners,bricklayers,electricians,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Apprenticeship - Floor and Wall Tiling

Ifyouwouldliketobecomeafullyqualifiedtilerthenthisisthecourseforyou.Floorandwalltilinginvolveslayingvarioustypesoftilesincludingmarble,ceramicandporcelain.Tobecomeaskilledtilerrequiresaveryhighstandardoftrainingtoachievespectacularresults.Tilinghasbecomeaspecialisedjobusedworld-wideinmoderndayarchitectureandconstruction.Traininginthisareaisnotlimitedtoschoolleaversbutalsoaccommodatesthosewantingachangeincareer.


Preparebackgroundsurfacesfortiling,Setoutwallsandfloorsfortiles,Carryoutrepairstotiledsurfaces,Useawidevarietyoftilesandmosaics,Positionandfinishwallandfloortiles,Usedifferenttypesoftilingequipment,HealthandSafety,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Note:ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromtheequivalentessentialskill.

Construction Skills Register (CSR Training)

ThefirststageisaHealthandSafetytrainingdaynormally,9amto5pm.Thesecondstageisassessmentofcompetencebytradeassessor,whichrequiresa30minuteone-to-oneinterviewandtakesplaceontheeveningofthehealthandsafetytrainingday(after5pm).Ourmainbusinesswillbelimitedtothetradeswecanassess.TheyareJoinery,Carpentry,Machinewoodworking,Brickwork,Stonemasonry,Plastering,Painting,Labouring(GeneralConstructionOperative),Wall&FloorTiling.Electriciansandplumberscanalsoattendstageone-theywillgetagreencardortheycancontacttheirrespectivefederationswhomayupgradethecardtoreflecttheirexperienceandqualifications.

Carpentry and Joinery (DIY Woodwork)

Thiscourseoffersboththecompletebeginnerandthemoreexperiencedpersontheopportunitytodeveloptheirhandskillsandknowledgewhilstcompletingtimberitemsoftheirownchoice.

Painting and Decorating (DIY)

Onthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtoplanandpreparetodecoratearoominyourhouse.Topicscoveredwillincludesurfacepreparation,paperingandpainting.YouwillhavetheopportunitytopracticetheskillsrequiredtowallpaperandpaintaroomandaskquestionsaboutaDIYprojectyouareplanningtoundertakeathome.

Plumbing (DIY)

Onthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtoreplaceserviceitemssuchastapwashersandstopvalves,identifyregularfittingsandtheirapplications,usecompressionandcapillaryjoints,formbendsinbothplasticandmetalpipework.

Tiling Floors and Walls (DIY)

Onthiscourseyouwilllearnhowtoplanandpreparetotileinyourhome.Youwilllearnhowtomeasureanarea,preparethesurface,chooseappropriatetilesandpracticetheskillsrequiredtofixandgrouttilesandaskquestionsaboutaDIYprojectyouareplanningtoundertakeathome.

studentprofile

JohnfirstcametoSRCthroughtheSchoolsPartnershipProgramme.Hesampledjoinery,brickwork,plasteringandwallandfloortiling.‘Ireallyenjoyedtheclassesandlikedthecombinationofpracticalandtheorywork’.JohnbeganaNVQLevel2programmeinWallandFloorTilingandiscurrentlycompletingtheLevel3atSRC’sGreenbankCampus.

In2011JohnenteredtheSkillbuildNIandwasplacedsecond.HeprogressedtotheSkillbuildUKfinalsinLeedswhereheproducedanexceptionalpieceofwork,whichearnedhimasilvermedal.JohnisnowcompetingtomakeselectionfortheWorldskillscompetitioninLeipziginGermany.AspartofthecourseJohnisonworkplacementthreedaysperweekwhichgiveshim

theopportunitytogainvaluableskillsandexperiencewhichhehopestouseinthefuturetostarthisownbusiness.

JohnintendstoprogresstoaHigherNationalCertificateinConstruction,EngineeringandManagementtogainsomefurthertrainingthatwillhelphimbecomeaspecialistcontractorinwallandfloortiling.

John Morgan

Level 3 Wall and Floor Tiling, Newry Campus

Counselling


Foundation Degree in Counselling University of Ulster

Thispart-timefoundationdegreehasbeendesignedtomeetanidentifiedneedforqualityeducationalprovisionintheareaofcounselling.Thecoursewillbeofferedovertwoeveningseachweekoroneday.StudentscantakeatwoyearcoursewhichleadstoaHigherEducationCertificateinCounsellingStudies,oraHigherEducationCertificateinCounselling.StudentscanalsoprogresstoyearthreetocompletetheFoundationDegreeinCounselling.StudentswhowishtoachievetheFoundationDegreemustsuccessfullycomplete150hoursofsupervisedcounsellingpracticeandundertake20hoursofpersonaltherapy.Thosecompletingsupervisedpracticewillberequiredtofindacounsellingplacement,undertakeexternalcounsellingsupervisionandcoverthecostofsupervision.

This course incorporates an integrative model of counselling.

Modulesstudiedonthecourseinclude:TheIntegrativeApproach,PersonalDevelopment,DevelopingtheTherapeuticRelationship,

UnderstandingtheClientinContext,HumanisticCounselling,Cognitive-BehaviouralApproaches,EthicsandProfessionalPractice,andPsychodynamicapproaches.InyearstwoandthreestudentswishingtocompletetheCertificateofHigherEducationinCounsellingortheFoundationDegreeinCounsellingwillundertakeSupervisedPracticeinanappropriatesetting.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayapplytocompleteaBSc(Hons)inCounsellingattheUniversityofUlster.Thiscoursewillactasavehicletobecomingaprofessionallyaccreditedasacounsellor.

Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Studies University of Ulster

Thiscourseaimstointroduceyoutotheknowledgeandskillswhichunderpinthecounsellingprocess.Itisdesignedforanyoneinterestedinthesubjectforeitherpersonalorprofessionaldevelopment,aswellasthosewhoarebeginningstudyaspartoftheprocessofbecomingaprofessionallyaccreditedcounsellor.

Modules include:

PersonalDevelopmentandInterpersonalskills,TheHelpingRelationship,PracticalApplicationoftheHelpingrelationship.Assessmenttakestheformofcoursework,casestudiesandareflectivejournal.Recordedroleplaywillbeusedtoassesspracticalskills.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayproceedtotheUniversityofUlsterFoundationDegreeinCounsellingorundertakestudiesinotherareassuchasHNC/DHealthandSocialCareorqualificationsinchildcare.

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Thiscourseisthestartingpointforpeoplewithnopreviousqualificationsorknowledgewhowanttoworktowardsaqualificationincounselling.Thecoursefocusesontheinterpersonalskillsneededtoformandsustainahelpingrelationship.Thisisaverypracticalcoursewithanemphasisonlearningthroughdoing,whichwillintroducetraineestotheskillsofactivelistening.

Modules include:

UseCounsellingSkillsEthicallyandSafely,ManageHelping

Interactions,CommunicateEmpathicUnderstanding,ManageanactiveListeningSpace,UseSelf-awarenesstoFacilitateHelpingWork,UseCounsellingSkillsCoherentlyandUseStudySkillstoHelpManageLearning.

Level 2 CPCAB Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills

Thisonesemestertastercourseisforindividualswhomightbeinterestedincounsellingtrainingandwanttofindoutiftheyaresuitableforfurtherin-depthtraining.Itisalsosuitableforthosewhowanttolearnbasicskillstohelpotherpeople.Thecoursewillintroduceyoutolisteningandhelpingskillsthatcanbeusedineverydaylifeandtosomebasiccounsellingconcepts.Topicscoveredincludedifferenttypesofhelping,establishingahelpinginteraction,self-awarenessandawarenessofdifference,aswellasspecificinitialcounsellinginterventions.Thecourseusuallyconsistsofamixtureoftutorinput,groupdiscussion,individualreflection,experientiallearningandskillspractice.

Thisisanareaofstudythatwillbeofinteresttoindividualseitherforreasonsofpersonaldevelopmentortoenhancetheirskillsinworkorvolunteerroles.Counsellingskillsareprimarilyconcernedwithcommunication,andstudyinthisareacanenhanceyoureffectivenessinlisteningandrespondingtoindividualsandsituations.ApplicantsshouldbeawarethattheCollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


FoundationDegreeinCounsellingUniversityofUlster

FG5COUN B,N PT 3years OneGCEALevelandthreeGCSE’soracceptableequivalents.StudentscanalsobeconsideredonanindividualbasisiftheyhaveaCertificateinCounsellingStudiesorhavesubstantiallifeorworkexperienceinacontextthatusesinterpersonalskills.

[email protected]

Level4CertificateinCounsellingStudiesUniversityofUlster

CT4CUN A,B,N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor30weeks

FiveGCSE’satgradeCorhigherincludingGCSEEnglishorequivalent.Maturestudentswillbeacceptediftheycanprovideevidenceoftheirabilitytoundertakethecoursethroughtheaccreditationofpriorlearning.

[email protected]

Level2CertificateinCounsellingSkills

CT2CNS A PT 30hours,1eveningperweekover30weeks


[email protected]

Level2CertificateinIntroductiontoCounsellingSkills

CT2ICN A,B PT 30hours,1eveningperweekover15weeks


[email protected]

Dental Nursing

This part-time course provides a recognised qualification which is required by all dental nurses to enable them to be employed in a dental practice.

Career destinations: Dental Nurse

National Examining Board for Dental Nurses: National Diploma

Ifyouareemployedinadentalsurgeryorclinicasadentalnurse,youarenowrequiredtoberegisteredwiththeGeneralDentalCouncil.Youmustholdorbestudyingforanapprovedqualification.TheNationalDiplomaisoneofthemainrecognisedqualificationsintheUK.

Subjects covered in this certificate include;

DentalHygiene,AnatomicalStructures,PatientCareandManagement,Radiology,OrthodonticProcedures,Anaesthesia,RestorativeDentistryaswellasthedutiesandroleoftheDentalNurse.ThecoursealsorequiresyoutocompleteaRecordofExperience,signedoffbyyouremployer/workplacementorwhichmustbesubmittedpriortotheexamination.Toachievethisqualificationyoumustalsopasswrittenandpracticalexams.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


NEBDNNationalDiplomainDentalNursing

NDDENT N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor30weeks

Entrantsmustbeemployedwithinadentalsurgery.

[email protected]

Electrical (Short Courses)


Requirements for Electrical Installations 17th Edition C&G 2382-10

Theoryplusanonlinetest.Thisisthefullcoursesuitableforthosepracticingelectricianswhohavenotyetattained16thedition.

Requirements for Electrical Installations 17th Edition C&G 2382-20

Inorderforcandidatestoenterthisqualificationtheymusthaveachievedatleastoneofthefollowingandtheoriginalcertificatesmustbepresented,verifiedandcopied(thecopymustbesignedanddatedbythecollegestaffmemberconfirmingauthentication)forcandidatecollegerecordsbeforeenteringlessons.

• CityandGuildslevel3CertificateintheRequirementsforElectricalInstallation(BS7671June2001)(2381)

• CityandGuildsLevel3Certificateinelectrotechnicaltechnology

installation(BuildingandStructures)(2330-07)

• CityandGuildsLevel3CertificateinelectrotechnicaltechnologyElectricalMaintenance2330-08)

• CityandGuildslevel3CertificateinElectricalInstallationsPartTwo(2360)from1January2004onwardsonly

Candidatesunabletoprovideevidenceofpriorachievementasstatedmustundertakethefull17thEditionqualification2382-10

Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations C&G 2391-10 Unit 301 (Theory)

Theoryplustest-oncompletionofthetheorylessonsthecandidatewillberequiredtopassatheorytestandthenapplyforandpassapracticalassessmentwhichisanadditionalelementnotprovidedwithinthe10weekscourseandthiswillincuradditionalpracticaltestfees.

Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations C&G 2391-10 Unit 302 (Practical)

Practicalassessment-havingsuccessfullycompletedthetheorycourse,participantshavetheopportunitytohavetheirpracticalskillsassessed.

Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) Preparation

ApracticalcourseaimingtoprepareapprenticesfortheirfinalAM2examination.ApprenticesshouldbeworkingintheindustryandworkingtowardscompletionofNVQLevel3.ThecoursecantakeplaceintheeveningoronaSaturdaymorningdependingoncampusselected.

C&G 2377 Electrical Installation (Portable Appliance Testing)

TheElectricityatWorkRegulationsrequireselectricalsystemstobemaintainedtopreventdanger.Theregulationsincludeallelectricalequipmentwhichcanbeconnectedtoasourceofelectricalenergyandwhichmaycausepersonalinjurye.g.electrical/electronicappliances,tools,heatingapparatusandtestinstruments.Alegalresponsibilityisplacedonemployerstocomplywithandtakereasonablecaretoensurenodangerresultsfromtheuseofsuchequipment.

Thiscoursewillgiveyouanunderstandingofthelegalrequirements,healthandsafetyformaintenanceofelectricalequipment,beable,throughinspection,toidentifythedifferenttypes,constructionandclassificationofelectricalequipmentandbeabletoidentifythesuitabilityofelectricalequipmentforuseetc.

EngineeringIt is essential to update and maintain your electrical qualifications. There are various options at the college detailed below.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


RequirementsforElectricalInstallations17thEditionC&G2382-10

CT3IEE N,P FT/PT

30hours(September–June)

Practicingelectricianswithaworkingknowledgeof17theditionwiringregulations(BS7671).Suitableforthosewhohavenoqualificationsrelatingtoelectricalinstallationsorachievedthe16thEditionpriorto2001.

[email protected]

RequirementsforElectricalInstallations16th-17thEditionUpdateC&G23772382-20

CT3IEE N,P PT 8hours(September–June)

Thisqualificationisaimedatpractisingelectricianswithaworkingknowledgeof17theditionwiringregulations(BS7671)andwhohavealreadyachieveda16theditionqualificationafter2001.

[email protected]

Inspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallationsC&G2391-10Unit301(Theory)

CT3ITE N,P PT 14weeks(January–June)

Practicingelectricianswhohavecarriedoutinitialverificationsonelectricalinstallationsandrequirefurthertraininginperiodicinspection,testingandreporting.Candidatesshouldhaveachievedthe17thedition.

[email protected]

Inspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallationsC&G2391-10Unit302(Practical)

CT3ITE A,N,P PT 3hours(pluspracticalassessment)

ElectricalInspectionandTesting:CityandGuilds2391Theorycourse.

[email protected]

ElectricalInstallationC&G2377(PortableApplianceTesting)

CT3ITE N,P PT 2days–14hours

PractisingelectricianswhoarefamiliarwiththeInstitutionofElectricalEngineers’CodeofPracticeinrespectofportableappliancetesting.

[email protected]

Engineeringoffersavastnumberofcareeropportunities,withtechniciansandgraduatesindemandinalmosteverysectoroftheeconomy.Theenvironmentinwhichengineeringprofessionalsworkhasneverbeenmoredynamic.Newmaterials,technologiesandprocessesarebeingconstantlydeveloped.Increasingglobalisation,newmarkets,andchangingemploymentpatternsalsomeanthatanengineeringcareerisnowatrulyinternationalone.

Engineering encompasses many areas and applications including electrical power, electronic control, mechanical, manufacturing processes and industrial plant operation. It is about designing and developing systems and products that affect our lives on a daily basis, from leisure activities to medical treatment, mobile communications to modern transport systems.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

Campus FT/PT


Contact

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGeneralEngineering

HD4GEE/HD5GEE

N FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinElectricalandElectronicEngineering

HC4EEE/HC5EEE

N,P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years.

Seepage7-10 JamesLynch(N)[email protected]

PhilipRea(P)[email protected]

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinMechanicalEngineering

HC4MEE/HC5MEE

P PT 1dayor2eveningsperweekfor2years


Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainEngineering

ED3ENG N,P FT 2years Seepage7-10 GaryMackin(N)[email protected](P)[email protected]

Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainEngineering(Electrical)

SD3ENG P PT 1dayperweekfor1year


Level3BTECDiplomainElectrical/ElectronicEngineering

DP3EEG P PT 1dayperweekfor1year


Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainEngineering(Mechanical)

SD3ENG P PT 1dayperweekfor1year


Level3BTECDiplomainMechanicalEngineering

DP3MEG P PT 1dayperweekfor1year


IntruderAlarmsLevel2C&G1853-02

TBC N,P FT/PT

4hoursperweekfor35weeks

GCSEpassesinMaths,EnglishandSciencepreferable

[email protected]

ProgrammableLogicControllers

U5PGLC N FT/PT

2hoursperfor30weeks


[email protected]

RecreationalElectronics

RCELEC N PT 10wks@2hrs/wk


[email protected]

BecomeMoreEnergyEfficient

RCEBSC A,B,N PT 5wks@2hrs/wk


[email protected]

WhatisRenewable(Green)Technology?

RCEBSC B,N PT 5wks@2hrs/wk


[email protected]

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in General Engineering

Engineeringremainsattheforefrontofadvancesinmodernindustrialapplications.Itisatthecentreofcommunications,computingandsoundandvisionsystemsaswellasmanyothermodernmanufacturingandprocessingsystems.Thiscoursewillgiveyouabroadrangeofengineeringskillsandknowledgeencompassingelectrical,electronic,mechanical,mechanicalandmanufacturingdisciplines.Unitsundertakeninclude:AnalyticalMethodsforEngineers(Mathematics),EngineeringScience,MechanicalPrinciples,Mechatronics,ProgrammableLogicControllers,MaterialsEngineeringandanindustry-basedproject.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoemploymentorfurtherstudyinareassuchassystemsdesign,manufacture,maintenanceandtechnicalservicesareasofthemechanical,electronicandelectricalengineeringindustries.

Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Theelectronicengineeringindustryisconstantlydevelopingandincludesapplicationssuchasmicroprocessorsandcontrolandautomationofindustrialequipment.Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtoprepareyouforapositionofresponsibilityintheengineeringindustrywithemphasisonthedevelopmentofanalysisanddesignskillscombinedwithtechnicalcompetence.Theprogrammeisstructuredtoinclude

Engineering


linkswithlocalindustriesincludingguestspeakers,fieldtripsandindustrialprojects.Developmentofskillsassociatedwithenterpriseandentrepreneurshipalsofeaturestrongly.

Core modules include

MathematicsandSciencealongwitharangeofelectrical/electronicmodulesincludingDigitalandAnalogueCircuits,MicroprocessorSystems,MechatronicsandEngineeringDesign.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyouwillhaveaccesstoawiderangeofcareerandhighereducationopportunitiessuchasrelateddegreecourses.

Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Thiscourseisdesignedtoenhancecareeropportunitiesanddevelopanalyticalandpracticalskillsinthedisciplineofmechanicalandmanufacturingengineering.ItwillprovideyouwithabalancedmixoftheoryandpracticalsubjectsincludingAnalyticalMethodsforEngineers(Mathematics),InstrumentationandControl,CAD/CAM,3DComputerAidedDesign(Solidworks),Hydraulics&Pneumaticsandanindustry-basedproject.

Progression

YoumayupgradeyourHNCtoaHNDbyundertakingafurtheroneyearpart-timeconversioncourseatthecollege.Alternatively,youmayapplytorelevantdegreecoursesorapplyformembershipofprofessionalbodies.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering

Thiscoursewillhelpyoutodevelopengineeringskillsandtechniquestransferable

tofutureemploymentintheengineeringindustry.TheBTECExtendedDiplomainEngineering(180Credits)isdeliveredasafull-timeprogrammeovertwoyears.Itcomprisessixcoreunitsplus11specialistunits.

TheseincludePrinciplesandApplicationsofElectronicDevicesandCircuits,ComputerAidedDrafting,EngineeringDesign,PropertiesandApplicationsofEngineeringMaterials,Electro,Pneumatic&HydraulicSystems,FurtherMathematicsforTechnicians,SelectionandApplicationsofProgrammableControllers.

YouwillalsobestudyingEmployabilitySkillswhichincludetheCityandGuildsAwardinAutocad.

Progression

OncompletionthiscourseyoumayprogresstoarelatedHigherNationalDiplomaordegreecourseinotherengineeringdisciplinesoritcanleadtoawiderangeofemploymentopportunitiesinmanufacturing,electronics,mechanicalorproductionengineering.

Level 3 BTEC Diploma/ Subsidiary Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Thispart-time(onedayperweek)courseisdesignedtoenableyoutoimproveyourjobprospectsinthefieldofelectricalandelectronicengineering.Thediplomarunsovertwoyears,however,youmaybeabletogaintheLevel3SubsidiaryDiplomaafterthefirstyear.Thecoursesubjectsinclude:ElectricalandElectronicPrinciples,Principles&ApplicationsofElectronicDevices&Circuits,FeaturesandApplicationsofElectricalMachines,PLC’sandPneumatics&Hydraulics.

Progression

Oncompletionyoumayprogresstohighereducation

suchasaHigherNationalCertificateoradegreeinrelatedsubjects.YoumayalsobegivenexemptionwhenapplyingforEngineeringTechnicianstatusbyprofessionalbodiessuchastheEngineeringCouncil.

Level 3 BTEC Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Thispart-time(onedayperweek)courseisdesignedtoenableyoutoimproveyourjobprospectsinthefieldofMechanicalandManufacturingEngineering.Thediplomarunsovertwoyears,however,youmaybeabletogaintheLevel3SubsidiaryDiplomaafterthefirstyear.Thecoursesubjectsinclude,ComputerAidedDrafting,MechanicalMeasurement,ApplicationsofCNCMachines,PLC’sandPneumatics&Hydraulics.

Progression

OncompletionyoumayprogresstohighereducationsuchasaHigherNationalCertificateoradegreeinrelatedsubjects.YoumayalsobegivenexemptionwhenapplyingforEngineeringTechnicianstatusbyprofessionalbodiessuchastheEngineeringCouncil.

Level 2 Intruder Alarms C&G 1853-02

Thiscourseisforanyonewhoneedstoworkwithsecuritysystems,includingCCTV.Itwillhelpyoutodeveloptheknowledgeandskillstoinstall,commissionormaintainsecuritysystems.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)

Theaimofthispart-timeeveningcourseistointroduceyoutothebasicsofprogrammablecontrollers.Thecoursestartswiththedesign(bothhardwareandsoftware)andoperationofmoderncontrollersanddevelops

anunderstandingofinputs/outputs,sensors,actuatorsandcontrolprograms.Throughoutthecourseapractical,hands-onapproachtolearningisadopted.

Recreational Electronics

AreyouthesortofpersonwholikestoopenupanddelvedeepintotheinnardsofyourDVDplayerorPC?Ifyouarethenthisshortcoursecouldbeforyou!Ithasbeendesignedtostartyouattheverybasicsofcomponentidentificationandintroduceyoutoelementaryconstruction(includingsoldering)andtestingofarangeofelectronicprojects.Weapproachbasictheoryinaneed–to-knowwaysoyougetafeelforhowthingswork.It’salldeliveredatacomfortablepacewiththeprimaryobjectiveoflearningthroughfun.

Become More Energy Efficient

Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtoshowyouhowtocarryoutadomesticenergyaudit,lookingattherunningcostsofappliancesandsystems,andchoosingenergysavingproductsandappliances.

What is Renewable (Green) Technology?

Wouldyouliketolearnmoreaboutrenewabletechnologyandhowitcanimpactonoureverydaylives?Duetothechangingclimatethatwelivein,renewableenergyisbecomingincreasinglyimportantbotheconomicallyandenvironmentally.Thiscoursewillprovideyouwithinformationonthevarioustypesofrenewableenergyandhowtechnologyhasenabledustobecomemoreenergyefficient.Someofthetopicscoverinclude:SolarPanels,WindTurbinesandGeo-thermalenergy.

Engineering SkillsIf you are interested in engineering, like a challenge and have a ‘hands on’ practical approach you will find something here for you.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Apprenticeship–ElectricalEngineeringLevel2&Level3

DPENG2DPENG3

P,N FT/PT

1-4yearsdependingonhowmanylevelsyouwanttoprogressthrough


[email protected]

Apprenticeship–Engineering(Mechanical)Level1,Level2&Level3

DPENG1DPENG2DPENG3

P,N FT/PT



[email protected]

Apprenticeship–ElectricalInstallationLevel2&Level3

DPETP2DPETP3

N,P FT/PT


Dependsonentrylevelandexperience.Level2normallyrequires16pointsatGCSE

[email protected]

Apprenticeship–WeldingorFabricationEngineeringLevel1,Level2&Level3

DPENG1DPENG2DPENG3

A,P FT/PT



[email protected]

Apprenticeship–AgriculturalServiceEngineeringLevel2&Level3

DPWBE2DPWBE3

P FT/PT



[email protected]

RecreationalWelding RCHTEN A,P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

RecreationalMetalwork RCHTEN A,P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

Inthemajorityoftheengineeringfieldsyouwillrequiregoodcustomerserviceskillsasyouwillbedealingwithmembersofthepubliconadailybasis.Thiscouldbefixingsomeone’scarorinstallingwiringatsomeone’shome.

career destinations: Engineeringcanleadtoawidevarietyofcareerpathwaysinthechosenarea.Youcouldbecomeselfemployedandsetupyourownbusinessoryouhavetheoptiontoprogressthroughthelevelstohighereducation.


NVQsareunitbased,whichinvolvesincollegetheoryassessmentsandatworkpracticalassessmentsandevidenceproduction.YouMUSTbevocationallyemployedandaportfolioofthespecifiedevidencemustalsobecompleted.Ifnecessaryyouwillberequiredtoattendlessonsincollegetoacquiretheknowledgeandskillsspecified.YoumustachievetherelevantTechnicalCertificatebeforecompetenceandNVQcertificatescanbeawarded.

Youneedtobephysicallyfit,passatestforcolourblindness,andcapableofoperatingmachines,readingdrawingsandinformationandworkingwithinateam.Youwillbeusinghandtools,equipmentandmachines,whichrequirespecialistoperatingknowledge.YouMUSTcomplywithallrelatedHealthandSafetypoliciesandproceduresandacceptresponsibilityforyourownactions.

NOTE: If you have achieved gCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, you will be exempt from the equivalent essential skill.

Apprenticeship - Electrical Engineering

Ifyouwouldliketogainarecognisedqualificationthatwillenableyoutoserviceandrepairelectricalequipment,thiscourseisforyou.


Interpretdrawings,specificationsandwritteninstructions,Inspectandpreparemachinesforwork,Servicemachines,Installandcommissionelectricalmotorsandcomponents,Installandcommissioncontrolpanels,Performengineeringandfabricatingoperations,HealthandSafety,Workwithpeople

aspartofateam,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Apprenticeship - Mechanical or Fabrication Engineering

ThiscourseenablesyoutospecialiseeitherinMechanicalorFabrication(welding)engineering:

Mechanical Option

Mechanicalengineeringenablesyoutobecomeaproductionormaintenanceengineer,mechanicalfitterorinstaller.Theworkinvolvesthemanufactureofarangeofmachinedcomponents,servicingandrepairofequipment.Anumberofdifferentskillsareuseddependingonthejob,forinstanceweldingorCNCmachining.

Fabrication Option

CourseContentincludes:Interpretdrawings,specificationsandwritteninstructions,Performengineeringoperationstoachieveproduction,assemblyandmaintenance,Usearangeofequipmentsuchasamill,lathe,CNCmachine,brakepress,powerguillotine,weldersandgascuttingequipment,HealthandSafety,Workwithpeopleaspartofateam,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Apprenticeship - Electrical Installation

Ifyouwanttobeanelectricianwithskillssuchasinspectingandtestinginstallations,faultfinding,wiringandconnectingequipmentandplantthenthisisthecourseforyou.


Trainingintheskillsofinstallingwiringtohomesandthemorecomplexrequirementsoffactories,hospitals,andshoppingcentresetc,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Apprenticeship - Welding or Fabrication Engineering

Metalfabricatorsinterpretdrawingsandareinvolvedinthedevelopment,cutting,burning,punching,rolling,bending,drilling,shaping,riveting,weldingandhandlingofstructuralandmechanicalfabricationsconstructedfromferrousandnon-ferrousmetalsinthemetalfabricationtrade.Structuralmetalandplateworkfabricatorsandfittersassembleandfitmetalsectionsandplatestomakebuildings,bridges,tanks,boilersandpressurevessels.


Interpretdrawings,specificationsandwritteninstructions,Performengineeringoperationstoachieveproduction,assemblyandmaintenance,UsearangeofequipmentsuchasCNCmachineorbrakepress,powerguillotine,weldersandgascuttingequipment,HealthandSafety,Workwithpeopleaspartofateam,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Apprenticeship - Agricultural Service Engineering

Ifyouwouldliketolearnhowtorepairtractorsandotheragriculturalmachinerythispracticalcourseisforyou.


Interpretdrawings,specificationsandwritteninstructions,Inspectandpreparemachinesforwork,MMA,MIGandoxygenacetylenegaswelding,Servicemachinesatbaseoronsite,Repairtractorsandmachinesincluding;engines,transmissions,brakes,steering,hydraulics,electrics,controlandsafetysystems,Re-designandfabricateengineeringcomponentsasrequired,HealthandSafety,Workwithpeopleaspartofateam,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.

Recreational Welding

Thisisashortcoursedesignedforfarmers,DIYenthusiastsorhomehandyperson.Itisparticularlysuitableforthosewhoareengagedinlightfabricationorcarbodyrestoration.Thereisarangeofweldingequipmentandprocessestosampleandyouareadvisedtoconsulttoinsurethesemeetyourneeds.

Recreational Metalwork

Basicskillsinmetalworkofferingarangeofactivitiesincludingwelding,turningandmilling,benchfittingandfabricationandcanwithagreementfacilitatethecompletionofprojectsTheworkshophasanextensiverangeofmachineswhichaftertuitionyoumayusewhilesupervised.

English and HistoryThis is a new programme running in SRC which offers students the opportunity to attend a full Associate Bachelor’s Degree in English and History. This unique programme is a University of Ulster licensed course which gives you the chance to graduate on your own doorstep

Career Destinations: Students can enter a wide range of careers including: Teaching, Research, Journalism, Media related work, Tourism, Local Government, Personnel, Retail Management and Community work.

The Associate Bachelor’s Degree in English & History

ThiscourseisequivalenttothefirsttwoyearsofanhonoursdegreeprogrammeandobtainsentrytothethirdandfinalyearofarangeofdegreesintheUniversityofUlsterincludingtheBA(Hons)EnglishandHistoryFinalYeardegreetaughtbyUniversityofUlsterstaffontheNewrycampus.TheABdegreeawards240CATpoints.

Modules include:

StudySkills,ITSkills,TheageofRevolution,Neo-Classicism,Communisminthe20thCentury,LiteraryMovements,Ireland1798–1880,ResearchSkills,Arts&Technology,ConstructingIreland,VictorianBritishLiterature,Ireland1880–1924,themakingofModernChinaandDissidentIrishWriters.

BA (Hons) in English/History (Final Year modular)

Graduateswillnotonlyobtainaknowledgeandunderstandingofthedisciplinesstudiedbutwillalsobegivenaccesstotheaccompanyingintellectualandpracticalskillsvitaltotheworldofwork.ThisisathoroughlymoderndegreeandyouaretaughtusingtheverylatesttechnologyincludingaVirtualLearningEnvironmentwhich,amongotherthings,allowsyoutoaccessyourcoursefilesandlearningmaterialsfromhome.

Subjects studied include:

History,Politics,Literature,andCulture.N.B.ThisistheFINALyearprogrammeandstudentsMUSThave240CATpointsonentry.

Engineering Skills

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


TheAssociateBachelor’sDegreeinEnglish&History

AB5HUM N PT 1dayperweekfor3years

5GCSEs(includingMathsandEnglish)and1ALevelGradeEorabove.TheprogrammerecognisesagoodpassintheDiplomainAdultLearningormoderateLeavingCertificatePoints(includingMathsandEnglish).OtherequivalencieswillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheCourseDirector.AdultReturnerswithrelevantexperienceandwithoutacademicqualificationswillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheCourseDirectorafterconsultationwiththeUniversityofUlsterusingAPEL(AccreditationofPriorExperientialLearning).

ColletteO’[email protected]@src.ac.uk02830261071

TheAssociateBachelor’sDegreeinEnglish&History

AB5HUM P PT 2eveningsperweekfor1year

5GCSEs(includingMathsandEnglish)and1ALevelGradeEorabove.TheprogrammerecognisesagoodpassintheDiplomainAdultLearningormoderateLeavingCertificatePoints(includingMathsandEnglish).OtherequivalencieswillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheCourseDirector.AdultReturnerswithrelevantexperienceandwithoutacademicqualificationswillbeconsideredatthediscretionoftheCourseDirectorafterconsultationwiththeUniversityofUlsterusingAPEL(AccreditationofPriorExperientialLearning).

ColletteO’[email protected]@src.ac.uk02830261071

BA(Hons)inEnglish/History(FinalYearmodular)

BAMBST N PT 1dayperweekfor1.5years

240CATpoints–120atLevel4and120atLevel5

[email protected]

English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

City & guilds International Entry 1 (EL1IE1), Entry 2 (EL1IE2), Entry 3 (EL1IE3), Level 1 (EL1IL1) and Level 2 (EL1IL2)

Atallfivelevels,ESOLEntry1-3andLevel1andLevel2coversthefourcomponentsofspeaking,listening,readingandwritingwhichareassessedattheendofthecourse.

IfyouhavenotstudiedESOLatthecollegebeforeyouwillberequiredtotakeaplacementtestsothatyoucanbeplacedinthemostsuitableclasslevel.Theplacementtestisashortwrittengrammarandlanguagetestwhichwilltakeplaceduringenrolmentsessionsandwillbeusedalongsideaspokenconversationwiththetutor.

Class levels available are:-

Entry 1 / Preliminary

ForthosewhohavenotstudiedEnglishformallybeforeandwhohavelittle,ifany,knowledgeofthelanguage

Entry 2 / Access

Forthosewhoarenotcompletebeginners,butwhohaveabasicworkingknowledgegraspofEnglish,

orwhohavealreadyachievedanEntry1/Preliminaryqualification

Entry 3 / Achiever

ForthosewhohaveastrongfoundationinEnglishbutwhoneedanincreasedfocusongrammar,orforthosewhohavealreadyachievedanEntry2/Accessqualification

Level 1 / Communicator

Forthosewhoareatanintermediatelevel,orwhohavealreadyachievedanEntry3/Achieverqualification

Level 2 / Expert

ForthoseatupperintermediatelevelorthosewhohavealreadyachievedatLevel1/Communicatorlevel

Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)

ESOL Level 1 Certificate in English

Thisinternationallyrecognisedqualificationcomprisesanintensivefocusonfiveskillareas–speaking,listening,reading,writinganduseofEnglish.ThestudentmayberequiredtoreadtwosettextsinpreparationforanendofcourseexaminationadministeredbyCambridgeexaminers.

Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

(ESOL Level 2 Certificate in English)

Thisinternationallyrecognisedqualificationcomprisesanintensivefocusonfiveskillareas–speaking,listening,reading,writinganduseofEnglish.

ThestudentmayberequiredtoreadtwosettextsinpreparationforanendofcourseexaminationadministeredbyCambridgeexaminers.


ESOLBIENvENUE, BENvENUTO LABAS, BIENvENIDA, FÁILTE, WILKOMMEN, BIENvENIDOS, CULZIE, WITAMY

Essential SkillsNeed help with reading, writing, maths and IT? You can improve your Essential Skills at Southern Regional College for FREE

Essential Skills are reading, writing, maths and IT. These are skills for everyone, of any age, in everyday life. Essential skills at level 2 are equivalent to GCSE.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


EssentialSkillsClasses–Literacy,NumeracyorICT

ESGLITESGNUMESKICT

Allcampuses PT 2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks

Anyoneovertheageof16whowantstoimprovetheirliteracy,numeracyorICTskills

[email protected]

WHY ARE ESSENTIAL SKILLS IMPORTANT?

At work they help you with:

•Mathsandcalculations

•Formfilling

•Goodcommunicationwithothersinwork

•Computersandtheinternet

In everyday life they help you with:

•Yourmoney

•Helpingyourchildrenwiththeirhomework

•Workingoutthebestdealswhenshopping

•Completingformsforloans,benefits,drivinglicenceorpassport

WHO ARE ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR?

EssentialSkillsareforyouifyouareover16yearsofageandwanttoimproveyourreading,writing,mathsorIT.PLEASENOTE:Allpotentiallearnersmustattendapre-enrolmentadvicesessionpriortoclassescommencing.

Essential Skills Classes

TheclassestakeplaceinarelaxedatmosphereatArmagh,Banbridge,Kilkeel,Lurgan,NewryandPortadowncampuses.Theyaretaughtbyexperiencedandfriendlytutorswhohelpyouimproveyourreading,writing,mathsandITquicklyandeasily.Theclassnumbersaresmalltogiveyoutheindividualattentionyouwant.Classesareusually2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks.Theyrunduringthedaytime,eveningsandonSaturdaymornings.

Understandably,manyadultsareanxiousaboutreturningtoeducation.Essentialskillstasksaredesignedtoberelevantandinteresting.TheEssentialSkillsqualificationsaimtorewardandmotivatelearnersandimprovetheiropportunities.

Pleasenote:ThefirstnightofallEssentialSkillsclasseswillbeaninformationsessiontoensureeachstudentisenrolledonthecorrectpathway.

IfEnglishisnotyourfirstlanguage,youcangainaninternationallyrecognisedqualification.Youwillhavetheopportunitytoprogressthroughvariouslevelsandyouwilllearnthefourcomponentsofspeaking,listening,readingandwriting

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT Duration Entryrequirements Contact

City&GuildsEntryLevelCertificateinESOLInternationalEntryLevel1–3Level1-2

EL1IE1/EL1IE2/EL1IE3/EL1IL1/EL1IL2/

All PT 2hoursperweekfor30weeks

EntryLevel1:NorequirementEntryLevel2:AchievementatEntryLevel1EntryLevel3:AchievementatEntryLevel2Level1:AchievementatEntryLevel3Level2:AchievementatLevel1PLEASENOTE-attainmentofasuitableresultontheplacementtestorpreviousqualificationsasoutlinedbelow.

N:[email protected]:AideenD’[email protected]:[email protected]

CambridgeFirstCertificateinEnglish(FCE)

EL1FCE P,L PT 3hoursperweekfor30weeks

City&GuildsEntryLevelCertificateinESOLInternationalLevel2ORattainmentofasuitableresultontheplacementtest.

P:[email protected]

CambridgeAdvancedCertificateinEnglish(CAE)

EL2CAE P,L PT 3hoursperweekfor30weeks

SuccessfulcompletionofCambridgeFCEORCity&GuildsEntryLevelCertificateinESOLInternationalLevel2ORattainmentofasuitableresultontheplacementtest

P:[email protected]


Floristry and Flower ArrangingFirst AidFirst Aid is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person. Itisthetemporaryassistancethatisrendereduntilcompetentmedicalcare,ifrequired,arrivesandtakesover.IfyouarethedesignatedFirstAideratworkyouwillneedtohaveandupdateyourFirstAidqualification.YoumaywanttolearnemergencyFirstAidwhichifadministeredcorrectly,reallycansavelives.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level3FirstAidatWork(EMASapproved)

CT3FAW A,N,P PT 3days Employedandnominatedtoundertakethetraining

[email protected]

Level3RefresherFirstAidatWork(EMASapproved)

CT3FAW A,N,P PT 2days Forthosewishingtorenewtheircertificatesandhaveatleast3monthsbeforeexpiry

[email protected]

Level2FAQEmergencyFirstAidatWork

FA2EFA All PT 1day Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

CardioPulmonaryResuscitationandAutomatedExternalDefibrillation

CT3AED All PT 4hours Candidatesmusthaveaccesstoadefibrillatoreitherinaworkplace/school/sportsclubsetting

[email protected]

Level2FAQAwardinPaediatricFirstAid(Children)

FA2PFA All PT 14hours,7x2hoursdayorevening


[email protected]

Level2FAQAwardinActivityFirstAid(Adults)

FA2AFA All PT 14hours7x2hoursdayorevening


[email protected]

EMAS Level 3 First Aid at Work

ThiscourseisaimedatthosepeoplewhoaredesignatedFirstAidersintheirplaceofwork.YouwillbetrainedwiththeknowledgeandconfidencetodealwithanyFirstAidemergency.Coursecontentincludesdealingwithaccidentsandillnesses,usingafirstaidkit,simplerecordkeeping,resuscitation,treatmentofanunconsciouscasualty,choking,treatmentofaheartattack,controlofbleeding,burnsandscalds,poisoning,fracturesandshock.ThecoursecomplieswiththecurrentHealthandSafety(FirstAid)RegulationsNorthernIreland(1982).

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyouwillreceiveacertificatetoshowthatyouarequalifiedasaFirstAiderintheworkplaceforthenextthreeyears.

EMAS Level 3 Refresher First Aid at Work

ThiscourseisdesignedforanyonewhoiscurrentlyaqualifiedFirstAiderandneedstorefreshtheirknowledgeandconfidenceindealingwithFirstAidemergencies.Itisatwo-daycoursetobeattendedwithinthreeyearsoforiginalcertificate.CoursecontentincludesrevisionofFirstAid

atWorkcourse.ThecoursecomplieswiththecurrentHealthandSafety(FirstAid)RegulationsNorthernIreland(1982).

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyouwillreceiveacertificatetoshowthatyouarequalifiedasaFirstAiderintheworkplaceforthenextthreeyears.

Level 2 FAQ Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

Thiscourseisidealforsmallerworkplacesthatpresentfewhealthandsafetyriskswhereanominatedpersonisrequiredtotakechargeintheeventofillnessoraccident.ApersonwhoisthenominatedpersonorwhoprovidessupporttoqualifiedFirstAidersshouldattendthiscourse.CourseContentincludes,InsightintoHealthandSafety(FirstAidRegulations),managinganincident,prioritiesinfirstaid,resuscitation,bloodloss,treatmentofanunconsciouspatient,treatmentofshockandgeneraldiscussiononcommonworkplaceinjuries.Youwillbecontinuouslyassessedthroughoutthecourse.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyouwillreceiveaFAQCertificatevalidforthreeyears.

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation

TheaimofthistrainingprogrammeistohelppeopletobeabletouseanAutomatedExternalDefibrillator(AED)intheeventofacardiacarrest.ThiscourseissuitableforanyonewithnopreviousFirstAidknowledgeandforanyoneinterestedinfurtheringtheiremergencyFirstAid.Over150,000peoplediefromcardiacarrestsintheUKeachyear,‘FurtherdevelopmentofAEDprogrammesisencouraged–thereisaneedforfurtherdeploymentofAEDsinbothpublicandresidentialareas’(EuropeanResuscitationCouncil2010).ThecourseincludesCPR,recoveryposition,heartattacks,gettingtoknowtheAED,howtouseanAEDandoperatingtheAED.CandidatesmusthaveaccesstoanAED.

Level 2 FAQ Paediatric First Aid (Children)

Thiscourseprovidesyouwithknowledgeandunderstandingoffirstaidtoprovideappropriatecareandmangelifethreateningsituations,illnessesandinjuriesinearlyyear’ssettings.Thesyllabuscovers:ProvideEmergencyFirstAidtoAdults,

Resuscitation,DisordersoftheRespiratorySystem,DisordersiftheCirculation,WoundsandBleeds,DisorderofConsciousness,Bone,JointandMuscleInjuries,BurnsandScalds,ForeignBodies,Poisoning;BitesandStings.Toachievethequalificationthelearnermustcompleteamultiplechoiceexamandpracticalassessment.

Level 2 FAQ Award in Activity First Aid (Adults)

Thiscourseprovidesyouwiththeskills,knowledgeandunderstandingoffirstaidtoprovideappropriatecareandmanagelifethreateningconditions,illnessandinjuries.Thetrainingofferstheopportunityforyoutoprovidequalityfirstaidcare.Thesyllabuscovers:ProvidingEmergencyFirstAidtoAdults,Resuscitation,DisordersoftheRespiratorySystem,DisordersiftheCirculation,WoundsandBleeds,DisorderofConsciousness,Bone,JointandMuscleInjuries,BurnsandScalds,ForeignBodies,Poisoning.Toachievethequalificationthelearnermustcompleteamultiplechoiceexamandpracticalassessment.

Floristry – Level 3 Creative Craft

ThisThursdayeveningcoursehasbeendevelopedforthosewhohavecompletedLevel2DiplomainFloristryoraLevel2CreativeCraftinFloralCraftsandwouldlovetobroadentheirskillsfurtherbytakingaLevel3course.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:RespondtoaCommercialBrief(realorimagined);Analyse,investigateandexperimentwithideastomeetthebrief;Execute,presentandcriticallyevaluatefinalwork.Whileyou’reenjoyinglearningalongsideyourfriends,you’llgainaqualificationinLevel3CreativeCraft(FloralCrafts).


ThisTuesdayeveningcourseisforstudentswhohavesomefloristryskills,preferablythroughcompletionofLevel1inCreativeCraft(FloralCrafts),uponwhichtheywouldliketobuild.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestodevelop

yourtechniques,Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively,creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedwork.ThisisachancetobuilduponyourcreativeskillsandgainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(FloralCrafts),withprogressiontoLevel3thefollowingyearbeingkeptverymuchtothefore.


Studentsenrollingontothefloristryprogrammeworktowardsalevelthreequalificationgainedafterthreeyearsofstudy.Thecourseisdesignedtobeprogressivewiththelearningthatisdoneeachyearpreparingyouforthenextyear.TheMondayeveningclassistaughtwiththelevelonequalificationasthetargetforthefirstyearbutwithpreparationforleveltwoandultimatelylevelthreebeingparamount.

Recreational Floristry (Advanced)

ThisThursdayeveningcoursehasbeendevelopedforthoseexperiencedstudentswhohavecompletedaccreditedcoursesinfloristrybutwouldliketomaintainorbroadentheirskilllevelthroughattendingclasses.Youwillworkalongsidethosewhoarecompletingtheirlevelthreequalifications.

Recreational Flower Arranging

ThiscourseonaThursdayeveninginNewryCampusisforstudentsofalllevelsofskillandexperience.

Our courses range from those for students who have an interest in flower arranging and would like to further their knowledge and skills through taking an accredited course, to those for students who are working or hope to work in the floristry industry. Our experienced tutors ensure that students have excellent tuition and also have fun while creating beautiful arrangements.

career destinations:Manystudentsgoontobecomeflorists,eitherintheirownbusinessorworkingintheindustry,whileothersfollowcareersininteriordesignorinthehorticultureindustry.Othersmayworkinalargeorganisationwheretheirremitincludescreatingfloraldisplaysinentrancefoyersorforconferencesandourcoursesgivethemtheconfidencetocarryoutthisrole.Manystudentsdonotintendtohaveacareerinthisareabutinsteadwishtoarrangeflowersforthehome,theirchurchorforfriends.

please note: Youwillneedtobringwithyouthenecessaryflowers,foliage,containersetc.requiredforeachweek’sclass.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


FloristryCreativeCraftLevel3

CT3CCR L PT 3hoursperweekfor24weeks(Thu)

GoodexperienceinfloristrywithpreferablyaLevel2qualificationinFloristrysuccessfullycompleted

[email protected]


AW2CCR L PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks(Tue)

SomeexperienceinfloristrywithpreferablytheLevel1AwardinCreativeCraftFloristrycompleted

[email protected]


CT1CCR L PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks(Mon)

None [email protected]

AdvancedRecreationalFloristry–Level3standard

RCFLAR L PT 2hoursperweekfor24weeks(Thu)

Forthosewhohavecompletedaccreditedcoursesinfloristrybutwouldliketomaintainorbroadentheirskilllevelthroughattendingclasses

[email protected]

RecreationalFlowerArranging

RCFLAR N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks(Thu)


[email protected]


HairdressingGCSEsGCSE courses are available on all campuses for both English and Maths. You also have the option to do them online, which can be a bonus for many who have busy lifestyles. Remember it’s never too late to learn!

GCSE English Language

Thisisaoneyearcoursecoveringspeaking,listening,readingandwriting.Therearecourseworkelementsandtwoexaminations.Thissubjectisarequirementforthemajorityofhighereducationcoursesandemployment.

GCSE Mathematics

ThisisaoneyearmodularcoursecoveringNumberandAlgebra,Shape,SpaceandMeasuresandHandlingData.Thereisnocoursework.Assessmentisbyexaminationonly.Thissubjectisarequirementforthemajorityofhighereducationcoursesandforemployment.

GCSE English Language Blended

GCSEEnglishisnowakeyrequirementformanyjobrolesandwiththiscourseyoucanlearnfromthecomfortofyourownhome.Thiscourseinvolvesyoutosubmitfour

writtenassignmentsandcompletethreeoraltasksinthefollowingareas:CreativeWriting,Poetry,ShakespeareandAnalyticalWriting.Therewillalsobetwowrittenexampapers.

GCSE Biology Blended

ThiscourseprovidesthebasisforstudyingAlevelBiology,orageneralbackgroundforthosewantingtospecialiseinoneormoreseparatesciences.Itisamodernonlinecoursethatwillstimulatestudents’interestinhowscienceworks.

GCSE Maths Blended GCSEMathsisnowakeyrequirementformanyjobrolesasitdemonstratesanunderstandingofnumbersandanabilitytoworkwiththem.Andyetmanypeoplefindnumbersintimidating.Withthisinmind,thisonlinecoursehasbeendesignedtoguideyouthroughthesubjectinlogical,easy-to-followsteps,buildingonyourunderstandingasyour

confidencegrows.StudentswillfollowtheCCEAHigherTierspecification.Topicareascoveredinclude:numberandalgebra,geometryandmeasures,statisticsandprobability.Assessmentisbytwoexaminationsattheendofthecourse.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstootherfurtherandhighereducationcourses.MostuniversitiesandcollegesnowrequireGCSEsaspartoftheirentryrequirementsandGCSEMathsandEnglishareessentialformanyjobsapplications.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

TheHNDissuitableifyouwanttogainadvancedtechnicalormanagementknowledgeandskillsrelatingtohairdressingandbeauty.Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththeskillsandin-depthknowledgerelatedtopracticalandtheoreticalaspectsofthehairdressingandbeautyindustry.


IndustrialExperience,CustomerCare,HumanResourcesforSalonManagement,SmallBusinessManagement,HairandBodyTherapies,ChemistryofProducts,IndianHeadMassage,Trainingand

Development,PhysicalResourcesforSalons,HealthandSafety&SecurityandProjectResearch.Youwillbeassessedbyacombinationofcompetencebasedcoursework,oralquestioning,casestudiesandexamination.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstomanagementpositionsinthehairdressingorbeautyindustry.ToprogresstoLecturing/AssessorpositionswithintheSchoolofHairdressingandBeautyTherapyyouwillberequiredtohaveanAssessorAward.

NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 3 Hairdressing

Thesecoursesareaimedatexperiencedhairdressersand

salonmanagerswhowanttobuildontheirprofessionalskills.Thefollowingsubjectsmaybecovered:HealthandSafety,PromotionofProducts,Consultation,CombinationofCuttingTechniques,CreativeHairdressingSkills,StyleandDressHair,StyleandDressLongHair,AdvancedColouringTechniques,AdvancedPermingTechniques,PlanandImplementPromotionalActivitiesandEmploymentRightsandResponsibilities.

Assessmentwillbeanongoingprocess.Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioning,assignment/projectworkoronlineassessment.Youwillberequiredtocarryouthairdressingtreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequired

topromoteallsalonservicesandtobringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstoaHNDinHairdressing&BeautyTherapyorsecureapositionasafullyqualifiedhairdresserinasalon.

NvQ/vRQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Level 2 Hairdressing

The following subjects may be covered:

Consultation,ShampooandConditionhair,BlowDryandSetHair,BasicCutting,PermingTechniques,BasicColouring,ReceptionSkills,Teamwork,HealthandSafety.

Our modern hair salons provide excellent facilities and work experience opportunities to put theoretical learning into practice under the guidance of our expert staff.

Inadditiontoon-the-jobtrainingandservingpayingclients,youwillhavethechancetoentercompetitions,meetguestspeakers,learnspecialisttechniquesandgoonarangeofvisitsandtrips.StudentsarerequiredtostudyEssentialSkillswhichmayincludeICT,Literacy,NumeracyplusanEmployabilitySkill.ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromtheequivalentessentialskill.

*please note:youwillberequiredtopurchaseahairdressingkitanduniform.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


GCSEEnglishLanguage

GCENGL All PT 30weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

PaulineO’[email protected]

GCSEMathematics GCCMTH All PT 30weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

GCSEEnglishLanguageBlended

GCENGL N PT 30weeks(includingonlinestudyand10workshops)

StudentsshouldbefluentspeakersofEnglish.AlsoexpectedtohaveareasonablelevelofcomputerskillsandbefamiliarwiththeInternetandemail

PaulineO’[email protected]

GCSEBiology GCCBIO N,A PT 30weeksoneeveningperweekinNewry.Armaghsessionwillbeatwilight(4-6pm)

StudentsshouldbefluentspeakersofEnglish.AlsoexpectedtohaveareasonablelevelofcomputerskillsandbefamiliarwiththeInternetandemail.ICTEssentialskillsLevel2orequivalentrequired

[email protected]@src.ac.uk

GCSEBiologyBlended

GCCBIO N PT 30weeksoneeveningperweek(includingonlinestudyand10workshops)

StudentsshouldbefluentspeakersofEnglish.AlsoexpectedtohaveareasonablelevelofcomputerskillsandbefamiliarwiththeInternetandemail.ICTEssentialskillsLevel2orequivalentrequired

[email protected]

GCSEMathsBlended

GCCMTH N PT 30weeksoneeveningperweek(includingonlinestudyand10workshops)

StudentsshouldbefluentspeakersofEnglish.AlsoexpectedtohaveareasonablelevelofcomputerskillsandbefamiliarwiththeInternetandemail/.ICTEssentialskillsLevel2orequivalentrequired

[email protected]

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable


Level5BTECHNDHairdressingandBeautyTherapy

HD5HAB N PT 1dayperweekover3years

NVQLevel3ineitherHairdressingorBeautyTherapyor7yearsindustrialexperienceineitherdisciplineSeepage7-10

[email protected]

NVQ/VRQLevel3DiplomainHairdressing(Apprenticeship)

NV3HAI A,L,N PT/FT 1year NVQ2inHairdressingorequivalent. [email protected]

NVQ/VRQLevel2Certificate/DiplomainHairdressing

NV2HAI A,L,N PT/FT 1-2yearsdependingonmodeofattendance


*NVQ/VRQLevel1CertificateinHairdressing

VR1CHB L,N FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]



Level3AwardinBridalStyling

AW3BHS A,L,N PT 1eveperweekover8weeks

L2Hairdressingqualification [email protected]

Level2AwardinHealth&Safety

AW2HHB A,L,N PT 1eveperweekover4weeks


[email protected]

Level2AwardinCuttingMen’sHair

AW2CMH A,L,N PT 1eveperweekover10weeks



Assessmentwillbeanon-goingprocess.Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioning,assignment/projectworkoronlineassessment.Asatraineehairdresseryouwillberequiredtocarryouthairdressingtreatmentsinarealisticworkingenvironment.Studentswillalsoberequiredtopromoteallsalonservicesandtobringintheirownclientsforassessment.Clientsarechargedanominalamountforsalontreatments.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstoNVQLevel3inHairdressing.

NvQ/vRQ Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing

ThiscoursedevelopstheessentialskillsrequiredtoassistintheHairdressingIndustry.

The following subjects may be covered:

Introductiontothehairdressingsector,presentingaprofessionalimageinasalon,followhealthandsafetyinthesalon,workingwithothersinthehairdressingsector,shampooandconditioning,hairplaiting,stylingwomen’shair,colourhairusingtemporarycolour,salonreceptionduties,theartofdressinghair.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogresstoNVQLevel2inHairdressing.




•Childcare

•Craft

•Hairdressing

•Hospitality

•Horticulture

•Graphics

•Retail


Progression


vRQ Level 3 Award in Bridal Hairstyling

Thefollowingrangeofskillsmaybecovered:healthandsafetyconsiderations,consultation,communicationtechniques,salonrequirementsforbridalhairstylingservices,consultation,useofadditionalaccessories,addedhair,ornamentation,productsandservicestoenhancebridalhair,describeandcreatedifferentlooksforbridaloccasions,remedialproblemsandaftercarethatmayoccurduringthebridalhairstylingservice.

vRQ Level 2 Award in Cutting Men’s Hair

The following range of skills may be covered:

Consultationtechniques,salon’srequirementsforclientpreparation,communicationtechniques,followsafeandhygienicworkingpractices,safetyconsiderationsthatmustbetakenintoaccountwhencuttinghair,describethetypicalpatternsofmalepatternbaldness,statetheeffectscreatedbydifferentsizedclipperbladesandattachments,risksofin-

growinghairfromcontinualclosecuttingontheskin,selectandusecuttingtoolsandequipmenttoachievethedesiredlook,createnecklineshapesthatareaccurateandtakeintoaccountofthenaturalhairline,removeunwantedhairoutsidethedesiredoutlineshape,createbalancedandshapedsideburnsthatsuittherequiredlook,createafinishedcutthatistothesatisfactionoftheclient.

vRQ Level 2 Award Health and Safety in the Salon

The following range of skills may be covered:

healthandsafetylegislationsandprocedures,describedifferencesbetweenhazardsandrisksandreferrals,personalprotectiveequipment(PPE)usedinasalon,personalpresentation,hygieneandconductinmaintaininghealth,safetyandinfectioncontrolinthesalon,securityofbelongingsanddisposingofsalonwaste.


Health & SafetyHairdressingAll organisations need staff that are trained and competent in meeting health and safety requirements in the work setting.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable


NEBOSHDiploma

DP6OHS P PT 1yeardayrelease

Alevel3qualificationinhealthandsafety.Studentswhosequalificationisnotrecentwillberequiredtodemonstratethattheirknowledgehasbeenkeptup-to-date,forinstancebyextensiveinvolvementin,orstudyof,healthandsafety.

[email protected]

NEBOSHGeneralCertificate

CT3OHS N,P PT 60hrs(1dayx10weeks)

GoodstandardofEnglishandabletowritereports.

[email protected]

TraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandling

CT3PMH N PT 4days(24hours)

Management/Supervisoryroleincaresector [email protected]

TraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandlingUpdate

CT3PMH N PT 4hours Management/Supervisoryroleincaresector [email protected]

IOSHManagingSafely

CT3MNS All PT 4days(24hours)


[email protected]

IOSHWorkingSafely

CT1WSF All PT 1day Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

FireSafetyAwareness

TBC All PT 3hours Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

FireRiskAssessment

TBC All PT 4hours Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

SRCprovidesarangeofcoursesfromRiskAssessmenttoManualHandling,WorkingandManagingSafely,FireSafetyandthemoreintensiveNEBOSHDiploma.InadditionweprovideTraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandlingspecificallyfortheCareSector.OrganisationsandsmallbusinessesshouldcontactthecollegeiftheyneedbespokeHealthandSafetytrainingtomeetthedemandsoftheirsetting.

studentprofilevanessa Wray

Level 2 Hairdressing, Lurgan CampusVanessastartedhertrainingatSRCthroughtheSchoolsPartnershipProgrammewhileatLismoreComprehensive.SheenjoyedtheatmosphereatSouthernRegionalCollegeandhadgreatsupportandencouragementfromthelecturersatSRC.VanessaprogressedontotheLevel2HairdressingcourseandwasawardedHairdressingStudentoftheYearandwasafinalistintheprestigiousWorldskillseventinLondon.

VanessaisreturningtoSRCtostudyLevel3inHairdressingandintendstoopenherownSaloninthefuture.


Health and Social CareHealth & Safety

NEBOSH Diploma

ThiscourseprovidestheknowledgeandunderstandingthatunderpinscompetentperformanceasanOHASP.ThiscourseisatlevelsixintheNationalQualificationframeworkandisaccreditedbyGCA,CEAandACCAC.Itisaprofessionalqualificationthatsatisfiestheacademicrequirementsforcorporatemembershipoftherecognisedprofessionalbodyinthefield.

ThediplomaassumespriorlearningthatisequivalenttotheNEBOSHNationalGeneralCertificateinOccupationalSafetyandHealth.HoldersoftheNEBOSHNationalDiplomainOccupationalHealthandSafetymayusethedesignatorylettersDipNEBOSH,aftertheirname.

The syllabus comprises a preparatory unit (unit CS: Core skills) and three core units:

unit A:

Managinghealthandsafety

unit B:

Hazardousagentsintheworkplace

unit C:

Workplaceandworkequipment

unit D:

WorkplaceAssignment

NEBOSHsetsathreehourexternalwrittenexaminationpaperforeachofthethreecoreunits.ExaminationswillbeheldeachyearinthethirdweekinJanuaryandinthesecondweekinJuly.PapersforUnitsA,BandCwillbeofferedonTuesday,WednesdayandThursdaymorningsrespectively.

Theassessmentcomponentcomprisesworkplace-basedassignmentsexternallysetbyNEBOSHandassessedbyappropriatelyqualifiedtutorsatNEBOSHaccreditedcentres,withfinalexternalmoderationbyNEBOSH.

NEBOSH General Certificate

Thiscourseissuitableforhealthandsafetyofficers,personnelstaff,safetyrepresentatives,middletoseniormanagementwithhealthandsafetyresponsibilitiesandowners/managersofSMEs.

Successfulcompletionofthecertificatewilldemonstratethatyouhavegainedadequateknowledgeandunderstandingofabroadrangeofhealthandsafetyhazardsandhowtomanagethisaspartofanintegralmanagementapproachratherthanasanadditionalconsiderationandsominimiseinjuriestostafforlossestothebusiness.

The course covers the following core skills:

hazardrecognition,riskmanagement,knowledgeofapplicablenationallegalrequirements,workforcemotivation,andrecognitionofhumanfactors,proactiveandreactivemonitoringstrategies,specifichazardmodulesandpracticalskills.

Thiscoursesrequiresstudentstocompleteatwopartwrittenexaminationandpracticalsafetyassessment.

Train the Trainer Principles of Manual Handling

Thiscourseequipsstaffinnursing/supervisoryroleswiththeskillsrequiredtodeliverin-housetrainingtootherswhohaveamanualhandlingelementintheirjobandensurestaffmeettheHealthandSafetyregulationsrelatingtomanualhandling.

Topics covered include:

Legalrequirements,HazardRecognitionandRiskManagement,SpecificHazards,WorkplaceErgonomicsandPracticalSkills.Candidatesmustdemonstrateeffectiveplanningandpresentationofatrainingprogrammeanduseofequipmentinordertosuccessfullyachievethequalification.

Train the Trainer Principles of Manual Handling Update

Thiscourseupdatesstaffinnursing/supervisoryrolesthatalreadyhaveaqualificationintrainingothersinmanualhandling.Thiscourseisayearlyupdatefortrainerswhohavesuccessfullycompletedthefullfourdaycourse.Itensuresthatyouarekeptfullyupdatedinnewlegislation,skillsandpractice.Youareassessedbytutorsthroughoutthecourse.

IOSH Managing Safely

Thecourseisdesignedformanagersandsupervisorswhohaveresponsibilityforhealthandsafetyintheirworksetting.ManagingSafelycomprisessevencoremodulesrequiringatotaldirectinputperiodofatleast24hoursplusassessmenttime.Thedeliverycanbespreadoveraconvenienttimespan.Oneorganisation-specificmodulemaybeaddedifrequired.

Course includes:

SafetyManagement,ReactiveMonitoringRiskassessmentandRiskControl,ActiveMonitoring,Reviewandaudit,HealthandSafetyLegislation,Hazards-generalandorganisationspecificoption.AnIOSHManagingSafelycertificateisawardedtoallthosewhoattendthecourseandsuccessfullycompleteaprojectandwrittenexam.

IOSH Working Safely

Followingcompletionofthiscourse,candidatesshouldbeabletounderstandtheimportanceofhealthandsafetyandtheneedtoworksafelywithintheirorganisation.Theywilldevelopabasicknowledgeoftheirlegalresponsibilitiesanddutiesandapracticalunderstandingofkeyareasofconcerninthehealthcaresector,suchasstress,violenceandaggression,infectionpreventionandcontrol,andhazardoussubstances.

Topics covered include:

Improvingsafetyperformance,hazardandriskidentificationandworkplacesafety.Studentswillbeassessedthroughawrittenexam.

Completionwillpreparecandidatestolookcarefullyattheirownworkactivitiesandcontributetothesaferuseofhazardoussubstancesinco-operationwiththeirmanagersandsupervisors.CandidateswillbemadeawareofCOSHHassessmentsandcontroloptionsandtheresponsibilitiesimposedbythecontrolofsubstanceshazardoustohealthregulations1992.

Fire Safety Awareness

Thisshortcourseisdesignedtoprovideemployeesinanyorganisationwithanawarenessoffiresafetyproceduresintheirworksetting.Thiscoursewillcoverlegalrequirementsandpracticalexercisestodealwithfiresafetyissues

Fire Risk Assessment

Thisshortcourseisdesignedforownersandmanagersofanynon-residentialsetting(restaurants,hotels,shops,carehomes)whoneedtomeetstatutoryfiresafetyrequirements.Itprovidesanunderstandingofrecentchangesinlegislationandhowtoassessandreducerisksinarangeofsettings.Youwillbeprovidedwithinformationaboutthelawandcompleteafireriskassessmentforyourbusinessenvironment.

A career in health and social care is a rewarding and worthwhile job. You will be working with people who are vulnerable because of age, disability or ill health.

Oftenyouwillbesupportingthemtoliveintheirownhomeorinsomeothersafeenvironment.Yourrolewilloftenbeaboutimprovingthequalityoflifeofpeopleandenablingthemtobecomeasindependentaspossible.

ApplicantsshouldbeawarethattheCollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainHealthandSocialCare

HD5HHS B,N FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainHealthandSocialCare(Year3Topup)

HD5HSC N PT 1year HNCinHealthandSocialCare

[email protected]

Level5City&GuildsDiplomainLeadershipforHealthandSocialCareServices(Adults’Management)

DPLHSC B PT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinHealthandSocialCare

HC4HSC N,BB

PTPT

2years1year

Seepage7-10 GrainneMcGee02830259725mageeg@[email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainHealthandSocialCare

ED3HSC A,B,N FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

City&Guilds(NVQ)Level3DiplomainHealthandSocialCare

ApprenticeshipNIandpart-time

DPH3AD A,B,N,K PT 30weeks Seniorcareworkerroleorequivalent.Goodstandardofwrittenworktocompleteassignments

[email protected]

City&Guilds(NVQ)Level2DiplomainHealthandSocialCare

ApprenticeshipNIandpart-time

DPH2AD A,B,N,K PT 30weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

Level2BTECDiplomainHealthandSocialCare

FD2HSC A,B FT 1year Seepage7-10 KathleenCasey02837522205caseyk@[email protected]

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Care Practice)

Thistwoyearfull-timecourseaimstoprovideaneducationalfoundationatahigherlevelforarangeofcareersinthecaringservices.Thequalificationprovidesathoroughgroundinginthekeyconceptsandpracticalskillsrequiredinthehealthandsocialcaresector.

Subjects include:

PersonalandProfessionalDevelopmentinHealthandSocialCare,CommunicatinginHealthandSocialCareOrganisations,EmpoweringUsersofHealthandSocialCareServices,SafeguardinginHealthandSocialCare,PrinciplesofHealthandSocialCarePractice,PsychologyforHealthandSocialCare,DevelopingCounsellingSkillsforHealthandSocialCare.

Assessmentwillincludeassignmentwork,casestudiesandrecordedskillsassessment.Youalsohavetheopportunitytogainskillsthroughformalworkplacement.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscoursethisqualificationhasproventobeanexcellentpathwayforstudentsworkingtowardsprofessionaltraininganddegreesinareassuchasSocialWork,Nursing,

SocialPolicy,PsychologyandOccupationalTherapy.Alternativeyoumayprogresstoarangeofsocialcarejobsinthestatutoryandindependentsector.


HorticultureHealth and Social Care

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Care Practice) Year 3 Top-up

ThisyearisaimedatstudentswhohavealreadyachievedtheHNCinHealthandSocialCare(10modules)whowishtobringtheirqualificationuptoHNDlevel(16modules).Studentswillcoversixmodulesintheacademicyear.SubjectscoveredincludeSocialPolicy,ContemporaryIssuesinHealthandSocialCare,ResearchandPublicHealth.

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults’ Management)

Thispart-timecoursehasbeenspecificallydesignedformanagersandseniorsupervisorystaffwithmanagerialresponsibilitiesinDomiciliary,NursingCareAgenciesorDayCare.Thisqualificationwillsupportmanagersintheirroleofplanning,implementingandmonitoringRQIAandNationalMinimumCareStandards.

Candidates will complete the following mandatory units:

UseandDevelopsystemsthatpromoteCommunication,ChampionEquality,DiversityandInclusion;ManageHealthandSocialCaretoensurePositiveOutcomesforIndividuals,SafeguardingandProtectionofVulnerableAdults,LeadPersonCentredPractice.Thisisapart-timecoursewithsignificanttimespentinwork-basedassessment.Alsostudentswilldevelopane-portfolioofassignmentsandevidenceofknowledgeandskills.

Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care

Thiscourseprovidesaspecialistwork-relatedprogrammeofstudythatcoversthekeyknowledge,understandingandpracticalskillsrequiredinthehealthandsocialcaresector.Itisalsoanexcellentqualificationforthoseinterestedinpursuinghighereducationprofessionalqualificationssuchasnursing

orsocialwork.Ideallystudentswhoenrolshouldhaveworkexperienceinthecaresector.Howeverstudentscanbeprovidedwithrelevantworkplacementtoenhancetheirskillsandknowledge.

Subjects covered include:

PersonalandProfessionalDevelopmentinHealthandSocialCare,CommunicatinginHealthandSocialCareOrganisations,EmpoweringUsersofHealthandSocialCareServices,SafeguardinginHealthandSocialCare,PrinciplesofHealthandSocialCarePractice,DevelopingCounsellingSkillsforHealthandSocialCare.Assessmentwillincludeassignmentwork,casestudiesandrecordedskillsassessment.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayproceedtotheLevel5HNDDiplomainHealthandSocialCareortoarelevantUniversitydegreecourseinNursing,SocialWork,OccupationalTherapyorotherdegreesinareassuchasPsychologyorSociology.Thisqualificationmayalsoleadtofurthercareeradvancementinthesocialcaresector.

Level 3 (NvQ) Diploma in Health and Social Care (including Apprenticeship NI Health and Social Care)

Thispart-timecourseprovidesasectorwiderecognisedqualificationforthoseworkinginthehealthandsocialcareasseniorcareworkersorotherroleswithsimilarresponsibilities.Itcoverstheskillsandknowledgerequiredtocareforothersinawiderangeofhealthandsocialcaresettings.Unitscoveredinclude:PersonalDevelopment,SafeguardingandProtectioninHealthandSocialCare,PrinciplesofEqualityandInclusion,PersonCentredCareandCommunicationinAdultSocialCareSettings.ApprenticeshipNIcandidateswillalsocompletequalificationsinliteracyandnumeracy.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayprogress

ontotheHNC/HNDHealthandSocialCareorLevel5DiplomainLeadershipforHealthandSocialCareServices.ThisqualificationiswellrecognisedforemploymentwithHealthandSocialServicesTrustsandtherearealsogoodemploymentopportunitieswithinvoluntaryandprivatecareorganisations.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Thisisatwoyearfull-timeprogrammewhichprovidesunderpinningknowledgeofthehealthandsocialcaresector.Itpreparesyoueitherforemploymentorprogressiontohighereducation.

units covered include:

DevelopingEffectiveCommunicationinHealthandSocialCare,Health,SafetyandSecurity,AnatomyandPhysiologyforHealthandSocialCare,PsychologicalPerspectives,SociologicalPerspectives,SafeguardingAdultsandPromotingIndependence.Youwillbeassessedthroughvariousprojectsandassignmentsthatarebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoumayenterintoprofessionaltrainingsuchasnursing,midwifery,socialworkandoccupationaltherapy.AlternativelyyoumayprogresstotheHNDDiplomainHealthandSocialCareorotherdegreesinrelatedareassuchasSociologyorPsychology.

Level 2 (NvQ) Diploma in Health and Social Care (including Apprenticeship NI Health and Social Care)

Thispart-timecourseistherecognisedqualificationforthosewhowanttoworkinthehealthandsocialcaresectorascareworkersinnursinghomes,residentialordomiciliarycaresettings.Youmayalreadybeemployedinthecaresectorandneedtoachievethisqualification.Youwillcompleteunitsin

Communication,HealthandSafety,SafeguardingAdultsandPersonalDevelopment.ApprenticeshipNIcandidateswillalsocompletequalificationsinliteracyandnumeracy.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseifyouhavetherelevantexperienceyoucanprogresstoLevel3(NVQ)DiplomainHealthandSocialCare.ThisqualificationiswellrecognisedforemploymentwithHealthandSocialServicesTrustsandtherearealsogoodemploymentopportunitieswithinvoluntaryandprivatecareorganisations.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care

Thisisaoneyearfull-timeprogramme.IfyouhaveakeeninterestinHealthandSocialCareandhavefewerthanfourGCSEs,thiscourseisforyou.Thecourseconsistsoffourcoreunitsplusfouroptionalunits.

Core units include:

CommunicationinHealthandSocialCare,IndividualNeedsintheHealthandSocialCare,EnsuringSafeEnvironmentsinHealthandSocialCare.Youwillbeassessedthroughthecompletionofanassignmentforeachunit.YouwillalsostudyEssentialskillsinliteracy,numeracyandIT.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanchoosetoworkandtrainfurtherinthefieldofHealthandSocialCareinanenvironmentsuchasanursinghome.YoucanalsoprogresstoaLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainHeathandSocialCareorCACHELevel3DiplomainChildCareandEducation.

Southern Regional College is an established name in horticulture education and has been providing courses for a number of years at the Horticulture centres located in Portadown and Newry Campuses. You will develop practical, technical and management skills through courses ranging from short non-accredited recreational gardening classes to industry recognised accredited courses at up to level 3.

career destinations: HorticultureisalargeindustryandgardeningistheUK’ssecondbiggesthobby.Itprovidesfascinatingjobopportunitiesinawidevarietyofworkactivitiesworldwide.Horticulturistsplayamajorroleinallareasconcernedwithmanagingandmaintainingourenvironmentandgreenspacesandensuringsportsfacilitiesarekepttoahighstandard.Asthedesigners,developersandmanagersofurbanandrurallandscapes,horticulturistscanhaveasignificantimpactontheworldinwhichwelive,workandplay.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Horticulture(NPTCLevel3DiplomainWork-basedHorticulture)

DP3HOR N PT 18months,dayrelease

3yearsindustryexperienceoraLevel2qualificationorequivalent

[email protected]

Horticulture(NPTCLevel2DiplomainWork-basedHorticulture)

DP2HOR N PT 1year,dayrelease

Level1qualificationorindustryexperience

[email protected]

Horticulture(NPTClevel1DiplomainPracticalHorticultureSkills)

DP1HOR N PT 1year,dayrelease

Basicnumeracyandliteracy(ornorequirementsifpartoftheSkillsforWork156programme)

[email protected]



RecreationalGardening RCGARD P,N PT 15weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

Horticulture (NPTC Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture)

Thisisthemainawardforpeoplewithexperienceofworkingwithinthehorticulturesectorwhohavesupervisoryormiddlemanagementresponsibilities.Thiscoursebuildsonthebasichorticultureskillsacquiredatlevel2andextendsthedepth,rangeandscopeofresourcemanagementskillstobeacquired.YouattendcollegeonedayperweekfromSeptembertoJunewhereyoudevelopyourknowledgeandunderstandingofamenityhorticulture.Youmustalsodevelopskillsintheworkplace,gatherevidenceforassessmentofpracticalskillsandcompleteaportfolio.

The course is comprised of 13 units:

Establishgrassswards,Establishplantedareas,Estimateandprogrammeresourcerequirementsforlandscaping,Evaluategroundandenvironmentalconditionstoestablishgrassedandplantedareas,Improve

thecustomerrelationship,Manageinformationforaction,Manageyourownresources,Planandmaintainplantedareas,Planandmanagethecontrolofpests,diseasesanddisorders,Planandrenovateplantedareas,Preparesitesforsoftlandscapeestablishment,Promote,monitorandmaintainhealth,safetyandsecurity,Setandmarkoutlandscapesitestoestablishgrassedandplantedareas(unitssubjecttochange)

Horticulture (NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture) or APPRENTICESHIPSNI

Thisisthemainawardforpeopleworkinginthesportsturf,landscaping(Includinginteriorplanting),heritagegardeningandgroundsmaintenancesectors.Thiscoursebuildsonthebasicskillsacquiredatlevel1orthroughpreviousindustryexperience.YouattendcollegeonedayperweekfromSeptembertoJunewhereyoudevelopyourknowledge,understandingandcompetencelevels.Youmustalsodevelopskillsinthe

workplace,gatherevidenceforassessmentofpracticalskillsandcompleteaportfolio.

The course is comprised of 11 units:

Clearinghorticulturalandlandscapingsites,Establishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithothers,Establishingplantsandseedsinsoil,Identifyandreportthepresenceofpests,diseasesanddisorders,Identifythehealthandmaintaintheconditionofgeneralamenityturf,Maintainanddeveloppersonalperformance,Monitoringandmaintaininghealthandsafety,Plantnomenclature,terminologyandidentification,Preparinggroundforseedingandplanting,Removeunwantedplantgrowthtomaintaindevelopment,Useandmaintainnon-poweredandhandheldpoweredtoolsandequipment(unitssubjecttochange)

Horticulture (NPTC level 1 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills) or Skills for Work (52 week or 156 week)

Thiscourseispracticallybasedandisanidealentrypointifyouarenewtohorticulture.Itpreparesyoutoenteremploymentinthehorticulturalsectorortoprogresstofurthereducationvocationalqualifications.Youwilldevelopaknowledgeandunderstandingofopportunitieswhichexistwithinthehorticulturalindustry

Level 1 Combined Diploma

Seepage25.

Recreational Gardening

Novicesandenthusiasticamateursarewelcomeatanyofourrecreationalgardeningclasses.

Course content varies depending on the season.

ClassesbeginningintheAutumnwillcovertopicssuchasplantpropagation,maintainingplantsandlawncare.ClassesbeginninginSpringwillcovertopicssuchasgrowingyourownfruitandvegetableandcreatingdecorativehorticulturaldisplays.



Hospitality & TourismYou will have the opportunity to work in the world’s largest buzzing industry and gain a qualification in the only Centre of Excellence for Hospitality and Tourism in Northern Ireland.

Foundation Degrees in Hospitality and Tourism

Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism Management / Hospitality and Tourism Management

Thesecoursesaimtoprovidestudentswithawiderangeofmanagementandpracticalskillsforthehospitalityandtourismindustry.Theyareofferedfull-timeorpart-timevalidatedbytheUniversityofUlster.DetailsoffeesareavailablefromtheSRCwebsite.

There are a range of mandatory and optional units which may include:

ContemporaryHospitality&Tourism,IntroductiontoFinance&Accounts,PrinciplesofEventsPlanning&Operations,Organisation&PeopleManagement,DomesticTourismOperations,Marketing&Entrepreneurship,Event

Operations,PrinciplesofEventsManagements,CulinaryOperations,ResearchMethods,WorkBasedLearning,Hospitality&TourismManagementIssues,PersonalProfessionalDevelopment,Travel&TourismOperationsandStudySkills.

Inadditionyoumayalsohavetheopportunitytogainadditionalrelevantindustryqualifications.ThefullFoundationDegreeconsistsoftwelvemodules(240CATSpoints).Full-timestudentsarerequiredtocompleteasixmonthindustrialplacementfromJunetoDecember.Part-timestudentsarerequiredtobeinrelevantemploymentpriortocommencementofprogramme.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoaBScHonsinInternationalHospitality,InternationalTravel&TourismorInternationalHotelandTourismManagementatUniversityofUlsterorother

universities.Oryoumayprogresstoapositionwithinkeyindustrysectorssuchasthemeparks,ferrycompanies,airlines,cruiseships,visitorattractions,conferencecentres,eventmanagementcompaniesandhotels.

Foundation Degree in International Culinary Arts (accredited by the University of Ulster)

Thiscourseisdesignedtomeetthehighestcraftneedsoftheindustry.Itisaimedatthechefwithexperience–toenhancepracticalskillsandkeeppacewiththemostrecentculinarytrendsanddevelopmentsincateringtechnologyandsupervisorymanagementskills.

Youwillstudyarangeofpracticalandmanagementmodulesincluding:fishandshellfish,canapés,startersandterrines,dietandnutrition,culinarytrendsandproductdevelopment,managingpeopleandorganisations,

modernandclassicaldesserts,continentalandartisanbreadsandmeat,offalandcharcuterie.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoaBScHonsinCulinaryArtsManagement.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality & Event Management

ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtopursueacareerintheHospitalityandTourismIndustryand/orprogresstohighereducation.

There are a range of mandatory and optional units which may include:

EventsManagement,ExploringtheHospitalityIndustry,AccommodationandFrontOffice,CustomerRelations,HumanResources,Marketing,E-Business,Enterprise,EnvironmentandSustainability,InternationalCuisineandRestaurant

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


FoundationDegreeinTravelandTourismManagement

FGTRTM N FT

PT

4daysperweekfor2yrs1dayperweekfor2.5yrs


FoundationDegreeinHospitalityandTourismManagement

FGHPTM N FT

PT

4daysperwkfor2yrs1dayperwkfor2.5yrs


FoundationDegreeinInternationalCulinaryArts

FGICA N PT 1dayperweekfor2yrs

NVQLevel3ProfessionalCookeryorequivalent,withcurrentrelevantindustrialexperience

[email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainHospitalityandEventManagement

EDHOSP N FT 4daysperweekfor2years


Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainTravelandTourism

EDTTSM A,N FT 4daysperweekfor2yrs


Level2BTECDiplomainTravelandTourism

FDTTSM N FT 4daysperweekfor1year




NVQLevel3ProfessionalCookery

ED3PCO N,P FTPT

4daysperweek1dayperweekfor2yrsORApprenticeshipsNI


Level2ProfessionalCookeryDiploma(PCD)

CT2DPC N,P FT 4daysperweek Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level2NVQinProfessionalCookery

ED2DPC N,P PT 1dayperweekfor2yrsORavailableunderApprenticeshipsNI


*Level1NVQCertificateinHospitality&CateringServices

ED1CHS N,P FT 4daysperweek Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level3Award/Cert/DiplomainFood&DrinkIndustryQualificationsApprenticeshipNI

CT3MPS P PT 1dayperweekfor1yrApprenticeshipsNI


Level2Award/Cert/DiplomainFood&DrinkIndustryQualificationsApprenticeshipNI

CT2MPS P PT 1day/week/1yrApprenticeshipsNI


SkillsforWork CT1IHI N,P 2daysperweekfor1yrApprenticeshipsNI


[email protected]

ABCLevel2CertificateinGeneralPatisserieandConfectionery

CT2PCP N PT 1eveningperweekfor30wks


[email protected]

There are lots of job opportunities from airlines, cruise ships, event management companies, hotels and restaurants and you even have the opportunity to travel overseas as part of your studies.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


CIEHLevel4AwardinManagingFoodSafety

AW4MFS N PT 14weeksx3hrs Level3orequivalent [email protected]

CIEHLevel3AwardinSupervisingFoodSafety

AW3SFS N PT 8weeksx3hrs Level2orequivalent [email protected]

CIEHLevel2AwardinFoodSafety

AW2FSC All PT 3weeksx3.5hrsor1day


[email protected]

EDILevel3PrinciplesofSupervisingCustomerServiceinHospitality,Leisure,TravelandTourism

CT3PCS All PT 20hrs Seepage7-10 [email protected]

EDILevel2PrinciplesofCustomerServiceinHospitality,Leisure,TravelandTourism

CT2PCS All PT 10hrs Seepage7-10 [email protected]

RecreationalWineTasting

NorintheWorkplace

PT 5weeksx2hrs Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

CookingforAllOccasions

RCCOOK All PT 10weeksx2hrs Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

CakeDecoratingBeginners/Intermediate/Advanced

RCCCKD All PT 10weeksx2hrs Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]



Hospitality & Tourism

AllNVQqualificationsinHospitalityandCateringLevel2&Level3canbegainedundertheApprenticeshipsNIscheme.Thisprovidesauniqueopportunityforemployerstoupskilltheircurrentstafftobecomemoreproductive,innovativeandcompetitiveprovidinganincreasedbenefittoyourbusinessoperations.TheemployermustbepreparedtoreleasestafftoengageintrainingforwhichthereisanEmployerIncentive.

Who is eligible?

Anyoneaged16+whoiscurrentlyworkingaminimumof21hoursperweekorabouttotakeupemployment,apersonwhohaspreviouslygainedLevel2/3oradegreeinanunrelatedoccupationalareabutwhowantstotraininapriorityskillsarea,anapprenticefromanotherEuropeanstateifeligible.

Who is not eligible?

Apersonwhoisunemployed,anonEUnational,apersonundertakingfull-timestudyorapersonwhoseemployerisclaimingfinancialsupportfromanotherpublicfundedbudget.

ABC Level 2 Certificate for Pastry Cooks and Patisseriers

Thiscourseisdesignedforpatissiers,pastrycooksandotherpeopleresponsibleforpreparingsweetsincateringestablishmentsandsmall

productionunits.ThecourseincludespreparingarangeofdishesincludingShort,Sweet,PuffandChouxPaste,Crepes,Fritters,Trifles,Bavarois,Jellies,Cakes,SconesandMeringues.

CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety

Thisqualificationisdesignedformanagers,supervisorsandseniorhygienepersonnel.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletioncandidateswillbeabletodelivertheCIEHLevel2AwardinFoodSafetyincateringwithappropriatetrainingskills.

CIEH Level 3 Supervising Food Safety

Thisqualificationwillhelpownersandmanagersofsmallandmediumsizedcateringandhospitalitybusinessesimplementafoodsafetymanagementsystem.

CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety

Thiscoursecoversthebasicprinciplesoffoodhygieneforcaterersandotherfoodhandlers.Ithasbeendesignedforpersonnelundertakingfront-linedutiesincatering,foodretailing,foodprocessingandotheractivitieswhereasoundknowledgeoffoodhygiene,includinghighriskareasisnecessary.

Subjects studied include:

Theimportanceoffoodhygiene,associatedfoodhazards,goodhygienepracticeandcontrolsbaseduponanawarenessoffoodsafetymanagementsystems.Groupscanbefacilitatedintheworkplaceifthereareviablenumbers.

EDI Level 3 Principles of Supervising Customer Service Principles in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Thiscoursewillenablesupervisoryandmanagementstafftosupportandmotivatetheirteamtoprovideexcellentcustomerserviceandbuildacultureofcustomerservicewithintheirbusiness.

EDI Level 2 Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Thiscoursewillprovidetheopportunityfordevelopingimprovedcommunications,presentingapositiveprofessionalimage,effectiveverbalandnon-verbalcommunicationsandtechniquesinhandlingcustomercomplaints.

EDI Level 2 Certificate for Door Supervisors vOC

AmandatoryqualificationforthosewishingtoapplyforaSecurityIndustryAuthority(SIA)licencefordoorsupervisingandcoversthe

necessaryunderstandingandskillsrequiredbyindividualswhoworktoprovideamoresecureleisureenvironment.

Recreational Wine Tasting

Aguidedwinetasting,aimedatpeoplewhowanttogainaknowledgeofalcoholicbeveragesorwineenthusiastswhowishtoacquireincreasedknowledgeofwinesandspirits.

Cooking for All Occasions

Everythingyouhaveeverwantedtolearnabouthomecookingandpresentationskills.Telluswhatyouwanttolearnandwewillteachyou!e.g.PizzaPerfecto,FiresideWarmers,BeCreativewithMeatCuts,DeliFoodtoMakeatHome,CatchoftheDayandFreshFoodFast.

Cake Decorating – Beginners / Intermediate

Varioustechniquessuchasroyalicing,fondant,pipingtechniquesandsugarcraftareincludedtomeettheneedsofthestudents.Itiscrucialthatyouhavecompletedthebeginnersclassbeforeyouprogresstointermediate.

Supervision.Assessmentincludes:assignments,projects,casestudies,practicalsandexternalassessmentsbasedonrealisticworkplacesituations,activitiesanddemands.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletion,youmayprogresstoaFoundationDegreeormoveintoemploymentwithintheHospitality&Cateringsectore.g.hotels,restaurants,contractcatering,accommodationmanagementandlicensedtrade.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism

ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtopursueacareerintheTravelandTourismIndustryand/orprogresstohighereducation.

There are a range of mandatory and optional units which include:

InvestigatingTravelandTourism,TheUKasaDestinationandCustomerServiceinTravelandTourism,Marketing,TheEuropeanTravelMarket,RetailandBusinessTravelOperations,CruiseSector,LongHaulDestinationsandResidentialStudyVisit.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoaFoundationDegreeorintoemploymentwithairlines,travelagencies,touroperators,touristinformationcentres,hotelsorothertravelandtourismbusinesses.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Travel and Tourism

IfyouhaveakeeninterestinTravelandTourismandhavelessthanfourGCSEsthiscourseisforyou.


TheUKTravelandTourismIndustry,CustomerService,UKTravelandTourismDestinations,EuropeanHolidayDestinations,Marketing,BusinessSkills,DevelopingEmployabilitySkillsandPlanningVisits.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogresstotheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainTravelandTourismorHospitality&EventManagement.

Level 1 BTEC Combined Diploma



•Childcare

•Craft

•Hairdressing

•Hospitality

•Horticulture

•Graphics

•Retail


Progression


Level 3 NvQ in Professional Cookery

TheLevel3studentsoperatetheCollegespremierrestaurantsandundertakesupervisoryroleswithinallthecateringoutlets.YouwillbeencouragedtoenhanceyourCVbyparticipatinginnationalandinternationalcompetitions.


AdvancedCraftSkills,Meat,Poultry,Fish,Vegetables,HotandColdSauces,Soups,Pastry,HotandColdDesserts,ShellfishandPasta.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstotheFoundationDegreeinInternationalCulinaryArtsorintoemployment.

Level 2 NvQ/Diploma Professional Cookery

Thischefprogrammeisaninternationallyrecognisedqualificationdesignedtoenablefull-timeorpart-timestudentstogainprofessionalculinaryskills.Studentswilltrainintheproductionandserviceoffoodtoahighstandardinseveralultra-modernkitchensandrestaurantfacilities.

There are a range of units which include:

HygienicandSecureWorkingEnvironment,Teamwork,Vegetables,HotSauces,FoodSafety,Soups,Fish,Pastry,Meat,HotandColdDesserts,Poultry,DoughandStocks.

Thiscoursepreparesyouforawiderangeofjobsinhotels,restaurantsandcontractcateringandprovidesanopportunitytotravelworld-widewithinthecateringindustry.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogresstoLevel3inProfessionalCookery.

Level 1 NvQ Certificate in Hospitality &Catering Services

Thisintroductoryprogrammeprovidesthecoreskillstocommenceyourcareerinthecateringindustrythroughparticipatinginarangeofpracticalcookeryandfoodserviceunits.

Level 3 Award / Certificate / Diploma for Proficiency in Food Industry/Meat and Poultry/Baking/Food Manufacturing Excellence

Thiscoursepreparesyouforgainingemploymentatsupervisoryandmanagementlevelswithinvarioussectorsofthefoodindustry(e.g.bakery,meat,primary,secondaryandtertiaryprocessingfoodindustrysectorsandretailoutlets).


Health&SafetywithintheWorkplace,FoodHygienewithintheWorkplace,ContributingtoMonitoring&ControllingtheQuantityandQualityofWorkinProgressandTeamwork.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanenteranyfoodanddrinkindustrysectorincludingretail,supermarket,abattoir,production,export,wholesaleormanufacturing.

Level 2 Award / Certificate / Diploma for Proficiency in Food Industry / Meat and Poultry/Baking / Food Manufacturing Excellence

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsforgainingemploymentwithinthefoodindustrywithspecialistknowledgeandcraftskillsinbutchery,bakeryandfoodprocessing.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoAward/Certificate/DiplomaLevel3FoodandDrinkqualificationsorintoemployment.

ThesecoursesatLevel2and3havebeendesignedinlinewiththeApprenticeshipFrameworkswithintheFoodandDrinkindustry.TheframeworkconsistsofattainingtheCertificate/DiplomainFoodandDrinkqualifications,ERRandEssentialSkillsNumeracyandLiteracyatLevel1.

ApprenticeshipsNI: Hospitality and Catering

Skills for Work ApprenticeshipsNI

Thiscourseisdesignedtoenableparticipantstoprogresstohigherleveltraining,furthereducationoremploymentbyprovidingtrainingtoaddresspersonalandsocialdevelopmentneeds,developoccupationalskillsinfoodserviceandfoodpreparationandemployabilityskillsand,wherenecessary,EssentialSkillstraining.

studentprofile‘WhileatcollegeIcompetedintheIFEXProfessionalChefcompetitioninBelfastwhichattractsthebestchefsfromaroundIrelandcompetingoverthreedays.IreallyenjoyedthebuzzofcompetitonandwhentheyannouncedIhadwonthreegoldmedals,Icouldnotbelieveit,thisthenleadmeintotheWorldSkillsCompetition.

ThecraicinclasswasbrilliantbutwaschallengingcookingforlargenumbersintheGraduateRestaurant;thiswasrealisticandpreparedmeforindustry.

Ifyouenjoyhardworkandhaveapassionforfood(andthatdoesn’tmeanjusteatingit)thisisthejobforyou.IamhopingtoprogresstotheparttimeFoundationDegreeinInternationalCulinaryArtsasmylongtermgoal.’

Brendanreallyenjoyedthepracticalaspectofthecoursewiththetheoryoffoodtaughtasanintegralpartoftheprogramme.

Withthefulltimeprogrammetimetabledover2daysand1eveningrestaurantBrendanwasabletowork5daysperweekinRestaurant23.

BrendanenterednumerouscompetitionsandwastheonlyNorthernIrelandchefstudentpickedfortheUKWorldSkillsSquad2011,withinthishehadaveryextensiveprogrammeoftraininganddevelopmentalongwithmanynationalcompetitions.HehadthechancetodoworkplacementsattheO2ArenaMusicAwardsandTheRitzLondon.Brendaniscurrentlyworkingfull-timeandhopestotravelbeforereturningtopart-timeeducationnextyear.

Brendan Baxter Level 3 Professional Cookery, Newry Campus


IT / Computing / Multimedia

Foundation Degree in Computing and Network Systems

ThiscourseisofferedinconjunctionwiththeUniversityofUlsterandisaninnovativeprogrammedesignedtoprovideyouwiththenecessaryhighlevelskillsneededtogainemploymentinafastgrowingsector.ItcombinesacademicrigorwithhandsonskillsdevelopmentinareasofSoftwareDevelopmentandNetworkManagementandAdministration.


DatabaseManagement,ComputingMathematics,PlacementinaComputingEnvironment,IntroductoryProgramming(Java),ObjectOrientatedProgramming(Java),Visualprogramming(JavaandVisualBasic),NetworkDesign,InstallationandManagement,

SystemsAnalysis.Onlinelearningwillbeusedforthedeliveryandassessmentofanumberofunits.Intranetandinternetserviceswillenablestudentstoundertakelearningandassessmentremotely-eitherathomeorinwork.

Progression

OncompletionyoumayprogresstoyeartwooftheHonoursDegreeinComputingScience,InformationandCommunicationTechnologiesorBEnginSoftwareEngineeringandwillprovideexemptionfromtheplacementyear–Year3.StudentscanthereforecompleteanHonoursDegreeinthesametimeperiodasastudentenrolleddirectlyonthedegreeattheUniversityofUlster.Studentsmayalsotransfertootheruniversitiestocompletetheirdegrees.

Youmayalsobeabletoacquireprofessionaltrainingleadingto:MicrosoftCertifiedProfessional,MicrosoftCertifiedSystemsEngineer,CISCOCertifiedNetworkAssociatestatus.

Foundation Degree in Computing

ThiscourseisdesignedtoprepareyouforavarietyofcareersacrosstheITindustrythroughtheprovisionofspecialisedoptions.Itaimstoequipyouwithpracticalandprofessionalabilitiesinspecificareas,aswellasprovidingabroadrangeofanalysis,designandimplementationskills.Full-timestudentswillundertakeasupervisedworkplacementofapproximatelysixmonths.

Subjects studied in Year 1 include:

SystemsAnalysisandDesign,ProgrammingandProblemSolving,ComputerPlatforms,ProfessionalIssues,DatabaseDevelopment,ObjectOrientedProgramming,ComputingMathematicsandWebApplicationsDevelopment.SubjectsstudiedinYear2include:VisualProgramming,SystemsDevelopment,NetworkingandDataCommunications,BusinessEnterprise,ProjectandWork-basedlearning.

Assessmentwillbecarriedoutbytheuseofcourseworkassignmentsandendofmoduleexaminationsthroughoutthedurationofthecourse.

If you want to learn the basics for the first time or have IT skills and want to develop them further or learn new skills such as web design or computer maintenance we have a course for you. There are a variety of Extended Diplomas on offer which gives you the opportunity to gain the equivalent of 3 A Levels while studying a specific subject that you enjoy.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


FoundationDegreeinComputingandNetworkSystems

FGCOMN N FT 2yearsfull-time(includingplacement)


FoundationDegreeinComputing

FG5SIC P FT/PT

2yearsfull-time(includingplacement)or3yearspart-time


FoundationDegreeinInteractiveMultimedia

FGIMUL N FT 2yearsfull-time(includingplacement


Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusinessInformationSolutions

HC4CSD N PT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainGamesDevelopment

ED3MDP P FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainInteractiveComputing

ED3ICT A,N FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

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Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainComputing

ED3ICT A,N,P FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level2BTECDiplomainComputing

DP2ICT A,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 [email protected]

CompTIAA+PCHardwareandOperatingSystems

CT2COM N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor1year

Candidatesshouldhaveaminimumof6monthsexperienceincomputerhardwaresupport

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CompTIANetwork+(N+) CT3NET P PT 1eveningperweekfor1year

RecommendedthatCompTIANetwork+candidateshaveatleastninemonthsofexperienceinnetworksupportoradministrationoradequateacademictraining,alongwithaCompTIAA+certification

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CompTIASecurity+(S+) CT3SEC P PT 1eveningperweekfor1semester

RecommendedthatCompTIASecurity+candidateshaveatleast2yearson-the-jobnetworkingexperience,withanemphasisonsecurity.TheCompTIANetwork+certificationisalsorecommended

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COURSESATAGLANCE

CiscoNetworkingAcademyProgramme–CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA)

DPCISC N PT 2eveningsperweekfor1year

Workinginanetworkingenvironmentorbeabletodemonstratethatyouhaveextensiveknowledgeofnetworkconcepts

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BasicComputing(GETIT) TBC AllCampuses

PT 1eveningperweekfor6weeks


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ICTEssentialSkills(LEARNIT)

ESKICT AllCampuses

PT 2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks

Basicknowledgeofcomputing

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C&GLevel3AwardforITUsers(FURTHERIT)

AW3ITU AllCampuses

PT 2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks

EssentialSkillsITlevel2orKeyskillsITlevel2qualification

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IT / Computing / MultimediaProgression

Oncompletionyoumayhavetheopportunitytoenteremployment.Alternatively,youapplytotheUniversityofUlstertostudyBSc(Hons)ComputerScienceasthemaincourseofstudyortheBSc(Hons)InformationandCommunicationsTechnologyandBEng(Hons)SoftwareEngineering.Inallofthesecasesyouwillbeexemptfromtheplacementyear.YoucanthereforecompleteanHonoursDegreeinthesametimeperiodasastudentenrolleddirectlyontheDegreeattheUniversityofUlster.

Foundation Degree in Interactive Multimedia

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththemultimediaskillsrequiredforemploymentinthegrowingmultimediasector.

Subjects studied in Year 1 include:

IntroductiontoMultimedia,InternetTechnologies,BusinessEnterprise,IntroductiontoGraphicDesign,InteractiveProgramming,MultimediaSoftware,AnimationTechniques,andAdvancedHTMLConcepts.SubjectsstudiedinYear2include:WebServerSetup,CreativeDesignTechniques,AudioVisualTechniques,WebsiteProgramming,Work-basedlearning.Assessmentwillbecarriedoutbytheuseofcourseworkassignmentsandendofmoduleexaminations.

Progression

YoumaywanttoprogresstoanHonoursDegreeinInteractiveMultimediaDesignattheUniversityofUlster.StudentscompletingthecoursewillbecompetentininfluencingthequalityoffuturedesigndirectionsviatheproductionandinnovationofMultimedia,ProgrammingandWebdesign.Multimediaprofessionalsareexpectedtobefoundnotonlydevelopingmultimediacomputerapplicationsbutalsoproviding,managingandmaintainingthemultimediacomputinginfrastructureandprovidinginternetusersupport.

Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business Information Solutions

Thiscoursehasbeendevelopedtofocusondevelopingtheknowledge,understandingandskillsoflearnersinthefieldofcomputingandsystemsdevelopmentandITforbusiness.

Subjects include:

BusinessSkillsforE-commerce,ComputerSystems,EmployabilityandProfessionalDevelopment,ProjectDesign,ImplementationandEvaluation,EmergingTechnologies,ManagementinIT,HumanComputerInteraction,WebsiteDesign,E-CommerceStrategyandOfficeSolutionsDevelopment.

Progression

YoumayprogresstoacareerincomputingandsystemsdevelopmentandITforbusinessoradegreecourseincomputingorarelatedarea.

APEL-Maturelearnersmaypresentamorevariedprofileofachievementthatislikelytoincludeextensiveworkexperience(paidand/orunpaid)and/orachievementofarangeofprofessionalqualificationsintheirworksector.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Games Development

Thispracticalcoursewilldevelopyourskillsandunderstandingofgaming;oneofthefastestgrowingmediaindustries.YouwillhavetheopportunitytoacquireskillsinGamesPlatformsandTechnologies,3DAnimation,DigitalGraphicsandVideoProduction.

The course consists of 18 units selected from:

ResearchTechniquesfortheMediaIndustries,Pre-ProductionTechniquesfortheMediaIndustries,ProductionManagementProject,WorkingtoaBriefintheMediaIndustries,CriticalApproachestoMediaProducts,UnderstandingtheComputerGamesIndustry,ComputerGamePlatforms

andTechnologies,DigitalGraphicsforInteractiveMedia,StopMotionAnimationProduction,2DAnimationProduction,VideoProductionforInteractiveMedia,WebAnimationforInteractiveMedia,3DModelling,3DAnimation,ComputerGameEngines,Object-OrientedDesignforComputerGames,ComputerGameDesign,SoundforComputerGames,ComputerGameStoryDevelopmentandHuman-ComputerInterfaces.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanenterstraightintoemploymentinGamesDesign,GamesDevelopment,Animationor3DDesignorprogresstohighereducationinanumberofUniversitiesofferingrelatedcourses.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Interactive Computing

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideaninsightintothemediaindustry,throughhandsonexperienceandcasestudiesprovidingstudentswithopportunitiestodevelopskillswithinthisindustry.Thereare18units:WebAuthoring,MultimediaAuthoring,SoundandVideo,MotionGraphics,WebAnimation,WebGraphics,3DModelling,3DEnvironmentsand3DAnimation.

Progression

ThiscoursewillallowyoutoprogressintoarangeofICTcoursesinhighereducationandwillalsoequipyoutoworkintheICT/MultimediasectorinareassuchasInteractiveMultimedia,Graphics,VisualCommunication,Animation,Webdesign,GamesTechnologyandSoftware.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT

Thiscoursewillgiveyouaccesstoawiderangeofcareerandhighereducationopportunities.Thequalificationishighlyvaluedbyemployers,universitiesandhighereducationcolleges.

You study 18 units selected from:

CommunicationandEmployabilitySkillsforIT,ComputerSystems,

InformationSystems,SystemsAnalysisandDesign,SoftwareDesignandDevelopment,EventDrivenProgramming,,ClientSidewebpages,DigitalGraphics,DatabaseDesign,SpreadsheetModelling,MathematicsforITPractitioners,WebsiteProduction,InstallingandUpgradingSoftware,ComputerNetworks,CommunicationTechnologies,ITTechnicalSupportandHCIandMultimedia.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthecourseyoumaygostraightintoemploymentandworkinbusinesssystemmanagement,e-commerce,managementinformationsystems,databasemanagementorwebsitedevelopmentandmanagementoryoumayprogresstoadegreeoraBTECHigherNationalDiplomainsubjectssuchasComputing,E-Commerce,ITPractitionersorMultimedia.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Computing

This course consists of six units selected from:

UsingICTtoPresentInformation,IntroductiontoComputerSystems,WebsiteDevelopment,SpreadsheetSoftware,ICTGraphics,DatabaseSoftwareandCustomisingApplicationsSoftware.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanmoveontovariousBTECExtendedDiplomaprogrammesorconsiderawiderangeofemploymentareassuchaswebdesign,e-mediaadministrationandgeneralICT.

Accredited Courses

CompTIA A+ PC Hardware and Operating Systems

TheCompTIAA+certificationistheindustrystandardforvalidatingskillsexpectedofanentrylevelcomputertechnicianandincludessixmonthsofon-the-jobexperience.ThosegainingA+certificationwillhaveabroadbaseofknowledgeandcompetencyincorehardwareandoperatingsystemtechnologiesincludinginstallation,configuration,diagnosing,preventivemaintenanceandbasicnetworking.

The A+ course covers the following areas:

Installation,configuringandupgrading,diagnosisandtroubleshooting,preventivemaintenance,motherboard,processorsandmemory,printers,basicnetworking,OSfundamentalsandnetworks.ThecollegeisatestcentreforCompTIAandcandidatescansitexamswithinSRC.

Progression

A+opensthedoortoanexcitingcareerincomputertechnology.A+certificationistheperfectlaunchpadintoothermorechallengingcareersininformationtechnology.

CompTIA Network+ (N+)

CompTIANetwork+validatestheknowledgeandskillsofnetworkingprofessionals.Itisaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationthatrecognisesatechnician’sabilitytodescribethefeaturesandfunctionsofnetworkingcomponentsandtoinstall,configureandtroubleshootbasicnetworkinghardware,

protocolsandservices.Thedemandforskillednetworksupportprofessionalscontinuestogrow,andCompTIANetwork+isavaluablecredentialtohelpstartorenhanceanetworkingcareer.ThecollegeisatestcentreforCompTIAandcandidatescansitexamswithinSRC.

Progression

OncompletionofNetwork+studentsoftenprogresstoSecurity+.

CompTIA Security+ (S+)

CompTIASecurity+validatesknowledgeofcommunicationsecurity,infrastructuresecurity,cryptography,operationalsecurity,andgeneralsecurityconcepts.Itisaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationthatistaughtatcolleges,universitiesandcommercialtrainingorganisationsaroundtheworld.Becausehumanerroristhenumberonecauseforanetworksecuritybreach,CompTIASecurity+isrecognisedbythetechnologycommunityasavaluablecredentialthatprovescompetencywithinformationsecurity.ThecollegeisatestcentreforCompTIAandcandidatescansitexamswithinSRC.

CompTIA Server+

CompTIAServer+certificationvalidatesknowledgeofserverissuesandtechnology,includingdisasterrecovery.Itisavendorneutralcertificationthatprovesknowledgeofserverhardwareandsoftware.

Theexamcoverssystemhardware,software,storage,ITenvironment,disasterrecoveryandtroubleshooting.CompTIAServer+isaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationfortechnical

supportprofessionalswith18to24monthsofITexperience.Althoughnotaprerequisite,itisrecommendedthatyouhave18to24monthsexperienceinservertechnologyalongwithaCompTIAA+certification.

Candidatejobrolesincludenetworkadministrator,networkengineer,systemsengineer,securityanalyst,websiteadministrator.CompaniessuchasDell,HP,IBM,Intel,LenovoandXeroxrecommendorrequireCompTIAServer+fortheirservertechnicians.

Cisco Networking Academy Programme – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

ThiscomprehensiveprogrammeprovidesyouwiththeInternetTechnologyskillsfordesigning,buildingandmaintainingnetworksessentialinaglobaleconomy.ThenetworkingAcademyProgrammedeliverswebbasedcontent,onlineassessment,handsonpracticallabtrainingandpreparationfortheCCNAindustrystandardcertification.

The CCNA programme consists of four semesters/modules:

NetworkingBasicCompetencies,RoutersandRoutingBasics,SwitchingBasicsandIntermediateRoutingandWANTechnologies.

FURTHER IT - City and Guilds Level 3 Award for IT Users

ThecourserequiresaprerequisiteofEssentialSkillsITlevel2orKeyskillsITLevel2qualification.Unitscoveredarewebsitesoftwareandemail.

Webwillinvolvedesigning,

buildingandeditingawebsite.Emailwillentailsendingemailsandattachmentsandusingautomatedsoftwaretools.

LEARN IT - ICT Essential Skills

TheICTEssentialSkillsqualificationisfastbecomingthemostrecognisedandcompleteICTqualificationforanyoneseekingbasicandintermediateskillsincomputing.

Thequalificationisavailableatanumberoflevelsensuringthatyoureceivethemostappropriatetrainingtoyourneeds.Thecoursefocusesonthepracticalskillsofusingcomputersandtheinternetensuringthatyougetthemostoutoftechnology,improvingyourproductivityatworkandbeingmorecomputerliterateathome.EssentialSkillsclassesaretaughtbyexperiencedandfriendlytutorsandtheclassnumbersaresmalltogiveyoutheindividualattentionyourequire.Classesareusually2.5hoursperweekfor16weeks.

GET IT - Basic Computing

Thiscourseisdesignedforpeoplenewtoinformationtechnology.Thecoursewillbetailoredtosuityourneedsandisanenjoyablewaytobecomecompetentandconfidentinuseofcomputers.Itconsistsoftopicssuchas:word,internet,email,socialnetworkingandcamerause.

Level 2 FAQ Award in Basic Activity First Aid

ItisahighlypracticalcourseprovidingEmergencyFirstAidinasportandactivityenvironment.

Yoga for Beginners

Thisprogrammeisdesignedtopromotehealthandwell-beingthroughphysicalmovement.Youwillbeintroducedtobasicyogaexercises,whichareaimedatimprovingmuscletone,flexibilityandco-ordination.Youwillalsolearnrelaxationandbreathingtechniques,whichhelpcalmthemindandbodyandbringaboutasenseofinnerpeace.ManycommonailmentscanbeimprovedwithregularpracticeofYoga.ItisnevertoolateortooearlyinlifetotakeupYoga.Youwillbeencouragedtodevelopyourownhomepractice.

Yoga for Intermediates

Toenrolonthiscourseyoumusthavecompletedthe10weekbeginnersclassandhavepreviousyogaexperience.Thiscourseintroducesyoutoarangeofyogapracticeswhichcanbedoneatanytimeduringtheday;atyourdesk,intheofficeoranywhere

elsewhenyoustarttofeelstressed.Thefocuswillbeonsimplerelaxation,breathingandpositivevisualisationtechniquesandexercisesaimedatrelievingtensionandstrainandimprovingposture,concentrationandflexibility.

Men’s Keep Fit

Men–wanttogetfitinafriendlyandcomfortableenvironment?Forallmenaged16+.

Golf – Beginners / Improvers

Wanttokeepactiveandhavefunatthesametime?JointhebeginnersgolfclassheldatSilverwoodGolfandSkiCentre,Craigavon.


LanguagesThe Diploma in the Irish Language is a two year course in which you can achieve a high level of competence in spoken and written Irish. Learn French, Spanish or Italian before you go on your holidays. It can be such a bonus, even to have some knowledge of the local language. You can go through different levels and improve on your knowledge.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


DiplomaintheIrishLanguage

DP4IRI N PT 2eveningsperweekfor2years

ApassatGCEAlevelandfiveGCSEpassesatgradeCoraboveorequivalent.AlsoevidenceofcompetenceinwrittenandspokenEnglish(GCSEgradeCorequivalent.Applicantswhodonotmeettheserequirementsmaybeconsideredontheirindividualmeritandareencouragedtoapply.Evidenceoftheirabilitytoundertaketheprogrammethroughtheaccreditationofpriorexperientiallearningwillalsobeconsidered.

[email protected]

RecreationalLanguages–ATasteofFrench,ItalianorSpanish

RCLANG French–B,NSpanish–L,NItalian-N


Youshouldhaveaninterestinthesubjectarea.

Italian&Spanish:[email protected]:[email protected]

Diploma in the Irish Language

Thispart-timehighereducationcourserepresentsanexcitingopportunityforawiderangeofpeopletostudytheIrishlanguagefromatotallyfreshbeginning.TheaimofthecourseistobringstudentstoahighlevelofcompetenceinspokenandwrittenIrishbytheendofthetwo-yearcourse.Adultreturnersareparticularlywelcome.ThisisaUniversityofUlsteraccreditedprogrammeworth120CATpoints.

Recreational Languages – A Taste of French, Spanish or Italian

AnenjoyableshortcoursewhichintroducesthesemodernEuropeanLanguagesandculturesforconversationalpurposesandwillhopefullyhelpyouonyourholidays.

Leisure & RecreationalThese courses are for those who want to improve their health and fitness through recreational exercise. Expert instructors take you through the programme at an appropriate pace to you needs.

Courses are suitable for beginners and intermediates.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level2FAQAwardinBasicActivityFirstAid

FA2AFA A,B,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor7weeks


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YogaforBeginners RCYOGA AllCampuses

PT 1eveningperweekfor10-15weeks


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YogaforIntermediates RCYOGA A,B,L,N,P



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Men’sKeepFit RCKPFT B PT 12weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

Golf–Beginners/Improvers

RCGOLF L PT 10weeks Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.

[email protected]

OCR Life and Living Skills (Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3) is an accredited course for students with learning difficulties/ disabilities

Thisqualificationisdesignedtoenableyoungpeopleandadultstobecomeconfidentindividualswhoarephysically,sociallyandemotionallyhealthy.Itencouragesyoutobecomearesponsiblecitizenandmakeapositivecontributiontosociety.Unitswhichmaybecoveredinclude:IncreasingCommunityInvolvement,CommunityAction,FoodHygieneandSafety,HealthyLiving,EmotionalWellbeingandManagingSocialRelationships.

Full-timestudentswillalsohavetheopportunitytocompleteFunctional/EssentialskillsinLiteracy,NumeracyandICT.

Link Club (For Students with Learning Difficulties)

Thiscourseprovidesstimulation,physicalactivitiesandoutingsforstudentswithlearningdifficultiesand/orphysicaldisabilities.Studentscanenroleachtermforanewcourse.


Life Skills

These courses are designed for people with learning difficulties/disabilities to encourage the development of personal and independence skills. There are full-time, part-time and summer courses on offer.

Management & Professional DevelopmentThese qualifications should enable candidates to progress into a range of management positions in the workplace and provide continuous professional development recognition. The range of programmes allows for progression in management opportunities.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Contact

OCRLifeandLivingSkills(EntryLevels–1,2and3)-accreditedcourseforstudentswithlearningdifficulties/disabilities

OCRLLS A,B

A,B,L,N,P

FT

PT

Upto2years(FT-ArmaghandBanbridge)or32weeksPT

Seepage7-10

[email protected]

LinkClub(ForStudentsWithLearningDifficulties)

SNEDLV A,B,L,P PT 13weeks Seepage7-10

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COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level7BTECExtendedDiplomainStrategicManagement&Leadership

DP7MAS N PT 1eveningperweekplus1workshoppermonthfor1yearsupportedwithonlinechateveryweek

AHND/CorLevel5DiplomainManagementandLeadershipandbeemployedinamanagerialrole

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Level5BTECDiplomainManagementandLeadership

CT5MST N PT 1eveningperweekfor1year

ApplicantsshouldhaveAlevelstandardandbeemployed

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Level5CIPDHumanResourceManagement

TBC P PT 1eveningperweekfor1year

Relevantexperienceinapersonnelenvironment.

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CIPDCertificateinHumanResourcePractice

CT3PPR P PT 1eveningperweekfor1yearor1afternoonperweekdependingondemand

Relevantexperienceinapersonnelenvironmentoraspiringtoacareerinpersonnelmayalsobeconsidered.

[email protected]

Level5ILMCertificatein,CoachingandMentoringinManagement

CT5CMM L,orinhousebyarrangement

PT 1dayperweekfor8weeksspreadover1semesteror1eveningperweek6-9pmfor15weeks

PractisingmanagerswhohavecompletedaLevel3Managementprogrammeorequivalent.Exceptionalcandidateswithnoformalqualificationinmanagement,butwhohaveexperienceandformaltraining,mayapply.Ashortinterviewisrequiredbeforebeingaccepted.Goodcommunicationskillsisessential

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Level4ILMCertificateinManagement

AW4MGT A,L PT 1eveningperweekfor18weeks6-9pm

Reasonableliteracyskills,supervisoryormanagementexperienceandbeabletomeettheassessmentdemandsthequalificationwhichareworkbasedandofareflectiveassignmentnature.Theyarelikelytohavestudiedatlevel3.

[email protected]

Level3ILMCertificateinFirstLineManagement

CT3FLM L,Norinhousebyarrangement

PT 1eveningperweekfor1year6-10pm

ReasonableliteracyskillsandbeaFirstLineManager,orbeaspiringtobeaFirstLineManager

[email protected]

Level3ILMCertificateinEffectiveManagement

CT3EMG P PT 1eveningperweekfor21weeks6-9pm

Reasonableliteracyskills.andbeaFirstLineManager,orbeaspiringtobeaFirstLineManager

[email protected]

Level3ILMAwardinFirstLineManagement

AW3FLM L,N,inhousebyarrangement

PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks6-9pm

ReasonableliteracyskillsandbeaFirstLineManager,orbeaspiringtobeaFirstLineManager

[email protected]

Level3ILMAwardinCoachingforTeamLeadersandFirstLineManagers

CT3ALM L,inhousebyarrangement

PT 1eveningperweekfor10weeks6-8.30pm

GoodstandardofliteracypreferablyatLevel2andhavecompletedaLevel3supervisory/managementqualification

[email protected]


Level 7 BTEC Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership

Thiscourseissuitableifyouareaseniormanagerorwishtomoveintoaseniormanagementposition.Itdevelopsthepracticalaspectsofyourmanagementdevelopment,encouragingcritical,clearandinnovativethinkingabout‘good’and‘best’practice.Theteachingstylesandassessmentmethodsrequireyoutoengageasanactiveparticipantinimprovinganddevelopingyourdistinctivemanagementskills,knowledgeandbehaviour.


ProfessionalDevelopmentforStrategicManagers,StrategicChangeManagement,ResearchMethodsforStrategicManagers,ManagingFinancialPrinciples&Techniques,StrategicHumanResourcesManagement,DevelopingStrategicManagementandLeadershipSkills,ProjectDevelopmentandImplementationforStrategicManagers,StrategicMarketingManagementCreativeandInnovativeManagementandStrategicPlanning.Avarietyofmethodsareused,includingassignmentsandafinalprojectbasedinyourownorganisation.Additionallytherewillbepresentations,examinations,reflectivereports,andsimulations.

Progression

TheExtendedDiplomainStrategicManagement&Leadershipisarecognisedqualificationinitsownright.YoucanalsogainstudyingmembershipoftheInstituteofLeadershipandManagement.DMSholdersmaybeeligibleforentranceintoMBAprogrammes.

Level 5 BTEC Diploma in Management and Leadership

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideaprofessionalqualificationforpractisingmanagerswhoneedwidermanagerialunderstandingornewmanagerswhowishtodevelopacareerinmanagement.Itprovidesabroad-based,practicalintroductiontothekeyideas,techniquesandoverallcompetenciesyouneedinordertomanageeffectivelyandproductivelyinmodernorganisations.Theprogrammeisdesignedtobeflexibletomeetyourneedsandgiveyouaccesstoup-to-datemanagementtheoryandpractices.

units include:

PersonalDevelopment,PrinciplesofManagement&Leadership,ManagementDecisionMaking,RecruitmentandSelection&ManagingProjects.Assessmentisbyclasstests,presentationsandassignments.Theemphasisisonyourownprofessionaldevelopment.Everythingyoustudyisrelatedtothemanagementrolesandresponsibilitiesyouexercise,

andtheelementsoftheprogramme.Youwillbeabletoapplynewlylearnedskills,knowledgeandtechniquesinverypracticalways.

Progression

TheProfessionalCertificateisarecognisedqualificationinitsownright,andisalsoarouteintoourLevel7ExtendedDiplomainStrategicManagement&Leadership.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Qualifications (CIPD)

TheInstituteofPersonnelDevelopmentisnowtheworld’slargestprofessionalInstituteforthemanagementanddevelopmentofpeoplewithover75,000membersacrosstheUKandIreland.Theirprogrammesoflearningandcompetenceaccreditationarethemostrespectedintheworldandleadtohighlyvaluedprofessionalqualifications.

CIPD Human Resource Management at Level 5

ThisisanewLevel5qualificationofferedbyCIPDandbridgesthegapbetweentheLevel3programmesandthepostgraduateLevel7programme.Thecourserunsoveroneyearandisassessedbywrittenandpracticalassignments.

Level 3 Foundation CIPD: Certificate in Human Resource Practice

ThisnewcoursehighlightstheimportanceofunderstandingthebusinessandinternationalcontextwithinwhichHRoperates,andtheroleofHRindrivingsustainedorganisationalperformance.

Thesequalificationsaredesignedtointroduceyoutoawiderangeofpracticalskillsrequiredbytoday’sHRofficers,secretarial/personnelassistants,linemanagers/trainersandclericalstaff.Thiscourseisrunoveroneyearandincludeswrittenandpracticalbasedassignments.

Youwillbeassessedthroughouttheprogrammebywrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudiesandpresentations.

Progression

SuccessfulstudentsmayprogresstoahigherqualificationatLevel5throughtheCIPDorotherhigherlevelcoursesorgainemploymentinHumanResources.

Level 5 ILM Certificate in Management, Coaching and Mentoring

Thiscourse(13credits)aimstoequippractisingmanagerswiththeknowledge,skillsandconfidencetoperformeffectivelyascoachesormentorsaspartoftheirnormalworkrole;andinadditiontoequipthemtopossiblymoveintoadevelopmentrolewithintheirorganisations.

Modules covered will include:

Understandinghowmanagementcoachingandmentoringcanbenefitindividualsandorganisations,Reviewingownabilityasamanagementcoachormentor,Undertakingmanagementcoachingormentoringintheworkplace.

Eachcandidatemustcompletethefollowingtonationalstandards:onework-basedassignment,coaching/mentoringdiarywithpersonaldevelopmentplan,learninglogandreflectivereview.

Level 4 Certificate in Management

Thiscourseaimstogivepractisingorpotentialmanagersthefoundationfortheirformaldevelopmentbydevelopingbasicmiddlemanagementcapabilityandassistingparticipantsingainingtheknowledgerequiredatthislevel.Subjectsstudiedmayinclude:Understandingthemanagementrole,Developingmanagementskills,Introductiontoleadership,Coachingandtrainingyourworkteam,Effectivemeetings,Motivatingpeopleandsolvingproblems.Candidatesmustbeinapositiontomeettheassessmentdemands,whicharework-basedandofareflectiveassignmentnature.

Progression

SuccessfulcandidatesmayprogresstotheLevel4orLevel5DiplomainManagement.

Level 3 ILM Certificate in First Line Management

Thiscourseaimstogivepracticingandpotentialmanagersthefoundationfortheirformaldevelopment.Thetwomainobjectivesofthecoursearetoassistparticipantsingainingthebasicknowledgerequiredbyafirstlinemanagerandtodevelopbasicmanagementskills.

The modules studied include:

Coremodulesofproblemsolvinganddecisionmaking,Changeandtimemanagement(creditvalue7)aswellasoptionalmodulesfromarangewhichincludes:Motivation,Developingtheteam,

Managingchange,Customerservice,Delegation,Trainingandcoaching,Developingyourselfandothers,Managingstress,TeambriefingsandpresentationsandManagingconflict(creditvalue13).Assessmentisbyworkbasedassignment,reflectivereviewsandachangereport.

Progression

SuccessfulstudentsmayprogresstotheLevel5inManagement.

Level 3 Certificate in Effective Management

Thiscourseaimstogivepractisingorpotentialmanagersthefoundationfortheirformaldevelopmentbydevelopingbasicleadershipandeffectivemanagementskillsandassistingparticipantsingainingthebasicknowledgerequiredbyamanager.

The subjects studied include:

understandingchangeintheworkplace,planningchangeintheworkplace,timemanagement,introductiontoleadership,buildingtheteamandmotivatingtoperform.Assessmentisbyassignment.

Progression

SuccessfulcandidatesmayprogresstoLevel4inManagement.

Level 3 ILM Award in First Line Management

TheLevel3AwardinFirstLineManagement(at5credits)aimstogivepracticingandpotentialfirstlinemanagersthefoundationfortheirformaldevelopment.Thetwomainobjectivesofthecoursearetoassistparticipantsingainingthebasicknowledgerequiredbyafirstlinemanagerandtodevelopbasicmanagementskills.

The modules studied include:

AcoremoduleofProblemsolvinganddecisionmakingandoptionalunitsfromarangewhichincludesBriefingtheteam,Motivation,Communication,CustomerService,BuildingtheteamandManagingInformation.Assessmentisbyworkbasedassignmentandreflectivereviews.Thisawardisofferedintwoformats–oneisclassbasedeachweekandoneisonlinewithworkshops.

Progression

SuccessfulstudentsmayprogresstothefullCertificateinFirstLineManagement.

Level 3 ILM Award in Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Managers

Thiscourseaimstoequippractisingandpotentialteamleadersandfirstlinemanagerswiththeknowledge,skillsandconfidencetoperformeffectivelyasworkplacecoachesaspartoftheirnormalworkrolewithaviewtoimprovingtheperformanceofothers.

The subjects studied include:

Goodpracticeincoaching,Organisingworkplacecoaching,Planacoachingprogrammeandundertakesupervisedcoachingintheworkplace.Assessmentisbyassignmentandworkbasedcoachingpractice.

Progression

SuccessfulstudentsmayprogresstotheILMLevel5CertificateinManagementCoachingandMonitoringiftheyhavetheappropriateexperienceandqualifications.

Level 3 Award in Effective Management

Thiscourseaimstoallowpracticingandpotentialfirstlinemanagerstodeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsbydevelopingarangeofbasicmanagementskillsalignedtotheirspecificneeds.

Subjects studied can include:

Planningchange,Timemanagement,IntroductiontoleadershipandBuildingtheteam.Assessmentisbyassignment.

Progression

SuccessfulcandidatescanprogresstotheLevel3CertificateinEffectiveManagement.

Level 2 ILM Award in Customer Awareness

Thiscourseaimstodeveloptheknowledgeandskillsthatwillenableyoutohaveagreatercustomerawarenessandknowledgeoffulfillingcustomerrequirements.Youwillnormallybeanexistingorpotentialteamleaderwithacustomerinterfaceresponsibility.

The subjects studied are:

Fulfillingcustomerrequirements,ProvidingqualitytocustomersandDealingwithcustomerslawfully.Assessmentisbyassignment.

Progression

SuccessfulcandidatescanprogresstoILMAwardorCertificateinEffectiveorFirstLineManagementatLevel3.

ILM Endorsed Award - Train the Trainer

Thiscourseissuitableforanyonewithatrainingroleinanorganisationorhopingtomoveintothisarea.Candidateswillhaveaninterestindevelopingcompetenceinthefieldoftraining.

Content includes:

Traininganditsbenefits,Barrierstotraining,Trainingcycle,Methodsoftraining-goodpractice–participativemethodology,Identifyingtrainingneeds,Learningstyles,Planningtraining,Usingaudiovisualaids,Managingagroup,Questioningtechniques,Interpersonalskills,

Evaluationoftraining,Makingimprovements,Preparinganddeliveringatrainingsession.Assessmentisanassignmentinvolvingplanning,deliveringandevaluatingashorttrainingsession.

Management & Professional DevelopmentCOURSESATAGLANCE

Level3ILMAwardinEffectiveManagement

AW3EMG A,P PT 1eveningperweekfor6weeks

Reasonableliteracyskills.TheymaybeaFirstLineManager,orareaspiringtobeaFirstLineManager

[email protected]

Level2ILMAwardinTeamLeading

CT2ITM L,N,andIn-house


Reasonableliteracyskills [email protected]

ILMAwardinCustomerAwareness

TBC B,P,Nandin-house


Teamleadersorthoseaspiringtosuchaposition.

[email protected]

TraintheTrainerILMEndorsedAward

CT3TTE P,andIn-house

PT 18hours.Either1eveningperweekfor6weeksor3fulldays

GoodstandardofliteracypreferablyatLevel2

[email protected]



Seepage23fordetails

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production

and (Pathway for progression to BA (Hons) in Creative Imaging)

Thiscoursehasbeendevelopedtomeettheneedsofthosewishingtostudymedia,includingjournalism.Duringthecourseyouwillusehighendcamcorders,audiorecordersandarangeofproductionandpost-productionhardwareandsoftwaretoproducecreativeresults.Animportantfeatureofthecourseistheworkthatyouwillproduceforcommercialandvoluntarysectorclients,whichgivesyourealworldexperience.

Modules taken may include:

ContextualStudies,ResearchTechniques,ProjectDesign,ProductionManagement,DirectingforMovingImageProduction,Development&TechniquesforFilm&VideoEditing,TelevisionNews,TelevisionStudioProduction,Photojournalism,SoundDesign,NewsJournalismforPrint,PromotionalVideoProduction,AnimationTechniques,RadioProduction,SpecialSubjectInvestigation,CareerDevelopmentandWorkExperience.Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuch

aswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.

Wealsoofferathreeyearblendedlearningpart-timecourse.Thisinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.Thispart-timecourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedfull-timecourse.

WerunathreeeveningblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheblendedlearningHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillenableyoutolearnhowtouseAppleMacintoshcomputersandintroduceyoutorelevantequipmentandsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.

ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.Thereisnopart-timedayprovisioninHNDCreativeMediaProduction.

Progression

Workinginthefollowingareas:Advertising,AudioVisualMedia,ElectronicMediaincludingGraphicDesign,

Marketing,PublicRelations,VideoandSoundEditing.YouwillbeeligibletoapplyfortheBA(Hons)DegreeinCreativeImaging,whichrunsonLurganCampusononedayperweekfortwoyears.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

ThiscourseisaprogressionfromGCSEsorfromLevel2inCreativeMediaProduction.

units may include:

ResearchTechniquesfortheMediaIndustries,Pre-ProductionTechniquesfortheMediaIndustries,ProductionManagementProject,WorkingtoaBriefintheMediaIndustries,CriticalApproachestoMediaProducts,UnderstandingtheCreativeMediaSector,FilmandVideoEditingTechniques,MusicVideo,WorkingtoaBriefintheMediaIndustries,WebAuthoring,PageLayoutandDesign,DigitalGraphicsforPrint,DigitalCommunicationandPhotography.

Progression

YoucanusethisqualificationtoprogresstotheHNDinCreativeMediaProduction,HNDinPhotographyorHNDinGraphicDesignwithinthecollege,ortodegreeprogrammesinmediaordesignrelatedstudiesinotherinstitutions.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Production

IfyouhaveakeeninterestinmediaandhavelessthanfourGCSEsthiscourseisfor

you.ItisalsoaprogressionroutefromLevel1DiplomainGraphicDesign.ThiscourseconsistsofeightunitswhichmayincludeResearch,CommunicationfortheMediaIndustry,TheCreativeMediaSector,MediaAudiencesandProducts,DigitalGraphicsandWebAuthoring.

Progression

YoucanprogressdirectlytoemploymentoralternativelytoaLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction,whichisequivalenttothreeALevels.




•Childcare

•Craft

•Hairdressing

•Hospitality

•Horticulture

•Graphics

•Retail


Progression


MediaMedia is one of the biggest employers in the UK covering a wide range of disciplines from print to web design, broadcasting, and film and television production. Aswellasvocationalskillsforthejobyouwilllearnmanytransferrableskillssuchasselfconfidence,presentationskillsandresearchtechniqueswhichwillprepareyouforuniversitystudyandtheworldofwork.

career destinations:Asmallsampleofcareersincludes:cameraperson,soundengineer,director,graphicdesigner,webdesigner,writer,photographer,producer,journalist,magazineeditor,photojournalist.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

Campus FT/PT Duration Entryrequirements Contact



HNDinarelevantsubject,outstandingportfolioofwork,interview,successfulcompletionofpreparatorystudies

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction

HD5MED B FT 2years Seepages7-10forfulldetails.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction

HD5MED B PTblendedlearning


Seepages7-10forfulldetails.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction

ED3MED A,B,N FT 2years Seepages7-10.Youmayberequiredtoshowevidenceofabilityinmediaproductionatinterview.

LeonardNiblock02830261071niblockl@src.ac.ukChrisHobson02838397700hobsonc@[email protected]

Level2BTECDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction

DP2MED B,N FT 1year Seepages7-10.Youmayberequiredtoshowevidenceofabilityinmediaproductionatinterview.

KarenMcClean02830261071mccleank@[email protected]


TBC A,L,N,P FT 1year Seepage7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk



Motor vehicleIf you want to learn basic vehicle maintenance skills, car body welding or painting and refinishing skills we have the course for you. We also have a range of NvQ qualifications which will give you the skills and knowledge required to do light/heavy/body/ agriculture and plant repair.

career destinations:anNVQwillenableyoutobecomequalifiedinvehiclemaintenanceandrepair.SomemaychosetheLandbasedengineeringorconstructionplantmaintenancecourseswhichcanleadtoasuccessfulcareer.Youcangainemploymentwithlargeorganisationsoryoumaychoosetobecomeself-employedandsetupyourownbusiness.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


AdvancedVehicleDiagnosticsLevel4

CT4ADT A,P PT/FT

1eveningper30weeksfor2years


[email protected]

Level3MotorVehicle-MatureexperiencedStudents(FastTrack)

DPLVM3 N PT/FT

1year Dependsonentrylevelandexperience,thetutorwilladviseyouafterconsultation.

ThomasMcGuinness02830261071Ext3858/[email protected]

Level3MotorSports**NEW**

DPMSS3 A PT/FT

1dayperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatemaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve

YoumusthaveachievedaLevel2MotorVehiclequalificationorhavesignificantexperienceinMotorSport

[email protected]

LightVehicleRepair-TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&Level3

DPLVM2

DPLVM3

A,N,P PT/FT

1to2daysperweekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatemaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.


[email protected]

HeavyVehicleRepair-TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&Level3

DPHVM2DPHVM3

A,N PT/FT

(2daysL2/1dayL3)1to2days/weekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatesmaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.


[email protected]

LightVehicleBodyRepairandRefinishing–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&Level3

DPARB2DPARB3

P PT/FT

1to2days/weekatcollegewithintheacademicyearandthefullcertificatesmaytakemorethanoneyeartoachieve.


[email protected]

LandBasedServiceEngineeringTechnicalCertificateandNVQLevel2&Level3

DPWBE2DPWBE3

P PT/FT



[email protected]

ConstructionPlantMaintenance–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel1,Level2&Level3

DP1PLMDP2PLMDP3PLM

N PT/FT



[email protected]

DiplomainVehiclePartsPrinciplesLevel2&Level3**NEW**

DPVPP2DPVPP3

P PT/FT



[email protected]

Level1VehicleFitting

DPTFC1 A,N,P FT 1year ForthosewhodesireacareerinthemotorindustryandhavenotyetachievedaL1qualificationorequivalentGCSEresults.

[email protected]

COURSESATAGLANCE

Painting&Refinishing(Upskilling)

RCHTEN P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

CarBodyWelding RCHTEN P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

Owner/DriverCarMaintenance

RCHTEN A,N,P PT 1eveningperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

Level 4 Advanced Automotive Diagnostics

ThistechnicalcertificatecourseisforthosewhohaveachievedaLevel3NVQinMotorVehiclestudiesorhaveevidenceofsubstantialvehicleknowledgeandexperience,includingfaultfinding.ThecoursehasthreeunitsAdvanceddiagnostictechniques,CommunicateandliaiseeffectivelyandProvidetechnicalsupportandsupervision.Thequalificationisassignmentbasedovertwoyearswithattendanceatthecollegeoneeveningperweek.Progression–oncompletionyoumayprogresstostudyadegreeinautomotiveengineeringoralternativelyprogresstoarangeofhighereducationandprofessionalbodyawards.

NvQ Level 3 Motor vehicle - Mature experienced Students (Fast Track)

Thiscourseisafasttrackprovisiononlysuitabletoexperiencedcompetentmechanicscurrentlyworkinginalightorheavyvehiclerepairworkshop.Modeofattendanceisonetwohoursessionperweekforoneyearfortheorypluspracticalworkplaceassessmentonanongoingbasis.SubjectswillincludeWorkingprinciples/theoryofallmajorsystemsforlightand/orheavyvehicles.

Youareexpectedtodocourseworkathomeandtheselectedoptionwillrequirethecompletionofallthedesignatedtestsandevidencefortheunitsbeforeacertificatecanbeawarded.

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in vehicle Technology (Motor Sport) – (pending approval)

Thiscourseincludessixmodulesovertwoyears,threetobecompletedineachyearwiththesuccessfulcompletionleadingtoaLevel3QCFqualification,equivalenttooneGCEALevel.EntryrequirementstothiscoursewillbeaLevel2engineeringorvehiclequalification,suitableforthosepeopleworkingintheindustryormotorsportenthusiasts.

Light vehicle Repair - Technical Certificate and/or NvQ

Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichwillimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.

Heavy vehicle Repair - Technical Certificate and/or NvQ


Light vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing - Technical Certificate and /or NvQ


Land Based Service Engineering Technical Certificate and NvQ

Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichcanimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.

Construction Plant Maintenance – Technical Certificate and /or NvQ

Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichcanimproveemployabilitywithinthesevocations.SuccessfulcompletionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.

vehicle Parts Principals

Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedknowledgeandskillswhichwillimproveemployabilitywithinthisvocation.Successful

completionofunitsorthefullawardcancontributetotheachievementofanNVQwhenvocationallyemployed.

Level 1 vehicle Fitting Technical Certificate SFW

Thecourseprovidesvocationallyrelatedtraininginvehiclefittingcoveringareaslight,heavy,bodyrepairandagriculturewhichalsoincludes,employability,personalandsocialdevelopmentandEssentialSkillsprogrammes.Thesuccessfulcompletionofthisprogrammeallowsforprogressionontoalevel2vehicleandengineeringprogrammes.

Painting & Refinishing (Upskilling)

Thiscourseshowsyouthebasicsofspraypaintingandpreparingvehiclepanelstoacceptprimerandtopcoat.

Car Body Welding

ThiscourseshowsyouthebasicsofweldingmodernsteeloncarvehiclebodiesusingBoronandhighstrengthsteelswithNewInverterwelders.

Owner/Driver Car Maintenance

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroduceyoutothebasicprinciplesofhowacarworksandenableyoutodosomeroutinemaintenanceandsafetychecks.Thecoursewillincludechangingawheel,completingsomeroutineservicetasksandgaininganunderstandingofMOTrequirements.

NVQsareunitbased,whichinvolvesincollegetheoryassessmentsandatworkpracticalassessmentsandevidenceproduction.YouMUSTbevocationallyemployedandaportfolioofthespecifiedevidencemustalsobecompleted.Ifnecessaryyouwillberequiredtoattendlessonsincollegetoacquiretheknowledgeandskillsspecified,YouMUSTachievetherelevantTechnicalCertificatebeforecompetenceandNVQcertificatescanbeawarded.Youneedtobephysicallyfit,(ifrequiredpassalungcapacitytestforrefinishing),andcapableofoperatingmachines,readingdrawingsandinformation,usingICTdatabases,faultcodereadersandworkingwithinateam.Youwillbeusinghandtoolsandspecialistequipmentwhichrequirespecialistoperatingknowledge.YouMUSTcomplywithallrelatedHealthandsafetypoliciesandproceduresandacceptresponsibilityforyourownactions.


MusicWhether you are a performer or prefer the technical side, our courses will meet your needs. The new music suite on the Armagh campus includes a professional standard studio and performance and rehearsal spaces. Students also put on live concerts in outside venues throughout the year. SRC will give you a head start in an industry looking for creative and technical talent!

career destinations:professionalmusician,liveorrecordingsoundengineer,concertpromoter,musicproducer,composer,musicpublisher.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Music

and

Thiscoursefocusesonthegrowingdemandformusic-basedprofessionalsanddevelopsrelevantskillsandexpertisetoindustrylevel.Highlypracticalinnature,thiscoursehasastrongemphasisoncurrentmusicandstudioproduction,integratingtechnologyandcreativitywithentrepreneurshipskills.ThecoursewillbeofferedinthenewMusicSuiteandStudioComplexontheArmaghCampus.

This course is made up of 16 units drawn from:

MusicProductionAnalysis,AudioPostProduction,MusicinContext,CriticalMusicListening,TheMusicBusinessinthe21stCentury,PrinciplesofMusicalSound,PersonalandProfessionalDevelopment,SoundCreation&Manipulation,MusicStudioProduction,LiveSoundforSmallVenues,CreativeArtsResearchSkills,ComputerMusicComposition&Production,ComposingforFilmandTV,MusicPerformanceSkillsandPreparation,Process&ProductionintheCreativeArts.

Youwillbeassessedpracticallythroughthedemonstrationofcreativeuse

oftechnology,musiccreationandstudiobasedactivitiesandinwrittenform,throughreports,analyticalessays,presentationsandseminars.

InapartnershipwithTheMarketPlaceTheatreyouwillbenefitfromperformanceandproductionworkinoneofIreland’sleadingvenues.Studentswillworkalongsideateamofhighlyskilledtechniciansandperformerstodevelopreallifeprojectsthatwillbothinspireandchallenge.

WealsoofferathreeyearblendedlearningcourseinHNDMusicforthosewhojustcan’tattendduringtheday.Thecourseinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesone

eveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.Thiscourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedfull-timecourse.

WerunatwodayblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillintroduceyoutoApple

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainMusic

HD5MUP A FT 2years,3daysperweek

Seepages7-10.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainMusic

HD5MUP A PTBLU


Seepages7-10.InterviewandPortfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainMusic

ED3MUS A FT 2years Seepages7-10.Anauditionmayberequired.GradeCoraboveinGCSEMusicishelpfulasareMusicGradeexams.Youmustalsobeofperformancestandardinyourchoseninstrument(s)orvoiceandyoumustprovideyourowninstrumentunlessitispiano,keyboardsordrums,whichareavailableforuseinthecollege.

[email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainMusicTechnology

ED3MUT A FT 2years Seepages7-10. [email protected]

Level2BTECDiplomainPerformingArts(DramaandMusic)

DP2PAR A FT 1year Seepages7-10. [email protected]

Macintoshcomputersandmusicsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstothesecondyearofarelevantmusicdegree(thereisanagreementforarticulationfromthecoursetoyeartwoofMusicTechnologyDegreeatQUB).Alternativelyyoucouldgainemploymentinthemusicperformanceindustry,musicproduction,theartsandtheentertainmentindustry.GraduatespossessingaLevel5BTECHNDinMusicwillholdaqualificationrecognisedby:AssociationofProfessionalRecordingServices(APRS),MusicProducers’Guild,UKScreenAssociation.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Music

Thiscourseconsistsof17unitsincludingAuralPerceptionSkills,MusicandSociety,TheSoundandMusicIndustry,ListeningSkills,MajorMusicProject,PlanningaMusicProject,ArrangingMusic,ComposingMusic,ImprovisingMusic,MusicTheoryandHarmony,PopMusicin

Practice,StudyingMusicfromAroundtheWorld,TheFunctionalMusicKeyboard,WorkingandDevelopingasaMusicalEnsembleandWorkingwithMusicNotationSoftwarePackages.

Youwillbeinternallyassessedoneachunitthroughvariousassignments,whichincludepracticalprojectsandperformances.Therewillbeatleasttwoconcertsduringeachofthetwoyearsofthecourse.Therearenoexternalexaminations.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyourcareeropportunitiesinthemusicindustryarewideandvaried.Careersinthesectorrangefromsingingwithabandtomusicpublishing,withmanydifferentoptionsinbetween.YoucanprogresstotheHNDinMusiconArmaghCampusofthecollegeortootherHNDanddegreecoursesinmusicandmusictechnology.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Music Technology

Thiscourseconsistsof17unitswhichmayincludeAcousticsforMusicians,ComposingMusic,MusicandSoundforMovingImage,ListeningSkillsforMusicTechnologists,MusicProductionTechniques,LiveSoundTechniques,MusicTheoryandHarmony,SequencingSystemsandTechnique,TheSound

andMusicIndustry,AudioEngineeringPrinciples,MarketingandPromotionintheMusicIndustry,MusicFreelanceWorld,MusicTechnologyinPerformance,PlanningandDeliveringaMusicProduct,SoundCreationandManipulation,SpecialSubjectInvestigationandWorkingWithMusicNotationPackages

Youwillbetakenthroughthewholeprocessofcreating,performingandrecordingmusicfromsettingupmicrophonesandrecordingequipmenttoproducingandeditingthefinalproduct.Youwillbeassessedthroughcompletingassignmentworkineachoftheunits,whichwillinvolvepracticalprojects.Therearenowrittenexaminations.

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyourcareeropportunitiesinthemusicindustryarewideandvaried,fromsingingwithabandtomusicpublishing.YoucangainemploymentinmusicperformanceormusicproductionorprogresstotheHNDinMusicinthecollegeortoahighereducationcourseinmusic,popularmusic,musictechnologyormusicmanagementinanotherinstitution.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Drama and Music)

The Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts consists of seven units:

WorkinginthePerformingArtsIndustry,ProfessionalDevelopmentinthePerformingArtsIndustry,ThePerformingArtsProductionProcess,TheDevelopmentofDrama,DevisingPlays,SoundOperationsforStageandProducingaMusicalRecording.

Youwillbeassessedthroughcompletingassignmentworkineachoftheunits,whichwillinvolvepracticalprojects.Therearenowrittenexaminations.

Progression

OncompletionofthiscourseyouwillhavetheequivalentoffourGCSEsatGradeCorabove.YoucanprogressdirectlytoemploymentorviasuccessfulauditiontotheLevel3DiplomainPerformingArts,Level3DiplomainMusicorLevel3DiplomainMusicTechnology,whichareeachequivalenttothreeAlevels.FollowingyourLevel3Diploma,youwillhavetheopportunitytoprogresstoaHigherNationalDiplomainthecollegeandarelevantcourseatuniversity.

studentprofile

‘IchosethiscoursefirstlybecauseofthegoodrecommendationsIgotfromfriendswhohavebeentothecollege,andsecondly,whenIattendedtheopendayIwasimpressedwiththegreatfacilities,theattitudeofstudentsandmanyofthestaffImet.

AfterthisIdidmyownfurtherresearchontheinternetandfoundthecoursetobeperfectforme.MygoalafterfinishingthiscourseistogotoUniversitytostudyamusicperformancedegreeatLiverpoolInstituteofPerformingArts.AfterthatIplantodomyMastersandgointoacareerwhichisamixtureofteachingandliveperformance.StudyingmusicatSouthernRegionalCollegehasgivenmetheopportunitytoworkanddevelopmyskillsinachallengingandexcitingenvironment.

Thehighlightssofarhaveincludedregularlyperformingasasoloistandinmybandatthe‘MarketPlaceTheatre’,takingpartina‘MakingMusicCompositionProject’withindustryprofessionalsandgainingadistinctionintheLondonCollegeofMusicEnsembleexamination.’

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Performing ArtsNorthern Ireland is well known for excellence in the performing arts. This is especially true of the area which the college serves. Our courses in performing arts cover drama, music and movement skills and equip the budding performer with all the necessary skills to have a successful career in this demanding area of work.

career destinations:Therearemanyandvariedcareersintheperformingartsforwhichthesecourseswillequipastudent,suchasactor,producer,director,teacherofperformingarts,dramatherapist,dancer,musician,artsadministrator.

Wehavebothrecreationalandaccreditedprogrammesandthereisstillverymuchaplacefortraditionalfilmphotography.ForprogrammesatLevel3andbelow,photographystudentsmusthaveaccesstoadigitalcamera.

career destinations:Photographer.Pleasenote:AllstudentswillhavetheoptionofexhibitingtheirworkintheSRCendofyearshows.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

Thecourseisdesignedtoprovideyouwithawiderangeoftheatreskillssuchasacting,voice,directing,productionskillsandknowledgeabouttheperformingartsbusiness.

The Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts includes the following units:

PerformanceWorkshop,PerformingArtsBusiness,TheHistoricalContextofPerformance,RehearsingforPerformance,PerformingtoanAudience,TheatreforChildren,VarietyPerformance,ActingAuditions,Drama

Improvisation,TheatreinEducation,DevelopingMovementSkills,ClassicalTheatrePerformance,PrinciplesofActing,MusicalTheatrePerformance,DevelopingVoicefortheActorandThePracticeofDirectingTheatre.


Althoughthecoursespecialisesinacting,thereareopportunitiesforyoutoexploreotheraspectsthroughawidevarietyof

performanceandproductionroles.Youmayalsohavetheopportunitytogetinvolvedwithin-houseproductionsaswellaspublicprojects.

Progression

Youcanprogressdirectlytoemploymentasactors,singersanddancersorastechnicalsupportorartsadministrators.ThiscourseisarecognisedqualificationforprogressiontodegreecoursesinDramaandTheatre,PerformingArts,Communications,Humanities.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Drama and Music)

This course consists of seven units:

WorkinginthePerformingArtsIndustry,ProfessionalDevelopmentinthePerformingArtsIndustry,ThePerformingArtsProductionProcess,TheDevelopmentofDrama,DevisingPlays,SoundOperationsforStageandProducingaMusicalRecording.


Progression

OncompletionyouwillhavetheequivalentoffourGCSEsatGradeCorabove.YoucanthenprogressdirectlytoemploymentorviasuccessfulauditiontotheLevel3DiplomainPerformingArts,Level3DiplomainMusicorLevel3DiplomainMusicTechnology,whichareeachequivalenttothreeAlevels.FollowingyourLevel3Diploma,youwillhavetheopportunitytoprogresstoaHigherNationalDiplomainthecollegeandarelevantcourseatuniversity.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainPerformingArts

ED3PART A,N FT 2years Seepages7-10.Anauditionmayberequired.

[email protected]

[email protected]

Level2BTECDiplomainPerformingArts(DramaandMusic)

DP2PART A FT 1year Seepages7-10 [email protected]

Photography & PhotoshopWith the advent of digital cameras, photography has increased dramatically in popularity. Our courses range from introductory short courses in using digital cameras and Photoshop, to Degree level programmes.

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COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT




HNDinPhotography,outstandingportfolioofwork,interview,successfulcompletionofpreparatorystudies.

[email protected]


HD5PHO L FT 2years,3daysperweek

Aminimumof120UCASpointsgainedthroughanExtendedDiplomainArt&DesignorMedia,ALevelsorequivalent,plusGCSEEnglishandMathsorequivalent.Seepage7-10forfulldetails.Interviewandportfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]


HD5PHO L PT 3years,1dayperweek(Tuesday)

Asabovebutadultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.Interviewandportfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]


HD5PHO L PTBLE


Asabovebutadultreturnersandthoseworkingintheindustrymaynotrequirethesequalifications.Interviewandportfolioofworkrequired.

[email protected]

DigitalPhotographyCreativeCraftLevel3

CT3CCR A,B,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks

CCEALevel2CreativeCraft(DigitalPhotography).Youwillneedtobringwithyouadigitalcameraofanytypeanda‘pen’driveormemorysticklargeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.

[email protected]

DigitalPhotographyCreativeCraftLevel2

AW2CCR A,B,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks

Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.Youwillneedtobringwithyouadigitalcameraofanytypeanda‘pen’driveor‘memorystick’largeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.

[email protected]

RecreationalDigitalPhotography–AdvancedLevel3standard

RCPHOT A,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks

Youwillalreadyhaveagoodknowledgeofdigitalphotography(andwillusuallyhavecompletedayearofstudy).

[email protected]

RecreationalDigitalPhotography–Level2standard

RCPHOT A,B,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor24weeks

Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.Youwillneedtobringwithyouadigitalcameraofanytypeanda‘pen’driveor‘memorystick’largeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.

[email protected]

GetmoreoutofyourDigitalCamera

RCPHOT A,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor4weeks

Youshouldhaveaninterestinthissubjectarea.Youwillneedtobringwithyouadigitalcameraofanytypeanda‘pen’driveormemorysticklargeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.

[email protected]

IntroductiontoPhotoshopforDigitalCameraUsers

RCPHOT A,L,N PT 2.5hoursperweekfor4weeks

Nonebutyouwillneedtobringwithyoua‘pen’driveormemorysticklargeenoughtoholdyourdigitalimages.

[email protected]

PhotoshopElementsforPhotographers

RCPHOT L,N PT 2hoursperweekfor12weeks


[email protected]

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Public Services

ThistwoyearcoursewillgiveyoutheequivalentofthreeALevels.Coreunitsinclude:LeadershipandTeamworkinPublicServices,Citizenship,DiversityandthePublicServicesandCareerPlanningfortheUniformedPublicServices.

Other units covered may include:

PhysicalPreparation,Health&LifestyleforthePublicServices,OutdoorandAdventurousExpeditions,CommandandControlintheUniformedPublicServices,SkillsforLand/WaterbasedOutdoorAdventurousActivitiesandPlanningandManagementofMajorIncidents.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Public Services

Thisoneyearcoursehasthreecoreunits:PublicServicesSkills,CareerPlanningforthePublicServicesandImprovinghealthandfitnessforentrytotheuniformedPublicServices.

Other units covered may include:

EmploymentintheUniformedPublicServices,AdventurousActivitiesandTeamworkforthePublicServices,DrivinganditsRelationshiptothePublicServicesandAttendingEmergencyIncidentsinPublicServices.


Photography & Photoshop


Seepage23fordetails

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography (FT and PT day courses)


Thisqualificationisdesignedtoequipyouwiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredforsuccessincurrentorfutureemploymentinphotography.Thecoursealsoprovidesapathwayforfurtherstudyatdegreelevelatthecollege.

units include:

ProfessionalPracticeinArtandDesign,PhotographicTechniques,VisualLanguageinPhotography,CriticalStudyinArtandDesign,StudioPractice,DarkroomPractice,AdvertisingPhotography,DigitalImageCreationandDevelopment,LocationPhotography,PressPhotographyandPhotoJournalism,ManagementofFineArtExhibitionsandSpecialistPracticeinPhotography.

Youwillbeassessedonaregularbasisthroughouttheprogrammeusingarangeofappropriateassessmentmethodssuchaswrittenandpracticalassignments,projects,casestudies,presentationsandlivebriefs.

Inadditiontothefull-timecourseweofferapart-timecourseonedayperweekforthreeyears,whichprovidesaverycosteffectivewaytoprogressinyourstudieswithoutgettingintotheheavydebtthatcanbeassociatedwithafull-timehighereducationprogrammeatuniversity.

Progression

ThiscourseleadstoemploymentopportunitiesinboththephotographicanddesignindustriesaswellasprogressiontotheBA(Hons)inCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,studentsmayprogresstocoursesatotherhighereducationinstitutions.

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography (PT Blended Learning Evening course)


WealsoofferathreeyearblendedlearningcourseinHNDPhotographyforthosewhojustcan’tattendduringtheday.Thecourseinvolvesfourhoursoftaughtclassesoneeveningperweekincollege,withanothereveningofstudiofacilitationandonlinelearning,forwhichaccesstoacomputerisnecessary.Thisversionofthepart-timecourseshouldonlybetakenbythosewhoareveryselfmotivatedandcommittedtotheirstudiesasitisanevenmoredemandingroutethanthetraditionalcollegebasedpart-timecourse.WerunatwodayblendedlearninginductioncoursewhichitisnecessarytocompletepriortostartingtheHND.ThiswillfamiliariseyouwiththevariousformsoflearningandsocialnetworkingusedonthecourseandwillintroduceyoutoAppleMacintoshcomputersandphotoimagingsoftware.Itwillalsogiveyouanopportunitytomeetstaffandothernewstudents,allofwhichshouldhelptomakeitasmoothreturntoeducation.ThiscoursewillbeheldatthestartofSeptember,justpriortothestartoftheHNDcourseandmustbeappliedforseparatelyfromtheHND.

Progression

ThiscourseleadstoemploymentopportunitiesinboththephotographicanddesignindustriesaswellasprogressiontotheBA(Hons)inCreativeImagingatLurganCampus.Alternatively,youmayprogresstocoursesatotherhighereducationinstitutions.

Digital Photography – Creative Craft Level 3

ThiscourseisforthosewhohavecompletedCCEALevel2CreativeCraft(DigitalPhotography)andwanttofurtherdeveloptheirskillsandlearnhowtorespondtoabrieffromaclient.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Respondingtotherequirementsofacommercialbrief(realorimagined),Analysing,investigatingandexperimentingwithideas,usingAdobePhotoshop,Executing,presentingandcriticallyevaluatingfinalimage(s).Whileyou’rehavingfunlearning,you’llbeabletogainaqualificationinLevel3CreativeCraft(DigitalPhotography).

Digital Photography – Creative Craft Level 2

Thiscourseisforthosewhohavealittlebitofexperienceintakingphotographsandwouldliketoimprovetheirskillsfurther.Thelecturerwilltakeyouthroughthreestages:Usingresourcestofurtherdevelopyourtechniques,Developingandadaptingyourownideascreatively,usingmoreaspectsofAdobePhotoshop,Creating,presentingandreviewingyourfinishedimages.Whileyou’rehavingfunlearning,you’llbeabletogainaqualificationinLevel2CreativeCraft(DigitalPhotography).

Progression

OncompletionyoucanprogresstotheCreativeCraftLevel3course.

Recreational Digital Photography Advanced – Level 3 standard

ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheDigitalPhotographyLevel3CreativeCraftcourse(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.

Recreational Digital Photography – Level 2 standard

ThiscoursewillrunalongsidetheDigitalPhotographyLevel2CreativeCraftcourse(seeabove)andistofacilitatethosewhomayhavealreadycompletedthequalificationbutwouldliketocontinueintheclass,orforthosewhoprefernottodothequalification.

Get More Out of Your Digital Camera

Ashortprogrammedesignedtogetyoustartedindigitalphotography.Youwilllearnhowtouseyourcameraproperlyandgetthebasicsofcompositionanduseofdaylightandflash.Thisbasicscoursewillenableyoutomoveontoanintroductoryaccreditedprogrammewithmoreconfidence.

Photoshop Elements for Photographers

This12weekcoursewillcoverallyouneedtoknowaboutenhancingandmanipulatingyourownimages,usingtheAdobePhotoshopElementspackage.WhatyoulearnwillbeabletobetransferredtothefullPhotoshopsoftware,shouldyouwishtousethispackageinthefuture.

Applicantsshouldbeawarethatthecollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.

Public ServicesThese courses for anyone who wants to work in the uniformed services, including the fire and rescue service, paramedic services, police service, armed services, HM Prison Service and HM Revenue & Customs. All students will have the opportunity to undertake a first aid qualification and experience a variety of outdoor pursuit activities.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainPublicServices

ED3PBS B FT 2years Seepage7-10 [email protected]

Level2BTECDiplomainPublicServices

DP2PBS B FT 1Year Seepage7-10 [email protected]


RetailCOURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable


FoundationDegreeinRetail

TBC N PT 2years Seepages7-10 [email protected]

ABCLevel3CertificateinRetailKnowledge

CT3RTM Newry PT 1eveningperweekfor32weeks

Workinginretailandhavelevel2qualification,and/orwanttoaccredityourskillsandknowledge

[email protected]

ABCLevel2DiplomainRetailFashion

DP2FRT N FT 1Year Seepages7-10 [email protected]


TBC A,B,L,N,P FT 1year Seepages7-10 Gotowww.src.ac.uk

Apprenticeship–RetailNVQLevel2

TBC N 1-4yearsdependingonhowmanylevelsyouwanttoprogressthrough


*RetailWorks–Pre-EmploymentProgramme

TBC N,P FT 1year Candidatesshouldbeinterestedinretailandbeabletobenefitfromtheprogramme

[email protected]@src.ac.uk

Foundation Degree in Retail

Thistwoyearpart-timequalificationissuitableifyouareemployedinretail.Itisofferedonablendedlearningbasiswithmasterclasses,tutorialsupportandonlinestudy.Thiscourseoffers12modules,whichyoutakeoverthreesemestersineachofthetwoacademicyears.Thework-basedlearningprojectisongoingthroughouttheprogramme.

The modules studied may include:

PersonalandProfessionalDevelopment,RetailEnvironment,ManagingInformation,RetailOperations,ConsumerBehaviour,In-StoreCustomerMarketing,ManageandDevelopPeopleinRetail,Work-basedLearning,RetailLaw,ManageRetailCustomerService,SupplyChainManagement,LeadershipinRetail.

Progression

Youmayprogresstoasuccessfulcareerintheretailindustry.Thequalificationprovidesatotalof240CATSPointsandapathwayofprogressiontodegreelevel.

ABC Level 3 Certificate in Retail Knowledge

Thiscoursehasbeendesignedfordepartment,sectionandteamleaders,specialistsalesadvisors,owners/managerswhowouldliketotakeaspecialistpathwayinmanagement.ItisbasedontheNationalOccupationalStandardsforRetail.Itisajobreadyqualificationwhichrequireslearnerstodemonstrateintheworkplacetheskillsandknowledgerequiredintheretailindustry.


WorkingEffectivelyinYourRetailOrganisation,StockandSecurity,CustomerServiceandManagement.Assessmentisthroughaportfolioofevidence.

ABC Level 2 Diploma in Retail Fashion

ThisqualificationhasbeendevelopedinassociationwithABCandtheFashionRetailAcademyLondon.Itisdesignedasabridgingqualificationforthoselearnersleavingschoolandmakingthetransitionintoafull-timefurthereducationandwhowishtodevelopunderpinningknowledgeandskillsforacareerinfashionretail.


CustomerService,BusinessofFashionRetail,TechnologyforFashionRetail,VisualMerchandising,StoreEnvironment,MarketingandPR,PersonalShopping,FashionHistoryandFashionTrends.EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromessentialskillssubjects.

Assessmentisthroughpracticaldemonstration,assignment/projectworkandevaluatingvariousfashionretailstoresthroughon-sitevisits.Furtheropportunitiesmayincludevisitsto,involvementinandorganisingoffashionshows.

*Level 1 BTEC Combined Diploma



•Childcare

•Craft

•Hairdressing

•Hospitality

•Horticulture

•Graphics

•Retail


Progression


Apprenticeship - Retail Theretailsectorplaysacrucialroleintheeconomy,coveringmarketstalls,independentshops,nationalchainsandlargesuperstoresandthiscourseprovidesaqualificationforpeoplewhoworkthere.


CustomerService,Merchandising,EPOSoperations,StockControl,HealthandSafety,Workingwithothers,EssentialSkillsinCommunication,ApplicationofNumberandInformationTechnology.ApplicantswhohaveachievedGCSEEnglish,MathematicsorITatgradesA-C,willbeexemptfromtheequivalentessential

skill.Assessmentwillbeanongoingprocess.Youmaybeassessedthroughpracticaldemonstration,oralquestioning,assignment/projectwork,writtentestsandsimulation.

*Retail Works Pre-Employment Programme (Entry Level)

RetailWorksdeliverstheessentialskillsnecessarytoworkinretailfor:forthosewhohaveneverbeforeworkedintheindustryorthosewhomaybeoutofworkorthosewhoworkinadifferentvocationalarea.Theprogrammeissuitableforyoungpeoplenotineducation,thelongtermunemployedorpersonswishingtochangecareers.

The course includes:

Whatisretail?,Firstimpressionslast,Personaleffectivenessandteamwork,Effectivecustomerservice,Howareyoucommunicating?,Productknowledge,Effectivesellingskills,Healthandsafetyandemploymentrights,jobsearchandinterviewtechniques,onlineassessmentsandassessment.YouwillalsostudyEssentialSkillsLiteracy,NumeracyandICTandemployabilityskillsatasuitablelevel.

Youwillcarryoutcourseworkandhaveanopportunitytodevelopyourpracticalskillsfurtherbothintheretailtrainingstoresoncampusandthroughworkexperienceinretailoutlets.

Progression

onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoLevel1RetailKnowledgeorLevel1RetailSkills(full-timecourseinyear2)andthenontoLevel2DiplomainFashionRetaildependingontheirlevelofskill.



ScienceScience is in huge demand in the modern employment market.

Thecoursesbelowwillgiveyouskillsandknowledgetounderstandandimprovetheworldaroundus,andeventhefutureoftheplanet.Scientistsworkinavarietyoffieldssuchas;Energy,Communication,DiseasesandTreatments,EnvironmentalStudiesetc.Scientistsstudytherelationshipbetweenthestructureandpropertiesofmaterialsaswellasresearchingtheprocessestosynthesizethem.Ifyou’rekeentouseyourpassionforsciencetodevelopnewmaterialsforthe21stcenturythismaybethecareerpathforyou.

COURSESATAGLANCE

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


Contact

FoundationDegreeinAppliedandMedicalScience

FG5AMS N PT 2.5years(includingplacement) Seepages7-10 [email protected]

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificate/DiplomaAppliedBiology

HD5BIO P PT 1yearPTtoachieveHNC(14hrsperwk)

Additional1yearpart-timetoachieveHND(14hrsperwk)


Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainAppliedScience

ED3ASC A,N FT 2yearsFT Seepages7-10*PleasenoteGCSEDoubleAwardScienceispreferable

[email protected]

[email protected]

Foundation Degree in Applied and Medical Science

Thiscourseisaimedatthosewishingtofollowacareerinappliedandmedicalsciences.Thecoursewillincludelectures,tutorials,seminarsandpresentations,practicalsessions(involvingindependentandteamwork),work-basedlearningandcasestudiesandwillbeassessedbywrittenexaminations,classtestsandcoursework.Thiscourse,offeredinconjunctionwiththeUniversityofUlster,isdesignedtogiveyoutheskillsneededtogainemploymentinthisfastgrowingsectorortoprogressontohighereducationcoursesintheareasofbiology,biomedicalsciencesorhealthsciences.

Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate / Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology

Designedtobeatwoyearcoursedependingontheindividualandsuccessfulcompletionofunits.

Higher National Certificate

Student’scompleteeightunitspart-timeoveroneyeartoachievethisqualification.

units will include:

• Fivecoreunits-CellBiology,BiochemistryofMacromolecules&MetabolicPathways,PhysiologyofCellularSystemsinAnimals,LaboratoryTechniquesforAppliedBiology,AnalysisofScientificInformation&Data

• AdditionalUnitsinclude;MolecularBiology&Genetics,InfectiousDiseases,HumanHealth&Nutrition

Higher National Diploma

Studentscanprogresstothiscourseuponsuccessfulcompletionoftheone-yearHNC.

Anadditionaleightunitsarestudiedoveroneyearpart-time.Thesewillinclude:

• OnecoreunitProjectforAppliedSciencewithadditionalUnits:HumanPhysiology,Immunology,Microbiology,Nutrition,EnvironmentalAnalysis

Progression

Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstothesecondyearofadegreeprogramme,dependingonthematchoftheBTECHigherNationalunitstothedegreeprogrammeinquestion.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science

ThiscourseisforsomeonewhowantstoenteracareerintheareasofLaboratoryandIndustrialScience,ForensicScience,BiomedicalScience,MicrobiologyorNursing.

The course consists of six core units and a range of specialist units. These are:

FundamentalsofScience,WorkingintheScienceIndustry,ScientificInvestigation,ScientificPracticalTechniques,PerceptionsofScienceandUsingMathematicalToolsinScience.Studentswillstudy18unitsoverthetwoyearsandassessmentwillconsistof:essays,groupwork,smallresearchprojects,practicalinvestigationsandpresentations.Specialistunits

mayinclude:PhysiologyofHumanBodySystems,Microbiology,GeneticsandGeneticEngineering,IndustrialApplicationsofOrganicChemistry,PracticalChemicalAnalysis,EnergyChanges,ChemicalLaboratoryTechniques.ThecoursecontainsasignificantamountofPracticalworkandisidealforthosestudentswholikeahandsonapproachandaremorecomfortabledoingcontinualcourseworkthanexams.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoumayprogresstoHigherNationalDiplomasorDegreecoursesinAppliedSciences,ForensicScienceorotherscience-relatedcoursessomeexamplesare:PureSciences,FoodScience,SportsScience,Nursing,Podiatry,Physiotherapy,Radiography,Microbiology,BiomedicalScience,andEnvironmentalScienceormaygainemploymentasatechnicianinalaboratory,hospitalorwithinthechemicalindustry.

Sports StudiesIf you love sport, you no longer have to confine it to a hobby; with the right training, the career prospects are excellent. Courses cover all aspects of sports science, coaching development and fitness and industry specific instructing, coaching, teaching and conditioning qualifications.

Studentswillbeexpectedtoparticipateinaninclusiverangeofsports,bothinthecollegeandatothersportsvenues.Allfull-timestudentswillalsoneedtopurchasethecompulsorycollegesportswearfortheirparticipationinpracticalactivitiesonthecurriculumandActiveIQmanualsfortheirEmployabilitySkills.

Applicantsshouldbeawarethatthecollegeisrequiredtovetallstudentscommencingacourseofstudythatinvolvesaplacementdeemedtobe‘regulated’.Thedetailsprovidedinthischeckmayaffectyourabilitytofindasuitableworkplacement,andconsequentlycompletetheprogrammeofstudy.

career destinations: Thesecoursescanleadtofurtherstudyorcareeropportunitiesinareassuchas:PETeaching,FitnessInstructor,SportsCoach,SportsDevelopment,Physiotherapy,SportsNutritionandLeisureManagement.

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


FoundationDegreeinSport,ExerciseandFitness

FGSPEX N FT/PT


Seepages7-10 LeeRooney02830261071Ext2632/[email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSport

ED3SPO A,L,N FT 2years Seepages7-10 [email protected]

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseSciences

ED3SPE A,N FT 2years Seepages7-10 [email protected]

Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainSportandExerciseSciences

SD3SPE A FT 5hoursperweekfor2years


Level2BTECDiplomainSport

DP2SPO A,L,N FT 1year Seepages7-10 [email protected]

TrainingforSuccessLevel1and2inSports

CT2CTI/AW2ALL

N FT 2years Seepages7-10 [email protected]

SkillsForYourLife DP1SFL P,G FT 1YEAR Seepages7-10 [email protected]

ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinExerciseReferral

CT3EXR A,N, PT 30weeks ALevel3CertificateinAdvancedFitnessInstructingGymorLevel3CertificateinPersonalTrainingorequivalent

[email protected]

ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinPersonalTraining

CT3PTR A,N,L PT 2eveningsperweekfor1year

Alevel2qualificationinGymInstructingisrequired

[email protected]

ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinSportsMassageTherapy

CT3SPM A,N,L PT 2eveningsperweekfor1year

ALevel2qualificationinGymInstructionorequivalentmaybeadvantageous.

[email protected]

ActiveIQLevel2CertificateinGymInstructing

CT2GYI A,L,N PT 1eveningperweekfor1year

Thecourserequiresphysicalexertionandindividualparticipation,thereforeadegreeofphysicalfitnessisnecessary

[email protected]

Level2inEventStewards CT2EVS A PT 15weeks Beemployedasorinterestedinbecominganeventsteward

[email protected]


Sports StudiesFoundation Degree in Sport, Exercise and Fitness

ThiscourseissuitableifyouwishtoprogresstoHEprogrammes,Individuals/ProfessionalsandLocal/RegionalEmployerswithintheSportsIndustry.

TheFoundationDegreeinSport,ExerciseandFitnessaimsto:Improvethequalityandrangeoftrainingandqualifications,improverecruitment,retentionandprogressionopportunities,professionaliseandup-skilltheexistingworkforce,matchtrainingsupplytoemployerdemandandreducebarrierstoaccessingtraining.

Level 4 Course Content includes:

Study,Research,Statistics&IT,Training&Fitness,ScienceofMovement,Social&PsychologicalAspectsofSport,Policy&PlanningforSport&LeisureandPracticalSportsCoaching.

Level 5 Course Content includes:

WorkBasedLearning&Entrepreneurship,PrinciplesofCoaching,Teaching&Instructing,CoachingScience,SportsManagement,SportsMassage,SportsInjuries,AdvancedTraining&FitnessandExerciseReferralforSpecificPopulations.

Youwillbeassessedbyacombinationofmethods;includingwritten

examinations,classtests,courseworkandlaboratoryreports,portfolios,practicalsandpresentationsetc.Studentswillalsobeprovidedwithopportunitiestogainindustryqualificationsandcoachingawards.

Progression

OncompletionyoumayapplyforadvancedentrytotheBSc(Hons)Sport&ExerciseScienceand/orBSc(Hons)SportsStudiesattheUniversityofUlsterprovidingpresetstandardshavebeenreached.YoumayalsoprogresswithintheSport,ExerciseandFitnessIndustryand/ortoarelevantHonoursDegreeprogrammesintheUK(includingTop-Degrees)orIreland.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport

ThispathwayisaimedatstudentswhowishtostudyamoregeneralisedsportscourseandwouldliketopursuefurtherstudyorcareeropportunitiesinPEteaching,SportsDevelopment,Health&FitnessorotheremploymentwithintheSportandLeisureIndustry.

TheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportconsistsofeightcoreunitsplus11specialistunits.

Areas of Study May Include:

SportsInjuries,SportsCoaching,Nutrition,FitnessTestingandTraining,Exercise,HealthandLifestyle,

OrganisingSportsEvents,SportsDevelopmentandSportsMassage.Youwillbeassessedonanongoingbasisthroughassignments/projectsandpracticalobservations.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomacourseyoucanprogresstoHND/Cs,FoundationDegreesorHonoursDegrees.TypicalcareerpathsincludePETeaching,FitnessInstructor,SportsCoach,SportsDevelopmentOfficerorLeisureManagement.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences

ThispathwayisaimedatstudentswhoactivelywishtogoontohighereducationtostudySportandExerciseSciences,Physiotherapy,Nutrition,BiomechanicsorSportsPsychology.

TheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseSciencesconsistsofsixcoreunitsplustwelvespecialistunits.AreasofStudyInclude:Anatomy,Biomechanics,Physiology,Psychology,ResearchMethodsandProject,SportsMassage,AnalysisofSportsPerformance,SportsNutrition,FitnessTesting.Youwillbeassessedonanongoingbasisthroughassignments/projectsandpracticalobservations.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogresstoHND/Cs,FoundationDegreesorHonoursDegrees.TypicalcareerpathsincludePETeaching,FitnessInstructor,SportsCoach,SportsDevelopment,Physiotherapy,SportsNutritionorNursing.

Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Formerly National Award)

ThiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsanopportunitytodevelopknowledgeandunderstandingofSportsScience.ItisbeneficialforthosewhohaveaninterestinsportandisnormallytakenalongsidetwootherALevels.Thecourseconsistsofsixunits:AnatomyforSportandExercise,SportandExercisePsychology,ResearchMethodsforSportandExercise,SportandExercisePhysiology,ResearchProjectinSportandExerciseSciencesandSportsBiomechanicsinAction.

Progression

OncompletionyoumaygoontoacareerinthesportsindustryinfieldssuchasSportsScience,TeachingorPhysiotherapy.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Sport

IfyouhaveakeeninterestinSportandalreadyhavebetweentwoandfourGCSEs,thiscourseisforyou.Thecourseconsistsoftwocoreunits,plusuptofivespecialistunitsincludingFitnessTesting,PracticalSport,AnatomyandPhysiology,PlanningandLeadingSportsActivities,InjuryinSportandExerciseandFitnessInstruction.

Studentsaregiventheopportunitytovisitavarietyofleisurefacilitiesandparticipateinrecognisedcoachingcoursesinaninclusiverangeofsports,bothinthecollegeandatothersportsvenues.Youwillbeassessedonanongoingbasisthroughassignments/projectsandpracticalobservations.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourseyoucanprogresstotheLevel3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseScience,Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSport,oranyotheradvancedlevelstudy.Youmayalsogointoemploymentinthesportsindustry.

Training for Success Level 1 and 2 in Sports

Thiscourseisarecognisedqualificationforworkinginthesportingfieldandpreparesyouforworkintheleisureindustryundersupervision.Youwilldevelopappropriateunderpinningknowledgeandbecomeprofessionallycompetentintheworkplace.Youwillbeassessedbydirectobservationintheworkplaceandalsorequiredtoprovideknowledgeevidenceintheformofassignmentspresentedinportfolioformat.StudentscanalsostudyforEssentialSkillsqualificationsinLiteracyandNumeracy.Sportingpathwaysinclude:-ActivityLeadership,Coaching,TeachingandInstructing,InstructingPhysicalActivityandExercise,LeisureManagement,OutdoorProgrammes,SportingExcellenceandSportsDevelopment

StudentscanstudythesecoursesthroughtheTrainingforSuccessrouteorApprenticeshipNIrouteifinemployment.

Progression

OnsuccessfulcompleteyoumayprogresstoLevel3Sportscourses.

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise Referral

Thiscourseisforfitnessinstructorswhowishtodesignandimplementprogrammesofexerciseforreferredclients.Itcomprisesoffivemandatoryunits,PrinciplesofPhysicalActivityandExerciseReferral,EffectiveExerciseProgrammingforClientswithMedicalConditions,InstructingExercisewithReferredClients,ProfessionalPracticeinExerciseReferralandAnatomyandPhysiologyforExerciseandHealth.

Itisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththeknowledgetoensuresafeandeffectiveexerciseprogrammingforclientswithmedicalconditionsandcommonreasonsforreferralontoacommunity-basedexercisereferralscheme.

YoumustholdaLevel2CertificateinFitnessInstructingoraLevel3CertificateinPersonalTrainingorequivalent.Assessmentisthroughcompletionofaportfolioofevidencewhichincludesworksheets,casestudy,sessionplanninganddeliveryforareferredclientandmultiplechoicetheorypapers.

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Personal Training

Thisqualificationisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththeknowledgeandskillstoworkwithindividualclientsandgroupsinapersonaltrainingsetting.Itaimstodevelopyourexistingknowledgeandskillsingyminstructiontopursueacareerinpersonaltraining.

Study includes:

AnatomyandPhysiologyforexerciseandhealth,Applyingtheprinciplesofnutritiontoaphysicalactivityprogramme,ProgrammingpersonaltrainingwithclientsandDeliveringpersonaltrainingsessions.

Assessmentisthroughcompletionofaportfolioofevidencewhichincludesworksheets,sessionplanning,deliveryandevaluationforaselectedclientandmultiplechoicetheorypapers.The

courserequiresyoutohaveasuitableLevel2qualificationinGymInstructingandrequiresexertion,individualparticipationandadegreeofphysicalfitness.

Progression

ThequalificationisnationallyrecognisedandallowsaccesstotheRegisterofExerciseProfessionals(REPs)atLevel3.Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumaypursueacareerasapersonaltrainereitherasself-employedorinagym-basedenvironment.

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

Thisqualificationwillgiveyoutheknowledge,integrity,competencyandproficiencytoperformsportsmassageonarangeofclientswhohavenounderlyingpathologicalconditions.UnitsundertakenincludeAnatomyandphysiologyforSportsMassage,Applyingsportsmassagetechniques,Assessingclientsandtreatmentplanning,Assistingsofttissuerepair,Professionalpracticeinsportsmassage,Providingpost-treatmentcare,Anatomyandphysiologyforexercise,andPrinciplesofexercise,fitnessandhealth.

Progression

Successfulachievementofthequalificationwillallowyoutogainemploymentwithinanorganisationorinself-employed.

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym)

Thiscoursewilltrainyoutoaprofessionallycompetentlevel,enablingyoutoprescribe,plananddeliversafeandeffectiveexerciseprogrammeswithinagymorhealthclubenvironment.ItgivesyouaccessontotheRegisterofExerciseProfessionals(REPs)atlevel2.

UnitsundertakenincludeAnatomyandphysiologyforexercise,Knowhowtosupportclientswhotakepartinexerciseandphysicalactivity,Health,safetyandwelfareinafitnessenvironment,Principlesofexercise,fitnessandhealth,Preparingforgym-basedexerciseandInstructinggym-basedexercise.Thecourse

requiresphysicalexertionandindividualparticipationisessential;therefore,adegreeofphysicalfitnessisnecessary.Assessmentrequiresthecompletionofaportfoliowhichincludesworksheets,multiplechoicetheorypapers,sessionplanning,deliveryandevaluation.

Level 2 in Event Stewards

Ifyouarecurrentlyemployedasastewardeitheronafull-timeorpart-timebasis,thiscoursewillprovideyouwiththecoretrainingrequiredtoperformawiderangeoftasks.Itwillalsoprovideyouwitharecognisedqualificationoncompletionthatcanbetransferredacrossanysportornon-sportingevent.

The course contains six mandatory units:

Rolesandresponsibilitiesofaneventsteward,Healthandsafetyforeventstewards,Understandandapplyprinciplesofspectatorcontrol,Handlingconflictatevents,Promotingequalopportunitiesbyeventstewardsandpersonalsafetyintheworkplace.

studentprofile

GraemeCurriewhoisstudyingtheBTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseScienceattheArmaghCampusrepresentsUlsterontheunder18’sRugbysquadandistrainingwiththeIrelandU18Rugbysquad.GraemeisalsoontheNorthernIrelandU17andU19Volleyballsquad.

Graemesaid‘IhopetoachievegoodgradesinmycourseandprogresstoUniversityinNorthernIreland.IlikethecoursebecauseitinvolvesmanydifferenttypesofsportwhichIhaveneverplayedbeforeandIenjoylearningnewthings.Everyoneonthecoursegetsonreallywellandtheteachersareveryhelpful.Theteachersputadditionalnotesonlinewhichhelpsuswhencompletingassignments.Iwoulddefinitelyrecommendthiscoursetootherstudents’.

Graeme Currie BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Armagh Campus

EDI Level 4 Certificate in Teaching ICT Skills

ThisqualificationaddressesthecurrentandfutureskillsneedsofICTteachers.Youwillgainanunderstandingofthelearningenvironment,preparearangeofresourcesforteachingICT,developaschemeofworkforanICTprogrammeanddeliverlearningsessionsinICT.

EDI Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Teaching and Learning

Thisqualificationissuitableforthosewhointendtoteach,trainorinstructothersandwhowanttogainpriorknowledgeandunderstandingofeducationalprinciples.Itisalsoapplicabletothosewhoareinaroleasateacher,trainer,instructororfacilitatorwithinaneducationalorcommercialenvironmentandwanttoachieveaqualificationwhichconfirmsyourunderstandingofteachingandlearningprinciplesandpractice.Youarerequiredtocomplete3hoursofteachingpractice.

Progression

Oncompletionyoumayprogresstopart-timeteachinginfurthereducationortrainingorganisations.


Teacher Training FinanceThe courses in this section may be of interest to you if you would like to teach part-time in an FE college or training organisation; if you are involved in training as part of your job and want to increase your confidence and skills; or if you are a teacher and want to develop your ICT skills.

Course CourseCode

CampusAvailable

FT/PT


EDILevel4CertificateinTeachingICTSkills


5GCSEs,gradeCorequivalentandmustbeatleast20yearsofageatregistration.CompetentinusingICTatLevel3orhaveequivalentexperience.

[email protected]

EDILevel4CertificateinPrinciplesofTeachingandLearning


Interview/informationrequiredpriortoenrolment

[email protected]

FURTHER EDUCATION: FULL-TIME

*WherereferenceismadetoHomeStudentsthismeansastudentresidentintheUKforthreeormoreyears.

Fee

ThereareNOfeesforstudentsstudyingfull-timefurthereducationcourses.Howevertheremaybeequipmentcostsrequiredbytheprofessionortradearea.

Free School Meals

Studentaged18andunderon31stJuly2012whoseparentsareinreceiptofcertainbenefitsmaybeentitledtofreeschoolmeals.

Transport

Transportassistancewillbeprovidedtohomestudents*iftheirhomeismorethanthreemilesfromtheCollege.Studentsmustbeunder19yearsofageon1stJuly2012.

EMA - Educational Maintenance Allowance

Studentsaged16-19maybeentitledtoEMA.Seewww.emani.gov.ukorphone08456017646forguidanceonthis.

Further Education Awards

Homestudents*over19on1stJuly2012canapplyforaBursaryAllowance.Thisisanewmeanstestedallowancewhichisaimedatlowincomefamiliestohelpwithlivingcosts.Bursariesofupto£2,092p.a.livingawayfromhome,£1,674p.a.livingathome,willbeavailableforhomestudentsdependingonfamilyincome.

Studentswithdependantsmaybeentitledtoachildcareallowanceifthechildisbeinglookedafterbyaregisteredchildminder.StudentswithdisabilitieswhoareeligibleforaFurtherEducationAwardmaybeentitledtoa

nonmeans-testedDisabledStudentsAllowances(DSAs).Grantsareavailabletohelppayforequipmentandnon-medicalhelpers.Studentsdiagnosedasdyslexicareincludedinthiscategory.

Hardship Fund

Allstudentsover18on1stJuly2012orturning18intheacademicyearwhoareinfinancialhardshipmayapplytotheHardshipFundforfinancialassistance.

Care to Learn

Childcaresupportisavailablefor16-19yearoldparentswhoareundertakingafull-timeorpart-timecourseinfurthereducation,includingvocationalcourses,NVQcoursesetc.Assistancewithchildcarecostsuptoamaximumof£160perweek,plustravelexpensestoandfromthecarer’spremisesmaybepaid.

Other Sources of Support

• ArmyBursary

• EducationalTrusts

• Prince’sTrust

• HorizonsEducationFund

• GAABursaryScheme

• ThomasDevlinFund–PerformingArtsBursaries

• EGSA

Finance: Students from rOI

• VEChttp://www.ivea.ie/

• StVincentdePaul

• TheBankofIrelandMillenniumScholarsTrust

• BacktoEducationAllowance

• PartnershipGrants

FURTHER EDUCATION PART-TIME

Youmaybeentitledtoareductioninfeesifyouareinreceiptofanyofthefollowing:

• GuaranteedPensionCredit

• HousingBenefit(RatesRebate)andRateRelief

• IncomeBasedJobseekersAllowance

• IncomeSupportAllowance

• IncomeRelatedEmploymentandSupportallowance

• WorkingTaxCreditandChildTaxCredit(threshold£16,040)

• HoldersofSRCLoyaltyCardDiscount

Further Education Award

Ifyouhavereachedtheageof19on1stJuly2012andarestudyingapart-timeFEcourseofmorethan8hoursyoumaybeentitledtoanFEAward.Thisawardhelpspaytuitionfeesupto£456anda£265allowancetowardsbooks,travelexpensesandothercoursecosts.Thisallowanceismeanstested.YoucanapplybycontactingStudentFinanceNIinOmagh.Closingdateis30thSeptember2012.EUstudentsmaygetafeesallowance.

Hardship Fund

Allstudentsover18on1stJuly2012orturning18intheacademicyearwhoareinfinancialhardshipmayapplytotheHardshipFundforfinancialassistance.

Care to Learn

Childcaresupportisavailablefor16-19yearoldparentswhoareundertakingafull-timeorpart-timecourseinfurthereducation,includingvocationalcourses,NVQcoursesetc.Assistancewithchildcarecostsuptoamaximumof£160perweek,plustravelexpensestoandfromthecarer’spremisesmaybepaid.

SeetheCollegeNewspaperforfullcourselistingoffees.

HIGHER EDUCATION FULL-TIME

Fees

HigherEducationfeesfor2012/13are£1380.AllstudentsapplyingfororinhighereducationshouldfillinaPN1formtodeterminethelevelofmaintenancegrant,maintenanceloanandtuitionfeeloanavailabletothem.AllHEfull-timestudentsmustapplythroughtheirlocalEducationandLibraryBoard(ELB).StudentsfromtheRepublicofIrelandcanalsoapplytotheSELBforaTuitionFeeLoanandtotheirlocalVECforamaintenanceallowance.

Tuition Fee Loan

ThetuitionfeeloanisavailabletoHomeandEUstudentsandisnotmeanstested.ThisispaiddirectlytothecollegebytheStudentLoanCompany.

Maintenance grants

Thisisameanstestednon-repayableallowance.Theamountpayablewillvarydependingonthelevelofhouseholdincome.Studentswithhouseholdincomesof£19,203orless(includingsingle,independentstudents)willreceivethefull£3,475MaintenanceGrant.Ifthehouseholdincomeisbetween£19,203and£41,065partialgrantispaid

MONEY MATTERS - Don’t let money stop you!It can be a daunting prospect entering education. Our Campus Services team can provide you with advice and assistance if you are facing difficulties with costs related to your study. Financial advice is not straightforward and depends largely on your age and the type of study which you will undertake. If you wish to talk over your financial situation or need advice on what you are eligible to apply for, please make an appointment with one of our Campus Services Co-ordinators or Student Finance Officer.


Learning SupportFinance

Learning Support

MaintenanceLoansTheStudentLoanistohelpwithyourlivingcosts.Theamountofloanvaries,howeveryoucanreceiveupto£4,840perannum,livingawayfromhomeand£3,750perannumlivingathome.NOTE:IfyouareentitledtoaMaintenancegrant,youcanalsoreceiveaMaintenanceLoanbutthemaximumamountofloanyoucanreceivewillbereduced.

Hardship Fund

Allstudentsover18on1stJuly2012orturning18intheacademicyearwhoareinfinancialhardshipmayapplytotheHardshipFundforfinancialassistance.HigherEducationstudentsmayapplytotheCollege’sHardshipFundfora‘temporaryloan’untiltheyreceivetheircoreloanfromtheStudentLoansCompany.

Students with Dependants

Homestudentsmaybeentitledtoachildcareallowanceifthechildisbeinglookedafterbyaregisteredchildminder.

HIGHER EDUCATION PART-TIME

Studentsmayreceiveastatutorymeanstestedgrantofupto£265fortravel,booksandcourseexpenditure.

For more information contact

AnnCunningham StudentFinanceOfficer

[email protected]

ForfurtherinformationonallStudentFinanceissuesgotowww.src.ac.uk

NBFiguresarecorrectatthetimeofprint;thesemayvaryfor2012/2013.

What is Learning Support?

LearningSupportisadditionalsupporttoassiststudentswhomightotherwisebeunabletoaccessaprogrammeofstudyorwho,byreasonoftheirlearningdifficultyordisability,mayrequirespecialistsupportbeyondthatnormallyprovidedbythecollege.Thissupportwillassiststudentstorealisetheirfullacademicandpersonalpotential.Ifyouhaveadisability,sensoryimpairment,emotionalorlearningdifficulty,LearningSupportServicescanhelpyou.

The type of support available may include:

• aclassroomassistant

• anotetaker

• one-to-onementoring

• modifiedlearningmaterials

• referralforspecialistassessmentandsupport

• signlanguageinterpreter

• accessarrangementsinexaminations

• specialistITsoftwareandequipment

• primarymovement

• additionaltuitionwithasubjectspecialist

• accesstoinformationandadvice

StudentswithadditionallearningsupportrequirementswillbeinterviewedandassessedinrelationtotheirneedsandanindividualActionPlandrawnupandagreedwiththem.ThismaybeaveryimportantsteppingstoneformanystudentsastheyaccessFurtherorHigherEducation.

Learning Support – Frequently Asked Questions

What advice can I get at the application stage?

Beforeyoubegin,youmayhaveworriesaboutaccessandthelevelofsupportavailable.ConcernsmayincludeissuesrelatingtotransporttoandfromtheCollegeoraccesswithintheCollegebuildings.Whetheritisaccommodationproblems,oracademicissues,theLearningSupportCoordinatorwilltrytoprovideyouwithanswerstosuchquestions.Butifyouneedmorespecialistadvice,theywillputyouincontactwith

theappropriatepersonsororganisation.

Should I disclose my disability?

Thereisnoobligationtodiscloselearningdifficultiesoradisability,eitherwhenapplyingtotheCollegeorthroughouttimespentstudyingattheCollege.However,wewouldstronglyadviseyoutoinformusasitisvirtuallyimpossibletoplaninadvanceifwearenotadvisedofthesupportthatyoumayrequire.Allinformationwillbetreatedinasensitiveandconfidentialmanner.

How will the College know my needs?

FollowingyourapplicationtotheCollege,youwillbeassignedaguidancetutorwhowilltrytodeterminethelevelofsupportyoumayrequirewhilestudyingattheCollege.ThiscanbefollowedupbyaninterviewwiththeLearningSupportCoordinatortodiscussyourparticularneeds.

OnceyouenrolasastudentoftheCollege,youarestronglyadvisedtocontacttheLearningSupportCoordinatorandyourHeadofSchooltodiscussanyadditionalsupportthatyoumayrequire.TheCollegeappliesSENDOandotherrequirementsthroughtheservicesitoffers.

What support will I receive on my course?

Thelevelofsupportthatyoureceivewilldependonyourparticularlearningneeds.Everystudentistreatedonanindividualbasis.

What support will I receive at exam time?

Specialexaminationandotherassessmentarrangementsmaybemadeforstudentswithlearningimpairments.StudentswhohavespecificneedswithregardtoexaminationsareadvisedtodiscusstheseneedswiththeirPersonalTutorandcontacttheLearningSupportCoordinatorassoonastheystart.

Therangeofspecialassessmentsandexaminationarrangementsincludeextratime,theuseofascribeorreaderandtheuseofspecialequipment.TheLearningSupportCoordinator

willadviseonanyneedsassessmentswhichmayberequired(e.g.medicalandpsychologicalevidence)andwillliaisewiththeHeadofSchoolandtheExaminationOfficerregardingappropriateexaminationarrangements.

How do I make an appointment with the Learning Support Coordinator?

ThereareLearningSupportCo-ordinatorsavailableforeachcampus.

Please contact the Coordinator at the Campus on which your course is offered.

Ifyoucannotaccessaphone,yourPersonalTutorwillarrangetheappointmentforyou.Weareworkingwith

externalpartnerstoensurethatthetransitionprocessfromschooltocollegeissupportedinthebestwaypossible.

Wecanalsosignpostyoutosupportfromexternalstakeholdersandadviseyouonequality,inclusionanddiversityunderstandings.

learning support team

LearningSupportManagerGailHanna T 02841762582M 07725201531E [email protected]

ArmaghCampusJacquelineSimmsT 02837522205M 07733912872E [email protected]

Banbridge/Lurgan/PortadownCampusesCatherineDalyT 02838397745M 07711981715E [email protected]

NewryandKilkeelCampusesDonnaHughesT 02830259612M 07733912871E [email protected]

campus services team

Armagh CampusEmmaHeadleyCampusServicesCo-ordinatorTel:02837522205

Banbridge Campus &Lurgan CampusCateTomanCampusServicesCo-ordinatorTel:02838397700(B)Tel:02838397800(L)

Newry CampusJasonMolesCampusServicesCo-ordinatorTel:02830261071

Portadown CampusColetteHaugheyCampusServicesCo-ordinatorTel:02838397777

We are an equal opportunities college and welcome applications from students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and aim to provide a safe, supportive and friendly learning environment.

We will make every effort to meet individual needs through support from teaching and student support staff and provide you with the facilities and extra support you may need to be successful on the course you have chosen to study.


Facilities for StudentsWorking on your Future

Learning Resource Centre

Hairdressing and Beauty Salons

Oursalonsareopentobothstudentsandthepublicofferingafullrangeofup-to-datehair,beautyandcomplementarytherapytreatmentsatcompetitiveprices.Ourpricelistisavailableatwww.src.ac.uk.Tomakeanappointmentpleasecalloneofthenumbersbelow.

Armagh Campus

HairT02837522205,Ext2886Beauty T02837512816

Lurgan Campus

HairT02838397810Beauty T02838397827

Newry Campus

HairT02830259608Beauty T02830259629

Restaurants

Restaurantsandsnackbarsoneachcampusprovidestudentswitharangeofhotmealsandsnacksatreasonablepricesinarelaxedatmosphere.TheRefectory,groundfloor,EastCampus,NewryandOracleBistro,KitchenBlock,PortadownareopenMondaytoFridayforlunchforstudentsandstaff.

Open to the public

TheGraduateRestaurantNewry-02830259713

OracleRestaurantPortadown-02838397881

Vendingfacilitiesareavailableatmostcampuses.

For more information log on to www.src.ac.uk.

Fitness Suite and Fitness Testing Laboratory

Wehavefullyequippedfitnesssuitesatanumberofourcampuses.Theseincludeavarietyofcardiovascularandresistancemachinesandhaveproventobeatremendousassettobothsportsstudentsandstaffalike.ForfurtherinformationcontacttheFitnessSuite:

NewryT02830261071,Ext2737

ArmaghT02837522205

LurganT02838397800

Faith Services

FaithServicesareunderdevelopmentaspartofourCulturalDiversityandEqualityProgrammetoofferspiritualsupporttostudentsattheCollege.Thisservicewillrepresentarangeoffaiths.PleasechecktheSRCwebsiteforfurtherdetails.

Accommodation

StudentsplanningtostayneartotheCollegecampustostudycanobtainacontactlistforaccommodationprovidersinthelocalarea.TheCollegeisunabletoprovideavettingsystemsostudentsshouldvisitpropertiestheyareconsideringrentingtoensurethattheyaresuitablefortheirneeds.

Student ID Cards

YouwillbeissuedwithafreestudentIDcardwhichconfirmsyourcurrentstatusasastudentoftheCollegeandwillallowyoutomakeuseoftheLearningResourceCentreandotherfacilities,irrespectiveofwhereyouarebased.

You MuST have a Student ID Card in order to sit examinations or vote in the Student union elections.

IfyouloseyourcardareplacementcanbeobtainedfromyourLRCandtherewillbeachargeforreplacingthecard.

Attendance Policy

TheCollegehasanAttendancePolicytowhichstudentsareexpectedtoadhere.Acopyofthispolicycanbefoundinthestudenthandbookwhichisgiventostudentsatthestartofterm.Itisalsoavailableonthewebsitewww.src.ac.uk.Itisessentialthatallstudentshaveagoodattendancerate(80%min)tosecuresuccessandtomeetsomefundingcriteria.

We care at SRC

IfyouareexperiencinganydifficultiesorhaveconcernsweofferaCounsellingServicewhichisindependent,confidentialandavailable24hours,365daysayear.Youwillreceivesupportfromqualifiedcounsellorswhoworkwithinstrictprofessionalguidelinesandcanhelpwithwhateverdifficultyyouarefacing.SeeleafletsintheStudentServicesCentreformoreinformation.

Protection of Children, Young People and vulnerable Adults (PCYPvA) Policy

IfyouhaveanyconcernsaboutissuesrelatingtotheprotectionofchildrenandvulnerableadultsattheCollege,pleasecontacT

•DesignatedPCYPVAOfficers

•DeputyPCYPVAOfficer

•CampusServices/TFS/LearningSupportonyourcampus

Fullcontactdetailsareavailableateachreceptionareaandonthecollegewebsite.

Equality and Diversity

TheCollegeaimstoprovideasafeandsupportiveenvironmentinwhicheveryoneisabletostudyandworktothebestoftheirabilities.WeencourageyoutoworkwithintheCollege’satmosphereofmutualrespect.

Ifyoufeelthattheyhavebeentreatedunfavourably,discriminatedagainstorsufferedharassmentyoushouldraisethematterwithyourlecturer,personaltutorortheHeadofSchool.ThematterwillbereferredtoCollegeManagementwhowillrespondpromptlyandcompassionately.

Theyenableyoutomakedecisionsaboutyourlearning,trainingandworkopportunities.OurCareersServiceteamisavailabletoassistyouinmakinginformedcareerchoicesandencourageyoutomakecontactwiththembeforeandduringyourtimeattheCollege.

Our services offered include:

• up-to-datecareersinformationinavarietyofformats

• opportunityboardswithdetailsofjobopportunities

• careerseducationtohelpyoufindoutaboutyouroptions

• educationalvisitstoindustry,highereducationestablishmentsandcareersconventions

• preparationforinterviewsandtransitiontohighereducation,employmentandfurthertrainingFor further information please contact one of our qualified Careers Officers detailed right:

Learningresourcesincludenearly40,000booksandover100journalsandawiderangeofelectronicmultimediamaterialstoassistwithyourstudies.

Thereisnetworkaccesstomorethanadozenonlinedatabaseswhichcanbeaccessedremotely.TheLRCsofferprintingandcopyingfacilities.

New developments include:

• accesstoMoodle–yourvirtuallearningenvironment

• studentshaveaSRCemailaccount

• newSRCFacebookpage

• Wi-fiinLRCsorcommonrooms

• laptopsandcomputersavailable

• moreblendedlearningcourseswhichcombine

onlinelearningwithtutorialsupport

• accesstoPCandApplemacformatsinLRCs

• learningsupportresourcesareavailableforstudentswithalearningdisabilityordifficulty

• moree-bookstohelpyourresearch

• newlibraryresourcemanagementsystemtohelpyouordertheresourcesyouneed

• newLRCStudentCardsystemtohelpwithaccessandsecurity

Please refer to our website www.src.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information on opening times.

careers team

Armagh CampusFrankMcCourt [email protected]

Banbridge, Lurgan &Portadown [email protected]

Newry & Kilkeel [email protected]

Careers advice, information and guidance are an essential part of your learning programme.

The College offers extensive study and learning facilities spread over the five main campuses: Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown.

learning resource team

Armagh CampusTeresaHughes T02837512815

Banbridge CampusCarolDouglasT02838397711

Lurgan CampusValerieLeeperT02838397800

Newry CampusLiamO’HareT02830259638

Portadown CampusJaniceScottT02838397773


SRC Sports Teams and AcademiesStudent Activities

• Athletics/Cross Country • Camogie • Football • gaelic Football • golf • Hockey • rugby • volleyball

Theseteamsareopenedtoallfull-timestudentsonanycampus.TrainingandmatchestakeplaceontheArmagh,LurganandNewryCampusesandtheteamscompeteonaninter-campus,regionalandnationallevel.

ThecollegealsohastwosportsacademieswhichaimtodevelopandenhanceopportunitiesforpotentialeliteperformersinGaelicandVolleyball.

Gaelic Academy

TheGaelicAcademyinconjunctionwithUlsterCouncilandArmaghCountyBoardwasestablishedtodevelopandenhanceopportunitiesforpotentialeliteperformersinallGaelicgames.StudentshavetheopportunitytoplayregularfixturesintheNIleagues,topracticecoachinginthecommunityaswellasgainingrecognisedcoachingandrefereeingawards.

volleyball Academy

TheVolleyballAcademywasestablishedincollaborationwithNorthernIrelandVolleyballandCraigavonAztecsVolleyballtodeveloptheskillsandabilitiesofyoungperformersandmakethemintoeliteathletes.Andaimstodevelopandenhanceopportunitiesforpotentialeliteperformersbothregionallyandnationally.

Studentscangainanumberofqualificationsincluding,NIVolleyballCoachingLevels1and2andNIVAVolleyballRefereeLevel1.

SRCteamsfromLurganandArmaghCampusescompeteintheNISchoolsU-18league,theNISchoolsCupandtheNISchoolsBeachVolleyballChampionships.SRCGirlsteamsarecurrentlyholdersofboththeNIGirlsSchoolsCupandPlatein2010-11season.

SofarSRCvolleyballteamshavewon32trophies,includingAll-Irelandchampionships,inthepast11seasonswith24studentsgoingontorepresentNorthernIrelandatseniorinternationallevel.

ChloeWalkanshaw,apaststudentatSRCArmaghCampushassecuredherplaceontheGreatBritainLadies’VolleyballTeamwhichistocompeteinthe2012OlympicGames.ChloecompletedherBTECNationalDiplomainSportsScienceontheArmaghCampusandwasoneofthefirstgraduatesfromtheCollege’sVolleyballAcademy.

ChloecontinuedherstudiesatUniversityofWalesInstitute,Cardiff,buthassincereturnedtothecollegetoassistinvariouscoachingsessions.

Freshers Fayre

TheannualFreshersFayreisallabouthavingfunandmeetingyourtutorsandfellowstudents.TheFreshersFayreisawonderfulopportunitytofindoutaboutthecalendarofstudenteventsandCollegeTeams.

Student Consultative Groups / Student Council

Thesegroupsmeetoncampustogivestudentsavoiceandtoinformpoliciesandprocedures.

Student Union

TheStudentUnionexiststofurtheryourinterestsandfacilitatetherepresentationofyourviews.SouthernRegionalCollegeisgovernedbyaBoardofGovernorsandtheStudentUnionoftheCollegemayelectoneGovernortotheGoverningBody.TheStudentUnioncanhelpyourclassrepresentativesraiseissuesthroughtheStudentCouncil.

Health Promoting College

Healthpromotionaimstopromotehealthylivingbyprovidingyouwithhealtheducationinformationandhealthpromotionactivitiessuchas:accesstofitnesssuites,physicalactivitydays,lunch-timeactivityclasses(e.g.yoga,meditation),counsellingservice,theYouthHealthAdviceClinic,andLifeSkills/ResilienceWorkshopsinyourclass.

For further information, check out the Health Promoting College section on the College website www.src.ac.uk

Student Formal

ThisannualeventisorganisedbytheStudentUnionandsupportedbycollegestaffandisagreatwayforstudentstocometogetherandofachancetodressupandhaveareallyspecialnight.

visits

Throughouttheyearanumberofvisitsareplannedforourstudents,rangingfromcollegeexchangevisitsandeducationaldaytripstofundays.

Fundraising

Studentsatthecollegeareverypassionateaboutfundraisingandhavegonetogreatlengthstoraisemoneyforworthwhilecauses.Eachyearthestudentssupportarangeofnominatedcharities.

For further information on Student Activities please contact the Student Activities Officer

CatherineShipmanT 02837522205M 07760750692E [email protected]

Exhibitions and Shows

AseriesofcreativeshowsandexhibitionstakeplaceonallcampusestocelebratethesuccessandachievementsofourstudentsastheyshowcasetheirworkfromarangeofdisciplinesincludingArtandDesign,Catering,Hairdressing,Media,Music,Skills,TradesandVisualArts.

Enterprise and Innovation - Inspire Programme

Inspireisaprogrammewhichfocusesoninspiringourstaffandstudentsto

becomemoreentrepreneurialandenterprising.EventsareorganisedbyEnterpriseOfficerswhichprovideopportunitiestodevelopskillssuchascreativity,innovativethinking,networkingandmuchmoreinanenvironmentwhichisfun.

Examplesofeventstakingplacethroughouttheyearinclude:

•Organisingcompetitions

•Holdingseminars

•Planningprojects

•Masterclasseswithsuccessfulpeople

•EnterprisingInnovatorsSociety

For more information please contact the Inspire Co-ordinator

[email protected]

For further information on Student Activities please contact the Student Activities Co-ordinator

CatherineShipmanT 02837522205M 07760750692E [email protected]

Participating in student activities within the College is a fantastic way to mix with other students, gives you confidence, improves your employability skills and is fun at the same time. You will discover many social, cultural and sporting activities to integrate with your academic studies.

SRC encourages you to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle and there is no better way than getting involved in one of the College’s sports teams:

studentprofile

JamesMcClean,amemberoftheSRCGaelicAcademy,hasshownthatwithcontinuedworkonthepitchthecollegeGaelicteamhasthepotentialofachievingmajorsilverwarethisseason.

JamesiscurrentlystudyingforaBTECNationalDiplomainSport&ExerciseScience.HeisamemberoftheKilcooSeniorGaelicteamwhohaverecentlycapturedtheSeniorDivision1titleandJamesisalsohopingtocaptureaplaceonthisseason’sDownU21team.

Jamessportingsuccesshasnotonlybeenevidentwithhisclubteam,butalsowithintheSouthernRegionalCollegeteam.InthepastyearwhileplayingforthecollegeJameshascaptainedtheteamtoanUlster7’stitleandwasalsopartoftheteamthatreachedtheAllIrelandLeagueFinalin2011.

Jameshopestocontinuetoachievesuccessin2012whenthecollegecompetesinthe2012FurtherEducationChampionship.

James McClean SRC Gaelic Academy

Dublin

Belfast

Newry

Kilkeel

Banbridge

Lurgan

Armagh

Portadown


Guide for International StudentsTake control of your future

Campus Location

Are you currently unemployed and aged between 16 and 25?

Interested in a FREE 12 week programme that includes a week of Outdoor Pursuits?

Interested in getting a qualification to help get a job or boost your confidence?

If so, the Prince’s Trust Team Programme at Southern regional College could be for you!

ThePrince’sTrustPersonalDevelopmentProgrammeisaimedatyoungpeopleagedbetween16-25,helpingto

increasetransferableskillsincluding;communication,workingwithothers,problemsolving,teamwork,toleranceandleadershipaswellasmanyotherskillsthatwillmakeyouagoodcandidateforpotentialemployers.

• Existingbenefitsnotaffected,ifeligibleEMAcanbeclaimed,busfaresandchildcareexpensesreimbursed.

• 16/17yearoldscanclaimupto£30weeklyforattendance.

TheTeamprogrammescommenceinJanuary,MayandSeptembereachyear.

For further information contact the Prince’s Trust Team Leader in your area.

Armagh

FrancesMurphyT 07809756569E [email protected]

Craigavon

TonyConwayT 07894594777E [email protected]

Newry

[email protected]

ThisprojectispartfinancedbytheEuropeanSocialFundandtheDepartmentforEmploymentandLearningundertheNorthernIrelandESFProgramme2007-13

with the Prince’s Trust Team Programme Southern Regional College is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for students coming to Northern Ireland for the first time. We appreciate the contribution that individuals from other nations and cultures make to college life. Our Campus Services team can offer advice on issues such as eligibility to study, application, finance and how to improve you English.

Fees - Full-time Courses

Tuitionfeescoverthecostofyourstudyandincludechargesforregistration,tuition,andsupervision.Paymentoffeeswillalsoentitleyoutomembershipofourlibrary.

See tables below

visa and Immigration

IfyouarefromtheEuropeanEconomicArea/Switzerland(EEA),thenyoudonotneedvisa.IfyouarenotfromtheEuropeanEconomicArea/Switzerland(EEA),youmustnotseekentryasavisitorifyouintendtostudy.Asavisanational,youcannotswitchfromvisitortostudentstatusonceyouareintheUK.

TocomplyfullywithUKImmigrationswerecommendthatyouadheretothefollowing:

• Ensurethatyouhaveavalidpassport.

• Obtainentryclearancebeforeyoutravel.IfyouarefromEuropeanEconomicArea/Switzerland(EEA),youdonotrequireavisabutmayrequireentryclearance.IfyourcourseislongerthansixmonthsyoumustobtainentryclearancebeforeyoutraveltotheUK.Ifyourcourseislessthansixmonths,youcangainentryclearanceatyourpointofentrytotheUK.

• IfyourequireavisatocometotheNorthernIreland,youaregranteditonconditionthatyoucanpayyourtuitionfeesandlivingexpenses(foryouandyourfamily)withouthavingtodependonfindingworkintheNorthernIreland.

Allcosts,documentsandformsareavailablefromyourBritishEmbassy,HighCommissionorvisitwww.ukvisas.gov.ukforcurrentcosts,onlineapplicationsortodownloadforms.Forfurtherinformationonimmigrationandhowtoapplyforentryclearance/visa,pleasereadtheUKCOSAguidancenotes.

Accommodation

WhenyouhavebeenacceptedforyourvisawecanprovideyouwithalistoflocalEstateAgenttohelpyoufindaccommodation.

Term Dates

3rdSeptember2012to21stDecember2012

7thJanuary2013to15thMarch2013

8thApril2013to7thJune2013

Mid Term

29thOctober2012to2ndNovember2012

18thFebruary2013to22ndFebruary2013

How to Apply

1. Application

Oncewehavereceivedyourapplicationtostudyoneofourfull-timecourses,itwillbepassedtotheappropriatecoursetutorforconsideration.YoumustsendthefollowingtranslatedintoEnglish,withyourapplicationform:

• Photocopyofyourpassport

• PhotocopyofcertificateofanyqualificationsyouhaveandtheirEnglishtranslationandnotarisationofdocuments.

• Originalacademicrecord;ifyouarestillstudying,askyourschoolforaletterlettingusknowwhenyoufinish.

• Tworecentpassport-sizedphotographs.

• Recommendationlettersfromtworefereeswhoknowyouwell.

2. The Offer

Atelephoneinterviewcanbearranged.Whenourtutorshavedecidedonacoursethatissuitableforyou,wewillsendyouanOfferLetterandarequestthatyousendusthedepositinPoundsSterling.TheofferletterwillnothelpyouobtainaUKvisa.Anofferismadeontheunderstandingthatyouhavesufficientfundstopayforyourtuitionfeesandyourlivingexpensesfortheentiredurationofyourperiodofstudy.

3. Your Deposit

Whenwereceiveyourdepositwewillreserveyourplace.Depositisonethirdoffeesdue.

ThisdepositwillONLYberefundedifevidenceofavisarefusalissubmittedtotheCollege.

WewillthensendyouaVisaLetterwhichyouusetoapplyforyourstudentvisa.

4.PaymentinFull

Remainderofthetuitionfeesmustbepaidatyourenrolmentonorbeforeyourfirstdayatcollege.

5. Cancellations

Ifyouareunabletoattendthecourse,youmustinformusbeforethecoursestarts.Wewillretain£100foradministrationcosts.

StudentsfromEuropeanEconomicAreaSwitzerland(EEA),

FurtherEducationCourses £0

BTECDiplomas,NVQLevel2&3 £0

FoundationDiplomaArt,PrivateSecretarial £0

HigherEducationCourses £1,380

StudentsfromNONEuropeanEconomicArea/Switzerland(EEA)

FurtherEducationCourses £4,120

BTECDiplomas,NVQLevel2&3 £4,120

AdvancedFurtherEducation £4,630

HigherEducationCourses £6,200


Community LearningBusiness Support CentreThe Business Support Centre at Southern Regional College offers a range of support to assist both start-up and existing businesses.

We are pleased to introduce you to SRC’s programme of recreational, vocational and applied courses for community based learners.

Everyoneneedstoimprovetheirskillsthroughoutlifesothattheycanobtainwork,earnmore,changejobs,orachievepromotion.Manypeoplemissedoutatschool,butcanimprovetheirprospectsbygainingnewskillsnow.

Atatimeofchangeanduncertainty,it’sneverbeenmoreimportanttomakethemostofourtime.Whetheryouwanttodevelopahobbytoenhanceyourqualityoflife,orgainimportantqualificationsandskillstoimproveyourcareerprospects,wehaveacourseforyouandwithover100outcentresinalocationthatsuitsyou!

Qualificationsaremorevitalthanever.Ourwiderangeofaccreditedcoursesprovideanopportunityforyoutostudyataclassnearyourhomeorwork.Veryoftenthiscanbedoneinaninformalenvironmentclosetohome.Classestakeplaceinrelaxedandinformalsurroundingsandaremadeupofadultsofallages.Youwillfindthattutorsarefriendlyandhelpfulgivingyouindividualattention.Coursesaresetupinresponsetorequestsfromcommunitygroupsandcanbefacilitatedatanytimeoftheyear

OurCommunityDevelopmentOfficers,tutorsandcareerofficersarefriendlyandsupportive-theywillwelcomeandencourageyoutotakethatfirststep.Wewilltalkaboutwhereyouarenowandofferguidanceoncoursesthatcouldhelpyougetthatjob,enjoyyourleisuretimeorcontinuewithlifelonglearning.Wewillhelpyouchoosethebestcourseforyou.

Community Learning has three main themes:

1. Adult Learning

AdultLearningtakesplaceinacommunityandseekstowidenparticipationallowingindividualsorgroupsincommunities,whowouldnotnormallyattendcollegebasededucation.

2. Community Education

CommunityEducationisaboutidentifyingandmeetingyourlearningneedsandprovidingeducationalsupportforcommunitydevelopment.

3. Community Development

Thekeypurposeofcommunitydevelopmentistobringaboutsocialchangeandjusticebyworkingwithcommunitiestoidentifytheirneedsandprovideopportunitiesandactionwhichtackleoppressionandinequality.

OurdedicatedCommunityLearningTeamensuresthatadultshaveaccesstolearningandtrainingtoimprovetheirknowledge,skillsandqualifications.OurCommunityDevelopmentOfficersworkwithemployersandcommunitystakeholderstoenableindividuals,groupsandcommunitiestoparticipateinlearning,atatimeandplacewhichisaccessibleforeveryone.

Neighbourhood Renewal Work

UndertheDepartmentforSocialDevelopment’sNeighbourhoodRenewalStrategy,SouthernRegionalCollegehascarriedoutfourresearchstudieswiththeaimofexploringthelearningneedsandbarrierstoparticipationinlearningamongtheresidentsinNeighbourhoodRenewalareas.Asaresultoftheresearch,SouthernRegionalCollegeisrunninganumberofprogrammesandinitiativestohelpcombattheproblemsidentifiedintheareasacrosstheSouthernRegion.

Transforming Learning Communities

SouthernRegionalCollegehaveafiveyearprogramme,fundedbytheBigLotterywhichisdedicatedtomeetingthetrainingandeducationneedsofMigrantWorkersandTravellersacrosstheSouthernregion.Wecanprovidetailoredprogrammesthatworktoincreaseparticipation,confidenceandcapacitywithinthetargetcommunitieswhilstaddressingtheprejudiceanddisadvantagestheyface.

Employ Me

Anexcitingprogrammeaimedattheunemployed.Participantstrainattheirlocalcollegeandachievearecognisedqualificationthatwillhelppreparethemforemployment.TheEmployMeprogrammeisafundedprogrammeallowingparticipantstostudywithoutaffectingbenefitsandoffersacontributiontowardschildcareexpenseswhileattendingclass.

Theaimofthe‘EmployMe’programmeistoprovideapathwayintoworkbyofferingemployabilityandvocationalskillstotheunemployedandeconomicallyinactivepeopleofallages.Itprovidesparticipantswithanumberofvaluable,work-orientedqualificationsacrosssixindustrysectorsincludingFinance,IT,Retail,Hospitality,WeldingandEngineering.Participantsattendonapart-timebasisovera25weekperiod.TrainingisalsoprovidedinEssentialSkills(LiteracyandNumeracy),EmployabilityandCareersInformationandGuidance

Weworkwithover150CommunityandVoluntaryGroupsinthesouthernregionadvisingoncoursesavailableforadultswithintheircommunitysoifyouorsomeoneyouknowwouldlikemoreinformationonLifelongLearningandhowitmighthelpyourcommunityaccesslearningandtrainingpleasecontacttheCommunityOfficersatyourlocalSRCcampusorvisitourwebsitewww.src.ac.uk.

For more information

Caroline Coleman Big Lottery Project Officer TransformingLearningCommunitiesT 02838397824E [email protected]

Jim Cunningham Craigavon Community Development Officer T 02838344543M 07711981732E [email protected]

Patsy Doyle South Armagh Area Community Development Officer T 02830259712M 07553370661E [email protected]

Lesley Hamilton Newry and South Down Community Development Officer T 02830259717M 07841102846E [email protected]

Doreen Lappin Armagh and rural Community Development Officer T 02837512833M 07736336152E [email protected]

Sandra Murphy Banbridge and Dromore Community Development Officer T 02838397868M 07764894702E [email protected]

Dara O’Hagan Programme Coordinator

T 02837512822Ext2822 02837512822Ext2523M 07841102848E [email protected]

Ourteamofclientadvisorswillworkwithyouandyourstafftoarrangeatailoredpackageofsupportthatdeliverstangible,costeffectiveresultsforyourbusiness,regardlessofsizeorindustrysector.Muchofthesupportissubsidisedandsomeisevenfree.

We provide support for:

• StaffTrainingandUpskilling

• BusinessGrowth

• BusinessImprovementandInnovation

• BusinessProblemSolving

• ResearchandDevelopment

• Student,GraduateandAcademicPlacements

Client Management

AttheBusinessSupportCentreweofferaClientAdvisoryService.Aclientadvisorwillbeassignedtoyourbusiness,actingasonepointofcontact,deliveringahighlevelofcustomerserviceanddeterminingwhatwillmeetyourindividualbusinessrequirements.OurClientAdvisorscanvisityouonsiteoryoucancomealongtoanyofourcollegecampusesoroutreachcentres.

Partnership Agreements

IfyouareaBusinessClientandwishtodevelopalong-termworkingrelationshipwiththeCollegeyoucanenterintoaPartnershipAgreement.Aswellasreceivingreducedrates,theBusinessSupportCentrewillensureyouareinformedofalltraininganddevelopmentprogrammes.

Training and Workforce Development

TheBusinessSupportCentreprovidesexcellentopportunitiesforemployersandtheirstafftodevelopcoreskillsandgainpracticalexperience.Whetheryouareaimingtoimprovetheskillsinyourcompany,increaseyourprofitability,motivateyourstaff,orfindwaystogiveyourbusinessacompetitiveedge,attheBusinessSupportCentrewehaveasolutiontomeetyourbusinessneeds.

What we offer:

• Bespoketrainingprogrammes

• Projectbasedtrainingtailoredtospecificbusinessneeds

• Industryspecifictraining

• Deliveryonbusinesspremises,SRCcampusesoroutreachcentres

• Trainingdeliveredondays,eveningsorweekendprovision

Incubation Service

SRC’sBusinessIncubationCentre,Greenshoots,providesasupportiveenvironmentforpre-start,start-upandexistingbusinessestoresideandgrow,whilstprovidingavibrantbusinesscommunityenvironmentwithnetworkingandcollaborativeopportunities.TheCentre’sprimaryaimsareto:

• Supportindividualsorcompanieswithknowledgebasedbusinessideasthathavegrowthandemploymentpotential.

• Promoteenterpriseandinnovationamongpresentandpastgraduatesfromthearea.

SUPPORT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Invest NI - Innovation voucher Scheme

Couldyourbusinessbenefitfrom£4,000tosolveaknowledgeproblem?

WithTheInnovationVoucherSchemeyoucanworkwiththeBusinessSupportCentretosecurea£4,000granttocoverthecostofpurchasingtechnicalsupportandexpertisefromSRC.

Business Improvement through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

KTPisa60%fundedbusinessprogrammethatallowsyoutoaccesstheknowledge,expertiseandadvancedtechnologythatexistswithinSRCtoaddressastrategicdevelopmentneed.Theprogrammeallowsyoutoemployanewmemberofstafftoundertakestrategic

developmentworkthatwillbesupportedonaweeklybasisbyacademicstafffromthecollege.IfyourbusinessinlocatedintheRepublicofIrelandthenTheFUSIONprogrammegivesyouaccesstothisknowledge,expertiseandadvancedtechnology.

InterACT

InterACTisastudentfocusedprogrammewhichprovidessupportforlocalbusinessesthathaveanidentifieddevelopmentrequirement.StudentseithercarryoutthedevelopmentworkaspartoftheircourseassignmentsorthroughtheBusinessSupportCentre‘StudentCompanies’.Projectsarecompletedtobusinessrequirementsandwithinspecifiedtimeframes.Afeeisarrangedbetweenthestudentcompanyandtheorganisationforthecompletionoftheworkundertaken.

The programme offers a wide variety of support catering for a range of business needs including:

• DatabaseDesignandDevelopment

• WebsiteDesignandDevelopment

• ArtandDesignWork

• MarketingandMarketResearch

Free and Open Source Software

TheOpenSourceSolutionCentreatSRCprovidessoftwarealternativestocommercialsoftwarepackagesandisfreetouseandgenerallyFREEofcharge,therangeofapplicationsavailableareextensiveandinclude:

• ContentManagement(Web)

• DatabaseandSpreadsheet

• CustomerRelationshipManagementSystems(CRM)

• AccountingSoftware

• GraphicsEditingSoftware

• StockManagement

• VirtualLearningEnvironments(VLE)

Business Improvement Techniques (BIT)

TheBITprogrammewasdevelopedtoenableemployeestogainrecognitionfordemonstratingthecompetencetodeliverquality,costanddeliveryimprovementsintheworkplacehelpingemployerstoreducecostsandincreaseproductivity.Keybenefitsinclude:anoverall,sustainableimprovementinbusinessperformance,adirectreductioninoperatingcostsandwasteandimprovedstaffmotivationandeffectiveness.

Retail Development

WeareproudtoannouncethatwearenowrecognisedasaNationalSkillsAcademyforRetail,providingaccesstoconsistent,highqualitytrainingforretailbusinessesandtheiremployees,deliveredinapurposebuiltRetailTrainingStore.

Over25%ofemployeesworkingwithintheretailsectorinNorthernIrelandhavenoqualifications.SRCcannowofferarangeofretailcoursestoprovidethesectorwiththeknowledgeandskillsrequired.RetailcoursesincludeMaryPortasMasterClasses,WorldHostCustomerService,RetailApprenticeshipsandRetailKnowledgequalifications.

Contact Us!

To find out more about the range of services on offer contact The Business Support Centre today to arrange a no obligation meeting.

Yourassignedclientadvisorwillworkwithyoutoidentifyspecificareasofsupporttohelpyougrowandimproveyourbusiness.

Newry OfficeT 02830259664

Portadown Office T 02838397778

Armagh Office T 02837512821

E [email protected]


Community Learning OutcentresSOUTH ARMAGH

SrC Community Development Officer:

N PatsyDoyleT 02830259712M 07553370661

Cladymore

N JoanLennonT 02837507386

TheCollegehasprovidedseveralverysuccessfulcoursesfromtheCommunityCentreinCladymoresuchasCLAIT,ArtsandCraftsandComputersforBeginners.

Crossmaglen

TheCommunityCentreintheSquareCrossmaglenhasrunanumberofcoursesforyearsincludingPainting,ConversationalIrishandFirstAid.

Cullyhanna

N MajellaMcArdleT 02830861567

TheWALDCentreinCullyhannaisahiveofactivitywithComputersforBeginners,InternetandE-Mail.TheWALDrunsInternetClassesforParents,WebPageDesign.French,HealthyCookingandofcoursetheFREEMathsandEnglishEssentialSkillsclasses.

Dorsey

N DettieMackinT 02830878833

DorseyboastsaveryactiveCommunityCentrerunningavarietyofsuccessfulcoursessuchasFirstAidandTasterCoursesincludingComplementaryTherapies.TheCollegeworksalongsidetheDorseyWomenTogetherGroupwhoarebasedatDorseyCommunityCentre

Forkhill

N MarieGrantT 02830888224

CurrentlytheCollegedeliverscoursesfromthreevenuesintheForkhillarea.WearedelightedtohaveaverypositiveandeffectiveworkingrelationshipwiththelocalPrimarySchooltodelivercomputercourses.TheCollegealsoworksfromForkhillCommunityCentreprovidingcomputercoursessuchastheEuropeanComputerDrivingLicenceonlaptops.OthercoursesincludeTime

Out/PersonalDevelopmentcourses.Inaddition,theForkhillEnterpriseCentreisthevenueforArtandEssentialSkillscourses.

Meigh

TheCollegedeliverscoursesinComplementaryTherapiesandCalligraphy.Thiscoursewasverywellattendedandhadtheadditionalattractionofchildcarefacilitiesduringthehoursoftheclass.Manynewactivitiesareplannedforthefuture.

Mountnorris

N AngelaCanningT 02837507325

TheGlenanne,LoughgillyandMountnorris(GLM)MillenniumHallhasbeenbusyinrecentyearswithcoursesprovidedbytheCollegeincludingBeginnersComputers,WordProcessing,CLAIT,RecreationalArt,FlowerArrangingandEssentialSkills.

Mullaghbawn

N UnaWalshT 02830888815

TheCollegeenjoysalongstandingrelationshipwithMullaghbawnCommunityCentre.ThereisarangeofcoursesavailableincludingAromatherapyandPsychology.FutureplansincludeEssentialSkills.

Newtownhamilton Community Centre

T 02830878570

TherehavebeenanumberofITcoursesdeliveredinNCCplusprogrammesinAlternativeTherapies,FREEMathsandEnglish.

Newtownhamilton Lir House

TheCollegehasrunITTrainingandPersonalDevelopmentCoursesinLirHouseandmoreactivitiesareplannedforthefuture.

Silverbridge Community Centre

N EamonnMcCannT 02830860089

SilverbridgeCommunityCentreisthevenueforverysuccessfulandenjoyableTasterCoursesinComplementaryTherapies,CalligraphyandWineTasting.TheCollegelooksforwardtomanymoresuccessfulcourses

inanewcollaborationwiththeSilverbridgeCommunity.

Whitecross Community Hall

T 02830259712

AthrivingrelationshipbetweentheWhitecrosscommunityandtheCollegeexistswithcoursesinWordProcessing,CLAITandComputersforBeginners.OperatingfromtheWhitecrossGAACommunityHall,theCollegelooksforwardtodeliveringadiverseandExtensiverangeofcoursesinthefuture.

NEWRY & SOUTH DOWN

SrC Community Development Officer

N LesleyHamiltonT 02830259717M 07841102846

Altnaveigh House

N RichardForsytheT 02830265151

CoursesruninAltnaveighHousehaveincludedDiplomainFoundationStudies,OCRComputersforBeginnersCertificate,FlowerArrangingandYoga.

Burren

N ChristinaWilsonT 02841773378

BurrenCommunityForumisthevenueforawiderangeofcoursesincludingFirstAidandICT.TheirrecentlyupdatedcomputersuitewithbroadbandinternetconnectionhasincreasedthedemandforComputerclassesfrombeginnerstoLevel2aswellasInternetandE-mailclasses.

Cabra Community Hall

ThenewchurchhallinCabrahasprovedapopularvenueforYogaandDressmakingclasses.

Carnagat Community Association

N ValerieRooney

CarnagatAreaCommunityHouseisavibrantandbusycentrewheretheCollegehasrunverysuccessfulLiteracyandNumeracyclasses.

gateway Club Newry

TheGatewayClubinNewryprovidesahomelyatmosphereforaneverpopularPatchworkQuiltingclasses.

greater Linenhall Area Community Association

N OliverCaseyT 02830268138

TheGreaterLinenhallAreaCommunityHousehostsarangeofactivitiesforthelocalcommunity.SouthernRegionalCollegehasrunsuccessfulEssentialSkillsclassesaswellasDigitalGraphics,artsandcraftsanddramaclasses.

Meadow/Armagh road Community Association

N NiallQuinnT 02830251058or

N BrendanCranneyT 02830268924or

N BernieIrvineT 02830832992

TheofficeoftheMeadow/ArmaghRoadCommunityAssociationhasrunsuccessfulclassesinChildcare,Drama,DigitalGraphicsandArtaswellasEssentialSkillsMathswithplansforfurthercoursesinresponsetodemand.

Parochial Hall, Warrenpoint

ThislovelynewhallclosetotheseafrontinWarrenpointrunsrecreationalartcourses.

St Malachy’s Nursery, Newry

N LesleyHamiltonT 02830259717

WithfundingfromtheExtendedSchoolsFund,StMalachy’sNurseryoffersawiderangeoffundedcoursesfortheparentsofchildrenintheschoolandlocalcommunity.Cookerydemonstrations,Yoga,CreativeCraft,HorticultureandBeautycourseshaveallbeenpopularchoicesforparents.

Threeways Community Association

N PatriciaO’GormanN CathyKeenanT 02830269697

ThreewaysCommunitycentreisavibrantandbusycentrewheretheCollegehasrunverysuccessfulclasses.

ARMAGH AREA


N DoreenLappinT 02837512833M 07736336152

Benburb Association

N CharliePogueT 07803229344

TheAssociationwasformedin2003toimprovethelivesoflocalpeoplefromallsectionsofthecommunity.Theirmainaimistoenhanceareasofeducation,infrastructureandtoboostthequalityofcommunitygatherings.SomecoursesundertakensofarincludeFirstAidandICT.

Callanbridge Community Association

CallanbridgehaveofferedcoursesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme.TheyhaveparticipatedinFirstAidcourses.

Callan Street Community Association

N GerardMcParland

CallanStreetinconjunctionwithStMalachy’sPrimarySchooloffercoursesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme.TheyhaveparticipatedinICTtraining,FirstAidandAutisticSpectrumDisorder.

Collegeland & Charlemont Community Development Association

N BrendanMcGearyT 07740099852

TheAssociationaimtoimprovethesocial,economic,educationalandrecreationalfacilitiesforthecommunity.CoursesalreadydeliveredareComputertrainingandKeepFit.

Derryhirk rural Development

N LynMcCreaT 07715267348

Thegroupaimtopromotethebenefitoftheinhabitantsofthelocalareaanditsvicinityandimprovetheconditionsoflifeforthelocalinhabitants.TheyofferEssentialSkills,ICT,FoodSafetyAwardandFirstAid.

Drumarg Community Association

N StephenMcClearyT 02837526436

Drumarghasrecentlybenefitedfromamulti-millionpoundregenerationprogrammewhichincludedanewmultifunctionalcommunityhouseandallweathersportspitch.TheyhaveparticipatedinICTtraining.

Drumbreda Community Association

N DeridriConnellyT 02837510673

DrumbredainconjunctionwithStPatrick’sPrimarySchoolhaveprovidedarangeofprogrammesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme,includingICTtraining,FirstAid,AutisticSpectrumDisorderandBeautycourses.

Enagh rural Development group

N WillieBradshawT 07803157396

Thegroupaimtopromotingcommunityactivityandmeeteducationaltrainingneeds.PreviousclasseshaveincludedComputersforBeginnersandDigitalCameraforBeginners.

Hartford Community Development and Cultural Association

N JimCrozierT 02837523794

TheAssociationincludesmembersofthecommunityfromKildarten,Killycopple,Kileen,Milford,AghavillyandAllistragh-irrespectiveofgenderorage.Theaimoftheassociationistobringtogetherthemembersofthecommunitiesforacommonpurpose.PreviousclasseshaveincludedComputersforBeginnersandFirstAid.

Keady and District Community Initiatives

N HelenMcCleanT 02837539928

Theaimofthisorganisationistoimprovethesocial,economic,educationalandrecreationalfacilitiesforthecommunity.ClassesincludeESOL,ICT,ChildCareandFirstAid.

Killylea and District Development Committee

N CharlesNevilleT 02837510584

Thecommitteepromotessocial,economicandenvironmentalregeneration.CourseshaveincludedComputersforBeginnersandEssentialSkills.

Madden Community Development Association

N EileenMaguire

Thegrouppromotessocial,environmentalandeconomicimprovementsforthebenefitofitscommunity.TheyhavepreviouslyrunICTcourses.

Markethill District Enterprises Limited

N AudreyKerrT 02837552553

ACrossCommunityDevelopmentOrganisationwhichprovidescoursesinITfortheTerrified,IntermediateIT,CLAIT,andEGSA(AdultLearners).

Milford Community Development Association

N KevinPowellT 02837526692

Thegrouppromotessocial,environmentalandeconomicimprovementsforthebenefitofitscommunity.TheyhavepreviouslyrunICTcourses.

Mullaghbrack Community Association

N GlendaHutchesonT 02838870976

MullabrackCommunityAssociationwasformedtoutiliseMullabrackHallandbringlocalpeoplebackintothecommunity.CoursesofferedincludEComputersforBeginners,CLAIT,Calligraphy,BeautyandDigitalPhotography.

Mullacreevie Community Association

N CarolineRolestonT 02837526925

MullacreeviehaveofferedcoursesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme.TheyhaveparticipatedinICTtraining,FirstAid,andAutisticSpectrumDisorder.

Poyntzpass Community regeneration Company Ltd

N MaureenMcVeighT 02838318549

PoyntzpassCommunityRegenerationCompanyLimitedisacrosscommunitygroupwhichaimstostimulatephysical,economic,socialandcommunityregenerationinPoyntzpass.

Saint vincent de Paul

N KathyDonnellyT 02837518191

TheSocietyofStVincentdePaul(SVP)isaworldwideChristiancharitablelifestyle.SVPinArmaghprovidearangeofcoursesincludingComputersforBeginners.

SPrINg

N KateMartinT 02827511611

SPRINGisavoluntaryorganisationandisbasedinMullacreevieEstatecarryingoutworkwhichhaslastingbenefitsforthepeoplewithintheDistrict.Coursesinclude,ICT,ESOL,GoodRelations,PersonalDevelopmentandEssentialSkills.TheyalsooperatecoursesthroughtheNeighbourhoodRenewalEducationProgramme.

The Mall Presbyterian Church

N FionaBerryT 02837524428

TheMallPresbyterianChurchoffersESOLtothemigrantcommunityinawarmwelcomingenvironment.

West Armagh Consortium

WestArmaghConsortiumisavoluntaryamalgamationoflocalcommunitygroupsfromArmaghcitywest.Membersagreedthatthenewgroupingshouldbepoliticallyunaffiliated,nonsectarianandopentoallnewandexistingcommunity,voluntary,sportingandculturalorganisationsthatsharedadesiretoworkforthesocial,economicandenvironmentalbettermentofthewestArmaghcommunity.ThegrouphasofferedcoursessuchasComputersforBeginnersandFirstAid.


Community Learning OutcentresPortadown Baptist Church Craigavon Intercultural Programme (CIP)

SRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer

N JimCunninghamN StephenSmithT 07978575458

CraigavonInterculturalProgramme(CIP)iscommittedtosupportingpeoplefromdifferentculturalandethnicbackgrounds.TheCollegecurrentlyworkwithCIPandofferESOLandFirstAidclasses.

Portadown Local Action for Community Engagement (PLACE) resource Centre


N JimCunninghamN CyrilMoorheadN GordonBlevinsT 02838331894

ThecentreofferssupportforcommunitygroupswithinPortadownestates,deliveringprogrammesandservicestothecommunity,includingcommunitytrainingandeducation,andcommunitymediation.Italsorunsvariouscommunityevents.RecentlyanewfurnishedbuildinghasbeenopenedinRectoryPark.TheorganisationhasworkedwiththeCollegeinofferingEssentialSkillsclassesinthecentreforlocalresidents.

richmount Community Association


N SandraMurphy

TheRichmountCommunityAssociationisaruralgroupsituatedontheoutskirtsofPortadown.ThegrouphaveworkedinpartnershipwithSRCtodeliveravarietyofcoursesatalllevelsintheircommunity.ThelocalPrimarySchool(RichmountPrimary)isthechosenvenuefortheclasses.AwidevarietyofcoursesincludingYoga,FirstAidandIThavebeenofferedhowever,courseschangeinlinewithdemand.

richhill Methodist Church Hall


N SandraMurphy

VerysuccessfulcoursesinESOLandrecreationalupholsteryhavebeenofferedinthiscentreinthepastyear.Itishopedthatfurtherclasseswillbedevelopedinthisruralarea.

LURGAN AREA

Craigavon


N JimCunninghamT 02838344543M 07711981732

Banbridge and rural


N SandraMurphyT 02838397868M 07764894702

Aghalee village Hall


N SandraMurphy

AghaleeVillageHallissituatedontheoutskirtsofLurganandisthevenueforaRecreationalArtclasswhichhasbeenrunningsuccessfullyoveranumberofyears.Theclasscatersforalllevelsfrombeginnerstothosemoreadvanced.Thecentreisfullyaccessibletoallandhason-siteparking.

Avenue road Community Centre, Lurgan


N JimCunninghamT 02838316392T 02838341526 (publicphonebox)

TheAvenueRoadCommunityCentreprovidessocialactivitiesforallagesthroughouteachdayandopens7daysperweek.ThecentrehasalargemainhallandseveralsmallerroomswhereactivitiessuchasCrafts,ICTandFlowerArrangingandYogatakeplace.

Cranagh and Aghagallon group


N SandraMurphy

TheCranaghandAghagallonGroupwasestablishedbyagroupofvolunteerswhoseaimistoprovideservicesforthosepeopleover50yearsofageintheirlocalcommunity.TheGroupmeetintheCranaghHall,situatedontheoutskirtsofLurganneartheLoughshoreandofferclassesinCrafts,ArtsandmostrecentlyComputers.

Dollingstown ulster Scots Society

SSRCCommunityDevelopmentOfficer

N SandraMurphy

SRChaveworkedinpartnershipwiththeUlsterScot’sSocietysincetheirbeginningandhaveranverysuccessfulComputingcoursesandPhotographycourses.DollingstownOrangeHallisaccessibletoallusers.

Emmanuel Church


N JimCunningham

CurrentlyESOLcoursesrunning.

Jethro Centre, Lurgan


N JimCunninghamN TrevorDouglasT 02838325673

Thiscentreencouragesbothyoungandoldtotakeamoreactiverolewithinthecommunity.PresentlySRCprovideseveralclassesintheJethroCentreincluding:Computers,PaintingforPleasure,BallroomDancingandAerobics.

Lurgan Foyer (Mount Zion)


N JimCunninghamN JaniceBuntingT 02838324680

LurganFoyerisajointinitiativebetweenShankillCommunityProjectsandtheStudent’sHousingAssociationCo-op.Theaimistoprovideyoungpeople

betweentheagesof16-25withaccommodationandopportunitiesfortraining,educationandgainingemployment.Theyofferassistancewithformfillingforbenefits,personaldevelopmentplans,budgetingandhouseholdmanagement,counselling,trainingandeducationthroughpartnerssuchasSRC.

Lurgan Town Hall Community


N JimCunninghamN KateFreeburnT 02838322422orT 02838322586 (publicphonebox)

LurganTownHallhasbeenadaptedtofacilitatecustomerswithspecialneedssuchaswheelchairusersandthevisuallyandhearingimpaired.SRChaveprovidedarangeofvocationalandnon-vocationalclassesin;Cookery,Art,YogaandMulticrafts.

Moira Friendship group


N SandraMurphy

MoiraFriendshipGroupisagroupaimedatthoseover50yearsofage.SRCworkcloselywiththegroup,supplementingtheiractivitieswiththedeliveryofvariousclasses,includingComputersandArt.

Mourneview Community Centre, Lurgan


N JimCunninghamN LyndaMarkT 02838326020

TheCommunityCentrehasapprox16usergroupsandisavailable7daysperweek.ThecentreisbasedintheMourneviewestateandresidesamongasmallshoppingcomplex.Thecentreoffersspaceforleisureandeducationalactivitiesandalsohasacrèchefacilitythatofferschildcareinamuchneededenvironment.SRChaveinthepastprovidedtutorledclassesin;ICTBeginners,Homecrafts,YogaandAerobics.

BROWNLOW AREA



Brownlow Community Hub

N DonnaMcConvilleT 02838313630

Anewstateoftheartcentre,BrownlowCommunityHub,openedinSeptember2011.ThecollegeplanstoprovideQualifiedtutorsprovideaccreditedandnon-accreditedlearningprogrammes.Activitiesvaryinlinewithdemand,buttypicallyincludeCookery,Computers,YogaandKeepFit.

Brownlow Library

N AnneBrownT 02838341946

BrownlowLibrarybenefitedgreatlyfromtheintroductionofbroadbandin2002andnowhasaregularpatternofusersaccessingthefacilities.Avariededucationprogrammeisofferedthroughthelibraryeachyearwhichismainlyhostedinpartnershipwithlocallearningproviders.Informationonforthcomingeventsispublishedinthelibraryorlocalcommunitygroups.

Craigavon vietnamese Club Community Development Officer

N AnnieBurrellT 02838881178

AsignificantVietnamesecommunityremainsintheareaandregularactivitiesandlearningsupportisprovidedthroughtheclub.RecentlytheClubobtainedICTequipmentandexpandeditsprovisiontoprovideaccreditedtrainingformembers.

Chrysalis Women’s Centre Community Development Officer

N TheresaWatsonT 02838341846

Thecentreisopentowomenandchildreneachweekday,Monday-Friday(9.30am-5pm).Itprovideseducationandtrainingforadultsandhastwowellequippedcomputersuiteswhichprovidefreeaccesstotheinternet.AnumberofqualifiedtutorsofferICT

trainingeachmorningfrom10am-1pm.OthercoursesonofferincludECookery,Crafts,HealthEducationandAssertivenessTraining.AfundedEssentialSkillsprogrammeisavailable.Freechildcaresupportisavailableforstudents.Currentclasses:CLAIT,CLAITPLUS,OCRStage2and3WordProcessing/TExtProcessing

Drumellan Family Learning Complex Community Development Officer

N BernieBurnsT 02838321415

ThecentreisopenMonday-Thursday(9.30am-9pm)andFriday(9.30am-4pm).Itprovidesaccesstobothvocationalandnon-vocationaleducationandtrainingforadults.Ithasanewlyequippedcomputersuiteandacomfortabletrainingroomcapableofseatinggroupsof30.Qualifiedtutorsprovideaccreditedandnon-accreditedinICTtraining.Aprogrammeofactivitiesispublishedeachterm.Activitiesvaryinlinewithdemand,buttypicallyincludeSageAccounts,Cookery,CraftsandKeepFitandCLAIT.

HSS Trust, Moylinn House, Craigavon

N CathyMcAdamsT 02838348811

TheTrustisworkinginpartnershipwithSRCinofferingclassestoclientswithlearningdisabilities.TheTrustworksintheCraigavon,Portadown,LurganandBanbridgearea.SRCareofferingclassestoclientsinMultimediaandCarpentry.

Wah Help

N PaulYamT 02838347162

ThewellequippedcentreisopenMonday-Friday(9.30am-5pm).ItisaresourceformembersoftheChinesecommunity.Amongitsservicesitincludestranslationservices,advocacyandadvice,Englishlanguageclasses(ESOL),accesstoChineselanguage,ICTfacilitiesandlendinglibrary.SpecialprogrammesarealsoorganisedforChineseyoungpeopleandchildren.

PORTADOWN AREA

Craigavon



Banbridge and rural



Ashgrove Community Centre


N JimCunninghamT 02838331650

ThecentreisideallysituatedonthefrontofGarvaghyRoadwithambleparkingspace.ThecentreworkswiththeCollegeofferingclassestothegeneralpublic.

Bannside Development Centre, Portadown


N JimCunninghamN AnneCreaneyN CarolLitterT 02838339916

ThecentreisjustofftheObinRoadwithambleparkingspace.Alargepercentofthecentre’sresourcesandfacilitiesgotowardprovidingforthePortugueseresidentsofthearea.

Bocombra Action Mental Health (PrAXIS)


N JimCunninghamN VanessaCoulterT 02838392314

Blossom Surestart


N JimCunninghamN MaireadAbrahamT 02838337455

BlossomSureStartoffersarangeofservicestofamilieswithpre-schoolchildrentohelpthemreachtheirfullpotential.TheCollegeofferscurrentlyESOLclassesandFoodHygienecourses.

Brownstown Park Community and recreation Centre


N JimCunninghamN SharonWallN StephanieCurranT 02838331964

ThecentreisjustofftheBrownstownRoadwithampleparkingspace.ThecentreprovidesforparentswiththeKidsUnitedPlaycare,andanafterschoolsclub.Arangeofsubjectareasareofferedinthiscentre.

Carleton Street Community Association Centre, Portadown


N JimCunninghamN WilliamMcCleanT 02838339929

ThecentreisideallyplacedintheheartofPortadownandprovidesclassesinScottishandHighlandDancing,DrumandFife,ChildProtectionandworkswiththeCollegeprovidingFlowerArrangingandICTforbeginners.

Killicomaine/Watson Centre Community Centres


N JimCunninghamN GillianMcAllisterT02838336816

ThetwocentresareintheKillicomaineareaofPortadownandofferprogrammesforallagestomeetthegrowingneedsofthearea.ThecentreaffordstheafterschoolsprovisioninKillicomainecentretohelpthosewhowanttoattendeducationcoursesinitssisterbuilding,theWatsoncentre.TheCollegeisworkingwiththecentresofferingawiderangeofcoursesopentothegeneralpublic.

Nifty Fifty group, Portadown


N JimCunninghamN MauraThompsonT 02838392185

ThisgroupusetheCascadesLeisureCentreinPortadown.ThecentreisintheheartofPortadownandhasampleparking.Thecentreprovidesfacilitiestomanylocalresidentsgroupsandclubs.


IndexCommunity Learning OutcentresNorth Lurgan Community Centre


N JimCunninghamN KarenCallaghanT 02838316394

Overthepastfewyearsthecentrehasprovidedarangeofcoursesincluding;ICT,Cookery,Crafts,andFlowerArranging.TheNorthLurganCommunityCentreoftenworksinpartnershipwithSRCwhohelpprovidetutorsandequipmentforclasses.

Ozanam Centre


N JimCunninghamN MarieSharkeyN SamParksT 02838325725

TheOzanamCentrehavelargepremisesmostofwhichareusedtoprovidevariousservicestothecommunity.TheCollegehasofferedESOLclassesintheCentre.

St Peters Youth Club


N JimCunninghamN JimMageeT 0795456632

Springwell Centre, Lurgan


N JimCunninghamN PhilomenaHornerT 02838347222

TheSpringwellCentreislocatedinaprimelocationinWilliamStreetwhichisontheveryoutskirtsofLurganTownCentre.Springwellpridesitselfinbeinganopenandfriendlyenvironmentwhereuserscanexpectsupportandencouragementfromallstaff.Theyoffercounsellingandabroadprogrammeofactivitiessuchas:ICTforBeginners,PersonalDevelopmentCourse,WordProcessing,ParentSupport,andEssentialSkillsinLiteracyandNumeracy.

St. Patrick’s Primary School, Magheralin


N SandraMurphy

St.Patrick’sPrimarySchoolisthevenueforaYogaclassdeliveredbytheCollegeinMagheralin,ontheoutskirtsofLurgan.Thereison-siteparkingavailableandtheschoolisfullyequippedtoaccommodatedisabledneeds.

Taghnevan Youth and Community Centre


N JimCunninghamN AideenLaveryT 02838324989

TheGroupiscommittedtocommunitydevelopmentandprovidesvariousactivitiesforthecommunityincludingseniorcitizens,playgroup,parentsandtoddlersandadviceonhousing.InpartnershipwithSRCthisgrouphasofferedclassesinPainting,ICTandFlowerArranging.

BANBRIDGE AND DROMORE AREA

Banbridge and rural



AnnacloneGAAHall(AnnacloneYoungatHeartGroup)

AnnaclonehastraditionallyofferedcomputerclassestotheirlocalcommunityinpartnershipwiththeCollege.Itishopedthatthiscanbedevelopedtoofferawiderrangeofcoursesintheincomingyear.

Ballela Community Association

Ballelaissituatedapproximately12milesfromBanbridgetown,inwhatwasformerlyAllSaintsPrimarySchoolinthevillage.

Carnew Orange Hall, Banbridge

Carnewissituatedapproximately11milesfromBanbridgetowncentre.ITandFirstAidcoursesaretypicallyruninthiscentre.

Donaghcloney rural Needs Development group

N SamanthaBaileyT 02838820253

TheGroupexiststobenefittheresidentsofthevillagebyprovidingvariousservicesontheirdoorstep.TheCollegehasworkedwiththegroupforanumberofyearsprovidingvariouseducationalclasses.ThisyearweareofferingCreativeEmbroidery,MixedMedia,Patchwork,FoodHygieneandITclasses.

Dromore In Action

DromoreinActionisacross-communitygroupwhichisfocusedonbuildingbettercommunityrelationshipsandcommunityinfrastructureinDromore.TheCollegebeganworkinginpartnershipwiththeGroupinSeptember2011,providingComputercourses.ThishasprovedtobeverysuccessfulandweaimtobuildonthistoprovideawiderprovisionnExtyear.

Laurencetown, Lenaderg and Tullylish Community Association

LLTCommunityAssociationissituatedinLaurencetown,Co.Down.Thecommunitycentreitselfisarestoredoldschoolbuildingwithitsoriginalcharacterandcharmhavingbeenmeticulouslyretainedtocreateauniqueandhomelyatmosphere.Thecentreaimstohelpmeetthesocial,recreational,educational,healthandwelfareneedsofthepeopleintheirruralcommunity.Coursesofferedaimtomeetthedemandofthelocalarea.

Magherally Community Association

MagherallyCommunityAssociationrunscoursesfromtheMagherallyOrangeHall.ThecentreislocatedinaruralsettingontheoutskirtsofBanbridge.TheCollegehasworkedwiththegroupforoverayearprovidingmostlyComputercoursesandplantoofferdigitalphotographyandotherrecreationalcourses.

Scarva visitors Centre

N EleanorBarrT 02838831496

TheMagnetWomen’sGroupworksinpartnershipwithSRCtodeliverclassesacrossall

communitiesintheScarvaarea.ThegroupusestheScarvaVisitorsCentreasthevenueforsuchclasses.FlowerArrangingandMulticraftsarethecoursesonoffer.Thecentreisfullyaccessibletodisabledusersandon-siteparkingisavailable.

via Wings, Dromore

ViaWings,HouseofHopeissituatedinthetownofDromore.Thecentreexiststoprovideanopportunity,mainlyforwomen.Itisa“homefromhome”,aplacetochatanddevelopfriendshipsandcontacts.Theresourcecentreaimstogetyoungparentsbackintoeducationoremploymentandhelpsthosewhohavehithardtimes,dealwithissuesinconfidence.Itprovidesasafecaringenvironmentwithnonjudgmentalstaff.Thecollegeworkscloselywiththestaffinthecentretodeterminetheneedsofthosewhoattendandtrytoensurethatthroughtheprovisionofqualityeducation,theirlivesareimproved.

OTHER CENTRES

Beeches resource Centre, Aghalee

CommunityDevelopmentOfficer

N SandraMurphy

BeechesResourceCentreiscommittedtothedesign,organisationandprovisionofamodern,highqualityperson-centreddayservicethatmeetstheindividualneedsandpersonalgoalsofpeoplewithalearningdisability.WebeganworkingthecentreinSeptember2010,offeringEssentialSkillsLiteracytotheirclients.Itishopedthattheprovisionwillfurtherdevelopintheincomingyear.

TADA (Tyrone, Armagh, Down and Antrim)

CommunityDevelopmentOfficer

N SandraMurphy

TADARuralSupportNetworkprovidesservicesandfacilitiestoanumberofcommunitygroupsacrosstheirgivenarea.TheCollegedeliveredcomputer

ADMISSIONS 06

ENTrY rEQuIrEMENTS 07

guIDE TO QuALIFICATIONS 11

APPrENTICESHIP NI & TrAININg FOr SuCCESS 12

A/AS LEvELS 15

Biology 15

BusinessStudies 15

Chemistry 15

EnglishLiterature 15

Geography 15

History 15

Information&CommunicationTechnology 15

Law 15

Mathematics 15

Physics 15

Psychology 15

ReligiousStudies 15

Sociology 15

ACCESS TO uNIvErSITY FOr ADuLTS 17

SocialSciences&Humanities 17

Science 17

Business 17

Generalroute 17

ICT 17

ACCOuNTINg 18

BSc(Hons)Accounting 18

AccountingTechniciansIreland 18

IABLevel2AwardinComputerisedBook-keeping(SAGE) 18

IABLevel2AwardinComputerisedPayrollProcessing(SAGE) 18

ADMINISTrATION 19

PrivateSecretary’sDiploma 20

NVQLevel3BusinessandAdministration(Medical) 20

NVQLevel3BusinessandAdministration 20

NVQLevel2BusinessandAdministration 20

OCRText/WordProcessingStage3 20



ArT,DESIgN & CrAFTS 21

BA(Hons)CreativeImaging 23

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainFashion&Textiles 23

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGraphicDesign 23

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainPhotography 24

BTECFoundationDiplomainArt&Design(FoundationArt) 24

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainArt&Design 24

Level2BTECDiplomainArt&Design 25

Level1BTECDiplomainPhotography 25

Level1CombinedDiploma 25

SilversmithingCreativeCraftLevel2 25

RecreationalSilversmithing 25

InteriorDesignCreativeCraftLevel3 25

InteriorDesignCreativeCraftLevel2 26

RecreationalInteriorDesign 26

LifeDrawingCreativeCraftLevel3 26

LifeDrawingCreativeCraftLevel2 26

RecreationalLifeDrawing 26

DressmakingCreativeCraftLevel2 26

RecreationalDressmaking 26

RecreationalArt 26

RecreationalCrafts 26

IntroductiontoArtTherapy 26

AdvancedRecreationalArt 26

BabyCraftKeepsakes 26

BEAuTY THErAPY 27

Level5BTECHNDHairdressingandBeautyTherapy 28

NVQ/VRQLevel3BeautyTherapy 28

NVQ/VRQLevel2BeautyTherapy 28

Level2AwardinHealth&Safety 28

Level2AwardinFacialSkincare 28

Level2AwardinMakeUp 28

Level2AwardinLashandEyebrowTreatments 28

Level2AwardinManicure 28

Level2AwardinPedicure 28

Level2AwardinWaxing 28

Level2AwardinNailArt 28

Level3AwardinMediaMakeup 28

Level3AwardinEpilation 28

Level3AwardinSelfTanning 28

Level2AwardinNailTechnologies 28

Level2CertificateinNailTechnologies 28


IndexENgINEErINg 45

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainGeneralEngineering 45

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinElectricalandElectronicEngineering 45

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinMechanicalEngineering 46

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainEngineering 46

Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainEngineering(Electrical) 46

Level3BTECDiplomainElectrical/ElectronicEngineering 46

Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainEngineering(Mechanical) 46

Level3BTECDiplomainMechanicalEngineering 46

IntruderAlarmsLevel2C&G1853-02 46

ProgrammableLogicControllers 46

RecreationalElectronics 46

BecomeMoreEnergyEfficient 46

WhatisRenewable(Green)Technology? 46

ENgINEErINg SKILLS 47

Apprenticeship–ElectricalEngineeringLevel2&3 48

Apprenticeship-Engineering(Mechanical)Level1,2&3 48

Apprenticeship-ElectricalInstallationLevel2&3 48

Apprenticeship-WeldingorFabricationEngineeringLevel1,2&3 48

Apprenticeship-AgriculturalServiceEngineeringLevel2&3 48

RecreationalWelding 48

RecreationalMetalwork 48

ENgLISH & HISTOrY 49

TheAssociateBachelor’sDegreeinEnglish&History 49

BA(Hons)inEnglish/History(FinalYearmodular) 49

ESSENTIAL SKILLS 50

ESOL 51

City&GuildsEntryLevelCertificateinESOLInternational 51

EntryLevel1–3 51

Level1-2 51

CambridgeFirstCertificateinEnglish(FCE) 51

CambridgeAdvancedCertificateinEnglish(CAE) 51

FIrST AID 52

Level3FirstAidatWork(EMASapproved) 52

Level3RefresherFirstAidatWork(EMASapproved) 52

Level2FAQEmergencyFirstAidatWork 52

CardioPulmonaryResuscitationandAutomatedExternalDefibrillation 52

Level2FAQAwardinPaediatricFirstAid(Children) 52

Level2FAQAwardinActivityFirstAid(Adults) 52

FLOrISTrY AND FLOWEr ArrANgINg 53

Floristry-CreativeCraftLevel3 53



AdvancedRecreationalFloristry-Level3standard 53

RecreationalFlowerArranging 53

gCSES 54

GCSEEnglishLanguage 54

GCSEMathematics 54

GCSEEnglishLanguageBlended 54

GCSEBiology 54

GCSEBiologyBlended 54

GCSEMathsBlended 54

HAIrDrESSINg 55

Level5BTECHNDHairdressingandBeautyTherapy 55

NVQ/VRQLevel3DiplomainHairdressing(Apprenticeship) 55

NVQ/VRQLevel2Certificate/DiplomainHairdressing 55

NVQ/VRQLevel1CertificateinHairdressing 56


Level3AwardinBridalStyling 56

Level2AwardinHealth&Safety 56

Level2AwardinCuttingMen’sHair 56

HEALTH & SAFETY 57

NEBOSHDiploma 58

NEBOSHGeneralCertificate 58

TraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandling 58

TraintheTrainerPrinciplesofManualHandlingUpdate 58

IOSHManagingSafely 58

IOSHWorkingSafely 58

FireSafetyAwareness 58

FireRiskAssessment 58

HEALTH & SOCIAL CArE 59

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainHealthandSocialCare 59

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainHealthandSocialCare(Year3Topup) 60

Level5City&GuildsDiplomainLeadershipforHealthandSocialCareServices(Adults’Management) 60

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinHealthandSocialCare 60

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainHealthandSocialCare 60

City&Guilds(NVQ)Level3DiplomainHealthandSocialCareorApprenticeshipNI 60

City&Guilds(NVQ)Level2DiplomainHealthandSocialCareorApprenticeshipNI 60

Level2BTECDiplomainHealthandSocialCare 60

BuSINESS 29

BSc(Hons)BusinessStudiesDegreeLink 29

BSc(Hons)BusinessStudies 29

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainBusiness 29

Level5BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusiness 29

BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusinessInformationSolutions 30

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainBusiness 30

Level2BTECDiplomainBusiness 30

CAD 31

City&GuildsL3AwardinCADusingAutoCAD 31

City&GuildsL2AwardinCADusingAutoCAD 31

City&GuildsL2AwardinParametricModellingusingSolidWorks 31

City&GuildsL1AwardinParametricModellingusingSolidWorks 31

CHILDCArE 32

FoundationDegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudies 33

Level5DiplomainLeadershipforChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(Management) 33

Level3CACHEDiploma(NVQ)inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(CCLD)orApprenticeshipNILevel3inCCLD 33

Level3CACHEDiplomainChildcareandEducation(DCE) 33

Level3AwardinSupportingTeachingandLearninginSchools 33

Level2CACHEDiploma(NVQ)inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(CCLD)orApprenticeshipNILevel2inCCLD 33

Level2DiplomainChildCareandEducation 33

CACHEFoundationAwardinCaringforChildren 33


CHILDCArE PrOFESSIONAL DEvELOPMENT SPECIAL NEEDS - PLAYWOrK 34

Level3WorkingWithChildrenwithSpecialNeedsLevel3 34

Supportingindividualswithautisticspectrumconditions 34

Level3AwardinTransitiontoPlaywork(fromEarlyYears) 34

Level2AwardWorkinginSupportofChildrenwithDisabilitiesandSpecialEducationalNeeds 34

Level2IntroductoryAwarenessofAutisticSpectrum 34

COMPLEMENTArY THErAPIES 35

Level3DiplomainReflexologyTechniques 35

Level3DiplomainAromatherapyTechniques 35

Level3AwardinIndianHeadMassage 35

Level3CertificateinSwedishMassage 35

Level3AwardinHotStoneTherapy 35

Level2AwardinThreading 35

CONSTruCTION 36

FoundationDegreeinArchitecturalTechnologywithSustainableDesign 37

FoundationDegreeinSustainableConstruction 37

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainConstruction/CivilEngineering(ConversionCourse) 37

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinCivilEngineering 37

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinConstruction 37

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment 38

Level3BTECDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment 38

Level3BTECDiplomainCivilEngineering 38

Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment 38

Level2BTECExtendedCertificateinConstruction 38

IntroductiontoSurveying&Levelling 38

CONSTruCTION SKILLS 39

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomain3DDesign(Wood-based) 40

Apprenticeship–Bricklaying 40

Apprenticeship–CarpentryandJoinery 40

Apprenticeship–PaintingandDecorating 40

Apprenticeship–Plastering 40

Apprenticeship–Plumbing 41

Apprenticeship–Tiling 41

ConstructionSkillsRegister(CSRTraining) 41

CarpentryandJoinery(DIYWoodwork) 41

PaintingandDecorating(DIY) 41

Plumbing(DIY) 41

TilingFloorsandWalls(DIY) 41

COuNSELLINg 42

FoundationDegreeinCounsellingUniversityofUlster 42

Level4CertificateinCounsellingStudiesUniversityofUlster 42

Level2CertificateinCounsellingSkills 42

Level2CertificateinIntroductiontoCounsellingSkills 42

DENTAL NurSINg 43

NEBDNNationalDiplomainDentalNursing 43

ELECTrICAL 44

RequirementsforElectricalInstallations17thEditionC&G2382-10 44

RequirementsforElectricalInstallations16th-17thEditionUpdateC&G23772382-20 44

Inspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallationsC&G2391-10Unit301(Theory) 44

Inspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallationsC&G2391-10Unit302(Practical) 44

ElectricalInstallationC&G2377(PortableApplianceTesting) 44


IndexMOTOr vEHICLE 78

Level4AdvancedVehicleDiagnostics 79

Level3MotorVehicle-MatureexperiencedStudents(FastTrack) 79

Level3MotorSports*NEW* 79

LightVehicleRepair-TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&3 79

HeavyVehicleRepair-TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&3 79

LightVehicleBodyRepairandRefinishing–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel2&3 79

LandBasedServiceEngineeringTechnicalCertificateandNVQLevel2&Level3 79

ConstructionPlantMaintenance–TechnicalCertificateand/orNVQLevel1,2&3 79

DiplomainVehiclePartsPrinciplesLevel2&3 79

Level1VehicleFitting*NEW* 79

Painting&Refinishing(Upskilling) 79

CarBodyWelding 79

Owner/DriverCarMaintenance 79

MuSIC 80

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainMusic 80

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainMusic 80

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainMusic 81

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainMusicTechnology 81

Level2BTECDiplomainPerformingArts(DramaandMusic) 81

PErFOrMINg ArTS 82

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainPerformingArts 82

Level2BTECDiplomainPerformingArts(DramaandMusic) 82

PHOTOgrAPHY & PHOTOSHOP 83





DigitalPhotographyCreativeCraftLevel3 84

DigitalPhotographyCreativeCraftLevel2 84

RecreationalDigitalPhotography–AdvancedLevel3standard 84

RecreationalDigitalPhotography–Level2standard 84

GetmoreoutofyourDigitalCamera 84

IntroductiontoPhotoshopforDigitalCameraUsers 84

PhotoshopElementsforPhotographers 84

PuBLIC SErvICES 85

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainPublicServices 85

Level2BTECDiplomainPublicServices 85

rETAIL 86

FoundationDegreeinRetail 86

ABCLevel3CertificateinRetailKnowledge 86

ABCLevel2DiplomainRetailFashion 86

Apprenticeship–RetailNVQLevel2 86


RetailWorks–pre-vocational 87

SCIENCE 88

FoundationDegreeinAppliedandMedicalScience 88

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificate/DiplomaAppliedBiology 88

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainAppliedScience 88

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainAppliedScience 88

SPOrTS STuDIES 89

FoundationDegreeinSport,ExerciseandFitness 90

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSport 90

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainSportandExerciseSciences 90

Level3BTECSubsidiaryDiplomainSportandExerciseSciences(FormerlyNationalAward) 90

Level2BTECDiplomainSport 91

TrainingforSuccessLevel1and2inSports 91

SkillsforyourLife 91

ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinExerciseReferral 91

ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinPersonalTraining 91

ActiveIQLevel3CertificateinSportsMassageTherapy 91

ActiveIQLevel2CertificateinGymInstructing 91

Level2EventsSteward 91

TEACHEr TrAININg 92

EDILevel4CertificateinTeachingICTSkills 92

EDILevel4CertificateinPrinciplesofTeachingandLearning 92

FINANCE 93

LEArNINg SuPPOrT 94

WOrKINg ON YOur FuTurE 96

LEArNINg rESOurCE CENTrE 96

FACILITIES FOr STuDENTS 97

STuDENT ACTIvITIES 98

SPOrTS TEAMS AND ACADEMIES 99

PrINCE’S TruST 100

CAMPuS LOCATION 100

guIDE FOr INTErNATIONAL STuDENTS 101

BuSINESS SuPPOrT 102

COMMuNITY LEArNINg 103

COMMuNITY LEArNINg OuTCENTrES 104

HOrTICuLTurE 61

Horticulture(NPTCLevel3DiplomainWork-basedHorticulture) 61

Horticulture(NPTCLevel2DiplomainWork-basedHorticulture) 61

Horticulture(NPTClevel1DiplomainPracticalHorticultureSkills) 61


RecreationalGardening 61

HOSPITALITY & TOurISM 62

FoundationDegreeinTravelandTourismManagement 63

FoundationDegreeinHospitalityandTourismManagement 63

FoundationDegreeinInternationalCulinaryArts 63

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainHospitalityandEventManagement 63

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainTravelandTourism 64

Level2BTECDiplomainTravelandTourism 64


NVQLevel3ProfessionalCookery 64

Level2ProfessionalCookeryDiploma(PCD) 64

Level2NVQinProfessionalCookery 64

Level1NVQCertificateinHospitality&CateringServices 64

Level3Award/Cert/DipinFood&DrinkIndustryQualificationsApprenticeshipNI 64

Level2Award/Cert/DipinFood&DrinkIndustryQualificationsApprenticeshipNI 64

SkillsforWork 64

ABCLevel2CertificateinGeneralPatisserieandConfectionery 65

CIEHLevel4AwardinManagingFoodSafety 65

CIEHLevel3AwardinSupervisingFoodSafety 65

CIEHLevel2AwardinFoodSafety 65

EDILevel3PrinciplesofSupervisingCustomerServiceinHospitality,Leisure,TravelandTourism 65

EDILevel2PrinciplesofCustomerServiceinHospitality,Leisure,TravelandTourism 65

RecreationalWineTasting 65

CookingforAllOccasions 65

CakeDecoratingBeginners/Intermediate/Advanced 65

IT / COMPuTINg / MuLTIMEDIA 66

FoundationDegreeinComputingandNetworkSystems 67

FoundationDegreeinComputing 67

FoundationDegreeinInteractiveMultimedia 68

Level4BTECHigherNationalCertificateinBusinessInformationSolutions 68

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainGamesDevelopment 68

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainInteractiveComputing 68

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainComputing 68

Level2BTECDiplomainComputing 68

CompTIAA+PCHardwareandOperatingSystems 69

CompTIANetwork+(N+) 69

CompTIASecurity+(S+) 69

CiscoNetworkingAcademyProgramme–CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA) 69

BasicComputing(GETIT) 69

ICTEssentialSkills(LEARNIT) 69

C&GLevel3AwardforITUsers(FURTHERIT) 69

LANguAgES 70

DiplomaintheIrishLanguage 70

RecreationalLanguages–ATasteofFrench,ItalianorSpanish 70

LEISurE & rECrEATIONAL 71

Level2FAQAwardinBasicActivityFirstAid 71

YogaforBeginners 71

YogaforIntermediates 71

Men’sKeepFit 71

Golf–Beginners/Improvers 71

LIFE SKILLS 72

OCRLifeandLivingSkills(EntryLevels–1,2and3)-Accreditedcourseforstudentswithlearningdifficulties/disabilities 72

LinkClub(ForStudentsWithLearningDifficulties) 72

MANAgEMENT & PrOFESSIONAL DEvELOPMENT 73

Level7BTECExtendedDiplomainStrategicManagement&Leadership 74

Level5BTECDiplomainManagementandLeadership 74

Level5CIPDHumanResourceManagement 74

CIPDCertificateinHumanResourcePractice 74

Level5ILMCertificatein,CoachingandMentoringinManagement 74

Level4ILMCertificateinManagement 75

Level3ILMCertificateinFirstLineManagement 75

Level3ILMCertificateinEffectiveManagement 75

Level3ILMAwardinFirstLineManagement 75

Level3ILMAwardinCoachingforTeamLeadersandFirstLineManagers 75

Level3ILMAwardinEffectiveManagement 75

Level2ILMAwardinTeamLeading 75

ILMAwardinCustomerAwareness 75

TraintheTrainerILMEndorsedAward 75

MEDIA 76


Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 77

Level5BTECHigherNationalDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 77

Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 77

Level2BTECDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 77

Level1BTECDiplomainGraphicDesign 77


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TheCollegewouldliketothankallstudentsfortheirco-operationandparticipationinthephotographyusedwithinthisprospectus.

We have a commitment to equal opportunities and respect the differences of all our community regardless of racial group, religious belief, political opinion, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, marital status or whether or not you have dependents. As a public body, we also regard the desirability of providing Good Relations between persons of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group.

This document can be made available in a range of alternative formats. For more information contact the marketing department on 0845 604 0033.

All Southern Regional College courses and assessments are conducted through the medium of English unless otherwise stipulated. Each student applicant must be competent in the English language to be able to understand and participate in learning and be able to work with English language text books and learning material used in the delivery of the course. The College also provides a range of courses to support those who need to develop their English language skills.

We welcome calls via TextDirectMaking a call from a textphone Dial 18001 + 028 3025 9622 or making a call from a telephone Dial 18002 + 084 5604 0033

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