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1 funded by: Part-Time Courses at Cramlington from September 2007 Contact us For more information on courses, you can contact us by post, phone or and ask for further details on the Newcastle College courses that interest you. You can also access detailed course information sheets on our website Contact us Newcastle College 2nd Floor Dudley Court Manor Walks Shopping Centre Cramlington NE23 6QW Phone: Cramlington campus: Phone: main college switchboard: Visit: Please note that our courses are extremely popular and early application is advised Disclaimer Newcastle College will take all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described in this prospectus and in further documents. However, it does not guarantee the provision of such services. The provision of courses is dependent upon there being sufficient demand to make their operation viable *Many opportunities for FREE study Tel: New Courses New Skills New You Newcastle College

2 Welcome to Part-Time Courses at Cramlington from September 2007 Newcastle College at Cramlington Campus offers a wide variety of part-time courses across many subject areas. Our Cramlington Campus has the right course for you whether: you want to return to learning and develop yourself you want to learn new skills you want to return to work after time off you want to progress in your current job. Learning that s local to you Our location above Manor Walks Shopping Centre makes getting to our Cramlington Campus easy. We offer a friendly and relaxed learning environment where you can develop new skills and gain qualifications while making new friends Flexible study We offer daytime, evening and weekend study, so no matter what your lifestyle we will have a course to suit you. How to enrol Enrol any time from now until Friday 14 September by visiting us on the second floor of Dudley Court in Manor Walks Shopping Centre or telephone for more information. National tests in adult literacy and numeracy The new national tests in literacy and numeracy can provide you with a clear and reliable measurement of your achievement and skills. The benefits to you of taking part include: increased confidence motivation to go onto bigger and better things a qualification in Maths or English that can improve your CV a stepping stone to further qualifications a qualification valued by employers. The tests are available at two levels and are designed to measure skills at an equivalent level to other national tests. For more information on national tests telephone Free Study Further Education Courses You will not have to pay for your course if you are aged 16 years or over and fulfil one of the following criteria: 1. You are under 19 on 31 August You receive one of these benefits: Jobseekers Allowance Council Tax Benefit (NOT single occupancy discount) Housing Benefit Income Support Working Tax Credits d Pension Credits d 3. You are an Asylum Seeker receiving the equivalent of a means tested benefit. 4. You wish to enrol on an Essential Skills course. 5. You are studying on one or more courses a Newcastle College as a full-time student. This usually means studying for around 15 hours more a week during the college year. Please note: For free study you must be a resident of England or an EU country other than Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. d depending on the amount you receive Free Study Level 2 / Essential Skills At Newcastle College Cramlington Campus we aim to provide free study for Essential Skills (literacy and numeracy) if you: are 16 years old or over do not currently have a full Level 2 qualification or above have been ordinarily resident for three years. Reduced Costs If you are over 19 you may be eligible for a 50% reduction in course fees providing you fulfil one of the following criteria: 1. You are an individual with a gross income of less than 12,000 pa. 2. You are an unwaged dependant of family with joint gross income less than 20,000 pa. 3. Your total joint income (own plus partners) is less than 20,000 pa gross. 4. You are a sole parent, dependent on total income less than 20,000 pa gross. 1 2

3 Information technology IT Induction Introduction to IT 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: /09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: /09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: /09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: ELUIT A nationally recognised 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * level course to learn basic 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * IT skills 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * E Type E Type is the quick and easy 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * way to learn to touch type 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * New CLAIT The first step to professional 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * qualifications 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * Diploma New CLAIT Continuing progress in IT skills 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * Certificate CLAIT Plus Building IT skills 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * Diploma CLAIT Plus Extending IT skills 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * ECDL Part 1 Start the industry standard 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * for computer users 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * ECDL Part 2 Complete the industry 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * standard for computer users 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * 3 4

4 Information technology OCR Word Text Processing Develop your word 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: * processing skills 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 19/09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: * 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * BCS ECDL Advanced An advanced course in using 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: Word Processing word processing software 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: /09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: /09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: BCS ECDL Advanced An advanced course in using 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: Spreadsheets spreadsheet software 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: /09/07 22/07/08 Tue 17:00-20: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: /09/07 24/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: BCS ECDL Advanced Presentation of documents 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: Presentations (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: /09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: /09/07 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: /09/07 24/07/08 Thu 17:00-20: BCS ECDL Advanced Advanced working 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: Databases with databases 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: /09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 17:00-20: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: /09/07 24/07/08 Thu 13:30-16: (taught courses) OCN Improving Your IT Skills An accredited course giving 17/09/07 07/04/08 Mon 9:30-12: * you the tools to improve your IT skills and career opportunities OCN Computers An informative and practical course 18/09/07 27/11/07 Tue 9:30-12: * for Beginners for beginners helping you to 08/01/08 18/03/08 Tue 9:30-12: * getstarted using your computer 22/04/08 01/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * OCN Introduction to A practical introductory course 18/09/07 27/11/07 Tue 13:30-16: * the Internet showing you how to use the 08/01/08 18/03/08 Tue 13:30-16: * internet and send s 22/04/08 01/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * OCN Level 1 Desktop Publishing A practical course for those 20/09/07 06/03/08 Thu 13:30-16: * who want to develop their desktop publishing skills OCN Introduction to An introductory accredited course 17/09/07 26/11/07 Mon 17:30-20: * Administration and IT Skills for those interested in a career in administration OCN Developing A Level 1 accredited course for 07/01/08 21/07/08 Mon 17:30-20: * Administration and IT Skills anyone interested in a career in administration OCN PC Maintenance A basic course in how to 18/09/07 27/11/07 Tue 9:30-12: * for Beginners understand, troubleshoot 08/01/08 18/03/08 Tue 9:30-12: * and solve your computer 22/04/08 01/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * hardware problems OCN Level 1 PC Maintenance This practical course is ideal 18/09/07 01/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * if you are interested in the 09/01/08 23/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * way a computer works and would like to work in hardware maintenance 5 6

5 Leisure and tourism OCN Introduction to Nail Art A basic practical course ideal 19/09/07 28/11/07 Wed 13:30-16: * for students seeking a qualification in nail art OCN Introduction to Indian An introductory course in this 19/09/07 28/11/07 Wed 17:30-20: * Head Massage ancient treatment OCN Introduction to A course for absolute 17/09/07 26/11/07 Mon 17:30-20: * Nail Extensions beginners who would like to learn how to apply and care for nail extensions NCFE Level 1 Manicure A Level 1 accredited course 17/09/07 17/03/08 Mon 13:30-16: * and Pedicure teaching you the basics of manicures and pedicures NCFE Certificate in Learn the various aspects of 18/09/07 18/03/08 Tue 13:30-16: * Make Up Skills make up application and make overs Aromatherapy for Relaxation A practical course teaching you 20/09/07 18/10/07 Thu 18:00-20: the basics of aromatherapy and essential oils NCFE Level 2 Certificate Improve your knowledge and 18/09/07 01/07/08 Tue 17:30-20: * in Improving Personal understanding of exercise and Exercise and Nutrition fitness and increase your well being NCFE Foundation Certificate This introductory course is ideal 18/09/07 01/07/08 Tue 17:30-20: * in Travel for those who wish to develop a career in travel and tourism Digital arts and media OCN Introduction To A introductory course to teach 20/09/07 29/11/07 Thu 9:30-12: * Digital Imaging the basics of using your 17/09/07 26/11/07 Mon 13:30-16: * digital camera NCFE Level 1 Certificate in A course for those with none 17/09/07 17/03/08 Mon 13:30-16: * Creative Crafts or little experience of digital 18/09/07 01/07/08 Tue 18:00-20: * Digital Image Processing imaging. Develop creative skills and learn how to manipulate digital images using Photoshop, Photography and scanning tools NCFE Level 2 Certificate in An improvers course for those 19/09/07 19/03/08 Wed 9:30-12: * Creative Crafts with some experience of digital 19/09/07 19/03/08 Wed 13:30-16: * Digital Image Processing imaging. Develop creative skills and learn how to manipulate digital images using Photoshop, photography and scanning tools NCFE Level 1 Certificate This course provides a practical 18/09/07 01/07/08 Tue 9:30-12: * in Photography introduction to photography and will benefit you if you wish to learn about a range of photographic practices NCFE Level 1 Certificate An accredited Level 1 course 21/09/07 04/07/08 Fri 9:30-12: * in Web Design introducing you to web design NCFE Level 1 Certificate Develop an understanding of 18/09/07 01/07/08 Tue 13:00-16: * in Graphic Design graphics concepts and processes, including design concepts and the technical application of graphics with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop CS 2 7 8

6 Arts and crafts OCN Introduction to An introductory course in 18/09/07 27/11/07 Tue 13:00-15: * Creative Writing creative writing OCN Creative Writing An introductory course that will 08/01/08 22/07/08 Tue 13:30-16: * for Beginners develop a range of writing styles NCFE Level 1 Jewellery Making Level 1 accredited programme 18/09/07 18/03/08 Tue 9:30-12: * in creative jewellery making OCN Christmas Crafts Christmas Crafts for beginners 18/09/07 27/11/07 Tue 13:30-16: * and the experienced OCN Writing Fiction for Profit Explore methods enabling you 20/09/07 29/11/07 Thu 9:30-12: * to write fiction for profit 10/01/08 20/03/08 Thu 9:30-12: * 24/04/08 03/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * OCN Family History Learn about your family 20/09/07 29/11/07 Thu 13:30-16: * history and develop research 10/01/08 20/03/08 Thu 13:30-16: * skills 24/04/08 03/07/08 Thu 13:30-16: * ABC Award Holiday Spanish A course for absolute beginners 20/09/07 29/11/07 Thu 9:30-12: * for Beginners Learn the basics of speaking 10/01/08 20/03/08 Thu 9:30-12: * Spanish 24/04/08 03/07/08 Thu 9:30-12: * ABC Award Advanced Spanish An accredited Spanish course 20/09/07 24/07/08 Thu 13:30-15: * for those with some experience Community, childcare and learning NCFE Level 2 Certificate in An accredited course in 19/09/07 05/12/07 Wed 13:30-16: * Counselling Skills developing counselling skills 09/01/08 26/03/08 Wed 13:30-16: * 23/04/08 09/07/08 Wed 13:30-16: * NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Ideal for those who work with or 19/09/07 02/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: * Working with Children and would like to work with children Young People and young people CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Learn how to support and work 17/09/07 02/06/08 Mon 17:30-20: * Teaching Assistants within the school curriculum CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Develop an understanding of 17/09/07 02/06/08 Mon 17:30-20: * Teaching Assistants the role of teaching assistants and choose one optional unit English and maths courses EDEXCEL Certificate in Adult Improve your English skills 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 9:30-12: Literacy Entry 3 and get a qualification 17/09/07 21/07/08 Mon 18:00-20: (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/08 Tue 9:30-11: /09/07 23/07/08 Wed 9:30-12: EDEXCEL Certificate in Adult Improve your English skills 17/09/07 21/07/07 Mon 9:30-12: Literacy Level 1 and get a qualification 17/09/07 21/07/07 Mon 18:00-20: (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/07 Tue 9:30-11: /09/07 23/07/07 Wed 9:30-12: EDEXCEL Certificate in Adult Improve your English skills 17/09/07 21/07/07 Mon 9:30-12: Literacy Level 2 and get a qualification 17/09/07 21/07/07 Mon 16:00-18: (continuous enrolment) 18/09/07 22/07/07 Tue 9:30-11: /09/07 23/07/07 Wed 9:30-12: EDEXCEL Certificate in Adult Improve your maths skills 17/08/07 21/07/07 Mon 9:30-12: Numeracy Entry 3 and get a qualification 17/08/07 21/07/07 Mon 18:00-20: (continuous enrolment) 18/08/07 22/07/07 Tue 9:30-11: /08/07 23/07/07 Wed 9:30-12: EDEXCEL Certificate in Adult Improve your maths skills 17/08/07 21/07/07 Mon 9:30-12: Numeracy Level 1 and get a qualification 17/08/07 21/07/07 Mon 18:00-20: (continuous enrolment) 18/08/07 22/07/07 Tue 9:30-11: /08/07 23/07/07 Wed 9:30-12: EDEXCEL Certificate in Adult Improve your maths skills 17/08/07 21/07/07 Mon 9:30-12: Numeracy Level 2 and get a qualification 17/08/07 21/07/07 Mon 18:00-20: (continuous enrolment) 18/08/07 22/07/07 Tue 9:30-11: /08/07 23/07/07 Wed 9:30-12: One day workshops Spreadsheets in a day Explore all you need to know 29/09/07 29/09/07 Sat 9:30-16: about Microsoft Excel Desktop Publishing in a day Learn the basics of page layout 27/10/07 27/10/07 Sat 9:30-16: and design Microsoft Word Processing A one day workshop in how to 24/11/07 24/11/07 Sat 9:30-16: in a day use Microsoft Word effectively Microsoft Power Point in a day Learn more about Powerpoint 26/01/08 26/01/08 Sat 9:30-16: Using the internet in a day Introducing you to the internet 29/03/08 29/03/08 Sat 9:30-16: and Web Design in a day Learn the basics of creating web 26/04/08 26/04/08 Sat 9:30-16: pages and documents Inside your PC in a day Find out how your computer 21/06/08 21/06/08 Sat 9:30-16: works and upgrade components 9 10