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Fast Track Hairdressing NVQ Level 3

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:03:33 +0100

Course Code: 0905028-1

Start Date: 19/09/12
Course Length: 1 Year(s)
Location: WCT - School of Art & Design
Day/ Time: Wed 09:30 - 16:30
Fees: £ Uniform £ 42 Approx, Kit £150 Approx

Adult English & Maths

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:56:04 +0100

Course Code: ES07012-1

Start Date: Variable
Location: Worcester College of Technology
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £0

Milestones - Sight Concern

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:38:46 +0100

Course Code: ES07032-1

Start Date: 18/09/12
Course Length: 1 Year(s)
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Tue, Fri
Fees: £0

BTEC Diploma in Applied Science Level 2

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:32:17 +0100

Course Code: 0301023-1

Start Date: 06/09/12
Course Length: 1 Year(s)
Location: WCT - St Andrew's Building, Deansway
Fees: £990 TBC
Course Level: 2

AAT Dip for Accounting Technicians L3

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:48:39 +0100

Course Code: 0807018-1CStart Date: 09/01/13Course Length: 1 Year(s)Location: WCT - All Saints Building, DeanswayFees: £1342 Course Code: 0807018-1AStart Date: 09/01/13Course Length: 1 Year(s)Location: WCT - All Saints Building, DeanswayFees: £1342 Course Code: 0807018-1BStart Date: 09/01/13Course Length: 1 Year(s)Location: WCT - All Saints Building, DeanswayFees: £1342 Course Code: 0807018-1Start Date: 09/01/13Course Length: 1 Year(s)Location: Worcester College of TechnologyDay/ Time: Wed,...

Lifestyles Expressive Arts

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:12:05 +0100

Course Code: ES07010-1

Start Date: 17/09/12
Course Length: 1.3
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Mon 10:00 - 16:00
Fees: £706

Learners raise awareness for Acquired Brain Injury week

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:36:43 +0100

Learners on Worcester College of Technology’s acquired brain injury course, recently celebrated ABI awareness week at the College. The College has a specific course called Ability, for people with acquired brain injury. These learners raised awareness by participating in a craft sale, selling specific items made by themselves whilst on the course. The items included occasion cards, decorative boxes, bird boxes and bookmarks. The money raised will go to the Air Ambulance which has a special sig...

Diploma in Professional Hospitality and Catering Level 2

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:38:42 +0100

Course Code: 0501035-1Start Date: 05/09/12Course Length: 1 Year(s)Location: WCT - All Saints Building, DeanswayFees: £990 Course Code: 0501035-1Start Date: 05/09/12Course Length: 1 Year(s)Location: WCT - All Saints Building, DeanswayFees: £990...

Access to Higher Education students receive Open College Network Awards

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:01:17 +0100

Two students studying on Worcester College of Technology’s Access to Higher Education courses, have received awards from the OCNWMR (Open College Network West Midlands Region). Access to HE courses are designed to provide students with academic knowledge and study skills to succeed in the Higher Education environment. The students, Violet Carey and Matt Emms, received a cheque for £500 each from the CEO of OCNWMR Christine Assheton, at a presentation ceremony at the College. OCNWMR introduced...

Staffordshire University Full-time 3 Year LLB Honours Law Degree

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:39:43 +0100

Course Code: 0801P07-1

Start Date: 06/09/12
Course Length: 3 Year(s)
Location: WCT - All Saints Building, Deansway
Fees: £5000

Cabaret

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:16:19 +0100

Medal of Excellence award winner

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:46:32 +0100

Worcester College of Technology is again celebrating, as student Patryk Wozniak won the City & Guilds' Medal for Excellence. This is the third time the IT Training Unit at the College has won this prestigious award, a feet in itself, as nominations this year reached over 1.8 million. The global programme has been running for over 100 years. It recognises the achievements of learners and lecturer/trainers in the UK and internationally. It celebrates learners who produce exceptional work, ov...

Dale Mason: Student Governor

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:18:39 +0100

Staffordshire University Full-time 3 Year LLB Honours Law Degree

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:36:12 +0100

About this course The single honours LLB degree taught at Worcester and awarded by Staffordshire University will provide you with a study of Law, which meets the requirements of the legal profession (the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board) to provide exemption from the academic stage of training. The LLB also provides exemption from the academic qualification part of the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX). The degree has been designed to encourage you to think critica...

CRQ Leader SSA09 Art & Design Ref; 37/12

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:28:25 +0100

CRQ Leader SSA09 (Art & Design) Ref: L37/12 £37,284 per annum A dynamic, innovative and experienced leader is required to further develop the college’s Art & Design provision. The area’s wide-ranging curriculum offer includes Art and Design, Fashion, Clothing and Textiles, Graphic Design, Photography, and Theatrical Make-up and Costume, in both further and higher education. The successful candidate will ...

Yorkshire Ripper Victim’s Son Helps Motivates Students

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:21:48 +0100

Leading motivational speaker and bestselling author Richard McCan wowed students and staff alike last week when he visited Worcester College of Technology and shared his awe inspiring life story. Richard, who recently became President of the Professional Speakers Association, hit headlines when he was only 5 years old after his mother became the first victim of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper. After a challenging upbringing Richard soon found himself involved in the drug scene and eventually woun...

Apprentices Celebrate Achievement with Principal

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:23:43 +0100

A group of six workers at Worcester College of Technology, the youngest being 24, yesterday highlighted that you’re never too old to learn when the received their NVQ qualifications from Principal Stuart Laverick. All six colleagues who are normally focused on recruiting apprentices all completed the course during their jobs thanks to the courses all being work based learning. The Principal commented “It’s great to be able to practice what we preach. There is a lot of value to taking on an...

Art Show

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:40:06 +0100

Free tablet

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:43 +0100

College Footballer Wows Crowd in City Debut

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:36:07 +0100

Worcester College of Technology Football Captain and midfielder Josh Smith earned praise from Worcester City football manager Carl Heeley recently following his debut performance in the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final against Stourbridge. Josh, who has been on the bench three times this season without getting on, linked up in the centre with skipper Kevin O’Connor and Tom Thorley. Heeley said: “I thought he had a good, solid debut, was very comfortable on the ball with good energy...

Performing Manufacturing Operations - Diploma NVQ Level 2

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:58:23 +0100

Course Code: XC07003-1

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: 1 Year(s)
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £1350 Work-based Learning - Fully funded subject to criteria

Revision Tips

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:52:52 +0100

Exams coming up? Everyone dreads revision. It exists to be despised. But there comes a time (or several times) in everyone's life when you have to do it to get where you want to in life. Motivating yourself to revise is one of the toughest things you have to do at school. To make it worse, there is no immediate benefit: You have to sit there for hours on end, going through endless, illegible notes (most of which are probably incomplete) for an exam that is still some time away, and to get...

Subsidiary Diploma for IT Professionals Level 3 (Software Applications and Multimedia)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:14:23 +0100

Worcester Golf Academy

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:35:23 +0100

Like the idea of playing golf but never had the chance to learn? Or already enjoying the game and eager to improve your swing? WCT are proud to announce the launch of the brand new Worcester Golf Academy, opening in September 2012. We have teamed up with Ravenmeadow Golf Club to offer you the opportunity to learn this fascinating game and fine-tune your skills on a regular basis. From complete beginners to experienced golfers, we welcome all students from Worcester Sports Academy into the ...

Get Into...Travel, Retail and Business

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:56:55 +0100

Get Into...Travel, Retail and Business

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:55:19 +0100

Foundation Degree in Paralegal Skills P/T

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:57:57 +0100

Course Code: 0805P06-1

Start Date: 17/09/12
Course Length: 2 Year(s)
Location: Worcester College of Technology
Day/ Time: TBA 2.5 years
Fees: £2500

You're In Business!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:34:12 +0100

You're in Business! Fancy an exciting new career and a FREE 7" Tablet to surf the web and go about your business? Choose our Extended Diploma in Business Level 3 and you'll gain a fascinating insight into the industry and have the opportunity to develop your personal strengths and gain the analytical skills and knowledge you need to progress to higher education. Click here to find out more.......* *T&C: You will need to achieve good levels of attendance and performance during the firs...

You're In Business!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:22:33 +0100

Did you know that 124,000 people in Worcestershire are employed as managers? That is higher than any other profession. If you enjoy thinking logically and want a well-paid job with exciting prospects, then this is the course for you! Extended Diploma in Business Level 3 Our course introduces you to the main sectors of the business industry, and encourages you to follow your own area of interest and develop your personal strengths. It will equip you with the analytical skills and business ...

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Chemistry (Accredited) Ref: L36/12

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:47:40 +0100

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Chemistry (Accredited) Ref: L36/12 £16.64 - £20.57 per hour plus holiday pay The successful candidate will be required to deliver on courses ranging from Level 3 to HNC Level. The hours and times will be discussed at interview stage. The closing date for all applications is: Thursday 12th April 2012 For further details click on the links below: Covering letter Job Description...

Management Accounts Assistant 2 Posts Ref:B33/12

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:26:17 +0100

Management Accounts Assistant (2 posts) Ref: B33/12 £17,781 - £19,776 per annum The aims and purposes of the job are to assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, to assist in the maintenance and reconciliation of salary, capital asset and other control accounts and to assist with the operation of the College’s financial systems and procedures; and to provide reports and analysis a...

British Rowing Get Students Out On the Water

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:38:24 +0100

The river Severn was a buzz with students from Worcester College of Technology this week, as British Rowing teamed up with Worcester Rowing Club, to introduce a group of Sports Science students to the sport of rowing. Soaking up the recent warm March sun, the students undertook a five week "taster" course to learn the basic techniques of rowing, before finally taking to the water to put their skills to the test! The sessions were delivered by Andrew Roe, Regional Development Coach from British R...

Interpreting Financial Data

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:46:53 +0100

Course Code: SOL12170

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

IT Basics - Introduction to Publishing Basic Level

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:37:35 +0100

Course Code: SOL12180

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £55

Coaching and Development - An Introduction

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:26:54 +0100

Course Code: SOL12167

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

IT Basics - Introduction to Social Media

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:48:09 +0100

Course Code: SOL12178

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £55

IT Basics - Create a Web Page

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:30:39 +0100

Course Code: SOL12179

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £55

Creating a Successful Marketing Plan for Your Business

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:56:53 +0100

Course Code: SOL12169

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

How to Conduct and Manage Effective Meetings - Making Meetings Work for You

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:43:24 +0100

Course Code: SOL12176

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

Paediatric First Aid

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:31:07 +0100

Course Code: SOL12164Start Date: VariableCourse Length: 2 Day(s)Location: Other premisesDay/ Time: VariableFees: £110 Course Code: SOL12164Start Date: VariableCourse Length: 2 Day(s)Location: Other premisesDay/ Time: VariableFees: £110...

Solving Problems and Making Decisions

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:14:12 +0100

Course Code: SOL12174

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

Time Management - Beat Work Overload. Be More Effective. Achieve More.

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:01:36 +0100

Course Code: SOL12175

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

Talent Management - Motivating and Retaining Your Staff - Lower Your Overheads

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:41:28 +0100

Course Code: SOL12165

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £185

Strategic Management - Capitalise on Your Greatest Asset - Your Workforce

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:30:54 +0100

Course Code: SOL12166

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £185

Coaching and Development - Explained

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:13:46 +0100

Course Code: SOL12168

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £325

IT Basics - Creating a Blog

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:01:05 +0100

Course Code: SOL12177

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £55

Part Time Enrolment

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:54:31 +0100

Welcome! This is your opportunity to join the thousands of part-time students already enrolled at the College. We are delighted to offer you a wide range of high quality part-time courses for 2012. Ensuring your success is very important to us and we want to make sure you go away with the right skills and knowledge for a great future. Part Time Enrolment Dates: For all courses based at Deansway and Malvern:4th September 2012 10am - 8pm For all courses based at Barbourne Campus for Art and Des...

Get Into Travel, Retail and Business

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:33:22 +0100

Course Code: 0901025-1

Start Date: 06/09/12
Course Length: 1 Year(s)
Location: WCT - All Saints Building, Deansway
Fees: £990

Project Management

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:32:48 +0100

Course Code: SOL12171

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

Business Report Writing

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:18:41 +0100

Course Code: SOL12163

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

Managing Conflict - How to Effectively Manage your Team

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:51:30 +0100

Course Code: SOL12172

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

Train the Trainer

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:50:21 +0100

Course Code: SOL12181

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £225

Presentation Skills

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:26:05 +0100

Course Code: SOL12173

Start Date: Variable
Course Length: TBA
Location: Other premises
Day/ Time: Variable
Fees: £145

calling all year 10

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:51:30 +0100

Local employers support mock interviews for pupils

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:25:03 +0100

One of Worcestershire’s leading independent schools has teamed up with Worcester College of Technology to give pupils a flavour of the working world! The practice interviews – for Year 9 pupils aged 13 and 14 years -will take place at Blooms Garden Centre, Droitwich Road, Worcester on Friday 23 March between 9.00am and 10.00am. The interviews will be conducted by professional business men and women from local companies including construction giant The Kier Group, law firm Eversheds and Malv...

Dolphin first to benefit from city grant for taking on apprentices

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:26:49 +0100

This week local business, Dolphin Computer Access, have become the first business to benefit from of a £1000 grant, recently unveiled by Worcester City Council. The grant, available to all small-medium sized Worcester businesses taking on an apprentice for the first time, is sure to highlight the already attractive prospect of employing an apprentice within your organisation. The grant was awarded to Computer Access after two apprentices, Tom Hockney and David McKay, joined the company to start...

Students Bring Gory Realism to Emergency Services Training

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:45:23 +0100

This weekend Costume and Make-Up students from Worcester College of Technology will be adding the gory details more commonly seen in Hollywood to a large scale training exercise, helping Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) test both their own and National Resilience assets in the event of a major emergency. The event will centre around a real bomb blast, which will be carefully carried out by the emergency services and will be very loud and smoky. The students will then act as i...

Life is a Cabaret...book your tickets for an unforgettable show

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:00:56 +0100

Excitement is running high in the Performing Arts Department at Worcester College of Technology with the announcement of their end-of-year musical. Spires Theatre will be transformed into the seedy ‘Kit Kat Club’ in pre-war Berlin for performances of Kander and Ebb’s classic musical ‘Cabaret’ at the end of May this year. The show tells the story of the tempestuous relationship between struggling American writer Cliff Bradshaw and hedonistic showgirl Sally Bowles, set against the ba...

Full steam ahead as students rebuild forgotten station

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:59:46 +0100

It’s full steam ahead for a group of bricklaying teenagers from Worcester College of Technology as they get on track rebuilding a former train station in the village of Broadway. Practicing the skills they’ve learnt on their course and coming across a few new challenges on the way, the students have been busy helping to resurrect the station in an ongoing partnership with the group of enthusiasts which are hoping to one day see trains visit the village once again. The students, all studying ...

Further Information for Students and Parents

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:21:11 +0100

Starting in 2012- 2013, major Government reforms to student finance are allowing universities to charge tuition fees of up to £9,000 a year. Universities that want to charge more than the new basic fee of £6,000 will have to meet additional conditions to promote access for disadvantaged students. Worcester College of Technology is looking to offer one of the best deals for students and their families as part of the new Higher Education finance arrangements. Tuition fees at the college ...

Learn something new this weekend at the “Have A Go Skills Road Show”

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:38:27 +0100

Consider yourself to be a practical person? Fancy a change of career to something more exciting? This Saturday Worcester College of Technology is showcasing the range of courses available at the College and encouraging you to have a go and found out about just how exciting education can be. Taking place at the Malvern Construction Centre on Spring Lane between 11am and 2pm the day promises to teach you something new. The Skills Road Show is a useful way to learn more about a course or career you...

Competition for Apprentice Plumber Heats Up

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:25:54 +0100

The search to find the Hip! Magazine Apprentice Plumber of the Year 2012 is heating up this month as a Worcester apprentice makes his way to the national finals. After being awarded first place in the regional heats, Silas Morphew is now hoping his skills can earn him the title at next months prestigious finals, which take place at Newbury racecourse over the 18th and 19th April. The College has a long pedigree in the apprentice finals in recent years, having had two finalists make it ...

Early Years students show support for NSPCC

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Aspiring childcare professionals at Worcester College of Technology were given a glimpse into the work of children’s charity NSPCC last week when the charity delivered a talk on safeguarding at the College. As a gratitude to the charity, and to highlight their important work, students carried out a range of fundraising activities and presented the charity with a cheque for £150. The students, studying on a variety of Early Years courses at the College, decided to raise the money themselves af...

Students get flippin’ with the Mayor

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:45:44 +0100

This pancake day Worcester College of Technology continued supporting local charities by not only taking part in the city’s annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race but also supplying the pancakes for the entire competition! A team of four catering students, Jack Marklew, Blake Rahman, Peter Haines and Daniel Hartiss took to the street with their frying pans and raced teams from across the city. Overall nine teams competed but it was the Mayor of Worcester Dr David Tibbutt who found the recipe for s...

College praises outstanding students

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0100

Around 30 students studying Hospitality & Catering, Sport & Leisure and Travel & Tourism at Worcester College of Technology were rewarded for their dedication and individual success at this year’s annual Directorate of Skills and Technology Awards Evening held on Tuesday 21st February 2012. Students were put forward by their tutors for the awards, giving recognition to those which have shown considerable achievement in their respective areas. Andy Horton, head of Faculty of Skills and Technolo...

1 Million Extra Apprenticeships Promised by 2013

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:32:31 +0100

This month educational awarding body, City and Guilds, have published a report which sets out the economic benefits of apprenticeships to individuals, businesses and to wider society. The report forms part of “Million Extra”, City & Guilds' campaign launched in 2011 to help ensure one million apprenticeship starts by summer 2013. The news has been greatly received by Worcester College of Technology and comes just days after Worcester City council pledged £1000 to each company which takes on ...

Construction students put to the test in Trade Challenge

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:31 +0100

Construction students showcased their talent this week as Worcester College of Technology hosted its third annual Trade Challenge. The event, held on Monday in the College’s Construction Centre in Malvern, saw students currently studying Brickwork, Carpentry and Painting and Decorating compete against the clock to win an array of tools for their trade. The students started the day with a project brief on their task ahead and were given only a few hours to complete. The tasks varied depending o...

Jamie Oliver gives aspiring chef his next challenge

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:38:18 +0100

Chef in training, Ryan Banner, is proving just how quickly you can progress in life when you study at Worcester College of Technology. Since starting his training at the College in September Ryan is already working in a restaurant and will now be working alongside the region’s top talent as he takes on his new role at Jamie Oliver’s restaurant in Birmingham. Ryan began training in September on a VRQ Professional Cookery Level 1 course before starting a job as a commis chef in the Sun and Sli...

Realise your once in a lifetime dream

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:22:24 +0100

Ever wanted to find your experience of a lifetime? Overcome your fears and achieve your ultimate dream? In partnership with travel company Explore and the Mountain Shack, Worcester College of Technology is hosting an evening of adventure and is inviting you to come along and find out about the world of specialist holidays available right now! Whether you’re interested in swimming with sharks or climbing Kilimanjaro, the evening is sure to get your feet itching to go. The free event is open to ...

Malvern Open Day

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:38:25 +0100

HAVE-A-GO Skills Roadshow Malvern Construction Centre 3rd March 2012 11am-2pm Come down and try: Automotive, Business, Catering, Construction, Early Years, Electrical, Hair and Beauty, Health and social Care, Music, Performing Arts, Science, Sports, Travel, Uniformed Services and many more. plus...find out about our travel offer, buy one term get two terms free No Need to book, just come along and join in.Malvern Construction Centre,Spring Lane, Malvern, WR14 1BYTel: 01905 725555/743456�...

CIPD Certificate in Learning & Development Practice

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:00 +0100

CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Management

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:12:08 +0100

CIPD Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management (Flexible Learning)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:11:18 +0100

CIPD Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:09:42 +0100

CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Practice

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:07:53 +0100

David Hull Blanshard: Student Governor

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:42:53 +0100

Worcester City Football Academy

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:52:04 +0100

Our Academy is more than just a training ground – it is where our students develop into confident, committed and skilled young footballers. We are dedicated to developing the potential of our players, both technically and personally, in a challenging, safe and supportive environment. Our full-time programme balances classroom learning with outstanding practical training and is the nearest thing to a pro-scholarship available for talented young players in the Worcester area. What c...

Worcester Sports Academy Logo

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:42:47 +0100

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Worcester Sports Academy

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:55:46 +0100

Founded in 2002, Worcester Sports Academy is a prestigious and innovative learning programme, developed in response to the significant increase in the growth of the Sports, Exercise and Leisure industry. We are proud of our excellent standards of achievement and promote a culture of teamwork, passion and commitment. Our community is diverse and our courses are continually evolving to meet the needs of the industry, offering qualifications from Level 1 all the way through to Level 5. Our sports f...

Talented former student entertains at local care home

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:06:42 +0100

Originally published on http://www.carehome.co.uk Britain's Got Talent stars Pippa Langhorne and her singing dog added some extra sparkle to residents' day when they dropped in to entertain at a Worcestershire care home. The classical soprano and her dog Buddy, who reached the semi-finals of the top TV talent show, staged a one-off command performance at Grosvenor House Care Home in Alvechurch. The treat was arranged for residents and staff at the home in Aqueduct Lane, Coopers Hill, ...

Students get the Michelin star experience

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:12:42 +0100

Aspiring chefs studying Level 3 professional cookery at Worcester College of Technology will today start their weeklong work experience in a number of fine eateries in London including a Michelin starred restaurant as part of the ongoing effort by the College to gain students exceptional work experience to improve their job prospects. Last year student Alex Easterby was one of 13 students from the College to win an award at the national competition Wessex Salon Culinaire, winning silver for his ...

University play receives College makeover

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A theatrical play held at the University of Worcester received a professional make over as students studying at Worcester College of Technology, studying the UK’s only combined Costume and Makeup course, produced all 30 costumes required for the play and did the makeup of the actors. The play, Master and Margarita adapted for stage from the novel by Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov, has an array of complex characters with costumes ranging from Jesus Christ to a catlike male. Overall 16 studen...

Worcester Fashion & Retail Academy

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:06:46 +0100

Retail is a fast-paced and growing industry, full of quirky ideas and creative minds. Demand is growing for new retail gurus who can succeed in this industry and make big profits, even in the face of an economic recession. With many roles to consider, from dressing window displays to sourcing ethical suppliers, retail professionals need to be organised, motivated and customer focused. Does this sound like you? Could you be the next Mary Portas or Sir Philip Green? Then look no further. We h...

January Start Courses

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:58 +0100

Why not choose one of our new courses starting soon and make 2012 your year Accountancy & Bookeeping AAT Certificate for Accounting Technicians Level 2 AAT Diploma for Accounting Technicians Level 3 AAT Diploma for Accounting Technicians Level 4 IAB Award in Computerised Bookeeping Level 3 Art, Design & Media Botanica...

Event Stewarding

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:18:39 +0100

Course Code: 0511034-1

Start Date: 17/09/12
Course Length: 2 Day(s)
Location: WCT - St Wulstans, Deansway
Day/ Time: TBA
Fees: £211

Christmas Card

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:37:14 +0100

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Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:30:21 +0100

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'Trade up' Electrical Installation

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:59:13 +0100

Course Code: 0109055-1AStart Date: 18/09/12Course Length: 10 Week(s)Location: WCT - Cathedral Building, DeanswayDay/ Time: Tue, WedFees: £200 Course Code: 0109055-1BStart Date: 15/01/13Course Length: 10 Week(s)Location: WCT - Cathedral Building, DeanswayDay/ Time: Tue, WedFees: £200...

National Agenda

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:43:04 +0100

National Apprenticeship Week

This year we are celebrating National Apprenticeship week by giving students the opportunity to come into College and participate in a practical workshop, followed by a industry visit to some of the top companies in Worcestershire. Subject areas include:

Engineering
Hospitality
Retail and Travel and Tourism
Law

Support for Key Stage Three

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:38:37 +0100

What is a College?

We can provide primary schools and middle schools the opportunity to hear and see why continuing education is a positive step by offering free talks, demonstrations and practical workshops. This will develop your students understanding of the progression routes and workplace/employability skills to contribute to their future economic wellbeing.

Bespoke Activities

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:37:02 +0100

We can tailor workshops, College tours, presentations and other liaison activities to you’re your schools requirements. Skills Roadshow NEW This year we are offering schools the oppotunity to participate in our free skills roadshow. This is a fantiastic oppotunity for students to particpate in a practical workshop to gain knowledge in subject areas such as constrcution, engineering, sports and many more! If you would like to book a workshop or would like further information please...

Opportunities to visit the College

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:34:21 +0100

Open Evening Open evenings are a great opportunity for interested students and parents to visit the College, view the facilities, meet staff and current students and find out more about our further and higher education courses. Our open evenings are: Wednesday 25th January 2012 and Thursday 19th April 2012. The School of Art & Design End of Year Exhibition and Fashion Show Each year students from The School of Art & Design showcase their achievements from the past year. Year 10 studen...

Meet the Team

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:28:29 +0100

Rachel Gowers Marketing Manager Anne Daniel School and Community Liaison Officer Paul Raynes Press Officer Contact information If you would like to discuss any element of our school and community liaison programme or book onto any of the above activities please contact Anne Daniel on (01905) 743583 or email adaniel@wortech.ac.uk...

Information for Career Advisor's and Teachers

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:57:00 +0100

Briefing for career advisors Thank you to those teachers and advisors who came to our annual Career Advisor Conference on the 11th January. Click here to view the presentation. If you would like to know further information on any of the topic's covered or would like to make an appointment to see how your school can benefit from the support of the College please contact ...

Pathways 2

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:07:45 +0100

Course Code: ES01006-1

Start Date: February 2013
Course Length: 7 Week(s)
Location: WCT - All Saints Building, Deansway
Fees: FREE if you are under 19
Course Level: 2

Certificate in Barbering NVQ Level 2

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:48:19 +0100

Course Code: 0905020-1

Start Date: 19/09/12
Course Length: 18 Week(s)
Location: WCT - School of Art & Design
Day/ Time: Wed 15:00 - 20:30
Fees: £541 Uniform £42 Approx, Kit £TBC

Garment Making

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:31:16 +0100

Course Code: AE-72/03B

Start Date: January 2013
Course Length: 10 Week(s)
Location: WCT - School of Art & Design
Day/ Time: Tue 19:00 - 21:00
Fees: Call Course Enquiries
Course Level: X

Traditional British Cookery

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:03:52 +0100

Course Code: AE-71/26BStart Date: January 2013Course Length: 8 Week(s)Location: WCT - All Saints Building, DeanswayDay/ Time: Thu 18:30 - 20:30Fees: 85.00 Course Level: XCourse Code: AE-71/26BStart Date: January 2013Course Length: 8 Week(s)Location: WCT - All Saints Building, DeanswayDay/ Time: Thu 18:30 - 20:30Fees: 85.00 Course Level: X...

Merry Christmas!

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:22:00 +0100

AAT Certificate for Accounting Technicians Level 2 (Apprenticeship)

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:07:54 +0100

Course Code: 0807004-1

Start Date: 25/09/12
Course Length: 1 Year(s)
Location: Worcester College of Technology
Day/ Time: Tue, Wed 2 eve per week
Fees: £1115 Assessment fees (resits only) Text Books