14–16 Course Guide Reading College working in partnership with your school
Contents Information
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Progression routes
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Support for students
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How to apply
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Pathway Courses Catering and Hospitality
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Childcare
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Construction
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Creative Media
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Engineering
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Hair and Beauty
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Health and Social Care
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Motor Vehicle
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Music Technology Location
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Disclaimer The courses described in our prospectus are those expected to be on offer during the 2013–2014 academic year. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this prospectus. Reading College reserves the right, however, to introduce changes including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of courses. It is important to note that places on courses are subject to availability, and that the courses themselves may be subject to a viable number of students enrolling. The contents of this prospectus therefore do not form a contractual obligation on Reading College to provide any courses described in it.
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Welcome!
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Visit us Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 4HJ Tel: 0118 955 4300 Reading College is located at the edge of Reading town centre. The Kings Road campus is easily accessible from surrounding towns like Wokingham, Bracknell, Farnborough, Basingstoke, Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead and Slough.
Website Visit www.reading-college.ac.uk/years10and11 to browse our courses or search for a particular course.
Telephone enquiries: 0800 371 434 (available 8.30am–4.30pm) +44 118 955 4300 (from outside the UK)
E-mail enquiries: enquiries@reading-college.ac.uk
Book a place for the 14-16 taster sessions taking place on Wednesday 23 January 4.15-7.45pm at the Kings Road campus. You will be able to sample up to three different subjects.
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At Reading College, we offer Year 10 and 11 students a number of exciting vocational two-year pathway courses that will give you real-life skills for the workplace. All our courses are specifically job focused and: • provide opportunities to learn from practical experience • provide opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of work • develop skills in readiness for enterprise, employability and further learning • are nationally recognised qualifications which are highly valued by employers. Our programmes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays and can be taken alongside your options at school. They are all delivered at our King’s Road centre using the same specialist facilities and staff as our post-16 options. All of our courses are full day programmes, ensuring that students are fully immersed in their chosen subject and have the best possible opportunity to fulfil their potential. They are structured to enable most students to complete the required units by Easter in the second year, allowing them to focus on their GCSE revision, either at school or at college. The subjects available for 2013/14 are:
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• Childcare
• Catering
• Construction Skills
• Creative Media
• Engineering
• Health and Social Care
• Creative Media
• Motor Vehicle
• Hair and Beauty
• Music Technology
• Music Technology For more information about the courses, please contact: Penny Bradshaw School Partnership Co-ordinator 0118 955 4641 penny.bradshaw1@reading-college.ac.uk
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Progression routes
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Routes to higher education and employment Our courses provide opportunities for strong achievement at age 16+ and a basis for progressing to qualiďŹ cations such as BTEC Diplomas, AS/A-levels, apprenticeships and NVQs.
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Honours Degree
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Foundation Degree/ Higher National Diploma
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Foundation Degree/ Higher National Diploma
Higher National Certificate
Higher National Certificate/ Level 4 Diploma
Higher Apprenticeship
A-levels and Access to Higher Education
Level 3 Diploma/NVQ
Advanced Apprenticeship
GCSEs
Level 2 Diploma/NVQ
Apprenticeship
GCSEs at school
Level 1 Diploma/NVQ
GCSEs at school
Entry Level courses
Academic route
Vocational route
Apprenticeship route
The levels highlighted in green are available through our 14-16 course provision.
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Key Workers While learning at Reading College a Key Worker will be your first point of contact and will provide any help and support you might need. They will • be on hand to deal with any specific issues you may have and attend lessons each week, where you can raise any concerns • keep in contact with your home school to ensure you are enjoying and progressing with all your studies. This includes reporting attendance to school and ensuring good communication with parents and carers and that any issues raised are communicated home • help you develop skills in working with others and managing your own learning, as well as helping you plan your future career
Disability statement Having a disability should not prevent you from enjoying a full life as a student. Reading College has an Equal Opportunity policy to which we are strongly committed. Those with a disability who would like to discuss any support they may require, or who would like to speak to a member of staff in confidence, can contact: Penny Bradshaw School Partnership Co-ordinator 0118 955 4641 penny.bradshaw1@reading-college.ac.uk
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Step one Think Take a close look at the options available and think about what interests you the most.
Step two Explore Come along to our Taster Sessions in January 2013 at Reading College to try out the courses that interest you most. The booking form is available from your college co-ordinator at school.
Step three Advice You can discuss your options with the staff at your school who will give you advice to help you make the right choice. You are very welcome to make a further visit to the college to speak to staff.
Step four Apply Return your application form to your school. You will be invited to spend another session at college on your chosen course, allowing the college an opportunity to get to know you and ensure that the course is suitable for you. These workshop sessions will be held in March and you will be informed by your school of the exact dates.
Step five Induction During the induction day, which is held in July, you will be given the opportunity to take part in practical and class work sessions. This will help to conďŹ rm if this course is right for you.
After the induction, you and your parents will be asked to sign up to a Partnership Agreement with Reading College and your school. You will then be ready to begin the course in September 2013. Please note that we will try our best to meet your choice, but places on some of the courses may be limited. Should your ďŹ rst choice be unavailable, your school will help you identify other possibilities.
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Catering
As well as developing your skills in our practical cookery classes, you will look at:
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma
• Food safety in catering
Who is this course for? This course includes all aspects of food preparation, cooking and food and drink service. It will provide the basis on which to build a career as a chef or restaurant manager. There will be practical sessions in training kitchens, where you will learn the techniques required to prepare, cook and serve meat, fish, vegetable and pastry dishes. You will also effectively plan menus, taking into account nutrition, cultural influences and food fashion.
What do I need to join this course? You will need to be working towards achieving at least GCSE at Grade D or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
What will I learn? You will look at subjects including: • Boiling, poaching and steaming • Preparing to cook and finish foods by stewing and braising • Roasting and grilling • Deep and shallow frying • Regeneration of prepared food • Cold foods preparation and finish.
• Health and safety awareness for the hospitality industry • Introduction to healthier foods and special diets • Introduction to kitchen equipment • Introduction to personal workspace skills.
How will I be assessed? You will be required to complete written assignments and specifically tested tasks with year-end practical assessments.
What can I do next? If you successfully complete this pathway you can choose either to progress to the Cookery Level 2 Diploma or the Chef and Restaurant Level 2 Certificate. Alternatively you could consider a Professional Cookery Level 2 Apprenticeship.
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Childcare
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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People CACHE Level 2 Certificate
Who is this course for? This programme is ideal for those who wish to gain a greater understanding of working with children. It will raise awareness of career paths available within the early years and play-work sectors.
What do I need to join this course? You will need good Maths and English skills and be willing to undertake your school work experience in a childcare setting from ages 0-5 years to fulfil the course.
What will I learn? This course includes an induction to understanding childcare, education, parenting and baby-sitting. It will also enable you to make an informed choice about working with children and young people. Some of the units that you will be studying include the following: • Understand play for early learning • The value of play to young children • Craft activities with young children • Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people • Respecting and valuing children.
How will I be assessed? You will be internally and externally assessed through a variety of methods, including case studies, practical observations, questioning, assignments and projects. There is no formal written examination.
What can I do next? This course will allow you to progress to the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce Level 3 Diploma or other further education courses. The course also gives valuable experience and a qualification to those who wish to progress to related occupations or an Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship.
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Basic Construction Skills
• Developing brickwork skills: basic processes, half-brick walling
BTEC Level 1 Certificate/Diploma
• Developing carpentry skills: a photograph frame or mirror with hinge/s
Who is this course for?
• Developing joinery skills: producing a stool
This course is for students who wish to gain a broad underpinning knowledge of the construction trade through practical workshop activity. It is primarily a practical course and is workshop-based, with supporting classroom sessions. You will take the units for the Certificate and if you do well you may take additional units to achieve the Diploma.
What do I need to join this course? You should enjoy taking Design Technology/Resistant Materials as a school subject, especially woodwork tasks, and should also be able to work independently and be motivated.
What will I learn?
• Developing construction painting skills: oil and water-based painting • Developing construction decorating skills: wallpapering • Developing plumbing skills: forming joints, bending copper pipes, connecting taps and traps • Developing home improvement skills: i.e. plasterwork, tiling a splashback, fitting a radiator • Producing a timber product: i.e. Board game, tray, noticeboard, cd rack • Decorating household goods: restoring/ upcycling a wooden chair, stool or a small table; stripping, painting or glazing, stencilling
How will I be assessed?
This qualification covers many activities and will provide you with basic training in the following:
You will spend time developing your skills in each area, and will be assessed through a combination of practical tests and a portfolio detailing your work.
Brickwork, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating
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and the units you study will include: • Starting work in construction: exploring career options, speakers, visits • Interview skills: preparing for interviews/ apprenticeships • Health and Safety and welfare in construction: identifying hazards and minimising risks
If you successfully complete this pathway you will be able to progress to either the Construction Level 1 Diploma or a Construction Level 2 Apprenticeship.
“It’s an opportunity to try new things and sets your mind on what you might want to do when you leave school.” Tom
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Creative Media
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Creative Media BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Art and Design
Who is this course for? This course is for those who are passionate about product design and wish to gain understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of the design world. You will learn about the variety of avenues available and different job roles in the design industry.
What do I need to join this course? A strong interest in creative processes, including the use of ICT for design. You will be working towards grades A-E in English and Maths.
What will I learn? The course covers a wide selection of units and is likely to include the following: • Explore and discover in 2D and 3D • Developing your own product design ideas • Researching artists and designers through a range of sources • Expressing your creativity through a variety of media, graphic design, ceramics, printmaking, photography • Developing a personal project to produce a product
You will also have the opportunity to visit art and design exhibitions and have access to specialist facilities. By the end of the course you will have gained a solid foundation of knowledge, creativity and skills. You will be encouraged to develop your own projects and make a valuable contribution to your chosen design influence.
How will I be assessed? You will be assessed via a portfolio, sketch book and practical design work.
What can I do next? Progression to BTEC Level 2 Diploma, Art and Design and BTEC Level 3 Diploma, Art and Design.
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Engineering BTEC Level 2 Diploma
Who is this course for? This course is for those who are interested in finding out about the world of engineering and developing skills in a particular area. You will be able to understand the knowledge and competency required for a successful future in the sector. By gaining this qualification you will be able to enter a specialist area of employment or progress to a Level 3 programme. The course will provide much of the underpinning knowledge for the National Occupational Standards for the engineering sector. It also provides a recognised Technical Certificate and forms part of the Apprenticeship Framework.
Optional units • Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science for Engineering • Selecting engineering materials • Using computer-aided drawing techniques in engineering • Selecting and using secondary machining techniques to remove material • Electronic circuit construction • Engineering marking out
How will I be assessed? The work of this course is assessed entirely through assignments that you produce during the course. You will study a total of eight units during the year of the course. All of the units are assessed by coursework – and this may include the production of portfolios, presentations, practical projects and staff observations. None of the units requires you to sit a formal examination.
What do I need to join this course?
What can I do next?
You will need to be working towards achieving at least GCSE at Grade C or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
Once you have completed the course, you will be able to progress to either the Engineering Level 3 Diploma or an Engineering Level 2 Apprenticeship.
What will I learn? There is a mix of mandatory and optional units: Mandatory units • Working safely and effectively in engineering • Interpreting and using engineering information • Mathematics for engineering technicians
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“I enjoy coming to college because it’s fun and helps me with my confidence. I enjoy working with my college group and learning new things.” Shona
Hair and Beauty
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Hair and Beauty City & Guilds Level 1 Principal Learning in Hair and Beauty Studies
Who is this course for? This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in hairdressing and beauty, including the latest looks in hair, fashion and make-up. By completing this programme, you will have a vital head start over the competition as you begin your career.
What do I need to join this course? You will have good communication skills and take pride in your appearance.
What will I learn? The course is made up of a variety of topics, combining both practical and classroom-based theory work.
Topics include: • Styling hair • Plaiting and twisting of hair • Shampooing and conditioning hair • Facial cleanse, tone and moisturise • Use of cosmetic make-up • Basic nail care • Client care skills
How will I be assessed? Throughout the course you will be assessed by practical observations and assignments.
What can I do next? Once you have completed the course you can choose to progress to either hairdressing or beauty therapy including the Make-up and Media Level 2 course.
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Health and Social Care BTEC Level 2 Diploma
Who is this course for? On this course you have the opportunity to develop a range of abilities and techniques, including personal skills and attributes essential for a career in the health and social care sector. The course is ideal for those who are keen to work with and care for people from all ages. You will be able to explore positions such as a dental nurse, healthcare assistant, nurse, occupational therapist or social worker.
What do I need to join this course? You should have good current attainment in Maths and English.
What will I learn? The course is broken down into the following units: • Communication in health and social care • Individual rights in health and social care • Individual needs in health and social care • Ensuring safe environments in health and social care • Human life-span development • Health and social care services • The impact of diet on health
How will I be assessed? You will be assessed in a variety of ways, which include assignments and presentations.
What can I do next? If you successfully complete this course you will be able to progress to an NVQ Level 2/3 in a related sector or the Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alternatively you would be able to seek employment within the industry.
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“I like doing something different, where we get treated like adults. One day I’d like to run a garage, employing women mechanics.” Tempany
Motor Vehicle
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Motor Vehicle
How will I be assessed?
City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Systems Maintenance
You will be internally and externally assessed through a variety of methods, including practical observations and questioning.
Who is this course for?
There is no formal written examination.
This course is ideal for those wanting to learn more about the motor vehicle industry and offers a taster experience of car mechanics. Those who achieve success in the two mandatory units (Health and Safety and Engineering Equipment and Materials) and four other units will be awarded a full certificate. Those who do not achieve passes in all six units will be issued nationally recognised certificates for each unit that they complete successfully.
What do I need to join this course? You will need a real interest in car mechanics and be willing to follow both practical and academic tasks in order to complete the qualification.
What will I learn? A variety of modules can be selected, including: • Remove, test and refit various parts of cars • Gain knowledge of why the parts are fitted • Understand automotive technologies • Motor vehicle maintenance • Carry out routine servicing of mechanical equipment • Tyres, brakes, lubrication and suspension systems
What can I do next? Once complete, you will be able to progress to the Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance or consider taking a Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Level 2 Apprenticeship.
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Music Technology BTEC Diploma Level 1/Level 2
What will I learn? There are a number of modules which include: • Planning and creating a music product
Who is this course for?
• Exploring the music profession
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in music, music technology and the music industry. A wide range of themes will be studied, including sound recording, computer-based music production, the music industry and video editing.
• Producing a music recording
What do I need to join this course? You will need an interest in music technology and a positive school report.
• Exploring computer systems used by musicians
How will I be assessed? You will be internally and externally assessed through a variety of methods, such as practical observations, questioning, assignments and projects. There is no formal written examination.
What can I do next? If you successfully complete this course you will be able to progress to the Music or Performing Arts BTEC Level 2/3 Diploma.
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