Blackpool and The Fylde College - School Leavers Guide 2017 by Blackpool and The Fylde College

See for yourself how B&FC can help you make your career goals a reality. At our open days, you can look round our facilities, chat to tutors about courses, see students’ work and get advice about things like finance and extra support. For specific careers advice from a subject specialist, head to one of our meet the experts events.

WHAT’S ON AND WHEN OPEN DAY

OPEN DAY

Saturday 24 September 2016 10.30am-2pm

Wednesday 1 March 2017 4.30-7pm

MEET THE EXPERTS

Wednesday 5 October 2016 5-7pm

Wednesday 3 May 2017 5-7pm

OPEN DAY

Wednesday 9 November 2016 4.30-7pm

Saturday 10 June 2017 10.30am-3pm

MEET THE EXPERTS

OPEN DAYS FOR MARITIME OPERATIONS COURSES ONLY:

Wednesday 7 December 2016 5-7pm

MEET THE EXPERTS Wednesday 11 January 2017 5-7pm

MEET THE EXPERTS Wednesday 1 February 2017 5-7pm

Wednesday 12 October 2016 1-5pm, Fleetwood Nautical Campus Saturday 21 January 2017 10.30am-2pm, Fleetwood Nautical Campus Check online for where to go and how to get there:

BLACKPOOL.AC.UK/OPENDAYS

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OUTSTANDING LEARNING OUTSTANDING FUTURES BEST FOR SUCCESS

EVERY INDIVIDUAL IS VALUED AND ENCOURAGED TO BELIEVE THEY CAN SUCCEED.

B&FC is the highest performing large general further education college for student success in England for the second year running.1 Out of 216 general FE and tertiary colleges in England, our achievement rates placed us second nationally (for all students at all levels), third for 16-18-year-olds, fourth for students aged 19 and over, and first for timely (for all students at all levels).

GRADE 1 OUTSTANDING I n October 2013, the College became one of just three UK general Further Education colleges to receive Grade 1 Outstanding from Ofsted across each of the main areas: in addition to Overall effectiveness, the College was rated Outstanding for Outcomes for Learners; Quality of teaching, learning and assessment; and Effectiveness of leadership and management2.

A RECORD NUMBER OF COMMENDATIONS Our Ofsted report echoed the findings of the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) earlier the same year, when B&FC received more commendations than any other university or higher education establishment in the UK to date for its higher education programmes2.

LEADING THE WAY FOR EMPLOYABILITY Recently B&FC was one of just four FE colleges nationally to receive the prestigious Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. The award recognises our innovative work in the field of higher technical and professional education in partnership with employers.

CHARTERED STATUS B&FC is a founding member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education (CIFE). CIFE brings together the best training providers across the sector to raise standards and continuously improve teaching, learning and governance.

Skills Funding Agency national success rate tables (April 2015 & May 2016) To view the full Ofsted and QAA reports, go online to blackpool.ac.uk/about/sector-endorsement

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Welcome to Further Education at Blackpool and The Fylde College. If you’re ambitious, motivated and determined to succeed, we will support you to realise your full potential. As a Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ college, the learning experience we provide is second to none. At B&FC we don’t just deliver courses. Our aim is to develop talented, enthusiastic and dedicated young people, equipping you with the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in your chosen career. We achieve this by setting and adhering to exceptionally high standards, by continuing to invest in first-rate facilities, by employing experts in their chosen field and by fostering strong relationships with our partner employers. Our focus is supporting you to achieve your goals and progress towards a bright, rewarding future. Bev Robinson Principal and Chief Executive

OUR CAMPUSES

AND FACILITIES AT B&FC, WE OFFER A REL AXED, FRIENDLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, WITH EVERY THING YOU NEED TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME HERE.

Each campus has its own up-to-the-minute resource centre, with quiet zones for getting stuff done as well as more ‘chilled out’ areas. You can access a huge range of physical and online resources, with help always on hand should you need it. As soon as you join B&FC you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. The Union runs a diverse range of clubs, societies and events, all aimed at giving you the best student experience possible.

Sports are big at B&FC and there are lots of fitness activities and College teams for you to join, facilitated through our all-weather pitch, sports hall and wellequipped gym, Inspirations.

For food and drink, our campus refectories offer lots of choice as well as a free healthy breakfast for every student. We also serve coffee by Starbucks. Other facilities include hair and beauty salons offering low-cost treatments.

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GATEWAY CAMPUS Our Gateway Campus is home to our Gateway courses (life skills and work). The campus offers an exclusive environment, where young people with similar learning goals are supported to develop their skills and work towards finding sustainable employment.

BISPHAM CAMPUS Bispham is our largest campus and where most of our full-time College courses and our traineeships take place. With excellent teaching and learning resources, as well as great social and sporting facilities youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got everything you need all in one place.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (ATC) Our ATC is a new multi-million pound facility, designed to meet the skills needs of the advanced engineering and manufacturing sectors. Based at the Bispham Campus, the ATC has amazing resources for aviation, automotive and electronics.

PRE-UNIVERSIT Y CENTRE Pre-university courses are level 3 courses that enable progression to university. At the Bispham Campus, our Pre-University Centre is a relaxed, grown-up environment with its own teaching rooms, social learning space and resource areas.

FLEET WOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS This campus is home to Maritime Operations and recently underwent a stunning ÂŁ8.2m redevelopment. It has fantastic facilities that include a five-bridge full mission ship simulator, an environmental survival tank and a firefighting training ground.

UNIVERSIT Y CENTRE Along with our degree students, the University Centre is also where our creative and performing arts students are based. Fantastic facilities include a fully operational theatre, studios and recording suites, an art shop and the stunning Gallery.

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From the moment you arrive and throughout your course, our friendly advisers provide expert information, advice and guidance to give you the best learning experience possible. We also offer a range of benefits and services to support you in achieving your learning goals.

GETTING HERE With our ONE-YEAR SMART CARD, eligible students1 get unlimited use of any Blackpool Transport bus or tram. We also offer a FREE BUS SERVICE from South Fylde and help with travel costs for those living further afield.

FOOD AND DRINK

From smoothies to sub rolls, we offer a wide range of low-cost food and drink plus a FREE HEALTHY BREAKFAST for everyone and FREE MEALS for eligible students1.

LEARNING SUPPORT If you have a disability (including a specific learning or mental health difficulty) we will help you to access the support needed to manage your studies as independently as possible.

MONEY MATTERS

If you meet certain criteria and/ or are claiming certain benefits you could get the Individual Low Income Bursary up to the value of ÂŁ1,2002. Help is also available towards childcare costs1.

PERSONALISED LEARNING Your own personal progress tutor will help you to settle in, keep you informed about upcoming events and provide ongoing support and guidance. We also offer confidential counselling.

CAREER PLANNING Our FREE CAREERS SERVICE includes expert advice and resources to help with making career choices, applying to university and coaching to get you ready for employment.

CONTACT US For information or for a financial support application form contact us on T 01253 504 350/504 496 or at E careers@blackpool.ac.uk For advice about help with disabilities and learning difficulties, contact us on T 01253 504 356 or at E learningsupport@blackpool.ac.uk blackpool.ac.uk/support Please see website for eligibility conditions. The amount applies to the 2016/17 academic year and may be subsequent to change in subsequent years.

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Today’s employment market is tougher than ever and to succeed in your chosen career you’re going to have to stand out from the crowd. At B&FC, we help you develop the skills and qualities that our partner employers tell us they really value. We’ve structured your course to provide you with a whole set of technical and professional skills to make you career-ready and destined for success.

WHAT’S IN YOUR COURSE? ENHANCING EMPLOYMENT Extra-

LECTURES Providing you with the

curricular activities such as fundraising or being a student rep are fun, give you a sense of responsibility and look great on your CV!

subject-specific knowledge needed for your chosen career area.

WORK PLACEMENTS Work

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Skills such as

experience makes you highly attractive to potential employers, dramatically improving your career prospects.

communication, critical thinking, adaptability and leadership are essential for getting, keeping and being successful in a job.

GROUP SESSIONS Gain

INDEPENDENT STUDY Not all study is

important team-working skills as you develop a practical, working knowledge of your chosen subject.

scheduled. Assignment work develops your research and time-keeping skills and can be completed at home or in our resource centres.

VOLUNTEERING AND CHARITY WORK Eighty-seven

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS Regular feedback from your

per cent of employers regard volunteering as a ‘positive effect on career progression for young people’.1

ICT SKILLS A large number of sectors rely on ICT systems, which is why having ICT skills on your CV can help you ‘get the job’.

progress tutor keeps you on track towards all your learning goals.

ENGLISH AND MATHS Employers say that a C or 4 grade in these key subjects hugely improves young people’s job prospects.2

Institute for Volunteering Research 2 2013 CBI skills survey

THERE ARE A LOT OF COLLEGES OUT THERE THAT EMPLOY TEACHERS WHO DON’T HAVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.

JASON EMSLEY

OUR EXPERT TUTORS WILL MAKE YOU JOB READY. At B&FC, our tutors are all experts in their field, with masses of industry experience to help you develop the skills needed for your future career. Our tutors know exactly how their subjects apply to the real world, what employers are going to expect from you and the unique skills set you’re going to need to be able to hit the ground running.

LOTS OF SUPPORT Our tutors provide lots of support to help you realise your full potential. Friendly and approachable, they will encourage you to ask for help when you need it. They also provide regular, constructive feedback, which allows you to remain on track towards your goals. When you start, you will be assigned your very own progress tutor, who will work with you to ensure your continued success.

Programme Leader for Uniformed Public Services Industry experience: 16 years serving in the Armed Forces, in places ranging from Northern Ireland to Kosovo and Iraq.

“After 16 years I decided I wanted to use my experience to train the next generation of our uniformed public services. The best thing about my job is the alumni and seeing the success stories of former students. I like to bring them back in to talk to our current students about what they’ve done, whether that’s being police officers, soldiers, paramedics. That’s the best thing for me, seeing the actual success and seeing them in industry.”

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TRACY PEET

Senior Tutor – Beauty and Related Therapies Industry experience: 12 years working in a salon and time spent overseas.

“I decided to become a teacher because I have a real passion for my industry and I wanted to share that. My biggest inspiration was my own tutors - they gave me the drive, passion and determination to go out there and replicate what they did but with my own slant on things. Any teacher can teach from a textbook but it takes a real teacher with industry experience to share their expertise and give students a real flavour of what industry is all about.”

Hear more from Tracey at YouTube/Tracy Peet - Learning That Works

ANDREW DAVIES

Media Specialist Practitioner Industry experience: Former TV cameraman and editor, including a spell as Assistant Editor for BBC News.

“I got into teaching as I felt it would be rewarding to pass on my knowledge to students and nurture the next generation of professionals. Technology is constantly changing and I’m always thinking about practices and techniques and how I can pass them on to my students. There are a lot of colleges out there that employ teachers who don’t have industry experience. We would be doing you a disservice teaching you practices if we didn’t have industry experiences ourselves.”

Hear more from Andrew at YouTube/Andrew Davies – Learning That Works

GAVIN TYRELL

Programme Leader for Engineering Industry experience: A career with the Royal Signals working with IT and robotics then time spent in private industry setting up networks and programming robots.

“The College is committed to developing new programmes to support local industry and I want to be part of that. All of our lecturers have spent a lot of time in industry and that’s very important in your lessons. We can teach you things but we can also contextualise it to employment. So if I’m talking to you about robots, I can talk to you about how they’re used in industry and my experiences from it.”

Hear more from Gavin at YouTube/Gavin Tyrell - Learning That Works

GET PERSONALISED

CA RE E RS A DV I CE To talk to a subject specialist about your career options, come to one of our meet the experts events. Drop in anytime between 5pm and 7pm on one of the following dates: WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY

WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY

WEDNESDAY 3 MAY

2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 Check our website for which campus to visit.

BE AN

APPRENTICE WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP, YOU GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: THE CHANCE TO EARN A WAGE WHILE WORKING TOWARDS A NATIONALLY-RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO KICK-START YOUR CAREER.

THE BENEFITS

The great thing about being an apprentice is that you have all the benefits of being an employee (a salary, paid holidays and on-the-job training) yet your ‘student’ status means you can use all our great facilities too.

WHY US?

Our apprenticeships are delivered by Illuminate Training Solutions (ITS), the employer arm of Blackpool and The Fylde College. We provide a high quality learning experience supported by: A vast range of apprenticeships across 11 different career areas All the expertise of a Grade 1 Outstanding college

Highly qualified, experienced and supportive assessors High quality placements, which we can help you to find Formal accreditation for your existing employment Your own personalised learning programme

The chance to develop a career with high calibre employers

rogression to a growing number of higher and degree P apprenticeships

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THE APPRENTICES WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE?

Jake Higson and James Hart are both apprentices at Keenan Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers in St Annes. Both 20, they’ve already completed their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) level 2 qualification and are now working towards their level 3. They work practically full-time, attending B&FC on Wednesdays from 9 till 3, when they work on the theory-side needed for their job.

JAKE HIGSON

“I did A-levels but then decided I’d rather be learning on the job and getting paid for it. It’s interesting and what we do at College links in really well – like the VAT topic is helping us understand what things are VAT-able. I want to do more qualifications next and progress up the ladder. Being an apprentice is great – the employer’s putting their faith in you so you need to give it your best.”

JAMES HART

“I went to sixth form but uni wasn’t for me. I’m good at maths so an accounting apprenticeship seemed like a good option. Some aspects are hard (like formatting the accounts in the right way) but I enjoy learning new things. And being in the workplace means we’re always a step ahead of our classmates at College. I want to become fully qualified and eventually open my own accountancy firm.”

THE EMPLOYER TONY KEENAN

“It’s a great scheme because it’s helping young people to get on to the career ladder by giving them a good grounding and a qualification in their chosen field. The calibre of apprentices has always been very high – with James and Jake, it was obvious they both wanted to learn and would get on with everyone in the office. Having the right attitude is really important.”

FULL-TIME STUDENTS CAN FAST-TRACK TO A GREAT CAREER

Full-time students who excel on their course and demonstrate they have the qualities employers want could ‘fast-track’ onto an apprenticeship. You’ll be doing the same qualification as before only now you’ll be on the career ladder and earning money.

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that here at B&FC you can progress onto one of over 40 degree courses? In fact, if you successfully complete a full level 3 course, we will guarantee you a place on one of our relevant higher education courses. 1

Our courses are awarded by Lancaster University but studied here in Blackpool. That means none of the huge expense involved in moving away to study but you still get to graduate with a UK top 10 university degree2.

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OUR COURSES EXPLAINED LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES

LEVEL 3 COURSES

– a direct route to employment

– if your heart’s set on uni

These are highly practical, full-time courses that get you ready for employment in a range of career areas and show employers you’ve reached a nationally recognised standard. You don’t have to go straight into employment though - you might decide you want to stay on and do more qualifications.

Our pre-university courses suit young people who want to progress to university directly after their course, either at B&FC or at one of the many institutions across the UK. The qualification you will be studying is a level 3 course, which – just like A-levels - carries the required UCAS points to gain you entry to university.

Your GCSE results will determine which level you start at although in some subjects you’ll need to start at level 1 to gain the basic skills needed to move to the next level. Assessment is mostly coursework-based and might range from practical assessments to written assignments.

Level 3 qualifications are increasingly popular because, unlike A-levels, the qualifying work is assignment-based and spread over the course rather than crammed into one exam at the end. Also, universities value the career-related work experience that is naturally built into your course. Time spent in class is usually somewhere between 15 and 20 hours per week.

If you successfully complete a full level 3 qualification with us, we will guarantee you a place on one of our relevant degree programmes. Terms and conditions apply – for details go to our website.

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APPRENTICESHIPS – start work straight away An apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds: the chance to work towards a nationally-recognised qualification and get a foot on the career ladder at the same time. You’ll be earning a wage for doing a real fulltime job, learning real skills in a real work environment. Assessment mostly takes place in the workplace and you might also need to spend a small amount of time each week/ month at College. All apprentices will spend time developing their Functional Skills (English, Mathematics and ICT) as these will help you to succeed at work. You could progress to an advanced apprenticeship and a higher or degree apprenticeship/university course. We provide a high quality learning experience that is hard to find elsewhere.

IMPORTANT ESSENTIAL SKILLS If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

BEGIN YOUR FUTURE CAREER On the following pages you’ll discover all the different course areas we offer together with information about the wide range of careers they lead to. As soon as you know what you want to do, fill in the application form at the back of this guide and return it to us. Alternatively, you can apply online by finding your chosen course and clicking ‘Apply’.

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Chartered and Certified Accountant / Actuary / Auditor / Company Secretary / Economist / Pensions Manager / Tax Advisor / Tax Inspector For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A CHARTERED OR CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT? Accountants provide accounting and auditing services, advise clients on financial matters, collect and analyse financial information and perform other accounting duties required by management for the planning and control of an organisation’s income and expenditure.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £58k £57,584/yr, High Wage

£45k £35k

£34,847/yr, £17.87/hr, Median Wage

£28k £20k

£20,046/yr, Entry Level Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I’m good at maths so an accounting apprenticeship seemed like a good option. I’m learning so much and being in the workplace means I’m always a step ahead of my classmates at College.” NAME: JAMES HART COURSE: LEVEL 3 AAT APPRENTICESHIP HIGH SCHOOL: ARNOLD SCHOOL (NOW AKS) DREAM JOB: OPEN MY OWN ACCOUNTANCY FIRM

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 26,000

25,242 24,799

25,000 24,000

24,332 23,401 23,109

23,000 22,000 2013

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

APPRENTICESHIPS (if you want to start work straight away) All applicants need to have an assessment, interview and be employed or employment-ready. To start an apprenticeship you need to be 15 or older and have legally left school. An apprentice cannot start an apprenticeship until after the last Friday in June of the academic year in which they have their 16th birthday. / Length: At least 1 year and 1 day / Entry Requirements: Level 2 Apprenticeship: 4 GCSEs grade D or 3 or above, ideally including English Language and Maths; Level 3 Apprenticeship: A relevant level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4, ideally including English Language and Maths

College location: Bispham Campus

ACCOUNTANCY (AAT) – LEVELS 2, 3 AND 4 / What’s covered: From Basic Cash Book Reconciliation at Level 1 through to Preparing and Completing VAT Returns at Level 2 and Analysing Financial Performance at Level 3 PAYROLL (IAB) – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Maintaining Employee Records / Working Out Gross and Net Pay / Helping to Maintain a Healthy, Safe and Productive Working Environment / Personal Effectiveness / Computerised Payroll and Spreadsheet Software

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

For full course information, including details about course contact hours, modules, delivery and assessment, work placements, equipment needed (and any costs), staff/tutors and accreditation please go to our website. Some courses may have different subject and grade requirements to the standard entry requirements listed here - please check our website for details.

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

Applying is easy. Fill in the application form at the back of this prospectus and return it to us as soon as you can (read through the ‘How to apply’ section first on page 60). Why not attend an open day (see page 3)? It’s the best way to find out what College is really like and find out all about your chosen course.

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ARCHITECTURE ACCOUNTING AND ADVANCED AND FINANCE CONSTRUCTION WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Architect / Building Surveyor / Civil Engineer / Architectural Technician / Quantity Surveyor / CAD Technician / Chartered and Certified Accountant / Actuary / Auditor / Company Secretary / Economist / Pensions Manager / Tax Advisor / Tax Inspector Construction or Site Manager / Landscaper / Town Planner For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT? Architects plan and design the construction and development of buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements. They also work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings. They manage the construction process, control budgets and deal with planning issues.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £51k £50,856/yr, High Wage

£39k £32k

£32,039/yr, £16.43/hr, Median Wage

£25k £20k

£19,793/yr, Entry Level Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “It was a great course and my tutors were brilliant. They don’t just teach you about your subject, they help you develop the skills you need to work in the industry. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.” FORMER STUDENT CHRIS SHARPE-SIMKISS, WHO WENT ON TO WORK FOR LOCAL ARCHITECTS WALLIS BUILDING DESIGNS ALONGSIDE STUDYING ARCHITECTURE

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 2,650

2,583

2,550 2,450 2,350

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ARCHITECTURE AND ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION

College location: Bispham Campus

CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT / What’s covered: Building Technology / CAD / Design / Land Surveying / Construction Science and Materials / Planning / Building Regulations / Construction Economics CIVIL ENGINEERING / What’s covered: Sustainable Construction / Mathematics, Science and Materials / Construction Technology and Design / Building Technology Surveying / Graphical Detailing Structural / Mechanics / CAD & Design

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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AUTOMOTIVE AND MOTORSPORT WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Electrician / Construction Plant Mechanic / Motor Vehicle Fitter / Motorsport Engineer / Motor Vehicle Body Repairer / Automotive Air-Conditioning Repairer / Brake Repairer / Transmission Technician and Rebuilder For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A VEHICLE TECHNICIAN, MECHANIC OR ELECTRICIAN? Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts, bodywork and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles. They also repair and service auto air-conditioning systems.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £30k £29,679/yr, High Wage

£25k

£21,216/yr, £10.88/hr, Median Wage

£21k £18k £15k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I’ve learnt loads doing levels 1 to 3 and I’m doing the foundation degree next. The Advanced Technology Centre is amazing and the tutors all have motor industry experience which is helping me get to where I want to be.” NAME: ANDREW HAY COURSE: LEVEL 3 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGH SCHOOL: FLEETWOOD HIGH SCHOOL DREAM JOB: OPEN MY OWN GARAGE

£14,801/yr, Entry Level Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 21,000

20,473

20,601

20,750

2014

2015

2016

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you eventually want to study at uni)

All applicants need to have an assessment, interview and be employed or employment-ready. To start an apprenticeship you need to be 15 or older and have legally left school. An apprentice cannot start an apprenticeship until after the last Friday in June of the academic year in which they have their 16th birthday. / Length: At least 1 year and 1 day / Entry Requirements: Level 2 Apprenticeship: 4 GCSEs grade D or 3 or above, ideally including English Language and Maths; Level 3 Apprenticeship: A relevant level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4, ideally including English Language and Maths

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY / What’s covered: Complex Fault Diagnosis and Repair of Systems & Components / Engine, Transmission, Driveline & Electrical and Electronic Technology / Vehicle Roadworthiness Inspections / Vehicle Engineering Design and Dynamics MOTORSPORT VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY / What’s covered: Race Vehicle Pre-Event Preparation and Set-Up / Post-Event Inspection / Track-Side Data Logging and Analysis / Motorsport Rules & Regulations / Race Engine Technology / Race Vehicle Engineering Design and Dynamics VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE AND PAINT APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY / What’s covered: Paint, Custom Coatings and Special Effects Application / Vehicle Structures, Materials and Design / SMART Repair / Permanently Fixed Body Panel Replacement Techniques

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES (if you want a straight route through to employment) Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR / What’s covered: Servicing, Maintenance & Repair of Engine Mechanical, Cooling & Lubrication Systems / Fuel, Exhaust & Ignition Systems / Transmission & Driveline Systems / Steering, Suspension & Braking Systems / Wheels & Tyres MOTORSPORT / What’s covered: Maintenance & Repair of Race Vehicle Engine Mechanical, Cooling & Lubrication Systems / Fuel, Exhaust & Ignition Systems / Transmission & Driveline Systems / Steering, Suspension & Braking Systems / Wheels & Tyres VEHICLE BODY REPAIR AND REFINISHING / What’s covered: Application of Fillers and Foundation Materials / Preparing Metal and Pre-Painted Surfaces / Repairing Paint Defects / Removing NonPermanently Fixed Body Panels / Working with Plastic Materials

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

AUTOMOTIVE AND MOTORSPORT

APPRENTICESHIPS

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (LIGHT VEHICLE) – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: From Removing and Replacing Engine Mechanicals, Systems Components, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres at Level 2 to Fault Diagnosis and Rectification at Level 3 VEHICLE PARTS – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Dealing with Customers / Issuing Vehicle Parts / Invoicing and Stock Security VEHICLE FITTING – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Removing and Fitting Tyres, Exhausts and Batteries / Servicing and Replacing Parts VEHICLE ACCIDENT BODY REPAIR - LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Repairing Minor Paint & Body Defects / Removing and Fitting Body Panels and Components / Resistance Spot Welding VEHICLE BODY MET (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND TRIM) – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Removing and Replacing Vehicle Components (including SRS and Air Conditioning Units) VEHICLE ACCIDENT BODY REPAIR PAINT – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: From Basic Paint Preparation and Finishes at Level 2 through to Advanced Paint Finishes and Colour Matching at Level 3 VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Appraising Vehicle Damage / Assessing Repair Methods / Estimating Costs MOTOR VEHICLE CUSTOMER SERVICE – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Exceeding Customer Expectations / Resolving Problems

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details. For full course information, including details about course contact hours, modules, delivery and assessment, work placements, equipment needed (and any costs), staff/tutors and accreditation please go to our website. Some courses may have different subject and grade requirements to the standard entry requirements listed here - please check our website for details.

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Bricklayer or Mason / Carpenter or Joiner / Electrician / Heating and Ventilation Engineer / Painter and Decorator / Plasterer / Plumber / Tiler For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A BRICKLAYER OR MASON? Bricklayers and masons erect and repair structures of stone, brick and similar materials and cut, shape and polish granite, marble, slate and other stone for building, ornamental and other purposes. Bricklayers need to be able to read plans in order to measure out the work area accordingly.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £25k £25,233/yr, High Wage

£22k £19k

£19,091/yr, £9.79/hr, Median Wage

£16k £13k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I’ve helped to build a new clubhouse at Layton Juniors Football Club, which enabled me to learn about other aspects of construction. College has been really supportive with my dyslexia and my confidence has grown.” NAME: KOURTNEY MUNTON COURSE: LEVEL 1 BRICKWORK HIGH SCHOOL: FLEETWOOD HIGH SCHOOL DREAM JOB: WORK FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

£13,514/yr, Entry Level Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 3,100 3,000 2,900

2,955

2,980

3,002

2015

2016

2017

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LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you want a straight route through to employment)

Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 BRICKLAYING / What’s covered: Practical Setting Out of Different Types of Brick Walls / Decorative Brickwork / Analysing Technical Drawings PLASTERING / What’s covered: Fixing Plasterboard to Ceilings / Wet Coat Finishing / Ornamental Decorative Plasterwork / Laying Floor Screeds / In-Situ Plasterwork / Forming Imitation Stonework / Fixing Dry Lining and Plasterboard Products to Interiors SITE CARPENTRY / What’s covered: Fitting Stud Work, Windows and Door Linings / Fitting Doors and Kitchens / Fitting Floors and Roofs / Undertaking Structural Carcassing / Building Technology BENCH JOINERY / What’s covered: Marking and Setting Out for Shaped Joinery Products / Manufacturing Components / Setting Up and Operating Machinery to Create Curved Work ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (BUILDING AND STRUCTURES 2365) / What’s covered: Principles of Electrical Science / Electrical Installations Technology / Installing Wiring Systems PLUMBING STUDIES / What’s covered: Common Plumbing Process Cold Water Systems / Domestic Hot Water Systems / Sanitation Systems / Central Heating Systems PAINTING AND DECORATING / What’s covered: Surface Preparation / Painting Techniques / Marbling and Graining / Hanging Wall Coverings / Developing and Maintaining Good Working Relationships

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

APPRENTICESHIPS

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Plumbing / Brickwork / Joinery / Plastering / Painting and Decorating PLASTERING – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: From Wet Coat Finishing to Ornamental Decorative Plasterwork and Fixing Dry Lining and Plasterboard Products to Interiors BRICKWORK – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Practical Setting Out of Different Types of Brick Walls / Decorative Brickwork / Analysing Technical Drawings WOOD OCCUPATION (BENCH JOINERY) – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Manufacturing Joinery Products / Setting Up and Operating Machinery to Create Curved Work WOOD OCCUPATION (SITE JOINERY) – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Installing and Erecting Carpentry Components / Building Technology PLUMBING AND HEATING – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Plumbing for Cold and Hot Water Systems / Sanitation and Central Heating Systems / Gas Installations PAINTING AND DECORATING – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Surface Preparation / Painting Techniques / Marbling and Graining / Hanging Wall Coverings

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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BUSINESS (including Accounting, Human Resources/Law, Marketing, Project Management and Retail pathways) WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Business or Financial Project Management Professional / Business Analyst / Business Development Manager / Accountant / Human Resources Manager / Marketing Executive / Project Manager / Retail Manager For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL? Business and financial project management professionals manage and oversee major projects across all sectors of modern industry, commerce and the public sector, in areas such as e-commerce, business analysis, finance, product development, marketing and human resources. They must ensure that projects are completed on time, meet the needs of the client and stay within budget.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £68k

£68,484/yr, High Wage

£53k £40,814/yr, £20.93/hr, Median Wage

£41k £32k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I’ve really enjoyed College - the tutors are so friendly and easy to talk to. The best bit was the accountancy unit as that’s what I want to do. I’m doing accountancy and finance at Durham University next.” NAME: CHRIS RAILTON COURSE: LEVEL 3 BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL: MILLFIELD SCIENCE AND PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE DREAM JOB: OPEN MY OWN BUSINESS OR BE A HIGH-END ACCOUNTANT

£24k

£23,849/yr, Entry Level Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 22,000 21,500 21,000

21,168

21,247

2015

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20,804 20,494

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you eventually want to study at uni)

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 BUSINESS / What’s covered: The Business Environment / Introduction to Marketing / Recruitment and Selection / Managing a Business Event / Developing Teams in Business / Career Development Planning in Business / Internet Marketing LEADING TO PATHWAYS IN… BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING) / What’s covered: Business Accounting / Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Accounting Systems (see page 18 for more on Accounting careers) BUSINESS (HUMAN RESOURCES/LAW) / What’s covered: Business Environment / Recruitment and Selection / Aspects of the Legal System / Business Teams / Business Enterprise BUSINESS (MARKETING) / What’s covered: Creative Product Promotion / Market Research / Internet Marketing / Relationship Marketing / Visual Merchandising BUSINESS (PROJECT MANAGEMENT) / What’s covered: Business Resources / Business Environment / Marketing / Business Communication / Business Accountancy / Recruitment and Selection / Developing Teams / Project Management BUSINESS (RETAIL) / What’s covered: Understanding Retailing / Visual Merchandising / Fashion Retail / Food Retail / Managing Business Information / Creative Product Promotion / Starting a Small Business / Market Research (see page 50 for more on Retail careers)

MARKETING - LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Collect and Organise Marketing Data / Measure Marketing Responses and Direct Marketing Campaigns SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS / What’s covered: Using Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns / Website Software / Customer Relationship Management for Creative Business CUSTOMER SERVICE – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Building Relationships with Customers / Resolving Problems / Promoting Products and/or Services BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – LEVELS 2, 3 & 4 / What’s covered: Communicating in a Business Environment / People Management / Personal and Professional Development TEAM LEADING – LEVEL 2 & MANAGEMENT – LEVELS 3, 4 & 5 /What’s covered: Principles of Leadership and Management / Understanding Business RETAIL – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Customer Service / Product Knowledge and Selling / Merchandise Handling, Storage and Display / Personal and Organisational Effectiveness (see page 50 for more on Retail careers)

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS

(if you want a straight route through to employment)

These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 BUSINESS / What’s covered: Principles of Marketing / Recruitment, Selection and Employment / Building Successful Business Teams / Financial Planning and Forecasting / Business Online / Sales & Personal Selling

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

BUSINESS

APPRENTICESHIPS

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT,

WELLBEING AND TEACHING SUPPORT WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Nursery Worker / Primary School Teacher / Nursery Manager / Teaching Assistant / Youth and Community Worker / Educational Support Assistant / Early Years Teacher / Communication Support Worker For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A NURSERY WORKER? Nursery nurses and assistants care for children from birth up to seven years of age in day or residential nurseries, children’s homes, maternity units and similar establishments. Typical tasks range from bathing and feeding babies to planning and organising games, and writing reports on children’s development.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £20,000k

£20,436/yr, High Wage

£18,000k £16,000k £14,000k

£13,865/yr, £7.11/hr, Median Wage £11,739/yr, Entry Level Wage

£12,000k

Pay based on level of experience and education

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN!

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? “B&FC has committed, caring and 18,915 18,837 supportive tutors who gave me the 18,508 confidence to take the next steps and apply 19,000 to Norland. It’s a real honour to have been 18,000 accepted and I can’t wait to get started.” NAME: CHARLES LANZANI COURSE: LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR HIGH SCHOOL: ST BEDE’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL DREAM JOB: NANNY (CHARLES HAS BEEN OFFERED A PLACE AT THE ELITE NORLAND COLLEGE, THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED NANNY TRAINING SCHOOL THAT SUPPLIES CHILDCARE TO THE RICH AND FAMOUS.)

19,033

17,000 16,000

15,676

15,000 2013

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you eventually want to study at uni)

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION (EYE) / What’s covered: Child Health / Safe Environment / Observations and Planning / Emergent Literacy and Numeracy

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES (if you want a straight route through to employment) Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND CARE / What’s covered: The Role of the Practitioner / Providing a Safe Environment / Development and Wellbeing of Children (0-5 Years) / Play and Learning in the Early Years Environment CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE / What’s covered: Roles and Responsibilities within Childcare Settings / Equality and Diversity / Stages of Child Development / Everyday Care Routines / Activities that Support the Development of Independence

CHILD DEVELOPMENT, WELLBEING AND TEACHING SUPPORT

APPRENTICESHIPS

PLAY WORK – LEVELS 2 & 3 & CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR (EYE) – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Child Development 0-7 years / Safe Environments / Creating Play Spaces / Self-Directed Play / Play and Learning LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN CARE – LEVEL 5 / What’s covered: Developing and Carrying Out Policy / Managing Care Services / Recruitment / Promoting and Developing Best Practice

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

The majority of our courses include a work placement.

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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COMPUTING – DIGITAL MEDIA AND ICT WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Programmer or Software Development Professional / Digital Marketing Officer / IT Project Manager / IT Security Coordinator / IT Support Technician / Network Engineer / Social Media Manager / Systems Analyst / Web Developer For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A PROGRAMMER/SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL? Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software eg for computer games.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £56k £55,770/yr, High Wage

£49k £40k £36,621/yr, £18.78/hr, Median Wage

£31k £21,860/yr, Entry Level Wage

£22k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I’m enjoying the course – it’s really interesting, especially the graphic design bit. We have a personal development plan too, which makes us think about the future. We set goals and our progress tutor helps us to stay on track.” NAME: MATTHEW ACTON COURSE: LEVEL 3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL: HIGHFIELD ACADEMY DREAM JOB: KEEPING MY OPTIONS OPEN

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 19,055 18,814

19,000

18,582

18,500

18,272

18,000 17,500

17,339

17,000 2013

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you eventually want to study at uni)

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND GAME DESIGN / What’s covered: 3D Modelling / Game Engines / Programming / Human Computer Interaction / Game Design / Game Platforms and Technologies WEBBASED TECHNOLOGIES / What’s covered: Website Production / Web Animation / Digital Graphics for Interactive Media / Multimedia Design / Interactive Media / Motion Graphics NETWORKING AND SECURITY / What’s covered: Maintaining Computer Systems / System Security / IT Technical Support / Communications Technology / Managing Networks / IT System Troubleshooting

COMPUTING – DIGITAL MEDIA AND ICT

APPRENTICESHIPS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USERS – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Understanding How IT Can Improve Productivity / Software Applications / Internet and Email IT Security INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Data Analysis and Structure Design / Technical Fault Diagnosis / Customer Care / Software Development INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE AND TELECOMS PROFESSIONALS – LEVELS 3 & 4 / What’s covered: Software and Web Development / Technical Support / Telecommunications / Databases CREATIVE AND DIGITAL MEDIA – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Production and Editing / Animation / Camera Work / Radio and Photo Imaging SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS / What’s covered: Using Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns / Website Software / Customer Relationship Management for Creative Business

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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CREATIVE ARTS, DESIGN AND CRAFTS WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Graphic Designer / Art Editor / Ceramics Designer-Maker / Community Arts Worker / Fashion Designer / Fine Artist / Illustrator / Set Designer / Web Designer For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A GRAPHIC DESIGNER? Graphic designers use illustrative, sound, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for information, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes. They also create special visual effects and animations for computer games, film, interactive and other media.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £38k £39,156/yr, High Wage

£33k £28k £24,453/yr, £12.54/hr, Median Wage

£23k £18k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I’ve really enjoyed the course – I’ve learnt loads, including how to draw! I’d like to study fashion at uni and my tutors have been great in helping me understand what I need to do to achieve that.” NAME: OLIVIA PILLING COURSE: LEVEL 2 ART & DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL: BAINES SCHOOL DREAM JOB: FASHION DESIGNER

£17,979/yr, Entry Level Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 5,800 5,448

5,600

5,402 5,362

5,400 5,200

5,267 5,016

5,000 2013

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you eventually want to study at uni)

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 ART AND DESIGN / What’s covered: Drawing & Painting / Printmaking / Sculpture / Ceramics / Textiles / Illustration / Contemporary and Historical Artists / Art Illustration for Games FASHION AND INTERIORS / What’s covered: Design for Fashion and Interiors / Illustration / Textiles / Garment and Accessory Design / Surface Pattern and Decoration Techniques GRAPHIC DESIGN / What’s covered: Visual Communication / Graphic Image Making / Typographic Design / Design for Advertising / Web Design / Creative Concepts PHOTOGRAPHY / What’s covered: Photographic Studio Techniques / Digital Image Capture and Editing / Dark Room Practice / Creative Lighting / Different Photography Genres / Digital Design ART AND DESIGN FOUNDATION DIPLOMA / What’s covered: Drawing / Painting / Visual Thinking and Analysis / Textiles / 3D Design / Historical and Contemporary Artists

CREATIVE ARTS, DESIGN AND CRAFTS

APPRENTICESHIPS

CREATIVE ART AND DESIGN – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Fashion / Graphic or Web Design / Digital Artistry / Product Design / Advertising / Marketing

College location: University Centre

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES (if you want a straight route through to employment) Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 ART AND DESIGN / What’s covered: Drawing / Painting / Textiles / Fashion / Sculpture / 3D Design / Interactive Media / Digital Media / The History of Art and Design FASHION AND INTERIORS / What’s covered: Textiles / Fashion / History of Art and Design / Garment Design / Fashion Illustration GRAPHICS / What’s covered: Advertising / Branding / Marketing / Photo Shop / Design / Web Design PHOTOGRAPHY / What’s covered: Fashion / Wildlife / Portraiture / Landscape / Documentary / Experimental Processes / Studio Photography ART AND DESIGN FOUNDATION DIPLOMA / What’s covered: Drawing / Painting / Visual Thinking and Analysis / Textiles / 3D Design / Historical and Contemporary Artists

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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ENGINEERING WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Electrical Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Aerospace Engineer / CAD Technician / Design or Development Engineer / Electronics Engineer / Electrical Engineering Technician / Mechanical Engineer For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER? Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical control systems, machinery and equipment. They work with high and low voltage equipment in areas such as transport networks; power generation, transmission and distribution; renewable energy sources; and building services.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £60k £56,199/yr, High Wage

£50k £40k £38,942/yr, £19.97/hr, Median Wage

£30k £22,113/yr, Entry Level Wage

£20k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I’ve enjoyed it, especially the group practical we do on Tuesday mornings. There’s a lot of theory but you need that as a basis for doing more study. I’m doing the HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering next.” NAME: ALISTAIR TEASDALE COURSE: LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING HIGH SCHOOL: HIGHFIELD ACADEMY DREAM JOB: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR BAE OR THE RAF

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 3150

3,113

3,124

3,106

3100 3,064

3,063

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you eventually want to study at uni)

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 ENGINEERING / What’s covered: Electrical, Electronic & Mechanical Principles / Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Pneumatics and Hydraulic Systems / Programmable Logic Controllers ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING / What’s covered: Electrical and Electronic Principles / Analogue and Digital Electronics / Robotics / Microprocessor Technology / PIC Microcontroller Programming MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING / What’s covered: Drawing & Design / CAD & Rapid Prototyping / Robotics / Welding & Fabrication Techniques / Computer Numerical Control (CNC) / Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING / What’s covered: Engineering Project / Mathematics for Engineering Technicians / Theory of Flight Principles / Applications of Aircraft Mechanical Science / Aerodynamic Principles TECHNICAL BACCALAUREATE / The Technical Baccalaureate delivers high quality employability and technical skills. Study one of the programmes above alongside AS Mathematics and an Extended Project Qualification.

ENGINEERING

APPRENTICESHIPS

ENGINEERING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Promoting Good Working Relationships / Controlling Manufacturing Operations / Analysing Inspection Results ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE (ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP) – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Engineering Design and Research / Implementing Engineering and Risk Management Processes ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING (FABRICATION AND WELDING) – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Manual Metal Arc / Tungsten Inert Gas / Metal Inert Gas / Mechanised Arc Welding / Electron Beam Welding ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC) – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Circuit Design Using CAD / Electronic Circuit / Electronic Equipment ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Manual Milling and Turning / Hand Fitting / CNC Milling, Turning and Grinding / Overhaul and Test Spring Making ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING (TECHNICAL SUPPORT) – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Design / Quality Control / Non-Destructive Testing / General Machining / General Welding MAINTENANCE (MANUFACTURING) – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: Fault Diagnosis / Planned, Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance / Fluid Power / Dismantling and Replacing Parts

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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HAIR, BEAUTY AND RELATED THERAPIES WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Hairdresser / Beauty Therapist / Image Consultant / Nail Technician / Aromatherapist / Massage Therapist / Reflexologist / Make-Up Artist For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A HAIRDRESSER? Hairdressers and barbers shampoo, cut, colour, style and treat hair. They talk to clients about the style they want to achieve, giving them advice and suggesting style ideas. They might also advise on minor hair and scalp problems. Other duties could include making appointments, handling payments and ordering materials.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £20k £19,208/yr, High Wage

£18k £16k £14k

£12,149/yr, Entry Level Wage

£13,631/yr, £6.99/hr, Median Wage

£12k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN!

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED?

“I love beauty and I’ve really enjoyed the course. You need to be willing to learn. There’s a lot of theory but I don’t mind because that’s giving me the knowledge I will need for my future job.”

11,000

NAME: ELEANOR LEES COURSE: LEVEL 2 BEAUTY THERAPY HIGH SCHOOL: HODGSON ACADEMY DREAM JOB: OPEN MY OWN BEAUTY SALON

10,000

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10,769 10,587 10,401

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LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you want a straight route through to employment)

Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 WOMEN’S HAIRDRESSING / What’s covered: Working in the Hair Industry / Client Consultation / Shampooing and Conditioning / Cutting, Colouring and Lightening / Art of Dressing Hair HAIRDRESSING / What’s covered: Client consultation / Shampooing and Conditioning / Cutting and Colouring Techniques / Colour Correction / Styling & Creative Hair Design / Salon Reception Duties / Promotional Activities BARBERING / What’s covered: Client consultation / Shampooing and Conditioning / Cutting and Colouring Techniques / Shaving / Facial Hair Design / Styling & Creative Hair Design / Salon Reception Duties / Promotional Activities MAKE-UP / What’s covered: Facial Skincare Treatments / Eyebrow and Eyelash Treatments / Make-up Services / Applying Skincare and Make-up Products / Using Skin Camouflage / Promoting Additional Services & Products to Clients MAKE-UP (THEATRICAL – SPECIAL EFFECTS AND HAIR AND MEDIA) / What’s covered: Hairdressing Techniques for Media Make-Up / Wigs and Postiche for Media Make-Up / Character Make-Up / Special Effects and Media Make-Up / Good Working Relationships / Body Art BEAUTY THERAPY (GENERAL) / What’s covered: Facial Skincare Treatments / Eyebrow and Eyelash Enhancement / Waxing Services / Pedicure and Manicure Services / Promoting Additional Services & Products to Clients BEAUTY THERAPY (MASSAGE & ELECTRICAL) / What’s covered: Body Massage Treatments / Facial and Body Electrical Treatments / Body and Skin Analysis / Anatomy and Physiology / Mechanical Massage / Electrical Science NAIL SERVICES & TECHNOLOGIES / What’s covered: Manicure and Pedicure Services / Electrical Filing / Nail Art Services / Nail Enhancements Using UV Gel, Liquid and Powder / Gel Polish / Client Care and Consultation / Product Promotion

HAIR, BEAUTY AND RELATED THERAPIES

APPRENTICESHIPS

HAIRDRESSING – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Client consultation / Shampooing and Conditioning / Cutting and Colouring Techniques / Styling Techniques / Salon Reception Duties / Promotional Activities BARBERING – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Client Consultation / Shampooing, Conditioning & Scalp Massage / Cutting, Colouring and Styling Techniques / Cutting Facial Hair / Threading / Salon Reception Duties / Promotional Activities NAIL SERVICES – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Manicure and Pedicure Services / Nail Art Services / Nail Enhancements Using UV Gel, Liquid and Powder / Salon Reception Duties / Product Promotion BEAUTY THERAPY – LEVEL 2 (GENERAL) & LEVEL 3 (MASSAGE) / What’s covered: Facial Treatments / Pedicures / Manicures / Head and Body Massage Treatments / Stone Therapy Treatments

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Nurse / Healthcare Assistant / Health Visitor / Mental Health Nurse / Social Care Worker / Health Services or Public Health Manager or Director For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A NURSE? Nurses provide general and/or specialised nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and work with other healthcare professionals and within teams of healthcare workers. They advise on and teach nursing practice.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £50k £40k £30k £20k

£23,166/yr, Entry Level Wage

£31,668/yr, £16.24/hr, Median Wage

£42,432/yr, High Wage

£10k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I loved the course and it was a good preparation for studying midwifery at Edge Hill Uni, which is where I’m going next. The tutors are lovely and made me so welcome – they also helped me to write my personal statement.” NAME: JENNY BRAND COURSE: LEVEL 3 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE HIGH SCHOOL: FLEETWOOD HIGH SCHOOL DREAM JOB: MIDWIFE

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 80,000

79,347

79,000

78,186

78,537

78,000 77,000

76,125

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

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(if you eventually want to study at uni)

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (CADETS) – A unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience working within the NHS Trust and Blackpool Social Services / What’s covered: Anatomy and Physiology / Physiology of Fluid Balance / Communication / Counselling / Equality and Diversity / Safeguarding / Personal & Professional Development HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE / What’s covered: Equality and Diversity / Communication / Infection Prevention and Control / Human Growth and Development / Research Skills / Empowerment / Mental Health

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

APPRENTICESHIPS

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Supporting Physical and Emotional Care / Supporting Daily Living Needs and Health Care / Understanding Mental Health Problems LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN CARE – LEVEL 5 / What’s covered: Developing and Carrying Out Policy / Managing Care Services / Recruitment / Promoting and Developing Best Practice / Care Management / Quality Systems CLINICAL HEALTH – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Person-Centred Approach / Infection Prevention / Medication / Personal Care / Mental Health Awareness / End of Life Care / Dementia

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE / What’s covered: Communication / Safeguarding / Person-Centred Approaches – Health and Safety / Handling Information / Equality and Diversity

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

The majority of our courses include a work placement.

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

B&FC COURSE & APPRENTICESHIP GUIDE 2017

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Chef / Baker / Catering Manager / Food Processing Worker / Housekeeper / Publican-Licensee / Restaurant Manager / Hotel Receptionist For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A CHEF? Chefs plan menus and prepare, or oversee the preparation of food in hotels, restaurants, clubs, private households and other establishments. They usually start out as a commis chef, progressing to section chef and eventually head chef. The head chef, or chef de cuisine, runs the entire kitchen.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £25k £22k

£23,010/yr, High Wage

£19k £15,990/yr, £8.20/hr, Median Wage

£16k £13k

£12,851/yr, Entry Level Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN!

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED?

“I’ve become much more confident since being at College. They also gave me some 30,000 great opportunities, like taking part in the national ABST competition, which I won! 29,000 My prize was a trip to Germany to visit 28,000 global bakery supplier IREKS.” NAME: SARAH HEWITT COURSE: LEVEL 3 PROFESSIONAL BAKERY HIGH SCHOOL: GARSTANG COMMUNITY ACADEMY DREAM JOB: A TECHNICAL ROLE WORKING IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/DIVERSIFICATION

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29,004

29,120

28,198

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(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you want a straight route through to employment)

Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT / What’s covered: Business and Financial Skills / Customer Service / Supervisory Skills / Organising a Hospitality Event / Food and Drink Operations / Front Office Operations / Marketing and Advertising FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVICE / What’s covered: Kitchen Operations / Special Diets / Food and Drink Service / Preparing and Cooking Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Desserts and Puddings / Developing Social Skills / Customer Service Performance / Preparing and Serving Wines and Cocktails PROFESSIONAL BAKERY / What’s covered: Metering, Weighing and Storing Ingredients / Mixing Methods and Bread Making / Quality Control / Ovens and the Baking Process / Setting Up a Business PROFESSIONAL COOKERY / What’s Covered: Preparing and Cooking Meat; Fish & Shellfish; Desserts & Puddings; Fruit & Vegetables; and Biscuits & Cakes / Financial Control / Legal Responsibilities PROFESSIONAL COOKERY (PATISSERIE AND CONFECTIONERY) / What’s covered: Preparing and Cooking Bread & Dough / Preparing and Cooking Cakes, Biscuits, Sponges & Scones / Preparing and Processing Chocolate & Pastry Products; Marzipan, Pastillage & Sugar Products; and Hot & Cold Desserts

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

APPRENTICESHIPS

MEAT AND POULTRY SKILLS – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Primary and Secondary Processing to Butchery Sales and Services PROFESSIONAL BAKERY – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From BreadMaking to Cake Decoration HOSPITALITY SERVICES – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Reception to Food and Drink Service HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: From Leading a Team to Productive Working Relationships HOUSEKEEPING – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Cleaning and Servicing Different Areas to Safe Use of Chemicals KITCHEN SERVICES – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Preparing and Cooking Basic Dishes to Working to a Brand Standard LICENCED HOSPITALITY – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Customer and Drinks Service to Conflict Management PATISSERIE AND CONFECTIONERY – LEVEL 3 / What’s covered: From Preparing Bread, Cakes and Biscuits to Processing Hot and Cold Desserts PROFESSIONAL COOKERY – LEVELS 2 & 3 & FOOD PRODUCTION AND COOKING – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Preparing and Cooking Dishes to Developing Recipes and Menus CLEANING AND SUPPORT SERVICES – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Cleaning and Maintaining Surfaces to Carrying Out Minor Repairs FISH AND SHELLFISH – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Processing Fish and Shellfish by Hand and/or Mechanical Methods FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE – LEVEL 2 & BEVERAGE SERVICE – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Silver Service to Preparing Cocktails FOOD INDUSTRY SKILLS – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Food Industry Preparation, Processing and Service Techniques FRONT OF HOUSE RECEPTION – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: From Guest Bookings to Tourism Information

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

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MARITIME AND NAUTICAL WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Ship or Hovercraft Officer / Merchant Navy Deck Officer / Merchant Navy Engineering Officer / Merchant Navy Rating For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A SHIP OR HOVERCRAFT OFFICER? Ship and hovercraft officers command and navigate ships and other craft, co-ordinate the activities of officers and deck and engine room ratings, operate and maintain communications equipment on board ship and undertake minor repairs to engines, boilers and other mechanical and electrical equipment.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £50k £40k £30k

£35,139/yr, High Wage £19,364/yr, £9.93/hr, Median Wage

£20k £10,004/yr, Entry Level Wage

£10k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I enjoyed the course and really recommend it – it completely prepares you to go into industry. The Nautical Campus has all the latest facilities and the tutors are great too – they really look out for you.” NAME: ROBERT WALTON COURSE: LEVEL 3 MARITIME STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL: ATTENDED SCHOOL IN IRELAND DREAM JOB: DECK OFFICER

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HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 400 390

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

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Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 DECK CADET / What’s covered: Maritime Sector Overview / Maritime Employment / Environmental Health and Safety Practice / Mathematics for Seafarers / Control Vessel Operations / Vessel Construction and Stability / Numeracy for Seafarers ENGINEERING CADET / What’s covered: Maritime Sector Overview / Mathematics for Seafarers / Control Vessel Operations / Vessel Construction and Stability / Marine Heat Engines / Marine Engineering Dynamics / Basic Vessel Engineering Systems Two innovative courses offering a unique mix of employment, academic instruction and sea-going experience.

MARITIME AND NAUTICAL

APPRENTICESHIPS

MARITIME STUDIES – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Maritime Employment / Survival in the Water / Vessel Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting / Vessel Ropework, Anchoring and Mooring Operations

College location: Fleetwood Nautical Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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MEDIA PRODUCTION, FILM AND TELEVISION WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Audio-Visual (AV) or Broadcasting Equipment Operator / Audio-Visual Technician / Broadcast Engineer / Lighting Technician / Live Sound Engineer / Cinematographer / Studio Sound Engineer / TV or Film Camera Operator / Video Editor For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE AN AUDIO-VISUAL (AV) OR BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR? AV Equipment Operators assist with still, cine and television cameras and operate other equipment to record, manipulate and project sound and vision for entertainment, cultural, commercial and industrial purposes. Their work includes setting up equipment, planning shots, and sorting out technical and lighting issues.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £50k £49,628/yr, High Wage

£40k £29,192/yr, £14.97/hr, Median Wage

£30k £20k

£18,720/yr, Entry Level Wage

£10k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I loved my course, especially all of the production work we got to do. I’m off to Staffordshire University next to study film advertising and music video production. They said the work we do here is ‘ahead of the game’.” NAME: JENNIFER MILNES COURSE: LEVEL 3 CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION HIGH SCHOOL: HODGSON ACADEMY DREAM JOB: DIRECTOR

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HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 4,000 3,900

3,811

3,800 3,700

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3,751

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COLLEGE-BASED COURSES: LEVEL 3 COURSES (if you eventually want to study at uni) Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 MEDIA PRODUCTION, FILM AND TELEVISION / What’s covered: Advertising for Television / Short Film / Music Video / 2D Animation CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION (FILM AND TELEVISION) / What’s covered: Short Film / Music Video / Pre-Production Planning / Analysing Films / Location Film / Multi-Camera Broadcast / Documentary / Experimental Film / TV Studio Techniques

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES College location: University Centre

(if you want a straight route through to employment) Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION (FILM AND TELEVISION) / What’s covered: Using Video Cameras / Editing Software / Investigating Computer Games / Creating Advertisements for Print and TV / Developing Your Writing Skills for Newspaper and Magazine Journalism

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Actor, Entertainer or Presenter / Circus Performer / Classical Musician / Dancer / Pop Musician / Stunt Performer For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE AN ACTOR, ENTERTAINER OR PRESENTER? Being an actor or entertainer could involve anything from singing, dancing, playing music and portraying characters in dramatic productions to performing comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion. As a presenter, you would introduce and present radio or television programmes.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £50k £47,658/yr, High Wage

£40k £30k £20k

£27,515/yr, £14.11/hr, Median Wage £17,433/yr, Entry Level Wage

£10k Pay based on level of experience and education

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “I’m really enjoying it – it’s very in depth and working as a team really helps you to develop as a person. The tutors have lots of industry experience and because of that I’ve learnt what to expect in my future career.” NAME: HERMIONE ALICE MAY BAILEY COURSE: LEVEL 3 PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL: CARR HILL HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE DREAM JOB: ACTOR

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 2,016

2,000 1,933

1,950

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PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC

College location: University Centre

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY / What’s covered: Music Production Techniques / Contemporary Song-Writing Techniques / The Sound and Music Industry / Music Theory and Harmony / Arranging Music / Live Sound Techniques / Music and Sound for the Moving Image PERFORMING ARTS / What’s covered: Acting / Singing / Dance / Radio / Musical Theatre Performance / Historical Context of Performance / TV Acting / The Performing Arts Business / Rehearsal and Performance DANCE / What’s covered: Ballet / Tap / Jazz / Contemporary and Urban Techniques / Choreography / Performance / Anatomy for Dance

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES (if you want a straight route through to employment) Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 MUSIC / What’s covered: The Music Industry / Managing a Music Product / Music and Production Analysis / Music Showcase / Producing a Music Recording / Music Sequencing / Music Ensemble and Performance PERFORMING ARTS / What’s covered: The Production Process / The Performing Arts Business / Dance / Musical Theatre / Performing Plays / Singing / Acting / Movement / Improvisation / Audition Skills

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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PUBLIC SERVICES WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Police Officer / Army Officer / Army Soldier / Firefighter / Police Community Support Officer / Prison Officer / Probation Services Officer / RAF Aircrew & Groundcrew / Security Officer For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A POLICE OFFICER? Police officers (sergeant and below) co-ordinate and undertake the investigation of crimes, patrol public areas, arrest offenders and suspects and enforce law and order. Officers of the British Transport Police operate within the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £50k £40k £30k £20k

£24,141/yr, Entry Level Wage

£32,156/yr, £16.49/hr, Median Wage

£40,619/yr, High Wage

£10k Pay based on level of experience and education

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “The course prepares you for lots of different public services careers, from border control to the prison service. I’d like to stay on at B&FC and do an undergraduate course then apply for a role in the fire service.” NAME: LUCY BOWES COURSE: LEVEL 3 PUBLIC SERVICES HIGH SCHOOL: ST GEORGE’S SCHOOL DREAM JOB: WORK IN THE FIRE SERVICE

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 14,000

13,616 13,317

13,500

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COLLEGE-BASED COURSES: LEVEL 3 COURSES (if you eventually want to study at uni) Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 PUBLIC SERVICES / What’s covered: Government, Policies and the Public Services / Leadership and Team Work / Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services / Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle in the Public Services / Crime and its Effects on Society / Responding to Emergency Incidents

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES College location: Bispham Campus

(if you want a straight route through to employment) Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 PUBLIC SERVICES / What’s covered: Public Service Skills / Employment Opportunities within Public Services / Improving Health and Fitness / Land Navigation and Expedition Skills

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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RETAIL WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Manager or Director in Retail or Wholesale / Franchise Owner / Retail Merchandiser / Sales Assistant / Retail Buyer / Purchasing Manager / Supply Chain Manager For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A MANAGER/DIRECTOR IN RETAIL OR WHOLESALE? Retail and wholesale managers and directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the operations of major retail and wholesale establishments in order to maximise business performance and meet financial goals. Typical tasks might include motivating staff to achieve sales targets, organising promotional events and monitoring industry trends.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £50k £40k £40,307/yr, High Wage

£30k £20k £10k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “Doing an apprenticeship gives you first-hand experience and means you can learn more quickly. It also helps to develop your confidence, which as a sales consultant you need as you have to deal with all different types of customers.” NAME: ABBIGAIL MEEGAN COURSE: LEVEL 2 RETAIL APPRENTICESHIP HIGH SCHOOL: ATTENDED SCHOOL IN CHORLEY DREAM JOB: I’M DOING IT! (SALES CONSULTANT IN LOTTIE’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE)

£13,553/yr, Entry Level Wage

£20,690/yr, £10.61/hr, Median Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 41,200

40,983

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40,755

40,696

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

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(if you eventually want to study at uni)

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 BUSINESS (RETAIL) / What’s covered: Understanding Retailing / Visual Merchandising / Fashion Retail / Food Retail / Managing Business Information / Creative Product Promotion / Starting a Small Business / Market Research

RETAIL

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

College location: Bispham Campus

RETAIL – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Customer Service / Product Knowledge and Selling / Merchandise Handling, Storage and Display / Personal and Organisational Effectiveness SALES - LEVELS 1 & 2 / What’s covered: Generating and Qualifying Leads / Selling Faceto-Face / Selling by Telephone / Time Planning CONTACT CENTRE LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Selling by Telephone / Using Systems and Technology / Handling Negotiations and Closing a Sale WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE – LEVEL 2 / What’s covered: Skills and Competencies Required in a Warehouse and Storage Workplace

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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SCIENCE WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Biological Scientist or Biochemist / Biologist / Biomedical Scientist / Chemist / Food Scientist or Technologist / Forensic Scientist / Geneticist / Laboratory Technician / Research Scientist For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST OR BIOCHEMIST? Biological scientists and biochemists examine and investigate the morphology, structure, chemistry and physical characteristics of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases. Biochemistry is hugely important to improving our understanding of and identifying solutions within areas such as medicine, agriculture and the environment.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £60k £50k

£53,996/yr, High Wage

£40k

£34,827/yr, £17.86/hr, Median Wage

£30k £20k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN!

£22,776/yr, Entry Level Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

“I loved the course – it’s the best thing I HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? ever did! You learn so much, the practical experiments are brilliant and the teachers 7,896 7,872 are fantastic. I discovered I liked the 8,000 7,748 medical side best so I’m doing forensic 7,800 anthropology at Liverpool John Moores.” NAME: LYDIA BITHELL COURSE: LEVEL 3 SCIENCE (FORENSIC THEN MEDICAL) HIGH SCHOOL: LYTHAM ST ANNES TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE DREAM JOB: DOING FORENSICS FOR THE POLICE

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COLLEGE-BASED COURSES: SCIENCE

LEVEL 3 COURSES (if you eventually want to study at uni) Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 SCIENCE (APPLIED – FORENSIC, MEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PATHWAYS) / What’s covered: Microbiological Techniques / Physiology of Human Body Systems / Criminal Psychology / Biochemistry / Genetics and Genetic Engineering / Criminal Investigation Procedures & Practice / The Science of the Earth

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES College location: Bispham Campus

(if you want a straight route through to employment) Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 SCIENCE (APPLIED – FORENSIC, MEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PATHWAYS) / What’s covered: Principles of Science / Applications of Chemical Substances / Applications of Physical Science / Health Applications of Life Science / Science in Medicine / Chemical Analysis and Detection

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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SPORT, LEISURE AND RECREATION WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Leisure or Sports Manager / Sport and Exercise Scientist / Fitness Instructor / Leisure Centre Manager / Sport and Exercise Psychologist / Sports Coach / Sports Development Officer / Sports Physiotherapist For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A LEISURE OR SPORTS MANAGER? Leisure and sports managers organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources required for the provision of sporting, artistic, theatrical and other recreational and amenity services. Typical tasks could range from arranging activity timetables and organising special events to recruiting and managing staff, and controlling budgets.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £55k £45k £44,616/yr, High Wage

£35k £25k £15k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN! “It’s really good and the tutors are so helpful. I’ve enjoyed anatomy the most – learning about how the body works and what it can do. Next year I can specialise in coaching or personal training which should help with my career.” NAME: KAYLEIGH FALLON COURSE: LEVEL 2 SPORT (DEVELOPMENT, COACHING AND FITNESS) HIGH SCHOOL: PALATINE HIGH SCHOOL (NOW SOUTH SHORE ACADEMY) DREAM JOB: PERSONAL TRAINER

£16,166/yr, Entry Level Wage

£24,843/yr, £12.74/hr, Median Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 6,500

6,224

6,208

6,264

6,321

2014

2015

2016

2017

6,000 5,508

5,500 5,000 2013

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SPORT, LEISURE AND RECREATION

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES: LEVEL 3 COURSES (if you eventually want to study at uni) Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 SPORT (DEVELOPMENT, COACHING AND FITNESS) / What’s covered: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology / Assessing Risk in Sport / Fitness Training and Programming / Sport Coaching / Sports Development / Practical Team or Individual Sports

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES (if you want a straight route through to employment)

College location: Bispham Campus

Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 SPORT, EXERCISE, HEALTH AND FITNESS / What’s covered: Gym Instructing / Sports Massage Therapy / Participating in Sport / Injuries in Sport / Leading a Healthy Life / Physical Preparation for Sports Performance / Anatomy and Physiology

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

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TRAVEL AND TOURISM WHAT CAREERS ARE THERE? Hotel or Accommodation Manager / Travel Agency Manager / Air Cabin Crew / Airline Customer Service Agent / Holiday Representative / Tour Manager / Tourism Officer / Tourist Information Centre Manager For more careers go to blackpool.emsicareercoach.co.uk

WANT TO BE A HOTEL OR ACCOMMODATION MANAGER? Hotel or accommodation managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hotels, hostels, lodging homes, holiday camps, holiday flats and chalets. Responsibilities range from overseeing housekeeping and general maintenance to budget management, marketing and adherence to licensing and other statutory regulations.

HOW MUCH COULD YOU EARN? £40k £30k

£33,287/yr, High Wage

£20k £10k

IF THEY CAN YOU CAN!

£12,188/yr, Entry Level Wage

£18,662/yr, £9.57/hr, Median Wage

Pay based on level of experience and education

“I’ve really enjoyed level 2 and am about to start level 3. The best bits were working as a team and doing work experience at Blackpool Tourist Information Centre. The tutors are helpful too - they’re always there for you.”

5,100

NAME: JOE JOLLY COURSE: LEVEL 2 TRAVEL AND TOURISM HIGH SCHOOL: BAINES SCHOOL DREAM JOB: SOMETHING IN RAIL TRAVEL

4,950

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED? 5,088 5,068 5,039

5,050 4,970

4,964

2013

2014

5,000

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2015

2016

2017

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LEVEL 3 COURSES

(if you want to start work straight away)

(if you eventually want to study at uni)

Length: 2 years / Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 including English Language, Maths and Science / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12 TRAVEL AND TOURISM & TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY / What’s covered: UK Travel and Tourism Industry / Marketing / European and Long Haul Destinations / Visitor Attractions / Resort and Children’s Representatives / Package Holidays / Tour and Cruise Operations / Specialist Tourism / TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT / What’s covered: The Hospitality Industry / Supervising Customer Service Performance / Marketing / Personal Selling and Promotional Skills / Human Resources / Organising a Hospitality Event

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

APPRENTICESHIPS

TRAVEL SERVICES (HEAD OFFICE) – LEVELS 2 & 3 / What’s covered: Building and Maintaining Relationships with Customers / Assisting Customers Prior to and After Travelling / Tourism Information and Itineraries / Bookings

LEVEL 2 AND 3 COLLEGE COURSES

College location: Bispham Campus

COLLEGE-BASED COURSES:

WE ALSO OFFER TRAINEESHIPS

(if you want a straight route through to employment)

These programmes get you ready to do a full apprenticeship. See page 59 for details.

Length: Between 1 and 3 years (depending on your Maths and English ability) / Entry Requirements: Fewer than 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 / Scheduled hours per week: Between 9 and 12

TRAVEL AND TOURISM / What’s covered: UK Travel and Tourism Sector / Customer Service / UK and Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations / Holiday Planning / Marketing / Airlines and Airports / Interpersonal Skills / Event Planning / Activity Tourism / Tour Guiding

If you achieve a grade 3 or below in your GCSE Maths and English exams you will have to do retakes in these subjects. This could delay your entry to university and/or employment.

GATEWAY COURSES

(LIFE SKILLS AND WORK)

Providing you with the skills to move your life forward

Our Gateway courses are designed for those with few or no qualifications and those with language/learning difficulties. Based at our Gateway Campus in Blackpool, you will be part of an inclusive, supportive environment where you can achieve all your goals.

OUR COURSES Foundation Gateway A 1- to 3-year course aimed at young people (aged 16-24) with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD), additional learning needs and those who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. The course will allow you to develop skills such as work readiness and life skills to help you secure paid employment, independent living and participation in society. A full support package is available for those with an EHC Plan.

Gateway to FE A 1-year course aimed at those with few or no qualifications that will provide you with the skills needed to move your life forward. Choose to focus on one of the following areas: Business and Administration; Catering; Childcare; Construction; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); Hair and Beauty; ICT; Travel and Tourism; Motor Vehicle; Performing Arts; Sports; Visual Arts. On successful completion, you will be able to progress to a level 2 course in your chosen career area.

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TRAINEESHIPS (BISPHAM CAMPUS)

A traineeship is a pre-apprenticeship programme featuring a work placement to help you develop the personal attributes and job-specific skills needed for employment. We will help you to develop your essential skills too. Employers have an ever-growing pool of candidates to choose from, so some experience of a real-life working environment will put you at an advantage in the job market. Employers always tell us they need people with a good standard of English and maths (essential skills) and a traineeship helps you develop these.

Traineeships are available in the following areas: Health & Adult/Child Care Construction Hospitality & Catering Retail Customer Service Hairdressing Fish and Shellfish All trainees get a bus pass to help with travel and you could also be eligible for a ÂŁ40 bursary. You will need to be aged between 16 and 24, without employment and with little or no work experience. In addition, you must not hold a level 3 qualification.

APPLY/FIND OUT MORE To apply, fill in and return our application form at the back of this guide.

For more information, contact: Foundation Gateway and Gateway to FE Nicola Skelton or Kerry Hogg / T 01253 352 352 or 07946 549705 / E gatewaycampus@blackpool.ac.uk Traineeships - The Apprenticeships Team T 03300 241 234 / E traineeships@illuminatetrainingsolutions.com

HOW TO APPLY COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM As soon as you’ve decided what to do you should complete and return the attached application form or apply online by finding your chosen course and clicking ‘Apply’. Our College and School Liaison Team can also help you to make your application when they visit your school. If you’re applying for an apprenticeship, it’s really important you try to find a job where you can do it. We can support you with this through our strong employer relationships.

RECEIVE YOUR OFFER LETTER Once we’ve received and processed your application we’ll write to you with details of your offer. We’ll make you aware of the entry requirements you’ll need to meet as well as anything else you will need to do as part of the admissions process (eg an assessment). If you’re still at school and applying for an apprenticeship or traineeship, we’ll write to you to invite you to an apprenticeship event. If you’ve left school, we’ll phone you to arrange a suitable time for you to drop in and see us.

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO RESERVE A PLACE AT B&FC. IT’S EASY TO APPLY AND WE’VE OUTLINED THE WHOLE PROCESS FOR YOU BELOW.

COME AND SEE US We’ll invite you to our open days and meet the experts events. You will also have the opportunity to meet our College and School Liaison Team in your school. On these occasions you’ll find out more about your chosen subject area and where it can lead. If you’re keen to do an apprenticeship/traineeship you can call in anytime at our Careers Zone for a chat with an adviser about your options. It’s very important that you take these opportunities to doublecheck your ambitions and your application. When we’ve seen you at College or in your school you can complete an acceptance form that shows you have fully understood your application, made any changes if necessary and accepted your place here. You will also be invited to our pre-College events where you can meet your future fellow students and take part in course-related activities. We’ll send you details of these nearer the time.

SIGN UP Sign up is when you officially become a College student/apprentice/trainee. This will usually be at the end of August (GCSE results day for year 11s) but we’ll let you know the exact date nearer the time. If you don’t get the grades you need for your chosen course don’t worry, we’ll make sure you’re placed on a suitable, related course. If you’ve applied for an apprenticeship and you’re accepted (and providing you are aged 16 by 24 June) your apprenticeship can start as soon as suitable employment is confirmed throughout the year.

STAY IN TOUCH At any stage of the application process, we are around to help and advise – just contact us on T 01253 504 322 (for full-time courses) or T 0330 024 1234 (for apprenticeships) or at E admissions@blackpool.ac.uk Don’t forget to let us know if your contact details change as well.

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