Simon HaynesBA(hons) PG Dip MA Interior Design & Information Technology

Sandwell College

Created designs for Young Peoples Guide and marketing materials for Sandwell College, which included advertisements, leaflets and posters.

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Aromatherapy Massage Diploma - VTCT Level 3

Who is the course for?Aromatherapy massage is suitable for learners wishing toprogress onto an advanced Holistic Therapy programme. Itwill enable you to safely and correctly use a range ofessential oils to carry out Aromatherapy massage. It isdesigned to encourage you to develop the personal skillsand qualities you need to access work within the Holistictherapy industry.

How long is the course?This is a one-year programme studied on a part timeevening basis at the West Bromwich Campus.Tuesday evening 5.30-8.30pm.

What are the entry requirements?You need to be qualified in Swedish Body Massage, whichincludes the underpinning knowledge of Anatomy andPhysiology required for the Aromatherapy programme.The programme is by interview only.

What does the course involve?This programme provides an opportunity to study thepractice and theory of Aromatherapy. Students willstudy essential oils and carrier oils, blending andapplication, nature of unsafe oils, contra indications,employment and business standards and learn aspecific Aromatherapy massage.

How will I be assessed?Through written and practical formative and summativeassessments. Formative assessments take placecontinuously during the period of training. This 'recordof progress' is to show how and when individualcompetencies were gained (early stage of assessments).Summative assessments are the final ones. These willshow in which units the learners have become competent.

You will also be required to undertake an external writtenassessment and provide case study evidence. You will beexpected to encourage friends and family to attendpractical sessions for case studies.

Where can I go next?To achieve the full qualification, you will be expected toproduce a portfolio of your 'record of work' at the endof the programme to identify all mandatory modules havebeen successfully achieved. Upon completion you havethe option to progress onto further part time or full timeBeauty/Asian and Holistic programmes.

Beauty Specialist Diploma - VTCT Level 2

Who is the course for?Beauty Specialist Diploma is an ideal programme formature learners who have an interest in general beautytreatments. It is designed to encourage you to developthe personal skills and qualities you need to access workwithin the Beauty industry and to provide the opportunityto progress onto the Level 3 Beauty Therapy programme.

How long is the course?This is a one-year programme studied on a part timeday or evening basis at the West Bromwich Campus.Wednesday 9.30-4.00pm or Tuesday/Thursday evenings5.30-8.30pm.

What are the entry requirements?This programme is by interview only.

What does the course involve?This programme provides an opportunity to study thepractice and theory of Beauty Therapy. The courseincludes a range of facial treatments, make-up techniques,eyebrow and eyelash treatments, manicure, pedicure,temporary hair removal by waxing, bleaching and tanningtreatments. All the treatments include underpinningknowledge of Anatomy & Physiology.

How will I be assessed?Through written and practical formative and summativeassessments. Formative assessments take placecontinuously during the period of training. This 'recordof progress' is to show how and when individualcompetencies were gained (early stage of assessments).Summative assessments are the final ones that will showin which units the learners have become competent.

You will also be required to undertake an external writtenassessment and produce a portfolio of your 'recordof work' at the end of the programme, to identify allmandatory modules have been successfully achieved.You will be expected to encourage friends and family toattend practical sessions for your assessments.

Where can I go next?Upon completion you have the option to progress ontoNVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy or part time Beauty/Asianand Holistic programmes.

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Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) -Foundation Level 2

Who is the course for?The AAT is the world's leading professionalmembership body for accounting technicians, withover 100,000 members worldwide. The qualificationwill provide you with the relevant practical skills andknowledge to do a range of accounting and financejobs. The Foundation Level will start to develop yourskills in double entry book-keeping and give you anunderstanding of management and administrativeprocesses. You will learn how to use manual andcomputerised accounting systems and to work withthe purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger.

How long is the course?The AAT Accounting Qualification is split into threelevels, Foundation, Intermediate and Technician.Each level consists of a number of units and is aqualification in its own right. The Foundation Level 2programme is designed to last for 35 weeks and maybe studied part time (one day or two evenings perweek), or on a full time basis.

What are the entry requirements?Ideally part time students should be working inaccounting, or a related area. It is expected that fulltime students will hold a minimum of three GCSEpasses at grade C or above and have an appropriatelevel of literacy and numeracy to undertake theprogramme.

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What does the course involve?The programme consists of seven units:

o recording income and receiptso making and recording paymentso preparing ledger balances and an

initial trial balanceo supplying information for

management controlo working with information technologyo monitoring and maintaining a

healthy, safe and secure workplaceo achieving personal effectiveness

How will I be assessed?In each unit of the programme AAT skilltests and work-based evidence willevaluate your ability to perform andcarry out practical activities. These willtake place throughout the course ofyour studies and will enable you to buildup a portfolio of evidence. At the end ofthe course, one 3-hour examination inpreparing ledger balances and an initialtrial balance will be set and marked bythe AAT.

Where can I go next?Progression onto the Association ofAccounting Technician IntermediateNVQ Level 3 in Accounting. Successfulcompletion of the Technician Level 3can lead to AAT full membership(allowing you to use the letters MAATafter your name), progression tochartered accountancy with CIPFA,ICAEW, CIMA, ICAS or ACCA will gainyou favourable entry to a number ofuniversity degrees.

Association of AccountingTechnicians (AAT) -Intermediate Level 3

Who is the course for?The AAT is the world's leadingprofessional membership body foraccounting technicians, with over100,000 members worldwide. Thisqualification will provide you with therelevant practical skills and knowledgeto do a range of accounting andfinance jobs.

How long is the course?The AAT Accounting Qualificationis split into three levels, Foundation,Intermediate and Technician. Eachlevel consists of a number of unitsand is a qualification in its own right.The Intermediate Level 3 programmeis designed to last for 35 weeks andmay be studied part time (one dayper week), or on a full time basis.

What are the entry requirements?Either an NVQ Level 2 in Accounting,one A Level in Accounting grade A - E,two A Levels grade A - E in academicsubjects other than Accounting,Advanced GNVQ in Business Studies orBTEC/Edexcel HND/HNC in Business &Finance. There is a mature entry route ifyou are over 21 and possess relevantwork experience.

What does the course involve?The programme consists of five units:

o maintaining financial records andpreparing accounts

o recording and evaluating costs andrevenues

o preparing reports and returnso using information technologyo monitoring and maintaining a

healthy, safe and secure workplace

How will I be assessed?In each unit of the programme AATskill tests and work-based evidence willevaluate your ability to perform andcarry out practical activities. These willtake place throughout the course ofyour studies and will enable you to buildup a portfolio of evidence. At the endof the course, two 3-hour examinationsin maintaining financial records andpreparing accounts and recording andevaluating costs and revenues will beset and marked by the AAT.

Where can I go next?You can progress onto the Associationof Accounting Technician NVQ Level 4in Accounting. Successful completionof the Technician Level 4 can lead toAAT full membership (allowing you touse the letters MAAT after your name),progression to chartered accountancywith CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA, ICAS orACCA will gain you favourable entryto a number of university degrees.

hair & beauty courses at Sandwell College

Sandwell College

Created designs for flyers, which included health & social care courses.

Baylis & Harding

Developing designs for global bath & body care company. Creating conceptual visuals and designs for both licence and Baylis & Harding products.

Creating product mock ups and product photography for marketing and brochures

Human City Institute

Design and creation of PDF documents for web use.

See how working in partnership with residents can helporganisations to tackle Antisocial Behaviour

of the Training

Communities:

• to instil in individuals and communities to reportantisocial behaviour (ASB) to key agencies

• for individuals to realise the of becoming morecommunity focused

• to raise awareness about government agendas amongstcommunities

• to ensure that communities become part of the solution totackling ASB in their area

• to identify community needs in order to remove current barriersthat individuals may face when reporting ASB

• to empower communities to trigger a response if antisocialbehaviour is not tackled.

Organisations:

• to identify operational tools which will assist organisations tomeet the government’s Together Campaign and Respect Agenda

• the delivery of a tailored package that meets the needs of yourorganisation

• to assist organisations to explore how communities perceiveagency responses to antisocial behaviour

• to understand the organisational barriers that prevent partnershipworking with residents

• to understand the cost of tackling antisocialbehaviour

• to understand the Community Impact of getting it righttime.

We provide tailored packages to suityour needs.

For more details please contact Nelly Samra at Trident on0121 633 2193 nellys@trident-ha.org.uk

or for more information please visit -

www.communityimpact.org.uk.

About Community Impact

Community Impact is a partnering organisation developed to assistcommunities and agencies to tackle antisocial behaviour by exploring

and solutions to partnership working.

Community Impact is a social enterprise partnership and as such allwill be reinvested into the business. Community Impact’s centralsupport and empower residents who are being bybehaviour.

Community Impact provides innovative training through drama topartnership approaches to antisocial behaviour mainly within the

housing sector, on social housing estates, and withincommunities with a high degree of concentration of social housing

Community Impact delivers a dynamic approach to positively andmanaging antisocial behaviour. Community Impact provides

packages to suit the needs of individual organisations, includingplanning to combat all types of antisocial behaviour, and the

facilitation of interactive drama training workshops for residents, or acombination of both.

Feedback from the Trident residents’training day

Executive summary

Pre Workshop: Key Findings75% of delegates felt that ASB is their life.

83% of delegates said they welcomed the opportunity of attendingthe workshop.

72% welcomed the opportunity of discussing their concerns with thegroup.

Post Workshop: Key Findings100% of delegates felt the workshop enabled them to voice theirconcerns about ASB and to plan further steps in dealing with ASB.

92% of delegates felt the workshop helped others and helped them tosolutions.

All delegates were positive about their workshop experience andrecognised a range of

All delegates agreed they enjoyed working with the actors, theinteractive style of the workshop and being given the opportunity todiscuss concerns with the group.

Key Services

Community Impact delivers training to communities and agencies who wantto explore antisocial behaviour issues. The training includes:

• workshops around identifying issues and creating solutions to changingbehaviour

• action planning for communities and agencies• interactive drama used as a tool to help attendees visualise the impact of

antisocial behaviour (ASB)• maximising the use of training, to meet key political and strategic

agendas, eg. Respect Agenda and Respect Standard.

Who Community Impact are

Community Impact is a unique partnership between Trident, Antisocial Behaviour Operations(ASBO) and an interactive drama and training company.

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CommunityImpactBranding

Logo design and literature for government fundedorganisation creating awareness of antisocialbehaviour within Birmingham.

Tower Blocks

Project: Personal montage of now & then. The sheep transporter to the tower of fun!