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Skills Academy 14-16 choices. Be who you are.
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Do you enjoy learning and developing your practical skills? From Engineering to Fashion Design, Harrogate College offers you a practical course, fully approved by school that will compliment your GCSEs at year 10 and 11. Whilst studying core GCSEs at school, students come to Harrogate College for one or two days a week to study a practical subject and gain a recognised Level 1 or 2 qualification – equivalent to an A*-G at GCSE.
How do you fancy... Discovering Fashion, 3D Design, Creative Performance Skills, Creative Catering, Motor Vehicle Engineer, The Built Environment – Construction, Hair & Beauty, Health, Care and Early Years. Our state of the art classrooms and workshops are just like real working environments. With links to employers and tutors with direct industry knowledge, Harrogate College is committed to making students ‘work ready’.
What next? It’s easy, just let your school know what you’re interested in and we’ll do the rest!
The 14-16 Harrogate College Partnership with Schools. Harrogate College works in partnership with schools, offering courses that appeal to students who like to learn new skills in a practical, ‘hands-on’ way. Delivered by Industry professionals, students will be prepared for future training in the area of work that suits their interests and skills.
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Contents 8 Top Reasons Why
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Selection Open Day and Application
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Structure and Support
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A message for School Staff
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Course Schedule
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Progression
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Creative Arts Pathway
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• Creative Catering
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• 3D Design
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• Discovering Fashion
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• Creative Performance Skills
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Trade and Skills Pathway
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• The Built Environment – Construction
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• Motor Vehicle Engineer
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• Trade and Craft (3D Design)
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Health, Care and Early Years’ Pathway
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• Children’s Play, Learning & Development
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• Health & Social Care
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Hair and Beauty Pathway
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• Hair and Beauty
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What’s next?
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8 top reasons why 1
95% of 14+ Skills Academy student applications for Apprenticeships were successful
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96% of our 16-18 year old students achieved their qualifications
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92% of our students believe their course has given them the skills they need to progress
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95% of our students say that our teaching is good
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83% of our students say the college facilities are good
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93% of our students progressed either on to further courses or into employment
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We have small class sizes giving more tutor time and personal support
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Over 100 of our students graduated with an industry recognised qualification in 2014
Source – Student Surveys & achievement data
5 A Message for Parents, Students and School Staff Selection Open Day and Application With the support of their teachers and parents, once a student has decided that they would like to be considered for a 14+ Skills Academy course and their school agrees, they will be asked to fill in an application form and return to the 14+ Skills Academy Team. The application form can be found in the 14 – 16 section of the Harrogate College website, or we can supply your school with copies. Students will be invited via their schools to a Selection Open Day in April 2015. Schools will be informed of arrangements for the Selection Day by the end of the spring term. Students will enjoy visiting the different course opportunities and will have the chance to discuss the course with current 14+ Skills Academy students. On this selection day students will ‘have a go’ at one of the skills areas and also be assessed to confirm their entry level.
Structure and Support The 14+ Skills Academy partnership courses take place on Mondays and/or Thursdays each week, termly. The learning day starts at 9.30am and finishes at 2.45pm. Students will require written parental/carer permission before they are able to enrol. A well-structured reporting system is in place A Message for School to make sure that students are progressing, and that they are safe and happy. Parents Staff and carers are invited to a consultation Harrogate College is pleased to evening once a year and reports will be offer flexible programmes to your prepared and sent to schools. school and students. If you have Students may request a tutorial appointment curriculum requirements that you at any time during their study. This will be would like our assistance with, customised to suit their needs and may please contact us. We would help with questions of ‘what to do next?’ be pleased to discuss our 14+ Our specialist staff will be able to advise Skills Academy Programme, on progression onto other courses and course content, costs and how Apprenticeships. we can support your students. Please contact us on 01423 The Partnership Team are always on hand to 878236/878230 or email Josie support with any pastoral concerns and will Guinness on liaise with home and school to make sure 14plus@harrogate.ac.uk that every student is looked after and that their needs are met. Further details on all our terms and conditions for all of our courses may be requested directly from the 14+ Skills Academy Team.
6 Course Schedule There are many different course options for students in Year 10 and Year 11. The table below illustrates all the options and you can find more detailed course information further on in this prospectus.
Schools’ Partnership Delivery Sept 2015 – June 2 Creative Arts
Trade & S
Course Title
‘NEW’ Discovering Fashion Level 2
‘NEW’ Creative Catering Level 2
‘NEW’ 3D Design Level 2
NEW’ Creative Performance Skills Level 2
The Built Environment Level 1 & 2 Second year only for 2015/2016
‘NEW’ The Built Environment Level 1 & 2
‘NEW’ Trade an Craft (3D Design) Level 2
Qualification & Code
NCFE 601/0043/6
NCFE 601/0043/6
NCFE 601/0043/6
NCFE 600/6990/9
City & Guilds 600/6476/6
Pearson BTEC 600/6817/6
NCFE 601/004
Inc. in KS4 Performance Tables?
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Course Length
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
2 Years
1 Year
No of days per wk
1
1
1
1
Year 1= 2 days. Year 2= 1 day
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1
PPE/ Uniform Required
Year 1 delivery
Year 2 delivery
✓ Thursday
Thursday
✓ Monday
Monday
✓
✓
Thursday
Thursday
Note to schools: Up to three vocational qualifications can count towards the new Progress 8 and Attainment 8 indicators being introduced for performance measures based on 2016 exam results.
Monday
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35 weeks per academic year 30 weeks per academic year
2016
Skills
nd D
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Health, Care & Early Years
Hair & Beauty
Motor Vehicle Engineer Level 1
Motor Vehicle Engineer Level 2
Children’s Play, Learning & Development
Health & Social Care
Hair & Beauty Level 2
*‘NEW’ Hair & Beauty Level 1/2*
*‘NEW’ Hair & Beauty Enterprise Level 1/2
IMIAL 601/0531/8
IMIAL 601/0542/2
Pearson BTEC 600/6814/0
Pearson BTEC 600/4782/3
City & Guilds 600/6482/1
City & Guilds 601/4516/X
City & Guilds 601/4515/8
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year/2 Years
1 Year
1 Year
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
✓
✓
Monday & Thursday
Monday
Monday & Thursday
Thursday
✓
✓
Monday (Hair)
Monday
Thursday (Beauty)
✓
Thursday
*These courses are awaiting confirmation on Headline Report
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Progression • A Degree • NVQ Level 5 • Employment
• A Higher Apprenticeship • NVQ Level 4 Foundation Degree • HNC/D • Employment
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Vocational College Course at Award, Certificate or Diploma Level • An Apprenticeship
A Harrogate College 14+ Skills Academy vocational qualification at Level 1 or Level 2 in addition to GCSEs at A*- G
Onwards and Upwards! A 14+ Skills Academy Vocational Qualification is the equivalent of a GCSE and will give you: • A knowledge and skill in the subject area • Experience of the subject area • A willingness to learn more • Motivation and a clear enthusiasm for the subject. This really does put you one step ahead of the competition for acceptance onto a college course, Apprenticeship, and ultimately employment. Courses studied at 14-16 do not restrict progression into other areas. Maths and English are often essential in order to progress onto the next step. Where students do not gain Maths and English at grade C or above, post 16 progression pathways at Harrogate College will include these subjects.
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Who are you? Creative Arts Pathway Are you naturally artistic? Are you a budding photographer, animator, sculpture? Do you have an eye for style, design, trends and fashion, or do you just love to roll up your sleeves and create? With our Creative Arts Pathway it will be easy to find the right course for you. We offer progression right through from Level 2 upwards that can take you through to our very own Degree Level study, or off to University. Whatever your passion, our experienced tutors will be able to develop your skills and confidence and provide you with a pathway to the career of your dreams. This high standard of tuition and the support received from local employers has resulted in notably high achievement rates and excellent progression routes into the industry. Four Creative Arts Pathway courses have been specifically designed for you to ‘mix and match’ around your interests and GCSE commitments. You may wish to study just one of the four options a week for one year, or go for two options in year 10 and another two in year 11.
What will you learn as part of this Creative Arts Pathway? This qualification shows students: • How to research ideas and use various sources • How to explore a range of media and materials • The effectiveness of building a portfolio of ideas • How to respond to a brief or theme • The effectiveness of experimentation.
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Qualification & Code
Inc. in KS4 Course No of Performance Length days Tables? per wk
‘NEW’ NCFE Discovering 601/0043/6 Fashion Level 2 NCFE 601/0043/6
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‘NEW’ 3D Design Level 2
NCFE
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‘NEW’ Creative Performance Skills Level 2
NCFE 600/6990/9
Year 1 delivery
1 Year
1
Thursday
1 Year
1
Thursday
Year 2 delivery
✓
‘NEW’ Creative Catering Level 2
601/0043/6
PPE/ Uniform Required
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✓ 1 Year
1
Monday
1 Year
1
Monday
*Course code 601/0043/6 may only be counted once in Progress 8 and Attainment 8 Headline measures
3D Design
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Studies: Craft (VRQ) 601/0043/6 Do you enjoy making and designing things and using your imagination? If you would like to explore working in different media and creating 3 dimensional products, then this is the course for you. Are you naturally artistic? Do you like studying form and shape in a variety of medias? If so, this course will allow you access to many different techniques that will give you the opportunity to explore ceramics, pottery, sculpture, wood sculpture, metal work, welding, casting, small model making, set design, small model, print making, furniture design and animation. What level can I reach? Level 2 How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? One GCSE at A* - C How long does this course take? One year of one day a week What day is the course delivered? Monday What could I do next? This Level 2 qualification will add to a portfolio of evidence which would enable you to apply for a higher level course in the Arts and Creative industries, preparing you for progression on to further Art and Design based courses at the next level. What should I wear? You will need to wear casual clothes. All protective clothing will be provided.
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Creative Performance Skills
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Studies: Performance Skills 600/6990/9 You will need to have a keen interest in Performing Arts and be dedicated to studying all areas to gain understanding of the industry. All students will be willing to study a range of units in the arts industry, show motivation and team qualities as well as ambition to develop skills and techniques. All of our students are encouraged to move up to the next level, and all have opportunities to progress each year. We have a number of Level 2 students who successfully progress on to the Level 3 Performing Arts course. Students may then consider studying Performing Arts at University and working in the Performing Arts Sector itself. Our students produce regular performances and undertake external visits to see shows planned, and often have guest tutors visit to widen your experience. You may be eligible to apply for our yearly trip to London’s West End to see shows in a professional setting. What level can I reach? Level 2 How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? One GCSE at A* - C How long does this course take? One year of one day a week What day is the course delivered? Monday What could I do next? By the end of the course you will be ready to progress to a BTEC Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts. What should I wear? You will need to have casual clothes (joggers, leggings, T-shirts, trainers) to work in during classes, and, have access to ‘blacks’ for the performances (black T-shirt, black joggers or leggings, black trainers, plimsolls or shoes)
Discovering Fashion NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Studies: Craft (VRQ) 601/0043/6 Interested in trends, style and clothes, maybe you fancy a career in the fashion industry? This course will include an introduction to fashion design, the study of different textiles and how these are used to make clothing. You will be set projects which will include making clothing to your own design and will develop your enterprise skills. What level can I reach? Level 2 How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? One GCSE at A* - C How long does this course take? One year of one day a week What day is the course delivered? Thursday What could I do next? You could progress onto a Level 1 Diploma in Art & Design. The skills you develop from here could take you onto higher level courses progressing onto Degree level Fashion, Textiles, Fine-Art, Design and Applied Design. Ultimately preparing you for a career in a wide number of roles within the fashion industry, textile industry and associated creative industries. What should I wear? Sensible clothes that you are comfortable wearing all day.
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Creative Catering
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Studies: Craft (VRQ) 601/0043/6 Do you like creating in the kitchen? Do you have a keen interest in food, its origins, tastes and culture? During this course you will prepare for working in range of jobs in the catering industry, developing your skills in the kitchen and restaurant as well as elements of customer service. You will also have the opportunity to design and create some of your very own culinary masterpieces! We have had many 14+ Skills Academy students return to Harrogate College as Full-time students or on to Apprenticeship Programmes. What level can I reach? Level 2 How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? One GCSE at A* - C How long does this course take? One year of one day a week What day is the course delivered? Thursday What could I do next? You will be well prepared to progress on to a similar course at the next level or you could work towards an industry recognised qualification specialising in Professional Cookery, Patisserie or an Apprenticeship with in the hospitality industry What should I wear? You will need to wear PPE, to meet the required industry standards expected in a Hospitality and Catering department. This will be issued to you once you start the course.
Joanne Rowsby Joanne has returned back to Harrogate College having completed her A’Levels at St John Fisher, and remembers her time on the 14+ Skills Academy cookery course fondly.
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Being able to come to College and do something I loved aged 14 sealed it for me – I knew that I’d be back! Now a student on the Level 3 Professional Cookery course, Joanne is either busy developing menus or working with local suppliers for next week’s fresh seasonal stock delivery. A highlight for Joanne was taking part in a competition at The Spring Flower Show where she worked with celebrity chef Stephanie Moon.
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Who are you? Trade and Skills Pathway There are three 14+ Skills Academy courses available within the Trade and Skills Pathway to prepare students for entering a competitive job market with the skills for them to secure sustainable employment in an expanding industry where top sector skills can command high wages. Practically Minded? The Trade and Skills Pathway will allow you to learn by doing. You can use your course to learn key coursework skills alongside the practical elements of the course. Health and Safety and a sensible mature attitude is key in all trade areas due to the machinery and workshops used. Aptitude, attendance and a good behaviour record will be important requirements to be accepted onto this course.
What will you learn as part of this Trade and Skills Pathway? This qualification shows students: • How to keep safe and adhere to Health and Safety regulations • How to research ideas and use trade skills to create and build solid structures • How to build a portfolio of ideas • How to respond to a brief or theme
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Qualification & Code
Inc. in KS4 Course Performance Length Tables?
No of days per wk
*The Built Environment
City & Guilds
2 Years
Year 1= 2 days. Year 2=
600/6476/6
Level 1 & 2
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PPE/ Year 1 Uniform delivery Required
Year 2 delivery
Thursday
✓
1 day ‘NEW’ The Built Environment
Pearson BTEC 600/6817/6
1 Year
1
✓
Thursday
✓
Level 1 & 2 ‘NEW’ Trade and Craft
1 Year
NCFE 601/0043/6
(3D Design)
1
✓
Monday
From Sept 2016
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Level 2 Motor Vehicle IMIAL Engineer 601/0531/8 Level 1 Motor Vehicle IMIAL Engineer 601/0542/2 Level 2 * Year 2 delivery only for 2015/2016
✓ ✓
1 Year
2
1 Year
2
✓ ✓
Monday & Thursday Monday & Thursday
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The Built Environment – Construction
City & Guilds Level 1 (600/6476/6) and Level 2 (600/6480/8) Principal Learning in Construction and the Built Environment Note: this course is only available to those students who enrolled in Year 10 September 2014, as it is now replaced by the newly adapted BTEC course detailed below.
‘NEW’ Pearson BTEC Level 2/Level 1 Pearson B-TEC (600/6817/6) First Award in Construction and the Built Environment This course is an introduction to the Construction and the Built Environment. The BTEC First Award is delivered over one year and is worth one GCSE. It consists of four units, with one externally assessed exam, and all other units internally assessed, students will be expected to build up of portfolio of work for revision for the examination and assist to complete units/ assignments. The qualification will involve a 50% mix of practical work and classroom work. Learners will be assessed upon entry in order to determine whether Level 1 or Level 2 was is best suited to them. If students on Level 1 are later identified as capable of achieving the Level 2, they may transfer to the next level of award. With both practical and theoretical elements, Students will enjoy learning why, and practising how. Concentrating on the planning and building processes, students will consider the issues facing the modern Construction Industry in the present day and the future, including sustainability and energy solutions. Students will also develop a practical knowledge delivered in first class workshops by highly trained staff, with skills in joinery, bricklaying, plastering and other related skills connected to the industry. What level can I reach? Level 1 or Level 2 (the level studied is dependent upon entry assessment) How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? one GCSE at D – G for Level 1 and A* - C for Level 2 How long does this course take? One year of one day a week for one year. What day is the course delivered? Thursday What could I do next? This course will give you access to a Level 2 Diploma in the trade subject that you would like to study, and can also lead you into the management side of Construction in roles such as Site Manager, Project Manager or Site Engineer. This course will also allow students to progress onto a HNC/HND Level 4 or 5 course related to Construction and the Built Environment. What should I wear? You will be provided with a uniform at the start of the course
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Trade and Craft (3D Design) NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Studies: Craft (VRQ) 601/0043/6 Would you like to learn in a workshop? Are you interested in how things work? Do you enjoy designing & creating and seeing your own ideas made up into a real object that has a real purpose and that is all your own work? This course will allow you to access many different techniques that will give you the opportunity to explore designing and creating in wood, metal work, welding, casting and small model making, set design and furniture design. What level can I reach? Level 2 How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? One GCSE at A* - C How long does this course take? One year of one day a week What day is the course delivered? Monday What could I do next? This Level 2 qualification will add to a portfolio of evidence which would enable you to apply for a higher level course in the construction or design industry, preparing you for full-time study in direct specialist areas or onto an Apprenticeship. What should I wear? You will need to wear casual clothes. All protective clothing will be provided.
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Motor Vehicle Engineer IMIAL Level 1 (601/0531/8) and Level 2 (601/0542/2) Certificate in Service and Maintenance Engineering Do you have a keen interest in working on cars or heavy goods vehicles? Are you looking for a career working in the motor trade, joining the armed forces working on their transport equipment, or would you like to gain some practical skills on how to repair cars that you will own? If so, then this may be the course for you. This course includes mandatory units of Health and Safety, tools and equipment, Maths and Science, as well as other core skills to support progression to work in an engineering environment. Students will also embark upon an engineering project that will further develop their specialist skills. Throughout the course, students will also learn and gain experience working on engines, clutches, gearboxes, brakes, suspensions systems, steering systems, basic vehicle electrics, and wheels and tyres. What level can I reach? Level 1 in Year 1 and Level 2 in Year 2 How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? One GCSE at D – G for Level 1 and A* - C for Level 2 How long does this course take? One year of two days a week for Level 1 and one year of two days a week for Level 2 What day is the course delivered? Monday and Thursday What could I do next? Completion of the course it will give you the basic knowledge of Motor Vehicle which will open up two possible routes. The first is a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle where you will work in a garage for four days a week, gaining practical experience and attend college for one day to complete the technical (theory) side of the course. The advantage of an Apprenticeship is that you earn while you learn. Alternatively, you may attend college on a full-time course at either Level 1 or Level 2, dependent upon your GCSE grades. The full time course is a 50/50 split of both practical workshop tasks and theory classroom based learning. With both the Apprenticeship and full time courses you may need to complete some level of Maths, English and ICT. What should I wear? You should wear casual clothes and will be provided with overalls, safety boots and other safety equipment while in the workshop.
20 Gareth Jenkins - Motor Vehicle Andrew Mearns, Porsche specialist Business Owner of Gmund Cars knows potential and talent when he spots it. That’s why Gareth Jenkins, a student of Harrogate College’s 14+ Skills Academy was hired as an apprentice as soon as he successfully completed his Motor Vehicle Engineer course. Whilst studying for core GCSEs at King James’s School in Knaresborough, Gareth came to Harrogate College two days a week and achieved a Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Engineering.
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Miss Ramsay was right, as Gareth can now be spotted with his beaming smile under the bonnets of, or stripping the engines of very expensive, specialist Porsche Classic Cars. Business Owner, Andrew has been so impressed with Gareth’s commitment and skill that he’s invested in a 1962 Porsche 356, which he is training Gareth to strip and renovate from scratch.
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The Porsche 356 has just been imported from Cape Town and is currently a wreck! I have every confidence in Gareth being able to take on such a high value project in the near future; the car will retail for £250,000.00 when it’s finished. Gareth is very much part of our small specialist team at Gmund, as we really are a big close family. As soon as Gareth finishes his Apprenticeship there’s a permanent job waiting for him. I too was an apprentice and started this business from scratch, so who knows, maybe Gareth will take over from me one day! says Andrew.
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Who are you? Health, Care and Early Years’ Pathway Do you have a passion to work towards a career with Children or in the Health and Social Care Sector? People who work in Health, Social and Care Sector go home at the end of the week knowing that their work helps other people and makes our society a better place. If you are interested in helping the elderly, working with children and young people or supporting the disabled and contributing in a worthwhile way to making life happier and enjoyable for others, then this is the course for you. Looking after people or working in the community is demanding and rewarding. These courses can lead to very different careers including: youth work, providing security at sporting events, working as a fire fighter, working with homeless people and working in, or managing a nursery. Ideally, students take the Children’s Play, Learning and Development in Year 10 and Health and Social Care in Year 11, although it is possible to achieve both courses in one academic year. These two courses sit very well together and are the equivalent to two GCSEs at grade A*-C.
What will you learn as part of this Health, Care and Early Years’ Pathway? This qualification shows students: • Promotion of Health and Well Being • Equality & Diversity • Individual Rights & Social Influences • Patterns of Development
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Qualification & Code
Children’s Play, Learning & Development Level 2
Pearson
Health & Social Care Level 2
Pearson
Inc. in KS4 Course Performance Length Tables?
BTEC 600/6814/0
BTEC 600/4782/3
No of days per wk
1 Year
1
1 Year
1
PPE/ Uniform Required
Year 1 delivery
Year 2 delivery
Monday
✓ Thursday
✓
Children’s Play, Learning and Development
Pearson BTEC Level 2 First Award in Children’s Play, Learning and Development 600/6814/0 What level can I reach? Level 2 How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? One GCSE at A* - C How long does this course take? One year of one day a week What day is the course delivered? Monday How long does this course take? One year of one day a week. In some instances, it may be possible to attend two days a week and complete the course in one year. What day is the Course delivered? Monday What could I do next? On successful completion of these qualifications, students can progress onto other Early Years/Health and Social Care courses providing they have GCSE qualifications in English and/or Maths. What should I wear? Students are encouraged to dress smartly. There is no formal uniform.
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Health and Social Care
Pearson BTEC Level 2 First Award in Health and Social Care 600/4782/3 What level can I reach? Level 2 How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? 1 GCSE at A* - C How long does this course take? One year of one day a week What day is the course delivered? Thursday What could I do next? Successful completion of the course will support progression to a more specialised Level 3 vocational course or academic Health & Social Care course or apprenticeship. This will provide the opportunity to progress onto a range of careers across the Health & Social Care Sector.
Jordan Smith – Health, Care and Early Years Jordan Smith has definitely moved onwards and upwards since joining the 14+ Skills Academy Childcare Course in 2009. One of the first students on the schools’ partnership scheme, Jordan progressed onto further Level 2 and Level 3 study at Harrogate College and then on to graduate from Liverpool Hope University with a BA Hons degree in Education and Early Childhood studies. Back in Yorkshire, Jordan is now the deputy manager of a day nursery in Leeds, and still finds time to mentor students at Harrogate College. Jordan says
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Alfred Humphries – Health, Care and Early Years
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Who are you? Hair and Beauty Pathway The Hair and Beauty pathway is for those who have a specific interest in either Hair and Beauty. To study in this industry, you will need to embrace all elements including front of house customer service as well as the back ground roles and responsibilities. This pathway suits those who are hard workers, who are well-presented and have a genuine passion for the subject. An interest in the wider business and customer service side of the work is essential, which means patience, listening skills, ability to follow instructions and the desire to develop these skills.
What will you learn as part of this Hair and Beauty Pathway? This qualification shows students: • Creating a positive impression in the Hair and Beauty sector • Introduction to hair styling • Introduction to skin care treatments • Introduction to hand and nail care
Georgia Elder – Hair and Beauty Having always had an interest in hair, Georgia was delighted that her teacher at Rossett School put her forward for the 14+ Skills Academy Hair and Beauty Course.
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Without having joined the 14 + Skills Academy in Year 10 I wouldn’t have had the confidence to compete for and secure a place on the full-time Level 2 Hair VRQ Course. It’s been a real boost being the one who knows what’s going on and where everything is so that I can help my new classmates. I prefer college because I learn things more easily when it’s practical and when I’m responsible for how I behave. At 16, Georgia is very definite about her future in the creative hair industry and is focussed on joining a local salon when she completes her full-time course.
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Its competitive out there and I know that to continue to do what I love, I have to be the best. We’re all really good mates in college and help each other out, we all do everything together.
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Qualification & Code
Hair & Beauty
City & Guilds 600/6482/1
*Hair & Beauty City & Guilds Level 1/2
Inc. in KS4 Course Performance Length Tables?
✓
2 Years
No of PPE/ Year 1 days Uniform delivery per Required wk 1
1 Year
1
1 Year
1
601/4516/X
•Hair & Beauty City & Guilds Enterprise 601/4515/8 Level 1/2
Year 2 delivery
Monday
✓
(Hair)
✓
Monday
Thursday (Beauty)
✓
Thursday
*Awaiting confirmation of inclusion in the Headline Report
Hair and Beauty
City & Guilds Level 2 Principal Learning in Hair and Beauty Studies 600/6482/1 Are you motivated? If you have a history of good attendance, a high level of enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial, business focussed spirit, then this could be the course for you. A Hair and Beauty 14+ Skills Academy course at Harrogate College will not only give you the chance to explore your creativity and flair, it will also prepare you with the technical skills, Health and Safety knowledge and work ethic necessary for a career in this industry. This course provides an introduction to the Hair and Beauty sector and the opportunity to develop the unique skills and knowledge required for working effectively in hairdressing and/or beauty therapy. This course offers practical study with log book assignments and practical assessments. Please note: cutting of hair cannot be practiced until studying post-16 qualifications. The units you study include the structure and working practices of the Hair and Beauty sector, health and safety in salons, skin, nail care, styling women’s hair, face painting and creating a beauty image. What level can I reach? Level 2 upon successful completion of the two year programme. How many GCSEs is this course equivalent to? One GCSE at A* - C How long does this course take? Two years of one day a week. It may be possible to attend two days a week and complete the course in one year. What day is the course delivered? Monday (Year 1) and Thursday (Year 2) What could I do next? Progression onto further study in Hair or Beauty, or into employment as a trainee or Apprenticeship are all options. What should I wear? A uniform is provided in line with college standards. Once confirmation of the inclusion of the new City & Guilds programmes in the Headline Report is received, these will be offered as an alternative to 600/6482/1
26 What’s next?
10 Easy Steps
Apply for a 14+ Skills Academy course at Harrogate College
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Talk to your teachers and find out if your school supports the Schools’ Partnership courses offered by the 14+ Skills Academy. Find out if this programme fits in with your core school GCSEs and what subjects your teachers recommend.
2 Find out more about the courses that are available to you by looking at the
information in this prospectus. Is the course that you’re considering right for you? Does it suit your interests, talents and thoughts you may have for what you would like to do in the future?
3 Complete your application form and send this to the team at Harrogate College. Your teachers will help you with this.
4 Attend our Selection Day in April – Your school will let you know when this is and make arrangements for you to attend and trial the course that you are considering.
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During the selection day you will be interviewed by a member of College staff. Don’t worry, it’s not scary. We will do our best to make sure that you’re not worried about this. We just want to make sure that you have made an informed and sensible choice of course.
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Complete an assessment. This will help us to work out what level you are working at and what extra support you may need.
7 We will now make sure that we contact you and your school and let you know if your application has been successful, so look out for our letter!
8 You will be informed of the start date of your course which will be in September 2015. 9 On your first day, you will fill out some paperwork and enrol. You will also be given
a Student Handbook and will order your specialised uniform or Protective Clothing if you need this for your course.
10 Enjoy! Pay attention to your tutors, learn and succeed! Good Luck.
27 Notes to Schools Students who study a Level 2 aged 14-16 on a schools’ partnership programme may be required to study further Level 2 qualifications for post 16 prior to progression onto a Level 3 qualification. Harrogate College has taken reasonable care to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press. Prospective students should be aware that it is sometimes necessary to cancel or modify courses prior to commencement due to low enrolment or funding changes, including, but not limited to, course content, dates, times and entry requirements.
14+ Academy – Information for Schools 2015-2016 Details Partnership courses take place on Mondays and/or Thursdays each week, termly. The learning day starts at 9.30am and finishes at 2.45pm. Schools may apply for a place for their students who will be assessed prior to entry. Fees Fees are invoiced on a termly basis. Where recruitment for a course falls under 10 students, Harrogate College reserves the right to cancel the course. Schools will be informed of any cancellations by 17 July 2015. Where a course has run for the first year of delivery (Year 10) Harrogate College will commit to the second year of delivery. Specialist clothing (PPE) and uniform will be ordered by Harrogate College for the student on their enrolment day. Upon delivery, this will be charged to the school. Exam registration and certification for each student will be arranged by Harrogate College. Schools will be invoiced for this in the second (Spring) term fee. Where students are home schooled, please contact the Team for additional information. Where students are eligible for free school meals, Harrogate College will issue vouchers to the students and invoice the school termly. For a full copy of our Terms & Conditions please contact the 14+ Skills Academy Team. E: 14plus@harrogate.ac.uk T: 01423 878230 or 01482 878236 W: www.harrogate.ac.uk
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