UCAS - Apply training

Managing the online application process

To cater for the varying training needs of advisers helping students into higher education, our specialist trainers are offering a range of training modules to help you manage the application systems we operate, UCAS, GTTR and CUKAS.

Learning through hands-on experience in our interactive sessions is very popular, but if you prefer to have only a demonstration, this is also possible.

Here are some of the activities.

Using Course Search
Completing the registration process
Completing an online application
Setting up staff to oversee the application process (applicable to UCAS only)
Attaching references
Sending completed applications
Tracking the progress of applications
General good practice and recommendations for implementing at your centre

We are continuing to offer UCAS Apply training at our regional centres. These Approved Centre Events follow a set programme. We can also come to you through our Bespoke Training programme.

A line of computer users Who should attend?

The various training modules we offer are aimed at those advising students applying through UCAS, GTTR and CUKAS, and also those administering the system (UCAS applications only). Delegates may include heads of sixth form and post-16 education colleges, representatives from careers and guidance organisations, teachers, lecturers, administration staff and higher education advisers.

Bespoke training

This would be delivered at your own venue where delegates might be from your own centre or you could share the training with others in your area. You would compile your own training session from the modules listed below, choosing to have a 'demonstration only' or to take advantage of a safe environment and have a go yourself by opting for a hands-on, 'fully-interactive' session.

UCAS Apply (Student area)
UCAS Apply (Staff area)
GTTR Apply
CUKAS Apply

The maximum number of delegates for an interactive session is 15. At least four weeks' notice is required for this type of event.

Benefits

Interactive sessions

Opportunities to complete an online application and ask questions
Experience of a professional trainer
Experience of the application system from registration to sending the application
Exercises to help you learn
Greater understanding of the system
Opportunities to develop your existing knowledge and skills in a safe environment
Flexibility to allow you to target your training needs to the course

Demonstrations

A cost-effective way to let you 'pick and mix' the most appropriate options for your establishment
Experience of a professional trainer
Experience the live application system, focus on good practice and be provided with supporting handouts
Opportunities to ask questions and receive guidance on how to manage the application system and how to involve colleagues
Opportunity for a large group to be shown the system in one session

Fee

Interactive sessions = £500 (+VAT)

Demonstrations = £300 (+VAT)

The costs include the trainer's fee and training materials. A charge will be made for any travel expenses or overnight accommodation if necessary.

Discount

£100 from your total booking fee by booking more than one session.

Booking a course

Booking form 2010 cycle, download (PDF file)

In order for us to confirm a bespoke training request, you need to give us a minimum of four weeks' notice to ensure that you have the necessary facilities, for example, an appropriate training room with internet connection and PCs meeting the required specification.

Please contact the Professional Development Team on 01242 545712
(or 0044 1242 545712 from outside the UK) to discuss your requirements.

Approved centre events

The programme

Arrival and tea/coffee
Introduction
Registering for Apply (a demonstration)
Demonstration of student area
Break
Registration exercise
Student area exercise
Lunch
Demonstration of staff area
Staff area exercises
Action plan and questions
Tea/coffee and depart

Full-day training courses are available at several locations around the UK, including UCAS' head office in Cheltenham. The site will be updated regularly to let you know which courses are currently available. New courses will be added should they become available.

As part of our commitment to UCAS' Welsh Language Scheme, Apply training will also be available in the medium of Welsh through our Approved Centre at the University of Glamorgan. Bespoke English medium Apply training for schools and colleges in Wales will continue to be delivered by UCAS staff.

Fel rhan o'n hymrwymiad i Gynllun Iaith Gymraeg UCAS, bydd hyfforddiant Ymgeisio ar gael trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg hefyd yn ein Canolfan Gymeradwy ym Mhrifysgol Morgannwg a Coleg Llandrillo. Bydd staff UCAS yn dal i ddarparu hyfforddiant Ymgeisio wedi'i deilwra'n arbennig trwy gyfrwng y Saesneg i ysgolion a cholegau yng Nghymru.

**Apply training sessions**
Training venue	2010/11
Cheltenham UCAS Head Office	15 September 2010 14 October 2010 3 November 2010 23 February 2011 27 April 2011 6 July 2011 13 July 2011
Glasgow Langside College	21 September 2010 23 September 2010 5 October 2010 24 May 2011 25 May 2011 2 June 2011
London St Francis Xavier College	16 September 2010 1 October 2010

Fee

The course fee is £140 (+VAT) per person and includes all materials and refreshments.

Discount

A 10% discount is available if two or more delegates from the same institution attend the same session.

A booking form is available for you to download as a PDF file and print out. This should be completed and returned to the Professional Development Team with the purchase order or cheque (contact details below). Please note that this form currently shows dates for summer 2010 and will be updated soon. In the meantime, please state on the form which of the autumn dates for Cheltenham or Glasgow you would like to attend.

Booking form 2010 cycle, download (PDF file)

What our customers say

"I learned a great deal...excellent"

"easy to understand...well presented"

"clear and concise"

"essential"

"perfectly pitched and delivered"

"builds confidence"

"excellent opportunity for 'hands-on' experience covers everything I need"

"very effective, supportive trainer"

For information on training and the availability of courses and trainers, please contact:

Professional Development Team

UCAS
Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
GL52 3LZ

t: 01242 545712 (or 0044 1242 545712 from outside the UK) 8:30 - 17:00 (UK time), Monday to Friday

f: 01242 544954 (or 0044 1242 544954 from outside the UK)

e: professionaldevelopment@ucas.ac.uk

Any other enquiries relating to the application systems, please contact our Customer Service Unit.