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FOURTH BEST PROVIDER IN THE COUNTRY
for 16-18 apprenticeships
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SIXTH BEST PROVIDER IN THE COUNTRY
for timely achievement rates for classroom based learning*
“Learners enjoy their time at college and recognise how the knowledge and skills they are gaining will help them to be successful in their future lives.” (Ofsted)** “Student Services...can rightly be considered one of ‘the jewels in the crown’ of Bishop Auckland College.” (Matrix)*** * Ratings from the latest national league tables published by the Skills Funding Agency in July 2016. ** Extract from Ofsted inspection report published in May 2016. *** Taken from an assessment report by Matrix, the national quality standard for information, advice and guidance (IAG) services published in July 2016.
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2016 a great year for Bishop Auckland College 2016 has been a great year for Bishop Auckland College and our students. We are enjoying record success rates for both apprenticeships and classroom based learning and are now officially among the top performing colleges in the country. In national league tables published by the Skills Funding Agency in July 2016 we have been rated: • the fourth best provider in the country for 16-18 apprenticeships, with 84.9% of apprentices achieving their framework on time. The national average is 62.5%. • the sixth best provider in the country for timely achievement rates for classroom based learning, with 88.6% of students passing their qualification, compared to the national average of 82.2%. We have also been praised by external assessors for the quality of our teaching, our student success, excellent links with employers, and the advice and support we provide. An Ofsted inspection report published in May 2016, which found we were a ‘good’ college, said: “The Principal and the leadership team have created a culture of high expectations. As a result, learners enjoy their time at college and recognise how the knowledge and skills they are gaining will help them to be successful in their future lives.” More good news followed in July 2016, when an assessment by Matrix, the national quality standard for
information, advice and guidance (IAG) services, described Student Services as “one of ‘the jewels in the crown’ of Bishop Auckland College”. Other highlights include a Quality Assurance Agency Review of the college’s Higher Education provision in March 2016 which found it met all four standards. Meanwhile Auckland Academy, jointly launched with Auckland Castle in January 2016, is offering a wide range of high quality apprenticeship opportunities - with more than 100 jobs being created by the re-opening of the castle to the public in 2018.
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Throughout this prospectus you will find individual success stories from our students across all curriculum areas, alongside information on our superb learning and recreational facilities, free travel, courses and qualifications, how to apply, and enrichment activities. We look forward to meeting you at school visits and at our open events in the months ahead, and hopefully you will join us in September 2017 and we can help set you up for future success! Natalie Davison-Terranova Principal and Chief Executive
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Contents 2. Your success is our success 3. Welcome from the Principal 5. Student Services 6. Financial support 7. State-of-the-art facilities 8. Free travel 10. Qualifications explained 11. Foundation learning/Aspire 12. Apprenticeships 13. Art and design 14. Beauty therapy 15. Business 16. Catering and hospitality 17. Childcare 18. Construction 20. Engineering/SW Durham Training 22. Hairdressing 23. Health and social care 24. IT and computing 25. Motor vehicle 26. Music and performing arts 27. Photography 28. Sport 29. Uniformed services 30. Higher education 31. National Citizen Service 32. How to apply/Open events 4
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Student support service our jewel in the crown If you are looking for advice, information or guidance, you will be in safe hands with Bishop Auckland College’s Student Services team. For the college’s student support service has been described as one of its ‘jewels in the crown’ in an inspection report. Students and strategic partners praised the quality of advice and support offered in interviews with the assessor for Matrix, the national quality standard for information, advice and guidance (IAG) services. The Student Services team provides careers advice and guidance, financial support, and pastoral and welfare services to the college’s students, as well as helping applicants prior to enrolment. The report said the college placed “considerable importance…on Student Services providing an effective, efficient and timely IAG service to meet the needs of students, employers and partners”. It continued: “In providing the IAG service, staff members in Student
Services do so in an enthusiastic, genuine and committed fashion and are doing all the right things to make the service one that students recognise and appreciate. “The work undertaken by members of staff within Student Services involving a range of individuals with differing needs and capabilities can rightly be considered one of ‘the jewels in the crown’ of Bishop Auckland College.” In order to meet the Matrix accreditation, the college had to meet 27 standards, including having clear leadership and direction, providing accurate, impartial and objective information to clients, and evaluating outcomes for clients. The assessor held focus groups and one-to-one meetings with students and strategic partners to obtain feedback. Student comments included: “Student Services are very considerate and are willing to help” and: “I like the fact you
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have someone you can confide in and get a level of support from.” Examples provided by students on support available to them included help with student financial loans and childcare, the use of a scribe for completing written exams and for one student with a broken hand the use of a laptop computer whilst he is unable to write. There were also positive comments from partner representatives, including: “I like working with the college - very professional, very friendly” and: “They are an excellent partner; student focused, very accommodating and flexible.”
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Financial support
All full time students aged between 16 and 18 on August 31st 2017 are entitled to a fully funded (free) course.
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You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your course if: • You are aged 19 to 23, already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above, and are studying at Level 3 or above.
• You are aged 24 or over and are studying at Level 3 or above.
Discretionary learner support funds Discretionary learner support funds provide financial support to students to help them access further education. The funds are prioritised for those who face financial hardship and are subject to eligibility requirements. They can be used to help with: • Essential course items
• Travel costs for students over 19 years old
• Childcare costs
• Course fees.
Your course will also be free if: • You are aged 19 to 23, are studying at Level 2 or Level 3 and do not already hold a qualification at Level 2 or Level 3. • You are unemployed and in receipt of Job Seekers’ Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA) or universal credit and studying at Level 2 or below. • You are an unwaged dependant of those listed above.
* Subject to terms and conditions and eligibility criteria. The above excludes all designated Higher Education courses in partnership with the University of Sunderland. Other exemptions may apply.
Study/learning support Bishop Auckland College is committed to providing learning support to help you succeed on your course.
• Specialist equipment based on individual needs
Learners attending Bishop Auckland College and South West Durham Training can access various types of support:
At all stages of college life, learners are encouraged to disclose any learning needs or additional requirements. Following a short informal interview, a map of support for you will be arranged by the Additional Learning Support Co-ordinator or by your Study Coach. The provision may be short or long term and is based on individual need. For further details see the college’s ‘Additional Learning Support Policy’ on our website.
• 1:1 or small group Study Coaching to develop Maths and English • Learning Support Assistants (LSA) in the classroom • Personal care support
• Specialist assessment for exam access arrangements and reasonable adjustments
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• Any other reasonable adjustments.
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First class facilities Our students enjoy first class industry standard facilities for both work and recreation and free wifi. Art and design studios
Spacious and well-equipped performing arts and graphic design studios.
Dark room/photography editing suite
Commercial hairdressing salons
Industry standard salons featuring the latest equipment and facilities. All students receive 10% discount. To make an appointment call (01388) 443010.
Ambition restaurant
Our own in-house restaurant – open to the public but booking is essential. Call 01388 743184 to reserve a table.
The Meeting Place
Fully equipped fitness suite
A vibrant and busy café including a Starbucks Coffee outlet. The Meeting Place serves a range of healthy and nutritional meals at great prices!
Clinical nursing suite
On-site shop
Training kitchens
Sports hall and climbing wall
BAC Print
Industry standard workshops
Learning Zone and HE Centre
Professional darkroom facility designed for processing of student photography.
Radio broadcasting suite
State-of-the-art production, editing and radio broadcast suites.
Sound recording studio
Audio recording facilities equipped with the latest technology. Well-equipped, recently refitted kitchens boasting the latest in catering equipment.
Specialist construction and motor vehicle workshops with industry standard tools and equipment.
Engineering centre
Our Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated engineering partner South West Durham Training provides first class industryled training. It has a fully equipped engineering centre based in large, modern, purpose built premises in Newton Aycliffe.
Free membership of MYGYM fitness suite for all students.
A realistic working environment for our health and social care students.
Full-sized sports hall built to Sport England specifications and including a spectacular climbing wall.
Professional learning environment equipped with thousands of resources covering all subjects, computers with the latest software, internet access and e-learning materials.
Nursery
An Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated caring, well-resourced and fun learning environment for children of students, staff and the general public.
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Snacks, drinks, magazines and newspapers available daily from the college’s own store. In-house print unit equipped with the latest digital production technology.
Free travel Free gym membership Free breakfast Discounted hair and beauty treatments
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FREE travel Worried about the cost of getting to and from college? Don’t! Students at Bishop Auckland College can travel free on all Arriva North East services.
Routes include: • 1 and 1B – Darlington to Tow Law (via Shildon, Bishop Auckland and Crook) • X1 – Darlington to Tow Law (via Bishop Auckland and Crook) • 5 and 5A – Darlington to Bishop Auckland (via Newton Aycliffe and Shildon) • 6 – Durham to Cockfield (via Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Wo odhouse Close, Evenwood and West Auckland) • 56 – Durham to Bishop Auckland (via Coxhoe and Ferryhill) • 86 – Bishop Auckland to Toft Hill (via Witton Park) • 870 – Trimdon Village to Woodhouse Lane campus (via Fishburn, Sedgefield, Chilton, Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Willington and Hunwick).
Services from Bishop Auckland Bus Station to the college campus
On enrolment you will be issued with a smart card allowing you to board any Arriva bus services in the North East at any time.
There are also five buses which run from Bishop Auckland Bus Station to the college’s main campus, leaving between 8.14am and 8.40am - the 86, 1, 870, 6 and 5A - with return services between 4.45pm and 5.14pm.
They include all services running to and from Bishop Auckland and connections from the bus station to the college campus.
For information on free travel on Arriva North East services visit: arrivabus.co.uk/bacoll
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Your current qualifications
You can apply for
No formal qualifications
Entry level courses: Entry Level Certificate Basic Literacy (English) Basic Numeracy (Maths)
GCSEs at grades E – F or equivalent OR Entry level qualification
Level 1 courses: Introductory Diploma BTEC Level 1 NVQ Level 1
4 GCSEs at grades D – E or equivalent, including a D in Maths and English OR Level 1 vocational qualification at Merit or Distinction and Level 1 qualifications in Maths and English
Level 2 courses: Level 2 Diploma BTEC Level 2 Certificate NVQ Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
4 GCSEs at grades A* – C or equivalent, including English and Maths OR Level 2 vocational qualification at Merit or Distinction and Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English
Level 3 courses: BTEC Level 3 Diploma NVQ Level 3 Access to Higher Education Advanced Apprenticeship
Relevant Level 3 qualification OR A Levels and 5 x GCSEs grade A* - C or equivalent, including English and Maths
Level 4 and 5 courses: Higher National Certificate (HNC) NVQ Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Higher National Diploma (HND) Foundation Degree
New GCSE grading system Under the new GCSE grading system grades 9, 8 and 7 are equivalent to A*-A, grades 6, 5 and 4 equate to B-C and grades 3, 2 and 1 relate to the current grades D, E, F and G. For Level 3 courses, entry requirements may differ depending upon the course applied for. This will be discussed at interview. This table acts as a guide to course entry requirements. Specific criteria for individual courses can be found on the website course information pages.
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Foundation learning Foundation Learning and 'Kick-Start' can help you gain the skills and confidence to achieve your goals. You can study a range of different Entry Level courses from Motor Vehicle to Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing to Construction. You will also improve your employability skills, English, Maths, ICT and personal skills.
Vocational Access L1
Kick-Start L1
This course prepares students for further education, life and work. The college has an excellent reputation for providing students specialist support and there are many opportunities to develop your skills in vocational areas. The course will help you settle into college life, decide what you want to do and prepare you for the next step. You will be able to choose from a variety of subjects such as Construction, Motor Vehicle, Painting and Decorating, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Catering and Sport.
Deciding on a career is a big decision. The Kick-Start programme offers a wide variety of courses tailored to your needs where we spend time finding out exactly what career path you want to take. The course also focuses on interview and employability skills. You can try a range of taster courses, from Painting and Decorating to Motor Vehicle to Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Catering, Sport and many more.
Entry requirements
• No formal qualifications required.
• No formal qualifications required.
• An interview and short assessment will assess your suitability and interest in this programme.
Entry requirements
• An interview and short assessment will assess your suitability and interest in this programme.
For more information on either course, or to arrange an initial interview, please contact Kim McLaughlin, Learning Area Manager, on 01388 825185.
Aspire The college offers specialist support for students with more complex needs through our Aspire provision. Our staff liaise with external agencies to provide a bespoke service to students, who follow individualised programmes designed to meet their interests and long term goals. Learning takes place on the college campus, on work experience placements and out in the local community. Referrals are made through Durham County Council or other neighbouring local authorities.
We offer courses from pre-entry to Level 1. Topics covered include: • • • •
Team activities Household shopping Kitchen hygiene Making a meal
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Independent travel Personal care and hygiene Getting about safely Understanding relationships
For more information about the Aspire provision, contact Sharron Tunstall on 01388 443058.
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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are practical, hands-on programmes designed to provide you with relevant training, which will enable you to progress within your chosen industry. Apprentices start at Level 2 unless you have suitable knowledge and experience in your chosen field. You will work with an employer four days per week and spend one day per week training at the college or in your workplace, working towards your qualification. Bishop Auckland College also offers Traineeships and Higher Apprenticeships.
Get the skills, get the job The college offers apprenticeships in all the following industries and specialisms: Auckland Academy
Early Years Workforce
Performing Engineering Operations
Barbering
Engineering – SWDT
Performing Manufacturing Operations
Beauty Therapy
Fitness Instructing
Personal Training
Brickwork
Hairdressing
Plumbing
Business Administration
Health and Social Care
Social Media and Digital Marketing
Business Improvement Techniques
Logistics Operations
Supporting PE in Schools
Carpentry and Joinery
Maintenance Operations
Catering
Management
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Chef Scholarship
Motor Vehicle – Fitting
Children & Young People’s Workforce
Motor Vehicle – Maintenance & Repair
Customer Services
Nail Services
Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting
Outdoor Instructing
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Team Leading Warehousing and Storage.
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Art and design
If you have a creative spark and want to express your flair, individuality and style to the world, then we can help develop your skills for a career in art and design. We offer a range of part-time and full-time courses starting from Level 1 with progression up to HND Level. Many of our Level 3 students choose to progress to higher education at Bishop Auckland College or go on to university.
Paul Hannah, 17, Bishop Auckland Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Art and Design “I hope to progress on to the HND in Art and long term I would love to teach Art and Design. I have met lots of new people whilst on my course. “My drawing skills have massively improved over the last year and I’ve gained many new ones. My tutors are very supportive and have given me the confidence I need to achieve my goal.”
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Future career paths... After completing your art and design qualification, a wide range of potential careers in various industries from retail to automotive to the broadcast media include: • Graphic designer • Set designer • Animator • Fashion designer • Technical illustrator • Interior designer
Choose the course for you... NCFE Certificate in Art and Design L1 Pearson Diploma in Art and Design L2 Pearson Extended Diploma in Art and Design L3 Pearson 90 Credit Diploma in Art and Design L3 Pearson BTEC HND in Art and Design L5
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Courtney Buckle, 18, Ferryhill L3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy “I have always had an interest in becoming a beautician and when I left school there was only one place for me – Bishop Auckland College. “On the Level 2 course you learn about waxing, tinting, facials, pedicure, manicure and customer service. You also go out on work placement and industry visits. In Level 3 you learn about more advanced treatments (massage and electrical). “Eventually, I would like to run my own salon or work on a cruise liner. I would recommend this course because it’s fun, you meet lots of new friends and it sets you up for a career in the beauty therapy sector.”
Brush up on... There are many exciting and creative opportunities in beauty therapy. It’s not all facials, manicures and massages – you could move into management and run your own salon or join the luxury market at a spa. Alternatively, you could explore theatrical make-up and creating special effects. Whatever course you choose, our commercial salons will provide the ideal environment for your studies.
Choose the course for you... CG Diploma in Beauty L1 CG Diploma in Beauty Therapy L2 CG Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques L3 CG Diploma in Complementary Therapies L2 CG Diploma in Complementary Therapies L3 CG Diploma in Nail Technology Enhancement L2 CG Diploma in Nail Technologies L3 CG Award in Indian Head Massage L3 Gel Nails Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy L2
Future career paths... After qualifying from your beauty therapy course, the exciting range of potential career destinations include: • TV and film companies • Hotel spas • Cruise ships • Hair and beauty salons
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• Theatres
Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy – Massage L3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services – Massage L3
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Danielle Storey, 18, Wolsingham HND in Business “I completed my Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business at Bishop Auckland College straight from school and progressed on to the HND. I found it such an easy way of getting to where I want to be. I hope to complete my degree with the ‘top up’ year at Sunderland University.”
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Business
The world of business is becoming more and more competitive and businesses need skilled workers more than ever before. Our Business & Administration courses start at Level 1 and go right up to HND Level giving you the essential skills you need to become more experienced and better qualified. Philippa Chapman, 18, Bishop Auckland HND in Business “In the future I would like to work on the management side of retail/the fashion industry. I am keen to progress on to university to do the ‘top up’ year in order to attain a full degree. It’s great that you can study at a higher level here without having to move or travel to a big city.”
There are many routes into the world of business, from administration to management: • Office Supervisor or Manager • HR Assistant/Manager • Accounts/Bank Clerk
• Retail Trainee Manager • Receptionist
Choose the course for you... OCR Certificate in Business L2 OCR Diploma in Business L2 Pearson 90 Credit Diploma in Business L3 CG Diploma in Business Administration L2 CG Diploma in Business Administration L3 CG NVQ Diploma in Business Administration L4 Apprenticeship in Business Administration L2 Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration L3 Apprenticeship in Customer Service L2 Apprenticeship in Enterprise L2 Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service L3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Improvement Techniques L3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Management L3 Higher Apprenticeship in Business Admin L4 Higher Apprenticeship in Management L4 Pearson BTEC HND in Business L5
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Catering and hospitality
Catering and hospitality is an exciting and sociable industry with career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and bars. Our students work to industry standards developing their skills in our fully equipped training kitchen and gain experience of real working environments in the college’s own Ambition restaurant.
Future career paths... Potential career destinations after successful completion of your course include: • Visitor attractions • Event management • Hotels • Restaurants • Pubs/bars and clubs • Cruise liners
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Liam Pattinson, 17, Staindrop Chef Scholarship, Auckland Castle “It’s very exciting learning new recipes and cooking methods each day. The Castle is an amazing place, and the training is superb. I have even cooked for royalty – when the King and Queen of Lesotho were entertained here at the castle. I would recommend the college’s Chef Scholarship to anyone who has a real passion for food.”
CG Diploma in Introduction to Hospitality Industry L1 (Auckland Academy Chef Scholarship) CG Diploma in Culinary Skills L2 CG NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery L3 Apprenticeship in Catering L2 Advanced Apprenticeship in Catering L3
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Future career paths... There are many teaching and childcare roles which a qualification can prepare you for, including: • Pre-school worker • Practitioner in day nursery • Nanny • Childminder • Teacher • Lecturer • Management in Early Years
Choose the course for you... CACHE Certificate in Caring for Children Dual Award E3 CACHE Diploma in Caring for Children L1 CACHE Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care L2
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Childcare and education
CACHE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools L2 CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education (EYE) L3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education (EYE) L3 UoS Fd Degree in Education and Care L4 and L5 Apprenticeship Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools L2/L3 Advanced Apprenticeship Early Years Workforce L3
Careers in childcare can be extremely rewarding and diverse. Opportunities include working as a nanny, pre-school leader or childcare practitioner in schools or nurseries, as well as many other possibilities. With courses starting at Entry Level and going right up to Foundation Degree we will help you develop your skills, whichever career path you choose.
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Jade Robson, 16, Bishop Auckland Certificate in Childcare & Education L3 “The course is amazing and one of the best choices I’ve made. I would recommend Bishop Auckland College because it offers great courses with amazing teaching staff and help. In the future I would like to be in children’s services.”
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Build your career in... Construction is one of the UK's biggest industries, with around three million people working in over 700 diverse careers. If you would like to join them, we offer a range of full and part-time courses to help you get there, from Level 1 to Level 3 in Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, and Plumbing, and Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships. 18
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Young carpenters swap Bishop Auckland for Biberach A delegation of joinery students and staff from Bishop Auckland College saw the cutting edge of German technology during a two week visit to Biberach.
• Commercial and industrial construction • Public sector construction (eg schools and hospitals)
• Infrastructure projects (eg roads, railways, airports, power stations) • Offshore installations • Self employment
There they learned traditional German carpentry techniques including the double strut trussed roofing frame, using unfamiliar tools to produce a selfsupporting model bridge.
The visitors enjoyed work experience with German timber construction company Schafitel Holzbau and visited saw mill and timber product manufacturers Schneider where they got to see the sheer size and lengths of timbers and sheet materials on offer - something they would not see in the UK. Free time was spent on trips to Ulm, Stuttgart, and Friedrichshafen on the shore of Lake Constance. The visit was arranged by Jason Howe, Curriculum Manager for Construction and Motor Vehicle and North East Northern Region Chairman for the Institute of Carpenters, following several visits to Biberach and a return visit to Bishop Auckland by Markus Weitzmann and Wolfgang Schafitel from the Zimmerermann Ausbildung Zentrum. It was funded via the European Social Fund’s education training programme Erasmus+.
Career opportunities in construction for skilled workers include: • Housebuilding
The 12 students and four lecturers swapped their workshops in south west Durham for the Zimmerermann Ausbildung Zentrum in the south west German town, under the tutelage of Master Carpenter Christian Koch.
They also toured the carpentry museum and found out about the traditional techniques and tools used when restoring timber framed structures.
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Choose the course for you... CG Diploma in Bricklaying L1 The 12 students who took part are taking full time Level 2 Site Carpentry, and Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships in Site Carpentry. They were accompanied by Jason Howe, Curriculum Manager for Construction & Motor Vehicle, Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer Lawrie Chatterton, Clive Nattrass, Learning Support for Carpentry and Joinery, and Construction Technician Gary Bainbridge.
CG Diploma in Basic Construction Skills L1 CG Extended Certificate in Construction Skills L1 CG Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery L1 CG Diploma in Painting and Decorating L1 NOCN Award in Basic Construction L1 - Learn Basic Plastering Skills CG Diploma in Bricklaying L2 CG Diploma in Site Carpentry L2 CG Diploma in Painting and Decorating L2
Jason said: “We left a very positive impression in Biberach. We were always fully aware that we were representing Bishop Auckland College and carpenters and joiners across the UK.
CG Diploma in Bricklaying L3
“Each student said they loved the experience and would relish the opportunity to do it again. We are already booked in for our return visit in July 2017 and are very much looking forward to returning to the Zimmerermann Ausbildung Zentrum in Biberach.”
Apprenticeship – Carpentry and Joinery
CG Diploma in Carpentry L3 CG Diploma in Painting and Decorating L3 Apprenticeship – Brickwork Apprenticeship - Maintenance Operations and Building Refurbishment Apprenticeship – Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship – Plumbing Advanced Apprenticeship – Brickwork Advanced Apprenticeship – Carpentry and Joinery
Student Liam Seymour, from Bishop Auckland, is pictured working at the Zimmerermann Ausbildung Zentrum.
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Advanced Apprenticeship – Painter and Decorator Advanced Apprenticeship – Plumbing
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Danika Giplin, 17, Darlington Engineering apprentice “I started at South West Durham Training as a full-time student on the maintenance course. Through the skills and experience I gained here I became an apprentice at Cummins Engines.”
Future career paths... After completing your Apprenticeship, Diploma or HNC qualification, you could pursue higher education or a career in one of the many fields of engineering. Job opportunities could include:
The college is proud to partner Ofsted 'outstanding' rated South West Durham Training, one of the highest performing engineering training providers in the country. Together we deliver high quality training in manufacturing and mechanical engineering, electronics and plumbing, from full time Level 1 programmes to Level 4 HNCs and a range of apprenticeships. SWDT supplies training for many of the region’s biggest engineering and manufacturing firms, and in 2017 will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its superbly equipped Newton Aycliffe facility.
• Design engineer
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• Mechanical engineer
CG Diploma in Plumbing Studies L1
Apprenticeship – Engineering Maintenance L3
CG Diploma in Plumbing Studies L2
Apprenticeship – Fabrication & Welding L3
CG Diploma in Plumbing Studies L3
Apprenticeship - Polymer Processing L3
CG Diploma in Electrical Installation L2
Apprenticeship – Toolmaking L3
NVQ Diploma in Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance L2
Apprenticeship – Technical Support (CAD, Quality, Materials…) L3
NVQ Diploma in Machining & Toolmaking L2
Apprenticeship – Performing Engineering Operations L2
• Electrical maintenance technician • Plumber
• Operations engineer • Welder
• Manufacturing engineer
• Refrigeration/air conditioning engineer • Toolmaker
NVQ Diploma in Fabrication & Welding L2 HNC in Electrical & Electronics Engineering L4 HNC in Mechatronics Engineering L4 HNC in Manufacturing Engineering L4
Apprenticeship – Performing Manufacturing Operations L2 Apprenticeship – Plumbing L2 & L3
HNC in Mechanical Engineering L4
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Samantha Tinkler, 16, Bishop Auckland Level 1 Hair & Beauty “I would like to be a full time hairdresser and work with a variety of different clients. I love coming to Bishop Auckland College because I have met so many new people and I love learning new things every day on my course.”
Future career paths... Qualified hairdressers and barbers are needed for work in a variety of locations, including: • Hair and beauty salons • Theatres
• Cruise ships
• TV and film sets
• Self employed/mobile
Choose the course for you... CG NVQ Diploma in Hair and Beauty L1 CG NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty L1 CG Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing L2 CG Cert in Women’s Hairdressing L2 CG Diploma in Barbering L2 CG Diploma in Barbering L3 CG Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians L3 Apprenticeship – Hairdressing L2 Apprenticeship – Barbering L2
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Hairdressing Hairdressing is an exciting and rewarding area to find employment. Once qualified, there are many opportunities including teaching, training or setting up your own business. Study in our purpose-built salons and use professional products and industry standard equipment throughout your training to give you the best start.
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Emily Rollo, 18, Newton Aycliffe Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care L3 “My tutors have been incredibly supportive and I’ve loved my time here. My aim is to study Education at Leeds Beckett University and become a teacher.”
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Health and social care A career in health and social care can be extremely rewarding and diverse, with opportunities to work with children, adolescents, older people, people with special needs, hospital patients and the general community. With courses starting at Entry Level and going right up to Foundation Degree Level, we help you develop your skills to whichever path you choose.
Future career paths...
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You could be caring for people of all ages, from young children to older people, after qualifying - with work in nursing or in social care operating in a variety of locations and vocations including: • Hospitals
• Community outreach centres
• Social care services
• Health centres
• Schools
• Mental health services
• Care homes • Nursing
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Pearson Diploma in Health and Social Care L1 NOCN Diploma for Skills in Employment Training & Personal Development L2 Pearson 90 Credit Diploma in Health and Social Care L3 Pearson Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care L3 UoS Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care L4 and L5 Apprenticeship – Health and Social Care L2
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Matthew Alderson, 17, Barnard Castle BTEC Extended Diploma in IT L3 “IT has always been a passion of mine and I have taken an interest in computers from an early age. I like to fix computers and this course has helped me develop my skills and knowledge in hardware and software. I would really love to do an Apprenticeship after I complete my full time course.”
Develop your skills in…
IT and computing
Future career paths... As one of the North-East’s most important industries, IT has lots of opportunities in a variety of roles including: • Systems analyst
The North East is fast emerging as a leading player within the digital media and software field. The sector embraces a diverse range of businesses such as advertising, performing arts, publishing, music, TV and radio, film, software and computer games. By 2020 it is estimated there will be more than 2,200 software and technology companies based here, employing more than 15,000 people and contributing £1.1bn to the regional economy. We offer a range of computing and IT courses designed to give you the skills to compete for jobs in this thriving sector with a key focus on modern web/software development, networking and IT technologies. 24
• Website developer
• Computer games developer • Forensic computer analyst • IT technician
• Software developer
• IT security consultant
Choose the course for you... Pearson BTEC Introductory Diploma in Information Technology L1 NOCN Certificate in IT User Skills L2 OCR Diploma in IT (Creative) L2 Extended Diploma in ICT L3 Advanced Apprenticeship - Social Media and Digital Marketing L3
Make sure you visit bacoll.ac.uk or give us a call on 0800 092 6506
Charlotte Brown, 18, Spennymoor Level 3 Motor Vehicle
Get yourself geared up for…
Motor vehicle Do you enjoy fixing things and are you good at problem solving and finding faults? Then a career in the motor vehicle industry could be for you. And with more than 35 million vehicles in the UK, there is a constant demand for talented technicians to keep them roadworthy.
“I have really enjoyed my time at Bishop Auckland College. Motor mechanics has always interested me and it is my aim to go into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. As part of the course we have enjoyed visits to various places including the NEC Birmingham Auto Sports show to see modified cars. The facilities are very good, you get hands on, real life work experiences as customers bring in their vehicles and we do diagnostic tests and mechanical repair.”
Future career paths... After qualification you could pursue employment in a variety of roles including: • Motor vehicle technician • Breakdown engineer • Garage mechanic • Vehicle tester
Choose the course for you...
The sector provides great variety, with options to work in a number of settings including garages, breakdown organisations, fast-fit outlets, car dealerships and with organisations that have large fleets of vehicles such as the police.
CG Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance L1
Our courses provide you with a balance of practical and theory work, building your practical knowledge in our motor vehicle workshop, developing a range of skills including maintenance and repair, brakes, tyres and electrical systems.
CG Diploma in General Vehicle Maintenance L3
Setting you up for...future success
CG Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles L2 CG Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles L2 CG Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles L3 Apprenticeship – Motor Vehicle (Fitting) L2 Apprenticeship – Motor Vehicle (Maintenance) L2 Advanced Apprenticeship – Motor Vehicle L3
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Liam Samson, 18, Barnard Castle Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music “The facilities at the college are great, the tutors really know what they are talking about; they have been in the industry so we are being taught by experienced people.”
Future career paths... After qualification you could pursue employment in a variety of roles including: • Actor
• Musician
• Choreographer • Dancer
• Stage manager
Choose the course for you... NCFE Cert in Performance Skills using Music L2 NCFE Certificate in Performance Skills L2 Pearson Extended Diploma in Music L3 Pearson 90 Credit Diploma in Music L3 Pearson 90 Credit Diploma in Performing Arts L3 Pearson BTEC HND in Music L5 Pearson BTEC HND in Performing Arts L5
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Get the stage set for…
Music and Performing arts We offer full and part-time music as well as performing arts courses right up to HND Level designed to develop your abilities and prepare you for a range of exciting career opportunities within the industry. With fully-equipped music and recording studios and rehearsal rooms, we aim to provide our talented students with access to the most up-to-date facilities required for effective learning.
Make sure you visit bacoll.ac.uk or give us a call on 0800 092 6506
Ellie Carlyle, 18, Shildon Level 3 Photography
Snap up a course in…
Photography With the onset of smart phones and social media, more and more people are looking at life through the lens of a camera.
“I would like to travel the world and take portrait and landscape photos and hope to study photography at Leeds University once I complete my Level 3. I would recommend Bishop Auckland College as I feel in my time here my confidence has improved greatly. I have learned so much about cameras and how to operate them professionally, getting the best out of my pictures.”
Future career paths... There is a huge variety of roles in photography, including: • Press photographer/photojournalist • Medical photographer
But if you have artistic flair and can learn the technical skills needed to operate the equipment and software used by professional photographers, this could be the career for you.
• Scientific photographer
There are many different fields to pursue, including fashion, media, corporate, scientific and portrait photography, as well as filmmaking.
• Wedding photographer
Our photography students work with an experienced freelance photographer and enjoy excellent facilities, including the dark room and enterprise suite with large format printing equipment.
Setting you up for...future success
• Fashion photographer
• Forensic photographer
• Corporate photographer
Choose the course for you... NCFE Certificate in Photography L2 NCFE Diploma in Photography L3
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Future career paths... There are lots of exciting career opportunities in the sport and active leisure industry, including: • Fitness instructor/Personal trainer • PE teacher • Coach
• Sport Development Officer • Sport Psychologist
Choose the course for you... CG Certificate in Sport L1 OCR Diploma in Sport L2
Get trained up for…
NCFE Certificate in Outdoor Activity Leadership L2 NCFE Certificate Working in Sport L2 (not on website) 1st4Sport Award in Multi Skills Development L2 NCFE Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music) L2 NCFE Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Based Exercise) L2 Pearson Diploma in Sport L3 Pearson Subsidiary Diploma in Sport L3 NCFE Diploma in Outdoor Learning L3 NCFE Certificate in Personal Training L3 1st4Sport Certificate in Supporting Delivery of PE in School Sports L3 CG Certificate for Health Trainers L3 NCFE Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity L3
Apprenticeship – Fitness Instructing Apprenticeship – Football Coaching Apprenticeship – Outdoor Instructing Apprenticeship – Personal Training Apprenticeship – Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport
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Our sports courses cover everything from coaching to fitness instructing, sport development to sport psychology. We have all of the indoor facilities you would expect in our fully equipped sports hall, built to Sport England specifications, as well as a spectacular climbing wall.
Pearson BTEC HND in Sport (Coaching and Sports Development) L5
Apprenticeship – Supporting PE in Schools
Sport
Becky Taylor, 19, from Chilton HND Level 5 in Sport Coaching and Development “Bishop Auckland College is brilliant! The friendships you build with students and staff are really good and the college environment is completely different to being at school. I have always loved sport and have played in the women’s football team and enjoy Thai boxing.”
Make sure you visit bacoll.ac.uk or give us a call on 0800 092 6506
TV’s Police Interceptors visit college
Get suited and booted for…
Uniformed services
Uniformed services courses are designed to help you develop the skills needed for today's workforce within the public services. The courses can help you grow in confidence and become self-reliant, learn how to solve problems, meet deadlines, keep fit and work as part of a team.
The college enjoys excellent links with the uniformed services, and in September 2016 uniformed services students met Sgt Kev Salter and his team from Channel 5’s Police Interceptors.
Future career paths... There are career opportunities in a range of roles within the uniformed services including: • Army
• Royal Navy
• Royal Marines
• Royal Air Force • Police
• Fire and Rescue
• HM Revenue & Customs
• National Probation Service • Local government
Choose the course for you...
Nicole Jackson, 17, Ferryhill Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services L2
NCFE Diploma for Entry to Uniformed Services L1
Nicole joined Harrogate Army College in Spring 2016, fulfilling her dream to train to be a chef in the Royal Logistics Corp. She said: “I really enjoy cooking and I’ve always wanted to go into the Army. I want to travel the world and can’t wait to start. The UPS course at BAC really helped prepare me for the Army selection process. The tutors have been great. My favourite part of the course was the practical and outdoor element where we got to spend time outdoors orienteering.”
NCFE Diploma for Entry to Uniformed Services L3
Setting you up for...future success
NCFE Diploma for Entry to Uniformed Services L2 NCFE Award in Substance Misuse L2 Pearson Subsidiary Diploma in Public Services L3 Pearson Diploma in Public Services L3 Pearson 90 Credit Diploma in Public Services L3 Pearson Extended Diploma in Public Services L3 Pearson BTEC HNC in Public Services L4 Pearson BTEC HND in Public Services L5
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Full time ONE Awards Access to Higher Education Diploma - Humanities/Social Science L3 ONE Awards Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health Science L3 One Awards Access to Higher Education – Sport Studies Diploma L3 Pearson BTEC HNC in Public Services L4 Pearson BTEC HND in Art and Design L5 Pearson BTEC HND in Business L5 Pearson BTEC HND in Music L5 Pearson BTEC HND in Performing Arts L5 Pearson BTEC HND in Public Services L5 Pearson BTEC HND in Sport (Coaching and Sports Development) L5
Part time ONE Awards Access to Higher Education Diploma - Humanities/Social Science L3 ONE Awards Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health Science L3 Higher Apprenticeship in Business Admin L4 Higher Apprenticeship in Management L4 OCR Diploma in Career Guidance and Development L6 OCR NVQ Diploma Advice & Guidance L4 CACHE Certificate in Leading Quality the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment L4 CG NVQ Diploma in Business Administration L4 Pearson BTEC HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering L4 Pearson BTEC HNC Diploma in General Engineering L4 Pearson BTEC HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering L4 Pearson BTEC HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering L4 Pearson BTEC HND in Business L5 UoS Fd Degree in Counselling
Higher education
The stunning backdrop of Auckland Castle, venue for the 2016 Graduation Ceremony.
More and more students who join us as school leavers progress into Higher education with Bishop Auckland College. Here they enjoy the friendly and supportive environment offered by our dedicated HE Gateway Centre and a wide range of courses including HNCs, HNDs, Higher Apprenticeships, teacher training and professional qualifications, and Foundation Degrees delivered in partnership with the University of Sunderland. In September 2016 we launched new four new HNC Diplomas in Engineering at our partner South West Durham Training’s superbly equipped Newton Aycliffe centre.
UoS Fd Degree in Education & Care UoS Fd Degree in Health & Social Care UoS PCET/PGCE
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How to apply For advice on how to apply to join Bishop Auckland College you can contact our Student Services team at start@bacoll.ac.uk or call 0800 092 6506. An application form can be downloaded from our website at: bacoll.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Application-Form.pdf
Open events You can also apply at one of our regular open events held at our Bishop Auckland campus and at our engineering partner South West Durham Training's Newton Aycliffe centre. All run from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Bishop Auckland College and from 5pm - 7pm at South West Durham Training unless otherwise advertised on our website.
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Every effort was made to ensure that information in this prospectus was correct at the time of going to print (Oct 2016). Bishop Auckland College reserves the right to amend information at any time. Courses will run subject to sufficient enrolments. In the unlikely instance where we have to cancel a course, we will discuss alternative options with you. Bishop Auckland College is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity. If you require this prospectus in an alternative format, e.g. electronic format, large print, braille or audio, or would like to speak to a member of our Student Services team, please email start@bacoll.ac.uk or call 0800 092 6506.