Full time prospectus 2010-11 by Lorna McAteer-BIngham

Full-time PROSPECTUS 2010/11

A ‘GOOD’ COLLEGE – OFSTED 2009

Make a good decision... Come to a ‘Good’ College By enrolling on a course at Redcar & Cleveland College, you’ll be choosing to study at one of the best performing colleges in the region. Having been officially graded as a ‘good’ college in a recent Ofsted report, you can be sure that Redcar & Cleveland College will offer you the chance to raise your aspirations and exceed your expectations. Success rates are growing year-onyear and, with the move to our £26m

new campus last September, we are expanding the range of courses that we have on offer to take advantage of our world-class learning environment. Finding the right college and the right course is one of the most important decisions that you‘ll make. We have a blend of superb courses and fantastic facilities that mean you can make the most of your time with us. So, make a good decision and choose to study a full-time course at Redcar & Cleveland College.

“The new college building provides outstanding accommodation and resources are excellent.” “The range of enrichment has broadened and participation has increased.” “Careers guidance is effective and students progress successfully to employment, higher and further education.”

“Mentors work closely with schools and students to ease transition to college.”

“School pupils on young apprenticeships produce good standards of practical work.”

“Students receive good support to address personal and academic issues.”

“The College has a ‘can do’ attitude that supports the raising of staff and student aspirations.”

A ‘Good’ College – Ofsted 2009

What the Ofsted inspectors said

“Students with learning “The College provides a safe and difficulties and/or disabilities welcoming environment for receive very good one-to-one personal and physical support.” students and staff.”

WELCOME...

Contents Specialist facilities Tasters / Upload Student support Additional learning support Financial support Student life / Ride the Wave Expressway Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page Getting here Qualifications explained Art & Design Built Environment Business Administration & Retail

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Childcare Computing & IT Engineering & Science Hair, Beauty & Holistics Health & Social Care Public Services Skills for Life & GCSEs Sport & Fitness Travel & Tourism Equality & Diversity Next Steps Application Form

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Welcome

Redcar & Cleveland College

Act now!

Gets results

Gives you more

The College results have improved year-on-year over the last three years; we now achieve some of the very best results in the area with 100% achievement rates for many of our courses.

The brand new £26 million college building offers outstanding learning spaces, alongside the highest quality professional salons, workshops, laboratories and IT suites. The College also offers an enrichment programme with many exciting activities and lots of great fun with sports, clubs, trips and visits.

Don’t put this off a moment longer – make the first move and send back the Application Form at the back of this prospectus and we will arrange an interview for you.

Gives you choices There are so many courses to choose from – whether you want to learn, earn and work all at the same time, or join the Expressway to university, we have it all.

Looks after you You will have your own personal tutor and regular reports on progress making sure that you get the most out of your time at the College.

We hope to see you here soon!

SPECIALIST FACILITIES...

Hair, Beauty & Holistics

Built Environment

Welcome to our luxurious and stylish five-star commercial salons. TS10 Hair Salon & Beauty Spa gives students real work experience within facilities that are second to none using high quality products such as Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oreal and Eve Taylor.

Our Construction Craft programmes benefit from new, fully-equipped workshops within the purpose built construction area, giving you access to a wide range of resources covering Construction Crafts and Technical/ Professional programmes.

Our staff are professionals who have had experience working in all aspects of the industry, therefore all teaching and learning is based on real life experience and focuses on the skills needed to gain employment within the hair, beauty and holistic industries.

Specialist Facilities

Restaurant and Café Relax in our beautiful atrium area which is bathed in natural light from the glass roof. Housed in the atrium is our restaurant, serving hot meals, snacks and salads. Visit the internet café, serving Costa coffee, hot panini and a selection of pastries. Or why not surf whilst you sip? Using our internet-enabled computers, you can pick up your messages or just surf the net.

“The new accommodation provides high quality learning and social spaces for students and staff.” Ofsted report 2009

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new college building provides outstanding accommodation and resources are excellent.â&#x20AC;? Ofsted report 2009

Sport Facilities

Engineering

Sport and exercise students will have full use of the fitness suite, a full sized sports hall, changing facilities and modern fitness testing.

Up-to-date engineering workshops and science laboratories are available within the new college to support full time programmes, including a state-ofthe-art fabrication welding and machinery facility.

Students will also be offered the opportunity to take part in a variety of sporting activities over lunch, or after college, with a view to improving their fitness level, muscle tone and exercise technique. Activities include body tone, circuit training and five-a-side football. Students who demonstrate a keen interest in football may wish to join the College football team.

Specialist Facilities

Learning Resource Centre Our experienced staff are available to assist you in finding the materials you need. With quiet study booths, as well as small tables for group discussion, the resources include PCs with the latest software to help you with your study, including specialist software packages for your course.

All students attend an induction that is tailored to their learning needs and the studying/ research they will be undertaking. Daily newspapers and journals are available, plus photocopying, scanning and printing facilities.

All PCs have internet, email and Microsoft packages, plus electronic resources allowing you to access relevant and up-to-date information, online databases, e-books and online reference material.

TASTERS/UPLOAD/RELOAD...

Get a taste of College life! Thinking of going to college? Not sure what to study, or want to try a subject before you apply, then come to one of our tasters and have a go. You will have the chance to see our superb new facilities, meet the tutors and talk to students. Tasters are your opportunity to see where you will learn in the exciting new college, working with all the latest facilities. You can see studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work and find out what past students have gone on to do.

Best of all, you will experience what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be a student at Redcar & Cleveland College. So if you are in Year 9, 10 or 11, come along and try a bite! For more details, email upload@cleveland.ac.uk

Reload

Always wanted to know what it’s really like to be a student at college? Then our Upload scheme can give you the answers. Open to all students from Year 9 and above, you’ll get the opportunity to join us at special VIP events within the College, have use of our fantastic Learning Resource Centre, plus receive:

If you’re in Year 11 then you can join Reload for all the same great benefits as in Upload, but with added careers advice and other great extras such as the buddy scheme. To join Upload or Reload, or find out more information, visit the Upload section on our website at www.cleveland.ac.uk

Tasters/Upload/Reload

Upload

“The tutors made the taster session very interesting and gave me an insight into college life.” Amanda Gill Redcar Community College Health & Social Care taster

• regular newsletters • discounts at TS10 Hair, Beauty and Holistic Salons • discounts at TS10 Sports Centre • entry into exclusive competitions • careers advice and guidance.

STUDENT SUPPORT...

Student Services

Welfare Advice

Student Services is open all year round and will provide you with a wide range of information and support services. Make this your first port of call for course information, careers advice, welfare advice, financial support and childcare support.

Confidential welfare advice and information on support available outside of college can be arranged by staff within Student Services. A range of activities are organised and advertised around the College, or on notice boards.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students receive good support to address personal and academic issues.â&#x20AC;? Ofsted report 2009 10

Student Support

Student Mentoring

Careers advice

Clear & simple

The College has student mentors who are available to support students just when they need it most. The mentor team can help students work through a variety of problems which may be preventing them from achieving at college, including personal, financial, social or learning related issues. Support and encouragement is given to help every student to succeed.

Advice and guidance is available from Student Services and Connexions. They are able to give impartial advice and guidance about further and higher education, work-based learning and employment, including help with job searches and university applications. In addition, you will also get on-going advice and support from your tutor.

Redcar & Cleveland College was one of the first in the North East to be accredited across the entire organisation with the nationally recognised quality mark for organisations which provide support to individuals to make learning and work more accessible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Matrix Standard. The Standard was awarded for the excellent information, advice and guidance service given by the College, so if you need pointing in the right direction, you can be assured that we are a nationally recognised and approved centre.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT...

Extra support We’re about more than just learning – we’re here to help you in any way we can The College offers a wide range of support to help students succeed on their main course. All full-time students take an assessment of their literacy and numeracy skills – so any problems can be highlighted and an extra tutor can be put into class for one-to-one sessions or for individual help. The Learning Support staff have experience in working with students

with dyslexia, dyscalculia and other specific learning needs. As well as providing extra tutor support within vocational areas, the College also has a team of Learning Support Assistants who can assist in classes with note-taking, task focus, concentration and mobility issues. Also available is a fully-equipped care room with a tracking hoist and a changing bed.

Student Support

It is our aim, wherever possible, to meet students’ needs and help them to succeed on their chosen course. The more information we have about what you need, the more effective we can be – so if you think we can help, get in touch as soon as you can! If you feel that you may need to access any of these services, please state this on your application so that we can make sure your requirements are assessed.

“All the staff are really friendly and helpful whenever you need that extra bit of support. You can really tell they are doing something they enjoy.” Ryan Douthwaite NVQ Level 2 Joinery Apprenticeship

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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN...

Financial Support

EMA

Students aged 16 or above studying at Redcar & Cleveland College may be eligible for the following:

Educational Maintenance Allowance, or EMA, is a weekly payment of up to £30 for eligible students to help cover the day-to-day costs of studying at college.

• £30 per week Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) • Additional support from the Learner Support Fund • Free childcare provision • No course fees • Adult Learner Grant All allowances and funds are subject to personal circumstances and eligibility criteria.

Please visit www.direct.gov.uk/ema or call 0800 121 8989 for further information.

Financial Advice

Adult Learning Grant

Learner Support Fund

Childcare

The Adult Learning Grant (ALG) is a means tested grant of up to ÂŁ30 per week for eligible students who are not in receipt of EMA and are studying full time for a first full level 2 or first full level 3 qualification.

The College has a Learner Support Fund which is means tested and can provide financial support towards the cost of fees, books, equipment, travel and childcare.

Redcar & Cleveland College has links with childcare providers in the area. Students under 20 years old may receive help with childcare costs through the Care to Learn scheme.

For more information on the ALG, visit the website at www.alg.lsc.gov.uk

Army FE Bursary

For further details contact Student Services on 01642 473132 or the Care to Learn helpline: 0800 121 8989.

If you see your future career in the Army, find out about the new financial rewards available through the bursary scheme. Contact Student Services on 01642 473132 for more information.

STUDENT LIFE...

It’s not all work, work, work – there’s lots of fun and excitement too. The College offers many other activities including sports, clubs and societies for you to enjoy with trips, visits, sports and leisure activities to fit around your study time.

It’s all up to you!

The College offers a range of enrichment opportunities which allow students to get involved in what really matters to them. This could be a group, team, society, trip or event. It can involve as few or as many students as you like; it just needs to be something you think can improve the student experience. Activities over the previous year have included a Freshers’ Fair, road safety awareness, sexual health awareness, a football tournament, street dance, drama performances, bowling, basketball, fencing and The Duke of Edinburgh Award.

RIDE THE WAVE...

Take the Plunge, Make “Taking part in The a Splash or Take a Dive! Plunge event gave me a real idea of what its like Every student has the opportunity to to be involved with take part in our award-winning enterprise activities at Redcar & running a business.” Cleveland College.

Enterprise activities are business challenges, a cross between ‘The Apprentice’ and ‘Dragon’s Den’. They give you an insight into the reality of self employment and business start-up. The programmes are designed to equip you with the skills required to become a budding entrepreneur and the chance to win some hard cash!

Rachel Harston Member of winning team ‘Stars R Golden’ Plunge event, November 2008

EXPRESSWAY... University without A Levels 18

A new route to university At Redcar & Cleveland College there is a clearer route to a place at university and a successful career with our exciting Expressway programme.

Students have a choice of six Expressway routes; each one will allow you to focus on a broad range of careers and contains nationally recognised National Diploma qualifications used for entry to university degree programmes. The Expressways are designed to take you on to a wide range of degree courses, either locally or nationally, but it has a special link with Teesside University.

“Progression rates into employment and into HE are high.” Ofsted report 2009

Expressway – University without A Levels

As always, there is great teaching from experienced staff, fantastic resources, results to be proud of, and a new and exciting college in which to achieve your goals.

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A university entrance qualification equivalent to three A Levels What are they? Level 3 programmes equivalent to three A levels accepted for entry to university.

What do the diplomas lead on to? A university degree programme and employment.

What are the entry qualifications?

How do they differ from A levels?

Generally four GSCEs grade C and above or BTEC First Diploma or NVQ Level 2 in a relevant area.

The diplomas have a strong vocational focus which draws on experiences related to the specific subject area.

Assessment is formative with assignment and portfolios along the way rather than a big exam at the end. These are unique courses suited to learners who already have an idea of the kind of employment or higher education study they want to go on to. You will be given the opportunity to study a Level 4 Teesside University module, which you can take with you and have accredited towards the first year of your degree progamme.

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Business Public Services Travel & Tourism Sports Development, Coaching & Fitness IT Practitioner Media (Interactive Media & Games) Construction Engineering Applied Science Childcare, Learning & Development Health & Social Care Art & Design (Visual Arts)

Passport Teesside University’s Passport scheme is delivered in partnership with Redcar & Cleveland College to encourage and support progression to higher education. Passport members have the opportunity to sample university life, receive invitations to discovery days and other events covering careers, finance and student support.

“Students progress successfully to employment, higher and further education.” Ofsted report 2009

Expressway – Another route to university

BTEC National Diplomas Offered

Students who fully participate in the Passport scheme will qualify for nomination for the Passport Achievement Awards and Passport Scholarship.

PARENTS’ PAGE...

The welfare, happiness and success of our students is our primary concern and we know it’s what parents want too. That’s why we keep parents fully informed.

96% of our students think Redcar & Cleveland College gives them good opportunities to learn. Student Satisfaction Survey – 08/09

Parents’ Page

For parents we are able to offer information, advice and guidance regarding their son/daughter’s progress and the opportunity to discuss these matters directly at parents’ evenings and through students’ reports. All students have a personal tutor and are supported by Student Services with access to individual advice and support, welfare advice, learning support and careers guidance. All fulltime students will have regular group and individual tutorials with their personal tutor. Each student will have their own individual learning plans with targets

for their learning. The College recognises the transition from school to college isn’t always easy and that the individual care and attention given to support student progress is vital if they are to succeed. The College also has Transition Mentors who work in schools with Year 10 and 11 students. Our Student Mentors work across the College with students who may, for whatever reason, be struggling with college work or life in general. They are able to work with students to help overcome any problems which may be preventing them from achieving their full potential.

“The College provides a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.” Ofsted report 2009

GETTING HERE...

Free coach link or bus pass to college â&#x20AC;Ś you choose If you are a full-time student under the age of 19, you can travel to and from college FREE OF CHARGE. Coaches will be running daily during term time. Depending on where you live, the coach link could make getting to and from college easier for you. Contact us for a detailed timetable.

Local Bus Passes If you decide the local bus service suits you better, you can apply for a half-price bus pass from your Local Authority*. The College will then refund you for all bus fares relating to travel to and from college â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which makes your travel free! *Subject to Local Authority approval.

For further help and information contact: Student Services 01642 473132.

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How to find us The campus is based on Corporation Road, Redcar. It is a five minute walk from the town centre and Redcar Central Station. It is situated on a green-field site with easy access from Middlesbrough and East Cleveland either via road, rail or bus. The campus is open 8.30am to 9.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday.

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Diplomas

City & Guilds

The Diploma is a new qualification that combines theoretical study with practical experience. It is designed to equip young people for the fast changing world they are growing up in. The Diploma requires students to achieve a minimum standard in English, Maths and ICT, complete a project, do a minimum of 10 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work experience as well as study a principal subject area. Diplomas are at three levels; Foundation (level 1), Higher (level 2) or Advanced (level 3).

City & Guilds offer work related qualifications which give the skills to actually do a job. There is a large focus on learning practical skills. Assessment can take the form of online multiple choice tests, assignments or written exams.

Qualifications Explained

CACHE CACHE offers qualifications in the care and education of young people. They are a starting point for those looking for a career as a nanny, childminder, nursery nurse or nursing assistant, teaching assistant, playleader or playworker.

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BTEC Entry Level

BTEC Introduction Level

BTEC Entry qualifications develop the initial skills for either a broad work sector or everyday life where confidence is needed by students. BTEC Entry Certificates are designed for students with learning difficulties or those who struggle with traditional learning.

BTEC Introductory qualifications are at Level 1 and offer an entry point to an industry sector and encourage the development of personal and workrelated skills. The BTEC Introductory qualifications are designed for those who are not able to achieve A*-C grade GCSEs, but who are motivated by a work related course.

BTEC National Diploma

BTEC First qualifications are Level 2 qualifications which are the equivalent of traditional GCSEs grade A*-C. The BTEC First is designed for those who are capable of achieving A*- C grade GCSEs, but wish to focus on a work related vocational qualification or work area.

BTEC National Diplomas are two-year Level 3 qualifications that are focused on both practical and theoretical study and are equivalent to three A levels. They are available in a wide range of subjects and can be used to gain access to university.

NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)

Qualifications Explained

BTEC First Diploma

NVQs are job specific qualifications that can be taken at a number of levels. NVQs show employers that you have received training and have reached a certain level of skill in your chosen area.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good information and guidance ensure students are on the right course.â&#x20AC;? Ofsted report 2009

GCSEs

Functional Skills

These courses last for one year. The College offers the opportunity to take GCSE courses in Maths and English, which are essential qualifications for some careers. These courses might help you to improve your existing GCSE grades. GCSEs in Biology and Chemistry are also available.

From September 2010, all full-time students will take the new Functional Skills qualifications in English, Maths and/or IT. These are also available on a stand-alone basis. Functional Skills range from Entry Level through to Level 2. The level you are entered for will be determined by past achievements and initial/diagnostic assessment.

Apprenticeships are designed to provide young people with relevant, practical training, which will enable them to progress within their chosen industry. Apprentices are recruited just as any other employee of the company and paid a wage or a training allowance. An apprenticeship is a work-based programme with a strong emphasis on practical training and assessment leading to NVQs at Level 2.

Advanced Apprenticeships

Qualifications Explained

Apprenticeships

Provide a high-quality route into work for school leavers. They are intended to offer an alternative to A levels. Each Advanced Apprenticeship offers a young person the chance to take a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3 and specific key skills. Additionally, the apprenticeship may include other requirements based on what the individual employer regards as important for the young person and for their business.

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The courses in this guide are all either Entry Level or Levels 1, 2 or 3.

Qualification

Level

A great opportunity to come and speak to tutors and current students, find out about our wide range of courses and see our excellent new facilities. You can join in our tasters, get a tour and see what it’s really like to study here.

“Success rates have improved year-on-year.”

Qualifications Explained

Open Evenings

Ofsted report 2009

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ART AND DESIGN

93% pass rate BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design Level 3

Art & Design

BTEC Skills for Working Life Entry Level

BTEC Introductory Certificate Level 1

What’s it all about? This course teaches students a range of art and design skills and techniques including graphic design, photography, drawing techniques, textiles and many more.

What’s it all about? Students will gain knowledge and skills in art and design.

Hannah Coates

What do I need? No formal entry requirements.

Ex-Ryehills School

What do I need? No formal entry requirements, though students will be required to attend an interview. How long will it take? One year.

“Great people, great teachers and a great college.” BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design

Art and Design

Art & Design

How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Art and Design BTEC First Diploma.

What successful students may go on to do: • BTEC Introductory Certificate Level 1.

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Art & Design

BTEC First Diploma Level 2

BTEC National Diploma Level 3

What’s it all about? Students will have a range of topics to choose from, including graphic design, photography, drawing techniques, textiles and more.

What’s it all about? Students will study a range of design topics including: design, textiles, digital imaging, photography and more, building on existing interests and skills.

What do I need? A portfolio of art and design work at interview. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Design BTEC National Diploma Level 3. • Employment within the design industry.

What do I need? • Four GCSEs at C or above, or a BTEC First Diploma. • A portfolio of art and design work. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses. • Employment within the design industry.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get a lot of practical experience, the workshops are great and the programmes are thorough. As a result, there are a lot of good progression routes open to us.â&#x20AC;? Aimee Leonard Painting & Decorating Level 1 Diploma

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Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment Levels 1, 2, 3 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it all about? The Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment has been designed to provide a programme of applied and practical learning, which introduces learners to the fabric of the world in which we live and its impact on the individual and communities. It progressively builds an understanding of the physical extent and significance of the built environment and of the activities which shape and influence it. What do I need? Level 1: Formal interview Level 2: Foundation Diploma, Level 1 Diploma or four GCSEs at grade D-G Level 3: Higher Diploma or Level 2 Diploma or four GCSEs at grade A-C How long will it take? Level 1 and 2 each last for one year. Level 3 will last for 2 years.

What successful students may go on to do: Further and higher education in subjects such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Planning and Environmental Management.

100% pass rate BTEC National Diploma in Construction Level 3

Construction

BTEC Skills for Working Life Entry Level

BTEC Introductory Diploma Level 1

BTEC First Diploma Level 2

What’s it all about? This course is for students looking to gain basic construction skills for future entry into the industry along with functional skills.

What’s it all about? This course will develop the personal skills and qualities needed for working and learning, to help students achieve their full potential. Modules include: working in construction, developing joinery skills, developing trowel skills and many more.

What do I need? No formal qualifications, however students will need to attend an interview. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Construction BTEC Introductory Diploma Level 1. • Diploma Level 1 in one of the following; Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating or Plastering.

What do I need? You will need to have one of the following: • Entry Certificate in Skills for Working Life • Life Skills or other Entry Level qualifications. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Successful students can take up apprenticeships with local building trade companies or progress to the full-time Construction BTEC First Diploma.

What’s it all about? An introduction to the various roles and trades within the construction industry, providing a good basis to go on to a more advanced work related qualification. Modules include carpentry and joinery, trowel operation and painting and decorating.

Built Environment

Construction

What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade G or above or a related Level 1 qualification. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • A Construction BTEC First Diploma prepares you for employment and provides a good grounding to go on to a more advanced course, such as the Construction BTEC National Diploma or Certificate.

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Construction BTEC National Diploma Level 3 What’s it all about? This course is for students who wish to study architecture, quantity surveying, building surveying and construction. Students will study environmental science, building surveying and design procedures, maths, surveying and levelling and many more modules. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade C or above to include Maths and preferably English, or equivalent such as a BTEC First Diploma or an Intermediate NVQ Level 2 course. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses in subjects such as: quantity surveying, civil engineering and technical architecture

• Employment in the construction industry

Brickwork Diploma Level 2

Brickwork Diploma Level 1 What’s it all about? Students will complete a number of modules including handling and storing resources, preparing materials for use and many more to build their knowledge of brickwork technology. What do I need? No formal requirements are necessary, although GCSE results are important for exemption. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as Brickwork Diploma Level 2 • Vocational training or employment.

What’s it all about? This course develops knowledge of trowel occupations. Modules students study include: erecting and dismantling basic working platforms, brick and block work and health and safety. What do I need? Brickwork Level 1. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Successful students may progress to higher level courses, vocational training or employment within the construction industry.

Painting & Decorating

Diploma Level 3

Diploma Level 1

What’s it all about? This course develops knowledge of safe working practices in construction, building methods and construction technology, decorative brickwork and masonry structures.

What’s it all about? This course will teach students the essentials of painting and decorating. Modules will include handling and storing resources, preparing materials for use, and the use of components and materials.

What do I need? Brickwork Level 2 or Intermediate Craft Award plus interview.

Built Environment

Brickwork

What do I need? No formal requirements.

How long will it take? One year.

What successful students may go on to do: • HE courses or employment within the construction industry.

What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as Painting and Decorating Diploma Level 2 • Vocational training or employment.

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Painting & Decorating

Plastering

Diploma Level 2

Diploma Level 3

Diploma Level 1

What’s it all about? This course provides valuable practical and theoretical experience for those looking for employment within the painting and decorating trades.

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What do I need? Painting & Decorating Diploma Level 1.

What’s it all about? This course develops knowledge of safe working practices in construction, the application of paint using brush and roller, how to apply hangings to walls and ceilings, how to produce specialist decorative finishes and how to carry out specialist architectural feature work.

What’s it all about? This course will include modules such as handling and storing resources, preparing materials and components for use, and contributing to working relationships.

How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Successful students may progress to higher level courses, vocational training or employment within the construction industry.

What do I need? Level 2 Diploma or Intermediate Craft Award plus interview. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • HE courses or employment within the construction industry.

What do I need? No formal requirements are necessary, although GCSE results help in key skill areas. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as Plastering Intermediate Construction Award • Vocational training or employment.

Plastering

Diploma Level 2

Diploma Level 3

What’s it all about? This course will provide valuable practical and theoretical experience for those looking for employment within the plastering trades.

What’s it all about? This course develops knowledge of safe working practices in construction, how to fix dry lining and plasterboard to interiors, how to produce and fix plaster components, how to form screeds and granolithic finishes and how to prepare any in-situ moulds.

What do I need? Plastering Diploma Level 1. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Successful students may progress to higher award courses, vocational training or employment within the construction industry.

Built Environment

Plastering

What do I need? Level 2 Diploma or Intermediate Craft Award plus interview How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • HE courses or employment within the construction industry.

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Plumbing

Wood Occupations

Level 1 City & Guilds Basic Plumbing Skills Level 2 Technical Certificate

Diploma Level 1

What’s it all about? Students will work towards completing the qualification, whilst studying full time. What do I need? To commence the Plumbing Technical Certificate you must have a GCSE grade C in English, Maths, Science and Design Technology. You must also sit and pass an aptitude test designed by the plumbing organisation BPEC. How long will it take? Level 1: one term Level 2: one year. What successful students may go on to do: • Successful students may progress to vocational training or employment within the plumbing industry.

What’s it all about? This course covers key carpentry and joinery skills through modules in handling and storing resources, use of portable power tools and basic wood jointing techniques. What do I need? No formal requirements. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as the Wood Occupations Diploma Level 2 • Vocational training or employment.

Bench Joinery Diploma

Diploma Level 2

Diploma Level 3

What’s it all about? This course will provide valuable practical and theoretical experience for those looking for employment within the wood occupations trade.

What’s it all about? This course develops knowledge of safe working practices in construction, how to set up and use fixed and transportable machinery, and how to mark out, manufacture and produce complex shaped joinery.

What do I need? Wood Occupations Diploma Level 1. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Successful students may progress to higher award courses, vocational training or employment within the construction industry.

Built Environment

Wood Occupations

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Apprenticeships: Brickwork

Apprenticeships: Carpentry & Joinery

Level 2/Level 3

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it all about? You will attend college one day each week to work on your Brickwork NVQ Level 2/3. The rest of the week you will attend your employment, which will give you the opportunity to collect evidence needed for your NVQ. You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it all about? You will attend college one day each week to work on your Carpentry & Joinery NVQ Level 2/3. The rest of the week you will attend your employment, which will give you the opportunity to collect evidence needed for your NVQ. You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses.

What do I need? Level 2: No formal entry requirements, although you will be required to sit an aptitude test. Level 3: Brickwork NVQ Level 2. How long will it take? Each level takes up to two years. For further details about apprenticeships contact: trainingunit@cleveland.ac.uk

What do I need? Level 2: No formal entry requirements, although you will be required to sit an aptitude test. Level 3: Carpentry & Joinery NVQ Level 2. How long will it take? Each level takes up to two years. For further details about apprenticeships contact: trainingunit@cleveland.ac.uk

Apprenticeships: Plastering

Level 2/Level 3

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it all about? You will attend college one day each week to work on your Painting & Decorating NVQ Level 2/3. The rest of the week you will attend your employment, which will give you the opportunity to collect evidence needed for your NVQ. You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it all about? You will attend college one day each week to work on your Plastering NVQ Level 2/3. The rest of the week you will attend your employment, which will give you the opportunity to collect evidence needed for your NVQ. You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses.

What do I need? Level 2: No formal entry requirements, although you will be required to sit an aptitude test. Level 3: Painting & Decorating NVQ Level 2. How long will it take? Each level takes up to two years. For further details about apprenticeships contact: trainingunit@cleveland.ac.uk

Built Environment

Apprenticeships: Painting & Decorating

What do I need? Level 2: No formal entry requirements, although you will be required to sit an aptitude test. Level 3: Plastering NVQ Level 2. How long will it take? Each level takes up to two years. For further details about apprenticeships contact: trainingunit@cleveland.ac.uk

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Apprenticeships: Plumbing Level 2/Level 3 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it all about? You will attend college one day each week to work on your Plumbing NVQ Level 2/3. The rest of the week you will attend your employment, which will give you the opportunity to collect evidence needed for your NVQ. You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses. What do I need? To commence the Plumbing Framework you must have a GCSE grade C in English, Maths, Science and Design Technology. You must also sit and pass an aptitude test designed by the plumbing organisation BPEC. How long will it take? Each level takes up to two years.

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Mazvita Chivasa BTEC Diploma in Business Administration Level 3

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND RETAIL

“I have found all aspects of my course interesting and I think the things I have learnt will stand me in good stead when I get a job.”

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Diploma in Retail Business Levels 1, 2, 3

Business, Retail & Administration

What’s it all about? This course is designed for people who seek to gain the knowledge and skills used in the retail business industry. Students will learn about the background to the retail industry and develop skills in retail selling, enterprise and customer service. All students will undertake work experience.

BTEC Introductory Diploma Level 1

What do I need? Level 1: Formal Interview Level 2: Foundation Diploma, Level 1 Diploma or four GSCEs at grade D-G Level 3: Higher Diploma, Level 2 Diploma or four GSCEs at grade A-C.

What do I need? Four GCSEs at grades D-G.

How long will it take? Each level will take one year. What successful students may go on to do: • Progression on to further and higher education studies in subjects such as business and administration.

What’s it all about? This course offers students the opportunity to explore business, customer service, finance, health and safety, communication and work experience.

How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as Business BTEC First Diploma • Vocational training or employment • Business & Administration BTEC Diploma with NVQ.

Business Administration

BTEC Diploma Level 2 with NVQ Administration

BTEC Diploma Level 3 with OCR Qualifications

What’s it all about? An opportunity to study administration looking at business activities, administration, customer service, communication and meetings, projects and events. Students will undertake practical work activities in our realistic working environment.

What’s it all about? An opportunity to learn and develop skills for business through modules covering administration, customer services, communication, projects and events, law and IT. Work experience will be part of this programme.

What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade D or above. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as Business Administration BTEC Diploma Level 3 or Business BTEC National Diploma Level 3 • Vocational training or employment.

What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses in subjects related to business administration • Students may also go on to vocational training or employment.

Students will also study for OCR text and word processing qualifications. Practical experience will be gained through working in the College’s Aspirations Administration Agency.

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What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade C or above or Business Administration BTEC Diploma Level 2 or an NVQ Level 2 in a relevant area.

pass rate

How long will it take? One year.

Business Administration and Retail

Business Administration

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Business BTEC National Diploma Level 3 What’s it all about? The skills learned on this programme will be crucial to the recovery of business and the economy. Expertise gained in key areas of business includes: enterprise, product development, leadership and management, marketing portfolios and on-line retailing. Subjects supporting functional areas of business are also covered. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade A-C. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education programmes in: accounting, business, marketing and PR, and human resources.

Apprenticeships: Accounting NVQ Level 2/Level 3 What’s it all about? The accounting course is made up of an NVQ and Key Skills in communication and application of number at Level 1. NVQ units include making and recording payments, recording income and receipts and working with computers. Level 3 Accounting consists of an NVQ and Key Skills communication and application of number at Level 2. What do I need? Level 2: Four GCSEs at grade D or above Level 3: Four GCSEs at grade C or above or NVQ 2 in a related subject. How long will it take? Each level takes up to two years. What does the programme involve? You will attend college one day each week to work on your Accounting

NVQ Level 2/3. The rest of the week you will attend your place of employment, which will be in an accounting environment. You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses. For further details about Apprenticeships contact: trainingunit@cleveland.ac.uk

100% pass rate BTEC National Diploma in Business Level 3

NVQ Level 2/Level 3 What’s it all about? This course is made up of an NVQ, Key Skills and a technical certificate. The NVQ consists of five units including managing diary systems, dealing with visitors and database software. Key Skills are communication at Level 2 and application of number at Level 1. Level 3 Business & Administration consists of an NVQ and technical certificate. What do I need? Level 2: Four GCSEs at grade D or above Level 3: Four GCSEs at grade C or above or NVQ Level 2 in a related area. To qualify for the Advanced Apprenticeship you must secure suitable employment in the area of administration which will enable you to achieve an NVQ at Level 3.

How long will it take? Each level takes up to two years. What does the programme involve? You will attend college one day each week to work on your Business Administration NVQ Level 2/3. The rest of the week you will attend your place of employment, which will give you the opportunity to carry out a range of administrative duties. As this is such a diverse subject there is a range of different employments available. For example: • School Secretary • Personnel • Marketing You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses. For further details about Apprenticeships contact: trainingunit@cleveland.ac.uk

“My whole life has changed. I went from disliking school to loving college and enjoying work too. There are endless opportunities ahead of me now.”

Business Administration and Retail

Apprenticeships: Business Administration

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CHILDCARE

“I really enjoy the practical elements of my course and I think the hands on approach will benefit me when I enter work.” Jaki Waplington BTEC National Diploma

Ex-Laurence Jackson School

CACHE Entry Level Certificate What’s it all about? This course is for prospective students who want to learn how to care for a young child in the home. What do I need? No formal requirements. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Caring for Children CACHE Level 1 • Care BTEC Introductory Diploma.

Caring for Children Level 1 What’s it all about? This course is an introduction to the childcare sector for students who may want to work with children in the future. Students will study a number of modules, including care of children, food and nutrition, play and practical activities and more.

Childcare

Preparation for Childcare

What do I need? Two GCSEs at grade F – G, one of which must be a written GCSE. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as Children’s Care, Learning & Development BTEC First Diploma Level 1 • Vocational training or employment.

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Children’s Care, Learning & Development

BTEC First Diploma Level 2

BTEC National Diploma Level 3

What’s it all about? Students will develop the knowledge and understanding required to work in the childcare sector. Modules will include understanding children’s development, keeping children safe and communication with children and adults.

What’s it all about? To provide a recognised qualification for those wishing to work in childcare eg nursery nursing or childcare related careers. Students will complete modules including promoting children’s development, protecting children and promoting children’s rights.

What do I need? Applicants need four GCSEs at grade D-G or above or a relevant qualification.

What do I need? Applicants must display a genuine interest in working in the childcare sector and have four GCSEs at grade C or above, one of which must be GCSE English.

How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Children’s Care, Learning & Development BTEC National Diploma Level 3 • Vocational training or employment.

How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses such as: teaching, early years senior practitioner, early years and childcare education • Vocational training or employment.

• Vocational training such as NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

NVQ Level 2

• Employment

Childcare

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

What’s it all about? Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2 is a practical course. You will work in a school for two days per week and attend college three days. Your place on the course will also be subject to satisfactory CRB checks. The course consists of an NVQ in Teaching Assistants, CACHE qualification and key skills in communication, application of number and IT. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade D or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education such as a BTEC National Diploma

COMPUTING AND IT

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The course has improved my ability a great deal. The College has excellent modern facilities and students on my course were given first class techical guidance throughout.â&#x20AC;? Matthew Spencer ITC Practitioners BTEC National Diploma Level 3

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IT & Communication Technology

Levels 1, 2, 3

BTEC Skills for Working Life Entry Level

What’s it all about? This course is designed for people who seek to gain the knowledge and skills used in the creative and media industries. Students will develop skills in thinking and working creatively across a range of media subjects that could include visual art, music, animation or computer games. What do I need? Level 1: Formal Interview Level 2: Foundation Diploma, Level 1 Diploma or four GCSEs at grade D-G Level 3: Higher Diploma, Level 2 Diploma or four GCSEs at grade A-C. How long will it take? Each level will last for one year. What successful students may go on to do: Progress on to further and higher education studies in subjects such as: 2D and 3D art, graphic design, film and television or computer games design.

What’s it all about? Students will study IT and communication technology, alongside literacy and numeracy. What do I need? There are no formal entry requirements, but students will need to attend an interview. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • IT @ Work Level 1.

IT @ Work Level 1 What’s it all about? The course is very ‘hands-on’ with each module taught in a real work situation. You will gain a good understanding of different job opportunities in the IT sector and gain the skills to help you confidently apply for jobs.

Computing and IT

Diploma in Creative Media

What do I need? There are no formal entry requirements. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as IT users and software developers • Vocational training • Employment in the administration or IT industry.

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IT Users & Software Developers City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma What’s it all about? This course provides an introduction to a wide range of computing and IT topics, ranging from website design to computer programming. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grades D-G or a Level 1 or 2 qualification in a related subject area. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as IT Practitioners BTEC National Diploma • Vocational training • Employment in the IT industry.

IT Practitioners BTEC National Diploma Level 3 What’s it all about? This course provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to enter a career as an IT practitioner or technician in the area of business systems, user support, networking and software development. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade C or above or Intermediate GNVQ equivalent or IT Practitioners BTEC First Diploma. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses in subjects such as: computer studies, web development, computer science, computer games programming, web design, visualisation and computer aided design (engineering).

BTEC National Diploma Level 3 What’s it all about? This course provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to enter a career in the Media professions and/or provides progression to higher education. Modules studied include digital graphics, web animation, research techniques and 3D modelling. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade C or above or a relevant Level 2 qualification. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses in subjects such as: e-media, web development, computer graphics, computer games design, web design, or visualisation.

• Students may also go on to vocational training or employment within the computing industry.

Apprenticeships: IT NVQ Level 2/Level 3 What’s it all about? The IT User apprenticeship consists of an NVQ and Key Skills in communication and application of number plus, at Level 3, a Technical Certificate. Units covered include using IT applications, communication using IT, and using IT in the workplace. What do I need? Level 2: GCSEs at grade C in Maths or IT Level 3: Four GCSEs at grade C or above. How long will it take? Each level takes up to two years. What does the programme involve? You will attend college one day each week to work on your IT Users NVQ (iTQ). The rest of the week you will

attend your employment, which will be in an IT environment. You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses. For further details about apprenticeships contact: trainingunit@cleveland.ac.uk

Computing and IT

Media (Interactive Media & Games)

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ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

“The course is really interesting and enjoyable as it combines theory and practice. I also appreciate the modern learning environment.” Jaron Harding Engineering BTEC National Diploma

Ex-Huntcliff School

Engineering

Levels 1, 2, 3

BTEC First Diploma Level 2

What’s it all about? The Diploma will be a ‘made to measure’ qualification designed by employers to educate the potential young engineers of the future, so that industry has the high calibre human resources needed to meet its challenges.

What’s it all about? The programme is for future engineers and technicians in a variety of disciplines. Students will study electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and instrumentation and process. This course is a mixture of practical and theoretical work covering subjects such as engineering drawing and marking out, electrical maintenance fundamentals, mechanical maintenance fundamentals and working practices.

BTEC National Diploma Level 3

What do I need? Level 1: Formal Interview Level 2: Foundation Diploma, Level 1 Diploma or four GCSEs at grade D-G Level 3: Higher Diploma, Level 2 Diploma or four GCSEs at grade A-C. How long will it take? Each level will take one year. What successful students may go on to do: • Progression on to further and higher education studies in subjects such as mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering programmes.

What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade D, preferably to include Maths and Science. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as an Engineering BTEC National Diploma • Vocational training or employment within the engineering industry.

What’s it all about? This course is designed to allow students to learn and apply engineering knowledge to real engineering problems. Modules will cover electrical principles, mechanical technology and engineering materials. What do I need? GCSEs at grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.

Engineering and Science

Diploma in Engineering

How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Work in the engineering industry or progress on to higher education in subjects such as: engineering, electronic and electrical engineering, mechanical and design engineering • Students may also go on to vocational training or employment within the engineering industry.

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Applied Science BTEC First Diploma Level 2 What’s it all about? This course seeks to stimulate an interest in science and the environment. Modules include environmental science, industrial science applications and science in the workplace.

Applied Science Industrial BTEC National Diploma Level 3 What’s it all about? This course aims to provide students with knowledge and interest in all aspects of science. Students are also given an opportunity to specialise in an area of science.

What do I need? No formal entry requirements.

What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade C or above.

How long will it take? One year.

How long will it take? Two years.

What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as Applied Science BTEC National Diploma

What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education in scientific based courses

• Vocational training or employment.

• Vocational training or employment within the science industry.

HAIR, BEAUTY AND HOLISTICS

“Our salons are lovely and we have lots of clients coming in so we get lots of experience in giving treatments and working with the public. It really is great.” Sarah Collins Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3

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Diploma in Hair & Beauty Studies

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Levels 1, 2 and 3

BTEC Skills for Working Life Entry Level

What’s it all about? The Diplomas in Hair & Beauty Studies are designed for people who are interested in exploring the potential of the hair, beauty and spa industries. Students will learn a range of skills in the context of a busy working salon combining applied and practical learning. What do I need? Level 1: Formal interview Level 2: Formal interview Level 3: Four GCSEs at grade A*-C or a Higher Diploma. How long will it take? Each level will last for one year. What successful students may go on to do Progression on to further and higher education studies in subjects such as salon management, make-up and special effects.

What’s it all about? Students will develop vocational skills alongside their literacy and numeracy. What do I need? No formal requirements, however, students will need to attend an interview. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Students may be ready to progress to a Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy Level 1 qualification.

Beauty Therapy

NVQ Level 1

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

What’s it all about? Students will learn how busy salons operate as well as learning how to assist with facial and hand treatments and will acquire an elementary knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

What’s it all about? Students will learn a range of beauty treatments including facials, applying make up, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicure and pedicure treatments.

What’s it all about? Students will learn how to promote services, perform hair removal techniques, head and body massage, use aromatherapy oils, perform electrical face and body treatments and skin treatments.

What do I need? No formal entry requirements.

What do I need? Two GCSEs at grade C or above or Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 1.

How long will it take? One year.

What successful students may go on to do: • Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2

What successful students may go on to do: • Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3

• Vocational training or employment.

What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses in subjects such as: Make-up and special effects, holistic therapies, design (make-up)

What do I need? Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2.

Hair, Beauty and Holistics

Beauty Therapy

• Employment as a beauty therapist • Teacher/trainer • Salon Management Level 4.

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Hairdressing

NVQ Level 1

NVQ Level 2

What’s it all about? This course teaches students to shampoo, condition and blow-dry hair, prepare the salon area, and assist with colouring and reception duties. Students will also attend exhibitions, fashion shows, competitions and placements.

What’s it all about? This course offers a foundation in hairdressing skills including shampooing and conditioning hair, reception duties, hair cutting techniques, styling and finishing hair, perming, and colouring hair.

What do I need? No formal entry requirements. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Hairdressing NVQ Level 2 • Hairdressing Apprenticeship.

What do I need? Hairdressing NVQ Level 1. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Hairdressing NVQ Level 3 • Vocational training or employment.

NVQ Level 3 What’s it all about? This course recognises your current level of skills but moves you to a higher professional standard. Modules include cutting and re-styling hair to achieve a variety of looks, styling and dressing long hair, providing colour correction services and many more. What do I need? Hairdressing NVQ Level 2. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses in subjects such as: salon management (hairdressing), hair care management and events management, licensed retail and hair care management

Complementary Therapies Diploma Level 3 What’s it all about? This course offers students advanced training in aromatherapy, reflexology and Swedish body massage for the growing holistic therapy industry. An additional Indian Head Massage and Stone Therapy course may also be included. What do I need? Two GCSEs at Grade C or above or Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 and/or an interview. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Foundation Degree

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Hairdressing

pass rate Certificate in Holistic Therapies Level 3

• Employment

• Employment as a hairdresser • Teacher/trainer • Salon Management Level 4.

• Teacher/trainer.

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Apprenticeships: Hairdressing Level 2/Level 3 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it all about? The Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 2 consists of an NVQ and Key Skills Application of Number and Communication at Level 1. The Level 3 Apprenticeship includes an NVQ and Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2. What do I need? There are no formal qualifications needed to commence the Hairdressing Apprenticeship, although we prefer that you have a good standard of education with GCSEs at grade C. You will be required to sit an aptitude test for English and Maths to support your application. How long will it take? Each level takes 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 months.

What does the programme involve? You will attend college one day each week to work on your Hairdressing NVQ Level 2/3. The rest of the week you will attend your place of employment which will be in a hairdressing salon. You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses. For further details about Apprenticeships contact: trainingunit@cleveland.ac.uk

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

“The college facilities are excellent and my tutors are helpful and supportive. I love coming to this college.” Kimberley Ferrier BTEC National Diploma Health & Social Care Level 3

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Health & Social Care

What’s it all about? This course will provide students with a basis for further education within the health and social care setting.

What’s it all about? This course will equip individuals and develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the care sector.

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Health & Social Care

BTEC Introductory Diploma Level 1

BTEC First Diploma Level 2

What do I need? All applicants must display genuine interest in working in the care sector and will need two GCSEs at grade D-G or above.

What do I need? All applicants must display a genuine interest in working in the care sector and have four GCSEs at grade D-G or above or a relevant qualification.

How long will it take? One year.

What successful students may go on to do: • BTEC First Diploma Health & Social Care Level 2

What successful students may go on to do: • Care BTEC National Diploma

• BTEC First Dipoma Children’s Care, Learning & Development • Vocational training or employment.

• Vocational training or employment.

Health & Social Care

BTEC National Diploma Level 3

City and Guilds Supporting Work in Health and Social Care Level 2

What’s it all about? This course provides a recognised qualification for those wanting to work in a health and social care setting. Students will complete a number of modules and attend work placements. What do I need? All applicants must display a genuine interest in working in the care sector and have four GCSEs at grade C or above, one of which must be GCSE English. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses in subjects such as: nursing, physiotherapy, radiography • Students may also go on to vocational training and employment in the care profession.

What’s it all about? As part of this course you will develop your communication skills and learn how to support the health and safety of yourself and others. You will also develop your knowledge and practice and find out how to ensure that your own actions support the care, protection and well being of individuals.

Health and Social Care

Health & Social Care

What do I need? Grades D and above at GCSE level or an equivalent qualification. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care, BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care or employment in the care industry.

PUBLIC SERVICES

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would recommend the course to anyone who is thinking about joining any of the public services as you get to find out what life in the services would be like.â&#x20AC;? Natascha Fayleen Public Services

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Public Services

BTEC Entry Level

NCFE Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 1

What’s it all about? Students will explore what various public services are all about. What do I need? No formal entry requirements. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE qualification.

What’s it all about? The course will equip students with knowledge and skills required for entry to the uniformed public services. The course involves units such as competitive sports, health and safety, and fitness for the public services.

Public Services

What do I need? Public Services BTEC Entry Level or grades F-G at GCSE. How long will it take? One year.

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What successful students may go on to do: • Public Services BTEC First Diploma Level 2.

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100% pass rate BTEC National Diploma in Public Services Level 3

Public Services

BTEC First Diploma Level 2

BTEC National Certificate and Diploma Level 3

What’s it all about? During the course, students will develop a range of skills and abilities important for a successful career in the public services. Students will study modules for fitness, public service employment, citizenship, land navigation, law, crime, community and cultural awareness. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade D-E or NCFE Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 1. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Students can progress on to the Public Services BTEC National Diploma • Careers in the armed forces, emergency services, local government administration, prison service and security.

What’s it all about? This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills required for employment in the public services. Modules include law and the legal system, leadership, criminology, outdoor activities, data interpretation, health and fitness as well as many more. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade C or above or a Public Services BTEC Diploma Level 2. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses such as: uniformed services, public administration, and business • Careers in the armed forces, emergency services, local government administration, prison service and security.

Ofsted Report 2009

SKILLS FOR LIFE AND GCSES

“Students receive good support to address personal and academic issues.”

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Functional Skills

Skills for Life (Literacy)

What’s it all about? Functional skills are those generic skills that can help you to improve your own learning and performance in education and training, work and life in general. The levels range from Entry Level to Level 2 in English, Maths and IT.

OCR Adult literacy

What do I need? No formal requirements are necessary. How long will it take? Up to one year (this course runs alongside other full-time courses but can also be taken as a stand alone qualification). What successful students may go on to do: • Employment or appropriate courses.

What’s it all about? A course to develop literacy skills. What do I need? There are no formal requirements. How long will it take? Up to one year, but the learning programme is designed for each individual participant. What successful students may go on to do: • Progression through life long learning.

OCR Adult Numeracy What’s it all about? A course to develop numeracy skills. What do I need? There are no formal requirements. How long will it take? Up to one year, but the learning programme is designed for each individual participant. What successful students may go on to do: • Progression through life long learning.

English

Mathematics

GCSE

What’s it all about? This course is designed to improve performance in English. It includes the study of short stories from different cultures, plays, analysis of media texts and writing for different purposes.

What’s it all about? This course is designed to improve knowledge of mathematics including arithmetic, statistics, measurement, trigonometry, geometry and algebra.

What do I need? Students should have a minimum grade E at GCSE. How long will it take? One year.

What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses

What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as applied science and engineering

• Vocational training or employment in a related area.

• Vocational training or employment in a mathematics related area.

Skills for Life and GCSEs

Skills for Life (Numeracy)

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Biology

Chemistry

GCSE

What’s it all about? The course aims to enhance the student’s knowledge of biological processes, systems and techniques. Some of the topics covered include: How Science Works; Responses to Change; Evolution and the Environment; Cells; Nutrition; Movement and Exchanges in Organisms.

What’s it all about? This course aims to develop the student’s knowledge, skills and understanding of chemical principles and their role in society, develop an overall interest in science and chemistry and develop a critical approach to scientific evidence and methods.

What do I need? Students should have obtained a minimum of grade E at GCSE. How long will it take? One year What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses in Science or Engineering • Vocational training or employment in a related area

Core topics include: How Science Works; Sources and Uses of Chemicals, Structure and Bonding; the Periodic Table; and Environmental Issues. What do I need? Students should have obtained a minimum of grade E at GCSE. How long will it take? One year What successful students may go on to do:

• Further education courses in Science or Engineering such as a BTEC National Diploma course in Applied Science or Engineering • Vocational training or employment in a related area

SPORT AND FITNESS

“The course is fun and enjoyable, and the tutors have great teaching techniques.” Scot Morrison BTEC National Diploma Sport Excersise and Fitness

Ex-Redcar Community College

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Sport BTEC Entry Level What’s it all about? Students will explore what sport and recreation is all about. What do I need? No formal requirements. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Students may be ready to progress to a Sport & Recreation Level 1 qualification.

Sport, Recreation & Allied Occupations NVQ Level 1 What’s it all about? This course prepares students for employment in the leisure industry, particularly leisure centres, gyms, and private health and fitness clubs. What do I need? No formal entry requirements. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Students can progress on to Sport & Recreation Operational Services Level 2 • Employment within the leisure industry.

BTEC First Diploma Level 2 What’s it all about? Students will study a number of modules, including the sports industry, health, safety and injury, preparation for sport and sport leadership. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade D-G or above. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Progression to the BTEC National Diploma • Vocational training or employment within the leisure industry.

Exercise & Fitness (Coaching & Instruction)

Sports (Development & Fitness Coaching)

NVQ Level 2

BTEC National Diploma Level 3

What’s it all about? For students wanting to learn basic training in instructing and developing professional coaching skills in gym instruction, circuit training and exercise to music. What do I need? Three GCSEs at grade C or above. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Other specialist coaching skills • Employment in the sports industry.

What’s it all about? This course is designed for students who would like to develop a career in the leisure industry or progress into sports studies at university. Students will study a number of modules, including sport in society, nutrition and weight management, fitness testing and more.

Sport and Fitness

Sport

What do I need? Applicants should have GCSE grades A-C or Sport BTEC First Diploma. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Students may want to progress to university • Employment within the sports and leisure industry.

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

“The tutors are great – very helpful and good at their jobs. It’s a pleasure having them teach me.” Sam Jackson Travel & Tourism BTEC National Diploma

Ex-Laurence Jackson School

What’s it all about? This course is designed for people who seek to gain the knowledge and skills used in the travel and tourism industry. Students will learn the skills needed to plan a journey, study visitor destinations, find out the importance of customer service and teamwork develop a new product or service and different career pathways. What do I need? Level 1: Formal Interview Level 2: Foundation Diploma, Level 1 Diploma or four GSCEs at grade D-G Level 3: Higher Diploma, Level 2 Diploma or four GSCEs at grade A-C How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Progression on to further and higher education studies in subjects such as Travel and Tourism and Business.

Travel & Tourism

Travel and Tourism

Diploma in Travel & Tourism

BTEC Introductory Level 1 What’s it all about? Students will gain knowledge and skills in the travel and tourism industry. What do I need? Grades F-G at GCSE. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Travel & Tourism BTEC First Diploma.

100% pass rate BTEC National Diploma and Award in Travel & Tourism Level 3 85

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Travel & Tourism

BTEC First Diploma Level 2

National Certificate and Diploma

What’s it all about? Students will have the opportunity to learn about the travel and tourism industry through modules covering marketing, event organising, tourist destinations, business and customer service. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade E or above. How long will it take? One year. What successful students may go on to do: • Further education courses such as Travel & Tourism BTEC National Diploma • Vocational training or employment.

What’s it all about? This course is designed to develop skills, knowledge and understanding for a professional career in travel, tourism or leisure. Students will study travel and tourism today, business, marketing, customer service and specialist units. What do I need? Four GCSEs at grade C or above or a relevant Level 2 qualification. How long will it take? Two years. What successful students may go on to do: • Higher education courses in subjects such as: leisure and tourism management, business management, sport and leisure management • Students may also go on to vocational training or employment in the leisure industry.

It is intended that this commitment will create an enriching and supporting learning environment for all so that individuals can realise their full potential.

The College strives to treat all people with dignity and respect, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, marital status, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, social background or special needs.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY...

Redcar & Cleveland College is fully committed to providing and celebrating equality and diversity.

Copies of the Social Responsibility Policy Statement can be accessed through the College intranet. If there are any comments or suggestions that you would like to make, please contact Geoff Jaggs on 01642 473132 or email gjaggs@cleveland.ac.uk

WHAT NEXT?...

NEXT STEPS 1. Choose your course If you’re unsure of what’s best for you, we can make arrangements for you to see our Careers Guidance Advisor. You can also talk to tutors in the subject areas you are interested in and come into college for a taster session. We’ll help you decide what course is best for you. For more information on courses visit our website www.cleveland.ac.uk

2. Make an application As soon as you know the course/s you’re interested in, just fill in the Application Form opposite, seal and post it back to us.

3. Come in for an interview Once we have your application we’ll invite you to come to in to college for an interview with a tutor in the subject area of your choice. You’ll get the chance to ask lots of questions and can bring your parents along too.

4. Enrol Once you’ve received your offer of a place on a course and you have accepted, we’ll keep in touch with you until the time for enrolment. You’ll be invited in to college events and will get a chance to get to know staff and other students before your course starts.

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