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1 SURPRISE . YOURSELF. UPSKILL RESKILL JUST FOR FUN. PART-TIME & DISTANCE. LEARNING COURSES 2022. STARTING JANUARY JUNE 2022. M&C Ver 3 02/22. CONTENTS. 2. Please note: In response to Covid -19, courses may be delivered through a blend of campus based classes and/or remote learning. Please HOW TO USE THIS 3. HOW TO 3 check at time of booking. All classroom FUNDING 4 environments follow strict government social THINGS YOU SHOULD 4 distancing guidelines to ensure the health and COURSES safety of students, staff and visitors. 6. ART AND DESIGN. 7. 7. DRESSMAKING AND 9. 9. HELLO. BAKING AND CAKE 11. BRITISH SIGN 11. BUSINESS 12-13. CARE STUDIES. HEALTHY 14 Welcome to NESCol's Part-time and Distance Learning directory MENTAL 14. SUPPORTING HEALTH 15. for 2021/22. Here you will find courses that can help you develop COMPUTING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY new skills, gain qualifications and pursue a hobby or interest.

2 DIGITAL 16. DIGITAL 16. FIRST 17 Perhaps you want to take your career in a different direction or MICROSOFT 17-18 improve job prospects? NETWORKING AND 19. WEB PAGE DESIGN AND INTERNET 19 Are you looking for a bit of escapism by trying something 20 completely different? 20. CREATIVE 21. Do you want to build on a long held passion? CUSTOMER 21. DATA 22 SURPRISE yourself and book yourself onto a learning journey with EDUCATION AND 22. NESCol. ENGINEERING. 23. ELECTRICAL AND 23-24. FABRICATION & 24. There's always something satisfying about taking on a new 26-27 challenge. 28-29. FIRST AID: 29. Amaze yourself with what you are able to achieve! 29. hairdressing AND BEAUTY THERAPY. 30. BEAUTY 30. YOU CHOOSE. HEALTH AND 31 You can study at one our campuses or learning centres located HIGHERS AND NATIONAL 4 32 across the region.

3 Our part-time courses typically have multiple HIGHERS: EXAM 33. date and location options. HOSPITALITY. 33. 34 Alternatively take the distance learning option where courses can FOOD 35. HUMAN RESOURCE 35 be studied at a time and place of your choosing. 36. MUSIC & 37 Many are fully online (with and without tutor support) whilst 37. some require campus or centre attendance often for assessment SELF 37. SOCIAL 37. purposes only. SPORT & 38. SUPPLY CHAIN AND 38. 2. HOW TO USE HOW TO BOOK. THIS GUIDE ONLINE PAYMENT. Find the course you wish to book 1. Browse subject areas that interest you and shortlist course Click the apply button options Select the online option 2. Go to the dedicated course web page for further information Follow the instructions at 3. Make your choice and book your place Please note online booking cannot be used for Fee Waiver, Individual Training Account (ITA) payments or those who may not CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?

4 Meet the residency requirements. You need to complete a Waiver 1 Form or SDS (ITA) Declaration form and attach with a paper We want to offer courses at a place and time that is right for you. application that you can download on the course web page. Let us know what you are looking for and if we have enough interest to run a course we'll set one up. For campus or centre Not all of our courses are available for online booking. In some based courses we can only do this if we have a viable class size. cases entry requirements must be verified prior to applying and Drop us an email: you will be asked to contact us regarding your booking. COURSES FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS PAPER APPLICATION. AND EMPLOYERS. Go online and find the course you wish to book If you are part of a group or organisation which would benefit from Click the apply button training in a particular subject, digital skills or languages, we can come to you.

5 Alternatively we can deliver a tailor-made course Select the paper application option for you in one of many learning centres across the region. Follow the instructions Contact Joy Aiken to discuss what you are looking for at EMAIL. or call 07540 417 314. Email the completed application form to and an advisor will arrange to call you and take payment. We accept MasterCard/VISA/Maestro/Delta card payments. EMPLOYER BOOKINGS. If you are looking to upskill or reskill your employees there are courses in this guide that may suit your needs. From professional accreditations to modern apprenticeships we are here to help. We are able to provide bespoke training and you may be eligible for funding from the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF). The FWDF offers funded training up to 15,000, find out more here Depending on your chosen course you can book through the online or paper application options as above selecting either the Book For An Employee button (online) or Employer Booking Form (paper).

6 The online option requires you to register if new to the service. Once your employees enrol and you have registered for the service, you will be able to see up to date attendance information and will have access to verified results. Employers looking to book Distance Learning courses must use the Distance Learning Application from which is available online on the course page under the paper application option. For help or advice email 3. QUALIFICATIONS/AWARDING BODIES FUNDING. BCS. CACHE. British Computer Society Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education OPTIONS. Funding is dependent upon your chosen course and/or your CILT Chartered Institute of Logistics and personal circumstances. Transport CIPD Chartered Institute of Personnel and FUNDING OPTIONS FOR PART-TIME. Development COURSES INCLUDE: City & Guilds City & Guilds Qualification Individual Training Account (ITA).

7 Coll Cert College Certificate SAAS Part-Time Fee Grant Higher Scottish Qualification at SCQF Level 6. Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). HNC Higher National Certificate Remission of Fees (Fee Waiver). HND Higher National Diploma HN Unit Higher National Unit Find out more IAB International Association of Bookkeepers FUNDING OPTIONS FOR DISTANCE. IELTS International English Language Testing LEARNING COURSES INCLUDE: System Individual Training Account (ITA). ILM Institute of Leadership and Management Remission of Fees (Fee Waiver). National 4 Scottish Qualification at SCQF Level 4. National 5 Scottish Qualification at SCQF Level 5 Find out more Nat Cert National Certificate Funding can be confusing but you can contact a student advisor Nat Unit National Unit to discuss your options based on your individual circumstances.

8 NCFE National Awarding Organisation Email: NEBOSH National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Online Certificate Awarded Online Upon Certificate Completion PDA Professional Development Award SDS INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNTS. REHIS Royal Environmental Health Institute of (ITAS) BEAT THE CLOSING DATE! Scotland This fund will close to applications on 28th February 2022 so SQA Scottish Qualifications Authority act now and apply for funding of up to 200 which you can redeem against a single course in a 12 month period. SVQ Scottish Vocational Qualification TQUK Training Qualification UK Note: check course eligibility at the following web link here 4. THINGS YOU. IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION. Courses are offered subject to sufficient numbers of bookings SHOULD KNOW. and the availability of resources.

9 The College reserves the right not to run courses where numbers are insufficient or where resources are not available. COVID 19 AND COURSE DELIVERY. Part-time campus and centre based courses may be delivered A course fee is payable upon booking and this should be through a blend of on-site classes and/or remote learning. confirmed with the College at this time. Fees are only refundable Please check when you book. up to 14 days before the course starts and if the course does not run. All classroom environments follow strict government social distancing guidelines to ensure the health and safety of If you do take up a place on a College course, at the start of the students, staff and visitors. course you will be asked to enrol. By completing the enrolment you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by FEES the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study.

10 The College reserves the right and to amend fees/prices chargeable without giving prior notice ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Fee rates quoted in this guide do not apply in the case of any For Asylum Seekers/Visa holders with restrictions individual who does not meet residential criteria relating to home If you have any restrictions on taking up employment or seeking status'. The basic criteria are that you must be ordinarily resident benefits in the UK, then you may not be eligible to make an online in Scotland on the start date of the course, have lived in the UK application. for the last 3 years, and have no restrictions on your right to stay in the UK. Any applicant unable to fulfil these criteria should state If you are not sure, please supply a photocopy of your most this at the time of booking so they can pay the non-subsidised fee recent Home Office documentation (or stamp on your passport), rate that applies in these cases.