DEAN, 25, left school and did a BTEC in automotive engineering, but after completing an access course he is now aspiring
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HARTLEPOOL MUMS Gabrielle (left) and Allison Corbett, who turned their ambitions of being a teacher and a doctor into reality by enrolling on Access courses at Hartlepool College
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INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS! Discover how Hartlepool mother and daughter Allison and Gabrielle became a GP and a teacher after changing their lives with adult education A DUO of Hartlepool mums are both shining examples of how adult and higher education can make dreams come true, after overcoming their fears and doubts and applying for Hartlepool College Access courses.
in a crisp factory. However, she always felt that she wanted so much more - and showed she had to right stuff to get it when she joined an Access to Health course, and eventually qualified as a GP!
Her daughter Gabrielle (33), had also devoted much of her life to bringing up a family, but felt that college was something for people who were “younger Allison Corbett (51) had worked a number or brighter”. However, watching her mum of part-time jobs just to pay the bills as become a doctor inspired her to pursue she brought up her children, including her own dream - of being a teacher. bar work, cleaning and a stint story continues on back cover
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like Dean Moore DEAN, 25, left school and did a BTEC in automotive engineering, but after completing an access course he is now aspiring to become an archivist. Dean said “I did a BTEC course because my best friend was doing it, but I didn’t enjoy it. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do at school and didn’t feel prepared to decide on a career.” After completing his GCSEs at Hartlepool College of Further Education, he decided that he would like to study history at University and embarked on a ninemonth Access to Humanities and Social Sciences course. Dean said “I loved the access course as it was so varied, I learned about so many different things that I wouldn’t have learned about at school, like sociology. There were people of different ages and backgrounds on the course and as the group was small, we all became really close.”
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Access to Higher Education Take a one-year intensive course to progress to higher education. With an outstanding rate of progression to Universities across the region Hartlepool College is the right choice for Access to HE. Dean has completed his first year of a BA (Hons) History Degree at Sunderland University, with the aim of either being a teacher or archivist after graduating. Dean said: “The skills I learned on the access course have really helped me with my degree studies. It took me a while to work out what I wanted to do, and it was an unusual route, but I’m finally on the way to achieving it.”
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Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
QAA ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (ART & DESIGN) QAA ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (HUMANITIES) QAA ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (SCIENCE) QAA ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (EDUCATION STUDIES) QAA ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (BUSINESS & IT) NEW FOR 17/18 QAA ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (HEALTH STUDIES)
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Access Courses will start in September with expected end dates of 28/06/2018
QAA ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (SPORT STUDIES)
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Higher Education Our Higher Education courses are accredited through Teesside University and provide the perfect platform to Stay - Close to Home; Study - a course that will enhance your career and Save - on the usual HE costs! Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
HNC IN CONSTRUCTION (BUILDING STUDIES) HNC IN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING
1 day per week 1 day per week
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN DESIGN FOR THE CREATIVE INDS CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION - EDUCATION & TRAINING PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION BA (HONS) IN EDUCATION & TRAINING
1 day per week 1 day per week 1 day per week 1 day per week
Starting in September with end dates dependant on level and the completion of assessments
HNC IN MECHATRONICS HNC IN ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
1 day per week 1 day per week
HNC IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
1 day per week
HNC IN INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL
1 day per week
HNC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
1 day per week
HNC IN FABRICATION & WELDING
1 day per week
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
1 day per week
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING 1 day per week FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SPORT COACHING & EXERCISE
1 day per week
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN & YOUNG 1 day per week PEOPLE HND AEROSPACE 3 days per week
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like Sarah Jane Samuel SARAH, 35, from Yarm, was living in Dubai as a teaching assistant, then came back to the UK to earn her teaching qualifications and become a fully fledged teacher. Sarah attended Brierton Comprehensive School and is currently on her second year of a BA (Hons) in Education and Training at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Sarah moved out to Dubai in 2011 for five years when her husband got a job in the oil and gas industry. Sarah, said “I moved out to Dubai but really wanted to be able to continue my education to become a teacher. My husband was transferred back to the UK and I used that opportunity to undertake my studies again, because if I were to do it out there, I would have to pay an international fee and it would make the course more expensive.” Sarah, who has three children aged 13, 8 and 2, feels that although being a parent and studying can be challenging, there’s others who understand and there’s usually a way to work around things.
She added: “It’s difficult to balance the work load with my personal responsibilities as a mother but I’ve received support from everyone on the course as a lot of us are in the same boat. Whenever I’ve felt like giving in they’re always there to motivate me to keep going and vice versa, I’m always pushing them to do better. Sarah concluded “I believe the fact I’m a little older and the experience I’ve had has really helped me to get a leg up on my course and its something I’ve learnt to love. If you’re willing to put the time and effort in the reward is worth it.”
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Health, Safety & First Aid
Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING & HEATING
Bespoke
IOSH MANAGING SAFELY
4 days per week
C NVQ L2 DIPLOMA IN HEATING & VENTILATION
Bespoke
Starting in September with end times dependant on level and the completion of assessments
IOSH WORKING SAFELY
1 day per week
L3 AWARD IN PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
1 day per week
Courses running on a monthly basis - bespoke delivery available for groups
L2 AWARD IN SAFE MOVING & HANDLING
3 days per week 1 day per week
L3 DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT L3 DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR TECHNICIANS
1 day per week 1 day per week
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN DOMESTIC PLUMBING & HEATING
Bespoke
L3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK/REFRESHER
L2 DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING STUDIES
1 day per week
L2 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
1 day per week
NVQ L2 DIPLOMA IN HEATING & VENTILATING INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION
1 day per week
AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT & DEFIBRILLATOR
1 day per week
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN HEATING & VENTILATING INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION
1 day per week
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPERATIONS
Bespoke
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN HEATING & VENTILATING INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION
Bespoke
L1 DIPLOMA IN PAINTING & DECORATING
1 day per week
L1 DIPLOMA IN CARPENTRY & JOINERY
1 day per week
L1 DIPLOMA IN BRICKLAYING
Bespoke
L2 DIPLOMA IN SITE CARPENTRY
1 day per week
L2 DIPLOMA IN BRICKLAYING (FL2)
1 day per week
L2 DIPLOMA IN PAINTING & DECORATING
1 day per week
L3 DIPLOMA IN BRICKLAYING NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN TROWEL OCCUPATIONS
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Art, Design & IT Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS *
4x Weds evenings
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET & EMAIL *
4x Weds evenings
INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL SPREADSHEETS *
4x Weds evenings
*These courses are delivered on a rolling programme every Wednesday evening
INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING *
4x Weds evenings
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) *
4x Weds evenings
1 day per week
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING - FOR PARENTS SUPPORTING HOMEWORK *
4x Weds evenings
1 day per week
L3 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY +
1 evening per week
NVQ L2 DIPLOMA IN WOOD OCCUPATIONS
1 day per week
E3 AWARD FOR IT USERS (START IT - ITQ) +
1 evening per week
NVQ L2 DIPLOMA IN DECORATIVE FINISHING
1 day per week
L2/L3 CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (2D) +
1 evening per week
+ Start September with end times dependant on level
Education & Training
Gas & Heating Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
CCN1/BPEC GAS SAFETY - INITIAL & REFRESHER
3 days or 7 evenings + Start dates available assessment dates throughout the year - contact the business team for more information Specialist subjects delivered in addition to CCN1 Gas Safety or as standalone qualifications contact the business team for more information
Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date Starting in September with end times dependant on level and exam schedules
L2 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
1 day per week
L3 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
1 day per week
CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION & TRAINING (CERT ED)
1 evening per week
PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE)
1 evening per week
L3 CERTIFICATE IN ASSESSING VOCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Bespoke
L4 AWARD/ CERTIFICATE IN LEADING THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT
Bespoke
L3 AWARD IN EDUCATION & TRAINING
1 day per week
BA (HONS) IN EDUCATION & TRAINING
1 day per week
NVQ L4 DIPLOMA IN ADVICE & GUIDANCE
Bespoke
NVQ L3 CERTIFICATE IN ADVICE & GUIDANCE
Bespoke
L6 DIPLOMA IN CAREER GUIDANCE & DEVELOPMENT
Bespoke
BPEC DOMESTIC GAS COOKING APPLIANCES-CKR1
Bespoke
BPEC DOMESTIC GAS FIRES & WALL HEATERS-HTR1
Bespoke
BPEC UNVENTED DOMESTIC HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEMS
Bespoke
BPEC ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Bespoke
BPEC SOLAR THERMAL HOT WATER SYSTEMS
Bespoke
BPEC DOMESTIC GAS CENTRAL HEATING BOILER & CIRC-CEN1
Bespoke
BPEC HEAT PUMPS
Bespoke
BPEC WATER REGULATIONS
Bespoke
BPEC SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS NOS MAPPED
Bespoke
L3 DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR TECHNICIANS
Bespoke
Science
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN HEATING & VENTILATING
Bespoke
Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
GCSE CHEMISTRY
Starting September with end dates after final exams in June
Starting September with end dates after final exams in June
Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
AAT L2 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING *
1 day per week
AAT L2 CERTIFICATE IN BOOKKEEPING *
1 evening per week
AAT L3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING *
1 day per week
L2 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION +
Bespoke
* Starting in September with end times dependant on level and exam schedules
L1 CERT IN BUSINESS ADMIN - MARKETING YOURSELF +
Bespoke
L1 CERT IN BUSINESS ADMIN CUSTOMER SERVICE +
Bespoke
NVQ L2 IN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES +
Bespoke
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION (LO) +
Bespoke
L2 CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP & TEAM SKILLS (FL2) +
Bespoke
L3 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT +
Bespoke
L3 IN COACHING & MENTORING +
Bespoke
ILM L3 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT *
Bespoke
Contact the Business Team on 01429 404037 or email
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Hospitality & Catering
GCSE BIOLOGY
Course Title
Start Date/ Planned End Date
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP
1 evening per week
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
1 day per week
L2 CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL PATISSERIE & CONFECTIONERY
1 evening per week
NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY (PATISSERIE & CONFECTIONERY)
1 evening per week
L2 DIPLOMA IN CULINARY SKILLS
1 evening per week
Start dates in September with end dates dependant on level and the completion of assessments
Promoting Yourself in the Job Market Course Title PLANNING FOR SUCCESS IN THE EMPLOYMENT MARKET SELLING YOURSELF IN THE EMPLOYMENT MARKET BUSINESS TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS DEVELOPING ATTITUDES FOR THE WORKPLACE
Delivery Mode Start dates available throughout the year - come into Student Support or call the Employer Services Team on 07539 653456
Start Date/ Planned End Date All 4 to 5 days
Business, Accounting & Management
+ Bespoke starts throughout the academic year
Continued from front cover Both are now both successful career women despite coming out of their schools without the greatest of grades. But after seeing her mum head back into the classroom at Hartlepool College of Further Education following a succession of low paid jobs, Gabrielle also returned to her studies and is now a qualified science teacher. The 33-year-old said: “My inspiration to come into education was my mum. Watching her as a mature student gave me that push and showed me that if you put your mind to it you can do it. “I started at Hartlepool College doing an Access to Science course. I didn’t fully know what I wanted to do. I had nursing and midwifery or something along those lines in my head.
“When I started the course the tutors were absolutely amazing and they went above and beyond and suggested other courses that might interest me, based on what they were reading in the coursework I was handing in. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t have gone on to the degree I did.”
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Mum Allison is now a successful GP after giving up any thoughts of a career when she became a teenage mum. Now 51, she explained: “I had my family very young and always worked around them, working mostly part time. I worked as a cleaner, a bar maid and in the crisp factory amongst other things. “I always worked, but never to my full potential. It was always just to pay the bills and get by. I had aspirations about what I wanted to do but didn’t know how to do it.
“My journey started by going down to the College. And they just sort of spring-boarded me on. I did an Access to Health course and found the tutors so supportive, they would go out of their way for you and even helped me write my UCAS statement.” Allison went on to Newcastle University where she studied community and hospital medicine before finally graduating as a doctor.
“My advice to other adults about higher education would be to give it a go. The feeling of accomplishment and the doors you can open are amazing. Just go and do it.”
ENGLISH & MATHEMATICS ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL OUR LIVES, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
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Hair & Beauty Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
EAR CANDLING (GUILD)
1 day course
EYELASH EXTENSIONS (GUILD)
1 day course
Start dates available on a weekly basis from September 2017 through to July 2018 – visit the website for more information
Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
INTRODUCTION TO CAR MAINTENANCE
1 evening per week
Option 1: Starting September; Option 2: starting January *Start dates available throughout the year
FACIALS (GUILD)
1 day course
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE (GUILD)
1 day course
LASH & BROW TREATMENTS (GUILD)
1 day course
MAKE UP (GUILD)
1 day course
MANICURE (GUILD)
1 day course
WELD SKILLS - L1 AWARD IN MMA WELDING *
1 evening per week
WELD SKILLS - L1 AWARD IN TIG WELDING *
1 evening per week
WELD SKILLS - L2 AWARD IN MMA WELDING *
1 evening per week
WELD SKILLS - L2 AWARD IN MIG WELDING *
1 evening per week
WELD SKILLS - L2 AWARD IN TIG WELDING *
1 evening per week
HVCA WELD TESTING - METAL ARC WELDING +
Bespoke
HVCA WELD TESTING - OXY ACETYLENE WELDING +
Bespoke
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Engineering & Electrical Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
17TH EDITION L3 AWARD IN THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS*
5 days or 10 evenings
PAT TESTING
1 day course
Dates available throughout the year contact the Business Team for more information
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PEDICURE (GUILD) SPRAY TANNING (GUILD) WAXING (GUILD) ACRYLIC NAIL COURSE (GUILD)
NEW FOR THIS YEAR!
1 day course 1 day course 1 day course 1 day course
SCULPTURED ACRYLIC NAIL (GUILD)
1 day course
E-FILING (GUILD)
1 day course
COSTS STARTING FROM
£89!
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[email protected] NVQ L3 DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING
Bespoke
L2 CERTIFICATE IN NAIL TECHNOLOGY
1 evening per week
L2 DIPLOMA IN WOMENS HAIRDRESSING *
4 days per week
L2 CERTIFICATE IN BEAUTY SPECIALIST TECHNIQUES *
4 days per week
L3 DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY *
4 days per week
L3 DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING *
4 days per week
L4 DIPLOMA IN SALON MANAGEMENT * NEW!
1 day per week
* courses delivered flexibly to suit your commitments
Health, Care and Early Years Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
L2 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
1 day per week
Starting in September with end dates dependant on level and the completion of assessments
L2 CERTIFICATE FOR THE CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLES WORKFORCE 1 day per week DEVELOPMENT L3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) FOR ENGLAND
1 day per week
L2 CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS
1 day per week
L3 DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING SKILLS
1 day per week
L3 DIPLOMA FOR THE EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR)
1 day per week
L4 CERT FOR THE EARLY YEARS ADVANCED PRACTITIONER NEW!
1 day per week
L4 AWARD IN WORK WITH PARENTS NEW!
1 day per week
Travel, Sport & Fitness Course Title
Delivery Mode
Start Date/ Planned End Date
L2 CERTIFICATE FOR AIRLINE CABIN CREW NEW!
September 2017 to June 2018
1 evening per week
L2 CERTIFICATE IN FITNESS INSTRUCTION
Starts September 2017 with expected end date of February 2018
1 evening per week
L3 DIPLOMA IN SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY NEW!
September 2017 to June 2018
1 evening per week
L3 DIPLOMA IN PERSONAL TRAINING
Starts September 2017 with end date dependant on assessment
Bespoke
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