The KLC Association
When you enrol on a KLC Open Learning Course, you become
a part of the college. This is why we refer to our courses
as Open Learning rather than Distance Learning – students
are not left studying at home in isolation, but are automatically
welcomed into the KLC Association. With this association
comes a unique system of support services, some of which
are outlined below. This level of student support is simply
not available elsewhere.
FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
The KLC Open Learning Helpline
(020 7376 8786) is open from 9.00am – 5.30pm on weekdays.
You can also fax through questions on 020 7376 7807 or e-mail
us on openlearning@klc.co.uk usually with a maximum response time of one working day.
ONE TO ONE TUTORIALS
Students can opt to take personal tutorials, which are one hour sessions with one of our tutors on a one-to-one basis, providing professional guidance on a student’s work.
WORKSHOPS
The workshops available are another unique part of undertaking a KLC Open Learning Course. KLC now offers a broad range of short and part-time courses at our studios in Chelsea Harbour, many of which have been specifically put together to support Open Learning Students.
There are days to help you “kick start” your studies, days offering advice on finding work in the industry and other days in specialist areas like technical drawing and computer aided design. The workshops also provide an excellent opportunity to meet with other students.
However, please note that these days are an optional addition to any of the Open Learning courses (carrying an additional cost) and do not form any part of the core training.
REGIONAL GROUPS
We encourage Open Learning Students to support one another
through their course and we can introduce you to other students
in your locality so that you can form your own study group.
SPECIALIST TRAINING
KLC Open Learning Students can undertake additional training
at KLC’s Studios on specialist areas such as Computer
Aided Design and Technical Drawing – sometimes at a
discounted rate.
DISCOUNTS
ON BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT
As a member of the KLC Association,
you will also be able to take advantage of special discounts
on books and equipment.
ANNUAL AWARDS
KLC has an annual award ceremony
held at Chelsea Harbour. There are four special awards presented by key companies in the industry for the top achieving Open Learning students in Interior Design, Interior Decoration, Garden Design and Antiques.
KLC Awards Ceremony - Open Learning Awards: 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
ADDITIONAL COSTS
The course fee for a KLC Open Learning Course includes all the study materials, the cost of postage and packing of the manuals, a study guide, project and assignment work, insurance of manuals against loss or theft in transit, VAT and all distance learning tuition, including the telephone helpline and e-mail advice.
However, students should make allowances for the following: -
- Equipment and drawing materials
- Books for further reading
- Magazines subscriptions
- Postage costs for both sending work in to the college and receiving the work back again
- Membership to various affiliations (eg BIDA, RHS etc)
- Visits to exhibitions, museums, trade shows, historic houses and showrooms
- KLC Workshops (optional)
- KLC one to one Tutorials (optional)
CAREERS ADVICE
The Open Learning Course Director and the Vice Principal
are both available to offer their advice on CVs, portfolio
presentation and career direction. Graduates of the Interior
Design Diploma Course with appropriate work experience are
encouraged to apply to be an associate member of the BIDA
(British Interior Designers Association) and garden design graduates are encouraged to become members of the Society of Garden Designers.
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