Welcome to Shrewsbury Colleges Group

I am delighted you are thinking of studying at Shrewsbury Colleges Group. We are the largest College in Shropshire with the widest choice of courses available for school leavers to study. We offer academic excellence at our English and Welsh Bridge town centre campuses and vocational excellence at our technical and professional centre based at London Road Campus. Whether you are interested in studying A Levels, a vocational course, or earning whilst you learn through an Apprenticeship, we offer opportunities for you to excel. The merger of Shrewsbury Sixth Form College and Shrewsbury College has allowed us to provide the best facilities, teaching and resources for all of our students. At the core of our success is our commitment to individual students. This means high quality teaching and close tutorial support. Every student has a personal tutor who will act as an academic guide and mentor, helping solve any day to day problems. All subjects offer additional one to one and small group support for students who are struggling or who want to push themselves even further. We offer additional support for students applying to the top universities, including Cambridge and Oxford. Our Student Support team is there to offer advice and guidance with any difficulties. We want you to enjoy your time with us and achieve your potential. College life isn’t just about studying though, and student life is brilliant. College is a place where you will meet new friends and develop new interests. There are many activities taking place inside and outside College including sports, music, dance and drama. Every year we run trips across the country and the world, including to Greece, Italy and Paris. This blend of excellent teaching, support and enrichment is why so many students travel to us from across Shropshire and Wales. Excellent transport links make it easy to get to our different campuses. This prospectus will help you find out about our courses and our College. We also have regular Advice Events and College Taster Days throughout the year, which are a great opportunity for you to find out more about us. If you cannot make these events, or if you want a personal visit, please contact us and we will be happy to show you around.

Best wishes, James Staniforth Principal

2 Contents What’s inside...

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3 Why choose Shrewsbury Colleges Group?

Widest Range of Course Choices Shrewsbury Colleges Group offers the widest choice of both A Level and Vocational courses in Shropshire. The large range of subjects offered at A Level means we can offer any A Level combination with no timetable restrictions.

Experienced teachers Many of our teachers have published books on their area of expertise or work with exam boards and awarding bodies, setting and marking papers or acting as external examiners. Others are external quality assurers and represent on numerous national industry forums. Many vocational teachers are still working in their specialist subject whilst teaching, meaning they are keeping their skills up-to-date.

Outstanding Progression to University Our students are far more likely to win a place at their first choice University, with 91% success in 2018 compared with 76% nationally.

Links with local employers We have excellent links and partnerships with over 600 local, regional and national companies as well as international organisations, providing opportunities for work experience, placements, apprenticeships and employment. These include the Shropshire and Telford Hospital NHS Trust who provide a range of activities during your time at college to work with you to help lead to a career within the trust. Look for the NHS symbol on the relevant course pages and more details on page 128.

Broad range of enrichment opportunities Including competitive sports teams, volunteering, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sports activities, clubs and Student Council.

Academic Excellence Programme Many opportunities exist to help you prepare for competitive entry programmes such as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry and midwifery. There are also programmes to help with applying to Oxford and Cambridge universities.

4 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Study in an inspiring location Shrewsbury is an exciting and vibrant town in which to study. The town centre combines historic landmarks with modern cafes, restaurants and shops. The Quarry Park provides spaces to meet friends and enjoy a variety of sports and is home to the rowing club and it’s a good place to take a walk to aid relaxation.

Great preparation for university or the world of work You will have a personalised timetable with time to study and complete homework, seek study support, and work with fellow students on assignments and activities. You will develop independence and time management skills that will make the transition to university, an apprenticeship or employment much easier, particularly if you plan to move away from the area for the next stage of your learning. You will meet new people, make new friendships, and take part in a wide range of activities that provide you with great experiences to enhance your application to university or for employment.

Campus Facilities We have subject specific facilities across the three sites; the English Bridge Campus has been developed to accommodate all the Creative Arts courses. Welsh Bridge has specialist classrooms for the science subjects and at London Road there are a range of specialist workshops with up to date equipment. All three campuses use a range of new technologies in the classroom including apps, tablets and augmented reality with free Wi-Fi and the ability to bring your own device.

www.scg.ac.uk 5 Location of Campuses

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www.scg.ac.uk 7 A5 Choosing the right course for you

Finding the right course will ensure that you are successful at college and your next destination, and Shrewsbury Colleges Group offers a course for everyone. We offer academic excellence through our programme of A Levels taught at our Welsh and English Bridge Campuses and we offer vocational excellence at our London Road Campus, and at our English Bridge Campus for vocational art courses.

A Levels A Levels will suit you if you perform well in exams, you want to You cannot study both A Level Business and BTEC Business. study a range of subjects, or if you know that you want to follow You can only study one Art A Level due to the quantity of a particular career path or study a particular subject at university coursework, deadline and exam dates and because studying two that requires A Levels. Art A Levels will not give you sufficient breadth of A Levels to apply A Levels are two year courses with assessment through exams at for non-Art subjects at university and too limited a portfolio to the end of the two years. A Levels are mostly assessed by exams apply for many Art courses at university. If you want to study Art for though some A Levels, such as Art subjects, include coursework. most or all of your time, you can study a BTEC Extended Diploma in We offer the widest choice of A Levels in the county – you can Art and Design, Fashion, or Photography. These courses are worth choose from 35 A Levels as well as some BTEC Subsidiary three A Levels, lead to university progression and are all taught Diplomas which are each the equivalent of one A Level. A study at the English Bridge Campus. Art A Levels are: Fine Art, Graphics, programme will normally consist of three A Levels/BTEC courses. Photography, and Textiles. If you decide to study an Extended Diploma in an Art subject you can also choose to study an A Level If you have achieved mainly grade 7 or above at GCSE you may in a non Art subject. want to consider studying four A Levels to stretch yourself or to improve your chances of a place at a competitive university or on After you apply to study with us you will attend a one-to-one competitive courses. If you want to study A Level Further Maths interview to discuss your choices to ensure that they best meet you have to also study A Level Maths and you will normally need to your strengths and plans for the future. study four A Levels. Course Levels and entry requirements One of the advantages of our A Level programme is that as one To study A Levels you need: of the largest A Level providers in the country you will be able • 5 GCSEs at grades 4 or above or equivalent to study any combination of three subjects – you won’t find that your choices are restricted at the last minute because of • A grade 4 or above in English Language timetable changes. There are however a small number of subject • Some subjects have additional entry requirements combinations of which are not allowed by exam boards. If you do not achieve a grade 4 or above in Maths you will need to Please note, you cannot study: study GCSE Maths alongside your A Levels. • A Level Combined English Language and Literature and A Level English Literature • A Level Combined English Language and Literature and A Level English Language You can study both English Literature and English Language but this would only be sensible if you intended to study English at university.

8 Shrewsbury Colleges Group The Two Plus Programme Vocational courses in Hair, Beauty, Construction Trades, If you want to study A Levels but did not meet the overall entry Fabrication and Welding, Engineering, Motor Vehicle, and requirements or meet the subject entry requirements you can join Hospitality & Catering. Lead directly into employment and our one year Two Plus programme. This allows students to build therefore you will start studying at either Level 1 or Level 2. up their GCSE profile through studying GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths if needed, as well as studying Level 2 BTEC courses. At the Preparation Routes end of the year, if you have been successful, you will be able to A range of pre-entry programmes for young people needing progress to study an advanced level programme. (See page 57 for more time to explore their options and develop Maths/English further details). and communication skills. These routes prepare you for full-time study, employment and Apprenticeships. The core subject is Vocational Courses employability skills and based on individual circumstances and These give you the knowledge, skills, work experience and interest can include time in a variety of vocational subjects working qualifications to progress to a Higher Education course at to awards where appropriate. (See page 114 for further details.) university or college, an Apprenticeship or into full-time employment. They also provide employability skills that will give Extended Work Placement Opportunity you a head start in your chosen career. Over the next three years Level 3 vocational qualifications will be Our vocational courses are almost all taught at our London Road changing to include a compulsory extended work placement of 45 Campus. Art vocational courses are taught at the English Bridge days. We can offer our students a range of these work placements Campus. You will normally attend college up to four days a week. so please tell us if you are interested. The benefits of this extended Depending on your GCSE achievement and equivalent time with an employer could lead to opportunities for permanent qualifications you will start your course at Level 1, Level 2 or Level employment or an Apprenticeship. 3. However, for some trades everyone starts at Level 1 or Level 2 regardless of qualifications as you need to build up your skills before progressing to advanced level. Maths and English Extended Diplomas are two year courses which allow you to If you have achieved a grade 3 or below in GCSE progress to Higher Education or a job. They are worth three A English Language and Maths, you will be required to Levels and are valued highly by both universities and employers. study the subject alongside your main programme to You can study an A Level alongside an Extended Diploma in some improve your grade. If you have achieved a grade 2 cases. You will need to have achieved the entry requirements for or below in GCSE English Language or Maths, you will the course, typically four GCSEs at grades 4-9, though individual be required to initially study Functional Skills before subjects have different specific requirements. taking GCSE alongside your main programme.

www.scg.ac.uk 9 A Level entry requirements To study A Levels you need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4* or above including English Language. If you do not gain a grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths you will have to study GCSE Maths alongside your A Levels. There are additional entry requirements for some subjects which are set out below. If these prevent you from studying a subject that is central to your progression plans after A Level, we will help you explore alternative routes. Each subject page also states the specific entry requirements.

You will need 5 grades at 4 You will need 5 grades at 4 or above and additional specific entry requirements, to study these subjects: or above including Maths, to study these subjects: Fine Art, Graphics, Photography, Textiles: 4 or above in an Art and Design subject If you have not studied a GCSE Art & Design subject you will be considered on an individual basis. You will need to demonstrate your interest in the subject through Biology a visual portfolio. Chemistry Applied Science BTEC: 4 or above in any Science or 4:4 or above in Combined Computer Science Science Business Studies – A Level and BTEC Biology: 5 or above in Biology or 5:5 or above in Combined Science, 4 or above in Maths Economics Chemistry: 5 or above in Chemistry or 5:5 or above in Combined Science, 5 or Electronics above in Maths Further Mathematics Computer Science: 5 or above in Maths Geography Economics: 5 or above in Maths Geology Electronics: 5 or above in Physics or 5:5 or above in Combined Science, 5 or above IT BTEC in Maths Mathematics English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature: 4 or Physical Education above in English Literature Physics French, German and Spanish: 5 or above in the language to be studied or proven Product Design linguistic ability Psychology Geology: 4 or above in Chemistry or Physics or 4:4 or above in Combined Science Statistics Music: At the start of the course, you must be able to play an instrument or sing to grade 4 standard or higher. (If no graded exam results are available you will be required to audition) Maths: 7 or above in Maths Statistics: 5 or above in Maths Further Maths: 7 or above in Maths * For those applying from Welsh Physical Education: 5 or above in Biology or 5:5 or above in Combined Science Schools this is a high C grade. Physics: 5 or above in Physics or 5:5 or above in Combined Science, 5 or above in Maths Psychology: 4 or above in any Science or 4:4 or above in Combined Science

10 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Vocational entry requirements

Level One A one year course offered within vocational skills subject areas. Often the starting point, regardless of previous academic qualifications and experience, in order to develop the trade skills. It is possible to work at your own pace and develop Level 2 skills within the first year. Progression to Level 2 as a second year is required for employment or an Apprenticeship.

Level Two Usually one year and suitable if you have achieved some GCSEs at grades 3-1 or have passed a Level 1 qualification. For some subjects this is the first level based on skill development. (See specific course pages for details.) Progress to Level 3 courses or an Apprenticeship.

Level Three Could be either A Level, Diploma, Subsidiary or Extended Diploma. Normally taken over two years and suitable if you have gained four or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above or have passed a Level 2 qualification with an overall merit or distinction with either Maths or English at grade 4 or above. Higher entry requirements are needed for some subject areas. However a Level 3 can be one year if it’s progression from Level 2 in trade and skill areas.

Level Four/Five Higher Education: HNC, HND, Degree or Foundation degree. This is a higher level qualification and during year 2 of a Level 3 course, you may work towards units of a Level 4 qualification with the option of continuing with this the following year. Many students do progress from a Level 3 course to a Higher Education course. Higher Apprenticeships can be studied whilst working.

www.scg.ac.uk 11 How to apply - A guide to starting a course with us

Apply online from October 2018! We recommend you apply by Spring half-term to guarantee your course choice for A Levels, later applications are accepted dependent on course availability.

1 Find out about us Visit our website and come to an Open Evening or Advice Event to meet teachers and see our facilities. Chat to our School Liaison Team when they visit your school or call our Admissions Team for advice. The College website has details of all events.

2 Experience Attend a Taster event (details are on our website) to get an idea of what you might enjoy. 97% See a show - Performing Arts, Music and Drama have shows throughout the year. SAID THE HELP THEY Book a meal at Origins Restaurant, or have a treatment at the Hair & Beauty HAD FROM THE Salon. Or just ask to have a tour of the College campuses! COLLEGE WHEN THEY FIRST GOT IN TOUCH 3 Apply for a course Apply via the course pages on our website - you can contact Admissions for help if WAS VERY USEFUL* needed. We accept applications throughout the year for vocational courses, subject to availability of places. For A Levels we ask that you apply by Spring half-term as *Student induction survey, November 2017 demand is high on certain courses. Applications after this date will be processed, however, some A Level courses might be full. If you are applying in September for courses starting that same year please ring the Admissions Team before applying.

Please note: You are able to apply to both an academic and vocational programme. If you want to find out about both and keep your options open, we will invite you to interviews and pre enrolment events for both applications to help you make your choice by the time of enrolment.

Call our admissions team for help with any questions on: 01743 342 346 (Vocational Diplomas and Apprenticeships) or 01743 235 491 for A Level applications. 12 4 What happens next? 5 Keeping in touch A Level applications: We will keep in touch by email and text and you Interviews for English and Welsh Bridge Campuses happen throughout will be invited to attend a Pre-Enrolment Event in the year as well as some events in Telford and Oswestry if that’s July where you will meet other students and find easier for you to attend. At the interview you will find out more about out more about your programme. You will receive the College and discuss your reasons for your course choice with a newsletters with information and updates. tutor. We will look at the predicted grade information from school or achieved grades and offer you a place on the course, or refer you for 6 Enrol further information and guidance. Please make sure you have read the qualifications section on page 8 to find out more about the range of We will email you to confirm arrangements for qualifications available. enrolling in August / September. Vocational applications: You will get your student ID card and be told all you need to know about starting here. You will be invited to an interview session at London Road Campus or English Bridge Campus for Art, Fashion and Photography courses, so you can see the specialist facilities. You will get a better idea of what 7 Start your course the College is about and have a chance to discuss your goals with Your course will begin with an induction your tutor and meet others who are applying for the same course. programme. Your teachers and Progression This is a good time to discuss any support requirements you may Specialist / Support Tutor will identify your aims have and chat to Student Services about any financial or transport and goals to put on your Individual Learning requirements. At the interview we will offer you a place depending on Plan. If you require support to get settled your actual or expected examination results. These sessions start in into College, this will be agreed and reviewed January and continue until September. throughout the year.

• You are required to accept the offer of a place within two weeks of your interview 8 Join the success story! • You can ask for someone to support you at the interview if We place emphasis on supporting you to achieve necessary- it’s nothing to worry about, just an opportunity to meet your true potential and in helping you to progress you and discuss your ideas to your preferred destination, whether that’s a job • Your parents/guardians are able to attend the sessions to find out or a place at university. With our support, whatever more about the College but they won’t be invited to join you in the you want to achieve, we’ll help you to make it individual discussion, as we want to get to know you. happen.

www.scg.ac.uk 13 ACADEMIC COURSES

Applied Science: History 36 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 18 IT Multimedia & Games 37 BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 18 Law 38 Biology 19 Mathematics 40 Business: Further Mathematics 41 A Level 20 Media Studies 42 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 20 Modern Languages: Chemistry 21 French 43 Classical Civilisation 22 German 43 Spanish 43 Computer Science 23 Music 44 Drama & Theatre 24 Photography 45 Economics 25 Physical Education 46 Electronics 26 Physics 47 English: English Language and English Literature 27 Politics 48 English Language 27 Product Design 49 English Literature 28 Psychology 51 Film Studies 29 Religious Studies 52 Fine Art 30 Sociology 53 Geography 31 Statistics 54 Geology 32 Textiles 55 Graphic Communication 34 Two Plus Programme 57 Health & Social Care BTEC 35

14 15 Academic Destinations 2018

This year 15 students from Shrewsbury Colleges Group are progressing to Oxbridge - 9 to the University of Oxford and 6 to the University of Cambridge.

Students from the class of 2014 who completed their degrees in 2017 excelled. Our students are more likely to gain First Class degrees than other sixth form college students or independent school students.

ACROSS ALL RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES: UNIVERSITIES:

GAINED35% GAINED37% FIRST CLASS FIRST CLASS HONOURS HONOURS Average for all sixth form colleges was Average for all sixth form colleges was 26%, and 27% for independent school 30%, and 28% for independent school sixth forms sixth forms (Source: HESA Report, Sixth Form College Association, April 2018)

Of the known destinations of students completing A Level Courses in 2017: 57 % 29 % 12 % 5 % progressed to other (Gap year / gained employment progressed to another university / Higher travelling, looking for / Apprenticeship further education Education course work, volunteering) course

16 Our 2018 A Level students have Russell Group/Sutton taken up places at the following Trust Universities: universities: 171 students (34%) in 2018 progressed to Russell Group universities Top 10 Universities University of Birmingham 1. University of Liverpool 6. University of Manchester University of Bristol 2. Liverpool John Moores University 7. Cardiff University University of Cambridge 3. Manchester Metropolitan University 8. Staffordshire University 4. University of Chester 9. University of Birmingham Cardiff University 5. Aberystwyth University 10. Birmingham City University Durham University University of Edinburgh University of Exeter Imperial College London King’s College London University of Leeds University of Liverpool London School of Economics University of Manchester Newcastle University University of Edinburgh University of Nottingham University of Oxford Queen Mary University of London University of Sheffield Newcastle University University of Southampton University of Warwick Durham University University of York

University of York University of Leeds Liverpool John Moores University University of Manchester & Manchester Metropolitan University University of Liverpool

University of Sheffield University of Chester University of Nottingham Staffordshire University Aberystwyth University University of Birmingham & Birmingham City University University of Warwick University of Cambridge University of Oxford

Cardiff University Imperial College London King’s College London University of Bristol London School of Economics Queen Mary University University of Southampton of London University of Exeter

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APPLIED SCIENCE 18 I chose Biology because it links up really well with my other chosen subjects and it will hold me in good stead for going to university to study paramedic sciences so that I can become a Paramedic. Heather Randles Biology, Chemistry and Geology Previous school: Mary Webb School

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Entry Requirements Progression in Biology: A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4 or above, including English Language and Maths, with grade 5 or above in Biology or grade 5:5 A Level Biology is an excellent base for a university or above in Combined Science. degree in healthcare, such as medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, dentistry or This is an exciting and exacting subject that is delivered in an veterinary science, as well as the biological sciences, innovative and dynamic way. You will be part of a well-resourced such as biochemistry, molecular biology or forensic and very successful department, where you will be guided and science. Biology can also complement subjects such supported throughout the course. You will carry out a significant as sports science and psychology and the transferable amount of practical work, including field work, which not only skills you will learn, such as problem solving and the enriches understanding of the theory but will also develop your ability to analyse and evaluate are also useful for ability to design experiments, process data and carry out statistical many other areas such as law. tests. You even get to genetically modify bacteria so that they glow in the dark!

Course Content Year 1 topics include: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Gas Exchange and Circulation in plants and animals, Disease and Immunity, Classification and Biodiversity. Year 2 topics include: Photosynthesis, Respiration, Homeostasis, Coordination in plants and animals, Ecology, Genetics, Evolution, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Assessment 3 exams at the end of the 2 year course. Practical Endorsement in Biology. This is a non-exam assessment that involves carrying out 12 different practical investigations and providing evidence for each one in a folder submitted at the end of the course.

Support is provided for those interested in applying for Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry or Biomedical degrees. This includes: expert speakers, UCAS admissions support, UKCAT / BMAT preparation advice, university visits and work experience.

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 19 Business is a very interactive course and has really helped with the you need to use in a business environment. I am going to university in Liverpool to do Business Management after College. Bethan Roberts Business, English Literature and Sociology Previous school: Priory School

Business BUSINESS GCE A Level BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (Level 3) Ideal for students wanting to pursue a high-flying business career, Ideal for students who want to study business with a practical or to complement other A Level courses. You are expected to learn approach and who prefer assignment based activities rather a number of theoretical business models and to use a wide range than exams. The qualification is equal in size to one A level and of business calculations with confidence. We like our students to be is recognised by universities and employers, however it is worth independent, to show initiative and to study independently as they checking with the university if you have a certain one in mind to progress through the course. progress to so that you know if they will accept the mixed A level and BTEC as entry requirements. Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4 or above, including English Entry Requirements Language and Maths. A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. Ideal for those with entrepreneurial Course Content ambitions who want to learn about marketing, finance and This course reflects what is happening right now in the world of communications. business, both in the UK and internationally. We expect students to be aware of changes in the business environment and to have Course Content a passion for relating their theoretical learning to real businesses The BTEC course consists of six units; Business Environment, currently in the news. It covers a wide range of topics, including Business Resources, Introduction to Marketing, Business finance, human resource management, marketing, operational Communication, Career Development and Developing Terms in performance, strategy, culture, technology, ethics and management Business which require you to use real business information to of change. The pace of learning is rapid and in Year 2 students make recommendations. should be able to bring together all their knowledge to tackle the Lessons will be guided by teachers and assignments require essay questions and longer case studies in preparation for the independent work. You will need to research information and exams. present your findings in written reports and oral presentations.

Assessment Assessment Three two hour written exams at the end of the second year, each This course is assessed by coursework set periodically throughout worth one third of the marks. the course.

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Business Management, Marketing, Accountancy enterprise activities such as the Tenner Challenge,

and Law. Many national companies are offering employer visits e.g. Jaguar Land Rover, inspirational

fantastic Apprenticeship opportunities and a number business speakers and relevant educational visits.

of our students have been successful in securing

highly sought-after training with businesses such

as Dyke Yaxley (Accountancy), Capgemini (Degree

Apprenticeship) and the Civil Service.

20 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk I really enjoy Chemistry and think it’s a great subject. I want to study Engineering at university and my Chemistry A Level will help. It is an exciting subject with loads of practical sessions. It allows you to investigate everyday things and discover how they work. Greg Maglione Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Further Maths Previous school: Belvidere School

Chemistry CHEMISTRY GCE A Level

Entry Requirements Year 1 A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4 or above, including English • Foundations in Chemistry Language and grade 5 or above in Maths and Chemistry or grade • Periodic Table and Energy 5:5 in Combined Science. • Core Organic Chemistry Course Content • Practical Skills in Chemistry Why is copper sulphate blue? Why does ice float on water? If you want to be able to explain things like this, and to learn more about Year 2 the fascinating and varied world of the elements, then Chemistry is • Physical Chemistry and the Transition Elements the course for you. Chemistry is the science of materials. It is about • Organic Chemistry and Analysis gases, liquids and solids; how they interact and how they may be made. Think about plastics, pesticides and drugs; fireworks, fuels • Practical Skills in Chemistry and explosives. Chemistry is, literally, everywhere. A qualification in It is recommended that you have followed higher tier maths as the Chemistry is challenging to study, highly valued and leads to a wide mathematical demand is high and within A Level Chemistry 20% of variety of careers. If you are undecided about your future, many the marks available for written examinations will be for assessing options are kept open by studying Chemistry. mathematics. This includes skills such as changing the subject of an equation, logarithmic functions, graphical analysis including calculating tangents to curves and visualising 3D shapes.

Progression in Chemistry: Assessment 3 exams at the end of the 2 year course. Typically 95% progress to a wide variety of university

courses, including degrees in Chemistry, Biology, Practical Endorsement in Chemistry. This is a non-exam assessment

Physics, Medicine, and Pharmacy. that involves keeping a folder of evidence of practical work carried out over the two years of the course to provide evidence of a range of practical skills.

Support is provided for those interested in applying for Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry or Biomedical degrees. This includes: expert speakers, UCAS admissions support, UKCAT / BMAT preparation advice, university visits and work experience.

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 21

Previous students have entered national competitions competitions national entered have students Previous Fitzwilliam including Ancient World / Classic Essay at Cambridge. College, guest from has benefited Civilisation Classical Oxford/ including universities top from speakers 2018. Hall in March Edith and Prof. Cambridge Progression in Classical Civilisation: in Classical Progression such as university at courses study on to go Students or Classical and Greek) (Latin Classics Ancient History, Studies, Theatre English, Law, or History, Civilisation include can Careers and Archaeology. Social Sciences and Travel and Public Services, Teaching, Legal Museum Civil Service, Journalism, Politics, Tourism, archives. and Historical Three written exams: written Three include to the module “World for of the Hero” 2 hours 20 minutes and a study and Rome of Greece the myths and legends on material heroes of Homeric and Roman include to the module “Imperial Image” for 1 hour 45 minutes his Augustus, on the rule of the Emperor material visual and written art and architecture history, literature, and the Athenians” the module “Democracy for 1 hour 45 minutes on the history politics of and material include visual and written to in the C5 B.C. Athens Assessment Assessment www.scg.ac.uk

Alice Butler Alice and English Literature & Theatre Music, Drama Civilisation, Classical Previous school: Newtown High School I didn’t do Classical Civilisation at GCSE, but it looked but it looked at GCSE, do Classical Civilisation I didn’t It is a great open day. College the at interesting really do Classics I want to History. Drama and mix of English, were there because here I came University. at Durham more feel I flexible. which were better subject choices, school it is a nice step between and here independent comedy. at Greek looking enjoy I really university. and

Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located Society: relationships within the household, between the within the household, between relationships Society: different and between household and the wider community communities villains, monsters Myths: Heroes, of and the role gods to attitudes of gods, portrayal Religion: religion and the virtue, justice duty, honour, of heroism, concepts Values: life good those in to attitudes of power, bases and leadership: Politics making for processes of those in power, accountability power, and peace war to plus attitudes disputes, decisions and resolving History. and Roman of specific periods of Greek History: a study • • • • • and discover out of interest this course take Many of our students those which especially alongside any A Level course, it sits that discussion skills. writing and develop reading, Course Content are: this subject run through themes that The core • Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs Language. history, myths, literature, studying This is very course, varied people philosophy and the way politics, art and architecture, in Greek have an interest should You and Rome. lived in Greece you will have that It is unlikely History and Society. and Roman need so you do not of the Ancient World before any aspect studied in If you have an interest this course. study to any specific GCSEs then this is art or philosophy literature, history, cultures, different many different of aspects it has choose because to course a great and essay writing, discussion If you enjoy reading areas. subject you would enjoy. that and analysis then this is a course GCE A Level GCE A Level Classical Civilisation Classical

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION 22 I want to complete a Physics degree after college and the subjects that Shrewsbury Colleges Group offer will help me to achieve that. Computer Science will help with this, as a lot of programming is involved. It is really interesting to learn how computers work. Harry Warman Physics, Maths and Computer Science Previous school: Ercall Wood Technology College

Computer Science COMPUTER SCIENCE GCE A Level

Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and grade 5 or above in Maths. This is a practical and challenging course designed for students who enjoy problem-solving, logic and “hands on” computer programming. Taught in well-equipped IT labs, students can expect their own dedicated PC in lessons, each with access to a range of visual programming languages.

Course Content Topics include: Programming, writing and following algorithms, networks, encryption and cybersecurity, web technologies, e.g. JavaScript, HTML and CSS, Databases, Boolean algebra, Numbers, (including binary and floating point arithmetic) and Computational thinking. Students will be interested in finding out: • How can we improve cybersecurity in the 21st century? • Should I be worried about driverless cars or robots? • How does the computer understand the program I have written? • How does a computer add or multiply decimal numbers? Assessment 2 exams and coursework at the end of the 2 year course. Coursework is worth 20% of the final mark and involves writing a solution to a problem using visual and object-oriented techniques Progression in Computer Science: to prepare you for university courses and jobs in the IT industry. This course will prepare you thoroughly for Computer Science courses at university or for degree level computing Apprenticeships. Previous students have gone to university to study: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Internet Computing, Software Engineering, Games Programming and Civil Engineering. Others have Students are encouraged to attend the Villiers Park secured computing Apprenticeships at GCHQ, the BBC, 'Inspiring Excellence in Computer Science' residential BT and Capgemini. course.

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 23 You will have the opportunity to be part of MaDA of MaDA be part the opportunity to will have You of programme - an exciting Arts) (Music & Dramatic with like-minded working activities music and drama of some performances and attend students creative trip includes The New York texts. set of the course's and visiting iconic workshop stage a Broadway the consider to including NBC Studios locations business. in show of a career realities www.scg.ac.uk

Sophie Parker , Music and Film Studies & Theatre Drama Previous School school: Idsall I love Drama and it is the field I want my field I want the it is and Drama I love is Drama be in. A Level to career future and opening eye and building confidence I am year. first great had a really I have screen stage and on acting into looking this year thing My favourite after College. techniques. Brecht has been learning Progression in Drama & Theatre: in Drama Progression Higher Education, to 80% progress over Typically to related courses of whom 75% choose degree is an excellent course This Arts. the Performing industry, in the performance a career towards step self-disciplined is confident, a student that showing in a team. work and can

Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located Two of the components are performance based worth 60% of based performance are of the components Two log and an of a creative and with completion the qualification, and is worth based is exam component report. The third evaluation 40%. Assessment Assessment Course Content you will examine where course and creative engaging A practical, as a of drama a range explore practitioners, the work of drama your own create and work independently to art form, practical on the grounding will be given a thorough You performances. of styles the innovative and experience of performing basics will develop You companies. and actors, directors, playwrights, a making skills and experience of theatre a range and demonstrate published text-based both theatre, create of opportunities to range and devised work. and, as the live lessons will be practical most year In the first outside rehearsals will be extra assessed, there are performances specific practitioners, of lessons. Homework will be researching involves year of the second Part lines and rehearsing. learning examiner. external an to perform to working on a devised piece Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs Language. GCE A Level GCE A Level Drama & Theatre

DRAMA & THEATRE 24 Both my brothers came to Shrewsbury Colleges Group and really recommended it. I wanted more freedom at College, so this was the perfect choice. I enjoy studying how individual businesses work in Economics and I want to continue pursuing it at University level. Fred Furness Politics, History, Economics Previous school: Wrekin College

Economics ECONOMICS GCE A Level

Entry Requirements Assessment A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Paper 1 Individuals, Firms, Markets and Market Failure Language, plus Maths at grade 5 or above. 33.3% of A Level – includes the study of: You will be interested in why economic events happen and be • How prices are set for individual goods and services willing to follow current affairs. • How governments step in when the market fails to set an Course Content appropriate price for particular goods and services • What caused the global financial crisis? • Production levels, costs, revenues and profit for companies. • Will government cutbacks affect economic growth? • Why do we worry about the price of oil and petrol? Paper 2 The National and International Economy • How much income tax should people pay? 33.3% of A Level – includes the study of: • How do firms decide what prices to charge? • Unemployment and Inflation You will: • Economic growth and development • have the chance to attend courses and take part in competitions • Globalisation and trade to boost your application to the top universities including Oxford • Financial markets. and Cambridge • experience lessons that relate to the real world and explain how Paper 3 Economic Principles and Issues economic theory relates to what you see on TV 33.3% of A Level – synoptic assessment of all of the content. • learn how to analyse data, think critically about situations and make informed decisions • study an A Level which has been prepared in consultation with the top universities and employers.

Progression in Economics: Economics graduates are the highest-paid in the UK (Department of Education). Students continue to Past students have attended the Villiers Park Inspiring study a wide range of university courses, including 'Excellence in Economics' residential course. Students Economics, Finance, Business and Law. Others are encouraged to attend exam board revision progress to a wide range of Apprenticeships, including conferences. those in Banking and Accountancy.

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 25 You can take part in the Engineering Education in the Engineering Education part take can You with local of students Scheme which links teams scientific, engineering on real, work to companies This six month scheme problems. and technological in science, experience with an in-depth you provides make can you engineering and technology so that and studies future decision about your an informed career. A Level Electronics is a valuable asset for those for asset is a valuable Electronics A Level or any as a career, electronics pursue wishing to careers. engineering and technology related science, Engineering, study on to go students Many Electronics or prestigious university Physics or Computing at and Google. including GCHQ, BBC Apprenticeships Progression in Electronics: Progression www.scg.ac.uk

Matthew Thomas Matthew and A Level Electronics Physics A Level, 3 Computing Level Diploma Extended Previous school: Shrewsbury Academy I do Electronics and Physics because Physics because and I do Electronics and nicely together tie in really they an Apprenticeship with me will help the enjoy I especially future. in the but circuits, building practicals and with is also a good balance there theory work.

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus Welsh Bridge at Located Assessment Assessment Two exams: 2 hours 45 minutes each accounts for 80% of the for accounts each 2 hours 45 minutes exams: Two of short answer and extended This includes a mix qualification. context. in a practical with some set answer questions involving coursework assessment is 20% of qualification, Non-exam Design. System looking at tasks Course Content fills our everyday Electronics home we see computers, At lives! Outside etc. cameras, TVs, machines, radios, washing telephones, traffic planes and automobiles, in trains, electronics we encounter the field of equipment. Clearly It is ubiquitous. and hospital systems on impact a huge make, to has made, and will continue Electronics The skills of the country. the quality of our lives and the prosperity age. needed in this technological clearly are and knowledge electronics in basic grounding will give you a thorough The course communication some of the many exciting you to and introduce of the course, component The project applications. and control hands-on gain you to 20% of the marks, will allow for which counts and specific systems designing, building and testing at experience those of your own choice. facilities ICT lab with extensive We have a new well-resourced in the country A Level for centres one of the largest and we are Electronics. Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs or 5:5 or above in and Physics 5 in Maths with grade Language Combined Science. a blend of the practical if you like subject is an ideal Electronics carrying confident out calculations and are and the theoretical you if you are useful to particularly It will be and using equations. in Engineering or Physics. a degree for study on to thinking of going the A Level it is also a very As to complement a consequence good Physics course. GCE A Level GCE A Level Electronics

ELECTRONICS 26 I came here because it was local to me and I enjoyed the pre-enrolment days which were well organised. English Language is a good A Level to have and it is super interesting to see how language has evolved and changed through time. The teachers are a great help and the resources are brilliant; there are plenty of text books. Alexander Tompkinson English Language, Law and Drama & Theatre Previous school: Mary Webb School

English English Language and English Literature , English Language, English Literature ENGLISH GCE A Level particular, equips you with the independent research skills that are vital to success in Higher Education. The A Level course provides an Entry Requirements excellent foundation for careers that demand a command of both A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English spoken and written English, such as law, journalism, publishing, Language and English Literature. teaching and the media.

Why Study English A Level? English Language English is an exciting and interesting subject to study and we Language is one of the key features that define us as human beings, hope that you will enjoy the idea of lively debate and discussion. and on this course you will explore how it works: how we learn Whichever English course you choose, you will gain a great language from infancy, how we use it as a social tool, and how it deal of academic prowess through a subject that promotes the has evolved over time – the origins of English, the various forms it development of transferable skills. You will be taught to think has taken over the centuries, how it has spread across the globe analytically, to synthesise information, and to develop excellent and what it might look like in the future. You will also study the communication skills that are a prerequisite for a wide range of research of theorists linked to such areas of language as speech career paths. and gender, accents and dialects and the language of technology One of the most important skills you will learn is how to write to learning about grammar in order to explore the ways writers use coherently and critically. This is an essential skill that will aid you in language to communicate meaning in texts ranging from blogs to your other subjects and is invaluable in Higher Education and the C17th journalism. The NEA (coursework) unit will allow you to write world of employment. creatively and to undertake an investigation into an aspect of the course you have enjoyed. What do the different English courses offer? All three English courses will give you the flexibility to learn about This A Level will equip you with the necessary skills to go into such what you enjoy most in the different coursework units offered. practical professions as journalism and creative writing as well as academic degrees such as law and media studies. It forms a good English Language and English Literature companion to A Levels in Psychology and Sociology, because there This course focuses on the similarities and differences between is a degree of crossover with the social sciences. If you are thinking language as it is used in everyday life and language as it is used of studying English at university, it is perfectly acceptable to take in fictional texts, between how people speak in reality and how both English Language and English Literature. characters speak on the page or stage. It provides the opportunity to understand the flexibility and power of language in both fictional and non-fictional texts, and it supports the development of a range of skills, including the technical analysis of language, creative Please note: writing, essay writing and independent research in the form of a You can study both English Literature and English coursework project on fiction and non-fiction texts of your choice. Language but this would only be sensible if you intended to study English at university. An A Level in English Language and Literature will prove an asset You cannot study A Level English Language and if you are applying to study any degree course in humanities or Literature and A Level English Literature, or A Level social sciences, all of which place a premium on your powers of English Language and Literature and A Level English written expression. English can also be combined with a wide range Language of other courses at university. The Making Connections unit, in

Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 27 English provides an excellent foundation for various various for foundation an excellent English provides medicine, including law, courses Higher Education be combined It can and education. English, linguistics university. at subjects of other with a range of range in a employability increasing English offers developed require especially those that areas, career on to gone have skills. Students communication and medicine, commerce health in law, careers and international politics marketing, and industry, to as leading as well management, general relations, journalism, publishing, the like areas predictable more public relations. and theatre media, education, Progression in English: Progression Trips include theatre trips to London, Manchester and Manchester London, trips to include theatre Trips trips include and international Stratford-upon-Avon days, taster university in France, battlefields a visit to These are workshops. writing and creative residentials but highly recommended. all optional will benefit applicants and Cambridge Aspiring Oxford support to of activities range our extensive from including: application in making a competitive you and Cambridge tuition, Oxford subject small group with our link staff, and contacts visits conferences, support and summer schools, application to access and activities supra-curricular essay competitions, Open Online level Massive university free to access (MOOC).Courses Literature English Language, , English . www.scg.ac.uk

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Hayward Imogen and English Language Literature English History, School Previous school: Charlton My English teacher is great. She is the is the She is great. teacher My English at Oxford English read to I applied reason of support lots me with gave she and read to going I am now my application. Oxford. College, at University English Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located Studying English Literature involves studying arguably the arguably involves studying English Literature Studying plays, poems will study You literary heritage. greatest world’s periods, and time of genres a range and novels, and will explore day. the present work in the 1500s-1600s to Shakespeare’s from the history of writing both an insight into you will gain In this way literary If you enjoy reading vibrancy. continued in English and its your to broaden for you opportunity a great offers this course texts, horizons. will be immersed in the seventeenth century world of You But be warned, and murder. intrigue, obsessive desires Jacobean upon a remote of being shipwrecked is also the chance there drunks for boisterous and three magician island with a vengeful not And if that’s and Shakespeare. Webster So that’s company. some time will you that assure you, we can for enough excitement of experience the exhilarating rivalling be spent visiting destinations Dystopian of modern and contemporary hell, in your investigation Mary such as Cormac McCarthy, by writers Shelley, fiction or Gothic Orwell. and George Atwood Margaret Stoker, Bram this A LevelAs enables you to English courses, with the other and of knowledge breadth your well-rounded, demonstrate of range skills and will open up a broad essential communication journalism and to law and teaching - from opportunities career of the English A Level courses, politics. As traditional the most universities by leading prized is particularly English Literature English Literature English English Literature English and Language English Assessment Assessment one unit will be assessed through English courses In all three (80%); all examinations by external other (20%) and the coursework of A Level study. year the end of the second at

ENGLISH 28 Film Studies has equipped me with various analytical skills which are particularly useful for essay writing. However, more importantly, it has taken me on a cinematic adventure, establishing a love and appreciation for film I previously didn’t possess. Matara Scott Film Studies, English Literature and Classical Civilisation Previous school: Lacon Childe School

Film Studies FILM STUDIES GCE A Level

Entry Requirements Progression in Film Studies: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Provides a strong foundation for film studies and Language. moving image production courses such as degrees Course Content in Film and TV Production and more practical You will research and analyse movies, both mainstream and qualifications such as HNDs. Alternatively it can be arthouse, from various national, global and historical contexts studied as a joint-degree with other subjects such as - how they are financed, constructed and shown. You will learn Media, English, History, Languages, etc. and apply specialist terminology and theories. You will have the opportunity to write a screenplay or shoot and edit a short film for your coursework assignment. In both Year 1 and Year 2 you’ll be able to develop your knowledge and understanding of a diverse range of film styles and genres, reflecting different social, cultural, political, historical and Cultural trips include a four day visit to New York with technological contexts. other students studying Drama, Photography and You will also learn about the different ways in which spectators Music. respond to film and be able to apply critical approaches to the analysis of films. Particular areas of focus will be: • the roles played by cinematography, mise-en-scène, editing and sound • the aesthetic dimensions of films, such as lighting, composition and framing • international film styles and traditions • major movements or stylistic developments in film history • narrative construction • the representation of cultures and societies in films • the technical skills involved in planning and producing.

Assessment Two exams (2 hours each), to include critical approaches to film study, early cinema, contemporary UK and US cinema, independent film and documentary (70%). Production coursework - either a 5-minute short film or 10-minute screenplay with a photographic storyboard, followed by an evaluative analysis of the production (30%).

Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 29 You will have the opportunity to attend “Create Your Your “Create attend the opportunity to will have You in Manchester, Design Convention UCAS Art and Future” in the UK. courses find out about all creative to Progression in Fine Art: Progression Fine Art Degree, Course, Includes Art Foundation Visual Art, Practice, Printmaking, Contextual Painting, Fine Art Animation, Practice, Art, Critical Interactive and Installation. Sculpture Arts, Film and Screen Digital www.scg.ac.uk

Personal Investigation (Component 1) and External Set Set (Component 1) and External Investigation Personal Skill Building and Portfolio Development. You will Development. You Skill Building and Portfolio Rhianne Stubbs BiologyArt, and English Literature Previous school: Priory School Art at Shrewsbury Colleges Group is Art Group Colleges at Shrewsbury all about just not it’s so expansive, be endless ideas can portraiture. Your explore to you allow teachers the and Art, A Level enjoy all forms. I really a and College I do at something it’s at home. for me hobby

Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located Assignment (Component 2). 1 to in Year and skills gained will build on the knowledge You independent, a more personal develop demonstrates work that a personal written also produce must You and ambitious character. will support your practical that 3000 words of up to investigation work. Assessment Assessment A Level (Component 1) is 60% of the overall investigation Personal Set the Externally 40% will be derived from The remaining grade. Assignment (Component 2), given in February with a period of a produce to by a 15 hour exam followed develop to ideas, research finished outcome. Year 2: Year Year 1: Year Course Content their habitual working challenge to all our students We encourage techniques, image-making by experimenting with various methods see the will also be opportunities to There media and materials. to gallery encouraged through and you are visits, work of artists of historical an understanding your own work through contextualise Fine Art practice. and contemporary Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs subject. and an Art and Design Those who have not Language demonstrate able to should be Art & Design subject a GCSE studied may include that a visual portfolio and ability through their interest of observational drawing. as well as examples of media, a variety GCE A Level GCE A Level Fine ArtFine experiment with a wide range of media and explore different areas areas different of media and explore experiment with a wide range Printmaking and 3D Collage, within Fine Art, including Painting, to approach as well as developing a wide and varied Construction, sketchbook good and taught encouraged are Students Drawing. of visual developing a thread involving visual research, practice, final outcome. a sophisticated these down to and refining ideas

FINE ART 30 GEOGRAPHY 31 Many of our students progress to study Geography or Geography study to progress Many of our students on go Others in Higher Education. subject a related such as the environment, in areas careers relevant to such careers or wide ranging planning and travel and as social services, charities, media, research marketing. Progression in Geography: Progression www.scg.ac.uk

Fieldwork includes day trips to the Welsh coast, Craven Craven the Welsh coast, includes day trips to Fieldwork activities. local as other Arms and Birmingham, as well Sam Emmerson BTEC ICT and BTEC Business Geography, Previous school: Mary Webb School Geography is a really interesting subject interesting really is a Geography You it here. studying fun can have you and own field do your to independence get the to time the will take teachers but the work, so different it. It’s need out if you you help at things look you Geography, GCSE to more. experience and differently Located at Welsh Bridge Campus Welsh Bridge at Located Geography Assessment Assessment short and longer of both year the end of the second at exams Three booklet. The individual on a resource is based answers. One exam final mark. on fieldwork is worth 20% of the based investigation Course Content This of areas. in a wide range highly employable are Geographers world, with some of the big issues in today’s theyis because deal and inequality and migration conflict, change, such as climate they skills that develop. We of valuable of the range also because the world including around from studies of case use a wide range home. and Bolivia as well as some close to Haiti, California Japan, areas, and rural in urban regeneration you will study On this course cycles, carbon and water superpowers, migration, globalisation, and migration and hazards, processes tectonic energy security, will develop important and management. You landscapes coastal numeracy, research, skills such as decision-making, literacy, IT skills and evaluation. teamwork, on small is a focus but there of ways, in a wide variety will learn You and develop work with others you to as we want activities group first about Geography and opinions. We also learn your own ideas we study. that hand by visiting some of the places included This has recently contribute. to experts We invite Shrewsbury seminars with University Centre and activists advanced on Iceland’s and a lecture Justice, Global group the pressure from expert in the field from an international from hazards volcanic University. Staffordshire Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs and Maths. Language GCE A Level GCE A Level There will be at least four days of fieldwork, days of some four least will be at There but with the possibility of a of which will be local trip which may be abroad. residential www.scg.ac.uk

Bob Huntington Biology and Chemistry Geology, Adams School Previous school: Haberdashers' Geology is an interesting and captivating captivating and an interesting is Geology especially interested I am in all areas, subject field great on some go get to You in tectonics. The District. Lake the in Blencathra trips like I am is infectious. teacher enthusiasm of the finished I have once Navy the go into to hoping college. Progression in Geology: Progression Geology study on to go many of our students Each year civil in hydro-geology, careers to leading university at companies and mineral oil, gas, engineering, water, Other positions. management plus environmental engineering, in constructional include working areas planning and hydrology and town extraction, mineral the world. travelling involve can

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus Welsh Bridge at Located Assessment Assessment at exams and three the course throughout assessments Practical skills). (one assessing practical year the end of the second Course Content 4.5 billion-year Geology of the Earth - how it works, its is the study study Geologists in the future. it is heading as well as where history, water such as energy, problems, important most some of society’s landslides, like hazards as natural as well resources, and mineral big also covers course and floods. Our earthquakes, volcanoes, issues like and topical themes such as dinosaurs and planets reflect is designed to The course change. and climate fracking is a big world. There in the contemporary of geologists the role emphasis on developing skills and applying ideas. work including field of practical deal involves a good The course trips. Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs 4 or above in Chemistry or Physics or and grade Maths Language, 4:4 or above in Combined Science. you but Geology GCSE have studied at to is no requirement There and world, the earth the natural in science, should have an interest work. and outdoor enjoy practical GCE A Level GCE A Level Geology

GEOLOGY 32 STUDENT SUCCESS 33 “ John Lewis and Geography Chemistry, Biology, Geology School Stretton Previous school: Church I’m so glad I chose so glad I chose I’m get to You Geology! of learn about some interesting most the in the phenomenon in the happening world right now. past and John is progressing to Christ Church Church Christ to John is progressing read to of Oxford University College, Geology. “ I like the exploratory ability to have the fixed starting point of a brief, but then to have free reign to discover and experiment. It’s creative freedom with a purpose. You’ve got the confidence to put something down and then see what comes of it and refine it. Jacob Deakin Graphic Communication, Music and Chemistry Previous school: Llanidloes High School

Graphic Communication GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION GCE A Level

Entry Requirements Year 1 A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English • Portfolio Unit Typography: You will learn to manipulate type and Language and an Art and Design subject. craft your own typefaces to harness the power of the printed message Those who have not studied a GCSE Art & Design subject must be able to demonstrate their interest and ability through a visual • Hi-tech and Lo-fi techniques: You will learn how to use a range portfolio that may include a variety of media, as well as examples of of techniques including digital imagery, video and stop-motion observational drawing. animation through to typewriter and ink • Creative thinking: You will learn how to apply research to solve Course Content creative problems Graphic Design is the study of printed messages and moving images; to persuade, intrigue, instruct, warn, and sell and how • Personal Visual Communication: You will generate innovative these messages are crafted and constructed. You will explore a ideas; understand and exploit layout, photography, illustration, wide range of drawing techniques from print and photography to advertising and branding and a multitude of other design skills. animation and digital imagery. There is a programme of gallery / Year 2 seminar visits and guest speakers. • Self-initiated brief: Showing research skills, ideas and experimentation through visual communication methods includes a written, analytical, contextual element.

Assessment Personal investigation (Component 1) is 60% of the overall A Level grade. The remaining 40% will be derived from the Externally Set Assignment (Component 2), given in February with a period of research to develop ideas, followed by a 15 hour exam to produce a finished outcome.

Progression in Graphic Communication: Includes: Art Foundation course, Design degree, Graphic Design, Multi Media, Web Design, Packaging, Advertising, Illustration and Animation.

Optional trips include The New Designers Exhibition in London, a showcase of the best graduate design work and a trip to Berlin, the creative capital of Europe, to gain inspiration from workshops, studio Design by Graphic Communication student Aidan Quigley. and gallery visits.

34 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 35 This course is for students who wish to develop the who wish to students is for This course for required and understanding skills, knowledge It is an ideal and Early Years. Social Care Health, Nursing, Teaching, into go those looking to for course context. in a related work Social Work or to Progression in Health & Social Care: & in Health Progression www.scg.ac.uk

I have completed two placements at placements two completed I have Shortwood as part Primary School to me helped This has of my studies. aim of becoming on my future decide I enjoy Teacher. a Primary School me as it helps Care Health & Social out my workload. balance Katie Webb Katie Sociology and Psychology BTEC, & Social Care Health School Dominic’s Previous school: St Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located

Essential skills and knowledge for working in the field of health working in the field of health for Essential skills and knowledge with it or those associated and social care of empowering individuals who ways investigate The ability to services & Social Care use Health and applying your skills by researching Self-management scenarios real-life to and understanding knowledge social school and / or such as a hospital, in a setting Placement by the student. be chosen and organised to are care Health & Social Care Social Care Health & Assessment Assessment The large Assessment internally. marked is by assignments develop to independent allows students component coursework assessment evenly the throughout skills and spreads learning clearly are in these assessments work to to Criteria course. and are fully accessible are all the grades that ensure to structured e.g. of ways in a variety be presented enable work to designed to and displays. presentations articles, essays, PowerPoint newspaper ensuring they students to is provided of the assessments A calendar their time effectively. plan and organise can Course Content of Biology, Nutrition, Sociology, a combination will study You over allows cross areas This blend of subject Law and Ethics. that course A Levels. It is a practical other and complements how theory underpins understand you to on allowing concentrates of the course component a valuable are Placements practice. many for preparation vital the subject This makes years. in both by providing: courses university relevant • • • • Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs Language. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (Level 3) (Level Subsidiary Diploma BTEC I really enjoyed learning modern history as it can be made applicable to news today. You pick up a useful skill set doing A Level History and the lessons are interactive and informative. The essay writing and critical thinking helped me with my application to Oxford University and I have accepted a place at Christ Church College, Oxford to study Philosophy. Clare Conroy History, French, Biology and Chemistry Previous school: Belvidere School

History HISTORY GCE A Level

Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language. You should have an interest in the world around you, different countries, societies and cultures and enjoy learning about people, how they interact, and what motivates them. Course Content You will study over 200 years of History, including at least one period of British History and the lives of ordinary people as well as the impact of great historical figures. We use original source material, video evidence, discussion, debate and essay writing. The department provides its own intranet site and department booklets to help you in your journey to becoming a historian. You’ll study ‘Britain transformed 1918-1997’ and ‘The USA 1955- 1992: Conformity and Challenge’ in the first year and ‘The British Experience of Warfare c1790-1918’ and undertake a piece of coursework on the impact of the Vietnam War on the United States in the second year. Assessment You will take three exams at the end of two years and complete a piece of coursework.

Progression in History: Our 2018 leavers are pursing a range of Higher Education courses in Art History, Advertising, Business Management, Journalism, Law and English and Politics. Some students have been successful in securing highly sought after training such as Air Traffic Control with the RAF. The skills will be useful in a number of careers, either directly related to history The department hosts visiting speakers such as First (e.g. working in museums, galleries, heritage sites), World War historian Professor Gary Sheffield and or in areas such as research, libraries, national / local stages visits to local areas of interest. government and the Civil Service.

36 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk IT MULTIMEDIA & GAMES 37 Students are encouraged to attend the Villiers Park Park the Villiers attend to encouraged are Students residential Science in Computer Inspiring Excellence course. www.scg.ac.uk

You learn useful IT skills and good skills and useful IT learn You in this subject. skills communication is very class supportive and whole The and deadlines maintain me has helped enjoyed I really organised. me kept to animation, it was adaptable doing marketing. world real James Lee BTEC IT Multimedia and Games Economics, School Previous Brace school: Meole Progression in IT Multimedia & Games: Progression of opportunities includes: Computing, A wide range degree Multimedia all at Systems, Information ICT, on ICT which relies sector level. Any employment Law, Business, Accounting, including: Medical, and Engineering. Education Located at Welsh Bridge Campus Welsh Bridge at Located

Computer Animation – build a range of animations for your for of animations – build a range Animation Computer or websites games and document Developing Games – design, build, test Computer game a computer – build a phone app driven programming Event a job get how to Skills - learn and Employability Communication in the IT Industry a computer and repair build how to – learn Systems Computer software. and customise and install IT Multimedia & Games & Games IT Multimedia Assessment Assessment coursework is 100% coursework. The large course The two year skills develop to independent learning allows students component to Criteria assessment evenly the course. throughout and spreads achieve help students to is structured in these assessments work to the end of at grade the highest gain and the majority of students 2. year Course Content build a to skills such as learning IT develops practical BTEC a computer producing writing a phone app and game, computer, such work as an IT professional, to might want You animation. or use your Technician as a Games Designer or Computer helpdesk as a primary skills school teacher, communication or IT Trainer. assistant • • • • • Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs and Maths. Language BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (Level 3) (Level Subsidiary Diploma BTEC I want to study Criminal Law at university and the A Level gives an insight into this, as well as a range of other areas of Law. Vanessa Godinho D’Mello Fine Art, History and Law Previous school: Overseas

Law LAW GCE A Level

Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language. Course Content The law may be simplistically defined as rules that society as a whole is required to follow and which may be enforced in the courts. The law is not fixed however and it evolves with changes in society. The course develops knowledge and understanding of the English legal system and includes guest speakers from universities and law firms. Year 1 You will learn how laws are made, the court system and the roles and responsibilities of those who work in the courts and the differences between civil and criminal law. Building on this, you will learn actual legal principles that can be applied to real life situations in both criminal and civil law. In criminal law you will learn about Assault, GBH and Wounding and, in civil law you Progression in Law: will learn about negligence, claims for psychiatric harm and how Students go on to study Law at university as a contracts are formed. single discipline or combined with humanities Year 2 subjects. Careers in the legal profession, accounting, You will study both criminal and civil law in more depth including government services or business management the law on murder, manslaughter, theft, occupiers liability and or students have also progressed to Legal breach of contract. You will also learn to make connections Apprenticeships. Many previous students have between law and related concepts e.g. justice and morality. achieved 1st or 2:1 Law degrees and commented how well prepared they were. Students will go on trips to local and national courts including a university visit to participate in a mock Supreme Court hearing. Opportunities to be involved in Mooting and Debating societies. Assessment In Year 1 students observe criminal trials in local courts. Three 2 hour exams at the end of year two. In Year 2 students visit The Old Bailey and Royal Courts of Justice to observe national cases. Local solicitors provide advice on routes into the legal profession and Worcester and Staffordshire University give insights into studying Law or a related subject at degree level.

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A Levels in Maths will develop key employability employability will develop key in Maths A Levels reasoning, solving, logical skills such as problem and as such, having a and resilience, communication even in is highly regarded, qualification mathematics directly. use mathematics which do not careers and applied used are techniques Mathematical including: courses of university in a wide range Physics, Engineering, Computing, Psychology, Medicine, Business, Architecture, Chemistry, Biology, and Finance. Economics university to progress The majority of students Aerospace from of courses range a studying or Gaming Science Biomedical Engineering to Technology. and of Maths the double option who study Students Mathematics, into progress typically Maths Further or Medicine. Science Engineering, Physics, Computer opportunity to the have students Each year and visits Challenge in the Senior Maths participate mathematicians by leading lectures to organised are and industry. in academia working Progression in Mathematics: Progression I enjoyed Maths at GCSE and found it to be it to found GCSE and Maths at I enjoyed subject, rewarding and both a challenging After at A Level. continue that to so I wanted study to university go to to I want College, study Further I also Maths or Economics. my improves that really and Maths alongside helps with my and proficiency mathematical Maths A Level. Joe Thompson and Mathematics Economics Mathematics, Further School Previous school: Belvidere www.scg.ac.uk

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus Welsh Bridge at Located Assessment Assessment the end of the at exams external is assessed by three The course two years. Course Content language, Like and structure. of pattern is the science Mathematics of human culture. and music, it is a universal part religion on our everyday has a pervasive influence Mathematics lives, from structures designing safe to research, in medical analysing statistics be transmitted to encryptingand vehicles, to personal data the internet. across securely own and challenging in its enjoyable is stimulating, Mathematics subjects. science support for right, excellent but also provides solve to those who enjoy using algebra for is ideal Mathematics GCSE the work from extends of the course thirds Two problems. trigonometry functions, and sequences, quadratic on geometry, The and logarithms. new of calculus as well as introducing topics in mechanics and applications covers of the course third remaining statistics. Levelat A - Statistics and Further Maths also offers The department pages. course see separate please as an additional AS Level is available Maths Further that note Please competitive make who wish to those students 2 for in year course their extend and need to courses degree Maths entries to knowledge. subject mathematical Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs 7 or above. grade at and Maths Language, GCE A Level Mathematics Mathematics

MATHEMATICS 40 Studying here has given me an even greater love of Maths because of the fantastic Maths department. The teachers are brilliant and I have access to all the resources I need. I got the opportunity to take part in the British Maths Olympiad and that really helped with my application to University. I am going to study Maths at St Johns College, Oxford University and I aspire to do academic research after that. Georgie Bumpus Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics and German Previous school: Meole Brace School

Further Mathematics FURTHER MATHEMATICS GCE A Level

Entry Requirements Progression in Further Mathematics: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and a grade 7 or above in Maths. Students who study the double option of Maths and Further Maths typically progress to university studying Course Content Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science Students with a very keen interest in Mathematics will really or Medicine. enjoy this course which extends and deepens knowledge and understanding beyond the standard A Level Mathematics specification. It introduces new topics, such as matrices and complex numbers, which are vital in many Maths related degrees. It extends the applied topics by studying the algorithms which underpin modern technology as well as developing more advanced mechanics. Please note that students must also choose A Level Mathematics to study alongside Further Mathematics. Consequently it is recommended that Further Maths is part of a four A Level programme at the College.

Assessment The course is assessed by external exams at the end of the two years.

Support is provided to prepare for admission tests for competitive entry courses in Maths such as STEP as well as practice interviews for Oxford and Cambridge applications. Each year some students will attend summer schools for Maths at university.

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 41 Media Studies is my favourite subject and I want to go into film production after College. I really enjoyed making my own music videos. George Graves Film Studies, Media Studies and ICT BTEC Previous school: Priory School

Media Studies MEDIA STUDIES GCE A Level

Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language. Course Content You will research and analyse a range of texts from television, cinema and video games, the Press and Broadcast news, radio, television and cinema. You will learn specialist terminology and investigate who is constructing the text, how it is constructed and for what audience. You will study a range of media products, which reflect different social, historical and cultural contexts. You’ll also be able to develop your knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts related to media language, representation, media industries and audiences. Finally, you’ll be able to apply your knowledge and Design by Media Studies student Amelia Hammond. understanding when independently creating your own media texts. You will study at least one media product produced for a non- English speaking audience and at least one produced outside the Progression in Media Studies: commercial mainstream. You will also learn about complex media Many of our students progress to Media Studies or theories including structuralism, postmodernism and theories related courses in Higher Education such as degrees around ethnicity and post-colonialism. in Television, Radio or Digital Media Production and Assessment more practical qualifications such as HNDs. It can Two exams (2 hours each) covering case studies, debates and also be studied as a joint degrees with subjects such concepts relating to media language, industries, representations, as English, History and Languages. There are a wide and audiences. (70% of total assessment.) range of theoretical and practical courses in this growth area. Practical coursework, in which students produce cross-media products in response to a particular brief, with a written statement of intent to explain their decisions and choices (30% of total assessment.)

You will have the opportunity to attend “Create Your Future” a UCAS Convention in Manchester, to find out about creative courses in the UK. There are other opportunities such as our annual trip to New York.

42 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk MODERN LANGUAGES - FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH 43

Progression in Modern Languages: Progression university to go students The majority of language level, degree to a language study and some choose to such as Law, other subjects with combination in often skills or Business, and some use their language History directly progress A small percentage abroad. work to who students, year’s employment. One of last into a job found A Level, at languages two had studied company in a local College leaving after immediately recruitment. with international dealing

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Brad Jones Brad and Politics History German, French, Previous Brookes school: William The College offered me the freedom I wanted as I wanted freedom the me offered College The school’s at my previous study German I couldn’t German and study French I want to sixth form. service after diplomatic go into and at university very important are I that, so languages for me. and language in each depth we go into the enjoy into can dive smaller you are classes because the peers. and teachers issues with your more Opportunities for students of A Level languages include languages of A Level students Opportunities for of France region the Champagne trip to an exchange and Madrid. Berlin to visits and study

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Modern Languages German, Spanish French, Assessment Assessment comprehension, and reading will include listening A final exam on and essays language the foreign English and into into translation test. speaking will be a separate and film. There literature Course Content is a very language in a foreign valuable communicate The ability to German French, world. Studying globalised in an increasingly asset pursue A Level will give you the opportunity to at or Spanish use the skills you a higher level university or to to at your studies in a wide your CV and employment prospects enhance to acquire any with almost be combined can A language of careers. range sought are graduates university and language at subject other all the improve You will of employment. within many areas after and writing through reading speaking, skills of listening, language activities and independent learning of classroom-based a variety of the of the grammar understanding a thorough acquiring whilst language. or artistic political of social, cultural, Themes will include topics of will also include the study The course the country. to importance assessment As of the speaking part a film and a work of literature. you (where project an independent research you will undertake the country to or related of personal interest) area an will study you will During the course is spoken. the language where countries skills with a native- your language practice have the opportunity to assistant. speaking Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs be to 5 or above in the language should have grade You Language. ability. linguistic or proven studied GCE A Level I am thankful for the excellent music teaching I have received, both at the College and from my instrumental teachers. I am going to study Music at Cambridge University and am excited to continue expanding my musical knowledge. I feel very privileged to be going to such a prestigious university! Sophie Iddles Music, History and Geography Previous school: Priory School

Music MUSIC GCE A Level Progression in Music: Entry Requirements Recent alumni have gone on to study at the UK’s most A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English prestigious conservatoires (RNCM, RAM, Guildhall, Language. LSM), universities (Durham, Cambridge, Bristol, You must be able to play an instrument or sing to grade 4 standard Manchester), and popular music Institutes (BIMM, or higher. This does not mean you need to have taken any graded ICMP.) Previous students have also gained places in the exams, but if no graded exam results are available, you will be National Youth Orchestra. required to audition. Course Content The course involves performing, composing, listening to and Students taking Music A Level are eligible for a £100 analysing music. You will improve your skills as a performer and music bursary per term to support their instrumental composer studying both ‘classical’ and ‘popular’ styles of music. or vocal tuition. You will listen to and analyse a wide variety of music, developing You will be part of our exciting programme of musical a more informed appreciation of how, and why, it was written. and drama activities ‘MaDA’ working with like-minded Examples of the music you will study: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, creative students. Visiting a Broadway show as part of Abba, Stevie Wonder, Oasis, Metallica, Haydn, Mozart, Berlioz, the New York trip is an opportunity for you to consider Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Debussy and Stravinsky. and discuss the music industry both on stage and As a composer, you will learn techniques to create effective music behind the scenes. in different styles. Most importantly, you will learn the ‘mechanics of music’ which will help you to become a better musician. In class we will analyse set and sample works, teach you a composition technique to try at home, or practice theory and listening exercises. You must be able to understand standard music notation. Assessment Performing – 25% Performance to a visiting examiner Composing – 25% Two ‘original’ compositions Specialism – 10% (Composition or Performance) Appraising – 40% Based on a written exam at the end of the course.

44 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk I came here because it offered the subject choices that I wanted. Photography is something that I have always loved doing. It helps with your confidence as you are often approaching people to get the best shot. I am really looking forward to the trip to New York that they take every year, it will be amazing. After College I want to go to University to do Events Management and I will use my Photography A Level skills to get great event photos. Meg Chandler Photography, Music and Business Previous school: Church Stretton School

Photography PHOTOGRAPHY GCE A Level End Of Year Show All second year students on the creative A Level and vocational Entry Requirements courses will have their work exhibited in the end of year show. A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English There is a private view and then it is open to the public for a week Language and an Art and Design subject. Those who have and is a spectacular end to the course. not studied a GCSE Art and Design subject should be able to demonstrate their interest in the subject through a printed photographic portfolio of 16-20 images. Course Content You will develop skills in digital and analogue imaging including camera techniques, studio/location lighting, darkroom photographic processes and image manipulation. Written assignments provide the opportunity to explore historical and contemporary photographic practices whilst developing critical, theoretical and practical skills through an individual body of work. A series of assignments will introduce the technical, critical, and creative skills necessary. Visual literacy is developed through contextual analysis of images and the formal elements of Progression in Photography: composition. Set exercises build skills in key areas such as camera Includes Art Foundation course, or degrees in exposure, framing, depth of field, lens focal length and creative Photography, Journalism, Media, Film, Creative Video, lighting as well as the manipulation of images using Adobe Visual Arts. Employment e.g. Media Developer, Art Photoshop and traditional photographic processes. Director, Production Industries for TV, Film and Media Publishing. Assessment • Self-initiated Brief. You will undertake a personal area of investigation under supervision. Exploratory work is undertaken and images are generated through theoretical and practical approaches towards a final body of images. The work You will have the opportunity to attend “Create Your demonstrates extensive development of research skills, ideas Future”, a UCAS Convention in Manchester to find out and experimentation through a variety of visual communication about creative courses in the UK. We also run trips methods and media. This unit includes a written, analytical and for the first years to the German Christmas Market in contextual element and is worth 60% of the course grade. Birmingham in December, to New York (with Film, Media, • Coursework and Exam Period. Choose one title from a selection Music and Performance) in July and for the second years of project briefs set by the exam board. This major project to Rome around February. New York provides a rich encompasses elements of research, analysis and practical back drop for photography and visiting The Museum of development over a period of ten weeks. After the initial period Modern Art will increase your contextual understanding of research to develop your ideas, a 15 hour exam period will of the art form, viewing works by renowned follow to produce a finished outcome. Emphasis is placed on photographers with a variety of styles and concepts. You experimentation and development of ideas. This component is will also visit iconic landmarks such as Brooklyn Bridge, worth 40% of the course grade. Ground Zero and Central Park.

Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 45 My sister came here and loved it – she gave it rave reviews, so that peaked my interest. PE was my best subject at school, so it was logical to carry on at A Level. You learn things you’d never expect like the History of physical activities. I’ve enjoyed learning about biology in PE and I’ve also learnt loads of great life lessons at this College. April Neale PE, English Language and Psychology Previous school: Priory School

Physical Education PHYSICAL EDUCATION GCE A Level Entry Requirements Progression in Physical Education: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English You will be well prepared for university and degree Language and Maths, plus grade 5 in Biology or 5:5 in Combined courses such as; BSc or BA in Sports Studies, Sports Science. Science, Recreation & Leisure studies, PE teaching and Course Content Physiotherapy. This course will appeal to you if you enjoy sport and want to know You will also have the necessary skills for employment, about human psychology, human physiology and the role of sport such as: Health and Fitness business, Armed Forces in society today. Theory lessons look at how the body reacts to (PTI), Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Sports exercise, how the brain controls the body and the social reasons for Administration, Event Management or Sports physical activity. Each week there is a session to enhance personal Journalism and Media. skills, coaching ability and to relate performance to theories learnt. Practical lessons generally occur in the winter term and the second half of the summer term. There are close links with a range of subjects, usually A Level Biology, Psychology, Maths and Geography. However, many of our students take a diverse range of subjects alongside PE, because of its broad focus across sport and physical activity. There will be both the opportunity and expectation to continue and improve your team sports through the Wednesday afternoon sports programme and after College clubs. Using the London Road Campus and the acquiring of a number of high quality cameras, there is every opportunity to collect high quality video evidence which can also assist you in achieving promising marks. Assessment Two written exams at the end of two years, worth 70%, a performance assessment and two pieces of coursework including a practical assessment in a sport of your choice, worth 30%.

There is an extensive recreational sports programme including sports teams in football, rugby, hockey and netball. There are also various extra curricular sports clubs, with more of a recreational focus such as badminton, volleyball and the tennis academy.

46 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk PHYSICS 47 A Physics A Level is beneficial for many careers including many careers for is beneficial A Physics A Level and the engineering, electronics those in science, Physics is a highly that forget field, but don’t medical of career. choice future your whatever A Level regarded their problem- for highly valued are Physics graduates careers pursue on to Many go solving and numeracy. Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary in Architecture, Science Cartography, Photography, Oceanography, Design, Computer-Aided or Journalism, Broadcasting jobs in Quantity Surveying, Art and technical Graphic in are Physics graduates of finance Media. In the world skills. their transferable demand due to even greater Progression in Physics: Progression www.scg.ac.uk

Doing Physics at A Level confirmed confirmed Level Physics at A Doing continue it at to that I wanted me to subject, It is a challenging university. is worth work it hard all the however very rewarding. and Venables Phoebe Mathieu and Maths Physics, Chemistry College Community Previous Castle school: Bishops Located at Welsh Bridge Campus Welsh Bridge at Located You can apply to take part in the Engineering Education in the Engineering Education part take apply to can You with local of students Scheme which links teams scientific, engineering on real, work to companies This six month scheme problems. and technological in science, experience with an in-depth you provides make engineering and technology and will help you and studies future decision about your an informed career. Physics Assessment Assessment course. the end of the two year at exams Three assessment Endorsement in Physics. This is a non-exam Practical and investigations involves carrying practical that out 12 different the end of at submitted one in a folder each for evidence providing the course. Course Content and mechanics that such as electricity topics features The course to although they will be covered GCSE, from you will remember Other themes mathematically! and more depth a much greater simple photons, spectra, neutrinos, kaons, include positrons, understand to Physics attempts and gravity. harmonic motion, almost it covers words – in other of energy and matter the nature of matter everything. the unimaginably small components From will give you an of the universe, we the mind-blowing vastness to underlie Physics and the that some of the ideas to introduction them. we have made in understanding advances in our well-resourced these ideas investigate will be able to You facilities. ICT Physics labs which have extensive Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grades at A minimum of five GCSEs 5:5 Physics or grade and 5 or above in Maths with grade Language, or above in Combined Science. GCE A Level I’m interested in Law and how the government works and I want to join the police after College, so Politics was a great A Level for me to do. I enjoy learning about how voting behaviours have changed through time. Politics is a rewarding subject that can be frequently used in your everyday life. Benjamin Emmerson Politics, Law and Religious Studies Previous school: Priory School

Politics POLITICS GCE A Level

Entry Requirements Progression in Politics: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Students pursue many different courses at degree level Language. with Politics, Law and History being the most popular. Politics will appeal to those who are interested in current affairs Employment opportunities include: Work with and who like to express and discuss opinions on political ideas and Members of Parliament, Journalism, local and central power. government, and Law, amongst others. Course Content Politics is about the conflict that results from different interests and needs in society, and different attitudes about how power and resources should be gained, distributed and used. Through the study of the British political system, and that of the United States, you will examine the aims, success and failure, and structures of political organisations such as parties and pressure groups, as well as the effectiveness and fairness of different electoral systems. A major feature of the course is the way civil rights and liberties are protected and how effective they are. Comparative Politics (UK and the USA) - You will compare and contrast the US and UK systems of government in terms of principles and effects. You will study the nature and ideals of the two main US parties, as well as their decentralised structure and divisions; the influence of US interest groups, how presidential candidates are selected, the impact of the Electoral College system, factors behind US voting behaviours, and the influence of media and money. You will also look at the struggle to protect civil rights in the US. Assessment Three exams, each worth one third of total mark: • UK Politics and core political ideas • UK Government and non-core political ideas • Comparative politics with the USA

48 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk PRODUCT DESIGN 49 Progression in Product Design: in Product Progression in Product degrees for study on to go Many students Design, Design Engineering, Design, Industrial and Engineering disciplines and Architecture Engineering and in the Creative, employment have disciplines. A number of students Manufacturing in engineering. Apprenticeships to moved Design by Cordelia Walker. Design by Cordelia I took Product Design at A Level because I was because at A Level Design Product I took how enjoy I really teacher. my GCSE by inspired computers the using subject is and on the hands your can explore You life. designs to your bring to environment. side in a relaxed creative Knight Beth and Music Design, Media Studies Product School Previous school: Belvidere www.scg.ac.uk

Students have the opportunity to take part in the part take the opportunity to have Students Scheme which links teams Engineering Education on real work to industries with local of students This six problems. engineering and technological experience with in-depth you month scheme provides decision about an informed make and will help you and career. studies future your

Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located Assessment Assessment two are 2 there in Year Design Project’ the ‘Iterative In addition to up 50% of the course. make that exams written Course Content and theory design activities of practical a combination Through involved in of the processes understanding a thorough you will gain and in doing so strengthen products, functional into turning ideas will develop solving skills. You thinking and problem your critical into turn your ideas expertise to and technical your creativity you will course Over the two year products. marketable real, new needs and opportunities for market identify how to learn and develop and test design solutions, and make initiate products, / products. prototypes curiosity about the design and will develop intellectual You on and their impact and systems, of products manufacture and knowledge in-depth and the wider world, and gain daily life associated and processes components of materials, understanding products. of with the creation up 50% of your which makes Project’, Design 2 the ‘Iterative In Year focussed project a substantial undertake you to A Level, requires will identify a You and evaluate’. create of ‘explore, on the processes choice of your own a context) (from design opportunity or problem this project. for Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs and Maths. Language GCE A Level GCE A Level Product Design Design Product The Rotary Young Person’s Award for Design and Innovation 2017 is a competition to give students from all over the West Midlands the opportunity to showcase their design and technology coursework. Connor Phillips, aged 18, from Llanfyllin in Powys, entered the Rotary Club Young Innovator competition in July and won first place in the West Midlands Regional final. Connor studied A Levels in Product Design and Film Studies and BTEC Applied Science, and heard about the competition through the College. Connor said:

I had to design a display board to show the processes I used to build my product and talk about it. I showcased my Modular Media Unit to a variety of judges and to members of the public. My project incorporated mood lighting and a Bluetooth speaker to use as a coffee table. STUDENT SUCCESS

50 PSYCHOLOGY 51 Trips include a visit to the Criminology Conference to to the Criminology include a visit to Conference Trips in research of contemporary an understanding gain a convicted Criminology meet with the opportunity to prison is a useful deterrent whether to question offender consider help to Zoo Chester crime. Workshops at for and train theory manage psychological how is used to animals. Progression in Psychology: Progression courses of different do a number on to go Our students at skills acquired the transferable due to university at Work, Social Teaching, such as Psychology, A Level, It is also useful in careers Medicine and Law. Nursing, and Business. the Police such Physiotherapy, www.scg.ac.uk

you will apply your knowledge to areas of psychology such areas to you will apply your knowledge you will research psychological phenomena such psychological you will research Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located Daisy Llewellyn Law and Sociology Psychology, Previous school: Priory School Psychology is my favourite subject. I favourite is my Psychology really it it is and interesting how love understanding a greater you gives study I want to of human nature. and at university Psychology a detective. become hopefully Psychology Are criminals born or made? Are How and why do memory occur? such as Alzheimer’s disorders or our behaviour is shaped by our environment Do you think that of our biology?is it a product Assessment Assessment answer of short and extended include a range papers Examination the end of the two year at papers three are and there questions course. Year 2 Year Year 1 Year Course Content of human Psychology be defined as the scientific study can describe, predict how to you will learn behaviour and on this course Psychology is a challenging subject and modify human behaviour. skills, but also the communication only written not and requires to expect can You data. analyse and evaluate collect, ability to interesting and address practicals conduct debates, in class engage example: for questions, • • • Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grades at A minimum of five GCSEs 4:4 or or grade 4 or above in and Science with grade Language, 4 or above in Maths. and grade above in Combined Science GCE A Level GCE A Level as memory, obedience and addiction, as well as gaining an as well as gaining and addiction, as memory, obedience illnesses such as schizophrenia. of mental understanding as clinical and criminal psychology. as clinical of research will develop understanding a thorough All students methods and quantitative qualitative methodology including both human behaviour. complex of investigating Shrewsbury Colleges Group looked good and offered interesting subjects, like Religious Studies. I have really enjoyed learning about the old philosophers like Aristotle. I am considering studying Theology at university after College and everything I’ve learnt this year in Religious Studies will help. Tabitha Carter Religious Studies, Biology and Psychology Previous school: Idsall School

Religious Studies RELIGIOUS STUDIES GCE A Level Entry Requirements Progression in Religious Studies: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Increasingly, universities and employers are Language. recognising the importance of the skills gained Course Content studying Religious Studies A Level and their relevance Religious Studies at A Level is an interesting and engaging to many degree courses and job roles . examination of the ‘big questions’ surrounding the three key areas of Philosophy, Ethics, and Christian Thought. It will encourage you to examine and reflect upon your own thoughts and beliefs about the world - whether you believe in God, are agnostic, or an atheist. Engaging issues will be discussed giving you the opportunity to debate your ideas with those who may hold a different belief, challenging you to reflect and refine your own thoughts. You will develop skills in critical thinking, debating, evaluative essay writing, and learn how to identify the strengths and weaknesses of other people’s arguments. Philosophy of Religion: The ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle; Arguments for the existence of God; the Design, Cosmological and Ontological arguments; The Problem of Evil; and Religious Experience. Ethics: you will learn and explore four different (religious and non- religious) ethical theories and apply these to different ethical issues. In Year 2 you will examine religious language and the development of ethical thought. Developments in Christian Thought: If you think you know what Christianity is, then this aspect of the course (whether you are a Christian or an atheist) will make you think again. You will explore Christian beliefs and how they have developed historically. You will examine the Christian influence upon philosophy and ethics and how this influence has come to be challenged. In Year 2 you will examine philosophical and political secularism and whether Christianity has any relevance in today’s modern society. Assessment Three exams at the end of two years, in each exam you need to write three essays based upon the material that you have studied.

52 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk SOCIOLOGY 53 Trips include attending Equality and Diversity and Diversity Equality include attending Trips on of diversity the impact question to workshops violence (e.g. domestic individuals within society and a crime groups) and LGBT support workers of contemporary an understanding gain to conference offenders in criminology questioning through research crime and re-offence. for about reasons Chloe Baker Chloe Baker BTEC & Social Care and Health BTEC Applied Science Sociology, School Stretton Previous school: Church I thought Sociology A Level sounded really really sounded A Level Sociology I thought after Nursing go into I want to interesting. achieve me help it will really and College sociological about learning that. I enjoyed an have to you helps Sociology methods. different from see things and open mind perspectives. www.scg.ac.uk

Progression in Sociology: Progression Journalism, Law, in Social Sciences, Includes degrees which careers and most professions and the caring with people. working involve

Located at Welsh Bridge Campus Welsh Bridge at Located Assessment Assessment of some short consisting year, the end of the second at exams Three and essays. responses structured questions, Sociology will provide you with an understanding of the impact of of the impact Sociology you with an understanding will provide and identity, roles culture, on behaviour, process the socialisation You and ethnicity. age class, gender, to reference with a particular education, such as family, areas of topic an understanding will gain social inequalities including work and crime and deviance and gender age inequality and theories of class, ethnicity, place inequality. research of sociological will develop understanding a thorough You and qualitative of quantitative knowledge gain methodology, issues in the research and ethical practical of research, methods of and weaknesses of the strengths Also the evaluation process. including surveys, techniques, of research interviewsa range and of observations. types various Course Content Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs Language. most are Sociologists Sociology of human societies. is the study of social behaviour, and consequences in the causes interested develop you to It encourages such as crime or discrimination. of society aspects skills and question and evaluative analytical If you have granted. for which may have previously been taken and a social issues in current an enquiring mind, an interest of the world around of explanations a variety explore willingness to you, then Sociology you. for is the subject GCE A Level GCE A Level Sociology My local college didn’t give me the choice of subjects that I wanted to study at A Level but here there are no timetable restrictions. I really love statistics as you can apply so many of the methods you learn to every day situations. Archie Jones Statistics, Business and Economics Previous school: Newtown High School

Statistics STATISTICS GCE A Level Progression in Statistics: Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Statisticians are in demand in all sectors of society ranging from medical research and healthcare to Language and Maths at grade 5 or above. government business and industry. As such, Statistics Course Content A Level would be particularly useful to support degrees Statistics have a pervasive effect on the world around us being an in Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Sociology and essential tool in a wide range of contexts such as: modelling the Geography. spread of epidemics, calculating the chance of inheriting genetic conditions, determining the success or failure of medical trials, predicting weather patterns, calculating insurance premiums, informing political marketing campaigns, assessing quality control in manufacturing, forecasting economic patterns in the stock market, and the list goes on… You could argue that our society would not function without its statisticians! A Level Statistics builds on, and vastly extends, the work on data analysis covered in GCSE Mathematics. The course focuses on using and interpreting data in real-world contexts. The emphasis is on drawing conclusions using a wide variety of statistical techniques including estimation, probability models and hypothesis testing. Statistics will appeal to those who want to study a numerate subject but who don’t want to study lots of algebra and pure maths. It develops an understanding of statistical models and techniques which can be applied to realistic contexts and is particularly useful for supporting study in Biology, Geography and Psychology. Assessment Three two hour papers at the end of two years: data and probability, statistical inference and statistics in practice.

Students applying for medicine can access support in preparing for medical admissions tests which are organised by The Agency at College.

54 Located at Welsh Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk TEXTILES 55

You will have the opportunity to go on research trips on research go the opportunity to will have You Museum, Fashion the V&A, Textile to including visits Museum, Rivers Pitt Gallery, Costume Manchester Shows. Degree Art GalleryWhitworth and Manchester Progression in Textiles: Progression courses entry degree or direct onto Art Foundation Design, Fashion and Textile including, Fashion and Theatre Costume and Marketing, Promotion Design. Design and Interior Assessment Assessment A Level (Component 1) is 60% of the overall investigation Personal Set the Externally from 40% will be derived The remaining grade. Assignmentgiven in February (Component 2), with a period of produce to by a 15 hour exam followed develop to ideas, research outcome. a finished textile www.scg.ac.uk

Personal Investigation (Component 1) and External Set Set (Component 1) and External Investigation Personal

Skill Building and Portfolio Development. You will use Development. You Skill Building and Portfolio Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located Emily Cooper and Textiles Music, Psychology School Previous school: Charlton

The College had all the subjects I wanted and wanted and subjects I all the had College The it at A Level Studying Textiles. enjoy I really teacher skills. The so many new you teaches can truly you where an environment creates support get the always you textiles and explore free learn was skill to My favourite need. you – I could be so machine on the stitching hand with it. free and expressive Textiles Assignment (Component 2). 1 and work in Year and skills learnt will build on knowledge You also must You independent and personal approach. with a more that 3,000 words of up to investigation a personal written produce work. textile will support your practical Year 2: Year Year 1: Year You will be inspired by visits to exhibitions and museums, learn exhibitions and museums, learn to by visits will be inspired You to and processes and apply techniques develophow to ideas textiles, design, fashion may include fashion that develop outcomes textiles, and constructed printed textiles, design, digital costume textiles. and installed design, art textiles interior textiles, domestic Course Content Entry Requirements 4 or above, including English grade at A minimum of five GCSEs subject. and an Art & Design Language must Art & Design subject a GCSE studied Those who have not a visual and ability through interest demonstrate be able to media, as well as of may include work in a variety that portfolio observational drawing. and texture shape, form, pattern, in colour, If you have an interest which you from basis an excellent then this will provide decoration art, through and develop explore your enjoyment of textiles can and design. craft GCE A Level GCE A Level a wide range of textile media, materials and techniques to to and techniques media, materials of textile a wide range many learning ideas, in investigating develop your confidence as well and scale design, pattern texture, new skills about colour, to will be challenged equipment. You textile as using specialist media such as machine embroidery, fabric experiment with textile appliqué, collage, knit, hand stitch, manipulation, weaving, crochet, construction, garment techniques, transfer printing, heat screen develop to your work will use a sketchbook and mono printing. You appropriate, where of this format outside pieces and also produce scales. in many different

I didn’t have enough GCSE grades to study A Levels straight away, so took the option of the Two Plus Programme. After completion I was able to progress to A Levels where I have been successful. Two Plus is a great opportunity and if you work hard, it can really pay off. Steven Scull BTEC Business, BTEC Creative Media, English GCSE Progressed to A Level Fine Art, Graphic Communication, BTEC Business, Extended Project Qualification Previous school: Lakelands School

Two Plus Programme TWO PLUSTWO PROGRAMME Entry Requirements You will typically have a selection of GCSEs in the grade range 2 to 5, though individual circumstances will be taken into account.

This is a one year programme. Course Content You will choose four subjects from the list below (three if you already have a grade 4 in both Maths and English Language). The BTEC courses are studied at Level 2 and are the equivalent of one GCSE at grade 4 or above. • Maths (compulsory if a minimum of grade 4 not yet achieved) • English Language (compulsory if a minimum of grade 4 not yet achieved) • Applied Science BTEC Award • Health and Social Care BTEC Award • Creative Media BTEC Award • Business (Retail) BTEC Award The study skills programme is designed to support you in the transition to study in a college environment and prepare you for your next steps. You will receive support and mentoring with your subject work as well as developing generic study skills. The Tutorial Programme will consist of group sessions and 1:1 meetings with a Tutor. This member of staff will oversee progress and provide support throughout the Two Plus year. You will also be expected to participate in at least one Enrichment Progression in Two Plus programme... activity in College. This choice is made at Enrolment and includes options such as Work Experience, Volunteering, Sport and Music. This Study Programme can be used as a basis Assessment for progression into A Level / BTEC Level 3 study You will be assessed mainly by end of year exams in the GCSE programmes, Apprenticeships or Employment. subjects and predominantly by continuous assessment via Students who left this year: coursework in the BTEC Award qualifications. • 66% progressed to an A Level programme • 24% progressed to an Extended Diploma • 7% went on to an Apprenticeship • 3% gained employment

Located at English & Welsh Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk 57 VOCATIONAL COURSES

Art & Design, Fashion & Photography 62-65 Beauty Therapies 66-69 Business & Tourism 70-71 Childcare & Education 72-73 Computing & IT 74-75 Construction Trades: Brickwork 76-77 Carpentry & Joinery 78-79 Electrical Installation 80-81 Painting & Decorating 82-83 Plumbing 84-85 Creative Media 86-87 Engineering 88-91 Hairdressing & Barbering 92-95 Health & Social Care 96-97 Hospitality & Catering 98-101 Motor Vehicle 102-103 Music Technology 104-105 Performing Arts 106-107 Public Uniformed Services 108-109 Sport & Outdoor Activities Football and Rugby Pathways 110-113 Preparation Routes: College Ready Programme 114 16-18 ESOL 114 Supported Internships 115 Apprenticeships 116-117

58 59 Where our students go...Destinations in 2018

Students completing a vocational diploma progressed to a range of courses at university...

BUSINESS CREATIVE ARTS COMPUTING / SCIENCE Computer Games Design / Computer Agri-Business / Business Management / Animation / Art and Design & Illustration / Networks and Security / Computing Science Business Studies / International Business Fashion Design / Fashion Pattern Cutting / with Japanese / Marketing Fashion Promotion / Fine Art / Games Art and Design / Garment Technology / Graphic NURSING / HEALTH & SOCIAL Design / Illustration and Visual Media / CARE / TEACHING CONSTRUCTION / Illustration with Animation Children’s Nursing / Mental Health Nursing ENGINEERING / Midwifery / Nursing Practice (Adult) / Automotive Engineering / Civil Engineering / Nursing Practice (Child) / Nursing Practice Construction Project Management / (Mental Health) / Paramedic Science / Mechanical Engineering FILM / MEDIA / MUSIC Physiotherapy / Primary Education / Social Work / Speech and Language Therapy / Live Sound Production / Cartoon and Teaching, Learning and Child Development Comic Arts / Creative Advertising / Film SPORT and Television Studies / Drama and Theatre Studies / Media (Film) Production / Music / Football Coaching and Management Music Production and Performance / HUMANITIES / SOCIAL (UCFB) / Science and Football / Sport and Musical Theatre / Performing Arts / Exercise Psychology / Sport and Exercise SCIENCE / LAW Photojournalism / Song writing / History / International Politics and Intelligence Science / Sport Coaching / Sport Sound Engineering and Production / Studies / International Studies / Law / Modern Performance Analysis / Sport Rehabilitation Studio and Live Music Production Languages and Translation / Policing Studies / / Sports Therapy Psychology / Sociology with Social Psychology

Of the known destinations of students completing Level 3 diploma courses

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46 37 other10 (Gap year progressed7 to another gained employment progressed to / travelling, further education / Apprenticeship university / Higher Education course looking for work, course volunteering)

60 Our 2018 Vocational Students have taken up places at the following universities / Higher Education Institutions:

University of Cumbria

University of York University of Central Lancashire Leeds Beckett University & Lancaster University Edge Hill University Manchester Metropolitan University University of Liverpool, Liverpool Hope University & University of Salford & Liverpool John Moores University University Sheffield Hallam University Deeside College of Derby University of Lincoln University of Chester Keele Glyndwr University University Nottingham Trent University Harper Adams University Staffordshire University Shrewsbury Colleges Group Loughborough University Aberystwyth University University of University of Buckingham & Wolverhampton Buckinghamshire New University Anglia Ruskin University University of Worcester De Montfort University Aston University, Birmingham City Swansea University University Cardiff University & Cardiff Kingston University Metropolitan University Middlesex University Ravensbourne University London University of the West of England University of the Arts, London University of Roehampton Of the known destinations of students completing Level 3 diploma courses University of West London

Falmouth University

61 Art is the subject that I felt most passionate about and I wanted to study it as a vocational course because I felt A Levels were not for me. I work on art whenever I can, at College and at home. I especially love working with charcoal and I was given the freedom to use this medium often. Georgia Hudson Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design Previous school: Priory School

Art & Design, Fashion and Photography ART & DESIGN, FASHION AND PHOTOGRAPHY By studying an Art and Design course you will work through a range of artistic disciplines, materials and outcomes enabling you to select your chosen pathway for further study. You can choose from Extended Diplomas in Art & Design, Fashion or Photography. If you have a good understanding of current trends, creative flair and good business sense, consider a future in Fashion. You’ll be taught by staff with professional backgrounds and build a portfolio to support your progression. An end of year annual show provides an opportunity to display your professional standard ‘collection’ to the public.

Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design

Course Length Course Length 1 year 2 years Entry Requirements Entry Requirements A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including Art or English. English Language and an Art subject, or Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design, at Merit, and a portfolio of art and design work. Course Content A broad introduction where you will gain skills and understanding Course Content of visual language across a range of disciplines - producing, Includes assignments in a range of disciplines e.g. fine art, photography, print, drawing and painting techniques, 3D design photography, graphic design, 3D design, and textiles, whilst and textiles, as you build a portfolio of work. You will be expected to developing your drawing skills and undertaking contextual studies. develop an awareness of past and current art and design practices You will be taught by artists and designers in an Art School context and influences. and have opportunities to specialise, but will also be encouraged to cross creative boundaries. The natural progression from this programme is to Higher Education. Your tutors will support you in building a portfolio of work, and help you to decide which area of i Over 50 students took part in a design competition Art and Design is most appropriate for you to specialise in. creating new print designs for AGA cookware collection. AGA designers visited the college in March to view and appraise the designs. Josh Bloomfield, Thomas Harrill, Georgia Hudson and Karolina Wysocka were shortlisted, with Georgia Hudson’s design, ‘Blackthorn Winter’ finally Progress to Higher Education at being chosen to be turned into products that will be sold Shrewsbury Colleges Group: nationwide online and in-store (aprons, oven gloves, heat HNC/HND in Game Design & Production, HNC/HND in pads and more.) Fashion & Textiles, HNC/HND in Performing Arts or HNC/ HND in Photography.

62 Located at English Bridge Campus www.scg.ac.uk Progression in Fashion & Photography: You can progress to the HNC/HND Fashion course at other Higher Education institutions or universities such as London College of Fashion, Manchester Met, Liverpool and Brighton to study Fashion Buying, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design, Fashion and Textiles or Fashion Technology. Some students go directly into employment in the fashion industry. You could become an Image Consultant or Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Buyer, or develop your creativity as a Fashion Designer.

Career options & National Starting Averages include:

Fashion Design Assistant £14,000 - £23,000 Pattern Cutter £15,000 - £40,000

You could move on to be an: ART & DESIGN, FASHION AND PHOTOGRAPHY Fashion Designer £25,000+ Retail Buyer £35,000+

Discover our latest student projects shrewsbury_college_fashion Vocational courses 63

Course Length 2 years Entry Requirements including 4 or above, preferably grade at GCSEs A minimum of four Merit, or Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design, at English Language, of art and design work.and a portfolio previous No photographic own a DSLR camera, to It is advantageous is required. qualification overnight for number available although we do have a limited loans. Course Content work, fashion, studio skills, from of photographic range A broad complete will need to You documentary landscape. to location, and sketchbook shoots work such as photographic practical silver - a mix of some traditional 18 units are There independently. imaging. technology and digital based or area in the photographic university or careers for route An ideal fields such as into progress could fields. You creative related other Based Media, or Film Production. Lens Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography Diploma 3 Extended Level Dahiya Haydn Textiles and in Fashion Diploma 3 Extended Level School Previous school: Charlton I have enjoyed the course so much I am going to progress progress to going I am much so course the enjoyed I have like I feel year. next here course HNC Fashion the do to yet not as I am me for stone stepping is a good College the the do want to I also at University. study away to ready supportive so I like and are tutors the because HNC here Marketing. Fashion do to on go I want to environment. the www.scg.ac.uk

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Located at English Bridge Campus English Bridge at Located Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and and in Fashion Diploma 3 Extended Level Textiles Course Length 2 years Entry Requirements A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including 4 or above, preferably grade at GCSEs A minimum of four subject, and an Art or Level 2 Diploma in Art &English Language Merit, of art and design work.Design, at and a portfolio Course Content and understanding you with knowledge will provide This course Fashion such as Design, in employment areas of the different Cutting, Buying, Pattern Merchandising, Marketing, Illustration, skills will develop practical You and Textiles. Garment Construction them as high quality and realise your ideas create enable you to to Show. the annual Fashion at your collection will form that outfits skills industry and develop about the fashion practical will learn You construction, garment cutting, pattern design, drawing, in fashion will also visit You aided design. and computer photography fashion shows. and fashion galleries appropriate Art & Design, Fashion and Photography and Art & Design, Fashion

ART & DESIGN, FASHION AND PHOTOGRAPHY 64 Progression in Art & Design...

Over 2 million people are employed in the creative industries according to the Confederation of British Industry. These industries, which range from advertising to architecture and fashion to film, constitute one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. Young British artists and designers are at the forefront of the world’s creative industries. To develop a career you will generally need to study further at university and maintain a portfolio of practice.

Career options & National Starting Averages include:

Photographer £14,000 - £50,000 Art editor £18,000 - £40,000 You could move on to be an:

Advertising Art Director £18,000 - £100,000 ART & DESIGN, FASHION AND PHOTOGRAPHY Art therapist £26,000 - £48,000

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

Course Length 1 year Entry Requirements You will need A Levels (including Art & Design) or a Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design and a portfolio of work. Aged over 18 and have a grade 4 (grade C) or above in English and Maths. Relevant experience will be considered for students aged 21+. Course Content You will gain insight into different art and design disciplines improving knowledge, practical skills, ideas and critical judgement in preparation for further study at degree level. Part one focuses on experimental work and developing skills; Part two will enable you to develop your confidence, independence and ability within your chosen area; Part three is a personally directed project externally assessed. Your final project will be included in the end of year Art Show, open to the public. Each year students enjoy a residential ‘contextual studies’ visit to Paris.

Design by Josh Bloomfield.

Discover our latest student projects @scg_fad @shrewsbury.college.art Vocational courses 65 I really enjoyed working on clients in College, performing massage with pre blended Aromatherapy oils and hot stones. I gained my position at Albrighton Hall spa in the second year of my course and I felt the course prepared me for employment. Caitlin Morton Level 3 Beauty Therapy Previous school: Grove School, Market Drayton

Beauty Therapies BEAUTY THERAPIES This is a fast-growing industry, with new technologies, products and treatments constantly coming onto the market. Learning about these products and treatments can lead to a highly rewarding career. You will need to be prepared to work hard, able to offerexcellent customer service, and have good personal presentation. You will have the opportunity to compete in national and regional competitions, cross-college events and in the community.

Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 2 Nail Treatments and Cosmetic make up

Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements A minimum of three GCSEs at grade 4 and above, preferably English A minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. and Maths. This is a commercially recognised qualification. You must be willing This is a commercially recognised qualification. You must be willing to work as part of a team as well as independently and be punctual, to work as part of a team as well as independently and be punctual, reliable and enjoy working with people. This is a challenging course, reliable and enjoy working with people. This is a challenging course, therefore you need high levels of self-motivation and a strong therefore you need high levels of self-motivation and a strong commitment to study. commitment to study. Course Content Course Content Throughout this qualification, you will develop knowledge and Includes all the required elements to work as a beauty therapist, understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health including waxing techniques, applying make-up, eyelash and and safety. You will also develop the knowledge, understanding eyebrow treatments, manicure, pedicure, facial skincare, client care, and skills to consult with clients whilst providing a range of beauty health and safety and fulfilling reception duties. Problem solving, treatments. You will develop communication and customer service team working and research skills will also be developed. skills, awareness of environmental sustainability and commercial You will provide professional beauty treatments for clients in our skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving, Training Academy and develop your customer service skills. You team working and research skills will also be developed. Practical will work within a commercial environment and work to industry treatments include; manicure and pedicure treatments, eyebrow standard time frames. shaping, eye lash / brow tinting and eye lash lift, day, evening and special occasion make-up applications, and nail art services. i Evolve hair and beauty salon is a unique opportunity for students to work alongside professional therapists with clients.

66 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk BEAUTY THERAPIES 67 Vocational courses Vocational Students who have studied here have: here studied who have Students cruise liners Steiner on prestigious Gained work London in their training weeks of intensive (after five beauty hair, successful their own started academy), in employment businesses and gained and therapies salons. local Apprenticeships Therapy. 2 and 3 in Beauty Level £12,000 - £15,000 £12,500 - £25,000 £18,000 - £25,000 £18,000 - £30,000 Beautician Nail Technician be a: on to move could You Consultant Beauty Senior Therapist Career options & National Starting Career options & National Starting include: Averages Career opportunities include: working as a Beautician as a Beautician opportunities include: working Career own your running in a salon or as a Mobile Therapist, in working others, and training business employing on airlines, as a Artist, as a Makeup stores, department and education. in sales and retail representative, product Progression in Beauty Therapies: in Beauty Progression Discover our latest student projects shrewscoll_beautytherapy projects student our latest Discover I decided to come here because it’s a good, local college. I enjoy learning about the calming massage techniques and the spa treatments. There is full tutor support and good groups of students. I currently work part-time at Renew Hair and Beauty in Dorrington - where I will work full-time when I qualify. Gemma Lee Level 3 Diploma Massage Therapies Previous school: City of Wolverhampton College

Beauty Therapies BEAUTY THERAPIES Level 3 in Beauty Make-up Techniques Level 3 Diploma Massage Therapies

Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements This is a commercially recognised qualification. You must have This is a commercially recognised qualification. For those who three GCSEs at grade 4 or above preferably in Maths, English and/ wish to pursue a career as a Massage Therapist, you should have a or Science and a Level 2 beauty qualification or relevant academic Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques or a Level 2 NVQ qualification. You will be required to have an interview with the Diploma in Beauty Therapy or an equivalent Beauty qualification tutor prior to enrolment. You must be fully committed, reliable, and and good communication and personal presentation skills. A punctual and have good communication and personal presentation grade 4 in English and Maths will allow you to start on the Extended skills. Diploma. Course Content Course Content Health and safety in the salon, client care and consultation, The course covers: health and safety in the salon, client care and photographic make-up, anatomy and physiology for make-up consultation, history and origins of massage therapies, Swedish services, bridal make-up, airbrush make-up, individual eyelash massage, stone therapy, Indian head massage, anatomy and extensions, false eyelash application, cosmetic make-up science, physiology of the face and body systems, promotion of products and promotion of products and services. and services and effective running of a business. Some treatments are required to be carried out outside of the You will develop communication and customer service skills, and College, along with attending shows, productions and gaining gain an awareness of environmental sustainability and commercial portfolio evidence to showcase skills. skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Maths and English are integrated into the programme. There is an Problem solving and research skills will also be developed. opportunity to work towards the Extended Diploma for students Trips and visits to enrich the learning experience may have who have achieved grades 9-4 in both English and Maths. This will additional costs attached. There is a mandatory 1-2 week work allow you to gain additional skills within the industry. placement in the summer term, depending on the level you are studying. Whilst the primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare you for employment, you may choose to study further by completing i a specialist qualification at Level 4 in Salon Management or Kit / uniform will be required - please enquire at your Complementary Therapies. Interview.

68 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk BEAUTY THERAPIES 69 Vocational courses Vocational

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Business and Tourism

Whether you are interested in working in Business, Marketing, Events Management, Finance, Retail Management, Banking, Tourism or setting up your own enterprise, our Business and Tourism BUSINESS AND TOURISM courses will enable you to develop the necessary skills for managing people and projects.

Level 2 Diploma in Business Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

Course Length Course Length 1 year 2 years Entry Requirements Entry Requirements A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including You will need a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, English and Maths or a Merit grade in a business-related Level 2 preferably, including English and Maths. course. Course Content Course Content You will study the following units: Enterprise in the Business World; You will study managing an event, developing a marketing Finance for Business; Promoting a Brand; Building Successful campaign, exploring business, pitching for a new business, visual Business Teams; Law and Consumer Rights; Small Business Planning; merchandising, finance, recruitment and selection, digital marketing Project Management; Introducing Retail Business. and international business. Assessment is ongoing through the completion of assignments. Throughout the course there are opportunities to gain work i experience with numerous local businesses. Students get involved in various business activities. This year students have hosted a wide range of events including a This includes competitions run in partnership black tie ball, charity dinners, quizzes, sporting competitions and a with Shrewsbury Town Football Club and students have brass band event. the opportunity to set up and run their own business by participating in the Young Enterprise Awards. Visits include theme parks, Liverpool, Wolverhampton Law Students who have studied here have: court, Caterpillar and Jaguar Landrover. Students who have studied here have.. Progressed to a Higher Level course at Shrewsbury There are many opportunities to travel and experience StudyColleges law Group, at Cambridge studied Law atSchool, Cambridge Business Law School, the industry first hand. Examples include: Athens ManagementBusiness Management at Birmingham at Birmingham City University, City University, secure a European Erasmus Funded work placement, Italian Highersecured Business a Higher Apprenticeship Business Apprenticeship with Airbus with and Airbus move Student Exchange Programme, Disneyland Paris, Alton directlyand moved into directly employment into employment on a Management on a Management Trainee Towers, Chester Zoo, Attingham Park, Ironbridge Gorge ProgrammeTrainee Programme with a local with employer. a local employer. Museums and Cardingmill Valley.

70 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk Previous students have progressed to university, gained Apprenticeships and employment with companies including Jaguar Land Rover and Caterpillar. Travel & Tourism courses enable access to many different local, regional, national and international jobs markets including: • Air cabin crew • Resort representatives • Tour operators • Tourist attractions • Travel consultants • Cruise operators • Entertainers • Hotel hosts/managers • Tourism marketers • Event planners BUSINESS AND TOURISM

Progression in Business and Tourism: Can lead to employment such as: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism • Finance and Accounting • Marketing & Public Relations Course Length • Event Planning 2 years • Administration Entry Requirements • Business Management You will need four 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. • Human Resources (Extended Diploma requires English and Maths GCSE.) • Tour Operator Career options & National Starting Course Content Includes business, customer services, UK, Europe and long haul Averages include: as holiday destinations, marketing, preparation for employment and placement, cruise industry, holiday representatives, events, HR Assistant £16,000 - £22,000 hospitality, visitor attractions, planning a residential study visit and Administration Officer £16,000 - £18,000 the airport experience. Marketing & Communications £18,000 - £25,000 You will volunteer at events and activities within College, as well Finance Assistant £18,000 - £20,000 as engage with team building and leadership activities within the industry to improve your confidence and employability. You could move on to be a: Office Manager £22,000 - £35,000 A uniform is required for promotional and professional activities for Travel & Tourism. Please enquire at your Interview. Sales Manager £24,000 - £35,000 Events Manager £30,000 - £40,000 Finance Manager £30,000 - £50,000 HR Manager £30,000 - £50,000 Progress to Higher Education at Shrewsbury Colleges Group: HND Business. Apprenticeships Business Administration, Customer Service and Management.

Vocational courses 71 After looking around other colleges and the other campuses,

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BusinessChildcare and & Education Tourism CHILDCARE & EDUCATION Childcare is a rewarding and satisfying career and whatever area of the sector you choose to work in, it is essential to gain the necessary skills Progress to Higher Education at Shrewsbury Colleges Group: and qualifications. Courses include a range of Foundation Degrees in Children, Young People & relevant subjects such as child development, Communities, Early Childhood Studies and Counselling Theory and Practice. safeguarding and working together for the benefit of children and young people.

Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care & Level 2 Diploma in Playwork Children & Young People’s Setting Course Length Course Length 2 years 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements You need to have 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English You should have achieved GCSE English or Level 1 Literacy and will and preferably Maths. You will need to complete a DBS check need good communication skills, like working with people and before starting the course as you will be required to complete a be able to demonstrate your ability to maintain good attendance work placement. and punctuality. You will need to be enthusiastic, show positive Course Content behaviour and be prepared to study for your qualification. This qualification is an introduction to the primary aspects of Course Content working with children and young people between the ages of 4 to This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of 16 in play environments. It provides an understanding of playwork the different types of provision in the Health, Social Care and values, and the importance of play and playwork in children Children’s and Young People’s sectors. You will study a range of and young people’s lives. The Diploma covers the knowledge units related to Health & Social Care and Childcare, like human and skills needed when working under supervision in a wide growth and development, equality and inclusion, children and range of playwork environments. You will study 12 mandatory young people’s development, all of which are designed to give you units and sufficient optional units to gain 16 credits. Examples of the skills and knowledge you will need to progress academically or topics include: playwork principles; working within a playwork to gain employment in the sector. environment; health and safety; developing own playwork and team practice; reflective playwork practice and support work with The College uses a range of assessment techniques, for example, parents and carers in the play environment. Successful completion you might be involved in producing an assessed portfolio, doing of this course will enable you to progress to Level 3 qualifications written assignments, or creating assessed visual work. in playwork or employment in roles such as; Hospital Playwork Assistant; Assistant Playworker in a Children’s Holiday Club; After-school Club Playwork Assistant; Adventure Centre Assistant or Soft Play Area Assistant.

72 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk Progression in Childcare and Education: Careers range from assistants in early years settings through to Classroom Assistants, Play Leadership, Nursery Management, Teaching and Nursing as well as exciting opportunities abroad. Many of our students go on to study a related degree at university. CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

Career options & National Starting Averages include:

Playwork Leader £12,000 - £30,000 Nursery Worker £14,000 - £24,000 Apprenticeships You could move on to be a: Childcare and Health & Social Care. Nursery Manager £23,000 - £45,000 Ofsted Inspector £43,500 - £71,000

Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education Early Years and Primary Settings Course Length Course Length 2 years 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements You must have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above and GCSE English at grade 4 and three other GCSEs at grade 3 including at least three other C grades in appropriate areas. Mature applicants Maths. You will need to complete a DBS check before starting the and those with the CACHE Level 2 will also be considered. You will course as you will be required to complete a work placement. need to complete a DBS check before starting the course. Course Content Course Content This course will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of You will learn the requirements that an early years educator must caring for and supporting the learning and development of children meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept from birth to 11 years and 11 months. You will study six mandatory healthy and safe. The course will promote teaching and learning to units: child development from birth to 11 years and 11 months; play ensure that you can support young children to be ready for school. and learning; exploring legislation; role of the childcare practitioner; You will learn to give children a range of knowledge and skills to nutrition and physical development and physical activity. You will help them develop a foundation for good progress throughout also complete one externally assessed short answer examination. their lives. You will be able to support young children from birth to You will have the opportunity to gain a qualification in Paediatric five years in the Early Years Foundation stage. The course involves First Aid which will enhance your employment prospects in the placement days. sector. Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress to Level 3 qualifications across a numbers of sectors, such as Early Years Educator and Supporting Teaching and Learning, or progression into employment in jobs such as Nursery Assistant, Classroom/Pre-school Assistant.

On Level 2 and Level 3 courses there will be work placements, usually two days a week. Vocational courses 73

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BusinessComputing and & ITTourism COMPUTING & IT Computing & IT form the basis of a modern society and continue to be areas of employment growth with graduate starting salaries in the national top ten. Technology is used in every corner of society and the skills you acquire on our courses can be applied to many jobs in a wide range of sectors. You will study a variety of specialist subjects including installing IT, computer systems, using IT to control systems, programming, web development, networking, digital graphics and games development.

Level 2 Diploma IT Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT with Games Course Length Development 1 year Course Length 2 years Entry Requirements You need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including Entry Requirements English or Maths. You need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including Course Content Maths and English or a Merit grade Level 2 Diploma. This hands-on course will introduce you to a variety of IT subjects Course Content that will allow you to understand how IT is used in industry. You will This 3 A level equivalent Diploma includes a wide range of units discover how a computer works, how to set up an IT network and including computer games design, developing computer games, how to create your own website. games platforms, digital graphics, website production, controlling The course is made up of a range of units including: technology systems using IT and I.T. Project. systems, computer networks, web development, multimedia products, installing hardware and digital graphics, which will help you develop your skills and identify suitable progression routes. On successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma you will have the i opportunity to progress to our Level 3 qualification. You will attend a range of specialist workshops, gain valuable work experience at BT, the NHS or a host of other local IT businesses and volunteer with a number of local charitable institutions. Realistic interview opportunities with external employers take place to help prepare students for Higher Education and employment applications.

74 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk COMPUTING & IT

Progression in Computing & IT: Prospective job roles include: IT Technician, Games Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT Developer, Network Engineer, Website Developer, Course Length Software Developer/Tester, Information Security Analyst 2 years and Programmer.

Entry Requirements Career options & National Starting Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including English and Averages include: Maths. Course Content IT and Telecoms Support Engineer £16,000 to £25,000 This three A Level equivalent course consists of an extensive range IT Support Technician £16,000 to £27,000 of units including Computer Systems, Networking, Procedural Games Developer £24,000 to £28,000 Programming, Web Animation, Games Design, Website Production, Systems Security, IT Project and Games Development. Software and IT Networks Support Technician £23,000 to £25,000 You will develop and demonstrate a broad range of skills that both Web Designer £18,000 to £30,000 industry and Higher Education institutions seek. You could move on to be a: IT Support Engineer £25,000 to £30,000 Programmer £28,000 to £40,000 Cyber Security Analyst £40,000 to £65,000 Students who have studied here have: Web Applications Developer £25,000 to £55,000 Taken a range of progression routes, either moving directly into employment, (for example, BT, Sky, Capgemini, the NHS) continued their studies here on our own Higher National Diploma in association with Progress to Higher Education at Staffordshire University, gone directly to university or Shrewsbury Colleges Group: gained Higher Apprenticeships. HND/HNC Computing Science

Vocational courses 75

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BusinessConstruction Trades: and BrickworkTourism CONSTRUCTION TRADES: BRICKWORK

As a bricklayer, you will develop transferable skills that are highly sought after worldwide. The projects you might work on can range from a house extension to a large commercial development. To become a bricklayer, you will need to be organised, be able to read plans and communicate effectively.

Level 1 Brickwork Level 1 Construction Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Preferably GCSE English and Maths. This course is set within an Preferably GCSE English and Maths. You should have an interest in external workshop to simulate the real working environment. You multiple trades. must be prepared to work outside. Course Content Course Content The content is largely practical to help you choose the right trade You will gain skills to prepare you for work as a bricklayer including for you. A mandatory unit covers health and safety. Optional units constructing corners, cavities and solid walling. Each unit will be include: a range of hand-skills and practical tasks in Bricklaying, assessed by two online multiple choice knowledge tests, end of unit Carpentry and Joinery, Plastering, Wall and Floor Tiling, Painting & multiple choice tests and practical assessments during the year. Decorating and Construction Operations. Also English and Maths This programme of study provides a progression route to the Level Functional Skills or GCSE where applicable. 2 Diploma.

i Apprenticeships Students have the opportunity of entering local, Brickwork or Property Maintenance. national and international competitions including the UK SkillBuild competition.

Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk 76 Progression in Brickwork:

BTEC qualifications are widely recognised within CONSTRUCTION TRADES: BRICKWORK the construction industry and have been specifically designed to prepare you for work through delivery in a realistic training environment. You could find work with a local company, building contractors and local authorities or become self-employed. You could work as a sub-contractor for a building company or contractor, who would supply the materials.

Career options & National Starting Averages include:

Bricklayer £15,000 - £30,000 Construction Operative £15,000 - £35,000 Progress to Higher Education at You could move on to be a: Shrewsbury Colleges Group: Civil Engineer £24,000 - £80,000 HNC Constructions & Built Environment. Construction Contracts Manager £25,000 - £57,000

Level 2 Brickwork Level 3 Construction and the Built New for 2019 Course Length Environment 1 year Course Length 1 - 2 years Entry Requirements Level 1 qualification in Brickwork. Preferably GCSE English and Entry Requirements Maths. Four GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or Course Content above. Delivered in a realistic training environment, the course includes: Course Content general core units, occupation specific units, practical assessments, This course provides knowledge and skills across the broad range of multiple choice unit end tests and a multiple choice online the construction industry, the course covers construction principles, knowledge test. You will be able to progress to a Construction design and technology as well as health and safety units to prepare Apprenticeship, based upon a satisfactory outcome from your you for employment, Apprenticeships and Higher Education. Level 2. Possible jobs include Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Site Supervision, Contracts Management and Architecture.

Vocational courses 77 77

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Construction Trades: BusinessCarpentry and and Tourism Joinery CONSTRUCTION TRADES: CARPENTRY & JOINERY As a carpenter or joiner, you’ll need to follow construction industry. In the first year of study technical drawings and plans, have an eye for you will develop practical hand skills, then detail and good maths skills for measuring you will move on to specialise in either site and working out angles. Our City & Guilds carpentry, bench joinery, shop fitting or fitted qualifications are widely recognised within the interiors.

Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 Bench Joinery Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Preferably English and Maths GCSE. Suitable for anyone wanting Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery course. Preferably English and Maths to develop the skills and knowledge of carpentry to progress to a GCSE. career within the carpentry industry. Course Content Course Content You will learn, develop and practice the skills required for Designed to prepare you to enter the industry in your chosen employment and/or career progression in bench joinery. You craft. It has been specifically developed for delivery in a training will have to achieve all units and you must also study GCSE or environment using simulated conditions. You will have to undertake Functional skills in English/Maths if appropriate, one online all units and you must also study GCSE or Functional skills in multiple choice knowledge test, end of unit multiple choice tests English/Maths if appropriate, two online multiple choice knowledge and practical assessments during the year. tests, end of unit multiple choice tests and practical assessments. The course covers the following skills: The course allows you to choose your specialism at Level 2. • Set-up and operate a circular saw Progress to Level 2 or an Apprenticeship. • Produce setting out details for bench joinery products • Mark out from setting out details for bench joinery products Apprenticeships • Manufacture bench joinery products Carpentry & Joinery or Property Maintenance. Progress to Level 3 Bench Joinery or Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment or an Apprenticeship.

78 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk Progression in Carpentry and Joinery: The UK construction industry continues to be one of the country’s most important economic sectors accounting for around 8% of gross domestic product (GDP), and employing 2.47 million people. The greatest growth is predicted to come from wood trades and interior fit-out, followed by Construction Managers. Many Carpenters and Joiners are self-employed. You could also find work with large construction companies, local authorities, CONSTRUCTION TRADES: CARPENTRY & JOINERY shop-fitting firms, or in set building for theatre and television. Career options & National Starting Averages include: i Shop Fitter £13,500 - £30,000 Students have the opportunity of entering local, Carpenter or Joiner £16,000 - £40,000 national and international competitions including the You could move on to be a: UK SkillBuild competition. Quantity Surveyor £18,000 - £80,000 Building Site Inspector £21,000 - £60,000

Progress to Higher Education at Shrewsbury Colleges Group: HNC Constructions & Built Environment. Level 2 Site Carpentry Course Length 1 year Level 3 Bench Joinery Level 3 Site Carpentry Entry Requirements Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery course. Course Length Course Length Preferably English and Maths GCSE. 1 year 1 year Course Content Entry Requirements Entry Requirements The Level 2 course allows you to learn, Successful completion of Level 2 Bench Successful completion of Level 2 Site develop and practice the skills required Joinery course. Preferably English and Carpentry course. Preferably English and for employment and career progression Maths GCSE. Maths GCSE. in Site Carpentry. You will have to achieve Course Content Course Content all units and you must also study GCSE The Level 3 allows you to learn The Level 3 allows you to learn and practice or Functional skills in English/Maths if and develop the skills required for the skills required for employment and appropriate, one online multiple choice employment and career progression in career progression in Site Carpentry. You knowledge test, end of unit multiple choice Bench Joinery. You will have to achieve will have to achieve all units and you must tests and practical assessments during the all units and you must also study GCSE also study GCSE or Functional skills in year. or Functional skills in English/Maths if English/Maths if appropriate, one online The course covers the following skills: appropriate, one online multiple choice multiple choice knowledge test, end of unit multiple choice tests and practical • Carry out first fix flooring and roofing knowledge test, end of unit multiple choice tests and practical assessments assessments during the year. • Carry out first fix frames, partitions and during the year. stairs The course covers the following skills: The course covers the following skills: • Carry out second fixing operations • First fix roofing and stairs • Set-up and use fixed and transportable • Carry out carpentry maintenance • Second fixing double doors and machinery • Set-up and operate a circular saw mouldings. • Manufacture shaped doors and frames Progress to Level 3 Site Carpentry or Level 3 • Use fixed and transportable machinery. • Manufacture stairs with turns. Construction and the Built Environment or an Apprenticeship.

Vocational courses 79 Electrical Installation gets you ready for

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Construction Trades: BusinessElectrical and Installation Tourism CONSTRUCTION TRADES: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION As an electrician you fit and repair electrical and pay close attention to detail. All courses circuits and wiring in people’s homes or offer achallenging learning environment businesses. You will need industry-recognised consisting of practical workshop activities training and qualifications, a full understanding backed up by relevant theoretical core subjects. of safety rules and regulations, to be organised

Level 1 Electrical Level 2 Electrical Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Preferably English and Maths GCSE and Science and ICT skills to Level 1 Electrical course. English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or enable progression. above. Course Content Course Content An introduction for people thinking about a career in electrical You will study a combination of practical techniques and theory- installation. A variety of different practical tasks and techniques based applications and undertake a wide variety of standard and a wider introduction to the basics of electrical installation: electrical installation work. As well as learning the theory behind • Structure of the construction industry electricity and reasons for selecting the right equipment, you will learn a large variety of installation methods and use industrial • Fundamental safe working practices and commercial techniques within a workshop environment. In • Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic addition you will learn about a variety of different wiring systems, dwellings such as conduit, tray and trunking along with various methods of • Site preparation for working in the construction industry wiring and circuit control and the safety critical tasks to ensure the • Electrical installation wiring and terminations safety of yourself and others. Work placements are available with a variety of employers. • Fabrication techniques for electrical installation • Electrical science and technology. On completion, you can move onto a Level 2 full-time qualification Progress to Higher Education at in Electrical Installation or an Apprenticeship in the area. Shrewsbury Colleges Group: HNC Constructions & Built Environment.

80 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk CONSTRUCTION TRADES: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Progression in Electrical Installation: You can progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship or become an operative working within the electrical/ building services industry. You can go onto Higher Education and become a Professional Electrical or Building Services Engineer or HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. The electro-technical industry is part of the building services engineering sector, which also includes: plumbing, heating and ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration, and electrical and electronic servicing. Building services engineering is continually adapting to meet technological challenges and plays a central role in environmental technology developments, particularly around renewable energy and micro-generation. Those who get into the industry are in huge demand. Apprenticeships Career options & National Starting Averages include: Electrical Installation.

Auto Electrician Technician £15,000 - £35,000 Electrician £18,000 – £42,000 You could move on to be a: i Electrical Engineer £20,000 - £60,000 Students have the opportunity to enter local, national Structural Engineer £22,000 - £50,000 and international competitions including the UK SkillBuild competition.

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Construction Trades: BusinessPainting &and Decorating Tourism

CONSTRUCTION TRADES: PAINTING & DECORATING Our industry-recognised courses are ideal for helping you gain employment in the decorating industry, either by starting up your own business or gaining an Apprenticeship. Three quarters of your time will be spent in our workshops where you will develop your practical skills under expert guidance. All of our tutors are highly skilled, knowledgeable, industry-qualified and experienced.

Level 1 Painting & Decorating Level 2 Painting & Decorating Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Preferably English and Maths GCSE. Level 1 Painting and Decorating course. Preferably English and Maths GCSE. Course Content Includes: Course Content • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working This course develops knowledge and skills in Painting & platforms Decorating. Covers the following skills: • Preparing surfaces • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms • Applying paint systems by brush and roller • Preparing surfaces • Applying foundation and plain papers • Applying paint systems by brush and roller • Producing specialist decorative finishes. • Applying foundation and plain papers You will have to undertake all units and study GCSE or Functional • Producing specialist decorative finishes skills in English/ Maths if appropriate, online multiple choice knowledge tests, end of unit tests and practical assessments. • Applying and creating colour. Progress to Level 2 or an Apprenticeship. You will have to undertake all units and study GCSE or Functional skill in English/Maths if appropriate. Assessment will be through one online multiple choice knowledge test, end of unit tests and practical assessments. Progress to Level 3 or an Apprenticeship.

82 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk CONSTRUCTION TRADES: PAINTING & DECORATING

Apprenticeships Level 3 Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating or Property Maintenance. Course Length 1 year

Entry Requirements Progression in Painting & Decorating: Level 2 Painting and Decorating course. Preferably English and Maths GCSE. You could progress to employment with a local company, building contractors or local authority or be Course Content self-employed or sub-contracted. Some companies The course develops knowledge and skills for the construction may specialise in particular techniques, like heavy industry and develops you for a supervisor or senior role . industrial painting. With experience, you could progress Covers the following: to supervisor roles or move into related areas such as estimating and contract management. You could also • Applying hangings to walls and ceilings take further training to specialise in restoration work. • Producing specialist finishes for painted decorative work • Producing specialist architectural finishes for decorative work Career options & National Starting • Applying water-borne paint systems using airless equipment and Averages include: High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spray equipment. You will have to undertake all units and pass Functional skills, Painter & Decorator £15,000 - £30,000 English/Maths (if not already achieved), one online multiple choice Specialist Painter & Decorator £23,000+ knowledge test, end of unit tests and practical assessments. Self-employed Painter & Decorators set their own pay Progress to HNC Construction and the Built Environment or an rates at around £150+ a day. Apprenticeship.

i Students have the opportunity to enter local, national Progress to Higher Education at and international competitions including the UK Shrewsbury Colleges Group: SkillBuild competition. They have also taken part in HNC Constructions & Built Environment. the annual Graining and Marbling Olympics in Stoke, where they have previously gained 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

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BusinessConstruction Trades: and Plumbing Tourism CONSTRUCTION TRADES: PLUMBING About 80% of people employed in the industry work as domestic plumbers, whilst 20% work as commercial plumbers. With a predicted increase in the number of people required in the sector, prospects for new entrants are strong. The plumbing industry is at the forefront of environmentally friendly technologies, designing and installing low carbon systems involving solar water and rainwater harvesting.

Level 1 Plumbing Level 2 Plumbing Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Preferably English and Maths GCSE. Level 1 Plumbing course. Preferably English and Maths GCSE. Course Content Course Content As beginners, you will learn skills and be supervised in various Ideal for those who want to work as plumbers or in other related practical and knowledge based activities: disciplines in the building services engineering sector. This • Structure of the construction industry qualification is a major step towards becoming a fully qualified plumber. • Fundamental safe working practices • Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic As well as learning the science and theory behind systems such as dwellings hot and cold water, you will also perform a variety of practical tasks such as the installation of copper pipe and radiators and drainage • Site preparation for working in the construction industry techniques. A combination of practical and theory-based work • Above ground drainage provides the footing needed to succeed in the plumbing industry • Copper pipework and also forms part of the Plumbing Apprenticeship Framework • Plastic pressure pipework which can be used towards the completion of a full Plumbing Apprenticeship at Level 2. • Low carbon steel pipework • Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems All students must attend English and Maths (if grade 4 is not achieved) and depending on prior achievements, you will either • Plumbing science. take GCSE or Functional Skills. All students must study English and Maths (if grade 4 is not Progress to Level 3 Plumbing or Level 3 Construction and the Built achieved) and depending on prior achievements, you will either Environment or an Apprenticeship. take GCSE or Functional Skills. In order to work as a Plumber you need to progress to Level 2, either full-time or as an Apprentice.

84 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk CONSTRUCTION TRADES: PLUMBING

Apprenticeships Plumbing.

Level 3 Plumbing Course Length 1 year Progression in Plumbing: Entry Requirements Level 2 Plumbing, a minimum of six GCSEs including ICT and The plumbing industry is part of the building services Science, with a minimum grade 4 in English and Maths. engineering sector. It includes electro-technical, heating and ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration Course Content and electrical and electronic servicing. Building • Health and Safety legislation services engineering is continually adapting to meet • Maintaining effective plumbing working relationships technological challenges and plays a central role in environmental technology developments. As a qualified • Contributing to the improvement of plumbing business products plumber you could work in a number of different areas, and services including heating and ventilation, refrigeration and air- • Planning complex domestic plumbing work activities conditioning, gas servicing, and kitchen and bathroom • Installing complex domestic plumbing systems and components fitting. You could move into estimating or contract • Commissioning and decommissioning complex domestic management. Self-employment is also a common plumbing systems and components. option. You will need to access resources and complete assessments Career options & National Starting online. Averages include: Progress to HNC Construction and the Built Environment or an Apprenticeship. Kitchen and bathroom fitter £13,500 - £35,000 Newly qualified Plumber £15,000 - £40,000 Gas Engineer £22,000 - £40,000 i You could move on to be an: Environmental Consultant £22,000 - £60,000 Students enter local, national and international competitions including the UK SkillBuild competition. Marine Engineer £24,500 - £55,000

Vocational courses 85 I feel passionate about Creative Media and I really

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BusinessCreative Mediaand Tourism CREATIVE MEDIA Our media courses are aimed at students who are passionate about a career in the creative media industries such as film, animation, game design, photography, graphic design, 3D animation or concept art. You will develop your core creative skills and software expertise usingindustry standard software through workshops and guided studio sessions. These qualifications are awarded by the University of the Arts London - the only specialist Art & Design awarding body.

Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production Course Length 1 year Progression in Creative Media: Previous students have gone on to work as camera Entry Requirements operators, animators, photographers, game designers, A minimum of three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably concept artists, 3D modellers, creative writers and including English. graphic design artists after completing study at a higher Course Content level. Others have set up independent game or film An introduction to the processes and skills of Creative Media production companies, won awards for independent film through a series of creative projects. You will be encouraged to making and gone into TV production for BBC and ITV. use research, planning techniques such as storyboards, sketches Higher level courses you could progress onto study or concept art, production skills, (and a range of equipment such could include concept art, 3D animation, programming, as DSLRs, audio recorders and green-screens) post-production graphic design, TV and film production, radio skills using industry-standard software (Photoshop, Premiere, After production, script writing or special effects. Effects and Blender and Unity) and finally, reflection to help you set Alternatively, you could investigate apprenticeships targets to develop your skills in future projects. You will exhibit your where you could use your skills in marketing, film work in the End of Year Show which family and friends are invited making or in graphic design. to and you will be helped to set up a website and YouTube channel to showcase your work to the world. Career options & National Starting This course is internally assessed up until the Final Major Project, Averages include: which is externally assessed by an examiner from the University of the Arts London – either Pass, Merit or Distinction. TV or Film Production Assistant £15,000 - £30,000 You could move on to be an: Animator £14,000 - £36,000 Advertising Media Buyer £18,000 - £50,000

86 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk CREATIVE MEDIA

Progress to Higher Education at university - 100% of our 2018 extended diploma leavers have received unconditional offers from their preferred university.

Level 3 Extended Diploma Creative Media Year 2: Allows you to explore your chosen specialism and Production & Technology develop more intensive productions, through external projects or competition briefs as well as tutor set projects. We will also help Course Length you prepare for progression to employment, entrepreneurship, or 2 years higher-level study.

Entry Requirements Your grade (Pass, Merit, or Distinction) is achieved through your A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English final unit (end of Year 1 for Diploma, end of Year 2 for Extended Language, or a Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media at a Merit or Diploma). This is attained through the completion of a final project above. that allows you to demonstrate the skills you have developed throughout the year. Course Content Year 1: You will undertake a variety of creative projects that will Assessment on the courses includes both practical and written introduce you to the stages of the production process; research work. All work is assessed internally by your tutors, with the final and ideation, planning, production and evaluation. You will have unit being externally moderated by University of the Arts London. opportunities to use industry standard software including the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Muse, etc.), Blender, Autodesk Maya, Mudbox and i Unity for 3D modelling/animation whilst working on these projects. You will have the opportunity to attend “Create Your The projects are designed to help you find your creative niche and Future” a UCAS Convention in Manchester, careers form your assessment for the first seven units of the qualification. and apprenticeships show at the NEC and take part in You will have the opportunity to try many different media such as: the College’s End of Year Show. film, animation, 3D modelling, game design, graphics, podcasts, concept art and photography for example within Year 1.

Vocational courses 87 I came here because I'm interested in Engineering. I really

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BusinessEngineering and Tourism

ENGINEERING You will study in our industry standard, Mechanical/Tool Room, CNC, Fabrication, Welding and Maintenance workshops, as well as our CAD/Design and Electronics/Mechatronic suites. We work closely with major employers including Caterpillar Shrewsbury Ltd, CargoTec, Ricoh and Epwin Group. Our aim is to prepare you for your future career, so you will visit engineering companies to observe the skills you are learning and put these into practice during work experience placements.

Level 1 Certificate in Engineering Apprenticeships Course Length Fabrication and Welding, Mechanical Manufacturing 6 months (January start only) Engineering, Mechanical and Electronic Maintenance Entry Requirements Engineering, Prototype and Design and Quality and 2 GCSEs at grade 3, including Maths or suitable experience. Inspection Engineering. Course Content Covers how to use millers, lathes, MIG/MMA welding, sheet metal fabrication and hand fitting equipment. Additional activities include industry visits, guest speakers, fundraising events and competitions. You will study English and Maths if appropriate and typically attend College up to 4 days per week. Units include: working in engineering, basic fitting, milling and turning techniques, working with sheet metals, manual arc and MIG welding techniques. You will select two units to suit your requirements, plus the compulsory ‘Working in Engineering’ unit.

88 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk ENGINEERING

i These are all Pre-Apprenticeship programmes and can also lead to entry level jobs in the industry. All courses involve practical and classroom based sessions. Assessment includes online and written exams*, practicals and portfolio completion. (*excludes Level 1)

Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 including Maths, or a Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 including Maths, or a Level 1 Certificate in Engineering. Certificate in Engineering. Course Content Course Content Develop your understanding of engineering principles including Develop your understanding of engineering principles including engineering technology and technical information, the use of engineering technology and technical information and the use welding techniques such as MIG, MMA, spot welding and sheet of millers, lathes and hand fitting equipment. Topics include: metal fabrication. Health & Safety, Principles of Engineering Technology, Mechanical Methods of assessment will include online and written exams, Principles, Milling, Turning and Bench Fitting. practical assessment and portfolio completion. Methods of assessment will include online and written exams, Can progress to Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. practical assessment and portfolio completion. Can progress to Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.

Vocational courses 89 ENGINEERING

Progress to Higher Education at Shrewsbury Colleges Group: Foundation Degrees in Electrical and Electronic Technology, Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering or HNCs in Electrical and Electrical and Electronic Technology, Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering.

Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements A Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding and a minimum of You will need a Level 2 in Engineering and a minimum of four four GCSEs including Maths. GCSEs including Maths. Course Content Course Content Units include: Engineering Health and Safety, Principles of Units include: Engineering Health and Safety, Engineering Engineering Technology, Principles of Fabrication and Welding Principles, Principles of Mechanical Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA), Metal Inert Gas Turning, Milling, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC). Welding (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG), Advanced Sheet Metalwork Fabrication and Pattern-Making. You will learn through a combination of practical and classroom- based sessions. Completion of the course will enable you to secure You will learn through a combination of practical and classroom- a job as a Junior Engineer in the industry, pursue an Engineering based sessions. Completion of the course will enable you to secure Apprenticeship or progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in a job as a Junior Engineer in the industry, pursue an Engineering Engineering or HNC in Engineering. Apprenticeship or progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. Methods of assessment will include online and written exams, practical assessment and portfolio completion. Methods of assessment will include online and written exams, practical assessment and portfolio completion.

90 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk Our Engineering Centre has received approximately £1million of investment (£500,000 of which came from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) via its Growth Deal) securing its place as a leading training provider of engineers. ENGINEERING This investment means the College can offer a range of courses, from basic introductory levels through to degrees, Apprenticeships and bespoke training to meet individual company needs.

Progression in Engineering: Engineering is the largest growth area for employment Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering in Britain and the region, with high wages and great career prospects. Demand for skilled employees is Course Length outstripping the rate at which people are entering the 2 years industry, so the opportunities are here to stay for some time. Entry Requirements Level 2 Diploma in Engineering including English and Maths GCSE All of our qualifications form part of an Apprenticeship, at grade 4 or above, or 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including which allows you to transfer from full-time English, Maths and Science. programmes onto Apprenticeships. Full-time learners have managed to gain Apprenticeships in a year with Course Content companies, others have become Engineering company Year 1 units include Engineering: Product Design and Manufacture, owners or managers that we now work closely with. Applied Commercial and Quality Principles, A Specialist Engineering Also, some have gone on to publish books in their Project, Welding Technology, Electronic Devices and Circuits, specialist fields in Engineering or become Teachers Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes, Fabrication themselves! Manufacturing Processes Mathematics for Engineers, Mechanical Principles and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems. Career options & National Starting Assessment includes exams, assignments and practical Averages include: assessments. Year 2 units include: Micro-controller Systems, Further Engineering CAD Technician £15,000 to £35,000 Maths, PLCs, Electronic Measurement and Testing of Circuits, Welder £16,000 to £35,000 Modern Manufacturing Systems, CAD, CADCAM and CNC. You could move on to be an: Progression includes Higher Level Apprenticeship and HNC/FD in Energy Engineer £20,000 to £80,000 Engineering. Mechanical Engineer £22,000 to £55,000

Vocational courses 91 I didn’t know what I wanted to do, so I came for an Open Day

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BusinessHairdressing and andTourism Barbering

HAIRDRESSING AND BARBERING Pursuing a career in Hairdressing and Barbering can open up opportunities to work worldwide in the exciting, fast-paced and creative fashion industry. There are a wide range of roles within the industry, ranging from stylist, colour technician, hairdressing and barbering educator to salon manager. A career in hairdressing and barbering requires specific skills such as; excellent communication skills, a high standard of personal presentation and a strong work ethic as this industry requires long working hours and high standards.

Level 1 Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing

Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements At least one GCSE at grade 4 or above. You will have an interest in You need a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 4 or above or fashion and working with people. You must be willing to work hard equivalent and hold a Level 1 in Hairdressing or have experience of to learn and practice new skills to including communication and working in a salon. A keen interest in hairdressing is essential. You have excellent personal presentation. must be willing to work hard, demonstrate good communication skills and have excellent personal presentation. Course Content This course is aimed at those with no prior salon experience. You Course Content will work in the Training Academy assisting Level 2 and 3 students You will learn the following skills and essential knowledge: health and have the opportunity to work in Evolve, our hair and beauty and safety, client consultation, shampoo and conditioning , salon where you will develop employability skills. You will enhance cutting, styling, setting , dressing, colouring and lightening hair. skills and knowledge in reception duties, shampooing and You will have the opportunity to work in Evolve, our hair and conditioning, styling and blow-drying and team work. beauty salon where you will develop your employability and English and Maths are an important and compulsory aspect of the commercial skills. programme of study. You will have the opportunity to participate Assessment will include written assignments, practical on trips and visits, take part in in-house competition work and observations and written exams and includes Pass, Merit, undertake work experience. Distinction criteria which will be assessed by final synoptic end tests and an externally set written exam. You will continue to develop your English and Maths skills and study GCSEs in English and Maths if you have not already achieved a grade 4.

92 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk i HAIRDRESSING AND BARBERING Assessment includes Pass, Merit, Distinction criteria which will be assessed through final synoptic end tests and an externally set written exam. You will continue to develop English and Maths skills by studying GCSEs in English and Maths if you have not already achieved a grade 4. A typical timetable is over four days, from 9am until 4pm. Independent study is scheduled within your timetable to further develop your knowledge. You will also undertake work experience.

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Level 3 Advanced Hairdressing

Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements You need a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 4 or above or You need a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing. You equivalent and to hold a Level 1 in Hairdressing. A keen interest must be fully committed, reliable, and punctual and have a strong in fashion and hairdressing is essential. You must be willing work ethic for this challenging employer-focused course. You will to work as part of a team and work hard, demonstrate good have current experience of working in a salon. communication skills and have excellent personal presentation. Course Content Course Content This course will involve working in the Hair & Beauty Training You will learn the following skills and knowledge: health and safety, Academy, providing all hairdressing services to paying clients, client consultation, shampoo and conditioning, scalp treatments, as well as intense technical training to meet the demands of the barbering techniques to include cutting and fading, styling men’s hairdressing industry. hair and how to cut facial hair. You will work in the Training Units covered: health and safety, client consultation, advanced Academy with Level 2 and 3 students and have the opportunity to cutting, creative hair design skills, styling and competition work, work in Evolve, our hair and beauty salon where you will develop colouring, colour correction and creative perming. employability skills. You will work in Evolve, our hair and beauty salon where you will develop practical skills, build a clientele and further improve employability skills. Assessment will include written assignments, practical observations and written exams to meet industry standards. You will continue to develop your English and Maths skills and study GCSEs in Maths and English if you have not already achieved a grade 4.

Vocational courses 93 HAIRDRESSING AND BARBERING

Progression in Hairdressing and Apprenticeships Barbering: Hairdressing. Students progress with us to Level 3 and then progress to employment. At annual careers events, employers come in to talk about their experiences and their careers. Destinations include: Steiner’s prestigious five star cruise liners, employment in local salons, i hospitals, prisons, military bases, theatres, on film All hairdressing and barbering students have the and photographic sets, as well as Session Stylists for opportunity to participate in either in-house or fashion magazines, Technical Trainers for colouring national competition work. Trips include: The Clothes companies, Sales & Retail and Education. Students Show, Hair, Beauty and Barber UK. All students also set-up hairdressing businesses. undertake work experience - Level 1 and 2 for one full working week. Level 3 are required to attend work Career options & National Starting experience for one day per week. Averages include: Kit/uniform will be required - please enquire at your Interview. Hairdresser £14,000 - £30,000 Image Consultant £14,000 - £40,000 You could move on to be an: Salon Manager £18,000 - £30,000 Students who have studied here have: Photographic Stylist £Variable Achieved student Barber of the Year 2017 through the British Barbers Association.

94 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk HAIRDRESSING AND BARBERING

Vocational courses 95

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BusinessHealth & Socialand Tourism Care

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Our courses prepare you for a range of careers including nursing and social work. Careers in social care offer long-term employment prospects, opportunities for promotion and progression. You need to be a thoughtful and caring person with good literacy and numeracy skills. The courses are suitable for school leavers, but also offer more mature learners an opportunity toachieve a nationally- recognised, vocationally specific qualification.

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care Course Length 1 year Course Length 2 years Entry Requirements You will need at least three GCSEs at grade 3 or above including Entry Requirements English or a Level 1 qualification in Health & Social Care or Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths. Other Childcare is also acceptable. You will be required to do a DBS academic subjects could include Science, Geography, History or check. a Level 2 Health & Social Care course with at least an overall Merit Course Content profile and Functional Skills at Level 2. You will be required to You will study a range of units that will develop your knowledge obtain a DBS check. and understanding of the services within the care industry and Course Content introduce you to the career opportunities available. You will gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to be You will study: ready to take up employment. Alternatively, successful completion • Communication of this course will enable progression to Higher Education courses • Individual rights and needs in university or here at Shrewsbury Colleges Group. You will study topics such as human lifespan development; working in health • Health and safety and social care; meeting individual needs; work experience; • Diet and health safe practice and infection control and dementia. There is a • Cultural diversity. combination of internally assessed units and exams. In addition you will complete a work placement which will prepare you for the You will undertake work experience in a placement setting to world of work as a mandatory element of the course. You will be prepare you for the world of work. There are two exams on expected to study GCSE Maths if you do not already have grade 4 the course - all other assessments are internally marked and or above. moderated. You will be expected to study GCSE English and Maths if you do not already have grade 4 or above.

96 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Progression in Health & Social Care: On successful completion, Health & Social Care students have continued to study here or at university to become nurses or work in other health care professions such as Occupational Therapy, Paramedic or Midwifery. They have also studied Social Work or Primary Education as well as taken academic courses like Psychology and Sociology. Some students choose to become carers or health care assistants or to work in residential care, at nurseries or in hospitals Apprenticeships and commence NVQs and Apprenticeships. You can Childcare and Health & Social Care. progress to Foundation Degrees in Children, Young People & Communities and Counselling Theory & Practice here at Shrewsbury Colleges Group.

Career options & National Starting Progress to Higher Education at Averages include: Shrewsbury Colleges Group: Foundation Degrees in Children, Young People & Healthcare Assistant £15,000 - £20,000 Communities and Counselling Theory & Practice. Health Play Specialist £19,250 - £28,500 You could move on to be an: Nurse or Midwife £22,000 - £48,000 Health Visitor £26,250 - £41,000

Vocational courses 97 I would love to go on to study for a degree in something like nutrition. My tutor is currently helping me look at possible university courses that might suit me. After that I would either like to find a job in that field or possibly go into teaching. The whole feeling around campus is a really positive one. All the teachers are supportive and want us to do well. Abbie Davies Level 3 Professional Chef Diploma Previous school: Shrewsbury Academy

Hospitality and Catering HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

Whether you dream of being a head chef or going into management, working on a cruise ship, in restaurants, pubs, bars, or hotels or owning your own business, this is a rewarding career. In- house and external competitions and workshops are held during the year and our links with industry provide great job opportunities. Working in Origins, our award-winning restaurant gives a brilliant and valuable insight into the restaurant trade.

Catering Start-Up Level 1 Professional Cookery

Course Length Course Length 1 year 1 year Entry Requirements Entry Requirements No formal requirements but good basic reading, writing, listening No formal entry requirements. A keen interest in the Hospitality and communication skills are important. The ability to work and Catering industry, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently and part of a team is essential. independently. Course Content Course Content Covers the basic skills needed when serving food and drink, Develop fundamental skills and knowledge in basic preparation preparing food and cooking which are essential for becoming a chef and cooking. This will incorporate different cooking skills and or working front of house. Some of the units you will study include: techniques. You will cover: Health and Safety, employability in the health and safety, preparing basic dishes, food and drink service and catering sector and techniques such as poaching, frying, baking, healthy eating. There are also elements of food service incorporated boiling, roasting and steaming. In addition you will undertake the into the course and a requirement to do a work placement. Level 2 Food Safety qualification. Functional skills in English and Maths will be studied alongside your You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a course. grade 4 or above. Progression includes Level 1 Professional Cookery or Level 2 Food Assessment methods include practical observations and written and Beverage, or Apprenticeships. tasks. Progress onto Level 2 or Hospitality Level 2 or Apprenticeships.

98 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

Apprenticeships Hospitality & Catering.

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery - Kitchen and Larder Course Length 1 year Course Length 1 year Entry Requirements Strong motivation with a proven commitment to hard work, and you Entry Requirements will need to have completed Level 1 Diploma. Team working skills Natural progression from Level 2 or suitable industry experience, and the ability to plan, analyse and reflect on practice are essential. you should display strong motivation with a proven commitment to Course Content hard work. The ability to study independently is a requirement and The course aims to provide practical and academic skills required for the ability to plan, analyse and reflect on practice is essential. the industry. Course Content The course covers the core cooking methods such as: boiling, Areas covered include advanced kitchen skills, classical cuts, poaching, steaming, grilling, roasting and baking. You will also study and bakery. You will develop your gastronomy techniques and food safety awareness and engage in restaurant activities such as experience whilst building on your preparation and cooking table theatre and customer service. Assessment methods include, ability, and be able to produce more complex dishes using classic practical tests throughout the year with two synoptic assessments. techniques with a modern twist. Diploma Assessment methods In addition to assignments and written test papers. You will also includes practical assessments throughout, synoptic tests as well as undertake an external Industry work placement. written test papers and written assignments. You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a grade 4 or above. grade 4 or above. Progress to Level 3 Professional Cookery or Apprenticeships or employment.

@ShrewsCollChefs Vocational courses 99 HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

We have good links with restauranteurs and hoteliers for great student industry experience and development opportunities. Guest speakers and master classes will enhance your experience. ‘Employability skills’ form an important part of the courses and you will be given the opportunity to work in Origins restaurant, and Bridges Café (staff and student canteen) as well as having work placement opportunities outside of College. There is an opportunity to take part in competitions such as Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Supervision & our annual curry competition, Welsh Culinary championship Beverage Service in Llandudno, Toque d’Or, Brake Brothers and other national Course Length competitions. 1 year Entry Requirements Level 2 Hospitality A Level 2 food and beverage qualification or equivalent or suitable experience. Course Length 1 year Course Content You will gain skills and techniques required to supervise a team, Entry Requirements manage hospitality events and deliver a high level of service. No formal entry requirements required, however the ability to work as part of a team and independently as well as being highly Units are mandatory and are: motivated is essential. • Team leadership and development Course Content • Understanding business operations The course will include the following units that are assessed • Types of hospitality, business and finance practically and through external written exams, induction to the • Supervising different types of food & beverage service industry, customer service, working safety, menu knowledge, food • Supervising the restaurant, reception, beverage and cocktails and beverage service, food and beverage product knowledge, food and beverage business finance and silver service skills. • Barista skills • Legislation, regulation, Gastronomy and dining You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a grade 4 or above. • Current trends • Health & Safety. Progress onto Level 3, Apprenticeships or professional cookery. You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a grade 4 or above. Progress to Higher Education, Apprenticeships or trainee management roles.

100 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

Progression in Hospitality and Catering: Possible careers include pastry chef, restaurant supervisor, head chef and kitchen manager within Students who have studied here have: international restaurants, hotels, cruise liners, the Gone on to work at Claridges in London and for Jamie armed forces or setting up your own catering business. Oliver. From Level 1 you have the opportunity to work as a Visits and trips include Ludlow Food Festival, Hotel Commis Chef and from Level 2 you become a Demi Olympia Trade Show and various food outlets. Chef. From Level 3, you could become a Chef de Partie. There are also opportunities to take part in visits and Within Hospitality, if you choose to continue onto Level work placements in France, Italy and Greece. 3, you could pursue a career as a restaurant manager, front-of-house manager or specialise as a sommelier, or progress to Higher Education which can also lead to events management.

Career options & National Starting Averages include: Origins, the College restaurant, has retained its ‘Highly Kitchen Porter £13,000 - £18,000 Commended’ Rosette award for a further twelve Chef £13,000 - £50,000 months and been voted one of the top eight College restaurants in the country. The AA College Rosette You could move on to be an: Scheme has been designed to reflect current industry Wine Merchant £16,000 - £35,000 trends within realistic working environments. Restaurant Manager £18,000 - £45,000 To book a table please call 01743 342 611 or visit: scg.ac.uk/origins

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BusinessMotor Vehicle and Tourism

MOTOR VEHICLE You will have the opportunity to study in our industry standard workshops in areas such as MOT bays, Hybrid vehicles, vehicle servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, air-conditioning, electricals systems, health and safety and welding. We work closely with many employers in the area including Greenhous Group, JT Hughes, Furrows, Specialist Cars and Halfords to ensure that you have the best opportunity to secure an Apprenticeship or employment either during, or once you have completed your course. We also work with the Institute of Motor Industries (IMI), which is highly regarded in the motor vehicle industry.

Level 1 Diploma in Transport Maintenance Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Repair Course Length 1 year Course Length Entry Requirements 1 year A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including Entry Requirements Maths and English. Level 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle, or suitable experience. Course Content Course Content Units include: health and safety in the workplace, locating, Focuses on basic vehicle diagnostics, vehicle inspection interpreting and using technical information, vehicle materials and techniques, light vehicle servicing and complex mechanical joining methods, the retail motor industry, compression ignition repairs. You will practice in our industry-standard motor vehicle (Diesel) engine system components and operation, lubrication workshop. system components and operation, vehicle driveline maintenance, routine vehicle maintenance processes and procedures, spark Practical and classroom-based sessions. Progress to a job as an ignition (Petrol) engine system components and operation, light automotive fast-fit technician, an Apprenticeship or the Level 3 vehicle exhaust system components and maintenance, lighting Diploma or Level 2 Diploma in Engineering. system maintenance, vehicle exterior valeting and detailing and Units include: supporting job roles, materials, fabrication, tools electric (hybrid) vehicle awareness. and measuring devices, routine light vehicle maintenance, and You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a components, light vehicle fuel, ignition, removing and replacing grade 4 or above. light vehicle electrical units and components. Methods of assessment include online and practical assessment, You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a and portfolio completion. grade 4 or above. Progress to Level 2 in Motor Vehicle or an Apprenticeship. Assessment includes online and written exams, practical assessment, and portfolio completion. Progress to Level 3 in Motor Vehicle or an Apprenticeship.

102 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk MOTOR VEHICLE

Apprenticeships Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Fabrication & Welding Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and and Mechanical Engineering. Repair

Course Length 1 year Progression in Motor Vehicle: Entry Requirements Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle. You can start on a Level 1 or a Level 2 programme (established during interview), which will qualify you Course Content in all aspects of modern vehicle repair, technology This will train you to a fully qualified level allowing you to progress and fault diagnosis. You could progress into the motor with the required ‘time served industry experience’ onto the MOT trade as a trainee mechanic. Or you could move onto a Testers’ qualification. Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance, become an MOT Tester/Centre Manager or go on to university to An industry-based work placement is essential. You will gain an study Motorsport. There are a number of companies in appreciation of the operation of a commercial garage and develop Shropshire that specialise in the motor industry. skills in customer service. 100% of Level 3 Motor Vehicle students have secured Units include: diagnosing and rectifying, vehicle auxiliary electrical employment following their course. faults (including Hybris vehicles), light vehicle engine faults and light vehicle chassis system faults and Hybris Vehicle Systems. Career options & National Starting Averages You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a include: grade 4 or above. Motor Vehicle Fitter £13,000 - £29,000 Assessment includes online and written exams, practical assessment, and portfolio completion. Motor Vehicle Body Repairer £15,000 - £30,000 You could move on to be an: i Motor Mechanic £18,000 - £35,000 You will visit vehicle manufacturers and garages to Experienced Motorsport Engineer £25,000 - £60,000 observe the skills you are learning and put these into practice during work experience placements.

Vocational courses 103 I really enjoy music and wanted to go to a college

where I couldQuote. focus Quote. solely on Quote. that. I haveQuote. learnt Quote. a lot

at the College,“Quote. the Quote.teaching Quote. is great andQuote. lessons Quote. are informative. I enjoy the live performances we do and Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. “ the studiosQuote. we use Quote. are professional Quote. andQuote. realistic. Quote. After College I amQuote. going Quote. to study Quote.a HND Music Quote. Performance Quote. course. Amanda Conner Ollie Davies Level 2 Painting & Decorating Level 3 ExtendedPrevious Diploma school: in Music Sutherland Technology School, Telford Previous school: Oldbury Wells School

BusinessMusic Technology and Tourism MUSIC TECHNOLOGY The Music industry is worth £4.4bn to the UK economy and currently employs just over 142,200 people full-time, One in every eight albums sold worldwide are British. We have 3 dedicated recording studios and two production suites Progress to that have been upgraded recently to professional standards with the Higher Education latest analogue and digital hardware and ProTools and Logic Pro X at Shrewsbury Colleges Group: software. HND Music Production Both pathways will cover music business and studio recording units. Other units include Live Sound and Recording, Music Sequencing and using effects and processors. i

Our staff are active in the music industry and use their industry Trips include BBC knowledge to inform their teaching and prepare students for the Birmingham, Birmingham Symphony Hall realities of working in the music business. We also plan workshops and Liverpool. Students with music industry experts throughout the year. have worked on ‘The Big Busk’, BBC introducing We deliver Rockschool (RSL) qualifications which involves taking Live, the GB Pro Tennis Tournament, the part in creative projects and practical exercises as well as written College Fashion Show, assignments and presentations. For the past two years we have Corporate Events, Theatre productions in house and achieved grades for our students which has put our courses and the at Theatre Severn and achievements of our student in the top 15% in the country. music events.

104 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk Progression in Music Technology: Possible careers include: sound engineer, music industry promoter, a performer or a session musician. Every student that has applied to university has been offered a place, often their first choice. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Previous students have progressed to the Institute Level 2 Diploma in Music Technology and for Contemporary Music Performance, Liverpool Performance Institute of Performing Arts and Bristol, Staffordshire, Birmingham, Brighton and Manchester Universities. Course Length We prepare you for higher level study: to work 1 year independently and in groups, to deadlines, to be Entry Requirements creative and to produce high quality written work. We Ideally a pass in a Level 1 qualification or 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or will also help you engage with opportunities outside of above and demonstrate a clear enthusiasm for music technology the lecture room such as working on shows in Theatre and/or performance. Severn and running events around College and in local towns. Course Content This Rockschool qualification is an excellent foundation for Career options & National Starting developing skills in Music technology, music performance and Averages include: music business. Also offers the opportunity to improve confidence and interpersonal skills in a supportive environment. Music Promoter £12,000 - £60,000 Studio Sound Engineer £15,000 - £40,000 You will be involved with Music Event Management, learning songs and tracks, studio recording and music sequencing. You could move on to be an: School Music Teacher £22,500 - £66,750 Attendance is four days a week plus shows when arranged on evenings and weekends. Assessment is continuous through the Music Therapist £26,000 - £48,000 year with both written and practical assessments.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology Music Performance develops your rehearsal and performance Course Length practice and a core element is Composing, Collaboration and 2 years Recorded Music Performance. Entry Requirements You will study Studio Recording, Music Sequencing, Music Marking A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above or a Merit profile in and Planning for a Career in Music and Music Marketing. a related Level 2 Diploma. You should also demonstrate a clear interest or previous experience in Music Technology. Being able to work both independently and as part of a team is essential. Course Content Music Technology develops practical and theoretical skills focused on Music Production and Sound Engineering and a core element is Live Sound Recording & Sound Reinforcement.

Vocational courses 105 The end-of-year performance made me decide to

come to ShrewsburyQuote. Quote. Colleges Quote. Group. Quote. I saw A Quote. Night

at the Musicals“Quote. two Quote.years ago Quote. and loved Quote. it. So Quote. it is amazing to now be in the performance. The tutor Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. “ support is amazingQuote. Quote.and I’m Quote.hoping toQuote. take a Quote.gap year after college,Quote. before Quote.applying Quote. for drama Quote. school Quote. in London. Amanda Conner Abbey Parton Level 2 Painting & Decorating Level 3 Diploma inPrevious Performing school: Arts Sutherland School, Telford Previous school: The Telford Priory School

BusinessPerforming and Arts Tourism

PERFORMING ARTS If you are enthusiastic and passionate about Performing Arts and have an interest in contemporary theatre, our impressive courses can help you to achieve your ambitions. Our courses provide students with the opportunity to develop their singing, acting and / or dance skills, as well as understanding professional development and Industry business requirements.

Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts and Music Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts - Musical Theatre Course Length 1 year Course Length 2 years Entry Requirements You will need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including Entry Requirements English. You should be able to demonstrate a passion for You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including Performing Arts. English, or a Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts or related area with Course Content a Merit. You will have sessions in drama, dance, singing and devising, Course Content as well as exploring aspects of theatre design and career You will undertake units that cover a range of the main pathways. The units you will study include developing drama, performing arts disciplines: singing technique, musical theatre, contemporary dance and professional development. You will acting techniques and dance styles, all working towards live also have the opportunity to study GCSE English or Maths. When performances. You will be given a broad-based training enabling we are preparing for a production, your timetable will become a you to tackle a range of professional challenges. You will develop rehearsal schedule and you will also be required to attend evening skills and creativity in musical theatre, acting, dance, movement performances. and voice, through assignment and production work. Practical work is supported by an understanding of the industry, its practitioners and performance theory. There are also opportunities to specialise in aspects of musical theatre, acting and dance. Work Students who have studied here have: is assessed through continuous assignments including classwork, Gone on to work in the industry as performers and on written analysis and larger scale performances which take place at the technical side. Some have also started a career in Theatre Severn. teaching or progressed to drama school and vocational When we are preparing for a production, your timetable will colleges including Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, become a rehearsal schedule and you will also be required to Musical Theatre Academy London, Trinity College and attend evening performances. Central School of Speech & Drama. Students have a three day trip to London’s West End taking in Previous students have gained places at R.A.D.A , Musical Theatre, Drama and a show at Shakespeare’s Globe. L.I.P.A, the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts, Guildford School of Acting and Creative Academy.

106 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk PERFORMING ARTS

Progression in Performing Arts: On successful completion of Level 3, you can progress to the HNC or HND here at Shrewsbury Colleges Group or to other Higher Education institutions or universities to study degree courses such as Drama, Musical Theatre and Dance or joint honours such as English & Drama. Careers include acting, musical theatre, dancing, script i writing, directing, production, stage-management, The courses include many performance opportunities circus skills, choreography, costume and set design or and shows as well as educational visits, guest teaching. performances and master classes. Student performances have included ‘Guys and Dolls’, ‘Made in Career options & National Starting Dagenham’, ‘Footloose’ and various performances at Theatre Severn. Averages include:

Lighting Technician £15,000 - £40,000 Community Arts Worker £16,000 - £28,000 You could move on to be an: Progress to Higher Education at Entertainment Agent £15,000 - £100,000 Shrewsbury Colleges Group: Dance Teacher £22,000 - £50,000 HNC/HND Performing Arts (Performance).

Vocational courses 107 I knew I wanted to be in the Public Uniformed Services, and after workshops by the police on the course I was

inspired. I amQuote. going Quote.to Cardiff Quote. University Quote. to study Quote.

Police Sciences“Quote. after Quote. college. Quote. You need Quote. to be Quote.motivated on this course and try your best – but there is lots of Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. “ support fromQuote. teachers Quote. and progression Quote. Quote. specialists. Quote. The College Quote.is great becauseQuote. Quote.there are Quote. so many Quote. opportunitiesAmanda for you Conner here, like enrichment activities. Kirsty Rooney Level 2 Painting & Decorating Level 3 Extended DiplomaPrevious in school: Public Sutherland Services School, Telford Previous school: Bryn Alyn School

BusinessPublic Uniformed and Tourism Services

PUBLIC UNIFORMED SERVICES These courses are designed to suit ambitious, dedicated and career focussed individuals. You’ll develop a variety of personal and academic skills which are important for a career in the Public Uniformed Services. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a range of practical and theory-based activities, including army team building, Royal Marine training, police riot training, RAF major incident role play and visits to the House of Commons and the National War Museum. All Public Service courses have a heavy focus on participation, including physical fitness routines and group activities in the classroom.

Level 2 Diploma in Public Services Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services

Course Length Course Length 1 year 2 years Entry Requirements Entry Requirements A minimum of three GCSEs at grade 3 or above and be prepared to A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or actively participate in all classroom and outdoor activities. a Level 2 Diploma qualification with Merit / Distinction grade. You must be fully committed, reliable and punctual and have a strong Course Content work ethic for this challenging course. This course prepares you for the transition into a career supporting the public. You’ll learn the essential skills for a wide range of Course Content careers, from the Armed Services and Police Force, to roles at local This course develops the practical knowledge, skills and authorities and Central Government. There is a strong emphasis understanding to prepare for a chosen career. Year one focuses on physical fitness and volunteering at Level 2. In addition you will on academic writing development and will cover the core units: develop your academic writing to progress to Level 3. discipline, government and policies, leadership, citizenship and will prepare you for accurate report writing. In year two there is Units studied include: Investigating employment, physical fitness, an emphasis on academic development with a focus on personal Public Service routine, teamwork and problem solving. There may development in leadership and adventurous activities, to include be external exams on this course for this academic year. land based adventurous activities and overnight expeditions. You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a Progress to university or Armed Forces training. grade 4 or above. Progress to Level 3.

108 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk PUBLIC UNIFORMED SERVICES

Progression in Public Uniformed Services: Career opportunities include: The Army, Navy, RAF, i Royal Marines, Police, HM Customs & Excise, the Prison Service and Paramedic/Ambulance Service and Fire Trips include overnight work experience with the Service. Each of these can take you all over the world army, prison service visits, cultural trips linked to the and provide a rewarding career with above average sociological curriculum and various guest speakers. salaries. Progression can also be to degree courses such Some will be at an additional cost. as Criminology, Psychology, Probation and Forensics.

Career options & National Starting Averages include:

Scenes of Crime Officer starting from £16,000 Firefighter starting from £22,000 You could move on to be a: RAF Officer starting from £26,000 Prison Governor starting from £39,500

Students who have studied here have: Progressed into a Public Service role such as the RAF or the Navy. Some of those looking for careers in the Police went to university to study for a degree in Policing.

Vocational courses 109

I loved all the practical fitness in the first

year of the course and it is so interestingQuote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. to learn about anatomy and physiology. “Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. The tutors and facilities are great with Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. “ good, professional coaching. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Nathan Gregson Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Quote. Level 3 Football & Education Extended Diploma in Sport Amanda Conner Previous school: Meole Brace School Level 2 Painting & Decorating Previous school: Sutherland School, Telford

BusinessSport and Outdoorand Tourism Activities SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Our sport courses offer a variety of specific sport Level 2 Diploma in Sport

and fitness pathways: Fitness and Coaching, Course Length Gym Instructing, Football Education (in 1 year partnership with Shrewsbury Town FC) and our Entry Requirements Preferably grade 4 in two subjects including PE and/or Maths, unique Rugby Education Programme (an English or Science - particularly if you want to progress to a Level 3 RFU England Rugby supported programme). course. You should have a real interest in sport and be involved in school teams, sports clubs or Duke of Edinburgh's Award etc. There are also generic Sport Level 2 and Level 3 Course Content qualifications. This course provides a platform to lead to more specialised areas in sport, outdoors and fitness or one of the Level 3 Sport Pathways. Outdoor Activities students have the opportunity You will complete a total of 7 units, and also study GCSE English and Maths, if not already achieved a grade 4. You will be assessed to complete various residentials, including trips through both written and practical assignments. Knowledge and abroad and also organise their own expeditions. understanding and the application of work-related skills, are continually assessed in a variety of ways. While planning their expeditions they choose a Attaining a minimum of Merit profile you can progress onto the local charity to raise funds for. This year they Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports, Outdoor Activities or Public completed 24 peaks in under 24 hours in the Service programmes. Lake District for a young man with a very short life expectancy, raising over £3000. These events encourage students to develop personal and team Students who have studied here have... work skills. Gained employment within the Sport or Outdoor Industries becoming Coaches, Personal Trainers and Outdoor Instructors, or as Leisure Assistants within i sports/leisure or fitness facilities whether locally-based or further afield across the country. Whereas others Other sports on offer: basketball, archery, netball, choose the Armed Forces or non-uniformed services. girls' football, rock climbing and more. Kit and equipment are mandatory in all practical sessions. Others have progressed onto universities such as Bath, Birmingham, Cardiff, Loughborough, Sheffield and Worcester.

110 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Level 2 Health, Fitness & Exercise Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Course Length Course Length 1 year 2 years (1 year pathway available)

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Ideally, a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above in appropriate English, Maths, Science and PE, but industry experience and subjects which include English, Maths, PE and Science, with other certifications will be considered. The course is suitable for English or Maths as mandatory for the Extended Diploma. A keen individuals already working in the Active Leisure Sector wishing to interest in both the theoretical and practical aspects of sport enhance their career progression or those wanting to work in the and fitness activities is essential. 100% effort, punctuality and industry as a fitness instructor. attendance is required. Course Content Course Content The course includes the Fitness Instructor Qualification plus This course focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of additional certifications in, kettle bells, studio cycle and others. general sports application. Mandatory units include basic fitness instructing, anatomy and Although the course is vocational in nature, knowledge and physiology, nutrition, how to create safe and effective exercise understanding and the application of work-related skills are programmes for different types of client. The qualifications continually assessed through a sport studies approach. Units are assessed practically and via portfolio completion and you will cover include: sports coaching, anatomy and physiology, examinations. fitness training, skill acquisition in sport, sports leadership, Additional qualifications include planning and instructing gym practical sports performance, sports profiling, techniques and based exercise, as well as leadership and nutrition qualifications. tactics, sports psychology, and an option of research methods in sport. You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a grade 4 or above. The course will include significant self-study to include completion of assignments. A consistently high level of mental and physical effort is required, along with full participation in all practical and classroom sessions.

Vocational courses 111 i

The London Road Sports Centre on campus provides valuable opportunities for work experience and

SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES employment. We also have strong links with local industry including gyms, leisure facilities, local outdoor centres and outdoor centres throughout Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport - Rugby Wales. We link with coaching organisations to help pathway with voluntary work and work experience which are key elements of these courses. We offerHigher Course Length Education progression onto our Foundation Degree 2 years (1 year pathway available) in Sports Coaching and PE. Facilities such as our 3G Entry Requirements pitch, two sports halls and gym, along with a brand Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. new teaching block make the sport and outdoor departments a great place to learn, compete and Level 2 Diploma (Merit) and grade 4 in English and Maths. achieve. Course Content Gain a qualification alongside rugby coaching, learning techniques for young children and elite professional players. Includes work placements in local schools and rugby clubs. You will examine your Level 3 Extended Diploma in Outdoor own play and team play, ensuring you improve and develop as a Activities player. You will receive up to 6 hours of rugby training per week from highly experienced coaches, and take part in regional and national Course Length competitions. 2 years Units include: Year 1 - anatomy and physiology, fitness training Entry Requirements and programming, professional development, sports psychology, A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English practical sports performance, research project in sport and sport and Maths, although a range of outdoor-related experience and event organisation. Year 2 - analysis in sport, practical sport study qualifications can be considered. You should enjoy outdoor life (individual), exercise for specific groups and sports coaching. and be willing to take on challenging and adventurous activities. Involvement in the outdoors outside of College is also an Assessment expectation. A combination of assignments, reports, poster presentations, formal observations and practical assessments. Course Content The course covers a wide range of outdoor and adventurous Future Opportunities activities and experiences including kayaking, rock climbing, You could progress to a Sports Coaching and Physical Education mountain biking, hiking and navigation, gorge walking, camping Foundation Degree here at Shrewsbury Colleges Group or Higher and more. Activities are carried out as day trips and overnight Education programmes at other institutions, e.g. Sports Studies, residentials, including a final trip to the Ardech Gorge in France Sports Management or Sports Science. Career opportunities for a week-long field trip at the end of the course. There is a include: PE Teacher, Events Management, Sport & Business significant amount of theory-based learning, including sessions on; Management, Sports Coaching and Fitness Instructing/Personal anatomy and physiology, risk assessment, event management, and Trainer. equipment and facilities. Outdoor based units are completed via a ‘plan-do-review’ format. Other units are assessed via workbooks and a written ‘essay’ assignment with strict deadlines, which must be adhered to.

112 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk A Shrewsbury Town kit is required - the club will provide information at trials (Level 3 Football and Education programme). SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Progression in Sport and Outdoor Activities:

Career opportunities are diverse including: Personal Training, Wellness Management and Nutrition, Coaching, Level 3 Football and Education Programme Leisure Management, Sports Development, Teaching, Outdoor Activities Instructing, Outdoor Leadership, Course Length Physiotherapist, Psychologist and Gym Instructing. 2 years Other career opportunities, such as Sports Teachers, Entry Requirements Retail, Personal Training, Leisure Management, and Minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4 or above, including English and Sports Development can also be pursued. Maths. You must be enthusiastic about sport and fitness with a Successful candidates have the option to progress onto particular interest in mastering techniques and skills in football. You the next level, from Level 2 and all the way to Level 5 via will fully engage in all practical sessions as you will be playing in a our Sports Foundation Degree in Coaching and Physical competitive league representing Shrewsbury Town FC. You need a Education. You will need to achieve an average of Merit high level of personal commitment with excellent organisation skills grades to progress. to complete coursework to strict deadlines alongside a busy training and match-play schedule. Successful applicants will be selected through football trials and academic qualifications. Mental and Career options & National Starting physical effort is required, along with full participation in all practical Averages include: sport, fitness, and classroom sessions. Course Content Outdoor Activities Instructor £12,000 - £30,000 You will study an Extended Diploma, with a particular focus on Leisure Centre Assistant £13,000 - £20,000 football, including: practical teams sport, sports coaching and football coaching, sports injuries, fitness testing and training. You could move on to be an: Senior Leisure Centre Manager £18,000 - £35,000 Assessment is through written assignments, practical assessments, group presentations and mandatory formal exams within 2 Sports Physiotherapist £23,000 - £30,000 modules. There are practical training sessions each week delivered by professional FA qualified coaches. You will have the opportunity to be selected for the England national U18s development centres and squads. Progress to Higher Education at Shrewsbury Colleges Group: Students also receive the opportunity to gain FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate and FA Refereeing and Officiating Awards. Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching & Physical Education.

@ShrewsCollChefs Vocational courses 113 Part of my course includes getting a placement,

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BusinessPreparation and Routes Tourism PREPARATION ROUTES If you need support to decide on your future plans, have few or no formal qualifications or need to build confidence before your next step we can offer you a flexible, tailored study programme that caters for a range of interests.

Previous students who have taken these study programmes have gone on to further study, Apprenticeships or employment.

College Ready Programme 16-18 ESOL English for Speakers of Other Course Length Languages 1 year Course Length 1 year Entry Requirements No formal entry requirements as you work at your own level. You Entry Requirements must be fully committed, reliable and punctual. You must be aged 16-18. Your English language skills will be Course Content assessed to determine your level of study. The aim of the course is to develop your study skills and Course Content explore your vocational or job related areas of interest. The core Our programme will enable you to meet new people, broaden your components of the programme include: Employability, study skills, cultural awareness and improve your language skills for life and vocational tasters including unit accreditation, work placements, work. You will gain European Union approved English language English and Maths and enrichment. You will have an opportunity qualifications that meet UK Border Agency requirements for your to tailor your timetable to meet your needs. Throughout the visa renewal and that are recognised by thousands of educational programme you will have access to a careers team to help you institutions, businesses and government departments around the develop your longer-term career plans. world. You will achieve a Level 1 or 2 Vocational Certificate, depending on Your study programme will include Employability, English (ESOL) your level of study. and Maths and a taster of a vocational area of your choice such as You can progress to further study onto a Level 1 or 2 programme catering, hair, beauty, construction, engineering, customer service, in a vocational area, employment, a Supported Internship or an accountancy and many more. This course will support you in Apprenticeship. developing your academic skills for further study and will also help prepare you for employment. Progress to a range of Level 1 or 2 courses or employment.

114 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk PREPARATION ROUTES

i Flexible start dates available on all Preparation Route Supported Internships courses! Course Length 1 year

Entry Requirements You will need to hold an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that has been issued by your Local Authority. There are no formal academic entry requirements as you will work at your own level, however a literacy level of at least Entry 1 is advisable. All candidates will be interviewed for suitability. You must be fully committed, reliable and punctual. Course Content Your study programme will include Employability Skills, preparation for adulthood, English and Maths, work experience and the option of other Enrichment activities from the wide selection available in college. You will be required to study English and Maths if you do not have a grade 4 or above. You will attend a work placement for at least 2 days a week, with supported Job Coaching as appropriate, where you will have the opportunity to complete work experience with clear objectives, regular feedback and support in moving towards further study or work. You will also be able to gain a Level 1 or 2 Certificate, depending on your level of study.

Vocational courses 115 I have an interest in engineering as I was brought up around it. I’m really enjoying my Apprenticeship with Ricoh. There were 96 applicants and they took on three. I am the only technical apprentice. I wouldn’t have been able to do it if it wasn’t for the training I am getting at College. Belinda Nightingale Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Previous school: Oldbury Wells School

BusinessApprenticeships and Tourism APPRENTICESHIPS Apprentices do real jobs for real employers, so you’re paid while you learn. You will start earning from day one of your Apprenticeship. As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job specific skills.Apprentices receive training to work towards nationally-recognised qualifications, usually on a day-release basis, i.e. one day at College and four days with your employer, however some Apprenticeships are all work-based. Anyone living in England, over 16-years-old and not in full-time education can apply.

What is an Apprenticeship? Do I have to attend College? It depends on the Apprenticeship – some are delivered and Apprenticeships are changing and the learning programmes assessed at your place of work, others require attendance at can be different depending on your job role and the sector you College for one day per week. Please check our website for details are working in. Most of them contain qualifications including a on each subject. There will be short blocks of attendance for Diploma, with all of them assessing your skills and knowledge, and English and Maths for those without grade 4 at GCSE. some looking at your behaviour as well. How much will I get paid? Everyone has to complete functional skills in English and Maths, There is no set rate – but the minimum is £3.70 per hour. if you haven’t already achieved grade 4 or above at GCSE. Some Employers can pay higher and often do. Apprenticeships also require functional skills in ICT. How will I achieve my Apprenticeship? An understanding of your employment rights and responsibilities is also included for everyone. You will be assigned a named Assessor who will set targets for achieving your Apprenticeship, and schedule reviews to check your What age can I be to study an Apprenticeship? progress. This will include: From aged 16 upwards, whether you are just leaving school, have • a variety of practical assessments and observations in your been working for years, or are wanting to start a new career. workplace How long does it take to achieve an Apprenticeship? • discussions that confirm your knowledge Anything from 12 months to 4 years. Each Apprenticeship has an agreed length of study and completion. This will depend on the • completion of assignments level as well as your previous experience and qualifications. • in some subjects there are exams What will it cost? • for some Apprenticeships there will be an End Point All of your training is free for you as the apprentice, however, you Assessment, demonstrating everything you have learnt. will need to pay for any travel costs for attending College and work.

116 Located at London Road Campus www.scg.ac.uk Apprenticeships available • Accounting • Beauty Therapy • Brickwork • Business Administration • Carpentry & Joinery • Childcare • Construction & the Built Environment • Customer Service • Dental Nursing • Electrical Installation • Engineering • Fabrication & Welding • Hairdressing • Health & Social Care • Hospitality & Catering • Logistics – LGV drivers and warehousing • Management • Motor Vehicle • Painting & Decorating • Plumbing • Property Maintenance • Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools • Supporting Teaching & Learning in PE and School Sports • School Sports APPRENTICESHIPS

How do I apply? application and invite you to attend an interview for a full-time course in that subject area. Many employers prefer to work with Firstly you will need an employer and any entry requirements students recommended by the College and it’s easy to transfer relevant to the Apprenticeship. A good starting point would be from a course to an Apprenticeship once you acquire an employer, to regularly check the Government website gov.uk/apply- at any stage in the year. apprenticeship ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ where they will have all the current national vacancies with employers. In addition, we Do all Apprenticeships start in September? recommend you also look for your own employer. Check out our No. Employers are looking for apprentices all year round although guide to finding an employer: summer is a busy time for recruitment. scg.ac.uk/apprenticeships What happens at the end of the Apprenticeship? We can help you with your application and interview preparation if In some areas you may: required. • progress to the next level, with the same or different employer What happens if I haven’t got an employer? • get a permanent contract as most of our apprentices do. Still complete the application form online and we will process your

I decided to do an Apprenticeship because I liked the idea of training whilst working, and I definitely made the right choice. I genuinely love working at Qube, every day is so different. We’ve got a lot of different community services here, Dial-a-Ride transport, scooter hire, courses, Tuesday Social Club, the Volunteering Centre and the art gallery – so I’m always dealing with different situations and all kinds of people. Working at Qube has given me a lot of confidence and many new skills. The staff here are great, I get loads of encouragement from them.

Sophie Jones | Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Admin at Qube Previous school: Marches School

Vocational courses 117 Supporting your study at the College

The Student Services Team are here to help with any queries about College life. We can help you with finance, health & wellbeing, travel & transport, support with your studies, counselling, accommodation, applications and any general enquiries.

How we can help you Learning Resource Centres We want you to get the most from your student experience so At each campus these centres have a broad range of both print and that you’re ready to take on your next challenge after College, online resources, as recommended by your course reading lists, whether that is higher education, an Apprenticeship, employment and are supported by experienced staff to deal with your enquiries. or starting your own business. We have received the Matrix The computers give you access to the internet for research, Moodle accreditation for our information, advice and guidance service to for your course materials and Office 365 for Office applications students. and cloud storage and WiFi to use your own device. Each centre is open daily with holiday openings available throughout the year. We can offer support with... There are also Quiet Study areas at both English and Welsh Bridge • Settling into College Campuses. • Talking through any issues that are affecting your learning • Making adjustments so that a support need does not hold you Support Workshops back Your Progression Specialist / Student Support Tutor will refer you • Understanding and using assistive technology for further support if needed. • Essay planning, assignment writing, revision skills, exam techniques Access Arrangements • Access Arrangements for exams. If you’ve previously received access arrangements for exams, or There are several opportunities for you to tell us about any support feel you will need support, please tell your Student Support Tutor needs you may have: on the application form, at interview or at or Progression Specialist so that we can arrange this for you. enrolment or at any time during your course, by talking to your teacher or Student Services. The sooner you tell us, the quicker we can help you.

118 SHREWSBURYShrewsbury COLLEGES Colleges GROUP Group Personal Tutors Keeping Parents and Carers informed Every student has a Personal Tutor and they will support you and monitor your progress and help with your progression at College We work closely with the parents and and into work or Higher Education. carers of our students to ensure a smooth transition from school so our students can We also have a dedicated Careers and Progression Adviser and develop confidence and motivation to make ‘Targeted Progression’ programmes for help in accessing the most the most of their time with us. The Agency competitive career paths such as Medicine, Teaching and Midwifery e-newsletter informs parents/carers of any as well as programmes for those students looking to study at Oxford trips, enrichment and career activities as well or Cambridge. Support is given for applying to specialist summer as summer schools. schools and programmes to enhance opportunities to experience careers and university study. Please see the Parents Guide on our website for more details about how you can find out Safeguarding more. It is important that young people receive the right help at the right time so we have a dedicated and trained Safeguarding Team at each campus who will listen to you, understand your concerns and take prompt action should they feel you or others are at risk of harm. We work alongside local agencies such as Shropshire Family Information Service and the Shropshire Safeguarding Children Board. If you are a young person who is looked after, a young adult carer or a young parent, please let us know as you might benefit from extra support that we can put in place for you. We want to continue to be proud of the fact that students feel safe at College and we take our Safeguarding roles very seriously.

www.scg.ac.uk 119 Help with fees and travel costs

Student Bursary & Hardship fund Discretionary Bursary 16-18 year olds It is the College’s aim to fund students who are in most need of Help is available towards some of the costs, including travel and financial assistance. The funding you are applying for is NOT a free meals. It is dependent upon your household income being right and the College has a duty to make sure that the funds are £26,000 per year or under (we will assess your income on net pay, awarded fairly. The distribution of these funds is subject to the Job Seeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Wage guidelines issued by the awarding Government agencies. Slips, Income Support, Tax Credits and Child Benefit). Guaranteed Bursary Advanced Learner Loan It is worth £1,200 per academic year (pro-rata for part-time In order to apply for the Advanced Learner Loan, you must have courses) been offered a place at College and have received a letter giving • You must be enrolled on a full or part-time course specific information that you entered onto your Student Loans application. • You must be under 19 years of age on 31/08/2018 • Students must be enrolled on a Level 3-6 course at To be eligible you must be in one of the categories below: Shrewsbury Colleges Group, which is eligible for the loan. • In care • You must be aged 19 or over • Leaving care • In receipt of Income Support in your own right Advanced Learner Loan Bursary • In receipt of both Employment Support Allowance (ESA) and If you have been successful in applying for an Adult Learner Loan Disability Living Allowance (DLA) you can also apply for an Adult Learner Loan Bursary which can Bursary payments will be made direct to students every two weeks help towards: based on your attendance (minimum 90%), behaviour and work • Childcare (must be OFSTED registered) completed. • Travel (must be by the most cost efficient means - usually bus We will require written confirmation from the Local Authority which pass) administers your care or if you are leaving care. For a bursary your household income must be £21,000 or less. If you are in receipt of Income Support we will need to see your benefit entitlement letter showing how much you receive. How to apply If you are in receipt of both ESA and DLA, we will need to see both • Download the form from the Student Services page of our your entitlement letters. website. • Collect a form from Student Services at any campus. • All evidence must be dated within the last three months and show how much you receive.

120 Shrewsbury Colleges Group NEED MORE INFORMATION? Staff from Student Services will be available at all College events. For more information about travelling to College please visit: scg.ac.uk/support/travelling_to_college or contact 01743 235491 for Student Services at English & Welsh Bridge Campus and 01743 College Bus 342322 for London Road Campus or email [email protected]. Routes Map All subsidised bus routes are reviewed annually. To check that routes have not changed in 2019/20, please contact Student Services.

Travelling to College

Students from all over the region choose to study here. If you Whitchurch are under 19 and live more than two and a half miles away Knockin Market from the College, you may be entitled to a subsidised bus pass Llanymynech Drayton from Shropshire County Council, or to travel on one of the Four Crosses subsidised College buses. If you are over 19 you may be able to get help from the Student Bursary & Hardship Fund. Newport College subsidised bus service Wellington We welcome students from outside of Shrewsbury and now Welshpool offer subsidised transport from Powys, Ludlow, Newport, Shrewsbury Telford, Bridgnorth and Market Drayton areas, along with other Telford rural areas en-route. All three campuses are on these bus Church Stretton routes. Newtown

Bridgnorth Craven Arms

Llanidloes Ludlow

www.scg.ac.uk 121 The Agency is a team of staff providing a varied programme of activities to help you make the most of your time at College and ensure you are OVER ready for your future career, whether you have a firm destination in mind, or are looking for career inspiration. Agency information can be found on 600 Moodle and the team are based in the Learning JOBS ARE Resource Centre at Welsh Bridge Campus, ADVERTISED Enterprise Suite at London Road Campus and in EACH YEAR the quiet study area at English Bridge Campus.

Local companies and The Agency Oxford and Cambridge applicants - Local companies support College activities in many ways and have If you aspire to go to these prestigious universities we can help you been an important part in the development of The Agency. We with a competitive application: promote specialist placement schemes such as the NHS Young • Oxford and Cambridge conferences Volunteer programmes. • Visits and contact with our link staff We also get involved in specific projects with a range of employers, • Access to competitive summer schools such as Shrewsbury Town Football Club and the Mosaic Group • Application support which includes the London Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury • Essay competitions Club, and Imagine Spa. Activities include regular work experience, bespoke placements and projects and volunteering. Employers tell • Super-curricular activities us they are looking for applicants who demonstrate skills in: • Access to free university level Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). • Team-working and communication • Customer handling • Literacy and numeracy • Work / life experience. Jobshop We are part of the National Association of Student Employment We offer you the chance ofwork Services (NASES) and are the only college in the county who is a NASES member. The Jobshop has local, seasonal, part-time experience and placements as well and full-time vacancies and can also provide expert advice on as paid employment opportunities applying for jobs, writing CVs and interview skills to maximise your during your course. Getting chances of success. Our annual Jobs Fairs give you direct access to recruiters. experience really helps with job and Extension activities university applications, and many Various support is offered to students considering careers such as of our students doing a placement veterinary science, medicine, dentistry or competitive NHS courses including: gain full-time employment as a • Expert speakers result. • UCAS Admissions support • UKMAT/BMAT preparation advice • University visits • Work experience.

122 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Students and Staff took part in the College's Colour Run to support LGBT.

Personal Development I thought your students were outstanding • Sport and wellbeing at See and Hear. Every one of them threw • Employability and Careers themselves into the whole day and kept • Enterprise, including Young Enterprise Challenge • 21st Century technologies going until the very end. They should be • Leadership very proud of themselves! • Volunteering See and Hear • Academic Enrichment, including Oxbridge and Medical Societies • Music & Drama. Various events are scheduled throughout the year including Careers Enrichment Week, Job Fairs, and Higher Education events to ensure you have A range of weekly activities to develop your health, skills and make information about your career choice. Whether it’s our annual new friends. This includes competitive sports teams for football, visit to the Skills Show at Birmingham NEC for careers inspiration, rugby, netball and hockey. Sessions for volleyball, yoga, badminton, or university visits to help you decide on the right course, our walking, circuit training, dance and Tennis Academy with Shrewsbury programme of careers visits has something for everyone. Club. We also offer a Debate Ed Group, College Magazine and Games We have created a College V-Inspired online portal and students gain Group. The Music and Drama opportunities are available to all nationally recognised awards for volunteering hours. The feedback students whether it’s a choir, band or the drama group. from our volunteering has been very positive from employers.

www.scg.ac.uk 123 Sports & Recreational Activities

We have a range of competitive sports teams and different activities for you to take part in which are available throughout the week.

Do you want to take part ... • in competitive team sports and play against other schools and colleges ? • in sports and subject competitions in Shropshire, the Midlands and nationally? • in more informal recreational activities? • in the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award group to develop leadership skills? • in officiating our team sports? • In volunteering across a wide range of community projects? • and set up your own club or activity? • in trying a new activity such as dance, aerobics, yoga? if the answer is YES - then make sure you get in touch in with The Agency. The College offers competitive regular opportunities in football, rugby, hockey and netball. We also support other sports through entry into county and national competitions such as swimming, athletics and tennis. Available during the 2018/2019 academic year:

Competitive sports Enrichment sports • Football – male and female teams • Rowing • Rugby – male and female teams • DofE • Hockey – male and female teams • Basketball • Volleyball - mixed • Squash • Netball • Badminton & Table Tennis Physical activities • Archery • Fitness Suite Use • Tennis Academy • Circuit Training • Rock Climbing • Contemporary Dance • Street Dance/Zumba

Sports Teams successes in 2017/18: Boys Football Boys Hockey Boys Rugby Girls Netball Our 1st team • 2nd in the West Midlands 2nd in the • 1st Team - West Midlands Finals at came 3rd in the League AoC League Bromsgrove School Association of • Finalists in the Boys County Division 2 • 1st Team - Winners of the Rosie Colleges (AoC) Cup Turner Tournament 2nd team League 2B • Finished 2nd at the AoC finishing 3rd Regional Tournament • 1st Team – 2nd in the Local Shropshire League

124 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Music & Dramatic Arts (MaDA) and Performing Arts productions

Based at English Bridge and London Road Campuses, there are many opportunities throughout the college year to be involved, either as an individual performer or as part of an ensemble, band, chamber group, choir, cast, crew, tech team or club. Just to give you a flavour - events include a Christmas concert, a special anniversary concert, Celebrating Achievement Evening, a Band’s Night, Graduation Ceremony in St Chad’s, and Composition Week (series of events for young composers). Groups include a College choir, concert band, orchestra, big band, chamber orchestra, rock bands, a folk band, string quartet, dance workshops with Arcadian Youth Dance, amongst many others. Various large productions are put on throughout the year – previously these have included “The Addams Family”, "All Shook Up" and “Evita”. Instrumentalists and serious vocalists interested in performing in any of our main ensembles should sign up to our unique ‘music activities’ course.

The Student Voice

Shrewsbury Colleges Group is an NUS recognised college and our Student Voice representatives have a demonstrable impact on developing the student experience on all of our campuses.

The Student Council runs student related events and fundraises for local and national charities. It has a budget which it can spend on improving the College environment for students, and helping students set up groups and societies.

www.scg.ac.uk 125 Facilities and Partnerships

Our facilities have been greatly expanded and refurbished over the last five years. As a student you will have access to various areas for relaxation and socialising – Bridges Cafés at all campuses, Evolve Hair & Beauty Salon, the Sports Centre at London Road Campus, and Learning Resource Centres on each campus.

Bridges Cafés including The Shrewsbury Club. There are work experience and placement You can enjoy time out with other opportunities at London Road and students choosing from the range of The Shrewsbury Club for students and hot and cold food and refreshments. part-time paid employment during and Students can also gain work experience outside of term-time, with opportunities working in the Food Service areas. All not only in sports, but business, the food meets the full range of dietary finance, therapies, hair, computing and requirements, including healthy and marketing too. vegan options. Reusable cups and www.londonroadsports.co.uk bottles are on sale to help reduce our plastic waste. Evolve Hair & Beauty Origins Restaurant Salon Origins is a fully-licensed commercial This professional and training salon is restaurant. It is open to the public and a unique facility available to the Hair & businesses serving morning coffee, Beauty Training students. Experienced lunch and dinner, and is available staff and trainees provide professional to hire for meetings, events and treatments in hair, therapies and weddings. The restaurant provides beauty using hand-picked quality Hospitality & Catering students with products. The salon operates real-life experience. For the last three throughout the week all year and has years we have been awarded an AA a highly qualified team working with Rosette and Gold Award in recognition students. Opportunities to be taken on of the standard of service the students as an apprentice are available. Work displayed. Students from across experience is available for all subject the campus use the restaurant for areas who are interested in trying assignment and fundraising activities. reception/business aspects. originsrestaurant.co.uk evolveshrewsbury.co.uk London Road Sports Centre The Sports Centre and associated facilities include a gym, two sports halls, a 3G pitch, athletics track and sports fields – all available to hire by the public. The Centre is run in partnership with The Mosaic Group, a national company, which provides health and leisure facilities across the country,

126 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Partnerships The College works with a wide range of business and organisations to provide a range of interesting experiences for students across the courses. Some of these activities link to course work where you will be given a live project with an employer to work on for your assignment, the employers provide you with invaluable feedback that helps you in the future.

Shrewsbury Town Football Club Young Enterprise Shropshire The College works in partnership with STFC to deliver coaching for Offers a wealth of practical ways to help young people get a taste of the Football and Education Level 3 programme. Students represent the world of work and the excitement of running a business. They STFC at competitive matches in the National League. The CEO inspire young people to develop aptitudes and attitudes that they works with students on a range of courses on projects and provides cannot learn from a textbook or traditional academic curriculum. valuable feedback. Shrewsbury Town In The Community The Charitable Trust associated with Shrewsbury Town FC, which We value partnerships works closely with all ages in the local community promoting and providing opportunities for physical activity to benefit everyone’s with local, national and health. Projects are delivered within subject areas along with volunteering and work experience opportunities. NCS programmes international companies are delivered by STITC which provides good leadership and team and organisations to support work opportunities for students aged 16-18. students in their studies and provide opportunities and links for employment.

www.scg.ac.uk 127 Careers and opportunities for everyone in the NHS

Shrewsbury Colleges Group and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust have created a unique partnership to benefit young people, the county and the community. By joining together strategically we can provide you with the education and training to meet a wide range of career paths and employment opportunities within the NHS.

Together we have the career planning available for entry to university supported by placements, scholarships and mentoring The prospectus has this symbol on pages where support as you go through university for medical and associated the courses are linked to roles within the NHS. routes. We can provide education and training through both full-time and Apprenticeships for the wide range of services provided at each NHS site, such as estates, catering, business administration, accountancy, HR, and engineering.

Events and activities planned throughout the duration of your The NHS Trust will be at College Advice Events to course will enable you to sample the roles and plan your journey discuss careers, and events will be held at the Hospital to employment. throughout the year supported by The College The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main providing course information. provider of district general hospital services for nearly half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales. Shrewsbury Colleges Group has transport links from all these areas with a full range of academic and vocational courses and Apprenticeships that provide the skills and behaviours the largest employer in the county requires.

128 SHREWSBURYShrewsbury COLLEGES Colleges GROUP Group Outstanding Results 2018

A Level BTEC Extended Diploma

• 52% A*-B • 48% D* D* D* • 99% A*-E • 68% DDD or better • Average grades of BBC • Average grades of DDD

• 97% pass rate on technical and professional courses • 100% pass rate College Ready and Supported Internships • 91% success in progressing to Higher Education vs. 76% nationally.

The ALPs value-added system ranks Shrewsbury Colleges Group A Level and BTEC performance in the top 25% of all schools and colleges nationally for student progress.

www.scg.ac.uk 129 Congratulations to the Class of 2018

81 students achieved AAA or better at A Level in 2018*

Connor Bennett William Brookes A*A*A*A* Rose Laurie Church Stretton School A*A*A*A* Aidan Quigley The Priory School A*A*A John Lewis Church Stretton School A*A*A*A* Francis Rose Meole Brace School A*A*A Richard Parsons Church Stretton School A*A*A*A* Eleanor Thurston Meole Brace School A*A*A Daniel Webb Meole Brace School A*A*A

Thomas Cowdall Mary Webb School A*A*A* Louis Haycox Meole Brace School A*AAA Sophie Scott Church Stretton School A*A*A* Nathan Hayes St Martins School A*AAA Corinna Smith Meole Brace School A*A*A* George Jennings Church Stretton School A*AAA Anna Streetly Meole Brace School A*A*A* Rose Undersun Telford College A*A*A* George Holiday The Priory School A*A*AA Sophie Baines Mary Webb School A*A*A Georgie Bumpus Meole Brace School A*A*A Christopher The Priory School A*A*A Davies Marcus Fortune Rednock School A*A*A Duchess’s Community High Edmund Harratt A*A*A School Imogen Hayward Charlton School A*A*A Isabella Logan Shrewsbury High School A*A*A Holly Mead Belvidere School A*A*A Seb Morris Meole Brace School A*A*A Annabel Mulliner The Priory School A*A*A

*Results correct at time of going to print. Results for 73 A Level Students who gave permission for their results to be published.

130 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Abigail Aitken Burton Borough School A*AA Oliver Bevan Corbet School A*AA Alice Butler Newtown High School AAAA Josephine Mary Webb School A*AA Ioan Burridge Home Educated AAA Blagrove James Cave The Priory School AAA Samuel Burton Corbet School A*AA Kathryn Clark Mary Webb School AAA Jessica Clarkson The Priory School A*AA Ellen Cole Mary Webb School AAA Clare Conroy Belvidere School A*AA Liam Curry The Priory School AAA Molly Evans Mary Webb School A*AA Mark Jones Church Stretton School AAA Kieran Fielding Mary Webb School A*AA Jacobs Matthew Jones Corbet School AAA Rosie Green Mary Webb School A*AA Joshua Lawrence Concord College AAA William Griffiths Church Stretton School A*AA James Levy The Priory School AAA Henry Cerys Griffiths Shrewsbury Academy A*AA Concord College AAA Merricks-Murgatroyd Grove School, Market Joshua Hartley A*AA Drayton Oliver Miller Concord College AAA Sophie Iddles The Priory School A*AA Benjamin Mitchell Meole Brace School AAA Lakelands School, Niloufar Joshaghani Church Stretton School A*AA Jay Morrison-Little AAA Ellesmere Robbie Jowett Meole Brace School A*AA Michael Robinson Church Stretton School AAA James Lapslie The Priory School A*AA Grove School, Market Verity Rogers AAA Mollie Lewis Church Stretton School A*AA Drayton Joseph Orrin The Priory School A*AA Elliott Smith Corbet School AAA Alice Preece Meole Brace School A*AA Jack Stacey Corbet School AAA Euan Rickerby Thomas Adams School A*AA Victoria Swain Mary Webb School AAA Amy Ritchie Meole Brace School A*AA Holly Tench Church Stretton School AAA Ashley Roberts Corbet School A*AA Nitharsan Thipaharan Mary Webb School AAA James Sear Meole Brace School A*AA Sian-Elise Walker William Brookes AAA James Upton Mary Webb School A*AA

www.scg.ac.uk 131 Congratulations to the Class of 2018

89 students achieved the highest possible Triple Distinction Star grade on their Level 3 Extended Diploma*

Extended Diploma in Art & Design Extended Diploma in Fashion

Grove School, Market Katie Blower Meole Brace School D*D*D* Bridget Drysdale D*D*D* Drayton Madeline Turner Shrewsbury Academy D*D*D* Rebecca Lea Idsall School, Shifnal D*D*D*

Marianne Williams Mary Webb School D*D*D* Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care

Extended Diploma in Business Eve Beharrell Meole Brace School D*D*D* Emily Boardman Shrewsbury Academy D*D*D* Nikhil Bhardwaj Meole Brace School D*D*D* Sophie Canning Meole Brace School D*D*D* Amy Bould Burton Borough School D*D*D* Sarah Carter The Priory School D*D*D* Thomas Davies Caereinion High School D*D*D* Beccy Cox Corbet School D*D*D* The Marches School, Abigail Davies D*D*D* Oswestry Rhona Darling Meole Brace School D*D*D* Ash Edwards The Priory School D*D*D* Hannah Hughes Corbet School D*D*D* Daniel Fielding William Brookes D*D*D* Lois Ingram-Evans Mary Webb School D*D*D* Cameron Heward Caereinion High School D*D*D* Rhian Jones Caereinion High School D*D*D* Oliver Humphries Wrekin College D*D*D* Jess Kinsey Shrewsbury Academy D*D*D* Michael Nolan Overseas School D*D*D* Princess Santiago Overseas School D*D*D* Bethany Roberts Welshpool High School D*D*D* Elzbieta Sitarska Meole Brace School D*D*D* Charlotte Stinson Telford Priory School D*D*D* Katy Styles The Priory School D*D*D* Brea Wilde County Training D*D*D* Alice Wilding Welshpool High School D*D*D*

*Results are correct at time of going to print. Results for 81 BTEC Students who gave permission for their results to be published.

132 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Extended Diploma in IT Practitioners Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

The Telford Priory Matthew Armstrong Wrekin College D*D*D* Abbey Parton D*D*D* School Lee Davies Shrewsbury Academy D*D*D* Emily Porrett Idsall School Shifnal D*D*D* Lakelands School, Tom Doolan D*D*D* Ellesmere Gemma Stanford Telford Priory School D*D*D* Haberdashers' Adams Seth Jurgens D*D*D* School Haberdashers' Adams Extended Diploma in Photography Aman Marwaha D*D*D* School Church Stretton Georgina Eley William Brookes D*D*D* William Pickard D*D*D* School Caereinion High Jacob Pritchard D*D*D* Extended Diploma in Public Services School Calum Sullivan William Brookes D*D*D* Marches School, Jake Butler D*D*D* Oswestry Bishops Castle Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Elle Jones D*D*D* Community College Jonathan Shrewsbury Academy D*D*D* Denis Antwi Telford College D*D*D* Swinnerton Tom Davenport Bridgnorth Endowed D*D*D* Marches School, Owen Williams D*D*D* Llanfyllin High Oswestry Tom Dawes D*D*D* School Michael Duah Telford College D*D*D* Extended Diploma in Sport James Fleming The Priory School D*D*D*

Dominic Hamer Telford College D*D*D* Helen Docker Madeley Academy D*D*D* Alex Janse Van Hadley Learning D*D*D* Nathan Gregson Meole Brace School D*D*D* Rensburg Community Chelsea Hamer Meole Brace School D*D*D* Bishops Castle Justin Lloyd D*D*D* Community College Beth Morris Meole Brace School D*D*D* Austin Luzadas Holy Trinity Academy D*D*D* Robbie Morris Meole Brace School D*D*D* Church Stretton Sarah Pacaud Belvidere School D*D*D* Owen Mason D*D*D* School Fay Powis Belvidere School D*D*D* Kacper Oszczepalski The Priory School D*D*D* Sam Watson Meole Brace School D*D*D* Telford Langley Mackenzie Walker D*D*D* School Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Natasha Beaman Shrewsbury Academy D*D*D* Extended Diploma in Music Technology Jessica Grove School, Market D*D*D* Davenport-Sheridan Drayton Lisa Davies Thomas Adams School D*D*D* Hamish Brown Bridgnorth Endowed School D*D*D* Bishops Castle Charlie Griffiths D*D*D* Community College Extended Diploma in Outdoor Activities Ercall Wood Technology Maisie Parkes D*D*D* College, Wellington Ebony Angell Meole Brace School D*D*D* Abigail Pollard Shrewsbury High School D*D*D* Emily Botchett Ysgol Penglais School D*D*D* Ercall Wood Technology Kelly Sach-Brian D*D*D* Blake Dempster Meole Brace School D*D*D* College, Wellington Lakelands School, Benjamin Speck Corbet School D*D*D* Ben Harrington D*D*D* Ellesmere Olivia Whiteley Meole Brace School D*D*D*

www.scg.ac.uk 133 Achieving your ambitions

James studied English, Politics and Spanish A Levels. He then studied Journalism at university and started working as a reporter at the Shrewsbury Chronicle. He was one of only a few British journalists to travel to Basra, Iraq to cover the war efforts. He won a national award for his reporting and then moved to Severn Radio as news anchor. James moved to London and started working for the Liberal Democrats as a press officer before eventually becoming a Special Adviser in the Cabinet Office and then working at Number 10 during the Coalition Government. He was also a Director for London Pride Parade in 2016 and 2017. This year, James started a new role as a media adviser at Kensington Palace, working with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex. He was instrumental in the coverage of the recent royal James Holt wedding and was in attendance as a guest at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

When I look back, College was probably the experience that set me on my career path. It was the first time I saw all the potential opportunities in life, and when I fell in love with politics, media, language and debate. It was a wonderful mix of academic, creative and social challenges that I genuinely believe has helped shape me since. I was delighted to be asked to share some of my experiences and advice with the graduates at the SCG HE graduation ceremony.

Abbi Lycett, Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, is a Chef de Partie at Tredwells, a Marcus Wareing restaurant in London’s West End. I wouldn’t have got this job without everything I learnt at The College, or the encouragement from Senior Chef Lecturer, Dan Gibbons. The way service is run and taught at Origins is just like the service in London restaurants. Going forward, I’m hoping to progress within the kitchen. I’ve already been promoted in the three months I’ve been there; so I’m excited to see what the future holds for me.

Abbi Lycett

134 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Jamie - Foundation Degree in Engineering scooped first prize in a national engineering competition. The GradEX18 exhibition and competition, is a unique chance to view the exciting and innovative work being produced by tomorrow’s industry pioneers and Jamie came first place for his Automated Brick Surface Texture and Orientation Detection System. Jamie is employed as a research and development design engineer for RM Group, in Newtown, an automation solutions provider and manufacturer within the process and packaging industry. His design was created after he encountered a real-life customer problem and developed his own solution!

Jamie Cochrane

James, A Level Music, Graphics and Maths student left Shrewsbury Sixth Form College in 2008. He went on to the renowned Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and gained a First Class honours degree in composition, whilst also receiving the Conservatoire’s Competition Prize and Orchestral Prize. He later completed a Masters Degree at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and established his own company in London, The Waste Paper Opera Company. He now writes and stages shows in London and across the UK.

I realised while studying at the College that I wanted a career in music. My tutors were really supportive of my interest in composition and provided the first platform to have my work performed at St. Chads while I was still a student.

James Oldham

Stuart studied Music, Geography and Psychology A Levels and progressed to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to study a Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree. Whilst at university, Stuart was offered a place working with one of the biggest names in music and film in LA – Mark Portmann, as his assistant. Mark Portman works with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Ariana Grande, and film stars including Tom Cruise.

Stuart Bramwell

www.scg.ac.uk 135 Local, Affordable, High Quality Higher Education Shrewsbury Colleges Group offers a range of Higher Education courses allowing students to progress from A Level or BTEC courses to further study.

• Our teachers are experienced and inspiring • Our small class sizes ensure you receive more individual attention • Our Study Skills Programme helps develop the academic skills needed for success • Full-time and part-time study is available so you can fit study around your job - courses run over 1-3 days each week • Our fees are considerably lower than universities • Achievement rates are above the national average.

We achieved the highest possible rating when reviewed by the Our Higher Education courses... Quality Assurance Agency in May 2017. Accounting, Business & Computing • AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4 • HNC / HND in Business • HNC / HND Computing Science*

Counselling • CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 * Awarded by Staffordshire University • CPCAB Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Level 5 • CPCAB Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision Level 6 • FdSc Counselling Theory and Practice*

Creative Arts & Media • Pre-degree Foundation Diploma in Art & Design • HNC / HND in Fashion & Textiles • HNC / HND in Performing Arts • HNC / HND in Music Production • HNC / HND in Photography 92% OF HE STUDENTS said they were satisfied with their experience at Shrewsbury Education Colleges Group - that’s 6% higher than the national average (2018). • Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training • FdA Education* • FdA Early Childhood Studies* The average price most universities charge • BA (Hons) Education* for a degree is currently £18k for two years. • PGCE (Post Compulsory Education and Training) / Cert Ed Post Compulsory Education and Training* The equivalent of two years study with us will cost you around £11,880, and this doesn’t Engineering & Construction include the money that can be saved on • HNC in Construction & the Built Environment living and travel costs. • HNC Electrical & Electronic Technology* • HNC Manufacturing Technology* • HNC Mechanical Technology* • FdSc Electrical & Electronic Technology* NEW DEDICATED • FdSc Manufacturing Technology* • FdSc Mechanical Technology* HE CENTRE Sport • FdSc Sports Coaching & Physical Education* is opening Autumn Term 2018

For full course details, visit our website: scg.ac.uk/higher- The majority of our students are already education or contact Course Sales Advice on 01743 342 333. employed and continue to work alongside their studies.

Shrewsbury Colleges Group 136 137 Index of courses

Academic Courses Vocational Courses Applied Science Further Mathematics 41 Art & Design, Fashion & Photography 62-65 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 18 Media Studies 42 Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design 62 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design 62 BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 18 Modern Languages 43 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Textiles 64 Biology 19 French, German, Spanish 43 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography 64 Business Music 44 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 65 GCE A Level 20 Photography 45 Beauty Therapies 66-69 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 20 Physical Education 46 Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy 66 Level 2 Nail Treatments and Cosmetic make up 66 Chemistry 21 Physics 47 Level 3 in Beauty Make-up Techniques 68 Classical Civilisation 22 Politics 48 Level 3 Diploma Massage Therapies 68

Computer Science 23 Product Design 49 Business and Tourism 70-71 Drama & Theatre 24 Psychology 51 Level 2 Diploma in Business 70 Economics 25 Religious Studies 52 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business 70 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism 71 Electronics 26 Sociology 53 Childcare & Education 72-73 English Statistics 54 Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care & English Language and Literature 27 Textiles 55 Children & Young People’s Setting 72 Level 2 Diploma in Playwork 72 English Language 27 Level 2 Certificate in Working with English Literature 28 Two Plus Programme 57 Children in Early Years and Primary Settings 73 Film Studies 29 Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education 73 Fine Art 30 Computing & IT 74-75 Level 2 Diploma IT 74 Geography 31 Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT with Games Development 74 Geology 32 Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT 75 Graphic Communication 34 Construction Trades: Brickwork 76-77 Health & Social Care 35 Level 1 Brickwork 76 History 36 Level 1 Construction 76 Level 2 Brickwork 77 IT Multimedia & Games 37 Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment 77 Law 38 Mathematics 40 Construction Trades: Carpentry and Joinery 78-79 Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery 78 Level 2 Bench Joinery 78 Level 2 Site Carpentry 79 Level 3 Bench Joinery 79 Level 3 Site Carpentry 79

138 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Construction Trades: Electrical Installation 80-81 Level 2 Hospitality 100 Level 1 Electrical 80 Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Supervision & Beverage Service 100 Level 2 Electrical 80

Construction Trades: Painting & Decorating 82-83 Motor Vehicle 102-103 Level 1 Diploma in Transport Maintenance 102 Level 1 Painting & Decorating 82 Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Repair 102 Level 2 Painting & Decorating 82 Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Repair 103 Level 3 Painting & Decorating 83

Construction Trades: Plumbing 84-85 Music Technology 104-105 Level 2 Diploma in Music Technology and Performance 105 Level 1 Plumbing 84 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology 105 Level 2 Plumbing 84 Level 3 Plumbing 85 Performing Arts 106-107 Creative Media 86-87 Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts and Music 106 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts - Musical Theatre 106 Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production 86 Level 3 Extended Diploma Creative Public Uniformed Services 108-109 Media Production & Technology 87 Level 2 Diploma in Public Services 108 Engineering 88-91 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services 108 Level 1 Certificate in Engineering 88 Sports and Outdoor Activities 110-113 Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering 89 Level 2 Diploma in Sport 110 Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding 89 Level 2 Health, Fitness & Exercise 111 Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering 90 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport 111 Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding 90 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport - Rugby pathway 112 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering 91 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Outdoor Activities 112 Hairdressing & Barbering 92-95 Level 3 Football and Education Programme 113 Level 1 Hairdressing 92 Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing 92 Level 2 Diploma in Barbering 93 Preparation Routes 114-115 Level 3 Advanced Hairdressing 93 College Ready Programme 114 16-18 ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages 114 Health & Social Care 96-97 Supported Internships 115 Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care 96 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 96 Apprenticeships 116-117

Hospitality & Catering 98-101 Catering Start-Up 98 Higher Education courses 136 Level 1 Professional Cookery 98 Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery 99 Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery - Kitchen and Larder 99

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