How to Enrol
Search for your course online, complete an online enquiry and we will call you back to complete your enrolment and take payment. Or come along to one of our enrolment events:
• Crewe & Chester Campuses: 4:30-6:30pm, 11 January 2022
• Ellesmere Port Campus: 4:30-6:30pm, 13 January 2022
Fee Information
Fees shown on part-time courses are the fees you can expect to pay if you are eligible for the reduced rate. Your eligibility for the reduced rate is dependent on your circumstances, please see below. There may also be additional fees due for course materials and course registration. You will be informed of what these are before you complete your enrolment. If you are eligible for reduced fees, you will need to provide evidence of this by emailing a scan to us or bringing copies into the College.
Your course may be FREE if you are:
• Aged 16-18 years
• Aged 19+ (subject to eligibility) and earning less than £17,374.50 per year studying on Level 1 or Level 2 courses
• Aged 19-23 years and studying for your first full Level 2 or full Level 3 qualification
If your employer has agreed to pay your fees, you will need written confirmation from your employer when you enrol.
Advanced Learner Loans
If you wish to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for your course, you should request a learning and funding letter from our Bursary Team by emailing bursary@ccsw.ac.uk. This letter is required by the Student Loans Company to process your application.
National Skills Fund
The government has announced new funding for adult learners, offering you the opportunity to retrain, gaining in-demand skills, for FREE!
Any adult aged 19 and over who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification, which is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or 2 full A levels, will be able to access hundreds of fully-funded courses.
Courses will be available in a variety of lengths, to support adults to get the skills they need to boost their careers.
Want to know more? Discover our National Skills Fund offer here.
Part-time courses available:
Accounting (AAT)
Accounting (Online learning) Foundation Certificate Level 2
• Flexible start dates, 36 weeks, Chester Campus
Accounting AAT Advanced Diploma Level 3
• Tuesday, 12-Jan, 1-5pm, 34 weeks, Crewe Campus
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4
• Wednesday, 05-Jan, 10am-3pm, 20 weeks, Chester Campus
• Thursday, 06-Jan, 5-9pm, 20 weeks, Chester Campus
• Monday, 11-Jan, 9am-1pm, 36 weeks, Crewe Campus
Computing and IT
In the ever-evolving world of today, it is essential to have the necessary skills to keep up with the advances in modern technology. Whether you just want to develop your skills or are pursuing a specific IT-based career, our courses can help you gain the skills you need.
Computing and IT courses run on various days and times throughout the week and you will be taught in friendly and relaxed classes. Courses are offered at a range of levels based on individual need and include:
• Cyber Security
• Digital Marketing
• Essential Digital Skills and IT User Skills
• Understanding Coding/Coding Practices
Construction
Construction Skills (Carpentry & Joinery) C&G Award Level 1
• Thursday, 31-Mar, 5-8pm, 8 weeks, Crewe Campus
Construction Skills (Electrical) C&G Award Level 1
• Thursday, 20-May, 5-8pm, 6 weeks, Crewe Campus
Construction Skills (Painting & Decorating) C&G Award Level 1
• Tuesday, 04-May, 6-9pm, 6 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Construction Skills (Plumbing) C&G Award Level 1
• Thursday, 28-Jan, 5-8pm, 10 weeks, Crewe Campus
Parametric Modelling (CAD) C&G Award Level 2
• Wednesday, 02-Feb, 6-9pm, 10 weeks, Crewe Campus
• Thursday, 03-Feb, 6-9pm, 10 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Engineering
Introductory Welding Skills: Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Manual Metal Arc (MMA) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) C&G Award Level 1
• Monday, Flexible start dates, 9am-1pm, 10 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Wednesday, Flexible start dates, 1-4pm, 10 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Wednesday, Flexible start dates, 6-9pm, 10 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Welding Skills: Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Manual Metal Arc (MMA) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) C&G Award Level 2
• Monday, Flexible start dates, 9am-1pm, 17 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Wednesday, Flexible start dates, 1-4pm, 17 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Wednesday, Flexible start dates, 6-9pm, 17 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Advanced Welding Skills C&G Award Level 3
• Monday, Flexible start dates, 9am-1pm, 20 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Wednesday, Flexible start dates, 1-4pm, 20 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Wednesday, Flexible start dates, 6-9pm, 20 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
English and Maths
Our FREE* English and maths courses are ideal if you are wanting to improve your English and maths skills or gain a qualification.
English and maths not only give you the reading, writing and numeracy skills that you’ll need for everyday life, they can help you secure a place when studying on other courses and Apprenticeships, or applying for jobs. The courses run on various days and times throughout the week and you will be taught in friendly and relaxed classes. *Subject to eligibility.
Click here for more information.
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Barbering C&G Certificate Level 2
• Thursday, 03-Feb, 9:15am-3:15pm, 16 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Electric Filing for Nail Technology College Certificate Level 2
• Tuesday, 14-Jun, 6-9pm, 2 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Gel Polish College Certificate Level 2
• Tuesday, 18-Jan, 6-9pm, 2 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Thursday, 20-Jan, 6-9pm, 2 weeks, Crewe Campus
• Thursday, 16-Jun, 6-9pm, 2 weeks, Crewe Campus
Make-up & Eye Treatments C&G Certificate Level 2
• Tuesday, 25-Jan, 6-9pm, 15 weeks, Crewe Campus
• Wednesday, 26-Jan, 6-9pm, 16 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Nail Technology C&G Certificate Level 2
• Thursday, 03-Feb, 6-9pm, 15 weeks, Crewe Campus
• Tuesday, 01-Feb, 6-9pm, 15 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Women’s Hairdressing C&G Diploma Level 2
• Friday, 14-Jan, 9am-4pm, 20 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Hospitality and Catering
General Bakery & Patisserie C&G Certificate Level 2
• Tuesday, 25-Jan, 6-9pm, 12 weeks, Crewe Campus
• Friday, 21-Jan, 9:30am-2:30pm, 10 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Wednesday, 26-Jan, 6-9pm, 12 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Introduction to Professional Cookery C&G Award Level 1
• Wednesday, 12-Jan, 9:15am-12:15pm, 5 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Wednesday, 20-Apr, 9:15am-12:15pm, 5 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
Human Resources (CIPD)
CIPD qualifications and courses help you build your career and enhance your skills knowledge as a HE professional. Our CIPD courses will give you the confidence to make decisions and recommendations within your organisation and in specific situations. You will gain the ability to become an influencer to change management thinking and bring good practices into the HR function. Whatever your role is within HR, one of our new CIPD courses is ideal today’s dynamic HR environment. Courses are offered at the Crewe Campus and Chester Campus Campuses and include:
Motor Vehicle
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle – Theory and Isolation IMI Award Level 3
The current Government agenda and commitment to alternative fuel technology is at the forefront of vehicle manufacturers design production. Technicians that do not hold the relevant qualifications will not be allowed to carry out the relevant servicing and maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles. If want to be ahead of the latest advances in electric vehicle technology, then contact us and register your interest for our new EHTI course.
For further information please click here or call 01270 654654/01244 656555 or email info@ccsw.ac.uk
Skills in the Workplace
Our Skills in the Workplace courses are ideal if you work in health, caring and customer-facing professions or in team leading or supervisory positions. The majority of courses can be studied through online learning and lead to qualifications that are recognised by employers. They are designed to support you in performing your job role more effectively and may even help
you to gain a promotion! You may be eligible for FREE course fees depending on your circumstances or current earnings.
For further information please call 01244 656499 or email employers@ccsw.ac.uk
Sport, Fitness and Health
Gym Instruction and Personal Training (Practitioner) YMCA Diploma Level 3
• Wednesday, 19-Jan, 1-4pm, 18 weeks, Crewe Campus
• Wednesday, 02-Feb, 1-4pm, 15 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Monday-Friday, 9-May, 9am-5pm, 5 weeks, Crewe Campus
Teacher Training
Education and Training (Formerly PTLLS) C&G Award Level 3
• Wednesday, 12-Jan, 5:30-8pm, 10 weeks, Ellesmere Port Campus
• Thursday, 13-Jan, 10:30am-2:30pm, 10 weeks, Crewe Campus
Want to know more?
Call 01270 654654 for the Crewe Campus or 01244 656555 for the Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses, or email admissions@ccsw.ac.uk.
