Business Solutions Training Directory 2010-11

Training Directory2010/2011

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

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

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

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

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

Design and written by the accross Marketing team.

accross Business Solutions is one of the North West’s most successful and respected providers of training and advice for commercial organisations.

We specialise in providing training

and development solutions which are designed to improve

your business and allow you to compete more effectively.

accross Business Solutions is committed to ensuring that its services are demand-led in response to the needs of employers and is a key player in workforce development across the country. We have a network of highly qualified and experienced tutors and assessors capable of delivering training and learning in the workplace, or at specialist facilities.

accross Business Solutions offers a wide range of high-quality business services including business consultancy, top-up training, staff development and short and long courses, many of which are bespoke to fit around the needs of each individual business and include english and maths skills.

accross Business Solutions helps to improve the skills of the workforce by:

• Identifying training needs in companies. • Providing flexible training with industry experienced trainers and assessors. • Engaging with employers and providing solutions fit for purpose. • Providing impartial guidance for companies. • Using innovation technology to ensure the learner is getting a learning method to suit their lives.

In 2008 we achieved certification in the TQS (Training Quality Standard) which recognises the best organisations in the UK delivering training to employers.

• Discounts are available for group bookings• We do not charge VAT on many courses• We can offer funding on many courses and some courses can even be delivered for FREE• Most of our courses can be delivered at your place of work or at our site• We tailor our courses to fit around your working life

If you would like to train in a specific area and do not see the course listed in this guide, call us and we can write a bespoke course specifically for you. Most industries covered.

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D.O.A - Details on application D.O.F - Dependant on fundingF.O.C - Free of charge (if criteria met) P.O.A - Price on applicationTBA - To be agreed (with employer) TBC - To be confirmed

accross - Accrington & Rossendale Collegeworkplace - Your place of work

* Minimum group size 10 people ** Maximum group size 12 people

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Contents

4 - Construction, Building Services, Motor Engineering & Technology

6 - Creative Industries

8 - Professional Studies

11 - Professional Development & New Courses

Course Title Level Qual Duration Venue Price (Ex VAT) Funding

Cleaning ScienceBio Hazards - TBC 1 day accross / workplace P.O.A NoCarpet Care - TBC 1 day accross / workplace P.O.A NoCleaning & Support Services 2 NVQ 3-12 months workplace P.O.A YesComputer Cleaning - BICSc 1 day accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireLocal Environmental Services 2 NVQ 3-12 months workplace P.O.A Please enquireRecycling Operations 1/2 NVQ 3-12 months workplace P.O.A Please enquireWaste Management Operations Levels 1/2 NVQ 3-12 months workplace P.O.A Please enquireHard Floor Cleaning - TBC 1 day accross / workplace P.O.A NoCleaning Principles 2 Various D.O.A accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquire

Construction & TechnologyACS Assessment - ACS Up to 5 days accross P.O.A NoBasic Brickwork - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £200 PartiallyBasic Plastering - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £200 PartiallyBasic Wallpapering - - 9 x 3 hours accross P.O.A NoCertificate in Energy Efficiency - Cert. 3 days accross £165 NoDecorative Effects - - 9 x 3 hours accross P.O.A TBCFloor Covering 2 Diploma 36 weeks accross P.O.A YesFloor Covering (Beginners) - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £150 NoFlue Gas Analysis - CPA1 1 day accross £145 NoLuxury Vinyl Tile Installation - - 2 x 8 hours accross P.O.A NoSub Floor Preparation - - 2 days accross P.O.A NoPlanning for Installation - - 8 x 3hrs accross P.O.A NoGas, Re-Assessment Assessment - ACS 3 days accross P.O.A NoGas, Re-Assessment Assessment - Cooking Appliances - ACS/CITB Varies accross P.O.A No

Construction, Building Services, Motor Engineering & Technology



Construction & Technology

Gas, Re-Assessment Assessment - Domestic Gas Fires - ACS/CITB Varies accross P.O.A NoGas, Re-Assessment Assessment - Domestic Gas Meters - ACS/CITB Varies accross P.O.A NoGas, Re-Assessment Assessment - Domestic Gas Water - ACS/CITB Varies accross P.O.A NoGas, Re-Assessment Assessment - Domestic Natural Gas - ACS/CITB Varies accross P.O.A NoGas, Re-Assessment Assessment - Central Heating Boiler - ACS/CITB Varies accross P.O.A NoGas Safety Training - ACS 2 days accross P.O.A NoLincrusta Training Day - No 1 day accross £100 NoUnvented Hot Water Storage Systems - BPEC 1 day accross £190 NoSet & Safe Use of Routers - - 7 x 3 hours accross P.O.A NoBasic Routering - - 7 x 3 hours accross P.O.A NoAdvanced Routering - - 7 x 3 hours accross P.O.A NoHome Maintenance in Carpentry & Joinery - - 10 x 3 hours accross P.O.A NoHNC Construction - HNC One day accross P.O.A Please enquire

HorticultureDiploma in Practical Horticulture Skills 1 NVQ 30 weeks accross / workplace D.O.F YesCemeteries 2 NVQ 30 weeks workplace D.O.F YesWork Based Horticulture 2 Diploma 30 weeks accross / workplace D.O.F YesGardening for Confined Spaces (Containers & Planters) - accross cert. 30 weeks workplace D.O.F NoGround Maintenance 2 NVQ 30 weeks workplace D.O.F YesDiploma in Subsidiary Horticulture 3 NVQ 1 year accross D.O.F YesWorking Life/Horticulture 3 NVQ 1 year accross D.O.F YesSports Turf 2 NVQ 30 weeks workplace D.O.F Yes

Land TransportPCV Driver CPC - TBC 1 day accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireDefensive Driving (EDI) 2 EDI 2 days accross / workplace £200 Please enquireDriving Instructor 3 NVQ 3-12 months accross / workplace P.O.A Part fundedMIDAS - MIDAS 1-4 days accross / workplace £95/day Please enquirePCV Driving (Bus & Coach) 2 NVQ 3-6 month accross / workplace P.O.A YesRoad Passenger Transport Operations - NVQ 3-6 months accross / workplace P.O.A YesEquality & Diversity - EDI 2 days accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquirePCV Driving Instructor Re-register Re-accreditation - TBC 3 day accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireRoad Passenger Vehicle Driving-Taxi/Private Hire 2 NVQ 3-6 months accross / workplace P.O.A Yes

Manufacturing & IndustryCleaning & Support Services 1/2 NVQ Various workplace P.O.A YesCWP (Combined Working Practices) 2/3 NVQ Various workplace P.O.A YesLATA (Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities) Educational Route 1-4 NVQ 12 months workplace P.O.A YesLATA (Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities)Industrial Route 1-4 NVQ 12 months workplace P.O.A YesRecycling Operations 1/2 NVQ Various workplace P.O.A YesWaste Management Operations - Waste Collection 1/2 NVQ Various workplace P.O.A Yes

Motor & Motorcycle EngineeringAuto-Electrical & Diagnostics - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £100 No Kits & Classics/Car Restoration - Cert if requested 10 weeks accross £100 No Motor Cycle Maintenance & Repair - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £100 NoBasic Car Maintenance - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £100 NoIMI Light Vehicle Apprenticeship - NVQ 2 years accross / workplace F.O.C Please enquireIMI Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship - NVQ 2 years accross / workplace F.O.C Please enquireIMI Transport Engineering Apprenticeship - NVQ 2 years accross / workplace F.O.C Please enquireIMI Motor Cycle Apprenticeship - NVQ 2 years accross / workplace F.O.C Please enquire

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Hair & BeautyNail Technology (City & Guilds) 2 C&G 14 x 3 hours Seasons Salon £225 NoApply Make-Up (City & Guilds) 2 C&G 15 x 2 hours Seasons Salon £130 NoProvide Nail Art (City & Guilds) 2 C&G 4 x 3 hours Seasons Salon £85 NoAward in Waxing Techniques 2 C&G 25 x 2 hours Seasons Salon £155 NoAward in Facial Skincare 2 C&G 10 x 3 hours Seasons Salon £150 NoApply Microdermabrasion Techniques 3 C&G 8 x 3 hours Seasons Salon £160 NoApply Individual Permanent Lashes 3 C&G 6 x 3 hours Seasons Salon £165 NoApply Stone Therapy Treatments 3 C&G 8 x 2.5 hours Seasons Salon £125 NoProvide Body Massage 3 C&G 28 x 2.5 hours Seasons Salon £240 NoProvide Self Tanning 2 C&G 3 x 2.5 hours Seasons Salon £85 NoAward in Manicure 2 accross cert. 8 x 3 hours Seasons Salon £150 NoIntroduction to Reflexology 2 accross cert. TBC Seasons Salon TBC NoIntroduction to Aromatherapy Using Pre-blended Oils 2 accross cert. TBC Seasons Salon TBC No

Hospitality & CateringEssentials of Catering - accross cert. 2½ days Traders Brasserie F.O.C Please enquireFood Hygiene 2 CIEH 1 day accross / workplace £60.00 NoSupervising Food Hygiene 3 CIEH 3 days accross / workplace P.O.A NoFood Production & Cooking 2 NVQ 20 weeks (PT) accross / workplace D.O.F YesFood Processing & Cooking 2 NVQ 20 weeks (PT) accross / workplace D.O.F YesHalf Term, Easter & Summer Cookery Schools - accross cert. 1 week Traders Brasserie £80 Please enquireHealthy School Meals - accross cert. 1 day accross / workplace £45 NoMulti-skilled Hospitality 1 NVQ 20 weeks (PT) accross / workplace D.O.F YesNutrition for Nursing & Care Homes - accross cert. 1 day accross / workplace £50 NoThe Art of Entertaining - accross cert. 6 weeks Traders Brasserie TBC Please enquire

Creative Industries



MediaFilm Studies - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £125 Please enquireIntroduction to Digital Photography - accross cert. 8 weeks accross £75 Please enquirePhotography - Portfolio Building - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £99 Please enquirefdA Music Production - Degree 2 years accross P.O.A Please enquirefdA Theatre & Performance - Degree 2 years accross P.O.A Please enquire

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If you are looking to kick start your career by gaining a nationally recognised qualification, yet learn better on the job than in a classroom, then an apprenticeship pathway may be the route for you.

Apprenticeships teach you a trade through learning in the workplace, backed up with theoretical knowledge which is delivered at College. Not only will you get on the job training, you will also earn money from day one.

Plus, did you know that over the course of your career you can earn on average £100,000 more than those who don’t do an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships are nationally recognised as a fantastic pathway into the career of your choice and accross now offers apprenticeships in almost all industries, including:

Creative IndustriesBeauty Therapy (Levels 2 and 3)Hairdressing (Levels 2 and 3)Nail Services (Level 3)Food and Drink Service (Level 2)Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership (Level 2)Professional Cookery (Levels 2 and 3)

Professional StudiesAccounting (Levels 2, 3 and 4)Business and Administration (Levels 2 and 3)Child Care, Learning and Development (Levels 2 and 3)Customer Service (Level 2)IT Users - iTQ (Levels 2 and 3) New!Retail (Level 2)Travel and Tourism (Levels 2 and 3)Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2)

Construction, Building Services,Motor Engineering and TechnologyBrickwork (Levels 2 and 3)Carpentry and Joinery (Levels 2 and 3)Cleaning and Support Services (Level 2)Floor Covering (Level 2)Floristry (Level 2) New!General Construction Operations (GCO) (Level 2)Horticulture (Level 2)Maintenance Operations (Level 2)Motor Vehicle (Levels 2 and 3)Painting and Decorating (Levels 2 and 3)Plastering (Levels 2 and 3)Plumbing (Levels 2 and 3)


Adult & Child CareChildren & Young People 3 NVQ 10 months accross / workplace P.O.A YesChildren’s Care Learning & Development 2 NVQ 10 months workplace P.O.A YesChildren’s Care Learning & Development 3 NVQ 10 months workplace P.O.A YesHealth & Social Care (Adults) 2 NVQ 8 months workplace P.O.A YesHealth & Social Care (Adults) 3 NVQ 10 months workplace P.O.A YesHealth & Social Care (Adults) 4 NVQ 10 months workplace £1100 NoIntroduction to Dementia - TBC 1 day accross / workplace £50.00 NoSafeguarding Vulnerable Adults** - TBC 1 day accross / workplace £375.00 NoSupporting Teaching & Learning In Schools 2/3 NVQ 10 months workplace P.O.A YesSupport Services in Health Care 2 NVQ 10 months workplace P.O.A YesLeadership & Management in Care 4 NVQ 10 months workplace £1100 NoFdA Early Years (Childhood Studies) 4/5 Degree 2 years accross P.O.A Please enquireFdA Health & Social Care 4/5 Degree 2 years accross P.O.A Please enquireFdA Mental Health Work 4/5 Degree 2 years accross P.O.A Please enquireFdA Alcohol & Substance Misuse 4/5 Degree 2 years accross P.O.A Please enquire

Business & Management Accounting AAT Technician 2 accross cert. 36 weeks (PT) accross £736.00 NoAccounting AAT Technician 3 Diploma 36 weeks (PT) accross £836.00 NoAccounting AAT Technician 4 Diploma 36 weeks (PT) accross £936.00 NoAppraisal Training 4 accross cert. Various accross / workplace P.O.A NoBookkeeping Certificate - accross cert. 25 weeks (PT) accross £575.00 NoBusiness Administration 2 NVQ 12 months workplace £500.00 Yes

Professional Studies



Business & Management

Business Administration 3 NVQ 12 months workplace £600.00 YesBusiness Administration 4 NVQ 12 months workplace £750.00 YesBusiness Improvement Techniques - TBC Various accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireCertificate in Education Administration - TBC Various accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireCommunication Skills - TBC Various accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireComputerised Accounts 1 TBC 18 weeks (PT) accross £200.00 NoComputerised Accounts 2 TBC 18 weeks (PT) accross £200.00 NoComputerised Accounts 3 TBC 18 weeks (PT) accross £200.00 NoCustomer Service - TBC Various accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireCustomer Service 2 NVQ 12 months workplace £500.00 YesCustomer Service 3 NVQ 12 months workplace £600.00 YesConflict Management* - accross cert. 1 day accross / workplace P.O.A NoConflict Management* - Accredited 2 days accross / workplace P.O.A NoInterview Skills* - accross cert. 1 day accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireIntroduction to Project Management - TBC Various accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireManagement Diploma 5 CMI Various accross £929.50 Please enquireManagement Diploma, Introductory 4 CMI 19 weeks accross £410.00 Please enquireManagement 3 NVQ 10 months workplace P.O.A YesManagement 4 NVQ 10 months workplace P.O.A YesRecruitment & Selection - accross cert. Various accross / workplace P.O.A Please enquireRetail Operations 2 NVQ 12 months workplace £500.00 YesTeam Leader 2 NVQ 8 months workplace P.O.A YesTelephone Techniques - ½ day / 1 day workplace P.O.A Please enquire

ESOL & Citizenship5 Day Citizenship Entry/1/2/3 OCNW 30 hours accross / workplace £123 YesESOL Entry OCNW 85 hours accross / workplace £288 YesESOL 1/2 UCLES 85 hours accross / workplace £288 YesESOL - Citizenship Entry OCNW 51 hours accross / workplace £186 YesESOL - Pre-Citizenship Entry OCNW 120 hours accross / workplace £393 Yes

Health & Safety / First AidEmergency First Aid for Appointed Persons - HSE 1 day accross / workplace £50 NoFirst Aid at Work - HSE 3 days accross / workplace £125 NoFirst Aid at Work Re-Qualification - HSE 2 days accross / workplace £50 NoHealth & Safety in the Workplace* 2 CIEH 1 day accross / workplace £50 NoPaediatric First Aid - HSE 2 days accross / workplace £75 NoPaediatric First Aid Refresher - HSE 3 hours accross / workplace £32 NoPrinciples of COSHH* 2 CIEH ½ day accross / workplace £35 NoPrinciples of Manual Handling* 2 CIEH ½ day accross / workplace £35 NoPrinciples of Risk Assessment* 2 CIEH 1 day accross / workplace £50 No

Information TechnologyITQ 1-3 OCR 1 year accross / workplace £245.00 YesMicrosoft Access 1-3 accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NoMicrosoft Excel 1-3 accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NoMicrosoft Expression Web - accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NoMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6 & 7 - accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NoMicrosoft Outlook - accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NoMicrosoft Powerpoint 1-3 accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NoMicrosoft Project - accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NoMicrosoft Publisher 1-3 accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NoMicrosoft Word 1-3 accross cert. ½ day / 1 day accross / workplace £59.00 / £89.00 NofdEng Software Engineering 4/5 Degree 2 years accross P.O.A Please enquire



Learning & DevelopmentA1 Assessor Award 3 EDI 3-6 months workplace £200 Part fundedV1 Internal Verifier Award 4 EDI 3-6 months workplace £400 Part fundedPTLLS 3 EDI 10 weeks (PT) accross / workplace £170 Please enquireCTLLS 4 EDI 18 weeks (PT) accross £500 Please enquirePGCE/Certicate of Education 5 EDI 32 weeks (PT) accross £870 Please enquireMentoring & Coaching a Learning Organisation 5 EDI 10 weeks accross £285 Please enquire

Skills For LifeEnglish Entry C&G Min. 10 hours accross / workplace £0 YesEnglish 1/2 C&G Min. 10 hours accross / workplace £0 YesMaths Entry C&G Min. 10 hours accross / workplace £0 YesMaths 1/2 C&G Min. 10 hours accross / workplace £0 Yes

SportFitness & Exercise Testing - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £70 Please enquireNutrition & Weight Management - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £50 Please enquirePlayer, Match & Performance Analysis(includes FA Certificate in Match Analysis) - accross cert. 10 weeks accross £75 Please enquireInstructing Fitness & Exercise 2 NVQ 12 months accross £250 NoInstructing Gym Based Exercise - NVQ 10 weeks accross £350 NoInstructing Physical Activity & Exercise 3 NVQ 12 months accross £500 NoSport & Exercise Therapy Cert. (inc. Sports Massage) 2 TBC Various accross P.O.A Please enquireSport Leaders UK Awards - TBC 10 weeks accross £85 Please enquirefdA Physical Activity & Sport 5/6 Degree 2 years accross P.O.A Please enquire

Travel & TourismEvent Planning Certificate 2 EDI 12 weeks (PT) accross £100 Please enquireOrganising Conferences,Leisure or Hospitality Events 2 EDI 15 weeks (PT) accross £199 Please enquireSelf Employment & Enterprise Award 2 NOCN 10 weeks (PT) accross £110 Please enquire



Continuous Professional DevelopmentGCSE Science 2 AQA 34 weeks accross £340 NoCounselling Skills 2 ACS 16 weeks accross £150 NoCriminology 2 ACS 16 weeks accross £150 NoHuman Growth & Development 2 ACS 16 weeks accross £150 NoHuman Physiology 2 ACS 16 weeks accross £150 NoLaw 2 ACS 16 weeks accross £150 NoPsychology 2 ACS 16 weeks accross £150 NoSociology 2 ACS 16 weeks accross £150 NoBiology 3 ACS 32 weeks accross £300 NoCare Studies - Mental Health 3 ACS 32 weeks accross £300 NoCare Studies - Policy, Principles & Practise 3 ACS 32 weeks accross £300 NoEducation Studies 3 ACS 32 weeks accross £300 NoEnglish Language & Literature 3 ACS 32 weeks accross £300 NoPsychological Perspectives 3 ACS 32 weeks accross £300 NoAHED Higher - Approach Research (Vulnerable Groups) - ACS 16 weeks accross £200 NoAHED Higher - Human Physiology - ACS 16 weeks accross £200 NoThe Developing Child 4 - 10 weeks accross TBC NoCare, Assessment & Planning 4 - 10 weeks accross TBC NoAlcohol Substance Use & Mental Health 5 - 10 weeks accross TBC NoSafeguarding Children 5 - 10 weeks accross TBC No

New for 2011/2012Empowerment & Advocacy 5 - 10 weeks accross TBC NoCultural Diversity within the Community 5 - 10 weeks accross TBC No

Professional Development & New Courses


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