accross Apprenticeships Guide

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1 accross Apprenticeships Guide

2 College Services Principal: Stephen Carlisle Deputy Principal: Lynda Mason Main Reception T_ F_ Information+ Centre T_ Admissions/Enrolment Team T_ Learning Support Team T_ Counselling Team T_ Apprenticeships T_ Higher Education Office T_ Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) exists to provide high quality education and training to the widest range of local people. The details in this course guide were correct at the time of print. The College however, reserves the right to alter the information contained in this publication at any time. Classes will run subject to sufficient student numbers, please check with our staff if you want to be sure that a programme is running or a specific facility is in operation. This prospectus is available in a range of formats eg; large format or braille. For more details please call or info@accross.ac.uk Please call the College s main reception with any enquiries you may have on Designed and written by the accross Marketing Team. To apply for courses please contact the College Admissions Team on (01254) Adults with no formal qualifications are welcome on most courses and should apply for an interview. 2 (01254)

3 Contents 4 Welcome 4 What qualifications will you gain? 5 Your questions answered 6 Construction, Building Services, Motor Engineering and Technology 7 Brickwork (Levels 2 and 3) 7 Carpentry and Joinery (Levels 2 and 3) 8 Cleaning and Support Services () New! 8 Floor Covering () 9 Floristry () New! 9 General Construction Operations (GCO) () 10 Horticulture () 10 Maintenance Operations () 11 Motor Vehicle (Levels 2 and 3) 12 Painting and Decorating (Levels 2 and 3) 12 Plastering (Levels 2 and 3) 13 Plumbing (Levels 2 and 3) 14 Creative Industries 15 Beauty Therapy (Levels 2 and 3) 15 Hairdressing (Levels 2 and 3) New! 16 Nail Services (Level 3) 17 Food and Drink Service () 18 Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership () 18 Professional Cookery (Levels 2 and 3) 20 Professional Studies 21 Accounting (Levels 2, 3 and 4) 21 Business and Administration (Levels 2 and 3) 22 Child Care, Learning and Development (Levels 2 and 3) 23 Customer Service () 23 IT Users - itq (Levels 2 and 3) New! 24 Retail () 25 Travel and Tourism (Levels 2 and 3) 26 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools () 26 All new courses - details coming soon! 27 Who could you be? 28 Support for you 28 Extra support 28 Health and safety 28 Equality and diversity 28 Safeguarding children 30 Where we are 3

4 Welcome to the apprenticeships guide If you are looking to kick start your career by gaining a nationally recognised qualification, yet learn better on the job than in a classroom, then an apprenticeship pathway may be the route for you. Apprenticeships teach you a trade through learning in the workplace, backed up with theoretical knowledge that may be delivered at College. Not only will you get on the job training, you will also earn money from day one. Plus, did you know that over the course of your career you can earn on average 100,000 more than those who don t do an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are nationally recognised as a fantastic pathway into the career of your choice and accross now offers apprenticeships in almost all industries. What qualifications will you gain? Apart from the chance to learn a trade, gain real-life work experience and earn money, through an apprenticeship you will gain a range of qualifications. These are: National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) To gain your NVQ, an assessor will regularly visit your workplace and you will be assessed on work-based tasks. Technical Certificate A technical qualification such as a BTEC or City & Guilds (relevant to the specific apprenticeship). Functional Skills Your apprenticeship will also help to develop your functional skills (maths and english and in some cases IT). You will be taught functional skills at College and you will be encouraged to develop these further in the workplace. Your functional skills monitoring will be through a combination of observations, portfolio based evidence and assessment. Not only will you get on the job training, you will also earn money from day one. 4 (01254)

5 I want to know I m not sure which apprenticeship I should do. How can I decide? By asking us we have trained advisors who can help you find the perfect match for your skills, experience and lifestyle. Will this cost me anything? No. You will not have to pay any money towards the cost of your apprenticeship. Depending on your age and the scheme you choose, your employer may have to make a financial contribution. The Skills Funding Agency pay the full cost of your training if you are aged Your employer may be expected to contribute to your training cost if you are older. How much money will I earn? This depends on your employer as wages are negotiated at the start of the contract. Apprentices can expect to earn above 90 a week. How long will it take? This will be discussed at the beginning of your programme with your Training Support Officer (TSO) who will build you an individual learning plan. Apprenticeships generally take between months. What hours will I work? Most apprenticeships are based on full-time, working hours, and may be a mixture of time in the workplace and time at College. More time is spent in the workplace than at College (for example four days a week at work and one day at College). How will I be monitored as an apprentice? We will allocate you your own Training Support Officer (TSO) who will come out to your place of work to offer you support, monitor your progress and ensure that you are in a safe and secure environment. They will also meet with you when you are in College and will feedback progress reports to your employer. Where can an apprenticeship lead? There are a number of routes that you can take after an apprenticeship. You can use the skills that you have developed to carry on in employment. You can also use the apprenticeship scheme to go on to an Advanced Apprenticeship. This is your Level 3 qualification and can take you into higher education. Apprenticeships are constantly evolving and as such many now count towards your university application. What is involved in an apprenticeship? Practical: You will be assessed on your practical ability to do your job. These will take place in the College and in your place of work. Theory: Depending on your course you will complete assignments and tests, based on the modules you take. You will receive regular updates on your progress. Functional skills: You will complete functional skills evidence and where possible this will be related to your course of study. Evidence: During your course you will compile a file of evidence which chronicles your experiences and proves you have completed various activities. Dress codes: Each apprenticeship area has its own dress code. You will be given details of the clothes that you will be expected to wear. 5

6 Construction, Building Services, Motor Engineering and Technology 6 (01254)

7 Brickwork Carpentry and Joinery Venue: Hameldon Centre, days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week and block release to study towards: diploma in brickwork Health and safety test Abrasive wheels certificate To achieve level 2 in brickwork the learner must complete six units in total. These units include: Conform to efficient working practices Set out masonry structures Erect masonry structures Move and handle resources Place and finish specialist concrete Progression would be on to an Advanced Apprenticeship. Venue: Hameldon Centre, days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week and block release to study towards: diploma in site carpentry or bench joinery Health and safety test To achieve level 2 in carpentry and joinery the learner must complete five units in total. These units include: Conform to efficient working practices Conform to general workplace safety Move and handle resources Set up and use circular saw Progression would be on to an Advanced Apprenticeship. Level 3 also available call for more info Level 3 also available call for more info 7

8 Cleaning and Support Services Floor Covering Attendance: Work-based Venue: Employer Premises Duration: months As an apprentice you will take the following qualifications: certificate in cleaning principles (technical certificate) certificate in cleaning and support services skills (QCF) Employee rights and responsibilities Dealing with routine and non-routine waste Health and safety for the cleaning and support services industry Working with customers and others in the cleaning and support services industry Communicating effectively within the workplace Developing yourself within your job role Venue: Hameldon Centre, Duration: Two years days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week and block release to study towards: diploma in floor covering Health and safety test To achieve level 2 in floor covering the learner must complete eight units in total. These units include: Conform to efficient work practices Conform to general workplace safety Move and handle resources Install impervious floor coverings Install textile floor coverings Set out for using floor coverings 8 (01254)

9 Floristry General Construction Operations (GCO) Venue: Employer Premises The learner will be in employment working towards a NVQ level 2 and delivered in the workplace: diploma in work-based floristry To achieve level 2 in floristry, the learner must complete 43 credits in total. Identify, check and monitor the quality of incoming cut materials Plan, prepare and construct floral arrangements, tied floristry and funeral designs. Monitor and maintain health and safety Optional units would be negotiated to match the workplace and job role. Venue: Hameldon Centre, days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week and block release to study towards: diploma in general construction operations (GCO) Health and safety test Abrasive wheel certificate To achieve level 2 in general construction operations the learner must complete seven units in total. These units include: Conform to efficient work practices Conform to general workplace safety Move and handle resources Place and finish non-specialist concrete Lay domestic drainage Operate specialist power tools and equipment 9

10 Horticulture Maintenance Operations Attendance: Part-time day / Work based Venue: The learner will be in employment four days per week working towards NVQ level 2 in horticulture and will be assessed in the workplace. Learners will attend college one day a week, alternatively assessment in the workplace can be organised to study: NVQ level 2 horticulture: theory Technical certificate To achieve level 2 in horticulture the learner must complete 37 credits in total of which 15 are mandatory. Mandatory units are: Monitor and maintain health and safety Develop personal performance and maintain working relationships Effective working relationships And a further 18 credits from the optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role: Seeding and planting Establishing plants and/or seeds in soil Venue: Hameldon Centre, Duration: 18 months The learner will be in employment as premises staff or a caretaker four days per week and will combine both block and day release throughout the course. They will work towards their NVQ level 2 and attend college one day a week to study towards: diploma Health and safety To achieve a full level 2 diploma the learners must complete eight units. Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction Carry out safe working practices in construction Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others Knowledge of building methods and construction technology Carry out small-scale masonry trade repairs Carry out small-scale painting, decorating and associated trade repairs 10 (01254)

11 Motor Vehicle Levels 2 & 3 Venue: Hameldon Centre, Duration: Two years The learner will be in employment four days per week building a portfolio for the NVQ and will attend college one day a week. Learners can work towards motorcycle, light motor vehicle, auto electrical or fast fit and will study towards: technical certificate in motor engineering Functional skills in maths, english and IT The modules will include: Safe working practices Routine vehicle maintenance Remove and replace light vehicle auxiliary electrical units and components Remove and replace light vehicle chassis units and components Remove and replace light vehicle engine units and components Progression is on to the Advanced Apprenticeship. 11

12 Painting and Decorating Plastering Venue: Hameldon Centre, The learner will be in employment four days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week and block release to study towards: diploma in painting and decorating Health and safety test To achieve level 2 in painting and decorating the learner must complete seven units in total. These units include: Conform to efficient work practices Conform to general workplace safety Move and handle resources Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating Hang wall coverings (standard papers) Progression is on to the Advanced Apprenticeship. Venue: Hameldon Centre, days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week and block release to study towards: diploma in plastering Health and safety test To achieve level 2 in plastering the learner must complete nine units in total. These units include: Conform to efficient work practices Conform to general workplace safety Install direct bond dry linings Prepare background surfaces for plaster work Produce external solid render finishes Install mechanically fixed plasterboard Progression is on to the Advanced Apprenticeship. Level 3 also available call for more info Level 3 also available call for more info 12 (01254)

13 Plumbing Venue: Hameldon Centre, days per week building a portfolio for NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week with one block week and study towards: technical certificate in plumbing To achieve level 2 in plumbing the learner must complete six units in total. These units include: Contribute to the improvement of the plumbing environment De-commission non-complex plumbing systems Maintain effective plumbing relationships Install non-complex plumbing systems and components Maintain a safe working environment when undertaking plumbing Progression is on to the Advanced Apprenticeship. Level 3 also available call for more info 13

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15 Beauty Therapy Hairdressing Attendance: One day per week Venue: Seasons Salon, Coppice Centre, Duration: Two years days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: NVQ level 2 beauty therapy Portfolio building Manicure Pedicure Temporary hair removal Anatomy and physiology Facial techniques Make-up Eye treatments Health and safety Customer service Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. Venue: Seasons Salon, Coppice Centre, Duration: Two years days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: NVQ hairdressing Portfolio building Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation Advise and consult clients Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp Change hair colour Style and finish hair Set and dress hair Cut hair into a basic style Style dress and finish hair Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. Level 3 also available call for more info 15

16 Hairdressing Level 3 Nail Services Level 3 Venue: Seasons Salon, Coppice Centre, Duration: Two years days per week studying towards NVQ level 3 and will attend college one day a week to study: NVQ level 3 hairdressing Portfolio building Monitor procedures to safely control work operations Promote additional services and products to clients Provide hairdressing consultation services Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques Colour hair using a variety of techniques Provide colour correction services Creatively style and dress long hair Develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. Venue: Seasons Salon, Coppice Centre, Duration: 19 months days per week studying towards NVQ level 3 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: NVQ level 3 nail services Portfolio building Extend and maintain nails including sculptured gel and acrylic Electric filing techniques Fashion and photographic make-up Anatomy and physiology Advanced nail art and national competition entry Health and safety Promotion of products and services Effectiveness at work Workshops covering communication, practical calculations and IT Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. 16 (01254)

17 Food and Drink Service Venue: Traders at The Globe Centre Duration: Two years You will need to have a full-time job in a restaurant to enrol on this course and will complete your practical assessments there, whilst studying the theoretical aspects when in college, one day a week. You will need good communication skills and a pleasant outgoing personality. You must have a professional appearance, be dedicated and committed to your chosen career. Gaining this level 2 qualification will give you the best possible start in a career in the catering industry and allow you to progress to a level 3 in hospitality supervision and leadership. Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment Prepare and clear areas for table service Serve food at the table Serve alcoholic and soft drinks Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. 17

18 Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership Level 3 Professional Cookery Venue: Traders at The Globe Centre Duration: Two years You will need to have a full-time job as a supervisor in a restaurant to enrol on this course and ideally hold a level 2 qualification. You will complete your practical assessments there, whilst studying the theoretical aspects when in college, one day a week. You will need good communication skills and a pleasant outgoing personality. You must have a professional appearance, be dedicated and committed to your chosen career. Assessment is by the production of a portfolio of evidence. Gaining this level 3 qualification will give you the best possible start to a professional career in the catering industry. Supervise functions Supervise food services Manage yourself Venue: Traders at The Globe Centre This one year course will develop your practical skills whilst allowing you to work one day a week in our superbly equipped, Ofsted grade one hospitality and catering section. In addition to your practical work you will study the theoretical aspects of the course, undertaking practical assessments and end of unit examinations. Gaining this level 2 qualification will give you the best possible start to a professional career in the catering industry and allow you to progress to the level 3 professional cookery course. Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment Prepare and cook meat and poultry Cook and finish basic vegetable dishes Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. 18 (01254)

19 Professional Cookery Level 3 Venue: Traders at The Globe Centre This one year course will develop your practical skills whilst allowing you to work one day a week in our superbly equipped, Ofsted grade one hospitality and catering section. In addition to your practical work you will study the theoretical aspects of the course, undertaking practical assessments and end of unit examinations. Gaining this level 3 qualification will give you the best possible start to a professional career in the catering industry. Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food Prepare, cook and finish complex bread and dough products Prepare meat for complex dishes Prepare, cook and finish dressings and cold sauces Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. 19

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21 Accounting Business and Administration Attendance: See below Venue: Broad Oak Centre, Learners on this course can attend either part time day/evening or for two evenings per week. The course consists of six units in total. Five of these units will be assessed through computer based exams. The unit entitled working effectively in accounting and finance will be assessed internally. The units assessed by computer are: Basic accounting 1 Basic accounting 2 Basic costing Professional ethics Computerised accounting The unit which will be internally assessed is: Working effectively in accounting and finance Levels 3 and 4 also available call for more info Venue: Broad Oak Centre, days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: Technical certificate (theory of administration) Portfolio building To achieve the OCR NVQ level 2 in business and administration, the learner must complete a minimum of 21 credits. These include mandatory units which provide nine of these credits. The remaining units would be negotiated to match the workplace and job role. Manage own performance in a business environment Improve own performance in a business environment Work in a business environment Communicate in a business environment Additional units could include: Produce documents in a business environment Support the organisation of meetings Handle mail Make and receive telephone calls 21

22 Business and Administration Level 3 Child Care, Learning and Development Venue: Broad Oak Centre, Duration: 15 months days per week studying towards NVQ level 3 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: Technical certificate (theory of administration) Portfolio building To achieve the OCR NVQ level 3 in business and administration, the learner must complete a minimum of 30 credits. These include mandatory units which provide 13 of these credits. The remaining units would be negotiated to match the workplace and job role. Manage own performance in a business environment Evaluate and improve own performance in a business environment Work in a business environment Communicate in a business environment Additional units could include: Solve business problems Supervise an office facility Design and produce documents Venue: Broad Oak Centre, Duration: 18 months days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: NVQ level 2 child care, learning and development Technical certificate (theory of working with children 0-16yrs) Paediatric first aid Portfolio building To achieve level 2 NVQ in child care, learning and development the learner must complete seven units made up of six mandatory units and one optional unit. Optional units would be negotiated to match specific work place job roles. Contribute to a positive environment Help to keep children safe Support children s development Level 3 also available call for more info 22 (01254)

23 Customer Service IT Users (itq) Attendance: One day per week Venue: Broad Oak Centre, days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: Technical certificate (BTEC award in customer service - online test) Portfolio building To achieve the Edexcel level 2 in customer service, the learner must complete seven units in total; five mandatory units, and two optional units. Prepare yourself to deliver good customer service Deal with customers in writing or using ICT Recognise and deal with customer queries, requests and problems Develop customer relationships Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. Venue: Broad Oak Centre, days per week, studying towards the diploma for IT users (itq) at level 2, and will attend college one day a week to study towards: itq Electronic portfolio building With over 20 optional units to choose from an apprentice can select from the familiar MS Office based units such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software to using IT to find and exchange information with the unit using mobile IT devices, to using IT systems such as the unit optimise IT system performance. The college working with the employer, will help the apprentice choose the optional units to gain a total of 38 credits. The mandatory unit is: Improving productivity using IT 23

24 IT Users (itq) Level 3 Retail Venue: Broad Oak Centre, days per week, studying towards the diploma for IT users (itq) at level 2, and will attend college one day a week to study towards: itq level 3 Electronic portfolio building With over 20 optional units to choose from an apprentice can select from the familiar MS Office based units such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software to using IT to find and exchange information with the unit using mobile IT devices, to using IT systems such as the unit optimise IT system performance. The college working with the employer will help the apprentice choose the optional units to gain a total of 39 credits. The mandatory unit is: Improving productivity using IT Venue: Broad Oak Centre, days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: Diploma in retail skills Diploma in retail knowledge Portfolio building To achieve the diploma in retail the learner must complete four units. Diploma in retail knowledge is made up of one mandatory unit and three optional units. Optional units would be negotiated to match specific work place job roles. Learners will gain a wide range of skills and have continual assessment both in the workplace and in college. Successful completion of this course could lead on to a level 3 within the industry. 24 (01254)

25 Travel and Tourism Services Travel and Tourism Services Level 3 Venue: Broad Oak Centre, The learner will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: Technical certificate (worldwide travel and tourism destinations, additional travel and tourism services, UK travel and tourism destinations) Portfolio building To achieve the City and Guilds level 2 in travel and tourism services, the learner must complete six units in total; three mandatory units, and three optional units. Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety and develop and maintain your effectiveness at work. Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. Venue: Broad Oak Centre, Duration: 16 Months The learner will be in employment four days per week studying towards NVQ level 3 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: Technical certificate (worldwide travel and tourism destinations, travel insurance, UK travel and tourism destinations) Portfolio building To achieve the City and Guilds level 3 in travel and tourism services, the learner must complete six units in total; three mandatory units, and three optional units. Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety Organise your work and personal development and improve the customer relationship. Optional units would be negotiated to match the work place and job role. 25

26 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Venue: Broad Oak Centre, Duration: Two years days per week studying towards NVQ level 2 and will attend college one day a week to study towards: NVQ level 2 supporting teaching and learning Technical certificate (theory of teaching and learning in schools) To achieve NVQ level 2 in supporting teaching and learning in schools the learner must complete seven units made up of five mandatory units and two optional units. Optional units would be negotiated to match specific work place job roles. Provide support for learning activities Support children s development Help to keep children safe Contribute to positive relationships Provide effective support for your colleagues All new apprenticeships starting soon Cleaning Facilities Management Information and Guidance Lab Technician Sport and Fitness Team Leader For more details please contact the Information+ team on or keep an eye on our website for more information. 26 (01254)

27 Who could you be? Here are just a few of the professions you can go into after completing an apprenticeship at accross Construction, Building Services, Motor Engineering and Technology Builder Foreman Master Joiner Plasterer Plumber Race Mechanic/Engineer Surveyor Site Planner Structural Engineer Town Planner Creative Industries Barber Beauty Therapist Chef Concierge Creative Director Hairdresser Hotelier Make-up Artist Restaurateur Salon Manager Professional Studies Accountant Administrator Business Manager Cabin Crew Care Worker Fire Service Holiday Representative Physiotherapist Police Officer 27

28 Support for you Support is a key priority at accross and we will work with you and your employer to support all aspects of your apprenticeship, including giving you: A Training Support Officer (TSO) who will liaise with you on a regular basis to check on your progress. A job with an employer so that you can earn while you learn. Qualified tutors and assessors who will deliver your training. Regular progress reviews to help and support you. Help with writing your CV. All the help you will need to gain your apprenticeship qualifications. Extra support We realise that everyone learns at a different pace and in different ways. Sometimes a little bit of extra support is needed to help you do the best you can on your apprenticeship programme. For this reason we have a dedicated learning support team that arranges individually negotiated packages of support. This service is in addition to the support that your Training Support Officer (TSO) gives you. As standard you can access: A personal initial assessment 1:1 specialist teaching (eg. dyslexia and sign language) Support in class (eg. note taking, signing etc) Assistive equipment and software Access to the College counselling service Access to every College facility - the library, IT equipment, resources etc 28 (01254)

29 Health and Safety You will undergo an induction at your place of work and at College. During the induction you will have all of the relevant health and safety and personal hygiene information explained to you. You will be expected to adhere to all health and safety and personal hygiene legislation and guidance. If you do not receive an induction at your place of work please tell your Training Support Officer (TSO) immediately. Safeguarding Children accross College recognises that its staff and students have an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of children and preventing their abuse. The College has written a comprehensive protection policy to ensure that the welfare of the child is always placed at the centre of its activities. Equality and Diversity Anyone who would like to see a copy of this policy should contact the Information+ Centre on accross College is committed to ensuring that all students are treated the same and given the same opportunities. While at College and while working with your employer you should be treated with fairness at all times. If you feel this is not the case or you need advice, please contact your Training Support Officer (TSO) immediately. 29

30 Where we are Accrington and Rossendale College Centres, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2AW The College Shop, 54 Broadway, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 1EN accross at the Waterside, St James Court West, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 1NA Traders Brasserie, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RE T_ F_ W_www.accross.ac.uk Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) exists to provide high quality education and training to the widest range of local people. The details in this course guide were correct at the time of print. The college however, reserves the right to alter the information contained in this publication at any time. Classes will run subject to sufficient student numbers, please check with our staff if you want to be sure that a programme is running or a specific facility is in operation. Please call the college s main reception with any enquiries you may have on Greening the College Accrington and Rossendale College (accross) prides itself on being green organisation, which has undertaken a series of initiatives designed to reduce the size of our carbon footprint. We promote the use of sustainable resources and discourage wasteful or damaging environmental practices and continue to raise awareness and understanding of environmental issues among all staff and students. Safeguarding & Protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) recognises that its staff and students have an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and preventing abuse. The College has a comprehensive protection policy to ensure that the welfare of our students is always placed at the centre of all activities. If you would like to see a copy of this policy please contact the Information+ Centre on Alternatively the policy can also be viewed on our web site at Equal Opportunities & Cultural Diversity Accrington & Rossendale College (accross) is committed to the active pursuit of an equality and diversity policy which addresses the need and right of everyone in College to be treated with respect and dignity, in an environment in which a diversity of backgrounds experience is valued. It aims to ensure that all staff and students whether existing or potential receive fair and equal treatment when applying to, or working as, members of the College, and to counter any attitudes and behaviour which deny opportunities to people simply or primarily because of their:- Gender Age Marital Status or Domestic Responsibilities Sexuality Religion Race, Colour, Ethnic or National Origin Disability / Learning Difficulties 30 (01254)

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32 , Broad Oak Road, Accrington, Lancs BB5 2AW The College Shop, 54 Broadway, Accrington, Lancs BB5 1EN accross at the Waterside, St James Court West, Accrington, Lancs BB5 1NA Traders Brasserie, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, Lancs BB5 0RE T_ F_ W_www.accross.ac.uk