Higher Education Prospectus 2020 - Halesowen College
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CONTENTS WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL 2-3 UNIVERSITY CENTRE HALESOWEN 4-5 PARTNERSHIPS, WHO WE WORK WITH 6-7 QUALITY ASSURED 8-9 HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS, EXPLAINED 11 ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING 13 HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS 14-15 GRADUATION DAY 16-17 SUPPORTING YOU 19-33 REASONS TO STUDY AT HALESOWEN COLLEGE 20 STUDENT SUPPORT 21 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY 22 STUDENT UNION 23 MONEY MATTERS 25-28 LEARNING SUPPORT 29 STUDENT HUB 31 FACILITIES 32 COURSES 34-77 HNC BUSINESS 36-37 HND BUSINESS 38-39 HNC COMPUTING 40-41 HND COMPUTING 42-43 HINC IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 44-45 HNC ENGINEERING 46-47 HNC IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION 48-49 HND IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION 50-51 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION & TRAINING 52-53 FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EARLY YEARS 54-57 FOUNDATION DEGREE IN LEARNING SUPPORT 58-61 FOUNDATION DEGREE IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 62-63 LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING 64-65 HNC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 66-67 HND ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 68-69 HNC APPLIED SCIENCES 70-71 HND APPLIED SCIENCES 72-73 HNC SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE 74-75 HND SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE 76-77 HOW TO APPLY 78 NOTES 79-80 HOW TO FIND HALESOWEN COLLEGE 81 1
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL This prospectus provides you with a guide to our university-level education programmes. Our provision is built upon the College’s core values of commitment, partnership, standards, learning, respect and trust. Halesowen College is an inclusive, supportive and friendly learning community. We have a key role in the educational, cultural and economic life of the surrounding area through the delivery of employer-focused, cost effective high quality Higher Education learning opportunities within a culture of continuous enhancement. In association with our long-standing partnership with University of Worcester, we are committed to increasing participation and progression routes to Higher Education for the local community. Halesowen College’s Higher Education provision is registered with the Office for Students, and the four primary objectives: All students, from all backgrounds, and with the ability and desire to undertake higher education: 1. Are supported to access, succeed in, and progress from, higher education. 2. Receive a high quality academic experience, and their interests are protected while they study or in the event of provider, campus or course closure. 3. Are able to progress into employment or further study, and their qualifications hold their value over time. 4. Receive value for money. I hope you enjoy browsing this prospectus. Should you require any further guidance, please get in touch with our course teachers who will be happy to help and advise you. David Williams College Principal 3
UNIVERSITY CENTRE HALESOWEN The vision of the University Centre Halesowen working in partnership with the University of Worcester is to provide an educational and cultural hub for those attending Halesowen College and the local community. THE AIMS ARE TO: WHAT IS ON OFFER? • attract people into the University The University Centre Halesowen will offer Centre who would not normally both existing students and members of the participate in education within a public: campus setting • information, advice and guidance to all • provide a visible focus of higher regarding higher education aspiration education in Halesowen • free, public lectures and events coming • increase progression to higher soon! education The University Centre Halesowen will • to provide a more visible manifestation also beable to assist organisations and of the existing partnership working businesses by holding events to meet and educational opportunities that business needs. For more information, have been developed by Halesowen please contact the Head of University College and the University of Centre. Worcester in Halesowen. • host a mixture of public lectures, and events running throughout the year. EVENTS For more information, contact the Head of University Centre: Email: juliaedmunds@halesowen.ac.uk Tel: 0121 602 7781 Write to: Halesowen College, Whittingham Campus Whittingham Road, Halesowen, B63 3NA 4
PARTNERSHIPS In addition to our Higher National Certificates, Diplomas, and Higher Apprenticeships, we are proud to be an Associate College of the University of Worcester, offering high quality Foundation Degrees in Early Years, Health & Social Care, and Learning Support, as well as the Certificate and Diploma in Education & Training. We also work with the industry-specific institution, the Association of Accounting Technicians for our Level 4 AAT Diploma. 6
WHO WE WORK WITH Halesowen College are proud to work closely with other institutions and organisations, and have designed Higher Education programmes based in areas where there is strong Level 3 provision and good local community and employer relationships, with clear Higher Education or employment progression routes. CARE LEAVERS COVENANT Examples of ways in which Halesowen Halesowen College is one of the leading College support care leavers is to: members of the Care Leavers Covenant, • provide them with opportunities to and is committed to offering a tailored enter the world of work, such as support package to care leavers in order offering work experience placements, to ensure they: work shadowing placements, 1. are better prepared and supported to internships, traineeships and live independently. apprenticeships. 2. have improved access to employment, • provide them with additional support, education and training. such as, one-to-one mentoring or pastoral support and guidance on 3. experience stability in their lives and various aspects of their lives, financial feel safe and secure. guidance, career/employment 4. have improved access to health and guidance, educational prospects and emotional support. opportunities. 5. achieve financial stability. • provide them with opportunities to broaden their horizons, such as concessionary access to sport, leisure and cultural activities along with discounted retail offers. For more information, please • encourage involvement in specific contact the Director of Learner activities and events which inspire Services: personal interest and widen Mandy Davis employment prospects. Director of Learner Services • support them with educational and mandydavis@halesowen.ac.uk training opportunities that will improve 0121 602 7612 their vocational and educational profile and open up future employment opportunities. 7
QUALITY ASSURED QUALITY ASSURANCE SILVER TEF AWARD Halesowen College is a registered Higher Halesowen College has Silver TEF award. Education provider, officially recognised The Teaching Excellence and Student by the Office for Students. The Office Outcomes Framework (TEF) is a national for Students’ primary aim is to ensure exercise, introduced by the government in that English Higher Education is delivering England. It assesses excellence in teaching positive outcomes for students – past, at universities and colleges, and how present, and future. They regulate the well they ensure excellent outcomes for Higher Education system in England, their students in terms of graduate-level working in the interests of students and employment or further study. prospective students from all backgrounds, including: The TEF encourages excellent teaching. The results can help those considering • undergraduates and postgraduates higher education choose where to apply, alongside other sources of information. • students studying full time and part There are systems in place to help ensure time that all UK colleges and universities meet • those based on campus and learning national quality standards. The TEF looks at a distance at what they are doing in addition to these standards, and participating universities and colleges can achieve a gold, silver, bronze, or provisional rating. The TEF process is managed by the Office for Students, and ratings are judged by an independent panel of students, academics and other experts. 8
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HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS, EXPLAINED Whether you are leaving school or have been out of education for some time, Halesowen College have a range of Higher Education courses at Levels 4 and 5. We also have a number of progressional agreements with universities in order to ‘top up’ to Level 6. The Higher Education undergraduate courses Halesowen College offer include: HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC) HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP This qualification is typically a one year This is a qualification which can lead to a work related course and the equivalent to a degree as part of an apprenticeship. These first year at a university studying a degree courses are a good fit for students who programme. want to gain work experience rather than studying full-time at university, but would HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) like to achieve the same degree status. This qualification is typically a one year work related course, and the equivalent to Students need to be highly committed, and the first two years at a university studying a if you’re considering this option, you may degree programme. want to speak to a member of the College’s Admissions Team for further guidance on With both the HNC and HND, students have 0121 602 7888. the option to progress from these courses to a full Level 6 degree at a university (either via top-up or by directly entering a degree For information in the third, and final year). A Bachelor Degree usually takes between three or four years to complete. A FOUNDATION DEGREE (FD) student studying this type of degree can This qualification is usually two-years in length, and longer if being studied concentrate on a single subject or combine part time. The Foundation Degree is subjects, known as joint honours. Some the equivalent to the first two years at a Bachelor Degrees offer a sandwich year university studying a degree programme. which involves a work placement year. This route is a good option for those who Some Bachelor Degrees offer an prefer a more vocational style of learning, integrated masters which involves, typically, as they often combine both academic an extra year of study and the student skills and knowledge with workplace being awarded a postgraduate Master’s performance. Degree at the end. The Foundation Degree can be a standalone qualification, or students have the option to progress from these courses to a full Level 6 Bachelor degree at a university (either via top-up or by directly entering a degree in the third, and final year). 11
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ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning Halesowen College is committed to the principle that learning, wherever it occurs, should be recognised in an appropriate way within its academic provision. This procedure is to ensure that an individual’s prior learning achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences is appropriately recognised. Recognition of Prior Learning is a process that recognises the value of achievements already gained by a learner, and may be used to meet the requirements of part of a unit or, exceptionally, a whole unit. Students with relevant previous study at level 4/5 or extensive experience may be considered eligible for Accreditation of Prior Learning if they can provide sufficient evidence to show that the unit learning outcomes have already been achieved by the student. For more information, contact the Student HUB as follows: Email: studentservices@halesowen.ac.uk Telephone: 0121 602 7688 STUDENT HUB OPENING HOURS Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 Friday 08:30 – 16.30 13
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Apprenticeships provide an excellent opportunity for you to study, while working and learning the skills needed for future success. Halesowen College has an impressive reputation for its Apprenticeship provision at higher level and offers popular programmes that are grouped into the following clusters: BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL If you choose an Apprenticeship SERVICES programme you will: • Business & Professional Administration • spend part of the week in College/ - Level 4 training • Operations & Departmental Manager • gain an industry recognised – Level 5 qualification, which is tailored to suit your work environment • Professional Accounting Technician - Level 4 - NEW • earn a real wage • have the support of College staff, who regularly review your progress HEALTH, SCIENCE & ANIMAL CARE and help with the completion of your • Healthcare Science Associate - Level 4 portfolio (if required). • Technician Scientist - Level 5 The duration of the Apprenticeship depends on the subject studied, the level of the programme and your previous experience/ skills. BUILT ENVIRONMENT & DIGITAL INDUSTRIES Following successful completion, most apprentices stay in employment, with a • Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/ third receiving a promotion within 12 General/Mechanical) - Level 4 months and many more taking increased • IS Business Analyst - Level 4 - NEW responsibility in their role. • IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professional - Level 4 • Network Engineer - Level 4 14
To find out more about Apprenticeships contact the College Apprenticeship Team on 0121 602 7784 or email apprenticeships@halesowen.ac.uk 15
GRADUATION DAY GRADUATION SUCCESS AT HALESOWEN COLLEGE In October students from across a variety of higher level programmes graduated at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens. The awarding of qualifications is in recognition of a combination of hard work and commitment. The grauates were supported on the day Graduation Day 2020 is taking place by more that 150 friends, relatives and Tuesday 7 July 2020 and is open to all collegues our HNC and HND students studying at Halesowen College. Guest of Honour, Rob Williams, For more information, accompanied the Principal and Chief contact graduation@halesowen.ac.uk Executive of the College, David Williams, in presenting students with their certificates and declaring them graduates. Rob has written for and produced BBC’s The Victim, Killing Eve and The Man in the High Castle. Following the Guest of Honour’s address there was a solo singing performance from former Halesowen College student Toni Jones. Her beautiful rendition of the Phantom of the Opera’s ‘Think of Me’ was very fitting. Julia Edmunds, Head of University Centre, commented: “Our students and their guests enjoyed their ceremony in the beautiful setting of Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens. It was a true celebration of their achievements”. 16
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SUPPORTING YOU REASONS TO STUDY AT HALESOWEN COLLEGE 20 STUDENT SUPPORT 21 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY 22 STUDENT UNION 23 MONEY MATTERS 25-28 • ONLINE RESOURCES • OUR HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA FEES • PAYMENT METHODS • AVAILABLE SUPPORT • TUITION FEE LOANS • MAINTENANCE LOANS • DEPENDENTS GRANTS • DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCE • ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS • APPLYING FOR STUDENT FINANCE • ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT FINANCE • REPAYMENTS • COURSE CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS LEARNING SUPPORT 29 STUDENT HUB 31 • LIBRARIES AND RESOURCES FACILITIES 32 • RESTAURANT • STARBUCKS • MUNCH FACILITIES AT OTHER CAMPUSES 32 • SHENSTONE HOUSE MUNCH • COOMBSWOOD SHOP 19
REASONS TO STUDY AT HALESOWEN COLLEGE QUALITY E X C E L L E N T FA C I L I T I E S T E A C H I N G AND WELCOMING C A M P U S Inclusive learning environment S m a l l class Local and close to home sizes Outstanding TEF SILVER AWARD FOR DELIVERING HIGH academic QUALITY TEACHING, LEARNING AND OUTCOMES support f r o m Fle xibilit y study to fit around your busy life ex p e r t t u t o r s Affordable fees 20
STUDENT SUPPORT Halesowen College takes the safeguarding of Every member of staff is responsible for all students and visitors seriously. We believe safeguarding students and students can we not only have a statutory duty to ensure speak to their lecturer, or a member of the that we safeguard and promote the welfare safeguarding team directly if they have of children, young people and adults at risk concerns for themselves or for others. of harm in our care, but also a moral duty. Halesowen College are able to support students with mental health issues through assisting with referral to health providers and external agencies and the details of appropriate information sources. Some of the areas in which support can be offered include: personal safety, mental well- being, homelessness, bullying and harassment, hate crime, issues around extremism, forced marriage and domestic violence. THE STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM: Lynn Pass Haroon Bashir STUDENT SUPPORT OPENING HOURS Sue Crowley Monday to Thursday Lee Clulow-Smart 08:30 – 21:00 Jennifer Morrison Friday Caroline Walker 08:30 – 17:00 21
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY The College aims to actively promote equality of opportunity and challenge discriminatory attitudes. Equality and diversity affects everyone as we all work in diverse teams with people of different genders, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, ability, beliefs, values, and working styles. It is important to understand what we mean As Leaders in Diversity, we hold a wide range by equality and diversity, how it impacts on of activities during the course of the year for everyday life, and the reasons for and benefits students and staff to attend and participate. of promoting it. We are committed to creating Activities and celebrations have included an inclusive College, where people are treated LGBT+ Carnival Day, Midnight football during with dignity and respect and where we Ramadan, Mental Health awareness, eliminating anticipate and respond positively to different racial hatred and improving health and needs and circumstances so that everyone can wellbeing. achieve their potential. 22
STUDENT UNION The Students’ Union is a symbol of the partnership between students and staff that is such a distinctive feature of the College. The Students’ Union represent every student at the College and we are proud to be the voice of the student body. We aim to live the values of Halesowen College to ensure the best quality education for all students and the local community. All students over the age of 16 are encouraged As a member of the Students’ Union you have to become members of the Students’ Union, the ability to join and establish a variety of where they can take part in social, fundraising student groups, societies, and associations. and volunteering activities. They can even Whether you want to meet new people, continue qualify for some amazing offers and discounts a hobby or skill, learn something new or just get with an NUS card. involved with student life, there is a group for you. Once you have enrolled as a student you automatically become a member of the A Freshers Fair takes place during your first few College’s Students’ Union, which is affiliated weeks of College, offering a fun introduction to the National Union of Students (NUS). The to your academic year. For all the latest Students’ Union is a symbol of the partnership information on what’s on in and around the between students and staff and is a distinctive College, or if you need help and advice come feature of the College. and visit us. We are happy to help and the door is always open! Members have the opportunity to get involved at all levels of the work of the Students’ Union. The education sector is facing ongoing changes and the Union will continue to stand firm for your views and values. 23
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MONEY MATTERS It is important that our courses offer excellent PAYMENT METHODS teaching, facilities and student experience at We offer a variety of payment methods. You an affordable cost to our students. Our fee can pay the course fees in full at enrolment or structure is straightforward and offers excellent by instalments or by student loan or by company value for money. invoice. ONLINE RESOURCES If you choose to pay by instalments these are 19+ Loans – Information about 19+ Advanced collected on the first working day of the month Learner Loans can be found here: by Direct Debit. You will be required to pay a https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan minimum of 20% or £100 (whichever is higher) on the day of enrolment. There will usually be 5 HE Loans – Information about HE Student Loans Direct Debit collections in addition to the initial can be found here: deposit. https://www.gov.uk/student-finance Your employer may pay course fees on your Money Advice Service - Free impartial money behalf. We require a letter of authority from advice from The Money Advice Service at the company confirming the fees that they will https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en be paying or a purchase order. The company will then be invoiced for the fees (payable in 30 National Careers Service - Provides information, days). Any fees not confirmed to be paid by the advice, and guidance to help students make employer need to be paid by yourself. decisions on learning, training, and work opportunities. If you opt to pay your fees by student loan, https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ please be aware that you are still responsible for the fees and will be required to pay them even if the loan is not approved or you OUR HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE withdraw from the course as the SLC will only AND DIPLOMA FEES pay whilst you are in attendance. Qualification Full time Part time (per year) (per year) AVAILABLE SUPPORT HNC £4,880 £2,440 Student Finance can consist of grants, loans, and/or allowances, and is intended to help you HND* £4,880 £2,440 with tuition fees and living costs which are the main types of cost you will have while you are *Students need to have achieved the Level 4 HNC studying. or similar Level 4 qualification to progress onto HND 25
MONEY MATTERS TUITION FEE LOANS ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS The College sets your tuition fee, and the loan is If you are planning to study a Further Education paid directly to us by Student Finance. You have course at Level 3 to 6 you may qualify for an to pay this loan back. Advanced Learner Loan. These loans help you to pay the fees charged by approved colleges MAINTENANCE LOANS and training organisations in England. Full time students, depending on your circumstances may also be eligible to apply for Most learners aged 19 and over, will qualify maintenance loans to contribute towards living for these loans from the UK government. Eligible costs. How much you get depends on where you courses include A levels, Access to HE Diplomas live while studying, your household income and and other Vocational Qualifications. your course intensity. The loan is paid directly into your bank account two weeks after the start If you are using an Advanced Learner Loan of each term. You have to pay the loan back. to pay for an Access to HE Diploma which you complete and then go on to complete a course in DEPENDENTS GRANTS Higher Education, the remaining balance of your Advanced Learner Loan, including any interest Full time students with families are also eligible on it, will be written off. to apply for government grants for the following; Adult Dependants’ Grant, Childcare It is easy to apply, your household income is not Grant and Parents’ Learning Allowance. These taken into account and there is no credit check. grants do not have to be paid back and are You will not have to pay anything back until your on top of your other Student Finance. For more income is over £25,725 a year. information, see www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help Before taking out any loan, you should consider all of your options. If you want advice on managing DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCE your finances, visit the Money Advice Service at You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en (DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs you have for free and impartial advice. because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability. You can get the For information and advice on learning, allowances on top of your other Student Finance. careers and funding options, visit You will not need to repay DSAs. If you are a https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ part time student your ‘course intensity’ can affect how much you get. For more information go to You can apply for an Advanced Learner www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas Loan online at GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan 26
MONEY MATTERS APPLYING FOR STUDENT FINANCE ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT FINANCE Most full time and part time students can apply Whether you qualify for Student Finance online to Student Finance England but paper depends on your course, if you have studied a forms are also available. You can apply online Higher Education course before, your age and here: https://logon.slc.co.uk/cas/login your residency status. You will need to set up a Student Finance Your funding may be limited if you have studied account online, then complete a loan application, at Higher Education before even if it was self- you may also need to include your household funded. Your funding may also be limited if you income and provide proof of identity. change course or leave a course and start again or if you are ‘topping up’ a qualification such as For courses starting in September you can a HND to an Honours Degree. usually apply online from May onwards. After you have been offered a place, we will advise There is no upper age limit for tuition fee loans you when you can start applying for a loan. but if you are aged 60 or over, you may get limited funding for maintenance loans. If you are a UK national or have settled status (no restrictions on how long you can stay), normally live in England and you have been living in the UK for the 3 years before starting your course you will usually be eligible to apply. See www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies for further information on eligibility. 27
MONEY MATTERS REPAYMENTS You will be charged interest on your loan from If you are a full time student, you will be due the day the SLC makes the first payment to to start repaying your loan the April after you you or to the College until it has been repaid finish or leave your course. in full or cancelled. Interest is calculated daily and applied to your balance each month. The If you are a part time student, you will be due interest rate is based on RPI and will vary to start repaying your loan the April after you depending on your circumstances. finish or leave your course, or the April four years after the start of your course (even if you You can find more information on how are still studying), whichever comes first. repayment works by visiting www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan You will only start making repayments if your income is over the repayment threshold, which COURSE CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS is currently £25,725 a year, £2,143 a month or You will get a refund if you have already paid £494 a week in the UK. You will repay 9% of for a course; which we have had to cancel or your income over this repayment threshold. which we agree with you is not suitable after initial assessment/interview and cannot offer If your income falls below the repayment you an alternative. threshold, your repayments will stop and only restart when your income is over the threshold You will not get a refund if you withdraw before again. the end of a course. The full costs of tuition will remain payable and this is a condition of You can also make additional voluntary enrolment. repayments to the SLC at any time. We reserve the right to re-arrange course dates, times and venues. Monthly income before Tax Approximate Income each year before Tax monthly repayment £25,725 £2,143 £0 £27,000 £2,250 £9 £29,500 £2,458 £28 £31,000 £2,583 £39 £33,000 £2,750 £54 28
LEARNING SUPPORT Halesowen College provides high quality support to students with both learning difficulties and disabilities. The College provides a wide range of support which is tailored to individual needs. If you have any queries or requests, please do not hesitate to contact the Head of SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities), or a member of the Learning Support Team based upstairs in the HUB Email: learningsupport@halesowen.ac.uk Telephone: 0121 602 7777 Extension 7537 or 7535 29
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STUDENT HUB Your first step with any queries relating to becoming a student at Halesowen College is via the Student HUB which is based at Whittingham Road Campus. This is a one-stop shop for all your student services queries. The hub is based in a new purpose built centre you can drop-in with a query or undertake independent study in a modern and relaxed environment. Alternatively you can telephone or email studentservices@halesowen.ac.uk Telephone: 0121 602 7688 The Student HUB can help you with: Our Learning Resource Centre is an excellent place to study, with independent and group FINANCIAL SUPPORT study areas, including computers, books and journals to support you in your studies. TRANSPORT Students have access to online resources and STUDENT SUPPORT EBooks onsite or from home so they can work CAREERS ADVICE wherever suits them best. STUDENT UNION The Learning Resource Centre staff help students find resources, assist with referencing, connect LEARNING SUPPORT to free College WiFi, use the computers etc. CHAPLAINCY The computers can be booked up to seven days in advance, which helps students to manage COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE their study time. A FAQ page is available on the Library Resources site which includes basic LIBRARIES AND RESOURCES information about using the Library Service and several user guides. STUDENT HUB Email: OPENING HOURS library@halesowen.ac.uk Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 Friday 08:30 – 16.30 31
FACILITIES RESTAURANT Email: restaurant@halesowen.ac.uk Telephone: 0121 602 7777 Restaurant opening hours: Monday to Thursday The College’s restaurant offers breakfast, 08:00 – 16:00 coffee, freshly baked cakes and pastries, Friday 08:30 – 16:30 lunch, and light bites. The restaurant will also be open each Wednesday evening with seatings at 18.45 and 19.15. Halesowen College have a Starbucks on Whittingham Campus, so you can grab yourself a coffee to go, or meet with friends and relax between lessons. Starbucks Café located in Block 11 offers a full range of drinks, as well as a range of cakes and desserts. Munch, our cafeteria in Block 8 of Whittingham Campus offers a range of hot and cold foods, drinks, confectionary, crisps and grocery lines. FACILITIES AT OTHER CAMPUSES SHENSTONE HOUSE MUNCH Munch offer a range of hot food, cold food, drinks, confectionery, crisps and snacks. There is also a Starbucks Coffee Machine operational 8.00 – 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.00 – 15.00 on Friday COOMBSWOOD SHOP A small shop provides a limited range of, cold food, drinks, confectionery, crisps and grocery lines (prepacked muffins, flapjacks etc.). 32
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COURSES MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY 36-39 HNC BUSINESS 36-37 HND BUSINESS 38-39 TECHNOLOGY 40-47 HNC COMPUTING 40-41 HND COMPUTING 42-43 HINC IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 44-45 HNC ENGINEERING 46-47 CREATIVE 48-51 HNC IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION 48-49 HND IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION 50-51 TEACHING 52-61 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION & TRAINING 52-53 FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EARLY YEARS 54-57 FOUNDATION DEGREE IN LEARNING SUPPORT 58-61 HEALTH & CARE 62-65 FOUNDATION DEGREE IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 62-63 LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING 64-65 SCIENCES 66-77 HNC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 66-67 HND ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 68-69 HNC APPLIED SCIENCES 70-71 HND APPLIED SCIENCES 72-73 HNC SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE 74-75 HND SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE 76-77 35
Course location HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY - HNC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Halesowen College MANAGEMENT 120 credits Whittingham Campus Course duration Why study this course? Full Time: One Year This qualification is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in Part Time: Two Years current and future employment. It will enable you to meet changing circumstances, whether arising from a change in your own sphere of employment, promotion to supervisory or management roles or from general changes in business How to apply practices and the business environment. Full-time students should apply via UCAS Apply, using The HNC qualification may lead on to the Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) award. the UCAS code: B408 Part-time applicants should apply via the ‘Apply’ link on the Halesowen College website. What next? If your qualification(s) are Following successful completion of this qualification you can progress to a Higher National Diploma in Business. not listed, please contact Halesowen College’s Progressional agreements Admissions Team for further guidance You can progress onto the Higher National Diploma in Business which is an additional seven units or you may wish to work towards professional membership or study for professional body examinations such as CIMA and on 0121 602 7888. CIPD. Fees Full Time: £4880 Part Time: £2440 (per annum) “By concentrating on changes in business practices and the business environment, whilst analysing business processes, our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding for success in current and future employment”. Course Leader – Reena Moulavi 36
Entry requirements MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY - HNC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 48 UCAS points GCSE grades A* to C (4 or higher) in English Language Compulsory modules and Maths Delivery Assessment A BTEC Level 3 Extended Level 4 (15 credits each) Full Time and Part Time available The course is assessed through Diploma qualification – PPP • Unit 1 Business and the for 2020 entry: 100% coursework. This consists of Or: Business Environment management reports; presentations; Students attend College two Two or more A Levels (at • Unit 2 Marketing Essentials board papers and numeric analysis. days a week and participate in least one of which should be • Unit 3 Human Resources a range of activities, including Managing a Successful Business in an essay based subject) • Unit 4 Management and lectures, workshops, group work, Or: Project is a Pearson set assessment Operations presentations and practical activities which is marked internally. Access to Higher Education • Unit 5 Management Students are provided with pastoral Certificate Accounting support from the course leader • Unit 6 Managing a Successful who writes references for jobs and Mature learners may Business Project further education present a more varied Students are encouraged to use a profile of achievement that Optional modules range of resources, including books is likely to include extensive and journals from the Learning work experience and/or Level 4 (15 credits each) Resource Centre on Campus, as well achievement of a range of • Unit 7 Business Law professional qualifications in as online material • Unit 8 Innovation and their work sector. Commercialisation 37
Course location HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY - HND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Halesowen College 240 credits Whittingham Campus Course duration Why study this course? Full Time: One Year This qualification is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in Part Time: Two Years current and future employment. It will enable you to meet changing circumstances, whether arising from a change in your own sphere of employment, promotion to supervisory or management roles or from general changes in business How to apply practices and the business environment. Full-time students should apply via UCAS Apply, using The HND qualification follows on from successful completion of the level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business and the UCAS code: B401 builds and extends upon business knowledge. Part-time applicants should apply via the ‘Apply’ link on the Halesowen College website. What next? If your qualification(s) are Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma can be a step towards Chartered Manager status. not listed, please contact Halesowen College’s Admissions Team for further Progressional agreements guidance A progressional agreement is in place with the University of Worcester regarding topping up to Level 6. on 0121 602 7888. Please contact Admissions for more information. Fees Full Time: £4880 Part Time: £2440 (per annum) 38
Entry requirements MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY - HND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT It’s anticipated students have achieved the Level 4 HNC Business, or similar Level 4 qualification Compulsory modules Delivery Assessment Level 4 (15 credits each) Full Time and Part Time available The course is assessed through • Unit 1 Business and the 48 UCAS point for 2020 entry: 100% coursework. This consists of Business Environment GCSE grades A* to C in management reports; presentations; • Unit 2 Marketing Essentials English Language and Maths. Students attend College two board papers and numeric analysis. • Unit 3 Human Resources and either: days a week and participate in • Unit 4 Management and a range of activities, including a BTEC Level 3 Extended Operations lectures, workshops, group work, Diploma qualification – PPP • Unit 5 Management presentations and practical activities Or: Accounting Students are provided with pastoral Two or more A Levels (at • Unit 6 Managing a Successful support from the course leader least one of which should be Business Project who writes references for jobs and in an essay based subject) Level 5 further education. Or: • Unit 11 Research project (30 Access to Higher Education credits) Certificate Students are encouraged to use a • Unit 12 Organisational range of resources, including books behaviour (15 credits) Mature learners may and journals from the Learning • Unit 16 Operations and present a more varied Resource Centre on Campus, as well project management profile of achievement that as online material SPECIALIST (15 credits) is likely to include extensive • Unit 17 Understanding and work experience and/or leading change SPECIALIST achievement of a range of (15 credits) professional qualifications in • Unit 18 Global Business their work sector. Environment (15 credits) Optional modules Level 4 (15 credits each) • Unit 7 Business Law • Unit 8 Innovation and Commercialisation Level 5 (15 credits each) • Unit 32 Business Strategy • Unit 37 Consumer Behaviour 39
Course location TECHNOLOGY - HNC IN COMPUTING Halesowen College HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTING Whittingham Campus 120 credits and Coombswood Campus Course duration Why study this course? Full Time: One Year The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing is a Level 4 vocational qualification. Successful Part Time: Two Years completion can help your career and academic development in several ways: How to apply Entering employment Full-time students should Continuing existing employment apply via UCAS Apply, using Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates the UCAS code: B410 Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Part-time applicants should Progressing to university apply via the ‘Apply’ link on the Halesowen College A BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) is equivalent to the 1st year of a full university degree. However, BTECs website. focus on learning by doing and that means you will put what you learn into practice right away. If your qualification(s) are not listed, please contact You will work on a series of assignments set in real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop Halesowen College’s the practical knowledge and skills employers and universities are looking for. Admissions Team for further guidance on 0121 602 7888. What next? Fees Following successful completion of this qualification you can progress to a Higher National Diploma in Full Time: £4880 Computing at Halesowen College. Part Time: £2440 (per annum) Course code Full Time: B40010 Part Time: B70027A “With student-focused classes and an enthusiastic teaching team who excel at one-to-one support, we can ensure that students of all abilities get the most from the course”. Course Leader – Len Johnson 40
Entry requirements TECHNOLOGY - HNC IN COMPUTING 48 UCAS points A Level 3 vocational Compulsory modules Delivery Assessment qualification in a relevant (15 credits each) subject at grade PPP or Full Time and Part Time available There are no exams. You will • Unit 1 – Programming above, or 1 A Level with one for 2020 entry: engage in a range of learning • Unit 2 – Networking in a related area and assessment styles and be You will attend College two days • Unit 3 – Professional Practice encouraged to become effective per week (FT) or one day per week This profile should be • Unit 4 – Database Design & and independent in researching and (PT) where you will participate supported by GCSE grades Development presenting individual and group in a range of activities, including A* to C (9 – 4) in Maths and • Unit 5 – Security work. lectures, workshops, seminars, English Language. • Unit 6 – Managing a tutorials, group work, presentations, Successful Computing Project and practical activities. Work-based assignments are encouraged. Apprentices and others Mature learners may A range of resources are available in employment are encouraged to present a more varied Optional modules including books and journals from engage with their own practice and profile of achievement that (15 credits each) the Learning Resource Centre on to share knowledge and expertise is likely to include extensive • Unit 8 – Computer Systems Campus, as well as online learning with others through activities such as work experience and/or Architecture* materials posted on the college group work and presentations. achievement of a range of • Unit 10 – Website Design & professional qualifications in virtual learning environment and a Development* their work sector. range of open source software. *optional units are subject to Example modes of assessments change. include: written assignments, presentations, case studies, reflective portfolio entries, problem based learning, reflective journals, seminars, independent studies, workplace investigations, self-evaluation/needs analysis, evaluations, literature critiques. 41
Course location TECHNOLOGY - HNC IN COMPUTING Halesowen College HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTING 240 credits Whittingham Campus (Two pathways available) and Coombswood Campus Course duration Why study this course? Full Time: One Year The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing is a Level 5 vocational qualification. Successful completion Part Time: Two Years can help your career and academic development in several ways: • Entering employment How to apply • Continuing existing employment Full-time students should • Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates apply via UCAS Apply, using the appropriate UCAS code • Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as below. • Progressing to university to complete a ‘top-up’ degree Part-time applicants should A BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is equivalent to the second year of a full university degree. However, BTECs apply via the ‘Apply’ link focus on learning by doing and that means you will put what you learn into practice right away. on the Halesowen College website. You will work on a series of assignments set in real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop the practical knowledge and skills employers and universities are looking for. If your qualification(s) are not listed, please contact Halesowen College’s Admissions Team for further guidance on 0121 602 7888. What next? Successful completion of this qualification can allow you to progress to a full honours degree in Computing or a related subject. Fees Full Time: £4880 Part Time: £2440 (per annum) Course code UCAS codes for varying pathways: HND Computing – B401 Application & Development – COM1 Network Engineering – COM2 42
Entry requirements TECHNOLOGY - HNC IN COMPUTING 48 UCAS points A Level 3 vocational Compulsory modules For the Network Engineering Assessment qualification in a relevant Level 5 compulsory modules: pathway, there are three additional subject at grade PPP or Level 5 compulsory modules: There are no exams. You will Year 1 (Full Time) (15 credits each) above, or 1 A Level with one (15 credits each) engage in a range of learning • Unit 1 – Programming in a related area • Unit 2 – Networking • Unit 15 Transport Network and assessment styles, and be Design encouraged to become effective • Unit 3 – Professional Practice • Unit 16 Cloud Computing and independent in researching and This profile should be • Unit 4 – Database Design & Development • Unit 17 Network Security presenting individual and group supported by GCSE grades • Unit 5 – Security work. A* to C (9 – 4) in Maths and • Unit 6 – Managing a For the Application Development English Language. Successful Computing Project pathway, there are three additional Level 5 compulsory modules: Work-based assignments are • Unit 28 Prototyping encouraged. Apprentices and others Mature learners may Year 2 (Full Time) • Unit 29 Application Program in employment are encouraged to present a more varied Unit 13 Computing Research Project Interfaces profile of achievement that (30 credits) engage with their own practice and • Unit 30 Application is likely to include extensive Unit 14 Business Intelligence (15 to share knowledge and expertise Development credits) work experience and/or with others through activities such as Specific additional compulsory achievement of a range of group work and presentations. modules at Level 5 are required Delivery professional qualifications in for each pathway, together with Full Time and Part Time available their work sector. optional modules to make up a Example modes of assessments credit attainment of 240. for 2020 entry. include: written assignments, Please note that every effort will be Applicants are expected to made to accommodate individual presentations, case studies, Students attend College two days have previously achieved the choices of optional modules, but reflective portfolio entries, the College cannot guarantee per week (FT) or one day per week HNC in this subject problem based learning, reflective that every option will always be (PT) where they will participate journals, seminars, independent available. in a range of activities, including studies, workplace investigations, lectures, workshops, seminars, self-evaluation/needs analysis, Optional modules tutorials, group work, presentations, evaluations, literature critiques. Year 1 (Full Time) (15 credits each) and practical activities. • Unit 8 – Computer Systems Architecture • Unit 10 – Website Design & Students are encouraged to Development use a range of resources. These include books and journals from Year 2 (Full Time) (15 credits each) the Learning Resource Centre on • Unit 46 Virtual & Augmented Campus, as well as online learning Reality Development materials posted on the College’s • Unit 47 Games Development virtual learning environment and a range of open source software. 43
Course location HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION SCIENCES - HNC IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Halesowen College & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (Four pathways available: Construction; Building Whittingham Campus Services Engineering; Civil Engineering; Surveying120 credits ) These qualifications may form the off the job training for an apprenticeship programme Course duration Why study this course? Part Time: Two Years The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment comprises eight modules of study and offers four different pathways to provide the knowledge required for a wide range of different careers within the construction industry. How to apply Pathways offered: Part-time applicants should apply via the ‘Apply’ link • Building Services Engineering on the Halesowen College • Civil Engineering website. • Construction • Surveying The HNC can be studied as a part time day release course or as part of a range of apprenticeships within the growing Construction sector. If you would like to study this programme as part of an apprenticeship, please contact Halesowen College’s Admissions Team for further guidance on 0121 602 7888. Fees What next? Part Time: £2440 Successful completion of the HNC allows learners to progress to the Higher National Diploma (HND) by studying and achieving a further eight modules of study at a higher level. Learners can also progress to top up degrees in Construction related subjects. Learners may also wish to progress to management positions within the Construction industry by studying for a management qualification. “These Construction qualifications offer the opportunity to enter or progress in a career in a fast growing industry which offers great opportunities here in the West Midlands.”. Course Leader – Penny Riddle 44
Entry requirements SCIENCES - HNC IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT English and Maths GCSE grades C/4 Compulsory modules Civil Engineering pathway, one Delivery A related Level 3 (15 credits each) additional compulsory module: • Construction Information (Drawing, Part Time study mode available qualification • Individual Project Detailing, Specification) Students attend College one day • Construction Technology • Science & Materials Additional two optional modules per week during term time and • Construction Practice and • Mathematics for Construction Mature learners may participate in a range of activities Management (Specialist) present a more varied • Principles of Structural Design including lectures, workshops, Optional modules (Specialist) practical activities, tutorials and profile of achievement that Construction pathway, two • Surveying, Measuring and Setting is likely to include extensive Out presentations. additional compulsory modules: work experience and/or • Legal and Statutory • Tender & Procurement Students are allocated a personal Responsibilities in Construction • Building Information Modelling achievement of a range of tutor in order to support them with • Construction Information (Drawing; • Principles of Refurbishment professional qualifications in Detailing; Specification) • Principles of Alternative Energy information, advice and guidance. • Principles of Public Health their work sector Personal tutors also help students by Additional two optional modules Engineering • Surveying, Measuring and Setting • Civil Engineering Technology supporting them transition to higher Out • Principles of Electrical Design and education study. Any other information • Tender & Procurement Installation • Building Information Modelling • Site Supervision and Operations Students are encouraged to use a an applicant would • Principles of Refurbishment wide range of resources, including need to know at this • Principles of Alternative Energy Surveying pathway, one additional • Principles of Public Health books and online journals from initial stage? compulsory module: Engineering • Legal and Statutory the Learning Resource Centre on Applicants who have been • Civil Engineering Technology Responsibilities in Construction Campus, as well as incorporate • Principles of Electrical Design and out of education for several Installation Additional two optional modules online learning materials. years and/or have not • Site Supervision and Operations • Measuring and Estimating Assessment studied Maths and Science (Specialist) Building Services Engineering • Financial Management and above GCSE level should Business Practices in Construction You will engage in a range of pathway, two optional modules seek advice via Admissions required: (Specialist) learning and assessment activities • Surveying, Measuring and Setting regarding preparative study. • Mathematics for Construction and be encouraged to become (Specialist) Out • Principles of Heating Services • Tender & Procurement effective and independent in Design & Installation (Specialist) • Building Information Modelling researching and presenting work. • Principles of Ventilation and • Principles of Refurbishment • Principles of Alternative Energy Assessment is through practical and Air Conditioning Design and Installation (Specialist) • Principles of Public Health theoretical assignment activities, • Surveying, Measuring and Setting Engineering • Civil Engineering Technology where there are between two and Out • Tender & Procurement • Principles of Electrical Design and four assignments set per module of • Building Information Modelling Installation study. • Principles of Refurbishment • Site Supervision and Operations • Principles of Alternative Energy All assignment work is both assessed • Principles of Public Health and quality assured within College, Engineering as well as being subject to quality • Civil Engineering Technology • Principles of Electrical Design and assurance sampling by the awarding Installation body. • Site Supervision and Operations 45
Course location TECHNOLOGY - HNC IN ENGINEERING Halesowen College HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ENGINEERING 120 credits Whittingham Campus Three pathways available; Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering Course duration Why study this course? Full Time: Two Years This course comprises eight modules of study – all at Level 4 and all carrying 15 credits each. Part Time: Four Years There are four compulsory modules and four optional. How to apply The choice of optional modules will determine the title of the final award. Full-time students should Every effort will be made to accommodate individual choices of optional modules, however the College cannot apply via UCAS Apply, using guarantee that every option will be available. the following, appropriate UCAS code: Engineering: H423 Electrical and Electronic Engineering: HEN1 Mechanical Engineering: HEN2 What next? Following successful completion of this qualification you may be able to progress to the second year of a Part-time applicants should related degree course. apply via the ‘Apply’ link on the Halesowen College website. Fees Full Time: £4880 Part Time: £2440 (per annum) Course code Engineering – H423 “ No matter what pathway they choose, our students get Electrical and Electronic Engineering a firm foundation for employment opportunities across – HEN1 the rapidly expanding Engineering sector”. Mechanical Engineering Course Leader – Penny Riddle – HEN2 46
Entry requirements TECHNOLOGY - HNC IN ENGINEERING English and Maths GCSE grades C/4 or above A related Level 3 Compulsory modules qualification. Delivery Assessment All pathways contain the following Full Time and Part Time available You will engage in a range of compulsory modules: Mature learners may for 2020 entry: learning and assessment activities (15 credits each) present a more varied and be encouraged to become • Engineering Design Students attend College one day profile of achievement that effective and independent in • Engineering Mathematics per week during term time and is likely to include extensive researching and presenting work. • Engineering Science participate in a range of activities work experience and/or • Managing a Professional including lectures, workshops, Assessment is through practical and achievement of a range of Engineering Project practical activities, tutorials and theoretical assignment activities, professional qualifications in presentations. where there are between two and their work sector. Optional modules four assignments set per module of Students are allocated a personal For the Electrical and Electronic study. Any other information tutor to support them in the Engineering pathway, there is an an applicant would transition to higher education, they All assignment work is both assessed additional compulsory module: need to know at this also provide advice and guidance. and quality assured within College, • Electrical and Electronic initial stage? Principles – 15 credits as well as being subject to quality Students are encouraged to use a Applicants who have been assurance sampling by the awarding Plus 3 optional modules wide range of resources, including out of education for several body. For the Mechanical Engineering books and online journals from years and/or have not pathway, there and two additional the Learning Resource Centre on studied Maths above GCSE Campus, as well as online learning level should seek advice Compulsory modules: materials. via Admissions regarding a (15 credits each) bridging Maths course. • Mechanical Principles • Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines Plus two optional modules For the General Engineering pathway, four optional modules may be chosen. There are currently 25 optional modules published covering a wide range of engineering specialisms. Options and modules chosen reflect student interests and work placement roles. 47
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