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ACADEMY OF FOUNDATION LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS ENTRY AND FOUNDATION
ACADEMY OF FOUNDATION LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS
ENTRY AND FOUNDATION
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Boost your confidence and learning skills in a supportive environment and gain ‘onthe- job’ experience with our entry and foundation courses.
If you’d like to improve your academic, personal and employability skills after leaving school, there’s nowhere better than Reaseheath. We provide opportunities for all members of the community to learn and develop so they can reach their full potential.
Last year 98% of our students progressed into employment or further learning and we will guide you through a range of options to help you get paid (or voluntary) work so you can enjoy greater independence. At a glance
Level 1 Certificate or Diploma in Land and Environmental Studies Level 1 Certificate or Diploma in Animal Care Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills Level 1 Certificate in Engineering Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care Entry 3 Certificate in Engineering (Craft, Design and Technology) Entry level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Skills for Life and Work Level 1 Certificate in Equine Skills Level 2 Extended Award in Employability Skills
WHY STUDY ENTRY AND FOUNDATION AT REASEHEATH?
You’ll be learning in our classrooms and industrial units where you’ll develop your practical skills and knowledge to industry standards Our friendly and highly qualified staff will support you throughout your learning journey
Learn about things you are passionate about while you improve your English and maths – you can choose from subjects such as Agriculture, Animal Care, Engineering, Horticulture, Conservation, Countryside Management and Equine
You will be supported in your preparation for work by completing a work placement, by developing your personal learning, improving your thinking skills and working as part of a team Gain new skills whilst being part of an inclusive college community where your views, opinions and contributions matter by becoming a Student Rep or Ambassador
You can join fundraising activities and help to organise events to raise money for local charities
Where could your course take you? Megan’s story
Many of our students progress to paid or voluntary work or go on to further study programmes including Level 2 qualifications once they have gained the necessary entry requirements.
We run an annual inclusive careers event and you’ll receive plenty of sound advice to help you decide what your next steps should be. We also offer supported and unsupported employment opportunities to give you employability skills and on-the-job experience in the workplace.
Where you’ll be studying
We’ve made a continuing investment of £80 million across our campus so you’ll have access to some of the best facilities and learning resources in the country.
Our range of specialist facilities have been influenced by industry to make sure you develop the skills employers are looking for. You’ll learn to work to industry standards inside our advanced engineering (Agri-Tech) centre, equestrian centre, specialist teaching zoo and purpose-built farm barn, depending on which course you choose. Megan Wilson
Level 1 Animal Care 2020 School: Home schooled Next step: Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care Ambition: Animal conservationist “The thing I’ve most enjoyed about my Level 1 course has been learning about animal behaviour. I like watching the meerkats and otters in Reaseheath’s zoo and we have fun in the animal barn checking the enclosures, filling in stock sheets and carrying out health checks. I did my work experience at ‘Pets at Home’ and at an animal rescue centre, which were really interesting.
As a student in the Foundation Studies department many of your classes will take place in our dedicated Chaffinch building, with purpose-built classrooms, an IT suite and group study area. You’ll also be able to access Centrepoint, a dedicated study area above our library, which includes a reading zone and a new IT room with 18 fixed computers and laptops.
CAREER READY As a student with us, you will learn lots of skills you can use for your future career, and you’ll even be able to complete a work placement for extra experience.
“Although I’ve always wanted to work with animals I hadn’t thought about conservation until I came to college. I’d like to take this further because you can make a wider impact on animals’ lives.
“I’ve liked the routine of my Level 1 course and feel much more confident – I’m looking forward to moving up.”
Emma’s story
Emma Need Level 1 Animal Care 2018 Level 1 Career Development Pathway Programme 2019 School: Malbank School, Nantwich Next step: Apprenticeship or supported internship “Since I left Reaseheath I’ve been doing work experience with the Prince’s Trust, continuing to build up my confidence and getting ready to enter the world of work.
“I hope to get an animal based apprenticeship, perhaps at a pet shop or farm centre. The Career Development Pathway prepares you for employment and I feel quite confident. I also did work placements with Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Nantwich Food Bank and Sainsbury’s, which have been a big help.
“The best thing about both my courses is that you spend time outside doing practical activities. The tutors are very nice, it’s fun, you learn teamwork and you make good friends.” Your Reaseheath Experience
Our highly trained and dedicated staff will be on hand for you throughout your journey. Our team has much experience of helping young people with diverse needs, including those with disabilities. You’ll be learning inside a caring, nurturing environment with support available both inside and outside of the classroom.
You will gain all-important industry experience with trips to local businesses and benefit from presentations, talks and workshops with industry mentors.
This year our foundation students developed their employability skills whilst volunteering in a range of community projects working with agencies such as Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Erlas Victorian Walled Garden, National Trust’s Erddig, local food banks and The Wishing Well charity.
Students have also organised and run a variety of community events across college, raising over £600 and gaining useful enterprise skills to add to their CV. In the last three years, our students have raised over £3,000 towards college charities.
Watch our foundation students at Marbury Park at bit.ly/RHC-CWT See our Glad Rags and Glitz event in action at bit.ly/RHC-Glad
INDUSTRY FOCUSED You can look forward to gaining industry experience and enjoying trips to local businesses as a student with us!
Become career ready
As a student with us you will undertake between 70–250 hours of relevant work placement, depending on your course of study with an employer in your local area.
This is a great way to develop your career prospects and build confidence in the work place – it will look fantastic on your CV too! Some of our students have even been offered paid or voluntary work as a result of their placement.
You can also boost your employability with our employability skills certificate which is specially designed to build the foundations you’ll need to undertake a supported internship, traineeship or an apprenticeship. You will benefit from extensive work experience in many areas and continue to improve your English and maths. Our courses
Learn about subjects that really interest you with our range of introductory level courses. You’ll continue to improve your English and maths skills whilst completing work experience to help build your employability. Your tutors really want you to succeed and will tailor an individual learning plan to meet your particular needs and aspirations.
Entry Level 3 Programme Try out Animal Care, Horticulture, Agriculture, Countryside and Equine in this exciting one year programme, whilst developing your personal, social and employability skills as well as life skills too
Level 1 Programmes (Certificates or Diplomas) These very practical courses are ideal for those with no formal entry requirements. You’ll choose from one of the following vocational areas: Animal Care, Engineering, Equine or Land and Environment Studies
Level 2 Ext Award and Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills This programme is for young people looking to build up their employability skills with a view to moving on to supported employment or an apprenticeship
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care If you are studying Animal Care and you are not ready to move straight on from a level 1 to a level 2 programme, you could complete a one year Extended Certificate qualification
Discover our courses:
reaseheath.ac.uk/entry-foundation
