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Darlington CollegePart Time Course Guide 2019-20
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SO, YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT STUDYING AT DARLINGTON COLLEGE?
Darlington College Event Dates 2019-2020Come and have a look around the college, meet our tutors and find out how we can help boost your career.
Wednesday 23 October 2019 (5.30pm – 7.30pm)
Tuesday 26 November 2019 (5.30pm – 7.30pm)
Thursday 23 January 2020 (5.30pm – 7.30pm)
Wednesday 25 March 2020 (5.30pm – 7.30pm)
Saturday 13 June 2020 (11am – 3pm)
You will be able to enrol onto a course at any of the above events but there are also
other opportunities to enrol throughout the year.
This part time course guide will help you decide which course is best suited to you. We offer a
comprehensive range of part time and higher education courses so whether you are hoping to
improve your career prospects, change direction, return to work, or simply pursue a fascinating
new hobby, then we have the course for you.
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‘BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR PART TIME COURSE CHOICE, YOU ARE STUDYING WITH THE BEST. WE ARE RATED AS OUTSTANDING BY OFSTED FOR ADULT PROVISION 2016.’
03Course booking line: 01325 503030
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Social SpaceThe Gateway is a great chill-out
area to hang out with friends
while on your break.
Learning Resource Centre (LRC) [1]Our refurbished LRC provides
access to books, DVDs, Journals,
Mac Computers and other
learning resources.
Construction WorkshopsOur impressive newly
developed construction and
renewable energy workshops
have been built with industry
standard resources and
equipment for each trade.
Railtown Coffee [2]Enjoy a tasty hot drink located
in Central Point.
Science LabOur Lab is well equipped with
modern instruments such as
sensors and data logger devices,
autoclaves, microscopes
(including stereoscopic and
oil immersion), melting point
apparatus and other instruments
for analysing chemicals and
growing microbes.
Multi-Use Games AreaOur games area is ideal for lots
of different sports.
Food CourtHungry? The Food Court offers
a wide selection of hot and cold
food, including healthy options.
Elements Salons [3]Commercially run hair and
beauty salons, fabulous
treatments at brilliant prices.
Call 01325 503030 for
appointments.
Training KitchensOur kitchens are fully equipped
to offer you a range of first class
learning experiences.
Childcare Centre [4]A fantastic on-site childcare
centre. Rated Outstanding by
Ofsted.
Art Workshops [5]Includes practical areas for
textiles, painting, drawing and
product design.
Media Design CentreHousing dedicated screening and
games testing rooms, production
studios and top spec resources.
Glasshouse RestaurantOpen to the public and
throughout the college day,
enjoy a fine dining experience.
Industry Standard Workshops [6]We boast industry standard
Motor Vehicle and Engineering
workshops, and a recently
renovated state of the art Media
Design Centre.
Student Services Centre Everything you need all
under one roof. From course
information and guidance to
student support and admissions.
Copy ShopIn-house printing facilities
providing photocopying and
stationery items for your
everyday needs.
GYM [7]Improve your fitness levels using
our own college gym.
GET TO USE OUR AWESOME FACILITIES
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LEARN, ASPIRE, ACHIEVE TOGETHER
1Darlington College are number one in the Tees Valley for Overall Student Achievement Rates for the 3rd Year running.
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07Course booking line: 01325 503030
Skills and qualifications can help to open up new options for work
and further study – so you’ll reap the benefits in the long term!
Remission of fees usually applies to vocational further education
courses.
Non vocational leisure courses, short courses, and Teesside
University courses do not qualify for remission of fees. Details of
fees for all courses can be found on the individual course leaflets
on our website www.darlington.ac.uk
You will be required to pay your fees at the point of enrolment
or provide proof of employer sponsorship which may include a
purchase order number.
Free vocational courses for 16 – 18’s:
• If you are 16 – 18 years old on 31 August, no fees apply to
vocational further education courses
Your learning could be FREE if you study for a vocational
further education course and meet certain criteria.
• If you are unemployed.
• You get state benefits such as Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA),
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or in the Work
Related Activity Group (WRAG) or receive Universal Credits –
you must be aged 19 or over and applying for a course up to
level 2.
• You enrol on a full level 2 qualification, aged 19-23 (as at
31/8/19) and don’t already hold a full level 2 qualification or
higher.
• You enrol on a full level 3 qualification, aged 19-23 (as at
31/8/19) and don’t already hold a full level 3 qualification or
higher.
Alternatively there is a Payment plan. The college has a plan
that allows you to pay 75% of course costs in monthly instalments
after paying 25% when you enrol.
Assistance you can receive if your household income is less
than £25,000 for 19+ students or less than £21,000 for
Advanced Learner Loan students:
• Childcare. You can apply for assistance with childcare costs.
If your child is entitled to the Government’s 15 hours of free
childcare initiative (over 38 weeks), then this must be used
to cover your timetabled hours in college. In addition to this,
Darlington College will pay for any additional childcare cover,
for example if you are timetabled to be in college for 22
hours per week, the college will fund the additional 7 hours of
childcare per week, during term time only. If you are under 20
when you enrol on your course you may qualify for childcare
fees whilst you study through the Care to Learn Fund. For
more details visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn and follow the
link for Care to Learn or call the helpline on 0800 1218989.
• Transport. If you live more than three miles from the college
you may be eligible for help with travel costs. Assistance
includes: Free Arriva bus pass for Darlington, County Durham
and Tees Valley students*; a travel grant for students either
with their own car or who can’t use public transport. *
• Essential clothing, equipment and kits. You can receive a
contribution of up to £250 for help with the cost of essential
clothing, equipment and kits for your courses such as
hairdressing, beauty or catering kits and uniforms, etc.*
• Free meals. To be eligible for free meals, a student’s
household income must be below £10,000.*
*These benefits are means tested and subject to conditions. The
level of support the college can offer students is dependent on the
total funding received from government. Subject to change.
REMISSION OF FEES
Remission of fees usually applies to vocational further education courses
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FINANCIAL HELP Information on fees and financial support for courses at Darlington College
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Course costs
All tuition fees and awarding body costs are non-refundable,
unless the course is cancelled by the college.
The advertised course fees is for the full duration of the course.
Payment plan
Darlington College offers an instalment payment plan for tuition
fees. You are required to pay 25% of the tuition fee at the point
of enrolment along with the examination and registration fees.
The remaining 75% of the tuition fee will be collected in
monthly instalments by direct debit concluding one month
before the end of the course.
Failure to make payment on the due date will result in all
outstanding fees being immediately due. Continued failure to
pay course fees may result in your removal from the course of
study.
If you withdraw from your course before completion you will
still be liable for payment of all outstanding fees.
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Exam late entries and re-sits
Registration and exam entries that do not meet awarding
body closing dates means you may become liable for late fees
payments. There is no remission on late entry fees. Contact
Exams on 01325 503104 for further details.
Examination re-sits may be charged at the discretion of the
college. Any student requiring more than 2 resits of any
individual examination will be referred to the curriculum
manager and a fee will be charged at the discretion of the
manager. The manager will ensure that adequate tuition is
received before another re-sit is booked. If a fee is required
it will be charged at the awarding organisation fee plus 10%
administration cost. If a re-sit is requested for an examination
that has been passed, in order to improve a grade, this will be
charged at the same rate as above.
Professional and Career Development Loans
If you are studying a management and professional qualification
that runs up to two years you may be able to take out
a Professional and Career Development Loan. This is an
agreement you make with a participating bank to borrow an
amount between £300 and £10,000. You can use it to help with
course fees, other course costs like books, travel, and childcare,
and living expenses. Call the Career Development Loan Helpline
for more information on 0800 585505.
University level qualifications
If you are studying a Teesside University course at Darlington
College then you may be able to apply for a tuition fee loan.
Ask for a copy of the Higher Education Courses Financial
Information leaflet for more details.
Advanced Learner Loan
If you’re aged 19 or over, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner
Loan. These loans help you to pay the fees charged by colleges
and training organisations. Most learners aged 19 and over,
studying at Level 3 to 6, will qualify for these loans from the UK
government. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken
into account and there’s no credit check. You won’t have to pay
anything back until your income is over £25,725 a year.
To qualify you must be:
• aged 19 or over on the first day of your course (there’s no
upper age limit)
• living in the UK on the first day of your course and have lived in
the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years
immediately before this unless you meet one of the exceptions
• studying with a college or training organisation in England
approved for public funding
• enrolling on an eligible course at Level 3 to 6 (Level 3 or
4 only if your course begins before 1 August 2019) which
includes A levels, Access to HE Diplomas and other Vocational
Qualifications.
Financial advice
It is important for you to consider your own circumstances and
look into all options relating to the payment of your course
before choosing to take out a loan. For free, impartial advice go
to www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk or contact them on
0800 138 7777.
If you earn less than £15,736 a year you may be able to access
free training. Please come and talk to us if you think this could
apply to you.
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Express your interest by emailing: [email protected] or phone the distance learning team directly on 01325 503126
* If you are aged between 19 and 23 then you must already possess a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent * Not currently enrolled on an apprenticeship * Please speak to us if you are currently enrolled on an FE/HE programme of study
Free distance learning courses. A way of learning remotely in a flexible convenient way to fit in with your lifestyle.
To qualify for this ***FREE opportunity you must be 19 years old before August 2019 and have lived in
England for 3 years or more
Level 2: Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
Level 2: Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
Level 2: Certificate in Equality and Diversity
Level 2: Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
Level 2: Certificate in Understanding Autism
Level 2: Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 2: Certificate in Nutrition and Health
Level 2: Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
Level 2: Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Level 2: Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Problems
Level 2: Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care
Level 2: Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care
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SARAH USHERCAREER JOURNEY STARTED AT
DARLINGTON COLLEGE 2010 - 2012
STUDIED: PART TIME LEVEL 3
BEAUTY THERAPY
CURRENTLY: TREATMENT MANAGER
– ROCKLIFFE HALL
MANAGEMENTMATERIAL
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Assistance you can receive if your household
income is less than £25,000 for 19+ students
or less than £21,000 for Advanced Learner Loan
students:
Transport
Support with transport is for those students with a household
income of below £25,000 who live more than 3 miles from the
college. It includes:
• Free Arriva bus pass for Darlington, County Durham and Tees
Valley students
• A travel grant for students with their own car or who can’t
use public transport
Childcare
If you are under 20 when you enrol on your course you may
qualify for childcare fees whilst you study through the Care to
Learn Fund. For more details visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn
and follow the link for Care to Learn or call the helpline on
0800 1218989.
If you are 20 or over and have a household income of below
£25,000 you can apply for assistance with the cost of childcare
through the Learner Support Fund directly to Darlington
College’s Finance Team.
Essential clothing, equipment, and kits
You can receive a contribution for help with the cost of
essential clothing, equipment and kits for your course such as
hairdressing, beauty or catering kits and uniforms etc. To qualify
your household income must be below £25,000.
Students where household income is less than £16,000 may
also be eligible to claim a bursary worth up to £540 per year
towards the cost of attending College.
Contact Student Finance on 01325 503037 for more info
Subject to eligibility.
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STUDENT BENEFITS
FANTASTIC ON-SITE CHILDCARE CENTRE RATED OUTSTANDING BY OFSTED
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KEITH DOUGLAS-HOGGCAREER JOURNEY STARTED AT
DARLINGTON COLLEGE 2017 - 2018
STUDIED: LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE IN
HR MANAGEMENT
NEXT STOP: HEAD OF HR AT GALEDIN
STARPERFORMER
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Our skillful staffHere at Darlington College we have
dedicated tutors who all have first hand
industrial experience and can give you the
help that you need to succeed on your
chosen course. We guarantee you will be
taught by someone who is a specialist
in your subject area and can share their
amazing knowledge.
Course and informationOur experienced Course and Information
Team are able to offer you detailed
information on course fees, financial
assistance and advice on how you can
enrol. Call 01325 503030.
Careers Guidance Having trouble deciding what course
to do? Our careers guidance team has
again been awarded Matrix Accreditation
in 2019, a national quality standard for
careers guidance so you can be assured
that our advisers will help you find the
right path – even before you join the
college. You can make an appointment
with one of our Careers and Guidance
Advisers who can offer free impartial
advice and guidance on education,
training and work prospects. If you are
unsure about which course to choose
why not come in and see us. For more
details, contact our Guidance Team on
01325 503040.
Additional learning supportWe can provide the extra support you
may need to help you succeed in your
course, whatever your needs may be.
We can provide a wide range of support,
whether it may be in the classroom, help
with assignment work, communication
and language assistance or sourcing
specialist equipment. To talk to someone
confidentially call 01325 503190.
Studies and personal issuesWe have a team of Student Support
Advisers who can help with course related
problems and personal issues.
To find out more about how we
can help, call one of our Advisers on
01325 503069.
Student counsellingWe recognise that personal and private
issues are sometimes hard to talk about,
the college counselling service enables
you to talk to someone about personal
issues. All appointments are confidential.
Call 07740 844 179 for advice.
Safeguarding TeamJulie Davison
Student Services and Safeguarding
Manager
01325 503036 / 07760 767 324
Hildy Gardner
Safeguarding and Transitions Officer –
Monday – Thursday
01325 503033 / 07809 547 930
STUDENT SUPPORTOur dedicated support staff can help support you through your time here at the college
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Course: This gives you the course title, level and awarding body of the course
Award: The examining/awarding body that accredits the course
Duration: The length of the course
19+ fee: This is the tuition fee of your course if you are 19+ years of age
ER fee: The Exam/Registration fee relating to the course
Start date: The date of which the course starts
Day: Day of the week on which the course runs
Time: Start and finishing time of the course
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How to use this
guideOur part time courses are grouped together
in areas and each table contains information
on each course.
Course Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
City and Guilds CAD Level 2 Certificate 7689 C & G 30 wks 941 £45 24.09.19 Tues 6pm-8pm
3D CAD Solid Modelling/Parametrics Level 2 (Sept) C & G 15 wks 390 £45 25.09.19 Wed 6pm-8pm
3D CAD Solid Modelling/Parametrics Level 2 (Feb) C & G 15 wks 390 £45 26.02.20 Wed 6pm-8pm
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Engineering & DesignCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
City and Guilds CAD Level 2 Certificate 7689 C & G 30 wks 941 £45 24.09.19 Tues 6pm-8pm
3D CAD Solid Modelling/Parametrics Level 2 (Sept) C & G 15 wks 390 £45 25.09.19 Wed 6pm-8pm
3D CAD Solid Modelling/Parametrics Level 2 (Feb) C & G 15 wks 390 £45 26.02.20 Wed 6pm-8pm
AutomotiveCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
L2 Award MOT Testing 3428-02 (Oct) C & G 10 wks £195 £99 02.10.19 Wed 6pm-8pm
L2 Award MOT Testing 3428-02 (Feb) C & G 10 wks £195 £99 05.02.20 Wed 6pm-8pm
L1 Basic Automotive Maintenance (Oct) £125 n/a 01.10.19 Tues 6pm-8pm
L1 Basic Automotive Maintenance (Feb) £125 n/a 04.02.20 Tues 6pm-8pm
ScienceCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
Access to HE Diploma (Science) - Pending Student Numbers One Awards 1 year £3,384 w/c 09.09.19 Tues/ Wed 9.30am-3pm
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OUR COURSES
LEARN, ASPIrE, ACHIEVe TOGEtHeR
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ConstructionCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
Basic DIY - Plastering College Cert 8 wks £130 w/c 07.10.19 TBC 6pm-8pm
Basic DIY - Plastering College Cert 8 wks £130 w/c 13.01.20 TBC 6pm-8pm
Basic DIY - Carpentry & Joinery College Cert 8 wks £130 w/c 07.10.19 TBC 6pm-8pm
Basic DIY - Carpentry & Joinery College Cert 8 wks £130 w/c 13.01.20 TBC 6pm-8pm
Basic DIY - Plumbing College Cert 8 wks £130 w/c 07.10.19 TBC 6pm-8pm
Basic DIY - Plumbing College Cert 8 wks £130 w/c 13.01.20 TBC 6pm-8pm
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations C & G 8 wks £375 w/c 23.09.19 TBC 5pm-8.15pm
BS7671: 2018 (2018) (2382-18) (3hrs p/wk)
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations C & G 8 wks £375 w/c 13.01.20 TBC 5pm-8.15pm
BS7671: 2018 (2018) (2382-18) (3hrs p/wk)
National General Certificate Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH 12 wks £900 £110 w/c 02.09.19 Tues and Wed 5pm-8.45pm
(NEBOSH) Exam w/c 2 Dec 2019. The exam dates are set by
NEBOSH and cannot be changed.
HNC in Building Studies Level 4 - Year 1 TU 70 wks £2,250 10.09.19 Tues 9am-5.15pm
per year
HNC in Building Studies Level 4 - Year 2 TU 70 wks £2,250 11.09.19 Wed 9am-5.15pm
per year
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BusinessCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Human Resource Practice CIPD 4hrs x 33 wks £1,265 Student membership, if not Wed 4pm-8pm
a member of CIPD already,
£118 plus £40 for the year,
which runs up to 30.06.20
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management CIPD 4h45m x 32 wks £1,995 Student membership, if not Tues 2.30pm-7.15pm
a member of CIPD already,
£118 plus £40 for the year,
which runs up to 30.06.20
CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply CIPS 4hrs x 28 wks £1,500 £96 per module plus Tues 2pm-6pm
£175 membership
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply CIPS 4hrs x 28 wks £1,800 £96 per module plus Tues 2pm-6pm
£175 membership
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply CIPS 4hrs x 28 wks £2,000 £96 per module plus Wed 2pm-6.30pm
£175 membership
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply CIPS 4hrs x 28 wks £2,200 £96 per module plus Wed 2pm-6.30pm
£175 membership
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting AAT 2.5hrs x 30 wks £633 £130 membership Tues 1pm-3.30pm
AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma* or AAT Yr 1 £2,573 £130 membership Tues & Wed 5.30pm-8pm
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship 2.5hrs x 30 wks
Yr 2
2.5hrs x 30 wks
AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma* or AAT 5hrs x 30 wks £2,573 £130 membership Tues & Wed 5.30pm-8pm
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma* or AAT 5hrs x 30 wks £2,573 £130 membership Wed 9.30am-3.30pm
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
AAT Level 4 Accounting Diploma or Professional Accounting/ AAT Yr 1 £2,573 £130 membership Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm
Taxation Apprenticeship 6hrs x 30 wks
AAT Level 4 Accounting Diploma or Professional Accounting/ AAT Yr 1 £2,573 £130 membership Thurs 5.30pm-8.30pm
Taxation Apprenticeship 3hrs x 30 wks
Yr 2
3hrs x 30 wks
CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management* or CMI 4hrs x 30 wks £1,987 £235 membership 2pm-6.30pm
Team Leading Apprenticeship
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership* or CMI 4hrs x 30 weeks £2,000 £235 membership 2pm-6.30pm
Department Manager Apprenticeship
CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in CMI 5hrs a month £2,200 £235 membership Thurs 1.15pm-7pm
Strategic Management and Leadership for 12 months
Route to Administration and Customer Services Roles NOCN 10 wks £215 - 9.30am-3pm
(Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development)
Exam and registration fees may be payable on courses listed. For full details of all the fees, please visit www.darlington.ac.uk Fees may be subject to change. You may
be eligible for fee remission on some courses, please speak to our friendly course information team for remission of fees or visit page 8 for more details. You may be
eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan - see page 9.
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EnglishCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
*Functional Skills English Entry Level Edexcel 15 wks - - w/c 16.09.19 Fri am/Wed eve 9am-12pm /5.30pm-8.30pm
*Functional Skills English Level 1 Edexcel 15 wks - - w/c 16.09.19 Fri am/Wed eve 9am-12pm /5.30pm-8.30pm
*Functional Skills English Level 2 Edexcel 15 wks - - w/c 16.09.19 Fri am/Wed eve 9am-12pm /5.30pm-8.30pm
English Language (GCSE) Edexcel 30 wks - - w/c 16.09.19 Fri am/Wed eve 9am-12pm /5.30pm-8.30pm
*Functional Skills courses are FREE to all those who have not achieved a grade C/4 at GCSE. You will also be eligible to sit your first Functional Skills exam for free. All English and maths courses are free as long as students do not already have a grade C or grade 4 (9-1). Grade improvement fees apply - please enquire for details.
All of the English and maths courses are subject to viable numbers, and day of study maybe subject to change.
MathsCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
*Functional Skills Maths Entry Level Edexcel 15 wks - - w/c 16.09.19 Wed am/Thur eve 9am/5.30pm
*Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Edexcel 15 wks - - w/c 16.09.19 Wed am/Thur eve 9am/5.30pm
*Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Edexcel 15 wks - - w/c 16.09.19 Wed am/Thur eve 9am/5.30pm
Maths (GCSE) Edexcel 30 wks - - w/c 16.09.19 Wed pm/Thur eve 1pm/5.30pm
*Functional Skills courses are FREE to all those who have not achieved a grade C/4 at GCSE. You will also be eligible to sit your first Functional Skills exam for free. All English and maths courses are free as long as students do not already have a grade C or grade 4 (9-1). Grade improvement fees apply - please enquire for details.
All of the English and maths courses are subject to viable numbers, and day of study maybe subject to change.
ITCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
CCNA Cisco Cisco 9 hrs per module £1,000 - Wed Evening
over 44 wks
IT Users (ITQ) Award Entry Level 3 C&G 6 wks 9.30am-3pm
IT Users (ITQ) Award Level 1 C&G 6 wks 9.30am-3pm
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Health and Social Care and ChildcareCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
Level 2 Pre Access (Certificate in Skills for NOCN 34 wks w/c 02.09.19
Employment and study in Health Sciences)
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (RQF) CPCAB 18 wks w/c 02.09.2019
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (RQF) CPCAB 18 wks w/c 02.03.2020
Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support City & Guilds 34 wks w/c 09.09.2019
Level 3 Access to Higher Education One Awards 35 wks w/c 09.09.2019
Diploma: Health
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma: One Awards 35 wks w/c 02.09.2019
Humanities & Social Science
Level 1 Health and Childcare Beginners Course NOCN 9 to 30 wks (2.5 days per week) Oct 2019
(Award/Cert/Diploma)
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce CACHE/NCFE 18 months w/c 09.09.2019
(Early years Educator) QCF
Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching CACHE/NCFE 34 wks w/c 09.09.2019
& Learning (Teaching Assistant)
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid ITC 2 days On Demand*
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work ITC 1 day On Demand*
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding CACHE/NCFE 40 hours £50 Sept 2019/ May 2020
Safeguarding and Prevention (option for
on site delivery for Schools and Nurseries)*To book On Demand course, please contact 01325 503212
19Course booking line: 01325 503030
Exam and registration fees may be payable on courses listed. For full details of all the fees, please visit www.darlington.ac.uk Fees may be subject to change. You may
be eligible for fee remission on some courses, please speak to our friendly course information team for remission of fees or visit page 8 for more details. You may be
eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan - see page 9.
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ArtCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
L1 Beginners Photography (Sept) Coll cert 10 wks £195 n/a 24.09.19 Tues 6-8.30pm
L1 Beginners Photography (Jan) Coll cert 10 wks £195 n/a 08.01.20 Wed 6-8.30pm
L1 Beginners Photography (April) Coll cert 10 wks £195 n/a 16.04.20 Thurs 6-8.30pm
L2 Intermediate Photography (Jan) Coll cert 10 wks £195 n/a 07.01.20 Tues 6-8.30pm
L2 Intermediate Photography (April) Coll cert 10 wks £195 n/a 15.04.20 Wed 6-8.30pm
L3 Advanced Photography (April) Coll cert 10 wks £195 n/a 14.04.20 Tues 6-8.30pm
FitnessCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
L2 Fitness Instructing (Gym) (Sept) Active IQ 10 wks 11.09.19 Wed 6-9pm
L2 Fitness Instructing (Gym) (Dec) Active IQ 10 wks 04.12.19 Wed 6-9pm
L2 Fitness Instructing (Gym) (March) Active IQ 10 wks 04.03.20 Wed 6-9pm
L3 Cert Personal Training (Gym) (Sept) Active IQ 15 wks 12.09.19 Thurs 6-9pm
L3 Cert Personal Training (Gym) (Feb) Active IQ 15 wks 06.02.20 Thurs 6-9pm
L3 Dip Sports Massage Therapy (Sept) Active IQ 34 wks 17.09.19 Tues 6-9pm
L4 Cert Sports Massage Therapy (Oct) Active IQ 20 wks 02.10.19 Wed 6-9pm
JournalismCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
L3 Dip of Journalism NCTJ NCTJ 34 wks 11.09.19 Mon- Wed 9-5pm
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CateringCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
C&G Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 10.09.19 Tues 9am-5.15pm
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Advanced City & Guilds £1,287* 09.09.19 Mon 9am-5pm
Professional Cookery (Patisserie route)
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Advanced City & Guilds £1,287* 10.09.19 Tues 9am-9pm
Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder route)
ABC Award Level 1 Cake Decorating ABC 25 wks £225 10.09.19 Tues 1.30pm-5pm
*Terms and conditions apply
Hair and BeautyCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 10.09.19 Tues 9.30am-7.15pm
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Hair Services City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 10.09.19 Tues 9.30am-7.30pm
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Barbering City & Guilds 35 wks £1,287* 09.09.19 Mon 9am-6.15pm
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make Up City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 11.09.19 Wed 9.30am-7.00pm
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 10.09.19 Tues & Wed 5pm-9pm
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 11.09.19 Wed 9am-6pm
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 10.09.19 Tues & Thurs 5pm-9pm
Techniques
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 10.09.19 Tues & Thurs 5pm-9pm
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology City & Guilds 34 wks £1,287* 10.09.19 Tues 5pm-9pm
*Terms and conditions apply
21Course booking line: 01325 503030
Exam and registration fees may be payable on courses listed. For full details of all the fees, please visit www.darlington.ac.uk Fees may be subject to change. You may
be eligible for fee remission on some courses, please speak to our friendly course information team for remission of fees or visit page 8 for more details. You may be
eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan - see page 9.
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FULL COST COURSESCateringCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
C & G Level 2 Food Safety Award City & Guilds 1 day £75 11.11.19 Monday 8.30am -5.30pm
C&G Level 2 Food Safety Award City & Guilds 1 day £75 09.03.20 Monday 8.30am-5.30pm
C&G Level 2 Food Safety Award City & Guilds 1 day £75 11.05.20 Monday 8.30am-5.30pm
BIIABB Personal Licence Holder BIIAB 1 day £120 07.10.19 Monday 8.30am -5.30pm
BIIABB Personal Licence Holder BIIAB 1 day £120 16.03.20 Monday 8.30am -5.30pm
BIIABB Personal Licence Holder BIIAB 1 day £120 18.05.20 Monday 8.30am-5.30pm
Beginners Cake Decorating College cert 4 weeks £180 05.03.20 Thursday 5pm-9pm
Advanced Cake Decorating College cert 5 weeks £230 23.04.20 Thursday 5pm-9pm
Beauty - NailsCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
E File for Nail Technicians College cert 1 day £55 11.05.20 Monday 9.30am-4.30pm
Professional Nail Gel Polish College cert 1/2 day £30 04.03.20 Wednesday 1pm-5pm
Professional Nail Art College cert 1/2 day £30 11.03.20 Wednesday 1pm-5pm
Express Nail Application College cert 1/2 day £30 18.03.20 Wednesday 1pm-5pm
Beauty Skills Up DatesCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
Professional Microdermabrasion College cert 1 day £85 01.06.20 Monday 9.30am-4.30pm
Professional Microcurrent College cert 1 day £85 08.06.20 Monday 9.30am-4.30pm
Non-Surgical Facial Lift
HairCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
Bridal Hairdressing Techniques College cert 1/2 day £30 13.05.20 Wednesday 1pm-5pm
TanningCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
Spray Tan College cert 1/2 day £30 27.04.20 Monday 1pm-5pm
Health and Social Care and ChildcareCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
ITC Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid ITC 2 days £140 On Demand*
ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency ITC 1 day £70 On Demand*
First Aid at Work
*To book On Demand course, please contact 01325 503212
English, Maths and ESOLCourse Award Duration 19+ ER Start date Day Time
fee fee
L3 Award in English for Literacy and Ascentis 10 wks £400 18.09.19 Wednesday TBC
Language Teaching Specification* (3 hrs per wk)
L3 Award in Mathematics for Numeracy Ascentis 10 wks £400 18.09.19 Wednesday 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Teaching Specification* (3 hrs per wk)
L5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics* Ascentis 35 wks £1,500 18.09.19 Wednesday 5.50pm - 8.30pm
(3.5 hrs per wk)
L5 Diploma in Teaching English* Ascentis 35 wks £1,500 18.09.19 Wednesday TBC
(3.5 hrs per wk)
L5 Diploma in Teaching English: ESOL* Ascentis 35 wks £1,500 16.09.19 TBC
(3.5 hrs per wk)
* Courses are subject to viable numbers. Day of study may be subject to change.
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This publication is a general guide to college, our courses and facilities, and every effort is made to
ensure complete accuracy. The college reserves the right to make changes to curricular content where
appropriate. The information given in this publication does not impose on the college any obligation to
provide, or continue to provide any courses, modules or amenities described. The college reserves the
right to cease to run a programme if insufficient students enrol. However, as far as possible, the college
will accommodate individual requirements.
Any information can be produced in other formats on request. Please contact our
Marketing Team on 01325 503046.
Darlington College celebrates and
values the diversity brought by all
members of the college population
and is committed to providing such
services and support to enable
all members of its community to
achieve their full potential. The
college aims to ensure that everyone
is equally valued and treats one
another with respect and dignity;
seeking to provide a positive working
and learning environment free
from discrimination, harassment or
victimisation.
To this end we seek to prevent
behaviour which is not in line with
the spirit of the college’s Equality and
Diversity Policy. To view this
p olicy please visit our website
www.darlington.ac.uk
SUPPORTING EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
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Darlington College Event Dates 2019-2020Wednesday 23 Oct 2019 (5.30pm – 7.30pm)
Tuesday 26 Nov 2019 (5.30pm – 7.30pm)
Thursday 23 Jan 2020 (5.30pm – 7.30pm)
Wednesday 25 March 2020 (5.30pm – 7.30pm)
Saturday 13 June 2020 (11am – 3pm)
You will be able to enrol onto a course at any of the
above events but there are also other opportunities
to enrol throughout the year.
Visit: www.darlington.ac.uk
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01325 503030
Darlington College, Central Park,
Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR