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TRESHAM COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
WHY JOIN US? EDUCATION SUCCESS Ofsted rates us ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features, so you’ll receive the very best education to ensure your success.
WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS
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Our vast range of study programmes and apprenticeships ensures you will find a career pathway you love, opening up more choice, opportunity and with the best experience.
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LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Many of our tutors have worked or have successful careers in the industry they teach – what better way to learn about the real working world than from people who have experienced it.
FANTASTIC FACILITIES Train in industry-standard environments from workshops and studios to salons and theatres.
PERSONALISED SUPPORT You will be assigned your own Personal Achievement Tutor to assist and support you throughout your college experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE You can take advantage of the work placements thanks to our links with thousands of top employers. This real life on-the-job experience will enhance your CV and prepare you for employment.
SUCCESS GUARANTEED We are so confident you’ll achieve your qualification with us that if you don’t we’ll give you £100 or refund any fees paid.
GUARANTEED PROGRESSION All full-time students can progress on to the next level with us, right up to university level qualifications.
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Tel (course enquiries):
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Kettering
Wellingborough
Corby
OUR CAMPUSES Tresham College has three main sites at Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive, modern buildings. We offer further, technical and university level courses, as well as apprenticeships and adult education including professional development.
Whilst each college has its own unique environment they are all united by a common purpose: to help individuals, communities and society flourish through education by raising aspirations and reducing inequality to create a sustainable future.
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Our modern Corby campus offers a range of subject areas: Additional Learning Support, Accountancy, Business & Management, Adult Education, Applied Science, Apprenticeships, Computing, Digital & IT, Construction, Electrical Installation, Engineering, English, Maths, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Health, Care & Childcare, Hospitality & Catering, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing & Gas, The Prince's Trust. Specialist Learning Pods are located around the campus equipped with learning resources and computer facilities.
Art Studios Our impressive art studios include Mac suites and dedicated art rooms for students to excel in their studies and encourage independent study.
Astro-turf Our 4G AstroTurf is open to students and is also available for hire by local organisations and teams.
Fitness Suite A state-of-the-art fitness suite for students and staff.
Industry Standard Workshops If you study a course with us, our realistic working environments will help you hone your technical skills. Get your hands on real cars or practice your techniques in workshop bays designed for: • Brickwork • Carpentry • Electrical Installation • Motor Vehicle • Plumbing
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Library
There is free parking available for our students and visitors.
The Library is a great place to study outside of classes. If you need to get a project finished there are workspaces and computers available. You can also access computers including PCs, Macs and Netbooks, or make use of our free WiFi.
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Munch & Mocha Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to debate your last class over a coffee or savour a delicious lunch with friends.
The Manor Restaurant Tresham’s prestigious training restaurant, located in the beautiful, historic Manor House, is great for our catering students to get hands-on experience.
Tresham Studios Our Hair & Beauty salon offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments in a commercial salon setting, providing great work experience for our students.
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THE COLLeGE
CORBY
Kettering Our vibrant and contemporary campus on Windmill Avenue offers courses in: Access to Higher Education, Accountancy, Business & Management, Additional Learning Support, Adult Education, Applied Science, Apprenticeships, Art & Design, Computing, Digital & IT, English, Maths, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Health, Care & Childcare, Performing Arts & Media Arts, Sport, Teacher Education, Travel & Tourism, Uniformed Public Services, The Prince's Trust.
Astro-turf and Rugby Pitch Our 4G AstroTurf is open to students and is also available for hire by local organisations and teams.
Creative Arts & Media facilities Our impressive buildings include a graphic design Mac suite, photography suites, fashion and textile workshops, soundproofed music booths, dance studios, and theatre.
Fitness Centre & Treatment Room We have a great gym with top-class equipment and a treatment room for our sports students.
Free Parking There is free parking available for our students and visitors.
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Library
Plane Fuselage
The Library is a great place to study outside of classes. If you need to get a project finished or meet classmates for some group study, there are workspaces and computers available for you to use. You can also access computers including PCs, Macs and Netbooks, or make use of our free WiFi.
Our Travel & Tourism students are able to gain cabin crew qualifications in our own plane fuselage, which provides real life cabin crew experiences.
Tresham Studios
The hub of the College community, this room is your dedicated space to relax between classes.
Our Hair & Beauty salon offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments in a commercial salon setting, providing great work experience for our students.
Munch & Mocha
TV Studio
Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to debate your last class over a coffee or savour a delicious lunch with friends.
Our Kettering campus has a TV studio and control room for Media & Film Production students.
LIVE Lounge
GETTING TO OUR CAMPUS TRAVEL BURSARY Full-time students aged 16-18 and living more than three miles from College may be entitled to subsidised travel from their local authority. If your local authority is unable to help, and you have a household income less than £37,500, the College has a Travel Bursary worth up to £600 which you may qualify for.* Aged 19 or over with a household income of £42,500 or less? If you’re not eligible for other transport support and have applied for an eligible study programme, you will also qualify for the Travel Bursary.
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THE COLLeGE “With excellent transport links and town centre locations, you’ll be able to enjoy a high standard of education as well as a thriving social experience.”
Bus
Train
Bus passes and financial support are available for eligible students. Stagecoach and Centrebus services frequently stop outside each of our campuses.
Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough are located on the Midland Mainline. Our Corby campus is only a five minute walk from the train station. Our Wellingborough and Kettering campuses are a 25 minute walk from the train station.
Visit: www.stagecoach.com www.centrebus.info for more information
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Foot/Bike We provide bike racks at all our main campus locations.
Free student parking is available at our Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough campuses.
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If you are a school leaver aged 16 − 18 on 31 August 2024, the study programmes in this prospectus are FREE.*
FEES & FUNDING Are you aged 19 or over?
Other FInancial support
All full-time Level 2 programmes are now FREE for everyone to study.
You may have to pay for specialist textbooks, uniforms or equipment, as well as trips and visits that boost your understanding of your subject. You can find out if there are any additional costs by viewing your study programme on our website.
If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to three A-Levels), your course could still be FREE if you’re aged 19-23* and studying your first full-time Level 3 qualification.
A range of financial support packages are available, which include help with essential costs, travel and meals.
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Speak to our Customer Contact Team: *Subject to terms and conditions.
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“At our heart is always doing what is best for our students.”
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APPLICATION & STUDY
LEVEL 3 EQUIVALENT LEVEL
A-LEVELS Typical Entry Requirements* • 4 GCSEs grades 9-4 OR equivalent Study Programmes available • T Levels • Diploma and Extended Diploma • Access to Higher Education Apprenticeships available • Advanced Level Apprenticeship
LEVEL 6 EQUIVALENT LEVEL
BA/BSc (HONS)
“I chose The Bedford College Group University Centre because it is definitely the best around for Photography. The course is one day per week, but I always come back in for a second day so that I can benefit from tutor support.”
Typical Entry Requirements • Level 5 qualification OR • Related industry experience Qualifications available • Top-up Degree Level 6
Laura, Photography HNC
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We work with over 1,000 employers each year and, as the largest provider of apprenticeships in the South East Midlands, we have the experience to help you excel during your apprenticeship.
Apprent Apprenticeships are a FIrst-class way to start your career. As an apprentice you will gain the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed to obtain the right level of training and competence for a specific job role. We are the largest apprenticeship provider in the South East Midlands which means whatever career path you are interested in we will have an apprenticeship to suit you.
Accountancy Assessor/Coach Autocare Technician Team Leader Supervisor Bricklaying Business Administration Carpentry & Joinery Construction Site Supervisor Countryside Worker Civil Engineering Customer Service Practitioner Early Years Educator
Human Resources Information Communications Technician Installation Electrician Learning & Skills Teacher Motor Vehicle Maintenance Technician Operations Manager Painting & Decorating
Engineering
Plumbing & Heating
Engineering Operative
Surveying Technician
Gas Engineering
Teaching Assistant
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Horticulture & Landscape Operative
An apprenticeship is a programme of work-based learning. To be enrolled as an apprentice, an organisation must have offered you a contract of employment and agreed to pay your wage and support you throughout your training. Your job role must include a range of work relevant to the apprenticeship qualification you wish to undertake.
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What is an Apprenticeship?
How long does it take? Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete depending on the type and level undertaken.
How will I spend my time? The part-time study element of an apprenticeship fits around the job commitment, and will be agreed with the employer. You might attend one day per week (day release), or in blocks of a week or more (block release), or 100% work-based delivery.
Iceships The BenefIts You’ll need enthusiasm and commitment to study and work in a particular industry, but the rewards will be significant: Get the best of both worlds by earning as you learn. Choose from a wide range of practical trades and jobs. e will help you find an employer W from our excellent links with hundreds of top employers. ain industry-recognised qualifications, G Functional Skills and specialist techniques that could see you progress to high-level jobs in your chosen sector. earn from valuable job experience L and time spent developing your skills on a day-to-day basis.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Our Academy of Sport offers a range of exciting opportunities for aspiring athletes and those striving towards a career in the sport and exercise sector.
OUR ACADEMIES: • Boys Football • Girls Football • Volleyball • Girls netball
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Our Academy of Sport enables our students to balance academic study whilst achieving their sporting potential.
OUR STUDY PROGRAMMES: • Level 2 Sport Coaching & Development • Level 3 Sport Coaching & Development • FdSc SPORT SCIENCE (SPORT COACHING) WE ALSO OFFER PART-TIME EVENING COURSES • Level 2 CertiFIcate Fitness Instructing (Gym Based) • Level 3 CertiFIcate Fitness Instructing (Gym Based) 25
Are you confused about the difference between T Levels, A-Levels, Diplomas and Apprenticeships?
Parents & carers We know how difficult it can be to navigate the choices at this crucial time when you most want to be able to guide and support your child. We are here to answer your questions about qualifications and career paths as well as information on finance, transport, student support and much more...
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FULL-TIME STUDY PROGRAMMES The following pages are full of all the great subject areas and specific study programmes we offer:
Corby
Kettering
Access To Higher Education Level 2
Pre-Access to Higher Education
Level 3
Higher Academic Studies Nursing & Healthcare Professions (Midwifery) Psychology
Applied Science Level 2
Applied Science
Level 3
Analytical Forensics & Biomedical Science
Art & Design Level 2
Art & Design Graphic Design Photography
Level 3
Art & Design Fine Art Art & Design Foundation Diploma (Pre-Degree) Fashion & Textiles Graphic Design Photography
Business, Management & Accountancy Level 2
Accountancy Business
Level 3
Accountancy Accountancy (T Level) Business Business & Administration Business Support (T Level)
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Wellingborough
Corby
Kettering
Wellingborough
Care & Childcare Level 2
Childcare Health & Social Care
Level 3
Childcare Health & Social Care Early Years Education & Childcare (T Level) Education & Childcare Assisting Teaching (T Level) Supporting the Adult Nursing Team (T Level)
Computing, Digital & It Level 2
Digital Skills & IT
Level 3
Computing Digital Production, Design & Development (T Level)
Construction Trades Level 2
Brickwork Painting & Decorating Site Carpentry & Bench Joinery
Level 3
Bricklaying (T Level) Onsite Construction Painting & Decorating (T Level) Onsite Construction Carpentry & Joinery (T Level)
Electrical Installation Level 2
Electrical Installation
Level 3
Electrical Installation
Engineering Level 2
Engineering
Level 3
Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering (T Level) Machining & Toolmaking Technologies (T Levels) Mechanical Engineering (T Level)
ESOL
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
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Corby
Kettering
Foundation Learning
Foundation Skills Programme Independent Living Hair & Beauty Level 2
Barbering Beauty Therapy Hairdressing
Level 3
Barbering Beauty Therapy Hairdressing
Hospitality & Catering Level 2
Catering Hospitality and Catering Hospitality Services
Level 3
Professional Cookery
Motor Vehicle Level 2
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Level 3
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Performing Arts / Music Technology & Media Level 2
Creative Media Production Music Performance and Production Performing and Production Arts
Level 3
Acting Creative Media Production & Technology Games Design Music Performance and Production Musical Theatre Production Arts (Make-Up)
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Wellingborough
Corby
Kettering
Wellingborough
Plumbing & Gas Level 2
Plumbing
Level 3
Plumbing & Heating (T Level)
Sport & Fitness Level 2
Fitness Instructing (Gym Based) Sport Coaching & Development
Level 3
Fitness Instructing (Gym Based) Sport Coaching & Development
Travel & Tourism Level 2
Travel & Tourism
Level 3
Travel & Tourism
Uniformed Public Services Level 2
Uniformed Public Services
Level 3
Uniformed Public Services
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Why choose us?
Access to Higher Education Your route to University If you are aged 19 or over without the qualifications you need to study at university level, these one-year intensive courses are ideal for you. Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to progress on to study at university level in the subject area you’re interested in. They are recognised by universities across the UK and allow entry on to courses in your chosen specialist area.
Studying with us means you can choose from a wide range of subject pathways, which can be studied from as little as 12 hours per week for one year. At the end of the year you’ll be able to access a course that will lead to a full degree. We are the largest provider of Access to Higher Education Diplomas in the region and each year 85% of our students progress on to study university level qualifications. You can continue your learning journey at The Bedford College Group University Centre.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities With small class sizes compared to universities, and all the individual support you need to get back into education, we will help you succeed and reach your goal. Our experienced tutors have been teaching Access to Higher Education Diplomas and developing the programme over a number of years. Many of our tutors are industry professionals, helping to inspire your learning. You will gain a good introduction to your chosen subject, develop your study skills and increase your confidence and ability with this level of study. All pathways will include compulsory English & maths, as well as research skills units. You will also need to have good IT skills as all of your assignments will be carried out using either Word, Excel or PowerPoint. You can undertake IT Skills classes at our Learning Centre, if needed.
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Applied Sciences Apply yourself to an exciting new world Do you have a keen interest in science but also love problem solving and finding solutions to complex questions? Science plays a pivotal role in the world; something we’ve all been reminded of recently. It’s a subject you can get into studying whether you’ve just left school or are returning to education later on in life. There’s a lifetime of discoveries out there to be made!
Industry Opportunities
You will be supported in your studies by various trips and visits to related organisations and places to enrich your knowledge and understanding on your chosen pathway, including cutting edge science laboratories and research institutions.
EXPERT TUTORS AND TOP-CLASS FACILITIES
We have outstanding facilities in our labs and classrooms. Our tutors always aim to teach the huge variety of topics with a vocational focus, which is quite different to studying A-Level Science. They also all have vocational experience of working in the science sector in a huge variety of roles, which gives an extra dimension to lessons.
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Art & Design The only limit is your creativity
If you love using your original ideas to create something special, then working in the creative sector will be a fun and rewarding experience that enables you to demonstrate your artistic flair. It’s a competitive industry but one the UK currently excels in. Creative people are highly sought after by many employers, including large organisations and design companies. You could be animating video games, designing your own line of clothes or seeing the artwork you’ve produced in a national publication. The only limit is your creativity.
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Why choose us? We offer a range of Art & Design qualifications from introductory programmes right up to university-level courses. The department also welcomes many visiting speakers and you can be sure that our courses will give you the opportunity to sample a range of art and design activities, build a portfolio of creative work and focus on your chosen specialist area. You will be able to exhibit your work to the public in our end of year shows and have plenty of opportunities to enter competitions to showcase your talents, giving you the chance to see how others respond to your ideas and enabling you to network with professionals from the industry.
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Industry Opportunities We have strong links within the creative industries through our membership of professional bodies such as D&AD, (Design & Art Direction) and the Design Business Association. You will have the chance to be involved in practical work experience projects as part of your course. Our students have also worked with The Landmark Trust, local design company TigerLily, the Content Manager and Photographer at John Lewis, Fine Art engineer Alex Chinneck and Fine Artist Andy Holden, plus many more.
EXPERT TUTORS AND TOP-CLASS FACILITIES You will be taught by practising professionals who will strongly encourage individuality and creative flair, to equip you with the confidence and innovation to work independently after your course. Our campuses house impressive creative spaces with a range of cutting-edge industry-standard facilities, including 3D model-making equipment, screen and silk screen printing, dark rooms, drawing studios and graphic design studios with Apple Macs.
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business, management & accountancy Let’s get down to business Every business organisation needs people who can set and meet objectives. Roles range from managers who devise policies and make decisions, to clerical workers, who collect, store, interpret and distribute information. In the business sector, you must make sure systems run smoothly and show a flair for organisation and communication.
INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES Our courses are accredited by Pearson, The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), CMI, CIPD and APM. This accreditation means that you can be confident that the skills you are learning have real industry value. Our experienced tutors will take you through each of the elements of your chosen programme, providing practical examples to ensure that the theories learned can be applied to the working environment. We have also forged strong links with local businesses, who provide work experience, enhancing your employability and giving you the chance to put into practice what you have learned.
WHY CHOOSE US? Our Business department boasts very high student success rates in many subjects – putting you in touch with the most up-to-date thinking on business issues and preparing you for the modern workplace. We offer a variety of courses to enhance your career prospects, including our parttime qualifications, which will open up more senior roles on your career journey as you enhance your knowledge of related professions.
On some of our part-time courses we offer blended learning courses in partnership with Mindful Education and The Skills Network, providing a flexible study option which is the perfect combination of online learning alongside regular lessons on campus. www.bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/study/ adult-students/
WE OFFER: • Distance learning • Apprenticeships • UNIVERSITY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS • Part-time courses • Full-time courses
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Care & Childcare Give back with a career in care Many people are drawn towards a career in one of the caring professions. The variety of job roles is enormous and the personal involvement is immensely satisfying and rewarding. To work in this sector it is essential to enjoy working with and supporting people. It will be challenging but if you have good listening skills, observational skills and the ability to relate to people without being judgemental, you will enjoy a very rewarding role in this sector.
Industry Opportunities A key part of many of the programmes is supervised, practical placements to support your collegebased programme. You will gain valuable work experience in local primary schools, hospices, residential care homes, nursing homes, nurseries, special schools, hospitals, day centres and mental health services. The enrichment programme gives you the opportunity to participate in activities such as baby massage, which will give you additional skills, above and beyond what you will learn on your course. These extra-curricular events will enhance your readiness for work, and student survey results state that students felt they had gained skills that would relate to their employment.
Why choose us? Whether it is care of the young or elderly, teaching or nursing, each demands qualifications for entry. Topics covered include: health; safety; nutrition; child development; anatomy; physiology and the sociological and psychological aspects of caring and supporting children’s play. We are recognised for delivering quality vocational training in the care sector, so you can feel confident that you will leave us ready to launch a successful career in your chosen area.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities The vocational expertise of our teaching staff is exceptional. You will benefit from tutors who have previously enjoyed careers as nurses, health visitors, social workers, nursery nurses, care assistants, foster carers, childminders and more. This will enable you to draw on a huge range of real vocational experience and learn best practice from individuals who have incredible knowledge of the care sector.
WE OFFER: • Distance learning • Part-time courses • Full-time courses • UNIVERSITY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Computing Be a part of an exciting future
If you want to be in demand and work in a fast-paced, constantly changing industry, then a career in IT is definitely for you. A qualification in IT can also be a great stepping stone towards a career across a wide range of industries.
Why choose us? We ensure you are at the cutting edge of this exciting subject by teaching you the latest skills and techniques accredited by the world’s leading IT companies, such as Oracle, CompTIA and Cisco. Qualifications range from beginner through to university level over a wide range of specialisms such as programming, software testing, systems analysis, web design, networking and PC maintenance.
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Industry Opportunities Our close links with the computing sector mean that you will benefit from the knowledge and insight of industry experts and guest lecturers. We also regularly work with organisations such as the British Computer Society, CISCO, and CompTIA, as well as local employers to deliver courses that are tailored to the workplace. Educational visits are also organised to give you the opportunity to see how IT is used in a real-life setting; students have previously been to France to learn about the role IT has to play in the rides and exhibits at Disneyland Paris.
EXPERT TUTORS AND TOP-CLASS FACILITIES Our experienced tutors will take you through each of the elements of your chosen study programme, providing practical examples to ensure that the theories learned can be applied to the working environment. You will also benefit from the expertise and contacts of our specialist computing tutors who have worked in the IT industry in a wide range of roles including networking, programming, PC maintenance, website development and help desk support. To ensure you are familiar with the latest technology used in the computing industry, we provide you with up-to-date facilities including a CISCO networking suite for practical networking and a range of Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 equipment for all forms of networking.
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Construction Strong foundations for your career If you are looking to work in one of the varied trades within the construction industry, or further your existing skills, then our wide range of courses will equip you with what you need.
WHY CHOOSE US? The construction industry is going through massive changes to incorporate green technologies and meet the demands of government targets and their customers for carbon reduced construction. Join us and you will develop renewable technology construction skills that will put you at the forefront of the job market. Sustainability is embedded within most of our construction courses as employers are demanding workers have skills in this area to meet the demands of their customers.
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COURSES INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES We have excellent links with industry, helping students to gain apprenticeships and employment with local companies. Our courses also have an excellent reputation with employers, many of whom have direct input into what you learn to ensure that you stand out from the crowd when it comes to looking for a job. So whether you see yourself as a builder, painter and decorator, joiner, project manager, surveyor or one of the many related office-based roles, enrolling on a course here will give you strong foundations for your future career.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities We’re at the cutting-edge of construction with our industry-class workshops and equipment. Our tutors have enjoyed successful careers in the industry and now take the lead in shaping the UK’s construction and building services sector, talking at high profile industry events such as Ecobuild, the leading event for sustainable design, construction, energy and the built environment.
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Electrical Installation Find your spark
Does working in the electrical technology field spark your interest? Our comprehensive courses offer practical learning in the College’s workshops that will prepare you for success in this hands-on career, while our part-time courses provide you with the nationallyrecognised skills and qualifications you need to carry out a range of electrical installation work in the industry.
WHY CHOOSE US? Our Electrical Installation courses will enable you to access a range of electrical jobs and careers, following in the footsteps of past students. Our students also enjoy going on trips including to look at how power stations operate, as well as to Alton Towers to see how the rides work. Plus they take part in both internal and external competitions with other colleges throughout the year with great prizes on offer.
INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES We have excellent links with industry and have helped students to gain apprenticeships and employment with local companies. All of our fulltime students are required to complete work experience as part of their study programme. Every year we have local employers contact us to recruit our best students, give talks on what they look for in an individual and give away prizes for the best and most improved student.
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Engineering
Engineering a better future for everyone Our Engineering study programmes enable you to choose an area to specialise in and gain transferable skills, such as problem solving and project management, making you particularly attractive to potential employers.
Why choose us?
We have excellent links with industry, working with high technology companies such as Vauxhall, Lockheed Martin and Millbrook Proving Ground, so you will always be up to date with industry changes and developments.
Depending on your specialist area, topics you will cover could include radio communications, microcontrollers, analogue and digital electronics, CAD, electronic circuits and wiring, gas turbine engines and aircraft maintenance.
Industry Opportunities
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
We have a long standing commitment to meeting the needs of industry. We work closely with many major employers in the region to develop the right course content to ensure employability of our students when they complete their study programmes. We work with large technology companies and students complete projects by working with companies such as London Electronics, Cranfield Precision and Pressfab Engineering. Apprentices enrolled onto HNC/HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering are employed by local and national engineering firms with whom the Group maintains an excellent training relationship, including Danfoss Randall and Network Rail.
We have a wide range of engineering courses designed to equip you with a broad base of engineering skills, as well as knowledge and experience of the sector.
Across our sites we have fullyequipped engineering workshops for both electronics and mechanical engineering, alongside the latest in computer aided design (CAD) software.
WE OFFER: • Apprenticeships • UNIVERSITY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS • Part-time courses • Full-time courses
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Foundation Education Laying the foundations of an exciting future
The Foundation Skills Programme is aimed at young people with identified learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The programme will enable you to develop your social, personal, employability and independent learning skills within a supported environment. You will take part in a range of subjects, which will include independent living skills, work preparation, community skills, English and maths. Students are taught in a small group setting (of up to 12 students) by a team of specialist teaching and support staff.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities Our Kettering campus has brilliant facilities which provide a bright and welcoming environment. Alongside good-sized classrooms there is an independent living flat and kitchen, which support the development of independence skills. Students are taught in a small group setting (of up to 12 students) by a team of specialist teaching and support staff.
Industry Opportunities You will get plenty of opportunities to apply the skills that you have developed while studying outside of the classroom with supported work experience placements. We have developed successful partnerships with over many local employers, who offer both voluntary and paid employment opportunities. Previous students have been placed with major retailers such as Wilkinson, B&M, Tesco, Costa, McDonalds, Colemans Stationers, Premier Inn, Higgins Museum and local charity shops.
WE OFFER: • Full-time courses
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Hair & Beauty
Turn your passion into a career To work in this industry you will need creative flair, teamwork and communication skills and there are many different career paths to suit your specific interests. As well as hair styling, there’s a growing demand for spa therapists. Working hours and conditions will vary, from local salons to large multi-specialist spas, and many people in the hair and beauty industry go on to run their own businesses.
WHY CHOOSE US? We can offer you the chance to gain all the skills that you will need to begin a successful career in the hair, beauty and holistic therapies industries. Our courses will equip you with the professional skills, competencies and knowledge you will need.
INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES We also offer apprenticeships to give you the chance to gain skills and experience in a working salon, at the same time as you work towards a formal qualification. Our Hair & Beauty salon offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments in a commercial salon setting, providing great work experience for our students.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities You will train at our commercial hair and beauty salons, Tresham Studios at our Kettering and Corby campuses. These industry-standard environments give you the opportunity to gain practical, supervised experience working with fee-paying clients. A key factor in the success of our students is the industry knowledge of our staff, which keeps students up to date with the latest techniques and trends. Our experienced tutors work to develop your professional skills, from the core techniques through to the latest technological advancements in hairdressing and beauty therapy.
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Hospitality & Catering Based at The Manor House next to our Corby Campus
The restaurant is open to the public and provides a first-class facility to develop your skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in a supervised setting. Our experienced tutors will provide you with all the key skills and training that you need, working in fully equipped professional kitchens including a specialist patisserie kitchen. During the study programme you will have the opportunity to participate in regional and national competitions and gain work experience at prestigious outdoor events such as concerts and sporting events. Fantastic training facilities at The Manor Restaurant. Tresham’s prestigious training restaurant located in the beautiful historic Manor House is great for our catering students to get hands-on experience
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Motor Vehicle
Get up to speed in this fast-paced industry Working in this vast and vital industry means you could find yourself repairing and maintaining prestige vehicles, rescuing someone from a breakdown, re-spraying the wing of a car, or assessing the damage after an accident for an insurance claim. You will need manual and mechanical expertise, but communication skills are vital too, as you’ll be dealing with members of the public every day.
Industry Opportunities The Group has had a long standing commitment to meeting the needs of industry. We work closely with many major motor vehicle employers in the region to develop the right course content to ensure employability of our students when they complete their study programme. Our students also benefit from professional links with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) as well as from direct contact with major employers in the area to keep abreast of industry changes: just one example is Vauxhall Motors, who have donated a number of ex-trial vehicles to us to help students test their diagnostic skills on the very latest technology.
Why choose us? If you are already working in the motor mechanics trade, we offer part-time courses to improve and enhance your knowledge and skills. If you have a passion for cars, mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, a motor vehicle course could be just what you are looking for to get started. As a Motor Vehicle student, you’ll work hard but also have the opportunity to go on trips – students recently visited Santa Pod to watch drag racing.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities Our motor vehicle training areas provide realistic working environments for students to accomplish the full range of skills required for these careers. The centres are kitted out with engine and repair bays, paint mix and spray rooms and a body repair area. They are the ultimate environments in which to learn if you are a budding vehicle technician, and of course a place to learn techniques that are likely to become compulsory in the future.
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Performing Arts Showcase your talents
Performing Arts is a huge and exciting industry but it is also very competitive so you will need to be passionate and committed. Determination and the ability to cope with rejection are key to thriving in the industry. Those with experience of performing or helping in school or college productions, local workshops, events and festivals will almost certainly be at an advantage.
INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES You will have the opportunity to participate in workshops with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Frantic Assembly, Rambert and the O2 British Music Experience. We also organise educational trips in both the UK and overseas such as visiting Broadway in New York to experience the home of US musical theatre, attending the Music Live exhibition, backstage tours of theatres in the West End and the RSC’s Globe.
Our students work on a variety of projects and shows, and follow a programme which covers core skills such as acting and musical theatre, as well as technical aspects including lighting and sound. If you want exceptional facilities devoted to performing arts you will find them with us. You will also have plenty of opportunities to enter competitions, learn tips from practising professionals and display your work and talent, not least in the renowned Performing Arts Showcase. Our Performing Arts students also compete in the National Theatre New Connections competition.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities Our superb facilities across our campuses include performance theatres with professional grade lighting, dance studios, black box rehearsal studio, other large rehearsal studios and specialist soundproof music rehearsal rooms; all equipped with modern, state-of-the-art equipment, plus large costume wardrobes. We are confident that you will not find better educational facilities for performing arts and music anywhere else in the region. You will be taught by practising professionals who will strongly encourage individuality and creative flair.
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Sport & Fitness Set your own goals Working in the sport industry means you will always be part of a huge team effort. Not only will you learn key skills that employers demand, such as team work, time management, leadership and communication, but you will benefit from some of the best facilities around. If you are highly motivated, energetic and dynamic, our Sport & Fitness courses will enable you to study and specialise in areas such as outdoor leisure, development and fitness, and personal training.
HERE ARE JUST SOME OF OUR HIGHLIGHTS • Football academy qualified for the national playoffs in 22/23 • Girls’ Volleyball became AoC Sport East Midlands Volleyball Champions • Boys’ Volleyball finished AoC Sport East Midlands runners-up • Dominik Wysocki selected the National Team squad • Jude Rodwell accepted a soccer scholarship to NCAA Division II Drury University • Successful end of year awards ceremony with 16 winners of multiple Awards • Emily Smith named The Academy of Sports “Coach of the year”
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INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES If you are a high-level sports performer, or keen to further develop your skills in football or rugby, you can apply for one of our study programmes combined with our Sport Academy. Our Sport Academy provides fantastic opportunities for progression into professional clubs and national teams for students from all sporting backgrounds. The academies will give you amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a semi-professional environment, compete on behalf of the College and can even lead to a career as a professional sportsperson. Some of the sport-related work experience opportunities you will benefit from include sports development work with children in local schools, fitness testing, coaching and personal training with local community groups.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities Our extensive sports facilities include fitness suites, synthetic pitches, sports fields and sports halls.
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uniformed public services get ahead with your career Studying Uniformed Public Services will help you to develop the skills, fitness and determination to put you ahead of the rest, with career paths that include the armed forces, emergency, paramedical, prison services and many more. These areas benefit from strong government backing – public services are essential roles without which society would be in crisis. They will call for you to enjoy a challenge, be level-headed and have good communication skills, too.
WHY CHOOSE US? You will gain an understanding of the different roles of the public services and develop key skills through problem–solving activities, expeditions, orienteering and real world scenarios. We offer everything you need to get your first job and start a promising career, plus plenty of opportunities to take part in outdoor activities on land and water along the way, including orienteering, map reading, canoeing and kayaking.
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INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES As a student, you will have opportunities to visit and train with the RAF, Army and Fire Service. Recent visits have included expeditions to the Lake District and the Peak District, as well as work experience with the British Army, participating in fieldcraft and military exercises. We have close links with Northamptonshire Police with whom we have worked on a number of initiatives, as well as organising volunteering projects for the British Legion.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities Study with us and you will have access to a wide range of excellent facilities, including our sports centres with fullsized sports halls and fitness studios with cardiovascular equipment and weights. Tutors have experience in public service roles in the armed forces and emergency services, which give an extra dimension to lessons and will enable you to draw on their vocational experience.
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CONTINUING YOUR JOURNEY full time courses
Professional Courses
Any of our full-time courses are available to learners of all ages.
Many of our professional qualifications are accredited by leading industry bodies and perfect for developing yourself within an existing role at work, or to help you switch career. Our tutors are experts in their fields with plenty of industry experience, so the skills you develop will fit right into your working day.
Full time doesn’t mean 9-5 Monday to Friday. You will only be in college 4 days a week and will have plenty of free study time which means you can still earn money alongside your studies.
Part time courses Because we offer a range of day, evening or weekend classes, the course you choose can live alongside your life, and work around your work.
LEISURE COURSES If you’re looking for a more relaxed course, there are a variety of options from improving your painting skills to learning how to keep livestock. Our short leisure courses enable you to learn new skills and meet new people at one of our many locations across the region.
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ADULT EDUCATION
It's never too later to learn, we offer opportunities that will prepare you for employment, develop new skills or help you to find a new interest or hobby to take work of life in a new direction.
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