Introduction

In this edition, we give a focused overview of the professional college based courses available to you and your staff starting in and around September.

The courses are designed to build and improve higher level skills within a commercial environment. If you want courses that start in September, now is the time to talk to us.

In this bulletin, we are focusing on our academic courses, but don't forget we offer training that starts throughout the year, lots of which can be delivered on your premises, and we are open right through the summer.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to give our team a call on 01924 789715.

Yours in training

Sarah Johnson, Services to Business Manager

Did you know

“There are 4.3 million managers in the UK but only 20% are qualified.” CMI Website

“The majority of managers believe that management qualifications will become more important over the next five years and from an employer perspective, 64 per cent see qualifications rising in importance.”
CMI Official Figures

“Leadership and management skills have a vital role to play in increasing productivity and prosperity across the economy. They help employers to shape and maximise the impact of their investment in skills.”
CMI Website

What’s new

Management Courses

Our Management courses are designed around the needs of aspiring and current managers. We offer nationally recognised qualifications from the two leading professional institutes in management in the country, the Institute of Leadership and Management (http://www.i-l-m.com) and the Charted Management Institute (http://www.managers.org.uk)

Our courses offer a structured programme of study that gives recognition to expertise and knowledge as well as adding value to individuals, with employers ultimately benefitting from this.

The aim is to make learners positively question methods and challenge current practices, whilst re-evaluating, enhancing and updating knowledge.

For more information on these courses, contact: ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) contact Dave Bemrose at d.bemrose@wakefield.ac.uk or tel 01924 789893
 
CMI ( Chartered Management Institute) contact Terry Biscomb at t.biscomb@wakefield.ac.uk or tel 01924 789893

Wakefield College Gains Ability To Offer BA Honours Degree

The Department of HE and Professional courses is proud to announce that it has successfully gained approval to run a BA (Hons) top up to enable learners with a relevant HND or foundation degree to convert this into a full honours degree validated by Leeds Metropolitan University.

The validation event took place in May 2008 and involved a detailed examination of the programme by a range of academics and other peers.

The programme will run as a part time route from September 2008 and any enquiries can be directed to Sarah Deakin on 01924 789833 or email s.deakin@wakefield.ac.uk

Learner Highly Commended by WYLLN

Wakefield College learner Herdip Earnshaw recently achieved “highly commended” status in the West Yorkshire Adult Work-Based Learner Awards 2008. Herdip, who works for Randstad In House Services, has progressed her learning skills with Services to Business, starting with the Professional Trainers Certificate, going onto the CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practise and this year she has completed her Level 5 CMI Diploma in Management, gaining valuable Management skills for her role in the sector.

For more information on these courses, contact Terry Biscomb on 01924 789893 or e-mail t.biscomb@wakefield.ac.uk

Wakefield College Develop Taster Course for Foundation Degree

In response to employer requests, Services to Business at Wakefield College is going to offer an introductory module of the Foundation Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management as a Short Course over 8 weeks. Learners who continue into the full Foundation Degree can take credits forward and will pay a reduced fee for the Foundation Degree. This is a great opportunity for Managers within the Logistics and associated industries to see what Foundation Degrees consist of and how it can benefit their skills and professional development.

For more information on this course, contact Dave Bemrose on 01924 789893

New Introductory Certificate In Marketing Achieves 100% Pass Rate

Congratulations to all the students who have recently completed the new introductory certificate in marketing. The course achieved a 100% pass rate and these students can now progress to the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing. A new course will start again in September.

For more information on this course or any of our Chartered Institute of Marketing courses please contact Steve Hardy at s.hardy@wakefield.ac.uk or tel 01924 789829.

A selection of our latest courses

Interested in any of our professional courses? Click on the courses below for further information.

Business and Management
ILM Award in Team Leading
ILM Award in First Line Management
ILM Certificate in First Line Management
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management
CMI Level 7 Executive Diploma in Management
National Certificate in Business
HNC in Business
HND Top Up in Business
BA (Hons) Business and Management
Foundation Degree in Management and Business Enterprise
Foundation Degree in Glass Manufacturing Management

Marketing
Introductory Certificate in Marketing
Professional Certificate in Marketing
Professional Diploma In Marketing

Accounts
AAT Foundation NVQ 2, AAT Intermediate NVQ 3 and AAT Technician NVQ 4

Payroll
AAT Payroll Administration NVQ 2 & 3

Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Foundation Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Personnel
Certificate in Personnel Practice

Any questions? Please call the numbers on the individual Course Information Leaflets, or alternatively call 01924 789715 or visit www.servtobusiness.co.uk

And Finally…

This years Train to Gain contract comes to an end on 31st July but there is still time for employers to register staff before that date.

The Train to Gain Service includes the provision of free NVQ Level 2 qualifications for staff who do not already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent. All NVQs are delivered in the workplace, on a one-to-one basis, at a time to suit the employer and the learner. NVQs are available in most vocational areas from accountancy to warehousing.

Employees can also gain an English and a Maths qualification free of charge as part of the service if they wish.

To date, over 150 companies in Wakefield and surrounding areas have had over 1,000 members of staff enrol on an NVQ since August 2006 at Wakefield College.

To register your employees before 31st July please contact John Turner or Louisa Hope on 01924 789716 or visit www.servtobusiness.co.uk for further details.

Other services we can offer

At Wakefield College we can offer a number of smart venues for hire, including meeting rooms, conference rooms, IT rooms and seminar rooms at our Wakefield, Thornes Park and Whitwood campuses. In addition we have a large sports hall, gymnasium and dance studios at Thornes.

All campuses are situated within easy distance of the M62, the M1 motorway networks and near to railway and bus links. Hotels are situated close to all our venues.

We can help you in choosing the appropriate room, layout and equipment to meet your needs. All your catering requirements will also be met. We have a dedicated and professional team with a centralised co-ordination service, waiting for your call.

You only need to make the call and we'll do the rest.

Please contact either:

Joan Baker,Resource Officer
Tel: 01924 789728/425
eMail: j.baker@wakefield.ac.uk

Virginia Sibbald, Resource Officer
Tel: 01924 789726
eMail: v.sibbald@wakefield.ac.uk

or click here to take a look at the Campuses we have on offer

*Whilst we endeavour to meet your day time needs, we are a functioning college and week-ends, college holidays and evenings, are our speciality.

Global Travel - The Number One For Business Travel Savings In Yorkshire

Based in College, Global Travel is much more than a travel agent for students! Offering business class train travel through to top class hotels, Global Travel have a dedicated section for our external business clients. Focused on finding you the best priced fare, the best route for your business and purpose and the best appropriate ticket for the type of journey, why not give them a call and see how much they could save your business.

Or … Are you planning a break from work? From Disneyland through to a city break, Global Travel have holidays and short breaks to meet most needs at some genuinely great prices. There is also a dedicated office at the Margaret Street Campus within the Civic Centre of Wakefield full of ideas and brochures should you still be unsure of your next destination, with staff on hand to help and advise.

For these and many more bargains plus all your corporate needs please contact Global Travel now on 01924 789171 or email global.travel@wakefield.ac.uk