SUBJECTS

ART, DESIGN & MEDIA

LEVEL 1

Attendance: Full-time Start date: September Duration: One year Location: The Skills Academy/Stockton Riverside College

INTRODUCTION

Are you interested in a career in art and design? If you are creative, love drawing, painting and sculpting and you have a passion for art, then we can offer you the chance to explore your interests on a course that is just right for you. Whether you see yourself as a budding artist or designer, a future film-maker, make-up artist, fashion designer or animator we can help you develop the skills you need.

There are many reasons to apply including: having the opportunity to be part of real-life work-related projects, speak with artists and guest speakers from the industry, exhibit your work, have the opportunity to take part in work experience and go on trips to exhibitions.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Our Creative Arts and Media course at Level 1 can help you try a range of new skills including fine arts, textiles, graphics, sculpture, photography and video editing, which will help you decide the direction you want to go in. You will learn through tutorled practical and work-related activities. You will learn to develop your skills in drawing, painting and using different techniques. You will learn about a range of different careers such as product design, fashion design, model making and set design.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Continuous assessment by your tutors on a regular basis throughout the year and you will receive informal and formal assessment reviews as well as regular tutorials and progress reviews.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could move on to a relevant level 2 course, going on to specialise in art and design, creative media, film production, production arts or performing arts in the future.

HOW DO I APPLY/ENROL?

Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/

apply

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS (JOINERY & CARPENTRY)

LEVEL 1

Attendance: Full-time Start date: September Duration: One year Location: The Skills Academy

INTRODUCTION

This qualification provides the ideal introduction to the construction industry and covers essential practical hand tool skills and industry knowledge on legislation and health and safety. This course gives students the chance to explore the opportunities within the construction trades. This is a predominantly practicalbased course with an essential element of theory-based sessions.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The course will cover mandatory units on health and safety and an introduction to the construction industry. It will then focus on joinery/carpentry skills and techniques with opportunities throughout the year to visit other college sites for taster sessions in other construction trades. Students will also take part in construction projects and enrichment activities.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Students are assessed on both practical activities and theory, through modulebased assignments.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Progression onto a specific construction course or apprenticeship.

HOW DO I APPLY/ENROL?

Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/

apply

TRADE SKILLS

at Stockton Riverside College

For all of our construction programmes you will learn in the classroom and in the workshop, using suitable tools and materials. Each programme is assessed via practical module assignments and some end-unit assessment exams.

The courses available include:

• Level 1 Motor Vehicle • Level 1 Brickwork • Level 1 Joinery • Level 1 Painting & Decorating • Level 1 Construction/Multi-skills

As part of our construction skills course, students take part in enterprise, enrichment and tutorial activities. Learners can also, in some programmes, get the opportunity to showcase pieces they have made.

NETA provides group provision for all of our local schools in their workshops and training facilities. These are available for groups of up to 8 or more learners and can be individualised to meet school requirements covering sessions over 6-12 or even full 36-week programmes. Learners will work towards, depending upon the length of the programme, unit achievements in a range of engineering skills.

INTRODUCTION TO THE HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY

INDUSTRY LEVEL 1

Attendance: Full-time Start date: September Duration: One year Location: The Skills Academy

INTRODUCTION

At The Skills Academy you are given the opportunity to grow, build confidence and learn new skills. In the Hair and Beauty department we have high expectations and push you to your greatest potential; hard work, teamwork and initiative is essential.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will learn both practical and theoretical skills to give you the confidence to go out to industry or progress onto Level 2 Hair or Beauty. Prep for employment, mathematics, English and tutorial sessions will prepare you for wider skills, along with guest speakers and opportunities to participate in a real working environment. Your year will be busy and jam packed.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Work booklets are assigned, and practical skills are observed for assessment. You will demonstrate excellent client care, professionalism in the workplace and have the opportunity to develop confidence in your new skills.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once completed you have the freedom to choose whichever path suits you with the support of your tutor and department; whether it be hair, beauty, nails, makeup or something completely different, the decision is yours.

HOW DO I APPLY/ENROL?

Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/

apply

Some provision may be available for Hairdressing at Stockton Riverside College.

HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND CHILDREN AND YOUNG

PEOPLE’S SETTINGS LEVEL 1

Attendance: Full-time Start date: September Duration: One year Location: The Skills Academy/ Stockton Riverside College

INTRODUCTION

We believe there is nothing more important than taking responsibility for a child’s wellbeing. Whether working as a teacher, nursery nurse or in the care industry, it is vital you can offer a service that is caring, supportive, fun and stimulating. Our courses will show you how to develop all of these skills and apply them at work.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will develop the skills needed to work with babies, young children and clients in health and social care settings. Covering subjects including development, safeguarding, health and safety and organising activities.

The qualification is delivered through a range of both taught and practical sessions, enabling learners to obtain the skills required to work with young children. Alongside this qualification, learners will attend functional skills or GCSE Maths and English to support their further development in these areas.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. This could include a portfolio of evidence, written assignments, posters, presentations and professional discussion.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could move onto a full Level 1 in Health & Social Care or Childcare, or on to a relevant Level 2 course.

HOW DO I APPLY/ENROL?

Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/

apply

DIGITAL MEDIA

LEVEL 1

Attendance: Full-time Start date: September Duration: One year Location: The Skills Academy

INTRODUCTION

Are you ready to start your career path to working in the media industry? If you are creative, and want to discover more about today’s media landscape, then this is an ideal course for you.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The course may cover some of the following units: • Creating a Storyboard • Designing an Interactive Presentation • Producing an Advert • Layout Design for a Digital Product • Creating an Animation • Shooting a Short Film • Making an Audio Recording

As well as wider key skills including: • Being Organised • Developing a Personal Progression Plan

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

You will create a digital portfolio and units are internally assessed by your lecturers.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Progress to a relevant course such as the Level 2 in Digital Media.

HOW DO I APPLY/ENROL?

Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/

apply

CATERING – INVESTIGATING THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

LEVEL 1

Attendance: Full-time Start date: September Duration: One year Location: Stockton Riverside College

INTRODUCTION

Have TV programmes like Masterchef and The Great British Bake Off inspired you to think about a career in catering and hospitality? Our courses will give you the skills you need to get there. Everyone enjoys going out for a meal, and you know yourself, we all expect good service. We’ll show you how to deliver exceptional standards in what can be a fast paced but enjoyable working environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Under the supervision of our highlyexperienced tutors, you will learn basic food preparation, food and drinks service as well as food hygiene, health and safety and lots more.

HOW WILL I LEARN?

You will learn through practical sessions in the Oasis Bistro, practical demonstrations and theory input.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could go on to further study in the food and beverage service such as the Level 2 in Professional Cookery.

HOW DO I APPLY/ENROL?

Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/

apply

Attendance: Full-time Start date: September Duration: One year Location: Stockton Riverside College

INTRODUCTION:

If English is not your first language, these courses will help you improve and develop your speaking and listening skills. They will provide you with a solid foundation in communication for everyday life and academic studies.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Learning with people from all over the world, you will study speaking, listening, reading and writing to develop your language to use English in everyday life. You will work in the classroom and have the opportunity to attend educational trips as well as attending a weekly two-hour vocational session and group tutorial.

HOW WILL I LEARN?

You will be continually informally assessed during your course and you will have a formal assessment at the end of the course to achieve your qualification at each level.

WHAT’S NEXT?

We offer a range of ESOL courses to help further develop your language skills.

HOW DO I APPLY/ENROL?

Apply online at www.stockton.ac.uk/

apply