Summer School Move on With English and Maths

Summer School 2008 Do you want . . .

Move on With English and Maths

There is a limited number of places available on each course, so please call 01582 477776 early to book your place and avoid disappointment.
Young Artist Workshop - Mixed Media
- £30.00
This is a fun opportunity to
discover and explore your creative
talents whilst working with a
professional artist. You will be
introduced to a variety of media
and techniques including drawing,
painting and printmaking.
To know your level in English or Maths?
An opportunity to improve your reading, spelling, use of number?
Young Artist Workshop - 3D Design
- £30.00 To get a nationally recognised qualification in English or Maths
21 and 22 July 2008, This 3D workshop introduces you 21 and 22 July 2008, at Levels 1 or 2? (Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE grades A-C.)
1000 - 1500 to model making in a variety of 1000 - 1500
media including card, mod-rock,
latex and clay. Working with
professional artists, you will have
Come to one of our English and Maths
the opportunity to explore your workshops and get a National qualification in Adult Literacy
creative potential. We provide the
materials; you will just need your and Numeracy at Levels 1 and 2.
imagination.

See page 66 for details

Web Design Using Dreamweaver - £10.00 PC Maintenance - £15.00

This course will allow the students 23 July 2008, 1000 - 1500, This course will give students the 24 July 2008, 1000 - 1500, For more information call Linda on ext 281 or Gwen on ext 359.
to design, build and upload a for 12 to 19 year olds basic knowledge of how to build a for 12 to 19 year olds

Access
website to a server for viewing over computer, do basic maintenance
the Internet. The site will be and simple diagnostic testing.
implemented using Dreamweaver.

An Introduction to the Access Diploma

Summer School

Art and Design End of Year Show - FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate

Workshop - FREE
Come and discover what our
students get up to. Workshops will
be based on your response to the
exhibition. We provide the
materials, you provide the
- £105.00
21 and 23 June 2008, Learn how to deliver safe, fun and
1000 - 1200 effective coaching sessions. You
will cover all theory and practical
aspects to enable you to do so.
(All four sessions must be attended
25 June 2008, 1800-1900
30 June and 1 July 2008,
0900-1800
2 July 2008, 0930-1630
4 July 2008, 0900-1800
Access Diploma
Access courses have been
specifically designed for learners
aged 19 and over, who would like to
study a Higher Education course.
They are ideal for adults who have
not studied for a long time but wish
will be assessed. This is to ensure that
prospective learners are working at
approximately Level 2 (GCSE level) at
the start of the learners’ course.
Successful completion of an Access
course means that you can apply to
study at university. Access courses are
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Law
• Business Studies and Marketing
• Computing.
To successfully complete all pathways
are offered at least three times per
week and optional modules offered
twice per week. Part-time learners
have the opportunity to attend during
the day, the evening (Monday and
Tuesday only) or a combination of
both.

imagination. to gain the certificate.) for aged 16+ to return to education. Access
courses give learners the skills as
well as the qualifications they need
to take their studies further. The
available at our main Dunstable
College campus. The awarding body
is Open College Network Oxford
Thames Chiltern (OCNOTC).
Entry requirements
except for Nursing, Midwifery and
Medically Allied Professions, you will
need to achieve 60 credits, of which • You must be at least 19 years of
45 must be at Level 3 (A level age or over

Essential information
courses are designed to enhance standard). Please check with the • Level 2 literacy skills
CELTA - Certificate in English ESOL - English for Speakers of Other confidence and personal university of your choice concerning • Level 1 numeracy skills.
Languages Entry 1 - Level 1 - £195.00
Fees
Language Teaching to Adults development and to enable learners Access Diplomas are arranged in the number of credits they require for
to work independently at Higher a modular system which gives you the a particular course, as some may

CELTA is an internationally
recognised teacher training
This is a four week full-time
programme.
For full course details see page 64.
This is a four week full-time
Access
Education level. flexibility to build up your own require more than the minimum The fee for the Access course per
Mon - Fri, 0900 - 1400 for
programme to suit your individual number stated here. annum is:
the month of July, starting

qualification in teaching English
as a foreign language to adults.
Students who successfully
complete the course are able to
seek work teaching English to
non-native speakers within the UK
or abroad.
An Access course can be completed
programme. on 7th July 2008.
in one year as a full-time student;
Mon - Fri, 0900 - 1700 for however, you can take the part-time
the month of July, starting option and complete the programme
on 7th July 2008. over two years. No formal
qualifications are required to take an
Access course, although after initial
enquiry learners are invited to a group
needs.
The College offers eight pathways:
• Nursing, Midwifery and Medically
Allied Professions (Radiography,
Physiotherapy, Occupational
Therapy, Audiology etc)
• Teacher Education (leading to ITT
Timetables
Full-Time £165.00
Part-Time per annum £480.00
As the Access programme is modular, Discounted fee £165
you will be responsible for creating
your own timetable. This will be done
during induction. Most classes are
held between 0930 and 1515.
This course takes place at Main

Campus, Kingsway, Dunstable.

interview/information session during Education Degree) The courses comprise core and
which basic English and Maths levels • Social Work optional modules. All core modules
Babysitting

A nine hour course starting late Please contact Lyndsey

July 2008. Brown for further details
01582 477776.

All the courses on this page take place at Main Campus, Kingsway, Dunstable.

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 Access Access Diplomas

The Modular Access to Higher Education Scheme - PATHWAYS Access Progression Diploma Level 2 (OCNER)

This course is held at the Jamia

Nursing, Teacher Social Work Humanities Psychology Law Business Computing This Progression Award has been DAY Tue/Wed/Thurs

Centre in Selbourne Road, Luton and

Midwifery and Education and Social Studies and created for students who already

also at the main Dunstable College

Medically Allied Science Marketing possess a Foundation level of DATE 15/09/08

Kingsway campus, Dunstable.

Professions education and who would like to
60 credits 60 credits 60 credits 60 credits 60 credits 60 credits 60 credits 60 credits
TIME 1 year part-time
eventually enter university to study for
needed - needed - needed - needed - needed - needed - needed - needed -
Entry Requirements
a Higher Education award. WEEKS 30
51 must be 45 must be 45 must be 45 must be 45 must be 45 must be 45 must be 45 must be
Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 FEE £480
The course is designed to consolidate Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy
existing skills in Literacy, IT and (a skills assessment will be carried out DISCOUNTED £165
Numeracy. Students will also study: at interview). FEE
Human Biology If no GCSE in
• Psychology
must be Level 3 English, Maths & CODE 22172 D18MA
Science gained in • Biology
the last 3 years, • Sociology
GCSE equivalence • A major project
must be undertaken • CV building.
Access

Successful completion of this course

can lead to entry onto the Level 3
Level 2 Core - Numeracy (6 credits), Communication Skills (6 credits), IT (6 credits) Access Diploma.

Access Diploma to Higher Education Level 3

Level 3 Core - Research Skills (6 credits)
All Pathways must take the core modules in Communication Skills, Numeracy, IT & Research Project
Recommended options

Business Studies and Marketing

Human Biology School placement Values English Theoretical Sources of Economics History
and Ethics Literature approaches to Common Law of Computing
Psychology
Sociology English Literature Approaches to History The English Finance Programme

Access Diploma to Higher Education in Business Studies

Social Work Ethical issues Legal System Specifications

and Marketing (OCNOTC)

Access Diplomas
in Psychology
Psychology History Social Policy Sociology Memory Participation Marketing Introduction to
in the Law Software
Design

This course will take place at

Main Campus, Kingsway,
Culture and Business This course is aimed at those who Modules in Maths, English Language DAY Friday

Dunstable.
GCSE English, Psychology Abnormal Social Administration Introduction to wish to undertake a university degree and Science will also be available for
Maths and Psychology Differentiation and Law Programming in Business Studies. This course those without the necessary GCSEs. DATE 19/09/08
Science enables you to “return to learn” in a There will be continuous assessment
Social Policy Social aspects TIME 0930-1500
supportive environment. through assignments, reports,
and Sociology of computing
practical exercises and there will WEEKS 30
You will develop core skills in be exams.
These are the recommended options, although you can build a more discrete pathway to suit your individual needs, in conjunction with a course tutor. communication, numeracy and IT. FEE £480
To gain the Access Diploma you must DISCOUNTED £165

Access Diplomas
Core modules are: achieve a minimum of 60 credits, of FEE
Communication which at least 45 must be at Level 3.
• Reading and Writing CODE 22160 D18MA

The Access Diploma and Progression Diplomas are available at Levels 1, 2 and 3
• Speaking and Listening No formal qualifications are required
but you should be able to Please note: the fee shown is

Access Progression Diploma Level 1 (OCNER)

Application of Number demonstrate competency in English per annum.
• Interpreting and and Numeracy.
Presenting Information

This course is held at the Jamia

• Calculations You should be 19 or over.

Centre in Selbourne Road, Luton. Next Step

This Progression Award has been DAY Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs
created for students who would like Information Technology

Entry Requirements
to eventually enter university to study DATE 15/09/08 • Planning Research on Successful completion of this course
Access Diplomas

for a Higher Education Award. the Internet will enable you to progress to year 1
Entry Level 3 in Literacy and Numeracy TIME 1 year part-time
• Research Skills of your chosen degree. You may
The course is designed to enhance (a skills assessment will be carried out WEEKS 30 apply to the university of your choice
the key skill areas of Literacy, IT and at interview). Optional Modules are: via UCAS.
Numeracy. Students will also study: FEE £480 • Economics
• Psychology DISCOUNTED £165 • Finance If you change your mind about taking
• A major project FEE • Marketing a business degree and wish to take
• Health and nutrition • Business Administration an alternative course, provided the
• Equality and Diversity CODE 22115 D18RA • Law. Access Diploma has been obtained,
• CV building. Additional modules may also other degree courses will be open
be available. to you.
Successful completion of this course
can lead to entry onto the Level 2
course.

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 Humanities and Social Science
Access Diploma to Higher Education in Humanities and Social Science
(OCNOTC)
This course is ideal for those who
wish to study at university for a
conventional degree. It is usually a
popular choice for learners who are
interested in studying Sociology,
Psychology, Law and History. This
course enables you to “return to
learn” in a supportive environment.
This course contains core and
optional modules.
Core modules are:
Communication
• Reading and Writing
• Speaking and Listening
Application of Number
• Interpreting and Presenting
Information
• Calculations
Information Technology
• Planning Research on the Internet
• Research Skills
Law
Access Diplomas
Access Diploma to Higher Education in Law (OCNOTC)
This course is aimed at those who
wish to undertake a university degree
in Law. This course enables you to
“return to learn” in a supportive
environment.
You will develop core skills in
communication, numeracy and IT.
Core modules are:
Communication
• Reading and Writing
• Speaking and Listening
Application of Number
• Interpreting and Presenting
information
• Calculations
Information Technology
• Planning Research on the Internet
• Research Skills
All the courses on this page take place at Main Campus, Kingsway, Dunstable.
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Optional modules are:
• Psychology
• Sociology
• History
• English Literature.
Modules in Maths, English Language
and Science will also be available for
those without the necessary GCSEs.
There will be continuous assessment
through assignments, reports,
practical assessments and there will
be exams.
To gain the Access Diploma you must
achieve a minimum of 60 credits of
which at least 45 credits must be at
Level 3. In addition, if you do not
have Grade C or above in GCSE
Maths and/or English, you will have
an option to take further credits in
these subjects to achieve the full
GCSE equivalence. No formal
qualifications are required, but you
should be able to demonstrate
Optional modules are:
• Sources of Common Law
• The English Legal System
• Criminal Law -
Assault and Murder
• Participation in the Law
• Culture and
Social Differentiation
• Social Policy and Sociology.
Additional modules may also be
available in Maths, English Language
and Science for those without the
necessary GCSEs. There will be
continuous assessment through
assignments, reports, practical
exercises and there will be exams. To
gain the Access Diploma you must
achieve a minimum of 60 credits, of
which at least 45 must be at Level 3.
No formal qualifications are required
but you should be able to
enquiries@dunstable.ac.uk
Nursing, Midwifery and Medically Allied Professions
Access Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery and Medically Allied Professions
(OCNOTC)
competency in English and DAY Friday This course is aimed at those who This course blends theoretical and will enable you to progress to a three- DAY Friday
Numeracy. You should be 19 or over. wish to specialise in Nursing, practical work. Additional modules year health and social care related
Next Step
DATE 19/09/08 Midwifery, Audiology, Occupational may also be available. Modules in degree course, to a more general DATE 19/09/08
Therapy, Physiotherapy etc. Maths and English Language will degree course, or to nurse training or
TIME 0930-1500 TIME 0930-1500
Successful completion of this course It covers a broad range of subjects also be available for those without midwifery. Most nursing Access
will enable you to progress to year 1 WEEKS 30 relating to medical fields. The course the necessary GCSEs. students progress onto various WEEKS 30
of your chosen degree. You may will enhance your confidence and There will be continuous assessment nursing courses at the Universities of
apply to the university of your choice FEE £480 FEE £480
those study skills required at a Higher through assignments, reports, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or
via UCAS. DISCOUNTED £165 Education level. practical assessments and there will Northamptonshire. DISCOUNTED £165
FEE be exams. FEE
This course contains core and To gain the Access Diploma you must If you do not wish to proceed
CODE 22161 D18MA optional modules. achieve a minimum of 60 credits, 51 immediately to university you may CODE 22163 D18MA
of which must be at Level 3. You receive an Access Diploma, which
Please note: the fee shown is Core modules are: must achieve Human Biology at Level can be used with prospective Please note: the fee shown is
per annum. • Communication Skills 3. No formal qualifications are employers or other Higher Education per annum.
• IT required, but you should be able to establishments.
• Numeracy demonstrate a competency in English
• Research Project and Numeracy. You should be aged
19 or over.
Next Step
Optional modules are:
• Human Biology
• Sociology Successful completion of this course
• Psychology
• Health Policy.
Psychology
Access Diplomas
Access Diploma to Higher Education in Psychology (OCNOTC)
This course is aimed at those who Note: Next Step
DAY Friday
demonstrate competency in English DAY Friday wish to undertake a university degree This pathway will also include some Successful completion of this course
and Numeracy. You should be 19 or in Psychology but do not have the Sociology units to allow comparison will enable you to progress to year 1 DATE 19/09/08
over. DATE 19/09/08 entry requirements to do so. This and contrast between the two social of your chosen degree. A number of
TIME 0930-1500
Next Step
course enables you to “return to sciences and also to allow for the our students progress to studying at
TIME 0930-1500
learn” in a supportive environment. rigorous study of research the University of Bedfordshire. WEEKS 30
Successful completion of this course WEEKS 30 You will develop core skills in methodology.
will enable you to progress to year 1 of communication, numeracy and IT.
FEE £480
your chosen degree. A number of our FEE £480
Additional modules may also be DISCOUNTED £165
students progress to studying at the DISCOUNTED £165 Core modules are: available in Maths, English Language FEE
Universities of Bedfordshire, Durham FEE Communication and Science for those without the
and Chester. • Reading and Writing necessary GCSEs. There will be CODE 22165 D18MA
CODE 22166 D18MA • Speaking and Listening continuous assessment through
assignments, reports, practical Please note: the fee shown is
Please note: the fee shown is Application of Number exercises and there will be exams. per annum.
per annum. • Interpreting and Presenting
information To gain the Access Diploma you must
• Calculations achieve a minimum of 60 credits, of
which at least 45 must be at Level 3.
Information Technology No formal qualifications are required
• Planning Research on the Internet but you should be able to
• Research Skills demonstrate competency in English
and Numeracy. You should be 19
Optional modules are: or over.
• Theoretical approaches to
Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Ethical issues in Psychology
• Memory.
All the courses on this page take place at Main Campus, Kingsway, Dunstable.
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