COURSES LEADING TO A QUALIFICATION

Our learners have gained marvellous results in examinations over many years.

In 2006, 645 adult students gained a qualification with us.

Key to levels:

Entry - Entry Level Programmes
Level 1 – GCSE grades D – G or equivalent
Level 2 – GCSE grades A* - C or equivalent
Level 3 – AS and A2 levels or equivalent

Key to abbreviations:

OCR = Oxford Cambridge and Royal Society of Arts
C & G = City and Guilds
CLAIT = Computer Literacy and Information Technology
ECDL = European Computer Driving Licence
NOCN = National Open College Network
NVQ = National Vocational Qualification
NCFE = Northern College of Further Education
AS/A2 Level = First part of ‘A’ Level/Second part of ‘A’ Level

COURSES WHICH DO NOT LEAD TO A QUALIFICATION

We run non-accredited courses at three levels:

Beginners

You will have little or no experience of the subject.

You would like to begin to learn a new skill or subject with guidance and support.
You may have out of date skills and would like the chance to refresh them.
You are happy to identify what you feel has worked well and what hasn’t.

Intermediate

You would like to try out your new skills and knowledge.
You like to explore and experiment with new ideas.
You are happy to work more independently, practise and research at home and in your course group.
You can identify what you need to do in order to improve.
You like to discuss your work with others.

Advanced

You like the challenge of experimenting with new ideas, skills and information.
You like to share and discuss ideas with others.
You like to reflect on your own work and evaluate what needs to be done next.
You are happy and confident to work independently.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

More detailed information about all courses listed is available from the Community College Library and the Adult Learning Office at Chalky Road.

Our research locally has helped us to offer many new courses for 2006-2007. These include a range of weekday daytime learning opportunities as well as evening and Saturday courses.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

We believe that education is a right for all regardless of age, ability, gender, race, disability and culture. We regard all learners as of equal value. The College aims to widen participation in Adult learning. This means access and achievement with progression where appropriate.

We shall try to find for you the course that best matches your individual aims. We will support you throughout your programme at the College and offer help towards planning your future learning.

TWO FOR ONE SCHEME

If you, or someone you know, might find it difficult to come to a course of your choice because of a learning difficulty or disability, please contact us. We offer a ‘two for the price of one’ scheme that enables someone to come along with you. For full details ring 422632.

The College is a member of a group of local providers which also supports a range of especially tailored courses for Adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. Please ring 667788, City College, for information.