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The College offers an extensive range of part time courses throughout the year and information is usually published around July, November and March. For your own copy of the prospectus and further course information, please call the Marketing Department on (01386) 712708.

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Useful Information

How to Enrol
Class numbers are limited and early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. To enrol on a course you can:

1. Visit the College Reception between 9am-5pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9.00am to 4.00pm on Fridays (5.00pm - 8.00pm Mondays to Thursdays Evesham Campus during term time). Payment methods by cash, cheque (with Guarantee Card), credit card, debit card and switch/delta.

2. Telephone the College Booking Office at Evesham on (01386) 712601, 712602, 712615 or 712729 and Malvern on (01684) 565351 at the above times quoting your credit, debit or switch card number.

3. Post your cheque (made payable to South Worcestershire College) with the postal coupon from the prospectus to:

South Worcestershire College Admissions Office,
FREEPOST Lic. No WR448,
Evesham,
WR11 4BR.
or
Malvern Campus,
Albert Road North,
Malvern,
Worcs,
WR14 2YH.

Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope for your receipt.

4. Attend our enrolment, information and guidance sessions which are advertised in the local press.

Please take your receipted copy of your enrolment form to your first class.

Students wanting to claim fee remission or concessions must enrol in person with the relevant documentary evidence in support of their application. Contact the Booking Office for details.

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Part Time Course General Information
South Worcestershire College is proud of its reputation for delivering high quality education and training, having helped thousands of people realise their potential, achieve better qualifications and learn new skills. We hope that you will find the programme suited to your individual requirements and that you have an enjoyable and rewarding period of study with us.

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Fee Concessions
The Government, through the Learning and Skills Council, makes funding available for some learners to cover the costs of their programme. Full details on eligibility can be found via www.lsc.gov.uk or contact the College’s Admissions team.
Examples of eligibility are:
• 16-18 year olds (the Secretary of State does not expect tuition fees to be charged to full-time or part-time 16-18 year olds on courses marked with an * in this Course Guide).
• Learners studying their first full Level 2 qualification (fees will be charged at the normal adult rate for additional learning goals associated with their programme).
• 19 up to 25 year old learners studying their first full Level 3 qualification (fees will be charged at the normal adult rate for additional learning goals associated with their programme).
• Learners who are 25 years of age and over and who do not already have a full Level 2 qualification and who commit to a full Level 3 course will qualify for the entitlement to free tuition through the Level 2 entitlement.
• Those in receipt of income-based benefits, formally known as means-tested benefits, that is:
• a. Unemployed people in receipt of income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• b. Those in receipt of Council Tax Benefit
• c. Those in receipt of Housing Benefit
• d. Those in receipt of Income Support
• e. Those in receipt of Working Tax Credit with a household income of less than £15,050
• f. Those in receipt of Pension Credits (Guarantee Credit only)
• g. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
• Unemployed people in receipt of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• The unwaged dependants (as defined by Jobcentre Plus) of those listed above
• Offenders who are serving their sentence in the community
• Those taking learning aims that are funded as basic skills as defined by the LSC
• Asylum seekers in receipt of the equivalent of a means-tested benefit and their dependants
• Certain learners participating in LSC-funded projects where identified in the project specification A copy of the evidence showing that the student falls within the above categories must be obtained and attached to the student’s learning agreement in order that the appropriate tuition fee remission may be claimed from the LSC. There may still be examination and/or material fees to pay - these are NOT subject to a reduction. Please contact the Admissions Team for further details on:
Evesham: (01386) 712601
Malvern: (01684) 565351

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Remission
Other students experiencing severe financial hardship may make an application for a fee reduction. The full fee is required on enrolment to secure the place, and any remission will be awarded by refund. Application forms and information are available from the College Admissions Officer.

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Student Support Funds
Students experiencing financial difficulties can apply for means-tested Student Support Funds to help towards the cost of course related expenses such as registered childcare, travel, books, exams and equipment. Application forms are available from College Reception and information can be obtained from the Administrator on (01386) 712720.

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Employer Financing
Payment by employers can be met by Company cheque or credit card. Invoices can be raised on production of a written purchase order with the student(s)'s enrolment. Contact the Booking Office for details.

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Exam Fees (marked E, R or C)
Some examination and certification fees have been included in the prices listed and must be paid when enrolling. However, exam fees on most courses are extra and are payable when entering or registering for an exam. The College Examination Officer can be contacted on (01386) 712604 or (01684) 584552.

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Materials and Equipment
Some courses require the use of specialist materials or equipment which may incur additional costs. You will be advised of this when you enrol and students are advised not to purchase additional items until they have obtained confirmation that the class will be running.

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Fee Refunds
Refunds will not be made to students who, having enrolled, find the course unsuitable or cannot otherwise attend, as these matters should be determined prior to enrolling. There will be no refunds for withdrawal from a one-term course, regardless of circumstances. Information and refund application forms can be obtained from the Admissions Officer on (01386) 712601.

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Course Cancellations
The College very much regrets having to cancel courses at such short notice - please help us to avoid this by enrolling at least 7 days before the commencement date of your chosen course.

Minimum student numbers are required for courses to run. The College reserves the right to cancel or combine a course due to insufficient recruitment and will aim to give a minimum of three day's notice. Students may be offered the opportunity to transfer to a similar course which may be at a different time or day, or request a refund.

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Attendance and Withdrawals
Course subsidies to the College are withdrawn if a student fails to attend. The College will assume you have left a course if you fail to attend for 4 consecutive weeks, and then may make your place available to another student. If you know you may be absent but wish to continue your attendance at a later date, or if you wish to leave your course, please inform the Admissions Officer in writing.

Full details and information on all of the above can be obtained from the College Admissions Officer on (01386) 712601 and (01684) 584550 or from College Reception. General information leaflets on issues such as 'Financial Assistance' and 'Benefits and Remission Entitlements' are available from College Reception.

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Key to College course venues
Venue - All courses are held at the main College campus, unless otherwise stated.

Please note that this information is correct at the time of going to print, but may be subject to change without notice.

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Students with Disabilities
The College is fully wheel chair accessible and has designated car parking facilities, and is committed to ensure that disabled people, including those with learning difficulties, are treated fairly. All reasonable adjustments to provision will be made to ensure that no students are disadvantaged. If you have a disability or illness that you feel may affect your ability to attend, please contact the College for an informal discussion. Additional support may be available for certain students e.g. partially sighted, hearing impaired, dyslexia etc. The College Student Support Services Manager can be contacted on (01386) 712706.

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