The following course fees will apply from September 2010. Any course with course fees over £50 (excluding exam fees), payable by self or an employer, can be paid in two instalments per academic year, providing both instalments are paid before the end of the first term. There is no fee concession for the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) course. However, a Higher Education grant may be available through Student Finance England and payments can be made by 3 termly instalments.
The cost of the course appears in the left hand column of the courses section in the Course Guide. If you do not have a Course Guide, and would like one, please contact 01482 392818 or your nearest centre. For accredited courses there are two possible fees: full or free, depending upon fee waivers (see below). For non-accredited there is full fee or 50% reduction depending on certain criteria (see below). The cost of accreditation appears at the end, for example: +£32. This includes a £5 administration fee. Please note that accreditation (exam) fees are payable by the individual regardless of whether they qualify for fee waiver of course fees.
A Learner Support fund is available if you have reduced income but don't fit into any of the categories below (see Learner Support web page).
Accredited Courses
These are courses which lead to a qualification. Learners taking these courses will be expected to take the accreditation (exam), the cost of which is indicated in the left hand column in the Course Guide, and this must be paid at the time of enrolment. Even if a learner qualifies for one of the fee waivers listed below, please note they MUST still pay for the accreditation costs. The accreditation costs were correct at the time of printing the Course Guide by may be subject to change. Learner Support Funds are available to help pay for exam fees should learners meet the criteria.
The following are eligible for free entry to these courses, providing proof of eligibility is brought at enrolment. Please note that there is no fee concession for the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) course as this course has Higher Education status. However, a Higher Education grant may be available through Student Finance England. If applying for a grant this should be recorded on the enrolment form.
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Aged 16-18 on 31/08/2010
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Learners on their first full Level 2 qualification (see below for more details)
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Learners taking their first full Level 3 without having a full Level 2 qualification
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Aged 19-25 on 31/08/2010 studying their first full Level 3 qualification (see below for more details)
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In receipt of income based benefits (as per list below):
- Job Seekers' Allowance (income-based)
- Council Tax Benefit
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support or income related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
- Working Tax Credit (household income of less than £15,276)
- Pension Credits (Guarantee Credit only)
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In receipt of Job Seekers' Allowance (contributions-based)
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The unwaged dependants of those listed above.
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Offenders who are serving their sentence in the community.
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Those taking Skills for Life courses, excluding English for Speakers of Other Languages.
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Asylum seekers who are deemed eligible and are in receipt of the equivalent of income based benefit (assistance under the terms of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999) and their dependants.
Non-accredited Courses - 19+ only. 16-18 year olds must pay full cost fee of £12.50 per hour.
These are courses which do not lead to a qualification. The fee categories which apply to these courses are:
16-18 year olds are not eligible to receive funding to attend non-accredited courses. Any 16-18 year old wishing to attend a non-accredited course must pay our full cost fee of £12.50 per hour.
50% reduction for learners in any one of the following categories, providing proof of eligibility is brought at enrolment:
PLEASE NOTE
All learners claiming a fee concession will be required to show evidence of their benefit (Pension Credit or Tax Credit award notice - original only as photocopies cannot be accepted) or proof of age (passport, driver’s licence or ID card).
Fee Remission for Full Level 2 and 3 Qualifications
The government is committed to supporting people to achieve Level 2 and 3 qualifications.
Any learner, of any age, undertaking their first full Level 2 qualification (equivalent to 5 GCSEs A-C) is entitled to full fee remission, which means you could take the course for free. We may also be able to help you with the costs of accreditation, childcare and transport, depending upon your circumstances. Learners aged 19-25 on 31/08/09 are entitled to full fee remission for a first full Level 3 qualification. Below are some of the full Level 2 and 3 courses available. Further information is available on the relevant webpage for these curriculum areas or from your centre.
Business, Administration and Computer Skills
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Administration - NVQ Certficate at Level 2
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Customer Service - NVQ Certificate at Level 2
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Team Leading - NVQ Certificate at Level 2
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Diploma in Text Processing (Business Professional)
Education and Training
- NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools at Level 2 and 3
- NVQ in Advice and Guidance at Level 2 and 3
Health Care and Early Years
- ITEC Diploma in Complementary and Holistic Therapies Level 3
- CACHE Certificate in Pre-school Practice Level 2
- Youth Work - NVQ Certificate at Level 2
