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welcome Thank you for considering York College University Centre for the next stage of your learning journey. I know that this decision is of significant importance; creating a pathway to your intended career as well as meeting the needs of your individual circumstances. Choosing higher and degree-level study at York College University Centre will give you access to a course validated by a UK university or institution. You will also be supported by academic and professional services staff who were commended by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for the learning opportunities provided to our students. A large number of our academic staff continue to practice in their professional discipline as well as their teaching role, meaning their subject knowledge reflects contemporary practice in many areas. This is alongside being an Ofsted Outstanding further education college. We are a College guided by our core values of Ambition, Success, Respect and Care. In choosing to study here you can therefore expect us to reflect these values in how we work with you, and we will expect the same from you too. York College University Centre is a vibrant community with high-quality courses and a strong tradition in higher education. We have well developed links with other higher education institutions and employers in York and we offer the opportunity to study in one of the UK’s most attractive cities, having previously been judged as the best place to live in the North and North East. Our prospectus contains everything you need to know to help you make this decision, however, we would also enjoy welcoming you to one of our Open Events which are listed at the front of this prospectus. I hope that you will join us here for your higher and degree-level study and look forward to welcoming you as part of York College University Centre. Please do not hesitate to contact us at the College anytime, we cannot wait to begin working with you to ensure you are successful in achieving your ambitions. Lee Probert Chief Executive and Principal
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CONTENTS GET TO KNOW US Welcome
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Open Events
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This is York College University Centre
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COURSE CONTENTS
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Student Life
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Institute of Technology
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Studying While You Work
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Mature Students
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We’re Here to Help
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A Place That Works for Your Future
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Working With Employers
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Tutor Spotlight
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Getting to Us
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Who Are Our Students?
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York Life
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Graduation
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Alumni
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Our Courses
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Progress With Us
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HIGHER-LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS
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YOUR ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Entry Requirements
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Access and Participation Plan
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Your Next Steps
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How to Apply
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UCAS Tariff
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Funding Your Studies
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Our Partners and Awards
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Statement and Disclaimer
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We can’t wait to meet you. Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you and your friends and family to visit York and the College, to meet with our knowledgeable course leaders and explore our facilities. Here you will have the opportunity to find out about courses, funding, transport and support available, all with the aim to help you discover the best study option for you.
2020/21 Tuesday 13th October
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Wednesday 11th November
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Saturday 21st November
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Thursday 11th February
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We are hoping that our Open Events in 2020/21 will go ahead at the College. However, due to COVID-19 and the current uncertainties at time of print, these events might be held virtually. Please check the website for the latest information.
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FLEXIBLE AND PERSONALISED LEARNING SUPPORTED TO SUIT YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS.
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This is York College University Centre
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GREAT FACILITIES We have exclusive facilities for our degree and higher-level students, including designated areas for studying and socialising in our newly refurbished University Centre.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING Our Higher-level Professional Qualifications are designed to be flexible to study with online blended learning integrated.
ACADEMIC SKILLS We will provide academic skills coaching that can support the continuation and attainment of all students which can be easily accessed. We will run small group workshops and 1-1 support for all students to meet individual needs.
STUDENT ASSOCIATION The Higher Education Student Association is run by students, for students, allowing them the chance to raise issues and have a voice. The group also run charity and social events throughout the year.
UNIVERSITY CENTRE Complete with learning zones, group study areas, kitchen and a relaxation zone, providing an area for higher education students to socialise, relax and eat.
INDUSTRY LINKS Our strategic engagement with employers, who actively contribute to curriculum development and vocational courses, enhances our students’ employability.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The applied nature of our programmes lead to excellent employment opportunities for our graduates.
BURSARY SCHEME We are committed to providing a bursary of £600 for all eligible higher education students.
STUDYING AND WORKING We ensure that our students have a good study/ life balance. We do this by ensuring that our courses have a flexible approach to delivery. This gives students the opportunity to maximise spare time for part-time work or other commitments alongside achieving their qualification.
SILVER RATED The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) has awarded York College a Silver quality standard, which means the College is amongst the highest rated in the region for higher education provision.
IOT SPECIALIST COLLEGE We’re part of Yorkshire and Humberside’s Institute of Technology (IoT), specialising in providing higher-level technical education and training.
ACCESS TO TUTORS Our class sizes mean students get more contact time with our expertly trained tutors and receive outstanding student support in and outside of class.
The University Centre is an extremely useful space to get assignment work done outside of lessons, you can get away from the rest of the College - with only university students having access. It’s a quiet, comfortable working environment that also has kitchen facilities and a social/ eating area.
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STUDENT LIFE Studying a higher education course at York College places you in the heart of a strong, vibrant and supportive community. As well as being able to take advantage of the best York has to offer in regards to lifestyle, studying at York College has other benefits including smaller class sizes and a flexible timetable, leaving you more time for any other commitments you may have. Our campus offers: • Engineering workshops • Apple Mac suites • Photography studios • Science laboratories • Sewing rooms • Printing rooms • 3D craft workshops • Computer suites • Fashion resources
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• Art and design workshops
We also offer multiple catering outlets on-site as well as a gym space, 3G sports pitches, basketball courts, hair and beauty salons and a nail bar. Students studying courses validated by York St John University have access to their library, student union, a selection of societies and other resources.
UNIVERSITY CENTRE In addition, higher education students have access to the University Centre which is complete with learning zones, group study areas, a kitchen and a relaxation zone, providing an area for higher education students to socialise, relax and eat.
universities. These employers are part of the governance of the Institute of Technology to ensure continued collaboration and long term benefits for the region.
The Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology – specialists in providing higher-level technical education and training.
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Institute of Technology is part of a government initiative for the College to work alongside local employers to understand what the skills needs are and then look at how the curriculum can be tailored to meet those needs. Through the Institute of Technology, employers will have the opportunity to support the content of courses and help ensure that students’ skills are up-to-date and relevant for the work place. The Institute of Technology brought an investment of circa £10 million of capital funding into the region. York College has invested a proportion of this into industry-standard equipment to support the delivery of higher-level technical training. This massive training boost will enhance employment opportunities and ensure highly qualified individuals for the region’s employers.
WORKING WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS The bid has received significant levels of employer support. Digital and engineering businesses ViSR, CATCH, Skipton Building Society, GB Recruitment and ENGIE Fabricom recognised the need for investment in education to address their wider skills shortages and have signed up as employer partners to be involved in designing the appropriate curriculum, supported by research from the local
WHY STUDY AT AN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY? The Institute of Technology courses at York College provide an alternative to studying a traditional degree for those that want to develop their skills and gain higher-level qualifications in the areas of Digital, Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction but don’t necessarily want to spend three years doing a full degree. Through a collaborative partnership with local employers, York College will offer programmes to deliver higher-level technical skills on a par with more academic routes and will achieve the same level of prestige as universities.
OUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COURSES • Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction and the Built Environment • FD Digital Technologies with Cyber Security • Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production – Game Development • Higher National Diploma (HND) Creative Media Production – Game Development • Higher National Certificate (HNC) Multi-skill General Engineering • Higher National Diploma (HND) Multi-skill General Engineering • Level 4 Construction Supervisor Apprenticeship • Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship • Level 4 Higher Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical)
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studyING while you work We understand that it isn’t always possible to solely take time out to study, often our students have to juggle other commitments such as work or family. Recognising this, we have designed a number of our courses to work alongside you and your life.
• Higher National Certificate/ Diploma Health & Social Care (part-time)
Some of the courses we offer are also ideal if you are already working but looking to progress your career. Studying one of our courses on day-release will give you the ability to continue to work and achieve that essential qualification.
• Level 4 CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing/ Digital Marketing*
• Higher National Certificate/ Diploma Engineering (part-time) • Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training
• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling • Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Awards • Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT)
OUR FLEXIBLE COURSES
• Level 5 CIPD Diploma in HR Management* • Level 5 CMI in Management & Leadership*
• BA (Hons) 3D Design & Creative Practice (part-time)
• Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling*
• Certificate in Education/ PGCE (part-time) • FD/ BA Children’s Development & Learning (one day per week - full-time) • Higher National Certificate/ Diploma Business (part-time) • Higher National Certificate Construction & the Built Environment (part-time)
• Level 6 CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing/ Digital Marketing* • Level 7 CMI in Strategic Management & Leadership* Our higher-level apprenticeships also allow you to learn while you earn, getting that valuable handson learning while receiving a wage.
Jessica Teasdale Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment
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Coming from Scarborough, Jessica chose York College University Centre due to the transport routes coupled with the flexibility offered. With working and having a family, this flexibility helped Jessica manage her time so she could commit to both her studies and other life commitments. Taught by industryled tutors, elements of the course were made applicable to Jessica’s work, this helped ensure that her studies complemented and supported her job and career goals in the construction industry. Jessica now takes a promotion at work which was supported by her HNC and is training to be a Site Manager.
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Mature students We’re proud at York College University Centre to have a thriving and vibrant community of mature students. Returning to higher education is a decision many make, however, it can be daunting and pose some difficult questions. Navigating student finance, how to manage your work life and studies and even what course is the best to choose to enable you to reach your destination career goals, are all common and important questions. We want our mature students to not only succeed in their studies but to thrive in the academic environment we have created here at the College. To achieve this, we have put in place a strong support network with mature students in mind. • Many of our courses have reduced or condensed hours. This is done as a consideration of the various work life commitments our students have, be they work, home-life or childcare. We strive to make sure you can still study alongside your other commitments.
• Closer tutor contact; you’ll create a close relationship with your tutors who will guide you throughout your studies here with us. Creating a unique relationship with your tutors lets them gauge your skills and talents. They can then help guide you in the best way to approach your studies, tackle your assignments and ultimately pursue your future career. • Employment focus; our courses are designed and taught with a clear focus on industry and post study employability. We realise many mature students seek out higher education as a gateway into a specific job role or career advancement. Structuring our courses around this means you’ll be work ready to pursue these avenues when you complete your studies. These are just some of the ways in which we strive to ensure our mature students thrive at York College University Centre. To see some of these things first hand or to talk to our tutors about the best way to achieve your ambitions, visit one of our Open Events.
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We’re here to help WE’RE HERE AT THE BEGINNING With specialist teams that each offer impartial information, advice and guidance on a full range of services including course information, how to enrol, finance and funding, travel and transport and career advice through E Guidance.
YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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Look after you. Your health and wellbeing is our number one priority. We offer termly health and
wellbeing events. If you are experiencing any problems, feeling under pressure or finding it hard to cope, we have a free and confidential counselling service that you can access. We also have a team of Mental Health First Aiders on-hand throughout the working day.
MONEY MATTERS Before, during and after your course the Funding Team is here for you. They will investigate funding options available to help with anything from tuition fee loans and childcare grants to travel costs.
FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY
We’re committed to providing a Bursary Scheme which all eligible higher education students starting their course in September 2021 can apply to. If you are successful, you will receive a payment of £600 paid in up to two instalments. You could use your bursary to help pay for travel costs or buy essential equipment for your course.
We welcome those of all faiths and none. There are two designated spaces for personal reflection and a prayer room that students can access at any time when on campus.
SUPPORT FOR DISABILITIES If you have a disability, specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) or a long-term physical or mental health condition, and are applying for a higher education programme, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance to help with the extra costs you may have. We will also make sure that you have the reasonable adjustments and support in place if you need it to engage fully with your studies.
LIVING IN YORK When most students think of student accommodation they think of halls of residence or living in a shared student house. At York College we do things a little differently. Prior to starting your higher education course with us, you ideally should have your living arrangements in place. If you are struggling to find a place, we can send you a basic list of letting agencies in York or for more general information on accommodation, please email accommodation@yorkcollege.ac.uk
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A Place That Works for Your Future With courses designed with your future employability in mind and with qualified careers advisors readily available, we are here to help you reach your future career goals. From quick questions that we can respond to via email to one-to-one advice to discuss your longer-term career goals, we are here to support you in any way we can.
Online employability resources
Careers consultant appointments
Collaborative approach with employers in course design
You will receive professional advice and support from both your tutors and the Careers Service. The Careers Service is here to enable all students to plan for their future and to make informed decisions. Our service is free, confidential and supports your individual journey. Studying on a higher-level course with us also gives you access to York St John University’s careers events through our collaborative partnership. York College has been recognised for its outstanding careers work, having been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard awarded under licence by Prospects.
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Applying for further study
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LEARN TODAY, CAREER TOMORROW
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working with employers Work-related learning is a key part of all our higher education courses. Our academic staff work hard to build strong links with practitioners to ensure that your knowledge and technical abilities are of those that match industry requirements. Most of our staff themselves are industry experienced and will be able to provide you with invaluable advice and guidance. Some of our courses have dedicated modules specifically aimed at supporting students to
become self-employed, as that is a need of the sector, and many programmes embed various work-related learning activities to ensure you are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for future employment. The Student Association have spoken highly about the support they get with employability, particularly visits from past students who are now either employed or self-employed.
SIX WAYS SOME OF OUR COURSES HAVE PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH EMPLOYERS:
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REAL-WORLD ASSIGNMENTS Construction students had a visit from David Kempley (Chartered Land Surveyor) who briefed a Surveying and Setting Out assignment. David then supported the students with technical support and assisted on the assessment.
3D Design & Creative Practice students worked on a live project for York’s Great Ghost Search alongside Snowhome and Visit York, to attract visitors to the city during Halloween half-term. They helped create and customise miniature and ceramic ghosts that were then hidden across the city.
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Media Make-up students have previously secured work experience with Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York Light Opera Company, University of York Media students: Independent films, York Photography Network Group, Mammoth Films, Backstage Makeovers, Dreamtime Creative and York Stage Company.
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GUEST LECTURERS Graphic & Communication Design students welcomed in London based branding and creative design agency DixonBaxi. DixonBaxi came in to give a talk to the students about projects, the creative industries and their ethos as designers.
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Fashion students visited Premier Vision in Paris. This is an international trade fair attracting professionals from across the globe, who receive key information on fashion trends 18 months before the season begins. Students networked with fabric suppliers from across the world and listened to seminars on the key moods that will drive the next season from some leading figures within the industry. Students stayed in the famous Montmatre ‘Fabric District’ of Paris and bought fabrics for Final Major Project collections.
Our higher apprenticeships are built through partnerships with local and regional employers. We work with the employer to ensure you receive the highest quality industry experience.
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Tutor spotlight Experienced Tutors who will Shape Your Learning FD and BA (Hons) Media Make up, Special Effects and Hair Design Sharon Barrington has been a Lecturer for 20 years at the College and specialises in creative project management and period hairdressing. With extensive industry experience, Sharon has worked on numerous independent films, photoshoots and music videos in addition to working for both CBBC and Emmerdale. Sharon also gained vast cosmetic retail knowledge from her time working for the Japanese company Shiseido.
HNC/D Business Chris Burley, MSc (CRM), BA (Economics & Economic History), PGCE. Chris has been lecturing for the last 6 years in Leadership & Management alongside teaching and tutoring Economics at A level for the past 23 years. Chris has a broad business experience. He currently owns his own craft company and is on the management committee of a local pub. Chris has varied educational experience having previously worked in both a secondary school and a sixth form college, teaching Economics, Business Studies, Sport and ITC. He also has a wealth of business experience; he has been employed by HSBC (in the fraud department), accounting in a multinational pharmaceuticals distributor and accounting at the head office of a global shipping corporation. He values lifelong learning and is currently enrolled in a number of economics and management related OU courses.
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HNC Construction and the Built Environment Andrew Pulleyn, MA (Conservation Studies Historic Buildings), BA (Training & Education), CertEd. Andrew has been a Construction lecturer for the past 23 years. Previously Andrew worked as a Construction Director with substantial experience in construction contracting – ranging from domestic repair, refurbishment, adaptation and new build to commercial maintenance, repair and restoration/conservation of historic buildings. Alongside working as a tutor at York College, Andrew has worked for City & Guilds Institute and Pearson Edexcel, writing and examining a range of qualification modules for use within UK and International markets. Andrew teaches across the whole programme range of Construction at the College and takes great pride in student progression.
Rebecca O’Leary has been a Fashion Lecturer for the past 13 years. With a 1st class honours degree in Fashion Studies, Rebecca pursued a career in garment technology, supplying men’s outerwear to some of the biggest names in UK high street fashion retail. Alongside her teaching role, Rebecca set up a bridal and women’s loungewear brand, where she remained a director for six years; giving her invaluable insight into the local, national and international fashion industry, both wholesale and direct to customer through online trading platforms. Rebecca is well positioned to advise students on the entrepreneurial skills necessary to set up and run small and medium-sized enterprises within the fashion sector, as well as supporting those students wishing to progress into other fields associated with the creative industries.
Foundation Degree (FD) Digital Technologies with Cybersecurity Richard Hind, MSc (by research) in Computer Science, MCSE (Windows 2000), PGCE in Post Compulsory Education, MTA (Security Fundamentals), PRINCE2:2009 (Foundation) and MBCS. Richard has been a tutor of Digital Technologies at York College since 2002 and prior to that had almost 10 years’ experience in the industry, including roles as Technical Director of PC Science Ltd and Technical Infrastructure Manager of Infobank Software Corporation. He now specialises in Information Security, Computer Architecture, Microcontroller Systems and Project Management, with articles published in the British Computer Society’s “IT Now” journal and “Cybertalk”, published by Software Box Ltd. He is also a “student” member of the Advanced Computer Architecture Group at the University of York.
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Our location We’re situated on Sim Balk Lane just off the A1036 Tadcaster Road in York and the South-West border of the outer ring road. Within easy access of a number of major A roads and motorways including the A64, A19, A1 and M62, we’re in an ideal location for commuting.
By Rail York’s central location means it benefits from a number of direct rail links and is easily accessible from anywhere in the country, with almost all major train lines running through the city. The College is roughly two miles from the train station and several bus routes run directly between the two.
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By Bus We offer 15 different College bus routes, serving a number of villages and towns in the area for a subsidised fee. As a higher education student you’ll have access to our full bus service, meaning commuting to and from us is a viable option taken up by many of our students.
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Several private providers including First York and Coastliner also stop outside of the College. With passes available from these providers, getting to us by public transport is one of the most convenient ways to travel.
By Car With easy access off several major roads, the College is easy to find and access by car. We offer a permit parking system available for an annual oneoff payment or on a pay-as-you-park basis.
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We run a zone system spread over 15 different routes covering large swathes of North Yorkshire. Our subsidised fees can be paid for individually or on a yearly basis.
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WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS?
Our higher-education community is diverse, built up of students from all walks of life, our vibrant community is a place for all.
Continuers Our Level 3 students often progress with us, after completing their A Levels, vocational or apprenticeship course they move onto one of our degree, apprenticeship, or higher-level programmes.
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local Staying local while studying can be very beneficial. Many of our students are from the local area and are able to make the most of our flexible courses that allow them to work or balance other commitments alongside their studies. Staying local for some also means saving on accommodation fees.
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Commuters We have buses coming in from across the Yorkshire region, we want to ensure that we are accessible to as many people as possible and ensure that our students can commute in comfortably for lectures or to study. We also have several students who have chosen to relocate and make York their new home.
Mature Many of our students are mature learners, these students are often those who are returning to education to progress in their career or looking for a career change. Our mature learners tend to come from the local area and often have busy lives to juggle outside of their course, we’re proud that we are able to offer the flexible learning that they require to succeed.
Whatever your circumstances are, we hope you will find your place within our varied community. A community of like-minded students, all with the same desire to study and accomplish their education ambitions to reach future career goals.
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Keep or make York your home. York’s thriving city life is just as apparent as its historical heritage. Modern bars sit inside ancient buildings, coffee shops sit shoulder to shoulder with gothic churches and boutiques line medieval streets. York offers all the amenities you would expect of a modern 21st century city but surrounded by some of the UK’s most iconic and beautiful scenery. This unique blend makes York one of the most desirable cities in the UK to live and work in.
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The city plays host to a perfect mix of nightlife, green space, galleries, coffee shops, theatres, museums, street food and much more. On top of all of this, York boasts festivals all year round from the Jorvik Viking festival, which is one of Europe’s largest historical festivals, to the Yorkshire fringe in summer which sees the city host world famous comedians and stage shows. York really is a city of many faces and there is always something new to discover.
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Our higher education Graduation Ceremony is an annual event held in the beautiful setting of York Minster. Surrounded by friends and family, you are invited to celebrate the end of your studies and reflect on all the hard work you have put in over the duration of your course. In addition, there are a number of courses who organise end-of-year shows, with students presenting their Final Major Projects to their family, friends and the general public.
After more than 20 years of development and expansion of higher education at York College, we are still in awe of the dedication of our students and the wonderful accomplishments they go on to achieve. Many students successfully complete their studies alongside very demanding careers, family commitments and some, even health issues, in addition to the everyday trials and tribulations we all face. A triumph that deserves the recognition of such a joyous and celebratory event, we can’t wait to see you there!
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fashion show Fashion students celebrate by proudly displaying their work on the catwalk.
the creative show A showcase of all things CREATIVE. Celebrating the final outcomes of the students’ hard work.
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The College has great facilities and the flexibility of the course content benefited me loads. I went in to the course wanting to make furniture and have now specialised in ceramics.
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ALUMNI WHERE ARE THEY NOW? We are extremely proud of our alumni and rightfully so. Many of them have gone on to achieve incredible things. At York College, it is so important to us that we remain connected with our graduates and are able to share their successes with other prospective students.
It hit me at the graduation ceremony in York Minster: I am a teacher. Doing something I love every day, that I believe has great value to others; until I retire. What more could I dream of? PGCE In-Service Lifelong Learning
I heard about York College’s good reputation and after speaking to the course leaders, I was really happy with the flexibility the College offered over other places. The tutors were great and supported me whilst I gained invaluable hands-on experience during my placement in a childcare setting. Since graduating I have become Deputy Manager of a nursery. BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development and Learning
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The degree course has helped me with realism and having a qualification in hairdressing helps me to achieve an overall look. In the future I see myself as a make-up artist working on horror, in films, television, theatre or promotions. Foundation Degree (FD) Media Make-up, Special Effects and Hair Design
Since graduating I have been lucky enough to run my own successful business; designing and creating a range of children’s clothing and running a series of popular sewing classes. BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Product Innovation
For me, York College feels like home and I enjoy working alongside the Art & Design students, giving advice and assistance in the studio and workshops, working in parallel as I develop my own art practice.
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Coming out of a time of family tragedy and crisis, I have turned my life around and feel such hope for my career as an artist. My world had contracted into a dark place but now feels wide, bright and something to conquer. I’m receiving great feedback about my sculptural porcelain and have more ideas for exhibiting around the country. My degree at York College was the springboard to a whole new life. I feel invigorated, inspired and full of passion for my new career as an artist.”
Artist in Residence BA (Hons) 3D Design & Creative Practice
After successfully completing a Level 3 Diploma in Constructing the Built Environment at York College, Lewis took the next logical step to achieve his career goals and continued onto the HNC Construction & the Built Environment. The connections he made whilst studying here resulted in him gaining employment with renowned construction company, Simpson York Ltd, where he currently works as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor. Lewis credits working in the industry while completing his studies as an invaluable experience, he has been able to boost his academic knowledge and put theory into practice. Upon completing his HNC qualification, Lewis will progress onto further study to complete his training to become a fully qualified quantity surveyor. “York College have been vital to my success. If I hadn’t have come to the Open Events that the College puts on, then I would’ve never have found Simpson and wouldn’t be where I am today. As well as this, the tutors are very supportive and will always go out of their way to make sure you understand tasks and make you feel comfortable in the environment.”
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“The degree staff were brilliant, they encouraged me to apply for exhibitions and their experience as practicing artists helped inform my understanding of the application process. The percentage of my time on the degree spent with access to expert knowledge and advice was immense and was a crucial factor that helped shape me as an artist.
Photo credit: Perry Allan
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OUR COURSES On the following pages you will find our degree and higher-level course listing for 2021 entry. For full course details and for the latest information, please visit our website, yorkcollege.ac.uk
CREATIVE STUDIES BA (Hons) 3D Design & Creative Practice
44 - 45
BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Innovation
46 - 47
BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design
48 - 49
Foundation Degree (FD) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design
50 - 51
BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design
52 - 53
Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Creative Media Production – Film*
54 - 55
BA Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA endorsed)*
56 - 57
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Business
62 - 63
Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed)
64 - 65
Professional/ Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
64 - 65
Foundation Degree (FD) Children’s Development & Learning
66 - 67
BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development & Learning
68 - 69
Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Health & Social Care
70 - 71
Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) International Travel & Tourism Management
72 - 73
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TECHNICAL STUDIES Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction & the Built Environment
78 - 79
Foundation Degree (FD) Digital Technologies with Cyber Security*
80 - 81
Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Creative Media Production – Game Development
82 - 83
Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Multi-skill General Engineering
84 - 85
Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training
88
Level 4 CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing/ Digital Marketing*
89
Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management VTCT
90
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
91
Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Awards
92
Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT)
93
YSJ Certificate in Counselling Skills
94
Level 5 CIPD Diploma in HR Management*
95
Level 5 CMI in Management & Leadership*
96
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling*
97
Level 6 CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing/ Digital Marketing*
98
Level 7 CMI in Strategic Management & Leadership*
99
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Level 4 Higher Construction Site Supervisor
102
Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist
103
Level 4 Higher Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)
104
Level 4 Professional Accounting Taxation Technician
106
Level 4 Software Developer
107
Level 5 CMI Operational/ Departmental Manager
108
Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher (Further Education)
109
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8
Levels of Study DOCTORATE PhD MASTERS MA, MSc, MBA
POSTGRAD DIPLOMA
POSTGRAD CERTIFICATE
BA/BSc TOP-UP DEGREE BA/ BSC
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
AS & A LEVELS
EXTENDED DIPLOMA
FOUNDATION DEGREE FD
DIPLOMA
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA *Subject to validation
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HIGHER-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
There are many opportunities to progress with us at the College, here is a overview of the courses available to study at each level.
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CREATIVE LEVEL 6
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Innovation [Year 3] • BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design [Year 3] • BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design [Year 1 - Top-up] • BA Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA Endorsed) [Year 2] • Professional/ Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
LEVEL 5
• BA (Hons) 3D Design & Creative Practice [Year 2] • BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Innovation [Year 2] • BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design [Year 2] • FD Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design [Year 2] • HND Creative Media Production - Film • BA Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA Endorsed) [Year 1/2] • Certificate in Education (Cert.Ed)
LEVEL 4
• BA (Hons) 3D Design & Creative Practice [Year 1] • BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Innovation [Year 1] • BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design [Year 1] • FD Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design [Year 1] • Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production - Film • BA Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA endorsed) [Year 1]
LEVEL 3
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• BA (Hons) 3D Design & Creative Practice [Year 3]
Courses you may have studied at Level 3 (A Levels, Apprenticeship, Vocational or equivalent): Art and design, graphic design, fashion and clothing, textiles, photography, beauty therapy, hairdressing, media make-up, film studies, media studies, acting, musical theatre, backstage arts or theatre studies etc. Other Level 3 qualifications and experience will be considered on application.
TECHNICAL
• BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development & Learning [Year 1 - Top-up]
• Professional/ Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• CIM: Diploma in Professional Marketing • CIM: Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing • Professional/Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• HND Business • FD Children’s Development & Learning [Year 2] • HND Health & Social Care • Higher National Diploma (HND) International Travel & Tourism Management • CIPD: Diploma in HR Management
• FD Digital Technologies with Cyber Security [Year 2] • HND Creative Media Production – Game Development • HND Multi-skill General Engineering • Certificate in Education (Cert.Ed)
• CMI: Award, Certificate & Diploma Management & Leadership CMI Operational/ Departmental Manager Apprenticeship • Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling • Certificate in Education (Cert.Ed) • Learning & Skills Teacher • HNC Business
• HNC Construction & the Built Environment
• FD Children’s Development & Learning [Year 1]
• FD Digital Technologies with Cyber Security [Year 1]
• HNC Health & Social Care • HNC International Travel & Tourism Management
• HNC Creative Media Production – Game Development
• CIM: Certificate in Professional Marketing
• HNC Multi-skill General Engineering
• CIM: Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing
• Software Developer Apprenticeship • Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship
• Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Engineering (Electrical) Apprenticeship
• Internal Quality Assurance Awards
• Engineering (Mechanical) Apprenticeship
• Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT)
• Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship
• Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship • Diploma in Salon Management VTCT Courses you may have studied at Level 3 (A Levels, Apprenticeship, Vocational or equivalent):
Courses you may have studied at Level 3 (A Levels, Apprenticeship, Vocational or equivalent):
Business, marketing, travel & tourism, childcare & education, health & social care, management & leadership or hospitality etc. Other Level 3 qualifications and experience will be considered on application.
Digital technologies, computing, electrical installation, plumbing, engineering & technology, construction, software developer or stonemasonry etc. Other Level 3 qualifications and experience will be considered on application.
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CREATIVE STUDIES With a reputation for inspiring creative minds, you’ll receive teaching from staff who are experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects.
Overview Our Creative courses allow you to advance your creative potential and imagination while developing the technical skills required to build a successful career in the creative industries. Led by practitioners in their field, this dynamic department will guide you through your chosen course to enable you to gain practical skills and learn how to apply tools and techniques in order to produce high-quality work. These courses have been developed in collaboration with employers, universities, colleges and students to deliver a programme that meets the needs of both today’s students and the industry’s future.
facilities Our Creative department is home to an array of specialist facilities including: a design studio with pattern cutting tables; Apple Mac suites; pattern CAD room with a Gerber system for digital pattern generation; specialised classrooms; machine room with industrial sewing machines and presses; print room; art gallery space; photography studios and a range of workshops for metal, wood, jewellery, ceramic, glass and forge work. For the Media Make-up courses there is a newly refurbished, purpose-built prosthetics workshop and hair and make-up studios, with areas for producing portfolios and photographing finished ‘looks’. A collection of human hair lace front wigs that are of industry standard can also be utilised by these students as part of their course. Other spaces include designated classrooms and University Centre, alongside access to College-wide facilities such as the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
BA (Hons) 3D Design & Creative Practice
44 - 45
BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Innovation
46 - 47
BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design
48 - 49
Foundation Degree (FD) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design
50 - 51
BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design
52 - 53
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production – Film*
54 - 55
Higher National Diploma (HND) Creative Media Production – Film*
54 - 55
BA (Hons) Accelerated Acting for Stage & Screen* (ALRA endorsed)
56 - 57
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3D DESIGN & CREATIVE PRACTICE | 44
ba (hons) 3D DESIGN & CREATIVE PRACTICE
I wanted a place that would give me the most freedom with my learning while providing me with numerous resources.
Overview Explore your creativity and refine your technical skills with this practical studio-based course. This degree will allow you to get hands-on and delve into a range of creative practices and techniques, such as textiles, wood and metal work, fine metal and jewellery, ceramics and 3D making . On this course you can choose to specialise in a particular creative practice or sit between disciplines, both of which we encourage and support. The course is broad with an emphasis on experimentation, and promotes combining of materials and processes to create innovative ideas and outcomes. You will experience new challenges and explore new concepts. Through learning processes and working with a wide range of materials, you will develop a broad skills base. You will be encouraged
to apply these to your own projects, which will give you a distinct and proficient body of work that will enable you to become a creative professional. Your studies will be underpinned by historical, cultural and theoretical research, as well as gaining a working understanding of the implications of making in contemporary contexts. The course tutors have many industry links and the course offers opportunities to engage in work placements and live projects in collaboration with regional and national organisations including businesses, galleries and schools. The work of our students is featured in external exhibitions each year, providing graduates with a unique experience; which often leads to exciting work opportunities.
Three years full-time Six years part-time
September 2021
32 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants with relevant experience and skills will be considered.
Full-time: Course code: W700 Institution: Y70 Part-time: Apply direct to College.
Course themes • Idea development • Materials, methods and making • 3D design • Studio practice • Critical, historical and theoretical learning • Working with industry • Business and professional development • Contextual integration
Skills you will learn • Production and resolution • Critical and strategic thinking • Creativity and design • Time management • Academic research skills • Information management • Presentation skills • Promotional skills • Marketing for self-employment • Business acumen • Project management
Career progression This course is designed to be diagnostic and responsive to learners’ goals. We aim to help students realise their professional ambitions as well as artistic ones. This may be helping you to set up your own business, or helping you to access a career in the creative industries such as a craftsperson, community art worker, designer, crafts educator, curator or administrator. We will teach you the skills required to become a professional in your chosen field. Some students choose to go onto postgraduate study, several of our recent students have gone straight into work with local design companies and many of our former students maintain a strong relationship with the department, meaning there are opportunities for work experience and guest speaking.
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FASHION DESIGN & PRODUCT INNOVATION | 46
ba (hons) Fashion Design & Product Innovation
I have enjoyed exploring new aspects of the fashion industry that I didn’t have much knowledge on beforehand. I have also enjoyed increasing my skills throughout the year.
Overview This course will provide you with the opportunity to become part of the talented and creative workforce required by the ever-expanding fashion industry. Throughout your studies, regular external visits, competitions and residential visits will act as a valued aspect of the provision, providing you
with inspiration for your work and allowing for collaborative projects with industry partners. Emphasis is placed on encouraging a working atmosphere that is appropriate to the level of study and reflects standard industry practice, preparing you for your preferred career after leaving education.
Three years full-time
September 2021
32 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants with relevant experience and skills will be considered.
Course code: 2AFT Institution: Y70
Course themes • Fashion translation • Creative journal • Design collaboration • Commercial viability • Branded product development • Negotiated study • Professional product development • Fashion presentation
Skills you will learn • Fashion design skills • Manufacturing skills • Communication • Problem solving • Media design skills • Context of social and cultural issues • Brief interpretation
Career progression The exploratory nature of this course allows you to unearth your strengths and tailor them to suit your future career goals. A career in the world of fashion can provide you with opportunities in a number of job roles, such as a clothing designer for either high-end or high street brands, bridal stores or your own start-up business, designing and manufacturing bespoke garments, a fashion buyer, journalist for a magazine, stylist, merchandiser and so many more creative and exciting roles.
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GRAPHIC & COMMUNICATION DESIGN | 48
ba (hons) Graphic & Communication Design
The range of ‘live’ briefs alongside the freedom to create and manage my own projects has been something I have enjoyed.
Overview The course provides a studio and workshop atmosphere where the skills and disciplines of graphics, (e.g. digital, illustration and printmaking) can be fully explored. This is supported by state of the art teaching facilities including specialised classrooms, workshops, a printing room, photo studios and Apple Mac suites to ensure you get
the finest experience. You will be introduced to the role of the contemporary graphic practitioner and will develop innovative and original ideas, whilst working with a range of processes and formats in response to the demands of the professional industry.
Three years full-time
September 2021
32 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants with relevant experience and skills will be considered.
Course code: W210 Institution: Y70
Course themes • Visual thinking • Graphic language and communication • Historical and contextual influences • Experimental media workshops • Branding identity and implementation • Narrative illustration • Professional practice in the digital environment • Graphic authorship
Skills you will learn • Digital design skills • Conceptual and theoretical methods of design • Visual and verbal communication skills • Understanding of the creative, social and ethical context of visual communication • Critical thinking • Creative thinking • Analytical response skills • Printmaking • Photography
Career progression This course is designed to help you achieve a challenging and rewarding career in contemporary design. You will be prepared for thinking outside the box, solving briefs and creating aesthetically pleasing materials designed to make a real impact. In this ever-increasing digital world there is always demand for graphic designers, and a communication qualification opens the door to a range of job roles including an illustrator, web designer, publisher, editorial designer, brand manager, advertising executive and more.
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MEDIA MAKE-UP | 50
fd media make-up, special effects & hair design
Completing such a diverse course has really helped broaden my skill-set and prepare me for a career within the media make-up sector! Working alongside Industry Professionals has not only given me great insight into the industry, but their enthusiasm and patience has also helped me express my own creativity, shaping me into the artist that I want to be.
Overview This course puts you at the heart of the media industry. It will equip you with a combination of technical expertise, academic knowledge and transferable skills required by industry. The programme has been specifically designed for students wanting to develop their skills further in the exciting growth area of TV, film and theatre.
You’ll be working with experts in the fields of hairdressing, special effects make-up, face casting, sculpting, the application of bald caps and prosthetics. This programme has been designed with feedback from industry and teaching professionals to give you an unrivalled learning experience.
Two years full-time
September 2021
32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant experience and skills will be considered.
Course code: W452 Institution: Y70
Course themes • Make-up exploration for varying effects • Dressing and styling of hair for TV, film and theatre • Continuity for film and television • Introduction to postiche • Hair cutting and barbering for film and television • Personal and professional development
Skills you will learn • Interpreting a brief and research skills • Communicating with clients and industry professionals • Portfolio development • Flexibility and adaptability • Working well under pressure • Practical creative skills • Excellent attention to detail • Marketing for self-employment
Career progression Successful completion of the FD will enable you to enrol onto the BA (Hons) course to convert your qualification into a full honours degree. Students can transfer the skills and knowledge learnt during the course to their employment. Former students have gone on to achieve successful careers as freelance make-up artists for weddings and events, creative professionals for TV and film and experts in the world of prosthetics and SFX.
WORK EXPERIENCE Work experience (voluntary) is an important part of this course. Former students have worked with; Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York Light Opera Company, University of York Media students: Independent films, York Photography network group, Mammoth Films , Backstage Makeovers, Dreamtime Creative and York Stage Company.
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ba (hons) media make-up, special effects & hair design
This course has enhanced my ideas, creativity and made me much more confident to go into industry. The Tutors have been amazing, always there to help and support us, and it has been great working alongside other like-minded and friendly students.
Overview The BA (Hons) in Media Make-up, Special Effects and Hair Design programme is characterised and distinguished by its commitment to a multidisciplinary approach in terms of content, covering a wide variety of more specialised make-up and hair design for media such as film, television, theatre, fashion and editorial.
The course structure will enable you to apply creative and practical skills with management methods, culminating in a self-initiated design project. This allows you to deepen your knowledge in a particular area of your course and related industry. Expert tutors will also help to nurture and develop students’ research skills, enabling for innovative creative practice to take centre stage whilst gaining valuable analytical skills and critical awareness.
One year full-time
September 2021
Completion of relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification.
Course code: W455 Institution: Y70
Course themes • Freelance and industry management • Introduction to digital photography • Major design project
Skills you will learn • Portfolio development • Critical awareness • Historical and contemporary understanding of the industry • Practical skills in make-up and hair design • Effective research methods • An understanding of key concepts in the industry • Attention to detail • Interpersonal and self-promotion skills
Career progression The programme is designed to maximise employability opportunities within the media make-up industry. Students will acquire the practical skills of make-up and hair design, together with broader academic studies, which give a contemporary and historical understanding of the creative disciplines within the wider perspectives of the media make-up industry. You will have developed a core set of skills for both make-up and hair, whether you wish to work as a freelance makeup artist or on set as a prosthetics technician, special effects artist or aesthetician, the opportunities are endless.
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS We regularly invite specialists in to speak and run workshops with our students. Previous Media Make-up students have welcomed in Dan Frye, prosthetics specialist; Carl Brown, synthetic wig specialist; Ethan Payne, who ran a drag queen workshop; Kate Benton, award-winning television make-up artist and theatrical make-up artist; Vicky Blagden.
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hnc/d creative media * production - film
Studying film production provides you with the technical, creative and business skills needed to work in the film and wider creative industries.
Overview If you have an active interest in film and video production and an eagerness to develop your expertise in experimentation and creative development, then this could be the perfect course for you.
you as a creator and producer, as well as providing you with the opportunity to apply an experimental approach to your work. Through various encounters, a broad perspective of the industry in the community will be achieved.
This programme will provide you with the opportunity to combine the process of media production with a professional working environment. Skills will focus predominantly on
The HNC in Creative Media Production - Film feeds directly into the HND in Creative Media Production - Film, allowing you to study the subject at a greater depth.
HNC: One year full-time
September 2021
HND: One year full-time
HNC: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels.
HNC: D2T3 HND: D3T4 Institution: Y70
HND: Completion of HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
Course themes HNC: • Film practices • Film studies • Editing for film and television • Principles of photography • Cinematography • The creative media industry HND: • Personal professional development • Advanced film production studies • Documentary • Scriptwriting and narrative • Advanced editing
Skills you will learn • Time management • Critical and creative thinking • Scheduling • Team work and collaboration • Interpersonal skills • Working to a brief • Reflective and evaluation skills • Initiative
Career progression This course is a stand-alone qualification recognised by employers in the industry. Upon successful completion, you will be equipped with the technical skills and theoretical know how to succeed in a number of jobs, including camera operator, film/ video editor, runner, sound technician, production coordinator and freelance digital production.
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ACTING FOR STAGE & SCREEN | 56
ba (hons) acTING FOR STAGE & SCREEN * (ALRA Endorsed)
ALRA are delighted to partner with York College to use our pioneering approach to actor training and offer advice on integrating traditional and cutting edge techniques for screen and live theatre performance. Within this partnership we hope to widen access to local students interested in ALRA and offer potential pathways into a range of postgraduate courses at ALRA campuses. -Vice Principal, ALRA
Overview The BA Acting for Stage & Screen is an intensive accelerated degree programme created and run in close partnership with Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA). Students will study specialist classes exploring a wide range of acting skills, voice, movement, and dramatic combat.
You will have contact with ALRA tutors for specialist masterclasses, information, advice and guidance alongside the College tutors. You will take part in work placement blocks within the industry and will appear in several public performances. The course is accelerated over two years in order to provide maximum value and an early entry point into the profession.
Two years full-time Accelerated degree
September 2021
32 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants with relevant experience and skills will be considered. Applicants will be asked to attend an audition.
Course code: BA45 Institution: Y70
Course themes • Acting technique • Acting for screen • Movement technique • Voice technique • Rehearsal and performance • Professional preparation • Dramatic combat • Presenting for screen • Audition preparation • Classical acting
Skills you will learn • Acting fundamentals • Movement and voice • Physical theatre • Improvisation • Characterisation • Audition technique • Presenting skills • Classical performance • Dramatic combat • Creative collaboration
Career progression The course aims to prepare you for a career as an actor, working in the theatre and stage industries. Modules in audition preparation, professional practice, self-taping and creating professional showreels will assist you in taking your initial steps into the professional industry. You are actively encouraged to make industry links whilst on the course through work placements, guest lecturers and industry-led workshops, participation in a final showcase and the production of professional showreels.
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PROFESSIONAL
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professional STUDIES Develop your ambitions and experience outstanding industry-led teaching that will prepare you for future opportunities within your chosen professional sector.
Overview Develop your knowledge and skills by studying one of our Professional courses at York College University Centre. These courses will support you to develop and expand your practical training, knowledge and understanding of your chosen subject area, equipping you with the skills required for success and future employment in today’s highly competitive job market. Work with our dedicated tutors who are available to support you whenever you need it. Our tutors have a wide range of industry experience and have gained significant links and contacts with large national organisations and key public and private sector institutions, giving you exceptional tutor support and the opportunity to gain new networking contacts. These courses have been developed in collaboration with employers, universities, colleges and students to deliver a programme that meets the needs of both today’s students and the industry’s future.
facilities Spaces include designated classrooms and the University Centre, which is complete with learning zones, group study areas, computers and a relaxation zone, providing an area for higher education students to socialise, relax and eat. Students also have access to College-wide facilities such as the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multifunction printers and helpdesk advice.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Business
62 - 63
Higher National Diploma (HND) Business
62 - 63
Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed)
64 - 65
Professional/ Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
64 - 65
Foundation Degree (FD) Children’s Development & Learning
66 - 67
BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development & Learning
68 - 69
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Health & Social Care
70 - 71
Higher National Diploma (HND) Health & Social Care
70 - 71
Higher National Certificate (HNC) International Travel & Tourism Management
72 - 73
Higher National Diploma (HND) International Travel & Tourism Management
72 - 73
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BUSINESS | 62
hnc/d business
The timetable has been great; I have been able to fit my course in around my full-time job with minimum disruption.
Overview The programme is equipped to provide you with a comprehensive base of key theoretical concepts and practical situations, with a strong focus on career prospects, as well as teaching and learning strategies to develop vital employability skills, which will allow you to thrive in professional situations. You will develop your knowledge and skills for contemporary organisations, with flexible delivery
options to suit your personal needs, whilst working with dedicated tutors who are on-hand to support you whenever you need it. The HNC in Business feeds directly into the HND in Business, allowing you to study the subject in greater depth.
HNC: One year full-time Two years part-time
September 2021
HND: One year full-time Two years part-time
HNC: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels. HND: Completion of HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
HNC: B3S4 HND: B4S5 Institution: Y70 Part-time: Apply direct to College.
Course themes HNC: • Business and the business environment • Marketing essentials • Management and operations • Management accounting • Business law HND: • Organisational behaviour • Developing individuals, teams and organisations • Human resources value and contribution to organisational success • Tapping into new and internal markets • Social media practice
Skills you will learn The broad nature of this course allows for progression into a range of different job roles in a variety of sectors, including HR, Marketing, Finance, Buying and many more. You will develop core skills and technical abilities that can be applied to businesses all over the world.
Career progression The HNC and HND in Business, besides being a stand-alone qualification that is recognised by employers, can provide a progression route to continue studies to turn into a Level 6 degree (universities will have their own entry requirements). These courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress onto jobs such as HR Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, Events Coordinator, Finance Assistant, Buyer and Junior Manager etc.
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CERT.ED/PGCE | 64
cert. ed/pgce
It all started as a dream, a dream for a career switch, a dream that immediately sunk into an ocean of fear, a fear not to succeed. That was without knowing that PGCE at York College was all about “Learning “, not as a product of teaching, but rather as a product of the activity of learners. It’s all about being in the right place with the right people, where individual success is a collective goal, where tutors, mentors and peers are ever present and ready to make your dream come true.
Overview The outcome of this qualification depends on the level of your prior learning and the subject you wish to teach. Award outcomes include: • Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning)
These courses are available on an in and pre-service basis, depending on whether you already have teaching hours as an employee or volunteer in the sector, or whether you intend to work in the sector and gain experience through a teaching practice placement.
One year full-time Two years part-time
September 2021
Cert.Ed: A qualification and credit framework (QCF) Level 3 or above in the subject you teach. PGCE: A UK Degree or equivalent
PGCE: apply through UCAS Teacher Training Institution: Y70 Cert.Ed: Course code: 2W7H Institution: Y70 Part-time: Apply direct to College.
Course themes • Becoming a subject specialist teacher • Research informed teaching, learning and assessment • Policy and professional issues
Skills you will learn • Oral and written communication • Information management • Inter/intrapersonal development • Presentation skills • Organisational skills • Analysing numerical data • Reflective practice • Teaching assessment
Career progression Successful completion of the PGCE will allow applications on to university Masters courses. Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) is a professional status which can be gained by successfully completing a period of professional formation after completing a qualifying certificate at Level 5 or above (Initial Teacher Education qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, PGDipE (FE) or other Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) (120 credits) and whilst teaching in further education and training settings. It is important to note that QTLS is currently awarded by the Society for Education and Training and not by the University of Huddersfield.
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Validated by University of Huddersfield
CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT | 66
fd children’s development & learning
The FD has allowed me to go further with my career. I have gone from working as a practitioner to a Deputy Room Leader of a baby room in a nursery in York and absolutely love it! I am now continuing onto the BA (Hons) and hope to work with children who have learning disabilities.
Overview Are you looking to work in education/children’s welfare? This two year foundation degree will give you the skills necessary to achieve a successful and rewarding career in the sector. This is a specialist programme aimed at those working, or seeking to work in roles associated with children aged 0 – 11 years in educational care settings or primary schools.
This course enables you to develop your knowledge alongside your practical skills. You will be working with peers of differing levels of experience, giving you the opportunity to share good practice. You are able to work alongside gaining a higher-level qualification. You will work closely with the course tutors who will teach and guide you throughout the qualification.
Two years full-time (One day per week)
September 2021
32 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants with relevant experience and skills will be considered.
Course code: 4T9B Institution: Y70
Course themes • Academic writing • Legal and professional aspects • Promoting inclusive practice • Learning and development through play • Professional competence • Children in society • Leadership and management • Health and well-being
Skills you will learn • A bility to explore, discuss and analyse practice with regard to theory • Critically apply current theory • Communication skills • Recognise good practice • Practical work-related learning activities • Collaborative group work • Organisational and time management skills • Problem solving
Career progression As a stand-alone qualification, you could gain employment in a more supervisory role within your current organisation or elsewhere. Successful completion of the FD Children’s Development and Learning will also enable you to enrol onto the BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development and Learning (one year course) to convert your qualification into a full honours degree.
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ba (hons) leading children’s Development & Learning
This course offered me great flexibility over similar courses and provided me with invaluable handson experience during my placement. Contacts that I made during the course have helped set me up to go forward in my career. I am now a Deputy Manager at a local childcare setting.
Overview The qualification delivers a wide range of knowledge and skills to enable you to gain and maintain employment within the education sector and related sectors. In addition, you will be developing core skills and understanding based on current practice in the education sector, and the leadership skills required to impact upon
environments which support children’s learning and development. The course content will consider the learning and development needs of children from 0 - 11 years of age, and will have an expectation that you will have experience of, and access to work with children within this age range.
One year full-time (One day per week)
September 2021
Completion of relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification. Successful DBS check and a placement of at least 100 hours per year.
Course code: X392 Institution: Y70
Course themes • Child-centred education • Leading a multi-disciplinary approach • Developing inclusive environments • Perspectives in education
Skills you will learn • In-depth knowledge of the education sector • C ommunication skills with a variety of ages and abilities • Motivational skills • Organisational skills • A n awareness of the relationship between practice and theory • T he analytical skills to graduate as a reflective practitioner • T he ability to select, test and make appropriate use of resources
Career progression By studying child development, you will develop an understanding of the environmental factors that can affect children and their growth both physically and emotionally. With this powerful knowledge, you can progress to a more managerial or leadership role, either within your organisation or in another childcare or educational setting. On completion of this qualification, you could also progress to study an MA in education or social work or complete a PGCE in teaching, allowing you to share with others your extensive knowledge.
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hnc/d health & social care
This course will give students the opportunity to examine the structure and development of the sectors both academically and through placement, giving a solid grounding for further study of roles related to patient care.
Overview The course will provide an overview of the structure and funding of the health and social care sectors and examine the principles of health and social care practice, backed up by personal and professional development which includes substantial work placement within the sector. This course provides a range of transferable skills including: personal development, research methods and highly regarded ‘soft skills’ such as team working and
interpersonal skills, preparing you for roles within the sector such as a Health Care Assistant or for further study, leading to professions such as nursing, social work and occupational therapy, to name but a few. The HNC in Health and Social Care feeds directly into the HND in Health and Social Care, allowing you to study the subject at a greater depth.
HNC: One year full-time Two years part-time
September 2021
HND: One year full-time Two years part-time
HNC: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels HND: Completion of HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
HNC: H2S4 HND: H3S5 Institution: Y70 Part-time: Apply direct to College.
Course themes HNC: • Communication in health and social care • Safeguarding in health and social care • Physiological principles for health and social care • Influences on health and social care organisations HND: • I nnovation and improvement through action research • R eflective approaches in implementing personcentred practice • Managing quality in care environments • Facilitating change in healthcare environments • Human resource management for healthcare
Skills you will learn • Problem solving • Critical thinking • Self-management • Self-reflection • Communication skills • Academic writing • Researching skills
Career progression After completing a HNC/D, you can progress directly into employment or higher-level study. Progression to non-clinical managerial, coordinator and supervisory roles in healthcare administration, operation and support services is also possible.
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hnc/HND International travel & tourism Management
Travel and Tourism is one of the largest, most dynamic industries in the world. Tourism’s resilience makes it one of the most interesting and exciting sectors to obtain a management qualification.
Overview The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in International Travel & Tourism Management offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional units across a range of occupational sectors. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student
for subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of travel and tourism through five core units, which include one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment.
HNC: One year full-time
September 2021
HND: One year full-time
HNC: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels
HNC: T2SM HND: T7T4 Institution: Y70
HND: Completion of HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
Course themes HNC: • The contemporary travel and tourism industry • Managing the customer experience • Leadership and management for service industries • Managing conference and events • Visitor attraction management • Tour operations management • Corporate travel management • Global tourism destinations HND: • Research project • Tourism consumer behaviour and insight
Skills you will learn • Cognitive and problem-solving skills • Interpersonal skills • Commercial skills • Business acumen • Active research skills • Effective research techniques • Analytical skills
Career progression The HNC provides a solid grounding in travel and tourism, which students can build on should they continue onto the HND. The HND allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. On successful completion of the HND, students can develop their careers in the travel and tourism sector through a variety of different job roles, including, but not limited to; Destination Manager, Events Manager, Market Research Analyst, Visitor Attraction Manager and many others.
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technical STUDIES Study in a College which is part of Yorkshire and Humberside’s Institute of Technology (IoT), specialising in providing higher-level technical education and training.
Overview Our Technical courses will equip you with the skills required for success in future employment in today’s highly competitive job market. The technology sector is seeking practical skills development supported by relevant knowledge and understanding. To help you successfully undertake a role in your chosen subject area, our courses blend active learning with industry-standard skills and professional behaviours. There is a sector-related emphasis on practical skills development, alongside the expansion of requisite knowledge and understanding that is required to successfully undertake a role in your chosen subject area. We understand that graduates with skills in cuttingedge technology and smart solutions are sought after by employers who will shape the future.
facilities Our Technical department includes some of the region’s best teaching facilities, with a Construction Skills Centre which is a purpose-built facility accommodating brickwork, joinery and plastering. The Centre contains two large workshop spaces, changing facilities, engineering labs, classrooms and IT suites with industry standard software, meeting the needs of your studies as well as those of the industry. Engineering courses are supported with a superb range of state-of-the-art facilities; Electronics Laboratories, an Advanced Manufacturing Centre (including Siemens PLCs, Pneumatics Training Rigs, Industry 4 Manufacturing Centre, robotic arm), CAM/CNC suite (including 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC Lathe, CNC Mill etc), CAD suites (AutoCAD and Solidworks), in addition to the more traditional mechanical engineering, fabrication and welding workshop. Our digital technical courses use dedicated teaching rooms, including a virtual reality games room and high specification work stations, including; Unity Game Engine, 3D studio Macs and Blender.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction & the Built Environment
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FD Digital Technologies with Cyber Security*
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Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production – Game Development
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Creative Media Production – Game Development
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Higher National Certificate (HNC) Multi-skill General Engineering
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Multi-skill General Engineering
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hnc construction & The Built Environment
The course provides a great opportunity for networking alongside other industry professionals. Many students have gone on to complete honours degrees and join industry professional bodies.
Overview This course is a two year, part-time day release course for people employed in the Construction industry. It is also appropriate for people with a more varied profile of achievement, such as those with extensive work experience or with a range of qualifications that are related to their work sector. Case study and problem solving activities, often in groups, allow you to deepen your understanding
in a real work environment. Problem solving is a key component of many activities and you are encouraged to be a reflective student in preparation for life-long learning. You are closely supported and monitored by module leaders and the course team to ensure the required skills are developed.
Two years part-time (day release)
September 2021
Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels.
All applicants to apply directly to York College.
Course themes • Construction technology • Practice management • Legal and statutory responsibilities • Surveying, measuring and setting out • Principles of refurbishment • Drawing, detailing and specification
Skills you will learn • Design principles and application • Understanding of a development brief • Critical reflection • Communication with colleagues and partners • Understanding of the technical aspects of construction • Invaluable industry insight • Advanced CAD skills
Career progression The following is an indication of relevant professional bodies, all of whom recognise the Higher National Diploma Construction & the Built Environment and its unit structure, as qualifications that contribute towards their requirements and also meet the requirements of the: • Engineering Council (UK) – Standards for Professional Engineering Competence • Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) • Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
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fd digital technologies * WITH cyber security
My tutor has been exceptionally supportive and I have improved my technical knowledge and time management skills immensely.
Overview The course will provide an overview of computing and information security principles to support business needs, using current industry standard technologies and approaches. A strong focus on problem solving and the application of digital technologies is evident throughout this course, supported by the underpinning theory to address the needs of the business enterprise in the 21st century.
Cyber security encompasses the technologies, processes and controls designed to protect systems, networks and data from cyber-attacks and unauthorised exploitation. Good cyber security involves not only managing the technologies, but the people and the business processes involved with today’s increasingly online world of business and commerce.
Two years full-time
September 2021
32 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants who have relevant experience and skills will be considered.
Course code: D5T7 Institution: Y70
Course themes • Introduction to programming • Computer hardware fundamentals • Information security concepts • Database design principles • Professionalism in the digital sector • Website security technologies • Information security in practice
Skills you will learn • Problem solving and computational thinking skills • Database design and data analysis • Programming and website development • Application of information security principles • Implementation of network security • Communication skills and business acumen • Academic writing and research skills
Career progression Successful completion of the FD Digital Technologies with Cyber Security will enable you to continue your development into employment. Besides being a stand-alone qualification that is recognised by employers, the FD can provide a progression route to continue studies to turn into a Level 6 degree (universities will have their own entry requirements).
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT There will be a number of opportunities to engage with employers, including Software Box Ltd. who in turn partner with organisations such as IBM, LogRythm and Trend Micro. Throughout the year we will have visiting industry speakers, including the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Cybercrime Unit and other legal experts. Students will also engage with the British Computer Society as part of the professionalism module.
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hnc/D creative media production - game development
Now worth an estimated £3.86billion, the UK’s gaming industry is a resounding success with many game careers available for keen video game enthusiasts to pursue. - Prospects
Overview Computer game development, which includes educational as well as recreational gaming, is a growth area within the digital technologies sector and it has been identified in the government’s strategy for the digital economy as a key area for development. This course is therefore designed to
provide you with specialist work-related skills and knowledge in a range of gaming sectors. The HNC Creative Media Production – Game Development feeds directly into the HND Creative Media Production – Game Development, allowing you to study the subject at a greater depth.
HNC: One year full-time
September 2021
HND: One year full-time
HNC: Level 3 qualification in relevant subject or A Levels
HNC: P3R6 HND: P3S8 Institution: Y70
HND: Completion of HNC or equivalent qualification in relevant subject.
Course themes HNC: • Creative media industry • 3D modelling • Games in context • Principles of animation • Professional practice HND: • Personal professional development • Mobile game development • Game development studies • Narrative • Advanced animation
Skills you will learn • Sector-specific practical skills • 3D modelling • Animation • Presentation skills • Visual communication skills • Character art skills and creativity • Game mechanics and programming • Rendering and lighting skills
Career progression After successfully completing a Higher National qualification in Game Development, you may seek entry roles, as an animator, games developer, illustrator, web designer, computer graphics artist or even a multimedia specialist.
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hnc/D multi-skill general engineering
This HNC/D has opened up opportunities for many students; it gives you a broad appreciation and understanding of a range of engineering disciplines and technologies, whilst developing your wider skills essential for the workplace.
Overview Available pathways:
helping you adapt to a constantly changing world.
• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering - General Engineering
The mandatory elements of the course provide you with core engineering knowledge, skills and techniques which all engineers require, irrespective of current or future specialism; such as engineering maths and science and project design and management. Specialist units have been selected to reflect regional engineering and manufacturing employer skills requirements, whether following the ‘general multi-skill’ pathway or the ‘electrical and electronic’ pathway.
• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering - Electrical and Electronic With excellent facilities and industry experienced tutors, studying HNC/HND Engineering at York College will help you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to meet the demands of employers in a rapidly evolving engineering sector;
HNC: One year full-time Two years part-time
September 2021
HND: One year full-time Two years part-time
HNC: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels.
Full-time: HNC: H6Y8 HND: H6G6 Institution: Y70
HND: Completion of HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
Part-time: Apply direct to College.
Course themes • Engineering design • Engineering maths • Instrumentation and control systems • Automation, PLCs and robotics • Electrical and electronic principles • Mechanical principles • Managing engineering projects
Skills you will learn • Problem solving • Project management • Evaluation skills • Critical thinking • Design techniques
Career progression Students who successfully complete the course will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of engineering. You will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and will have the qualities and personal responsibility needed for employment. You will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent working with growing fault finding and problem-solving strategies, and organisational awareness. Successful completion of the HNC or HND will enable you to continue your development in employment. Besides being stand-alone qualifications that are recognised by employers, these courses can provide a progression route to continue studies to turn into a Level 6 degree (universities will have their own entry requirements).
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higher-level professional qualifications TAKE ON A HIGHER-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND GAIN AN INDUSTRY-RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS OR FACILITATE A CAREER CHANGE.
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Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training Designed specifically for those currently working in or looking to move into the education and training sectors. Written to enable the further development of skills and aid progression into teaching, this course will help develop practical skills as well as knowledge of working in a variety of contexts. Although the course is classroom based for knowledge, there will also be around 30 hours of practical experience to enable students to further develop and practice their skills.
Length: This course is delivered over 19 weeks.
Entry Requirements: Learners must have GCSE English, plus ICT and Maths at GCSE grade or equivalent grade C/4. If learners do not hold the above then an initial assessment must be taken. Learners must be able to undertake 30 hours worth of teaching practice during the course. This is the learner’s responsibility to find their own placement.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression:
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After successful completion of this course, students may look to further expand their skills by choosing further study, such as Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or Level 5 Certificate in Education (bridging course is required). They may also look at going into work, developing their career as a tutor in Lifelong Learning.
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A CIM qualification at Level 4 is aimed at marketing executives, or equivalent, who have had the experience in the industry and are looking at advancing their career. It builds on tactical marketing skills enabling to perform professionally at an operational level within your marketing department. To gain the qualification you’ll need to achieve a pass in the following mandatory modules; Applied Marketing and Planning Campaigns and one elective module Customer Insights or Digital Marketing Techniques. Each module can also be achieved as an individual award. Assessment will take place in a mixture of exams and assignment.
Length: The course length is subject to practical assessments and can be completed within six months.
Entry Requirements: To gain entry into this qualification you will need to have one of the following: Any of the Level 3 CIM qualifications or Foundation Certificate in professional Digital Marketing or Any relevant level 3 qualification or a UK Degree or international equivalent. If English is not your first language, additional criteria applies, visit our website for further details.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression: Completion of the qualification can lead to further higher studies in marketing but it will also provide further advancement in your career and wider opportunities in the filed of marketing. This qualification, with ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and experience, can lead to the prestigious Chartered Marketer status.
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Level 4 CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing/Digital * Marketing
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Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management VTCT This qualification is ideal for existing or aspiring managers who work within the hair and beauty industry that would like to develop their skills to gain a management qualification. The course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to provide occupational competency as a manager within a salon. Course themes include management of health, safety and security, quality management, sales management, marketing, salon design and salon management. The course is delivered through lectures, one-to-one practical support, group activities, observations and research tasks.
Length: 32 weeks. There is an expectation that you will have to spend time out of College to complete some of the research and assignment work.
Entry Requirements: A level 3 qualification within a relevant discipline is required or significant industry experience. It is not essential to be in a management position within a salon environment as additional hours within a voluntary setting can be arranged.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
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Progression can be to employment in a management position in a relevant industry or to a higher-level qualification as appropriate to individuals needs.
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Specifically designed for those students who are seeking a route to become professionally qualified counsellors. This qualification is made up of credit rated units developed in association with Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for the Health and Social Care Sector. When combined with the ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, it meets the basic training requirement for recognition as a qualified counsellor.
Length: This course is delivered over two years.
Entry Requirements: You must have a Level 3 ABC Certificate in Counselling or equivalent. You will also take part in an interview with a course tutor.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression: Those who complete this qualification may progress onto Postgraduate and Post Qualifying courses in counselling studies. Many of our students progress towards national accreditation status with professional lead bodies.
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
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Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Awards This practical and applied course is suitable for all experienced workplace assessors who wish to take the next steps into quality assurance. It can be completed in your own place of work as long as entry requirements are met. Throughout the course you will learn more about the quality assurance of qualifications, as well as developing an eye for detail and the training and monitoring of workplace assessors. For those wishing to further their career as an assessor, this course will help with progression routes including that of Internal Quality Assurer.
Length: The course length is subject to practical assessments and can be completed within six months.
Entry Requirements: Level 3 Assessor qualification and GCSE or equivalent at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English. Learners must have access to and be able to quality assure at least two assessors in the workplace. It is the learner’s responsibility to find their own assessors.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression:
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On completion of the course students will be able to take their training directly into the workplace, implementing what they’ve learnt or look for Internal Quality Assurer roles within various organisations.
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This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) professional level course is a higherlevel accounting qualification. If you successfully complete this qualification and fulfil the AAT’s work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership and achieve professional AAT Accountant status. This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom. While studying this qualification you will cover higher accounting tasks including; drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance, as well as a range of optional specialist units.
Length: This course is delivered over 18 months (four terms).
Entry Requirements: You must have a sound knowledge of accounting principles to undertake the AAT Level 4 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting is essential.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression: On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who are looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the allimportant certification often sought by employers.
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Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT)
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YSJ Certificate in Counselling Skills This course is a York St John University validated bridging programme that offers a foundation in counselling skills, intended for those candidates who use or see the need for counselling skills in their own work setting. The course is designed for students who have a basic awareness of counselling and who intend to develop their understanding and skills in order to work more effectively as helpers. This course will provide a solid introduction to theories and techniques, introduce and develop essential, basic counselling skills that can be integrated with practice and awareness and into current personal and professional relationships. The main emphasise throughout will be on the understanding and integration of the chosen approach, together with self-awareness and the development of skills.
Length This course is 24 weeks long (72 hours), September to April.
Entry Requirements Applications are welcome from a wide range of professional backgrounds, although an ‘Introduction to Counselling Concepts’ course would be advantageous. A willingness to be open and to share the learning process with others is important, as is enthusiasm and commitment. Academic writing and referencing associated with Level 4/5 studies will be a requirement.
Application Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
Career Progression In addition to successful completion of the Certificate, appropriately qualified students, who are successful at interview, may proceed to study for a York St John University Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy or the SEG ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling at York College. You could also progress into employment as helpers in counselling settings.
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This Level 5 Diploma is ideal for those who are already in a HR role and want to validate their experience with a qualification. This qualification will develop your ability to evaluate the effectiveness of different HR models and practices and increase your understanding of the external factors that impact upon HR activities and organisations. You’ll also develop your planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, explore employee engagement and how it can be linked to and distinguished from related concepts, learn to apply strategy, policy and practice to sustain high levels of employee engagement and the principles of and applications for high performance working. You will also study business issues and information in the contexts of human resources, develop professional practices and how to manage and co-ordinate the human resources function to improve organisation performance. Furthermore, you will also learn about Employment Law and contemporary developments in Employment Relations.
Length: This course is delivered over 18 months (four terms).
Entry Requirements: Completion of the CIP Level 3 Certificate /Diploma in Human Resources.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression: This course can help you on your way to get the promotion you have always wanted and take the next step in your career.
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Level 5 CIPD Diploma in * HR Management
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Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic * Counselling This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as self-employed counsellors in independent practice. It also equips learners to take on a senior counselling role in an organisational context where client assessment, referral and routine evaluation are part of the role. This qualification is made up of seven learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria. To achieve the qualification, learners must be both internally assessed as Proficient by the tutor in all seven learning outcomes and externally assessed as Proficient by the Awarding Organisation.
Length: This course is delivered over 18 months (four terms).
Entry Requirements: You must have obtained the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or its equivalent. This qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological confusion.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression: Progress your counselling career and/or continue your education, successful learners may progress onto a Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision, provided they have acquired at least one year’s part-time post PC-L5 supervised client work. The qualification currently offers routes onto various professional body registers that are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Award, Certificate and Diploma, these qualifications are designed for middle managers as well as those aspiring to senior management and Chartered Manager status who want to develop key skills such as managing resources, recruitment and information management. The Level 5 in Management and Leadership gives you all the key skills and competencies you’ll need to become an effective middle manager. Within your studies you will explore areas of personal development; information-based decision making; resource management; meeting stakeholders and equality needs; conducting and managing a project and being a leader.
Length: The course length is subject to practical assessments and can be completed within six months.
Entry Requirements: Completion of CMI Level 3 Certificate in Management & Leadership or Coaching & Mentoring. Or alternative Level 3 qualification in leadership and management will be considered.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression: A Diploma in Management and Leadership is the benchmark qualification for full CMI membership, taking you another step towards Chartered Manager status.
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Level 6 CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing/Digital * Marketing For marketing managers and marketers working in operational and supervisory roles, who are looking to progress their strategic and management skills. Equivalent level to an undergraduate degree. Each module can also be achieved as an individual award. To achieve the Diploma in Professional Marketing, you’ll need to gain pass in both mandatory modules and one elective module. To Achieve the Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing, you will need to gain a pass in all 3 mandatory modules.
Length: The course length is subject to practical assessments and can be completed within six months.
Entry Requirements: You’ll need to have a minimum of two years’ experience working in the industry at an operational level or a relevant Level 4 qualification to study the Diploma in Professional Marketing. If English is not your first language, additional criteria applies, visit our website for further details.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression: A CIM qualification at Level 6 develops your strategic marketing skills enabling you to progress your marketing career and perform professionally at a management level. This qualification, with ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and experience, can lead to prestigious Chartered Marketer status.
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This qualification is aimed at directors and senior managers who have the responsibility to translate organisational strategy into effective performance, the Level 7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership requires the manager to focus on the implementation of their organisational strategy. In studying this qualification, you will be exploring: Developing performance management strategies; financial management; implementing organisational change strategies; developing a marketing strategy and developing risk management strategies.
Length: This course is delivered over 18 months (four terms).
Entry Requirements: CMI L5 Leadership and Management or Management, Coaching & Mentoring or alternative Level 4 or above Leadership and Management and relevant management experience. You should be working at or towards a strategic management position.
Application: Online through our website, or by completing an application form from the InfoZone by visiting the College.
career progression: A Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership is the benchmark qualification for full CMI membership, taking you another step towards Chartered Manager status.
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Higher Apprenticeships EARN WHILE YOU LEARN WITH ONE OF OUR HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS. ATTEND COLLEGE ON A DAY-RELEASE BASIS WHILE EMPLOYED AND WORKING AS A HIGHER APPRENTICE.
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Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor September 2021
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This Level 4 apprenticeship is ideal for those looking to move into a more senior role as a Site Supervisor or similar job roles such as Assistant Site Manager, Assistant Supervisor, Construction Site Supervisor. Within smaller construction companies, the roles might include Site Manager. This apprenticeship is delivered on a day-release basis, with one day in College during term time and the remaining time with your employer. On completion of the apprenticeship you will also receive a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment.
Course Themes: • Supervision of specialist contractors • The control of health and safety standards on construction projects • Recording, control and reporting of progress on a construction project • The minimisation of the environmental impact • Control of quality of work • Monitoring of costs on a construction project
Entry Requirements: You will be required to have GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or have achieved Functional Skills in these subjects at Level 2. To start the course you must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
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This apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours typically required to achieve Technician status or the equivalent with the industry’s recognised professional bodies. Successful completion of this apprenticeship will enable progression on to other higher-level qualifications.
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The primary role of a Cyber Security Technologist is to apply an understanding of cyber threats, hazards, risks, controls, measures and mitigations to protect organisations systems and people. This apprenticeship is ideal for those focused on the technical side, the apprenticeship will concentrate on areas such as security design and architecture, security testing, investigations and response. Students will develop and apply practical knowledge of information security to deliver solutions that fulfil an organisation’s requirements.
Course Themes: • Cyber security • Network and digital communication theory • Security case development and design good practice • Security technology building blocks • Employment of cryptography
Entry Requirements: Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include A Levels, a relevant Level 3 apprenticeship, or other relevant qualifications, relevant experience and/ or an aptitude test with a focus on Functional Maths. You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Career Progression: On completion of the apprenticeship, students may continue and progress in employment or use credits received towards a relevant undergraduate degree programme. This apprenticeship is recognised for entry to both Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) and British Computer Society (BCS) Associate Membership and for entry onto the Register of IT Technicians confirming SFIA Level 3 professional competence. Those completing the apprenticeship are eligible to apply for registration.
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Level 4 Engineering (Electrical/mechanical) September 2021
48 months
This Apprenticeship is designed to provide the manufacturing and engineering sectors with high-grade technicians and engineers who have practical skills, combined with a higher education qualification. This will facilitate progression onto Level 5 and 6 qualifications and enable the student to work towards “Incorporated Engineer” status. Apprentices are to be employed in blue chip companies that need higher-level training and progression.
Course Themes: • Performing engineering operations • Research • New product development and introduction • Engineering and manufacture • Council for administration • Design • Business improvement techniques
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including GCSE Maths at grade B/5 or above, GCSE English grade C/4 or above and a Science or technical subject at GCSE grade C/4 or above. You should also have achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or relevant A Level subjects such as Maths, Physics and Engineering, or have relevant industry experience. You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Career Progression:
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On completion of the apprenticeship, students may continue and progress in employment or use credits received towards a Higher National Diploma or relevant undergraduate degree programme. This apprenticeship is recognised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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Level 4 Professional Accounting Taxation Technician September 2021
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This apprenticeship will develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours required for a Professional Accountant / Tax Technician. A Professional Accounting/ Tax Technician apprentice will have responsibility for creating, and/or verifying and reviewing accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed, or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual’s knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices.
Course Themes: • Technical knowledge in accounting/tax • Regulation and compliance • System and processes • Personal tax • Management accounting/budgeting • Accounting systems and controls
Entry Requirements: Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship/Qualification, Assistant Accountant Qualification or equivalent experience in industry. Candidates must have Level 2 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above), ideally as part of five GCSE A-C/9-4 grades or other comparable qualifications. Employers may have their own entry requirements in addition to those specified by York College. You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
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Career Progression: On completion of the apprenticeship, students may continue and progress in employment or use credits received to complete a Chartered Accountancy/ Taxation qualification, or use towards a relevant undergraduate degree programme.
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This Level 4 apprenticeship is suitable for those looking to build and test simple, high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers. A developer will typically be working as part of a larger team, in which they will have responsibility for some of the straightforward elements of the overall project. The developer will need to be able to interpret design documentation and specifications. The customer requirements will typically be defined and agreed by more experienced or specialist members of the team, such as a business analyst or technical architect.
Course Themes: • Software development and test code • Write quality code with sound syntax • Develop effective user interfaces • Software languages, algorithms, logic and data structures • Respond to business issues related to software development
Entry Requirements: Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include five GCSEs, (English, Maths and a Science or Technology subject); a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship; other relevant qualifications and experience; or an aptitude test with a focus on IT skills. You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Career Progression: On completion of the apprenticeship, students may continue and progress in employment or use credits received towards a relevant undergraduate degree programme. This apprenticeship is recognised for entry onto the register of IT Technicians confirming SFIA Level 3 professional competence.
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Level 5 CMI Operational/ Departmental Manager September 2021
48 months
The Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship is accredited by The Chartered Management Institute. Apprentices learn on the job, applying new skills to their existing role. It is ideal for those who are, or who wish to become, Operational/Departmental Managers, or existing managers who have practical management skills, but wish to develop their theoretical understanding further. This course is studied on-the-job, on campus and online in partnership with Mindful Education.
Course Themes • Project development and control • Personal development as a manager and leader • Managing recruitment, selection and induction • Managing team and individual performance • Information-based decision making • Organisational financial management
Entry Requirements: Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices though most will be expected to hold five GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher. Prior experience may also be considered. Apprentices should also have achieved qualifications in English and Maths at a minimum of Level 2 or equivalent. Where this is not the case, apprentices must complete these by the end of the apprenticeship.
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On completion of the apprenticeship the student may continue and progress in employment. On succesful completion apprentices will be awarded a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership and will also be eligible to register as full members of the CMI and have the opportunity to study CMI courses at higher levels up to Level 8.
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The Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) is ‘dual-professional’, having first achieved competence in a vocational or subject specialism and then subsequently trained as a teacher. LSTs teach young people and adults within all parts of the Educational Testing Service (ETS), including: work-based/independent training provision; further, adult and higher education; offender-learning; and the voluntary sector. LSTs are responsible for planning and delivering learning that is current, relevant, challenging, and that inspires learners to engage and achieve their full potential.
Course Themes: • Planning for learning • Principles of effective programme design • Principles of effective learning • Principles of individualised (differentiated) learning • Quality Assurance • Facilitate individualised and group learning
Entry Requirements: Individual employers may set any entry requirements but these may typically include; competence in vocational and/or specialist subject at an appropriate level, confirmation of current vocational/specialist subject knowledge, up-to-date knowledge of workplace practice, a willingness to continue to develop personal ICT skills to a level in-line with the LST role, reference to the Education and Training Foundation’s (2016) Minimum Core Guidance, and any subsequent updates and apprentices without a Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Career Progression: With the employer’s approval, the LST could progress onto curriculum/training leadership roles following an adequate period of experience teaching at this level, within the sector.
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Delivering Your Apprenticeships Do you need support and guidance to deliver your apprenticeship programmes? York College can bring learning and on-the-job, work-based training together to deliver a skilled workforce. Working with employers, we help develop the skills of new recruits and existing staff through our workbased apprenticeships, covering a wide range of industry sectors from Level 2 to Level 5. Our apprenticeship programmes enable new and existing employees to gain industry specific skills and knowledge by releasing them for day or blockrelease with our expert staff and using our wellequipped facilities. The employee must be working at least 30 hours per week and meet the entry requirements set by the apprenticeship and the employer. With a mentor in place, employees will have the workplace training to support and manage their progress throughout their apprenticeship. We will ensure that both quality and standards are being met, carry out workplace assessments and award certification on each phase of the apprenticeship.
Sarah Pearson, Office Manager at 10 Squared in Pocklington fully supports apprenticeships: “We fully endorse the Apprenticeship programme, it offers businesses the opportunity to invest in young people, enhance skills and productivity within the workplace, and also allows you to train people in the skills pertinent to your own business requirements. York College is our first choice when it comes to finding the right apprentice for our business. Their highly knowledgeable staff provide a seamless experience and only put forward the most suitable candidates.” Paul Hawley, Site Manager at Dunnington Electrical: “It’s useful to have another skill-set and a fresh pair of eyes, and it’s good to have someone keen and willing to learn on the job. Apprentices are needed for the future of the trade, it’s only through on-site experience and working with tradespeople that skills are developed.” We can help you develop your apprenticeship offer, provide guidance to access funding and help you recruit an apprentice to develop the skills you need for your workforce.
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“At Kingspan we currently have nine apprentices that attend York College from 1st year to HNC learning. Our engineering team covers a 55 acre site which has a multitude of different machinery and equipment to supply our products to the construction industry. It is extremely important that our apprentices learn a multi-disciplined skill-set covering electrical/electronics, mechanical, control and automation studies in order to fulfil the requirements of the role now and in the future. York College offer every aspect of this academic learning facility and are very professional, structured and committed to delivering an excellent service to both the employer and the apprentice. Each apprentice has an individual training plan and this can be tailored to the company’s requirements, getting the best out of the apprentice at the same time. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend York College to other businesses looking to progress their engineering apprentices.” - Kingspan Ltd
of employers believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
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Entry requirements Each course has its own unique entry requirements, which can be found on the course pages in this prospectus or on our website. If you can’t see your prior qualifications listed please get in touch with us to discuss your options, as you may still be able to take up study with us or we may have another route available to help you reach your desired destination.
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We encourage applications from mature or returning students, and with this in mind, applicants who have relevant skills and experience will still be considered, even if they do not hold the traditional entry requirements. You will be expected to demonstrate this through your personal statement and application.
Access to Higher Education Diploma York College is committed to ensuring individuals can follow their educational path, regardless of their background. We appreciate career changes, re-training or accessing higher education is an ambition many share for a plethora of different
reasons. We also understand jumping straight into a degree to pursue these ambitions may not always be possible. We offer five Access to Higher Education Diplomas; these courses are Level 3 and equivalent to three A Levels and are studied over a full year. These are designed to give those who do not have relevant experience or qualifications a route to study a degree of their choosing. Our five Diplomas cover: Art and Design, Education Professions, Health Science Professions, Humanities and Social Work and Science. If studied, these diplomas enable students to go onto study an incredibly wide range of subjects within their respective fields. Every year, as well as students choosing to take up a degree with us, we also see Access to Higher Education Diploma students progress onto a number of top universities to study a wide field of subjects. If you’re unsure if you have the relevant skills, experience or qualifications to take on a degree at York College, an Access course may be the right route for you. Full details can be found on our website.
We’re committed to equality of opportunity. We want to create an environment in which people treat each other with mutual respect, regardless of age, disability, family responsibility, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, transgender, sexual orientation, trade union activity or unrelated criminal convictions.
Our Commitment to Academic Support We will provide academic skills coaching that can support the continuation and attainment of all students and be easily accessed throughout the day in the University Centre. We will run small group workshops and 1-1 support for all students to meet individual needs.
Our Financial Commitment York College is committed to providing a Bursary Scheme which all eligible higher education students starting their course in September 2021 can apply to. If you are successful, you will receive a payment of £600 to help with the initial costs of settling into your programme.
The purpose of the Higher Education Bursary is to: • Help students overcome financial barriers in order to access higher education. • Support and retain. • Promote a positive attitude to learning. Students who receive the bursary may use it to help pay for travel costs or buy essential equipment for your course. The Higher Education Bursary is split into three separate bursaries: • Care Leavers Bursary • Student Carer Bursary • Financial Assistance Bursary For the 2021-22 intake York College will review and amend the HE Bursary scheme to prioritise students from all under-represented and disadvantaged groups. We also offer a Hardship Fund that provides additional emergency funding on a case-by-case basis. Support is prioritised to students who are having issues with their student loans.
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your next steps Taking your next steps to apply to your chosen course can feel like a daunting experience. Here are some steps you could take to help reach your goal.
FD, DEGREE, HNC & HND (FULL-TIME) Step 02. Step 01. Come and meet us – attend an Open Event.
September 2020 – applications open on UCAS for 2021 entry.
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Step 03. Register online with UCAS Apply.
Complete and submit your UCAS application.
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January 2021 – official UCAS deadline – UCAS ‘Extra’ Launches March for late applications.
Keep an eye out for student finance opening for applications, apply as soon as you can.
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May 2021 - receive and confirm your offer.
August 2021 ‘clearing’ opens.
Step 09. September 2021 - start your course.
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Check our website for the full information and start dates for your chosen course.
Email your CV to businessdevelopment@ yorkcollege.ac.uk stating what apprenticeships you are interested in. We will then send you vacancies available.
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Come and meet us and discuss your options while seeing our facilities at our next Open Event.
Come and meet us – attend an Open Event to find out more about how our apprenticeships run and see the facilities.
Step 03. Apply for the course you want to study through our website, you will then either be invited to enrol or attend an interview.
Step 04. Pay for your course or apply for funding.
Step 05. Start your course.
Step 03. Apprenticeships are a job with training, an application and interview process with the employer and College will be required.
Step 04. If you are successful at interview you will then be given a start date for your apprenticeship.
ALTERNATIVELY
Step 01. Use www.findapprenticeship. service.gov.uk or visit www. yorkcollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships to see the latest higher apprenticeships available. Apply through this service.
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how to apply There are a number of different ways to apply to your course at York College University Centre, depending on your chosen pathway.
FULL-TIME COURSES To apply to one of our full-time Honours Degrees, a Foundation Degree, HNC or HND courses, applicants should apply online via UCAS Undergraduate – www.ucas.ac.uk/apply. If you do not have internet access, contact UCAS on 03714 680468 for details of regional application centres. If you miss the UCAS deadline, you can apply through UCAS Extra or alternatively contact our Admissions Team for further information on applying for a HE course.
APPRENTICESHIPS To start an apprenticeship you will need to find an employer/job, if you require help with this please do not hesitate to contact the Business Development Unit. You will then complete an application form and have an interview with the employer and College.
PART-TIME COURSES
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If you wish to study a part-time degree, HNC, HND or higher-level professional qualification, you can apply directly to the College. You can do this online via the course pages on our website or complete an application form, which can also be found on our website or collected in person from the College InfoZone.
TEACHER TRAINING To apply for a full-time teacher training qualification: PGCE, please apply via UCAS Teacher Training, for Cert.Ed, please apply via UCAS undergraduate. Part-time applications can be made directly to York College, either online via the course page, a downloadable application form or via the College InfoZone.
INFORMATION SESSIONS On receipt of your application you may be invited to attend a taster session. This is your opportunity to meet with a tutor and ask about costs, materials, discounts etc. before deciding whether this is the right course for you. Depending on your course, you may be asked to provide a portfolio of work.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Each course in this prospectus lists the entry requirements required to begin the course. If you can’t see your prior qualifications listed, please get in touch with us to discuss your options. Non-standard entry: Applicants who have relevant skills and experience, but do not hold the standard minimum entry requirements, will still be considered. You will be required to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to enter the course through your personal statement.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS IELTS score is required for international students whose first language is not English. 6.0 with no component less than 5.5. There is further information available for international students on our website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.
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UCAS Tariffs Extended AS Level Project Qualification
A Level
Tariff Points BTEC Extended Diploma 168
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Tariff points are allocated to Level 3 qualifications generally studied between the ages of 16 and 18. At York College, we use tariff points to indicate the entry level of our courses, so you will need to know how many points your qualifications are worth. Above is a table of some popular qualifications and their equivalent tariff points.
If you cannot see your qualification listed below, you should calculate tariff points using the UCAS tariff calculator, found at www.ucas.com/ucas/tariffcalculator. Remember, students with relevant skills and experience will also be considered for many of our courses. If in doubt, please contact us.
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Funding your studies Your fees and living expenses Studying a higher-level qualification is a significant investment in your future. At York College we understand the importance of ensuring you are making a sound financial decision and are committed to supporting you during your time with us. We recognise that studying for any qualification can be a demanding time and there are lots of decisions to be made. We offer dedicated support to help you pay your fees, settle into College life, concentrate on your studies and achieve the best grades possible.
Higher Education Paying your fees To study a higher education course at York College you will need to fund your tuition fees and also your living expenses. Your tuition fees can be paid in the following ways: • In full at the start of the academic year • In instalments by Direct Debit • Employer/ sponsor payment • By applying for a student loan
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Please contact the York College Finance Department for more details of the payment options available to you, email finance@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770495.
Additional Costs
Many students choose to take out a student loan to help with meeting the cost of tuition fees and living expenses. The funding you are specifically entitled to will depend on whether you are a full or parttime student; whether you have previously studied at a higher education level; which country you have been living in and when you start your course. Additional funding is also available for students who have a disability and those who have children or other dependents.
Some of our courses involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees. Additional costs are outlined in the pre-contractual information that you will be sent before enrolling onto your course. If you require this information before submitting your application, please contact the College directly.
• Students normally residing in England should apply to Student Finance England. • Students from outside of England (Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) should apply for funding directly from the student finance provider of their home country. For more details and for links to the loan provider for your country please visit www.gov.uk/ studentfinance Loan repayments are currently based on how much you earn after you leave your course. Please refer to www.gov.co.uk for latest repayment thresholds. As a guide, most students will not make any repayments until their income exceeds £26,568.
YORK COLLEGE BURSARY York College is committed to providing a Bursary Scheme which all eligible higher education students starting their course in September 2021 can apply to. If you are successful, you will receive a payment of £600 to help with the initial costs of settling into your programme. The purpose of the Higher Education Bursary is to: • Help students overcome financial barriers in order to access higher education. • Support and retain our learners. • Promote a positive attitude to learning. Students who receive the bursary may use it to help pay for travel costs or buy essential equipment for
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your course. The Higher Education Bursary is split into three separate bursaries: • Care Leavers Bursary • Student Carer Bursary • Financial Assistance Bursary Eligibility for the Care Leaver and Student Carer bursaries is not based on your household income, but you will need to provide evidence of your situation. The Financial Assistance Bursary will normally be assessed alongside your application to Student Finance England and you will not need to complete an additional form.
For higher-level professional qualifications the fee you pay depends on a number of criteria, for example: your age, previous studies, the level of the course and whether the course is full or part-time.
We also offer a Hardship Fund that provides additional emergency funding on a case-by-case basis. Support is prioritised to students who are having issues with their student loans.
Some students may be eligible for funding from the government, so we recommend that you undertake a personal assessment with one of our expert advisors to establish your position. For your own assessment contact the InfoZone on info@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770770.
BENEFITS
Fee payers
Some students are eligible for benefits throughout their studies, though for some benefits, the amount you receive will be affected by at least some of your student income. Please contact Citizen’s Advice if you are not sure of your entitlement.
To study an higher-level professional course at York College you will need to fund your tuition fees. Full-time students may also need to fund their living expenses.
If you are in receipt of, or will be applying for, universal credit, we recommend that you contact Student Finance England and request a breakdown of your student finance award for benefit purposes to send to the DWP and check your payments thoroughly to ensure that they are correct.
COUNCIL TAX Full-time students are usually exempt from council tax. If you are not sure whether your course is classed as full or part-time, please contact the InfoZone. If you live in York, you will need to register for council tax exemption online at www.york.gov. uk. If you live elsewhere, you can request a council tax exemption certificate from the InfoZone.
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Higher-level Professional Qualifications Do you have fees to pay?
You can contact the Funding Team directly, either in person by coming into the InfoZone, or by calling 01904 770443 or emailing funding@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Your tuition fees can be paid in the following ways: • In full at the start of the academic year • In instalments by Direct Debit • Employer/ sponsor payment • By applying for an Advanced Learner Loan (students aged 19 and over on a Level 3 course of certificate level or above) Please contact the Finance Department for more details of the payment options available to you on finance@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770495.
Applying for a loan Many students choose to take out an Advanced Learner Loan to help with meeting the cost of tuition fees. Unfortunately, maintenance loans are not currently available to cover living expenses. Your eligibility for an Advanced Learner Loan depends on your age, the course you intend to study and your nationality/ residency status. More details are available at www.gov.uk/advancedlearner-loan/eligibility • Students normally residing in England should apply to Student Finance England. • Students normally residing outside of England should seek funding advice directly from the student finance provider of their home country.
Loan repayments are currently based on how much you earn after you leave your course. Please refer to www.gov.co.uk for latest repayment thresholds. As a guide, most students will not make any repayments until their income exceeds ÂŁ26,568.
Additional Costs Some of our courses involve additional costs which
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Fees for students studying higher-level apprenticeships at York College are dependent on the status of their employer. Any fee that may be due will be paid by your employer. Please ask your employer to contact the Business Development Team for a personal assessment. Email businessdevelopment@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770368 (option1).
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For more details and for links to the loan provider for your country please visit www.gov.uk/advancedlearner-loan
are not covered by your tuition fees. To make sure that you budget accurately please visit our website.
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and quality of information about our learning opportunities all met UK expectations. The Higher Education Review identified a number of examples of good practice including:
Following our QAA Review in April 2014, York College was praised for the quality of learning opportunities and, in this area, the College was regarded as exceeding UK expectations. The reviewers also noted that our academic standards, enhancement of our student learning opportunities
• The variety of ways the College enables students to develop their professional potential• Our effective use of professional learning communities • The comprehensive support for tutors and students in creating and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of employers
YORK COLLEGE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY STATEMENT York College is committed to equality of opportunity. The aim is to create an environment in which people treat each other with mutual respect, regardless of: age; disability; family responsibility; marital status; race; colour; ethnicity; nationality; religion or belief; gender; gender identity; transgender; sexual orientation; trade union activity or unrelated criminal convictions.
YORK COLLEGE DISABILITY STATEMENT The College is committed to equality for all and widening participation for disabled students and ensuring that all students have access to a high quality learning experience. To help us achieve this, please make sure that you let us know what you need so we can make reasonable adjustments to help you succeed. If you have any queries regarding learning support at York College please email: Learning.Support.Team@yorkcollege.ac.uk.
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS).The OfS is the new independent regulator for higher education in England and all higher education providers need to register with the OfS for their students to be eligible for student support in the 2021-22 academic year.
DISCLAIMER Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this prospectus. However, York College cannot accept any responsibility for the consequences of any error or omissions in its content. This prospectus is for the general guidance entering York College in September 2021 and does not form part of any contract. Our terms and conditions, which are binding on all students, can be found on our website. We hope to provide the programmes, opportunities and facilities described but for the most up-to-date information please visit our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk. If, in the opinion of the College authorities, circumstances necessitating a change in the course provision occur, an advertised course may be changed or the content of any course may be modified. All career progression routes are for illustrative purposes only to give an indication of the possible career paths a student could take. This prospectus is for students applying to join us in September 2021 and was correct at the time of going to press – June 2020.
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