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NEWS, VIEWS AND GUIDANCE ONLEARNING ANDCOURSE LISTINGSSUMMER 2009

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NEW SKILLS CAN HELP YOU AVOIDREDUNDANCY, OR IF THE WORSTHAPPENS, BOUNCE BACK INTO A NEW CAREER.

SURVIVINGREDUNDANCY!SURVIVINGREDUNDANCY!Redundancy is on a lot of peoples’minds at the moment. If you are notone of them it could very well pay tounderstand how employers go aboutthe process of making the redundancydecision. It’s often more complex than‘last in first out’.(continued on page two)

A COMPETITIVEEDGE IN A DIFFICULT JOBMARKETLakes College Principal, Cath Richardson, offersa clear vision of the college’s role in the recession.(full story on page two)

ALSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE:PART TIME COURSES PULL OUTDIPLOMA: WORTH IT’S WEIGHT IN A-LEVELS HIGHER QUALIFICATION EQUALS HIGHER PAY

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College taps intogovernmentfunding to provideSkills for Jobs(read more on page three)

STRUGGLING TO GET BACK TO WORK?

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In the time of economic boom, the government’s plan with

Train to Gain was to upskill the country’s workers, allowing

British industry to compete with other, more developed

European economies effectively and they allowed the adult

responsiveness funding that covered shorter courses to

wither away to almost nothing. Certainly now it would be

pertinent to switch some of the Train to Gain funding, which

applies only to those in employment, to the unemployed

who need retrained.

It was only a few years ago, when Corus Rail announced it

was closing its West Cumbrian depot in 2006, when the

college became integral in retraining and upskilling its

workforce to give employees of the company the best

chance possible to find another job, so the concept of

reacting quickly to redundancies and retraining the

unemployed is not new to us.

The government, through the Learning and Skill Councils,

have been changing the worklessness agenda by allocating

different funding streams to providers, to enable them to

provide courses aimed at unemployed people and those on

benefits. These include specialist courses such as Skills for

Jobs, Step into Construction and ITQ, a comprehensive IT

course. For the Skills for Jobs scheme, we worked with a

training company and the JobCentre to deliver 6 weeks

courses covering various aspects of construction, written

specifically after consultation with local construction

companies to find out what they need in employees. On

recommendation from the JobCentre, long term

unemployed candidates completed the course and were

then moved on to 3 months work placement at a local

construction company. For some of them this was their first

job in years. Providers are now developing these types of

programmes which will be aimed at reducing

unemployment figures and helping people back into work.

In these times I feel we all have a moral duty to equip

disadvantaged groups and individuals with the skills they

need to make them ready for work. Not just the practical

skills such as cutting hair, laying bricks or repairing cars,

but the softer skills such as communication and inter

personal skills that are covered in the key skills aspect of

each course and other bespoke courses. Such skills add

extra strings to the students’ bows, adding bonus

qualifications, and in doing so give them a competitive

edge in a difficult job market.

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If you surf the various human resources and personnel

websites and look at the chat rooms you will find top

level staff discussing the varying attributes of a

water-tight redundancy ‘test’. A single request for a

template can result in 20 or 30 “me-toos” from other

anxious employers looking for the fairest way to

choose who stays and who goes when the time comes

to make redundancies.

Some of the key areas for scoring employees are

special skills, flexibility and attitude, so perhaps

picking up a string to your bow by studying a

management course or a new technical skill will make

you indispensable.

So if you are an employee of a small business then

perhaps doing one of our accounting courses will add

a string to your bow that could help save your

employer money.

Re-training could also indicate your flexibility to the

business’ needs, so that’s two big positives. If you

want any advice on surviving the recession or

retraining after redundancy then read on….

SURVIVING REDUNDANCY(continued from front page)

A COMPETITIVE EDGE IN A DIFFICULT JOB MARKET(continued from front page)

Cath Richardson - Lakes College Principal

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Earlier this year, Lakes College employed a Workforce

Development project co-ordinator, to work with those who

are unemployed, utilising a government funded scheme

called Skills for Jobs. The college initiative helps those who

are unemployed to access skills and training for four

industries; construction, catering, retail and sport. In order to

qualify, prospective participants need to be 19 or over and

fully unemployed which means no form of part-time work.

The first group has already taken part in a course in

construction over a 10 week period designed to give an

introduction to the industry. Included in this programme

individuals gained a CSCS card (a health and safety

qualification that allows you to work on building sites). After

this ‘skills refresher’ participants are then assisted in finding

a suitable paid work placement or a permanent position.

Some of the learners that are currently enrolled have only

been unemployed for a few weeks, others for up to four

years. The programme provides the support for the

experience and skills that they all need to get them back

into work. The only request that the college makes of

applicants is a commitment of up to 16 hours per week for

up to 10 weeks and a real desire to pursue a career in that

industry. The scheme does not affect any benefits they may

receive and the college will reimburse any reasonable travel

expenses incurred and will also supply any relevant

equipment that may be needed during the course.

This pilot scheme is planned to run as a rolling scheme, that

will hopefully see 10 to 12 new students per course leave

every 10 weeks with updated skills, and the real chance at

employment. Anyone interested in benefiting from this

scheme should call the college and ask to speak to our

project co-ordinator Colin Thomas to find out more about

each area programme, and the next start date for each

scheme.

Call us now on 01946 839300 for moreinformation.

Education is, as the whole world is, in a state of flux. The

introduction of the new diplomas for 14-19 year olds, the

development of academies, foundation degrees and

funding streams such as Train to Gain are just a few of the

initiatives facing the education and employment sector. All

have their critics and their champions and none have really

been given the opportunity to succeed or fail. This overhaul

of education, in particular the Diplomas, is to ready

students for the working world and, refreshingly, to marry

vocational and academic learning that have been mutually

exclusive far too long.

Historically, the more academic students have been

encouraged to do well in their GCSEs, continue on to their

A Levels and then step straight in to university. Some

students then do not start their first job until they are 21 and

although academically, they may well be very highly

qualified, often the employer still has to take the university

graduate through an internal training or further education,

learning basic business sense such as dealing with peers,

senior management and customers, time-keeping and

organisational skills or specific industry-led qualifications to

make them truly “work ready”. Recent headlines in British

broadsheets said that the UK is ‘awash with unemployable

graduates’ and plans to introduce a graduate internship

programme which encourages businesses to take on

graduates at a reduced wage. Here at the college

vocational qualifications are at the core of what we do, as is

producing our own “graduates” that are qualified and ready

and able to step straight in to work and become an

immediate asset. Work experience, work/study schemes

such as apprenticeships, industry specialists teaching

subjects and close links with employers who inform and

often design our curriculum gives our students the edge

when stepping out in to the working world.

However, a vocational education is often regarded by some

as a poor second choice, particularly those who wish to

pursue a career that involves continuing on to higher

education. Lakes College has clear progression routes right

through to foundation degrees. Even if you want to pursue

what would be considered a usual academic route and

continue on to university, then our level 3 BTEC diplomas

are equivalent to 3 A Levels and provide enough points to

get in to Oxford or Cambridge if you so desired! This route

works particularly well in areas such as our sport

programme, which sees the majority of our students

progressing on to higher education pursuing careers such

as teaching, sports physiotherapists or strength and

conditioning coaches. Although some parents and students

may be concerned with the changes in education, they are

opening up opportunities to students that could result in a

highly educated and

eminently more

employable

graduates.

DIPLOMA: WORTH IT’S WEIGHT IN A-LEVELS

Practical vocationalskills and academicknow how all wrappedup in one qualification

STRUGGLING TO GET BACKTO WORK?(continued from front page)

““ Yet Dawn is the first to admit that she couldn’t wait to leave

school. “I left Millom Comprehensive at 16 because it

wasn’t my thing. I just didn’t like it. Within two years I was

married and I had my son at 19,” she explains. “After my

marriage failed I brought him up with the help of my parents,

doing all kinds of part-time jobs in pubs and shops as well

as cleaning, to make ends meet.”

When Dawn turned 30 she had no qualifications and no

prospects but bags of determination. “I got a full-time job as

security officer at Sellafield and then got my City & Guilds

qualification in security,” she says. “Even though the hours

were extremely long I absolutely loved my job and it was a

real confidence-booster for me.”

It was also the start of a remarkable career progression in

which she used night classes and in-house training to make

up for lost time - gaining an armful of qualifications whilst

working for several companies on the Sellafield site. These

include a Level 7 Executive Diploma in Management, a Level

4 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, a

Diploma in Information Technology and NVQs in Business

Administration and Customer Care. Dawn is a chartered

member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

and also a member of the British Institute of Facilities

Management and Chartered Management Institute.

“Once I got the buzz for education and training there was no

looking back,” says Dawn. “I don’t know where it comes

from but I love learning and looking back I wish I had started

when I was younger. But in the 70s when I left school and

really up until about 10-15 years ago, there weren’t the

educational opportunities around here that there is now.”

“Now, if you are motivated to study something, there are

so many courses to choose from and I work for a fantastic

company that supports me in everything I want to do.”

Her new degree course is validated by the University of

Cumbria and delivered part-time at Lakes College,

Workington, where Dawn sends many of the staff from

Dalkia for various training and educational packages.

The company deliver technical facilities services at the

Sellafield site and it encourages employees to boost their

qualifications. “If I see colleagues eager to get on I suggest

all sorts of courses to them” she says. “If you are motivated

to study then go for it. I have tremendous support from my

boss and I like to pass on that support to other people as

well”. “It’s thanks to education that I am where I am today.

I have a great job and a great quality of life with lots to look

forward to.”

“My next goal is the degree but I am sure there will be

something coming along after that as well!”

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HIGHER QUALIFICATIONSEQUALS HIGHER PAY

My next goal is a degree

Dawn from Haverigg near Millom has just

started a degree in business management at

Lakes College and - via her position as soft

services and health and safety manager for

Dalkia at Sellafield - encourages colleagues

to take a wide range of educational courses.

According to the Department forChildren, Schools and Families, theaverage weekly earnings of someonewho has a degree is twice that ofsomeone with no qualifications.

The average weekly earnings of someone with no

qualifications is £350, a Level 2 qualification (GCSE or

equivalent) sees that rise 21% to £425, a Level 3

qualification (A level or equivalent) sees an 18% rise to

£500 a week and graduates earned a lofty £695 per

week.

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SPORTS & LEISURECOURSE TITLE DAY/TIME VENUE START WKS TUITION REG EXAM OTHER TOTAL FEECERTIFICATE IN EXERCISE STUDIES FRI 1300 - 1500 LILLYHALL 18/9/09 30 344LEVEL 1CERTIFICATE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT MON 1300 - 1500 LILLYHALL 14/9/09 30 344FOR THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY (N)FOUNDATION DEGREE IN PHYSICAL TUE 1600 - 2000 LILLYHALL TBC 30 850ACTIVITY & HEALTHCERTIFICATE IN FITNESS INSTRUCTING TBC LILLYHALL TBC 34 466LEVEL 2 (GYM / EXERCISE TO MUSIC)NVQ 2 IN INSTRUCTING EXERCISE TBC LILLYHALL TBC 0 374& FITNESS (GYM / EXERCISE TO MUSIC)CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED FITNESS TBCINSTRUCTION (GYM)

SCIENCECOURSE TITLE DAY/TIME VENUE START WKS TUITION REG EXAM OTHER TOTAL FEE

HNC SCIENCE – CHEMISTRY (1ST YEAR) MON 0915 - 1700 LILLYHALL 14/9/09 32 850

HND CONVERSION SCIENCE FRI 0915 - 1645 LILLYHALL 18/9/09 32 850

NATIONAL AWARD IN APPLIED SCIENCE FRI 0915 - 1630 LILLYHALL 18/9/09 34 1003

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN APPLIED TBC LILLYHALL TBC 32 850CHEMISTRY (1ST YEAR) (N)

SKILLS FOR LIFECOURSE TITLE DAY/TIME VENUE START WKS TUITION REG EXAM OTHER TOTAL FEE

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH THU 0930 - 1200 LILLYHALL 17/9/09 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH TUE 1800 - 2030 LILLYHALL 15/9/09 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH TUE 1800 - 2030 LILLYHALL 23/2/10 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH TUE 1330 - 1600 LILLYHALL 15/9/09 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH TUE 1330 - 1600 LILLYHALL 23/2/10 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH MON 1800 - 2030 W.B.C * 14/9/09 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH MON 1800 - 2030 W.B.C * 22/2/10 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH FRI 0930 - 1200 W.B.C * 18/9/09 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH FRI 0930 - 1200 W.B.C * 26/2/10 18 0

ESOL FOR BEGINNERS THU 1800 - 2030 LILLYHALL 17/9/09 34 333

ESOL MON 0930 - 1200 LILLYHALL 14/9/09 34 333

ESOL THU 0930 - 1200 LILLYHALL 17/9/09 18 180

ESOL THU 0930 - 1200 LILLYHALL 25/2/10 18 180

ESOL TUE 0930 - 1200 W.B.C * 15/9/09 34 333

ESOL FRI 0930 - 1200 W.B.C * 18/9/09 18 180

ESOL FRI 0930 - 1200 W.B.C * 26/2/10 18 180

START LITERACY WITH COMPUTERS THU 0930 - 1200 LILLYHALL 17/9/09 34 0

START LITERACY WITH COMPUTERS MON 0930 - 1200 LILLYHALL 14/9/09 34 0

START LITERACY WITH COMPUTERS THU 1800 - 2030 LILLYHALL 17/9/09 34 0

IMPROVE YOUR LEARNING TUE 1800 - 2030 LILLYHALL 15/9/09 34 0

BRUSH UP YOUR MATHS TUE 1000 - 1230 LILLYHALL 15/9/09 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR MATHS TUE 1330 - 1600 LILLYHALL 15/9/09 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR MATHS THU 1800 - 2030 LILLYHALL 17/9/09 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR MATHS WED 1800 - 2030 LILLYHALL 16/9/09 18 0

START NUMERACY VARIOUS VARIOUS TBC 18 0

BRUSH UP YOUR MATHS W.B.C *

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH W.B.C *

ESOL W.B.C *

NVQ2 IN PLAYWORK TBA ****

TEACHING QUALIFICATIONSCOURSE TITLE DAY/TIME VENUE START WKS TUITION REG EXAM OTHER TOTAL FEECERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION TUE 1700 - 2000 LILLYHALL 08/9/09 32 TBCCERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION WED 0915 - 1230 LILLYHALL 09/9/09 32 TBCCERTIFICATE IN TEACHING IN THE LIFELONG WED 0915 - 1230 LILLYHALL 09/9/09 20 TBCLEARNING SECTORCERTIFICATE IN TEACHING IN THE LIFELONG TUE 1700 - 2000 LILLYHALL 08/9/09 20 TBCLEARNING SECTORPREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG TUE 1700 - 2000 LILLYHALL 08/9/09 14 TBCLEARNING SECTORPREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG WED 0915 - 1230 LILLYHALL 09/9/09 14 TBCLEARNING SECTORPREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG FRI 0915 - 1230 LILLYHALL 16/10/09 14 TBCLEARNING SECTORPREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG TUE 0915 - 1230 LILLYHALL 23/2/10 14 TBCLEARNING SECTORFOUNDATION DEGREE IN THE INTEGRATED TBC LILLYHALL 14/9/09 30 850EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TBCFOUNDATION DEGREE IN TEACHING TBC LILLYHALL TBC 30 850& LEARNING SUPPORT (N)NVQ 2 SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING TBC LILLYHALL VARIOUS 36 719IN SCHOOLSNVQ 3 SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING TBC LILLYHALL VARIOUS 36 824IN SCHOOLSLEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN INTERNAL VERIFICATION WED 1330 - 1645 LILLYHALL 16/9/09 12 539LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN INTERNAL VERIFICATION WED 1330 - 1645 LILLYHALL 24/2/10 12 539LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN INTERNAL VERIFICATION WED 1600 - 1900 LILLYHALL 16/9/09 12 539LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ASSESSMENT (7317-A1) WED 0915 - 1230 LILLYHALL 16/9/09 12 539LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ASSESSMENT (7317-A1) WED 0915 - 1230 LILLYHALL 24/2/10 12 539LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ASSESSMENT (7317-A1) WED 1600 - 1900 LILLYHALL 16/9/09 12 539LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ASSESSMENT (7317-A1) TBC LILLYHALL VARIOUS 26 539

TRAIN TO GAIN***

TRAIN TO GAIN IS A GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMME WHICH OFFERS EMPLOYEES IN SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES, THE OPPORTUNITY TOSTUDY A RELEVANT COURSE WITH NO COST TO THE EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYEE. CONDITIONS APPLY. PLEASE CONTACT THE WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT OFFICE ON 01946 839 300 TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

COURSE TITLE DAY/TIME VENUE START WKS TUITION REG EXAM OTHER TOTAL FEENVQ 2 IN ADVICE & GUIDANCE SUPPORT FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 26 NVQ 3 IN ADVICE & GUIDANCE FLEXIBLE FLEXBLE FLEXIBLE 34 NVQ 2 IN AMENITY HORTICULTURE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 34 NVQ 2 IN BARBERING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 16 NVQ 2 IN BRICKWORK FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 NVQ 2 IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 26 NVQ 3 IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 30 NVQ 2 IN CHILDREN’S CARE LEARNING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 & DEVELOPMENTNVQ 3 IN CHILDREN’S CARE LEARNING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 & DEVELOPMENTNVQ 2 IN CLEANING & SUPPORT SERVICES FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 34 NVQ 2 IN CUSTOMER SERVICE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 26 NVQ 3 IN CUSTOMER SERVICE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 34 NVQ 2 IN DISTRIBUTION & WAREHOUSING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 34 NVQ 2 IN FOOD & DRINK SERVICE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 NVQ 3 IN HAIRDRESSING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 24 NVQ 2 IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 26 NVQ 3 IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 30 NVQ 2 IN INSTRUCTING EXERCISE & FITNESS FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 26 NVQ 2 FOR IT USERS FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 26 NVQ 3 FOR IT USERS FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 30 NVQ 2 IN JOINERY FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 NVQ 3 IN JOINERY FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 NVQ 3 IN MANAGEMENT FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 34 NVQ 2 IN MULTI-SKILLED HOSPITALITY FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 26 NVQ 2 IN PAINTING & DECORATING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 NVQ 2 IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 NVQ 2 IN RETAIL SKILLS FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 NVQ 2 IN SUPPORTING TEACHING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 & LEARNING IN SCHOOLSNVQ 3 IN SUPPORTING TEACHING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 36 & LEARNING IN SCHOOLSNVQ 2 IN TEAM LEADING FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 34 SKILLS FOR LIFE LITERACY LEVEL 1 FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 12 SKILLS FOR LIFE LITERACY LEVEL 2 FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE 12

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IF MONEY IS TIGHT WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP!Want to come to college and better yourself, but don’t think you canafford it? Then think again. Here’s just a few ways we can helpwith the financial side of things.

Learner Support Fund (LSF)You may be entitled to extra financial help.This depends on your individualcircumstances and household income. Youwill also need to be:• Aged 16 or over • Attending a course at Lakes College

West Cumbria • Have been resident in the UK for the

last three years, or are a british citizen living in the European Union.

What are LSF funds?The Learner Support Fund is money LakesCollege has available for students to helpthem access further education. The fundsare there to help students attend college sothe money can be used to help towards thecosts of:

Course fees for Full Time Courses:If you are over 19 and have a level 2qualification, a full-time course will cost inthe region of £300 unless you are on ameans tested benefit (working tax credit,housing benefit, income support or incomebased job seekers allowance) then the fullamount will be waived. Alternatively if yourcombined household income is lower than£19,630 (this threshold figure may alter soplease check for current information withstudent services) then you need to pay£100 of the course fee and the LSF fundwill pay the remaining £200. If you have notgot a level 2 qualification then you do notpay anything towards your course fees butneed to sign a declaration form (availablefrom student services) to confirm this. (*Alevel 2 qualification can be any one of thefollowing: 5 GCSE's at grade A-C, 5 OLevel passes, 5 CSE Grade 1's, an NVQ 2,an intermediate GNVQ or a first diploma.)

Course Fees for Part Time Courses:If you are over 19 and your combinedhousehold income is lower than £19,630(this threshold figure may alter so please

check for current information with studentservices) then you need to pay 25% of thetotal cost and the LSF fund will pay theremaining 75%. Alternatively if you are on ameans tested benefit (working tax credit,housing benefit, income support or incomebased job seekers allowance) then youneed to pay 25% of the exam andregistration fees and the LSF fund will paythe remaining 75% of the cost.

ChildcareIf your combined household income islower than £19,630 (this threshold figuremay alter so please check for currentinformation with student services) or youare in receipt of means tested benefits(working tax credit, housing benefit,income support or income based jobseekers allowance) you may be eligible forchildcare assistance from the LSF fund.We can pay up to £4 per hour dependingon the funds available to a registeredchildminder or nursery. We can only pay forthe days you attend college or are onplacement during college term times. Ifpossible we advise that you apply as soonas possible before starting your course. Ifyou are a young parent aged under 20there is also a 'Care to Learn' programmeavailable to assist with the cost ofchildcare. Please contact student servicesfor further information. If you are a highereducation student studying a full-timecourse with dependant children inregistered and approved childcare you maybe eligible for a 'Childcare Grant' but youmust contact your local LEA for moreinformation.

Travel to and from the courseIn student services our aim is to help asmany students as we can to attend college.This may be through concessionary travelor bus passes for our full-time under 19year old students. In addition to this, otherstudents may be able to apply for help withthe cost of public transport or a privatevehicle. Cumbria County Council offer abus pass to full-time students under 19who live outside a 3 mile 'as the crow flies'radius from college. Application forms for abus pass can be obtained from studentservices. Students who are not eligible for

a bus pass can apply to student servicesfor Concessionary Travel Assistance (youwill be assessed on your income/parentsincome and/or receipt of any income basedbenefits). Stagecoach offer a College Riderbus pass to all students for £10 per weekwhich gives you unlimited use of theStagecoach buses from Ravenglass toCockermouth School. Again, if you are on alow income or in receipt of income basedbenefit the College Rider will cost you only£5.

The LSF fund can also help you with thecosts of:• Uniform/Kit • Books • Day to day living expenses • Special equipment • Course Related Activities and Trips If you are experiencing particular financialdifficulties, you could also apply to thehardship fund for help. An interview willhave to be arranged to assess your needs.Please ask in student services for moreinformation.

How do I find out if I'm entitled to anyfinancial help?To find out more about whether or not youare entitled to financial help, please contactstudent services. They will be able toassess your situation and help youcomplete any forms that are needed.

AccommodationIf you are looking for accommodationlocally, we will try to help and can also putyou in touch with other relevantorganisations.

SupportIf you have learning difficulties or healthproblems we will give you the support youneed in the way you need it.

Higher Education - How much does itcost?Please contact student services and theywill send you a copy of our HigherEducation Students Guide to Money.

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GETTING TO LAKES

If you know of someone who might have difficulty reading this information, please contact a member ofstudent services and we will supply it in a different format. People of every age, ethnic background, ability,religion and gender are welcome. Disabled access is excellent and we have lots of different ways we cansupport people with disabilities. Please contact us to come in for a chat about how we can help youovercome any barriers to learning. Lakes College is committed to equal opportunities.

Lakes College main campus is at Lillyhall on the

junction of the A595 and the A597 (Harrington

turning). There is easy access and plenty of

parking. Buses stop right outside the front door

and there are regular direct services from

Workington, Whitehaven, Egremont, Maryport

and Cockermouth. For cyclists you can use cycle

paths to get you close to Lakes and there are

plenty of bike racks when you get here.

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For a 2009 full time course prospectus or forfurther information on any of thesecourses, contact studentservices on 01946 839300

NVQ LEVEL 1 HAIRDRESSING

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING

NVQ LEVEL 2 HAIRDRESSING

NVQ LEVEL 1 BEAUTY THERAPY

NVQ LEVEL 2 BEAUTY THERAPY

NVQ LEVEL 3 BEAUTY THERAPY

PREPARING TO WORK IN THE CARE SECTOR

INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (LEVEL 1)

FIRST DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (LEVEL 2)

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (LEVEL 3)

NVQ LEVEL 1 QUICK SERVICE

LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY

NVQ LEVEL 3 IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY

BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SERVICES

BTEC INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN SPORTS & LEISURE

BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA IN SPORTS & LEISURE

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SPORTS & LEISURE

BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL & TOURISM

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL & TOURISM

CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION

NVQ LEVEL 1 PERFORMING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS

NVQ LEVEL 2 PERFORMING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS

BTEC NATIONAL AWARD IN ENGINEERING

CERTIFICATE IN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (LEVEL 1, 2 & 3)

LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN BRICKWORK

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN BRICKWORK

LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PAINTING AND DECORATING

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN PAINTING AND DECORATING

CERTIFICATE IN PLUMBING (LEVEL 2)

CERTIFICATE IN BASIC PLUMBING (LEVEL 3)

ELECTRO TECHNOLOGY (ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION) – CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2

LEVEL 2 ICT PRACTITIONERS - FIRST DIPLOMA (BTEC)

LEVEL 3 I.T. PRACTITIONERS NATIONAL DIPLOMA (BTEC)

PREPARATION FOR CHILDCARE

INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

FIRST CERTIFICATE IN CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

LEVEL 1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS & ICT

LEVEL 2 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS

LEVEL 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

BTEC INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA

BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

ART & DESIGN

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

CHILDHOOD STUDIES

CONSTRUCTION

ENGINEERING

HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY

COMPUTING

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

PUBLIC SERVICES

SPORTS & LEISURE

TRAVEL & TOURISM

EXPECTINGARESULT?FULL TIME COURSES ARE IN DEMAND!

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ART & DESIGN

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

CHILDHOOD STUDIES

CONSTRUCTION

ENGINEERING

HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY

COMPUTING

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

PUBLIC SERVICES

SPORTS & LEISURE

TRAVEL & TOURISM

ENROL NOW

The number one priority of Lakes College is our students and making the courses we offer as accessible to as many people aspossible. This is why we have initiated some schemes for September 2009 to help ease any financial worries that any potentialstudents may have in this current climate.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Agency is offering a bursary covering up to 50% of the course fees to any student wishing tostudy a part-time higher education course at the college. To be eligible for this scheme the course you want to study should belinked to the nuclear industry in some way and would currently cover any part-time level 4 (or over) in engineering, business,science or chemistry. However, if you could prove a link to the nuclear industry the request for a bursary would be considered. The college is also offering a bursary scheme to full-time higher education students, financed by thecollege and the University of Cumbria. Students can apply to the means-tested scheme for anannual payment of up to £1290.

To be eligible for this scheme, the course you want to study needs to be a part timequalification at Level 4 or higher in Engineering, Business, Science or Chemistry.

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MONEY NEWS

HIGHEREDUCATIONATLAKES...to ensure you get what you need out of your higher education. Take a good look at what Lakes can offer. Teaching standards are as good as you’ll find atuniversity and our foundation degrees are developed in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire. In fact, the only major difference between studyingat Lakes College or a university is that class sizes at college tend to be smaller, which means more personal attention.

YOU’VEGOTADEGREE INYOU,SOMAKEASTART...

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH & EDUCATION

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENTFOUNDATION DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENTDuration – 2 years full-time.

PART-TIME FOUNDATION DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Duration – 3 years part-time.

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SALON MANAGEMENTDuration – 3 years part-time.

DIPLOMA IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT – CHARTERED MANAGEMENTINSTITUTEDuration – Part-time, Monday afternoon 2.30pm – 6.00pm for one academic year.

DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP – CHARTERED MANAGEMENTINSTITUTEDuration – Part-time, Tuesday Evening 5.00pm - 8.45pm for one academic year plus oneresidential weekend workshop.

DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP – CHARTEREDMANAGMENT INSTITUTEDuration – Part-time, Thursday Evening 5.00pm - 8.45pm for one academic year plustwo weekend workshops (one residential).

ACCOUNTING – AAT TECHNICIANDuration – The course is run on a part-time basis, two evenings per week over 18months.

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENTDuration – 2 years full-time.

ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYHNC APPLIED CHEMISTRYDuration – 2 years part-time

HNC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGDuration – 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

HNC IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGDuration – 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

HNC IN OPERATIONS (PLANT) ENGINEERINGDuration – 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONINGDuration – 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time.

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN ENGINEERINGDuration – 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time.

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN APPLIED CHEMISTRYDuration – 3 years, part-time.

B.ENG (ORDINARY) ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL)Duration – 2 years.

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN COMPUTINGDuration – 2 years full-time or 3 year part-time.

HEALTH & EDUCATIONFOUNDATION DEGREE IN THE INTEGRATED EDUCATION & CARE OF CHILDRENAND YOUNG PEOPLEDuration – 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time.

FOUNDATION DEGREE HEALTH & SOCIAL CAREDuration – 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time.

FOUNDATION DEGREE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENTDuration – 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time.

FOUNDATION DEGREE TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORT (SECONDARY)Duration – Part-time 3 years.

CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTORDuration – 1 year on a part-time basis of 3 hours per week.

PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTORDuration – One semester on a part-time basis of 3 hours per week.

CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONDuration – 2 years part-time.

POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONDuration – 2 years part-time.

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Shape up for Summer!

NEW CLASSESSpin & Tone (Monday)Circuits (Tuesday/Friday)Boccia Sessions (Wednesday)Aerobics (Wednesday)Keiser Cycling (Wednesday)Kids Club (Saturday)

OPENING TIMES

Mon - Thur 7.30am - 9pm

Fri - 7.30am - 7pm

Sat - 8am - 4pm

Sun - 9.30am - 2pm

ActivZone @ Lakes College, Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Workington CA14 4JN

e-mail: activzone@lcwc.ac.uk

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THE BEST PLACE TO KEEP FIT

IN WEST CUMBRIA

OPEN

TO THE PUBLIC

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• nails • beauty • full make overs

PRINCE’S TRUST -HELPING CHANGE YOUNG LIVES

Is it for people like me?If you’re aged between 16-25, unemployed, unexcited and unsureof your future, we have something to get you going at LakesCollege: the Team Programme. It’s a fantastic 12 week coursewhich aims to build on your skills and give you somequalifications - but the great thing you will also take away withyou is the experiences and opportunities this course provides. Bepart of a team of 12 people for 12 weeks. Take on communityprojects of your choosing.

What’s in it for you?City and Guilds Certificate in Personal Development andContributing to the Community Award.

Key Skills in:• Problem Solving• Working with Others• Improve Own learning and Performance• RIPH Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering• NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Personal Development for the

Outdoor Industry

Next Course starts 21st September 2009Interested? Want to know more about 3 months of fun & challenges? Ring for an informal chat. Contact Pauline on 07725 431 232 or drop an email paulinea@lcwc.uk

LAKESYEAR PLANNER

Advice & GuidanceSessions

• 25/08/09 5-6pm

• 01/09/09 4-6pm

• 03/09/09 5-7pm

• 07/09/09 5-6pm

Admissions Dates

• 30/04/09 CCS

• 27/04/09 Both Departments

• 18/05/09 Both Departments

• 22/06/09 Both Departments

• 06/07/09 CCS

• 13/07/09 ECTB

• 01/09/09 Pathway Courses

• 02/09/09 First Year Full Time Courses

• 07/09/09 Second Year Full Time Courses

• 14/09/09 H.E. Courses

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Business training is generally regarded as agood thing but it isn’t always easy to quantifythe benefits. If you are running a businessthen you want to know that you will get areturn on your training investment in thesame way that you would for a new piece ofequipment.

Improving the skills of your workforce impacts on businessperformance in areas such as increased productivity,greater sales, reduced costs or improved margins. So let’shave a look at an example of how business training has hada direct impact on the bottom line of a manufacturingcompany.

Young’s is the biggest seafood business in the UK with an

annual turnover in excess of £500M and employs around4,700 people. Young’s Bluecrest Seafood played a key rolein the design and delivery of a Foundation degree in FoodManufacturing Management, a part-time course aimedmainly at people already working in the industry. Theresults show:

• Doubled output volumes in meals using production improvement techniques

• £100,000 saved through improved production efficiencies• £50,000 saved by reductions in rejected production• 90% breakdown reduction through improved

maintenance planning

These are hard, quantifiable figures that show the realimpact good training can deliver. As Wynne Griffiths,Young’s Chief Executive, commented: “The foundation

degree noticeably increases participants’ confidence ineverything they do and helps the individual to see thebigger picture within the factory environment.”

Clear evidence that well structured training can have asignificant, positive impact on business performance.Foundation Degree Forward found that employers whohave trained their staff also noticed a positive change in thebehaviours of their employees:

• More team working• Improved report writing• A willingness to engage in wider aspects of the business• Better communication skills• Ability to speak confidently in team meetings • Offer well constructed solutions to problems• Management skills had improved• Employees are eager to learn

So the right business training can have a measurablefinancial impact on your organisation and help to motivateand keep key staff.

If you have a problem in your business that could be resolved by training then give our LakesWorkforce Development team a call on 01946 839307.

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BUSINESS TRAININGA SOUND INVESTMENT

Train to Gain is a government led programme that offersfunded training to employees, providing them with theability to study relevant courses with the ultimate goal ofsatisfying skills gaps in your organisation.

There have been huge changes to the eligibility for Train toGain and a lot of businesses are still not aware that most oftheir workforce will now be eligible for a completely FREENVQ 2 qualification – regardless of their prior qualifications.

In addition a number of your workforce may also qualify forfree or subsidised NVQ 3 qualification. Lakes WorkforceDevelopment currently offers a variety of programmes atNVQ Level 2 and 3, listed below:

NVQ programmes available

• Advice and Guidance Support• Business Administration• Catering• Cleaning and Support Services• Construction - joinery, painting and decorating, brickwork• Customer Service• Children’s Care, Learning and Development• Distribution, Warehousing and Storage• Health and Social Care• Horticulture Amenity• Hairdressing• ITQ• Professional Cookery• Retail• Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools• Sport• Team Leading• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

If you would like further information or feel you wouldbenefit from a member of our sales team visiting you todiscuss in more detail then please do not hesitate tocall us on 01946 839307

Competitive edgeExample:Carillion differentiate their brand from competitors in theconstruction sector by training and placing more than 2000apprentices with sub-contractors in their supply chain.They believe that this policy helped them win the LondonPaddington Walk development contract.

Improved qualityExample:BAE Systems found that apprentices are 50% less likely tomake mistakes on a large-scale project, which couldpotentially save up to £100,000 in reworked activity.Employees who have completed apprenticeships helped toreduce production time by up to 25% compared to externalrecruits.

Higher productivityExample:BT estimates that their engineering apprentices are 7.5%more productive than non-apprentices and that theyearned a higher annual net profit of over £1,300 perapprentice when compared to non-apprentices.

Reduced costsExample:Compass has seen training and recruitment costs fallsignificantly due to higher staff retention. Apprentices alsoimpact on management recruitment as they progress intohigher roles, leading to additional savings.

Higher staff retentionExample:British Gas apprentices who start their working life with thecompany have a higher commitment to the overall aimsand objectives of the company and have high retentionrates as a result (95% - much higher than their sectoraverages). Staff turnover in the retail sector is high.However Tesco apprentices are more likely to stay with the company, compared with other young employees.

FREE TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES THROUGH TRAIN TO GAIN

5 GOOD REASONS WHY APPRENTICES CAN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN IN YOUR BUSINESS:

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A595

A597 TOWORKINGTON A596 TO

WORKINGTON& CARLISLE

TO COCKERMOUTH,KESWICK &

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GETTING TO LAKES Lakes College main campus is at Lillyhall

on the junction of the A595 and the A597

(Harrington turning). There is easy access

and plenty of parking. Buses stop right

outside the front door and there are regular

direct services from Workington,

Whitehaven, Egremont, Maryport and

Cockermouth. For cyclists you can use

cycle paths to get you close to Lakes and

there are plenty of bike racks when you get

here.

If you would like to benefit from taking on an apprentice then we can help you to find the right person.