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When you learn at home with ICS it’s not like school or college. You canstart when you like, there are no classes to go to, and no set timetable –you decide when and where you want to learn.

All our courses have been specially designed with home learning in mind.

So you get everything you need to learn quickly and easily – and if yourcourse needs any special equipment, that’s all provided. And you get allthe support you need too, from our Student Advisors and your Tutor.What’s more, our online Student Community gives you access toresources and lets you communicate with other like-minded students.

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“The A Level course materials were excellent, andI got great support from my tutor when I neededit, which helped keep me motivated. When Ipassed my exam, I was delighted – and myemployers were really impressed, as I’d done it allin my own time. The course has really openeddoors for me and given me the confidence I neededto get ahead!”Donna Linden, Glasgow

“The BA Psychology Studies course is wellstructured, easy to understand and the flexibilityof being able to study where and when I want is areal benefit. Studying this course makes me feellike I'm doing a good degree through a goodUniversity…any time I've needed help my mentorand personal tutor have always been there.”Eve de Maertelaere, Southend-on-Sea

Welcome to New Direction, your guide to homelearning with ICS. If you’ve ever thought aboutgetting more out of life, this is your opportunity todo it! Looking for a new job? Want to get apromotion? Whether you’d like to learn practicalskills, get a work-related qualification or evenstudy for a degree, with ICS you can.

We’re the world’s Number 1 in home learning –with over 100 years of experience. Every singleyear, thousands of people get the skills they wantwith ICS.

Remember, this catalogue is just a taste of someof our most popular choices, and you can see ourrange of over 200 courses at icshomelearn.co.uk.Why not take a look? Or pick up the phone andstart something new today. With £20 off, no

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Do I need qualifications before I start?

For most ICS courses you don't need any previous qualifications,experience or knowledge.

How long will my course take?

It’s up to you. After all, you set your own pace – though most studentscomplete their course within a year. It also partly depends on the courseyou take.

What makes home learning different?

In a word, flexibility. All our courses are made up of bite-sized modulesthat you work through at your own pace.

How does it work?

As the end of each unit, you fill in a test paper online or complete anassessment and send it to your tutor for marking and comments. Youonly ever move on to a new module when you feel ready, and when you’vesuccessfully completed the previous one. So you get real proof of yourprogress.

Do I have to do it all on my own?

We give you all the support you need. Withall our paper-based courses, you have aTutor who’s experienced in helpingstudents just like you. They’ll mark andcomment on your work, give you feedback,and answer any queries. You also haveaccess to our ICS Student Advisors forpractical help. Plus, our online StudentCommunity means you can take part inforum discussions, complete surveys andmanage your account.

What qualification will I get?

It depends which course you take. You’ll either get a recognisedqualification from the relevant awarding body, or an ICS Diploma.

How soon can I start?

Your enrolment should be processed within two days – and all yourcourse materials will be delivered within two weeks.

How do I enrol?

Call us on 0800 068 5725 and talk to one of our course advisors.Alternatively, complete the application form on page 15 and return it tous at ICS FREEPOST, SCO7487, Glasgow G3 8BR. Don’t forget to sendback your New Direction voucher to claim your £20 saving (or if you callus, please remember to mention your voucher).

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Want to get a headstart in your career? Our businesscourses cover everything from Marketing to Book-keeping.

With everything from Fashion to Fitness, this range ofcourses is ideal if you fancy trying your hand at somethingcompletely new!

Want to learn something practical? From plumbing to PCrepair, designing web pages to repairing cars, here’s whereyou’ll find our hands-on courses.

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Having the right qualification can be essential. And if that’ssomething that’s important to you, you’ll find what you’relooking for here.

Degrees, A Levels and GCSEs

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Good at organising? Enjoy working withpeople? The events industry could be right foryou – and this ASET qualification will get yourcareer off to a great start. You’ll gain thepractical skills and knowledge needed to plana small scale event, including finding thenecessary resources and getting the costsright.

Code: N42

Qualification: ASET Level 2Certificate in Event Planning

ASET Event Planning

£42.20per month


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Personnel Management is all about lookingtaking care of a company’s greatest assets –its people. This is an excellent introduction tothe general principles of the profession. You’llalso learn about key issues like recruitmentand selection, the importance of training, andemployee relations.

Code: N36

Qualification: ICS PersonnelManagement Diploma

Personnel Management

£47.20per month

Do you want to take your career as a travelagent further? With this course, approved byBritish Airways, you’ll learn industry terminology,procedures and fare types, and be able tocomplete tickets to IATA (International AirTransport Association) standard. It will fullyprepare you for the Level I exam and you’llearn 10 IATA points!

Code: N50

Qualification: A certificateendorsed by British Airways

Fares & Ticketing Level I

£35.20per month

Interested in food and cooking? Turn yourpassion into a career! Learn how to preparefood to a very high standard, from sourcing thebest ingredients to the art of presentation. Andyou'll also discover how you can apply them torunning your own successful business.

Code: N33

Qualification: ICS Catering &Gourmet Cooking Diploma

Catering & GourmetCooking

£50.20per month

Want to be your own boss? You need more thanenthusiasm and a good business idea – andwhat you learn on this course will give you abetter chance of being a success. You'll findout how to develop your idea, present yourbusiness plan professionally, and sort out yourfinancial planning.

Code: N38

Qualification: ICS StartingYour Own Business Diploma

Starting Your OwnBusiness

£49.20per month

A great receptionist is the public face of anorganisation – making sure customers andclients have a good impression of thecompany. If that appeals to you, this coursewill give you the training you need to work fora wide range of businesses, adapting quicklyand easily to any company.

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Qualification: ICSProfessional ReceptionistDiploma

ProfessionalReceptionist

£36.20per month

Recognised by all UK travel agencyorganisations, this course is a great way intoan exciting and challenging career. It coverseverything from travel geography to organisingtailor-made holidays and package tours. You’lllearn everything you need to pass your Level 2and 3 travel agent exams.

Code: N55

Qualification: Certificate inTravel jointly awarded byABTA and City & Guilds

Travel Agent

£49.20per month

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Are you new to the responsibilities of being amanager? Here’s the ideal way to build yourknowledge and your confidence. Accredited bythe Institute of Leadership and Management(ILM), the course will develop your supervisoryskills – covering everything from decisionmaking to time management.

Code: N60

Qualification: ILMIntroductory Certificate inFirst Line Management

ILM Intro Certificate inFirst Line Management

£56.20per month

Have you got what it takes to become a goodmanager? This course covers all the keyareas, including leadership and motivation,communication and understanding finance.It’s an excellent starting point for anyone whowants the extra pay and responsibility thatcomes from being a manager.

Code: N35

Qualification: ICS BusinessManagement Diploma

Business Management

£50.20per month

The IAB is the leading professional body in theUK devoted solely to the interests of book-keepers – and this course is an excellentintroduction to the skills you’ll need in yourcareer. The course covers all the fundamentalareas of book-keeping, earning you anexemption from the Level 2 Certificate exam.

Code: N70

Qualification: IAB Level 2Certificate in Book-keeping

IAB Level 2 Certificate inBook-keeping

£37.20per month

Got a good head for figures? Working in acompany's accounts department could be thechallenge you're looking for. And if you want toget off to a great start, this course gives you agreat introduction to accounting systems andprinciples, as well as developing the practicalskills you’ll need in your career

Code: N77

Qualification: ICS Book-keeping & Accounts Diploma

Book-keeping &Accounts

£32.20per month

Being a Personal Assistant can bring excellentrewards in terms of both career satisfactionand salary. A good PA is essential, makingsure senior managers are fully informed andprepared. This course gives you all the skillsyou need to make sure everything you organiseworks smoothly.

Code: L04

Qualification: LCCI IQBusiness Administration

Personal Assistant

£42.20per month

Looking for a career with variety, involving funand working with people? Hospitalitymanagement could be right for you. This BTECLevel 3 course will get you off to an excellentstart, giving you general businessmanagement skills, as well as the specialisttechniques involved in the hospitality industry.

Code: N34

Qualification: BTEC Level 3Certificate in HospitalityManagement

Hospitality Management

£59.20per month

If you already work in marketing, this is anexcellent way to take your skills further –giving you a highly respected CharteredInstitute of Marketing qualification. Thiscomprehensive course covers everything frommanaging marketing relationships tounderstanding customer behaviour.

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Qualification: CIMProfessional Diploma inMarketing

CIM ProfessionalDiploma in Marketing

£77.20per month

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An essential qualification, whether you’rethinking about a job or further education. Thecourse covers everything from addition,subtraction, multiplication and division tomore complex subjects, like algebra. You’llsoon feel your confidence and abilities grow.

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Qualification: GCSE Maths

GCSE Mathematics

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This qualification is proof that you have a goodcommand of the language. You’ll discover theimportance of good punctuation, as well aslearning how to write reports and lettersclearly. You’ll also discover the pleasure youcan get from reading fiction and poetry, andlearn how to express yourself.

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Qualification: GCSE English

GCSE English

£32.20per month

When you study psychology, it’s amazing howit changes the way you see everyday life! Onthis course, you'll learn about a very widerange of subjects, including social andcognitive psychology and child development –as well as understanding all the main issues inpsychological methods.

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Qualification: A LevelPsychology

A Level Psychology

£37.20per month

Interested in knowing more about the life thatsurrounds us all? This qualification can be astepping stone to many areas of science. Thecourse will help you understand how animals,human beings and plant life interact – andincludes practical experiments you can carryout at home.

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Qualification: A Level Biology

A Level Biology

£37.20per month

This course teaches you to speak, understandand write Spanish, and the many topics you’llstudy include everything from holidays to workand lifestyle. So as well as learning thelanguage, you’ll have a good insight into life inSpain. Audio tapes are included to help youlearn faster.

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Qualification: GCSE Spanish

GCSE Spanish

£32.20per month

The law touches many aspects of our day-to-day lives. So as part of your studies for yourqualification, you'll cover a wide range ofsubjects – including dispute solving andliability, as well as criminal law. Thisqualification conclusively demonstrates thatyou can think clearly and logically.

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Qualification: A Level Law

A Level Law

£37.20per month

All our degree programmes arevalidated by our partner, TheUniversity of East London – and havebeen designed specifically for homelearning.

Complete flexibility

With our programmes there are nofixed term times. You can enrol whenyou want, and take as long up to 8years to complete your degree.

Your degree is made up of modules –and because you can study onemodule at a time, you don’t have topay all your fees upfront. This meansyou can achieve your degree in one ofthe most cost-effective ways available.

With ICS, you also get full support.You’ll have a dedicated mentor, whocan help you plan your studies andkeep you on track, and you’ll also havea tutor for each module you study.

As an ICS student, you qualify forautomatic access to our onlinestudent community, allowing you toget direct help and support from yourfellow students.

Degree ProgrammesLooking for a qualification that can help you reach the top inalmost any career? A degree is about more than showing yourknowledge of a subject: it also proves you have valuable skillsthat can be applied to a wide variety of different areas.

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BA (Hons) Psychology Studies withCounselling Studies

BA (Hons) Business Management and Law

BA (Hons) Business Management(Finance)

BA (Hons) Business Management (HumanResources)

BA (Hons) Business Management(Marketing)

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BSc (Hons) Public Health

BSc (Hons) Health Promotion

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With current concerns over healthy eating,especially in young people, nutrition is morerelevant than ever. Leading to an ASETcertificate, this course will build yourunderstanding of the principles of nutritionand its importance. You'll gain a thorough,practical knowledge of healthy eating.

Code: A40

Qualification: ASET Level 1Certificate

ASET NutritionAwareness

£42.20per month

Working with individuals who have drugproblems is an essential aspect of manycareers. Covering everything from thefundamentals to the impact of various types ofdrugs, this course is an excellent way to gaincomprehensive information and valuableskills, and leads to an ASET Certificate.

Code: A43


ASET Drugs Misuse &Abuse

£42.20per month

If you want to help people cope with life, thiscourse shows you what counselling canachieve. It’ll give you a clearer, deeperunderstanding of the ideas behindcounselling, as well as the personal qualitiesan effective counsellor needs. You'll also learnhow to give practical help.

Code: N37

Qualification: ICSCounselling Skills Diploma

Counselling Skills

£47.20per month

A career in residential care can be challengingand rewarding. This course is designed to giveyou the fundamental skills you'll need to workeffectively, covering areas like basic foodhygiene, pressure care and client hygiene. Itnot only boosts your job prospects, but yourself-esteem too.

Code: A41


ASET Essential CarePractice

£42.20per month

The demand for trained people in thearea of childcare has never been sogreat. But as well as being fun, lookingafter children can be a big responsibility.That's why this course gives you theskills and confidence to cope with thechallenging situations you'll face on a day-to-day basis.

Code: A08

Qualification: ICS Child DayCare Diploma

£47.20per month

With so many parents working, there’smore demand than ever forchildminders. Aimed at giving yourbusiness the best possible chance ofsuccess, this course covers everything

from planning and launching a business toHealth and Safety regulations and contracts.

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Qualification: ICS StartingYour Own ChildmindingBusiness Diploma

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Would you like to work alongside a teacher,helping children get the most out of theirlessons? Teaching assistants are essential intoday’s schools – and if you're as good withwords and numbers as you are with children,you could enjoy a career where those talentsare really in demand.

Code: A27

Qualification: Edexcel BTECLevel 2 Teaching AssistantCertificate

BTEC Teaching Assistant

£57.20per month

Whether you’re a parent, nursery nurse orteacher, you’ll be amazed at how signlanguage can help the development of babiesand young children. Our new course, based onBritish Sign Language, trains you in thetechniques you need to encourage spokenlanguage and communication skills.

Code: A60

Qualification: ICS SignLanguage Diploma

Signing with Babies &Toddlers

£62.20per month

The better you understand children, the moreyou'll get out of working with them. But thiscourse does more than give you a betterunderstanding of the way a child's mindworks. You’ll also gain the skills you need tohelp children develop and reach their fullpotential.

Code: A09

Qualification: ICS ChildPsychology Diploma

Child Psychology

£45.20per month

Whether you already work in a caringprofession, or want to get a head start in thefield, this course will certainly boost yourcareer prospects. This is a practical, work-related course, covering everything fromindividual needs to therapeutic activities –leading to a nationally-recognised qualification.

Code: A35

Qualification: BTEC Health &Social Care

BTEC Health & SocialCare

£57.20per month

If you want to be part of an exciting, fast-growing industry, and help people get moreout of life, this is the course for you. You’lllearn proven techniques to build people's self-esteem and motivation, as well as gettingpractical advice on setting up your ownpractice and attracting clients.

Code: A31

Qualification: ICS LifeCoaching Diploma

Become a Life Coach

£47.20per month

Want to know more about the world of family-focused social care? This course gives youfascinating insights into the issues involved inworking with families – including why youngpeople become vulnerable, and balancing theneeds of children and parents. Worth 20Credits towards a degree.

Code: A47

Qualification: UniversityUndergraduateAssociate Certificate

Supporting Children,Young People & Families

£44.80per month

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This is the ideal starting point for a career inthe fashion business. You’ll learn everythingfrom the principles of colour and design topattern alterations and fitting. You’ll alsoachieve the high level of garment-makingskills you need to be a success in fashion

Code: D01

Qualification: City & GuildsCertificate in Design andCraft, Fashion Wear

City & Guilds Fashion

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Unlock your creativity with this fascinatingcourse. Discover how to really bring a story tolife, using convincing dialogue, developingplots and creating dramatic tension. As well ashelping you to write compelling short stories,this course gives you advice on selling yourwork.

Code: D08

Qualification: ICS Short StoryWriting Diploma

Short Story Writing

£30.20per month

More people than ever are using the servicesof interior designers. If you want a career inthis exciting field, this course gives you theknowledge and confidence you need for yourCity & Guilds Level 2 Certificate. Learn how todraw to scale, light a room and add the vitalfinishing touch.

Code: D23

Qualification: City & GuildsDesign & Craft Certificate in(Planning a Room)

City & Guilds InteriorDesign

£52.20per month

Get into a business with good financialrewards that also lets you work with animals.On this course, you'll learn all the skills andtechniques needed to work in this in-demandfield – you could earn up to £40 per animal!Includes a free pet grooming kit.

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Qualification: ICSProfessional Pet GroomerDiploma

The Professional PetGroomer

£57.20per month

Do you have a keen eye for detail, and a love ofthe written word? If so, proofreading could bethe career for you. It's a highly-skilled job –and one you can even do from home. On thiscourse, you'll learn all the tricks of the trade –from spelling and grammar to the editingprocess.

Code: D20

Qualification: ICSProfessional ProofreaderDiploma

ProfessionalProofreader

£39.20per month

Serious about gardening? Our RoyalHorticultural Society (RHS) course gives you athorough understanding of both the practicalside of gardening, and the science behind it.The ideal course if you're a professionalgardener, or want to become one.

Code: A01

Qualification: RHS Level 2Certificate in Horticulture

RHS Gardening

£47.20per month

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As well as learning about a wide range ofbeauty products, equipment and treatments,on this course you’ll find out how the businessside of the beauty industry works. Thisaccredited course is a great way to get a job ina salon, or could lead to a ModernApprenticeship.

Code: A30

Qualification: ASET BeautyTherapy

ASET Beauty Therapy

£55.20per month

Turn your interest in aerobics into a career!This course is the ideal preparation for theYMCA Fitness Industry assessment. It coverseverything from the cardiovascular system toleading a class. You could work full or parttime, or even become your own boss.

Code: A32

Qualification: YMCAfitExercise to Music Certificate

YMCAfit Exercise toMusic (Aerobics Instructor)

£62.20per month

Want to work in a nail salon? Here’s anexcellent way to build the skills, knowledgeand confidence you need to succeed in thisincreasingly popular field. As well as learninghow to dress nails professionally, you’ll learnabout the anatomy of the hands and you mighteven end up running your own business!

Code: D22

Qualification: ICS NailTechnician Diploma

Nail Technician

£52.20per month

Get the knowledge and confidence you need togive massages to friends and family, or takethe first step to making massage your career.You’ll develop your sense of touch and learn awide range of techniques, from aromatherapyto effective hand and foot massage.

Code: D25

Qualification: ICS Massageand Body TreatmentsDiploma

Massage and BodyTreatments

£45.20per month

Interested in a career as a make-upprofessional? Get your career off to a greatstart with this course. Gain experience ofworking with different types of models,situations and make-up techniques – fromphotographic to catwalk projects.

Code: A37

Qualification: BTECIntermediate Certificate inDesigning & Applying Make-up

BTEC Make-Up Artist

£62.20per month

Learn how to get the best out of people andhelp them reach their fitness goals. As well asunderstanding customer care and correctexercise technique, you’ll discover how todeliver safe and effective gym training – andmotivate and advise your clients!

Code: A33

Qualification: YMCAfit GymInstructor

YMCAfit Gym Instructor

£62.20per month

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Why pay a garage to keep your car in goodcondition, when you can check it yourself?With this course you will learn about the maincomponents and systems fitted in your car, aswell as finding out how to make sure your caris in a roadworthy condition.

Code: W03

Qualification: IMI CarOperation & MaintenanceCertificate

Car Operation &Maintenance

£46.20per month


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If you'd love a career in IT, this could be theperfect introduction. Combining both the A+and Network+ qualifications, this course willgive you the key skills you'll need to progressin the industry. These certifications also counttowards the Microsoft Certified SystemsAdministrator (MCSA) Certification.

Code: 516

Qualification: A+ andNetwork+ Certification

IT Career Starter

£64.20per month

Need to prove you comply with BS7671, the IEEWiring Regulations 16th Edition? This coursecovers everything you need for the City &Guilds 2381 Award, from the Principles of theRegulations, to the Requirements for Testing.Also includes a free copy of the IEERegulations and On Site Guide.

Code: W17

Qualification: IEE WiringRegulations (16th Edition)

IEE Wiring Regulations(16th edition)

£52.20per month

Looking for a challenge that’s also fun? Withthis comprehensive online course, you willmaster vital skills like 3D graphics pipelineprogramming and artificial intelligencealgorithms. It’s the kind of specialistknowledge that opens doors to the ever-growing video game industry.

Code: 901

Qualification: ICS/GatlinCertificate

Video Game Design &Development

£199.89per month

If you want the get the skills you need to useAutoCAD®, this hands-on practical trainingcourse is for you. Understanding this industry-standard computer drawing program isessential in a wide range of careers – fromcivil engineering to interior design. IncludesFREE AutoCAD® Student Portfolio software.

Code: X08

Qualification: ICSIntroduction to CAD Diploma

Introduction to CAD

£52.20per month

This qualification proves you have the skillsneeded to design, implement and administerbusiness systems based on the mostadvanced Windows operating system. WithMicrosoft's domination of the computermarket, you'll find Microsoft Certification is avaluable addition to your CV.

Code: 281

Qualification: MCSE

Microsoft CertifiedSystems Engineer (MCSE)

£125.20per month

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Working with electricity is something thattakes skill. And people with the right specialistknowledge are always in demand and well-paid – whether they’re an employee, orworking for themselves. This course will giveyou the practical skills and knowledge neededto get a start in the job you want.

Code: W14

Qualification: ICS ElectricalContracting & InstallationDiploma

Electrical Contracting &Installation

£49.20per month

This course is an excellent starting point if youwant a career in web design. As well as puredesign skills, it covers everything from webbasics to technical aspects – building yourconfidence until you can create exciting,involving web pages. Also includes our Writingfor the Web course – free!

Code: X06

Qualification: ICS Web PageDesigner Diploma

Web Page Designer

£37.20per month

Almost everyone's got a PC these days – andfixing and upgrading them can be a great wayto make money. Step-by-step, this course willgive you the skills you need to take care ofupgrading, repairing and protecting PCs. Weeven give you all the specialist tools you needto get started.

Code: X04

Qualification: ICS PC RepairDiploma

PC Repair & Upgrading

£45.20per month

Want to get into a trade that’s in demand?Maybe you're already a plumber and want aqualification. Either way, this is a great way toget the skills you need. The course coverseverything from common problems to hot andcold water systems, and can lead to the Cityand Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate.

Code: W15

Qualification: ICS PlumbingDiploma

Plumbing

£62.20per month

If you want to be able to demonstrate toemployers that you know how to usecomputers, this course is exactly what youneed. Recognised throughout Europe, theECDL proves that you understand all the mostimportant aspects of day-to-day computing,like word processing and file management.

Code: 503

Qualification: ECDLCertificate

European ComputerDriving Licence (ECDL)

£22.20per month

This course can give you the skills and know-how needed to get into one of the mostimportant jobs in the construction industry.Making sure the costs are right from the startof a job is vital – and on this course, you'll findout how to control a budget from design tocompletion.

Code: W05

Qualification: ICS Surveying& Estimating Diploma

Surveying & Estimating

£38.20per month

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(iii) Your “Support Period” depends on which course you choose to study andwill be between one and three years unless otherwise stated in your coursematerials.

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(iv) If we, at our sole discretion, assist you in making your examinationarrangements by providing you with information about the time and locationof local examinations or reserving an examination place for you, youacknowledge that we shall not be responsible for any losses incurred by youas a result of inaccurate information provided in connection with any sucharrangements except such losses, excluding business losses, caused by ourfailure to act with reasonable care and skill.

5. ICS Course Transfer Facility(i) If you wish to transfer to a different course, we may at our sole discretion

agree to such transfer.(ii) Unless you are paying under a Credit Agreement, if we agree that you may

transfer to a different course, we will transfer the fees paid for the DistanceLearning Package you wish to discontinue towards the amount payable forthe new course PROVIDED THAT we receive payment from you for thebalance of fees due in respect of the new course (if more expensive than thediscontinued Distance Learning Package) and a £75 transfer fee to cover ourtuition and/or administrative costs.

6. Warranties and Limitation of Liability(i) We warrant that the Materials will be of satisfactory quality but do not

warrant that the Materials will be error free.(ii) We warrant that we will perform any services provided hereunder with

reasonable skill and care.(iii) We intend to rely on the written terms set out here and on the other side of

this document. If you require any changes, please ensure you ask for theseto be put in writing. In that way, we can avoid any problems surrounding whatwe, and you, are expected to do.

(iv) Other than in respect of liability for death or personal injury arising from ournegligence, we shall not be liable for:(a) losses that were not foreseeable to both parties when this Agreement

was made;(b) losses that were not caused by any breach on our part; or(c) business losses and/or losses to non-consumers.

(v) Subject to Clause 6(vi) and 14, if you have elected overleaf to take our damagecover plan, we will replace free of charge any Materials which areaccidentally lost, damaged or stolen during [the Support Period].

(vi) All claims under Clause 6 must:(a) be submitted to ICS in writing:(b) itemise the Materials which need to be replaced: and(c) be made within 14 days of the damage occurring.

7. Other Terms(i) No relaxation or indulgence which we may extend to you shall affect our

rights under this Agreement.(ii) If any part of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable the remaining terms

and conditions shall continue in force.(iii) All liabilities or obligations arising under this Agreement shall be

enforceable against you after termination of this Agreement.(iv) You will notify us immediately of any change in the address specified overleaf.

Any notices required to be served under this Agreement, or in accordancewith the Act will be deemed properly served if sent by way of prepaid firstclass post to your last known address.

(v) This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with thelaws of [Scotland] and you hereby agree to submit to the non-exclusivejurisdiction of the [Scottish Courts].

B. ADDITIONAL NON CREDIT TERMS9. Payment

(i) You will submit payment with this enrolment form of the price payable by themethod you have indicated on the enrolment form.

10. Cancellation(i) Your statutory right under the consumer protection (Distance Selling)

Regulations 2000, allows you seven working days from the day after receiptof materials in which to make a written request for cancellation. Unless theparties have agreed otherwise, you will not have the right to cancel by givingnotice of cancellation for the supply of computer software if they areunsealed by you or for the supply of online courseware which has beenaccessed by you.

C. ADDITIONAL CREDIT AGREEMENT TERMS11. Payment

(i) You will pay the Deposit shown overleaf in section B of the Credit Agreementand the Balance Payable by the instalments and on the dates specifiedoverleaf in the Credit Agreement.

(ii) In respect of all sums payable under the Credit Agreement, punctualpayment shall be of the essence.

(iii) If you fail to comply with any terms of this Agreement, we shall be entitled torecover from you the reasonable costs and losses incurred by us as a resultof locating you, communicating with you and collecting any unpaid sums.Such sums are payable on demand. In the event of legal action for breach ofpayment, you will be responsible for all costs allowable by the court if anaward is made in our favour.

12. Discretionary Waiver(i) If, at any time during the course of the Credit Agreement, you notify us that

you no longer wish to pursue the Distance Learning Package we may, in ourabsolute discretion, agree to waive our rights to the sums payable underClause 13(ii) upon payment by you of all sums due under Clause 13(ii)(a) andan administration fee of £60, upon condition that you waive all rights todelivery of any and all Materials which we have not yet released to you inaccordance with Clause 3(ii) and you assign to us all title and interest in suchMaterials.

(ii) If you wish to be considered for a discretionary waiver, you should contact usby letter or telephone.

13. Termination(i) If:

(a) you fail to pay any amount due under this Agreement;(b) you breach any of the other terms and conditions, express or implied,

of the Credit Agreement; or(c) any information provided by you in the making of this Agreement

proves to be incomplete or inaccurate, we shall be entitled, after theexpiry of a Default Notice served on you in terms of the ConsumerCredit Act 1974, to terminate this Agreement.

(ii) If this Credit Agreement is terminated you will pay us the unpaid balance ofthe Balance Payable, less any applicable rebate, plus all expenses, chargesand costs in accordance with Clause 11(iii).

14. Warranty(i) ICS shall not be obliged to replace free of charge any Materials pursuant to

Clause 6(vi) if any monthly instalments or other sums are due and unpaidunder this Agreement as at the date of the claim.

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A. GENERAL TERMS APPLICABLE TO ALL CUSTOMER AGREEMENTS1. Definitions

In this Agreement unless otherwise stated:

(i) “Distance Learning Package” shall mean the course(s) identified overleafand all related Materials, support and tuition where applicable;

(ii) “Materials” shall mean the learning materials and books for the DistanceLearning Package or any part of them (and shall include any replacementtraining materials and books in the event that you transfer Distance LearningPackage in accordance with Clause 5);

(iii) Your “Support Period” depends on which course you choose to study andwill be between one and three years unless otherwise stated in your coursematerials.

(iv) singular words shall include the plural and vice versa; and(v) headings are included for convenience only and shall not affect the

construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

2. Payments(i) We agree to sell and you agree to buy the Distance Learning Package for the

Total Cost/Total Cash Price on the terms set out on this page and overleaf(ii) Under no circumstances shall we be deemed to have received payment until

payment has actually been received by us in full.

3. Care of the Materials(i) We will reserve all the Materials in your name and store them at the ICS

Learning Centre.(ii) We will release the Materials to you in compact learning units as you

progress through the Distance Learning Package to enable you to worksystematically through the core material.

(iii) You will inspect each set of materials promptly following delivery. You will tellus about any omission as soon as it is reasonably possible.

4. Services(i) During the Support Period, we will provide you with support and tuition as set

out in the Materials.(ii) If requested, we may at our sole discretion, extend the Support Period for an

agreed fee.(iii) If you are sitting an external examination at the end of your Distance

Learning Package, we will provide you with such information as we have inour possession to assist you in making such examination arrangements. Inall other respects, you will be solely responsible for making arrangements toenable you to sit the examination and for any and all fees in relation thereto.

(iv) If we, at our sole discretion, assist you in making your examinationarrangements by providing you with information about the time and locationof local examinations or reserving an examination place for you, youacknowledge that we shall not be responsible for any losses incurred by youas a result of inaccurate information provided in connection with any sucharrangements except such losses, excluding business losses, caused by ourfailure to act with reasonable care and skill.

5. ICS Course Transfer Facility(i) If you wish to transfer to a different course, we may at our sole discretion

agree to such transfer.(ii) Unless you are paying under a Credit Agreement, if we agree that you may

transfer to a different course, we will transfer the fees paid for the DistanceLearning Package you wish to discontinue towards the amount payable forthe new course PROVIDED THAT we receive payment from you for thebalance of fees due in respect of the new course (if more expensive than thediscontinued Distance Learning Package) and a £75 transfer fee to cover ourtuition and/or administrative costs.

6. Warranties and Limitation of Liability(i) We warrant that the Materials will be of satisfactory quality but do not

warrant that the Materials will be error free.(ii) We warrant that we will perform any services provided hereunder with

reasonable skill and care.(iii) We intend to rely on the written terms set out here and on the other side of

this document. If you require any changes, please ensure you ask for theseto be put in writing. In that way, we can avoid any problems surrounding whatwe, and you, are expected to do.

(iv) Other than in respect of liability for death or personal injury arising from ournegligence, we shall not be liable for:(a) losses that were not foreseeable to both parties when this Agreement

was made;(b) losses that were not caused by any breach on our part; or(c) business losses and/or losses to non-consumers.

(v) Subject to Clause 6(vi) and 14, if you have elected overleaf to take our damagecover plan, we will replace free of charge any Materials which areaccidentally lost, damaged or stolen during [the Support Period].

(vi) All claims under Clause 6 must:(a) be submitted to ICS in writing:(b) itemise the Materials which need to be replaced: and(c) be made within 14 days of the damage occurring.

7. Other Terms(i) No relaxation or indulgence which we may extend to you shall affect our

rights under this Agreement.(ii) If any part of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable the remaining terms

and conditions shall continue in force.(iii) All liabilities or obligations arising under this Agreement shall be

enforceable against you after termination of this Agreement.(iv) You will notify us immediately of any change in the address specified overleaf.

Any notices required to be served under this Agreement, or in accordancewith the Act will be deemed properly served if sent by way of prepaid firstclass post to your last known address.

(v) This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with thelaws of [Scotland] and you hereby agree to submit to the non-exclusivejurisdiction of the [Scottish Courts].

B. ADDITIONAL NON CREDIT TERMS9. Payment

(i) You will submit payment with this enrolment form of the price payable by themethod you have indicated on the enrolment form.

10. Cancellation(i) Your statutory right under the consumer protection (Distance Selling)

Regulations 2000, allows you seven working days from the day after receiptof materials in which to make a written request for cancellation. Unless theparties have agreed otherwise, you will not have the right to cancel by givingnotice of cancellation for the supply of computer software if they areunsealed by you or for the supply of online courseware which has beenaccessed by you.

C. ADDITIONAL CREDIT AGREEMENT TERMS11. Payment

(i) You will pay the Deposit shown overleaf in section B of the Credit Agreementand the Balance Payable by the instalments and on the dates specifiedoverleaf in the Credit Agreement.

(ii) In respect of all sums payable under the Credit Agreement, punctualpayment shall be of the essence.

(iii) If you fail to comply with any terms of this Agreement, we shall be entitled torecover from you the reasonable costs and losses incurred by us as a resultof locating you, communicating with you and collecting any unpaid sums.Such sums are payable on demand. In the event of legal action for breach ofpayment, you will be responsible for all costs allowable by the court if anaward is made in our favour.

12. Discretionary Waiver(i) If, at any time during the course of the Credit Agreement, you notify us that

you no longer wish to pursue the Distance Learning Package we may, in ourabsolute discretion, agree to waive our rights to the sums payable underClause 13(ii) upon payment by you of all sums due under Clause 13(ii)(a) andan administration fee of £60, upon condition that you waive all rights todelivery of any and all Materials which we have not yet released to you inaccordance with Clause 3(ii) and you assign to us all title and interest in suchMaterials.

(ii) If you wish to be considered for a discretionary waiver, you should contact usby letter or telephone.

13. Termination(i) If:

(a) you fail to pay any amount due under this Agreement;(b) you breach any of the other terms and conditions, express or implied,

of the Credit Agreement; or(c) any information provided by you in the making of this Agreement

proves to be incomplete or inaccurate, we shall be entitled, after theexpiry of a Default Notice served on you in terms of the ConsumerCredit Act 1974, to terminate this Agreement.

(ii) If this Credit Agreement is terminated you will pay us the unpaid balance ofthe Balance Payable, less any applicable rebate, plus all expenses, chargesand costs in accordance with Clause 11(iii).

14. Warranty(i) ICS shall not be obliged to replace free of charge any Materials pursuant to

Clause 6(vi) if any monthly instalments or other sums are due and unpaidunder this Agreement as at the date of the claim.

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