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Day One 2020
Day One Week What to Expect We are disappointed not to have been able to host Day One this year. We do however hope you find the information we share with you helpful. This week we will be sharing key information, hints and tips about starting your studies with us in September, so keep an eye on our website and social media pages. Please remember if you have any questions about your application that we haven’t answered to get in touch with us at admissions@suffolkone.ac.uk
When do I enrol? Remote Enrolment is on:
Thursday 20th August 2020 9am - 1pm What do I need to do? Due to current social distancing advice, we will be running enrolment remotely. At the start of the summer holidays you will be emailed a ‘how to’ guide with all the information you need about remote enrolment and the process you need to follow. Once you receive your results on 20th August, you will need to upload them to your online admissions account. Once enrolment is complete and your place confirmed, we will be in touch with you to complete the process for paying your Learning Resource Payment. Go to: www.onecollege-shop.co.uk to pay the Learning Resource Payment of £40 for the loan of your course materials. £20 of this deposit is refundable on the return of all resources prior to leaving One. 3
What if I can’t upload my results? It is really important that we receive your results on the 20th August. However, if you can’t upload your results, then make sure you let us know well in advance. If you haven’t already done so please email: admissions@suffolkone.ac.uk We will then get back to you with the process you need to follow to secure your place. Please be aware that we must still receive your results on 20th August. Demand for places is high, failure to notify us of your results may result in us not being able to offer you a place on a course in September.
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I want to swap a subject. How can I do this? Please email us at: admissions@suffolkone.ac.uk
with the changes you would like to make and we will be in touch. The deadline for making course changes is 3rd July 2020. If you miss this date you will be able to request changes at enrolment.
What happens if I don’t get the results I need? Please still upload your results to the system. We will review these and be in touch with you to confirm if there is another suitable course for you to take.
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When does the new term start? The first day of term is an Induction Day and will be on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020 We’ll make a copy of your timetable availble on your admissions portal account before term starts. If you have a query about your timetable please contact us to discuss.
Do I need to buy any equipment for my course? On the following pages of this booklet you will find a list of the course materials,*trip costs and work experience costs for your chosen course. Further information about enrolment, equipment and resources can be found by visiting the Enrolment Page on our website. Some Course materials are available to purchase from our online One Shop: www.onecollege-shop.co.uk *Please check the website before the start of term as any changes to costs will be updated here.
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Work Experience Some courses at One require you to undertake relevant work experience; these courses include: • Beauty Therapy Level 2 & Level 3 • Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 & Level 3 • Motor Vehicle Level 2 & Level 3 • Diploma in Sport Level 3 (Year 13 Only) • Diploma in Engineering Level 2 & Level 3 • Diploma in IT Level 2 & Level 3 (Year 12 Only) For these courses, work experience placements are compulsory in order for you to achieve your qualification. Other courses may offer optional work experience. For compulsory work experience, it is essential that you pay your work experience costs at enrolment on 20th August in order to be enrolled on your course. Please ensure you bring a payment method along with you to enrolment. A work experience placement not only enhances your knowledge, it also provides an insight into a job or industry, giving you the experience to move forward within your chosen career. The length of time you spend at your work experience placement will vary depending on the course. This could be a block placement or one day per week arrangement and dates will be confirmed by your course teacher at the start of the academic year. You will be expected to attend every session to ensure you cover the required number of hours for your chosen course. Work experience costs include administration fees, Health & Safety checks including appropriate insurance, training, *Enhanced DBS checks and polo shirts (*only for applicable courses)details of these costs can be found on the following pages of this booklet and on the website. Here at One we have a dedicated member of staff who will guide you through the process of securing your placement. More information can be found on our website at: suffolkone.ac.uk/prospective-students/work-experience/ 7
Course Costs* These are the course materials and associated costs to help you plan for your studies at One. There may also be costs for noncompulsory trips. *Please check the website before the start of term as any changes to costs will be updated here.
BTEC and A Level courses in Art & Design, Media & Film, Music & Performing Arts We don’t specify any compulsory materials/equipment and we are happy for students to supply their own. However, for many courses we offer packs which provide students with sufficient materials for the year at a discounted price. In addition students should budget for trips, visits and where appropriate, expenses for work experience; to gain maximum benefit from their studies. Applied Science BTEC Extended Certificate £20 for educational visits in Year 12 £25 for educational visits in Year 13 Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma £35 for educational visits in Year 12 £40 for educational visits in Year 13 Beauty Therapy Level 2 £120 for the Beauty kit £52 for the uniform (tunic £26; trousers £20; delivery £6) £30 for your work experience placement £30 (optional) for City & Guilds Textbook Level 2 Beauty Therapy for the Technical Certificate £30 for an industry trip Beauty Therapy Level 3 £30 for your work experience placement £26 (optional) for an additional tunic for massage units £30 (optional) for City & Guilds Textbook: Advanced Technical Diploma in Beauty and Spa Therapy Level 3 £30 for an industry trip 8
Biology A Level £115 for a compulsory 3-day field course. Engineering BTEC Level 2/3 There will be a fee of £25 for both Level 2 and Lvel 3 courses to cover a contribution towards the cost of materials and consumables. All students will be required to provide their own steel toe-capped boots and overalls. £30 for work experience placement in Year 12 £30 for work experience placement in Year 13. The work experience fee covers the work experience placement, admin charges and Health and Safety checks. Foundation Learning A contribution towards the cost of cooking will be requested, a maximum of £25 a term. In addition, voluntary contributions are requested for trips. Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Diploma Level 2 £70 for your work experience placement, Enhanced DBS check, first aid training, manual handling awareness course and polo shirt. If you progress onto Level 3 Health and Social Care, a further £30 work experience fee is required. Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 £100 for your work experience placement, Enhanced DBS check and First aid training, manual handling awareness course and polo shirt. Additional work experience polo shirts can be purchased on the One Shop at £8.00 each.
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IMI Motor Vehicle Level 2 £30 for your work placement and you must source your own steel toe-capped safety boots and overalls. IMI Motor Vehicle Level 3 £30 for your work placement and you must source your own steel toe-capped safety boots and overalls. IT Level 2 & Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma £30 for your work experience placement (Year 12 only). £54 if DBS check required. If a work experience placement requires an Enhanced DBS check then an additional fee is required please contact workexperience@suffolkone.ac.uk inbox or the One Shop. Maths A Level and Further Maths A Level Due to the new specification requirements students are expected to source a Casio FX 991-EX Classwiz calculator for use on this course. Music A Level and Music Performance Extended Certificate You should budget to have instrumental or singing lessons if you are studying these subjects (these are available at the college). In September, you will receive an email regarding these lessons; this will be sent to your college email. Photography Students will be asked to contribute to the cost of resources and colour printing. Art packs providing Inkjet printing, sufficient files, portfolios, mount boards and other materials for the year will be available at cost price, we aim to keep this below £30. To gain maximum benefit from this course, students should budget for the purchase of a digital camera, further information can be found 10 on the course information sheet.
Sport Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma We will be confirming the full kit students will be required to purchase at Enrolment. We recommend the purchase of our full kit as we will be out in all weather but the minimum commitment is the One Polo Shirt – not for sale on our One Shop, to be purchased directly from: https://www.totalfootballdirect.com/club-shops/ suffolk-one.html For Year 12: The minimum requirement is the One polo shirt and students may wear their own dark sports trousers or shorts. A minimum payment of £30 is required for work experience (Year 13 Only), however, if a work experience placement requires a DBS check then an additional fee of £54 is required. If a work experience placement requires an Enhanced DBS check then an additional fee is required please contact workexperience@ suffolkone.ac.uk or the One Shop link. Sport Level 3 Extended Certificate Minimum purchase of the One Polo shirt which can be purchased using the link above. Work Experience Placements Our Work Experience Administrator will guide you through securing your placement. However, please note that if you request an out of county work experience placement, this will be subject to an additional charge please contact workexperience@suffolkone. ac.uk. 11
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