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Further Education Mini Guide 2017
FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE US:
£50 MILLION
WE ARE ONE OF
THE BEST
COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY FOR STUDENT SUPPORT Outstanding, Ofsted Care Standards 2013
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HAS BEEN INVESTED ON CAMPUS INTO CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND SPECIALIST TRAINING FACILITIES
WITH A FURTHER £30 MILLION PLANNED…
96%
OF STUDENTS PROGRESS INTO EMPLOYMENT OR ONTO DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THEIR CHOSEN INDUSTRY FE destinations survey 2015 leavers
98% OF OUR
STUDENTS SAY OUR TEACHING IS GOOD FE student survey 2016
OUR TUTORS ARE 1ST CLASS BECAUSE THEY’RE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD AND HAVE WORKED IN THEIR INDUSTRY
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CONTENTS: LIFE AT REASEHEATH
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY STUDENT SUPPORT LIVING IN
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GETTING HERE
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU THE REASEHEATH EDGE OUR COURSES
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YOUR JOURNEY TO REASEHEATH HOW TO APPLY WHAT NEXT?
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LIFE AT REASEHEATH
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You’ll be studying in the beautiful, rural setting of Cheshire.
Our campus, just on the outskirts of Nantwich, has a warm and friendly atmosphere and is an amazing place for you to make lots of new friends.
Student life on campus
With so many clubs, societies and forums that you can join, and a lively programme of social events arranged by the Student Association, there is plenty to do in your free time.
Some of our facilities:
• Pool table, darts, table tennis, pus cam on TVs en scre large • Student bar and social area
• Free Wifi across campus and dedicated IT teaching centre • 5 catering outlets • On-site zoo, farm and equestrian centre
• £8.3 million National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology
• Brand new 3G rugby pitch and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)
OUR MISSION: ivering To inspire achievement by del lls ski outstanding education and
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LIFE AT REASEHEATH Reaseheath Student Association Be at the heart of student life by joining our Student Association • Help to organise a host of social events
• Take part in fundraising activities for local charities as part of RAG (Raising and Giving)
Follow us: reaseheathstudentassociation aseheath_SA @Re
Sports
Get active and take your pick from a wide range of sporting activities • Join our football, rugby or netball teams
• Try out a range of other sports , inton badm et, crick ding inclu Zumba, Rush Hockey, jujitsu and indoor climbing • Work towards your Gold Duke rd awa of Edinburgh • Take advantage of our new gym for just £80 per academic year!
r £30,000 Reaseheath students raised ove art for RAG charity The British He causes Foundatiion and other worthy last year!
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Robyn Longden
Ed Young
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN FORESTRY AND ARBORICULTURE
Age: 20 School: The Kingsway School, Stockport Ambition: Floristry shop owner “Reaseheath is special because you get the opportunity to take part in some amazing competitions and shows. It’s wonderful to see visitors admiring your work.”
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Age: 20 School: Lymm High School Ambition: Climber/tree surgeon “The staff are so supportive, and their knowledge is outstanding as they’ve all worked in the industry. I love exploring the campus, and it’s an ideal setting for our practical sessions.”
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Mary Wallbank
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA BRICKWORK
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN PARTS, SALES AND MARKETING
Age: 22 School: Ruskin Community High School, Crewe Ambition: Project manager
“Studying at Reaseheath fully prepared me for “I’ve had of sowork. many I the world amazing opportunities would recommend the here which I department wouldn’t have Construction got anywhere else, like and Reaseheath to anyone, working with birds prey, the workshops and of staff are meerkats and reptiles.” brilliant.”
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Age: 21 Employer: Guy Machinery Ambition: Territory manager “An apprenticeship gives you a flying start. You can apply the knowledge you’ve learned at college straight away on the job and you learn transferable skills you can take with you wherever you go.”
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STUDENT SUPPORT Student Wellbeing
We’re here to help
The Student Wellbeing Service provides confidential, impartial advice and counselling services, available for all students to help you get the most from your studies.
By becoming a Reaseheath student you can look forward to a unique study experience - you’ll learn in a caring environment, supported by dedicated staff who are all working to help you achieve your full potential!
Learning Support
Student Services
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The Learning Skills Centre (LSC) provides additional learning support and Assistive Technology (specialist study equipment) for those students with a range of academic support needs.
Library and Information Services
• Packed full of books, journals and electronic resources • Open access computers, printers and photocopier • Free Wifi
• Silent and group study areas
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Financial support If you are under 19 on 31 August 2017, tuition fees and exam costs are free for our courses. If you are studying on a full time course you may be eligible for means-tested financial support to help towards the cost of being a student. You can apply for money to help with your accommodation or travel costs, or even your essential clothing and equipment! reaseheath.ac.uk/finance
Graded Outstanding by Ofsted for the excellent support, development and care we provide to our students
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LIVING IN See for yourself!
for 850 students. You can visit We have on-site accommodationour Course Open Events or at of a typical student room at one your interview. mmodation fees are based Charged on a termly basis, acco g half terms, Christmas and on a full academic year, excludin Easter breaks. ls are provided each day in Breakfast, lunch and evening mea e halls also have a self-catering the Reaseheath Restaurant. Som students. All accommodation of ber num a kitchen designated to has Wifi connection. our halls of residence visit our For more information on each of ices Team to arrange a visit. Serv ent Stud the website, or contact ation reaseheath.ac.uk/fe-accommod 01270 613209
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“Reaseheath’s residential provision for students aged between 16 and 18 years is outstanding” Ofsted Care Standards Inspection 2013 Graded Outstanding in all areas
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GETTING HERE We are well connected...
, bike shelters and subsidised Free parking, great train station links , Staffordshire, Shropshire and shire bus routes reaching across Che campus couldn’t be easier! beyond - travelling to and from our ,000 to reduce prices for some We have invested a further £100 others. for s students and maintain price
routes, For detailed information on our bus visit s, time and ts poin including pick up
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For more ainformation visit our website
Within 10 miles of Reaseheath
Within 10-20 miles of Reaseheath
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Apply to live in college accommodation
This is an approximate representation of our transport routes.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU
How many GCSEs have you got or will you be getting?
5 GCSEs at 4 points or C grade and above (including 5 points or grade B or above in English, Maths and Science)
4 GCSEs at 4 points or C grade and above (preferably including English and Maths)
Course level
Level 3 Technical Baccalaureate
Level 3
Duration
2 years
1, 2 or 3 year sandwich course
For Level 3 programmes GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 points and above are required and sometimes Science.
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Courses at Reaseheath have a more practical side to them than courses in sixth forms and some other colleges. We offer a range of programmes at different levels to suit individual needs. You can apply for the course level based on your GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
Full time courses run at different levels (Entry Level - Level 3) and we also offer apprenticeship programmes at levels 2 and 3. Apprenticeships allow you to ‘earn as you learn’ with most of your time spent at your workplace and usually one day per week at Reaseheath. See pages 20-29 for the apprenticeships we offer.
GCSEs grades C/D/E or 3 points and above
GCSEs grades E/F or 2 points and above
No exam passes
Level 2
Level 1 (Foundation Learning)
Entry Level
1 year
1- 2 years
1- 3 years
From September 2017 GCSE gradings for Maths and English will be changing to points. For more information visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/gcse.
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THE REASEHEATH EDGE y or level of course, your Study Whatever your chosen area of stud e Edge’, will give you the advantag Programme or ‘The Reaseheath l study or leve er high onto ully essf succ when it comes to progressing into employment.
ramme is designed to offer a The Reaseheath Edge study prog journey that not only teaches you challenging and exciting learning in your chosen area of study but the knowledge needed to succeed onal and employability skills. pers also wider technical, academic, ath.ac.uk/studyprogramme
To find out more visit www.reasehe
CORE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME LEVEL 1, 2 OR 3
INDUSTRY PLACEMENT (100 HRS) AND EMPLOYER MENTORING
1:1 GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT STUDENT LIFE
INDUSTRY QUALIFICATIONS BeReady PREPARING FOR LIFE AND WORK
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MATHS AND ENGLISH SKILLS
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COURSES: what we have to offer, all you Now we’ve given you a flavour of you. need to do is find a course that suits listed here. If you would like to All of our study programmes are ses, including specific entry find out more about any of our cour requirements, visit our website. ses
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like to study come along to one If you know which course you’d out more. Head over to page find to ts of our Course Open Even 35 to see when our next event is. ADVENTURE SPORTS Sport and Active Leisure
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Adventure Sports
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Adventure Sports
Level 3 Extended Diploma*
2 years
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING Engineering and Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Agricultural Engineering
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (CONT.) Agricultural Level 3 Extended Diploma* Engineering
2 or 3 years with industry placement
Land-Based Technology
Level 3 Block Release Extended Diploma
3 years (part time)
Agricultural Engineering
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Parts, Sales and Marketing
Level 2 Apprenticeship
15 months
Parts, Sales and Marketing
Level 3 Apprenticeship
15 months
Construction Plant
Level 2 Apprenticeship
2 years
Construction Plant
Level 3 Apprenticeship
1 year
Engineering Manufacture Engineering Manufacture
Level 2 Apprenticeship
15 months
Level 3 Apprenticeship
21 months
AGRICULTURE Agriculture
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Agriculture
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Agriculture Level 3 Extended Diploma*
3 years (year 2 spent in industry)
Agriculture
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Agriculture
Level 2 Apprenticeship
18 to 24 months
Agriculture
Level 3 Apprenticeship
12 to 24 months
*Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.
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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT Animal Care
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Animal Care
Level 2 Technical Certificate
1 year
Veterinary Care Assistants
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Veterinary Nursing
Level 3 Diploma
2 years + 1 term
Animal Management
Level 3 Technical Extended Advanced Diploma*
2 years
Animal Management
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Veterinary Nursing
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Animal Care
Level 2 Apprenticeship
18 to 24 months
Animal Care
Level 3 Apprenticeship
12 to 24 months
BUSINESS & EVENTS MANAGEMENT Business
Level 2 Extended Certificate
1 year
Business
Level 3 Extended Diploma*
2 years
Events Management
Level 3 Extended Diploma*
2 years
Brickwork
Level 1 Diploma
1 year
Joinery
Level 1 Diploma
1 year
CONSTRUCTION
Plastering
Level 1 Diploma
1 year
Floor and Wall Tiling
Level 1 Diploma
1 year
Painting and Decorating
Level 1 Diploma
1 year
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CONSTRUCTION (CONT.) Brickwork
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Joinery
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Plastering
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Brickwork
Level 3 Diploma
1 year
Joinery
Level 3 Diploma
1 year
Plastering
Level 3 Diploma
1 year
Construction (Brickwork, Joinery or Plastering)
Level 2 Apprenticeship
18 to 24 months
Construction (Brickwork, Joinery or Plastering)
Level 3 Apprenticeship
12 to 24 months
COUNTRYSIDE Countryside
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Countryside and Environment
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries Management
Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma*
2 years
Conservation and Wildlife Management
Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma*
2 years
Forestry and Level 3 Technical Extended Arboriculture Diploma*
2 years
Game Management Level 3 Technical Extended 2 years Diploma*
*Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.
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COUNTRYSIDE (CONT.) Environmental Archaeology and Primitive Skills
Level 3
2 years
Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries Management
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Conservation and Wildlife Management
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Environmental Archaeology and Primitive Skills
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Forestry and ArboricultureÂ
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Game and Wildlife Management
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
ENTRY & FOUNDATION LEARNING Bespoke Programme Based on individual needs Entry Level Entry Level Certificate Programme
1 year 1 year
Foundation Learning
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Jump to Level 2 Programme
Level 2 Extended Certificate
1 year
Careers Development Pathway
Based on individual needs
1 year
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EQUINE Horse Care
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Horse Care
Level 2 Technical Certificate
1 year
Horse Management
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma*
2 years
Equine Management
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Horse Care
Level 2 Apprenticeship
18 to 24 months
Horse Care
Level 3 Apprenticeship
12 to 24 months
Floristry
Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma*
1 year
Floristry
Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma*
1 year (full time) 2 years (part time)
Food Industry Skills
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Professional Butchery
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Patisserie and Bakery
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Food Technology and Management
Level 3 Diploma
2 years
Professional Bakery
Level 3 Diploma
FLORISTRY
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
1 year
Craft Butchery Retail Level 2 Butchery Trailblazer or Meat and Poultry Processing
12 to 18 months
Food Industry Skills
Level 2 Apprenticeship
18 to 24 months
Food Industry Skills
Level 3 Apprenticeship
12 to 24 months
*Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.
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HORTICULTURE Horticulture
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Horticulture
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Horticulture (Landscaping and Design)
Level 3 90 Credit Diploma
1 year
Horticulture (Plant Production)
Level 3 90 Credit Diploma
1 year
Horticulture (Amenity, Level 3 Extended Diploma* Landscaping and Production)
2 years
Art and Design (3D Design)
Level 3 Foundation Diploma (90 Credits)
1 year
Art and Design (3D Design)
Level 3 National Extended Diploma
2 years
Art and Design with Landscaping
Level 3 Programme
2 years
Crop Production
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Sports Turf and Greenkeeping Management
Technical Baccalaureate
2 years
Landscape and Amenity Horticulture
Level 2 Apprenticeship
18 to 24 months
Landscape and Amenity Horticulture
Level 3 Apprenticeship
12 to 24 months
Sports Turf and Greenkeeping
Level 2 Apprenticeship
18 to 24 months
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HORTICULTURE (CONT.) Sports Turf and Greenkeeping
Level 3 Apprenticeship
12 to 24 months
Engineering and Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 1 IMI Diploma
1 year
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 2 IMI Diploma
1 year
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 3 IMI Diploma
1 year
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 2 Apprenticeship
18 to 24 months
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 3 Apprenticeship
12 to 24 months
MOTOR VEHICLE
Parts, Sales and Level 2 Apprenticeship Marketing (Vehicle Parts)
15 months (block release)
Parts, Sales and Level 3 Apprenticeship Marketing (Vehicle Parts)
21 months (block release)
PUBLIC SERVICES Public Services
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
*Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.
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PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT.) Public Services
Level 3 Extended Diploma*
2 years
Sport and Active Leisure
Foundation Level 1
1 year
Sport
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
SPORT
Personal Training
Level 3 Diploma
2 years
Sport
Level 3 Extended Diploma*
2 years
Reaseheath Football Academy in partnership with Crewe Alexandra FC
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Reaseheath Football Academy in partnership with Crewe Alexandra FC
Level 3 Diploma*
2 years
Reaseheath Golf Academy in partnership with Ian Woosnam
Level 2 Diploma
1 year
Reaseheath Golf Academy in partnership with Ian Woosnam
Level 3 Diploma*
2 years
Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this mini guide is correct at the time of printing, some details may be subject to change. The College accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Visit our website for up to date course information. The College reserves the right to withdraw courses where there is insufficient demand. *Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.
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YOUR JOURNEY TO REASEHEATH Whether you are in Year 7 or 11, whilst you are studying at school there will be plenty of opportunities for you to find out about Reaseheath College.
In school
For Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils our School Liaison team offer talks about Reaseheath as well as subject specific talks and workshops and attend Careers Conventions. They can also arrange tours and taster sessions in college to help your transition from school to studying with us.
If you are in Years 10 or 11 we offer annual taster days for you to experience what it would be like to be a Reaseheath student. To find out more or to register for one of our Course Open Events or Taster Days visit reaseheath.ac.uk/ experience
In college
Pupils in any year group can attend our Course Open Events, and our lambing weekends, zoo opening and Family Festival are fantastic fun events to visit with family and friends.
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EXPERIENCE REASEHEATH COURSE OPEN EVENTS • Saturday 8th October 2016*
• Saturday 12th November 2016*
• Saturday 3rd December 2016
• Saturday 21st January 2017
• Saturday 18th February 2017
• Saturday 18th March 2017*
• Saturday 22nd April 2017
• Tuesday 6th June 2017 – 6pm start
Arrive at 10am for a 10.30am start unless otherwise specified. *You can also find out about our degree courses on these dates.
VISIT WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS • Lambing weekends 4th & 5th March and 11th & 12th March 2017
• Family Festival Sunday 21st May 2017
• Our zoo is also open during college holidays; please see our website for opening dates and times.
TASTER DAYS • Year 11 Taster Day 21st October 2016
• Year 10 Taster Days 5th, 6th and 7th July 2017
To find out more or to register for one of our Course Open Events or Taster Days visit
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