5 REASONS TO ATTEND EXETER COLLEGE’S ADULT ONLINE OPEN EVENT

Are you an adult looking to further your education or learn a new skill? Exeter College is here for you. We’re inviting you to our Adult Online Open Event, Tuesday 16^th June 2020, 3pm-7pm, where we’ll help you to find your future.

This event is directed towards any adult (19+) who is interested in studying a course with Exeter College. Perhaps you’re hoping to move forward with your career aspirations, retrain in a new profession or just improve your skills. We have something for everyone.

Our Adult Online Open Event is the best and easiest way to find out what Exeter College can offer you…

FIND OUT ABOUT COURSES

Exeter College is bursting with opportunities for adult learners.

We offer a range of course types and subjects, from GCSE English and Maths, professional and leisure courses, university level study and Apprenticeships. We know all learners are different, and that’s why we cater for all levels of learning.

Our Adult Online Open Event is the perfect place to find out which course could help you to unlock your future, and you can do this all from the comfort of your own home, via your phone or laptop.

HEAR FROM SUBJECT LECTURERS

We want you to get the best start to your time at Exeter College, and that’s why we’ve arranged for you to be able to hear from subject lecturers during an interactive seminar.

Each lecturer will break down their courses for you, so you know what to expect when you start. From course content, timetabling and typical exam results, our lecturers are here to guide you.

ASK LIVE QUESTIONS

Each session will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have.

After each interactive seminar, subject leaders will respond to your queries. Simply type them in using the question box and get your reply.

We recommend having a pen and paper handy during the seminar, so you can note down your questions as you think of them.

HEAR FROM ADULT ADVISERS

We know that for a lot of our adult learners, the thought of going back into education can be daunting. To help you achieve your full potential, Exeter College’s adult advisers are here to support you.

Hear about the outstanding adult learning environment at Exeter College and our personalised approach to teaching and learning.

We make sure you’ll gain the skills to take you to the next level in a supportive and engaging environment.

LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Often, adult learners feel there are barriers to returning to education, but we want you to know that we’re here to support you.

Our Adult Online Open Event will allow you to learn more about the financial support available to students.

Our advisors will guide you through how to finance courses through funding or other means, and the bursaries the college offers and how to access them.

If you would like to join us at our Adult Online Open Event, you can register your interest here.

You can view our range of adult courses on our website, or you can request a course guide to be sent to your home. For any additional information, please email our adult advisers on adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk.

To apply for an adult course, please visit our application page. For help with your application, please email info@exe-coll.ac.uk. For adults interested in studying a university level course at Exeter College, you can apply via the online UCAS application system.

May 2004: City pensioner student proves it’s never too late to learn. 

As part of Exeter College celebrating 50 years as the UK’s first ever tertiary college, we are looking back on some memorable events which have helped us to become the Ofsted Outstanding education provider we are today.

THEN…

In May 2004, we celebrated the achievements of Exeter pensioner Helen who, by completing two A Levels at Exeter College, became a shining example of what many adult learners could achieve.

Helen did so well in her studies she was nominated for the Senior Learner of the Year award by the National Institute of Adult Education.

Completing her A Level in English Literature and an AS Level Maths in just one year, she continued her studies with a Maths A2 course.

Helen said at the time: “I retired, but I decided that I didn’t want to watch daytime television, so I looked for alternatives.

“I went for Maths and English because the subjects had changed so much since I was at school in the 1960s. I have enjoyed every minute of it.

“It surprised me to be nominated for this award,” Helen added.

Helen also admitted that she had also influenced other people to follow her lead, persuading friends and acquaintances to apply for courses and further their education like herself.  

NOW…

To this day, Exeter College offers a broad spectrum of courses available to adults, from entry level to degree level, from leisure courses to professional courses. We pride ourselves on giving our adult learners a personalised approach to teaching in a supportive and engaging environment.

The Teaching Excellence Framework has awarded our university level teaching ‘Gold’, so our students know that they’ll receive exceptional teaching and gain the skills needed to take them to the next level.

If you’re interested in completing an adult course, like Helen, find out more at our Adult Online Open Event on Tuesday the 16th of June, 3pm – 7pm. 

We can help you to find the right course for your future. At our open event, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from lecturers, ask live questions to teachers and learn about the support and guidance offered at Exeter College. 

You can register your interest in our Adult Open Event today. 

Read about the other ways Exeter College has supported the community during these unprecedented times. 

Check out everything we’ve done to celebrate 50 years since being named as the UK’s first ever tertiary college.  

Exeter College is celebrating 50 years since being named as the UK’s first tertiary college. Although our roots date back to the 1800s, our status as a tertiary college marked a revolution in further education and 2020 marks our 50 years of excellence since that landmark. If you have a memory of Exeter College through the years that you’d like to share, contact marketing@exe-coll.ac.uk or get involved on social media using #ExeColl50.

Exeter College helping the region’s mechanics with MOT testing qualification

Exeter College is helping keep the South West’s vehicles on the road thanks to their courses for professionals on MOT testing and MOT Test Centre Management.

The college offers Level 2 and 3 Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Award courses which give them skills and proficiencies to carry out professional MOT testing. On top of this, the MOT Test Centre Management qualification focusses on how to effectively ensure a safe, efficient and reputable MOT test centre.

“Without a doubt, I see Exeter College as one of the leaders for MOT training for the South West.”
– Darren Smyth, MOT course leader.

Work-based Tutor Darren Smyth has been leading the courses for Exeter College since 2016. He has already overseen the progression of countless professionals from across the country.

He explained, “This course enables fully qualified vehicle technicians to take the next step in their career to become fully licensed MOT testers. This, in turn, makes them more valuable to an employer.”

Darren has been with Exeter College in some capacity for around ten years but has been MOT testing cars since 1988.

“I became involved in this scheme as I was already a fully qualified MOT tester; it made sense for me to lead the course.”

Darren is also on the MOT Council and works alongside the DVSA on the MOT Training Scheme itself. To add to this already impressive skill set, he also works as a consultant for MOT stations across Devon and Cornwall, as well as looking after all the MOT stations for Mercedes Benz in the county. Two years ago, he also attended the NEC in Birmingham as a guest of the IMI completing a talk to the industry as a guide to best practice.

“In the last three years, I have worked with an excess of 200 garages, putting nearly 300 technicians through the qualification, and nearly 150 managers!”

The Level 2 IMI Award in MOT testing that Darren runs is available for Class 4 (standard cars, motor caravans, taxis and ambulances) and Class 7 (goods transport) vehicles and takes five days to complete. This course can help qualified vehicle technicians take the next step in their career, becoming fully licensed MOT testers.

The Level 3 MOT management courses are for those who wish to run their own MOT stations. This two-day course focuses on the MOT testing scheme and compliance legalities.

To be eligible to take these courses, you need to be a fully qualified as a vehicle technician. Yet, for people who aren’t, Exeter College also offers the ATA Light Vehicle inspection qualification, which is a fast track route to be accepted on to an MOT training course.

Exeter College also offers ongoing annual MOT training and assessment. Every MOT tester must carry out three hours of training and sit an online exam to keep their MOT licences active.

Darren continued, “Without a doubt, I see Exeter College as one of the leaders for MOT training for the South West, and the fact that all of this has happened so quickly is pretty amazing in my opinion.”

To keep up to date on Darren’s MOT sessions, follow him on Twitter @MOTtrainer.

Check out our MOT courses and our adult professional courses online.