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THC Courses
ESOL Bridging Course for progression to Level 2
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Send to friendThis course has been developed to give learners the opportunity to:
• develop the language skills required to enter a level 2 vocational course
• the focus of this course is on developing academic writing skills and spoken presentation of ideas
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Art, Design, Media, Multimedia
- Beauty Therapy
- Business
- Catering and Hospitality
- Child Care, Development and Education
- Daytime
- ESOL and Citizenship
- ESOL courses
- Hairdressing
- Health & Social Care
- Literacy
- Over 19 - Adult
- Work Preparation
BTEC Pre-Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries
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How will this course be of benefit to me?
The Pre Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries is a new and exciting qualification that can give you:
- real experience of employment,
- invaluable access to industry networking and
- a recognised qualification to boot.
What will I learn on the Pre Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries course?
On this course you will make creative work by investigating various design specialisms within the creative and media industries including: graphic design, digital photography, animation and product design.
The creative and media industries are continually evolving and prospective employees will need to have an understanding of both technical skills along side creative ability to gain any chance of finding work. Furthermore, employers will look for work-ready individuals who have good literacy, numeracy and strong IT skills as well as a good understanding of teamwork and leadership. This course can help you get a grounding in all the skills you will need to be work-ready.
The course is run as if you worked within a design team. The course has a managing director. He sets creative briefs for teams of students. Each term you will be expected to work on actual design briefs for real clients. You will be expected to work to deadline and your designs will need to be to a professional standard. Of course we can help you with this.
If you are interested in computer graphics and graphic design, or find yourself wanting to create trailers and websites then you may be the ideal candidate.
Move On courses 1 and 2
Print PageSend to friendIf you would like to develop your independence skills, communication, social skills and work skills, through Enterprise projects, you may choose to do a Move On course. You will probably be aged between 16 and 25 and may have needed extra support at school.
Your course will include:
- Out in the Community
- Communication
- ICT
- Cookery
- Self Advocacy/Personal Development
- Literacy
- Maths for life
- Enterprise (running a business)
- Preparation for Work
- Art/Textiles
You will learn through individual and group work in class, through projects, practical sessions and outside visits. There are two courses: Move On 1 and Move On 2. Each course is full time. You may start on Move On 1 or Move On 2 depending on your needs. We will talk about this when you start.
Tutorial support and extra help will be available when and where you need it and transport can be arranged for you to come to College if you already have transport to school.
We may be able to arrange a link course so that you come to College for half a day a week to see what it is like first.
Introduction to Skills 4 Work
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If you would like to develop your communication, social and pre-work skills and take part in running a business, you may choose to do the Introduction to Skills for Work course. You should be aged between 16 and 24 and may have needed some extra support at school. At the beginning of the course we will talk to you about what you want to achieve at college so that we can plan with you what you need to work on.
Your course will include:
- Enterprise (running a business)
- Communication (reading, speaking and listening)
- Vocational Tasters
- Personal development
- Confidence building / speaking up for yourself
- Maths for life
- Work skills
- ICT
You will learn through class work, visits, practical sessions and running a business in College. Tutorial support and other support is available. The course is four-and-a-half days a week.
Transition 2 Work
Print PageSend to friend1 year part-time / Pre-entry / Entry / Introductory Level
This course is designed for students leaving Move On and Introduction to Skills for Work courses who would benefit from attending college part-time alongside other provision. The course is designed for young people who are interested in moving into supported employment, voluntary work or training.
On the course we will work with you to develop your confidence in working with other people, travelling independently and having the skills you need to go to work. The course includes work skills, Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT, personal development and trips and visits
Apprenticeships for Learners
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We offer apprenticeships in many areas, including Retail, IT, Business Administration, Health, Customer Service and other areas too! Come and talk to our friendly and experienced team to find out exactly how we can help you learn whilst you earn. We will also be running a Pre-Apprenticeship programme, so if you don’t quite meet the requirements for one of our Apprenticeships, you can get the basic skills you need, and then start on a full Apprenticeship programme. We look forward to hearing from you.
Click here to visit our Employer Services Site for further details about the apprenticeships we currently have on offer.
How do I get started?
Securing an apprenticeship is different from applying for other types of courses. Apprenticeships are real jobs with training, so the process of securing an apprenticeship will be similar to that of obtaining a job. You will need to be selected by an employer and made a job offer (or already be in employment) to begin an apprenticeship.
If you are not currently in work and would like to start an apprenticeship, the college has vacancies which you can apply for.
Applying for an apprenticeship with Tower Hamlets College begins with ascertaining whether you are interested in and meet the requirements of available job vacancies.
Eligibility:
As all the job vacancies are unique, the candidate requirements (eligibility) varies. However, the following will always apply:
You must:
• Have an interest in employment with training and be ready to mange both full time work with training, coursework and exams.
• Have a genuine interest in vocational areas for which Tower Hamlets College offer Apprenticeship opportunities
• Have strong communication skills
• Have a good level of maturity
• Be highly organised and committed
We will have details of available apprenticeship vacancies and the exact employer requirements for interested applicants.
For further information please email us at employerservices@tower.ac.uk.
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What you need to know!
Apprenticeships offer you the opportunity to develop skills and gain qualifications whilst earning, giving you the confidence and communication skills you need in the workplace. Below are the answers to many frequently asked questions...
- Do I have to pay anything to become an apprentice? No. The Learning and Skills Council covers the cost of training
- What Apprenticeships are available? There is an Apprenticeship available for almost every type of job. Different colleges deliver different Apprenticeships. Tower Hamlets College specialises in Business Administration, Customer Service and IT User frameworks.
- How long do Apprenticeships last? Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships last as long as it takes to achieve competence in the job for which you are training. This varies by sector but, in general, Apprenticeships last around eighteen months.
- What’s involved in the selection process? Getting an Apprenticeship is like getting a job. You will be interviewed and even asked to take tests to see if you’re the right person. So you need to be prepared to sell yourself and convince others that an Apprenticeship is right for you.
- Do apprentices get paid? All employed apprentices must receive a wage of no less than £95 per week. However, recent research found that apprentices earn an average of £170 net pay per week. The highest paying sector is Electro-technical at £210 per week.
- What’s the role of Tower Hamlets College? THC is responsible for your training. At the start, they will appoint a mentor who will work with your employer to make sure that the training is well planned. Once you’ve begun your Apprenticeship, your mentor will follow your progress and deal with any issues that may arise.
- What’s the role of the employer? The employer is the most important part of an Apprenticeship. They give you an induction into the company and your role. They also provide on-the-job training and pay your wages. You will have a manager at work who will be responsible for helping you throughout your training
- I’ve already got a job – can I still do an Apprenticeship? Yes. If your employer agrees, you can become an apprentice where you work now
- What time of year can I start? You can apply at any time of year. When you begin the work-based training depends upon the availability of a position at an employer
- Do I get holidays? Like most other employees, you will be given at least 20 days paid holiday per year as well as bank holidays.
Introduction to Youth Work Practice
Print PageSend to friendWho is the course for?
The qualification is designed for those who are 16+ and are interested in working with young people in a paid or voluntary capacity, in particular:
• young people who have undertaken a personal development
programme or similar
• those who have an interest in, but no substantial experience
of, working with young people and
• people who are not ready for, or are unsure about,
undertaking other formal training in this area
Course content
An introduction to the youth work sector:
• Safe Working Practice
• Effective Team Work
• Working with Young People in the Local Environment
• Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
• Self Assessment for Youth Work
Assessment
The work will be assessed through portfolio evidence and tasks to be completed in a youth work setting.
Equipment & materials
Non specific.
This course is 1 evening per week over 12 weeks with additional hours for assessment, fieldwork and presentation. The course covers the basic skills and understanding of youth work practice, including values, approaches, standards, equality and diversity, youth participation and health and safety.
For people nominated by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, you must be a volunteer or paid Youth Worker in a Youth and Community Setting in Tower Hamlets. For non LBTH nominated students you will need to achieve a successful interview with the Youth Work Training Co-ordinator.
For all students, you must have a work-based supervisor who will support and assist you during the course.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Print PageSend to friendThis course is a nationally recognised and industry standard accounting qualification, designed to keep you competitive in the growing finance sector. It will help you to update your professional accountancy and finance skills to a high level and develop your career opportunities. Whether you want to improve existing skills or learn new ones, this course can improve your future prospects.
AAT Level 4 Accounting Technician
Print PageSend to friendOn this course you will learn how to draft financial statements for limited companies, perform complex management accounting tasks and develop your own management skills. This level includes a choice of special units, which means that you can focus on the areas of accounting that suit you.
The course is approximately equivalent to the first year of an honours degree.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (Mandatory units and 2 optional pairs)
Mandatory
Financial statements Computer based test
Budgeting Computer based test
Financial performance Computer based test
Internal control and accounting systems Computer based project*
Optional
Credit management and control Computer based project*
Personal tax Computer based test
Business tax Computer based test
External auditing Computer based test
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Accounting
- Business
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Economics
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Financial Services Courses
- Office Skills
- Over 19 - Adult
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
Sage Computerised Accounting (one week College Certificate)
Print PageSend to friendThe aim of this programme is to assess competence and understanding in carrying out a wide range of day-to-day bookkeeping routines and activities using the Sage Line 50 computerised accounting package, including data maintenance, entry of business transactions and non-routine bookkeeping tasks.
The main topics that will be covered are:
o Basic computer operations e.g. restore and backup data.
o Set up the system for a sole trader e.g. company details, VAT codes, financial year, program date and chart of accounts.
o Produce routine accounting reports - Account History, Aged Debtor, Aged Creditor, Trial Balance & Nominal Account Activity.
o Sales, Purchase & Nominal Ledgers transactions i.e. double entry bookkeeping.
o Process cash/bank receipts and payments, recurring entries and journal transactions.
o Bank reconciliation (not requiring adjustments).
At the end of the course you will be sit an assessment to gauge your achievement of the required learning outcomes.
The course costs £215, plus registration and includes the latest version of Sage Instant Accounts.
Sage Computerised Accounting (L2 IAB Accredited)
Print PageSend to friendSuitable for learners who have some experience of working with Sage and a little experience of manual double entry bookkeeping. Manual and Computerised accounting principles are brought together so the learner can process and understand the primary transactions within a business. This larger qualification reflects the expansion in the use of Sage software.
Throughout the course you will undertake assessments and skills tests to achieve the required learning outcomes.
The course fee of £215 includes the latest version of Sage Accounts Professional (time limited for 180 days) and 2 workbooks from Sage.
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Accounting
- Business
- Computing and ICT
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Financial Services Courses
- Over 19 - Adult
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
Sage Computerised Accounting (L3 IAB Accredited)
Print PageSend to friendThis industry strength qualification takes the learner through both the manual and computerised aspects of the preparation of management reports and financial statements. It deals with the use of the software in greater depth and covers more than the day to day transactions a business has, for example fixed assets, stock and doubtful debts. On line reporting for VAT is included as well as cash management, and different types of business organisations. A working knowledge of Sage and double entry bookkeeping to Level 2 standard would be recommended.
Throughout the course you will undertake assessments and skills tests to achieve the required learning outcomes.
The course fee of £324 includes the latest version of Sage Accounts Professional (time limited for 180 days) and 2 workbooks from Sage.
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Accounting
- Business
- Computing and ICT
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Economics
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Financial Services Courses
- Over 19 - Adult
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
AAT revision / exam preparation classes
Print PageSend to friendAre you studying for your AAT qualification at another institution? You may have missed classes and require help in preparing for your exam. Perhaps you are undertaking a distance learning programme and would benefit from some face-to-face contact to help prepare for your exam?
We are offering exam preparation workshops at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Whilst our timetable is not yet published, we are intending to offer these sessions at popular times on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please call our admissions department for more details.
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Accounting
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Daytime
- Economics
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Over 19 - Adult
- Part Qualifications
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
- Workshops
- Short Course
Aspirations Courses for People with Learning Difficulties
Print PageSend to friendThe Aspirations Programme offers courses for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. These courses help you improve your reading, writing, communication and number skills. We have courses to help you improve your independent living skills, for example shopping and cooking. We also have courses to help you develop your creative skills by designing and making things.
Subjects:
We offer classes in history, IT, cooking, art, gardening, music maths,enterprise, shopping, literacy, textiles, childcare, healthy living and sports.
Certificates:
You will decide what you want to learn. You will decide what you want to improve on. You will get certificates that show you what you have achieved on your course. There is an opportunity to gain an Award in Personal Progress.
Support:
You will be working in a small group with a teacher and an education support worker. Cooking classes have 6 students with a teacher and an education support worker. You can have support in class and during the breaks and lunch times.
Contact Anita Choudary on 020 7510 7687 or email anita.choudary@tower.ac.uk
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