Volunteering Skills, Work & Community Open Award Level 1

This is a Level 1 award for people who are interested in working and/or volunteering in their community. You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of volunteering opportunities and the skills you would need to develop your experience in this area.

For the level one accredited pathway you will cover the following topics.

1. Developing Your own Interpersonal Skills
2. Developing Presentation Skills
3. Carrying out a Research Project

This programme is for people aged over 19 who would like to get involved in volunteering in their community. You will need to be able to work at L1 . An initial assessment will be carried out by the tutor to assess suitability of the course.

You will build up a portfolio folder of work which shows the range of skills and knowledge you have developed. The work you produce will provide evidence of the Open Award units delivered. You will also receive supportive feedback throughout the course and will be given the opportunity to talk to your tutor and review your work.

• A ring binder folder to keep your work organised is essential.
• You will also need to bring a pen and a notepad to take notes.
• You can bring your own device to support learning

New Bury:
Computer Suites
Café serving hot & cold food
Ample car parking
Portable hearing loop

Brownlow Fold:
o Spacious Sports Hall
o Fully equipped Cookery Room
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Designated Craft Room

Deane & Derby:
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Multi-media & interactive white boards
o Prayer Room
o Ample car parking

Jeannette Fowler Lecturer B 01204 482384 deane.derby@boltoncc.ac.uk Colette Fitzgerald Office Manager 01204 482920

Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.

You may interested in progressing onto the following:
Preparing to work in adult social care, Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools L2, Education and Training Awards and Mentoring and Advice and guidance courses. You may also want to apply for volunteering roles.
Your tutor will give you advice and guidance on other courses within the college and can signpost you for more advice and training.

Other courses available to support your learning:
• Free English and maths courses for those who have not yet attained a grade at C at GCSE (grade 4 equivalent)
• Free digital literacy courses for beginners in computing and tablets
• Free positive steps to wellbeing courses to support improved mental wellbeing, health and confidence
• A range of employability skills courses

Information, advice and guidance is available at all Bolton College centres. Our Adult Community Learning Job Coach is available to support learners who are seeking employment.

Tuition Fee: £150.00
Other fees: £35.00
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
• Edexcel: www.edexcel.com
• AQA: www.aqa.org.uk

Helpline

The best way to contact us is via our Live Chat service available from any page of our website. We endeavour to staff this service from 9am – 7pm, Monday to Thursdays and until 4pm on Fridays (during term time).
Bolton College works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the, academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Bolton College are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.